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CONTENTS
August 2014
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FEATURES 27
ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM Essential items for Autumn’s most beloved activity
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FEARLESS DESIGN COMES HOME Beloved Pieces Will Also Create a Harmonious Style
OUT & ABOUT 31 | BOSTON 33 | MACY’S ZOO BREW 34 | MEMPHIS ITALIAN FEST 35 | THROUGH THE ROOF PEDIATRIC THERAPY FASHION SHOW & AUCTION 36 | BATTLE OF THE BANDS 37 | BARK AFTER DARK BIKE RIDE &
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The best locally produced goods from area artisans
MADE IN THE MIDSOUTH
GLOW BASH GOLF TOURNAMENT
38 | AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE-MEMPHIS
On the cover: Made in the MidSouth Photo by Rupert Yen, Yen Studios
39 | 39TH ANNUAL HERNANDO A’FAIR 40 | GET DOWN AND DERBY GALA
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DEPARTMENTS 11 | INTERVIEW Kindergarten for Grown-Ups Alice Laskey-Castle and Michael Andrews’ Five in One Social Club takes a broad approach to local craftsmanship
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14 | FOOD Sweet Scoops Artisanal ice has landed at Area 51 in Hernando, MS
16 | MUSIC Moon River and Me Drew Holcomb has always brought a piece of Memphis with him on the road; now the artist is bringing the road back to Memphis
18 | ARTS Kiln Culture Porcelain purveyor Austin Britt approaches his art with an East-meets-South mindset at Foxtrot Pottery in Clarksdale, MS
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20 | DRINKS Back to the Roots Cathead’s Pecan Mule is homegrown and distinctly Southern
22 | BOOKS Truth and Tragedy Greg Iles’ Natchez Burning draws readers in for a historical tale of suspense
24 | CAUSES Enriching Experiences The Foundation for Excellence in Education supplied more than 170 teachers with funds for classroom projects and materials last year
59 | FASHION Fashion Code Everything you need for a stylish new school year
85 | ENTERTAINING Haute Hoedown Entertaining ideas for a rustic, farm-inspired evening.
92 | ON THE MONEY So You Thought You Had College Covered Navigating the trials and tribulations of funding higher education
IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Letter 6 Contributors 8 Calendar 44 See & Do 96
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Made in the MidSouth Our third annual Made in the MidSouth issue spotlights the talented craftsmen and strong entrepreneurial spirit that permeates our region. This year’s collective of artisans and small business owners include a mix of
HALLIE MCKAY
editor’s letter
products that range from gourmet food items to locally-sourced, qualitymade, apparel. Continuing the spirit of regional creativity, we’ve got an interview
with
the
masterminds
behind Broad Avenue’s Five in One Social Club (pg. 11), as well a peek inside Hernando’s latest ice cream eatery, Area 51 (pg. 14).
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contributors August 2014
Elizabeth Link Elizabeth Link is a freelance writer based in Atlanta. After graduating from the University of Memphis with a MA in Journalism, Link spent time teaching public relations, producing videos and writing for several publications in the MidSouth area. When she is not typing away at the computer, Link spends time with her three dogs, and her one-yearold daughter. This month, Link interviews Kim Duease in “Fearless Design Comes Home” (p.50).
Tess Catlett
Michelle Hope & Jamie Newsom
A Southaven native who attends school at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, Catlett is a former intern for Click Magazine. An avid and tenacious writer, Catlett has been featured in various publications including Vox Magazine, The Columbia Missourian and The DeSoto TimesTribune. This month, Catlett visits the small town of Canton, Mississippi, to write about the textile designer Kim Duease. When not writing, Catlett enjoys binge watching underrated TV dramas and making recommendations in young adult literature.
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. Check out their latest party on page 85, “Summer Haute Hoedown.” Throw a fabulous autumn party with Hope’s expert tips for delicious menus, party decorations and fun entertainment. Together, Hope and Newsom have planned numerous notable events, including celebrity weddings, charity galas and Super Sweet 16s for the hit MTV show. To see more of their work, visit sb-events.com.
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Sam Prager Born and bred in Memphis, Tennessee, Samuel Prager is a freelance arts and entertainment writer who specializes in band profiles and album reviews. Prager’s long list of MidSouth music coverage includes the inagural induction of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame and interviews with a variety of Southern musicians, including Otis Redding III, Muck Sticky and ZZ Top. When not writing, Prager enjoys performing on stage, dining at CKs Coffee Shop and listening to 91.7 the Jazz Lover. Along with Jazz, Prager’s musical tastes include acoustic pop, classic rock and pop-punk. Read his story “Moon River and Me.” in which he sits down with frontman Drew Holcomb of Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, on page 16 of this month’s issue. 8 AUGUST 2014 | Click magazine
Photographs from the home you see on page 50 of this month’s issue were taken by long-time contributing photographer Terry Sweeney. With a career that spans more than twenty years in the MidSouth, Sweeney’s area of expertise include work for nearly all regional publications, as well as commercial, advertising and architectural photography. Sweeney graduated from the University of Memphis with a BA in Journalism. He is the owner of Sweeney South Commercial Photography, a fullservice photography studio in Olive Branch, Mississippi, which provides creative photographic concepts and solutions to local, regional and national clients.
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UP FRONT ARTS, CULTURE AND PERSONALITIES
Current
people
Kindergarten for Grown-Ups Alice Laskey-Castle and Michael Andrews’ Five in One Social Club takes a broad approach to local craftsmanship Story & Lead Photo by CASEY HILDER | Inside Photos Courtesy of FIVE-IN-ONE
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A
RTS AND CRAFTS ARE A WAY OF LIFE FOR ALICE LASKEYCastle and Michael Andrews. As the owners and innovators behind Memphis’ Five in One retail shop and “crafty club-
house” on Broad Avenue, the pair welcomes scores of eager amateur artists for twice-weekly courses in various projects like sculpture, engraving, woodworking, glass blasting and sewing. Five in One also doubles as the widest selection of MidSouth-made artisanal products on Broad Avenue, with T-shirts, posters and other assorted local goods.
Click Magazine: How did you guys get started?
Alice Laskey-Castle: Well, we moved to Memphis about seven
minded. So we ended up learning a lot about negotiating and how sales tax works.
years ago and opened up an art installation gallery. I’m from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Michael, my husband and partner, is from Houston, Texas. We heard about the MEMShop
CM: What are some of your favorite projects from the last few months?
program for small businesses down here about a year and
Michael Andrews: A big one that we’re hyping up right now is
a half ago and decided to apply. At the time, we were already
the steamroller printing. Basically, we get a steamroller and do
making T-shirts, jewelry, stuffed animals and other local
these giant block prints on the street. People come in about
goods, so we decided to open up a little store. We were
a month before the event and work on their blocks in these
already doing the second part of Five in One, which is teach-
events we call “woodcutting parties.” So you’ll have anywhere
ing other people how to make things, so we kind of combined
from two to six people working on these giant blocks of wood
the ideas under one roof. The hardest part of getting started
every Sunday night for a few weeks. It’s a lot of fun.
was just learning how to do all the paperwork associated with
ALC: We also do different kinds of makeup and it’s really a blast.
a business. Michael and I are artists and aren’t very business-
We did kind of a primer course for the Memphis Zombie Walk
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a while back. It’s theater-grade, so it
just looking to have a good time and learn
doesn’t run even if you jump in a pool.
something neat.
We’ll probably do that again toward Halloween with fake scars and things of
CM: How big is the average class?
that nature. It’s really fascinating to me
ALC: It depends on so many things! You
because I’m not a makeup person, so I’m
never know with the weather, Grizzlies
learning, too.
games or whatever may come up. But we have been known to host small, cozy
CM: Where does the store’s name come from?
ALC: I was really inspired by Earnestine
affairs with five or six people all the way up to a room full of around 20, which is usually where I cap the class.
and Hazel’s Sundries Store. I love the name, I think it’s a really awesome place. Five-in-one is actually a tool used for
CM: What kind of workspace does the social club Five in One offer?
painting: it opens paint cans, mixes and
ALC: Our workspace has sewing ma-
spreads, opens cracks and scrapes rollers.
chines, a sandblaster, photocopier and
But also, when we first moved here and
a woodblock press, with working space
opened up an art installation space, we
for 25. But we focus mainly on smaller
did five things in that one space. So now,
tools and materials. We don’t have a lot
we like to say that we’re a tool for your
of big tools here because the emphasis
creativity. It kind of transitioned.
is less on technology-based crafts and more on using your hands.
