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CAPTAIN CONNIE | EDIBLE MUSHROOMS | EASTER EGG EXPLANATIONS

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Florida Female Pioneers Dr. Esther Hill Hawks • Harriet Beecher Stowe Mary McLeod Bethune • Betty Mae Tiger Jumper

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A BRUSH OF LIFE

One Couple’s Journey to Artistic Paradise

TINSELTOWN TALKS

France Nuyen’s amazing Hollywood journey

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CONTENTS

ON THE COVER – Learn about Dr. Esther Hill Hawks and three other trailblazing women who helped shape the state of Florida.

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Tapas Calendar of Events

columns Theatre Listings 49 Crossword Puzzle 44

features 8 A Brush of Life One Couple’s Journey to Artistic Paradise BY ADDISON PEZOLDT

14 Captain Connie Navigating Life and Literature BY DARLA KINNEY SCOLES

20 Florida Female Pioneers Four Women who Shaped the State of Florida BY PEGGY MACDONALD

T inseltown Talks by Nick Thomas

34 Farm Tales from Mother Hen

28 Spring Up Like Mushrooms Some Flavorful Facts about Edible Fungi

45 Embracing Life by Donna Bonnell

50 Reading Corner Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer

BY CAMERON COBB

32 Easter Egg Explanations Explore Some of the Holiday’s Most Eggcellent Traditions BY CAMERON COBB

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PEGGY MACDONALD is a native Gainesvillian and teaches history at Stetson University. Her publications include a biography of environmental activist Marjorie Harris Carr and a forthcoming book on Florida’s female pioneers. peggymacdemos@gmail.com

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Fascinating facts about Spring

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The 1st day of spring 2020 in the Northern Hemisphere will be on Friday, March 20th. The last day of the spring equinox 2020 will be on Saturday, June 20th. In spring, the Earth’s axis is tilted toward the sun, increasing the number of daylight hours and bringing warmer weather. Many trees, flowers, plants and bulbs begin to grow during springtime because of ample availability of water, light, warmth and soil (compost). The first spring flowers are typically dandelions, daffodils, lilacs, lilies, iris and tulips to name a few.

Midnight Sunset On the first day of spring, a person at the North Pole would see the sun skimming across the horizon, beginning six months of uninterrupted

HEY, BABY Springtime Additions Most wild herbivores (plant eaters), that live in parts of the world that have seasons, have babies in the early spring. This gives the babies the best chance of growing large, strong, and putting on some fat before winter.

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daylight. A person at the South Pole would see the sun skimming across the horizon, signaling the start of six months of darkness.

For the Japanese, the opening of the cherry blossom, Japan’s national flower, in March or April signals the start of spring. It is also probably no coincidence that early Egyptians built the Great Sphinx so that it points directly toward the rising Sun on the day of the vernal equinox. According to the National Association of Realtors, spring is the most popular season to sell/buy a house. Tornadoes are most common in spring and least common in winter. SOURCE: JUSTFUNFACTS.COM seniortimesmagazine.com

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PAINTED LOVE

A Brush of Life One Couple’s Journey to Artistic Paradise

Story and Photography by Addison Pezoldt

hen Michael Levy met Jane Polkowski on eharmony.com, they were just two widows with individual passions for art. Now, after about 14 years of marriage, the two have explored their artistic sides together in a new art gallery show, “Contrasts.” On Jan. 31, the two artists, along with SL8 Gallery owner Gerard Bencen, hosted their exhibit for the January Artwalk in downtown Gainesville. The trio also held a special, private viewing of the gallery on Saturday, Feb. 1 for Oak Hammock residents. The exhibit consisted of a collection of 45 pieces from both Levy and Polkowski, all of which were for sale to the public. The exhibit highlighted the differences in Levy and Polkowski’s art styles; Levy uses acrylic paints to create abstract art, while Polkowski creates

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oil paintings with a focus on realism. When put together, the pieces made for a spectacular display. Levy began his artistic journey with photography back when he was in high school. His father gave him his first film camera at the time, and Levy taught himself how to use it. He began doing professional work in Houston, Texas, where he lived at the time. “I started doing sweet sixteen parties, graduations and eventually weddings,” Levy said. “I saved enough to buy myself a sports car to take off to college.” When he got to college, Levy put photography to the side because he had less time to dedicate to it, and his college did not have a dark room for him to develop film. Levy later went on to work at the University of Florida as a psychology professor and had even less seniortimesmagazine.com

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time for other passions. It was not until he retired from his profession and met Jane that he was able to get back into taking photographs again, almost 50 years later. Levy and Bencen first met each other when Bencen bought one of Levy’s photography pieces through the Gainesville Fine Arts Association, and the two have maintained a friendship ever since. At the age of 81, Levy now spends his days pouring over his abstract work. While Levy has really only begun to dedicate his life to painting in the past year, Polkowski, now 79, has been honing her craft for about 20 years since she retired from her work in the medical field as a public health physician. She said she

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had always wanted to be an artist since she was a child, but she never fully had the opportunity. Like Michael, she did not have much time to focus on it. After retiring at the age of 60, she decided to give art a real chance. When she first started pursuing art seriously, Polkowski attended multiple workshops and classes to learn more skills. Even now, she said she still attends workshops so she can improve her craft. “There is always something to learn,” Polkowski said. “People just dabble with something one time and move on to something else a month later or so many months later, but you’re not really going to improve that way. You have to keep working at it.” seniortimesmagazine.com

When Levy and Polkowski first got together, neither of them knew of the other’s artistic passions. Polkowski was already pursuing art and in the beginning of doing commission work. She would often take photos of whatever subject she was working on at the time, and Levy eventually began to assist her in taking photographs. One project Levy works on now is taking portraits of senior members at Oak Hammock, where the two now live. Every three years, he takes 80 or 90 photographs of around 60 people each and has an exhibit of 70 or 80 portraits. Levy and Polkowski both have extensive processes when it comes to the creation of their pieces. Although the two use different mediums, both require a lot of thought and

preparation. They each have their own studio spaces in the home they share at Oak Hammock: Levy’s studio takes up their enclosed back porch, and Polkowski’s studio exists in a spare bedroom. Polkowski said she is a very slow painter and likes to take time on her work. With some of her more elaborate oil paintings, she can spend around 300 to 400 hours on them as she paints in layers. When she does commission work, she always gives her customers a season for when the work will be ready to give herself enough time to complete it. Polkowski uses models sometimes as subjects of her paintings, and she really tries to capture the moments and feelings that are happening in front of her. Spring 2020

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“I really try to have it look like the individual,” she said. “If you look at these people and you knew them, you’d be able to recognize them.” Some of Polkowski’s favorite works of hers that were displayed at the SL8 Gallery include one of a woman picking a fresh orange in an outdoor scene, a little girl posing for a portrait in a chair and four guys playing dominos together. The memories attached to creating the paintings mean as much to her as the final product. Levy’s creative process for his abstract art is more independent. He said he often wakes up in the middle of the night with a new idea for a creation in mind and writes down notes of the colors, techniques and canvases he might want to use. He spends a lot of time creating different paint hues to get the color and texture right for his acrylics. The drying process alone for his paintings often takes about 24 hours, and he must continue to go back to his work to add more to the piece. Polkowski also spends a lot of time mixing paints together, and she has created numerous boards with different paint combinations labeled on them to keep herself organized. One of the best things to come from Levy and Polkowski’s relationship and mutual passion for art is they can critique each other’s work. “She asks for advice about an eye, chin or whatever,” Levy said. “I ask for advice from her on color, composition.” Along with their professional pursuits of art, Levy and Polkowski are dedicated members of the Oak Hammock community and, more specifically, the Art Gallery at Oak Hammock. Polkowski serves as the chair of the gallery board, and Levy is a board member as well. The gallery hosts quarterly shows with their most recent one being from Santa Fe College for which a reception was held Feb. 16. Many members of Oak Hammock take up art since many classes are offered to them. Residents can also donate or lend their art to be displayed around the Oak Hammock complex for a period of time. Both Levy and Polkowski plan to pursue art for as long as possible because it is both challenging and enjoyable. Polkowski hopes people enjoy her art no matter what. “I hope they get a good feeling, whatever way they interpret my art,” she said. “It’s [about] making them happy with it.” s

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BOOKS & BOATS

Captain Connie

Navigating Life and Literature

Story and Photography by Darla Kinney Scoles

oat captain and book author, Connie Mann, leads a double life with a common thread: nature. “Captain Connie,” as Mann is affectionately known to her co-workers, has worked 11 years as a boat captain for Marion County Public Schools (MCPS), which may seem like an unlikely partnership until the whole story is revealed. It might be in one of Mann’s many romantic suspense novels. A native New Yorker and freelance writer, Mann moved to Marion County from south Florida in 1996 and spent six years writing for a local magazine. She eventually became the editor before leaving the publication in 2002. The desire to switch to fiction and tackle writing a book was strong, though, so Mann then continued to pen words on the page at home in her “writing cave.” “I had wanted to write a novel since penning “Susie’s Babies,” a story about my hamster in third grade,” said Mann. “I devoured the Nancy Drew books and wanted to be “Harriet the Spy.” It’s no wonder I write romantic suspense. But it took me years to work up the courage to try my hand at fiction. For me, nonfiction was much easier.” Mann’s first novel, “Trapped,” was published in 2009 by the Wild Rose Press but not before the petite writer went through a bit of a refiner’s fire as a would-be novelist. Working hard to realize her childhood dream, Mann, at one point, had both fiction and nonfiction book contracts signed and thought her career was on her way. But when the fiction contract fell through (due to an editorial change at the pub-

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lishing house) and her agent tried unsuccessfully to sell that fiction project for a solid year, the rejections took their toll on Mann. “Nobody wanted that story,” Mann said. “I couldn’t handle any more rejections at that point, so I stopped writing for a few years. It’s not uncommon for this to happen, but eventually you have to find a way to spark creativity and diversify your daily experiences. And later, of course, the stories called me back to writing.”

