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PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE: Ann Hartka fights stigma with friendship. 10 < JUST MARRIED: Lea Mei and James Buchanan tie the knot. 11
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Vaudeville’s Dead
Plump Sisters Productions brings new energy to the cabaret experience. PAGE 5
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Chela Brewing Co. Darwin Santa Maria is back in the beer business with his new company, Chela Brewing. PAGE 6
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MUSIC IN THE MOMENT Pianist Michael Royal talks jazz, taking risks and the elusive intuition of musical improv. SEE PAGE 2
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