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STRENGTH THROUGH SONGPerformance Honors Holocaust Voices of the Past

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Family RootsThe Kanapaha Botanical Gardens’ Legacy

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departmentscolumns

26 Enjoying Act Threeby Ellis Amburn

32 Embracing Lifeby Donna Bonnell

34 Tinseltown Talksby Nick Thomas

50 Reading CornerReview by Terri Schlichenmeyer

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CONTENTS ON THE COVER – Learn about the

history of Kanapaha Botanical Gardens,

home of the largest bamboo collection in

Florida. The gardens’ legacy continues

to carry on with Alexis Caff rey at the

helm and her parents, Don and Jordan

Goodman, by her side.APRIL 2015 • VOL. 15 ISSUE 04

WINNER!Congratulations to the winner from our

MARCH 2015 issue…

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14 Plant Now!And Bloom In JuneBY MARY W. BRIDGMAN

18 Family RootsA Blossoming LegacyBY BRINN STRANGE

28 Strength

Through SongProtest RequiemBY GABRIELLE CALISE

36 Holocaust

Remembrance DayBy Kyra Love

39 Funny BunnyThe History of the

Easter BunnyBY ERICKA WINTERROWD

40 Recipe WondersDeviled Egg (Boats)BY CYNTHIA WONDERS

WINTERROWD

PHOTO BY KRISTIN KOZELSKY

8 Tapas13 Community Page38 Charity of the Month

42 Calendar of Events46 Crossword Puzzle47 Theatre Listings

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Gardening MonthI’ve been enjoying the Redbud, Dog-wood and Azalea that have been blooming, but now they’re on their way out and it’s time for other fl owers to start showing off. With all of these fl owers bursting into bloom it’s per-haps no small wonder that the month of April includes National Arbor Day on the 26th, Earth Day on April 22 and is also designated as National Garden-ing Month. With that in mind, Mary Bridgman brings us information about planting now to bloom in June. Among the many hats that Mary wears, which include attorney and writer, she is also a master gardener. Recently she was honored when her story “Tell Them They Can Do It” was published in the new “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks to My Mom.” As it turns out, Mary’s work has previously appeared in the series. Congrats Mary! Additionally, for those of you who may not have the space for a garden, we have some information on alternative garden-ing systems that you should fi nd useful.

Speaking of gardening, you’ll also fi nd a story on one family’s dream of creating a botanical garden in Gainesville. Don and Jordan Goodman began developing Kanapaha Botanical Gardens back in the 1970s, and just a few years ago, daughter Alexis took over the reins as director. Learn about Kanapaha’s family roots in this month’s garden-themed issue. It has been 70 years since the libera-tion of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp. And while International Holo-caust Remembrance Day was observed on January 27, many people in the United States observe Yom Hashoah in April, which commemorates the lives and heroism of Jewish people who died in the Holocaust between 1933 and 1945. In remembrance of the atrocities of the Holocaust, and the triumph of the human spirit, we have a brief story about Remembrance Day as well as a feature on the upcoming performance of the Protest Requiem by the Gainesville Civic Chorus & UF Choral Union. Joined by the UF Symphony Orchestra and nu-merous guest soloists, Protest Requiem features Verdi’s Requiem, performed in remembrance of the Holocaust, and to honor the members of the chorus and orchestra in the Theresienstadt ghetto. On a lighter note – much lighter – you can learn about the history of the Easter Bunny and fi nd a recipe for Egg Boats — one family’s take on Deviled Eggs. So sit back and enjoy this issue and, as always, thanks for reading! s

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STAFF œ CONTRIBUTORS

GABRIELLE CALISE

is a freshman journalism major at UF who is interning for the fi rst time at Tower Publications. In her spare time she enjoys collecting vinyl records, taking photographs and watching movies. gcalise@ufl .edu

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Queen Elizabeth IIAPRIL 21, 1926

Queen Elizabeth II is Britain’s second longest reigning monarch.

Elizabeth ascended to the throne in February of 1952. Her

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offering quilting fabric, books, and pat-tern and notion needs. There will also be a quiltique/bazaar providing a large variety of unique handmade items for sale. Visitors may purchase raffl e tickets for chances to win the guild’s colorful 2015 Opportunity Quilt, or they can try their luck on the Basket Raffl e. Drawings will be held on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. There will also be quilt appraisals by Teddy Pruett, certifi ed quilt appraiser, and as an added bonus a display of Hoffman Challenge quilts will highlight the creativity of quilters from all over the country. Visitors can enjoy the sounds of talented musicians while feasting their eyes on beautiful quilts. Norma Cotton, Lyndia Bechenback, and Marty Clark founded Tree City Quilt Guild on May 17, 1993. The guild is a charitable organization that works with Shands Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Peaceful Paths, Haven Hospice, Wounded Warriors, and several other charity groups. s

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H ere in North Central Florida, the old saying that April showers bring May fl owers

doesn’t exactly ring true. By April, redbud, wild cherry and dogwood have already shed their fl owers and put on fresh coats of tender green leaves. The showy banks of blooming azaleas that brighten our landscapes far too briefl y have come and gone. Alas, it’s too late to plant seeds that will germinate and fl ower throughout the scorching months of summer. But take heart, dear gardener. Nurseries are teem-ing with plant starts that can be set out now in beds or pots, providing you with color that will last from June through August, if not longer. Popular choices in-clude Rudbeckia (conefl ower), Impatiens, Vinca (periwinkle), Asclepias (milkweed) and Alyssum (sweet alyssum). If it’s color you’re after, you aren’t limited to fl owering plants. Standbys like coleus, which come in an awesome palate ranging from pink to deep purple to red to green to vibrant yellow, can be put in the ground now. They range in height from one to several feet. Coleus grow in the landscape or in pots — trailing variet-

ies may be used in hanging baskets. Best of all, this versatile plant is heat-tolerant and durable, with few disease and insect problems. Most will grow in part shade, but newer varieties can tolerate full sun — make sure you know the proper grow-ing conditions for the varieties you select. Coleus does best in well-drained soils with lots of organic matter. You can add sand to promote good drainage, and peat moss to provide more organic content to your soil. Pinch the stems of growing plants often to promote dense foliage. Caladiums are another great choice for summer color. When I was a child, my mother planted them beneath a huge oak tree that we could see from our din-ing room table. We used to watch them nod their heads in the cool afternoon breeze, a welcome sight on a hot summer day, before the age of air-conditioning. The distinctive arrow-shaped foliage comes in a wide range of colors, from white to pink to deep red. Tubers should be set three to fi ve inches deep in loose soil. The plants do best in partial shade, which explains why my mother’s plants did so well under the shade of our oak.

Plant Now!And Bloom in June

by Mary W. Bridgman

photography by Ericka Winterrowd

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Many resources advise digging up caladium tubers to overwin-ter, but I have left mine in the ground with pretty good results. You just have to remember where they are when the foliage dies and disappears so as not to disturb them. Gardeners hankering for splashes of orange and blue in their landscapes have several choices. Sue Quinley, an ex-perienced gardener who lives in Glen St. Mary, suggests the balloon fl ower, also known as Astra balloon fl ower or Chinese bellfl ower (Platycodon grandifl orus), for great blue color. This plant gets its name from the way each bud swells, like a tiny hot-air balloon, before the starry petals open. The balloon fl ower is a perennial, which means it will come back year after year if undisturbed. The plants disappear completely in fall, so you will need to mark their location to avoid accidentally digging them up. They come back in late spring, blooming pro-

fusely from mid to late summer, when many other perennials are fading. The cuplike blossoms, which also come in pink and white varieties, are two to three inches wide, accented with delicate purple veins and yellow stamens. Plants form low, neat mounds, about two to three feet in height, and 12 inches wide. They like full sun or part shade. Balloon fl owers are well behaved in the garden — they don’t spread and never crowd their neighbors. Pick off the fl owers as they fade to encourage more blooms. To keep balloon fl owers growing strong, work a little slow release fertilizer into the soil during the spring or when plant-ing. Moderate drought conditions won’t hurt the plant, but it is best to water deeply when the soil dries out or if drought conditions persist. Balloon flowers are excellent for cutting, so you can en-

Marigolds, zinnias, and impatiens, oh my! Looking to add a splash of color to your garden this summer? These fl owers are vibrant selections and can

withstand the heat that is sure to come June through August. Add a garden gnome for some whimsical fun!