“I love getting the kids excited about being here and learning about nature, the river and the history of this place.” For Mann, that creativity and diversity came in the form of her boat captain side gig on the Silver River — first for Silver Springs State Park and later for MCPS. A portion of Silver Springs State Park owned separately by MCPS, Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center offers student field trips daily (10,000 students visit each year), including that pontoon boat ride down the river. Hence, the boat captain who works for a school board. “We have always had boats and lived near water,” said Mann. “I love to be outside. I love nature. I needed a diversion seniortimesmagazine.com

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from writing and this was it. Plus, having to not only pilot the boats but also talk to the public was a good experience for me.” Mann’s student passengers — many of whom have never been on a boat — will indeed ask many questions while seated on the 24-person pontoon boat Mann uses to navigate the river several days each week. Is that alligator real? Have you seen a gator eat a bird? Will the gator climb into the boat? Are there snakes? Could we walk on the floating grass like the birds do? (Yes, yes, no, yes and no.) “At the springs, I’m outside enjoying nature and getting my people fix,” Mann said. “Then at home in my writing cave I can focus on that. And if I need information on history, etcetera, I have resources at the museum and education center.”

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Mann explained that every day on the river is different and no two trips are the same. “I love getting the kids excited about being here and learning about nature, the river and the history of this place,” she said. “In return I love to hear from them that ‘this was the best field trip ever’.” The field trip route from the boat dock to the main spring is about 1.5 miles, just long enough for Mann and her guests to encounter manatees, alligators, herons, water turkeys, egrets, and even the feral rhesus macaque monkeys known to roam the area since the 1930s. The students fill out a field journal as they go and make note of things such as scars on the manatees and the high winter bird count. “One day at Silver Springs,” said Mann, who piloted seniortimesmagazine.com

glass-bottom boats at the attraction for two years before switching to a part-time schedule with the school tours, “an alligator was near the dock right when a great blue heron came in for a landing. The gator opened his jaw and the bird realized what was happening a bit too late. He tried to fly backwards, but the gator closed his jaw and that was that. Then, the gator stayed there all day long with feathers in his mouth for every tour to see!” Mann’s school tours witnessed a less traumatic scenario one day when a water turkey caught a fish and couldn’t swallow it, so it dragged it up on shore, where a cormorant tried to seize the opportunity by taking it from the anhinga. Suddenly, a hawk swooped in, grabbed the fish and flew away. Another day, students had ringside seats to a mid-air osprey fight over a fish. “One of the best things about being a boat captain for the Silver River Museum is the opportunity to get the students excited about nature and the environment,” Mann said. “Protecting our water supply and our natural resources is everyone’s job, and I want the students to understand that taking care of all of this is both our privilege and our responsibility. When their eyes light up at all the cool animals they’re seeing, or when they see a great egret and learn that if we hadn’t protected them the plume trade would have completely decimated the population and they’d be gone forever, they start to understand how important it is.” The fifth grade students aren’t the only ones benefitting from their time on the Silver River. Spending time in nature and away from her computer was apparently the care taking Mann needed, too. Soon she was penning novels involving heroines who trap gators, with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Law Enforcement Officers as main characters. “When I’m on the water with the students, I’m completely present in the moment,” Mann said. “Everything else ceases to exist while I’m at the helm. Once I get back to my writing cave, I often find that my subconscious has been mulling over story ideas while I was busy showing off the Silver River.” When Mann is not piloting that river or deep in her writing cave, she can sometimes be found leading yet another life at book clubs, libraries, churches, organizations and book stores as a guest speaker, book discussions facilitator, workshop presenter or for book signings. Mann has been enjoying all of the different activities and experiences that have come her way. “It’s been fun,” she said. “And it’s been fun to set books right here in the real, natural Florida, as opposed to say, in a populated tourist destination. For me it is enjoyable to have stories where the setting is as much a part of the story as the characters. In “Tangled Lies,” the first of my Safe Harbor Series, the heroine is a boat captain!” s Spring 2020

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FAB FOUR

Florida Female Pioneers Four Women who Shaped the State of Florida Written by Peggy Macdonald

n the 21st century, the term “Florida woman” has become synonymous with jaw-dropping crime stories that make the Sunshine State a laughing stock. In the 19th and 20th centuries, however, Florida women made national headlines by achieving historic firsts in leadership, civil rights, medicine, education and literature. This overview highlights the careers of four women who made Florida modern.

Dr. Esther Hill Hawks In 1857, Dr. Esther Hill Hawks graduated from the New England Female Medical College, the first medical school for women in the United States and possibly the world. Nonetheless, opportunities for graduates of this pioneering school were limited. After the Civil War began, Dr. Hawks applied for a position as an army surgeon with the Union Army. Staunch abolitionists, Dr. Hawks and her husband, Dr. John Milton Hawks, were determined to contribute to the Union cause. Milton received an appointment as an army surgeon, but Esther was turned down due to her gender. She applied for a nursing position but was rejected due to Superintendent of Nurses Dorothea Dix’s policy that prevented women under 35 from serving as nurses in the Union Army.

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Dr. Esther Hill Hawks taught at a school at Hospital No. 10 that was similar to this Freedmen’s Bureau school in South Carolina.

After the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, Esther and Milton Hawks moved to Beaufort, South Carolina, where Milton was stationed at Hospital No. 10, which treated the Union Army’s first officially recognized black troops, the First South Carolina Volunteers. Dr. Hawks taught with the National Freedman’s Relief Association. Many of the letters she wrote while working with freedmen and their families from South Carolina and Florida were published in 1984 in “A Woman Doctor’s Civil War,” edited by Gerald Schwartz. In addition to teaching, Dr. Hawks unofficially served as the chief physician at Hospital No. 10 when Milton was on a secret mission to Florida. At the Battle of Olustee—Florida’s only major Civil War battle—she treated wounded African American soldiers from the Fifty-fourth Massachusetts Volunteers. In her letters, she expressed her doubt that she would have been permitted to practice medicine in a military hospital or at the battlefront if her patients had been white. When the Civil War ended, Dr. Hawks and her husband wanted to continue their work with freedmen. They relocated to Volusia County, where Milton established the Florida

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Land and Lumber Company and purchased land near Daytona Beach, including extensive orange groves. Homesteads were secured for freedmen’s families from South Carolina and Florida. Milton named the freedman’s colony they established with other former Union Army officers Port Orange. Dr. Hawks established the first interracial school in Florida—and probably the nation—in Union-occupied Jacksonville. She left the school after facing resistance to the idea of integrated learning and opened a new interracial school in Port Orange. The freedmen’s colony encountered a variety of challenges, however, and many freedmen’s families moved elsewhere. In 1869, locals torched the integrated school Dr. Hawks founded. She returned to the North and established a medical practice in Lynn, Mass. Milton continued to devote himself to what became known as the community of Hawks Park, which he promoted as a “New England Village on the Atlantic Coast of South Florida.” Dr. Hawks wintered with Milton in Hawks Park and they spent summers together in Lynn. Dr. Hawks was elected an honorary member of the New Hampshire Association of Military Surgeons before her death in 1906. Hawks Park was later renamed Edgewater. seniortimesmagazine.com

