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October 2009 Volume IV • Number 12
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A la Mode by Lawson+Moore
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A Roaring Success at the Zoo Fun and Frolic at Shakespeare Company’s Fundraiser
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First Tennessee Works to “Serve� Boys & Girls Clubs
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The Man on the Moon: Honoring Buzz Aldrin
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Opening Doors by Clay Templeton and Amanda LaMountain of Coleman-Etter, Fontaine Realtors Marketing: Back To Basics – by Amy Howell of Howell Marketing Strategies VIP Health and Beauty: Innovative Treatment Options Now Available for Leg Veins by Gregory Laurence MD
56 Music in Memphis Photos by Andrea Zucker
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Just Out of the Spotlight, the Movie Lady Reports on Memphis as a Movie site
FEATURES
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Old + New What’s Old is New Again. The Cecil C. Humphreys
58 Calvary & the Arts Kicks off with Kallen
School of Law
Central Gardens Celebration His Holiness The Dalai Lama Beer Garden at the Dixon Chukkers for Charity Laced up for Big Brothers Big Sisters Consignors & Buyers “Put Stock in� Les Passees Stock Exchange
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LETTERS FROM
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he big news in Memphis this past month was the presence of His Holiness The Dalai Lama. With him came his much-needed message of peace and harmony, and I was privileged to attend the ceremony and luncheon at the Peabody Hotel at which His Holiness was presented with the International Freedom Award. VIP Memphis magazine was also excited to be at the media briefing beforehand at the National Civil Rights Museum at which His Holiness was present. Another fabulous related event was the screening of Martin Scorcese’s Kundun at Malco's Paradiso Theater which was hosted by the Memphis and Shelby Country Film and Television Commission. VIP was invited by our own dear Movie Lady, Linn Sitler, and we were delighted to be in the company of many local VIPs, as well as those who had come from farther afield. As a souvenir of a memorable evening, I had my picture taken with one of the Dalai Lama’s entourage, the noted Tibetan singer and musician Loten Namling. Since September was Architecture Month here in Memphis, we decided it would be an appropriate time to take a photographic peek into the old U.S. Customs House and Post Office downtown---now the U of M's new Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. You might say that there was still some sawdust on the floor, but workers are toiling around the clock to see that it will be ready for the mid-January grand opening. Check out our Old+New feature inside and stay tuned to this great building's progress. VIP also went on the Central Gardens home tour this month, and as always we were bowled over by the beauty of this area's historic residential architecture. The afterparty was fun too. In fact there were many great parties last month, as the city came alive (albeit damply), and we got into September's swing. We covered some of our usual favorites, including the Zoo Rendezvous and Art on Tap at the Dixon, as well as the beautiful "Out of This World"-themed event honoring Buzz Aldrin, the legendary astronaut. Our VIP Outing this month was to Rossville, Tennessee to watch a polo match on the gorgeous grounds of the Memphis Polo Club. It was a great day in the country which I would recommend to everyone.
Anne
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y husband will tell you that I am one hard-headed woman, even without a hard hat on, as seen in this month's photograph! I honestly have to say, I had one of the most fun mornings wearing a hard hat and touring the future Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law building that will soon open. I have a passion and love for old+ new--- mixing antique architectural elements with modern design. The architects of the new law school have truly preserved and embellished the beauty of one of the most historical and memorable structures on Front Street in downtown Memphis. I can tell you that when you walk in, you will feel the energy and spark of its new life! Some of you may not know that I am an artist, art educator, and gallery owner, as well as a publisher. I have always seen the world a little differently being an artist, but really began to see the world differently at age 32. My drawing instructor would make his students spend hours looking at the negative space between the branches of the trees, and we would sit, draw and shade those shapes. Were it not for his classes, I would have missed out on so much beauty that my eyes now see. As a teacher, I certainly learned that giving extremely talented students space and letting them do their own “thing” could result in the birth of masterpieces! We are very thankful for our newest edition to the magazine, Lawson+Moore, and their creative staff. I truthfully cannot wait each month to see what “ al la mode” will offer next! They are a perfect fit for our VIP family. October has always been one of my favorite months, and it is a time when I reflect on visions for the future. Our vision for VIP Memphis magazine is to continue growing and making the magazine more interesting---and more beautiful---for our readers. At this time, too, I would like to give special thanks to our advertisers that have believed in our magazine. Now, we all just need to take the time and go out and enjoy the beautiful foliage display that this season in Tennessee offers us. Also be sure to notice that “negative” space between the branches and leaves. Trust me, it is a life-changing experience! Ciao,
Kat
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Fun and Frolic at Shakespeare Company’s Fundraiser
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IP Memphis magazine was enchanted with Tennessee Shakespeare Company's magical inaugural production of As You
Like It and opening night party last fall. Now, a year later, we attended this wonderful group’s first annual gala: A Midsummer Night’s RoiterDoiter at the The Esplanade in Cordova. The evening included fine spirits, a lavish dinner, exclusive auction items, and all around Elizabethan revelry. Eight Mid-South contestants took part in the final playful competition for a role in this season's Tennessee Shakespeare Company’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream which opens on October 7th. Dan McCleary, the group's founder and artistic director had predicted a unique fundraiser, and the hundreds of guests were not disappointed. And by the way, a “roiter-doiter” seems to have been a medieval term for a festival and a jolly good time. Who knew?F Photography by Mark O. Ramirez
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The Man on the Moon: Honoring Buzz Aldrin