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joy their unique color indoors and out. To make the flowers last in a vase, sear the stems with a match immediately after cutting. I didn’t have any luck fi nding balloon fl owers in stock locally, and the folks I talked to weren’t sure if they would get them. But there are plenty of sources for ordering these plants on the Internet. Quinley recommends zinnias for the orange counterpoint to blue balloon fl owers. Consider a dwarf zinnia variety, such as Profusion. Because balloon fl owers like well-drained soils, you can “mound” the soil where you plan to plant them, raising their height, so that you can plant your orange-fl owering zin-nias below them for maximum impact. Profusion series reach eight to 14 inches in height and can spread to 24 inches wide. This variety is self-cleaning, so no deadheading is required. They are disease- and heat-resistant, a bonus in coping with our challenging Florida summer climate. Another trusty summer favorite for a splash of orange color is the marigold. These plants naturally suppress many types of damaging plant-parasitic nema-todes, unsegmented roundworms that are microscopic in size and attack a broad range of vegetable, fruit and ornamental plants resulting in swelling or galls on the roots. Severe infestations of these pests can cause plants to be stunted, wilt or die. Marigold roots release a chemical that is toxic to nematodes and other pests. Marigolds prefer full sun. Flowers come in yellow, golden or bicolor in addition to orange. The fl owers hang onto the plants after they die and should be removed to avoid detracting for the appearance of the landscape bed. These plants will hold up well under the hot Florida summer, if watered regularly. Your local garden center can provide a wealth of additional suggestions for plants that will bloom in June and be-yond. Happy planting! s

Alternative Gardening Techniques

By Gabrielle Calise

E ven people with limited skills, space or time can grow beautiful fl owers

and delicious fruits and vegetables. The following devices eliminate

the need for tedious actions associated with traditional gardening,

such as weeding, bending, and killing pests. Alternative gardening is great for

apartment dwellers with only balcony space to spare, or for those who do not

have access to rich soil.

EarthBoxWith the EarthBox, users can grow a variety of plants and transport it with

ease. This self-contained, maintenance-free system boasts features such

a water reservoir and a fertilizer strip that nourishes plants automatically.

To continue using the garden season after season, users merely have to

purchase a replant kit to refresh their EarthBox.

Tower GardenNo gardening experience is needed to grow delicious fruits and vegetables

with a tower garden. The vertical garden stands at fi ve feet tall and allows

users to grow up to 20 plants at once. Tower Gardens are powered by

aeroponics, allowing plants to thrive in air and mist environments instead

of soil. Nutrients drip through the central portion of the tower directly to

the exposed roots to the plants. This system produces crops faster than

traditional gardening methods and uses less growing nutrients and water,

yet it yields up to 30 percent more produce.

HydroponicGrowing plants without soil (Hydroponic) has been used for centuries. In

hydroponic systems, plant roots are suspended in a solution of dissolved

nutrients. Hydroponics allow gardeners to grow plants in locations that would

have otherwise been impossible, leading to an increase in locally grown

produce. These systems only require about 10 percent of the water that soil-

based agriculture requires, making them an environmentally friendly option.

Garden BoxRaised garden boxes yield many benefi ts. The boxes off er more growing

space while reducing soil erosion and the possibility of weeds. Garden boxes

can be customized to fi t the needs of the gardener. Since they can be built in

a variety of sizes and depths, taller boxes can lessen the need to bend and

twist. Since the soil must be brought in, gardeners can choose the ideal type

of soil. Excessive rain is not a problem, since garden boxes facilitate drainage

well.

Topsy Turvy Upside-Down Tomato PlanterThis device is a plastic bag with a hole at the bottom that allows tomatoes to

grow upside down. Once tomatoes are planted, the Topsy Turvy can be hung

anywhere. This setup eliminates the need for digging holes, pulling weeds

and bending over to pick the produce. It also erases the threat of ground

fungus, ground insects and cutworms.

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T he diagram of the gardens was her secret treasure map and, growing up, she spent hours after school creating inventive games through the vines.

PLANTING THE SEED: From a young age, Alexis Caffrey knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. “I distinctly remember sitting at the dinner table when I was a sophomore in high school,” she said. “I told my dad that I had thought hard about it, and I had decided that I would like to run the botanical gardens some day.” She had spent her childhood going on treasure hunts, play-ing tag, and letting her imagination run wild as she explored the beautiful Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (KBG) her parents had been paramount in bringing to Gainesville. But, her father Don made it clear that, despite being the daughter of the garden’s director, her path was not pre-paved; she would have to work hard to prove herself in order to be considered for the position — so that is exactly what she did. Alexis received a B.A. in Wildlife Ecology from The Uni-versity of Florida and a master’s degree in Aquatic Ecology. During her studies, she volunteered in herbariums, worked for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and took a position with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) surveying plants. During this time, she also worked as a caretaker at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. One day, her father called her and said they were ready to offer her the job of Assistant Director. Alexis graciously worked under her fa-

Family RootsA Blossoming Legacy

by Brinn Strange

photography by Kristin Kozelsky

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ther’s tutelage for several years before taking over as director four and a half years ago. Just like her father, it is clear that Alexis has a passion for the gardens. Alexis speaks of the grounds with beautiful fl uid-ity; it is immediately evident that she knows the gardens wind-ing turns and entangled vines intimately, like the interwoven veins on the back of one’s hands. What is her favorite space? With a smile she quickly responded, “I love them all.” How-ever, with some coaxing, she said with a smile that the eastern gardens evoke such nostalgia because she grew up right along-side their development; they will always hold a special place in her heart.

Built with Strong RootsA BRIEF HISTORY OF THE GARDENS In 1977, with the dream of one day developing a fully func-tioning garden, Don and Jordan Goodman helped to start the North Florida Botanical Society. The only problem was that they did not own any land. Fortunately, the Goodman’s were able to obtain a 33-acre lease of land from the county one year later. From there, it was a 10 year process of applying for grant money and of putting in hard work to slowly develop the mile-long loop on the eastern side of the gardens. This area of the gardens now boasts the largest bamboo collection in Florida — from tall, thick black bamboo to thin, wispy horsetail bamboo.

Alexis Caff rey with her parents Don and Jordan Goodman on the grounds of their beloved gardens. Caff rey received both her B.A. in Wildlife Ecology

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Later, a 1920s house was donated, which acts as a storage shed, and the property has continued to grow. In the mid-80s they signed a second lease as part of a collaboration with Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) to use reclaimed water throughout the western property. This additional 30-acres allowed the addition Butterfl y Hill, containing plants that attract a variety of unique butterfl ies, as well as an arboretum, bulb garden, water garden, rose garden and more. Don and Jordan continue to spend their time at Kanapaha. Alexis describes her father — and mentor — as an inspiration. In 2003, Don lost his arm to an alligator while cleaning his beloved Victorian lilies.

“He could be on disability right now, but instead, he walks the gardens and tends to their needs almost as much as he did when he was director,” Alexis said. “He will always stay involved because the gardens are his passion.” The only difference, Alexis added, is that now when he enjoys the jewels of the gardens (his favorites are the Victo-rian lilies and the children’s garden), he doesn’t have to wear a radio. Don describes the gardens as a “special bit of Eden” and, much like he did with his daughter, he has time in retirement to share the enchanting gardens with his grandson, Liam. Alexis’s mother Jordan, a lifelong naturalist and integral part of the garden’s creation, still attends to customers in the

Volunteers are essential to all aspects of the gardens’ programs. And the KBG is currently seeking volunteers for gardener assistants, special events

aides, garden admission greeters, docents and garden shop assistants. Visit the website for more details: www.kanapaha.org .

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gift shop and does all of the purchase ordering. “Everything in the gift shop is totally her style,” Alexis said.

Growing from Fertile Soil Taking the lead from her ingenious parents, Alexis would like to see some renovations to the property in the coming years. Since taking over as director, she has worked to cre-ate a continuous landscape between each overlook to ensure visitors are immersed in the gardens’ beauty. Since this project is nearly completed, her current priority is to slowly work to repave the 30-year-old paths that lead visitors through the eastern gardens. This is a tedious process because the cement has to be wheel-barreled in and placed by hand. She also has plans for a large greenhouse, which would allow the staff to grow a variety of plants without being restricted by North Florida’s climate. They raise funds through special events, such as the yearly Spring Garden Festival and the modest entrance fee. The gar-dens’ lush and mossy grounds also act as a beautiful backdrop for weddings throughout the spring, and photographers often rent the space for family photo-shoots. Additionally, donors can purchase inscribed bricks in the bamboo gardens to help contribute to the gardens’ cause and to leave their benevolent mark on the grounds.

The Gardens Today Kanapaha Botanical Gardens is decidedly low-tech. When visitors walk onto the grounds, they will not hear the sound of cell phones, the scratchy voice of electronic tour guides, or the fl ashy lights of digital displays featured at some gardens around the nation. “We do not need bells and whistles,” Alexis affi rmed. While vendors wanting to add barcodes to the labels on each plant, which would bring up facts on one’s phone, have approached Alexis, she maintains that this type of technology is not neces-sary at KBG. The plaques and numerous plant labels found throughout the gardens are not fl ashy, but they give visitors valuable information without taking away from the gardens’ simple beauty. The gardens typically see around 45,000 visitors each year, and its patrons are as diverse as the myriad of plants featured at Kanapaha. For instance, the Victorian lilies are not to be missed. These huge beauties are started in the garden’s greenhouse and fertilized before being moved to the ponds. If not, bugs and fi sh quickly eat the delicious lilies. Alexis mentioned that the gardens are visited by a variety of ages and stages of people. Perhaps, the gardens do not attract a particular age, but a type of person — anyone who needs to quiet one’s mind for a few hours and just enjoy nature.