Harriet Beecher Stowe Harriet Beecher Stowe and her husband, Calvin, were another abolitionist couple that purchased an orange grove in northeast Florida. President Abraham Lincoln credited Stowe’s 1852 anti-slavery book, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” with igniting the Civil War. From 1867 through 1884, Stowe wintered at her former cotton plantation and orange grove in Mandarin on the St. Johns River. The natural setting inspired her 1873 book “Palmetto Leaves,” which kick-started Florida’s tourism industry. Stowe called Florida a “perpetual flower-garden” and referred to oranges as “golden apples.” Stowe and other 19th century travel writers described Florida as an Edenic paradise filled with exotic flora and fauna. Her writing attracted Florida’s first snowbirds, who arrived in north Florida in droves. Aside from St. Augustine, Florida remained relatively undeveloped under Spanish rule. In 1860, steamboat entrepreneur Hubbard L. Hart offered steamboat tours of Florida’s unspoiled subtropical paradise along the Ocklawaha River on the way to Silver Springs. In “Palmetto Leaves,” Harriet Beecher Stowe asserted that the Hart Line’s specially made Ocklawaha steamers looked like gigantic

Harriet Beecher Stowe at her home in Mandarin. (Photos courtesy of Matheson History Museum)

From 1867 through 1884, Stowe wintered at her former cotton plantation and orange grove in Mandarin on the St. Johns River. coffins. Hart later invested in the construction of more comfortable steamboats and perfected marketing schemes to maximize profits during snowbird season. Northern tourists posed for portraits on board the Osceola and other steamers before taking daytime or evening tours to marvel at the Florida wilderness and shoot at native birds and alligators. Stowe’s successful Florida writing attracted not only tourists but also future writers such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, whose Cross Creek orange grove inspired her Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “The Yearling.” Spring 2020

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Mary McLeod Bethune with students from the Daytona Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls, which she founded in 1904. The school later merged with the Cookman Institute and is now known as Bethune-Cookman University.

Bethune was nine years old, she could pick 250 pounds of cotton per day, making her labor extremely valuable to her family’s financial wellbeing.

after the Civil War—and Moody Bible College in Chicago. Her dream was to live in Africa as a missionary. Soon after her graduation in 1895, however, Bethune

In 1904, Bethune opened the Daytona Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls, which later merged with Jacksonville’s Cookman Institute and became coeducational.

Mary McLeod Bethune Like Dr. Esther Hill Hawks before her, Mary McLeod Bethune moved to Florida to establish a school. As a young girl, Bethune was not able to attend school. The 15th of 17 children born to previously enslaved parents, she was the first in her family to be born free. Education was a luxury Bethune’s family could not afford. By the time

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Nonetheless, Bethune dreamed of going to school. She pleaded with her family to let her attend a Presbyterian mission school when it opened near her home, and she became the first in her family to learn how to read. Next, she taught her younger sisters how to read and then her older sisters. Bethune continued her education as an adult, attending the first institute of higher education for African American women—Scotia Seminary in Concord, North Carolina, which was established

learned from the Presbyterian Missionary Board that black people were prevented from working as missionaries in Africa. In 1904, Bethune opened the Daytona Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls, which later merged with Jacksonville’s Cookman Institute and became coeducational. The school changed its name to Bethune-Cookman College in 1931 to honor its founder. Bethune was one of a small number of women who served as a college president in the early 20th century. seniortimesmagazine.com

In addition to establishing a college that has produced generations of black college graduates, Bethune has a strong civil rights legacy. Among other triumphs, she used her clout in the Daytona Beach community to challenge Jim Crow-era restrictions on recreation. In the college’s early years, students at Bethune-Cookman were not allowed to swim at Daytona Beach. Florida’s beaches were reserved for white people only. Bethune came up with a clever solution. She and several associates purchased land at what became known as Bethune Beach to provide African Americans with a place to swim and enjoy the beach. Along with Jacksonville’s American Beach and Butler Beach near St. Augustine, Bethune Beach was one of the few beaches in the state that African Americans were permitted to visit. This year, a 9-foot marble statue honoring Bethune is scheduled to replace Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith’s statue at the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. It will be the first statue of an African American woman to be located inside Statuary Hall.

Betty Mae Tiger Jumper Labeled a “half-breed” because her mother was Seminole and her father was French, Betty Mae Tiger Jumper’s family had to relocate to a federal reservation to prevent an attempt on the life of Jumper and her brother, Howard. In “A Seminole Legend,” an autobiography she wrote with the collaboration of historian Patsy West, Jumper explained why the move was necessary. “Other half-breed children had been killed by their grandmothers or aunts, who threw them in muddy rivers or canals to drown,” Jumper said. “I had a baby cousin who was drowned in Ft. Lauderdale just three years before I was born.” Conditions on the reservation were far from ideal, however. Basic services, schools and healthcare were subpar. Jumper became one of the first Seminoles to receive a formal education, attending a Quaker-run Cherokee boarding school in North Carolina. “I learned how to live in a new world,” she recounted in the autobiography. “I watched everything they did and said. If I didn’t understand, they would repeat it until I caught on.” Jumper is best known for becoming the first and only female Florida Seminole tribal chair, a position she was elected to in 1967 when she was 44. Moreover, she was the first female tribal chair of any American Indian tribe. President Nixon appointed Jumper to the National Council on Indian Opportunity. In 1984, she became editor-in-chief of the Seminole Tribune, transforming it into one of the nation’s top Native American newspapers. A decade later, Florida State University awarded her an honorary doctorate of humane letters, the accomplishment she was proudest of, according to Patsy West.

Jumper’s legacy lives on. The Betty Mae Tiger Jumper Medical Center is under construction near the Seminole Classic Casino at the Hollywood reservation. According to the Seminole Tribune, the hospital will be able to withstand Category 5 hurricane winds and is expected to be completed in spring 2020. Peggy Macdonald will discuss these and other examples of Florida’s female pioneers at the Matheson History Museum at 7 p.m. on March 12. The talk is free and open to the public. s Spring 2020

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Tinseltown Talks France Nuyen’s amazing Hollywood journey by Nick Thomas

rance Nuyen remains astonished not only by her successful Hollywood career, but by her very survival. Turning 80 last year, Nuyen is still beloved by Star Trek fans for her role of Elaan, the obnoxious princess Captain Kirk attempts to tame in the third season episode “Elaan of Troyius.” But her journey to the ‘60s classic sci-fi series and Hollywood almost never happened. Born in France, she was abandoned by her father and still remembers the harrowing days growing up in her occupied homeland. “There were times we only had beans or lentils to eat which the merchants mixed with dirt so they would weigh more when we bought it,” she recalledfrom her home in Beverly Hills. “At the end of the war, my mother weighed only 38 kilos with eyes sunk into her face. To make matters worse, she looked Jewish so the Gestapo was always harassing her. It’s an absolute miracle I’m alive, much less became an actor.” As a teenager, Nuyen moved to New York with her mother and was working for a top modeling agency in the ‘50s when she was discovered and given a small role in 1958’s musical “South Pacific” playing a barefoot island girl. Joshua Logan, the film’s director, immediately went on to direct the Broadway production of “The World of Suzie Wong” and wanted Nuyen for the title role. It ran for over 500 performances from 1958 to 1960 and co-starred a young Canadian

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France Nuyen in the 1968 Star Trek episode, Elaan of Troyius - NBC

actor named William Shatner. “He was very professional and eager to make a career for himself,” she recalled. “I still only spoke French and just memorized my lines in English, so Shatner and I had very little communication off stage because his French was Canadian which was really a foreign language to me.” Although she never worked on Broadway again, Nuyen appeared in numerous

films and TV shows including with Shatner again a decade later in Star Trek. “Playing the spoiled alien princess was a role that had authority and rage – I was throwing knives around the set – quite different to other parts I had played and opened up a new range of acting emotions for me,” she explained. “I must have done a good job because I’ve met people who think I’m really that kind of person!” seniortimesmagazine.com

GO AHEAD & SMILE! William Shatner and France Nuyen in the 1968 Star Trek episode, Elaan of Troyius - NBC.

Nuyen said she especially admired the show’s costume designer, Bill Theiss. “He did miracles with a tiny budget making clothes out of plastic table placemats,” she recalled. “He cut them into squares and put glitter on one side so when they were clipped together it looked like metal. But they looked beautiful and expensive.” Later in life, Nuyen earned a degree in psychology and worked with abused children, prisoners and veterans. “It was a tremendous enrichment of my mind and heart to help people who were neglected by society,” she said, crediting her own early hardships for creating the desire to help others and shape the person she became. “I was born the day France declared war on Germany and that’s how I got my name,” she added. “The priest in my town baptized all the children born that day – boys and girls – ‘France.’ My name is my precious possession that symbolizes survival and the spirit of freedom.” s Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery in Alabama and has written features, columns and interviews for over 800 newspapers and magazines.

