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CONTENTS NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2021

F E AT U R E S 28 Publisher's Letter 38 Building Momentum: Celebrating the Holidays whild Supporting Local Nonprofits 40 Tropical Plants for your Home 56 Ken Hall's November/December Art Events 60 Retail in Retrospect: Goldsmith's Enchanted Forest 62 Cyrena Wages: Music Notes 64 Fashion: Holiday Fashion Guide 72 Gifts for Her 74 Gifts for Beauty 76 Gifts for Fun 76 Gifts for Home 76 Gifts for Him 80 Culinary: Cocktails!

O U T TA K E S 30 Mempho Music Fest 33 University of Memphis 34 Art for Jobs 36 Mystery at the Mansion 36 Young Lawyer's Division Mixer 44 Southern Hotwing Festival 44 Broadway is Back 46 Go Red for Women Luncheon 46 Hard Hats with Heart 48 Cooper-Young Festival 50 River Arts Festival Poster Unveiling Dress and earrings from The Pink Door Clutch from Kittie Kyle Shoes from Lansky 126 About the cover: Cyrena Wages is a Memphis music singer/songwriter, and she is the fashion model for our Holiday issue. This opulent setting is at the Tiger & Peacock bar at the top of The Memphian Hotel in Overton Square. Dress and jewelry, Sorelle Boutique; coat and boots, Lansky 126.

52 Memphis Food & Wine Festival 54 Live at the Garden Sheryl Crow 58 Live at the Garden REO Speedwagon 61 A Tribute to Memphis Music Fashion Show

AMI AUSTIN - BABCOCK GIFTS - BLU D’OR INTERIORS CHERYL PESCE - CHICO’S - COTTON TAILS - DINSTUHL’S EAST MEMPHIS ATHLETIC CLUB - FLEET FEET SPORTS FROST BAKE SHOP - HEATHER - HOT YOGA PLUS - IBERIA BANK J MC LAUGHLIN - JAMES DAVIS - J JILL - JOSEPH KING FURS AND FINE JEWELRY - KITTIE KYLE - LIBRO - LORI JAMES NICOLE BARRÉ BRIDAL BOUTIQUE - NOVEL - ORVIS PANERA BREAD - PAVO SALON - PIGTAILS AND CREWCUTS - SACHI SISSY’S LOG CABIN - STOVALL COLLECTION - TALBOTS VIGNETTES INTERIORS - ZÜPMED

From the Publisher Seek the Peace and Prosperity of the City in which I have placed you.

Jeremiah 29:7 Jim Walker

The Lord Restores Job’s Fortunes …My servant Job shall pray for you, for I will accept his prayer not to deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken of me what is right, as my servant Job has. 10And the Lord restored the fortunes of Job, when he had prayed for his friends. And the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before. 12And the Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning… Job 42: 8-12 8

The Book of Job may seem like a strange passage to draw inspiration from this Hanukkah and Christmas Season, but if we are being honest, I think we would all admit that these past two years, we have had the feeling of being Job or at least being one of Job’s friends. We have seen loved ones lost, businesses destroyed as we have bickered with each other about whether to wear a mask or not and take the vaccine or not. Just as Job’s friend lashed out at him for some secret sin instead of comforting him at his time of loss. In the final passages of Job, the Lord restores prosperity to Job, but only after the Lord rebukes Job and his friends. The restoration occurs only after God instructs Job to pray for his friends. Clearly Job and his friends are living in a community with each other during a time of tremendous stress and they failed each other, but God gave them away to be reconciled to each other and that is the spirit of this holiday season. God has called us to support our fellow Mid-Southerners, by praying for them, giving to them and doing business with them wherever possible.

These next few months may determine the success or failure of many local businesses and charities. The NovemberDecember shopping and giving season will determine if the not-for-profit sectors make their budgets to continue their work in our community for another year. It will determine for many of our locally owned retailers and restaurants if they will actually earn a profit for the year. Imagine owning a store, going to work every day, paying employees, taxes and

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expenses monthly and not expecting to make a profit until the last two months of the year.

