a fond farwell
THE INSIDER
Jazz St. Louis president and CEO Gene Dobbs Bradford is stepping down this spring to become the executive director of the Savannah Music Festival. Under his two-decade tenure, the nonprofit saw major growth, including a $8.5 million campaign to expand its capacity and programming in 2012.
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Little Medical School and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital partnered together to inspire young patients. Eight hundred medical kits were delivered to kids at the hospital to help them connect to their medical process and health care providers through play.
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has received
checking in
a $25,000 grant from the Bayer Fund. The donation will support its Imaginary Theatre Company, the resident professional touring ensemble. The company brings theatre to nearly 20,000 students each season.
Seven Gables Inn is joining Marriott Hotels & Resorts. The historic Clayton hotel will be part of the company’s Tribute Portfolio, a global collection of independent hotels.
a purr-fect gift
PATTY
Show your love this Valentine’s Day by adopting a snow leopard through the Saint Louis Zoo. The special adoption package includes a plush toy, card, invitation to the Zoo Parents Picnic and more. Learn more at stlzoo.org/valentine.
by patty hannum
IF YOU TALK TO MY FRIENDS OR FAMILY,
1. Ride a horse. I have ridden a horse twice. I am a bit afraid of those big animals, but I know too many people who ride and love the experience. I want to find an old trail horse, one that no longer gallops, perhaps just limps, to take me on a ride. 2. Climb a rock wall. I am afraid of heights. Plus, being strapped into all that equipment is a big fashion no … but I have something to prove to myself. I want to reach the top! 3. Start writing my book. My current working title is Everyone is Crazy. Not Everyone Admits It. As regular readers know, I have been very open about having OCD and think nearly everyone needs a little help with their mental health. I want to share my story about my struggles, which are usually funny, and how they have made me, well, me. 4. Stand Up on a Paddle Board. I spend four months each year in the Florida Keys. I am very lucky and grateful but not graceful. The first time
the adjectives they would use to describe me are funny, snarky, charming, smart, mischievous and kind—but not brave. Because, well, I am not brave. I avoid things that create fear. No need to be in high or small places. No reason to do any sort of activity where I could break a limb, be bitten by a snake, tumble down a ravine or get lost in the wilderness. Oh, and stay away from firearms or wild animals of any kind. Yes, safety is a priority, but as a result, I live in a bit of a bubble, and I’m itching to get out. Where did this desire to try new things come from? The last six weeks were a gut punch. I saw three people die, two way too young. And then I got into a bit of a dust-up with a bully and realized if some ‘old broad’ can stand up for herself, well, what is holding me back? (FYI: I don’t encourage dust-ups. Bullies are unpredictable.) So, in 2022, I am going to do things I have always wanted to do but haven’t. Here is my list:
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Contact Patty at phannum@townandstyle.com.
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I paddle boarded, I stood up. No problem. Ever since then, one big splash into the ocean after another. I can’t figure it out, but I will. 5. Michelle Obama Arms. I am 61 years old, and I want to have cut arms. I had them when I was 50, but now, they are mushy and flap when I wave. This must stop. 6. Figure out God. How did I jump from arms to God? Weird brain. I need to do some soul searching. The past few months have kicked my ass. I need something to hold on to. 7. Listen. Growing up as the youngest child I still feel like I am fighting for attention. I have a lousy habit of wanting to tell my story first. This year, I am going to zip my lips and start listening. So, if any of my readers have a limping old horse or a rock wall, let me know. In the meantime, happy new year. Peace my Peeps!
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