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CONTENTS
October 2014
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FEATURES 27
OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS Made-to-last hunting gear for the discerning sportsman
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DELTA DUCK HUNTS Fowl play on the Mississippi flyway
OUT & ABOUT 35 | SPORTSMAN’S NIGHT OUT 38 | DELTA STATE ALUMNI DINNER 39 | LIVE AT THE GARDEN: STYX 40 | UPSTAIRS CLOSET’S 40TH
BIRTHDAY BASH
40 | ART OF CARING 41 | SPIRIT OF SRVS
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SPORTING CHIC A fresh selection of autumn apparel perfectly suited for days afield
42 | BACKSTAGE BASH 42 | 5K FOR RELAY 43 | SNOWDEN GROVE PRESENTS WEEZER
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CALLING WITH THE EAGLES White Eagle calls offer a new spin on an classic sound
On the cover: Photo by Rupert Yen, Yen Studios. Model Lillie Burrow. All apparel provided by Sportsman’s Warehouse.
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11 | INTERVIEW Rocking the Boat Angling auteur Bill Dance speaks out on regional conservation efforts, favorite fishing spots and the new Pyramid-based Bass Pro Shop fit for a Pharaoh
14 | FOOD Sold on Schweinehaus Bavarian restaurant Schweinehaus brings fresh flavor to Midtown Memphis
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16 | MUSIC Lone Wolf Jeremy Stanfill is a self-proclaimed hopeless romantic, and it shows in his new record “Somewhere Between You and Me”
18 | ARTS The Surreal South Senatobia resident Melissa Vincent crafts dreamlike landscapes using her own unique brand of iPhone-ography
20 | DRINKS The Old Fashioned City Grocery’s head bartender shares the secrets to a fall favorite
22 | BOOKS Canines and Cotton Acclaimed photographer Maude Schuyler Clay’s poignant images successfully capture the heart of the region
24 | CAUSES River Warrior Chad Pregracke’s crew takes on the river’s trash, one piece at a time
32 | STYLE Think Pink Show your support with these Breast Cancer Awareness Month-themed goodies
69 | HOME & GARDEN Hunter’s Paradise Great River Lodge blends rustic atmosphere with sophisticated trappings
83 | ENTERTAINING Due Southwest Texas meets Memphis for the ultimate end-of-season outdoor barbecue
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year... Okay, so it’s not Christmas yet. But for me and a few others, it might as well be. Fall will always be my favorite time of the year. Maybe it’s the cool shades of the leaves turning, the slight chill in the air that calls for lots of flannel apparel or maybe it’s the sucrosey scent of pumpkin spice lattes returning for overpriced seasonal specials at the local coffee shop. It might be, but for me it isn’t – autumn is all about the outdoors. With the sweaty tyranny of the MidSouth Summer finally at its end, it’s finally time to lace up the boots and hit the blind, following the time-honored tradition of great Southern sportsman in our lovely region. Enter this month’s issue and one of my personal favorites of the year: October Outdoors. We’re especially proud of this month’s interview with legendary fisherman Bill Dance (page 11). Bill is a stand-up guy with some really interesting things to say about some of the area’s native wildlife, as well as his own entrepreneurial endeavors as one of the South’s most prominent anglers. Also keep an eye out for a new look in our style section, where we’ve compiled the best in outdoor accessories to make this year’s hunting season the best ever. This month’s fashion spread, shot by the impeccable Rupert Yen, was hosted at the stunning Great River Lodge in Proctor, Arkansas. Check out the spread on page 60 and a follow-up piece on the inner workings of the lodge on page 69. For those lacking an outdoor inclination, don’t sweat it. We’ve got you covered with a fun feature on Midtown Memphis’ Bavarian-inspired restaurant, Schweinehaus (page 14). From authentic cuisine to one of the best burgers on the market, this place will surely be one to watch. Also, check out our feature on Senatobia artist Melissa Vincent, a truly talented woman who’s carving her own path in the art world using her own unique brand of iPhone-ography. So whether you’re checking us out in the tree stand, duck blind or your local boutique, I hope you have as much fun reading this issue as we did putting it together. Happy hunting,
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contributors
October 2014
John Gordon The feature “Calling With the Eagles” on page 78 of this month’s issue was written by freelance writer and DeSoto County resident John Gordon. Gordon’s love for the outdoors was nurtured at the early age of five when he caught his first bass, followed by his early experiences hunting at the age of nine. His writing has appeared in numerous local and national publications. In his spare time, Gordon enjoys spending time with his son —fishing in the mornings and watching his baseball games.
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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. Check out their latest Texas-meets-Memphis-inspired party on page 83, “Due Southwest.” 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.
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 writes about the Bavarian-style offerings of Midtown Memphis’ Schweinehaus restaurant (page 14). When not writing, Catlett enjoys binge watching underrated TV dramas and making recommendations in young adult literature.
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 magazine, Thompson writes frequently on life in the South through her blog, The Tenth Muse (tenthmusememphis.com). Originally from Clarksville, Tennessee, Thompson enjoys vintage motorcycling and traveling with her husband and children. Her story “River Warrior” appears on page 24 of this month’s issue.
L. Taylor Smith L. Taylor Smith is a Jill of all spades when it comes to journalism. She’s been a reporter for multiple publications in the MidSouth, including The Daily Helmsman, The Leader and The Commercial Appeal. She recently graduated with her bachelor’s in Spanish and Journalism from the University of Memphis and currently works as the content creator for City Gear Clothing. This month, Smith experiences the rustic wonders of Great River Lodge (page 69) and interviews a DeSoto County resident with a penchant for otherworldly photography in “The Surreal South” (page 18). 8 OCTOBER 2014 | Click magazine
Rupert Yen This month’s cover and outdoor fashion spread was shot by Memphis-based photographer Rupert Yen. With an extensive career spanning more than 30 years, Yen, founder and head photographer of Yen Studios, specializes in advertising, portrait, wedding and fashion photography. Rupert and his wife Debbie have been married for 29 years, and they have two beautiful daughters. When not looking for the next great shot, he enjoys playing tennis and traveling the world, taking pictures as he goes.
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Rocking the Boat Angling auteur Bill Dance speaks out on regional conservation efforts, favorite fishing spots and the new Pyramid-based Bass Pro Shop fit for a Pharaoh Interview by CASEY HILDER
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EW FISHERMEN KNOW THE EXPANSIVE WATERWAYS of the MidSouth like Bill Dance. Since the inception of his local ABC affiliate-based television show in 1968, the now-74-year-old angler continues to cast a wide wake in the fishing community through his conservation efforts, humorous commentary and general mastery of his waterbound domain. Now, with his signature University of Tennessee baseball cap and favorite fishing rod in tow, Dance’s reach has expanded to include freshwater and saltwater fishing shows on NBC Sports and the Outdoor Channel, as well as an officially licensed fishing app and ever-popular blooper series on YouTube.
Click Magazine: You’ve been involved in several wildlife conser-
becoming a big issue. Look at the Illinois River – more than 90
vation efforts across the nation. What are you up to these days?
percent of fish occupying that waterway are either bighead carp
Bill Dance: We try to do everything we can in regard to
or silver carp.They’ve absolutely devastated it.
conservation. This past year, I was very fortunate to be elected to be the chairman of National Hunting and Fishing Day. That
CM: Has this affected you?
was a big honor. I’ve said it many times – hunting and fishing
BD: There’s a little stretch of the Mississippi River where I
is a part of our heritage. I was truly blessed as a youngster to
used to catch shad and redband for catfish bait. We don’t
have a daddy and granddaddy who gave me one of the greatest
catch them there anymore. These bighead carp are just
gifts of all, which was teaching me this great sport and the
occupying all of the available space now. In the winter
importance of conservation for future generations. I practice
months, you can go in behind the dikes and turn your graph
all the basics that we hold true for this region – catch lot of fish,
on, you’ll see solid red. They tend to get out of that faster
keep what you can use, release the rest – giving back to the lakes
water and jam in together behind these slow-current areas.
is a big part of what we do. Harvesting is a big part of fishing, no
It’s an issue for many of us now because they’ve moved into
doubt. There’s got to be some take and you can’t throw every-
the Wolf River system, Hatchie River system, the Tennessee
thing back. Thankfully, we’ve got a really good set of game laws
River and Illinois River. And now that they’re moving into
being enforced these days. It’s the laws of nature: what you take,
these oxbow lakes like Tunica Cutoff, these lakes are simply
you’ve got to give back.
not good for fishing anymore. They’re such a nuisance that they’ve popped up in a few TVA lakes like Pickwick, Wilson
CM: What’s your view on some of the invasive species, such as
and Wheeler.