Imagine an organization such as For the Kingdom in Raleigh providing 5,000 meals weekly for at-risk children and seniors not knowing until the last two months of the year whether funds will be sufficient for them to provide those meals next year. Imagine Church Health providing daily medical services for the working poor or daily meals to the homeless on our streets, and not knowing until the last two months of the year whether the funds will be sufficient for them to continue serving them next year.

We in the City of Memphis are in a relationship with each other, and these relationships must be built and maintained for the good of all of us. The economic importance of building relationships with each other by shopping at locally owned businesses and supporting locally focused charities is essential to a community’s success. Covid has separated us from each other and drawn us closer together at the same time. We have fought the Pandemic together, we have lost loved ones, we have seen friends lose their jobs and businesses. God gives us the opportunity this holiday season to come together, put an end to the destructive influences of this Pandemic, and build on those things that have drawn us together by forgiving and praying for each other.

Doing business with our local merchants and donating to our local charities brings life and prosperity to the Mid-South.

The encouragement of peace and prosperity is the mission of 4Memphis and something we are all called to embrace this holiday season.

Seek the Peace and Prosperity of Memphis.

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University of Memphis tigers football Fans were excited to celebrate and cheer on their Memphis Tigers as the 2021 season kicked off with the Tigers taking on Nicholls September 4, 2021 and then Mississippi State September 18, 2021. Tailgating was back and fans filled the stadium! Visit gotigersgo.com for ticket information - and Go Tigers Go! Photography by Frank Chin

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Art for Jobs

Advance Memphis Advance Memphis celebrated its 11th annual Art for Jobs art sale and fundraiser, their largest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds going toward their work in equipping adults to join the workforce and supporting economic revitalization in South Memphis. Advance Memphis' 575 Suzette Street warehouse was transformed into an urban art gallery, featuring three preview days where guests could view the art in person and ended with a virtual sale online. Through the generous support of artists, donors, volunteers and patrons, Advance Memphis raised over $235,000, surpassing last year's event! advancememphis.org Photography by Gretchen Shaw and Catherine Burns

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Mystery at the Mansion The jc runyon foundation The JC Runyon Foundation “Mystery at the Mansion'' event was a super fun, crime-solving fundraiser at the beautiful Annesdale Mansion on August 31, 2021. Attendees partook in the murder mystery, eager to solve the “pretend” crime. The benefit was a huge success for the JC Runyon Foundation, which is a scholarship program that helps students affected by behavioral health disorders and has awarded more than $680,000 to students across the United States. jcrunyonfoundation.org. Photos courtesy of Hotshots Photo Booth

Young Lawyers’ Division Mixer Memphis Bar Association The Young Lawyers Division of the Memphis Bar Association mixed and mingled at a meet and greet held at the offices of Nahon, Saharovich and Trotz on September 9, 2021. It was a wonderful evening for attendees to visit with colleagues, judges, and enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres provided by NST Law. Photos Submitted

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Building Momentum: C E L E B R AT I N G T H E H O L I D A Y S W H I L E SUPPORTING LOCAL NONPROFITS This holiday season will most definitely be a crazy one, with shipping delays, social distancing, and supply chain issues making all of us want a little more eggnog in 2021. Don’t let the pandemic get you down this year! Thankfully, nonprofits across Memphis are offering ways that will keep you and your family from becoming Scrooges. The three organizations featured below have opportunities to engage your family in holiday fun while you support their important causes. Nonprofits have struggled through the pandemic, and your support is vitally needed to continue these organization’s services, as well as others. Go have a good time and support great causes with these three upcoming holiday events.

Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees Benefitting: LeBonheur Children’s Hospital Location: Memphis Museum of Science and History (at the Pink Palace) Dates: November 20 – December 31 Remember the Enchanted Forest when it was a mainstay at the downtown Goldsmith’s decades ago? The tradition carries on at the Memphis Museum of Science and History at the Pink Palace.

A section of the museum becomes a winter wonderland, and the mezzanine of the museum is decorated with beautifully decorated trees. At the end, Santa is waiting to hear your family’s Christmas wishes, and he’ll even pose for photos. Each tree is sponsored by area businesses or individuals, and proceeds benefit LeBonheur Children’s Hospital. The Memphis Museum of Science and History will also be featuring several holiday-themed movies, and their gift shop is a great way to avoid the department-store crowds.