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FUNGUS AMONG US

Spring Up Like Mushrooms Some Flavorful Facts about Edible Fungi Written by Cameron Cobb

ove em’ or hate em,’ mushrooms have been regarded as culinary delights all throughout history. Ancient Greeks believed these organisms gave warriors strength during times of battle and even the Romans thought mushrooms to be “Food of the Gods,” according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information. But mushroom consumption isn’t just a thing of the past. For instance, Chinese culture has for centuries considered fungi as an “elixir of life,” praising these earthy beings for their abundant health-boosting properties. Today, edible mushrooms are known in the culinary community for their wide range of benefits, such as being low in calories, sodium and carbohydrates while still rich in nutrients like potassium, vitamin D, fiber and more. Unlike plants, mushrooms are the reproductive part of a fungus, which is an organism that “feeds” on dead plants and animals. Different species of mushrooms are distinguished by the following four categories: saprotrophic, mycorrhizal, parasitic and endophytic, according to mushroom-appreciation. com. A handful of saprotrophs are edible, such as white button, shiitake and cremini mushrooms. If you find yourself in Italy, you may fancy trying the mycorrhizal Caesar’s mushroom. And for a parasitic

snack, the lion’s mane mushroom is not only delicious, but it’s even been thought to aid in healing nerve tissue. Another famous fungus you’ve likely heard of (and if you’re lucky, tasted!) is what’s known as a “truffle.” Unlike typical mushrooms, truffles grow underground — though due to the definition of a mushroom as being “any spore bearing fruiting body of a

While lots of mushrooms are edible, not all can be plucked from the ground and placed on your plate (at least not if you’re hoping to survive the meal!).

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fungi,” they can still generally be considered as a type of mushroom, according to factmyth.com. Truffles are well-known for their rarity, with these limited little morsels often having to be sniffed out by specially trained dogs or even pigs. With black truffles priced at nearly $100 an ounce and white truffles a whopping $160+, it’s easy to see how these sacred fungi are among the world’s most expensive foods. While lots of mushrooms are edible, not all can be plucked from the ground and placed on your plate (at least not if you’re hoping to survive the meal!). To protect themselves from predators, some mushrooms seniortimesmagazine.com

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are thought to have evolved overtime to produce toxic chemicals and thus prevent unwanted ingestion, according to med. virginia.edu. With this in mind, note that there are several dangerous myths associated with mushroom consumption, including: NOT TRUE: If cooked enough, all mushrooms are safe to enjoy! NOT TRUE: You’ll know it’s not okay from the terrible smell. NOT TRUE: Only poisonous kinds come in bright, vibrant colors. The important thing to remember about these and all other myths is that they are just that — myths. No amount of cooking, freezing or canning will render a toxic mushroom safe to

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eat; the dreaded “death cap” mushroom smells as sickly sweet as honey; and just one bite of the white-colored “destroying angel” mushroom may be enough to kill. So, how do you know which mushrooms are safe to bring in the kitchen and which ones should be left behind (and possibly avoided at all costs)? The best practice is to always play it safe rather than sorry, meaning that if you aren’t able to 100% accurately identify it, avoid it. The only real way to know if a mushroom is edible is by finding it in the produce aisle. Alternatively, you could buddy up with a mycologist (a “mushroom scientist,” AKA someone who studies mycology — the branch of biology devoted to the study of fungi). Speaking of studying, you don’t have to be a scientist to join in on the fun(gi)! The activity of mushroom hunting has transformed from being our ancestors’ meal ticket into an increasseniortimesmagazine.com

Regardless of species, all wild mushrooms should be cooked thoroughly, and again, the most important rule of thumb is to never eat anything that cannot for an absolute fact be identified as safe to eat. ingly popular hobby. Mushroom hunting is a great form of exercise, offering the added bonuses of exploring nature and, of course, discovering the occasional delicacy! Florida has plenty of opportunities for mycophagists (people who eat fungi), with over 250 out of the world’s 10,000 known types of mushrooms found right here in the Sunshine State, according to floridasmart.com. For example, Florida is home to the ruby bolete and the Butyriboletus floridanus, both of which are varieties of the bolete mushroom. Another common Floridian mushroom is the Laetiporus gilbertsonii var. pallidus, which is a

type of Laetiporus fungi that’s been nicknamed the “Chicken of the Woods” because it tastes like — you guessed it — chicken! There are plenty of other varieties of edible mushrooms that may be right in your own backyard! Regardless of species, all wild mushrooms should be cooked thoroughly, and again, the most important rule of thumb is to never eat anything that cannot for an absolute fact be identified as safe to eat. If ever in doubt, consider this Croatian proverb: “All mushrooms are edible; but some only once.” s Spring 2020

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EXPLORE SOME OF THE HOLIDAY’S MOST EGGCELLENT TRADITIONS

Easter Egg Explanations Written by Cameron Cobb

f you’ve glanced over a 2020 calendar, you’ve likely already discovered that Easter Sunday takes place on April 12 this year. However, do you know how the springtime celebration began? Back in the 2nd century, the earliest recorded celebration of the Easter holiday took place, according to britannica.com, though it likely didn’t include colorfully competitive egg hunts and oversized, gift-giving bunnies. The Christian holiday is based on celebrating the belief of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which the New Testament of the Bible says happened

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three days after Christ’s crucifixion, according to history.com. In the standard Christian calendar, Easter comes after Lent, which traditionally revolves around fasting and performing acts of penance for 40 days (other than Sundays). Various branches of Christianity may commemorate Easter in different ways. For instance, certain Eastern Orthodox divisions within the Christian religion consider Easter Sunday to mark the start of ‘Pascha’ (the Greek word for Easter) with this season lasting 40 days and finishing with what’s known as the

‘Feast of the Ascension.’ Additionally, for some Protestant Christians, Easter Sunday is the beginning of ‘Eastertide’ (the Easter Season), which ends 50 days after Easter on ‘Pentecost Sunday.’ Though the holiday is typically associated with Christianity, there are several key components of Easter that reflect different elements from other religions (such as pagan and Jewish traditions). For example, there are many links between ‘The Last Supper’ and the Jewish holiday of ‘Passover,’ and according to history.com, “The Last Supper was essentially a Passover feast.” seniortimesmagazine.com

So, where do the eggs come in? Surprisingly, the first recorded painting and decorating of eggs for Easter occurred as far back as the 13th century, according to britannica.com. While the church didn’t allow for its followers to eat eggs during ‘Holy Week’ (the annual Christian observance honoring Christ’s final week on Earth and the events that led up to his resurrection on Easter Sunday), it turns out chickens didn’t get the memo and — regardless of religious customs — continued to lay them. Just as Christ was recognized for rising from the tomb, eggs then became a symbol for the emergence of new life and thus, the resurrection. The actual egg-dyeing ritual was meant to represent the blood of Christ, and in the Orthodox tradition, eggs are actually colored red to signify the blood shed on the cross.

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Okay, that explains the eggs... but the bunny? During the 17th century, rabbits first became associated with Easter thanks to the German tradition of the ‘Easter Hare,’ which surprises good children with the gift of eggs, according to theconversation.com. Hares and rabbits are known for their thriving fertility and a breeding season that typically begins in spring, meaning these animals naturally made an impression around the holiday’s time. Though the idea took another 200 years or so to really catch on, eventually the ‘Easter Bunny’ figure was thought to lay, decorate and hide the eggs during the annual celebration. In America, this escalated into the mythical mammal bringing baskets filled with candy and toys for children to find on Easter morning. And so we continue to celebrate alongside the Easter Bunny. Apparently, this springtime holiday means no one seems to question the logistics of an animal’s abilities… so long as it involves leaving goodies! s Spring 2020

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nyone who has ever lived in the Midwest countryside knows what I’m talking about—we all had our secret mushroom spots, not to be disclosed to our closest friends or neighbors. It was strictly a family thing. And sometimes family didn’t even get to know the choicest spots, only a vague answer, “over thereabouts…” accompanied with a wave of the hand. Where I grew up the prize we went hunting for was the Morel “sponge” mushroom. The Holy Grail of mushrooms, so to speak. If you’ve never tasted one, you don’t know what you’re missing. But when you talk to mushroom connoisseurs, just mention the name and watch their eyes light up. When spring finally arrived in the Midwest and the ground began to warm up, wildflowers dotted the landscape in bright colors of yellow, blue and white. These wildflowers signaled to mushroom hunters like my mother that it was time to scout out their favorite mushroom spots. My mother’s family farm had acres of untamed natural woods that she knew like the back of her hand. She grew up exploring these woods as a young girl, spending hours at the creek

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that flowed through the land. It was a second home to her. Every spring, mother would gather me up along with her paper grocery bags and we would head over to my grandfather’s homeplace. The trick was to park in an obscuredarea, so no

one could notice our vehicle. You never wanted to give away the exact location of your choice hunting spot. There was a certain fallen tree in the center of the woods that my mother called her “mushroom tree.” The wind during a fierce storm many years before had toppled the giant oak. As the years passed, the weather had turned the solid wood of the tree trunk into crumbling fibers that the mushrooms liked. Sometimes we would fill an entire paper grocery bag with Morels. For many years that mushroom tree was where we had the most luck filling our bags.