CM: What was the store like when you opened up in Spring of 2013?
CM: What’s the best way to stay up-to-
do now when we first opened. It was just
One?
ALC: We didn’t have all the vendors we
date on the upcoming projects at Five-in-
a selection of our stuff, a ton of T-shirts
ALC: This month, we will host a solder-
and posters and other things that my
ing class with a guest artist, as well as
husband and I made. Now, we’re proud
mobiles, beeswax candles, luchador
to say that we carry works from 16 local
masks, and I’ll probably reintroduce
artists. We opened the shop with a big
stained glass. We have a pretty solid
stone soup barbecue, and the first so-
email list right now. We also try to do a
cial club project was buttons, something
lot of word-of-mouth, grassroots type
simple to kick things off. We eventually
advertising. Michael just finished an
moved on to more complicated projects
awesome poster design using our wood
like rubber stamps, stained glass, etching,
press that we’re going to hang around
chocolate molds and screen printing.
town. That’s one thing that’s really great
Our newest thing is a woodblock press,
about Broad Avenue, a lot of businesses
which is great for making really unique
will help you get the word out.
poster designs. CM: How do you ease in the new-
bies with no artistic experience?
ALC: We try to make things accessible to everybody, whether you believe you’re a creative person or not, which is why we’re so big on the “kindergarten for grown folks” tagline. We get a lot of artists, some people who are interested in making specific things, as well as a good selection of random folks: young people who come out Click magazine | AUGUST 2014 13
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food
Sweet Scoops Treat your taste buds to a bowl of homemade ice cream at Area 51 Story by TESS CATLETT | Photography by CASEY HILDER
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RTISAN ICE CREAM HAS LANDED AT AREA 51 ICE
Once the decision was made and a lease was signed, a mere
Cream, calling unexpected flavors like Cedar Hill
10 weeks passed from start to finish. “It was ‘get open or
Blackberry and Goat Cheese home to Hernando. With
else,’” Karin says with a robust laugh. “We financed it on our
handcrafted offerings ranging from Malted Milk Chocolate
own. One of the reasons I know this was the right decision is
to Saigon Cinnamon Snickerdoodle, the ice cream shop has
the way things fell into place.”
a scoop for even the most selective tastes. The brainchild of Steve and Karin Cubbage, Area 51 aims to be a flavorful location where friends and family can find solace this summer and socialize well into the winter season. Given the shop’s tendency to sell out batches of ice cream
“I like really nostalgic flavors with a newer twist”
faster than a melting scoop in this sweltering Southern
Steve says that the pair found the location, which is just
heat, it’s hard to believe that Area 51 almost didn’t happen.
off Highway 51 and on West Commerce Street, less than two
“This was plan B,” Steve, 45, says with a chuckle. The couple
hours after they started their search. Area 51’s iconic name
moved to Hernando from Denver about two years ago to
was developed in the same fanciful fashion. “It was the first
follow Steve’s pursuits in the casino industry. But when the
name I suggested,” Steve says, adding that it surfaced in less
company he worked for downsized, Steve and Karin were left
than 5 minutes and stuck because of its notoriety. Although
guessing what to do next.
the shop doesn’t overtly play on the name’s extraterrestrial
The two put their heads together and realized the answer
significance, Steve is more than happy to play along with the
was right in front of them: with Karin’s extensive experience
coincidental address. “The irony of the location came a week
working front of the house at high-end restaurants and Steve’s
before we opened,” he says.
background in marketing, it was only natural that their next
Not only did the duo utilize local businesses to get the shop
venture be of the entrepreneurial variety. “It came to me out
up and running, they have built their ice cream philosophy
of the blue one day,” Karin, says, recalling the sugary question
on using natural ingredients from area vendors to make a
she posed for Steve: “What do you think about ice cream?”
one-of-a-kind product. “Part of it is what’s in season,” Karin
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says, adding that they do not use frozen fruit. Customers have had to say so long to sweet flavors such as Balsamic Strawberry and Strawberry Buttermilk since strawberry season came to a close at Cedar Hill Farm. At the end of May, when the season switched to blackberries, Karin says she went to work in the kitchen to come up with a unique flavor incorporating the scrumptious fruit: Blackberry and Goat Cheese. “I was always front of the house as a server or manager at high end, fine dining establishments,” she says. “It gave me a good feel for what balances well.” And when it comes to this batch, she nailed it. “It sold out on the first day. It’s exciting to see people trying new things.” From luscious blueberries and plump peaches to succulent watermelon, there’s no shortage of fresh fruits to marry with an exciting ice cream flavor. And when the season ends and leaves begin to fall, Area 51’s summer flavors will give way to a new crop of tasty delights. Juicy apples, spicy pumpkins and sweet potatoes are all on the Fall roster, Karin says, adding that Nutella might even make an appearance. More traditional flavors also have a home at Area 51. “I like really nostalgic flavors with a newer twist,” Karin says. “I’m making a great vanilla that’s real old fashioned.” There’s also the signature Bourbon Butter Pecan. “For the most part, it’s homemade,” Karin says, all the way down to the bittersweet chocolate chips in the Mint Chocolate Chip, the fudge in the Mocha Fudge Brownie and the Salted Caramel. The shop serves 12 fresh flavors daily — 11 different ice creams and one sorbet. We encourage our customers to try all the flavors until they find the one that’s right for them, she says. Although these flavors are featured on a whimsical rotation, there are a few constants, including the Bourbon Butter Pecan, Cookies –n– Cream and Coconut Brown Sugar. There’s always a chocolate flavor, too. Area 51 is open Tuesday through Saturday, Noon-10 p.m., and Sunday, Noon-8 p.m. Click magazine | AUGUST 2014 15
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EMPHIS-BORN MUSICIAN DREW HOLCOMB HAS spent the majority of the past decade on the road. Now that the singer’s fanbase has reached new
heights, Holcomb decided to take everything he’s learned home for his own festival’s debut this summer. The 32-year-old frontman of Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, hosted, promoted and played the inaugural Moon River Festival at the legendary Levitt Shell on June 7. The event, which Holcomb says has been a dream of his for years, attracted an audience of more than 3,000 fans and a wide array of some of Holcomb’s close friends in the industry, including Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter
music
Moon River and Me Drew Holcomb has always brought a piece of Memphis with him on the road; now, the artist is bringing the road to Memphis Story by SAMUEL PRAGER
Photos courtesy of ERIC RYAN ANDERSON & JAMIE CLAYTON
Will Hoge, Judah and the Lion and Memphis’ own Stax Music Academy Alumni. Holcomb, who has lived in Nashville for the past eight years, says that it only seemed right to debut his festival in his hometown. “Hosting my own music festival was always something I wanted to do,” Holcomb says. “I got started here, and this is where I cut my teeth by doing cover sets at the Brookhaven Pub, playing at open mic nights at the Flying Saucer and finally finding a home at the Hi-Tone. I’ve been doing this now for a decade and Memphis is still considered home. It was now or never, and it just made sense to do it here where it all started.”
