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Three must-have trends to try this season
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Vibrant hues and classic neutrals complement the season’s fresh, bold looks
How to look great in the warmer days ahead
PRETTY COOL
COLOR THEORY
ACCESSORY REPORT
MEN’S FASHION
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DEPARTMENTS 11 | INTERVIEW THE MAN WITH THE (GREEN) PLAN Larry Jarrett, DeSoto County Greenways coordinator, shares the secrets behind Mississippi’s only greenways initiative
16 | FOOD A CRUSTACEAN BY ANY OTHER NAME Crawfish season hits home for Jimmy Pegram, owner of Cajun Crawdads, Inc.
20 | MUSIC RED LETTER DAY
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Eclectic Oxford four-piece The Red Thangs brings something hot for audiences
24 | ARTS+CULTURE IF WALLS COULD SING The central show of the Midtown Opera Festival weaves a modern tale of one of the Bluff City’s most iconic buildings
28 | BOOKS LIVING THE GREEN LIFE All You Need Is Less by Madeleine Somerville instructs readers on how to achieve a green lifestyle
30 | DRINK GOOD VIBRATIONS Cosmic Coconut offers fruity far in the form of this fresh banana, blueberry and coconut smoothie
69 | AT HOME FLIGHTS OF FANCY Tips for enhancing outdoor gardens and connecting with nature with butterflies
74 | FEATURE ONE SIMPLE STEP Going green starts by finding the one thing you can do–right now–to make a difference
109 | ENTERTAINING FOOD AND FUN A cooking themed birthday bash for little chefs
116 | LIVE WELL BEST FEET FORWARD Good health starts from the ground up
IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Letter 6 Contributors 8 Calendar 58 See & Do 120
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Looking Forward The start of the new year has many looking back to the past, singling out areas for improvement and resolving to make changes. For some, it may be more time spent at home; for others, it might be losing those extra ten pounds. My resolutions this year are simple: 1. Achieve a level balance of life and work — spending more time at home and leaving work at the office. 2. Finally learn how to cook and eat better. 3. Get more exercise. Unfortunately, my goals have stayed the same for the past three or so years because I never actually accomplish them. Last year, I think my tennis shoes got more use as a chew toy for my lab Charlie than they did running. Today, I’m looking forward. In a profession that requires consistent planning ahead, it’s easy to get lost in the fast pace and not take time to reflect on the good things you were able to achieve. In 2013 Click magazine reached thousands of new readers with increased distribution to the Oxford and Memphis areas; we added tons of new content and an additional staff member to our masthead: managing editor Casey Hilder, whose contributions to the magazine have been innumerable. In this issue, you’ll find features dedicated to overall well-being with profiles of MidSouth medical professionals, news on the latest Paleo diet craze, and a story about one community’s initiative to bring locally grown food straight to its residents. Beyond our annual health features, we have a great interview with native Mississippian Robert Pittman (page 16), co-founder of MTV, former head of AOL and current CEO of Clear Channel Communication. Also, be sure to check out Casey Hilder’s feature on The Ghost Town Blues Band (page 22) as they prepare for the International Blues Challenge in Memphis this month. This issue marks our eighth year in publication covering the people, places and parties of the MidSouth. Our staff has truly enjoyed getting to share all the experiences you see in the pages of Click with our readers and we look forward to even more in the year ahead. Keep Reading,
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contributors APRIL 2014
Rupert Yen
Harrison Lingo
The fashion images you see on pages 80 through 93, including this month’s cover, were shot by Memphis-based photographer Rupert Yen. With an extensive career spanning over 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.
Harrison Lingo is a native to Del Rio, Texas, but resides in Memphis where he practices filmmaking, photography and duck breeding. His inspiration comes from some of his favorite science fiction films, including "Sunshine", "2001: a Space Odyssey” and "Contact." So if you see him walking around at night, looking up, and taking some long exposures of the sky, donít be alarmed. He also works as a photographer and design editor at University of Memphis independent student-run paper, the Daily Helmsman.
M.B. Sellers
Shana Raley-Lusk
Contributing writer Mary B. Sellers sits down with Oxford band The Red Thangs to discuss the dynamics of sound, band mates, and the album-making process. Read “Red Letter Day” (p. 20) in this month’s issue. A recent graduate of the Ole Miss Honors College, Sellers currently works for the Oxford-based label, Fat Possum Records, and plans to continue her studies with an MFA program for fiction writing in Fall 2014. Her interests include a love for Sonic breakfast toasters, Wes Anderson, reading, writing and listening to sappy audio books on long car drives. Sellers is also the author of a collection of short stories called The Beautiful Little Fools: A Collection of Fables about Females.
A lifelong reader and writer, Shana Raley-Lusk is a freelancer with a passion for reading, particularly Southern literature. A native of East Tennessee, Lusk has a varied background in fine arts, interior design, creative writing and literature. She holds an English degree with a concentration in literature from the University of Tennessee Knoxville and her work has appeared in a number of publications including At Home Tennessee magazine, The Knoxville News Sentinel and various others. This month, Lusk reviews All You Need is Less by Madeleine Somerville (page 28). Lusk lives in the greater Knoxville area with her husband and their two young sons.
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Cara Sievers Homes and Garden editor Cara Sievers interviews Sherri McCalla, the herb garden curator at Memphis Botanic Garden for her feature “Flights of Fancy” (p. 69). A freelance writer, editor and consultant for more than 10 years, as well as a trade journalist and magazine editor for nearly seven years, most of her writing background in home and garden comes from real-world practice—decorating personal spaces and spending countless hours studying and reviewing the design of others’ spaces. When she isn’t writing, Cara enjoys hanging out with her husband Rob and their mutt Ella Mae in Collierville, Tennessee.
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UP FRONT Arts, Culture and Personalities
people
Current
Positively Green Larry Jarrett, DeSoto County Greenways coordinator, shares the secrets behind Mississippi’s only greenways initiative Interview by CASEY HILDER
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F
ew know the relaxing roads of North Mississippi like Larry Jarrett, coordinator of
DeSoto County Greenways and the man responsible for pushing the area toward a greener and more walkable future.
Click Magazine: Tell me a little bit about your personal background and how you got involved with DSC. Larry Jarrett: I’ve been involved with real estate and conservation Issues for many years. During the Real Estate downturn, the industrial real estate market was flat so I decided to pursue a Masters Degree in Environmental Studies focusing on environmental policy and sustainability. In Mississippi, we have a repetitive cycle: small communities or towns losing factories along with farmland and forestland being converted into developments sites that sometimes do not sell. As a lifetime conservationist, I wanted to help break that cycle and I also wanted to promote land conservation, so I figured the best way to do that would be to tie-in or demonstrate the economic benefits conservation can provide a community. Integrating our natural assets and our environmental stewardship responsibilities into an economic development action plan will increase our chances of attracting talent or successfully marketing our state, while making a better place for all of us to live, work, and raise our families. A plan that involves resources such as parks, greenways, rivers, forest and agricultural land— our “natural capital”—provides added economic benefits, while enhancing 12 APRIL 2014 | Click magazine
Mississippi’s image. This is especially true with our public lands, which can provide more economic benefits in the long term by restoring native habitats, promoting cultural heritage, protecting watersheds and promoting tourism and recreational uses of land. CM: How did this initiative get started? LJ: It started in 2005 when Leadership DeSoto came up with the idea of a greenways plan with the concept and ideas. It was kicked around for a few years before the county graciously granted us some seed money. With that, I came on in 2008 and since then I’ve been implementing the system, inchby-inch, mile-by-mile. CM: Can you give me a short overview of the scenic byways and trail system that’s currently established? LJ: We’re averaging one new community park a year, which makes it a very aggressive program. Since, 2008, we’ve built the ARK trails, a 154-acre pathway formed in conjunction with Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc. That’s also where we’ve planned to build a nature center, which is still in the works. There’s also a two-mile walking and hiking trail which has come together nicely. In addition, we’ve
added a number of on-street bike lanes throughout the county such as The Great River Road scenic byway in Tunica County and The Lake and Back down Robertson Gin Road through Hernando. We’ve also worked on improving existing parks, as well, with walking trails and playground equipment being added to parks that were once just ball fields. CM: What do you think is the most important thing a greenways program like this brings to the community? LJ: Increasingly, people have begun to recognize a variety of roles beyond recreational trails that greenways perform. What do you think are some of the most important roles that greenways can perform for a community or region? One aspect of quality of life is a location with convenient access to natural settings, recreational and cultural opportunities, and natural areas. Greenways, rivers, and walking trails can play an important role in increasing a community’s quality of life, and are attractive to businesses and corporations. Office site locations adjacent to rivers, trails and greenways are also likely to be more attractive to prospective tenants than sites lacking such amenities. Developers and property managers recognize these amenities and the fact that greenways provide a venue for
"A plan that involves resources such as parks, greenways, rivers, forest and agricultural land — our “natural capital” — provides added economic benefits, while enhancing Mississippi’s image."
regular exercise which promotes good health. Studies show that natural, recreational and lifestyle amenities are vital in attracting knowledge workers and supporting leading technology firms and industries. Key community factors attracting new residents and businesses are open space amenities, access to outdoor recreation, clean environment and aesthetic appeal. CM: About how much land does the current greenway system occupy? LJ: We’re sitting at roughly 300 acres of pure parkland, including the Corps of Engineers land at Arkabutla. If you add Olive Branch, Southaven and the Horn Lake Creek area, it goes up to more than 500 acres. Horn Lake is a particular area of interest in that we’re not exactly looking to develop it, just protect
it. There are a lot of old tribal lands out there worth studying. CM: Is there anything big planned for the month of April? LJ: For April, we’re hosting a Heart Healthy Health Fair in collaboration with Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto on the 5th and for Earth Day, we’re hosting a countywide outdoor photography contest for residents. Later in the summer, we’ll be hosting our third annual Environmental Education Workshop for DeSoto County teachers. It’s a four-day program that focuses on watershed education, GIS systems and more. CM: How would you say Mississippi’s greenway system stacks up against others in the country such as Memphis or Austin?