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One especially poignant aspect of the gardens is “the Laby-rinth,” which consists of low bushes creating weaving paths with the intention of “quieting the active mind,” as its plaque indicates. For many, this can be one of the hardest activities (or un-activ-ities). When wandering through the labyrinth, it is tempting to step over the low bushes and “cheat” one’s way to the center, or to rush back out upon reaching the core; however, as the saying goes, “It is about the journey, not the destination.” Because of the labyrinth’s design, visitors cannot see when the next turn will be, they cannot plan for the next move, and they are encouraged to instead submit to traveling one step at a time. In many ways, the labyrinth’s ability to slow people down and experience the step-by-step process of the journey is a microcosm of the gardens’ larger affect on the psyche. Located off of bustling Archer Road, Kanapaha acts as an often-needed escape into nature. It can transport you away from the hustle and bustle of the everyday into a peaceful world of calm and comfort. With fragile plants all around, visitors may be surprised by dogs being walked around the property. It soon becomes clear that the four-legged friends are friends of the gardens, too. Water bowls welcome dogs to take a drink at various locations as well as a poster full of “dogs of Kanapaha” featured promi-nently. Alexis explained how allowing dogs is yet another way that Kanapaha tries to be open and inviting.

“Kids are probably just as invasive as the dogs, and photogra-phers are even worse!” she said with a laugh. Ultimately, Alexis admitted that she is glad visitors feel comfortable bringing their pets to relax and enjoy the beautiful gardens together. s

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His portfolio of landscape and wildlife photography ranges from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean, and for al-most 30 years John Moran has been giv-

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Museum for nearly eight months,” said Darcie Mac-Mahon, exhibits director for the Museum of Natural History. “It then traveled to six venues around Flori-da, including the Museum of Florida History in Tal-lahassee, the South Florida Museum in Bradenton, the Collier County Museum in Naples, the Beaches Museum and History Center in Jacksonville Beach, Museum of Florida Art and Culture in Avon Park and Hillsborough Community College in Tampa.” Since the conclusion of the statewide tour, Sun-State Federal Credit Union stepped in to give the exhibit a permanent home in our community. “We’re very excited to have this unique oppor-tunity,” said Robert Hart, vice president of market-

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ing with SunState. “John’s collection offers a rare insight to the beauty and majesty of our natural surroundings, and we’re proud to be able to house such an impressive collec-tion. We invite anyone interested in these photographs to stop by for a visit.” As a University of Florida graduate, Moran enjoyed a 23-year career as a photographer, writer and editor for The Gainesville Sun. Moran left the world of daily journalism in 2003 to concentrate fulltime on photographing the best of Florida’s varied natural beauty. Since that time, Moran’s pho-tography has appeared in numerous books and magazines including National Geographic, Life, Time, Newsweek, Smith-sonian, The New York Times Magazine and the National Audu-bon Society Field Guide to Florida. “I am delighted that the exhibit will have continued life as a long-term installation in our own community,” MacMahon said. “John’s work is such a beautiful celebration of natural Florida. My hope for the exhibit is that it inspires people from all walks of life to appreciate and help conserve our natural wonders.” For more than 50 years, SunState has always believed in running a business that focuses on its members, and the addi-tion of this exhibit provides our community a permanent home from one of Florida’s most widely recognized photographers. SunState believes that delivering the highest level of cus-tomer satisfaction is more than just a cliché, more than some-thing you print on a business card. It’s a dedication and a com-mitment that is the heart and soul of their institution. As a member-focused credit union, SunState strives to deliver on its promise to be more than just a great fi nancial institution, but a collection of individuals that care. SunState continues to build and offer innovative products and new technologies to meet the ever-changing needs of its membership. An example is the “Nickel Back” promotion. The fi rst in our area to offer this unique opportunity, SunState will pay you a nickel for every signature debit card transaction you make. Deposited nightly, directly into your SunState Fed-eral Credit Union checking account, there is no need to accu-mulate points, fi ll out forms or hassle with customer service. Just use your debit card and earn free money! Since it’s incep-tion, this program has given back almost 14 million nickels.

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N othing was more remarkable in its extreme improbability than

my relationship with the nation’s former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. That a one-time farm boy from Megar-gel, Texas, could offer a job to the most popular woman in the world still strikes me as a miracle. She was looking for a position as book editor and I was head of Delacorte Press, Dell’s prestigious hardcover imprint, publisher of James Jones, Irwin Shaw, and Kurt Vonnegut. I made Jacqueline two offers — one to join Delacorte, the other to co-found a new publishing house with me, fi nancing for which I’d arranged with a hard-partying heiress who told me, “The family has detectives watching my every move, but if I became associated with a Kennedy it’d prove I’m respectable.” When I drew up the budget, pointing out to my backer that the biggest cost in book publishing is manufacturing — paper, cloth, glue, binding — she said, “Oh, we can use the facilities,” referring to her father’s printing plants. Around this time, I fl ew to Paris on business and wound up on a double date with Jacqueline’s frequent escort John Sargent, Sr., president of Doubleday. We knew each other slightly from attending the same Manhattan A-list parties. Dapper and bearded, he mar-ried Neltje Doubleday, granddaughter of

founder Frank Nelson Doubleday. After their divorce there ensued a protracted battle for control of the company. Neltje’s mother, brother, and the board of directors all sided with John. As pres-ident, he transformed Doubleday from a medium-size publisher to an empire encompassing TV and radio stations, and he even bought a baseball team, the New York Mets. His companion for our evening in Paris was sexy Monique Gonthier, an intimate of Delacorte author James Jones, whom I’d come to visit, and mine was Ruta Dauphin, petite director of the Deauville Film Festival. I didn’t know it, but John was plan-ning to take over Dell/Delacorte when we got home from Paris. Neither of us breathed a word about our current business machinations, which were bi-zarrely intertwined, both, as I’d shortly discover, involving Ms. Onassis. Despite the atmosphere of high-level espionage, John seemed to like me. “I see you everywhere in New York,” he said in his jocular man-about-town way. “You get to all the right places.” When we returned to the U.S., Dell president Ms. Helen Meyer sold the company to John, who was acting in be-half of Doubleday, for $150 million. One day he appeared at Delacorte and asked me what I thought of the merger. I should have seized the moment and

asked for a raise. I’d been bugging Dell for a salary commensurate with the string of bestsellers I’d brought in. Arlene Dono-van, a former Dell employee who went on to produce the movie “Places in the Heart,” told me, “You have to get every-thing you want upfront with Dell.” Typical of many family-owned fi rms, Doubleday seemed equally disinclined to share the wealth. I once heard that the heir apparent to a publishing fortune, when an employee asked for a raise, ran to his mother and said, “Can you imag-ine? They’re trying to get our money!” When I told William Morrow Vice President Sherry Arden, with whom I shared a summer rental in Easthampton, that I was unhappy with the merger, she offered to double my salary. I said I’d get back to her. Jacqueline and I were still talking about establishing our own company, and prospects looked good. Simpatico in temperament and publishing phi-losophy, we both responded to life in esthetic rather than moral or political terms and saw our job as an opportunity to share our sensibility with the world. Just when I thought we had a deal, she said, “John Sargent, one of my oldest friends, has offered me a job at Doubleday. I don’t think I want to run a company.” John hired Jacqueline for $20,000 per year, and I went to Morrow for a big raise. When one of her authors told her she should have opted for her own imprint, she laughed and said, ”What do you think I want to do, sit home and smoke cigarettes all day?” At Double-day she’d be free to roam the world as editor-at-large. s

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A t night, the prisoners crept out of their quarters and slipped quietly through the dark. They were risk-ing everything to sneak into the cramped basement

with the battered, one-legged piano. When music was their only form of escape from the nightmarish reality of living in a concentration camp, it didn’t matter that the piano was out of tune or that there was only one smuggled script of Verdi’s Requiem to share among the entire choir. On April 18, the University of Florida Choral Union will crowd around its own “beat-up” piano on the stage of the Phil-lips Center. They will sing the same haunting words of Verdi’s Requiem that the Jewish prisoners sung within the confi nes of the Theresienstadt ghetto. Dr. Will Kesling, a professor at the UF School of Music, has performed the piece nine times at concert halls in and outside of the United States. The upcom-ing April performance, however, will be the fi rst time in his career that he has conducted the piece in this context. “Dr. Kesling is going to put his own original twist on it,” said Kevin Wheatle, a UF music composition major. This