Asian carp and zebra mussels, that have been popping up in local waterways recently?
CM: What are some preventative measures?
BD: They’ve been a large nuisance for sure. Asian carp, they’ve
BD: Many conservation agencies are working on many
absolutely taken over some of our waterways. Invasive species
different programs right now. Some have set up canning
should be governed moreso than they have been. Allowing these
plants with an idea of turning them into cat food. Some
things to creep into our country is a crying shame. Many of these
have the idea of rounding them up and shipping them back
have gotten in here purely by accident, while some have been
out East. My good buddy, Bobby Wilson with the Tennessee
brought in due to ignorance like the silver carp, which was
Wildlife Resources Agency, has a few good ideas cooking. It’s
originally introduced to control aquatic algae in catfish ponds.
definitely one of the biggest issues facing fisherman today.
Of course, their presence soon got out of hand because they oc-
If there’s anything that can absolutely ruin our fisheries, it’s
cupy so much water space. We simply don’t have the number
these invasive species. There’s no predation and they grow
of game fish in many of our oxbow lakes because these new
so big. Say you take a 50-pound silver carp and really look at
species have become so abundant. So many people can live in a
it – it occupies the same water space as ten good five-pound
house, so many cows can live in a field – and there are so many
bass. And they all jump, too! I’m had a few five-pounders
of these invasive species now with little or no predation, it’s
leap out and hit me in the head.
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CM: What are some of your favorite
BD: Well, I’ve known some of the guys
MidSouth fishing spots?
behind it for a long time and it’s been in
BD: We’re blessed here in the region in
the works for about seven or eight years
that our North Mississippi flood control
now. We planned to open this month,
reservoirs like Sardis provide some
but they recently broke the news to me
great fisheries. Grenada, too. Mississippi
that it’s been postponed until March.
Game and Fish has done a real good job
They thought I would be upset, but I told
with their management programs,
‘em I figured everything wouldn’t be
especially Arkabutla. I’d rate that as the
ready until the first of the year anyways.
best crappie lake around – not necessarily
There’s been talk of a boat ramp out into
in terms of quantity, but quality of
the Wolf River out there. It’s a possibility
the fish. They have absolutely gigantic
that they may fix up the Auction Street
crappie due to the fertility and forage
ramp and allow people to test boats out
space that place allows. Size limits and
there. It’ll be a spectacular showcase for
other regulations enforced by the local
sure. There’s going to be a swamp in the
game wardens have done a lot to bring
ground floor, real authentic habitats like
those lakes back into the spotlight big
you’d see down here. Plans also include
time. Pickwick is also a phenomenal
a 20,000-foot restaurant right there in
fishery. It’s the type of lake with a tre-
the ceiling, a hotel inside along with a
mendous habitat, moving water and
bowling alley and boats inside – the list
forage space. A great habitat is crucial
goes on and on.
– fish, deer, humans: we all need a form of habitat. Pickwick is unique in that
CM: What would you say has been the
it’s basically three lakes in one: the upper
biggest obstacle throughout construction?
reaches, the middle section and the
BD: The seismic issues were definitely
lower section all provide different kinds
the biggest problem. We spent a long
of fishing. Basically, it’s everything you
time trying to get over that hurdle.
want in a single body of water – ledges,
There was also a lot of skepticism in the
ridges, submerged islands, bars, deep
community and then issues with the
channels, shallow creeks – you name it.
Pyramid itself. But somehow it all came
It also boasts all three major species of
together and I couldn’t be more excited.
bass, as well as good crappie and bluegill fishing. There’s something going on over there for fishermen 12 months out of the year, I guarantee it. CM: You’ve been on television for nearly 50 years and many younger viewers learned about you through watching
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food
Sold on Schweinehaus Bavarian restaurant brings fresh flavor to Midtown Memphis Story by TESS CATLETT | Photography by CASEY HILDER
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HREE BLACK, RED AND GOLD GERMAN FLAGS HANG
an outdoor patio, which features bar-style seating in addition
above the entrance of old Paulette’s restaurant space
to the signature communal tabletops.
in Overton Square, signifying the start of a new era
When it comes to the menu, David entrusted the task to
in Midtown dining. Branded “A Celebration of Pork and Bier,”
likeminded Chef David “D.T.” Todd. “This is my first go round
Schweinehaus serves up Bavarian cuisine with a Memphis
as Executive Chef,” Todd says, adding that he jumped on the
twist in the style of a classic Oktoberfest beer hall. The switch
opportunity to direct his own culinary vision. After spending
from an intimate table for two to lively communal dining has
several years working the front of the house for various eateries,
been a long time coming, as the German eatery will help fill
Todd says he began his transition into the kitchen while David
an underrepresented niche in the area. “I can only think of one other German Restaurant, [it’s] on South Main,” says Elizabeth Berglund, community relations director for Loeb Properties. “Adding a German concept to Midtown is something I think everyone is excited about.” Co-owned by brothers Andy Walker and Chef David Scott Walker, Schweinehaus celebrated its grand opening on September 1. Outfitted with long wooden tables seating about eight people each, the restaurant fosters a community environment and invites interaction among patrons. “Our vision is kind of to throw an Oktoberfest-style party every night, adding a Memphis flare,” David says. “We want people to come in and have a great time, enjoy a liter, enjoy some food, meet someone new.” The open atmosphere of the country-house style property has been expanded to include 14 OCTOBER 2014 | Click magazine
“Our vision is kind of to throw an Oktoberfeststyle party every night, adding a Memphis flare”
was working in New York. Lifelong friends, the two frequently discussed their professional pursuits and dreams for the future. Todd says he knew the Walkers would be opening the beer hall, but had no idea he would be tapped to run the kitchen. And when he got the message from David, he couldn’t contain his enthusiasm. “I was really excited for what they were doing,” Todd says. “I was on the outside looking in, not knowing I’d be on the inside.” Todd says he has crafted a menu boasting an overwhelming variety of traditional German fare with an infusion of Southern dishes made with locally-sourced products. The festive wait staff, clothed in contemporary black and red attire, carries out a host of Bavarian goods, including Konigsburg Klopse, which are garnished meatballs; Kartoffelpuffer, which is a potato pancake; and Schnitzel, which is a breaded meat dish; bratwurst; sausages and pretzels. There are sandwiches aplenty, including the restaurant’s namesake burger. Stacked with sauerkraut, bacon, Pickwick cheddar, arugula and maple whole grain aioli on a Brioche bun, the Schweinehaus burger is a force to be reckoned with. “Food is something that connects on a personal level,” Todd says. “Different people are going to gravitate toward different things.” As for the bar, Andy says it has 12 taps, including nine German lagers and three local brews. High Cotton, Wiseacre Brewing and Memphis Made are all on rotation alongside lagers such as Hofbrau Oktoberfest and Franziskaner Hefeweizen. David and Andy have known Todd for 20 years, and all three have worked together in varying combinations since. Not only did the trio attend the same high school — Briarcrest Christian School — they all moved on to the University of Memphis. “We pretty much followed the same path,” David says. Each has amassed a long list of industry experience, and over the years, they have taken note of what works and what doesn’t. “We’ve had this list in the back of our heads of things we would do different,” Andy says. “All this stuff we’ve been thinking about for years, we’re putting it to the test.” Click magazine | OCTOBER 2014 15
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music
Lone Wolf Jeremy Stanfill is a self-proclaimed hopeless romantic, and it shows in his new record, Somewhere Between You and Me Story by SAM PRAGER
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HE RUGGED, SOUL-STRUCK SOUNDS OF JEREMY
that I couldn’t let myself get so attached to something just to
Stanfill’s debut solo album howl with agony and hope
have my heartbroken again,” Stanfill says.
as he reminisces on his battles with the autoimmune
disease lupus, heartbreak and his rebirth as the “Lone Wolf.”
