Georgia Ensemble Theater - Cat on a Hot Tin Streetcar

One Mysterious Evening held on September 28, 2013 was a Georgia Ensemble Theatre gala fundraising event. The evening’s performance of Cat on a Hot Tin Streetcar was written and directed by Nita Hardy. As the GET cast mingled and performed among dinner tables, the audience actors also engaged with character dialogue. The 10th Annual Legacy Award was presented to Paul and Bowe Lang for their generous support of the Georgia Ensemble Theatre.


Story published in Appen Media October 5, 2013.

Cat on a Hot Tin Streetcar by the talented local writer and director, Nita Hardy, was the hilarious play presented at the Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET) gala fundraiser held on Saturday, September 28 at the lovely Kimberly-Clark campus on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell.

Two hundred people honored Paul and Bowe Lange as the tenth annual recipients of the GET Legacy Award. This award recognizes individuals, as well as corporations and foundations, which have made long-standing contributions of their time, talent and support to GET. The presentation was made by Founding Trustees Robert J. Farley, Artistic Director and Anita Allen Farley, Managing Director.

Paul Lang received the notification telephone call while he and his wife were in Europe. “Bowe and I were incredibly humbled by that. You don’t do things to get awards; you do things because you love them. And I love the theatre.”

The spoof on several Tennessee Williams’ plays was based around Fat Daddy’s birthday party. Among the highlights were Manly Cole-Slawski played by actor Jelani Williams yelling the famous name Stella and Karen Howell playing Blanche Boudoir paraphrasing Blanche Dubois’ famous line, "I've always depended on the kindness of strangers."

Various members of the audience were encouraged to participate with several lines of humorous dialogue that brought both laughs and groans.

Before dinner and the four act play, patrons were encouraged to bid on a large display of silent auction offerings that included jewelry, sports equipment and memorabilia and handmade ceramics. Bob Hagan, President of GET, also conducted a live auction. Proceeds allow GET to continue providing excellent entertainment.

Janet Kincaid, the Event Chair, thanked all the sponsors, especially Kimberly-Clark, who provided the venue for the evening’s fundraiser.

    

Emory Johns Creek Hospital Center for Breast Care Grand Opening

Emory Johns Creek Hospital (Georgia), held its grand opening for its new Center for Breast Care Grand Opening on September 12, 2013.  The center is a state of the art facility that has been uniquely designed to provide women a relaxing and stress free environment.

Story published in Appen Media September 19, 2013.

The mood at Grand Opening of the newly opened Center for Breast Care at Emory Johns Creek Hospital (EJCH) on Sept. 12 matched the radiant sunshine outside. A crowd of several hundred people from Johns Creek Business Association (JCBA) and the Johns Creek Healthcare Association (JCHA) gathered to witness the ceremony and share in the celebration.

Reagan Curl, President of JCBA and Sigurjon Kristjannson, President of JCHA both offered congratulatory remarks as the packed room of spectators listened attentively.

Craig McCoy, CEO of EJCH acknowledged distinguished politicians and guests, but gave special recognition to Asst. Professor Dr. Leonal Vasquez, Chief of Radiology and Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Dr. Maria Piraner, who cut the ribbon.

Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker was on hand and added his congratulations. “It’s a great honor to…celebrate another opening in Johns Creek. It’s a big deal because of what this particular business does.” He thanked McCoy and EJCH for being a “huge health care magnet for the city of Johns Creek” and noted “citizens are getting phenomenal health care because of the hospital.”

The 5,000 sq. ft. Center for Breast Care was open for guests to tour. The peaceful spa-like setting with soft lighting creates a calm venue for women who may be facing serious health issues. The small treatment rooms are designed to accommodate a technician, one patient and her nurse navigator.

According to Chrystal Barnes, Director of Imaging Services, a nurse navigator will walk a patient through every phase of their care. “She will be there from beginning to end to hold her hand. We want this to be a calming experience and we want our patients to be happy.”

This beautiful new facility offers the latest in technology to give the best care possible while remembering that each woman there is under stress and needs explanations and reassurance.