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LJ: We’ve got a ways to go. The Memphis Greenline is a huge project that the city has spent $80 million putting together. We don’t have quite as much funding to work with, but the potential is there. But when it comes to the system itself, support from the county and a progressive attitude, I’d say we’re ahead. CM: Is there anything special or unique about DeSoto County’s greenway system that locals might not be familiar with? LJ: I’m constantly amazed at the people who don’t know we have a greenway system or what it’s about after five or six years. It’s a great place to picnic or go fishing. There’s so many great resources, including the Mississippi River Park, out there for anyone who wants to check it out. It’s a great resource. Many people don’t even know there’s a full park and walking trail right behind the local fire station in Hernando. CM: What are some ways that area residents can get involved in volunteer efforts? Is there an area of immediate need? LJ: Right now, we need volunteers to help with the kids’ camp this summer. Interested parties can check our website or social media pages for information on how to sign up. There’s a volunteer form to fill out that works off of points of interest. CM: What is your personal favorite spot along the greenway? LJ: I’m a walker, not too big on hiking, so I’d say it’s a tossup between the Coldwater Nature Trail at Arkabutla and the ARK Trail. CM: What would you say, in your opinion, is the ideal way to travel the greenway? LJ: The full experience would be to walk or ride the entire series of trails west to east. Most of the trails are a quarter mile and don’t take too long to traverse. Early morning or late evening are good times to visit because that’s when you get the good scenery, good weather and a little wildlife out there.
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food
A Crustacean by Any Other Name Crawfish season hits home for Jimmy Pegram, owner of Cajun Crawdads, Inc. Story and photos by CASEY HILDER
T
he crawfish occupies a strange
on Superbowl Sunday,” Pegram says with
“Anything But” competition at the Mem-
place in the culinary world.
a half-serious grin. “We prepped a little
phis Barbecue Festival for his unique
Bigger and tougher than the
more than 200 pounds that day, so I’d
crawfish recipe, opened a small, but
lowly shrimp, yet bite-sized enough not
say it was a relatively small cook.” The
busy, crawfish shack on Goodman Road.
to challenge the seafood supremacy of
small team Cajun Crawdads typically
main-course dishes like lobster.
produces around ten times that much,
But for seasoned seafood chefs like Jimmy Pegram, owner of Cajun Crawdads, Inc., the beady-eyed mudbug is a creature of tradition. Crawfish season heralds the coming of a Southern springtime like no other food, accompanied by dozens of crumpled newspapers soaked in zesty juices and hollowed shells that recall the tried-and-true MidSouth ritual of draining the nectar from native honeysuckle plants. “Our season starts around March 1. This year, I was lucky enough to get started 16 APRIL 2014 | Click magazine
an impressive feat given the of Pegram’s trailer just on the Tennessee-Mississippi border just off Cayce Road. With just four months of the year to turn a profit and sate the seafood appetite of multiple counties, moving a literal ton of crawfish in and out steaming boilers can take its toll. “We always get off to a strong start but come June 30, we’re ready to be done,” Pegram says.
“After Clifford ran off down to Natchez back in 2011, I ended up running the operations,” Pegram says. Tillman perfected his award-winning recipe and passed the details on to Pegram, who went on to spread crawfish consumption throughout the South including locales like The Local Gastropub, Newbys, Mr P’s, the Overton Square Crawfish Festival on April 12 and Harbor Town’s Crawfish Festival on April 19. In addition, he works alongside local charity organiza-
Pegram has had his hands in the craw-
tions like Ducks Unlimited and Toys for
fish hole since 2003 when his good friend
Tots, raising money through auctioning
Clifford Tillman, a former winner of the
off live crawfish.
One of Pegram’s more memorable cooks took place at this past year’s Ragin’ Cajun Crawfish Festival, where his small team cooked and served more than 2,000 pounds of crawfish in an hour and fifteen minutes. “We cook about 400-500 pounds at a time and if we give ‘em the full soak, it takes about 30 minutes to do it right,” he says. “But we can do push-cooks and soak for about 10 minutes but they aren’t as flavorful I don’t like to do that.” And Pegram is exactly the type of man you’d want preparing your mudbug. He has no culinary school backing and cooking seafood is as just as much of a hobby for him as is catching it. In fact, a short stint as a manager at Burger King sums up the extent of his former experience in the field. However, an eye and nose for what works combined with a little business acumen from running a local carpet business in the off-season means that, like the crawfish themselves, Pegram is a natural fit for the region. And despite the bevy of pseudonyms that raise the question of what, exactly, he’s cooking (mudbugs, crawdads, mudpuppies, crayfish and yabbies are all popular terms), Pegrams likes to keep it simple. “It’s an interesting deal. I think I’ve heard most of those,” he says of the variety of nicknames for his main course. “I just call ‘em crawfish.” But whatever their name, Pegram’s insists that all of his product should come from the mudbug motherland of Louisiana. Supplied by St. Landry Crawfish, lively and farm-fresh are the strict cri-
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"“We prepped a little more than 200 pounds that day, so I’d say it was a relatively small cook.” teria Pegram judges on, with a keen eye
ana who moved up here when the big
Pegram and Tillman have concocted a
for “straight tails,” or crawfish that might
storm hit almost 10 years ago.”
signature seasoning to make for a truly
not have survived the 400-plus mile trip to the boiler. “We place orders every Wednesday, they’re harvested Thursday and in the boiler by Friday,” he says. “Everything comes live and the produce is fresh. These guys come straight from the farm, raised in 18 inches of water.”
The simple trailer-based setup at Cajun Crawdads, Inc. is focused entirely on its namesake, with racks upon racks devoted to soaking and drying crawfish as Pegram’s wife and grandson eagerly serve customers, uniforms pressed and putting on their best smiles to bear the heat.
Louisiana devotes more than 125,000
“We try to keep him as neat and present-
acres to crawfish farming. And while
able as we can down here,” Pegram says
farms have sprung up in other parts
of his self-contained shellfish shack.
of the country, those who know Cajun food know exactly where to go. “We find Louisiana crawfish are hardier. Better,“ Pegram says. “A lot of our customers these days are transplants from Louisi-
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The trailer provides more than enough for Pegram to combine the simple ingredients of garlic, onion, lemon, butter and a little bit of smoked sausage to flavor scores of shellfish. In addition,
one-of-a-kind taste. “We make our own. It’s definitely not Zatarain’s or anything like that,” he says. “But it does have a nice kick.” But for those that enjoy his seasoning, Pegram warns that the true taste has to be cooked in, not dusted across the top technique. Proper cooking seals all the juices within the chitinous crawfish cavity, making the much sought-after “juices” all the more potent and accessible. “Some of our customers come down and want theirs sprinkled,” he says shaking his head. “I can’t stop them from doing it but you won’t see me doing it.”
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music
Red Letter Day
T
he Red Thangs are something of a musical paradox: their melodies are instantly catchy—tunes you can’t seem to shake despite the show having ended hours
ago. But their lyrics are based in a steady wisdom that is surprising for the members’ youth. It’s the unmistakable lyricism and conscious cadence that makes The Red Thangs’ sound more poetic than mere pop. Listeners are caught between an insistent itch for foot-tapping and shoulder pumping, and a more solemn appreciation for musical ability. They’re the type of songs that seem innately familiar, despite their newness — all those paramount feelings that accompany youth and love and a little naiveté, but with a deeper side that
With a unique mix of poetic lyrics and melody, skilled sound and respect, The Red Thangs created something hot for their audiences.
is infectious and thought-provoking. Youth and the lovely mess
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wants to describe their sound, because it seems like you’re box-
it makes are the lyrical synonyms of The Red Thangs. Ballads, pure-toned rock, twirling guitar solos, and a tangle of voices that are all clearly unique, but blended. “Intelligent pop,” could describe them, but it’s far more complicated than that. Drew Shetley, the band’s drummer, concedes, “No one really ing yourself into a specific corner, right? No one listens to just
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one genre anymore, and that variety is
my not-friends, God, whales, dogs, et
you perceive it. Music is magic and live
reflected in the music being made now.
cetera,” Adcock explains. “My song writ-
playing is the purest form of that,” Ray
It’s an exciting time to be in the mu-
ing process varies for every song. Some-
continues.
sic scene.” Initially, Shetley was unsure
times there’s a guitar melody that I build
about the band’s future. “Until The Red
upon and sometimes there’s a vocal
Thangs got off the ground I didn’t con-
melody that I try to go off of. Sometimes
sider it to be a real possibility at all. After
I start a new Garageband file and mess
graduating college, I found myself with
around until something happens.”
a choice to make: to fully pursue my career as a programmer or to really get serious about our music. Fortunately, I found some kind of compromise.”