However, Stanfill had just started writing solo songs. Since he couldn’t commit to joining or starting a band, he decided
Stanfill has been making a name for himself in the Memphis
to open and tour with the then-three-piece Star & Micey. This
music scene since he was 15, when he formed alt-rock band
helped Stanfill, who was already a prominent Memphis music
Crippled Nation as the group’s drummer, which was his
figure, gain fans and followers from around the country.
original instrument. Around 2001, the band’s former singer
Stanfill then found himself facing another difficult obstacle
left to pursue a career in New York leaving the group without
in his life – he was diagnosed with Lupus, an autoimmune
a frontman. Stanfill, who had only been writing songs in the
disease that causes the afflicted person’s immune system to
privacy of his bedroom alongside close friends, was left to fill
attack their own healthy tissue. “I was diagnosed with this
the void in the band. “I was already writing songs on my own
auto-immune disease called Lupus, which is where ‘Lone
time and a couple of the dudes in the band told me that I
Wolf’ comes from. I was in the hospital for 6 weeks, all my hair
should give singing in the band a shot, which I was kind of
fell out, I had to relearn how to walk and talk,” says Stanfill. “It
apprehensive about at first, but I gave I tried and it worked,”
was a dark time for me. When I got out, I came back with this
says Stanfill.
new perspective. I had been living wrong. I had become super
Stanfill would remain the group’s singer for the next eight
depressed and I was ready to check out.”
years, honing his craft as a singer/songwriter and guitarist.
Stanfill’s alias comes from his ailment, which shares the
After decade and a half of lineup changes and failed record
wolf’s scientific name of “Canis Lupus.” Stanfill says it was
deals, the group split up, which Stanfill described as one of the
a way to recreate himself as a solo artist while referencing
most tragic parts of his life. “After everything happened with
the tragedies and obstacles he had faced. “Lone Wolf was me
my band, I was so heartbroken about being an actual member
trying to take something negative and make it my own. All of
of a band again. It wasn’t really the responsibility, but the fact
these songs are about the last bit of my life: my band breaking
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“Everything that you’re hearing and feeling is coming from me — I battle with my songs” up, my relationships with them, a girl I was in love with, getting sick, dealing with drinking too much,” he says.
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The Surreal South Senatobia resident Melissa Vincent crafts dreamlike landscapes using her own unique brand of iPhone-ography Story by L. TAYLOR SMITH
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HOTOGRAPHER MELISSA VINCENT HAS TRAVELED TO
courtesy of Dos Equis beer to meet “the most interesting
Botswana with National Geographic and had her work
man in the world” for a marketing opportunity. This fall, she
featured in galleries from San Francisco to New York
and her family are headed to Chattanooga to capture the
City. However, the only tool this Mississippi native needed
beauty of the area for the city’s tourism department. “What I
to achieve national photographic fame was her cell phone.
really enjoy is that I get to take my family on vacations and
Vincent initially downloaded Instagram, the mobile social
get to do things we wouldn’t normally be able to do,” she
network and photo editing app, to keep in touch with her sister
says. The benefit of using her iPhone as an all-in-one digital
Ali Jardin, who lives in California. “We started posting pictures
darkroom is that she can indulge in her creativity whenever
of our lives and our kids, then it became very competitive —
the mood strikes her, and as a mother to two sons, a 16-year-
but a fun competitive,” Vincent says. “We started going back
old and 6-year-old, every opportunity to create is precious.
and forth, trying to get more followers than each other, and, as we got more into it, it was like a game.”
Her process is simple; she starts by swiping through her gallery to find a photo that strikes her as something that
Before long, she started downloading apps that would let her
would serve as a good background. Then she goes from app
alter the way her photos looked by adding filters, blending
to app, adding and altering until she feels the piece is done.
photos and using stamps. “When I started doing it, I found
“It may take me ten minutes or it may take me an hour.
this outlet that I always needed and wanted,” says Vincent.
When I do art, it’s feverish, it’s a frenzy, and then it’s over
Her passion for mobile photography has garnered her more
and I’m done with it,” she says. Every photo, pattern and
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drinks
The Old Fashioned City Grocery’s head bartender Drew Clowney shares the secrets to a fall favorite Story by M.B. SELLERS | Photo by CASEY HILDER
C
ITY GROCERY, LOCATED ON THE SQUARE IN OXFORD, Mississippi, is filled with history, which is promptly apparent as soon as you set foot inside. With brick
walls and deep shadows, there is a splendid grace that shies
City Grocery’s Old Fashioned 1 maraschino cherry 1 orange wedge Half-ounce simple syrup 3 generous dashes of Angostura bitters 2 1/2 ounces bourbon Combine and muddle base ingredients in a tumbler
away from pretention and instead, towards a comfortable
Add ice Pour over bourbon Add a large splash of soda water on top and one more dash of bitters. Turn the drink over twice and garnish with an orange wedge.
elegance that is invitational to anyone who appreciates good food and drink. Originally a livery stable during the
City’s Old Fashioned is the perfect drink for the fall, when the
Reconstruction era, it also held other roles in the past, such
air is just beginning to get that first initial, seasonal nip. Based
as being a gumbo factory. In 1992, John Currence took over,
in rye, the fresh flavors of orange, cherry, and the inclusion
transforming it into the exceptional and well-known bar and
of simple syrup make for a well-rounded, hearty cocktail. It’s
restaurant it is today. It will turn twenty-three this year.
the type of drink that includes everyone, from grandfathers
Head bartender, Drew Clowney, explains, “I do think that
to granddaughters. It’s sip-worthy, easy on the throat, and
at a lot of places, not to name any names, it gets a little bit
packed with a flavorful punch that’s a little bit addicting.
pretentious. And I don’t want to go anywhere and sit and wait
On the weekends, Clowney expects to make 200-300 Old
fifteen minutes to get a Pimm’s Cup. So, I think that it’s a pretty
Fashions each night.
delicate balance between being a bar, where you can get a
Clowney explains that originally, the Old Fashioned was
shot of whiskey and a cold beer, and actually getting a proper
nothing more than sugar water, a little bitters, orange, and
cocktail. It’s pretty much just straightforward cocktails.”
whiskey. However, throughout the years, bartenders have
There’s an easiness to City Grocery, or “City,” as it is
taken the recipe and expanded on it. “There’s a million ways
affectionately known. It’s beautiful in a natural way that calls
to make it. But frankly, if you’re making it for college kids, it’s
to mind bars from the past, of ancient conversation, and the
imperative to put a little bit of soda water in it,” Clowney says.
pleasant clutter of beer glasses, bar stools, and belonging. It’s
At City, they make the cocktail with Angostura bitters, which
well executed, but there is a lack of affectation that makes
Clowney explains is, “more like a flavor balancer that will
relaxation and the actual enjoyment of drinks possible for its
contrast everything else in the drink.” And with muddling, he
customers. On any given day, you could find a college professor
warns, you want to mash it up completely. “There’s nothing
on its balcony; a group of college juniors inside ordering
delicate about it, really,” he says.
beers; or an older couple on a late afternoon date, sipping
For the fall, City will be creating a spin-off of the drink, which
cold wine. It’s an anyone place, a place where all drinks have
will include cinnamon-infused simple syrup and apple bitters,
equality, as well as quality.
for an autumnal twist on the Old Fashioned.