“Some of my earliest memories involving music happened on the river, going to Beale Street Music Festival and the Sunset Symphony. I fell in love with music on the river...” The festival takes its name from the Academy Awardwinning song, “Moon River,” which was written in 1961 by Johnny Mercer and originally performed in the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s by famed actress Audrey Hepburn. Holcomb says the song’s title was a perfect reference for the Memphis festival. “The song ‘Moon River’ is one of my favorite songs,” Holcomb says. “In fact, I sing it as a lullaby to my 18-month-old daughter. It’s about youth, and it even has a line about Huckleberry Finn, which was a favorite story of mine, being brought up on the river. Some of my earliest memories involving music happened on the river, going to Beale Street Music Festival and the Sunset Symphony. I fell in love with music on the river and since Memphis is a river town, I thought the name was appropriate.” References to Memphis and its venues can be spotted in
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many of Holcomb’s songs and videos, including his single “Live Forever” off of the band’s 2011 release, “Chasing Someday,” which was featured as a promo for the series finale of the popular Fox show House M.D. and as a commercial preview for 2011-2012 NBA season. Holcomb says that the Bluff City, his home state of Tennessee and the South all play important roles in his songwriting. He also recognizes the storied history of the South, which he earned an undergraduate degree in at UT Knoxville, plays a major part in his acclaimed narrative style of writing. “I never made a philosophical decision to represent my geography and upbringing in my music, but, inherently, since I was raised on music of the South, it had to happen that way,” Holcomb says. “I went to school to get a degree in history and my storytelling style comes from that. Although I don’t really write any historical ballads, I certainly believe my narrative songs come from my love for history.” Holcomb and his band have seen increased
commercial
acclaimed
publicity
success
over
the
and past
decade. His 2013 album “Good Light” peaked at 84 on Billboard’s US Top 200, impressively topping off at number five on the US Top Folk Albums. The singer-songwriter says that the band is recording their ninth studio album this summer and should make its debut early next year. Although there is no word on the name or exact release date of the upcoming album, he says that the band has been playing two of its new songs, “Tight Rope” and “American Beauty,” on recent tours. Holcomb also says that he believes the next release will follow the progression of success the past eight albums have had, adding that the Moon River Festival will also continue to grow. “I think this next album will mark our career,” Holcomb says. “I think it’ll be the first step that differentiates us from someone who’s been doing this for 10 years and someone who wants to make it a lifelong career.” Click magazine | AUGUST 2014 17
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Kiln Culture Porcelain purveyor Austin Britt approaches his art with an East-meets-South mindset at Foxtrot Pottery in Clarksdale, Mississippi Story by CASEY HILDER
Photos courtesy of AUSTIN BRITT
A
FTER A LIFETIME AS A TRADITIONAL CHARCOAL-
miss those broken pieces. But you have to accept that going
based
30-year-
into it. It’s not as controlling as a computer screen, and there’s
sketch
artist
and
photographer,
old Austin Britt cast aside the permanence and
no undo.” Britt cites traditional Japanese pottery as an early
predictability of two-dimensional drawings and photographs
influence, going so far as to wear his inspiration on his sleeve in
for the fragile, unpredictable nature of pottery.
the form of a deep, colorful rendition of Shōji Hamada, who is
“For me, sculpture and pottery was something completely
considered to be one of the most influential masters of studio
new,” Britt says. “I was living a very 2D-based lifestyle through
pottery, as a tattoo.
drawing and really based in photography throughout most of
A Delta State alumnus with an emphasis on graphic design and
college.” For Britt, capturing the image was an afterthought. It
in photography, ceramics was never a requirement for Britt,
was the craft that originally drew him to photography; the same
though it always seemed like a fun idea. “I picked up pottery a
tactile, unpredictable sort of work that would eventually lead
few times through college and always ended up dropping it,” he
him to a career as Clarksdale’s premier potter. “The darkroom
says. “Well, my last semester I was back in and I was planning
is what brought me to it,” he says with a deep drawl, led with
on dropping it again. I walked in and met the professor, who
an ever-present affirmative of “right on.” “Printing my own film,
is a good friend of mine, and saw a few other familiar faces of
developing my own images and mixing things up in just the
people I knew. Two weeks in and you couldn’t pull me out of the
right way to produce interesting results. It wasn’t about taking
studio. Literally — I quit going out, quit drinking. I wasn’t dating.
the pictures, originally. I just wanted to get in that room and
I lived there seven days a week.” Shortly after graduation, he
mess around. Switching to a 3D medium is something that has
was accepted to the Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina
definitely allowed me to be a little more expressive. I can look
for a summer workshop, almost unheard of for a relative rookie
at any piece I throw and know exactly what I was feeling when
potter like Britt. “I had so much to learn, and I was still working
it was made.”
at the studio for seven hours a day and spending the rest
From his funky, lopsided pieces that recall lazy Sundays to
watching two or three hours of video tutorials.”
symmetrical, uniform commission pieces that would likely
Following graduation, Britt floated for a short while, pursuing
sport a tie if they could, Britt’s studio space packs dozens of
every twentysomething Southerner’s American Dream of
ornately colored and intricately crafted wares that run the
making it big in the music industry. As a former rhythm guitarist
gamut from fancy to frenzied, with plenty of room for the
for The Weeks, Britt toured for a solid year alongside the
occasional cylindrical silliness like Britt’s “birthday mug,” an
independent Southern Rock band from Jackson, Mississippi. “I
overblown Viking-style chalice sporting horns on both sides.
knew eventually the touring would pay off, but I couldn’t wait,”
What’s more, a significant chunk of his work may never be seen
Britt says, noting that he returned to Clarksdale shortly before
due to the oft-ephemeral nature of pottery. “There’s such a risk
The Weeks would explode into the mainstream through touring
of losing pieces,” he says. “There’s definitely a lot of heartbreak
with acts like Kings of Leon and The Mars Volta. “It’s always
in pottery. Even if it’s not a four-foot vase, you’re always gonna
tough to go back home,” he says. “Here, I am my parents’ son. I
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wasn’t Austin the musician or Austin the potter. I’m just Austin. But now, in the past couple of years, I feel like I’ve had a good chance to establish myself, and the work speaks for itself.” Britt’s roots eventually led to the name of his venture, Foxtrot: Turned Earth, a pottery store-turned-studio-turnedliving space for the young artist that opened its doors. Britt chose the name in honor of his grandmother, a dance instructor
who
loved
teaching
the
locals how to do the foxtrot. Anchored by the historic Ground Zero juke joint on one end and the now-closed Madidi Restaurant on the other, Foxtrot: Turned Earth occupies a sentimental spot for Britt, right across the street from his grandfather’s former pharmacy. “There’s a ton of history here,” Britt says. “But then you’ve got places like Rust Restaurant, Stone Pony and other developments. And my buddy, Bradley Gordon, had a gallery that he was opening up right around the
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same time as me. So here was all this cool stuff happening right at my roots. It’s really something special.” In addition to his shop on Delta Avenue, Britt recently wrapped a trip to New York’s Mississippi Picnic in Gramercy
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Back to the Roots Cathead’s Pecan Mule is homegrown and distinctly Southern Story by M.B. SELLERS
“
brought him back home,” Patrick says.
CATHEAD,” ORIGINALLY COINED by
process, and it also happens to be one
the
James “Son”
of the top selling domestic spirits. “It’s a
Since Cathead is based in Gluckstadt,
Thomas, means “respect.” So it’s no
pretty versatile spirit,” Patrick says. “It’s
Mississippi, the guys wanted to fea-
surprise that when Richard Patrick
a good base ingredient for cocktails,
ture something that held onto its
and Austin Evans decided to open
and our flavored vodka provides people
state ties, so they suggested the Pecan
Mississippi’s first legal distillery, they
with a range of what we’re capable of
Mule, which is a riff on the Missis-
opted for a name that shares intrinsic
making. Also, our flavored vodkas have
sippi Mule. Not only does it share the
ties with the state’s home-grown blues
never been done before. So we’re the
classic elements of the original, but
roots. Not only do these gentlemen know
only honeysuckle, the only pecan, and
it’s also a simple cocktail for the home
their liquor, but they also appreciate and
that’s kind of what we stick to.”
bartender to make due to its relatively
blues
musician
support local musicians and artists — so
Patrick and Evans met in college, initial-
few ingredients. “The Mississippi Mule
much so that they’ve adopted them as
ly, where they both shared bartending,
is considered a classic cocktail,” Patrick
their philanthropic cause.
distilling, and brewing backgrounds.
says. “We feel it’s more suiting to a
“Most importantly, since Mississippi
One night during Clarksdale’s annual
Mississippi-based spirit. It [Pecan Mule]
has such deep roots and culture of blues
Sunflower Blues Festival in the Delta,
is our twist on it. There are also different
heritage, we wanted to do something
as the two were sitting on the back of
variations of the mule. The Mississippi
that was relative to our home state and
a tailgate, they began discussing the
Mule, I believe, is gin-based. But ours is
our interests of live music,” explains
idea of starting their own distillery
kind of a twist on a Moscow mule, so
Patrick. “Mississippi hadn’t had a legal
since they both had the know-how. “We
it’s vodka-based with ginger beer and
distillery since before prohibition, to my
thought it was a neat idea to bring our
also contains one of our flavors. We
knowledge.” Before Evans and Patrick
knowledge and our skills back to Mis-
feel like the pecan best represents the
began their vodka venture, Mississippi
sissippi and open the state’s first legal
Moscow Mule and the name of the
was one of the last states in the country
distillery,” Patrick says. “We thought that
Mississippi Mule together.”