Christmas Lights Extravaganza Benefitting: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Memphis, Inc. Location: The display is located at 6571 Swarthmore Dr. in Memphis at the intersection of Swarthmore Dr. and Sulgrave Dr. Dates: November 28 – January 3 Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Memphis donor Caroline Winters got creative in her support of the organization. This year, she is using a brilliant holiday lights display in her front yard as a way to raise funds for one of her favorite charities. The best part is that this Christmas light drive-by event is COVID-safe and can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own car. This light display will be a sight to behold, featuring thirty-eight hand painted wooden cutouts of your favorite cartoon characters and more than 20,000 lights.

This is a free event, but donations will be accepted and appreciated.

Christmas Fiesta!

Benefitting: Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group and Opera Memphis Location: Dixon Gallery and Gardens Date: December 18 from 11:00am to 3:00pm Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group and Opera Memphis have partnered to present a Christmas Fiesta at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens. The community is invited to come enjoy the holiday traditions of Latin American and the Caribbean. You can learn all about the Puerto Rican music tradition of parrandas as well as other traditions involving posadas, piñatas, and more. Participants will also enjoy traditional Christmas music in Spanish. You can even make a poinsettia or a small piñata. And the best part? The Latin food! This event is great for the whole family.

By Kevin Dean Kevin Dean is CEO of the Momentum Nonprofit Partners. He received his Ed.D in Organizational Learning and Leadership from Vanderbilt University in 2021.

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By Rick Pudwell, Memphis Botanic Garden Director of Horticulture Like all trends in gardening, indoor plants have fallen in and out of favor at different times. This is something that I have a hard time understanding since I have had "houseplants" for as long as I can remember. I have always said plants don't naturally occur indoors, that is something that we impose on those particular plants. For a plant to live, much less thrive indoors, you must be able to meet the minimum requirements that particular species needs.

Plants that will grow well indoors exclude most temperate climate species that need a winter rest. The majority of great indoor plants are understory plants from tropical jungles around the world. They are used to warm temperatures and filtered light that they receive under a canopy of trees. This group includes many species that the average gardener has seen many times. What is new and exciting is that there are many new cultivars of most species that are being developed and released almost constantly by plant breeders, making it possible for even an aging gardener like myself to be impressed by something new.

One thing that our homes lack because of central air and heating is humidity. Plants originating in the tropics really need that to thrive. One way to solve this is grouping a number of plants in a large tray or saucer full of pebbles. Keep water in the tray but below the top of the pebbles so the pots don't stand in water. Evaporation will supply localized humidity. Of course, you can always mist plants with an atomiser bottle every morning (which I do) or install a room humidifier.

Some popular groups of foliage plants that do well in the conditions I just described include Pothos, Monsteras, and Philodendrons; many new cultivars are available, both green and variegated. They come in a bewildering variety of forms that can climb, fill a hanging planter, or be a dramatic specimen in a large container. Ficus is another diverse group.

From trees like Ficus bejamani and Ficus lyrata, which in their native habitat are bigger than our local Oaks (you can keep these Ficus "room size" for about 30 years) to Ficus pumila, that is a creeping vine with leaves the size of a penny. Hoyas are mostly vines with thick leaves of many forms ---wide, narrow, heart-shaped, green, or variegated. They like to dry well between waterings and under really good conditions produce fragrant flowers. Dieffenbachia and Agleonema are plants with bold variegated foliage and cane-like stems. Dieffenbachia can reach a height of 8 to 10 feet over time; Aglaonemas are much shorter. Both are good choices except for one fact: if you eat the leaves or stems it can cause your tongue to swell (hence why it's known as dumb cane).

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This plant is not a good choice if you have small children or inquisitive pets. Sansevieria, or mother-in-laws-tongue, used to be a muchmaligned indoor plant. These are resilient plants from South Africa and Madagascar. Collectors have made many species of these exotic beauties available from dwarf rosette forms to tall cylindrical-shaped leaves, as well as the typical flat-leaved forms. There is even one that resembles a baseball bat! The only thing these plants won't survive is overwatering. I give mine a good drink about once a month. Aspidistra, or Saloon plant, is another tough species that will tolerate indifferent watering. It was previously only available in a handsome broadleaf green form. There are now smaller leafed versions as well as various forms of variation including stripes and polka dots. These are just a smattering of available species.