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he moon was the theme for the "Out of
This World" black-tie evening honoring
legendary astronaut Dr. Buzz Aldrin,
which was held in the Grand Lobby of One Com-
merce Square. Aldrin was the recipient of the John Burton Tigrett Innovators and Entrepreneur's Award, and the party was hosted by Melanie and Kerr Tigrett and Pat Kerr Tigrett. White lunar-looking balloons floated above white gladioli, roses and hydrangeas to enchant the “stellar” guests, and the gourmet dinner was prepared by Chef Jose Gutierrez with wines presented by Fleming's. For a first-hand account of Apollo 11's lunar landing forty years ago, as well as a description of the ensuing years, be sure to read Magnificent Desolation, Aldrin’s riveting book published this summer. F Photography by Christina Trask
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Central Gardens Celebration
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he Central Gardens Association's 33rd An-
nual Home & Garden Tour showcased one garden and six fine homes built between
1900 and 1930, all of which are excellent exam-
ples of Arts & Crafts, Craftsman and Prairie-style architecture. The event is held every year to raise funds in support of neighborhood activities and preservation for this
historic neighborhood
which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. An elegant cocktail buffet honoring the home and garden owners was held by Millicent and McDavid Stilwell. Millicent was this year's chairperson for the tour, and she told VIP that it was a year in the making and praised all the volunteers who made it possible, as well as the sponsors including Sowell and Co, Chick-fil-A, Morgan Keegan, Montgomery Martin and Peabody Family Care Physicians. Regina Whitley, publicity chair for the event, said she was thrilled that it had been “a perKen Cummins & Christina Hall
fect day with a great turnout.” F Millicent Stilwell, Congressman Steve Cohen & Regina Whitley
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His Holiness The Dalai Lama
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phis was one of the most exciting events of the year. Last month, the exiled Tibetan spir-
itual leader and one of the most recognizable personalities in the world was awarded the International Freedom Award (sponsored by the Hyde Family Foundations) by the National Civil Rights Museum at a ceremony and luncheon in the Grand Ballroom of The Peabody Hotel. He later spoke at the Cannon Center on “developing peace and harmony.” The Dalai Lama is part of a centurieslong lineage of inspirational Tibetan Buddhist teachers, and he has said simply that, “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” VIP Memphis magazine was honored to be part of the small media briefing by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the National Civil Rights Museum before the awards ceremony. Sitting two rows away from him, we felt the warmth of his compassion and humanitarianism. His Holiness spoke to us of his belief in justice, non-violence, and the social responsibility that we must feel towards all people, in his words “black, white, yellow and maybe even green people if there are some.” As he left the room, he shook hands with each of us, and we all surely knew that we had been touched by greatness. F Photography by Mark O. Ramirez
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Beer Garden at the Dixon
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ne of the best parties of this social season
was Art on Tap 2009, held at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens and hosted by the Young
at Art group. Over 100 domestic, imported and artisan beers were offered as well as local delicacies from The Bar-B-Q Shop, L’Ecole Culinaire, Swanky’s Taco Shop, and McAlister’s Deli. “Venus Mission” entertained against the backdrop of Dixon’s stunning gardens. This year’s sponsors included roadshow MINI, 98.1 the Max, 98.9 Kim FM, and The Memphis Flyer. Beer vendors were Bluff City Brewers and Connoisseurs, Boscos, D. Canale Beverages, Inc., Dos Equis, Ghost River and Heineken. F Photography by Christina Trask
Ashley Hunt & Justin Parker
Chris Chu & Michelle Blount
Tamara Dupwe & Nicole Fox
Mark Turnbow & Meredith Marr
Keasha Jarrett, Timothy Smith & Dante Wray
Dan Flick & Andre Fowlkes
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Chukkers for Charity
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he game of polo has a long-standing tradition
Matches start at 2.00 p.m. and last two hours, how-
in the Memphis area going back to 1954 when
ever spectators are encouraged to come early, stay late
it was played at the Memphis Hunt and Polo
and enjoy the scenery. Some food is available at a con-
Club. In recent years, the Memphis Polo Club’s
cession stand, but it is great fun to bring a picnic and
grounds have been located on a picturesque 200-acre
tailgate. I encourage everyone who wants to spend a
farm in scenic Rossville, Tenn. Martha Campbell, who
day in the country enjoying the thrilling sport of polo,
is an account executive with VIP Memphis, has been
while supporting our community at the same time, to
working with the polo club on their events and spon-
rush to Rossville.
sorships and enthusiastically suggested that VIP must come to the club’s first game of the fall season on Saturday, September 12th. I jumped at the chance since my European husband loves to watch polo (we have polo mallets mounted on our library walls!), and anyway who among us has not seen all those glamorous shots of Prince Charles playing polo. It sounded like fun to me! The Rossville farm is only about 45 minutes from downtown but feels worlds away from the city, and I can tell you that nothing beats the color and excitement of a polo match. We were graciously welcomed by club President, Jack Erb, and the game we watched had visiting teams from Nashville and Florence, Alabama (Blue Water Creek founded by Ed Robbins) and was a round robin tournament with three teams playing 6 chukkers each. (For the uninitiated, each polo match consists of 4 to
In addition, for anyone interested in becoming a
6 chukkers (periods) that last seven-and-a-half min-
polo player, the Memphis Polo Club offers lessons
utes.) Joe Mulherin was the announcer.
from Argentinian national and club manager, Alfredo
As of this writing, there will be polo matches on Oc-
Guerreno. As the club says in its promotional materi-
tober 3, 10, 17 and 18 and all games and practices are
als, “learn horsemanship, game strategy, hitting tech-
open to the public. Tickets are sold at the gate or
niques and that famous polo camaraderie.” For more
through Paypal and most of the proceeds go to charities
details, please go to www.memphispoloclub.comF
including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Youth
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Villages, the Boy Scouts and Wolf River Conservancy.