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performance of Requiem will have a different fl avor than most because it invokes the tragic history and struggle of the Jewish prisoners living in Terezin. Protest Requiem is coming just in time to honor victims of the Holocaust. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the most infamous of the estimated 20,000 concentration camps built by the Nazis during World War II. The April 18th performance falls just two days after internationally recognized Holocaust Remembrance Day. Tak-ing on this task is the UF Choral Union, a group consisting of vocalists from UF’s School of Music’s Concert Choir and the Gainesville Civic Chorus Master Chorale. Soloists from the Metropolitan Opera will also be performing, Wheatle said. The goal of the performance is to show how Verdi’s Re-quiem gave a voice to those who had none during one of the darkest periods of history. Theresienstadt was a camp nestled inside Terezin, a Czech city conquered by Nazi forces in World War II. Though originally built to hold 5,000 prisoners before sending them away to larger death camps, the ghetto ended up

housing 55,000 Jews from all walks of life. With a population of artisans, professors and musicians, the city had a rich cultural life. By pouring their hearts into the goal of mastering this challenging piece of music, the prison-ers were able to temporarily escape the harsh conditions of the camp. The lingering fact that death was only a train ride away could be forgotten. The chorus withered away in size as more and more members were killed, but despite this they were able to perform Verdi’s Requiem 15 times. Propaganda masterminds Joseph Goebbels and Adolf Eichmann took advantage of the gifted prisoners as a means to eradicate rumors that had leaked out about Hitler’s attempts to exterminate the Jews. Their project, “The Führer Gives the Jews a City,” was the only fi lm made by Nazis to show off the inside of a concentration camp. “They put food in the stores…and made it look like the town was happy and that Hitler had given the Jews a really good place to live,” Kesling said. The movie ignores the true horrors of life at the camp; Jews

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are shown merrily fulfi lling a variety of activities, from playing soccer and holding concerts to working and making clothing. Instead of a cramped pit of starvation, sickness and despair where prisoners waited to be sent away to death camps, the fi lm depicted Theresienstadt as a comfortable home. The irony of this lie made the situation even worse. But with the threat of death hanging over them at all times, the last thing that the prisoners could do was openly curse their oppressors. Their opportunity to strike back came when the group was asked to perform the Requiem for the SS men and members the Interna-tional Red Cross. Conductor Rafael Schächter persuad-ed the choir to use their music as a weapon of defi ance. “They used the text as code words to spit at their Ger-man captors, but the Germans didn’t get it,” Kesling said. The Germans came to watch them perform, ignorant to the fact that the singers were secretly casting curses upon them. The Jewish singers were secretly telling their captors that their day of judgment was coming, and that they would pay for what they had done. Now more than half a century later, UF’s musicians will honor this courageous performance. For the UF Choral Union, it’s not enough to learn this diffi cult piece of music or to understand what the words mean. “We are embodying the idea of how the Jewish felt,” Wheatle said. “Dr. Kesling likes to take everything fur-ther. He’s making it more emotional and bringing more art to it.” To honor the prisoners of the concentration camps, the Star of David will be emblazoned on each singer’s breast during the Protest Requiem performance. Kes-ling will start the show by playing clips from “The Füh-rer Gives the Jews a City,” accompanied by a narration that will include quotes from four remaining survivors of the camp. The week leading up to the performance will be full of educational events, from presentations to lectures to displays on campus. Protest Requiem is the explosive grand fi nale. “I think it’ll be quite the event,” Kesling said. s

“They used the text as code words to spit at their German captors, but the Germans didn’t get it.”

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Mother Nature knows how to put on a spectacular yin yang show. Violent weather reminds us of her extraordinary power. Then, almost as an apology, she displays breathtaking vibrant rainbows and clear bright sunny skies. Nature’s storms can be devastating. However, manmade turbulences are worse. Radar does not exist for tracking human-created cyclones. Counting ca-sualties and calculating monetary losses in the aftermath is diffi cult. Apologies, such as sensational sunsets and shining stars, are never considered. In fact, the

so-called meteorological safe zone (the eye) offers little solace, fi guratively, in real life. Metaphorically, the eye of the storm describes a temporary tranquility amidst a trying and tumultuous time. Everyone knows that more strife is on the horizon. Exercising extreme caution during this seemingly quiet time is of utmost importance. Unfortunately, I have encountered this life lesson more than I care to admit. The most haunting eye occurred when my mother (at the age of 55) was on life sup-port for 32 days. The sudden devastating news of her critical medical condition was paralyzing. Mom did not have long to live. My siblings and I put our lives on hold and rushed to be by her side. As the days and weeks passed, Mom remained mostly cognizant and had a strong will to survive. The rhythmic hums of the ventilator, providing her body with oxygen, were hypnotic. Sleep deprivation, coupled with those strangely soothing sounds, lulled us into a peaceful subliminal state of denial. My family was consciously very aware of her grim prognosis. Yet, we desperately clung to false hope that the

doctors were wrong. We soaked in those surreal days. Mom got progressively worse right before our eyes and the in-evitable happened. While her death was nearly three decades ago, I will never forget how diffi cult it was to heal my marred mental and spiritual psyche. Our lives will always be scattered with storms. It is part of our journey. God has a purpose for leading us to both the literal and fi gurative types. Perhaps by weathering and surviving them we continue to strengthen our bodies, minds and souls. Learning how

to handle the metaphoric eye, without completely avoiding the situation al-together or allowing myself to become emotionally vulnerable, has been a dif-fi cult task. Currently my workplace is in the midst of a frightening eye. I am strug-gling with how to face workdays until we know what the second phase of reor-ganization brings. Regular readers know how writing this column helps me keep things in perspective and fi nd solutions. While searching for ways to eliminate or reduce my fear of this eye, I saw a motivational poster that answered my dilemma. It simply said, “Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm.” At the age of 60, I fi nally received God’s purpose for placing me in scary stormy situations. Peace is easy to sustain when things are good. He wants me to achieve true serenity, which will come only when I can maintain peace in the eye of any storm. s

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Produced from 1990-1995, the British sitcom “Keeping Up Appearances” quickly crossed the At-lantic, bringing smiles to viewers of American Public Television where the show was widely broadcast. The success of the series, still seen on limited PBS stations today, was mainly due to the formidable acting skills of Patricia Routledge who created the ludicrously snobbish and comical character Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced ‘bouquet,’ of course). “The basic premise of Hyacinth is pretension and that’s the source of so much comedy,” said Ms. Rout-ledge from London. “While attempting to be a social climber, she also had to deal with members from the other side of her family like Onslow, who sat around in his string vest drinking beer. In a way, the show was a microcosm for society.” Still busy and recently turned 86 in February, Routledge has been traveling the U.K., Europe, and Australia starring in “Admission: One Shilling,” a stage presentation recounting the life of early 20th century British pianist Myra Hess. Regarded as one of Britain’s most eminent theater actresses, Routledge graduated from the University of Liver-pool as an English and Literature major. “I didn’t have any intention of becoming an actor, although looking back now I can see it was really inevitable,” she said. Though best known in the U.S. for her TV roles (including “Hetty Wainthropp Investigates”), Routledge is also a profes-sionally trained singer with many years experience in musical theater. In 1968, she even visited the U.S. to star in the Broadway musical “Darling of the Day.” The production only ran for some 30 performances, but yielded Routledge a Tony Award working alongside an actor known more for his malevolent rather than melodic perfor-mances — Vincent Price. “The play was about an artist,” explained Routledge. “Vin-

cent was very knowledgeable about art and a big collector, so I suppose that’s why the management brought him in. But he had not been on stage for many years and basically wasn’t musical, so he did not have a good time. However, he was won-derful to work with and all the company loved him. We shared his pain in the not very positive reviews he had to endure.” The extent of Routledge’s musical background was revealed in Edward Seckerson’s recent British stage production “Facing the Music,” in which the actress appeared for several years. “Edward dug up my history and a lot of my old musical recordings that I had forgotten about. We have a conversation on stage about that aspect of my career,” she said. In sharp contrast to Routledge’s actual singing voice, her Hyacinth character in “Keeping Up Appearances” demon-strated frightful and failed attempts to impress others with her

Tinseltown TalksPatricia Routledge Still Keeping up Appearancesby Nick Thomas

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vocal prowess, leading to many comedic situations. When combined with classic British innuendo, clever slapstick, and memorable supporting characters, the show has become a treasured comedy import around the world. “I remember reading the pilot script and feeling confi dent I could knit this

character together,” Routledge said. “Hy-acinth absolutely leapt from the page.” s

Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn Univer-

sity at Montgomery, Ala., and has written

features, columns, and interviews for over

550 magazines and newspapers. Follow on

Twitter @TinseltownTalks.