Blooming houseplants are another whole category. Many blooming plants that you purchase in flower shops and box stores such as Kalanchoes, Cyclamen, Poinsettias, and other seasonal plants are too difficult to grow indefinitely as a houseplant. Enjoy them while in bloom and then discard or give to a friend that has a greenhouse.

All blooming plants require more light than foliage plants. If you do not have sufficient light from windows you can supplement with fluorescent or LED plant lights. Some species do well with artificial light as their only source.

Here are a few blooming species that can perform well under home conditions. African Violets and Especias, while not African, are available in a bewildering variety of colors and varieties. They can bloom almost year-round and are excellent candidates for growing under artificial light. Begonias are not just the typical bedding plants we are all accustomed to seeing outdoors. There are a vast array of species and varieties. Some of the angelwing or cane types can grow to 3 or 4 feet in height with many different leaf shapes and colors. There is also a vast array of rhizomatous begonias of which the "Rex" are most familiar but there are many others with names such as River Nile, Beef Steak, and Escargot! You could have a collection of 100 begonias with each one being a different variety.

There is a whole world of plant species that you can grow in your home, including a large variety available during our Gifts of Green pop-up shop at the Memphis Botanic Garden happening from November 1-December 30. If you pick out something new to you, research the conditions it needs and do your best to accommodate your new charge, I am sure you will be rewarded for your efforts!

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Broadway Is Back Orpheum Theatre After 576 days, Broadway is back at the corner of Main and Beale Street! The Orpheum Theatre opened back up with Come From Away, a heart-warming story that was the perfect show to start off the season. Neighboring restaurants celebrated too, including the Majestic Grille who rolled out the red carpet for opening night. The Broadway season continues with Disney’s The Lion King (Nov. 11-28) and smash-hit Hamilton (Dec. 21-Jan. 2). Check out orpheum-memphis.com for future fun! Photos submitted

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Go Red for Women Luncheon American Heart Association Women gather for Go Red for Women luncheons across the country each year, (2020 was held virtually) and this year’s Mid-South event was held at the Graceland Soundstage on September 30. Each luncheon is a unique event led by local leaders to meet the needs of that community featuring inspiration, education and community among women. Guests enjoyed delicious heart-healthy food, learned new things at the Health Expo, and cheered on the survivor models in the fashion show....raising more than $330,000 for women’s heart health, the most in Mid-South history! Visit MemphisGoRed.Heart.org or email Kate.Staggs@Heart.org to learn more.

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Hard Hats with Heart American Heart Association According to the American Heart Association, one in 25 construction workers has cardiovascular disease, one in 25 has diabetes, one in four is obese, and one in four uses tobacco. In fact, construction industry workers have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared to other industries, based on lifestyle factors such as smoking, nutrition, and physical activity levels. Hard Hats with Heart is the American Heart Association’s campaign to end heart disease and stroke and to increase wellness among those in the construction trades by providing resources, education and inspiration to help employees live a heart-healthier lifestyle. Led by 2021 Hard Hats with Heart Chair Andy Davis, Vice President and Business Manager of Turner Construction Company and AHA board member, the Mid-South’s first ever Hard Hats with Heart campaign raised more than $115,000 for the American Heart Association. To learn more about Hard Hats with Heart contact Madison.Peddycoart@Heart.org. Photography by Bryant Cummings Photography

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Memphis Food & Wine Festival The Memphis Food & Wine Festival was back - bigger and better! Held October 16 at Radians Amphitheater, MFWF was a celebration of food, wine, and music. Guests enjoyed delicious tastings from local chef favorites along with acclaimed regional, national and international chefs while sipping exceptional wines from vintner selections. The community embraced the opportunity to once again attend the premiere festival, and box office sales were up 30% from the 2019 event. Memphis Food & Wine Festival is “culinary with a cause” and benefits FedExFamilyHouse, the home away from home for out-of-town families with children receiving treatment at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. A private party at the Hyatt Centric was held October 15 to begin the festivities. memphisfoodwinefestival.org.

