Arts + Culture

CreatiVets Is Fostering Healing Through Art

The Nonprofit Helps Veterans Navigate Service-Related Trauma Through Premier Art Programs Across The Country Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Provided Military veterans are among the toughest bunch of individuals in the world: selflessly stepping up, often giving life and limb in service to our nation. But when it’s time to come home, the transition can be one of their greatest challenges.    Richard Casper knew this all too well. A Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient...

Arts + Culture

Mocha Almond Cheesecake

Deluxe. Dense. Delicious Article and Photography by Michele Bogle Whether entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night at home, this recipe for mocha almond cheesecake presents well and invites you in to experience layers of uncomplicated flavors.   Mocha Almond Cheesecake Recipe Recipe by Michele Bogle   Preparation Time : 6 hrs., 15 min   Baking Time : 20 min    Servings : 18 (3 molds)   Special Equipment Silicone molds with 2-inch cavities, large shallow baking tray, stand or...

Arts + Culture

Forging Her Way

Stella Prince Is Quickly Delivering Gen-Z Folk Music To An Audience That's Ready To Unplug Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Larry Niehues With her elegant presence, dulcet tones and unabashed authenticity, Stella Prince is quickly helping the world slow down.   Though not quite 21-years-old, Prince is an emerging singer/performer/songwriter of Gen Z folk, a genre that’s embraced by a generation craving an escape from the digital mayhem permeating their lives.   “Gen Z is returning to...

Wellness

Where Smiles Are Contagious

At Harpeth Dental Care, Dr. Kinnara Emmons Is Making Bellevue A Happier Place by Bringing Smiles To Patients’ Faces Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Lindsey Baydoun As someone who studied epidemiology and public health in college, Dr. Kinnara Emmons understands the science behind how certain things become contagious and how to prevent them from spreading. But as a dentist, she understands that nothing is more contagious than a smile and she does everything she can to accelerate the spread...