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Honoring the Victims of the PastBy Kyra Love

I f you do not acknowledge the mistakes of the past, you’re doomed to repeat them, Rabbi Gail Swedroe said in a 2013

interview. Swedroe was the Assistant Director and Campus Rabbi at the Hillel at the University of Florida from 2012 – 2014. “Unfortunately, there have been multiple genocides since the Holocaust, which really only highlights how important it is that we discuss the atrocities that happened,” she said. Holocaust Remembrance Day, or Yom HaShoah, is observed a week after the end of the Passover holiday by the United States, Israel and many other Jewish communities. The U.S. also recognizes an 8-day period established by Congress from the Sunday before Yom HaShoah to the Sunday after to re-member the victims of the Holocaust, the systematic persecu-tion and murder of six million Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II. This year Yom HaShoah falls on Wednesday, April 15. Throughout the nation, Holocaust Remembrance Day pro-grams often feature talks by Holocaust survivors, songs and readings or Holocaust-themed fi lm viewings, according to the Jewish Virtual Library. According to the United States Holocaust Memorial Mu-

seum website, the idea of remembering and memorializing victims of the Holocaust began in 1978 when President Jimmy Carter signed an executive order that established the Presi-dent’s Commission on the Holocaust. The commission was assigned with the task of recommending ideas for a suitable memorial to the victims of the Holocaust to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council (USHMC). In 1980, the USHMC was established to provide ways for the nation to annually commemorate the Days of Remembrance, to create a permanent living memorial for Holocaust victims and develop a plan for carrying out the recommendations of the commission, according to the USHMM website. Acclaimed writer and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, rec-ognized as the founder of the Holocaust Memorial, was named both the chairman of the 24-member commission and the 60-member USHMC. In his speech at UF on March 12, 2013, Wiesel appointed members of the audience as witnesses to carry on his story, as well as other victims’ stories, so the world will always remember. “I am not convinced that the book I wrote, the story I tried to tell, the witness I wanted to share was ‘Night,’” Wiesel said about his fi rst book, “Night,” describing his experiences in Auschwitz and Buchenwald during the Holocaust. He also said that he was worried many survivors still re-mained silent because the atrocities they experienced are still too horrible to convey in words. However, Wiesel said survi-vors, and those who know their stories, must not be silenced. s

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They’ve done it again — Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue are the winners!

W hen Theresa Batchelor received a call about a young Arabian mare that had been seized by the county due

to neglect, she knew the mare, now named Beauty, was not the only one in need of rescuing. After a surgery to remove a tumor that was growing inside Batchelor’s spinal cord, she received the news that the ex-traction caused permanent nerve damage. Her life changed dramatically when she was left quadriplegic and was told she would never walk again. Through physical therapy, tenacity and faith, she did regain use of her limbs. However, Batchelor has no feeling or pro-prioception below her neck — she is what is called an incom-plete quadriplegic. She has no idea where her arms and legs are unless she is looking at them. She was advised to give up many of her favorite activities, including horseback riding. Enter Beauty. The mare had been traumatized by prior abuse, and to say she did not like people would be an under-statement. Gaining her trust seemed impossible, but Batchelor has experience with overcoming impossible situations. She had a plan; she would spend each day with Beauty, teaching her voice commands. Over the course of a few months Beauty fi nally began to heal. She seems to sense that Batchelor is different. This has only helped to strengthen their bond, which developed into a beautiful and trusting relation-ship, one that led Batchelor to be able to horseback ride again. Because of this experience, Batchelor was inspired to start a

non-profi t organization in 2006 called Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Recue. The purpose is to help as many equine friends as possible when they are in need. The charity networks with other rescue organizations and individuals, and works to educate others about horse slaughter in an effort to make it illegal — not just in the United States but also in Canada, Mexico, and other countries. Horses that arrive at the rescue come from auctions and kill buyers; some are surrendered by owners who can no longer care for them, and some are seized by authorities. The organization tries to help horses that are desperately in need of a safe place to go. Once a horse is at the rescue, then comes the costs of reha-bilitation, training, proper feed and care. Expenses include initial care, grain, feed and other necessities, which are costly. Some horses with special needs will live out their days there. Jeanne Bartsch is on the board of directors for the rescue, and said this organization is unique because Batchelor takes in horses that other rescues might not because of the cost it would take to rehabilitate them. “If they need acupuncture they get it, if they need massage therapy they get it,” Bartsch said. “She never gives up on them.” s

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C hristians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday, two days after Good Friday, the day of His Crucifi xion. However, a certain cotton-tailed

rabbit has become synonymous with this holiday as well. Just walk into almost any retail store right after Valentine’s Day and a shopper is almost certain to be bombarded with pastel-colored baskets, jellybeans and those famous yellow (or pink or purple) peeps lining the aisles. People eat chocolate forms of him, take their children to pose for pictures with him, and make Easter baskets dedicated to the mere idea of him. But where did he come from? The Easter Bunny, that is… Eggs, bunnies, Easter gifts and cheerful, fl uffy chicks in gardening hats all stem from pagan roots. They were incorporated into the celebration of Easter separately from Christian tradition. According to a Discovery news article, University of Flori-da’s Center for Children’s Literature and Culture commented on this topic, saying that the origin can be traced back to 13th-century, pre-Christian Germany, when people worshiped gods

and goddesses. The Teutonic deity Eostra was the goddess of spring and fertility, and feasts were held in her honor on the Vernal Equinox. Her symbol was the rabbit because of the animal’s high reproduction rate. The fi rst legend of the Easter Bunny was documented in the 1500s. By 1680, the fi rst story about a rabbit laying eggs and hiding them in a garden was published. These legends were brought to the United States in the 1700s, when German im-migrants settled in Pennsylvania Dutch country, according to the Center for Children’s Literature and Culture. The tradition of making nests for the rabbit to lay its eggs in soon followed. Eventually nests became decorated baskets and colorful eggs were swapped for candy, treats and other small gifts. According to history.com, the egg is an ancient symbol of new life and has been associated with pagan festivals celebrat-ing spring. From a Christian perspective, Easter eggs are said to represent Jesus’ emergence from the tomb and resurrection. So whether you celebrate Easter as a Christian or a bunny lover — or both —know that these traditions link back to something greater than ourselves, the history of our past. s

story and photography by ericka winterrowd

Funny BunnyThe History of theEaster Bunny

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Recipe WondersWhatever Floats Your Egg Boat

written by Cynthia Wonders Winterrowd

photography by Ericka Winterrowd

D eviled eggs have long been a staple in our family menus. Perfect for potlucks, picnics and of course after the annual egg hunt. We have always called

them “Egg Boats” because why would anyone want something “Deviled” on Easter? At least that’s the thinking at our house! This is a quick and easy recipe, but to ensure fully cooked hard-boiled eggs that are easy to remove from the shell, follow these instructions.

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Egg Boat Filling:*for 6 eggs – double recipe for 12

1 Tbsp. Mayo (rounded Tbsp.)1 tsp. Mustard (rounded tsp.)

Add:Mashed egg yolks. A splash of vinegar.Season with salt & pepper and garnish with a sprinkle of paprika.

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Perfectly Boiled EggsEggs that are at least a week old will

be easier to peel after cooking.

1) Place 6 – 12 eggs in a single layer in your saucepan. Cover with water at least 1-2 inches above the eggs. Add either 1/2 teaspoon of salt or a teaspoon of vinegar to keep egg whites from run-ning out into the water if an egg should crack while cooking. Turn stove heat to high and bring to a full rolling boil.

2) Turn off the heat and let your sauce-pan sit on the burner for 15 minutes. Remove eggs and put them in a bowl of icy water.

3) Tap the shell on a hard surface to crack egg. Then peel carefully under your faucet with cold running water.

Egg Boat Filling For health safety, when using colored

eggs from Easter be sure to refrigerate

the eggs before and after the egg hunt.

Slice 6 boiled eggs into halves, length-wise. Remove the yolks to a separate bowl. Use your fork to mash the yolk into a fi ne consistency. The following ingredients are mixed in, and amounts can be adjusted to your taste and preference. You can double the recipe, of course. 1 rounded Tbsp. Mayo 1 rounded tsp. Mustard Splash of Vinegar Salt & Pepper - to taste Garnish with sprinkle of Paprika Use your spoon to scoop fi lling into the hollowed out egg white. Accent the “Egg Boat” with a little sail, which can be easily made from colorful notepaper. Just cut a triangle and attach it with tape to a toothpick. Happy Sailing! s

Cynthia Wonders Winterrowd can be

contacted at [email protected]

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FREE YOGA FOR VETERANS

Wednesdays12:15PM

OCALA - Bliss Yoga Center, 1738 SE 58th Ave.

Free yoga classes for active-duty and military

veterans taught by a resident military veteran.