Edward, Walker & Jocelyn Atkinson
Bayard , Brinkley, Fargason & Jack Erb
Martha Campbell & Evarist O’Neill October 2009 • 29
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Laced up for Big Brothers Big Sisters
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he 12th Annual SportsBall Gala, a major fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Memphis, was held recently at Minglewood Hall
and hosted by Rudy Gay. The event was presented by Nike, FedEx, Citadel Memphis Radio Group, and Harrah’s Entertainment. The dress code was black tie with sneakers, and the partygoers enjoyed a variety of fun and games, including a silent auction, a mock casino, mechanical bull and jousting with friends. F Photography by Mark O. Ramirez
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Consignors & Buyers “Put Stock in” Les Passees Stock Exchange
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es Passees launched its annual Stock Exchange fundraiser with
a fabulous Preview Party, and Robyn Buechner and Joy Scott, 2009 Co-chairs for the event, were on hand to graciously wel-
come VIP Memphis magazine. The food and beverages were outstanding (that brandy slush was a winner!), and guests got first crack at the wonderful array of consigned antiques, decorative accessories
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Kacie Cooper with "Mel", Andrea Cash & Susan Ervin with "Claire"
and jewelry from over 400 consignors. T Graham Howell entertained us throughout the evening on the piano. And from the looks of it, people were buying like there was no tomorrow! The Stock Exchange will be open through October 31st. Les Passees, Inc. turns 100-years-old this year and is celebrating its birthday in a big way. Meg Glass, the organization’s president, told us the club is excited to be funding a new project called The Les Passees Harwood Center for Children, which will be located at Hope Presbyterian Church. Please note that the Stock Exchange is being held at a new location this year (10217 E. Shelby Drive in Collierville) in the former Circuit City building behind The Avenue, Carriage Crossing Mall. F Photography by Christina Trask
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Joy Scott, Meg Glass & Robyn Buechner
God Bless America Luncheon
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Bless America” luncheon and silent auction at the Holiday Inn, University of Memphis.
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Festive Fashions at Baddour Luncheon The Baddour Center held its 30th annual fashion show and luncheon at Hilton Memphis which was presented by FedEx. There were silent and live auctions and a fashion show by Oak Hall, Chessie's and Gloria's Mother of the Bride. Children's fashions were by Special Daze of Senatobia, MS and Popfizz of Jackson, MS. Baddour Center Executive Director Parke Pepper addressed the guests, and the evercharming Babbie Lovett was the mistress of ceremonies. Entertainment was provided by the Baddour's own Mime Team and its singing group, the Miracles. The Baddour Center's mission is to provide a model residential community for adults with intellectual disabilities.
PEOPLE & PLACES That Firefly was Out of this World
Lynn Resneck & Cassie Smith
A great sold-out event was held recently at the Pink Palace which was billed as an evening of "astronomical wines" and Firefly sweet tea vodka with planetarium show included. It was out of this world.
Lynn Smith, George Bryant & Stephanie Allbritten
Anne Turner & Larrabee Kirkland
Resource Center Says "Bienvenidos" An open house was held recently at the Memphis Music Resource Center at 431 S. Main with, among others, special guests Marcela Pinilla and Don Ramon. It was an opportunity for musicians from the Latino community to network and showcase their talents. All performances were in Spanish.
Carol Lippman & Cindy Earle
Ten Years for Target House
Tony Thomas & David L. McKee
Target House commemorated 10 years with a Big Top Birthday party recently which was hosted by special celebrity guests, including Shaun White, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Amy Grant, Tony Thomas and Sean Conway. The party took place under a specially designed big top circus tent, with a larger-thanlife tiered birthday cake stage, a performance by season six American Idol first runner-up, Blake Lewis, and more.
Harkins Holds Court at the Woman's Exchange Memphis and Shelby County historian Dr. John E. Harkins held a signing for his Memphis Chronicles: Bits of History from the “Best Times” at the Woman’s Exchange recently. VIP’s editor stopped by and was delighted to buy the book, enjoy Thursday's beef tenderloin lunch and purchase a perfect pair of sterling candlesticks from an array of consigned items. All in all a great day at the Exchange!
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Marcela Pinilla & Don Ramon
New Season for GPAC Germantown Performing Arts Center recently held an open house and season kick-off. GPAC tote bags containing a GPAC fan, brochure and bookmark were given away. The new Germantown location of Panera Bread was there with goodies for breakfast and lunch. Single tickets to upcoming events were on sale with no handling fees! There was a special appearance by Raggs the Dog, who will bring his Kids Club Band to GPAC in January. And, of course, it wouldn’t be a GPAC event without entertainment – Music for Aardvarks, Sandra Miller, piano, and the Memphis Hepcats jazz combo made it a great day!
Safari Soiree
Halloran Hosts Two Orpheum Parties
A Safari Soiree to benefit "Jack's Backpack" was held at Lexus of Memphis. There was a silent auction and entertainment by Gerry Finney band. The benefit raised money for cancer organizations and clinics to provide educational tools for children whose loved ones are battling cancer.
The Orpheum had a cast party a while back at the Majestic Grille for its hit musical “Wicked”. Later in the summer, Pat Halloran invited business leaders and potential investors to meet the creative team behind the new musical, “Memphis”, which opens on Broadway this month. Cast members also were in attendance. “Memphis” was created by playwright Joe DiPietro (who also wrote “All Shook Up” and “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”) and David Bryan, keyboard player for the band Bon Jovi. Set in the 1950s, the plot centers on a white Memphis disc jockey who is among the first to play black music.
Anniversary Celebration Selene Benitone & T.W. Jones
Pearl and David Pollow celebrated their 60th anniversary recently with a gala party at the Ridgeway Country Club. There was dinner and dancing and a multitude of best wishes for this popular couple around town. VIP Memphis magazine adds its congratulations to the Pollows and wishes you many more happy anniversaries.
