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TAYLOR GROCERY: OXFORD’S OTHER TAILGATE • OXFORD LIVING AT THE LAMAR • IRON BARTENDER COCKTAIL RECIPES

NEIL WHITE AND THE MAKING OF

“125 YEARS OF OLE MISS FOOTBALL”

INSPIRATION EVERYWHERE:

JANUARY O’NEIL SETTLES INTO LIFE AS GRISHAM WRITER IN RESIDENCE

DAY-MAKERS: LA ROUSSE & ZOE COSMETICS TALK TOP FALL TRENDS OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2019 OxfordMag.com Volume Three | Issue Five $4.95

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FEATURES

36 JANUARY O’NEIL This year’s Grisham Writer in Residence talks about making the little moments count

43 HAPPY PLACES

PHOTOS BY MIKE STANTON

Oxford’s Best Patios

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44 SCHOOLS & SPORTS 11 Neil White and the Making of “Stories from 125 Years of Ole Miss Football”

ARTS & CULTURE 49 Day-Makers La Rousse & Zoe Cosmetics talk top Fall trends

ARTS & CULTURE 16 Between the Lines Oxford Authors Show Up at Mississippi Book Festival 21 Fall Book Picks

HOME FEATURE 23 True Oxford Living See what could be at The Lamar

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IN EVERY ISSUE 4 Contributors 5 From the Editor 6 Editor’s Product Picks 60 Out & About 71 Said & Done 72 Marketplace

29 Taylor Grocery Oxford’s Other Tailgate 34 Iron Bartender Favorites Mary, Queen of Scots and Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin Punch OxfordMag.com 3

CONTRIBUTORS

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Delia Childers

CONTRIBUTORS Joey Brent Jim Dees Davis Coen Christina Steube

Joey Brent, photographer

Joey has contributed photographs to a variety of local newspapers and magazines. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the OxfordLafayette County Chamber of Commerce and The Mind Matters Foundation.

EDITORIAL Nathanael Gabler Anna Guizerix Bruce Newman Jake Thompson

MARKETING Lauren Jones Rhes Low

Amelia Hanks, writer

Amelia grew up in Dallas, Texas before heading off and graduating from the University of Mississippi. She currently lives in St. Petersburg, Florida and loves the warm weather and the beach. She looks forward to the day she can travel back to Oxford for a day in the Grove. She enjoys reading, watching HGTV and good sweet tea.

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Mike Stanton, photographer

Mike is a portrait and documentary photographer whose work has been featured in books and publications including: Rollingstone, LA Times, The Oxford American, Garden & Gun and Poets and Writers.

Christina Steube, writer

Christina is a staff member and instructor at The University of Mississippi. She has been writing news and feature stories for over 10 years and loves travel, food and photography.

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FROM THE EDITOR

I ON THE COVER TAYLOR GROCERY: OXFORD’S OTHER TAILGATE • OXFORD LIVING AT THE LAMAR • IRON BARTENDER COCKTAIL RECIPES

NEIL WHITE AND THE MAKING OF

“125 YEARS OF OLE MISS FOOTBALL”

INSPIRATION EVERYWHERE:

JANUARY O’NEIL SETTLES INTO LIFE AS GRISHAM WRITER IN RESIDENCE

DAY-MAKERS: LA ROUSSE & ZOE COSMETICS TALK TOP FALL TRENDS

HAPPY PLACES: OXFORD’S BEST PATIOS REVEALED

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2019 OxfordMag.com Volume Three | Issue Five $4.95

Jake Gibbs

In many places throughout the country, October and November mean the weather is finally getting chilly and people are able to break out their sweaters and cozy up beside a bonfire. In Oxford, it means the sweltering heat is, for the most part, gone, and we can actually enjoy outdoor activities with our friends and families. In this issue, we’re bringing some options to you. From a selection of Oxford’s best patios to hair and makeup that will help you beat the heat, you’re sure to find something to enhance your fall outdoors experience. I also decided to bring in a few of my own favorite things, with Editor’s Product Picks on page 6. Each issue will feature a selection of items the Oxford Magazine team and I are loving this season – many of which can be found at local businesses. Shopping and dining aside, Oxford is perhaps best known for its literary traditions. In this issue, we place a special emphasis on the wonderful things our local writers are doing, as well as those who just started calling Oxford home. Our literary tradition extends beyond William Faulkner, and people like Ellen Meacham, Tom Franklin, Ole Miss alumnus Jesse Holland and so many others are keeping it alive for years to come. Another newcomer welcomed into the fold is poet January Gill O’Neil, the newest John and Renée Grisham Writer in Residence. We spoke to O’Neil about her inspirations, aspirations and what it’s like to pick up everything – including two teenage children – and leave their New England home for the deep South. I gravitated to O’Neil’s poetry, because it is real. She draws from everyday experiences to highlight even the smallest moments, giving a short phone call with mom the same spotlight as a first date. The little moments, O’Neil says, are what matter the most in life. Last but certainly not least, the Last Word from Jim Dees is near and dear to all our hearts. Jim decided to use his page to honor the life of his best friend of 40 years, Ron ‘Ronzo’ Shapiro. Ronzo was a force to be reckoned with, and though it seems he left us all too soon, his impact on the community will live on for years to come. No matter what you’re looking for this Fall, I hope you find a little something to enjoy in this edition of Oxford Magazine. Happy Reading!

Two-time National Champion featured in “Stories from 125 years of Ole Miss Football” Photo courtesy of Ole Miss Athletics anna.guizerix@oxfordmag.com

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Editor’s Product Picks Fall is my favorite time of year, so I thought I’d share some of my favorite things. From nail polish to sassy kitchen towels to home décor and skincare, many of these products are available at small businesses in the Oxford Community. 2

1. PADDYWAX LIBRARY JANE AUSTEN CANDLE, $12.99, OFF SQUARE BOOKS

There’s nothing I love more than literary legends and the smell of gardenias – this candle has both. Other authors in the Paddywax Library collection include Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain and John Steinbeck.

2. BLUE Q DISH TOWELS, $10.99, OFF SQUARE BOOKS Like any good Southern woman, I love a good dish towel. But, like any good Millennial, I love things that would make my mother blush. Blue Q is just the ticket, with its witty quips and quotes.

3. CAPRI DESIGNS CLEAR FANNYPACK, $36, OLIVE JUICE If I’ve got to bend my will and carry a clear bag to Ole Miss games, I might as well be comfortable and on-trend doing it. This clear fanny pack eliminates the worry that I’ll accidentally leave my bag in the stands, or that my belongings will fall out if I jump up in excitement after a big play.

4. VELVET PUMPKIN FILLERS, $8.99 FOR A PACK OF 5, KIRKLAND’S

These little pumpkins are the perfect décor item for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Use them in your dining tablescape or (as I’ve done) as an accent piece on top of a dresser.

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THE GUIDE

UM HARVEST SUPPER 2019 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 6:30 P.M. Hosted by the Friends of the University Museum on the grounds at Rowan Oak, the UM Harvest Supper features dishes created by local chefs and music from La Fusion and Maggie Rose. Dine under the stars at William Faulknerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home. OxfordMag.com 7

THE GUIDE

WHAT TO DO IN OXFORD OCTOBER 2 JD McPherson (and his band) 9 p.m. Proud Larry’s

OCTOBER 5 Oxford Maker’s Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Courthouse Lawn

Midtown Farmer’s Market 7 to 11 a.m.