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books
Canines & Cotton Acclaimed photographer Maude Schuyler Clay’s poignant images successfully capture the heart of the region Story by TESS CATLETT
M
AUDE SCHUYLER CLAY HAILS FROM A LONG
remained relatively uncharted — its free-roaming canines. A
line of proud Mississippians. Her family has
sweeping portrait of the landscape and its many structures
called the Delta home for five generations, and
— field churches, cotton gins and tenant houses, to name
although Clay spent more than a decade living in New
a few — Delta Land introduced the “Dog in the Fog,” which
York, she couldn’t help returning to her Southern roots.
inspired Delta Dogs. The muscular black lab caught standing
Clay currently resides in Sumner, Mississippi, but spends
watch in the mist and trees of Cassidy Bayou became widely
much of her time on the road. She’s spent the past 15 years
recognized, leading Clay to explore the relationship between
driving down the back roads of the Delta and photographing
the land and its four-legged inhabitants.
beautiful landscapes far off the beaten path. From endless
Her latest release, Delta Dogs, delves deep into the inde-
crop fields to ruins reclaimed by the land, Clay has caught
pendent nature and ingrained assertion found in both the
the most iconic of imagery through her lens. And when it
region’s wandering mutts and leashed companions. Beginning
comes to the Deep South, that includes dogs.
with an introduction by Brad Watson, the narrative takes a
While she was working on her award-winning 1999 release
turn for the sentimental with an impassioned plea against
Delta Land, Clay happened across a facet of the region that has
leash laws. “I wonder why anyone with a heart, with any
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“Why even have a dog if it can’t run free at least once a day?” amount of human dignity and courage
up with their neighbors along the way.
and empathy for noble animals, would
Clay sets her sights on dogs darting
vote for a leash law,” Watson says. “Why
across fields and tucked away in the
even have a dog if it can’t run free at
crumbling foundation of abandoned
least once a day?”
dwellings. Some stare stoically ahead
After all, the natural life of an ordi-
and stand guard, while others loudly
nary dog is little more than an aim-
claim their territory. Gypsy dogs travel
less adventure, comprised of temporary
in a pack down Highway 49 or take to
curiosities and leisurely jaunts across
the railroad tracks. A mother dog lopes
the land. It is these dogs that Clay primar-
down the road, desperation evident
ily captures. “They seem surprised to see
and teats bursting with milk. Another
the person aiming a camera at them to
lies outside the remnants of her
take their picture,” Watson says. “They
burned-down home, patiently awaiting
have the expressions that you see on
her owner’s indefinite return.
animals in the Serengeti, as if they don’t
Clay offers no explanation of circum-
often see human beings and don’t know
stance, instead opting to leave each
what they’re about at the moment, and
image up to the viewer’s interpreta-
are initially curious and then dismissive.”
tion. It’s almost impossible to flip to the
These Delta dogs are four-legged
next page without wondering where
investigators, nosing their way into the
the dog is or where it is going or what
ruins of human lives past, be it a falling-
has piqued its interest off screen. “The
down plantation home or a modest,
dogs in Clay’s photos bring activity and
leaning structure sitting at the edge
animism, setting up a compelling
of the woods. They are their bipedal
tension with the landscape,” says Beth
counterparts, ducking into ditches and
Ann Fennelly in a concise opening
slipping through fences with the same
essay. “In addition, they evoke and
familiarity and ease of a run to the
engage the human world through the
local grocery store, stopping to catch
extension of our imaginations.”
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causes
who grew up with the Mississippi in his backyard and as his boyhood playground. “It took me four unsuccessful years of trying to get the State to help out before I saw a NASCAR
River Warrior Chad Pregracke’s crew takes on the river’s trash, one piece at a time
race on TV that gave me the idea to get sponsors.” That brainstorm turned into Living Lands & Waters, a nonprofit environmental organization headquartered in East Moline, Illinois. Since 1998, and with the help of 70,000 volunteers, Pregracke has enlisted the help of a small but growing fleet of barges and towboats in an effort to haul away more than 7 million pounds of trash from the nation’s waterways. Because nearly all rivers in the nation eventually converge into the
Story by TONYA THOMPSON
I
MAGINE THE DELTA REGION’S HISTORY WITHOUT THE
nexus of The Great River (the translation of ‘Misi-ziibi’, its original Algonquin name), Pregracke’s cleanup efforts have shown far-reaching effects.
flow of the legendary Mississippi River cutting through
“Personally, I like seeing the results we accomplish as an
it, and you’ll begin to understand why Chad Pregracke is
organization,” says Chad, a skateboarder, hunter, fisherman
fighting so hard to protect it.
and windsurfer who now has spent more than half his life
As the second-largest drainage basin in the world and one
working to preserve the nation’s rivers for future generations.
of its greatest commercial waterways, the Mighty Mississippi’s
“The total number of tonnage we pull from the rivers, number
impact on America’s economy, lore and artistic expression is
of people who come out to help us, number of cleanups we’ve
unparalleled. As a teenager, Pregracke knew this better than
done, number of rivers we’ve been on and much more – just
most, and vowed to preserve it in the only way he knew how –
knowing you’re making a tangible difference.”
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It’s a tangible difference that wouldn’t go unnoticed. In June of 2002, Pregracke won the Jefferson Award for Public Service,
America’s version of the Nobel Prize. More than 10 years later, he was named in the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2013 in a ceremony at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Becoming one of the country’s most
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noted conservationists before reaching 40 years of age, Pregracke has already accomplished what he set out to do as a teenager, though he shows little sign of stopping. And the 18 million-plus people who depend on the Mississippi River for drinking water likely wouldn’t have it any other way. “Most of these people should care,” he says. “It’s also a symbol of our nation, everyone knows the Mississippi. In some ways it’s like a national park and should be treated with respect.” Now, with everything from invasive species removal projects to “Adopt a River Mile” programs, Pregracke and his team have expanded the original vision of
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Delta State Alumni Dinner
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elta State University alumni from across the state and region gathered in Southaven for an evening of arts, fun and entertainment at the BankPlus Training Center. Drue Howarth, past president of the DeSoto County Chapter
of the Delta State University Alumni Association, was this year’s silent auction chairman. A wide range of items were auctioned to help fund scholarships for students who wish to attend DSU. Photos by CASEY HILDER
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omen’s clothing retailer Upstairs Closet celebrated 40 years of business on August 21. More than 200 fashionistas from across North Mississippi attended the Senatobia store’s
soiree and took advantage of the 20 percent off anniversary sale. Champagne punch, birthday cake and door prizes rounded out the
Beverly Ward & Beverly Massey
festivities. Photos by JAMIE SOWELL
Diane Guererro & Anna Wallace
Sandy DeZwaan, Elsie Youngblood & Camille Poag
Steve & Terri Benskin, Tony & Melanie Gattas
Mari Glyn Meacham, Louise McKellar & Debbie Perkins
Kait Redick & Taylor Miller
Art of Caring
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Ellington & Beverly Massey
Dane Smith, Adrienne & Lou Arrindell
aptist Memorial Health Care Foundation hosted its annual Art of Caring on
August 23 at The Memphis Botanic Gardens. The reception and silent art auction featured donated original work from several local artists including Mimi Dann,
Kenneth Lecco, Alex Walter, Lauren Beyer, Judy Vandergrift. Proceeds from the event will benefit Baptist Trinity Hospice and the Kemmons Wilson Family Center for Good Grief.
