Here’s a confession – I love films, but I am not a “film” person. I know that there are films that I love, but I don’t know the nuances of film making – nor do I want to know. I just want to see well-crafted films that take me on a journey. That is why [...]
On Sunday, October 2, the Memphis Botanic Garden’s My Big Backyard will be transformed into the first ever Cookie Carnival benefiting the FedExFamilyHouse. For only $5 a ticket, this cookie extravaganza will be fun for the whole family. From 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 2, you kids will be able to enjoy all of these [...]
A dream came true. For years, Methodist Hospice has had the vision of building a special place to cherish life. This morning there was a grand celebration as the new Methodist Hospice Residence, located at 6416 Quince Road in Memphis, opened its doors. “While we may not be able to predict the number of days a [...]
For the first time, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital was named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals list. Four specialties were recognized for their excellence. Neurology and neurosurgery is 25th; orthopaedics 32nd; nephrology 37th; and cardiology and heart surgery 46th. The rankings are now available online at www.usnews.com/childrenshospitals. Also in Memphis, St. Jude [...]
Who says Halloween is the only time of year you can dress up? At Big Wig Ball, guests are encouraged to pair their fancy cocktail attire with a fun, funky wig – the crazier, the better. Benefiting Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, the third annual event will take place Saturday, April 16, at Minglewood Hall, and [...]
This morning, Memphis Mayor AC Wharton gave his annual State of the City Address to a standing-room only crowd in the lobby of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Laced with themes of optimism and forward-momentum, the Mayor painted a picture of the city I want it to be. The picture that I believe will become a [...]
I am every bit an opera novice. I am 29 years old and have only attended one opera in my life. So I am excited about Thursday’s Bravo Memphis event at Playhouse on the Square to see Opera Memphis’ world-premiere of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM – OPERA A CAPPELLA. What makes the performance a world-premiere? [...]
If this record-breaking month proved anything for FedEx, it is that they know the importance of “just in time for Christmas.” Only this gift is bigger than any package they’ll deliver this year. Today, the first family arrived to stay at the FedExFamilyHouse. The three-story, 24-suite house will act as a place of respite for [...]
Organized Chaos. When I walked into the offices of the Hope House on Thursday, that was my first thought. I met Kevin Dean for a tour of their operations, and when I walked in, Hope House employees buzzed around us making holiday gift bags for more than 105 family members affected by HIV/AIDS. Founded by [...]
Smooth as a baby’s bottom, Le Bonheur Children’s moves patients to new hospital. On Dec. 4 and 5, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital transported 162 patients from the old hospital into the new $340 million facility. Now officially open for business, this week has been all about settling in to a new home for patients and [...]