to lack a distillery. “We opened our
was a unique angle because Mis-
doors in 2010,” Patrick says. “Just me
sissippi has such rich tradition
and Austin, a good friend of mine. We
in more of the bootlegging and
started Cathead close to four years ago
moonshine category of spirits.”
with the standard Cathead Vodka, and
They also brought their distiller,
a couple of years later we put out a
Phillip Ladner, onto their team
2 oz Cathead Pecan Vodka
honeysuckle variant. Our most current
after meeting him while he was
4 oz Ginger Beer
product — in the fall — was the pecan.”
running a distillery out west. He
pinch of a lemon wedge
Pecan Mule aka our version of the Mississippi Mule
They chose vodka for quite a simple
hailed from the wine side of the
Garnish with lemon.
reason: they wanted something that
business, having worked in New
Serve in a low ball or rocks
they could distill relatively fast in order
Zealand with Spy Valley, Napa
glass over crushed ice.
to get it out on the market. Vodka,
and other locations in California.
fortunately, doesn’t require an aging
“He’s from Mississippi, so we
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Truth and Tragedy Greg Iles’ Natchez Burning draws readers in for a historical tale of suspense Story by KATHRYN JUSTICE LEACHE
G
REG ILES’ LONG-AWAITED NEW
between the 1960s and the present, he
Klan” who, “by Henry’s reckoning…had
novel, Natchez Burning, begins in
weaves a page-turner from many threads
murdered more than a dozen people” in
1964 with three murders. “Three
of 20th century American history, from
addition to various other acts of assault,
stones cast into a pond no one had
the struggle of small town journalists
arson, rape, kidnapping and torture.
cared about since the siege of Vicksburg,
who are still investigating crimes of the
Henry’s cause intersects with Penn’s in
but which was soon to become the
Civil Rights era to the assassination of
the form of Viola Turner, the intelligent
center of the world’s attention, the very
Bobby Kennedy.
and beautiful African-American nurse
incarnation of America’s tortured soul.
The present day action begins when
who worked for Dr. Cage in the 60s. Her
Mississippi.” The ripples created by these
Penn’s father, a beloved family physician,
brother, Jimmy, disappeared in 1968, and
murders have just reached present-day
is suddenly implicated in a murder with
Henry had always suspected he was
Natchez and lapped protagonist Penn
racial undertones and doesn’t want
murdered by the Double Eagles and is on
Cage’s toes.
Penn’s help confronting the charges.
his way to proving it. Penn remembers
Penn, a character already known to
But Penn can’t leave his ailing father’s
the lovely Viola from his childhood, but
Iles fans as the hero of three earlier
precarious circumstances in someone
has thought little about her since she left
novels, is a former Houston prosecutor
else’s hands, no matter how stridently
Natchez for Chicago when he was a boy.
and widowed father who hasn’t exactly
his father insists he do just that.
But as Penn is surprised to learn, Viola,
kept a low profile since his return to his
Penn simply can’t accept that his father
dying of cancer, had recently returned
hometown. His involvement in several
has done the things he is being accused
to town — and was under the care of Dr.
high profile criminal cases has made him
of. But the Robert Penn Warren quote
Cage, his father and her old employer.
a few enemies since his homecoming,
that begins the novel’s prologue casts a
Some readers will feel that Iles’ latest
though he’s mostly well-liked — mayor
subversive shadow: “If a man is forced to
is needlessly violent and depressing,
of Natchez, in fact. But his and his
choose between the truth and his father,
waking sleeping dogs that it would be
family’s ties to the community are about
only a fool chooses the truth.” It doesn’t
better to let lie. Still others will disagree
to be strained like never before.
take much more than a poke to stir up
with the author’s subtle suggestion that
Natchez Burning is the first part in a
a major hornet’s nest of sordid local
race hatred is somehow in our blood,
trilogy, but it doesn’t read that way. At
history that can’t quite be extricated
a remnant of an otherwise forgotten
800 pages, it is densely action-packed
from what he is beginning to learn of his
tribalism.
with a solid standalone plot; it’s not
father’s past — now that he has begun
just an expository set-up for second
asking the right questions.
installment, The Bone Tree, due out in
While that might be a mark against it to some fans of suspense thrillers who
Henry Sexton is a longtime reporter for
are in the market for an easy beach read,
a weekly paper in Ferriday, Louisiana,
most will agree that one hallmark of a
But the reader is tipped off in many
across the river from Natchez, who
good book is that it asks a lot of difficult
different ways to what the trilogy’s
has spent his career trying to bring the
questions and doesn’t shy away from
overarching saga will involve. And it’s a
Double Eagles to justice. The Double
uncomfortable conclusions. Readers will
doozy — no one can accuse Iles of being
Eagles were “an ultrasecret splinter cell
have to wait for the next installment to
unambitious. Jumping back and forth
of the White Knights of the Ku Klux
see how much darker Iles will go.
April 2015.
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Students have cut out their alphabet letter and are preparing it to sew.
Enriching Experiences The Foundation for Excellence in Education supplied more than 170 teachers with funds for classroom projects and materials last year Story by TESS CATLETT
Students design their quilt squares using fabric markers.
U
NDER PLEASANT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
office administrator for the Foundation.
teacher Susan Powell’s guidance, more than 50 second
More than 170 teachers were awarded a total of $74,600 in
and third grade spotlight students learned how to
grants last year, and Morgan says she’s hoping to top both
craft their own quilts entirely by hand during the Spring 2013
numbers this season. The volunteer-run organization heavily
semester. As part of Powell’s unit on the Underground Rail-
solicits both funds and grant applications during the Summer
road and the Civil War, students “stitched through history” all
months in preparation for the Fall deadlines. And this year,
semester long by creating handmade items alongside weekly
the Foundation is approaching something monumental;
lessons — something Powell says wouldn’t have been possi-
the nonprofit is only $95,000 away from having awarded $1
ble without the grant she received from the Foundation for
million in grants. “What’s $95,000 if you can do $80,000?”
Excellence in Education.
Morgan asks, reflecting on the more than $80,000 awarded
Formed by the DeSoto Economic Development Council in 1989,
in 2011. “I’m excited, but with a heavy dose of realism.” She
the Foundation receives and maintains private funds from indi-
says most of the money comes from members of the DeSoto
vidual and corporate donors that are used exclusively to finance
Economic Council, naming the United Way of the Mid-South,
educational efforts in DeSoto County. The nonprofit funds a vari-
the Grainger Foundation and the Krewe of Hernando as regu-
ety of educational experiences, such as endowments for college
lar contributors. “Each teacher is assigned a sponsor,” Morgan
scholarships, the purchase of classroom equipment and, most
says. “They know who it is and how to contact them.” Teach-
notably, grants for teachers. Educators are allowed to request up
ers have been known to invite sponsors into the classroom
to $500, but many submit applications for much less. “Teachers
to see the funds at work, she says. “It’s building relationships
don’t ask for more than they need,” says Deborah Morgan, the
between the business community and the schools.”