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Kudzu Kings 25th Anniversary Show 9 p.m. | The Lyric Oxford Oxford band the Kudzu Kings is celebrating their 25th Anniversary with a show at the Lyric Oxford. Kudzu Kings is an alternative country/roots rock jam band, and their sound has been categorized as a blend of country music, bluegrass and improvisational rock & roll. The band was

actively together and toured aggressively for almost ten years. Headed up by front man and Square Pizza owner Tate Moore, Kudzu Kings are always there to put on a show you won’t soon forget. Tickets are $15 each and doors open at 8 p.m.

Midtown Shopping Center

OCTOBER 7 CupcakKe 8 p.m. The Lyric Oxford

OCTOBER 8 Jenny Lewis 7 p.m. The Lyric Oxford

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The One Night Stand at the Ole Miss Motel Art Show

TsuShiMaMiRe 9 p.m. Proud Larry’s

5 to 9 p.m. | Ole Miss Motel The One Night Stand is one of the most special and fun nights in Oxford each year. Twelve artists take over twelve motel rooms, for one night only, transforming each room into a gallery for the evening. In its 13th year, the show will have a special paid preview hour, for the ﬁrst hour from 5 to 6 p.m., where attendees will get a chance to buy art before anyone else. Food and drinks will be included in this special preview hour price of $20. The show will be free to the public from 6 to 9 p.m. Artists take credit cards and cash for art purchased. 8 October/November 2019

OCTOBER 9 Hippie Sabotage 9 p.m. The Lyric Oxford

OCTOBER 10 Julia Jacklin 8 p.m. Proud Larry’s

OCTOBER 18 Maggie Rose 10 p.m. Proud Larry’s

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Mason Ramsey 8 p.m. | The Lyric Oxford

OCTOBER 22 Art Crawl 6 to 8 p.m. Various Locations

OCTOBER 23 SoDown 9 p.m. Proud Larry’s

OCTOBER 26 Hippo Campus 9 p.m. The Lyric Oxford

OCTOBER 31 Koe Wetzel

Mason Ramsey is the 12-year-old online sensation who rose to popularity after a video of him singing Hank Williams’ “Lovesick Blues” in the home section of a Walmart went viral on the internet. Flash forward a few months, and Ramsey’s released original songs and performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, including Coachella and the Grand Ole Opry. Ramsey will be playing at The Lyric beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $17.

8 p.m. The Lyric Oxford

NOVEMBER 19 NOVEMBER 2 Oxford Maker’s Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Courthouse Lawn

NOVEMBER 15 Bishop Gunn 9 p.m. Proud Larry’s

NOVEMBER 26 Hippo Campus 9 p.m.

Windscape in Oxford Gertrude Ford Center | 7:30 p.m. Created in 1994 by five eminent woodwind soloists, Windscape has won a unique place for itself as a vibrant, ever-evolving group of musical individualists, an “un-quintet,” which has delighted audiences throughout North America. Windscape’s innovative programs and accompanying presentations are created to take listeners on a musical and historical world tour — evoking, through music and engaging commentary, vivid cultural landscapes of distant times and places. Tickets start at $20.

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NEIL WHITE AND THE MAKING OF “Stories from 125 Years of Ole Miss Football” BY NATHANAEL GABLER PHOTOS BY BRUCE NEWMAN & OLE MISS ATHLETICS OxfordMag.com 11

Thirty students showed up for the first-ever Ole Miss football practice. The first day of practice consisted of one thing, and one thing only: a four-mile run. No one finished. Just 20 players showed up the next day. The official Ole Miss team first snapped a football in 1893, finishing their first six seasons at seven games above .500. Back then, they played four to five games a year, with those 20 to 30 players on the roster. Now, 125 years later, Ole Miss has an athletics budget of over $100 million per year, part of which is devoted to finding the perfect 85 scholarship athletes that take Vaught Hemingway Stadium every fall. Neil White got approval from the University of Mississippi Athletic Department to formally start working on the book about seven months ago, right when the University was all clear from all NCAA issues. But really, White had already been doing research for a handful of months on his own. The whole process took White about a year. He jokes that he wishes he had another year to work on it, but “126 Years of Ole Miss Football” just doesn’t have the same ring to it. Eight months were spent digging through resources never available 30 years ago.

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Newspapers.com allowed White to sift through over a century of archives from the Nashville Banner, Commercial Appeal and Tennessean, among others. There, he found a wide range of stories, anything from game stories and coach information to stories about players losing their thumbs in play. About five months ago, White began the interview process. He spoke with close to 60 people, everyone ranging from Archie Manning to widows of dead players and sports information directors. Most any living name related to Ole Miss that one can think of was interviewed, except Tommy Tuberville. White had interviews lined up with Tuberville, but said he never was able to secure anything, as Tuberville is running for state senate in Alabama. “The hardest part really was selecting what goes in the book,” White said. “We wanted something from each era, but frankly, the 1959 team you could write a book about. The 1947 team you could write a book about. But we had to leave a lot out.” That 1959 team was arguably the best in Ole Miss history, going 10-1 to claim the school’s first ever national championship. The 1947 team marked the first year coach Johnny Vaught took

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over the team, going 9-2 and winning the Delta Bowl with essentially the exact same roster as the team that he inherited, which went 2-7 the year prior. White said the most intriguing part of the work was just getting to interview and hear from all the Ole Miss greats. He has tons of stories, like how coach Frank Mason in 1907 used to take the team to get drunk (that team, unsurprisingly, went 0-6), and stories of bartenders joking with Joe Namath that he’s no Charlie Conerly. But his favorite story that didn’t make the book came from the 1960 team, the second of the school’s three titles in four years. Larry Grantham, an All-SEC linebacker and eventual Super Bowl Champion with the New York Jets, stole from all his teammates in 1959 and then went totally off the grid for months. Grantham showed back up in 1960, pleading with Coach Vaught and the team to let him back on the squad. Coach Vaught left the decision to allow him back to the other members of the team. “But the story I have that I didn’t have in the book, is that Charlie Flowers, who’s the captain of the team, said to the team after the coaches left, ‘Larry Grantham is a lying, stealing, cheating son of a bitch. But he’s the best end we have. Put him back on the team,’” White said. There’s stories of highs and lows, first-overall NFL draft picks and national champions to NCAA violations and long stretches of despair. Ole Miss has a long history of up-and-down football with many peaks and valleys, all of which White captures quite well through the stories in his book. 14 October/November 2019

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BETWEEN THE LINES: Oxford Authors Show Up at Mississippi Book Festival STORY AND PHOTOS BY DAVIS COEN 16 October/November 2019

The fifth annual Mississippi Book Festival took place in downtown Jackson on Saturday, Aug. 17, and Oxford writers showed up en masse for the occasion. Thousands streamed in and out of the State Capital grounds, throughout the course of a warm sunny day, to attend what has been dubbed a “Literary Lawn Party.” This book lovers’ celebration not only consisted of family-friendly outdoor activities for all ages to

enjoy, such as live music, food trucks, capital tours and author book signings, plus the free festival boasted a loaded schedule of lively indoor panel discussions, featuring over 150 authors — including dozens from Oxford, or at least with palpable ties to the city.