When I reached my late teens, that old tree finally gave up its magic and we had to sharpen our “mushroom eye” to find some new spots. It was a tedious job, tramping through briar patches and weeds taller than our knees. You had to stay focused while maneuvering through the brambles or you would walk right past the prize Morels. I would have often gotten lost if not for my mother, since the woods had become very overgrown over the years. Mother knew the landmarks, though, to keep us going in the right direction. Sometimes we would pass again through an area on our way back to the car, and there right before our eyes would be a Morel. It was in plain sight and seemed as though it must have popped up full size in the matter of an hour or two while we were looking elsewhere. But more than likely we just didn’t have our mushroom eyes focused in the right direction. One time, on our way into the woods, we parked our car in a familiar spot and entered a path through a large gate. Past the gate was a grassy area leading to the fence that encircled my grandfather’s woods. Just an hour or so later, as we approached the grassy area on our way back to the car, we noticed a huge fairy circle of toadstools that had just popped up! We couldn’t believe our eyes because there was no way we could have missed seeing that fairy circle when we first passed by. I can still recall this magical memory like it was yesterday. When I married and relocated to the tropical south, one of the things I had to give up was the taste of the Morel mushroom. Still, its unique flavor lingered seniortimesmagazine.com

on in my memory. I remember it as a rich, nutty flavor, with a meaty texture sautéed in butter. It’s hard to describe, but once you taste it…you get it. After living in the south for over 40 years and learning to live without Morels, I was recently at a farmer’s market near my home. I noticed a booth where two young farmers were selling some interesting mushrooms. They called them Blue Oyster and King Oyster mushrooms. They looked nothing like the Morels of my past, so I walked on by. I’ve developed a suspicion towards any mushroom besides a Morel, as my mother never allowed me to pick any other variety. Some types of mushrooms can be poisonous, and you have to be careful out in the woods. Don’t ever attempt to eat wild-growing mushrooms yourself unless you have carefully researched which varieties are safe. As I passed by that mushroom booth for several weeks, I noticed these young men usually had customers lined up waiting to buy from them. I realized their customers must know something I didn’t know. Finally, one day, I decided to give it

a try. I brought home my first paper bag full of oyster mushrooms. Using my mother’s method to stir-fry them in butter, I took the first bite and was instantly transported to that happy place in my memory. The flavor was different than my Morels, of course, but the sensation was the same: fresh mushrooms sautéed in butter. Now every Saturday I go to the farmer’s market on a new kind of mushroom hunt. Sometimes those young farmers are there, and sometimes they aren’t. I’ve noticed that it’s very similar to my mushroom hunts in the past. The pursuit is often unpredictable, but that makes it all the better to appreciate when I leave with a full paper bag. In a way, it makes me think that life is sort of like a mushroom hunt. You need to keep your mushroom eye focused on what’s important. The experiences we have along the way are the prizes we put into our “paper bags.” My wish for you is that your paper bags will always be filled with memories that take you to a happy place. Happy hunting! s

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GAINESVILLE - E va Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank, will be traveling from London to share her story of triumph and survival. Since 1985, Eva Schloss has devoted herself to holocaust education and global peace. In 1999 Eva signed the Anne Frank Peace Declaration along with United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan and the niece of Raul Wallenberg, a legendary figure who rescued thousands of Jews in Budapest. performingarts.ufl.edu

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GAINESVILLE ORCHESTRA: EVANS HAILE AND FRIENDS Friday, March 27 from 7:30 - 9:30pm Santa Fe Fine Arts Hall, 3000 NW 83rd St.

GAINESVILLE - The Gainesville Orchestra’s annual soirée of humor, stories, and delicious music. Bring a friend! 352-395-4181 sfcollege.edu/finearts

VOLUNTEER WORK DAY: TRAIL CLEANUP Saturday, March 28 from 9am - 12pm Meeting Location TBD

GAINESVILLE - Join ACT at Fox Pen Preserve for a volunteer work day conducting trail maintenance. This work day is open to all interested volunteers. RSVP required. alachuaconservationtrust.org

51ST ANNUAL SANTA FE COLLEGE SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL March 28 & 29 (times vary by day) Downtown

GAINESVILLE - Set amid picturesque turnof-the-century homes in the Northeast Gainesville Historic District, the annual Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival offers fun and inspiration for the whole family. Artist booths line the streets, with music and dance performances held at the Actor’s Warehouse and at the outdoor stage. Admission is free for all ages. visitgainesville.com

4TH ANNUAL PUP RUCK 5K RUN/WALK Sunday, March 29 from 8 - 10am Depot Park, 874 SE 4th St.

GAINESVILLE - B ring your dog, family, friends, and rucksack to support Service Dogs for Patriots! This family-friendly event helps raise funds for the only service dog training organization in North Central Florida that pairs a rescued dog with a veteran battling PTSD and trains them together as a team from start to finish. depotpark.org

VERONA QUARTET Sunday, March 29 at 2pm University Auditorium, 333 Newell Dr.

GAINESVILLE - With four members hailing from four different nations—the USA, the UK, Singapore, and Canada—this ensemble has gained a reputation for its rich and focused sonic palette. performingarts.ufl.edu

BIKE HISTORY TOUR OF UF

Paula Poundstone Friday, March 20 at 7:30pm PHILLIPS CENTER, 3201 HULL RD. GAINESVILLE - Known for her smart, laugh-out-loud observational humor and spontaneous wit, Paula Poundstone is one of our country’s preeminent comedians, packing venues across the country. Fans of NPR’s No. 1 show, the comedy news quiz, “Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!,” will be very familiar with her razor-sharp wisecracks, as Poundstone is one of the show’s most popular panelists. performingarts.ufl.edu

Sunday, March 29 from 2 - 4pm Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - The Florida Public Archaeology Network will lead a free, family-friendly Historic Bike Tour. This workshop gives participants an opportunity to learn about the archaeological sites and historic features on UF campus. Pre-registration is required and guests must bring their own bikes. 352273-2062 floridamuseum.ufl.edu

THEATRE FOR THOUGHT April 2-4 at 7pm Squitieri Studio Theatre, 3201 Hull Rd.

UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN

GAINESVILLE - T he newly minted “Theatre for Thought” series will present internationally-acclaimed solo performers who engage serious subjects with humor, intelligence and insight. Theatre can do so much. It can entertain, transport, or challenge – that’s Theatre for Thought – and it’s coming to our stage. Visit performingarts.ufl.edu for more information on planned performances each day.

Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

FLORIDA MUSEUM PLANT SALE

GAINESVILLE - T his group comprised entirely of ukuleles is enjoying a successful career spanning over 30 years! These “ukes” delight, inspire, and surprise audiences with their dizzyingly diverse repertoire and whimsical sense of humor. Their performances even include a bit of audience participation. So bring your ukulele! performingarts.ufl.edu

April 3-5 (times vary) Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - A large plant sale with more than 150 species of difficult-to-find and pollinator-friendly plants. Accent, host, native and nectar plants will be available for purchase with proceeds benefiting the museum’s “Butterfly Rainforest” exhibit. floridamuseum.ufl.edu Spring 2020

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The Price is Right Live! Thurs., April 16 at 7:30pm Exactech Arena, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr. GAINESVILLE - The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come On Down” to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car! Play classic games just like on television’s longest running and most popular game show… from Plinko™ to Cliffhangers™ to The Big Wheel™ and even the fabulous Showcase. oconnellcenter.ufl.edu

BALLET & BEYOND!

FILM SCREENING: LOST SPRINGS

TREE FEST 2020

Friday, April 3 from 7:30 - 9pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

Tuesday, April 7 from 6 - 8:30 Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Rd.

Saturday, April 11 from 1 - 11pm Swamp Head Brewery, 3650 SW 42nd Ave.

GAINESVILLE - D azzling ballet bumps up against social issues in this final program of the season. Dance Alive dancers work their magic and create an evening never to be forgotten. dancealive.org

GAINESVILLE - Film screening and panel discussions about the importance and conservation of our state’s water with “Lost Springs.” Attendees can take part in an engaging discussion and meet local organizations. The event is free, but pre-registration is encouraged. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. floridamuseum. ufl.edu

GAINESVILLE - T ree Fest celebrates the environment by raising money to plant trees with the Alachua Conservation Trust in an event that features food trucks, family-friendly activities, live music, and of course, Swamp Head beer. treefestfl.com

CITRUS CUP REGIONAL HORSE SHOW

GAINESVILLE - The Shoddy Beatles Live! at The Wooly. Doors open at 9, show starts at 10pm! thewoolygainesville.com

OLE’ CHILI COOK-OFF AND SPRINGS CELEBRATION Saturday, April 4 from 9am - 1pm O’Leno State Park, 410 SE Oleno Park Rd.