Breath, movement and relaxation combined in

a way that supports overall physical, emotional

and spiritual wellness. Suitable for all fitness

and experience levels. 352-694-9642.

LADY GAMERS

Fridays1:00pm

HIGH SPRINGS - New Century Woman’s

Club, 40 NW 1st Ave. Everyone is invited

for fun, friendship and food. Meet old

friends and make some new ones.

BLUES EXHIBITION

Through April 309:30am - 3:30pm

GAINESVILLE - Matheson History Museum, 513

East University Ave. Florida’s Got the Blues

showcases musicians who pioneered the blues

music during the early 20th century. Hear

Florida’s musical heritage. Stand face-to-face

with the sunglasses of the late, great Ray Charles.

PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASS

Thursday, April 22:30pm - 4:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701

NW 34th Blvd. What’s There to See and Do in

Gainesville and Alachua County? Kelly Aleman

will describe the mission of ‘Visit Gainesville’

to attract visitors by promoting and enhancing

the visitor experience. 352-332-6917.

DAR

Wednesday, April 811:00am - 1:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Wesley United Methodist Church,

NW 23rd Ave. Gainesville Chapter of the

Daughters of the American Revolution meets on

the second Wednesday of each month, October

through May. [email protected].

SILVER SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

April 8 - 1312:00am

OCALA - Marion Theatre, 50 SE Magnolia

Exd. This event provides filmmakers and

their audiences a unique, sophisticated

and welcoming experience, featuring

four full days of screenings, events and

professional networking and development

opportunities. www.springsfilmfest.com.



GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center,

5701 NW 34th Blvd. Writing Creative Fiction.

Art Adkins called upon his own experience

in the Los Angeles Police Department to

create mystery/thriller novels set in historic

Cedar Key. He will speak about the process

of fiction creative writing, development

of characters, title selection, and naming

of the character. 352-332-6917.

A NIGHT IN THE ORIENT

Friday, April 106:00pm

GAINESVILLE - The Village, 8000 NW 27 Blvd.

An elegant Oriental-inspired four-course

wine dinner. Proceeds will benefit The Village

Foundation. Tickets are $150 and sponsorships

are available. Contact Catherine Crowley to

secure your ticket at 352-548-3511. ccrowley@

nfrv.org. www.villagefoundationgala.com.

PLANT EXPO

Saturday, April 118:00am - 12:00pm

NEWBERRY - Newberry First United Methodist

Church, 24805 W. Newberry Rd. The

Newberry Garden Club’s annual plant sale,

offering trees, shrubs, flowers, bulbs, fruit

trees & vegetable plants, as well as yard

& garden-related crafts. Proceeds support

community projects & scholarship funds.

ALLIGATOR LAKE SPRING FESTIVAL


LAKE CITY - Alligator Lake Park, 420 SE Alligator

Glen. Bird walks led by experts start at 8 am

on the Florida Birding Trail. Walking workshops

highlight butterflies, native plants and flowers.

Vendors and exhibitors offer nature and garden

related items, as well as native plants. Free

activities for children, and food and drinks will be

available. 386-466-2193; fourriversaudubon.org.

FALLEN HEROES 5K

Saturday, April 117:00am

GAINESVILLE - UF Commuter Parking Lot, Gale

Lemerand Dr. The Gainesville Fisher House

Foundation invites you to Run or Walk to Honor

our Fallen Heroes. 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m.

start. Participants will be helping the UDT-SEAL

Association and the Gainesville Fisher House

Foundation. The race honors Petty Officer Second

Class James Suh USN SEAL and Lt. Thomas Fouke

USN, UF graduates and all others who gave their

lives in support of the global war on terror.

PARTAKE OF THE PAST

April 11 - 1210:00am to 4:00pm

NEWBERRY - Dudley Farm Historic State Park.

Enjoy life as it was as Girl Scouts portray

19th century farm girls cooking, cleaning,

gardening, quilting, churning, washing, and

playing. Participate and have fun while learning

about history. Bring a picnic and stay the day.

Admission: $5 per vehicle up to 8 occupants.

352-472-1142, www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org.

BAND CONCERT

Sunday, April 123:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall.

The Gainesville Community Band recently began

its 41st Concert Season under the direction of

R. Gary Langford. Suggested donation of $6

will be accepted for concerts held at Santa Fe

College Fine Arts Hall. www.gnvband.org.

AUTHOR SERIES


GAINESVILLE - Millhopper Branch Library, 3145

NW 43rd St. Marisa de los Santos has published

three New York Times bestselling novels for

adults, as well as collaborated on a young

adult book with her husband David Teague.

PLAY WRITING COMPETITION

Monday, April 137:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Hippodrome State Theatre,

25 SE 2nd Pl. Winners of the Hippodrome’s

10-Minute Play Writing Competition addressing

the theme ‘Bridging the Gap: Multigenerational

Communication’ will be performed and staged

by actors and directors. www.thehipp.org.

FLORIDA SENIOR DAY


TALLAHASSEE - Florida State Capital.

Strength in Numbers, Strength in Action! The

Department of Elder Affairs and the United

Way are hosting a Senior Day. Please visit. If

you need a ride to attend the event, Adelia

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Vachon is organizing transportation for $30

per person. Although the bus starts in Levy

County, they may be able to stop to pick you

up in your area. Reception at Tallahassee

Senior Center on April 14, 5:30pm — 7:30pm.

850-222-3868, [email protected].

GAWN


GAINESVILLE - Sweetwater Branch Inn, 625 E.

University Ave. The Gainesville Area Women’s

Network luncheon — third Wednesday

each month. Attend for great networking

and a hot lunch. Register: GAWN.org.



GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW

34th Blvd. Controlling Disease through Lifestyle.

Stephen Anton, Ph.D., Asst. Professor, and Chief

of the Clinical Research Division in UF’s Institute

on Aging, will present information about his

research. This program has been rescheduled

from its original date in January. 352-332-6917.

ALACHUA COUNTY BEEKEEPERS CLUB

Thursday, April 167:00pm

ALACHUA - Hitchcock’s Foodway. The members

are dedicated to educating the public on ways

to save our honeybees and other pollinators

by doing presentation for schools, social clubs,

and other public events when requested.

CONCERT SERIES

Saturday, April 175:30pm

OCALA - Citizens Circle, 151 SE Osceola Ave.

Second Annual Feel Downtown LIVE Spring

Concert Series featuring several national

recording artists. Tonic with Orange Avenue and

Humans in Disguise will be performing. Prices

range from no charge to $15.00. VIP tickets

include exclusive VIP parking, special seating

access close to the stage, free appetizers

provided by The Mojo Grill and Catering Company

and one free beer or non-alcoholic beverage.

EARTH DAY BUTTERFLY PLANT SALE

April 17 - 1910:00am - 5:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Florida Museum entrance, 3215

Hull Rd. The Museum’s plant sale with more

than 120 species of difficult-to-find and butterfly-

friendly plants. Learn how to attract butterflies

and which plants are proven winners. Accent,

host, native and nectar plants are available for

purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Museum’s

“Butterfly Rainforest” and Museum events like

Earth Day and Butterfly Fest. 352-846-2000.

GOURD ARTISTS MEETING


BELLEVIEW - Cherokee Park Adult Recreation,

5641 SE 113th Pl. Come out and join this

group of gourd enthusiasts that meets to

share a love of gourds. Open to all who

would like to learn more about gourd art.

www.marioncountygourdartists.com.

PROTEST REQUIEM

Saturday, April 187:30pm

GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

UF School of Music production featuring the

UF Concert Choir and Gainesville Master

Chorale with the UF Symphony Orchestra,

performing Verdi’s Requiem, in remembrance

of the Holocaust. 352-392-ARTS (2787).

CYSTIC FIBROSIS 5K


GAINESVILLE - Albert Ray Massey (Westside)

Park, 1001 NW 34th St. Great Strides provides

a fantastic opportunity for family, friends,

students, co-workers and colleagues to

come together in support of a worthy

cause. Check-in: 8:00am; Walk: 9:00am.

ROSE SHOW

Saturday, April 181:00pm - 4:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Celebration United Methodist

Church, 9501 SW Archer Rd. The Gainesville

Rose Society presents its 42nd Rose Show, “The

Internet of Roses.” See hundreds of specimen

roses, many arrangements, and learn how easy it

is to grow beautiful roses. Potted roses for sale!

Free admission. gainesvillerosesociety.com.

Philip GlassSunday, April 12 7:30pm

GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd. Composer Philip Glass performs an

intimate duet evening of chamber music with dynamic young violinist Tim Fain in an

all-Glass program featuring works for solo piano, solo violin and duets featuring both

musicians.

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BOOK FEAST


OCALA - Headquarters-Ocala Public Library,

2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd. ‘Book Feast:

An Event for Readers and Writers of All

Ages,’ brings area authors to talk about

their books, network with one another

and share writing tips with the public.