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Andy & Myriah Alberson, Aimee Grant & Jim Hershberger
Diane Guererro & Anna Wallace
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Rick & Karen McKinley, Tim & Jennifer Watson
Jason & Allison Little, Chuck & Nancy Averwater
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Spirit of SRVS Steven Douglass & Ashley Bleiss
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RVS has offered the most comprehensive disabilities service solutions in West Tennessee, including employment, clinical and learning
care services, for more than 50 years. The nonprofit’s annual fundraising gala, Spirit of SRVS, took place at the Memphis Hilton on August 23. Party Planet took to the stage while guests perused auction items, participated in a wine tasting and more. Photos by HARRISON LINGO
Robin Birch, Benita Ochoa & Beverly McNamee
Mike McNeer, Barbara Benstein, Pam Mattingly & Kevin Bentley
Parker & Dottie Harness & Roman Greene
Alex Williams, Tracy Winters, Earnester White & Laquadrian Smith
Debbie & Bilo Bautista & Jaimmie Harvey
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veryone was a star at the Oprheum Theatre’s inaugural Backstage Bash on August 7. After entering through the famous “Stage Door” on Beale Street, attendees received a first-hand look at life backstage while enjoying food
from Central BBQ, Gus’s Fried Chicken and Frost Bake Shop. Buster’s Liquors
and Wines provided a specialty cocktail, and beer was available from Memphis Made and Ghost River brewing companies. The Super 5 performed on the iconic Orpheum stage. Photos by FRANK CHIN
Jennifer & Paul Chandler
Michele Johnston, Cindy Grice, Mark Grice & Karen Barnette
5K for Relay Micah Branch, Rhonda Cobb, Riley Sturgeon, Justin Cobb, Dylan Fenwick, Machii Taylor, Walker Fleming & Sawyer Sturgeon
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Center in Southaven on August 30. Hundreds of runners, supporters and
community businesses gathered to run 3.1 miles in support of Relay for Life. The charity strives to bring communities together to honor survivors, remember loved ones, and fight back against cancer Mallory Elam, Kayla Barr, Shawna Houston & Jordan Shumann
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Emily Medlin, Kristy Dunning, Drew Dunning & Rick Dunning
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Taylor & Jessica Rowell, John and Heather Oaks, Laura Thornbury & Joey & Dagny Edwards
Snowden Grove Presents
Danielle Mansfield, Drake Watson, Becky Martin, Elisabeth Snell & David Creech
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lternative rock band Weezer brought their summer show to Snowden Grove Amphitheater in Southaven on August 13. With a genre-defying career
spanning more than two decades, the band is touring in support of their coming release, Everything Will Be Alright in the End. The new album hit shelves on September 30.
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Hollis & Brenda Halford
Methodist Healthcare Foundation’s
Christine Phillips & Tamara Elzie
2014 Living Awards at The Peabody
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he Methodist Healthcare Foundation Living Awards recognize individuals or organizations that have distinguished themselves through their leadership and commitment to
Methodist Le Bonheur Helathcare’s mission. At this year’s benefit,
the Foundation honored six recipients for their profound impact on healthcare: United Methodist Committee on Relief, Henry and Jeanne Varnell, James H. Beaty, M.D., William E. Routt, Jr., M.D. and Howard Gober, Damon Bell, Rhomes Aur & Angela Gustafson
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Wine Down at Dixon
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SOCIAL AGENDA October 2014
Your monthly resource for what’s happening around town
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Lasting Hope Gala University of Memphis Holiday Inn 6-8:30 p.m. Visit co-founders Jowe and Karyn Bridges before they relocate to Ethopia, welcome the new US Director and hear Nibiyu’s incredible story of transformation at the annual gala in Memphis. Admission free. Call 901.301.2386 or visit theforsaken children.org.
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Feed the Soul The Warehouse 6-10 p.m. Celebrate Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association’s 46 years of service in Memphis with drinks, dancing and more. Admission $45. Call 901.529.4523 or visit mifa.org.
5th annual Loving Local
3-NOV. 1 Haunted Farm
Cedar Hill Farm 6-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Brush shoulders with Leatherface during the Haunted Hayride, face down a horde of zombies in the Apocalypse and trek through the Trail of Terror in Hernando. Admission $8-$40. Call 662.429.2540 or visit halloween.gocedarhillfarm.com.
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Olive Branch OctoberFest Olive Branch City Park 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Take your pick of crafts, games, food and more at the 37th annual OctoberFest in Olive Branch. Admission free. Call 662.895.5448 or visit obms.us.
Fall Flicks on the Fields
North Mississippi Fall Fest Latimer Lakes Park 4 Fri., 8 a.m. Sat., Noon Sun. Hear live music by Terry Mike Jeffrey and The Erica Roane Band, hang out in the craft beer and food garden and participate in one of the Horn Lake festival’s cooking contests. Admission free. Admission $25 for beer and food garden. Visit southbranchlionsclub.org.
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Hernando Water Tower Festival
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Malco Summer Drive-In 6-9 p.m. Join Project Green Fork in Memphis for its biggest fundraiser of the year, complete with delicious food, local brews and boozy drinks. Admission $31-$61. Call 901.292.1700 or visit projectgreenfork.org.
Hernando Civic Center 7 p.m. Sat. Bring a blanket and line up for concessions in Hernando each Saturday night in October. Monsters Inc., Cars, Everyone’s Hero and The Sandlot round out this fall’s movie line-up. Admission $2. Call 901.489.1838 or visit hernandoms.org.
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Blues Ball Gibson Guitar Factory 7 p.m. Commemorate 60 years of rock ‘n’ roll with music by The Bar-Kays, North Mississippi AllStars, Miss Jackie Wilson, Al Kapone and more in Memphis. Admission $200-$10,000. Call 901.527.5683 or visit memphischaritable.org.
Courthouse Square 6 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m. Sat. Two days of family-friendly fun kick off with a barbecue competition and music on the historic Hernando Square. Admission free. Call 662.429.9055 or visit hernandoms.org.
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3rd annual Delta Hot Tamale Festival Downtown Greenville 10 a.m. Fri., 9:30 a.m. Sat. Attend panel discussions with the writers and chefs, throw down at the Street Party and prepare to indulge on many a hot tamale in downtown Greenville. Admission $40$50 Friday. Admission free Saturday. Call 662.378.3121 or visit hottamalefest.com.
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Hernando Halloween on the Square Courthouse Square 4-6 p.m. Bring the kids out for to participate in a costume contest and “trunk-or-treat” on the Hernando Square. Admission free. Call 662.429.9055 or visit hernandoms.org
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19th annual Arc MidSouth Awards and Benefit Gala
Boo Ball
Pink Palace Museum 7-11:30 p.m. With music by Walrus in the Ballroom and plenty of witches brew, guests are sure to have a frightfully good time in Memphis. Admission $60-$100. Call 901.320.6320 or visit memphismuseums.org.
Hilton Memphis 6 p.m. Bid on items in both a live and silent auction, experience live entertainment and enjoy a formal dinner and award presentation in Memphis. Admission $85-$1,500. Call 901.327.2473 or visit thearcmidsouth.org.
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Overton Square Atrium 6 -10 p.m. Look back on what GrowMemphis and the community gardens accomplished this year and celebrate with locally inspire cuisine, a silent auction and live music in Memphis. Call 901.552.4298 or visit growmemphis.org.
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Step Up for Down Syndrome Memphis Botanic Garden Noon-4 p.m. Participate in the one-mile fun walk and see actor Chris Burke, from the classic TV series Life Goes On. Admission $10. Call 901.547.7588 or visit dsamemphis.org.
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Art on Fire Dixon Gallery and Gardens 7-11 p.m. Revel in a night of art, music and fun around the fire in Memphis. Admission $60-$75. Call 901.761.5250 or visit
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Fall Fest on the Roost Olive Branch Old Towne 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Peruse the offerings of area arts and crafts vendors and test your skills in a chili cook-off while the kids trick-or-treat throughout Old Towne in Olive Branch. Admission free. Call 662.893.0888 or visit olivebrancholdtowne.org.
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Vine to Wine at the Garden: Spooky Spirits Memphis Botanic Garden 6-8 p.m. Dine on a dreadfully delicious selection of wines and hors d’oeuvres in the Haunted Hall in Memphis. Admission $25-$35. Call 901-636-4131 or visit memphisbotanic garden.com.