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Nearly 50 official panels took place between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at various parts of the State Capitol Building and the nearby Galloway United Methodist Church. The collective attendance of these panels has gradually risen since the festival’s inception in August 2015, and was tallied this year at a record 9,301. Among the many writers present from Oxford was a recent addition to the literary community, University of Mississippi’s John and Renée Grisham Writer in Residence for the 2019-20 academic year, January Gill O’Neil. The acclaimed writer, who is known for incorporating environmental elements into her work, was one of five on the morning ‘Poetry’ panel, which was among several presented by a U of M department or program. O’Neil, who was born in Norfolk, Va., but came to Oxford by way of Beverly, Mass., when asked about her experience thus far quipped, “It’s quite the learning curve.” Another panel named ‘Journalism is Dead. Long Live Journalism’ was moderated by Ellen Meacham, a Taylor resident and professor of journalism at the University of Mississippi since 2003. Meacham 18 October/November 2019

appeared at Off Square Books last year to promote her book release “Delta Epiphany: Robert F. Kennedy in Mississippi,” which deals with Kennedy’s visit to the Delta in 1967, and the residual effects it had on the community — particularly the youth. Also on this diverse panel was UM graduate and former EAGLE intern, Jesse Holland. During a commentary with moderator Meacham, the awardwinning journalist, author and educator made poignant observations about the importance of local media. “It always amazes me when people can tell you the entire lineup of FOX of MSNBC, but you ask them who the editor of their local paper is — and they have no idea. Because they don’t pay attention to the people who are paying attention to… (those) who are paving your road, or picking up your garbage,” Holland said. “That’s one of the greatest effects we have as journalists. We are writing about what’s going on at your house, not what’s going on in Washington… we’ve gotten to a culture where we care about the big part of journalism, but no one pays attention to the part that actually effects your daily life.”

Tom Franklin is another local writer and UM professor who moderated a panel during the festival. For ‘Marlantes and Powers,’ Franklin humbly directed a captivating conversation with the two remarkable writers and military veterans about their craft and life experiences — Karl Marlantes and Kevin Powers, both having been known for drawing from their tie in the military in their writing. Marlantes had also very recently been at Off Square Books promoting his highly acclaimed new novel, “Deep River.” A major theme in the afternoon Young Adult-Fantasy panel was the idea of “World-building.” The authors each shared how their own lineage and surroundings related to the settings of their current novels. Sarah Frances Hardy, author of three children’s books and president of the Friends of the J.D. Williams Library Board for the University of Mississippi, moderated the YA Fantasy panel, and was seated next to fellow writer and Oxonian Jimmy Cajoleas on this literary panel. In response to one of Hardy’s questions regarding the notion of taking from one’s surroundings for use of world-building, Cajoleas alluded to some of the secret society symbols found on gravestones at St. Peter’s Cemetery north of downtown Oxford — and how the idea of an occult presence in a sleepy southern town was influential in his recent novel “The Good Demon.” OxfordMag.com 19

He also referred to this local history as a catalyst for conjuring up “an underground southern society of white people trying to rise up and gain power.” With regards to this subtle undercurrent, he concluded to Hardy and the audience, “It was important to me to make present that the problems of the South are not going to go away unless they are dealt with, and unless they are not ignored.” Cajoleas captured the age-varied room’s attention by passing along some sage writing advice he had learned from a former professor: “It’s always important to put all of yourself into a book, but not to put all of yourself into one character.” Oxford representation was in full effect midafternoon at the ‘Southern Fiction’ panel, which included three authors with ties to the city: Jamie Kornegay, a former producer for Thacker Mountain Radio, Lisa Howorth of Square Books, and past John and Renée Grisham Writer in Residence (and Oxford resident) Mary Miller. Both Howorth and Miller discussed their latest novels, Howorth’s “Summerlings” and Miller’s “Biloxi.” For his closing question, moderator Kornegay asked the panel, “What is it about Oxford that

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draws all of the writers?”— to which Howorth responded, “I came to Oxford because I was a Faulkner nut… I didn’t know a single person. It seemed like such a real place. Then, I met my husband almost right away, then we were lucky enough to set the book store going almost right away… (Oxford is) just a big mixture of people… it’s just a really fun place.” The general consensus of the panel was that the two major factors continuing to draw writers to Oxford are, simply put—Faulkner and Square Books. Mary Miller, who was participating in the festival for the fifth year as either a panelist or moderator, later reflected fondly upon this year, and her MS Book Fest experience as a whole. “One of the most remarkable things about this festival, as opposed to so many others that I’ve attended, is how excited people are about books and how many books the authors sell,” Coen said. “It isn’t unusual for folks to buy my current book as well as my entire back catalogue to have me sign. I’m indebted to John Evans, the owner of Lemuria (Bookstore), as well as the festival organizers and volunteers. They do such a great job and it’s a reason to look forward to August in Mississippi.”

FALL BOOK PICKS

“Where to Begin”

by Cleo Wade “Where to Begin” is Cleo Wade’s second book of love-yourself-and-others mantras, following 2018’s “Heart Talk: Poetic Wisdom for a Better Life.” Dubbed the Millennial Oprah by New York Magazine, when Wade says she loves you, she means it. “’Where to Begin’ is a collection of the ideas, mantras and poems I turn to when I feel like I am losing it. I wrote this so that I could put them all in one place when I felt overwhelmed by worry, fear, anxiety, or helplessness,” Wade wrote. “The words in this book are what stop me from walking away from the problems of the world during tough times. They also help me stay connected to hope during difficult moments and remind me that even on the days that feel the most daunting, I still have the power to show up and do something, somewhere, in some way.”

“Frankly in Love”

by David Yoon “Frankly in Love” is David Yoon’s debut Young Adult novel. With echoes of “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” and author John Green, “Frankly in Love” tackles the coming-of-age story of Frank Li, a KoreanAmerican high school senior who defies his parents’ one rule for love (“Date Korean”) and falls for Brit Means. Brit is smart, beautiful and, it just so happens – white. What ensues is a poignant look at what it means to be a “Limbo,” as Frank puts it: a Korean-American teen who is caught between his parents’ traditional values and his not-so-traditional Southern California upbringing. Yoon stopped by Square Books in Oxford as part of the tour for “Frankly in Love,” where he was in conversation with Afton Thomas, discussing the cultural and social themes of the novel.

“How to Raise a Reader”

by Pamela Paul and Maria Russo “How to Raise a Reader” is a guide for introducing children of all ages to literature and developing lifelong readers. Divided into four sections, from baby through teen, this book offers something useful on every page, whether it’s how to develop rituals around reading or build a family library, or ways to engage a reluctant reader.

