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CONTENTS April 2019 Features
Signature Memphis • 12 Mike Singletary
Head Coach, Memphis Express
StreetSeen • 14 Tim Bednarski
Owner of Elwood’s Shack and Elwood’s Shells
StreetSeen • 16 Will Sexton
Musician, songwriter and producer
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From What I Hear Tell Southern colloquialisms should be used more, not less.
Events
Jessica Belote and Michael Parry
Memphis Moments • 18, 24, 25, 34, 35, 36, 42, 44 & 46
Becky and John Todd
Cirque du CMOM • 20 “What Goes Round Comes Around” showcased themes from the past throughout the museum.
Graham and Ashton Elwood
Devon and Matt Murphy
Heart Ball • 28
Bodine Bash • 38
More than 500 supporters attended the American Heart Association’s biggest fundraiser of the year.
“The good times were rolling at the Grand Carousel Pavilion of the Children’s Museum of Memphis.
Cover Photo: Alina and Herbo Humphreys at Cirque du CMOM. Photo by Don Perry Contents Photo: The rail line at S. Hollywood Street. Photo by Roy Haithcock
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April 2019 Publisher Roy Haithcock
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Account Executive Chris has been exercising his talent in the advertising world since 1999. He joined the RSVP team in 2009 and brought with him a love for laughter and creativity. Originally from New Albany, Mississippi, Chris has settled in Memphis and enjoys being active in the fashion community.
Editor Emily Adams Keplinger Copy Editor/Accounting Ruth Cassin Contributing Writers Bill Bannister Virginia M. Davis Dennis Phillippi Gaye Swan Art Director Kim Coleman Photographers Baxter Buck Don Perry Steve Roberts Account Executives Chris Pugh Carter Davis
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Carter is native Memphian and a veteran of the broadcast industry, and magazine publishing. He is also a freelance voiceover talent and can be heard on WKNO 91.1FM on Sundays. Carter is an avid animal lover and likes to work with aquariums as a hobby. He enjoys his East Memphis home with his wife and 2 dogs, and 6 cats.
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Mike Singletary Head Coach, Memphis Express Hometown: Houston, Texas Favorite Song: Amazing Grace Your Lucky Charm: My wife Your Best Quality: Honesty A Nonliving Celebrity/Role Model You Would Invite to Dinner: George Washington Carver Your Favorite Memphis “Thang”: Isaac Hayes Favorite Place to Travel: Hawaii Best Memphis Hangout: The Liberty Bowl First Car You Owned: Toyota Carolla Best Advice You Ever Got: “Many see but few know” Your Most Annoying Habit: Silence The Highlight of Your Day: Seeing my wife Proudest Moment of Your Life: Buying my mom a house Who Would Play You in a Movie: Samuel L Jackson
One Goal You’d Still Like to Accomplish: Taking a team to the Super Bowl
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OWNER OF ELWOOD’S SHACK AND ELWOOD’S SHELLS Story by Emily Adams Keplinger | Photos by Steve Roberts
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“I grew up eating gulf seafood. And I spent a lot of time during my teenage years visiting family in Louisiana’s Acadia Parish. That experience exposed me to and developed my love for cajun and creole cuisine.”
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aving worked almost every conceivable position in the restaurant industry, it was really just a matter of time before Tim Bednarski decided to open up his own place. And now his ambition has brought not one, but two, eateries to the local culinary scene; Elwood’s Shack in East Memphis and Elwood’s Shells in Cooper-Young.
Bednarski says it all started when he was growing up on the south side of Houston. “I grew up eating gulf seafood,” said Bednarski. “And I spent a lot of time during my teenage years visiting family in Louisiana’s Acadia Parish. That experience exposed me to and developed my love for cajun and creole cuisine.” Bednarski said he came upstream to Memphis through a job with Landry’s Seafood. “I was in Design & Development at Landry’s and helped acquire different restaurants and converted them into Landry’s,” explained Bednarski. “During my tenure, I saw their chain grow from 2 to 117 restaurants. But after a while I tired of all the travel and asked to be grounded in one place — that turned out to be Memphis.” Initially with Landry’s, then Captain Bilbo’s, overlooking the river, Bednarski ended up making his way around town with a variety of restaurants. There was a stint as the chef for Paulette’s when that venerable establishment was in Overton Square. He also served as general manager for Darden’s Restaurants, first at Bahama Breeze at Wolfchase, and later at Longhorn Steakhouse.