ANNUAL SHREDDING EVENT

Saturday, April 189:00am - 11:00am

GAINESVILLE - Buchholz High School, 5510

NW 27th Ave. The North Central Florida

Group of Thrivent Financial will be hosting

its annual shredding event and the public

is invited to bring old statements or other

documents, to be securely disposed of by a

Shred-It on-site shredding truck. This event

will benefit Young Life of Gainesville.

TEATRO HUGO & INES

April 18 - 194:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

The Peruvian based Teatro Hugo & Ines is

a dynamic duo that transforms the ordinary

into the extraordinary in performances for

adults and children alike. Combining mime,

dance and puppetry, Hugo & Ines create a

riot of characters composed of knees, feet,

hands, elbows and a handful of props.

CONCERT WITH A CAUSE


OCALA - First United Methodist Church, 1126 E.

Silver Springs Blvd. The Central Florida Master

Choir, conducted by Dr. Harold W. McSwain, Jr.

and accompanied by pianist GayLyn Capitano

and the Brio Jazz Trio, will perform their spring

concert titled ‘Souls Arisin.’ Admission is free

but a free-will offering will be taken to benefit

the church’s ministry to help the homeless.

MUSIC IN THE PARK

Sunday, April 192:00pm – 4:00pm

HIGH SPRINGS - James Paul Park, 200 N. Main

St. Performances featuring local musicians/

talent. BYO blankets, lawn chairs and

refreshments. The music series happens every

third Sunday of the month behind City Hall.

UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN


GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, 3201 Hull

Rd. The world-renowned all-singing, all-

plucking superstars return with their toe-

tapping music, hilarious banter and sheer

superlative entertainment. From Lady Gaga

to Ride of the Valkyries, from Housewives

Choice to Voodoo Chile, the ensemble’s

genre-crashing antics continue.


Tuesday, April 212:30pm - 4:00pm

GAINESVILL - Senior Recreation Center, 5701

NW 34th Blvd. A Tour Patagonia. Bob and

Ruth Mansell will talk about their visit to

this wilderness area almost seven times the

size of Florida, where Magellan was the first

European visitor in 1520. 352-332-6917.

PRIMETIME INSTITUTE FIELD TRIP

Thursday, April 2311:30am


NW 34th Blvd. Field Trip to Santa Fe College

Teaching Zoo. The tour begins at 11:30 AM;

cost is $4. An optional lunch will follow at

Pomodoro’s Cafe. Sign up for the zoo tour at a

PTI meeting by Tuesday, April 21st. Info available

at PTI meetings and at primetimeinstitute.org

under ‘Upcoming Events.’ 352-332-6917.

JOHN SPENCE

Friday, April 241:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Best Western Gateway Grand,

4200 NW 97th Blvd. Learn from one of America’s

top 100 thought leaders in trustworthy business

behavior at the Third Annual Spend the Day

with John Spence fundraiser for United Way.

Info: unitedwayncfl.org. Contact Chris Wells:

352-333-0856. [email protected].

VOICE RISING

Saturday, April 253:00pm & 7:00pm

GAINESVILLE - First United Methodist Church,

419 NE 1st St. Voices Rising Community Chorus, a

100-voice intergenerational chorus, will present

“Sing to the Earth: A Musical Celebration for

Spring and Earth Day.” Suggested donation

$5 to $20 or give what you can. Half of all

proceeds will benefit Florida Organic Growers.

352-378-3883 or visit www.vrccgainesville.org.

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY

Saturday, April 2510am to 3pm

NEWBERRY - Dudley Farm Historic State

Park. Celebrate our wondrous earth with

hands-on projects, earth friendly ideas,

sustainable gardening, demonstrators and

more for both adults and children. Admission:

$5 per vehicle up to 8 occupants. 352-472-

1142. www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org.

SPRING BOOK SALE

April 25 - 29Times vary

GAINESVILLE - Friends of the Library

Bookhouse, 430 N. Main St. Book sale to

benefit Alachua County Library System and

Literacy programs. The Collector’s Corner is

only open April 25 - 28. Cash or check only.

Visit folacld.org or call 352-375-1676.

HIGH SPRINGS PIONEER DAYS

April 25 - 26Times Vary

HIGH SPRINGS - Downtown. Pioneering families,

some of whose decedents still live here today

will be honored during this celebration. Visitors

can enjoy re-enactments, a Heritage Village

with multiple individual demonstrators.

GRIMY GULCH SALOON

April 25 - 26Times Vary

HIGH SPRINGS - New Century Woman’s Club,

40 NW 1st Ave. The GFWC High Springs’s Grimy

Gulch Saloon is back for Pioneer Days. Have

breakfast or lunch and listen to the entertainment

in the New Century Woman’s Club’s air-

conditioned Clubhouse. Saturday: 9:00am -

4:00pm; Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm. Enjoy BBQ,

ham & cheese and turkey sandwiches, coleslaw,

beans and dessert, including pies, cakes, breads,

brownies and muffins. The new Country Store will

be stocked with toys, crafts, decorations, candy

and preserves like the ones from yesteryear.



OCALA - First United Methodist Church, 1126

E. Silver Springs Blvd. Benefit to assist the

homeless of our community. Gator Wesley

Maranatha Choir, Praise Band, and Dance Team

(Audra Thielen, Conductor). 352-537-0207 or

352-622-3244 ext. 141. [email protected].

GAINESVILLE FLUTE CIRCLE

Monday, April 277:00pm - 8:30 pm

GAINESVILLE - Millhopper Library, Room B.

3145 NW 43rd St. For those that play the

Native American style flute or would like to

learn. Bring your own flute or if you do not

have one, flutes are available for the evening.

Everyone is welcome. Info: judyrobinson@

me.com or tinyurl.com/gainesvilleflutecircle.

HIKE AT PAT’S ISLAND/YEARLING TRAIL

Tuesday, April 288:30am - 11:30am

OCALA - Marion County Parks and Recreation

Office, 111 SE 25th Ave. The hike is free. All

participants must be able to walk 2-3 hours.

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Bring water, a snack, bug spray, hat, and

sunscreen. Transportation is provided but

seating is limited to 10. Registration online

at Marioncountyfl.org or 352-671-8560.

HOT RODDING FOR HEROES CAR SHOW


GAINESVILLE - Haile Plantation Village

Center, 5100 SW 91st Terr. A day of antique/

classic to modern cars and motorcycles,

and live music. Help support the local

Santa Fe College/UF student veterans.

Free. www.hotrodding-for-heroes.com.




NW 34th Blvd. Finding Your Family History.

Mary Singley, President of the Alachua County

Genealogical Society, and Sylvia Ashwell, Society

member and Librarian at the Alachua County

Headquarters Library, will talk about adventures

they’ve had and resources they’ve used in their

searches for family information. 352-332-6917.

FIRST SATURDAYS

Saturday, May 21:00pm - 3:00pm

OCALA - Appleton Museum, 4333 East Silver

Springs Blvd. First Saturdays at the Appleton

are for families with children ages 4 and older

to come to the ARTSpace and participate

in a hands-on art-making experience.

QUILT SHOW

May 2 - 3GAINESVILLE - Best Western Gateway

Grand, 4200 NW 97th Blvd. Tree City

Quilters Guild’s 9th Biennial Quilt Show,

celebrating the art of quilt making. $7.00.

MOONLIGHT WALK

Saturday, May 27:00pm - 11:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha Botanical Gardens,

4700 SW 58th Dr. Experience twinkle lights,

lanterns and approximately 1,500 luminaries

along a 1.25 mile walkway. Live entertainment,

food, and refreshments. Bring a blanket or

lawn chairs. The Alachua Astronomy Club

will be out with telescopes. $14 for adults,

$7 for children ages three to 13. Members

receive a $4 discount. www.kanapaha.org.

ARCHAEOLOGY WORKSHOP: POTTERY

Sunday, May 32:00pm - 4:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Florida Museum of Natural

History, 3215 Hull Rd. Interested in prehistoric

pottery? Learn to identify different types of

pottery found throughout Florida and discover

how archaeologists use these clues to study

people in the past. Pre-registration is required

for this free workshop. 352-273-2064.

AUTHOR TALK

Sunday, May 32:30pm - 4:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Millhopper Library, 3145 NW

43rd St. ‘You Can’t Get There From Here:

How I Became An Author.’ Nathan Whitaker,

co-author of six best-selling autobiographies

with Tony Dungy and Tim Tebow, will share

ideas on writing. Sponsored by the Writer’s

Alliance of Gainesville, the meeting is

free and open to anyone interested in the

written word. www.impactforliving.org.