“Minor Prophets”

by Jimmy Cajoleas Jimmy Cajoleas is a Jackson native and a graduate of the University of Mississippi MFA program. His debut YA novel, The Good Demon, received three starred reviews, from Booklist, Publishers Weekly and Kirkus, who called it “eerie and compelling.” He lives in Brooklyn, New York. “Minor Prophets” focuses on two siblings must navigate the strange world of the occult after their mother’s death. Lee has always seen visions: cats that his mother promises aren’t really there, a homeless man who he’s convinced is out to get him, and three men who give him ominous warnings in the woods. His mother and his sister Murphy try to keep him grounded in the real world. But when his mother dies in a car accident and her horrible husband tries to adopt them, Lee and Murphy flee to their grandmother’s ranch, which they’ve only heard about in stories. But is there a reason why their mother never brought them there? And what horrid truths lurk behind Lee’s haunting visions?

“The Cost of These Dreams”

by Wright Thompson Wright Thompson’s latest instant New York Times bestseller is a collection of true stories that tell the story of what it means to achieve greatness in the high-stakes world of sports. As the New York Times said, “Thompson has written some of the most important pieces of contemporary sports journalism... demonstrating unparalleled insight into the lives of the most compelling figures in sport. ... This volume elevates reporting and writing that was already operating above the rim.” Thompson is a senior writer for ESPN who has authored some of the network’s most-read pieces. He lives in Oxford with his family. OxfordMag.com 21

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TRUE OXFORD LIVING: See what could be at The Lamar BY ANNA GUIZERIX PHOTOS BY JOEY BRENT OxfordMag.com 23

Located off North Lamar Boulevard, The Lamar is one of Oxfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier residential developments. The 48-acre property connects homes and restaurants with arts and businesses, setting a new standard for community living with keen detail to ease and classic elegance. While still in its early stages of development, The Lamar recently welcomed its first homeowner, and many others are already on the market. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve brought you a sneak peek at all the possibilities that await you, right here in Oxford. Betsey Mosby, principal designer of Jackson-based Betsey Mosby Interior Designs, worked with David Turner and John

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Welty Real Estate on this home and others in the development from the beginning stages, making sure to “fine-tune” the details to their clients. “I wanted the houses to feel reminiscent of one another, though they each have a highly custom approach – they are not identical in any capacity and each have a very high level of design and finish detail,” Mosby said. “We wanted to appeal to the buyer that appreciates design, function and individuality.” The home features contemporary elements throughout, which add a personal touch to the otherwise traditional structure. The idea behind this, Mosby said, is that in 10 years, the home will still feel current.

“Try to get in early so that you can be a part of the growth. Look for a community that is fun to be a part of,” Mosby said. “The Lamar is special because of its proximity to both campus and the Square, but it will also have so much right in the town center that makes it appealing. A brewery has already been announced that will of course be walkable from all residences, but also be a hot spot for Oxford in general. “There’s so much to be excited about and look forward to coming to the Lamar and It’s so nice to be able to have a highly customized home in the heart of it all. We hope that’s how people feel when they get to walk these houses and there has been a really positive response so far!” OxfordMag.com 25

BATHROOMS:

“This home was purchased by a male, and so we were able to cater the choices to be a little more masculine, which was fun. The master bathroom floor tile is a beautiful marble plaid design, and we used some darker and more fun paint colors throughout as well to complement other choices. We also used Visual Comfort Lighting, who is one of our favorite partners – the inclusion of those high-quality fixtures I think really makes the spaces pop. And we did large, custom built in mirrors with sconces on top in lieu of the standard small hung mirrors with vanity lights above to maximize the space and custom feel. You can tell they are special and a bit more elevated.”

ATTIC BEDROOM:

“By viewing them as custom, personal projects, it took away the ambiguity that often comes with developmental building. There was so much focus on functionality and we tried to maximize every inch of space.”

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KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM:

“The kitchen/living space was so open, and so to keep a really clean feel, we did a linear bar pendant in lieu of the standard pair of hanging pendants that I think feels a little unexpected, but adds so much interest. We analyzed each detail in this house, from the direction of the beams in the kitchen and living space to the exterior paint colors, and I think the finish product is beautiful and something we were all really proud of.”

MASTER BEDROOM:

Typically, spec houses have a lower grade of finishes and are lacking in aesthetic details. We spent so much time on these houses to make sure that they were the opposite of that – we really viewed them like we were the clients and made decisions in light of what we might want if these homes were for us. Really, David Turner, who was the builder for the first set of

homes in the development has an incredible attention to detail that is so important. It is his eye for, and appreciation of, design and detail that is to thank for realizing the impact good design can have on a development, even in the event that it can be more of an up-front investment. I think the vision of this development raises the bar of expectation for homes and developments in Oxford in general.

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TAYLOR GROCERY Oxfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Other Tailgate BY CHRISTINA STEUBE PHOTOS BY JOEY BRENT OxfordMag.com 29

About eight miles south of the Grove on any given Friday or Saturday night during football season is Oxfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other tailgate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Taylor Grocery.

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The North Mississippi catfish house has become an icon for its food and its atmosphere. Taylor Grocery opened 20 years ago in downtown Taylor, Miss. It got its name from the building, which was originally built in 1889 and served as the town general store. “Taylor used to be more of a metropolis than it is now,” Sarah Hewlett, restaurant manager, said. “The train came through here and the farmers were out here in the rural area of Lafayette County.” It was a gathering place over the last century, where residents would get dry goods, farming supplies, grab something to eat, get a haircut or buy fresh produce. Taylor Grocery is still a gathering place for people to eat and wait to get the famous catfish platter. On the front porch and gravel yard of the restaurant, people will set up tailgating chairs and bring their own libations and entertainment, just as you see in the Grove. “We’re BYOB, so people will keep (bottles) in their vehicle and pour it in a cup since it’s a dry county, so it’s kind of like Grove rules,” Hewlett said. “You can’t

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walk around with a beer can, but you can pour it in a cup just as long as I don’t know what’s in it.” In the fall on a Friday night before a Ole Miss home football game, Hewlett said they’ll feed anywhere between 400 and 500 guests. Instead of being a burden, the two-hour wait becomes an event. “Everybody hangs out on the porch. People mingle, meeting people from all over. They bring footballs and playing cards; you see kids with baseballs,” she said. “People come prepared to wait, especially during football season.” And the perfectly-battered whole catfish platter is worth the wait. “Catfish has always been our thing, especially the whole catfish,” Hewlett said. “If you’ve never been here before and you ask me what you should order,

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I’m going to tell you the whole catfish, because that’s the best way to get it. Fillets are always easier, but whole catfish is the way to do it.” In true local fashion, the catfish comes from the Mississippi Delta at Heartland Catfish. While that’s undoubtedly what Taylor Grocery is most known for, they’ve also introduced other menu items, like fried oysters and country fried pork chops. “We are claimed by Oxford, and we just love that people love coming this far out of town to come out here and we’re just glad to be able to do it,” she said. The inside of the restaurant feels like a country store, with a wooden aesthetic and checkered tablecloths. Over the years, people have given items to the Hewletts, which have made their way into the décor.