And playing live — with all its contradictions and challenges — is what the band takes most seriously. “There are few things in this world I enjoy more than playing live. Ultimately, the goal of
As for Adam Ray, the guitarist and trum-
a live musician is to entertain their audi-
peter, music has developed as a goal for
ence,” Shetley says. “You can be tired and
him over the years. He took an interest
miserable, but these people have paid
at an early age and became more seri-
their money to see you, and at that point
her
you owe them something. We
clear, diamond-cut vocals, key-
can play a great show with an
Blair
Bingham
lends
board and ukulele-playing to the mix. “Having four members creates a more dynamic sound without over-saturating everything. We’re able to do things that simply weren’t possible with three people,” she says. Charles Adcock is
..."It’s the real exercise of a musician’s craft— everything has to be literally perfect."
enthusiastic crowd, but I’ve still walked off stage frustrated with myself, because I felt like I wasn’t giving it my all. Conversely, I’ve walked away from rougher gigs with quiet satisfaction, feeling like we’d done well despite the outside elements.”
the man behind the lyrics. At times, lullaby-like, while in
As for Ray, he considers leav-
other instances, wrought with a sharper message. There’s an intensity
ous about playing over the years. “Play-
behind them that ebbs and flows with
ing live is the best feeling that there is.
succinct precision. “The lyrical content
It’s spontaneous creation. And instantly
of my songs typically ends up being in-
- pop! - It’s over. Temporary art, music is
fluenced by whatever is on my mind the
the pinnacle of it. Cooking is temporary
most around the time I write the song.
art, Snapchat is temporary art, but music
Topics include my girlfriend, my friends,
is so ethereal that it’s over by the time
ing the audience satisfied as a successful night. “The main goal - everyone’s main goal - should be to leave the audience more fulfilled than when they came. Music is for other people. I mean, you can play for yourself, but if you’re doing that, why force it on other people? I think where a lot of young bands go wrong
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is by falling into self-indulgence. Old bands do that too.” There isn’t much of a contest of wills in regards to the limelight within the band. Instead, there’s a central focus on the song at hand, how it should be played and what they all must do in order to perform it accordingly. “I think a four-member group hits that sweet spot of having a complex live sound, while maintaining onstage flexibility at the same time,” Shetley says. In addition, Ray says, “I’d add that with the particular four members in our group, we all have personalities that balance out well. It’s more complete with Blair.” Bingham notes that she doesn’t necessarily feel out-numbered by her male counterparts. “I feel like we work quite well with each other, and it just feels natural at this point. I don’t see myself as the lone female, really. At the end of the day, it’s about the music, not the gender.” Despite their love of live, The Red Thangs are currently in the process of recording their debut album. It will be self-released via vinyl and digital. The album will be sold during their live shows,
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arts
An Everyman’s Aria The central show of the Midtown Opera Festival weaves the modern tale of one of the Bluff City’s most iconic buildings Story by CASEY HILDER
I
f the walls of the Sears Crosstown
And few are more ferocious in their
“In this city, everybody has intersected
Building could sing, they’d belt out
devotion to the artistic aura of Memphis
with that building in one way or
nearly a century’s worth of stories
than Ned Canty, general director of
another,” Canty says. “And, surprisingly,
from the workers and wayfarers who
Opera
mastermind
every city that has a Sears building also
have passed through its halls.
behind the Midtown Opera Festival, a
has an opera company. So ideally the
10-day showcase of the best in operatic
idea will live and grow here in Memphis
talents from the Bluff City and beyond.
and maybe spread to other cities.”
The building has seen resurgence in recent years through a series of proposed renovations and a concerted, citywide effort to restore this iconic landmark with a new purpose: to provide Memphis with a sprawling, centralized arts district to serve as a font for the creative juices that permeate the city. 24 APRIL 2014 | Click magazine
Memphis
and
This year, the festival’s central show is a four-part urban anthology titled “Ghosts of Crosstown.” Inspired by radio dramas like “Grand Central Station,” this original composition is the product of more than a year of work for the team of Opera Memphis.
Canty says this year’s performance promises to transcend boundaries and to push the envelope of what’s expected of a traditional opera performance. It aims to eschew the public perception of the art form for a more modern experience by revering the old methods while
ensuring a fresh experience for firsttime opera viewers. To accomplish this, Canty enlisted the talents of infamous Memphian composer Steven Osgood, current assistant conductor at the Metropolitan Opera House and artistic director of “Ghosts of Crosstown,” as well as the Voices of the South theater company. The festival will also offer several compositions
for
those
seeking
a
show with a bit more of a classic opera experience, featuring multiple showings of Mozart’s “The Impresario” paired alongside Richard Wargo’s “The Music Shop” as well as Menotti’s “The Medium.” However, the central showing and the one that holds the most personal connection for the festival organizers is likely the operatic ode to the Sears Crosstown Building, the city’s compelling, yet crumbling, architectural centerpiece. Four stories will debut throughout the festival, with a fifth slated to premiere next season. The first piece, “Yvonne,” tells the story of the titular no-nonsense head secretary in the late 1950s. “She’s a woman who considers herself completely unflappable. She hates gossip and talk of men and families. She thinks that she’s given up all that to pursue something bigger.” Eventually, Yvonne’s stern attitude is tested through the very human crisis one of her coworkers faces in the climax of the piece. The next piece, titled “Moving Up in the World,” is inspired by Lafayette Draper, infamous local bartender and former employee at the Sears building. “It’s not based on his life or anything, but his philosophy was kind of the starting point for this piece,” Canty says. It tells the story of a young man who was recently hired as an elevator operator in the late 1960s. The story begins a very personal tale that eventually becomes something
universally
relatable
for
audiences. “It’s a very uplifting part of the piece. There’s this guy whose future is ahead of him. He knows his options
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Midtown Opera Festival 2013 photos courtesy of NED CANTY
have been limited in the past but things are on the upswing,”
Canty says. “She’s been there since 1927 and, over time, there’s
Canty says.
been less and less warmth in the Sears Building and now the
The third opera, “Mitch and the Moon,” focuses on a teenage girl who sneaks into the building to drink with friends after its abandonment in 1993. “She’s singing to the moon, basically trying to figure out who she wants to be but knowing it isn’t who she currently is,” Canty explains. The final piece provides a bit more fantastical fare for audiences. “Abandoned” will depict the personification of the building as a lonely beauty longing for the touch of the sun. “If you can imagine that the building has a soul, this is her,” 26 APRIL 2014 | Click magazine
sun is all she’s got left. And, for the audience, knowing that this building is about to go through a huge rebirth, there’s something really poignant about that piece.” The Midtown Opera Festival will run from April 3-15 and will be hosted at Playhouse on the Square in Midtown. In addition to a festival pass, guests are invited to purchase a ticket to a one-time-only performance of “Ghosts of Crosstown” inside the Sears building.
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Living the Green Life In her new book All You Need Is Less, Madeleine Somerville uses wit, humor and a clever writing style to show readers how going green is simpler (and more fun!) than expected.
“T
his is the way most
“The only hard part is beginning, which
and chemical-laden versions that most
eco-friendly
books
is where this book comes in,” she writes.
of us currently use to clean and main-
Ter-
“In this book, I will share my crazy hip-
tain our homes. For instance, there are
ror-inducing lists of the carcinogenic
pie ways with you, and although they
recipes for laundry detergent, all-pur-
chemicals you are liberally slathering all
are designed to shift you toward a more
pose cleaner, floor cleaners, and much
over every single surface in your house,
eco-friendly existence, I promise that
more. I will personally be trying many
painting you as an unwitting eco-vil-
once you’ve turned the last page you
of these suggestions very soon. They
lain, happily Lysoling your way straight
won’t feel guilty, and you won’t feel
are inexpensive and easy to make, and
to Hades,” begins the introduction of
overwhelmed.”
would clearly remove so many harsh
star t,
right?
Madeleine Somerville’s upcoming release, All You Need is Less, which is jok-
The first chapter of the book ad-
toxins from everyday use in our homes.
dresses the topic of our homes in
The following chapter focuses on the
terms of green living. Madeleine ex-
body. Topics such as how to choose
plores the lost concept of “reducing,”
cosmetics,
which seems to be an area of the eco-
whipped body oil and scrubs, and a
friendly friendly lifestyle that many
natural alternative to microdermabra-
of us struggle with. “In an era when
sion are explored. Madeleine even of-
environmentalism has become increas-
fers a natural recipe for shampoo and
ingly trendy, this concept has been al-
conditioner, which she uses herself and
most entirely skipped over, and it’s not
swears by. I really cannot say enough
hard to understand why nothing is more
good things about the amount of helpful
antithetical to our consumer culture
hints, tricks, and tips that this book of-
than the idea of simply not consuming,”
fers. Each chapter is full of simple, easy
The book is chock-full of great ideas for
she points out. In general, the book sort
ways to make your life greener.
gradually transitioning to a greener and
of centers around this one main concept
more eco-friendly way of life. The ideas
of promoting a lifestyle of “reducing,”
that Madeleine brings to light are all
hence the book’s title.
ily titled “Introduction (Or alternately: Panic! Your Home is Filled with Toxic Waste!).” This opening line sets the stage for the no-judgment tone of the entire book, which is a breath of fresh air in terms of most volumes tackling the loaded topic of green living these days. Madeleine’s humorous and informal writing style draws the reader in immediately and makes the topic seem easy and approachable.
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making
eco-friendly
The chapter entitled “Lifestyle” is also immensely helpful in that it brings about a startling good point about
This portion of the book offers all sorts
pointing our lives in a more earth-
of great recipes for household items,
friendly direction. “Being green is good
which can be used to replace the toxic
for the waistline,” the author writes.
