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Headlines, Harmonies & Medieval Magic: The Many Lives of Dana Hawkins-Simons

Headlines, Harmonies & Medieval Magic: The Many Lives of Dana Hawkins-Simons

Update: 2025-08-19
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This week, our guest Dana Hawkins-Simons takes us on a journey that’s anything but ordinary — from her roots in rural Kansas to adventures around the globe. A celebrated journalist, singer, and tireless advocate, Dana’s story is equal parts grit, globe-trotting, and groove.

We talk about her career in international journalism (including the Barcelona Olympics!), her battle with Pernicious Anemia, and the Wall Street Journal article that turned her into a voice for patients everywhere. And of course, we get into her passion for music — from belting the blues to Montclair Early Music's MedievalFest, where knights, hurdy-gurdy's, and costumes collide.

Mark your calendar for August 24th from 11am-5pm at the Montclair Art Museum and prepare to be transported back in time as Dana shares how music, history, and community come together for a day that’s more than just an event. It's an experience you don't want to miss!

Get Tickets for MedievalFest!

Pernicious Anaemia Society

Montclair Early Music

Dana's Wall Street Journal article about Vitamin B12 Deficiency

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Headlines, Harmonies & Medieval Magic: The Many Lives of Dana Hawkins-Simons

Headlines, Harmonies & Medieval Magic: The Many Lives of Dana Hawkins-Simons

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