“That big gallon of Tabasco – Tabasco itself sent that to us, and the back’s got a printed label to mom and dad. We just get a lot of neat things,” she said. “There’s a case of Coke bottles up there. We did a wedding once, and they had gotten Cokes made with their names on them and that’s why those are up there.” In addition to random artifacts, there are also a lot of names on the walls, which have been part of the building well before the Hewletts owned it. “We don’t know how that all actually started, but it was there when we took over,” Hewlett said. “I think somebody drunkenly wrote on the wall one night and it just took off after that.” Customers continue to add their signatures to the walls of the historic place, which won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. Hewlett’s parents, who own the restaurant, are both from Taylor, so the location has always been meaningful to the family. “We owned a barbecue restaurant in town for years before we opened Taylor Grocery, but Dad has always said if he was able to get his hands on this store, he would want to open a catfish place.” Over the last two decades, it has grown into an Oxford icon that the Hewletts never expected. “Dad says it’s luck and a lot of it is grace, but we never expected it to be the institution that it is.”

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FOOD & DRINK

Mary, Queen of Scots WHAT’S IN IT • 1.5 oz Hendrick’s Gin • .75 oz rose syrup • .5 oz cucumber juice • .25 oz monkfruit simple syrup • .25 oz St. Germain elderflower liqueur • 1 oz champagne or prosecco

MAKE IT: - Fill ill a cocktail k il shaker h with ice. - Add all ingredients but the champagne or prosecco. - Shake to chill and combine ingredients. - Strain into a coupe glass, leaving room for the bubbly. - Add bubbly and garnish with a ribbon of cucumber.

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I designed this drink with Hendricks gin as the base liquor with the idea being to create a cocktail that amplified flavors already present in the base spirit. Hendricks is distilled using rose, cucumber, elderflower, as well as other botanicals. The cocktail is clean and bright and you can taste all of the flavor components. I chose the name Mary Queen of Scots because Hendricks is a scottish gin and st. germain is made from elderflowers harvested at the base of the french alps. Mary was the Queen of Scotland and France, and like the cocktail she was elegant, yet bold. One thing I really loved about this cocktail was the garnish and the color. It was fun making cucumber roses and the contrast to the pink color of the cocktail is very eye catching. - Taariq David, Lost Pizza company

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Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin Punch WHAT’S IN IT • • • • • • • •

U Uncle l Vals: V l 750ml 0 Bottle St Germaine: 1 cup 2 12oz bottles of topo chico or sparkling water Lemon-Watermelon-Thyme Shrub: -1/2 cup turbinado sugar -8 lemons -1/2 a small watermelon -10 sprigs of thyme

MAKE IT: Peel lemons into tturbinado sugar and stir muddle thyme sprigs into mixture. Add watermelon and muddle, stir to incorporate. Let sit overnight and add juice from peeled lemons. Fine strain to finish. Refrigerate

In Bloom: This Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin cocktail is bubbly and approachable. We highlighted the ﬂoral qualities of the Uncle Val’s with St Germain and created a light delightful summertime punch. The Lemon/Watermelon/Thyme Shrub makes for sweet bright notes and balances well with the sour notes from the lemon juice used to ﬁnish it. Accompanied by the Topo Chico to round the whole thing out and give it that beautiful effervescence. It’s a very Mississippi punch with authentic southern ingredients and style. - Ivy McLellan, Snackbar

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Inspiration Everywhere: January O’Neil settles into her role as this year’s Grisham Writer in Residence

By Amelia Hanks | Photos by John Andrews

Sitting under the magnolias, gazing out across Oxford’s beautiful landscape and interacting with all of the interesting Oxonians, it can be difficult to not be inspired. That is how January O’Neil, the newest John and Renée Grisham Writer in Residence, feels. She has published three poetry collections, “Rewilding,” “Misery Islands” and “Underlife.” She moved to the LOU Community with her children from Beverly, Mass., but is originally from Norfolk, Va.

O’Neil has received accolades such as poetry fellowships from Cave Canem and the Barbara Deming Memorial Fund and was awarded the 2015 Paterson Award for Literary Excellence. Past Grisham Writers in Residence include Jesmyn Ward, Megan Abbott and Catherine Lacey. The John and Renée Grisham Writers in Residence program started in 1993, and invites emerging writers to stay on the Grisham family property in Oxford for one year to focus on their writing.

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O’Neil moved to Oxford at the beginning of the fall semester with her two teenage children, Alex, 16, and Ella, 14. The pair have enrolled in Oxford schools, while O’Neil teaches at Ole Miss and works on her poetry. O’Neil is a single mother, and she said she wouldn’t have accepted the position if her children hadn’t given their blessing. She first found out about the call while at a conference, and said she had to keep it a secret for several days before she could tell her children. “We’re trying to get involved in Oxford and make the most out of this year here,” O’Neil said. “I want them to look back on this time and think that this was worth it, to upend their lives.” 38 October/November 2019

While Grisham Writer in Residence, O’Neil said she hopes to accomplish a few things before her tenure expires. “I am hoping to complete a poetry collection, possibly two,” said O’Neil, who also expressed a desire to continue her work with Association of Writers and Writing Programs and Massachusetts Poetry Festival from afar. During her tenure with Ole Miss, O’Neil will teach a course in the fall and the spring. While this is one of the only requirements of the Grisham program, the main focus is for the writers to be able to focus on elevating themselves. O’Neil got her start in poetry after having, as she described, a very good teacher in Toi Derricotte while

(I want) to pull myself out of Massachusetts and have time to do it. I feel like I’m part of this legacy now of writers who have leaned in even more to their writing and the community. - O’Neil

she was an undergraduate student at Old Dominion University. She has been a poet ever since, and went on to receive her MFA at New York University. O’Neil was a professor at Salem State University before moving to Mississippi, and said the students at Ole Miss are so well-read. Although she had never taught graduate students before, it’s a challenge she appreciates. “I want my writing to go to the next level,” O’Neil said. “(I want) to pull myself out of Massachusetts and have time to do it. I feel like I’m part of this legacy now of writers who have leaned in even more to their writing and the community.” Even though she grew up in Virginia, O’Neil said the culture of Oxford is so distinctly Southern and

different than what she grew up with – the town is the perfect amalgamation of the old and new South. “I want to dig deep in Southern culture and have a better understanding,” O’Neil said. “I don’t want to just come (to Oxford); I want to really be a part of the place, the land, the community, the people. As a writer, the area has such an amazing literary history – How can you not be moved by it?” O’Neil said she and her children are looking to attend plays, go to Thacker Mountain Radio Hour and watch sports events to get involved with the community. Beyond the culture of Oxford, one thing O’Neil said inspires her is the landscape of the town. Rolling hills, crepe myrtle trees and the smell of blooming OxfordMag.com 39

flowers are all things that O’Neil will use to craft her poetry. She draws inspiration from her own life, she said, and the life around her. “We look for poems in the big moments, at weddings and funerals, but it can also be found in the small moments,” O’Neil said. “(Poetry can be) sitting with your daughter doing homework, and missing your mom and things like that.” Poetry isn’t always an art form that’s as widely understood as fiction novels, but it is something O’Neil will hopefully help bring to the forefront of Oxford’s literature scene during her tenure. To O’Neil, poetry is more manageable than fiction. Through her classes and work in the community, maybe people will see a different side to poetry, she said. “Poetry doesn’t always have to rhyme. A lot of it is straightforward and has real-time situations, but it maintains the language of the line,” she said. “It has a movement and a motion. I don’t think poetry is as difficult as people think it is.” At the end of the day, the Grisham Writer in Residence program is an honor for the poet. O’Neil has nothing but hope that this year will be fruitful for her writing. “I can’t see this experience being anything but beneficial,” she said. “How often do you get to pick up somewhere and get to go explore your life’s work?”

