Millington
AUTO GROUP 51
40
Bartlett
240
40
Memphis POP LAR AVE .
MT. MO RIA H
MI SS .R IVE R
Southaven
78 E. Goodman Rd Southaven • 662-349-5600
78
AIRWAYS
55
HOUSTON LEVEE RD.
West Memphis
WINCHESTER GOODMAN RD.
223 E. Goodman Rd Southaven • 662-349-7004
2082 W. Poplar Ave. Collierville • 901-854-3600
315 E. Goodman Rd Southaven • 662-349-3006
MEMPHIS 2496 Mt. Moriah Rd. Memphis • 901-565-8550
371 E. Goodman Rd Southaven • 662-349-5557
If you’re headed South, visit the newest additions to our family...VW, Audi, Jaguar & Land Rover Jackson!
5320 Interstate 55 N • Jackson, MS 39211 • 601-987-9090
LandersMemphis.com
•
RitcheyAutomotive.com
72
2 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
The OsteoStrong Center is a new natural way to achieve strong bones, better balance and pain free joints and back. This is not a gym, drug or diet. Just 7 minutes, once a week, and you won’t even break a sweat. It works for people of all ages and fitness levels, and will leave you feeling energized. One of our goals is to live the best quality of life we can as we age. At OsteoStrong, each brief session is designed to help you naturally achieve strong bones, healthy joints and better balance. This allows you to do more of what you want to do... Live a healthy and active life. Many people have learned to simply accept that their bones, muscles and balance are going to weaken as they age. They believe new aches and pain are just the way it’s going to be from now on... BUT this is not the case with our OsteoStrong clients.
Why should you use OsteoStrong? • Proven measurable increase in strength and bone density • Regenerate bone density and grow stronger muscle tissue • Reverse the effects of osteoporosis and
symptoms of muscle and bone degeneration
• Offers Relief from... • Chronic knee pain • Degenerative Disc Disease • Shoulder Pain • Hip Pain
255 New Byhalia Rd., Suite 109 • Collierville 901-316-8347 • www.osteostrongcollierville.com
First Session FREE when you mention Click Magazine
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 3
4 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 5
Your one-stop destination for
outdoor living in Collierville!
nursery • landscape • hardscape • design/build 468 Highway 72 W | Collierville, TN 38017 901.853.9877 | Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 AM - 6 PM Sat. 8 AM - 5 PM | Sundays 12 PM - 5 PM 6 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 7
8 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
CONTENTS
June 2016
64
FEATURES 64
OUT & ABOUT
SUMMER ESCAPE
27 | 6TH ANNUAL EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
From the open road to the fishing hole, summer never goes out of style
30 | BOOTS & BBQ
73
COOKING WITH KUDZU The surprising nutritional value of the vine that devoured the South
77
2016 SUMMER FESTIVAL GUIDE Hit the road for food, fun and freedom this summer at nine of the South’s hottest festivals
83
PRIDE AND POULTRY One Memphis family’s experience raising a flock of hens in their urban backyard
50 | CRAWFISH COUNTDOWN 52 | MISS SPRINGFEST PAGEANT 54 | INTERNATIONAL GALA:
32 | HEALTHY TODAY-HEALTHY
34 | JULEPS & GENERALS
TOMORROW
36 | CRAWFISH, CORVETTES &
CAMAROS
A TOAST TO CANADA
56 | BROOKS UNCORKED:
SHAKEN & STIRRED
58 | 40TH ANNUAL BEALE
STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL
40 | OLIVE BRANCH ART
COUNCIL DESSERT THEATRE
42 | BAD TO THE BONE POKER RUN 44 | FIVE STAR CITY FEST 46 | 4TH ANNUAL BARK FOR
LIFE OF DESOTO COUNTY
48 | PALMER HOME HERNANDO CAMPUS EXPANSION GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY Photo by Yen Studios Click magazine | JUNE 2016 9
CONTENTS June 2016
•
Volume 10
No. 6
17
DEPARTMENTS 17 | INTERVIEW No Place Like Home Mississippi writer, director and cinematographer Michael Williams on the wonderful journey of OzLand
20 | PLACES Unwind & Untangle New Albany’s 44-mile Tanglefoot Trail stretches further than the average outdoor excursion
22 | MUSIC Summer Jams Three new local must-listen albums for a perfect summer soundtrack
24 | BOOKS Bloody Roots Bestselling author Greg Iles weaves a rollercoaster tale of action and suspense in The Bone Tree, the recently released second novel in the Natchez Burning trilogy
89 | ENTERTAINING Calling All Cobbler Fans Delicious treats for a perfect summertime soiree
92 | ON THE MONEY Invested in Success What do you do, and why do you do it?
94 | RECIPE Cantaloupe Cooler
94
A chillingly refreshing beverage, courtesy of the red-headed stepchild of the summer fruit family
IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Letter 12 Contributors 14
Calendar 60 See & Do 96
89 10 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Olive Branch Florist “Flowers with a personal touch” Est. 1950
Thank You To Our Loyal Customers! Have A Bright Summer!
Shop our other collections as well! 9120 Pigeon Roost • Olive Branch, MS 662.895.2761 • Old Towne Olive Branch olivebranchmsflorist.com
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 11
CASEY HILDER
editor’s letter
Sunshine & Sandals Summertime in the South officially begins on June 21 and I have mixed feelings about the whole impending “warm weather” thing. For every fond memory I have of taking the boat out at Mud Lake, there are at least two involving blistered feet from molten asphalt and the flypaper-like touch of leather upholstery sticking to arms and legs. Starting with this issue, I vow to do more fishing and less sticking. And what better place to start than the fishing hole showcased in this month’s fashion feature (page 64)? Thanks to the good folks at Shelby Farms for allowing us to use the beautiful Beaver Lake as a backdrop for one of the most memorable shoots of the year. In addition to that, we’ve got a few new takes on old Southern standbys, starting with kudzu. Did you know this vicious vine is edible? Read all about it in Tonya Thompson’s contribution this month, “Cooking with Kudzu”, on page 73. If that isn’t quite to your taste, take a look at Michelle Hope’s entertaining column for this month, which features a ton of tips for preparing your own cherry, peach and blackberry cobblers (page 89). This issue has a few light travel suggestions for all you road warriors out there, starting with New Albany’s 44-mile walking and biking trail (page 20). The Tanglefoot Trail stretches all the way to Houston, Mississippi, with plenty of neat stops along the way for sightseeing and shopping — it’s definitely a must-see if you’re in the area. We’ve also got a roundup of all the local festivals happening in the area, featuring all the food, fun and music that put the Mid-South on the map. Take a look at page 77 to learn what a slugburger is and who’s appearing at this year’s Muddy Roots festival. So from all of us to all of you: Don’t be chicken, get out there and take in some sunshine. It’s no fun being cooped up all the time, you know. Happy reading,
Casey Hilder Editor
Write To Us:
Email editor@myclickmag.com or send us a letter at Click Magazine P.O. Box 100, Hernando, MS 38632. 12 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
CLICK
PEOPLE, PARTIES, and PLACES
Co-Presidents Jonathan Pittman & Angie Pittman Publisher Dick Mathauer Editor Casey Hilder editor@myclickmag.com
COPY + FEATURES Events Maggie Vinzant events@myclickmag.com Contributing Writers Tess Catlett, Casey Hilder, Shana Lusk, Tonya Thompson
ART & PHOTOGRAPHY Art Director Jennifer Leonard Corbin Graphic Designer Kathleen Lewis Contributing Photographers Brian Anderson, Frank Chin, Michael Hensley, Casey Hilder, Mike Lee
ADVERTISING Sales Director Lyla McAlexander 901.461.4861 lyla@dttclick.com Sheri Floyd 901.208.1828 sheri@dttclick.com Jamie Sowell 901.337.8200 jamie@dttclick.com Eric Saffold 901.337.9930 eric@myclickmag.com
HOW TO REACH US
2445 Hwy 51 South | Hernando, MS 38632 website: myclickmag.com Customer Service/Subscriptions: P: 662.429.6397 | F: 662.429.5229
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Call 662.429.6397 or subscribe online at myclickmag.com. Annual subscription rate: $32.95. Click Magazine is published 12 times a year. Postmaster: Send address changes to Click Magazine, 2445 Hwy. 51 South, Hernando, MS 38632. We make every effort to correct factual mistakes and omissions in a timely and candid manner. Information can be forwarded to Casey Hilder; Click Magazine, 2445 Hwy. 51 South, Hernando, MS 38632 or by email to editor@myclickmag.com.
SUBMIT YOUR EVENT
Interested in having your next party featured in Click Magazine? Submit your event by going to myclickmag.com or email us at events@myclickmag.com
2016 P.H. Publishing. Click Magazine must give permission for any material contained herein to be reproduced in any manner. Any advertisements published in Click Magazine do not constitute an endorsement of the advertiser’s services or products. Click Magazine is published monthly by P.H. Publishing, LLC.
©
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 13
contributors
June 2016
Tess Catlett
Shana Raley Lusk
Click’s social calendar for this month was compiled by Tess Catlett. A Southaven native and recent graduate of University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, Catlett is a former intern for Click. An avid and tenacious writer, Catlett has been featured in various publications including Vox Magazine, The Columbia Missourian and The DeSoto TimesTribune. When not writing, Catlett enjoys binge watching underrated TV dramas.
A lifelong reader and writer, Shana RaleyLusk is a freelance writer and book reviewer with a focus on Southern literature. A native of East Tennessee, Lusk holds an English degree with a concentration in literature from the UT Knoxville and her work has appeared in a number of publications including At Home Tennessee magazine, The Knoxville News Sentinel and various others. This month, Lusk reviews The Bone Tree, Greg Illes latest offering in the Natchez Burning Trilogy.
Michelle Hope & Jamie Newsom Owners and lead designers of Social Butterflies, LLC, Hope and Newsom have a combined 20 years of experience in the wedding and special events industry. This month, Hope and Newsom host a locally-sourced celebration of all things cobbler on page 89 Together, Hope and Newsom have planned numerous notable events, including celebrity weddings, charity galas and Super Sweet 16s for the hit MTV show.
Alexandra Nicole
Madison Yen
This month’s fashion feature was styled by Memphis native Alexandra Nicole, who owns and operates three local boutiques, a makeup line and her very own fashion brand. From styling clients and working behind the scenes as a MUA and Stylist for fashion shows and shoots, to attending LA and New York market trips and runway shows, Alexandra lives for the fashion and trends of the modern woman’s lifestyle.