Upon first reading this subheading to chapter three, I thought perhaps the following paragraphs would focus on
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drinks
Good Vibrations Cosmic Coconut offers fruity far in the form of this fresh banana, blueberry and coconut smoothie. By M.B. SELLERS | Photography by CASEY HILDER
C
osmic Coconut, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is changing the way their customers view smoothies and health food in general. Having built relationships with local growers through the Memphis metro area’s farmers markets, and with the help of their team, they’ve come up with innovative juices, smoothies, and meals. Browsing the menu, you’ll comes across juices like the “Solar Power” and “Super C Boost” meals including raw kale salad and Quinoa burgers; and shots and supplements including Vegan Protein, Flaxseed, and a Wheatgrass shot.
cal produce,” explains Arielle Moinester, co-owner with Scott Tashie. “We have our main menu that we’ve come up with as a team. Then, our amazing staff is continually innovating, taking feedback and suggestions from our awesome customers, and designing new juices, smoothies, and food based on the freshest and tastiest produce available.”
“We love farmers markets! We’re able to change up some of our summer juices and smoothies to best utilize fresh, lo-
ries, strawberries and bananas. We then
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Their “Good Vibrations” smoothie is excellent for the spring and summer seasons due to the fresh berries that the recipe calls for. It also happens to be one of Cosmic Coconut’s favorites. “To make it, we first freeze fresh blueberadd equal parts frozen strawberries and blueberries with a half part frozen ba-
nana, the meat and juice from half of a fresh coconut and a handful of goji berries in a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth and then serve! It’s delicious and so satisfying!” says Moinester. Though Moinester and Tashie hail from different backgrounds, they both share a love and passion for healthy eating and living. Tashie comes from a professional sports background; and Moinester, from international development work. She goes on to say that both she and Tashie have been health advocates for years—their mutual interests coincided with their readiness to introduce more healthful lifestyles to the Memphis community.
Moinester continues, “We’re both from Memphis, and while we’ve lived many other places in between, coming back to Memphis and being part of building a healthier, happier city is a mission close to our hearts.” According to Moinester, occasionally, a new customer will visit Cosmic Coconut and be surprised, if not startled, by how their smoothies and drinks taste, due to their low levels of artificial sugars. “[They] only have the experience of juices and smoothies made from sugary, pre-mixed syrups that are full of empty calories.” She goes on to explain that these customers’ bodies are not accustomed to these natural ingredients—their dependence on sugars and salt causes them to view Cosmic Coconut’s smoothies as “bland”. However, there’s good news: eventually, once a customer begins to digest pure and natural ingredients, they “become addicted to how good they feel.” Because of this, their natural sensitivities return, sans the desire to “douse everything in artificial flavors.” It’s this pure and natural energy that Cosmic Coconut’s products provide, and the opportunity to really taste the natural flavors in whole foods, that makes this establishment distinct. They find beauty in the natural and shy away from additives that only reduce its already sufficient flavoring. Not only are their ingredients high in nutrients, but also they help to reduce the company’s carbon footprint. “We’re so humbled and honored to be a part of that process for people every day,” concludes Moinester.
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Cirque Du CMOM Fundraiser More than 1,000 people attended Cirque du CMOM at the Children’s Museum of Memphis on February 8. Guests were treated to a taste of Memphis upon entering the museum, and could take a walk down Beale Street or stop into Raifords Disco. BB King’s house band, Ruby Wilson and Party Planet provided the tunes, and partygoers could take turns doing karaoke in the Jungle Room at Graceland. There was nothing short of Memphis’ best when it came to food, with entrees from Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous, Owen Brennan’s and Silky O’Sullivan’s. Photos by CASEY HILDER
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es Passees hosted its annual Cabaret Ball at Clark Tower on February 1, honoring its members and celebrating the end of another fiscal year. The black-tie event raised $12,000 for Les Passees’ primary programs, Kids on the Block and the Harwood Center. Jukebox band Front and Beale kept the party going and the acrobatic Beale Street Flippers put on quite a show. Even Elvis Presley made an appearance. Guests enjoyed array of southern cuisine, dining on chicken from Jack Pirtle’s, baked beans and coleslaw from Central BBQ, turnip greens, mashed potatoes and more. Photos by MIKE LEE
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he Junior Auxiliary of Tate and Panola counties hosted its second annual charity ball on February 15. Themed “Belles and Beaus, Boots and Suits,” the gala raised more than $8,000 for the organization’s child-focused service projects. Close to 200 belles and beaus attended this rustic rendezvous at 211 Main in Como. Blue Silk Band provided live music, and guests dined on beef tenderloin, blackened chicken, corn bread salad from Me and My Tea Room. Attendees could also take advantage of an impressive selection of silent auction items, including a trip to Hawaii, two torches from Mimi’s on Main and a football signed by Ole Miss’ Head Coach Hugh Freeze.
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Hollywood for the House
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beneďŹ tting Ronald McDonald House Ronald McDonald House of Memphis hosted Hollywood for the House at the Columns on March 2. More than 400 people attended the 13th annual Oscar party in support of the families and children of St. Jude. The gala raised more than $115,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis and will assist the families who are at the house. The night kicked off with a pre-party celebration sponsored by Laurelwood Shopping Center that included a fashion show and music by Pat Register. New Memphis Hepcats and the Mighty Soul Brass Band kept the tunes going throughout the evening. Paradox Catering and Southland Park were among the vendors and there were silent and live auction items available. John Adam Jackson, Adam Hairston
n, G.W. and Cindy Sorrells Carrie and David Vaugha
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ore than 200 people took the plunge into the frigid Wolf River on February 1 to benefit Special Olympics Greater Memphis. Close to 1,000 spectators cheered on the adventurous group, while also taking advantage of the games and contests on site. Courtside tickets to a Memphis Grizzlies game, a 55-inch flat screen TV and a $100 gift certificate to Mesquite Chop House were all up for grabs. In the chili cookoff, “Wildcat Chili” took home first place, with “Sauced and Sassy” in second. Overall, the event raised more than $95,000 for Special Olympics.
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Passport to Oregon More than 200 people attended the third annual Passport to Oregon wine-tasting event at the University Club of Memphis on February 20. The sold-out event featured more than 100 unique wines from a range of vineyards including Elk Cove, Soter and Penner-Ash. Beverages from Clear Creek Distillery, best known for its Grappas, Brandy and fruitflavored liqueurs were also available. Sales for the evening totaled more than $30,000. Guests also had their fill of hors d’oeuvres including northwestern seafood, sausages and cheeses courtesy of the University Club.
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ore than 300 people attended the fourth annual Wine for Wishes event at the Cadre Building on February 20. The gala raised $30,000 for Make-A-Wish Mid-South. Young professionals were invited to taste close to twenty wines, and listen the Will Tucker Band play the blues. There was also a silent auction, with items ranging from vacation rentals and spa packages to gift certificates from local restaurants. Bayou Bar and Grill provided gumbo and muffalettas, and Local Gastropub provided sliders and Portobello fries.
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he Krewe of Hernando’s 3rd annual Mardi Gras Ball raised $25,000 for Hernando Parks, Hernando Public Library and other local charities. Three hundred partygoers donned a flamboyant mask and danced the night away to the sounds of DMP Band. Papa John’s delivered two-dozen pizzas halfway through the night to help get the party going. There were also King Cakes from Ladybugg Bakery and Cafe, chicken wings from Zaxby’s, and sandwiches from Buon Cibo. A variety of items were available in a silent auction, including weekend getaways in Heber Springs, Gulf Shores and Crested Butte, Colorado.
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ne hundred and fifty people enjoyed cocktails and sampled delicious whiskey, wine and chocolate pairings at the Memphis Botanic Garden on February 13. Chocolatier Phillip Ashley of Phillip Ashley Chocolates paired his creations with alcoholic beverages including Clyde May’s Alabama Style Whiskey. Selections ranged from a sparkling wine with a blue cheese chocolate and a red wine with a blood orange truffle to a RumChata cocktail with pineapple-banana rum chocolate. Guests were also treated to a spread of hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Whole Foods and Just for Lunch. The sold-out event raised funds for horticulture and educational programming.
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lose to 300 people attended the inaugural A Taste for Tennis at Opus on February 20. Guests were invited to sample dishes from some of Memphis’ finest restaurants and caterers, while benefitting Tennis Memphis National Junior Tennis and Learning. Approximately $15,000 was raised for the junior programming. Food was available from a dozen delectable locations, such as A Moveable Feast, Mosa Asian Bistro and Taziki’s Mediterranean Café. The Dantones played an energetic set of crowd favorites, and there were auction items up for grabs.
Connie Dyson, Carol Casey
Theresa and John Tos i
Photos by RUPERT YEN Johan and Janis Svensson
Lindsay Howell and Jesse Keaveny
Eunice and Stephen Akindona
, Kosta Andrea Bienstock
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Gina Neely and Rupert Yen
Kristy Pelt and Jamaal Franklin
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parties 22nd Annual
Works of Heart Bobby Carter, Anne Rowland and Chris Cooper
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ne hundred and twenty local artists contributed “Works of Heart� to the annual auction benefitting Memphis Child Advocacy Center. Around 400 people gathered at Memphis College of Art to bid on artwork, including collaborative pieces by Bert Sharpe and Patty Lechman, Maritza Davila and Jon Sparks, and Jim and Sharron Barrett. Kym Clark from Action News 5 hosted the event, and sounded a Mississippi State cowbell to alert bidders throughout the evening.