HIGH SPRINGS - E xperience the beauty of the Santa Fe River and treat your taste buds at the chili cook-off and springs celebration! friendsofoleno.org

‘MUSEUM FOR ME’ SENSORY-FRIENDLY EVENT Sunday, April 5 from 10am - 1pm Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - A dults and children on the autism spectrum, including their friends, families and caregivers, are invited to visit the museum before-hours. This special opportunity allows participants to explore at their own pace in a peaceful and lesscrowded environment. floridamuseum.ufl.edu

WAITRESS Monday, April 6 at 7:30pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - M eet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” performingarts. ufl.edu

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April 8 - April 11 Alachua Equestrian Center, 23100 W Newberry Rd.

THE SHODDY BEATLES Saturday, April 11 at 9pm The Wooly, 20 N Main St.

NEWBERRY - M organ, American Saddlebred and Open Breed Championship horse show sponsored by the Florida Morgan Horse Association with classes for every discipline. Main ring, carriage driving, dressage, and jumping. No admission fee – spectators are welcome. fmha.net

FIELDWORK FAILS: A LIVE STORYTELLING EVENT

SPRING WINDS

JAZZ UP SPRING

Thursday, April 9 from 7:30 - 9:30pm Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St.

Thursday, April 16 from 7:30 - 9:30pm Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St.

GAINESVILLE - F or an enchanting musical evening, join us for the SF Spring Winds concert presenting an evening of traditional concert band classics featuring solo performers and small ensembles all under the direction of Dr. David Smith. sfcollege.edu

GAINESVILLE - Enjoy a cool spring concert of hot jazz featuring the SF Jazz Band under the direction of Dr. Steve Bingham. sfcollege.edu

EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA! Saturday, April 11 from 9am - 12pm Haile Village Center Square

GAINESVILLE - Enjoy a fun-filled family Easter egg hunt in the Haile Village Center. All ages welcome! hvcoa.com

Thursday, April 16 from 6 - 9pm Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - I n partnership with Guts & Glory GNV, this event features original, true, first-person storytelling. floridamuseum.ufl.edu

COMPAGNIA TPO: FARFALLE April 17-19 Squitieri Studio Theatre, 3201 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - An interactive visual feast that follows the exciting journey of a caterpillar as it morphs into a butterfly. Movement, video, sound, and interactive technology provide an immersive experience. performingarts.ufl.edu

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EARTH DAY: DAWN TO DUSK CELEBRATION Saturday, April 18 from 7am - 8:30pm Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - C elebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! The international theme for this year is Climate Action. This day-long event is presented in partnership with the University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute and features activities at the Museum as well as around Gainesville. floridamuseum.ufl.edu

SPRING PARADE OF HOMES™ April 18-19 & 25-26 from 12 - 5pm Various Locations

GAINESVILLE - The Parade showcases the latest in home design and décor with the most up-to-date energy saving construction techniques and the newest in land development. Each Parade Home is a collective effort of numerous people who combine their talents and resources to show the public the newest ideas in the housing industry. Builders, developers, subcontractors, lenders, suppliers, designers, and many others have put their best foot forward to present the best our industry has to offer. bancf.com

SCIART MEETUP: BOOK AND PAPERMAKING Tuesday, April 21 from 6:30 - 9pm Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - A rtists and designers are invited to a presentation about the art of book and papermaking and how it can be used in science. Admission includes a working studio space and after-hours entry to all permanent exhibits. Artists must bring their own supplies. floridamuseum.ufl.edu

LEELA DANCE COLLECTIVE: SPEAK Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - Once separated by ages and continents, SPEAK unites Indian Kathak dance and American tap in a celebration of rhythm, poetry, storytelling, and music. Bridging tradition and innovation, internationally acclaimed dancers Rina Mehta, Rachna Nivas, Michelle Dorrance, and Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards make stage magic alongside renowned Indian classical and jazz musicians. SPEAK promises to thrill, provoke, and move your spirit. performingarts. ufl.edu

SHABBATONES CHORUS

DALA

Thursday, April 23 from 7 - 8:30pm The Thomas Center, 306 NE 6th Ave.

Saturday, April 25 at 7pm & 9pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - The program will feature the choral performance of the Shabbatones Chior led by Dr. Will Kesling. Selections from ancient to modern and from many continents and languages; English, German, Spanish, Hebrew, and Ladino. Guest artists include Prof Paul Richards who will perform several prayers he composed for piano and voice. visitgainesville.com

GAINESVILLE - D ala’s velvety folk-pop warms the soul. Wholesome, genuine, and uplifting, Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine’s signature harmonies define this best-friend duo’s unmistakable sound. Accompanied by piano, acoustic guitar, and ukulele, their songs are surprisingly lush with poetic lyrics. performingarts.ufl.edu

SING INTO SPRING Thursday, April 23 from 7:30 - 9:30pm Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St.

GAINESVILLE - A true variety chorale with different types of music from different eras. Directed by Lynn Sandefur. sfcollege.edu

SHANA TUCKER Friday, April 24 at 7pm & 9pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - “ ChamberSoul.” That’s how this incredible cellist and singer-songwriter describes her unique music, which weaves jazz, classical, soulful folk, acoustic pop, and a touch of R&B into a distinctive rhythmic tapestry. This intimate UpStage performance will feature the perfect mix of Tucker’s smooth, lyrical originals, as well as unique reinterpretations of songs you know by heart. performingarts.ufl.edu

HOGTOWN CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Saturday, April 25 from 12 - 5pm Alachua County Fairgrounds, 3100 NE 39th Ave.

GAINESVILLE - E njoy great beer and food, and learn more about the amazing diversity of beer produced at the local and regional level! Proceeds will support several local charities including ACT! hogtownbrewers.org

WUFT PRESENTS – A MUSIC FESTIVAL WITH ETHAN BORTNICK Saturday, April 25 from 12 - 10pm Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St.

GAINESVILLE - Join, International superstar, Ethan Bortnick, as he presents some of Gainesville’s most incredible musicians. Spend the day listening to all genres of music and at the end of the evening, you will enjoy the incredible music of Ethan Bortnick. A portion of the proceeds will support WUFT (PBS TV). heartwoodsoundstage.com

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE: ANNIE GRIFFITHS – PHOTOGRAPHER Sunday, April 26 at 2pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - After a career covering all of the weird and wonderful facets of humanity in more than 100 countries, Annie Griffiths is excited to come speak about how she has turned her creative energies toward supporting programs that empower women and children. performingarts.ufl.edu

RYLEY WALKER Thursday, April 30 at 8pm Heartwood Soundstage, 619 South Main St.

GAINESVILLE - R yley Walker is an accomplished fingerstyle guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He moved from noisy avantgarde work in his nascent stages into virtuosic guitar playing and floating spiritual pop that traced lines between Bert Jansch and Van Morrison. heartwoodsoundstage.com

JUNQUE IN THE TRUNK Saturday, May 2 from 9am - 1pm GGC Clubhouse, 1350 NW 75th St.

GAINESVILLE - 2 nd Annual “JUNQUE IN THE TRUNK.” Garden themed items, vintage/ upcycled, plants/food. www.ggcfl.org

FOX PEN PRESERVE GRAND OPENING Saturday, May 2 from 10am - 1pm Holden Park Rd.

HAWTHORNE - In partnership with Alachua County, ACT purchased Fox Pen in early 2019. These 578 acres of land in eastern Alachua County are part of a key tract in the Lockloosa Forest project area and provides habitat for a diversity of wildlife, including Florida black bear, within the Orange Creek Basin, which also includes several outstanding Florida waterways. alachuaconservationtrust.org Spring 2020

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JAMIE DAVIS Saturday, May 2 at 7pm High Dive, 210 SW 2nd Ave.

GAINESVILLE - L ocal country favorites Jamie Davis & Justin Lee Partin combine for a night of boot scootin’ at High Dive! highdivegainesville.com

VOLUNTEER WORK DAY: INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL Sunday, May 3 from 9 - 11am Idylwild Elementary, 4601 SW 20th Ter.

GAINESVILLE - Join ACT at Serenola Forest Preserve for a volunteer work day removing invasive plants. This work day is open to all interested volunteers. RSVP required. alachuaconservationtrust.org

“The Summer Guests.” Monroe weaves elements of the fragile coastal environment into her popular books. aclib.us

WORLD SEA TURTLE DAY CELEBRATION Sunday, June 21 from 1 - 4pm Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - C elebrate World Sea Turtle Day and step into the flippers of a loggerhead turtle with Project S.H.E.L.L.! This FREE virtual reality simulation allows guests to immerse themselves in the daily life of a loggerhead as it hatches and grows to become a nesting adult. floridamuseum.ufl.edu

RECURRING EVENTS

GAINESVILLE ORCHESTRA: POPS

CONTRA DANCE

Friday, May 8 from 7:30 - 9:30pm Santa Fe Fine Arts Hall, 3000 NW 83rd St.