THIRTIETH Chefs’ Celebrity Gala
University of Memphis Holiday Inn 7 p.m. Experience a gourmet dinner prepared by renowned chefs and served by 100 of the community’s most passionate volunteers. Proceeds will benefit Memphis Child Advocacy Center. Admission $3,000. Call 901.525.2377 or visit memphiscac.org.
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Philip Ashley Chocolate’s Memphis Masquerade Pink Palace Museum 8 p.m. Don your best costume and come out for the inaugural Memphis Masquerade Bash featuring live entertainment, mouthwatering plates and open bars. Admission $150-$2,500. Call 901.320.6320 or visit memphismasquerade.com.
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ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
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Levitt Shell, Memphis 7 p.m., Admission free 901.272.2722, levittshell.org
Thursday Night Bluegrass DeSoto County Museum, Hernando 7 p.m., Admission free 662.429.8852, desotomuseum.org
4 Earth, Wind and Fire Horseshoe Casino, Tunica 8 p.m., Admission $51.50-$102 800.303.7463, horseshoetunica.com
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14 Pearl Jam FedExForum, Memphis 7:30 p.m., Admission $67.50 901.205.1234, fedexforum.com
18-19 Widespread Panic Orpheum Theatre, Memphis 8 p.m., Admission $48.50-$58.50 901.525.3000, orpheum-memphis.com
25 Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Horseshow Casino, Tunica 8 p.m., Admission $47.50-$103 800.303.7463, horseshoetunica.com
31 Eric Church FedExForum 7 p.m., Admission $23-$57.50 901.205.1234, fedexforum.com
5 Katy Perry with Tegan and Sara FedExForum, Memphis 7 p.m., Admission $27.50-$100.50 901.205.1234, fedexforum.com
10 Brantley Gilbert Landers Center, Southaven 7 p.m., Admission $28.75-$36 662.280.9120, landerscenter.com
11 Epitome of Soul Award Honoring Stevie Wonder Canon Center for the Performing Arts, Memphis 8 p.m., Admission $60-$250 901.576.1200, memphistravel.com
VISUAL ARTS through October 2 H.C. Porter’s Blues @ Home B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center, Indianola 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., Noon-5 p.m. Sun.-Mon., Admission $5-$15 601.661.9444, bbkingmuseum.org
through October 5 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. third Thurs., Admission $3-$7 901.761.5250, dixon.org
through October 5 Connecting the World: The Panama Canal at 100 Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis
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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
through December 18 A Light Passage by Lee Renninger The University of Mississippi Museum, Oxford 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat., Admission $3-5 662.915.7073, museum.olemiss.edu
through January 4 Federico Castellon: In Print 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 January 17 Bloomingdale’s Fashion Touchdown The University of Mississippi Museum, Oxford 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat., Admission $3-5 662.915.7073, museum.olemiss.edu
through February 22 Looking at Women 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
PERFORMANCE ARTS through October 5 The Phantom of the Opera The Orpheum Theatre, Memphis 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Weds., 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m., 8 p.m., Sat., 1:30 p.m., 7 p.m. Sun., Admission $29-$139 901.525.3000, orpheum-memphis.com
through 12 One Man Two Guvnors: Playhouse on the Square, Memphis 8 p.m. Thurs.- Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Admission Thurs./Sun. $30 and Fri./Sat. $35 901.726.4656, playhouseonthesquare.org
through October 5 The Member of the Wedding
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Theatre Memphis, Memphis 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Admission $25 901.682.8323, theatrememphis.org
3-4 Tennessee Williams Festival Various locations in Clarksdale 9 a.m. Fri.-Sat., Admission free 662.624.5648, coahomacc.edu /twilliams/
3-26 The Fantasticks The Circuit Playhouse, Memphis 8 p.m. Thurs. - Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Admission Thurs./Sun.-$35 Fri./Sat.-$45 Children- $10 Students/Seniors/Military-$22 901.726.4656, playhouseonthesquare.org
17 through November 2 The Heiress Theatre Memphis, Memphis 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Admission $25 901.682.8323, theatrememphis.org
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Olive Branch Family Medical Center OBFMC is striving to achieve the status a Did youofknow the American Academy Patient-Centered Medical Home. What does of Family Physicians does not recomthis mean to you? The practicemend is seeking routinely prescribing antibiotics for to improve the quality, effectiveness, and acute mild-to-moderate sinusitis unless efficiency of the care we deliver and ensure symptoms last for seven or more days that the activities within the practice are OR symptoms worsen after initial clinical focused on meeting the patientimprovement. needs first. (Symptoms must include The PCMH model seeks to foster a relationdiscolored nasal secretions AND facial or ship of trust between the care team and the dental tenderness to percussion.) Most patient, and to actively engagesinusitis patients in asthe ambulatory setting is due to partners in their health a viral infection that Dr. willEdward resolve on its own. Randall T. Huling, M.D., FAAFP,care. CPI Eldred
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On a misty Mississippi morning, a chorus of three hunters sits blind-bound in Dundee, Mississippi, quacking away into their calls and bracing in anticipation of the incoming storm of wingtips and feathers so familiar to those who frequent the top of the Delta flyway. The melodic morning ambiance is soon shattered by a crescendo of thunderous shotgun blasts, followed by a plink, a splash and the enthusiastic huffing of a canine companion. For duck hunting patriarch David Melton, it’s just another day in the field. Melton, an experienced outdoorsmen and CEO of Delta Duck Hunts, has provided guided duck hunts for the past 20 years. For those seeking the authentic Delta flyway experience and variety in waterfowl, Melton and his crew provide the total package for enterprising outdoorsmen. The foggy, scenic Mississippi landscape backs a variety of waterfowl such as teal, mallards and snow geese. Even a few banded ducks have been claimed on Melton’s turf, with the camp playing host to the first-ever livefeed stream of this rare mark of pride for sportsmen captured on ESPN Outdoors Duck Trek.
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Above: A pack of highly trained retrievers offer assistance in the field. Below: David Melton is currently in his 21st year of building his own duck dynasty in the swampy marshes of Dundee, Mississippi.
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Melton says his business represents a tradition that existed before the casinos, before Highway 61 sliced through Tunica. “It all started when a guy from Pioneer Seed Company called me one year,” he says. “He asked me to carry around seven farmers from South Carolina on a corporate trip. He said they used to go to Stuttgart but wanted to check out the casinos down here. And then it hit me – damn, I could get paid to duck hunt every morning.” Melton tells stories of growing his clientele by pulling up to nearby casinos clad in camouflage and driving a six-wheeler ATV which, of course, required valet parking. And by the time he’d sat down to cash in his meal ticket at the buffet, a crowd of curious wouldbe hunters had already gathered. “We’d throw on some waders and put them out in the blind the next morning,” he says with a laugh. “But that’s just how it started.” Click magazine | OCTOBER 2014 57
WE HAVE YOU COVERED THIS FOOTBAL SEASON A lifetime spent in the small Delta community plays in Melton’s favor, with a strong sense of family and tradition that lends a sense of authenticity to the business. It’s no coincidence that 20 years ago also marks the birth of Melton’s first daughter. After all, he doesn’t do this for his health. “These guided tours – and the reason I get up at
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HUNTER’S PARADISE Great River Lodge blends rustic atmosphere with sophisticated trappings
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hen Kirby Carlson and Chad Halbert first founded Arkansas Duck Masters, a duck hunting guide service, they knew they needed a proper lodge to accommodate hunters who flocked to the area. Carlson and Halbert had grown up hunting in the area, and when the 10,000 square-foot-building that is now the Great River Lodge came up for sale, they knew it would be a natural fit. “We’ve been around that area our entire lives, and the lodge was a family’s estate home that I bought out of foreclosure in February 2012,” Carlson says. “It was a great decision to renovate as opposed to building that many square feet with the look and demeanor of the property. It was pure luck and timing.”
