Soiree

The Arts and Anesthesia Soiree from the last post was a smashing success! With over 130 attendees, over a dozen performers, and a dozen exhibits on display, it was an amazing evening. We were lucky enough to have a part of the Arrillaga Alumni Center with delicious catered food, easels, a stage, and a piano. I checked performers in as they arrived and managed the flow of the evening. Our musicians included a jazz duo, a quartet of an attending and her three kids, a couple pianists, and a flautist. Singers included an amazing R&B anesthesia tech (who has a YouTube channel) and a choral group. We had a handful of poets and a collection of miscellaneous talent: a short film, ballroom dancers, and martial artists. On display, we had some impressive photographs (from many contributors, some printed, some digitized on powerpoint). There were some origami pieces, sketches, handmade dresses, paintings, and even a collection of knitted vegetables. It was such a fun night and I really appreciate the department's support of our talents, hobbies, and passions outside of work. Emotion is the wellspring of art, and it's so important to share and cherish this facet of life.