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Art events We are hearing about the supply chain and how it will impact holiday shopping. But oh here is a gift that will not be hung up in any port: see this beautiful list below! Live theater, dance, music of all kinds, film screenings, and more. What a difference a year makes! Just in time for holidays we have some of our traditions back, live and in person. That will make me extra thankful at Thanksgiving, and I hope it brings you joy as well.

Speaking of gifts and this schedule – how about giving your beloved friend or family member a pair of tickets to one of these shows? Or better still a pair of season tickets? The arts organizations will be grateful as will the recipient.

At any rate dust off that sport jacket or cocktail dress and go enjoy! Be merry, happy, and blessed as we wind up 2021. -Ken Hall

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november events Wanderings group art Boger Memphis Botanic Garden Free, and Stern, through 11/30 Artist reception Nov. 14. 3-5pm

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Ada and the Engine Tennessee Shakespeare Company, through 11/21 A play by Lauren Gunderson

A Walk in the Parks art by Larry Hughes Gallery Ten Ninety-One, WKNO, online only through 11/30 Art of the Pandemic Shainberg Gallery, Jewish Community Center, through 12/10

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Sacred Faces: Masks of West Africa Memphis Museum of Tribal & Visionary Art, 942 S. Cooper, through 11/30

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Liminal Space fall concert University Singers, Rudi Scheidt School of Music at University of Memphis, 7:30pm With special guest White Station White School choirs.

Kaki King with Tamar Eisenman in concert Buckman Art Center, 8pm Wine Down Dixon Gallery, 7pm A Come Apart art by Nikki Richey The Medicine Factory, 85 Virginia Ave. W., Opening reception Nov. 5, 6-9 pm and artist’s talk Nov. 20, 2pm, through 11/28 Krewes for Kids Carnival Memphis, Children’s Museum Black Violin Orpheum Theatre, 7:30pm

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Disney’s The Lion King Orpheum Theatre, through 11/28 Little Shop of Horrors Playhouse on the Square, through 12/22

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The Magic Basement Woodruff-Fontaine House, 7pm Shockheaded Peter: A Junk Opera TheatreWorks, through 12/14

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Greely Myatt artist talk David Lusk Gallery, 11am Maceo Parker jazz GPAC, 8pm

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Dvorak Mass Memphis Symphony Chorus, Christ Church Memphis, 2:30pm

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Ruddigore University of Memphis Opera, Harris Concert Hall, 7:30pm, through 11/20 Great to see Gilbert & Sullivan back and especially this rarely performed gem.

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Million Dollar Mermaid film screening Crosstown Theater, 7:30pm Remember Esther Williams? Busby Berkeley? Oh you have to see this one!

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Elf on the Shelf: The Musical Cannon Center, 6pm The Nutcracker Ballet Memphis, Orpheum Theatre, 7:30/2:30pm Handel’s Messiah Memphis Symphony Chamber Chorus, Germantown Methodist, Lindenwood Christian, and Maples Memorial Methodist, 7:30pm, through 12/23 Hamilton Orpheum Theatre, through 1/2/22

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to our offices on the upper floors of the Downtown store, and on occasion, I shared the elevator with Mr. Goldsmith. Even though the store was sold to Federated Department Stores in 1959, the Goldsmiths remained active in the business through the final consolidation with Rich’s in 1988. Store employees parked in the garage across Front Street, and entered via a tunnel into the store. I was delighted when I learned one of the locked, nondescript doors I passed each day was actually the entrance to the Enchanted Forest. A faint scent of cinnamon wafted through the door year round.

The Enchanted Forest first opened in 1963, and this full page ad from the Commercial Appeal is from its debut year. Goldsmith’s Display Director George Hettinger created the exhibit, and based it on Walt Disney’s “It’s a Small World” exhibit at the New York World’s Fair. Barry Hartzog, Visual Merchandising Director, continued the meticulous maintenance and annual presentation of the display through the 1970s and 80s. I was two years old when the Enchanted Forest debuted; my first year as a copywriter was 1987, the last year it was held through the magical door in the Downtown tunnel.