First Sundays & Third Saturdays Thelma A. Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Ave

GAINESVILLE - C elebrate spring with the spectacular finale of POP’S favorites, and the exciting walk through the orchestra and much more! 352-395-4181 sfcollege.edu/finearts

GAINESVILLE - C ontra dancing is energetic, social dancing that’s fun for everyone (all ages are welcome) and no partner is necessary. The music is live. Dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or special dress is required. Wear casual attire and comfortable shoes. godsdance.org

ICE CREAM IN THE PARK Saturday, May 9 from 1 - 3pm Rockwood Park, 2221 NW 22nd St.

GAINESVILLE - Join ACT for an ice cream social at Rockwood Park in central Gainesville. This event is free and open to the public – the only thing you need to bring is your appetite. Vegan options will also be available. alachuaconservationtrust.org

INTO THE WOODS May 21-23 & 28-30 at 7:30pm Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St.

GAINESVILLE - J ames Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece. One of Sondheim’s most popular works, “Into the Woods” is a musically sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy. sfcollege.edu

2020 AUTHOR SERIES: MARY ALICE MONROE Saturday, May 23 from 8am - 5pm Library Headquarters, 401 E University Ave.

GAINESVILLE - Beach reads queen and conservationist Mary Alice Monroe will bring Lowcountry charm with her newest novel,

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HIGH SPRINGS MUSIC IN THE PARK & CONCERT SERIES Third Sundays from 2pm - 4pm James Paul Park, Downtown High Springs

HIGH SPRINGS - Bringing exceptional artists to the Downtown High Springs! Events are free and open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, etc. Dogs permitted on a leash. Artist details and more information at highspringsmusicinthepark.com

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE Mondays 6:45 – 9pm 1624 NW 5th Avenue

GAINESVILLE - T his is the kind of dancing which began in the 16th century and is still being written and danced today around the world. All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner, experience, or special dress required. If you are new please come to the beginner lesson each evening at 6:45. Dance to jigs, reels, and beautiful waltz music by Hoggetowne Fancy. Everyone is welcome. This is easier than ballroom because there are no partner holds and the caller does the leading. bit. ly/EnglishCountry

FREE ART WORKSHOP First Tuesdays from 4:30 - 6:30pm UF HealthStreet, 2401 SW Archer Rd.

GAINESVILLE - AnArtists, a volunteer group which advocates that doing art is healthy for everyone, offers a free workshop for all adults (no Experience Necessary). anartistsgainesville.com

FUN WITH FLOWERS Third Tuesdays at 10am Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St

GAINESVILLE - Hands-on floral design program includes lecture, demonstration and materials. Coffee social at 9:30 am. RSVP requested rsvp.ggcfl@gmail.com or ggcfl.org

MARY’S HIGH TEA AT SWEETWATER BRANCH INN Third Tuesdays from 3pm - 5pm Sweetwater Branch Inn, 625 E University Ave.

GAINESVILLE - Traditionally served on a 3 tiered stand, includes Sweetwater Branch’s savory and sweet treats paired with your choice of teas and coffees. Call for reservations 352-373-6760. sweetwaterinn.com

UNION STREET FARMERS MARKET Wednesdays from 4pm – 7pm Bo Diddley Plaza

GAINESVILLE - Bring a bag and pick up some locally-grown and produced vegetables, meat and dairy to take home for your kitchen. There’s also food trucks and live entertainment — all in a family-friendly atmosphere. unionstreetfarmersmkt.com

GENTLE MOTION Thursdays from 10 - 11am 2205 NW 40th Terrace

GAINESVILLE - G entle Motions classes for seniors on Thursdays at Crown Pointe Senior Healthcare Center in Gainesville. Contact Paul Gebhart at 352-379-6124.

PRIMETIME EDUCATION SERIES Thursdays from 2:30 - 4pm Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd.

GAINESVILLE - PrimeTime Institute (PTI) provides a wide variety of educational programs and social activities for people age 50+ that foster wellness, encourage personal and intellectual growth, and that provide an environment for developing new interests, making new friends, and becoming involved as volunteers. Schedule at primetimeinstitute.org

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THIRD THURSDAY ON MAIN Third Thursdays from 5 – 9pm Downtown Main Street

ALACHUA - T his is the perfect event to get your “pre-weekend” on! Alachua’s Downtown area comes alive with the sound of music, unique dining, shopping, craft vendors, and so much more! cityofalachua.com

HIGH SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET Fridays from 12 noon – 4pm First Saturday each month from 9am – 1pm 115 NE Railroad Avenue

HIGH SPRINGS - Florida grown fruit, vegetables, dairy & meats as well as honey, handmade treats and more. The Farmers Market is produced by The City of High Springs. highsprings.us/farmersmarket

HIGH SPRINGS FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT First Fridays from 5pm - 8pm Downtown

HIGH SPRINGS - J oin the fun in lovely downtown High Springs. Local merchants will offer special sales, a raffle and more. Family fun for all ages. fb.com/ HighSpringsDowntownMerchants

Artwalk is an exciting, fun way to experience the amazing wealth of creativity the Gainesville community has to offer.Free and open to the public. artwalkgainesville.com

GFAA GALLERY ART EXHIBIT Last Fridays from 7pm - 10pm GFAA Gallery, 1314 S. Main St.

GAINESVILLE - The GFAA Gallery presents members original art work for home, apartment or office. Monthly themes with opening exhibits at Artwalk and displayed throughout the month. Support your community artists and bring pleasure to your surroundings. Gallery open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-6pm. gainesvillefinearts.org

ALACHUA COUNTY FARMERS MARKET Saturdays from 8:30am – 12pm 5920 NW 13th Street

GAINESVILLE - D on’t forget to bring shopping bags, your grocery list, and plenty of small bills. The market prides itself on being a grower’s only market – meaning the vendors selling produce, plants, and other products must have grown the items themselves. The event space is located in an open air pavilion with additional outdoor booths protected by shade cloth. 441market.com

LOCAL PLAYWRIGHTS FORUM First Fridays from 8 - 10pm First Magnitude Brewing, 1220 SE Veitch St.

GAINESVILLE - In an effort to serve local playwrights better, Y-Not Theatre is starting a new local playwrights forum. It is a chance to share questions, concerns, updates and information. Free and open to the public. fb.com/ynottheatre

HAILE FARMERS MARKET Saturdays from 8:30am – 12pm Haile Plantation Village

NIGHT IN THE GARDEN

GAINESVILLE - T ake a stroll down the treelined streets of the Haile Village Center to browse for groceries, prepared food, and handmade gifts, then continue on for more shopping or brunching at the Village Center’s locally-owned shops and restaurants. hailefarmersmarket.com

Third Fridays from 6:30 - 9:30pm Green House Nursery, 15207 W Newberry Rd

JAZZ ON THE GREEN

NEWBERRY- Bring your friends and meet some new ones! Come on out and enjoy a live local band and a stroll through the picturesque gardens. Enjoy fun and games, food trucks, music and more! tghnfl.com

ARTWALK GAINESVILLE Last Fridays from 7pm - 10pm Downtown

GAINESVILLE - Artwalk Gainesville is a free self-guided tour that combines exciting visual art, live performance, and events in downtown Gainesville with many local galleries, eateries and businesses participating.

Second Saturdays from 7pm - 9pm Celebration Pointe

GAINESVILLE - R elax with live jazz while enjoying food, drinks, lawn games and more. In addition to Celebration Pointe’s restaurants, MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company, Kilwins Gainesville, Decadent A Dessert And Coffee Bar – Gainesville, Florida and Miller’s Ale House – Gainesville, food options also include the Ahar – Homemade Indian Food, Cilantro Tacos, and Rollin Smoke BBQ food trucks. celebrationpointe.com

Pine Grove Apartments Affordable Housing for Senior Citizens Federally subsidized apartments for persons 62 and older. • Studio & One-Bedroom Apartments. • ADA accessible apartments are also available. • Rent is based on income. for your appointment, call

352-373-1213 3 TDD: 800-955-8771 Total annual income limit for eligibility:

One Person $24,900 Two Persons $28,450 1901 NE 2nd Street Gainesville, Florida

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THEATRE Acrosstown Repertory Theatre......................619 S. Main Street, Gainesville Curtis M. Phillips Center............................................ 315 Hull Road, Gainesville Fine Arts Hall Theatre - SFC............................ 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville Gainesville Community Playhouse........ 4039 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville Hippodrome State Theatre.................................. 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville UF Constans Theatre.................................................. Museum Road, Gainesville McGuire Pavilion Black Box Theatre................. Museum Road, Gainesville Actors’ Warehouse............................................... 608 N. Main Street, Gainesville Ocala Civic Theatre...................................4337 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala High Springs Playhouse................................. 130 NE 1st Avenue, High Springs

THE HIPPODROME STATE THEATRE

Marie and Rosetta Thru Mar.22 Referred to by some as the “godmother of rock ‘n’ roll,” Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a legend in her time. This is a story of letting loose, finding your voice, and freeing your soul in a soaring musical experience.

