In this episode, Eric Jackson discusses his experience in the theater as he toured around the country, building his knowledge of Broadway and bringing lessons off-stage to his new career. As Sonoma Community Center’s creative director, he also shares some of the programs they offer including fiber arts classes and the trashion fashion show extravaganza.
Then, Elizabeth Takeuchi-Krist talks about her journey to Sonoma, her Asian-american identity, and the story and philosophy of the Starling Bar which she owns and runs. She shares the way music plays a central role in the bar’s identity, how she got involved in the food industry, and the different roles she plays in the Sonoma community.