Pat Halloran & “Wicked” cast member
Center for Southern Folklore Lisa Lawhead, Courtney Smith, Janie Lowery & Katie Gassaway
Milestone Birthday Dinner McClain Gordon recently celebrated a milestone birthday with a number of his nearest and dearest at an elegant dinner party held at the gorgeous East Memphis family home of popular and beauteous sisters about town, Vallie Jo and Lelia Bell. The guest list was too long to name here, but VIP was delighted to be included in the festivities. Everyone especially had a great time singing around the fine old Chickering piano. Many happy returns, McClain!
Lelia Bell, Tony Kelly, Vallie Jo Bell & McClain Gordon
The Center for Southern Folklore transformed a two-block area of Main Street for its annual Memphis Music and Heritage Festival, a special celebration of the music, arts and culture of Memphis and the Mississippi Delta region. “The festival is a celebration of what makes the Memphis Delta Region so special,” said Center for Southern Folklore Executive Producer, Judy Peiser.
Bill Ellis
Bobby Rush
Mary Unobsky & Kim Richardson
Domingo Montez
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Graham’s Helps Health Center
Graham’s Lighting at 550 S. Cooper recently hosted an elegant reception to celebrate the third of its Designer Showcase Windows, which is an ongoing program bringing design professionals together to raise money for the Safety Net Collaborative agencies. Roland Gerhardt and Stan Moser designed the windows this time, and Graham’s chose Church Health Center as the beneficiary of this fundraiser. A bonus for the evening was the incredible gourmet food from Cafe Society's Chef de Cuisine, Cullen Kent.F
Chef Scott Pierce Revamps Chateau Country Caterers At the generous invitation of Diane Levy and Chef Scott Pierce, VIP's editor attended the Moody Blues concert at the Botanic Garden and enjoyed an extravagant gourmet dinner prepared by Chef Scott. He told us that his company, Chateau Country Caterers and Bistro, has recently closed its restaurant, but the good news is that he will now have more time to cater small dinner parties and meals-to-go. Chef Scott can be reached at (901) 4855204, so be sure to give him a call for all your fine dining needs. F Diane Levy & Chef Scott Pierce
SOB, Memphis’ first gastropub SOB (South of Beale), Memphis' first gastropub, has opened at 361 S. Main. The American fusion food is billed as "chef-driven." The menu offers such dishes as oxtail wontons and lobster and scallop cakes. SOB opens at 4.00 p.m. and the kitchen is open late. The ambiance is Manhattan-like with sophisticated seating and brick walls covered with colorful art, and it is clearly a great addition to the South Main arts district. Owners Ed Cabigao and Brittany Whisenant invite everyone to stop by and sample their unique offerings.F
Roland Gerhardt, Jim Graham, Stan Moser and Cullen Kent
For the Love of a Good Cigar Ed Cabigao and Brittany Whisenant The Madison Hotel is continuing through November its fall rooftop cigar series, "Smoking Up High: High Class, Low Key." The event features selections of cigars from Memphis' own Havana Mix Cigar Emporium. Sophisticated cocktails and a special rooftop menu with distinctive tapas and small plates will be offered. VIP Memphis stopped by recently to "inhale" the fun.F
“Help the Least of These” was Helped by Circa It is hard to believe that Circa restaurant is only two-years old, because we could not imagine downtown without this award-winning establishment. However, Circa indeed celebrated its second anniversary with a wine reception, a silent art auction and live auction, live entertainment by Kirk Smithhart and Chris Chew and a three-course dinner prepared by executive chef/owner John Bragg. The event had an African theme because donations and a percentage of proceeds went to benefit Memphis-
Tom & Deborah Harrison
based Help the Least of These, a group working to build schools in the Nairobi, Kenya slums.F
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Corky’s Held Corker of a Party
Andrew Michael No Menu Monday
VIP Memphis was one of hundreds attending the 25th anniversary celebration of
Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen at 712 W. Brookhaven Circle just started a “No Menu Monday” to be held the last Monday of every month. Andy and Michael want their customers to be excited by the unknown and to experience what they experienced in Italy, casareccia --meaning “house made”. One of their favorite gastronomic advenAndrew Ticer & Michael Hudman tures was when they would get “no menued,” which meant they would go to a restaurant, and the chef, who usually was the head of the family, would cook what their town specialized in. Now Memphis diners can enjoy this old world tradition of home-style cooking right here at Andrew Michael. F
Corky's Ribs and BBQ at its flagship restaurant at 5259 Poplar Avenue. The tasty free food on offer included hot wings, barbecue nachos, and Ben & Jerry's ice cream, and proceeds from food sold that day went to the March of Dimes. The spectacularly successful business was founded by Don Pelts and is now run by his son, Barry Pelts, along with Don's sonin-law, Andy Woodman. F
Barry Pelts, Don Pelts & Andy Woodman
10 Candidates Participate in Napa's Mayoral Forum Memphis mayoral candidates were invited to a Wine & Cheese gathering held recently at Napa Café. The event was hosted by the Memphis Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Pamela Marshall, VP of Public Policy & Community Affairs with the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce, facilitated a panel discussion. VIP Memphis stopped by to hear what the candidates had to say--and of course to enjoy the delightful Napa Cafe ambiance.F
Westin Welcomes U of M Law School The Westin graciously hosted a cocktail party welcoming to downtown the U of M's new Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and honoring Dean Kevin H. Smith, Associate Dean David S. Romantz and Professor Jodi Wilson. The event was organized by Shawna Engel, Director of Development at the law school with the help of the Westin's general manager, Kent Devantier, and Brenda Samudio, group sales manager.F
Kevin Smith, Jodi Wilson & David Romantz
Brenda Samudio, Judge Charles Pazar & Shawna Engel
Ellen Langford at Art under a Hot Tin Roof That new and "unpredictable" gallery on S. Main Street, Art under a
New Owners Renovate Racquet Club
Hot Tin Roof, just keeps on bringing wonderful artists to town. Recently two events were held for the opening of the Ellen Langford show, including an artist's reception and a Trolley Night open house.