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A Happy Place Oxford’s best Patios

By Anna Guizerix

With temperatures finally cooling down enough to enjoy the outdoors without dripping sweat and swatting mosquitos, there’s never been a better time to enjoy the patios of Oxford. Whether you’re wanting to

enjoy a drink away from the hustle and bustle of the Square, or find a place to lounge while the kids get some excess energy out before dinner, there are plenty of patio options for every lifestyle.

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HARRISON’S 1810:

Our patio tour begins at Harrison’s 1810. Harrison’s 1810 has taken a building formerly home to a few of Oxford’s favorite dives and transformed it into the ultimate in patio entertainment. Since opening the space in its latest iteration, the patio has been expanded to, with the addition of an outdoor bar, restrooms and ample seating options for the whole crowd. It also offers one of the most unexpected vistas in Oxford, overlooking University Avenue and the outskirts of the Square. Don’t Miss: Tenants in the upcoming Harrison Condominiums will have direct access to the Harrison 1810 bar and patio, thanks to an alternate entrance that opens directly to the space.

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LOST PIZZA:

Our patio tour begins at Lost Pizza. Located on College Hill Road, the Indianola-based pizzeria has been widely known for its pies (Oxford Magazine staff favorites include the Lucille and the Hot Chick). However, Lost Pizza also has an excellent beer selection and refreshing cocktail menu. Few things are more picturesque than a fall evening on the second-floor dining area, with the garage door-style windows rolled back and your favorite NFL team on TV. Don’t Miss: In addition to the upstairs patio, Lost Pizza also has a ground-level outdoor seating area. For dessert, be sure to stop by next door for one of Crave’s award-winning skillet cookies.

PROUD LARRY’S:

Oxford mainstay Proud Larry’s is known for its concerts and delicious small bites, but where the restaurant really shines is its outdoor patio. As Oxford’s unofficial back porch, the patio at Proud Larry’s is the ideal spot for enjoying a happy-hour beer with your best buds. Don’t miss the calzones and the catfish po’boy, which are sure to be a lunchtime favorite. The patio is also a perfect place to hang out while taking a break during one of the many concerts Proud Larry’s plays venue to every week. Don’t Miss: Proud Larry’s has posters all around the Square advertising the shows they host each week. As an added bonus, it’s not uncommon to find artists from Thacker Mountain Radio Hour playing at Larry’s after the show. OxfordMag.com 45

CHANCELLOR’S HOUSE:

The Chancellor’s House Hotel is the absolute pinnacle when it comes to luxury accommodations in Oxford. Located at the “Four Corners” area, also known as the gateway to the city’s historic Square, Chancellor’s House is a boutique hotel that packs a big punch. The public patio is a great place to begin immersing yourself in Oxford culture. We highly recommend ordering William Faulkner’s toddy of choice, the mint julep, at the Chancellor’s Lounge indoors before heading outside to enjoy the fair weather. The Chancellor’s House also boasts two private balconies as part of their Presidential Suite accommodations. Don’t Miss: The Chancellor’s House will be unveiling its latest outdoor patio space, the SkyGarden, on October 16. Exclusively for dining and lodging guests, the roof provides a private, quiet space for reading, sun bathing, meditation and even enjoying a bottle of wine with friends under the stars.

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SOUTHERN CRAFT STOVE + TAP:

Southern Craft Stove + Tap is the ultimate destination for moms and kids who need to “un-wined” and get out some excess energy. That’s the idea behind the restaurant, according to owner Bubba Gross. Southern Craft’s patio features turf flooring, a Ping-Pong table and corn hole set for kids of all ages to enjoy. Located off Sisk Avenue in Oxford Commons, the restaurant features an excellent craft beer selection and small and large plates, as well as wood-fired pizzas to suit any taste. Even when the weather cools down, Southern Craft’s patio is still a prime spot for gathering with friends and the kiddos. Don’t Miss: If it’s sunny or chilly, Southern Craft’s staff keeps sunglasses and blankets on hand for guests. Just ask your server!

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The whole concept of Southern Craft is built around moms and children. We have a lot of moms who come by in the late afternoons to meet with girlfriends and have playdates and a glass of wine.”

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THE GRADUATE OXFORD:

The Graduate Oxford boasts several unique gathering spaces, from its pink hardwood-floored lobby to Cabin 82 coffee shop. However, no space in the hotel – perhaps in all of Oxford – can match the atmosphere and impressive vista offered by The Coop, the Graduate’s rooftop patio and bar. With seating available for intimate drinks for two or a large group of girlfriends out on the town, The Coop’s patio is unparalleled. Sitting along the edge of the balcony, one has before them the most expansive vista the LOU Community provides. Don’t Miss: The Coop is known for its frosé, and bartenders are known to make a mean Moscow mule. If you’re hungry, we recommend the “totchos” – trust us, you won’t regret it. 48 October/November 2019

STYLE

DAY-MAKERS La Rousse & Zoe Cosmetics Talk Top Fall Trends BY CHRISTINA STEUBE

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Oxford is home to trendsetters – where else do you think the idea of dressing up for football games came from?

So, it only makes sense to look to a couple of Oxford’s premier high-end salons and cosmetics stores, La Rousse and Zoe, to complete the fall look. Hairstyles for this fall are all about natural colors and simplicity, according to La Rousse owner and master stylist Toni Capomazza. “Blunt, straight bobs will be popular, as well as cool brunette and honey golden blonde for a new look,” she said. “We will still see a ton of the icy blondes and faded pastels.” Rachel Marascalco, general manager of La Rousse brands, said the fall colors are best styled textured, with fringe and braids or waves with a middle part.

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Low Ponytail With A Twist Tutorial Nineties Babies will probably remember the “Topsy Tail,” but they’ve probably never seen it styled this way. Thanks to a few twists and tricks, this easy-to-replicate style is a welcome update on the classic low ponytail. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • Teasing Comb or Brush • Volumizing Powder Spray • Boar Bristle Brush • Clear Hair Elastic

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HOW TO: 1- Curl and tease hair, adding volume with a powder spray such as Oribe Swept Up Volume Powder Spray. Smooth with a boar bristle brush. 2- Separate a small section of hair right above your right ear and secure with a clear hair elastic. 3- Use two fingers to divide the section of hair above the elastic. 4- Pull the section of hair over and through to create a mini twisted ponytail. 5- Move about two inches down from the original twist. Gather another section of hair and add to the original section, securing with a hair elastic. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to create a second twist. 6- Repeat steps 1-5 on the left side of your head.

7- Pull on the twists to make them look fluffier and less sleek, and will also help conceal the clear hair elastics. 8- Lift up the section of hair at the crown and secure the twists from both sides with a clear elastic underneath. 9- Gather the hair from the twists and the crown of your head and fasten with a barrette (like the Emi Jay “Bend & Snap,” pictured in Vanilla Glitter). Pull on strands for added volume. 10- Below the barrette, gather all remaining hair to form a low ponytail and secure with a clear elastic, leaving out a 1-inch section. Wrap section around to conceal elastic. Secure with bobby pin.