This month’s cover and "Summer Escape" fashion spread were photographed by Madison Yen of Yen Studios and Maddie Moree. Madison specializes in wedding and engagement photography as well as professional headshots. In her spare time, she is a merchandiser for Chloe + Isabel Jewelry and consults small businesses to ramp up their marketing and sales. maddiemoree.com and chloeandisabel.com/ boutique/madisonyen
Tonya Thompson A Southern-born writer and editor, Thompson has spent most of her life between Nashville and the Mississippi Delta. Now, a contributing editor for Click, Thompson writes frequently on life in the South. Originally from Clarksville, Tennessee, Thompson enjoys vintage motorcycling and traveling with her husband and children. 14 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 15
I make it my mission to help everyone accomplish their personal listening goals. I am passionate about
HELPING YOU
connect with your friends and loved ones. When you
HEAR BETTER
and enjoy the sounds you have been missing, it helps you enjoy life again, and that
MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE
165 North Main Street Ste 108 Collierville, TN Right off the historic Collierville town square 901.316.8851 thrivehearingcare.com
16 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
CALL TODAY TO RSVP FOR OUR TINNITUS AWARENESS EVENT JUNE 22-23RD Casie Keaton, AuD, F-AAA Doctor of Audiology
UP FRONT ARTS, CULTURE AND PERSONALITIES
No Place Like Home Mississippi writer, director and cinematographer Michael Williams on the wonderful journey of OzLand Interview by TONYA THOMPSON Photos courtesy of Michael Williams
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 17
up front
people
W
ITH
ARTFULLY
CRAFTED
shots of overgrown fields and crumbling buildings, OzLand, Michael Williams’ first featurelength film, puts The Wonderful Wizard of Oz story in one of the least expected of settings — post-apocalyptic West Point, Mississippi. And while there is no yellow brick road, there’s a dusty one lined with yellow flowers that seems to be leading the characters straight to Oz. Released in 2015, the film took home top accolades from the Tupelo Film Festival and FestivalSouth Film Expo (among others), and is an impressive add-on to the 20 short films that West Pointnative Williams has already written and directed since 2004. Now, the 28-year-old runs Shendopen Productions (shendopen.com), and is dedicated to furthering his creative work in the state that continues to bring him so much inspiration.
Click Magazine: What are some influences for your
to find the locations we needed to sell the Kansas landscape.
cinematography (directors, styles, etc.)?
After a couple of days of not finding what we wanted, we
Michael Williams: I am a very visual person. I always have
happened upon Minneola, on our last day of scouting. We
been. I am mostly drawn to cinematographers and directors
found all of the locations within a 5-mile radius of each other.
who tell very visual stories. Sometimes this means they use
It was like a pot of gold waiting for us at the end of a long
flashier imagery and sometimes they just use very simple
rainbow.
yet deliberate visuals. I am moved by how a movie makes me feel and the experience it gives me. A lot of this comes
CM: You wrote the script for OzLand, in addition to directing
from the visuals. Directors and cinematographers like Tim
and filming it — what influenced the story and The Wonderful
Burton, Peter Jackson, Steven Spielberg, Roger Deakins, Janusz
Wizard of Oz theme in your writing?
Kaminski, and Darron Arronosfky are some of my biggest
MW: From the beginning, I knew the story was going to be
influences. I love their visual style and really appreciate their
about a man's interpretation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,
approach to visual storytelling.
and I had an overall idea of how this interpretation would be different and where the story would lead. However, when
CM: OzLand is full of artistically shot decaying/crumbling
I was actually writing the script, I would read the book as
landscapes and buildings, how did you find these locations
I wrote the story. I would pretend I was Leif and that I was
and where did you find them?
reading this particular passage from the book as the story
MW: The locations in Mississippi either came from places I
progressed. This was how I made sure the film developed in
already knew existed and wanted to utilize during the writing
correlation with Leif's reading and discovery of the book, and
phase, or from lots of driving and scouting the areas for the
the story that unfolds within it. I also didn't read the entire
locations the story needed. For some of the most iconic
book. I only read up to the point in the story that Leif read.
locations, we traveled to Minneola, KS. Zack Ratkovich, Glenn
I didn't want to be influenced by material that wouldn't be
Payne, and I went on a scouting trip to Oklahoma and Kansas
something Leif wouldn't be exposed to.
18 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
CM: You use many of the same actors across your body
them to the frame to create the wood siding and shingles.
of work in film, are they local and how did you connect
After that point, my special effects partner Laura Cavett came
with them?
in to help put the finishing touches on the model and do
MW: Just about everyone I use is local, from Mississippi, or has
the photography of it. We then put the model in a makeshift
strong ties to Mississippi. Mississippi is full of some amazing
vortex in my back yard and filmed it against a backdrop with
talent, and I want to take advantage of that and showcase
a leaf blower creating wind and debris. Overall, it took us
what Mississippi has to offer. I work with people who I enjoy
about two days to make the model and one full day to film
working with, know are talented and hard-working, and
the handful of shots we used in the film. It was so rewarding
people that I consider family. I think this is vital to working
to see our no-budget model and effects work so well on
on independent film and creating something that really lives
screen and give us images we could've never afforded to
up to your vision. Each film I do has some familiar faces,
do digitally. Plus, I was able to live out my childhood (and
but they also have a lot of new faces. I'm always collecting
adulthood) dream of making special effects practically like
people to add to my film family and find the gems within our
the early pioneers of Industrial Light and Magic.
community that can deliver what I need for each project. CM: What is it about Mississippi —its cultural and physical CM: You discuss on YouTube the creation process of the
landscape — that inspires you as a writer, cinematographer,
miniature that was crafted for the final tornado scene in
and photographer?
OzLand — how long did that take, who helped, and what was
MW: I'm inspired by the creative aura that surrounds the state.
that process like?
There are so many amazingly creative artists and supporters
MW: The miniature work on OzLand was a dream come true. It
of creativity in Mississippi. I'm inspired by the overall spirit
was one of the most exciting and rewarding aspects of behind
of people in Mississippi and in the South. People here know
the scenes of OzLand. Throughout the making of the film, we
how to get things done and do not let obstacles stop them. We
did a lot of amazing things that we were never completely
don't need a lot of money and resources to do amazing things.
sure would work. Luckily, everything worked! One of these
We just need a little time, creativity, elbow grease, and a lot of
elements was the miniature of the crooked/Dorothy House.
spirit. I love making movies in Mississippi, not just because
Our motto for OzLand was that if they did it in the 70s-80s, we
it is my home. I love making movies here because I know the
could do it today with our limited resources and budget. For
people here that I work with are in it for the right reasons. We
the miniature specifically, I made a two-sided model of the
make movies because we have that desire to tell stories and
original house we used in Kansas. Making a cardboard frame
create something special.
was the first step. I then dyed Popsicle sticks and attached
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 19
up front
people
Unwind & Untangle New Albany’s 44-mile Tanglefoot Trail stretches further than the average outdoor excursion Review by CASEY HILDER
F
OR
A
Col. William C. Falkner beginning in
the Tanglefoot Trail as he made his way
relaxing way to work out this
THOSE
SEEKING
1871. The asphalt trail offers multi-use
toward the Mississippi River, as well as
summer, New Albany’s Tanglefoot
recreational opportunities as it winds
famed explorer Meriwether Lewis.
Trail might be the perfect solution. This
through six communities — New Albany,
“It was an old Chickasaw trail that turned
44-mile trail, which opened in 2013,
Ecru, Pontotoc, Algoma, New Houlka and
into a road that turned into a railway,”
offers a scenic route from the tiny town
Houston and three counties - Union,
of New Albany all the way to Houston,
Pontotoc and Chickasaw.
Mississippi, with plenty of sights, sounds Tanglefoot Mississippi Area,
Trail, Hills
preserves
the
Director of New Albany Marketing &
Heritage
Tourism. “The trail has really put us
abandoned
on the map and given us a foothold on
located National the
“It’s had a huge economic impact on our town,” says Sean Johnson, Executive
and shopping in between. in
railroad corridor assembled in part for the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad by
tourism tax revenue in the city.” The path itself is relatively gentle, with
a
fully
paved
level
incline suited for most cyclists flanked with scenic rolling hills, snaking through several quaint
communities
such
as Ecru, Mississippi, a town founded by William Faulkner’s grandfather
that
borders
Pontotoc and Union County. The trail also passes through the old stomping grounds of Ishtehotohpih, the last of the Chickasaw rulers who bore the title of king. Hernando De Soto traveled along the route of 20 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
It’s really a trail “through history.
Wherever you look, you’re gonna find some history on this trail
”
Johnson says. “It’s really a trail through history. Wherever you look, you’re gonna find some history on this trail” New Albany is locally famous for its bustling antique market at stores like Blue Rose, Re-Designing Women and the Riverside Flea Market. However, the Tanglefoot Trail has provided the town with new opportunities through group runs, cycling and self-fashioned “shopping trails”. “We have started to see a lot of people taking the trail to Houston and then antique shopping their way back to New Albany,” Johnson says.
“It’s definitely
a unique way for visitors to see what we’ve got to offer down here.”
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 21
up front
music
Summer Jams Three new local must-listen albums for a perfect summer soundtrack Story by SAM PRAGER
NIKO LYRAS
STAR & MICEY
CHUNK OF SPACE FUNK
GET ‘EM NEXT TIME
The Funk is strong in this one. Greek-born musician and
Star & Micey’s debut; full-length album as a quartet reiterates
producer Niko Lyras culminates soul, rock, jazz and funk
some of the group’s most popular tracks, as well as introducing
into this 10-track album. Harmonic guitar-centric melodies
some new tunes to their roster. The Memphis natives once
illuminate, while deep bass tones fuel the groove. Lyras’ riffs
again construct an eccentric soul-driven folk-pop release. A
sing throughout this mostly instrumental album. The melodies
strong rhythm fuels the group's groove, while lead singers
and structures serve as a narration while the rhythm serves as
Joshua Cosby and Nick Redmond’s lyrics and contrasting, yet
a complementing soundtrack to a long day’s journey. The soul
complimenting, voices sing lullabies of love and heartbreak.
and speed of Lyras’ musicianship is a product of the precision
Four-part harmonies, added with vintage riffs create an
and structure that only comes with the decades of experience
atmosphere that is the unique embodiment of the Memphis
it takes to master your craft to this caliber. Lyras fuses jazz licks;
soul with the twang of the South. Tracks like “I Love You”
distorted tones; Latin elements; a powerhouse rhythm, funky
and “So Much Pain” displays Cosby’s impressive, pop-driven
atmospheres and soul to create this unique fusion of genres.
vocal range, contrasting against the darker tracks like “Lucky,”
From opening with the track “Snake Oil” to finishing with
a borderline ballad with Redmond taking lead. The music is
“Come Out Swinging,” this is an album that will keep you on
accessible, the lyrics have depth, and the talent is obvious. The
the edge of your seat, wondering what you just lost yourself in
only problem is no album can capture the energy, emotion, and
and constantly listening for elements you missed before.
bond that Star & Micey embodies on stage.
KEY TRACKS: SNAKE OIL, LIKE ME & HER WORLD 22 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
KEY TRACKS: #1, SO MUCH PAIN & LUCKY
Celebrating Local Artists LIGHTNIN’ MALCOLM FOOT SOLDIER
Lightnin’ Malcolm’s “Foot Soldier” takes the listener musical journey, starting on to a deserted Mississippi road in the middle of the night. A Bluesman equipped with howling vocals and a screaming guitar, backed by a simple, yet powerful, rhythm section. Power and pain resonate like the echo of the stomping
of
bleachers
throughout
the album. Malcolm takes seemingly familiar licks you’ve heard on porches across the hills and Delta, and infuses them with rock elements, twisting and turning styles and tones to create a sound that only speaks for him. He harmonizes riffs with his vocal melody, creating a unique and eerie character to the sound, displayed in “Tree and Don’t Bitch”. Malcolm doesn’t sing songs, he weaves them like a story in tracks like “Treat That Woman Right”, which shows off a bit of Malcolm’s vocal prowess.