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Powell says she would not have had the materials necessary to do her “Stitching Through History” unit without the grant. “The machine, the fabrics, the thread, the rulers, everything that you would use to sew, we were able to purchase.” In addition to researching the Underground Railroad and the Civil War, her students were able to take patterns from that time period and design their own quilts, she says. “They used math — fractions in particular — when crafting, and expressed themselves in writing. It was a cross section of curriculum, all incorporated into one unit.” They would walk into class and ask, “Do we get to sew today?” she says. “We didn’t sew daily, because we were doing a lot of research.” But it was fair game once students finished their work. Powell says that after checking the student’s completed classwork, he or she would pick out materials to create an original item, such as a pillow or a bookmark, for friends and family members. “These children have developed skills that they’re going to use for the rest of their life,” she says. “All of the students can put on buttons (on clothes) now.” The overall impact of grant proposals such as Powell’s are a key factor in the selection process. Every year, an esteemed panel of five to six judges reads through the applications and grades each on a numerical scale. Morgan says the judges are looking for relevancy and whether it’s actually needed. “Every school gets at least one grant,” she says, noting that this covers the 42 schools in the district. “It has the potential to impact every child in that school,” Morgan says, adding that some grants provide materials that can be reused or even shared across classrooms. “One wonderful part is that it isn’t a long application process,” Powell says. “There are less than a handful of questions. There’s no reason for someone not to do it if they need materials or have a project.” Grant applications are due by September 30, and the last day to donate is August 31. Click magazine | AUGUST 2014 25
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Links at Cottonwoods. The tournament is the Baddour Center’s second-largest
fundraiser, and contributed more than $50,000 to the Center this year. Sheldon the Turtle, the Riverkings’ mascot, came to cheer players on and posed for pictures during lunch. Caesars Entertainment catered a southern-style picnic buffet, which included fried chicken, Memphis-style pulled pork, cornbread and more. Blake Shipp, Keith Buck, Rob Shipp & Gary Crews
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& the MidSouth in celebrating the 140th annual Kentucky Derby at the Memphis Botanic Garden on May 3. The Get Down and Derby gala raised
$27,000 for the organization. Guests enjoyed a Derby-inspired dinner, including
cheese grits, meatballs stuffed with mashed potatoes, and chicken and dressing. The Fabulous Steeler Band and Company D provided live music and entertainment, and there was a live and silent auction. Items ranged from artwork by Lynda Chambers to Laser Genesis treatments at Solutions Medical Center. Photos by CHARLES CLARKE
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Bikes, Blues and Bayous Downtown Greenwood 8:15 a.m. Riders can participate in a 20-mile, 46-mile or 62-mile route, each kicking off in historic downtown Greenwood, during the seventh annual bike tour. Admission $25-$45. Call 662.453.4152 or visit bikesbluesbayous.com.
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Wine Down at the Dixon Dixon Gallery and Gardens 6-8 p.m. Enjoy wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres and more at the stunning Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis. Admission $25-$35. Call 901.761.5250 or visit dixon.org.
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Fringe Festival — the Art-er Limits Downtown Oxford 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. From interactive events to exclusive tastings, this two-day celebration in Oxford features art, music, performances and food all connected to Mississippi. Admission $5-$50. Call 662.236.6429 or visit oxfordarts.com.
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Mississippi Delta Dragon Boat Festival Greenville Yacht Club, Lake Ferguson 6:30 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Kick off the weekend at the Chinese Gala Friday evening, wake up early on Saturday for the 5K, and cheer on your favorite boat during the race. Admission $60 Friday. Admission free Saturday. Call 662.822.9664 or visit deltadragonboatfest.com.
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Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival 1 Blues Alley 5 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m. Sat., 4 p.m. Sun. Featuring entertainment from both locally and nationally known blues and gospel artists, this three-day festival in Clarksdale honors Mississippi’s rich musical heritage. Admission free. Visit sunflowerfest.org.
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2nd Saturdays Folk Art on the River Downtown New Albany 7:30 a.m.-Noon Shop the Biscuits & Jam Farmers Market, listen to live bluegrass, take part in a community yoga session and more. Admission free. Call 662.534.4354 or visit visitnewalbany.com.
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Ramcat Rhythm and Blues Ramcat Alley 6-10 p.m. Grab some great food, cold brews and enjoy live blues in historic Ramcat Alley in Greenwood. Admission $10. Call 662.453.7625 or visit greenwoodms.com.
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Cat Head Delta Blues and Folk Art Store 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feel the rhythm of the blues during this daylong festival in Clarksdale. Admission free. Call 662.624.5992 or visit cathead.biz.
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Hope Presbyterian Church 7 p.m. Hear Geoffrey Canada, the president and CEO or Harlem Children’s Zone, discuss education in our country at this event in Cordova. Admission $20-$45. Call 901.323.3600 or visit agapemeanslove.org.
Byhalia Walking Park 3-10 p.m. Ingram Hill, Shy Perry and Bill HowlN-Madd Perry will perform in Byhalia. Admission $5. Call 662.838.8127 or visit byhalia-ms.com.
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12th annual Memphis Tri-State Blues Festival Landers Center 6:30 p.m. Listen to performances by Bobby Rush, Millie Jackson, Shirley Brown and more in Southaven. Admission $35-60. Call 1.800.745.3000 or visit ticketmaster.com.
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Grape Gatsby Gala The Columns at One Commerce Square 7-11 p.m. Savor local cuisine and delight in an evening of extraordinary entertainment in Memphis. Admission $250. Call 901.725.8620 or visit cancer.org.
Sounds of Summer Music & Arts Festival
23 Art of Caring
Memphis Botanic Garden 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bid on artwork donated by local artists in Memphis while benefitting the Baptist Reynolds Hospice House and Kemmons Wilson Family Center for Grief. Admission $40. Call 901.227.7123 or visit bmhgiving.org.
The Hilton 7-11:30 p.m. Participate in Memphis’ premier auction, food and wine tasting. Admission $75-$85. Call 901.869.7787 or visit srvs.org.
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Celebration of the Arts 2014 and Jazz Festival Ella Darling Elementary School 6-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat. Delight in the rich musical history of the Delta during the Jazz and Heritage Concert, attend the Talent Sensations Competition and take advantage of unique workshops in Greenville. Admission $5. Call 662.374.0215 or visit gvillecelebrationofthearts.com.
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5th annual City Wide Scavenger Hunt Gale Community Center 8:30 a.m. Test your knowledge of the historic Hernando community by competing in a citywide scavenger hunt. Admission $20. Call 662.429.2688 or visit hernandoparks.org.
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Woodland Hills 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a seated dinner, open bar and live music by Front & Beale in Cordova while benefitting the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County. Admission $125. Call 901.3937.3900 or visit memphishumane.org.
5K for Relay Landers Center 7 p.m. Join hundred of runners in Southaven to run 3.1 miles in support of the American Cancer Society. Admission $25-$30. Call 901.361.4192 or visit 5kforrelaydesoto.com.
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ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
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1884 Lounge, Memphis 8 p.m., Admission $15-$17 901.312.6058, minglewoodhall.com
Live at the Garden: Jennifer Nettles Memphis Botanic Garden, Memphis 8:30 p.m., Admission $40-$150 901.636.4107, memphisbotanicgarden.com
2 Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers Snowden Grove Amphitheater, Southaven 7 p.m., Admission $49.50-$65 662.892.2660, snowdengroveamphitheater. com
4 Sleepwave New Daisy Theatre, Memphis 7 p.m., Admission $13 901.525.8981, newdaisy.com
6 James Taylor & His All-Star Band Mud Island, Memphis 8 p.m., Admission $49.50-$85 901.576.7241, mudisland.com
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13 Weezer Snowden Grove Amphitheater, Southaven 7 p.m., Admission $30-$55.50 662.892.2660, snowdengroveamphitheater.com
14 Elvis: If I Can Dream Starring Mark Anthony & EAS Band Minglewood Hall, Memphis 1p.m., Admission $35-$45 901.312.6058, minglewoodhall.com
15 Wynonna & The Big Noise Bluesville At Horseshoe Casino Tunica 8 p.m., Tickets $29.50-$100 800.745.3000, horseshoetunica.com
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21 Charlie Daniels Band Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center, Bartlett , TN 8 p.m., Admission $45 901.385.6440, bpacc.org
22 Corey Smith w/ guests Minglewood Hall, Memphis 8 p.m., Admission $18-$20 901.312.6058, minglewoodhall.com
Toadies Bluesville At Horseshoe Casino Tunica 8 p.m., Admission $16.50-$21.50 800.745.3000, horseshoetunica.com
20 An Evening with Crosby, Stills & Nash The Orpheum Theatre, Memphis 7:30 p.m., Tickets $98.50-$215 901.525.3000, orpheum-memphis.com