The Racquet Club of Memphis recently hosted a VIP Grand Re-Opening Cocktail Party to celebrate the renovation of the Club’s new bar and restaurant. Under new ownership, the Club is undergoing a complete transformation with upscale contemporary décor and top notch gourmet cuisine from new Executive Chef, Peter Piazza. F
Langford has found inspiration for her paintings from the strong colors of her Mississippi home, and her work has a strong appeal to all of us raised under the Delta sun. F Photography by Mark O. Ramirez
Kelly Luckett, Chris Park & Susan Hedgepeth Doug Carpenter, Tony Barrasso, Mike Boyle, Kate Boyle Marcum & Bill Rapp
Ellen Langford & Kat Semrau
Robert & Emma Connolly
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OPENiNG DOORS
It's all in a Day's Work by Clay Templeton (with Amanda LaMountain) I should begin by saying that Amanda and I are a team---we colist our properties, and you cannot imagine the adventures we
in the yard of my listing and was not only destroying the neighbors’ landscaping, but was also blocking their driveway.
have had together in the wonderful world of real estate. Last week I
I could not help smiling as I remembered all the things Amanda
stood in the driveway next door to one of my listings in the almost
and I, as well as our colleagues, have done in our jobs as real estate
constant rain that this fall has brought with it. In my hand was a
agents. To mention just a few of the hats we have had to wear:
roaring chainsaw. A large limb had fallen off the near-dead oak tree
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Scuba diver (trying to find a leak in a pool, I finally got to put my scuba certification to work)
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Housekeeper
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Attic cleaner and junk remover (in order to close a deal)
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Furniture mover and storage
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Landscaper
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Pest trapper and removal
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House painter
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Childcare provider
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Project manager for a full kitchen and bath renovation
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House inspector (aka crawling under houses)
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Lost cat searcher and rescuer
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Pet sitter
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Mail carrier
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Tile grouter
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Photographer
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Cabinet hardware installer
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Estate sale holder
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Carpenter
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Caterer
A real estate agent by simple definition is a sales person hired to act on behalf of sellers and buyers in the sale and purchase of land and its appurtenances. When a seller hires a real estate agent, they are looking for someone who possesses a certain set of skills along with knowledge and experience. These skills typically include proficiency in marketing, contracts, negotiating, pricing, as well as an appreciation and sensitivity to the emotional and financial significance of home buying and selling. But, it is the exigencies and vagaries of real estate that make our jobs exciting and frankly a whole lot of fun. F
Clay Templeton, ABR, SRES Life Member Multi Million Dollar Club
Amanda LaMountain
Coleman-Etter, Fontaine Realtors 651 Oakleaf Office Lane Memphis, TN 38117
Coleman-Etter, Fontaine Realtors 651 Oakleaf Office Lane Memphis, TN 38117
clay@cef-realtors.com 901-767-4100 office 901-336-1963 cell
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alamountain@cef-realtors.com 901-767-4100 office 901-371-6086 cell
MARkETiNG: BACk TO BASiCS
Social Media Tides: Getting Swept Away or Swimming with the Currents? by Amy Howell of Howell Marketing Strategies
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rom small businesses like the new
strategies—all important for any business.
media as a cost-control alternative.
“South of Beale” in South Main
Another important element of social media
• News is 24/7 now, and customers
(great new spot for good food and
is PR and media issues. What Twitter and
specialty drinks and beers) to big businesses
You-Tube allow is immediate posting of
• Well-known bloggers and influ-
like FedEx, companies around the world are
news without a media “filter.” That, of
encers on Twitter are getting every
listening to the social media “conversation”
course, creates all types of challenges but is
media message out.
won’t buy week-old news.
and executing appropriate strategies to join
also the exact reason companies should be
• Lots of good applications and in-
in, improve customer communications and
paying attention and investing in social
creasing technology tools like the
loyalty as well as churn a profit (there’s the
media strategies and policies. You cannot
iPhone will advance the social media
ROI (return on investment plug)). It’s im-
control the tides of social media, but you
cause.
portant to remember that while the waves
can control your corporate message and
In closing, I will tell you that if you feel
of social media are crashing all around us,
your strategy to tell your story—good or
overwhelmed or intimidated by social
businesses are in the game to make money,
bad. You don’t have to look very far to find
media, Internet communications and all the
and, if social media channels help a busi-
daily examples of how Twitter or You-Tube
applications that are out there, you should!
ness make money and/or secure brand in-
can impact a business in minutes. Recent
Even for some of us practicing it daily, it is
tegrity and loyalty, they will embrace it,
stats report most businesses don’t use social
like nothing since the Industrial Revolution.
nurture it, expand and invest in it. Many
media but plan to in 2010 (I have posted a
Use of the Internet will continue to grow,
Fortune companies are using social media
lot of these articles on my Twitter page).
and smart companies are looking now at
to boost sales, get the word out, motivate employees and retain loyal customers. People ask me daily about social media,
Here are some of the leading “Trends”
how they can plug into the dynamic—and
of social media for this year (and I predict
fascinating tools out there to turn the tides
they will grow):
of social media to their benefit. F
and it has been fun as well as challenging to
• Traditional Media and marketing
try and figure it out, but that’s the whole
have been revamped or replaced.
point— nobody has it all figured out al-
Much of what we did to market and
though there are a lot of smart people out
tell our stories within the last year
there blogging and discussing issues. The
has been crushed.