Kirbi Tucker and Terrica Cleaborn
Julia McDonald and Brantley Ellzey
Photos by KRISTENA SAXTON
Roman Sehling and Micah Trapp
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Rhonda Jackson, Lisa And reotta, Catherine Higdon
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SOCIAL AGENDA APRIL 2014
Your monthly resource for what’s happening around town
THIRD Steak ‘N’ Burger Dinner
Minglewood Hall, 6–8:30 p.m. Donors will dine on hamburgers while the kids chow down on steaks at this meal in Memphis benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis. Tickets $200. Call 901.278.2947 or visit bgcm.org.
Kool & The Gang
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MED Night: A Soul Celebration
Cook Convention Center, 6 p.m. – midnight Soothe your soul to the sounds of Kool and the Gang, Dennis Edwards and the Temptations Revue and Shirley Alston Reeves in Memphis while benefitting Regional One Health. Tickets $150. Call 901.266.2662. 58 APRIL 2014 | Click magazine
Rock the Ribbon
The Great Hall, 7 p.m.–Midnight Get your groove on in Germantown with Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster while raising funds for the Memphis-MidSouth Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Tickets $50. Call 901.757.8686 or visit memphis.info-komen.org.
Whispering Woods Half Marathon & Twig 5K Race
Whispering Woods Hotel & Conference Center, 8 a.m. Proceeds from this race in Olive Branch will benefit Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, as well as scholarship opportunities for students at DeSoto County Schools. Tickets $15-65. Call 901.220.6284 or visit whispering5k.racesonline.com.
Fishes for Wishes
Snowden House, 7–11 p.m. Eat as much crawfish as your heart desires and enjoy live entertainment in Southaven while benefitting Make-A-Wish Mid-South. Tickets $45. Call 901.598.3680 or visit midsouth.wish.org.
calendar LeBonAppetit
Minglewood Hall, 7–10 p.m. Thirty-two local and national chefs will come together in this culinary showcase in Memphis benefitting Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Tickets $250. Call 901.682.9905 or visit lebonheur.org.
Hearts Cry
The Arena at Southaven, 12-4 p.m. Free food, live music and fun for the whole family in Southaven in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Call 662.253.0232 or visit impactms.org.
Heart Healthy Spring Fling
Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto 8 a.m.–Noon There will be free heart risk assessment screenings, healthy cooking demonstrations, opportunities to chat with experts and more at the third annual spring fling in Southaven. Call 662.772.4000 or visit baptistonline.org.
3.8–4.8 Natchez Spring Pilgrimage
Various Historic Homes in Natchez; Morning Tours: 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Afternoon Tours: 1:30–5 p.m. Twenty-seven antebellum mansions will open their doors to visitors and costumed tour guides through the eighth of April. Tickets $18-60. Call 601.446.6631 or visit natchezpilgrimage.com.
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Wild World of Wine & Beer Memphis Zoo, 7–10 p.m. Enjoy food, drinks and a silent auction featuring work from some of the Zoo’s own artists in Memphis. Proceeds benefit the Zoo and support conservation efforts here and around the world. Tickets $45-55. Call 901.333.6500 or visit memphiszoo.org.
11-12
The Rodeo of the Mid-South
Landers Center, 7:30 p.m. The professional rodeo will feature PRCA Hall of Fame funny man Lecile Harris. Tickets $17.95-36.10. Call 662.470.2131 or visit landerscenter.com.
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10th Annual Mudbug Bash
11–13 76th Annual Pilgrimage
Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun. 1–5 p.m. Take a tour of the historic homes and churches in Holly Springs, see living history demonstrations, meet Civil War re-enactors and more. Call 662.252.4015 or visit hollyspringspilgrimage.com.
Panola Street, 6–11 p.m. The historic Hernando Square will be filled with the sound of live music and the smell of steaming crawfish at the annual bash benefitting Palmer Home for Children. Call 662.328.5704 or visit palmerhome.org.
“Home is Where the Heart is” Gala
Peabody Hotel, 6 p.m. Experience the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, an exciting auction and enjoy a delicious buffet dinner in downtown Memphis. Tickets $200. Call 901.287.4430 or visit fedexfamilyhouse.org.
Entrepreneur Awards Presentation and Dinner
Holiday Inn at the University of Memphis, 6–11 p.m. The Society of Entrepreneurs will be honoring the induction of its new members and the recipient of the 2014 Master Entrepreneur Award. Tickets $200. Call 901.682.9920.
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12-19 Easter Egg Hunts
Cedar Hill Farms, Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun. Noon–5 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Hunt for eggs, take a picture with the Easter Bunny, ride the ponies and more in Hernando. Tickets $8.50–$9.25. Call 662.429.2540 or visit gocedarhillfarm. com.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Cedar Hill Farms, Sat. April 12th, Fri. April 18th and Sat. April 19th, 9–10 a.m. Feast on an all-you-can-eat country breakfast buffet alongside the Easter Bunny in Hernando. Tickets $15.95–$19.95. Call 662.429.2540 or visit gocedarhillfarm.com.
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Taste of DeSoto
Landers Center, 5:30–9 p.m. Guests will sample cuisine from 40 local restaurants at this unique food-tasting event in Southaven. Tickets $4–45. Call 662.634.8332 or visit tasteofdesoto.com.
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Annual Crawfish Countdown
The Arena at Southaven Don’t miss the Rotary Club of Southaven’s annual crawfish dinner in Southaven. Tickets $25–$50. Call 662.280.6549
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Gift of Life Gala
Peabody Hotel, 6:30 Join in honoring Dr. Jacinto Hernandez and Monsignor Valentine Handwerker at the annual gala in Memphis benefitting the National Kidney Foundation of West Tennessee. Tickets $125. Call 901.683.6185 or visit kidney.org.
24-26 25-26 Double Decker Arts Fest
Southaven 34th Annual SpringFest
Snowden Grove Park, Thurs. 4–10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. Noon–Midnight; Enjoy concerts, concessions and a carnival midway in Southaven. Tickets $10. Call 662.280.2489 or visit southaven.org.
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Oxford Courthouse Square The big red bus returns to Oxford for the 19th annual Double Decker Arts Fest. The event will feature more than 200 art and food vendors in the city’s historic Courthouse Square and draw crowds for musical acts like Bo Keys, Dent May and Garry Burnside. For more information contact Visit Oxford at 662.232.2477 or doubledecker@visitoxfordms.com.
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Original Art Auction
Playhouse on the Square, Silent auction starts at 10 a.m.; Live auction starts at 6:30 p.m. One-of-a-kind arts pieces are available in both an all-day silent auction and an exciting live auction that night. Tickets $25. Call 216.241.6000 or visit playhousesquare.org.
GPAC’s Annual Gala
Germantown Performing Arts Center, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy live music, gourmet dining and both live and silent auctions in Germantown. Tickets $150. Call 901.751.7505 or visit gpacweb.com.
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Courthouse Square, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hernando’s Earth Day celebration will take place alongside the Farmers Market and will focus on energy efficiency, resource conservation and sustainable living. Call 662.469.8000 or visit desotocountyms.gov.
Annual GIVE, GROW & PLAY Weekend
Conger Park, 7:30 a.m. Volunteers are invited to come together as a community in Hernando and spend time outdoors with friends and family. Call 662.429.2688 or visit hernandoparks.org.
4.26-OCT. 25 Hernando Farmer's Market
Courthouse Square, each Saturday from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Shop for seasonal produce, farm-fresh dairy, baked goods and more in Hernando. Visit cityofhernando.org/ farmersmarket.
4.27 Dishes for Wishes
Felicia Suzanne’s, 5–8 p.m. Taste the latest culinary creations and take advantage of a live auction in downtown Memphis while benefitting Make-a-Wish Mid-South. Tickets $150. Call 901.692.9510 or visit midsouth.wish.org.