DAR

Monday, May 410:30am

STARKE - I-HOP. The Col. Samuel Elbert

Chapter Daughters of the American

Revolution in Keystone Heights meets on

the 1st Monday of the month October-May.

Contact: [email protected].


Sunday, May 33:00pm

OCALA - First United Methodist Church, 1126 E.

Silver Springs Blvd. The Marion Civic Chorale

will perform their spring concert titled ‘If

Music Be the Food of Love’ (love songs from

the British, Hebrew, and other traditions).

Admission is free but a free-will offering will

be taken to benefit the church’s ministry to

help the homeless. 352-537-0207 or 352-

622-3244 ext. 141. [email protected].

CELEBRATION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Thursday, May 79:30am - 1:00pm

ALACHUA - Progress Park. In its 12th year, the

Celebration continues to attract more than

500 biotech company employees, university

employees, investors, public officials, press and

the general public. The event is free to attend

and pre-registration is not required. Guests may

purchase lunch from onsite vendors and water

will be provided to attendees at no charge.

If you would like us to

publicize an event in

Alachua or Marion counties,

send information by the 13th

day of the month prior.

All submissions will be reviewed and

every effort will be made to run qualified

submissions if page space is available.

352-373-9178 (fax) or email:

[email protected]

Julips and Jockeys FundraiserSaturday, May 2 4:00pm - 10:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Sweetwater Branch Inn, 625 E. University Ave. Join the Institute

for Workforce Innovation for an evening at the Kentucky Derby races fundraiser.

Refreshing mint juleps, live music, dancing, southern style cuisine and unique

auction items! 352-225-3307.

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HIPPODROME STATE THEATRE

The Two Musketeers

April 8 – May 3

When a small acting company

eliminates one Musketeer from their

production of The Three Musketeers

due to budget constraints, the rest of

the cast must sally forth bravely with

only two. The classic tale of d’Artagnan

and his sword-fi ghting friends is

presented with hilarity, romance, wit,

and derring-do to spare. This high-

comedy adaptation is a witty send-

up of Alexandre Dumas’ beloved

adventure.

ACTORS’ WAREHOUSE

Doubt

March 27 – April 19

Father Flynn is a beloved and

progressive parish priest. The school’s

principal, Sister Aloysius, a rigidly

conservative nun. Aloysius and Father

Flynn are put into direct confl ict when

she learns that the priest met one-on-

one with Donald Muller, St. Nicholas’

fi rst African-American student.

Mysterious circumstances lead her

to believe that sexual misconduct

occurred. With no actual proof that

Father Flynn is or is not innocent, the

audience is left with its own doubt.

CURTIS M. PHILLIPS CENTER

Teatro Hugo & Ines

April 18 – 19

Beloved all over the world, the

Peruvian based Teatro Hugo &

Ines has performed throughout the

Americas, Europe and Asia. With

amazing dexterity and delightful

creativity, this dynamic duo transforms

the ordinary into the extraordinary in

performances for adults and children

alike. Combining mime, dance and

puppetry, Hugo & Ines create a riot of

characters composed of knees, feet,

hands, elbows and a handful of props.

In Short Stories, you are introduced to

a parade of memorable beings who, in

their brief moments on the scene, play

out the poetic moments of daily life.

GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY

PLAYHOUSE

Little Shop of Horrors


In this campy musical based on the

1960s cult horror fi lm, nerdy Seymour,

a fl orist’s clerk, buys and nourishes

a Venus fl y trap-like plant, which he

names for his beloved co-worker

Audrey. The plant ultimately grows

big enough to devour everything, and

anyone, in its path. Don’t miss this

darkly humorous production.

OCALA CIVIC THEATRE

Tom, Dick, and Harry


Tom and his wife Linda are about

to adopt a baby. This should be the

happiest day of their lives — and

would be if it weren’t for Tom’s

brothers, the ne’er-do-well (but well-

meaning) Dick and Harry. Anxious

to make a good impression on the

adoption agency supervisor who is

coming to inspect the prospective

parents’ home, Dick and Harry arrive

to “help.” Unfortunately, Dick shows

up with a van full of smuggled brandy,

contraband cigarettes, and a pair

of Albanian illegal immigrants who

don’t speak a word of English — while

Harry is in criminal possession of a

cadaver he’s planning to sell to a

medical school. Full of spectacularly

silly shenanigans and zany physical

comedy, this fast-paced farce is an

absurd delight!

NADINE MCGUIRE BLACK BOX

THEATRE

The Comedy of Errors

April 3 – 12

Farcical mishaps and intrigue arise

when two sets of identical twins,

separated since birth, unknowingly

arrive in the same town in The

Comedy of Errors, written by William

Shakespeare.

HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY

THEATRE

The Art of Murder

April 10 – May 3

This dark comedy takes place in a

remote estate in the countryside of

Connecticut. Jack Brooks, one of the

most accomplished and eccentric

painters of his generation, awaits the

imminent arrival of his art dealer. But

the visit is not a standard one, for

Jack feels wronged and intends to kill

the man.

THEATREAcrosstown Repertory Theatre .....................619 S. Main Street, Gainesville 352-371-1234

Curtis M. Phillips Center ...........................................315 Hull Road, Gainesville 352-392-ARTS

Fine Arts Hall Theatre - SFC ...........................3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville 352-395-4181

Gainesville Community Playhouse .......4039 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville 352-376-4949

Hippodrome State Theatre .................................25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville 352-375-4477

UF Constans Theatre .................................................Museum Road, Gainesville 352-273-0526

Nadine McGuire Blackbox Theatre ...................Museum Road, Gainesville 352-392-1653

Actors’ Warehouse .............................................. 608 N. Main Street, Gainesville 352-222-3699

Ocala Civic Theatre ..................................4337 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala 352-236-2274

High Springs Community Theater ..........130 NE 1st Avenue, High Springs 386-454-3525

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You turned up the volume — again. Surely, the guy in the car next

to yours must think you’re weird. There you are, groovin’ to your tunes, seat-dancing, singing along like you were in-concert. Really, is there such a thing as having the music too loud? No. There’s not, so turn up the vol-ume one more time and read “1965: The Most Revolutionary Year in Music” by

Andrew Grant Jackson. As the year 1965 began, more than 40 percent of Americans were under 20 years old. Teens emulated their parents then: boys wore short hair, girls wore long skirts. Segregation was common, color TV was new, 80 percent of America was white, and the country’s youth had tasted The Beatles and loved them. Bob Dylan did, too, though John Lennon had once dis-missed his music. The Rolling Stones were singing “puppy love” songs, while Barry Gordy hoped his Supremes might follow in Dean Martin’s footsteps since the “big money” was in nightclubs. Marvin Gaye, meanwhile, wanted to be “singing Cole Porter,” Malcolm X (who would soon be assassinated) met Martin Luther King, and thousands marched to Montgomery. As winter turned to spring, Roger Miller captured six Grammys; Charlie Pride struggled with recording deals in a segregated music industry; and Johnny Cash accidentally, drunkenly, set fi re to fi ve hundred acres of California forest. The Byrds’ music “gave birth to the West Coast hippie dance style…” Girls wore shorter skirts and boys wore longer hair, which “angered” future presidential candidate Mitt Romney and he gave a classmate an impromptu haircut. By the summer of 1965, President Johnson launched Medicaid, Medicare, and escalated America’s presence in

Vietnam. Sonny and Cher got you, Babe; everybody was dancing at discotheques; Barry Gordy hired “a charm school teacher” to prepare the Supremes for stardom… and Watts burned. With 1965 winding down, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass’s album whipped up interest. Frank Sinatra insisted that Sammy Davis, Jr. be allowed to stay at Rat Pack hotels, and Paul McCartney allowed a string quartet on “Yesterday.” Cass Elliot became a Mama, John Lennon

insulted Carol King, and drug songs were hip. And so, at years’

end, was the premiere of “A Charlie Brown

Christmas.” I looked it up: time travel remains merely theoretical. Still, you can have the

next best thing by reading “1965.”

This book will have you humming along with

songs you remember (or recognize, if you weren’t around then). Author Andrew Grant Jackson melds history, music, and little-known anecdotes as seamlessly as butter, but what’s most fascinating about this book is seeing how times changed so completely in one year: we went from fl attops to Beatle mops, from black segregation to Black is Beautiful, from “I Feel Fine” to “I Feel Good.” And, indeed, it was. So is this book, and I think “1965: The Most Revolutionary Year in Music” is what you should reach for next. If you’re an oldies fan, a follower of cul-ture, or if you remember the year with fondness (or regret), how could you turn it down? 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.

BOOK REVIEW BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER

1965: The Most Revolutionary Year in MusicBY ANDREW GRANT JACKSON

c.2015, Thomas Dunne Books

$27.99 / $32.50 Canada 352 pages

What’s mostfascinating aboutthis book is seeinghow times changed

so completely inone year

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