Each stop was building his understanding of the food industry and the skill set he would need to launch out on his own. When he left Longhorn, seven years ago, he opened up what is inarguably one of the most distinctive locations for an eatery in Memphis — Elwood’s Shack, set up in the parking lot of Lowe’s at Summer and Perkins. “I had an uncle named Elwood, so that’s how the place got its name,” explained Bednarski. “I didn’t want it to be known as a great barbecue restaurant, but rather as a great restaurant that served barbecue — as well as pastrami, corned beef, smoked turkey, brisket and more.” After his successful seven-year run in East Memphis, Bednarski decided to “take the plunge” and open a second restaurant. But he wanted the new place to have a totally separate identity. This was a chance to bring those beloved flavors and foods of his childhood to Memphis by way of seafood. “I’d had the idea for Elwood’s Shells in the back of my mind for decades,” said Bednarski. “Originally, I was looking at a downtown location, but then Midtown found me. I fell in love with the Cooper Street location before
I even got out of my car.” After a few months of renovating the building that formerly housed Jasmine Thai & Vegetarian Restaurant, Bednarksi began serving up dishes made with fresh seafood from the coast. Local bakery D & R delivers fresh bread daily and everything is made from scratch, including their signature desserts like Key lime pie and creme brûlée. Bednarski’s entrepreneurial endeavors have been joined by Devin Wood and Mandy Edwards, who are now co-owners of both Elwood’s Shack and Elwood’s Shells. Bednarski runs the back of the house, the kitchen, Wood runs the front of the house and Edwards is General Manager. With marketing only by social media and word of mouth, Bednarski’s restaurants are proof of the saying, “If we build it, they will come.” Both the Shack and Shells serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to the tune of approximately 4,500 customers a week, combined. The atmosphere at the Shack is reminiscent of going to your grandfather’s house, with curated collections of old signs, what-nots, and other cool stuff. At Shells one gets the feeling that you’re walking into a coastal fish house. Custom artwork by local artist Lamar Sorrento adorns the walls, giving a nod to the colorful Cooper-Young area.
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“I started a band with my brother on the A&M label and then slowly worked my way to writing and performing, as well as producing records for a variety of companies.”
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y brother, Charlie, and I grew up in the 1970s in Austin,” said Will Sexton. “Although it was a small college town, it was a big music city that was very influential for a lot of people.”
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Will continued, “I started playing bass guitar when I was 7 years old. Then I began playing a six-string, electric guitar, which is what I play mostly now. For a while we lived with Speedy Sparks, the bass player in the Texas Tornadoes, Doug Sahm’s band. Doug was a record collector so we were able to just soak up vinyl of various genres. They were all beautiful classics. Seldom was anything newer than 1971. And to this day, that is still the music I draw from as a musician.” Another memorable childhood moment occurred when Will was 9 years old. His stepfather, Vance Hobbs, won a night of poker playing against the owner of The Continental Club in Austin and bought Will and Charlie their first Fender guitars with part of his winnings. “They were very fancy Fenders, too,” added Will. By the time Will was 16, he was following in the footsteps of his older brother Charlie. Will started playing with “a bunch of high-profile Austin musicians.” Charlie had been signed to MCA Records when he was 16. Will followed the same path two years
later. “I was at a point when I wasn’t ready to make a record — I could have used a development deal,” said Will. “But, I pushed to do a record.” Will began performing with big-time talent such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmy Vaughan, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Lou Ann Barton, and “Godfather of Austin Blues” W. C. Clark. For the next few years, Will lived in New York City, and Los Angeles where his label and publishing company were located, and Nashville, where his touring band was based. At age 20, Will returned to Austin. He recorded and toured for a while, When he became a father, he quit touring and became a staff songwriter for Almo/Irving & Rondor and A&M Records (the publishing company of Herb Albert and Jerry Moss). In a few years, Will started his own publishing company, which meant he could own his own songs. “It was a time of growth for me as an entrepreneur,” said Will. “I started a band with my brother on the A&M label and then slowly worked my way to writing and performing, as well as producing records for a variety
of companies. I also started a band with David Baerwald called The New Folk Underground. That evolved into working with David in a studio called The Palindrome in Venice Beach, CA. I spent several years co-writing and producing projects with him.” About nine years ago Will had a stroke. It took a toll on his songwriting, but fortunately, he was still able to play the guitar. “I started touring the country again as a side guitarist for several artists,” explained Will, “And that’s how I met my wife, Memphis singersongwriter and upright bass player Amy LaVere. That was five years ago while working on a tour together.”