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Trend Watch: French Combs French Combs are one of Rachel Horn’s favorite ways to jump in on this fall’s hair accessory trend. La Rousse sells the combs, which are handmade in France, in various finishes and with various features to accommodate fine, curly, thick or thin hair. The best part is, it’s so easy anyone can do it! 1- Give hair a little volume and texture using a powder spray, such as Oribe Swept Up Volume Powder Spray, and a teasing brush or comb, smoothing with a boar bristle brush. 2- Separate the section of hair you want swept up with the French Comb. 3- Insert the French Comb, teeth down, into the section of hair. 4- Scoot the comb up to create a little added volume and movement. 5- Tuck the comb back into your hair close to the roots. 6- Finish with a little hairspray to ensure your ‘do lasts all day. Pro-Tip: French combs can be used to pull hair back on the sides (as pictured), in a half-up, half-down look, or to create a relaxed updo – ask your La Rousse Stylist for tips and tricks!

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The pastels are super subtle but huge right now. – Rachel Marascalco

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“The pastels are super subtle but huge right now,” Marascalco said. “A faded balayage with rose is on point. We will also see a lot of red heads. As far as styling, we aren’t seeing a fixed look.” Marascalco said this fall will be all about the classic, low ponytail rather than a complex updo – but don’t let the simplicity of the style fool you. “It’s funny when things look simple –

like ‘I just threw this up’ – it’s actually very time consuming,” Marascalco said. Luckily for those of us who struggle with their own hairstyles, La Rousse is all about education – including learning new trends. “I believe that education plays a big role in keeping us the best that we can be,” Capomazza said. “For both La Rousse and Zoe, we strive to make sure we have quality brands and products to offer our guests.

Our mission across the board is to be available and attentive to each person we see on a daily basis. We want our guests to know that they are a priority to us.” The stylists at La Rousse and Zoe go the extra mile, making sure to teach clients how to maintain their new looks beyond leaving the salon. “One hair trick I love right now is a French comb. It works with all hair lengths. It’s literally a twist and stick and you’re done,” Marascalco said. “We carry them at Zoe and La Rousse, and I’ll be happy to show someone how to use it. I wear one about every other day.” On the flip side of the natural hair look is bold makeup for this season – red lips, smoky eyes and statement eyebrows. “The most fun look is the disco look with glitter added to all of these for a pop,” Capomazza said. Marascalco added that, in addition to glitter, the matte lip has been replaced with gloss. “Fall is the best time for makeup,” she said. “We are just getting over summer where the bare minimum is required and we step into fullon glam. The glossy lip is back (goodbye matte) and cheek colors are a must.”

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Zoe offers all the products you need to get the perfect fall look. Gloss: Lipstick Queen – Altered Universe Smashbox – Gloss Angeles Grande Lips Cheek color: BareMinerals – Bounce & Blur Blush For a winged cat eye, bright blue liner or glitzy glitter: Smashbox – Always on Liquid Liner Smashbox – Always on Gel Liner in Bounce, Nymph or Baller Elektra – Bolt Balm “The best makeup trick is an eyebrow mousse,” Marascalco said. “It’s easy and quick, uick, and opens your eyes in one swoop.”

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Eyebrow mousse: The Brow gal Blinc “Lashes are bigger and better than ever so check out a lash primer to lift and volumize,” Marascalco said. Lashes: Grande Lash – Lash Primer and Mascara Scott Barnes – Pumped Up Mascara La Rousse’s full-service spa offers multiple lash services as well, including extensions and lifts. “Lately we have really focused on lashes,” she said. “We now have 4 X-treme Lash certified stylists and are trying to accommodate more lash la appointments.”

The spa also offers a variety of facials to keep your skin perfect and makeup-ready, in addition to manicures and pedicures. “Rich jewel tones and the glitter will definitely be big for nail colors this season,” Capomazza said. The best part is La Rousse offers the option to make any nail color a sparkle or opal with new top coats and custom colors. “Basically, that means you can combine colors and choose a specialty top coat to create the exact custom color you want,” Marascalco said. Whether it’s hair, makeup or spa services, La Rousse’s stylists invest in learning the latest and delivering those trends to its clients. “We are constantly researching products and Toni and myself are continually trying to figure out what’s next and stay relevant,” Marascalco said. “But at the end of the day, if we don’t invest in our people all the education in the world, the best products we can find, hours of research mean nothing if we can’t form those relationships and be ‘Day-Makers’ to our guests.” La Rousse offers talented stylists for every budget. To make an appointment, visit https://www.laroussesalon.com/

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Grown-Up Glossy Red Lip This Fall, matte lips are out and glossy lips are back in. We’re not talking the sticky, fruit-flavored variety, either – this trend is all about taking a more grown-up approach and letting those bold colors literally shine. PRODUCTS USED USED: Visible Lip Liner, Candy Red Lipstick Queen Vis

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Rear View Mirror Lip Lacquer, Lipstick Queen Re Convertible Little Red Convert Angeles Smashbox Gloss A Guild Lip Gloss, Actors G

HOW TO: 1- Line lips with Lipstick Queen Visible Lip Liner in Candy Red. “Always, always use a lip liner,” Horn said. “I tend to go outside the lip line a little bit to make my lips look larger, emphasizing the cupid’s bow.”

2- When lining lips, be sure to use short strokes. Start in the middle and work your way outward. 3- After lining lips, apply Lipstick Queen Rear View Mirror Lip Lacquer in Little Red Convertible on top of liner. “This product doesn’t dry out your lips or leave a sticky feeling. It’s really velvety on,” Horn said. 4- Apply Smashbox Gloss Angeles Lip Gloss in Actors Guild for a shimmery amber top coat that is on-trend. 5- Smile for the camera! Pro Tip: For those who are new to the world of lip liner – or simply might not have a steady hand – Lipstick Queen manufactures an invisible lip liner that is completely goof-proof. 56 October/November 2019

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FEATURES

FIVE QUESTIONS FOR

Scott Caradine By Amelia Hanks Did you start Proud Larry’s with a vision in mind? We started Proud Larry’s with a vision of pizza by the slice, which wasn’t done in the South at the time, a good beer selection which was also tricky in the south at the time and a live music selection. Blues, rock, alternative, country, Americana, reggae, jazz, as long as it has real legs. And that’s what we based it on, and it grew from there.

Scott Caradine, owner of restaurant, bar and concert venue Proud Larry’s, talks music, pizza, and how a far-off dream of three friends turned into a local institution.