21 Under The StreetLamp Bluesville At Horseshoe Casino Tunica 8 p.m., Tickets $21.50-$102 800.745.3000, horseshoetunica.com
22 Live at the Garden: Styx Memphis Botanic Garden, Memphis 8:30 p.m., Admission $40 901.636.4107, memphisbotanicgarden.com
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23 Kenny Rogers Through The Years World Tour, Millennium Theatre at Gold Strike Casino Tunica 8 p.m., Tickets $79.95-$89.95 888.747.7711, goldstrikemississippi.com
23 20th Annual Art Sale The Orpheum Theatre, Memphis 1 p.m., Admission $10 901.529.4224, orpheum-memphis.com
30 Collective Soul w/ Gin Blossoms Bluesville At Horseshoe Casino Tunica 8 p.m., Admission $30-$100 800.745.3000, horseshoetunica.com
VISUAL ARTS through August 2 H. C. Porter’s Blues @ Home The University of Mississippi Museum, Oxford 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat., Admission $3-$5 662.915.7073, museum.olemiss.edu
through August 9 The Figure: Portrait and Bronze Works by Tom Corbin The University of Mississippi Museum, Oxford 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat., Admission $3-$5 662.915.7073, museum.olemiss.edu Click magazine | AUGUST 2014 47
through August 17 Pop Artists on Paper 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-$7 901.544.6200, brooksmuseum.org
26 Oxford Art Crawl The University of Mississippi Museum, Southside Gallery, Powerhouse, Gallery 130 in Meek Hall, Oxford 6-8 p.m., Admission free 662.236.6429, oxfordarts.com
through September 7 Protective Ornament: Contemporary Armor to Amulets National Ornamental Metal Museum, Memphis 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., Noon-5 p.m. Sun., Admission $4-$6 901.774.6380, metalmuseum.org
through September 21 The Eclectic Sixties 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-$7 901.544.6200, brooksmuseum.org
through October Nick Peña: Processing the Ideal Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; $3-$7 901.761.5250, dixon.org
Charles Courtney Curran: Seeking the Ideal Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. third Thurs., Admission $3-$7 901.761.5250, dixon.org
Connecting the World: The Panama Canal at 100 Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. third Thurs., Admission $3-$7 901.761.5250, dixon.org
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“Gone but not Forgotten”: Billy Johnson Delta Blues Museum, Clarksdale Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 662.627.6820, deltabluesmuseum.org
Bradley Gordon: Recent Work Yalo Studio 303 N. Main St., Water Valley Tues.-Sat. 12 a.m.-5 p.m. 662.473.9099, yalostudio.com
PERFORMING ARTS through 3 4,000 Miles Presented by Playhouse on the Square TheatreWorks, Memphis 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Admission $10-$35 901.726.4656, playhouseonthesquare.org
15 through September 7 Mary Poppins Playhouse on the Square, Memphis 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Admission $15-$40 901.726.4656, playhouseonthesquare.org
22 through September 14 The Best of Enemies Circuit Playhouse, Memphis 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Admission $10-$35 901.726.4656, playhouseonthesquare.org
22 through Sept 14 The Addams Family Theatre Memphis, Memphis 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Admission $10-$30 901.682.8601, theatrememphis.org
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Fearless Design
COMES HOME Story by ELIZABETH LINK Photography by TERRY SWEENEY
Beloved Pieces Will Also Create a Harmonious Style
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When designing a home, there is one word that always
brings trepidation to any first-time designer: Matching. Although conventional wisdom claims that items only need to “go together,” rather than “match,” the idea of coordinating each individual piece with finesse and care is still quite daunting for most. Canton homeowner and designer Kim Duease has worked with several clients who have had the same dilemma. Duease’s carefree design philosophy and wisdom can make anyone look at their design task happily, especially after viewing Duease’s eclectic and cozy home. For Duease, the path to the perfect home began 18 years ago when she designed her 3 bed/2.5 bath home. Rich with Southern charm, Duease’s home draws you in with thecowboy (and cowgirl) boots on the stairwell, the fishshaped handles on the kitchen cabinets and the grand painting above the fireplace that harkens to Antebellum times. Although there are many adjectives that could be used to describe the home, traditional is not one of them, as the space not only reflects Duease’s vibrant and energetic personality, but also the flow of both her and her family’s life.
Right: The newest addition to the home, the rustic, masculine design features a brown leather Chesterfield sofa, exposed beams and a wrought iron chandelier. Below: Duese’s homemade “Lily Beth” stands tall next to the antique buffet and playful pink mirror.
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She explains that the elaborate décor is “all done for practical purposes, but you are still living your life and moving along, and as you find stuff, you bring it in.” Duease adds, “If you love it and it speaks to you in such a way that makes your heart sing, get it. You’ll find a place to use it.” Duease has incorporated several pieces she received from her family into the home, including a pair of maracas that once belonged to her great grandmother and antlers that had been her brothers. “I love mixing old and new antiques with modern throughout the home,” Duease says. The antique touches include classic French tables and Italian antiques.For a modern edge, the contemporary artwork, baby
grand
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patterned wallpaper in the hallway and the geometric wallpaper in the bathroom are perfect complements. When looking at the mixture of items in the Duease home, it is clear that function plus art is paramount. One of Duease’s custom pieces is her “Lily Beth” floor lamp in the adjacent area. The piece began as an old mannequin long ago, and Duease added her flair with old magazines and Victorian postcards to create a decoupage on the chest area. The full skirt is a mix of tulle and
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tapestry, along with imitation flower pieces, which are perfectly placed on the shoulder area. Another showstopper that has been turned into a true focal point is the dining room table. Duease discovered the Monastery table one of her many travels. The rusted iron is visible through the glass top, and the chairs reflect a modern
One Dance, One Dress
style in stark white. The chandelier is one of Duease’s most interesting designs, as it hangs from airplane cables overhead. Duease says her favorite room is the kitchen. “It’s the center of the house – the hub – and then everything goes off of it.” The kitchen was a natural spot for Duease to begin her design process, because of the way it flows into the dining and living rooms. The most recent addition to her house is a rare and complete merging of
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The new addition creates a rare and perfect merging of ideas. For her husband, Richard, the room was to have a rustic style, much in the spirit of a Vail ski lodge with exposed wood beams and a brick wall. He also picked out a brown leather-tufted Chesterfield couch, which added a masculine feel to the spa. For her, the addition of Italian antiques put her spin on the space and coordinated with the other rooms in the house. The outdoor space was as much of a consideration for Duease, who says the family spends as much time outdoors as they do indoors. In fact, one would feel just as comfortable and at home outdoors thanks to the twin-sized bed, upholstered furnishings and dining table.
Right: A view of the kitchen, the hub of the home. Above: The bathroom is luxurious with modern elements, such as the geometric wallpaper and, luxe curtains. The clawfoot tub is the perfect spot to enjoy the beauty of the space.
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Food
Shotwell Candies Memphis, TN | shotwellcandy.com Working from the humble beginnings of his Memphis kitchen, Jerrod Smith started crafting handmade caramels after a love for sweets and a family memory of his late great-grandfather, Shotwell George. The owner of a general goods store, Grandpa Shot’s family members fondly recall sneaking caramels from candy bins as he looked the other way. The idea to start making caramels came while brainstorming on Christmas gifts for friends. The candies were a hit and pretty soon Jerrod and his wife Lisa began working late into the night to meet orders that ranged from the Mississippi Delta all the way to New York. Today, Shotwell Candy Co. has four year-round flavors—original salted caramels, hand-crushed espresso caramels, craft beer and pretzel, and the “old-fashioned” cocktail caramels; and two seasonal flavors: Caribbean coconut and five-spice dark chocolate caramel.
Brother Juniper's Memphis, TN | brotherjunipers.com Brother Juniper’s is no ordinary breakfast restaurant, in part because it doesn’t serve any ole product. Founded on a commitment to fresh ingredients, the Memphis eatery added spreadable fruits to the menu in 2006. Originally limited to strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and red raspberry, these fruits have no sugar added and are sweetened with white grape juice. Peach, fig and blue raspberry have since been added to the line-up.
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Food Flavor Mavens Olive Branch, MS | facebook.com/flavormavens When it comes to seasoning, look no further than Flavor Mavens in Olive Branch. Free of pesticides, chemicals and other harmful additives, these organic herbs and spices are hand-blended in small batches to ensure a fresh and flavorful taste. Blends are available with or without salt, however, Flavor Mavens has taken care to source a wholesome sodium product for its seasonings. “We only use Redmond Real Salt, which is an unrefined mineral salt (that’s) actually mined from ancient sea beds in Utah,” says Jennifer Stanek. “Since it is unprocessed, it has over 60 trace minerals.”