Retail in Retrospect Goldsmith's Enchanted Forest

By Sandi Butler Hughes If you grew up within 100 miles of Memphis, you probably grew up shopping at Goldsmith’s. It was an integral part of the Mid-South’s shopping history. You may have memories of buying a prom dress, picking out your china pattern, or working your first job at one of their six locations. I know I certainly do. As a copywriter in their in-house advertising department, I relished peeking behind the curtain that created the experience of shopping. I loved riding the ancient elevator

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In 1990, Goldsmith’s donated the Enchanted Forest to TWIGS, an auxiliary group that supported Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. They combined the exhibit with the Festival of Trees exhibit, creating the Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees.

In 1992, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman made a personal donation to the event while in Memphis filming “The Firm,” and new characters were added to the Enchanted Forest.

Finally, in 1993 the iconic Downtown store closed. Thankfully, the tradition was revived and since 2002, the Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees has been held at the Museum of Science and History (the Pink Palace). For more information about dates and hours for the Enchanted Forest, please see “Building Momentum” on page 34.

This is the first in a 4Memphis series entitled “Retail In Retrospect.” In each issue, I will feature historical local retailers from a bygone era, from a time when shopping locally was not only a movement, it was standard practice. Our mission statement at 4Memphis is to “Seek the Peace and Prosperity of Memphis,” and one of the primary ways we accomplish this is to support our locally-owned small businesses. This column will be fond reminisces of local purveyors from department stores to specialty boutiques, Downtown to Germantown. Memphis style matriarch, Babbie Lovett will offer her perspective as a fashion consultant, shop owner, and participant in the Commercial Appeal’s Memphis Fashion Week in the 1960s. Be sure to come back with each issue to see where we’re “shopping”, and share your shopping stories with us on Facebook, Instagram, or via email at Sandi@4Memphis.com.

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Amidst the pandemic, Cyrena experienced a lot of growth as she landed back in Memphis, went through personal life changes, and turned 30.

When asked how she feels about turning 30, she says she is very excited about this decade. “I’m definitely an old soul, I should have been 30 a long time ago. It’s an energy that suits me. At 30, I feel more electric and more confident than ever, and I know what I want and don’t want.”

Cyrena has a perspective on making music postCovid. “Music is medicinal. Our artists help us navigate our internal worlds and remind us what it’s like to feel alive. We need to fill up on that right now because we’ve been without it for a year and a half. For me, music is very healing,” Cyrena adds.

By Lesley Harris Colvett It’s no doubt that Cyrena Wages is a natural as a 4Memphis fashion model (page 64), but her heart and soul belong to music and her songs. Cyrena, who was born and raised in Millington, TN, recorded her song “River Bends” in 2019 while living in Nashville, but she felt a calling to come back to Memphis, and she made her move back home right before the pandemic.

“River Bends” is about “reconnecting to the source,” and Cyrena released this song independently in 2020. “I felt a calling to come back to Memphis. I am so much more inspired being in this city. It’s weighty and soulful, and it feels like how I want my music to sound. Being here feels really right,” Cyrena says. You may recognize Cyrena as Miss Memphis 2009 and 2012...and Miss Tennessee first runner up, but that is certainly not what defines her. “I have always felt a bit misunderstood when associated with the whole pageantry scene. I am very grateful for that honor and for the wonderful folks I met through that experience, but that scene is not the person that I am. This record I’m working on is much more indicative of who I am."

"Music, mental health, my stories, what goes on inside my head and my heart and how I express that in my songwriting is a whole lot more aligned for me than putting on a swimsuit and walking around on a stage,” Cyrena says.

Cyrena has been singing her whole life - since she was a little girl - took voice lessons and music training, but she says she has evolved and gotten better over this last year, and now it is her time to trust all the work and training and leave it at the door, become untethered, and do it her way. And just this past year, Cyrena began working with Joe Restivo, her guitar player and musical director, and they wrote a full record which is currently being produced by Memphian Matt Ross-Spang ( Jason Isbell, Margo Price, John Prine, Elvis Presley).