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ENTERTAINMENT
April 2014
Through April 20, 2014
10-24
The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty States
Collage and Printmaking with Kerrie Rogers
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art 901.544.6200, brooksmuseum.org
Flicker Street Studio 9-12 p.m., $125 901.767.2999, flickerstreetstudio.com
Through May 11
Through April 23
Dalí: Illustrating the Surreal
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Admission $7 901.544.6200, brooksmuseum.org
Through May 31 The Way Things Go
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Admission $7 901.544.6200, brooksmuseum.org
Working in a Series with Nancy Cheairs
Flicker Street Studio 9-12 p.m., $225 901.767.2999, flickerstreetstudio.com
Through May 25 ON THE EDGE: Process, Material, and form in contemporary knife making
ART
Metal Museum 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tickets $6 901.774.6380, metalmuseum.org
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Digital Photography with Chip Pankey
Daryl Thetford: Struggle to Evolve Before the End of Time
Flicker Street Studio 6-9 p.m., $125 901.767.2999, flickerstreetstudio.com
Art Museum of the University of Memphis 9-5 p.m., Free 901.678.3747, memphis.edu/amum
13- July 13 Memphis Milano: 1980s Italian Design
MUSIC
Dixon Gallery & Gardens 901.761.5250, dixon.org
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Through April 10
Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors The lyric Oxford 8 p.m., Tickets $15–$35 662.234.5333, thelyricoxford.com
Oil Painting Class: Portrait
DeSoto Arts Council, Hernando 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Free Admission 662.404.3361, desotoarts.com
13-July 6 Memphis, Illustrated
Dixon Gallery & Gardens 901.761.5250, dixon.org
Through April 2014 Landscape Etchings by Luigi Lucioni Memphis Brooks Museum of Art 901.544.6200, brooksmuseum.org
Through April 21 Imaginative Drawing with Melissa Dunn
Flicker Street Studio 9-12 p.m., $225 901.767.2999, flickerstreetstudio.com
Through April 3 Getting Comfortable with your Sketchbook with Elizabeth Alley Flicker Street Studio 6-9 p.m., $125 901.767.2999, flickerstreetstudio.com
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4 The XX
The Lyric Oxford 8 p.m., Tickets $26 662.234.5333, thelyricoxford.com
4 Memphis: An Evening with The Bar-Kays
Minglewood Hall, Memphis 8 p.m., Tickets $40–$75 901.312.6058, minglewoodhall.com
5 Memphis Drumline
GPAC 10:30 a.m., Tickets $ 901.751.7500, gpacweb.com
10 The Revivalists & Moon Taxi The Lyric Oxford 8 p.m., Tickets $26 662.234.5333, thelyricoxford.com
10 Hunter Hayes We Are Not Invisible Tour
Landers Center, Southaven 7 p.m., Tickets $24–$50 662.470.2131, Ticketmaster.com
12 IRIS Orchestra presents Joshua Bell, Foreign Affairs GPAC 8 p.m., Tickets $65 901.751.7500, gpacweb.com
13 Guy Davis Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
7-9 p.m., Tickets $25 901.537.1486 stmarysschool.org/thebuckman
13 Genius at Work Presented by The Memphis Chamber Music Society
At the home of Mr. John Millard 3-5 p.m., 901.758.0150
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Eric Clapton
Presented by The Orpheum Theatre 8 p.m., Tickets $52.00 - $62.50901.525.3000, orpheum-memphis.com
Mud Island Amphitheatre, Memphis 7:30 PM, Tickets $75-$145 901.576.7241, mudisland.com
12-13 Ballet Memphis Presents: Peter Pan The Orpheum Theatre, Memphis 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Tickets $7–$72 901.525.3000, orpheum-memphis.com
22-27 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Touring) The Orpheum Theatre, Memphis See website for times, Tickets $20–$90 901.525.3000, orpheum-memphis.com
11- May 4 Grace
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The Country Deep Tour, presented by
Sax on Sundays
AT&T U-Verse featuring David Nail Minglewood Hall, Memphis 8 p.m., Tickets $18–$20 901.312.6058, minglewoodhall.com
19 Rob Thomas
Horseshoe Casino Tunica 8 p.m., Tickets $53–$114 800.745.3002, ticketmaster.com
23 Backroad Anthem
The Lyric Oxford 8 p.m., Tickets $7 662.234.5333, thelyricoxford.com
24 Cherub
Bleu, Downtown Memphis 6 -10 p.m., Free every Sunday 901.292.6347, neosoulville.com
THEATER 1 The Intergalactic Nemesis
The Orpheum Theatre Memphis 6:30 p.m., Tickets $ 901.525.3000, orpheum-memphis.com
4 Memphis Comedy Festival
Landers Center, Southaven 7 p.m., Tickets $50–$100 662.470.2131, Ticketmaster.com
The Lyric Oxford 8 p.m., Tickets $15 662.234.5333, thelyricoxford.com
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Hernando Performing Arts Center 2 p.m. & 7 p.m., Tickets $ 888.429.7871, kudzuplayers.com
Rising Appalachia w/ guests 1884 Lounge
Minglewood Hall, Memphis 8 p.m., Tickets $12–$15 901.312.6058, minglewoodhall.com
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Kudzu Playhouse Presents: Peter Pan (The Musical)
Through April 8 Southern Exposure
Natchez Little Theatre See website for times, Tickets $10–$15 601.442.2233, natchezlittletheatre.org
The Circuit Playhouse 8 p.m. & 2 p.m., Tickets $10–$35 901.726.4656,playhouseonthesquare.org
24-27 Delta Center Stage Presents: Pigmalion
E.E. Bass Auditorium, Greenvile, MS 662.378.9849, deltastage.com
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FLIGHTS of
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Attract a variety of butterflies to your garden with these simple tips Story by CARA SIEVERS Photos courtesy of MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN AND BARRY MCCALLA
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butterfly, listing particular host plants (where butterflies lay
and fragrances. Many of us soon will take to our
their eggs) and what they like to eat, both in caterpillar and
gardens to cultivate this year’s buffet of beauty—
butterfly form.
whether in a window box, a few pots on the patio
or the entire backyard. But, this year, consider bringing pops of color in another way. It’s not just about bushes and buttons and blooms. How about adding a few butterflies to the mix?
Sherri McCalla, herb garden curator at the Memphis Botanic Garden, joined the organization to redesign its butterfly garden in 2005. “Our butterfly garden, which is on the south side of the property just through the Japanese Garden and up Daffodil Hill, is a very nice place to visit,” McCalla says.
Butterflies common to the southeastern United States
“There’s a small water feature where the butterflies play, and
include Swallowtails, Emperors, Longleafs, Milkweeds, True
several host plants and nectar plants like the Passion Vine
Brushfoots and Admirals, just to name a few. If you want
and Miss Huff Lantana. The butterflies start arriving in early
to get into serious butterfly watching, there are plenty of
spring, and by early summer, you could just sit and enjoy
websites that go into detail about every species and type of
them all day.”
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It’s easy to build a little butterfly garden of your own, as well. Here are a few tips that will get you started: 1. Enjoy what you already have. Take a look around at the plants and trees already thriving in your garden. If you look them up online, perhaps you’ll find what butterfly might be attracted to what’s growing in your garden, and you can watch for it. For example, Oak trees attract the Red-Spotted Purple butterfly caterpillars, Zinnias attract the Silver-Spotted Skipper butterfly caterpillars, and Milkweed attracts Monarch butterfly caterpillars. 2. Pick a few specific plants. One very popular butterfly plant is the Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), which works in a variety of gardens because it will grow in the shade and bloom freely. Butterflies adore this nectar plant, particularly the Eastern Black Swallowtail and Pipevine Swallowtail. Also popular in the southeastern region is the Pawpaw plant, which is the only host plant for the Zebra Swallowtail. And while the plant itself is a little wild-looking and not that attractive, the Zebra Swallowtail is a huge, gorgeous butterfly. And don’t forget about other popular nectar plants that butterflies love—these include Lantana, Pentas, Lace Cap Hydrangeas, Foxglove and Butterfly Bushes (Buddleja davidii). Although, be sure to watch pets and small children around the Lantana because it can be toxic; try it in a hanging basket instead. 3. Plant some herbs, fruits and veggies. Fennel, parsley, dill, yarrow and caraway are all yummy treats for caterpillars. Just remember to plant enough for your family AND the caterpillars. Some people make the mistake of picking off the worms that are eating the plants, but if you do this, understand that it is killing the caterpillars, and be prepared to have no butterfly visitors. As for veggies and fruit, it’s hard to go wrong there. Fruit trees, like fig trees and plum trees, are great for butterflies, and the Black Swallowtail loves carrots and celery, too. In fact, for a quick butterfly garden idea, let your kids put a banana on a plate in the yard and watch butterflies land on it to take in its minerals.
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at home 4. Rethink the pesticides. “Americans tend to want their gardens to be pretty and mess free, and they don’t want to see places where bugs have chewed on the plants,” says McCalla. Traditionally, this is when people would pull out the pesticides; but if you’re going for a butterfly garden, you need to rethink that. Butterflies themselves do not chew on plants, but they do lay their eggs on them and also eat them when they are caterpillars. And don’t make the mistake of thinking that just because you use a non-toxic pesticide that it won’t kill off all the caterpillars—the pesticide doesn’t discriminate and it rids your garden of all the pretty insects, too. 5. Give them a drink. Butterflies engage in a practice called puddling and having a small water feature in your garden would be great for attracting butterflies. It doesn’t need to be deep, as they don’t want to actually get in the water. The butterflies like to remain dry, and taste the minerals off of rocks or gravel that might be in the water. If you create a
water feature in your garden, make sure some gravel is accessible near the water’s surface, and extend the edge out so it gets very shallow in parts. 6. Provide a winter home. If you enjoy your butterfly garden and would like
to invite them back, keep a brush pile somewhere in your yard. While it might not be the prettiest addition to your garden, it will give some butterflies a place to over-winter. This allows the butterflies that live through winter to hibernate or go into the chrysalis stage.
