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It's National Retro Day! What do you miss most from the past? Experts reveal the five thing the middle class won't be able to afford in five years. One mother took away her daughter's bed and blankets for getting a B grade on an assignment at school. Have you ever told a joke at the worst possible time?

Anddd we're back. After being off air for most of February, Amber battling the flu and whatever else happened! Today's discussions include birthday LIES, skunks and hobbies that make a person undateable.

Host Michelle Marques talks with artists about SOFA's Newcomer Invite on Friday, March 1st, 2024 from 5pm to 8pm at Backstreet Gallery in the SOFA District. Conceived by artist Nick Mancillas, the show brings together younger artists who may not have had a chance to exhibit their work yet. Seven women will be a part of the show, and have been able to get critique and mentorship from artist Mary Vaughan leading up to the show. Besides showing a selection of their own pieces, the artists are also creating a piece inspired by the Sonoma County street artist known as The Velvet Bandit. If you can't attend the opening of the exhibit on March 1st, the show will be open for the following two weekends (March 2nd and 3rd, and March 9th and 10th) from 11am to 4pm each day. The SOFA Arts Block is in Santa Rosa, just behind Julliard Park along South A Street to Sebastopol Avenue. Backstreet Gallery is located down Art Alley off of 312 South A Street. This exhibit coincides with the monthly First Friday Open Studios event in the SOFA District.

Host Michelle Marques talks with Katie Loomis, ArtQuest Program Coordinator and Bobbi Haislip, Secretary of the Friends of ArtQuest about the upcoming Spring Gala fundraiser on March 2nd from 6:30pm to 9pm! The event is happening at the Museum of Sonoma County in Santa Rosa. Tickets are $75 and include appetizers, beer, wine, and other beverages, live entertainment and a live and silent auction. Learn more at artquestonline.org

Host Michelle Marques talks with Suzanne Harris, Community Impact Director for United Way of the Wine Country about FREE tax preparations services through the Earn It, Keep It, Save It program. This life changing free tax preparation service helps thousands of low income families in the North Bay not only get their taxes done, but also get assistance with other services and learn how to start the habit of saving. Sign up to get your taxes done by calling 211. Learn more by clicking here.

Host Michelle Marques talks with cardiologist Dr. Joanne Tsai about Women's Heart Week. February is Women's Heart Health Month! Each year, the aim is to educate, raise awareness, and teach the symptoms and preventions of serious heart diseases in women. You can attend a FREE Heart Health 101 event on Thursday, February 29th and 6pm at the LBC. Local Sutter cardiologists will talk about heart health, with fun exhibits, heart-healthy food, plus a live Q&A session with the doctors. It's all free and RSVPs are encouraged. Get details and hold your spot at norcal.info/heart.

Today's episode features a very special interview with Country Summer 2024 artist, Corey Kent. The San Francisco 49ers are going to the Super Bowl! Amber is on the search for a Pickleball coach. What is the Sleep Mama Drink from Starbucks?

Host Michelle Marques talks with Patty Pennycook, Melanie Callagher, and Kathy Hebert from the Pacific Empire Chorus about their upcoming All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed and Live A cappella Show on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 5pm to 9pm at the Petaluma Veterans Building. Enjoy delicious crab, pasta, salad, french bread, and handmade desserts. There is also wine and beer for purchase, and great auction items. Proceeds support the Chorus and help them compete in events all around the country! Tickets are $80 for adults, and there are tables available as well. Get tickets today online at pacificempire.org. You can join the Pacific Empire Chorus for a try out session on January 31 and February 7th from 6pm to 7:30pm and learn a song with their championship Chorus! This is a great opportunity to experience the fun of singing together with other women and making new friends. Learn more at pacificempire.org.

Amber interviews country music legend, Jo Dee Messina. Does Jo Dee like her toilet paper over or under? Reese Witherspoon has the internet divided on whether or not it's okay to eat snow. Chris Young was arrested and Elle King had a drunken performance at the Grand Ole Opry.

Jill Biden lands in Sonoma County. When a door doesn't say, "push," or "pull," what do you try first? Sleeping on the weekends might save your life.