Since then, Will and Amy have married and made a home in Memphis. He has been able to work on “a bunch of records here with brilliant Memphis producers.” Touring for months on end, then coming home to make records is a lifestyle that Will says suits him. “The most exciting element of my career is that I’ve been able to work in many aspects of music,” said Will. “For me, it doesn’t get tiring when you switch it up. I just started a new record. I haven’t made one by myself in about 10 years. It will be finished in the next couple of months, then I’ll see what cycle it fits best in terms of the timing of its release.
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ince 1992, The Children’s Museum of Memphis has been hosting an annual Cirque du CMOM fundraiser. The party for 2019, sponsored by iBERIABANK, brought it all home with the theme “What Goes Round Comes Around,” showcasing themes from the past in different parts of the museum. “This year we wanted to honor all of the past chairmen, so we brought back their themes,” explained Bridgette Speake, Chairman of the CMOM Board. “As guests strolled through the museum, they encountered themes like our Pop, Rock & Roll, Saddle up! Deep in the Heart of Memphis, Havana Nights and more.” The Viva! Las Vegas! area came complete with casino games of Black Jack and Roulette. Another game of chance offered a one-week stay at a beach house, all for the price of a $50 donation per entry. Local chefs set up stations throughout the museum to offer guests their choice of fare. Tom’s Tiny Kitchen served a variety of cheese dips on Tostitos, as well as their famous pimento cheese on crackers. The Half Shell offered its famed lobster and shrimp bruschetta and Capital Grille had the crowd lined up for lamb lollipops served with mashed potatoes. Sweets were aplenty with white chocolate drizzled sugar cookies from A’s Dessert Bar, Patty See all the party photos at rsvpmagazine.com Password: RSVP
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he Mardi Gras fundraiser of Immaculate Conception Cathedral School (ICCS) took place amid a festive atmosphere in Heffernan Hall at Christian Brothers High School. Balloons and beads in the celebration’s traditional colors of purple, green and gold added to the gaiety of the event. The rousing musical energy of Memphis Second Line Jazz Band brought people to their feet to follow behind the band as they led a procession in true Mardi Gras-style. “This event is our largest fundraiser of the year and features a silent auction, a live auction with Joe Birch from WMC Action News 5 serving as auctioneer, and wonderful New Orleans food prepared by our favorite chef, Anthony Terrell,” said Cathy Armstrong, Director of Recruitment and Enrollment for ICCS. “Proceeds from the event will be used for the school’s general operating expenses.” Event sponsors included The Crone Law Firm, Midtown Eye Care, Christian Brothers High School and Vescovo’s Arlington Liquors. Story and Photos by Emily Adams Keplinger
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and a mouth-watering red velvet cake with Key Lime pie. After an exciting and fast-paced live auction, party-goers danced into the night to the sounds of Burning Las Vegas. The 2019 Mid-South Heart Ball chairs were Dr. Roy and Lydia Bors-Koefoed. Thanks to the efforts and tireless work of the Mid-South chapter of the American Heart Association, huge advancements in education, awareness and advocacy have been made in the field of heart health. For example, as a result of these efforts, six Shelby County Schools have an American Heart Association Teaching Garden to teach students the importance of a well-balanced heart healthy diet. Every high school in our county has a CPR kit. In addition, every child born in the state of Tennessee is now screened for congenital heart defects before they leave the hospital. Last year, through the advocacy of the American Heart Association, schoolaged children were provided with at least 60 minutes of physical education per week by a certified P. E. teacher. These important milestones have been made possible by a team of dedicated professional physicians and the donors who provide the vital funds necessary to make these things possible.