Top: An intimate living space features plenty of natural lighting and a painting above the mantle by Carlson's aunt. Left: The area around the Great River Lodge is surrounded by lush fauna.
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During the process of renovating, which included adding 16 queen-sized bunk beds and eight regular bunk beds, they chose to follow a more refined style than is typical of most lodges. “When we started, we were going to renovate for a hunting club and, halfway through, we had to make a decision to make it nice enough to have your daughter’s wedding at.”
Top: Baskets full of cotton adorn the mantle of the great room. Below: The elegant atmosphere of the lodge is evident in every room, including the main staircase.
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Each room reflects an earthy, elegant atmosphere that would make the hardiest hunter and the most graceful bride feel at ease. In the main living area, leather couches are perfectly centered around a brick fireplace flanked by logs. Baskets full of soft, white cotton plants on one side of the mantel contrast with the rough antlers that grace the other end.
Top: The lodge has 16 queen-sized bunk beds and eight regular twin-sized beds to accomodate guests.
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“For what we designed it to do, the whole place is a man cave” Carlson made it a point to use local woodworkers for larger pieces like the expansive Cypress dining room table, but the furniture and many of the small details that make the lodge feel like a home away from home were courtesy of Carlson’s family and friends. “I have the best mother in the world; there’s no better way to put it,” Carlson says. “My mother has, over the years, done interior decorating, and my father was tickled to death that the project wasn’t at his house this year.”
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The game room of the Great River Lodge has a pool table and card table for guests who want to relax.
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A deer statue made from dried grape vines found its way to the lodge from Napa. The lamps by the front entrance come courtesy of one of Memphis’ premier restaurants, The Butcher Shop, when they left their downtown location. “They say it takes a village to raise a child, and it took three or four counties to bring this place together.” While the Great River Lodge is certainly classy, that doesn’t mean they don’t have fun. “For what we designed it to do,
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release hunts during the year. “In life, there are controls and variables — my control is the lodge and my variable is a migratory bird,” Carlson says. “I can’t control what the birds do, but I can make sure the food and the ambiance is great, and that there’s plenty of wine and whiskey.” For more information about the Great River Lodge, visit thegreatriverlodge.com.
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EAGLES White Eagle calls offer a new spin on an classic sound Story by JOHN GORDON
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HEN THE AIR COOLS AND the leaves start falling to the strong north winds, duck
hunters start planning for the season
“I make all of them by hand and then tune every call myself. That way, I know they are up to my standards”
ahead. Thorough preparation includes getting gear ready by checking decoys,
whose collection includes calls as old as
White Eagle Design, Schwegman’s
cleaning guns and brushing the dog up
the 1800s, explained. “My chosen career
duck call business, is the result of
on retrieving skills.
path was engineering, so naturally I like
his passion and his ingenuity. His
Most important, though, are the duck
to take things apart and learn how they
slogan, “Where the Future Meets the
calls, and Michael Schwegman of
work. What I found was that there had
Past,” references the process he went
Bartlett, Tennessee, knows this better
been some minor changes to calls over
through while creating his unique
than anyone. Schwegman’s love of
the years, but the basic mechanism
calls, which started when he compared
waterfowl hunting began when he was
remained unchanged.”
modern calls to the antique models
8 years old, hunting with his brother in
During the 2006-2007 duck season,
he had collected. “Metal reeds were
Schwegman noticed that most of the calls
popular back then so I started there,
His passion for wingshooting grew over
he heard sounded the same. “I listened to
trying different combinations. Metal is
the next three decades, and over time, he
calls being used around me in the distance,
great for calls since it will not stick,
became fascinated with duck calls and
and I really could not tell the difference
freeze, or echo easily. Trial and error
how they worked. “I started collecting
between them. That day, I decided to see
led me to try two reeds. That is when
calls from all different eras,” Schwegman,
if I could come up with a new sound.”
I made a breakthrough.”
the marshes of northeast Oklahoma.
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Schwegman continued to experiment by adding more reeds and testing different reed materials like brass and mylar, one of the most popular modern reed materials. “My triple reed call will climb up the ladder and back down again just like my other calls with even less chance of sticking or squealing. And since more is often better, I took that a step farther and put four reeds in a call. That is truly my best call for a beginner, because it will create that great hen sound and is very easy to control.” In addition to adding multiple reeds, White Eagle Designs calls also feature a short barrel, putting breath closer to the reeds. “That gives you more control, I discovered, and is the key to having a call that will hit the top end but have the versatility to come down for those soft, finesse quacks that will finish ducks.” Schwegman has his inserts molded in Nashville and hand turns all the barrels on a lathe in his small shop in his home garage. “I make all of them by hand and then tune every call myself. That way, I know they are up to my standards.”
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FOOD & ENTERTAINING
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T
HE GREAT OUTDOORS CAN PROVIDE THE
The Decor
perfect venue for a party when weather coop-
Bright floral stems were used in simple glass jars for added pops of
erates. The beauty of nature goes with any theme
color. They are imple to do and easy on the budget.
and presents the perfect excuse to fire up the grill.
We rented wooden farm tables and had the blacksmith at the metal
This “Texas Meets Memphis”-themed barbecue was
museum make tabletop stands to hang the floral vases from. Metal
held at the Memphis Metal Museum in Downtown
chargers and matching wooden farm chairs completed the look. A
Memphis near the river. A clear-topped tent ensured
lounge area was another element of decor added using big leather
the party went on, rain or shine. Get inspired to
sofas and whiskey barrels as coffee tables. Wagon wheel chandeliers
throw a similar outdoor event with ideas from our
and strings of lights were hung in the tent for added ambiance.
rustic cookout.
The Food Grilled-to-order barbecue beef ribs, brisket or Cowboy Steaks, Ranch Hand Chicken and Herbed Trout were served. Ranch beans served in big iron skillets, grilled corn & tomato salad tossed in cilantro lime butter, cheddar biscuits served with whipped honey butter and grilled asparagus, zucchini and potatoes added to the spread. For dessert, individual chocolate, pecan or peach cobblers were served a la mode in mini iron skillets. This was a Texas sized menu with Memphis flavor a true taste of the South.
The Details Each guest received a handmade bottle opener crafted by the blacksmith at the metal museum. As they left the party they were given — to go boxes of iced coffee and homemade desserts baked in mini mason jars for the perfect sweet treat just before bed or for breakfast. Down on the river, it can get quite chilly in October so pashminas and fleece vests were available for guests to keep everyone nice and comfy. 84 OCTOBER 2014 | Click magazine
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TIPS
Keep in mind, when throwing your own event outdoors, any effort you make to allow your guests to just enjoy themselves will be remembered. The extra details and care to keep everyone comfortable made this a night to remember. Consider giving out bug spray or
hand sanitizer if those are amenities needed or that would make you more comfortable at an outdoor party. Be sure you have sufficient lighting for after dark. Create a relaxed environment with different seating styles and options to make guests feel at home. And don’t forget to communicate with your guests on where to go and what to do — signage like our chalkboards work perfectly to display menu items and direct guests on where to sit.
This unforgettable dinner party left guests feeling loved and adored.
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Post-Processing Prepare the perfect wild game dinner with this succulent and savory venison recipe Story by CHRISTIAN BROOKS of GOCARNIVORE.COM
Venison Pastrami Pastrami is basically corned beef (in this case, venison) with a smoking stage. A peppercorn and coriander crust provide the distinct flavor profile. The pastrami is brined, smoked, cooled and then steamed (oven, roasting pan full of water, and a wire rack). While beef pastrami is generally cut from the fatty part of the shoulder, for this venison recipe, I used a cut of bottom round from the hindquarter. To get around the lack of fat in venison, I applied a thin coat of pork lard.