KEY TRACKS: TREE, TREAT THAT WOMAN RIGHT & GOOD BOY
Now Retailing: Original Paintings Katherine Reed Leslie Perry Garnet Smith
Pottery
Custom Frames
Michael Satterfield Tab Boren Shirley Shackelford
New Location Coming Soon! 2521 Caffey Street - On the Square Hernando, MS 6542 Goodman Road Suite 104 Olive Branch, MS Monday - Friday 10am to 6pm Saturday 10am to 5pm
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 23
up front
books
Bloody Roots Bestselling author Greg Iles weaves a rollercoaster tale of action and suspense in The Bone Tree, the recently released second novel in the Natchez Burning trilogy Review by SHANA RALEY-LUSK
G
REG ILES IS KNOWN FOR HIS ABILITY TO masterfully craft suspense novels that are nearly impossible to put down. Even before his remarkable
first volume of the Natchez Burning trilogy was released early last year, he already had a legion of dedicated fans for his earlier works, including The Quiet Game and Devil’s Punchbowl. Many say that the author’s ability to create dimensional and authentic characters is what sets his novels apart and makes them so engrossing and special. Sharing the name of the series itself, the first book entitled Natchez Burning spans forty years in its over 850 pages. Exploring issues of race, crime, and social pressure, Natchez
Burning is intense and its readers will begin to experience that fiery intensity within its first pages. This novel reintroduces readers to the captivating Penn Cage, a former prosecutor and writer who calls Natchez home and was first debuted
digging deeper into the murky and frightening past. On her
in the author’s earlier novel, The Quiet Game. Penn’s father is
quest for knowledge and truth, Caitlin is the one who discovers
a beloved local doctor who Penn lovingly compares to Atticus
“the bone tree” itself, a secret swampy burial ground used by
Finch because of his ability to stand up for what he believed to
the group for over two decades.
be right, even when it was not easy.
This series meshes the brutal reality of historical fact with
It is not long before Penn’s father, Tom, is charged with an
intriguing fiction in the most harmonious of ways. It has been
unthinkable crime against someone close to him, and Penn
called epic, extraordinary, and riveting. But the story actually
soon finds himself on a difficult quest for the truth even
goes beyond even these high praises. It is illuminating and
though it takes him on a dark and dangerous path. Riddled
thought-provoking, begging us to ponder both the past and
with lies and deception, murder accusations, and dangerous
the future. This series asks readers to consider the impact of
encounters with the evil that men do, Natchez Burning is the
history on the present while also entertaining them ceaselessly.
ultimate satisfying Southern tale of the frightening history that
Masterful and powerful, these books should not be missed this
at times seems impossible to fully escape from. Iles effectively
summer.
captures the terrifying essence of decades-old intolerance in Natchez Burning.
The third book in the trilogy, Mississippi Blood, will be released in 2017 and promises to be as exciting and beautifully spun as
But, this story could not end there. The second book in the
the first two novels. Iles, himself, has led a life deeply rooted in
trilogy, The Bone Tree, has recently been released and picks up
Mississippi where he spent his youth before graduating from
with the dynamic Penn Cage still grappling with his near-death
the University of Mississippi in 1983. Interestingly, while he
experience with the Double Eagles, a terrifyingly aggressive
was attending Ole Miss, the author lived in the cabin where the
and dangerous sect of the KKK. Special Agent John Kaiser
South’s beloved William Faulkner and his brothers famously
sheds light on the grim situation when he gives Penn some
listened to their nanny’s tales. He penned his first novel in
information on the power and leadership of the organization.
1993. The book, Spandau Phoenix, quickly became the first of 12
This novel finds Tom on the run and Penn’s fiancé, Caitlin, 24 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
bestsellers.
8749 Caroma Suite P, Olive Branch, MS • 662.895.0700 • www.aswstone.com
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 25
Your Premier Lighting Store & So Much More!
Hernando - 470 Hwy 51 North • 662.429.0416 | M-F 8-5 • Sat 9-1 Oxford - 2206 B. West Jackson Ave. • 662.236.0025 | M-F 8-5 Tupelo - 1730 McCullough Blvd. • 662.840.8833 | M-F 8-5 • Sat 9-1
Visit one of the Mid-South’s Premier Lighting Showrooms www.magnolialighting.com
Cornerstone Women’s Center
Expect the Best...
When you are expecting.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM DR. CHARLES RYAN• Board Certified OB/GYN • 3D and 4D Ultrasound • Most insurances accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid • Hablamos Español
Jeremiah 29:11
6819 Crumpler Blvd Suite 101 • Olive Branch, MS 38654 One door down from our old office Charles Ryan, Jr., MD, FACOG DrCharlesRyan.com 26 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Call for Appointment 662.890.5559
Now offering Botox and Juvederm! Come in for your free consultation.
OUT&ABOUT A RO U ND T OWN ONE PARTY AT A TIME
all things social
Mandy & Mike Schooling and family
6th Annual
Earth Day Celebration
S
mokey the Bear, Reggie the Reading Raccoon, and Sam E. Soil helped out at this year’s Earth Day celebration. Themed
“Clean & Green in 2016,” the free event took an in-depth look at the role of streams and storm water in the ecosystem. Attendees also learned about sustainable living principals, such as recycling and gardening. Photos by MIKE LEE
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 27
parties
out & about
Jenny & Jamie Mullen
Allie Johnson & 'Bowden'
Alicia Stefanski & Joe Swanson
Hannah, Sarah & Jason Hilliard
Colin, Brett & Caden Kern
Artavious Sumlin, Georgette Jamison & Luster Sumlin
Kaitlyn Presley & Cameron Bigham
Alyssa & Ethan Harrison
28 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Russell Hudson, Lawson Thomas & Lindsey Simpson
Gia Matheny, John Ballard & Melissa Conn
Izzy, Skip & Zach Barth
Sawyer, Matt, Collin & Samuel McLeane
Josh, Wyatt & Jonah Belenchia
Southaven Office
Olive Branch Office
662-349-5544
662-895-2008 & 901-521-1015
Brian Walters Kate Friedman with 'Horton'
Loan Officer 901-438-1901 NMLS# 419389 brian.walters@ iberiabankmortgage.com
Reid Greenslade
Sharon Farris
Donna Younger
901-277-3641 NMLS# 1288716
NMLS# 419442
901-848-6625 NMLS# 1110803
Mortgage Specialist reid.greenslade@ iberiabankmortgage.com
Loan Officer
sharon.farris@ iberiabankmortgage.com
Loan Officer
donna.younger@ iberiabankmortgage.com
Katelyn Stevens & Seth Boneth
Kyle, Kelly & Brooke Kicker
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 29
out & about
parties
Jeff Pounders & Jim Bearden
Joey Treadway, Dale Thompson & Jeff Pounders
Lea & Joe Carney
Jana & Mike Cowan
Sissy Allmon & Ellen Jernigan
Kevin & Vicki Blackwell
Boots & BBQ
T
his benefit at Cedar Hill Farm raised over $7,000 for the
Arc Northwest Mississippi. The nonprofit organization works to improve the lives of children with special
needs across the MidSouth through programs such as Art to
Achieve and Camp B.O.L.D. Photos by MIKE LEE
Cathy Massey & Vicki Blackwell
Stacy & Scott Phillips
Emily Blari & Brett Brown, Jon & Jessica Pounders
30 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Evelyn Bearden & Lee Caldwell
Mary Helen & Michael Lee
Jason Clinton NMLS #419413 | Southaven | 662-893-9461 Starla Murphy NMLS #484935 | Hernando | 662-449-2110
At BancorpSouth, we’ve been helping people buy and renovate their dream homes for almost 140 years. We offer a variety of mortgage types, and our mortgage lenders will ensure the process is painless. Plus, we feature an easy-to-use website with an online mortgage Pictured L to R: Jason Clinton & Starla Murphy
calculator and online applications, so we know you’ll be comfortable. When you want to turn a house into a
Come Home.
home, you need someone you can trust.
Mortgages with BancorpSouth
Mortgages are subject to approval. This is not a commitment to lend or rate guarantee. Rates subject to change without notice. © 2014 BancorpSouth
BancorpSouth.com/Mortgage
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 31
out & about
parties
Megan Abrams, Jamie Heyman & Samantha Marsh
Diane, Nolan & Taylor Wade
Emily Desanto & Taylor Denton
Harmony Parker & Montia Jones
Cora, Lucy & Sawyer Thomas with Chic-fil-a cow
Healthy TodayHealthy Tomorrow
T
he Junior Auxiliary of DeSoto County hosted a free health and wellness event for all ages at the Landers Center. Activities and workshops filled the day,
including a zumba warm-up, kickboxing demo, and hip-hop
class. The Chick-fil-A Cow and a couple of Disney princess even dropped by to show support and encourage fitness Lt. Stephen White & Bttln. Chf. Michael Casey, Horn Lake FD
Gwen & Ashanti Mabine
32 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
goals. Photos by MIKE LEE
Gail McNiach & Larry Boyce
Ginger & Emily Armistead
Lorelai & Gunner Moss
John & Clay Hickey
For Sale by Owner - Builder’s Personal House Priced Well Below Cost at $775,000 Approx 7,000 heated sq. ft located in Hernando | Serious, qualified inquires only! 901.409.0788 • Custom built by Lifestyle Homes, LLC 1 0 7 4 T h o u s a n d O a k s Dri ve, S ui t e 1 • H er nand o, MS 38632 P ho ne : 6 6 2 - 4 2 9 - 2 3 3 2 • F a x : 6 6 2 - 4 2 9- 0881 | Emai l : homes@ Li f est yl eH omesMs.com
w w w. L i f e s t y l e H o m e s M s . c o m
*USDA Rural Housing
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 33
out & about
parties
'Katherine Beauregard' & 'Col. Thomas Jordan'
'Gen'l Robert E. Lee' & 'Mrs. Rbt. E. Lee'
'Gen'l Don Carlos Buell' & 'Col Earl Van Dorn'
Juleps & Generals
A
fter gathering at an antebellum mansion in Holly Springs, guests mixed past and present with a one-of-a-kind reenactment. Generals
Buell, Beauregard, Grant, Lee, and Van Dorn all
made an appearance at this living history event. Photos by MIKE LEE
Sara Glaser, Jennifer Scharf & Melissa Stamps
Jim & Janine Knox, Tom Jacobson
Dawn, Elizabeth & Martin Donnelly
David Scharf, Ty Stamps & Craig Glaser
34 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Dianene Fant & Kathy Elgrin
Fay Woods & Sarah Sawyer
John Paul Teel, Thad & Claire Johnson
Walter & Peggy Nance
Jacob Shaw & Bailey Blaker
Kaylee Patterson & Julia Nicholson
Lisa & Tim Liddy
Maureen & Mike Whitson
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 35
out & about
parties
Joseph & Gabe Russell
Carrie & Gordon Ballinger
Amber Phillips & Jermane Hawkins
Crawfish, Corvettes & Camaros
M George Bass & Rebeka Martin
emphis native and American Idol finalist Lil Rounds performed at the Fitzgerald’s festival extravaganza. With a full beer garden and plates overflowing with crawfish and barbeque, the family-friendly event
proved fun for all. Photos by MIKE LEE
Lisa & Daniel Nelums
Danyell McMeans & Joshawa Bennett
Steve Hayes & Melissa Fallin
36 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Janice & Homer Stevenson
Debbie & Lionel Rowland
Marie Billions & Ptosha Montague
Shane & Serena Wilson
Matilda Banks & Jackie Profitt
Dano Napoli, MPT, OCS, Cert. DN
Dano N MPT, OCS, Dry Needling “I was skeptical of dry needling, but it has completely eliminated my pain! My only regret is that I did not try it sooner!” - Satisfied Patient Dano Napoli,
MPT, OCS, Cert, DN 2631 McIngvale Road, Suite 130 Hernando, MS
662.469.9054
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 37
1 YEAR FOR ONLY $32
SUBSCRIBE TODAY NAME
(PLEASE PRINT)
ADDRESS
CITY/STATE/ZIP
PHONE EMAIL PLEASE CHARGE MY CARD
PAYMENT ENCLOSED (make checks payable to ph. publishing)
MASTERCARD
VISA
AMERICAN EXPRESS
CARD NUMBER
DISCOVER EXP. DATE
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE MAIL TO: CLICK MAGAZINE • PO BOX 100 • HERNANDO, MS 38632
38 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
New Summer Items Arriving Daily! Join our VIP Text Club Enter to WIN a $100
Pink Coconut Gift Card by joining today! Get EXCLUSIVE Sales, Coupons and New Arrivals!