thing I personally like about social media is that nobody “owns” it, and there’s some-
• Social media corporate marketing budgets are on the rise.
thing there for everyone. Since May, we’ve
• Retailers need to be savvy online;
been hosting business and social media
customers are researching and buy-
“conversations,” and as we’re mapping out
ing online. One word exemplifies
our next one (you can find details on my
this: Zappos (435 Zappos employ-
website at www.howell-marketing.com),
ees use Twitter!).
we’re talking a lot about policies and corporate
Amy Howell
“Visit Howell Marketing online at http://howell-marketing.com/ to find new PR, marketing, and social-media related articles. If you have a question you would like addressed, e-mail amy@howell-marketing.com”
• The recession is helping social
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ViP HEALTH & BEAUTY
Innovative Treatment Options Now Available for Leg Veins Text by Gregory Laurence MD nsightly or painful leg vein disease is a common affliction that no longer
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needs to be endured by sufferers. Healthy function and appearance of our legs are important to most of us. Fortunately, recent advancements in medi-
Winter are the most popular times for treatment. Heredity and hormonal in-
cine allow most cases of circulation problems and cosmetic disfigurement to be re-
fluences are two common causes
versed. For some people, the long-term health benefits make timely treatment
of spider and varicose veins.
critical; for others, treatment simply allows the immediate and prolonged enjoyment
Hormonal influences can be
of healthy legs!
from normal cyclical changes,
The old treatments have included saline (concentrated salt water) injections or
physician-prescribed hormones
surgical removal. These solutions are being replaced by treatments that have no
or pregnancy. Other risk factors
down-time and very little discomfort! When the laser is the appropriate technology,
include long periods of standing
it is dramatic to see the vein immediately disappear with a flash of light! In these
or trauma, which is an uncommon but significant risk factor.
cases, patients can return to normal activities immediately after treatment. A treatment more common than the laser is a tiny introducer used to place a
before
after
The problem of leg vein disease and related issues is so important that the field is an emerging specialty, called Phlebology, and is recognized by the American Med-
medicine into the vein that causes the vein to become irritated and then disappear.
ical Association. Phlebology concerns itself with the more commonly diseased
A qualified doctor can use a physical exam and ultrasound imaging to determine the
VEINS, which return the blood to the heart, while the less commonly diseased AR-
correct customized treatment plan. Even though most individual patients have both
TERIES take blood away from the heart to the legs. Since many physicians are not
cosmetic and medical concerns, insurance companies consider most of these treat-
acquainted with the new technologies and techniques to control or cure the various
ments as cosmetic in nature. New treatments are so effective that almost everyone’s
forms of leg vein disease, patients may need to research for themselves the available
legs can be restored to health and attractiveness!
treatment options for the various leg vessel issues. Vessel problems fall into six cate-
In most cases, support hose are required post-treatment. Therefore, Fall and
gories:
1. 2.
3.
4.
5. 6.
Damage to the microscopic vessels (usually from diabetes) is less common and very difficult to treat. Fortunately, blockage of large and small arteries that bring circulation to the legs is not common and is treatable with new surgical and non-surgical techniques. Doctors screen for this type problem with an Ankle Brachial Index (ABI). Reflux is a problem with valve function that causes the circulation to go in the wrong direction. Valve problems traditionally required major surgery with long recoveries, but now most of these issues can be diagnosed and treated in the office, with immediate return to work. Varicose Veins are “pencil-sized” or “garden hose-sized” dark vessels that are almost invisible when the individual lies down, but bulge out upon a posture change to the standing position. These vessels are dangerous because they cause the legs to rapidly degenerate with additional varicose vein and valve problems. Spider veins can be single or in “clumps” that look like an “exploding tree.” These vessels result in the most common complaints of individuals. Reticular veins are the flat dark blue vessels that give a particularly annoying cosmetic appearance. These veins can progress into varicose veins, and can feed the spider veins. Often, reticular veins need to be treated prior to treatment of spider veins.
The internet is a great resource for researching leg vein disease and to identify emerging leg vein treatments that are available in the Memphis area. F Resources: American College of Phlebology, www.phlebology.org Google search terms: Foam sclerotherapy, Glycerin sclerotherapy, laser EVLT
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JUST OUT OF THE SPOTLiGHT
From Wrap Party To Premiere Party, Savage County and Cigarette Girl Focus on Memphis as a Movie Site! The Movie Lady Reports by Linn Sitler
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fter a wildly successful premiere in Perth, Australia, of what’s being
called his best feature yet -- CIGARETTE GIRL, the ‘Godfather of Memphis Film,” Mike McCarthy, hosted the Memphis premiere at Malco's Studio on the Square. The sell-out crowd later celebrated with cast and crew at midtown’s Nuance. The smoke-filled club rooms provided the perfect
Celebrating the wrap of SAVAGE COUNTY, yet another cool MTV webisode series shot in Memphis: (left to right): Production Designer Darian Corley; 2nd Assistant Director Morgan Jon Fox; Deputy Film Commissioner Sharon Fox O'Guin; Commission Staff Assistant Hunter Duesing; and Dayle Corley.
Hosting SAVAGE COUNTY’s wrap party at Itta Bena’s was definitely a night to remember! Party co-hosts Music Commissioner Johnnie Walker and Film Commissioner Linn Sitler with David Harris, director of the made-in-Memphis MTV horror series.
backdrop for the film's story line! The movie’s all about the criminalization of cigarette smoking in the near future. Another recent Memphis movie milestone: SAVAGE COUNTY celebrated the wrap of filming in Memphis and mosquito-filled Arkansas fields. The Film Commission, the Music
Lee Gordon and girlfriend Becca Franklin enjoy the fun at SAVAGE COUNTY’s wrap party.
