STARS OFFSTAGE Beyond catching a few Broadway shows that came through San Francisco, Bradford Davis was never a big musical theater enthusiast. That has all changed in the last few years. Today Brad is Chairman of the Transcendence Advisory Council, advising on the management of our company and heading up the Operations Committee of the Council. This role includes improving safety at Transcendence events and helping develop an evacuation plan for our Field of Dreams at Jack London State Historic Park. But where did it all begin?
BRAD DAVIS’ LOVE OF TRANSCENDENCE AND OUR COMMUNITY
Brad, Stephan, and the rest of the team at Transcendence. The energy of this group is infectious, and I really wanted to be a part of it.”
Brad has gone out of his way to help realize Transcendence’s Big Dream. He has hosted numerous events, including stepping up at the last minute to put on a big Fourth of July picnic. Talk about coming full circle! Brad and his partner have also recently built a guest cottage on their property and are excited to host Transcendence artists for the first time next summer. “Sonoma is a very tranquil place, and Transcendence could not be a more exciting addition to the community,” says Brad. “During the summer, Transcendence shows are the social event of the season. I love being part of the Transcendence experience, and I look forward to future opportunities to support this amazing company.” Brad is a truly dedicated Chairman who goes the extra mile to help make the Transcendence experience amazing. The Advisory Council’s latest subcommittee initiative will address improvements to the current pre-show picnic, and they would love to get feedback from the Transcendence audience. If you have thoughts on how to make the pre-show experience even more extraordinary, reach out at BestFeedbackEver.org!
“My niece, Lauren Weintraub, was repeatedly cast as Annie when she was younger. I have seen ‘Annie’ more times than anyone should,” Brad says. “In 2011, my partner, Gary Masch, and I flew out to see her perform in Brunswick, Maine, over the Fourth of July weekend. After ‘Annie,’ the next show at the theater starred an artist named Eric Jackson. We had the pleasure of meeting Eric later that weekend at a huge picnic for the cast and crew hosted by community supporters.” “The following summer, we saw Eric’s name in the local Kenwood paper promoting his role in a show with Transcendence Theatre Company. We’d never been to a Transcendence show before. Right away, we were enchanted by the magic of Jack London State Historic Park and the incredible performers. Later, Eric introduced us to Amy,
SPICY, CREAMY SWEET POTATOES
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Sweet potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple, but they’re often the blandest thing on the table. Luckily that’s not the case with this recipe, which features Thai spices and coconut milk.
INGREDIENTS
• 5 pounds sweet potatoes • 1 cup canned coconut milk • 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oven to 375 F. On a large sheet pan, bake potatoes until very soft, approximately 75 minutes. 2. Let potatoes cool until they are safe to handle, then peel and mash. 3. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine coconut milk and curry paste. Once mixed, add the mixture, salt, half the sugar, and half the butter to potatoes. 4. 30 minutes before serving, heat oven to 425 F. Spread potatoes in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. 5. Uncover potatoes and dot with remaining butter and sugar. Broil until brown, crusty, and delicious. Serve hot. Inspired by The New York Times BESTNIGHTEVER.ORG | 3
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