TEXT PCB TO 81680 TO JOIN!
Msg & Data Rates may apply. Max 20 msg/month. Text HELP for information. Text STOP to opt-out. 10% offer applies to first time text club subscribers.
2013, 2014 & 2015
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 39
out & about
parties
Sheri & Kristen James
Carol Sosebee & Lia Wiley
Bridgett & Katie Poelman
Olive Branch Art Council
Dessert Theatre
F
olks from across the MidSouth were in for a treat at this year’s Dessert Theatre. Olive Branch High School’s advanced drama class performed Steel Magnolias, a beloved tale of
female friendship in small-town Louisiana. Cindy McRae directed
the play. Photos by MIKE LEE Destiny Farmer & Cari Wiley
Joyce Haslip & Paula Rikard
Hunter Cole, Antoine Estrada & Ivan Cruz
Peggy Henderson & Doris Thompson
40 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Lian & Amy Fletcher
Ken Richardson, Kayleigh Berenzy & Dena Richardson
Kayleigh & Dustin Berenzy, Janice Richardson
Mandy Williams & Sydney Martin
Rita Schelly & Carolyn Treadway
Madeline McCain, Kayla Barr, Rose Wheat & 'Ginny'
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 41
out & about
parties
Lisa West & Patti Ketchum
Debbie & Johnny Wood
Debbie Curtis & Cappy Capuano
Dick Dollard & Carol Ann Magoto
Brandon Powers & Johnny Green
Jason & Tina Jarrett
Bad to the Bone Poker Run
F
or the second year in a row, the Bad to the Bone Poker Run brought dog lovers and motorcycle riders together to benefit the Tunica Humane Society. The charitable motorcycle ride kicked off at and circled back to Harley Davidson
Southern Thunder, where the fun continued into the afternoon. The family-friendly bash doubled as an dog adoption event. Photos by MIKE LEE
Kim Weaver & Jason Dalton
Tony McLure & Roger Saurage
Melissa Bramwell & Tim Smith
42 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Kerry Hanan & Magen Houston
Mike Chandler & Steve Rogers
Melissa Bramwell & Stacie Schaeffer
Tina & Neil Turnage
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 43
out & about
parties
Five Star City Fest
F
ive Start City Fest returned for the third year. Presented by Senatobia Main Street, the fest kicked off on Friday with a nighttime 5K
run and walk, as well as live music. On Saturday,
attendees could peruse the arts and crafts fair or swing by the car show. Photos by MIKE LEE
Asa Bullner & Abbi Casey
Abbi & Kelly Kidd
Bailey & Margaret Hunt
Cindy Brown, Mary Byrd & Chris Gray
44 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Ashley Adams & Eli Inman
Amanda Sowell & Tara Inman
Joan Haley & Theresa Oglesby
Lisa & Ainslee Parker
Michelle Baird & Dawn Likens
Mancy Blount, Cooper & Ally Farrow
Brian & Mindy Hale, Howard Boling
Denise Youngblood & Melissa Hall
Corneil Copeland & Linda Summerford
Your recipe could be in our magazine!
CLICK 2016 Reader Recipes Contest Send in your recipe to enter editor@myclickmag.com By submitting your recipe for consideration in Click magazine’s Reader Recipes, you agree that we may publish the recipe in our magazine and/or website, and may reuse it for editorial and promotional purposes in the publications, products and websites of our corporate affiliates.
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 45
out & about
parties
Anna Ashcraft with 'B.J. Loki'
D.J. Heath with 'Susie'
Jody Jordan with 'Chesney'
4th Annual
Bark for Life of DeSoto County
D
ogs and their owners took a walk around Olive Branch City Park on April 23 in support of American Cancer Society (ACS). Proceeds from the event will help
ACS work to eliminate cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. Photos by MIKE LEE
Kristy, Cayden, Amery & Cole Shive with 'Berkley'
Melissa Haynes with 'Bucky'
Karen & Morgan Scott with 'Blackjack Nicklous'
Emma Haddix with 'Gracie'
Donna Cameron with 'Ellie'
Sarah Brown with 'Buddy'
46 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
NicK Dunning with 'Sugar'
A
R
G
Austin Realty Group
Michael Austin Broker/Owner
Becky Austin 901-283-6084
Bill Hill 901-359-4403
Tina Blunt 901-488-9811
Bobby Boland 901-216-0474
Todd Campbell 901-674-7355
Mara Cathey 901-568-6272
Dana Smith 662-404-0465
Bobbie Espitia 901-317-0971
Sam Haire 901-359-0260
Kay Hodge 901-497-1867
Audrey Jacobi 901-652-8884
Wanda Johnson 662-720-2686
Danny Jue 901-238-0616
Pam Boland 901-378-9564 Megan Taylor 901-485-9197
Jim Reeves 901-212-7400
Sheri Paul 662-306-3820
Dolly Skelton 901-484-6563
Taylor Phillips 901-413-5911
Ann Whitfield 901-826-7473
1288 Byhalia Road • Hernando, MS
662.429.8888 • 662.393.8888
$10 Camp or School Sports Physical ($40 Value- Offer expires Sep 1, 2016)
Open Early 8 A.M. - Open Late 7 P.M. Everyday
Get In - Get Out - Get Well Local Providers Serving Their Friends and Neighbors 6752 Getwell Road • Southaven, MS 38672 662+796+1111 Click magazine | JUNE 2016 47
out & about
parties
Harold Clark & Carol Wright
Chip Johnson & Paula Mitchell
Emily Ferril & Kaitlyn Vassar
Aimee Garner & Lynn Fitch
Palmer Home Hernando Campus Expansion
Ground Breaking Ceremony
O
Ashley Haeusler & Lynn Atkins
Scott Fleming & Robert Farris
n April 12, Palmer Home for Children celebrated the expansion of its Hernando campus. The charitable organization is committed to providing children in
need with a family and community dedicated to furthering their well-being. President Drake Bassett spoke at the
ceremony, ushering the organization into a new era of service. Photos by MIKE LEE
Dick Brankstone, Mike McLendon & George Felts
Jim Walker, David Foster & Rick Powell
48 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Drake Bassett & Robert Farris
Brenna Weaver & Bill Russell
Robin Parke & Lillie Banks
Warren Miconi & Harold Clark
Ready to experience everyone’s favorite night out? Private Parties Girls Night Out Corporate Events Date Night Karen Carlisle, Michelle Stubbs & Kristin Crane Budzak
8225 Dexter Rd Suite #103 • Cordova TN, 38016
901-647-8486
www.pinotspalette.com/cordova Usecode codeWW CLICK Use 8225for for
25% OFF Any Public Class
Samantha Conner & Brittany Fishburn
Sign up at our website at pinotspalette.com/cordova
Tam & Nora Etheridge
Josh Whelan & Leon Manning
Chance, Glenn & Kirby Dobbs Floyd
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 49
out & about
parties
Craig & Julie Wright
Donna & Glen Wadford
Jennifer Hill, Trisha Macey & Brianna Murphy
Crawfish Countdown
T
odd Demers of WREG News Channel 3 served as the Master of Ceremonies at the Rotary Club of Southaven’s annual Crawfish Countdown. Brad’s DJ provided live entertainment and proceeds
from the event benefitted a local charity. Photos by MIKE LEE Chuck & Chad Payton, Drew Smith & Derek Payton
Lee Ann Kelly & Sarah Wiseman
Bill & Carolyn Pickens
Collin & Abbey McCrary
50 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Kevin Smith & Sheila Brown
Jonathan & Natalie Holloway
Ed & Beth Gleener
Cory & Amanda Uselton
Jimmy & Vicki Blann
Hollie Brown & Cody Cotner
Jimmy Maxwell & Sluggo Davis
Buddy & Linda Fortune
Chris & Erin Gapen
Cannon & Melissa Caldwell
Brent & Tristan Marcum
Leigh Ann & Don Parker
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 51
out & about
parties
Laci & Jaci Elliott
C.C. Brasell & Coee Carver
Baliegh Cote, Christy & Molly Harper
Aniston & Felicity Gordon
Abigail Brown & Paula Wiggins
Jackie & Brian Sergi
Trey & T.J. Otto
Alaina & Renea Masterson
Miss SpringFest Pageant
Y
Young women from across Panola County donned their pageant best for a shot at the SpringFest crown. From infants in bows to college students in gowns, girls in nine age divisions brought glitz and glam to the stage. Photos by MIKE LEE
2016 SpringFest Pageant winners: Baby Miss SpringFest — Reeves Elaine Drumheller Tiny Miss SpringFest — Jaci Grace Elliott Little Miss SpringFest — Haven Wilbanks Petite Miss SpringFest — Khloe Sneed Young Miss SpringFest — Chaney Beth Hannaford Preteen Miss SpringFest — Gracie Fane Burchfield Teen Miss SpringFest — Abbi Turner Miss SpringFest — Savannah Bryant
Carolyn & Trinity Tutor
Bettye & Chantz Gammill & Daisy Boehm
Cella & Kim Carver
Heather & Evan Cadena
52 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Mylee Kayt Drummond & Donna Sanders
June 30th: Firework Celebration and Live Music with Kenny Brown
*sponsored by the City of Holly Springs and Contract Fabricators, Inc.