Commission, U of M College of Communication and Fine Arts: Dr. Ranta, and Dr. Susan Murrmann all hosted a small party
Jimmy Crosthwait presents a handmade crew gift: a wooden sign spelling the word, “HARD” -- an apt description of the demanding shoot.
mostly for crew and cast at B.B. King's Itta Bena. Jimmy Crosthwait, who -- from all reports -played a really convincing murderous psycho in the horror webisodes -- acted as an impromptu emcee. Crosthwait's presentation of gag gifts complete with dedication speeches brought down the house. Both films were made possible in part by The Memphis & Shelby County Film Commission
James Buchanan as Johnny Valet is all smiles post-premiere CIGARETTE GIRL director/writer Mike McCarthy poses CIGARETTE GIRL. With him, girlfriend Lauren Jenkins. post-premiere with stars Cori Dials and J. Lazarus Hawk.
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A real cigarette girl -- Flavia Hite -- selling candy cigarettes entices The Commercial Appeal’s Michael Donahue at CIGARETTE GIRL’S premiere party at midtown’s Nuance.
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WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN THE CECIL C. HUMPHREYS SCHOOL OF LAW Photography by Andrea Zucker
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s the University of Memphis says on its website, it’s “count-
and music. Askew, Nixon Ferguson and Fleming are the architects for the
down to downtown,” which means the transformation
project, and they have carefully seen to it that many of the antique archi-
of the old U.S. Customs House and Post Office at 1
tectural elements have been preserved. June West of Memphis Heritage has
North Front Street into the state-of-the-art Cecil C.
been quoted as saying that the neo-classical building—-which dates to
Humphreys School of Law is only a few short months from completion.
1884—- has been treated with the respect it deserves. We invite you to see
The black-tie grand opening will be on January 16th when guests will have
for yourself and join VIP Memphis magazine as we take an advance photo-
the opportunity to tour the magnificent building while enjoying fine food
graphic walk through. F October 2009 • 49
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PHOTOGRAPHY
BY
J AY A D K I N S
P E R S O N A L I T I E S -A-B R E W I N G
W
hile epicurean excellence surely
kindly provided recipes for their special fall drinks, al-
makes a great restaurant, the suc-
though they dare not give all their secrets away.
cess of its bar scene is largely due
When you concoct these at home, in some cases you
to the unique personality of the bar-
may have to guess on exact amounts or special ingre-
tender. Think of that famous “Cheers” bar where they
dients. All the more reason for you to pay these estab-
know your name—-and of course your favorite potion.
lishments a visit and experience for yourself the
Six of our favorite bartenders around town have
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wizardry of a great bartender.F
PERSONALITIES-A-BREWING
Mango Martini
Flight
“The Kat’s Collins”
39 South Main Street Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 521-8005 www.flightmemphis.com
CirCa 119 S Main St # 100 Memphis, TN 38103-3656 (901) 522-1488 www.circamemphis.com
Tropical Breeze
Mango Martini
Virgin Strawberry Mojito
(Alcoholic) 3/4oz stoli vanilla 3/4 stoli blueberry 1/4 triple sec splash cranberry splash pineapple 1.5 oz.pure mango puree
“The Kat’s Collins” (Alcoholic) 2 oz. of Vodka 5 dashes of simple syrup 3 dashes of lime juice Garnish with Lemon, Lime and Cherry
shake over ice/ strain
Virgin Strawberry Mojito Tropical Breeze
(Non-alcoholic)
(non-alcoholic) 1 oz. vanilla bean strawberry puree 3 limes 6 fresh mint leaves 1 oz. simple syrup 4 0z. Sprite/soda or water
Mango Peach Pineapple 2 oz. of Mango juice 2 oz. of Peach juice 2 oz. of Pineapple juice Garnish with Peach and Cherry!
Dedrick Porter & Chris Davis
Mix ingredients w/ice shake and pour in glass
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Shi rt pro vi ded by S he lt o n C l o t h i er s
PERSONALITIES-A-BREWING
Apple Pie Martini
MajestiC grille Cranberry Juice Spritzer
145 S Main St Memphis, TN 38103-3615 (901) 522-8555 www.majesticgrille.com
Lisa Gradinger
Apple Pie Martini
Hot Cider
(Alcoholic)
(Non-alcoholic)
1 1/4 oz spiced rum 1/2 oz cinnamon schnapps 3 oz apple cider 1 1/5 oz Peace Bee honey simple syrup* 2-3 splashes heavy cream
1 gallon fresh apple cider 1 cup Peace Bee honey (optional) 1/2 cup orange juice juice of 1/2 lemon 6 or 7 cinnamon sticks 1 tbsp whole cloves 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 apple 1 orange
Combine all ingredients in shaker. Shake until thick. Strain into martini glass and garnish with cinnamon sprinkle *combine 4 parts Peace Bee honey with 1 part hot water
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Add cider, honey, orange juice, lemon juice, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg to a 2 gallon pot. Simmer on medium-low heat for an hour. Slice apple and orange into 6 slices each leaving core and peels and add to pot. Serve warm.
MCewen’s on Monroe
Blueberry Lemon Drop
122 Monroe Ave Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 527-7085 www.mcewensonmonroe.com Blueberry Lemon Drop (Alcoholic) 2 oz. Blueberry Stoli 1 teaspoon of sugar Juice of 1/2 lemon Pour over ice, shake and strain
Cranberry Juice Spritzer (Non-alcoholic) 6oz. cranberry juice over ice Splash of club soda Garnish with strawberry
Bennett Lebowitz
PERSONALITIES-A-BREWING
Cajun Bloody Mary
owen brennan’s 6150 Poplar Ave. Suite 150 Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 761-0990 www.brennansmemphis.com Hurricane (New Orleans Style) (Alcoholic) Light rum Dark rum Orange juice Pineapple juice Grenadine
Virgin Mist
south oF beale (sob) Hurricane (New Orleans Style) recipe is intended to make one gallon of Cajun bloody Mary mix at a time. You can add or subtract ingredients to taste. Our recipe has been perfected through trial and error. Of course, if you wish to make this a true bloody Mary, just add your favorite vodka!