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With just a few changes and additions to your garden, you’ll be butterfly watching in no time. And the great thing is that most of the plants that attract butterflies attract hummingbirds, as well. “Butterfly gardens are very peaceful and soothing, but it’s also our obligation to nature,” says McCalla. “The more land we plow over and the more homes we build, the fewer native plants we have for our insects and birds to feed on. The beauty of a butterfly garden is really secondary; it’s more about our responsibility to help repair what we destroy. We get to help restore the ecosystem and enjoy it in the process.” The Memphis Botanic Garden is holding its Spring Best Plant Sale, April 11-12, where many of the plants mentioned here will be for sale. memphisbotanicgarden.com
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One Simple Step Going green doesn’t mean a complete lifestyle change. It starts by finding the one thing you can do—right now—to make a difference By DEBORAH DOUGLAS
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or families who’ve fully embraced recycling and shopping for locally produced food at farmer’s markets, the call to be “green” is more than a notion. When you think about it, it’s really a charge to save the world. And in an age of earthquakes, tsunamis and economic downturns, well, saving world can start to feel like quite the burden. What can one person do to make a difference to cool off global warming? Can a person be greener without getting all crunchy-granola about it? Well, according to people in the know, yes, it’s
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possible to up the ante on committing to live a greener more eco-friendly life. The place to start is by changing your mind. For that, take an audit of your living space and work out from there, the experts say. The Web has loads of carbon-footprint calculators that help families determine how much carbon they’re producing based on the energy sources they use at home, the type of groceries they buy, how much they travel annually and other measurements that provide a complete carbon dossier. Carbon calculators like the one at the Nature Conservancy (www.nature.org) calculate how much energy individuals
use, how they compare with people in their state and country, and offer meaningful ways to offset the impact of those behaviors. “A good place to start is at the opposite end,” says Stephen Hren, co-author of “The Carbon-Free Home” (Chelsea Green, 20080) and blogger at www. thecarbonfreehome.com. “Buy one or two things locally or handmade to see how important the connection is when you know the person. When you see it is possible to make things and get things locally and it has this immediate reward, when you go to [the local big box chain store] you say ‘I’ve lost my
personal connection with this item, and this is what I have lost in the process.’” So, yes, a little homework is involved, but after that, building in new behaviors and a firmer commitment is pretty easy. And these eco-gurus can testify that individuals don’t have to give up style to reduce their carbon footprint and overall impact on the environment. With few changes, average people really do have the power to save the planet. We asked: If you could do just one thing to leave a greener, more ecofriendly life, what would do you? DO THE HOMEWORK “The biggest thing you can do right now is to get an understanding of the big picture,” says Marianne Cusato, an award-winning architect known for her work on Katrina cottages, which make the most of alternative energy sources. “My advice for that is reading ‘The Smart Growth Manual’ (McGraw-Hill, 2009).” While the economy is slow and not much building is going on, Cusato encourages people to think about the impact of what they build and how they build it. They’ll be informed when buying a new home, renovating an old one or even contributing to local zoning rules on how cities should develop. Cusato urges everyone to be more civicminded. Attend a town meeting and see what city fathers (and mothers) are up to planning-wise, Cusato urges. She favors more mixed-used areas that make it easy to eschew cars and still have walkable access to shopping and services. “To me, it’s fascinating to think about the impact of how and what we build,” says Cusato, who chose to live in Coral Gables, Fla., because of its walkability. “A lot of issues we’re dealing with right now are because we built the wrong things. We’re spending all our time in cars.” DO THE MATH Hren and his wife, Rebekah, who coauthored “The Carbon-Free Home,” practice and share what they preach at their blog. People often know what to do, they just need help rationalizing why they should, Stephen says. So
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when Stephen advises families to take advantage of nature’s “solar clothes dryer” by drying laundry on a clothesline rather than plopping it in the dryer, he challenges individuals to think in terms of money – a language anyone can understand. Don’t think a certain ecostep is worth the effort? Price it out and compare the results. “Using a ‘solar clothes dryer’ is the equivalent of installing $8,000 of solar panels on your house,” Hren says. “You can always rationalize things out in a monetary way: I’m saving X amount of money. Price it out. Often you see you’re making $20 or $30 an hour doing so.” DO IT WITH STYLE “I’m a believer you don’t have to give up anything to do well by your planet,” says Sloan Barnett, a “Today”show contributor and author of “Green Goes With Everything” (Atria, 2008). “It’s as simple as making better choices when we go buy consumer goods. Food is a good place to start. It impacts the world and directly impacts the health of your family. “Buy more sustainable, more organic food,” Barnett says. “Not all at once, not a clean sweep at all.” By buying locally, families reduce the amount of fuel used to transport food from grower to store shelf and the amount of preservatives and chemicals used to grow and maintain its quality, says Barnett. She offers a “Body Burden” calculator at her Web site (www. greengoeswitheverything.com) to help families rethink their commitment to things that harm the environment, like nonstick pans, dry cleaning and hair coloring. FILL IT IN Domestic maven Martha Stewart’s trick is to use bags of ice to fill in the blank spots in her freezer. The ice helps cool the big, energy-sucking box, reducing its need to tap electricity to keep everything cold. After all, the refrigerator is the biggest energy user in a home, since it is constantly working. Remember, though, just fill it with bags of ice; don’t cram it full. Your freezer will work more effectively as a result.
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(Left) Striped Jean $154, Mesh Tank $104, and Scarf $61, Hollywood & Vine; Necklace, Chocolat at La Maison ; Backpack, Ivory Closet; Wedge Heels $56, and earrings $18 both from Lola B. Boutique. (Right) Shirt $134, Headband $56, Bag $82, and Necklace $25, all from Hollywood & Vine; Jeans, Sugar Plum Consignments; Heels $46, Lola B. Boutique.
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(Left) Maxi Dress $64, Ivory Closet; Earrings $15, Paisley Pineapple. (Right) Maxi Dress $129, Lola B. Boutique; Earrings $15, Paisley Pineapple; Bracelet $29 each, Blue Olive Shop.
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Headband $56 and Dress $158, Hollywood & Vine.
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Dress $95, The Ivory Closet; Necklace $50, Hollywood & Vine; Earrings $15, Paisley Pineapple; Bag $74, Janie Rose Boutique.
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Crop tank & high-waisted short $22 & $24, Janie Rose Boutique; Necklace $35, Hollywood & Vine.
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Scarf $20 The Ivory Closet; Top $36, The Pink Zinnia; Jeans $84, The Attic; Purse $29, Sugar Plum Consignments; Wooden bangles $10 each, Lola B. Boutique; Earrings $16, Paisley Pineapple.
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fashion (Left) Dress $40, Sugar Plum Consignments; Necklace $24, Janie Rose Boutique. (Right) Dress $224, Arrow cuff $21, Wrap bracelet $36, all from Hollywood & Vine; Hat $7, Sugar Plum Consignments; Heels, Cynthia’s Boutique.
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Overalls $42, Tank $36, Key necklace $34, Necklace $24, Janie Rose Boutique; Arrow Cuff $21, Wrap bracelet, $36 Hollywood & Vine.
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COLOR THEORY Vibrant hues and classic neutrals complement the season’s fresh, bold looks.
Photography by RUPERT YEN Model SARAH BRANNON Styled by ALEXANDRA NICOLE & HALLIE MCKAY Makeup by ALEXANDRA NICOLE Hair by FERAS HDAIB
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Romper $138, Lori James
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Pink Floyd tank $56, Janie Rose Boutique;Lace bandeau $26, Janie Rose Boutique; Scarf $24, Paisley Pineapple; Neon denim $20,Sugar Plum Consignments
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Dress $66, Pink Zinnia; Necklace $25, Pink Zinnia; Belt $30, Janie Rose Boutique
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Fringe tank $18, The Bunker; Jeans $38, SoCo; Bag $125, Chocolat at La Maison
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Top $42, Pink Zinnia; Jeans $152, Pink Zinnia
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Jumpsuit $165, Lori James; Necklace $35, Hollywood & Vine
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Dress $46, Center Stage; Necklace $36, Blue Olive Shop
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Top $68, The Attic; Pants $20, Sugar Plum Consignments; Bag $76, Cynthia’s Boutique; Necklace $16, Hollywood & Vine
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Blouse $48, Lola B. Boutique; Shorts $35, The Bunker
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Dress $74, Hollywood & Vine
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E STATE L AW R E A L E STATE L AW TR A N SAC TI ONA L C OU N SE L FA MI LY L AW
C R I MI NA L DE FE N SE PE R S ONA L I N J U RY S O C I A L SE C U R I T Y
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Whoever said, “Money can’t buy happiness” Didn’t know where to shop!
6100 Primacy Pkwy Memphis, TN 38119 901-763-7799 sugarplumconsign.com
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SHOPPING DIRECTORY A list of our favorite boutiques featured in the April issue.
