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Dixon Blooms: A Celebration of Spring

By Sandi Butler HughesPhotos courtesy of the Dixon Gallery & GardensWhen spring springs forth in our Bluff City, there is no better place than the Dixon Gallery & Gardens for a splendid show of nature’s exuberance. The Dixon Blooms is an event that lasts for weeks and is an over-the-top abundance of tulips and daffodils blooming throughout the gardens. The …

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Helping Memphis Smile

by Sandi Butler Hughes, photos courtesy of Church HealthStudies have proven that oral care is essential to overall good health, however dental care can be a very costly expense. Tennessee does not cover dental care for adults on Medicare, and dental coverage for the working uninsured is difficult to obtain and afford. The Church Health Dental Clinic is assisting Memphians …

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A Beautiful Plan

No matter how large or how small a wedding will be, the bride must have a plan. Three of Memphis’ finest wedding and event planners share a few tips to make the wedding day a dream come true. by Sandy Butler Hughes & Lesley Harris Colvett Sheril Greenstein, owner of Shindigs by Sheril,  suggests that as soon as the ring is …

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What a Ride

“Grand” is a word certainly befitting Memphis’ Grand Carousel. For decades it was housed on the Mid-South Fairgrounds, served as the centerpiece of Libertyland amusement park, and was a glorious piece of art and history. Then, for several years it was stored away, waiting for its next grand appearance. On December 2nd, another generation of Memphians will delight in riding …