LiLee's Gourmet Bakery Memphis, TN | lileesgourmetbakery.com For Samantha Green, there’s nothing more important than offering a wholesome product made with local produce. And at Lilee’s Gourmet Bakery, it’s all zucchini, all the time. Lilee’s, which is based in Memphis, offers a wide variety of zucchini-made products, including muffins, cornbread and loaves. Zucchini is an excellent source of fiber and antioxidants, and it can help lower your cholesterol, Green says. These gourmet goods are all-natural and contain no preservatives, which makes them a healthy alternative to typical snack foods. “Most children see a green vegetable as something that’s not for their liking,” Green says. “I’m trying to distill that negative image.”
Delta Pecan Orchard Indianola, MS | deltapecan.com Delta Pecan Orchard in Indianola has served up the seasonal nut for more than 50 years in a variety of incarnations. From pecan pieces to gourmet candies, the orchard’s offerings can please even the nuttiest pecan lover. For something outside of the box, look no further than the Delta Blues Pecan Oil. The all-natural oil is cold pressed and filtered for mild flavor and has a lower saturated fat than olive oil. The heart-healthy product also has a higher flash point, which makes it a perfect stovetop substitute.
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Perry Sponseller woodworks Memphis, TN | rb-id.com Form and function collide in the Lola Chair, a product of local woodworker Perry Sponseller. This sleek, adjustable outdoor chair is perfect for lounging by the pool or bonfire. With a simple design inspired by a trip to Costa Rica, the Lola Chair does away with screws or nails for an aesthetically pleasing and comfortable piece of outdoor furniture.
Three E Designs Olive Branch, MS | threeedesigns.com Ron Merritt and Erich Emmenegger of Three E Designs are no strangers to Southern charm. “I’ve always been inspired by the beauty and sophistication in which Southern folk entertain,” says Ron Merritt, adding that he hopes to create such lasting memories through Three E Designs’ kitchenware. The Farm House Collection is built by hand using Southern clay, and the French Country Collection is crafted by using a combination of slip poured and hand built clay. Both are glazed in a whimsical fashion, making each piece unique. “The taste of the food is just as important as the dish in which it is served in,” Merritt says, “Whether it be a simple cup of coffee with a friend or a special formal occasion with hundreds of friends.”
Aimee's Linens Pass Christian, MS | linensbyaimee.com Aimee Tramontana has taken typical household linens from mundane to marvelous through Aimee’s Linens. For the past 20 years, she’s used unique color combinations and distinctly Southern imagery to bring life to everyday hand towels and cocktail napkins. From welcoming basics to seasonal styles, Aimee’s Linens are handmade in Pass Christian through silk screening and by using a four-color process transfer.
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Home & Outdoor Sunflower Bottle Tree Sunflower, MS | bottletree.com Bottle trees have long been held as a spirited Southern tradition and are a distinctive way to spruce up any garden space. Founded by Bill Lipsey in Sunflower, Bottle Tree aims to help gardeners do just that by offering trees of all shapes and sizes. The Big Daddy and Southern Pine trees stand 62 inches tall, and each can display more than 20 bottles. Other offerings include the Hang Em’ High Bottle Tree, which displays nine bottles, and the French Quarter Bottle Chandelier. Each bottle tree is constructed from smooth, hot rolled rods that are tipped with rubber caps. The trees are shipped unpainted, allowing the rusted appearance to juxtapose with the colorful bottles that will cover the limbs.
Homestretch Nettleton, MS | homestretchfurniture.com Based in Nettleton, HomeStretch is a domestic manufacturer of upholstered reclining furniture. “Our target was quick-ship,” Long says. “We build products to inventory rather than to order.” Because of that, customers do not have to experience extensive delays in delivery. “We can ship it out as quickly as you get in touch with us,” Long says, adding that HomeStretch sells through local retailers such as Royal Furniture and Great American Home Store. The entire manufacturing process takes place in the company’s factory in northeast Mississippi, Long says. Cutting, assembling and covering the frames is all done in-house. “We start from scratch,” Long says. “The only thing we’re not doing is sewing the patterns together.”
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Style & Design Dear Cards Jackson, MS | dearcards.net Dear Cards has served the Jackson community for more than 25 years through its curation and production of Christian greeting cards. Whether a traditional thank you card or a lively greeting from the signature Southern Sass line, Dear Cards’ offerings are sure to bring a smile to any loved one’s face. Crosses, one of the latest collections, features the artwork of local artist Kym Garraway. Hailing from Hattiesburg, Garraway designed a dozen different crosses for the collection. Buoyant, sweeping and succinct, Garraway’s crosses are sure to please. www.dearcards.net
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KATIE KALSI Memphis, TN | katiekalsi.com Fashion and function collided when artist and designer Katie Kalsi debuted her first handbag in 2003. The Memphis native produced 23 hobo-style bags that were set off by hand-painted interchangeable leather straps. Her signature collection offers four different bags — Sophie, Sadie, Romie and Cecilia — in a palette spanning 12 colors. In addition to her vibrant signature collection, Kalsi went on to add eight new bags in muted shades of black and brown in the rustic Badlands Collection. But it’s the straps that set Katie Kalsi Custom Handbags apart. Fresh florals, iconic imagery and vivid bursts of color define the more than 100 shoulder and messenger straps available. “The reason these bags are so successful is because when you change your strap you change the whole look of your bag,” Kalsi says.
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STATELY COTTON Memphis, TN | statelycotton.com Through Stately Cotton, Michael Waters aims to support local farmers and the American textile industry while providing high quality apparel. “I buy raw cotton by the bale directly from the farmer and see it all the way through the process until you see it on the shelves,” Waters says. A truly Southern brand, Stately Cotton utilizes cotton harvested in Tallahatchine County to create Mississippi’s 61 Collection of signature polos and in Tipton County to fashion Tennessee’s Front Street Collection. “I couldn’t have done it any other way and still stayed loyal to my roots,” Waters says. “I plan to eventually have a full line of clothing after I expand into all the cotton growing states.”
The Bird's Nest Memphis, TN | jessicakhaas.blogspot.com Founded by Jessica Haas, The Bird’s Nest is a Memphis-based multidisciplinary arts business doubling as an agent for change. Whether you’re after a photo shoot or in need of a custom jewelry order, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Unbound Ministries, a not-for-profit organization seeking to free disadvantaged youth from their circumstances. “The reason I have a passion for at-risk youth is because I came from poverty,” Haas says. “My mom was a single mom; she raised me, worked two jobs and graduated from nursing school.” Haas grew up watching her mother draw an additional income from crafting, which inspired her to start designing. From monogrammed necklaces made of cast metal and hand-cut sheet brass to detailed charm bracelets featuring a variety of stones and beads, Hass has created quite the collection.
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Style & Design Thimblepress Jackson, MS | thimblepress.com For Kristen Ley, it all came down to a little ingenuity and innovation when launching Thimblepress, her Jackson-based studio. After driving to Lexington, Kentucky, in 2011 to buy her first letterpress — a 1925 10 x 15 Chandler and Price — Ley decided it was time to open up her own shop. “I taught myself how to letterpress,” Ley says. “I took a class on it in South Carolina, and I have mentors in Mississippi.” Now, Ley offers a range of custom and curated items printed by hand on her Chandler and Price. From a series of prints comprising the State Flower Collection to coasters illustrated with original art, Ley’s letterpress is rarely quiet. Dip-dyed stationary, foil stamped napkins and prints illustrated with original artwork are just a few of Thimblepress’ other offerings.
BECCA BELZ Memphis, TN | beccabelzjewelry.com With her namesake jewelry line, Becca Belz creates a collection of statement accessories that she says any woman can feel confident wearing. Belz creates each piece in its entirety using copper, brass and sterling silver in her Memphis studio. “I start each design with an individual gemstone in mind,” Belz says. “I use semi-precious gemstones such as labradorite, lapis, turquoise and jasper and let the shape and colors of the stone guide me in the rest of the design.” Items such as the chunky pearl necklace and multichain pearl bracelet put a twist on traditional peal jewelry. “Being from the South, I love freshwater pearls, but I try to design pieces with some ‘edge’ and not just your ‘normal’ pearl necklace.”
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Other Ashwater Soap Company Vicksburg, MS | ashwatersoap.com Ashwater Soap Company utilizes a specifically calculated blend of olive, coconut, palm and castor oils in cohesion with Shea butter to produce a collection of all-natural soaps. The combination of these oils creates a long-lasting bar of plant-based soap that moisturizes and nourishes skin. “Everything that you see and smell in our soaps came from the ground in some form or fashion,” says Willie Brown. Each bar boasts a scent derived from the essential oils that make up each soap. “Essential oils from plants and trees have been used for many, many years for their specific healing and therapeutic properties,” Brown says. The company offers six different bars: Lavendar, Lemon Poppy, Rosemary Mint, Orange Eucalyptus, Fir Needle and the signature Black Bar, which is made with charcoal powder.