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Cyrena loves the life she is building here in Memphis. “I am very passionate about working with other sharp minds in this town to create industry here for artists. We have so much music history and legacy in Memphis, but we don’t have the industry we need. If we start small and curate opportunities to support original work, up-and-coming songwriters, producers and even filmmakers and beyond, then we will be inching towards the infrastructure required to revitalize a modern music industry in Memphis. My circle here has become a community of creative people of all ages and ambitions and it fires me up everyday to walk around my neighborhood Downtown and dream up the possibilities.”

Although Cyrena has no desire to be a professional model, she certainly shines in front of the camera. “I had an absolute blast at the photo shoot. McKendree is so talented, calm and such a beautiful soul. The whole team, Matt and Jonathan were so wonderful. It was very cool, I hadn’t done anything like that in a really long time.”

Treat yourself and go see Cyrena in November.

She continues her residency upstairs at Earnestine and Hazel’s in “Nate’s Bar” November 4, 18, and 24. “I think that Earnestine’s is the coolest bar in the country, and Nate is a legend. I wanted to recreate the energy of a very intimate, loungy, sultry small club back in the day,” Cyrena says.

You can also catch her November 11 at the Halloran Centre Songwriter’s Series, and November 12 at the 4Memphis Music Launch Party.

Follow her on Instagram: @cyrenawages, or check www.cyrenawages.com for upcoming performance dates.

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HOLIDAY FASHION GUIDE WITH Cyrena Wages

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As a matter of fact, it was shot entirely on the 7th - and top - floor. It is a visual extravaganza beginning the moment you step off the elevator with antelope print carpet, oversized green leather wingback chairs, and black-and-white jungle themed wallpaper.

The corner Junior Suite is stunning, complete with a balcony overlooking Cooper Street. But the Tiger and Peacock bar is the crowning jewel atop this dazzling hotel. The colors are sumptuous, and every nook has something beautiful to absorb. The spacious rooftop patio overlooks the hustleand-bustle of the Square, and like Overton Square below, this is a destination lounge dedicated to celebrating the best of the Memphis way of life – the art, music, culture, and always soul. Tiger and Peacock is currently open WednesdaySaturday for cocktails and dinner. Be sure to make a reservation and dress to impress!

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Oak Hall Oak Hall Collection, 14k Three Diamond Segment Tennis Necklace, $3,975; J Lowery Mini William Bag, $350

Lori James Kentucky Derby fur-trimmed silk scarves, $395

Sherry May Art Hand painted clutch/crossbody purses, $295; available at Sherrymayart.com and Southern Muse

Shelby Jewel The Little Riddle Signature Scents gift set, $98

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Lansky 126 at The Peabody Vibrant palette shirt by Robert Graham, one-of-a-kind stretch cotton blouse, $398

The Pink Door Abott Clutch, $158

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Cellist Eden Spa & Laser Heather Benjamin Jewelry: necklace, $180; earrings, $185

Social Pave Diamond Letters by Evergreen Collections available in gold and oxidized silver, $215

Zlatomir Fung Sat, Nov 20 | 7:30pm | GPAC

Individual tickets start at $45.

Masks & proof of vaccination required.

901.751.7500 | irisorchestra.org James Gattas Jewelers Ribbon Inspired bangle bracelet by Designer Vahan, 14k yellow gold and sterling silver diamond weight 0.36ct. $4,125

Pianist &

Conductor Jeffrey Kahane The Truffle Pig Oliver Thomas Bags, Weekender Duffle, $165

Sat, Jan 29 | 7:30pm | GPAC

GIFTS

for Beauty Mona Esthetics Holiday Bundle: with each $500 gift card purchase receive Holiday Bundle including Lumiere Eye Treatment and Xtra $50 Mona Esthetics gift card in holiday box, $668 value for $500

SkinBody Memphis SkinMedica TNS Advanced Serum and Holiday Brightening; Buy TNS Advanced Serum, $295 and receive an Instant Bright Eye Collection gift set de la Belle Image Holiday Brightening & Skincare gift sets, $25-$110

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Eden Spa Obaji Skincare products: ELASTRIderm, $208; HYDRO-DROPS, $102

Own the Room

Take your party-ready look to the next level. Lash out this holiday season!