The Ivory Closet
The Other Side Gifts
103 Harbor Town Square
122 Norfleet Dr.
Memphis
Senatobia
901.527.9538
662.562.7349
ivorycloset.com
shoptheothersidegifts.com
Janie Rose Boutique
Paisley Pineapple
5627 Getwell Rd. Ste. A10
6515 Goodman Rd. #2
Southaven
Olive Branch
662.510.5577
662.895.2111
janieroseboutique.com
paisleypineapple.net
Lola B. Boutique
Past & Presents Collective
5847 Getwell A9
Boutique
Southaven
307 W. Poplar Ave.
662.253.8081
Collierville
lolabb.com
901.853.6454 pastandpresentsonline.com
Lori James 6150 Poplar Ave. Ste. 118
Pink Coconut Boutique
Memphis
5070 Goodman Rd., #105
901.207.5427
Olive Branch
The Attic
Chocolat at La Maison
662.892.8175
2121 Madison Ave.
4768 Poplar Ave., Memphis
pinkcoconutboutique.com
Memphis
901.537.0009
901.628.9599
chocolatatlamaison.com
theatticapparel.com Cynthia’s Boutique Blue Olive Shop
2529 Caffey St.
210 E. Commerce St. #4
Hernando
Hernando
662.469.9026
662.449.1520 A Fitting Place The Bunker
6150 Poplar Ave #111
2424 Mount Pleasant Rd.
Memphis
Hernando
901.683.0210
662.470.4843 bunkerboutique.com
Hollywood & Vine 5960 Getwell Rd., Ste. 112
Center Stage Fashions
Southaven
324 W. Commerce St.
901.496.9949
Hernando
shophollywoodandvine.com
662.429.5288
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The Pink Zinnia 134 W. Commerce St. Hernando 662.449.5533 SoCo 2521 Caffey St. Hernando 662.298.3493 Sugar Plum Consignments 6100 Primacy Parkway Memphis 901.763.7799 sugarplumconsign.com Upstairs Closet 136 Norfleet Dr. Senatobia 662.562.4294
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ENT RTAINING
Food & Fun A cooking themed birthday bash for little chefs photography by CREATION STUDIOS
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very year, I enjoy planning my daughter’s birthday party and look forward to her ideas and whatever theme her heart desires, “ says Michelle Hope, expert party planner and co-owner of Social Butterflies, LLC. This year, for her 5th birthday, Hope’s daughter chose a Disney-themed cooking party with Princess Tiana from The Princess and The Frog as her special inspiration. “Keeping the kids entertained is the number-one priority to a successful party,” says Hope, who recommends panning activities for the party guests first and then preparing everything else around that. To help with the cooking activities, Hope sought the assistance of Banana Boo Cooking Parties, a local company specializing in cooking parties for children. As guests arrived to the birthday bash, partygoers were led into the kitchen, where each was given a chef hat and apron (a party keepsake). Kicking off the fun cooking experience, guests started their first dish—macaroni and cheese. Next, the little chefs got their hands messy by rolling out beignets. “I think this was the most fun for them,” says Hope. Both recipes came from Tiana's Cook Book. As they sat down to eat, Princess Tiana made her debut and read the children her story. “Having Princess Tiana, herself, show up was the hit of the party,” adds Hope, who used In Character Productions for a genuine princess. Ensuring older guests had an enjoyable experience, as well, Hope used CFY catering to create an adult menu that included crawfish Étouffée, marinated shrimp po-boys and muffalettas, along with other yummy dips, salads and fresh beignets. For the desert, Hope used the talents of a close friend and talented baker, Laura Jackson of The Flour Garden. The birthday cake was a coconut milk cake filled with fresh strawberries and white chocolate mousse. Other treats, in the form of cookie pops by The Painted Cookie and a candy bar, were enough to send guests into a sugar overload. Keeping the fairytale princess theme alive, florist Ashlye McCormick created beautiful centerpieces for the tables and flowers to decorate the mantle. Hope added to the flowers with a some bright, whimsical pieces, which she bought from Hobby Lobby. For an elegant princess dining experience, Hope used table linens and chair covers from Elegant Chair Solutions. “They truly helped transform the room and make it magical,” adds Hope.
DIY tips from an expert: —PERSONALIZED APRONS Hope purchased white, ruffled aprons at Hobby Lobby and bought pom pom trim in yellow and pink and liquid stitch glue to permanently attach them. “I wanted to add each girls initial so I ordered iron on letters from Etsy (sweetcaroline's shop) in coordinating fabrics,” says Hope. Sewing the pom pom trim on would also work if you can sew.
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1. & 2. Ensuring older guests had an enjoyable experience as well, Hope used CFY catering to create an adult menu. 3. Hope made personalized aprons with each girls initial for the party. 4.-6. Treats, in the form of cookie pops by The Painted Cookie and a candy bar were enough to send guests into a sugar overload. 7. For an elegant princess dining experince, Hope used table linens and chair covers from Elgant Chair Solutions.
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DIY tips from an expert: —BIRTHDAY BANNER Hope found the invitation design for this bit of party decor on Etsy as well (SamSkyeParties Shop) and purchased a printable party pack that included some banner print outs. She had the print outs printed on pearlized paper (purchased from Michael's) and cut out. Hope then added the print outs to white card stock that was cut in double flag shapes and strung with ribbon. Cupcake liner flowers embellished the banner as well.
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Party Vendors: Photography: Creation Studios 901.326.9727, creationstudiosgallery.com
Cookies: The Painted Cookie 901.246.7180, thepaintedcookiellc.com
Venue: St. George's Episcopal Pre-School Parish Hall Germantown TN
Florist: Ashlye McCormick Designs 832.226.1568, ashlyemccormick.com
Party Planner: Michelle Hope, Social Butterflies, LLC 901.691.1849, sb-events.com
Linens: Elegant Chair Solutions 901.347.2473, elegantchairsolutions.com
Caterer: CFY Catering 901.213.4514, cfycatering.com
Rentals: Classic PartyRentals 901.366.0670 memphis.classicpartyrentals.com
Cooking Party: Banana Boo Cookind Parties 901.849.3577, bananaboofun.blogspot.com sanctioned by:
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Cake: The Flour Garden 901.486.1257
Costume Rental: In Character Productions 901.268.0494, incharacterproductions.blogspot.com
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Best Feet Forward Good health starts from the ground up
T he average American spends 14 hours a day on the go—between work, caring for family and exercise— and the toll of this toil can often take place squarely on the feet.
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ne of the most painful and disabling conditions treated at Foot Health Centers is plan-
tar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis refers to the inflammation of the band of tissue that runs from the heel along the arch of the foot. It is often just referred to as “heel
develop plantar fasciitis but the follow-
through noninvasive treatments such
ing factors have been known to increase
as short-term rest and controlling the
risk:
inflammation. Here are the steps pa-
• Tight calf muscles: When your calf is tight, it pulls on the Achilles’ tendon
tients should take in order to manage their plantar fasciitis:
and creates tension on the plantar fas-
• Rest: Avoiding the precipitating activ-
cia.
ity. For example, take a few day off jog-
• Faulty biomechanics: Overpronation (landing on the outside of the foot and rolling in) causes a lot of tension when the heels and toes lift off the ground.
ging or prolonged standing or walking. Just resting usually helps to eliminate the most severe pain and will allow the inflammation to begin to cool down.
Movement problems at the hip or trunk
• Apply Ice: Icing will help to diminish
can also lead to compensation patterns.
some of the symptoms and control the
• Improper footwear: Shoes that are overly flexible at the arch can increase pressure on the plantar fascia.
heel pain. Icing is especially helpful after an acute exacerbation of symptoms.
Calf-tightening high heels also contrib-
• Exercise: Exercises and stretches are
the heel. Many patients report the pain
ute to the problem.
designed to relax the tissues that sur-
is most severe when first waking up in
• Excess Weight: Studies have found
the morning, often subsiding quickly. It
that overweight people are more likely
then returns again after long periods of
to develop plantar fasciitis because of
standing or walking. Patients, and some-
added stress to the tissue and joints.
pain,” but involves much more than just
times doctors, often confuse the terms plantar fasciitis and heel spur. About 70 percent of patients with plantar fasciitis have been noted to have a heel spur, which is a hook of bone that can form on the heel bone. An estimated more than 2 million people are treated for plantar fasciitis every year. Most commonly, it is seen in middle-aged men and women but can be found in all age groups. Anyone can 116 APRIL 2014 | Click magazine
• Over-Exercising: Especially in runners, it is thought that the repetitive nature of the sports causes the damage to the fibrous tissue that forms the arch of the
round the heel bone. Some simple exercises, performed in the morning and evening, often help patients feel better quickly. • Medication: An over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications help to both control pain and decrease inflammation.
foot. Also, increasing mileage by more
• Inserts: Shoe inserts are often the
than 10 percent per week can make
key to successful treatment of plantar
runners more prone to developing the
fasciitis. The shoe inserts often permit
condition.
patients to continue their routine activ-
The good news is that 99 percent of the time, these problems can be resolved
ities without pain.
• Night splint: These are worn to keep the heel stretched out when you sleep. By doing so, the arch of the foot does not become contracted at night and is hopefully not as painful in the morning. For those that find themselves suffering from chronic plantar fasciitis, a new treatment is being investigated and under trial at our clinic. This treatment, called radial shock wave therapy, or RSWT, uses energy pulses to induce microtrauma to the tissue of the plantar fascia. This microtrauma is thought to induce a tissue repair process by the body. RSWT is recommended in patients who have failed the previously mentioned treatments, and are considering surgical options. At Foot Health Center surgery is reserved for patients who have made every effort to fully participate in conservative treatments, but continue to have pain from plantar fasciitis. Patients should fit the following criteria: • Symptoms for at least 9 months of treatment • Participation in daily treatments (exercises, stretches, etc.) • Understanding of the potential risks and benefits of surgery If a patient fits these criteria, then surgery may be an option in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.But the rule is “If it hurts, don’t do it.“ If you keep going when you feel pain, it’s going to get worse. Listen to your body and follow a treatment plan consistently. And most of all be patient: About 90 percent of plantar fasciitis cases resolve within two months, so the chances of getting better are excellent. Foot Health Centers is located at 1558 Monteith Ave., Hernando, MS. For more information, call 662.449.3663 or visit Foot Health Centers online at msfootandankle.com.
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2014-2015 Season Tickets are available!
(662) 342-1755 RIVERKINGS.COM The RiverKings are supported by their community partners, season ticket holders, fans, and by program-related investments of the Maddox Foundation.
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S D 19th Annual
Double Decker Festival The 19th annual Double Decker Festival will be held on April 25–26, 2014. Originally inspired by a double-decker bus that Oxford imported from England in 1994, the festival showcases Oxford as a town that supports the arts. Double Decker started with the bed of an old pickup truck serving as the stage for music, and only hosted a handful art and food vendors. Today, the event is entered around the historic Courthouse Square, and boasts a crowd of more than 60,000 people. Now in a two-day format, Double Decker will kick off on Friday evening with Thacker Mountain Radio hosting a live broadcast complete with music. Saturday is an all-day affair featuring nearly 200 art and food vendors while a generous mix of both local and touring musicians take to the stage.
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