How did Proud Larry’s become the place where groups of all orientations could meet? I think not just in today’s world, but all the time, we’ve had an open-door policy. We don’t discriminate and we want to have good business and support the community. All of these organizations [Code PINK, EMO Night] have supporting people in mind, and it’s important to help bring people in the door. It helps bring a community to Oxford, whether it’s Ole Miss, Oxford High or the town in general. We’ve been lucky that there are smart, talented and creative people in Oxford that have brought great ideas to the table to put on good events, and we’re fortunate they want to do them here. Who is one of your favorite musicians that have played at the bar, and why are they your favorite? I get asked that a lot, and there is no firm answer. There have been so many incredible artists that have played here. That idea of what a favorite is changes with every answer. Probably an all-time favorite is George Porter Junior of the Meters, a New Orleans funk artist. He

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brings a great show every time, he’s real he has integrity, he’s professional, it’s one of those things that is good every time, and he always brings the funk every time he’s in town. But I could tell you someone else tomorrow. What is the inspiration behind the name Proud Larry’s? No great answer, no great story. Three friends who became partners in this business sitting around after working the line in the City Grocery kitchen talking about ideas for the new restaurant slash music venue we dreamed of opening. We came up with countless names like Fat Slice, The Isle Capri, The Moon Time, we had lists of names. One day our accountant, Richard DeVoe, called and explained that he needed a name for the article of incorporation. Proud Larry’s consistently wasn’t knocked off the list so we chose that name that day. The name stuck and that’s where it came from. Would you consider Oxford an upand-coming musical stop in Mississippi? As fortunate as we’ve been to bring music to Oxford. Oxford is still a very small blip on markets in the southeast, and it gets more and more difficult to attract big-name artists to Oxford. It takes a lot of work and a lot of luck. I think Oxford has a great name amongst the artists themselves, they want to play, and be a part of the history of music, but managers and agents get concerned with lack of ticket buyers in Oxford. We’re a small town! Like our friends at Fat Possum records say, we’re trying our best.

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OUT & ABOUT

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OUT & ABOUT

1. Lydia Lagarde, Marissa Wyant and Maddie Pruett 2. Joe Stinchcomb and Andrea Drummond 3. Ivy McLellan and Taylor Maner 4. Wayne Andrews and Angie Sicurezza 5. Joey and Sarah Odom 6. Baliee Waldon, Callie McRight and Rivers Countiss 7. Steve and Gay Case 8. Pam Roberson and Katheryn Coleman 9. Rory and Michelle Lynch 10. Gina Boullion and Ashley Polk 11. Drew Goethals, Olivia Wagg and Clifton Clements 12. Sasha Jackson and Hannah Vines 13. Stormy Robison, Mallory Alderman and Jessee Thomas 14. 850_0669 - Callie and Bill McRight 15. Kate Anderson, Price Waltman and Mary Lawrence Critchlow 16. Julia Peters and Jon Geedie 17. Kelly Gullick, Stormy Robinson and Maygan Jones 18. Danielle Maack and Lori Nichols 19. Emily Suber, Sonia Thompson and Hallie Thomas 20. Kari and Walt Davis 21. Alana Fairley and Sara Scott Haguewood 22. Dalton Fields and Brady Hindman 23. Sarah Costa and Jenna Mason 24. Sophie Coy, Jayla Hubbard, Rebecca Bramlett and Shelby Peranich 25. Hayden Edwards and Rachel Buddrus 26. 8Gabby Ausbrook and Charlotte Hill 27. Quinn Chandler, Grifﬁn Meister, Bubba Gross and Audra Seachris OxfordMag.com 61

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1. Emily Nichols, “Captain” Butch Scott, Modison Rogers and Roger Lott 2. Pam and Cory Swain 3. Charlotte and Chris Dicus 4. Leo and Beverly Deistler 5. Tracie Russell and Leslie White 6. Marilyn Barnes and Teasha Sanders 7. Jamie and Debbie Howell 8. Shawn and Jessica Vaughn 9. Larry and Cathy Kegley 10. John and Eleanor Green 11. Kelly and Kurt Brummett 12. Brady and Kasi Hoggard 13. Brian Whisenant with Kana and Eric Crumby 14. Abbe and Daniel Barﬁeld with Sharon Grace 15. Jack and Sage Nichols 16. Jerri Avery and Amy Woodward 17. Brian Whisenant, Jerri Avery and Amy Woodward with Kana and Eric Crumby 18. Mircella Santos and Renan Posque with Sherry, Kevin, Jennifer and Isis Felker 19. Macey Edmondson and Debra Sage 20. Ivy and Kevin Watson 21. Dave and Karen Hillis 22. Christina Caﬁern and Susan Morton 23. Rosie and Steve Vassallo 24. Dan and Alison Nemesek with Melanie and Billy Thompson 25. Bill and Kristen Roach 66 October/November 2019

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xford lost one of its genuine characters with the August 19 passing of Ron “Ronzo” Shapiro. ‘Genuine’ is the key word, as is ‘character.’ Ronzo was both. His father ran a jazz club in Ronzo’s youth, and freeform jamming and improvisation became the rhythm of his life. His world view was so openminded, it was contagious. He became a Pied Piper of enlightened fun in his adopted town, Oxford’s unofficial Minister of Culture. After Army service during Vietnam and some “ski bum” years out west, Ronzo moved to Oxford in 1975 and soon opened the Hoka Theatre and Moonlight Café. He and some pals converted an old cotton warehouse with a tin roof (across the street from the Powerhouse) into a bohemian heaven. Mismatched tables and chairs, tapestries across the ceiling, a collage of posters covering every inch of the rough-hewn lumber walls. His hand-written sign out front declared, “No shirt, No shoes, Who cares?” He scrounged up two 1935 movie projectors that creakily projected art movies, Marx Brothers, Pulp Fiction (for six months) and of course, adult films at midnight. These gems sported get-to-the-point titles like Debbie Does Dallas and Inside Seka. Plot was as scarce as clothing. The audience was packed with rowdy frat guys and more somber foreign students. Films by Seka proved so lucrative that Ronzo bought a new stereo system with the porn proceeds and promptly taped over the Panasonic logo on the receiver and wrote in “Seka.” Ronzo programmed the Hoka with a whatever attitude and let-her-rip chutzpah. Movies, of

course, (The Rocky Horror Picture Show was a recurring custodial nightmare) readings, plays, punk rock (all rock), Bobby Rush – you name it. Even, one memorable night, wrestling (the ring broke but the crowd stayed). Mary Lindsay Dickinson, whose sons are Luther and Cody of the North Mississippi Allstars, remembers watching her sons play “Cocaine” on the Hoka stage while the animated Disney classic, “Fantasia” was projected behind them at one in the morning. It’s no accident one of Ronzo’s favorite quotes (he continually jotted down quotes into small composition notebooks) is from author Tom Robbins, “It’s never too late to have a happy childhood.” Ronzo lived that quote every day, in every way: from happily pedaling his bike around town, to blowing a siren whistle to wearing over-sized-sun glasses, he has having a happy childhood well into his 70s. “Shut up and dance,” was another favorite. Photographer (and former Oxford resident) Tom Rankin summed up Ronzo and the Hoka’s “mission statement”: “The Hoka had the power of a big tent that welcomed everyone from everywhere, a place committed to tolerance and humor, seriousness and fun, freedom and cultural critique, a shelter from any storm.” Since we’re talking fashion in this issue, Ronzo could be counted on to attire himself in a colorful amalgam, something borrowed, something new, something tie-dyed. He was big fan of overalls and colorful shirts and fishing hats. At times he could resemble a circus escapee. He’d give you the shirt off his back but you’d look pretty silly wearing it.

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