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GIFTS for fun

Memphis Botanic Gardens Shop MBG for a wonderful selection of gifts: plants and poinsettias, tea towels, mini artwork, nativities, and gift certificates for Live at the Garden or MBG memberships.

Owen Brennan’s Gift certificate for their famous Sunday Brunch or a night out.

Gibson’s Donuts The Donut Shop That Never Sleeps by Britton DeWeese, hardback children’s book about the Memphis landmark donut shop; available at Gibson’s, $10

Erling Jensen A gift certificate is the perfect gift for business associates or a special someone.

Photo by Justin Fox Burks

Orpheum Theatre Broadway is back at the Orpheum, and show tickets make an extra-special gift! Upcoming shows: Disney’s The Lion King (Nov. 11-28); Hamilton (Dec. 21 – Jan 2); Hadestown (Feb. 1-6); Tootsie (Feb 15-20); Cats (March 22-27); The Band’s Visit (April 12-17); Mean Girls (April 26 – May 1); Jesus Christ Superstar ( June 28 -July 3) 76

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Iris Orchestra Iris gift certificates: $90 good for two tickets to any GPAC performance in 2021-22 Season including concerts featuring guest artists Zlatomir Fung, Jeffrey Kahane, Alon Goldstein and Awadagin Pratt

WE CAN’T WAIT to GIVE MEMPHIS the RED-CARPET TREATMENT.

H A P P Y H O L I D AY S The Farms at Bailey Station, Collierville’s new retirement option, is opening just in time for the holidays. And we’re excited to welcome our Charter Members and become a part of the neighborhood and local community. Ask about our selection of luxury apartment homes still available at exclusive pre-opening pricing. Contact us at (901) 296-3257 or thefarmsatbaileystation.com/4Memphis to learn more and give your future the red-carpet treatment.

Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Support | Skilled Nursing | Rehabilitation | Respite Care 3382 Grand Central Circle East | Collierville, Tennessee 38017 | thefarmsatbaileystation.com/4Memphis |

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GIFTS for home

Babcock Gifts New Vietri Holiday Melamine, $19-$22

Lisa Mallory Estelle Glassware, $28-$32

Ami Austin Interior Design Inspired Interiors design book featuring Ami Austin; personalization available, $60

GIFTS Social La Petite Abeille E-Line battery-operated beeswax candles, $136 per pair

Grey’s Fine Cheese and Entertaining Holiday Cheese/Charcuterie Boards, starting at $50; gift items and gift certificates available in a variety of price ranges.

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Social Ben & Lael serving pieces, $180-$1000

Baron’s Man Cave Ridge Wallets in aluminum, titanium and carbon fiber, $85-$125

The Earle Farrell 4Memphis Show Featuring The

“My Favorite Restaurant” Segment Now airing weekdays at 4:00pm on Facebook Live

Earle visits with 2021 Memphis Food & Wine Festival Chef Co-Chairs Jose Gutierrez/River Oaks and Wally Joe/Acre Sponsored by

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Cocktails!

Cheers to the season!

Create one of these classic cocktails, courtesy of a few of our city’s hottest bars.

Photography by Mark Ramirez

Owen Brennan’s Hot Toddy 1 ½ ounces Bulleit whiskey Woodford Reserve Bourbon Cherries 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice, to taste Hot water (that has been simmered in a teapot or saucepan) 1-2 teaspoons honey, to taste Pour the hot water into a mug and add the whiskey, honey, lemon juice, and stir until the honey has disappeared into the hot water. Add more honey or lemon as needed. Add a cherry - or two - for extra special flavor.

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Erling Jensen

Erling’s Reindeer Cocktail 1 ½ ounces raw sugar 1 ½ ounces vodka 1 ounce lime juice 1 ½ ounces ginger beer Sugar the rim of a festive cocktail glass. To chill, shake vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer with ice then pour and garnish with a cherry.

Tiger and Peacock

at The MemphianHotel

Caramel Apple Martini 2 ounces Vodka 1 ¼ ounces Sour Apple Pucker 4 pumps Caramel Barista Syrup (optional use Ghirardelli) Add ice to shaker. Rim martini glass with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Shake ingredients and strain into martini glass. Sink 1 Maraschino cherry and add drops of cherry juice.

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