Brine: 1 gallon water 1.5 cups kosher salt 1 cup sugar 1.5 ounces (8 tsp) pink salt (Cure #1) 1 tbsp peppercorns 1 tsp mustard seed 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp allspice berries 1 tsp juniper berries 1/2 tsp ground mace 2-4 bay leaves 4 whole cloves 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 packed cup brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 5 garlic cloves, minced Juniper berries (Optional)
1. Bring the brine to a boil and refrigerate until chilled. Place the venison in the brine for 3 days. Make sure the meat is fully submerged (a plate or bowl can be used to sink the meat if necessary). Remove the meat from the brine, rinse well and pat dry. 2. Using a dry skillet, toast 1 tbsp each of black peppercorns and coriander seed until brown. Grind the seeds in a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder. 3. Using no more than half of the ingredients, apply the peppercorn and coriander to the meat, then, using your finger, apply a thin coat of pork lard (or bacon fat) to the meat. Apply the remaining peppercorn and coriander to the exterior of the lard. 4. Smoke the venison at 180°F until it reaches an internal temperature of 150°F, then remove. This will take several hours. A hotter temp will work (no more than 225°F), but you want to impart as much smoke flavor as possible, so a lower temp is advised. Allow the meat to cool, overnight if possible. 5. For serving, preheat the oven to 275°F, fill a roasting pan full of water and place the meat on a wire rack over the water for 2.5 to 3 hours. 6. Slice the meat thinly across the grain. *Don’t forget the Sauerkraut!
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Do’s & Dont’s for venison care
DO'S • Field dress your deer immediately. • Always cool the meat as quickly as possible in all cases: hanging the deer whole (hide on or removed), quartering, or deboning. If you are cooling the meat with ice, you will get much better results by placing the meat on a wire rack rather than submerging it in ice. If you must submerge the meat in ice, be sure to allow the cooler to drain often.
DONT'S • Do not use a hatchet or bone saw for butchering purposes. Both implements create tooth-cracking bone shard which invariably ends up on the meat. A sharp knife should be sufficient for all tasks related to butchering a Whitetail deer. • Do not submerge the venison in water, salt water or other solutions as a method of post field care. Brine solutions as well as marinades should be used as cooking preparation only, and not as meat care solutions. Under most circumstances, there is no need to wash or rinse venison in water, as particles of dirt and hair can easily be removed using dry methods. Keep in mind that moisture provides the perfect environment for the growth and spread of microorganisms; therefore, any introduction of water creates an environment ripe for bacteria growth.
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Special Advertising Section
on the money
The Name Game Advice on starting your own business
O
UR LAW FIRM REGULARLY COUNSELS MANY
the service, from at least a legal liability perspective, it is not
people who have caught the entrepreneurial spirit
ideal to use your own name as the name of the business; for
and are either considering starting a new business
example, “Jane Doe Widget Washing, LLC”.
or are already at some point in the process of doing so. My
After you have chosen a few possibilities, then comes
first suggestion is, before doing anything, solicit advice from
the moment of truth; you must confirm that the name is
an experienced attorney and possibly also an accountant.
not already registered as a business with the appropriate
Additionally, if a lender is going to be needed, as is most often
governmental offices. Also, if your business will be doing
the case, it is not only critical that the lender be involved
business online, you will need to check to make sure that
in every step of the process, but the lender is also a very
your business’ name is available as a domain name. If it is not,
valuable source of information and advice who is most often
you will need to consider whether you can still effectively
very eager to assist with a new business venture. There are many reasons that one of the first things you should
market your business on the internet if you must use another domain name. Finally, if you plan to trademark your name
do is seek legal counsel; for instance, to determine if there are
and/or patent your product or service, that will open up an
any legal restrictions on what you plan to do; whether you
entirely new set of issues for which you will almost certainly
can do what you want to do at a particular location; what
want to consult with an attorney experienced in trademarks
type of business entity you should create (which should be
and patents before you get very far into the process.
done before any substantive work is done in furtherance of
The “name game” is a fun but very important and integral
the business); if there are any legal issues that should be
part of the process of starting a new business venture.
addressed in your business plan (which most lenders will
Good luck!
require); and whether you can use the name that you have selected for your business. It is this last consideration that is the focus of this article. The first step in the “name game” is to brainstorm for names that you believe describe your business’ products or services. This is the really fun part. Consider choosing a name that not only describes your product/service, but also one that is distinctive and clearly sets you apart from others who may be your competitors. Of note here, however, is that as proud as you will certainly and understandably be of owning your own business, even if “you” are the person who will be providing 92 OCTOBER 2014 | Click magazine
Mike Graves is the Managing Member of the law firm of Graves & Palmertree, PLLC, located at 2446 Caffey Street, Hernando, Mississippi (gpattorneys.com). Mr. Graves may be contacted at 662.429.9302 or mgraves@gpattorneys.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. Free background information available upon request.
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live well
Clearer Image Digitizing mammograms makes breast cancer screening easier and fast
P
INK RIBBONS ARE PINNED TO PLENTY OF COLLARS this month as survivors of breast cancer along with their family and friends raise awareness about breast
Whitney Moore, R.T.(R) performs a CT scan on DeSoto Imaging's 64-slice CT.
cancer. Part of that mission includes reminding women about the importance of mammograms.
By
combining
emerging
technologies,
subspecialty
A mammogram is an X-ray exam performed by a radiologist
radiologists, a homelike atmosphere and the ease and
in order to examine a woman’s breast tissue to determine
efficiency of outpatient medicine, Desoto Imaging Specialists
if there are any abnormalities. Women between 50 and 74
(DIS) has ushered in a new healthcare paradigm to the metro
years old should have a mammogram done every two years,
Memphis area. Located at 7420 Guthrie Drive North, Suite 105
and women younger than 50 should discuss with their
(DeSoto Medical Plaza) in Southaven, Mississippi, DIS delivers
doctors when to start getting mammograms. However, if a
the area’s clearest medical imagery in a fraction of the time
lump is discovered during a self-exam or otherwise, having
that is experienced in hospital facilities.
a mammogram done as soon as possible is vital.
DIS offers an entire spectrum of diagnostic imaging that
While traditional mammograms are performed with film,
includes MRI, CT , nuclear medicine, traditional X-ray and
digital mammograms are becoming more common, as both
fluoroscopy, ultrasound and digital mammography. The
patients and doctors discover the benefits of taking digital
medical staff of DIS includes radiologists from Memphis
X-rays in lieu of using film.
Physicians Radiological Group, PC , the same group that provides radiological services to several hospitals in the tri-
BENEFITS OF A DIGITAL MAMMOGRAM • Undergoing a digital mammogram is faster than a film mammogram, and results are immediately available after the procedure, which cuts down on waiting time.
state area. DIS’s experienced ancillary staff are highly trained licensed personnel. “From our very beginning, we have been committed to providing our community with high-quality healthcare,” says Kevin Blackwell, Founder and co-owner. “Our staff strives to treat each patient with the utmost respect, compassion and integrity,” adds Blackwell.
• The images can be altered and adjusted to improve the brightness and contrast, making it easier to view differences in tissues.
• Because the images are stored digitally, they can be readily shared with other physicians.
• Digital mammography uses less radiation than film mammography.
• Computer-aided detection (CAD) technology, which uses digital images, can help radiologists detect breast cancer at its earliest stages. Kevin Blackwell, CEO of DeSoto Imaging and Loi Vu, MD. 94 OCTOBER 2014 | Click magazine
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Delta Hot Tamale Festival Start simmering those pots and get ready to feast on the finest hot tamales the region has to offer at this year’s Delta Hot Tamale Festival. Held annually in the
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“tamale capital of the world,” this Greenville tradition boasts the best in beef, pork and chicken tamales. For the adventurous types, there’s veggie, dessert and fruit tamales. Cooking contests, eating contests and more coincide with live music and the crowing of Miss Hot Tamale. Photography by JOHN KEEN PHOTOGRAPHY
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