July 7th: Lightnin Malcolm July 14th: 2016 Grammy Nominee- Cedric Burnside July 21st: Oxford All Stars July 28th: Juke Joint Three August 4th: Around The Block August 11th: Don McMinn August 18th: Young Petty Thieves August 25th: The Blues Doctors September 1st: Lightnin Malcolm
for more information call 662.252.2943
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 53
out & about
parties
Rita & James Kelly
Margaret Johnson & Charles Ewing
Maude Gilbert & Guillaume Cantin
Anthony Black & Francine Deschepper
Terresa Hill & Tracy Chism
Christine Lyons & Taylor Lloyd
Mike & Suzie Bowden
Elizabeth & Jay Coleman
International Gala:
A Toast to Canada
A
dozen artists performed at this year’s gala, including Petula Clark, The Temptations Review, and Russell Thompkins Jr.
and the New Stylistics. The international affair celebrated
America’s northern neighbor, Canada. The gala was one of several showcases highlighting the 2016 honoree. Photos by BRIAN ANDERSON
Ryan & China Jenkins, Lana & Shawn Danko
54 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Alexandra Lyons, Eddie Brasher, Jim Losapio, Shelli Bond, Rebekah & Scott Lemmons
Nelia Dempsey, Pat Kerr Tigiett & Gwen Fisher
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 55
out & about
parties
Marsha Hardin, Kathryn Smith & Susan Gillpatrick
Kristina Woo & Judge Mark Ward
Dapo Odusanya & Yolanda Ross
Wendi Mihalko & Lisa Smith
Janet Lo & Patrick Horton
Brooks Uncorked: Shaken & Stirred
F
our years in the running, the Whispering Woods & Twigs Half Marathon and 5K took place on April 2. Directed by Angi Owens Ramsey of MidSouth
Runners Track Club, the race benefited Le Bonheur
Kay & Jim Durrett
Children’s Hospital. A portion of the proceeds also went to a scholarship fund for five DeSoto County students. Photos by FRANK CHIN
Amanda Lott & Kyle Maness
56 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Steve & Missy McClendon
Clark McGee & Morgan Beckford
Heidi Perrin & Cory Guidry
Chase & Miriam Pittman
The Paisley Rooster Boutique Women’s Boutique Clothing at Affordable Pricing
Come visit us at one of our locations or shop online www.thepaisleyrooster.com Sara & Tim Nickel
Clark Reeves & Magen Hylander
Michele Petty & Neil Harkavy
For exclusive savings & updates text "lovepaisley" to 40691 Meredith Parker & Adam Exelbierd
3670 S. Houston Levee, Suite 112 Collierville, Tn 901-316-5192 Monday - Saturday 10 to 7 Sunday 12 to 5
11891 Hwy 70. Suite 101 Arlington, Tn. 901-317-7697 Monday - Thursday 11 to 6 Friday 10 to 6 Saturday 10 to 5
Morgan Walker, Andy Walker & Nikki Montesi
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 57
out & about
parties
Young The Giant
Beck
Neil Young & The Promise of The Real
40th Annual
Beale Street Music Festival
C
asual listeners, diehard fans, and festival
Jason Derulo
veterans from across the country congregated in Tom Lee Park for the 40th annual
festival. With over 60 artists performing across four different stages, this year’s lineup played to a
mix of genres. From local singer-songwriter Julien Baker, to Top 40 starlet Meghan Trainor, to Paul Simon of Simon & Garfunkel fame, the fest had it all. Photos by BRIAN ANDERSON
Zedd
Panic! at the Disco
Cypress Hill
58 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Bill Abel
Indigo Girls
Jimmy "Duck" Holmes
Luther & Mary Lindsay Dickinson
Paul Simon
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats
6671 Towne Center Loop Southaven, MS. 38641 662-349-0277
Gin Blossoms
Directions: Just off I-55 at exit 289. Turn east and
make a right at Southcrest Parkway. Go towards the Towne Center Mall. W e a r e o n t h e r i g h t s i d e b e h i n d Walmart and beside JC Penny.
Quality Commitment and Flooring You Can Stand On!
Better than Ezra
662-893-2867
www.distinctivecarpetolivebranch.com 4850 Goodman Rd. Suite 101 • Olive Branch, MS 38654 Ghost Town Blues Band
Mon.- Fri. 10-6 and Sat. 10-2 Click magazine | JUNE 2016 59
out & about
calendar
SOCIAL AGENDA Your monthly resource for what’s happening around town
4
16
Latimer Lakes Park 6–10 p.m. Kick back under the stars, and welcome the summer season with a free screening of Disney’s Frozen. The summer movie series continues on the first and third Saturday of the month through the end of August. Admission free. hornlake.org
Dixon Galley & Gardens 6–8 p.m. Peruse paintings and drawings by Beth Edwards, Jared Small, and Carlyle Wolfe at the exhibition’s opening night. The artists will be on hand to discuss their work and mingle with guests. Admission $3–$7 dixon.org
Art After Dark: Mallory | Wurtzburger Artist Reception
In the Park After Dark
7
St. Jude Presents: John Rich & Friends The Cannon Center 7:30 p.m. Kristian Bush of Sugarland, Big Kenny of Big & Rich, and Frankie Ballard are among the top country artists kicking off the 2016 St. Jude Classic celebrations. All proceeds will benefit St. Jude’s Children Hospital in its mission to provide treatment, travel, housing, and food to the families of children in need. Admission $40–$80 stjude.org
6-12
FedEx St. Jude Classic TPC Southwind Various times Not only is this tournament a regular event on the PGA tour, it has been a Memphis tradition since 1958. Watch as some of top golfers compete at this annual St. Jude Children’s Hospital fundraiser. Admission $15–$225 stjudeclassic.com
60 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
9
Art Walk in Old Towne Olive Branch Old Towne 5:30–7:30 p.m. Spend Thursday evening supporting the work of local artists and vendors. The tour starts at Painted Pigeon Gallery & Gifts and winds through the historical streets of Old Towne Olive Branch. Admission free. obarts.com
10
Literatini The Booksellers at Laurelwood 7–10 p.m. Get ready for a Martini Death Match. Guests can vote on their favorite drink of the evening and bid on spectacular auction items, all while benefitting Literacy MidSouth. Admission $50–$75. literacymidsouth.org
11
4th annual Juneteenth Festival Latimer Lakes Park 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Presented by DeSoto Country AfricanAmerican History Symposium, the Juneteenth festival celebrates community, heritage, and family. Between the petting zoo and pony rides, and the bounce house and water slide, the fourth annual festival should be fun for the whole family. Admission is one or more non-perishable items. dcaahs.com
17
Feast on the Farm Agricenter International 7–11 p.m. Enjoy an evening of country charm and farm-to-table fare with a menu prepared by the area’s finest chefs. All proceeds will benefit the Agricenter’s educational programs. Admission $100. agricenter.org
Big Wig Ball Annesdale Mansion 7-11 p.m. Grab a wig and have a hair-raising good time at this annual ball benefitting Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Admission $75-$100. lebonheur.org
17–18
8th annual BBQ Cook-Off DeSoto Shrine Club 5 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m. Sat. Over 400 teams participated in the 2015 BBQ Cook-Off. Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, this state championship event offers an $8,000 prize purse. Admission $75-$275. desotobbq.com
25
3rd annual Battle of the Bands Olive Branch Pickers 7 p.m. Trade in that air guitar for something more tangible in support of the American Cancer Society. Sponsored by Olive Branch Pickers, the third annual Battle of the Bands invites solo artists and group sensations to take the stage. Admission free. olivebranchpickers.com
23-25
North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Corner of Highway 7 and Highway 310 in Waterford 9 a.m. Thurs., 4 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m. Sat. Catch Kenny Brown, North Mississippi Allstars, Duwayne Burnside Band, and more at this year’s festival in Waterford. Admission $25-$150 nmshillcountrypicnic.com
倀爀漀 匀琀漀渀攀 䬀椀琀挀栀攀渀 ☀ 䈀愀琀栀 椀猀 猀攀攀欀椀渀最 瀀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀Ⰰ 洀漀琀椀瘀愀琀攀搀 瀀攀漀瀀氀攀 琀漀 樀漀椀渀 漀甀爀 最爀漀眀椀渀最 琀攀愀洀 愀猀 漀甀琀猀椀搀攀 猀愀氀攀猀 爀攀瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀愀琀椀瘀攀猀⸀ 吀栀攀 椀搀攀愀氀 挀愀渀搀椀搀愀琀攀 眀椀氀氀 栀愀瘀攀 愀 瀀爀漀瘀攀渀 爀攀挀漀爀搀 漀昀 猀甀挀挀攀猀猀 眀椀琀栀椀渀 挀愀戀椀渀攀琀爀礀 愀渀搀 琀栀攀 挀甀猀琀漀洀 欀椀琀挀栀攀渀 愀渀搀 戀愀琀栀 椀渀搀甀猀琀爀礀⸀ 圀攀 漀昀昀攀爀 愀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀瘀攀 椀渀挀漀洀攀 眀椀琀栀 戀攀渀攀昀椀琀猀 愀渀搀 昀氀攀砀椀戀氀攀 眀漀爀欀 猀挀栀攀搀甀氀攀⸀ 䄀氀氀 椀渀焀甀椀爀椀攀猀 猀栀漀甀氀搀 椀渀挀氀甀搀攀 愀渀 甀瀀搀愀琀攀搀 爀攀猀甀洀攀 攀洀愀椀氀攀搀 琀漀
搀愀瘀椀搀䀀瀀爀漀猀琀漀渀攀氀氀挀⸀挀漀洀
䴀漀渀⸀ ⴀ 䘀爀椀⸀ 㠀㨀㌀ 愀⸀洀⸀ ⴀ 㔀㨀 瀀⸀洀⸀ 匀愀琀⸀ 㤀㨀 愀⸀洀⸀ ⴀ 㨀 瀀⸀洀⸀ 㠀㠀㔀㔀 䌀礀瀀爀攀猀猀 圀漀漀搀猀 䰀愀渀攀 伀氀椀瘀攀 䈀爀愀渀挀栀Ⰰ 䴀匀 ㌀㠀㘀㔀㐀 瀀爀漀猀琀漀渀攀氀氀挀⸀挀漀洀 㘀㘀㈀⸀㠀㤀㔀⸀㐀㜀㤀㔀 ⠀瀀⤀ ∠ 㘀㘀㈀⸀㠀㤀㔀⸀㐀㜀㤀㜀 ⠀昀⤀
28
Vine to Wine: Red, White, and Blues Memphis Botanic Garden 6–8 p.m. Let freedom ring with sweet treats from Frost Bake Shop and a selection of eight wines or cocktails. Proceeds will benefit the Garden’s education and horticulture programs. Admission $30–$45. memphisbotanicgarden.com
30
Southaven Patriotic Ceremony Jim Saucier Park 10 a.m. Celebrate America’s Independence with a parade around the lake and light refreshments at the gazebo in Jim Saucier Park. Admission free. firstregional.org
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 61
out & about
calendar
ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
The University of Mississippi Museum, Oxford 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues.–Sat., Admission $3–$5 museum.olemiss.edu
3 George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
through June 25
New Daisy, Memphis 9 p.m., Admission $35–$40 ticketfly.com
Of Rivers: Photography by Young Suh, Poetry edited by Chiyuma Elliott and Katie Peterson
4 WLOK’s 40th anniversary By IllaZilla
Orpheum Theatre, Memphis 7 p.m., Admission $20–$50 ticketmaster.com
7 Boston BankPlus Amphitheater, Southaven 7:30 p.m., Admission $35.50–$81 ticketmaster.com
8 Kirk Franklin Landers Center, Southaven 7:30 p.m., Admission $25–$45 ticketmaster.com
10 Erykah Badu Landers Center, Southaven 8 p.m., Admission $57.50–$67.50 ticketmaster.com
14 Built to Spill Minglewood Hall, Memphis 8 p.m., Admission $23–$25 ticketfly.com
New Daisy, Memphis 8 p.m., Admission $18–$20 ticketfly.com
62 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
through July 10 Inches from the Earth
Blink-182 BankPlus Amphitheater, Southaven 7 p.m., Admission $34 ticketmaster.com
17 Bill Engvall Horseshoe Casino, Tunica 8 p.m., Admission $42–$62 ticketmaster.com
25 Stax Music Academy Levitt Shell, Memphis 7:30 p.m., Admission free levittshell.org
29 Reverend Horton Heat Minglewood Hall, Memphis 8 p.m., Admission $20–$22 ticketfly.com
16 An Evening with Chris Robinson Brotherhood
The University of Mississippi Museum, Oxford 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues.–Sat., Admission $3–$5 museum.olemiss.edu
VISUAL ARTS through June 11 Marie Hull: Mastery of Color and Form
National Ornamental Metal Museum, Memphis 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues.–Sat., Noon–5 p.m. Sun., Admission $4–$6 metalmuseum.org
through July 17 The Impressionist Revolution: Forty Years of French Art at the Dixon Dixon Gallery & Gardens, Memphis 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues.–Sat., 1–5 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. third Thurs., Admission $3–$7 dixon.org
through August 20 Gods and Men: Iconography and Identity in the Ancient World The University of Mississippi Museum, Oxford 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues.–Sat., Admission $3–$5 museum.olemiss.edu
through September 4 Hassan Hajjaj: My Rock Stars Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Weds., 10 a.m-8 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Admission $3-$7 brooksmuseum.org
though November 6 Rotunda Projects: Yinka Shonibare MBE Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Weds., 10 a.m-8 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Admission $3-$7 brooksmuseum.org
PERFORMANCE ARTS 3–26 Peter and the Starcatcher Playhouse on the Square, Memphis 8 p.m. Thurs.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Admission $15–$40 playhouseonthesquare.org
10 through July 3 Oliver Theatre Memphis, Memphis 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Admission $15–$30 theatrememphis.org
17–26 Oklahoma Presented by DeSoto Family Theater Landers Center 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m., 7 p.m., Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Admission $18–$30 ticketmaster.com
17 through July 10 Sister Act Playhouse on the Square, Memphis 8 p.m. Thurs.–Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Admission $15–$40 playhouseonthesquare.org
Doula
[doo-luh] noun 1. a woman who assists women during labor and after childbirth.
