Three "events" made me smile. Smiles made even bigger because events were attended with dear friends!!
- Chaperoning HHS English students at Opera Memphis production of Hansel and Gretel was a treat. The inventive set was an example of less is more and the hand-drawn screens, which enabled shadow play, were mesmerizing. Plus, a friend's daughter was one of the gingerbread men. Ned Canty continues his mission to bring opera to the people---from the pop-up opera introductions in the routines of our lives from farmer's mkt., Botanic Garden and Shelby Farms playground to the upcoming Midtown Opera Festival in April. Kudos to Canty who has elevated opera acceptance throughout our town.
- Paddington, the movie, showing at several Malco theaters will make you smile, whether your are 9 or 90. So rare to find such a family type movie these days. It's worth adopting a child for a day if you need a reason to go see it. As for me, I was the youngest in our group---at an age some folks consider elderly, and I smiled---a lot!
- TV Dinners, a lunchtime option at River Oaks. Chef José Gutierrez takes all food to the next level of delicious. Every morsel delightful. José's TV Dinner concept provides 4 small portions. Think...."Four-Course Prix-Fixe"......including salad, entree, veggie and dessert. Definitely more sophisticated than the Swanson dinners of the 50s. The warm dark chocolate cake is a favorite dessert.....but the creme brulee made me smile!
