Community Picks Series

Hidden in Plain Site (HIPS) Team:

J. Dontrese Brown
David Waltenbaugh
Dean Browell, PhD

Swallow THIS is a call to action to abolish methadone clinics.

"The child may not remember, but the body remembers."

"This is the biggest public health discovery we've ever seen." - Laura Porter, Co-Founder, ACE Interface

"...an engrossing study of how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) can be linked to destructive behavior and medical diseases."  Matt Fagerholm, ROGERTEBERT.com

Second Presbyterian Church

Interested in sharing a story?
We look for heart and humor, humility, and humanity, surprises and plot twists, and, mostly, the desire to use your voice for the greater good of humankind. In order to be considered for a coveted teller spot, you must submit your story in writing through the Hoot and Holler Stories Facebook page via Messenger.

Inspired by Carilion’s desire to transform cancer care in the region, the Carilion Clinic Foundation will host The Grandin Theatre premiere of “The Book Keepers,” which tells one man’s inspiring story of fulfilling his wife’s dream after she lost her battle to cancer. This event is free to attend.

Kathryn L Beranich launched her career as a Producer/Director in 1977 in Roanoke, VA. After working at various network affiliates in the Southeast, she moved to Los Angeles for a job at E! Entertainment Television where she was Supervising Producer for the E! True Hollywood Story and the Anna Nicole Show, among others. Throughout her television career, Kathryn produced lesbian documentaries on the side. Her first films, After the 2nd Date (1996) and the Lesbian Centennial Project (2004) played at LGBT Film Festivals all over the US and Europe.

Rachel Beanland, Author, This House Is On Fire
Health Lee, Moderator, and Author, The League of Wives

Rachel Beanland Bio, Prior Work, and Early Accolades for The House Is On Fire