M e m p h i s Fa m i ly D ou l a s
Offers professional and compassionate childbirth services from prenatal to postpartum. Our Services Include:
Shopping for family Baby and mom’s laundry Listening to mothers concerns Holding baby so mother can sleep Cooking healthy meals Teaching baby care skills Contact Your Doula Today!
901.336.1459
www.memphisfamilydoulas.com
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 63
Summer Escape From the open road to the fishing hole, summer never goes out of style
Location Beaver Lake at Shelby Farms Photography Yen Studios Editor Casey Hilder Art Director Jennifer Corbin Fashion Coordinator Maggie Vinzant Styling and Makeup Alexandra Nicole Hair Katie Anne Raburn, High Definition Salon & Spa Models Danielle Oliver from Colors Agency & Ryan Reisdorf from AMAX 64 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Danielle: Top $32, Lizzie B Boutique; Shorts $30, So Co Apparel; Cardigan $38, Necklace $40, Bracelet $39, Frank. Ryan: Shirt $79, Shorts $60, So Co Apparel
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 65
Ryan: Shirt $64, Pants $89, The Attic Danielle: Shirt $44, Necklace $54, Janie Rose Boutique; Shorts $29, Pink Coconut Boutique; Shoes $22, Stella Ivy Boutique; Bracelet $10, Lizzie B Boutique; Sunglasses $25, Frank.
66 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Shirt $42, Cowboy Corner; Shorts $58, Necklace $18, Magnolia Boutique; Hat $27, Frank.; Bracelet $92, Paisley Pineapple; Bag $32, Pink Coconut Boutique
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 67
Top $50, Paisley Pineapple; Shorts $69, Glasses $25, Frank.; Backpack $25, Sugar Plum Consignments; Hat $42, Janie Rose Boutique; Shoes $34, Magnolia Boutique
68 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Ryan: Shirt $88, Pants $89, The Attic Danielle: Dress $84, Necklace $25, The Ivory Closet
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 69
Ryan: Shirt $54, Shorts $65, The Attic Danielle: Top $35, Stella Ivy; Shorts $30, So Co Apparel; Hat $19, Pink Coconut Boutique; Necklace $59, Bracelet $18, Earrings $28, Frank.; Bracelet $18, Paisley Pineapple 70 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
SHOP THE ISSUE THE ATTIC 2121 Madison Ave Memphis, 901.207.1273 COWBOY CORNER 3698 Goodman Rd E Southaven, 662.890.3380 Thecowboycorner.com FRANK. 210 E Commerce St. Hernando, 662.298.3374 THE IVORY CLOSET 2095 Madison Ave. Memphis, 901.527.9538 ivorycloset.com THE IVORY CLOSET 6582 Getwell Rd Southaven, 662.772.1619 Ivorycloset.com JANIE ROSE BOUTIQUE 5627 Getwell Rd. Southaven, 662.510.5577 Janieroseboutique.com LIZZIE B. BOUTIQUE 7124 Kerr St. Olive Branch, 662.890.6133 Lizziebboutiqueonline.com MAGNOLIA BOUTIQUE 3075 Goodman Rd E #18 Southaven, 662.510.2093 PAISLEY PINEAPPLE 6542 Goodman Rd. #115 Olive Branch, 662.895.2111 Shop.paisleypineappleob.com PINK COCONUT BOUTIQUE 5142 Goodman Rd #113 Olive Branch, 662.892.8175 Pinkcoconutboutique.com SOCO APPAREL 300 W. Commerce St. Hernando, 662.298.3493 Shopsocoapparel.com SOCO APPAREL 6542 Goodman Rd. Olive Branch, 662.420.7584 Shopsocoapparel.com STELLA IVY BOUTIQUE 4850 Goodman Rd #103 Olive Branch, 662.874.5208 Stellaivyboutique.com SUGAR PLUM CONSIGNMENTS 6100 Primacy Pkwy Memphis, 901.763.7799 Sugarplumconsign.com
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 71
72 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
COOKING with Kudzu The surprising nutritional value of the vine that devoured the South Story & photos by Tonya Thompson
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 73
T
There’s an old legend that the story
of Jack and the Beanstalk was really just a tale of a boy who planted kudzu, and jokes abound of Southern famers offering kudzu planting advice for the prolific vine – “drop it and run!” Although better known as “the vine that ate the South,” kudzu (or Japanese Arrowroot) has centuries of cultural use beneath its shady, nuisance exterior. As early as 1578, records show the use of kudzu in Chinese medicine, and by 1665, the Chinese were making cloth and paper from the strong fibers of kudzu stems. James H. Miller, Research Ecologist (Emeritus) for the United States Department of Agriculture, has conducted extensive research on the plant’s
$8 per acre to plant it, resulting in about
dose of kudzu extract quickly reduces
history in the U.S. “In the late nine-
3 million acres of kudzu planted on
alcohol consumption during a binge
teenth century,” he writes, “kudzu was
farms across the South by 1946.
drinking
scenario.
Another
peer-re-
used as an ornamental vine to shade
By the 1940s, numerous kudzu clubs
viewed journal, the Journal of Psychophar-
porches and courtyards of Southern
were formed throughout the South.
macology, published a study showing how
homes. It was also appreciated for the
Kudzu festivals were popular, includ-
a standardized kudzu extract (NPI-031)
grape-like fragrance of its flowers and
ing the crowing of kudzu queens and
reduces alcohol consumption in non-
because of its vigorous growth.”
queens. However, with vines that grow
treatment-seeking male heavy drinkers.
It wasn’t until 1933, however, that kudzu
up to 60 feet in a single season and as
Beyond its medicinal potential, almost
was broadly introduced to Mississippi,
much as 1 foot per day in early summer,
every part of the kudzu plant is edible
as well as the rest of the South. Accord-
kudzu quickly overtook the Southern
and highly nutritious.
ing to Miller, to correct the extensive
landscape.
Edible Kudzu
erosion caused by improper agricultural
“By the early 1950s,” Miller writes,
practices and cotton production in the
“kudzu had largely become a nuisance.
Delta, the U.S. Government supplied 85
It had spread rapidly throughout the
giving kudzu a try to experiment by
million kudzu seedlings to Southern
South because of the long growing
using your favorite recipes that involve
landowners for land revitalization
season, warm climate, plentiful rainfall,
cooked greens,” says Carol Penn-Romine,
efforts. Southern farmers were given
and lack of disease and insect ene-
award-winning culinary writer, Seattle
mies. Abandonment of farmland dur-
resident, and self-described farm girl
ing this time frame contributed to the
from the South. “If you’re worried that
uncontrolled and unmonitored spread
they’ll be disagreeable, try easing into
of kudzu. In 1953, the United States
them by mixing them with other greens,
Department of Agriculture removed
like beet, chard and mustard — what-
kudzu from the list of cover plants per-
ever greens you already like.”
missible under the Agricultural Conser-
74 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
“I’d encourage anyone interested in
In addition to its nutrition-packed
vation Program.”
leaves, the blossoms on a kudzu vine
Nuisance or Something More?
can be used for making jelly, syrup and
While many still consider the plant to
Being a legume, kudzu’s roots are
be a nuisance, studies show the potential
chocked full of protein, iron and fiber.
for kudzu for everything from treat-
When dried and ground to a powder,
ment for alcoholism to biofuels. One
the roots also produce a flour that can
study recently published in the in-
be used for frying batters or to thicken
ternational academic journal Drug and
sauces, and have been used for that
Alcohol Dependence found that a single
purpose for centuries in China and
wine — all with a distinct grape flavor.
Kudzu Quiche
Recipe by Carol Penn-Romine (Serves 4-6)
Japan. The entire plant — including its roots, flowers and leaves — shows antioxidant activity. Nutritional content of the plant varies depending on the age of the vine and its leaves, but most kudzu carries a crude protein content of 15-18%. In addition to being highly nutritious for human consumption, local farmers have often turned to kudzu as a foraging source
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed ½ cup half and half 4 eggs 1 cup grated gruyère ¼ cup freshly-grated Parmesan 3 oz. cream cheese, room temperature ¼ cup red bell pepper, small dice 2 Tbsp. shallots, minced 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 cup loosely packed fresh kudzu (tiny leaves), cleaned well and roughly chopped ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper Tabasco sauce, to taste (optional)
Gathering Kudzu
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly roll puff pastry to an 11-inch square and transfer to a 9-inch diameter glass pie plate. Trim excess, crimp edges and set aside. Lightly sauté shallots and red bell peppers in canola oil, just long enough to soften them, and set them aside. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, salt, pepper and Tabasco. Blend in gruyère and parmesan,then the sautéed shallots and peppers. Work in the softened cream cheese (small lumps are okay). Stir in kudzu leaves. Pour mixture into puff pastry crust, pushing in any leaves that may stick out, so they do not burn. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set, about 25 to 30 minutes. Allow quiche to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
spots for gathering the plant are those
Recipe originally published in Edible Memphis, Spring 2007.
for their livestock, which seem to prefer the taste. When nearby bee colonies forage kudzu, the result is honey that tastes like grape jelly. So what does kudzu taste like? “It tastes like chicken,” says Penn-Romaine. “No, sorry, I’ve been waiting to say that for a long time! Kudzu may be a leaf, but it tastes more bean-like than leaf-like. It has a distinctive protein flavor and density to it. I wouldn’t eat a big salad of it, but as a side or a component in a larger dish, it works just fine.”