361 S. Main Street Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 526-0388 www.southofbeale.com Aphrodite’s Nightie (Alcoholic) 1 1/5oz Pearl Pomegranate Vodka 3/4oz Pama Liquor 1/4oz Champagne
Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker and mix well. Pour over ice into a hurricane (lamp) glass. Garnish with a flag (orange slice and cherry). Serve.
Aphrodite’s Nightie tiny bit of the remaining glass space, then float the blueberry pomegranate juice on top. Garnish with a straw and a pair of lips.
Shake Pearl and Pama together, and strain into a martini glass. Float champagne on top. Garnish with a cherry.
Virgin Mist
Cajun Bloody Mary
(Non-alcoholic)
(Non-alcoholic) 3 dashes simple syrup 1 dash fresh lime juice 3 basil leaves 4 mint leaves Soda water 1 splash of blueberry pomegranate juice
Water Beef bullion Horseradish Cayenne pepper Cracked black pepper Worcestershire Tomato juice After mixing ingredients well (I suggest using a blender) pour over ice and garnish with a pickled okra. This
Brian Bagaglio
Shake simple syrup, lime juice, mint leaves, and basil leaves together vigorously. Pour with ice into a large glass. Add soda water to take up all but a
Daniel Lynn
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Photography by Andrea Zucker Amy LaVere
Shirley Brown & David Porter
Nat Kerr & Susan Marshall
Nancy Apple, Reba Russell, Luther Dickinson & Jimbo Mathus
Richard Cushing
Alexis Grace
The Levitt Shell: All Stars Saluting Jim Dickinson
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Robert Gordon, Author of "It Came From Memphis"
Shannon McNally
Sid Selvidge & Steve Selvidge
Jim Spake
"The Reverend" Greg
Jody Stephens, Big Star
David Troy Francis
Herman Green
Jimmy Crosthwait
David Cousar
Keith Sykes Delta Joe Sanders Reba Russell
Hill Country Revue
Blind Mississippi Morris
Hill Country Revue Cody Dickinson October 2009 • 57
ViP FEATURE
Calvary & the Arts Kicks off with Kallen We at VIP Memphis magazine have a special affection for Calvary Episcopal Church. Renowned for its magnificent architecture (featured in our February issue), its Lenten preaching series (with waffles!), and its various ministries and community outreach, it truly does make God’s love visible in downtown. One of the greatest of its programs and an eagerly-awaited Memphis tradition is the fall Calvary & the Arts concert series. This year in its 31st season, it brings together great musicians to perform for the Memphis community on seven Kallen Esperian Wednesdays in October, November and December. The music starts at noon and is absolutely free, and afterwards lunch is available for a small price from some of Memphis’ favorite chefs. The music series is primarily sponsored by prominent Memphian, John Paul Jones (“Jack”), the Tudor Group of Greenwich, CT which is headed by his son, Paul Tudor Jones, and by the Daily News Publishing Co, whose President and CEO is Jack Jones’ son, Peter Schutt. You should know that Jack Jones is passionate about a lot of things, with basketball being right at the top of the list. He has courtside seats at the FEDEX Forum to support the Grizzlies, season tickets to the U of M Tigers games, and there is an arena at the University of Virgina named for him which is home to U.Va’s Cavaliers. And then of course there is his love for Calvary Church. Jack and his late wife Dottie, were walking down Park Avenue in New York City one day many years ago, and they stopped into the famous St. Bartholomew’s Church to enjoy what turned out to be a free concert. They were so impressed by this gift to the city’s community that they decided they would like to do something similar for the citizens of Memphis. This experience sowed the seeds of the Calvary & the Arts concert series. After Dottie Jones’ death, her family has continued to sponsor the series every year in her memory. Kallen Esperian will be giving the first concert, and we thought it appropriate to ask her what this series means to her. She told us: “This year will be my seventh concert for Calvary. I always look forward to singing in this beautiful church, for what is always a very diverse and appreciative audience. Mr. Jones, the series patron, is keenly aware of the need for continued arts offerings in our city, especially at this time when funding arts concerns is difficult. I am honored to be a part of this concert series.” Sumner Jenkins, Calvary’s Organist-Choirmaster and concert series organizer, is proud to say that the series showcases a variety of the musical arts in Memphis and that attendance always numbers somewhere between 250 and 500 people. He notes that the two holiday concerts, the last being the beloved “Christmas Pops”, are particularly well-attended, as are “all of Kallen’s concerts.” Calvary and the Jack Jones family invite everyone to kick off this season of Calvary & the Arts with Kallen on October 21st.F Story by Anne Cunningham O'Neill
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Calvary & the Arts in memory of Dottie Jones 2009 SEASON Free concerts Wednesdays at noon followed by lunch for $7
Oct. 21 Kallen Esperian
Oct. 28 Joyce Cobb
Nov. 4 Planet Reel
Nov. 11 Memphis Jazz Orchestra
Nov. 18 Kelley Hurt Quartet
Dec. 2 Rhodes Singers
Dec. 9 Christmas Pops Sponsored by: John Paul Jones The Tudor Group (Greenwich, Connecticut) The Daily News Publishing Company Calvary Episcopal Church additional support provided by Resource Entertainment Group Memphis TN Calvary Episcopal Church in Downtown Memphis 102 North Second Street Memphis, Tennessee 38103 www.calvarymemphis.org • 901-525-6602