Hedge Farm Candles Red Banks, MS | hedgefarm.com Handcrafted at the historic 1840s farmstead in Red Banks, Hedge Farm Candles are made with premium waxes and fragrances to ensure longevity. Hedge Farm offers two types of candles: hand-poured and molded. To create a hand-poured candle, customers first choose a fragrance and then one of the 200 custom containers to house the candle. Molded candles take the form of flowers, fruit and vegetables, in addition to standard potted shapes.
Cotton's Cafe Oxford, MS | cottonscafe.com Cotton’s Café in Oxford offers a healthy alternative to big brand dog foods by providing all-natural dog treats made with fresh local produce. “If we won’t eat it, your dog won’t eat it,” says Janet McCarty. “I use produce according to the Farmers’ Almanac.” While some treats are seasonal, like blueberry, others are made yearlong through utilizing multiple vendors or suitable alternatives. “I use several kinds of squash, so that’s year-round,” McCarty says, adding that she also uses apples, or applesauce, all year. “There are no artificial ingredients or preservatives and no added salt or sugar.”
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RAB YOUR BOOTS AND GET READY TO THROW A "HAUTE HOEDOWN" to heat things up at your next gathering. There are many options when putting together a western-themed event, especially in the South.
The details…
Mason jars, burlap, lanterns and other rustic elements are readily available for
decor, and the menu can be as simple as barbeque or as elegant as a bison steak dinner. Professional wedding and event planner Michelle Hope and Jaime Newsom of Social Butterflies, LLC designed this elegant rustic affair in honor of one couple’s engagement, however, using Hope’s expert tips this party can be used
•We chose a private barn to host this intimate sit-down dinner, and a local chef prepared a decadent
as inspiration for a number of Autumn celebrations.
bison steak dinner for guests.
Setting the scene
•Dinner was served at large tables
Be sure to stay true to the theme when throwing your own hoedown. Bandanas can
covered in burlap linens, and guest
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sat in wooden chairs with giant
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banners for added decor. Wooden pallets or old barrels, if you have access to them, are great options for seating or tables.
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entertaining Tips from the expert‌ Instead of the average sit down dinner, serving a family-style meal for a fun and unique approach. Fried chicken and mashed potatoes with all the fixings is both delicious and affordable, but any Southern menu will do with this theme. Don't have a barn? Adding hay bales to your backyard can help instantly transform the space into a Western delight. Picnic tables covered with gingham cloth provide easy seating, and daisies or sunflowers can be made into individualized floral centerpieces that fit the theme.
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• 4 lbs baking potatoes • 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded • 1 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded • 16 oz light sour cream • 8 oz fat free cream cheese, softened • 1/2 c milk • 1/2 c melted butter • 2 tsp salt • 12 slices of bacon cooked, drained and crumbled • 1/3 c chopped green onion • Chives for garnish
Directions: 1. Peel potatoes, and cut in large pieces to boil. Boil in a large pot of water for 15 minutes or until soft. 2. Drain and add potato pieces to a mixer. Mix or mash on high speed until smooth. 3. Add sour cream, butter, milk, cream cheese and salt until combined. Add cheese, but reserve 1/2 cup of each for topping. Mix until combined. 4. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish. 5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through. 6. Take out, and sprinkle remaining cheese and bacon on top. 7. Place back into oven until cheese is melted. Add chives to garnish and serve hot.
Easy Peach Cobbler Ingredients:
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Directions: 1. Place stick of butter in a 9x13 pan, and place in oven to preheat at 350 degrees. 2. Remove pan when butter is melted, or in 5 to 8 minutes. 3. Mix flour, sugar and milk until combined. 4. Add sliced peaches on top of butter in pan. 5. Pour flour mixture on top of peaches. 6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden. 7. Serve hot with vanilla ice cream.
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So You Thought You Had College Covered Navigating the trials and tribulations of funding higher education
S
O YOUR LITTLE PRIDE AND JOY
the student’s parents. These loans have
such as those formerly used on col-
has finally made it to college. If
grown in number and size as the cost
lege campuses are no longer allowed
you’re lucky they have excelled
of attending college has risen six per-
and children under the age of 21 must
cent per year over the past 25 years.
either show the ability to maintain the
in high school, whether in academics,
debt related to the card (proof of in-
athletics or some other area and you don’t have to worry about paying for it.
Plan Ahead.
come and employment) or a parent
Then again, if you are a member of the
In a perfect world where your child is
must co-sign for the card. Parents who
other 90 percent, you are just worrying
wildly successful and gets that dream
cosign are liable for all debt incurred by
about how you are going to pay for it. If
job right out of college, parents never
the cardholder and have no control over
you are like many parents then you’ve
pay these loans back. However, as we
use of the card. Put simply, the parent
already started the process by applying
have all learned in the recent financial
guarantees anything the child does
for student loans to help defray the cost
crisis, this is virtually guaranteed not to
with the card.
of tuition, and while student loans can
happen. As a result, many parents end
be an effective way of paying for college,
up with an unexpected bill after four,
they are numerous in form and come
and sometimes five, years of college. This
There is an old saying in the law, “a
with many catches.
can put an enormous strain on many
guarantor is a fool with a pen who was
households causing many parents
dumb enough to use it.” In this case the
to forego contributing to retirement
saying appears particularly apt as trust-
Choosing the Right Loan.
Taking Responsibility.
The most common student loan is
accounts or put off much needed home
ing a teenager with your credit is not an
the Stafford Loan which is a federally
repairs which can drastically reduce
optimum strategy to financial success.
insured loan that covers most basic
the value of your home.
Instead, many parents have chosen to allow children to “piggyback” on their
costs of college attendance. They are paid back by the student after gradua-
Keeping Credit in Check.
credit cards by becoming authorized
tion and parents are not liable for any
Aside from student loans, many families
users. In this instance the child can
repayment. In addition to the Stafford
also use credit cards in order to float
use the parent’s card as if it were their
Loan, students can get various forms of
many college expenses including social
own with the exception that the parent
private loans which include the Parent
activities. Formerly this was done by
can place certain restrictions on use
PLUS Loan. These loans are much like
the students themselves as credit cards
such as the size of a single transaction
Stafford Loans but provide lower rates
were freely available to students on col-
or putting a notice on the card when
than many other private loans be-
lege campuses, a practice which was
it reaches a certain limit. The upside
cause, much like their names insinu-
widely criticized. However, thanks to
for this situation is the child gets
ate, they are personally guaranteed by
the Credit CARD Act of 2009, practices
the opportunity to build credit and
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learn responsible use of a credit card. The downside is that there is no perfect control for credit card use and many parents end up with a large bill because they either failed to maintain adequate controls on the card or simply failed to monitor their child’s use of the card. Additionally, some card issuers may require the child to become a liable party if they are authorized users and should the parent come on hard financial times, the child may unknowingly become liable for the parent’s debt. Even if the child does not become a primarily liable party, they may be negatively affected by any negative reporting on the card due to the parent’s inability to pay the bill on time. What started out as a way to help cover dayto-day expenses of college and build credit for a child can become a road to credit ruin before the child even has their first apartment. The moral of the story is that parents should take college planning seriously. College is coming whether we like it or not, and failing to plan can put both parent and child in a bad financial situation which can have long lasting effects. What’s more is that some debt, like student loans, are not dischargeable in bankruptcy so there is no option to simply blow it all up and start over. If you plan properly, college can be handled with minimal debt and, most importantly, doesn’t end with mom and dad putting their financial well-being on the line and their little pride and joy doesn’t become the little ball and chain.
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Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival The Blues will beckon scores of Southerners to the music Mecca of Clarksdale, Mississippi, for the 27th Annual Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival on the first weekend of August. Featuring acts like Kingfish, James "Super Chikan" Johnson, Jimbo Mathus & The Tri State Coalition, this jukejoint journeyman's dream of a festival aims to celebrate the best of iconic genres inspired by cornbread and catfish, heartache and holiness, spirituality and soul. Photography by PANNY FLAUTT MAYFIELD
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