According to Penn-Romine, the best
off the main road, since roadside har-
Illustration by Jordan Nikki Watson
vests are likely polluted by nearby traffic. “The more mature leaves are leathery and difficult to chew,” says Penn-Romine, “so select the smaller, newer, more delicate leaves. Those usually won’t need as much cleaning, since they haven’t been around long enough to collect a deep layer of grime. The main thing is, know your source.” Click magazine | JUNE 2016 75
We Build One Pool At A Time!
Family Owned & Operated Your Pool is Our Pool! Pat & Trish Kobylarz
㘀㔀㠀㈀ 䜀攀琀眀攀氀氀 刀搀⸀ 匀琀攀⸀ 䈀 ∠ 匀漀甀琀栀愀瘀攀渀Ⰰ 䴀椀猀猀椀猀猀椀瀀瀀椀 ㈀ 㤀㔀 䴀愀搀椀猀漀渀 䄀瘀攀⸀ 䴀攀洀瀀栀椀猀Ⰰ 吀一 ㌀㠀 㐀 䤀 嘀 伀 刀 夀 䌀 䰀 伀 匀 䔀 吀⸀ 䌀 伀 䴀
刀漀戀攀爀琀 匀攀礀洀漀甀爀Ⰰ 䐀䐀匀 ∠ 䨀愀猀漀渀 倀愀爀漀氀氀椀Ⰰ 䐀䴀䐀 ∠ 䈀爀礀愀渀琀 吀爀漀琀琀攀爀Ⰰ 䐀䴀䐀
76 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
splashpoolsdesoto.com splashpools4@aol.com 556 Whitfield Drive • Hernando
662.469.5717
2
0
1
6
Summer
Festival Guide
Hit the road for food, fun and freedom this summer at nine of the South’s hottest festivals
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 77
FOOD Festivals
Biloxi Seafood Festival
Biloxi, MS • September 10-11
Watermelon Carnival
Photos courtesy of Rachael Seymour
Mize, MS • August 5-6
of the coastal heritage of Biloxi and the
Photos courtesy of Zandra Walker
Mississippi Gulf Coast. This two-day
Watermelon is a way of life in the South-
festival features live entertainment,
even moreso in nearby Mize, Mississippi,
activities for kids, arts and craft vendors
the home of the yearly Watermelon
and, of course, plenty of seafood. Now in
Biloxi Seafood Festival is a celebration
Slugburger Festival
its 35th year, the annual festival boasts
Corinth, MS • July 7-9
crawfish. This year’s festivities include
guests are treated to all the watermelon
Photos Courtesy of Corinth Main Street
the Gumbo Championship, a local
they can eat upon entering the park.
This yearly festival celebrates Corinth,
favorite. For an additional afee, visitors
For those with a competitive streak,
Mississippi’s claim to fame — the
can sample gumbo from professional
this year’s festival features Watermelon
Slugburger,
and amateur competitors and choose a
Eating, Seed
beef burger that has been hailed as
Carnival. This family-friendly affair includes a car show, crafts vendors and plenty of food. And speaking of food,
Spitting
and
Biggest
a
deep-fried
plenty of fresh shrimp, oysters and
pork
and
Watermelon contests. Live music for the
a
38th annual event includes hit music
creation in the 1950s. The eponymous
from acts like Exile and Darryl Worley.
Southern delicacy that gave the festival
Southern-fried
favorite
since
its
its namesake was originally created to stretch the thin meat supply using meal and grain, but has since become a regional favorite for folks like Matt “Megatoad” Stonie, who earned his place as the Slugburger eating grand champion in 2014 after consuming 43 in just 10 minutes. Other attractions include live musical entertainment, carnival games and rides, dozens of craft vendors and a “Slug Idol” singing contest.
78 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
favorite for the Peoples’ Choice Award.
Arts Festivals
Choctaw Indian Fair
Choctaw, MS • July 13-16 Photos courtesy of Fred Willis The 67th annual Choctaw Indian Fair in Choctaw, Mississippi, celebrates the heritage and homeland of one of Mississippi’s oldest native people. Visitors will experience the cultural journey of the Choctaw through historical displays, social dancing, tribal arts and crafts and Choctaw stickball — a pastime known to some as “the granddaddy of all field sports.” This year’s theme is “The Choctaw Spirit Lives On.” Other attractions include the Choctaw Indian Princess Pageant, carnival rides, live music, and a taste of traditional Choctaw food.
Mid-South Renaissance Faire Memphis, TN • August 20-21, 27-28 Photos by RB Macdonald Studios Jousting, jesters, and the Queen of England reign supreme in this four-day trip back in time spread across two weekends that transform Memphis’ Shelby Farms Park into “Shelby Shire”. Guests are invited to laugh with the fools, pillage with pirates, learn traditional Elizabethan dances and spectate jousting matches. This year’ theme celebrates the reign of Queen Elizabeth I with period-authentic clothing, food and a chance to be ceremonially knighted by the Queen herself. Click magazine | JUNE 2016 79
Music Festivals
North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Waterford, MS • June 23-25 Photos by Candise Kola This two-day event celebrates the music made great by hill country aficionados like R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough and Otha Turner, among others. This year’s lineup includes local favorites like Luther Dickinson, Jimbo Mathus, Little Joe Ayers, and Rev. John Wilkins. In addition to a variety of food vendors and an Artists' Village, visitors are invited to participate in harmonica and guitar workshops taught by great performers like Garry Burnside, David Kimbrough, Jr. and Watermelon Slim.
Bike Nights in Blues Alley
Holly Springs, MS • June 30 – September 1 Photos by Grace Bonds Every Thursday night this summer, the Holly Springs Main Street Chamber will block off the Historic Square for a flood of bikes, food trucks and live music. This free event is open to the entire community and beyond. This year’s musical selection will showcase local favorites like Kenny Brown and 2016 Grammy Nominee and Marshall county native, Cedric Burnside. Other performers include Lightnin’ Malcolm, The Blues Doctors, Young Petty Thieves, Don McMinn, and more. 80 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Muddy Roots
Cookeville, TN – September 2-5 Photos by Cody Hilder The Muddy Roots is a big, stomping, musical good time with an overarching objective of fueling a nationwide roots music revival. Blues, bluegrass, rockabilly and punk combine and swirl in this eclectic three-day festival, which is held on the June Bug Boogie Ranch in Cookeville, Tennessee. Visitors are invited to camp out on the grounds to enjoy the pleasant sights and booming sounds of this year’s lineup, which includes The Melvins, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Trixie Trainwreck, Julian Davis, and dozens more.
Hill Country Freedom Fest New Albany, MS • June 25 Photos courtesy of Sean Johnson Summertime
in
New
Albany,
Mississippi,
brings
a
smorgasbord of events and entertainment, beginning with the Levitt AMP New Albany Summer Concert Series in early June leading up to the annual Freedom Fest, which celebrates American heritage against the banks of the Tallahatchie River. Visitors can check out arts and crafts at the makers market, view a riverside fireworks show or take in some free musical entertainment courtesy of Confederate Railroad.
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 81
16 0 2 E N JU m e m r u Conce S s ’ o d rt S n a eri n r es He
Sunset on the Square
A HERNANDO MAIN STREET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENT
Join us Thursdays in June 7-9pm
June 2 CHRIS "CJ" JOHNSON June 23 ASHLEY MCBRYDE June 9 FURIOUS GEORGE June 30 EREK STONE & THE FABULOUS STEELER BAND June 16 4 MAN TRIO For more information visit www.hernandoms.org or call 662-429-9055 Presented by:
82 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
DeSoto Tımes-Trıbune F d Vend s:
M A G A Z I N E
ry lt
Prid e
d Po n a u
One Memphis family’s experience raising a flock of hens in their urban backyard
Story by Tonya Thompson Photos by Casey Hilder
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 83
M
elissa Bridgman’s home might be in the middle of Memphis, but that doesn’t stop her from having farm-fresh eggs in the morning, thanks to a flock of
five backyard chickens. “We got chickens the first time in 2001 when we lived out in Fayette County,” she says. “When we moved to Memphis in 2004, we gave our chickens to neighbors because we didn’t know if we could have them in the city.” After learning that city code would allow them to keep a maximum of six chickens in their backyard, they bought the batch they currently keep. Bridgman, a potter who owns and operates Bridgman Pottery, has her favorites among the flock of hens — Pearl, in particular, likes to be held. “It’s a personality thing,” she says, “I’ve had her since Spring of 2010, so she still lays eggs. She’s slowing down, though…she is definitely slowing down.” According to Bridgman, hens will typically start laying eggs when they are eight or nine months old, stopping in the fall and winter. “It’s just like a woman’s body,” she says. “You have a certain amount of eggs and if you want to reproduce, the eggs need to be fertilized, but otherwise, you still get rid of your eggs on a regular basis.”
84 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
“They’re pack animals... They do better with more than one at a time, they get lonely.”
The older a hen gets, the fewer eggs she will lay. At that point, Bridgman says, hers will just be pets in the family. While some urban chicken owners might eat the hens when their egg production slows, the meat is less desirable. “It would be really tough, stringy meat,” says Bridgman, “If you think about your average grocery store bird, they are three months old or four months old. They are not three years old. That’s where the phrase ‘tough old bird’ comes from.” As for roosters, Bridgman says she keeps only hens because roosters are more trouble than they’re worth and aren’t necessary for hens’ egg production. “They’re mean, they’re aggressive. Some people say that a rooster keeps your flock happier. If you let your birds free range, which I really don’t because there are a lot of hawks in this neighborhood, a rooster will protect your flock somewhat. But if you have a rooster, you really need to make nice friends with your neighbors.” Aside from cleaning the coop and ensuring the health of the hens when few veterinarians in the area will treat chickens, Bridgman says the process of keeping them is relatively painless. “I’ll feed them probably three times a week with the chicken feed and then they get table scraps every day,” she says. And surprisingly, chickens are less picky than dogs when it comes to chowing on table scraps. She won’t feed them chicken and they won’t eat citrus. She also won’t give them onions because that will give their eggs a distinct onion flavor.
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 85
For newbie backyard chicken owners, Bridgman suggests buying three hens, at a minimum. “They’re pack animals,” she says. “They do better with more than one at a time, they get lonely.” She also suggests a book that’s part of the Homemade Living series entitled Keeping Chickens with Ashley English: All You Need to Know to Care for a Happy, Healthy Flock. Another helpful resource is social media, particularly Facebook. “There is a midtown chicken people group and not everybody on it is in midtown,” she suggests. “There’s a lot of discussion there. Like what to do if you get an egg stuck, and what to do with varying illnesses that your chickens might get.” Added to the potential culinary treats produced in the Bridgman’s backyard is a swarm of honeybees that live within a few feet of the chickens. “Keeping bees requires more gear, keeping chickens is less work,” she notes. “I’ve been [keeping bees] on and off for three or four years. Early last Spring, both colonies that I had died, so I took the year off. This hive, I just got two or three weeks ago. Someone let me know that a swarm was in their backyard, and I got it.” Within their urban setting, the Bridgmans still have to protect their flock from various predators, including a chocolate lab they recently adopted who is especially fascinated with the flock. “We have had issues with possums and raccoons,” she says. “And a big chocolate lab who really wants to get in there!”