Native Gardens April 24 – May 17; Previews April 22 and 23 In this comedy of good intentions and bad manners, rising career professionals move in next door to deep-rooted D.C. socialites. A questionable fence line turns civility into a backyard turf war.

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To Kill a Mockingbird Apr. 16-26 This timeless tale of a family in smalltown Alabama during the Great Depression is a powerful look at a community struggling with its beliefs on segregation, prejudice and equality.

ACTOR’S WAREHOUSE

ANN Mar. 13-22 An intimate, no-holds-barred portrait of Ann Richards, the legendary late Governor of Texas.

The Revolutionists Apr. 17 – May 3 Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat and try to beat the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris.

Actually May 29 – Jun. 14 Amber and Tom, finding their way as freshmen at Princeton, spend a night together that alters the course of their lives. They agree on the drinking, they agree on the attraction, but consent is foggy, and if unspoken, can it be called consent?

Brigadoon May 21 – Jun.14 In the late 1940s, Tommy gets lost in the Scottish Highlands on a hunting trip. Suddenly, the charming village of Brigadoon appears out of the mist…and out of the 1700s. When Tommy meets Fiona, it’s love at first sight — but how can you love someone you’ll never see again? ACROSSTOWN REPERTORY THEATRE

HIGH SPRINGS PLAYHOUSE

Hallelujah Girls April 3-26

Rock of Ages June 5; Previews June 3 and 4

The Importance of Being Earnest April 3-19

In this Tony nominated Musical, it’s Hollywood…in 1987! A seriously silly tribute to classic rock features beloved ‘80s hits and blends sincere conviction with nostalgic parody.

A trivial comedy for serious people, this Oscar Wilde classic features protagonists that maintain fictitious personas to escape their social obligations.

Five Southern Belles decide to turn an abandoned church into a day spa. A sixth Belle wants it for her own private museum. The laughs are nonstop as the ladies compete.

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Proof May 29 – June 14

Anne of Green Gables June 5-28

The daughter of a recently deceased professor struggles with mathematical genius and mental illness. Can she prove a proof about prime numbers was written by her late father, and can she overcome her own fear of following in the footsteps of his brilliance and madness?

When an aging brother and sister send to the orphanage in Nova Scotia for a boy to help them on the farm, they instead are left with 11-yearold Anne Shirley. This romantic and hot-headed girl wins their hearts and turns the rural community into a bright world.

Father of the Bride Mar. 12 – Apr. 5 Proud papa Stanley Banks is pleased when his newly engaged daughter Kay announces that she doesn’t want a lavish wedding. However, as the big day approaches, the event spirals out of control.

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COLUMN œ DONNA BONNELL

Embracing Life Hugs – 1920 vs 2020 Cartoonist Bil Keane said, “A hug is like a boomerang – you get it back right away.”

oday I am an avid hugger, a simple pleasure I learned as an adult. Unfortunately, until about two decades ago, I did not realize the incredible healing potential of the humble hug. Thankfully, I found a church that promotes the calming, comforting and celebratory benefits of this rudimentary human act. Greeting other congregants (which includes hugging) is an important part of our Sunday ritual. Admittedly, it took a while for me to fully embrace the value of the time scheduled during our sacred service. Nowadays, I anxiously await those few minutes dedicated to sharing heartfelt hugs with my spiritual family. Regular readers of this column know I could not be satisfied with simply enjoying my newly found, life-altering practice. Obsession is set in my psyche. Most of my life I missed the magic of mankind’s most genuine interactive gesture. Why? Studies showed that my hug deficiency could stem back to my parents’ childhood experiences. Finding answers, required researching my roots and analyzing century-old parenting principles. My quest was successful, but what I discovered was frightening. My maternal grandmother, Granny, was the tough family matriarch. Her

stringent rules were unquestioned. Punishment for failure to abide by them was adamantly enforced. My mother was the youngest of Granny’s six children. Their family was poor, and her unexpected birth created additional hardship. She never felt wanted and was emotionally neglected. In 1916, Lena and William Sadler (both American surgeons) published, “The Mother and her Child.” The book is available online to read in its entirety. An excerpt on page 111, under HANDLING THE BABY, offers some cruel advice. It states, “Handle the baby as little as possible. Turn it occasionally from side to side, feed it, change, keep it warm and let it alone; crying is absolutely essential to the development of good strong lungs. A baby should cry vigorously several times each day.” Following that baby handbook of horrors, John B. Watson (American Psychologist) published (in 1928), “Psychological Care of Infant and Child.” Watson wrote that parents should never allow children to sit on their laps, nor hug or kiss them. He suggests shaking hands with them in the morning and (if you must), kiss them on the forehead when saying good night. Watson’s motto was, “Not more babies but better brought up babies.” Granny believed in behaviorism. A

concept created by self-appointed child rearing authorities – advocates of raising children in a structured environment. Supposedly soft mothers who coddled and hugged their babies created spoiled and out of control youngsters. Mom proved their theory wrong. She openly retaliated more than most teenagers of her day. She was barely 5 feet tall, with a petite, yet very voluptuous, body. She wore bright red lipstick (considered sleazy), partied and danced, chain-smoked cigarettes and drank to excess. When I was born in 1954, she resumed her mother’s method of discipline. Unlike her, I was the oldest of four with two alcoholic parents. My reaction to strict control was lack of confidence and becoming the mother figure to my siblings. Hugs were not a part of our family dynamics. My goal as a parent was to provide an atmosphere completely opposite from my own childhood experience. I succeeded, but it wasn’t until finding my church family that I discovered the incredibly mood-lifting power of a simple hug. At first, I thought it was my imagination. After weekly repeats of the same inexplicable warm feeling, I knew there was something more. I was correct. The oxytocin hormone is released when we hug. It combats cortisol, a stress hormone. Oxytocin reduces symptoms of illnesses and lowers blood pressure. As Keane said, like a boomerang, the euphoric feeling is immediately reciprocated when we hug. I am grateful for those who disproved the anti-hugging philosophies of the 1920s. I wish everyone an abundance of happy healthy hugs in 2020. s Donna Bonnell is a freelance writer who moved to Newberry in 1983. She enjoys living and working in the town she now calls home. bonneldj@gmail.com Spring 2020

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The Lost Diary of M: A Novel BY PAUL WOLFE c.2020, Harper, $26.99/ higher in Canada, 304 pages

ou know what you did two summers ago. That’s because you took notes: where you were, your thoughts and hopes, observations and desires. Someday, those words could set someone on a new path in life because journals have meaning. In “The Lost Diary of M” by Paul Wolfe, in fact, one woman’s diary could have world-wide impacts. Mary Pinchot Meyer met Jack at a college dance in 1936, and she never

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forgot him. But, of course, she was just Mary Pinchot then. She wasn’t yet married, wasn’t divorced, wasn’t the mother of three sons, or a painter, or a Washington socialite. And he wasn’t the President of the United States. She wasn’t in his bed then, either, but that changed in 1961 when they reconnected at a White House function. There he was, that big grin, trying to seduce her, his wife just across the room. Mary always wondered if Jackie knew when she joined Jackie’s husband in the Lincoln Bedroom. She wondered if anyone knew but mostly, she didn’t care. She painted in her studio, went to lunch with her small circle of friends, and took up the Pinchot mantle by working toward a peaceful world. When she had a chance to meet Timothy Leary and try some LSD, she did that, too, and it meshed nicely with her quiet activism. She began to think that perhaps LSD was the way to peace. She’d need to talk to Jack about that, maybe some time when he wasn’t dealing with pain, illness, the Bay of Pigs, nuclear war, Khrushchev, public speaking events, and a hundred other things he discussed with her after their trysts. One day, she’d make him see how important a peaceful world was, because too many people had already lost loved ones. Mary herself lost her sister, and a son already in her short life.

And though she didn’t know it, she was about to lose much more... Don’t be surprised if several different emotions go through your mind as you’re reading “The Lost Diary of M.” Surely, there’s a certain voyeuristic feeling to this novel and it starts in the first sentence, in which we’re warned that a death has occurred. That’s compelling enough, until we’re plunged into a romance that we see is somewhat one-sided, but author Paul Wolfe’s Mary can’t. She can’t confide in anyone, either, and her emotions run from schoolgirlish to introspective as she dreams of a life with JFK beyond politics and ponders the current events that consumed Washington in 1963. Even the mundane is noted, which may or may not affect the story itself, but which belong to balance out this novel about a life.

Indeed, Mary Pinchot Meyer existed and was murdered some months after the Kennedy assassination. “The Lost Diary of M” is loosely based on her secret life and other historical events, and its blithely upper-crust mien, its elegance, its gossipy flair, and its shocking end perfectly match those truths. If you might remember Camelot and its aftermath (or wish you did), take note... s Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives with her two dogs and 11,000 books. seniortimesmagazine.com

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