86 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
“Keeping bees requires more gear, keeping chickens is less work”
Get your feet ready for summer!
• Bunions • Nail fungus • Plantar fasciitis • Ingrown nails • Diabetic foot check We treat it all at
FOOT HEALTH CENTERS
Call us today for an appointment
CALL US TODAY 662.449.3663
M ontrose
ANTEBELLUM HOME
~ Southern elegance at its best ~
BUILT FOR A BRIDE IN 1858, & STILL SERVING BRIDES IN 2015. ~ PARTIES ~ WEDDINGS ~ TOURS ~ SPECIAL EVENTS HOME OF THE ANNUAL HOLLY SPRINGS PILGRIMAGE 335 Salem Ave. Holly Springs, MS For more information, call 901.230.3576 HOLLYSPRINGSPILGRIMAGE.COM
Free Bra Fittings!
Home Medical Solutions A Lymphedema & Mastectomy Boutique Home Medical Equipment Company
Call Us: 901.396.0174 • Hot Pink Line 662.393.4714 • Fax orders to: 662.393.4504 9063 Millbranch • Southaven, MS 38671 • TMScarolyn@aol.com Click magazine | JUNE 2016 87
HH OO UU SS EE OO FF AA GG LL AA I AI A 7503 QUEENS 7503COURT QUEENS SUITE COURT 2, GERMANTOWN, SUITE 2, GERMANTOWN, TN TN 901.443.5533 901.443.5533 WWW.HOUSEOFAGLAIASALON.COM WWW.HOUSEOFAGLAIASALON.COM
@HOUSEOFAGLAIASALON @HOUSEOFAGLAIASALON WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/HOUSEOFAGLAIASALON WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/HOUSEOFAGLAIASALON
! e m o H e m o We lc
AGLAIASALON@YAHOO.COM AGLAIASALON@YAHOO.COM
DONNIE CHAMBLISS & MARGIE MAYS Your DeSoto County Real Estate Team
901.355.2074
901.487.1165
www.dcteam.properties /donniechamblissrealtor
/drchambliss
/donniechambliss
@donniechambliss donniechambliss www.dcteam.properties $SZF -FJLF 3FBMUPST t (PPENBO 3PBE & t 4PVUIBWFO .4 t donnie@donniechambliss.com
88 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
ENTERTAINING
Calling All Cobbler Fans Delicious treats for a perfect summertime soiree Story by MICHELLE HOPE | Photos by YEN STUDIOS
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 89
entertaining
Celebrate the Fourth with a fruit cobbler stand! With summer in full effect, fruit is ripe and delicious. It’s just plain hard to beat a good warm cobbler served with creamy ice cream on top. If you are looking for a fun summer activity, consider berry picking! It’s a great family affair and you can bake a yummy cobbler with some of the fruit you pick. Here are some local farms that offer berry/fruit picking and much more. We found an easy recipe to make this dessert foolproof. The best part is, you can buy all the ingredients locally and whip it up in a flash. No one would ever know you used a mix- and we certainly won’t tell! You can find locally grown peaches, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and cherries for just a few options. We couldn’t choose just one so we decided to create a cobbler stand and let our guests sample them all.
Pickin’ Places Jones Orchard Millington, Tennessee 901.873.3150 jonesorchard.com
Rosemark Vineyards Millington, Tennessee 901.829.3258 facebook.com/rosemark-vineyards
Winderemere Farms Memphis, Tennessee 901.386.2035 winfarms.com
Nesbit Blueberry Plantation Nesbit, Mississippi 662.449.2983 nesbitblueberry.com
Cedar Hill Farms Hernando, Mississippi 662.429.2540 gocedarhillfarm.com
Cherry Creek Orchards Ponotoc, Mississippi 662.489.7783 facebook.com/cherrycreekorchards
90 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
entertaining
Recipes for
Peach, strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, cherry or any other fruit used in a fruit cobbler will have the following directions: • 8 oz. package of Del's Cobbler Mix
• 2 to 3 cups fresh fruit
• 1/2 stick of butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
1. Pre-heat oven to 350 to 375 degrees (ovens may vary). 2. Use an 8 X 8 or 9 X 9 Pyrex dish or similar dish. Melt 1/2 stick of butter or margarine in the dish. 3. Mix one 8 oz. package of Del's Cobbler Mix with 1/2 cup milk. Pour the combined mix and milk into the dish with the melted butter. 4. Use 2 to 3 cups of any peeled fruit. Add 1/4 cup sugar dissolved in 1/2 cup water to make a more moist cobbler. 5. Stir the mixture slightly. 6. Place in oven for 30-35 minutes or until it is golden brown. 7. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream and a sprig of fresh mint to top it off for the perfect summer time delight & enjoy!
SOURCES PHOTOGRAPHER Madison w/ Yen Studios SIGNAGE/HANDWRITING Nicole Baldridge Designs on Instagram EVENT DESIGNER Michelle Hope, Social Butterflies, LLC
socialbutterfliesevents.com COBBLER MIX Del’s Fruit Cobbler Mix
Available at your local Kroger Store
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 91
on the money
Special Advertising Section
Invested in Success What do you do, and why do you do it?
I’
M A FINANCIAL ADVISOR AT
that simply is not true. DWAM doesn’t
How do you measure the success of
Duncan Williams Asset Man-
have account minimums like a large
your business?
agement (DWAM). My day-to-
number of firms do. When it comes to
Any time a client refers me to a friend,
day responsibilities include managing
planning for retirement, the best time
relative, or co-worker, I feel that I’ve re-
current client relationships as well as
to start is now — you don’t have to
ally done something right.
expanding the firm’s client base. More
wait until you’ve put away hundreds
specifically, I have three main areas of
of thousands of dollars to start think-
For readers who may be interested in
focus in my business. First, I work with
ing about and preparing for your fu-
learning more or who may have spe-
individuals and families. Whether you
ture. I do what I do so that my clients
cific questions for you, what should
are looking to rollover an old 401(k)
can focus on their families, careers,
they do?
into an IRA, save for a child’s college
and other things that are important to
Give me a call or reach out to me
education, or wanting to create a com-
them.
through email! I’d be glad to meet for coffee or to grab a bite to eat, and people
prehensive financial plan, I’m here to help. A second aspect of my business
Why do it at Duncan Williams Asset
are always welcome to visit me at my
involves serving as a consultant to re-
Management?
office. If it works better for you, I’ll even
tirement plans. From helping business
There are many firms in town that pro-
meet you at your office! Whether you’d
owners and HR directors implement a
vide investment advisory services to
like to discuss implementing a new
new plan, to performing due diligence
clients, but I chose to join the team at
plan or would like a complimentary re-
on an existing plan’s investment op-
DWAM for a number of reasons. First of
view and second opinion of a plan you
tions, to providing education at the
all, we are not brokers, and we conduct
already have in place, I’d love to have a
individual participant level, I serve as
all of our business in a fee-only man-
conversation and see if you think that
a fiduciary in the role of investment
ner. Instead, we serve as fiduciaries and
we might be a good fit for you.
advisor. Lastly, I work with non-profits
have a duty to put the interest of our
and consult in the endowment and
clients first. Another thing that drew
foundation space to help organizations
me to DWAM was the culture. Each one
better set themselves up for continued
of the firm’s 10 employees is involved
success in the future.
in the community in a number of ways,
As to why I do what I do, well, I do it
whether it be by serving on non-profit
for a number of reasons. One of my top
boards or volunteering with various lo-
priorities is to challenge my clients to
cal organizations. Lastly, I like that we
think differently about their finances
work as a team. We realize that none of
and their financial advisors. One thing
us is a know-it-all, and we are able to
I hear a lot from people is that they
draw on each other’s strengths to serve
feel they do not have enough money
our clients in the best way possible at
to merit working with an advisor, and
all times.
92 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Patrick O’Connor Associate Vice President of Duncan Williams Asset Management patrick@dwassetmgmt.com This article is not intended to be legal advice. Legal advice is dependent upon the facts of any particular situation and the state of the law at any given moment. The information provided should only be used as a guide regarding the issues individuals may face and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
Beauty Begins Within
Look and feel your best with our organic beauty and wellness detox services. Radiant skin begins within. Renew your mind, body, and spirit for the ultimate glow that will get noticed.
Visit our website for more exclusive specials! FAR Body Wrap & Colon Hydrotherapy FAR Body Wrap & BeautyFood Facial
Basic Cleanse
3 Colon Hydrotherapy Sessions
$145 $150 $150
Infrared Sauna Colon Hydrotherapy Ionic Foot Bath Organic BeautyFood Facials FAR Body Wraps (Inch Reducing) St. Tropez Natural Spray Tans
3040 Forest Hill Irene Rd. Phone: (901) 435-6150 in Germantown www.renewspamemphis.com
START STRONG northwestms.edu/desoto
at Northwest's DeSoto Center in Southaven, just off of Church Rd.
FINISH STRONG olemiss.edu/desoto
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 93
drinks
THE POUR CANTALOUPE COOLER
A chillingly refreshing beverage, courtesy of the red-headed stepchild of the summer fruit family Recipe and Photo courtesy of SERENA WOLF
Prep time 10 minutes Makes 4 cocktails
INGREDIENTS: 1 ripe cantaloupe 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed 2 cups ice 6 ounces rum (optional) Garnish Fresh mint sprigs Lime rounds
DIRECTIONS: 1. Slice the cantaloupe in half. Remove the seeds and discard. Scoop the cantaloupe flesh from the skin. 2. Add the cantaloupe, orange juice, lime, mint, ice, and rum (if using) to a blender. Blend until smooth. 3. Pour into four glasses. Garnish with fresh mint and lime rounds if you’re feeling fancy. Notes For a frostier cooler, freeze the cantaloupe flesh the night before making the cocktails.
94 JUNE 2016 | Click magazine
Click magazine | JUNE 2016 95
SEE&DO ONE T H ING NOT TO MISS THIS MONTH
S D
Fireworks on the Farm Saturday, Jun 25, 2016 at Cedar Hill Farm Gates open at 5:30pm, Fireworks start at 9:15pm Grab a picnic blanket and pack a cooler for a picnic under the stars at Cedar Gill Farm. The kids can play on the playground and pet the animals at the petting zoo while the rest of the family settles in for the show. Fireworks are provided by PyroFire Displays. Proceeds from the event will benefit Palmer Home for Children.
EXPERT CARDIAC CARE in the heart of Olive Branch.
Pain in your chest, arm or jaw. Shortness of breath. Nausea. All are symptoms of heart attack. Getting medical attention as quickly as possible can save your life. Fortunately, Methodist Olive Branch Hospital and their expert cardiac team are close by. Which is vital, because when it comes to your heart, minutes matter. To learn more, visit MethodistHealth.org/OliveBranch.
Click magazine | MAY 2014 1