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he Cadre Building’s gold embellished columns and vaulted ceilings created an elegant backdrop for the ninth annual Wine for Wishes. Hosted by Make-A-Wish Mid-South’s Associate Board, the premiere young professional wine tasting event featured live music from the ever-popular Charvey Mac and entertainment from QCG Productions, including an aerialist, a stilt walker, and a contortionist. The sold-out crowd sampled wines donated by Buster’s Liquors & Wines as they bid on over 140 items in the silent auction. The wine pull was a big attraction, as was the diamond pull – glasses of champagne with a cubic zirconium in all but one, which contained a real diamond. A carnival-themed, heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet, provided by Iris Catering, Etc., US Foods, and Staks Pancake Kitchen, offered treats such as caramel popcorn, toasted mushroom ravioli, mini corndogs, and smoked salmon mousse. Proceeds from the event go to making the wishes of critically ill children come true. Story and Photos by Gaye Swan
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he 2019 Bodine Bash was a lively event that took place at the Grand Carousel Pavilion of the Children’s Museum of Memphis. Chaired by Kirby and Windy May, along with Lewis and Emilie Unglesby, the fundraiser commemorated the Bodine School’s 46th anniversary and celebrated the organization’s positive impact on numerous children and their families since the school’s founding in 1972. Bodine School’s mission is to lead the Mid-South in teaching students with dyslexia to read and succeed. “Charitable support helps make our school more accessible to missionappropriate students across the MidSouth,” said Gretchen Klobucar, Director of Institutional Advancement at Bodine. “Our transformative programming is an essential educational resource for the Mid-South, as it is estimated that up to 20% of the population displays characteristics of dyslexia.” With the theme of “Let the Good Times Roll,” the lively spirit of Mardi Gras set the tone for the night and Memphis Second Line Jazz Band brought their brand of music to the event. A program outlining the history of the Second Line, as well as handkerchiefs sporting the event’s logo, encouraged party-goers to participate in several Second Line See all the party photos at rsvpmagazine.com Password: RSVP
processions led by the band throughout the evening. Guests also made their way around the pavilion to enjoy a dinner catered by A Moveable Feast & Hog Wild Catering Co. Guests had their choice of red and white wine, as well as craft beer selections, nonalcoholic sodas and bottled water. Bacardi provided rum for a signature Hurricane cocktail. The event’s live auction, led by well-known broadcast media personality Steve Conley, offered opportunities to be the head of Bodine School for a day, or the Honorary Duckmaster at The Peabody. There were also tickets to sporting events to support the Memphis Redbirds, the Memphis Grizzlies, and the University of Memphis Tigers football and basketball teams. Road trips included a get-away to New Orleans for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers versus New Orleans Saints game, and tickets to an LSU game in Baton Rouge. A FedEx flight simulator package, tickets to entertainment at the FedExForum, and Memphis restaurant experiences saw their fair share of bidding, too. Before the evening came to a close, many of the party-goers kicked up their heels and took a spin on the recently restored 1909 Dentzel Memphis Grand Carousel.
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hile searching for an By Dennis Phillippi idea for this column I came across a piece someone not from the South had written claiming that “Y’all” might be a better phrase to use when addressing a group of people rather than “guys.” The main argument, of course, is that “guys” seems to imply that you are speaking to a group of men, because “guys” would appear to be a plural of “guy.” I get that people have become incredibly touchy about any kind of gender term these days, but as it happens the dictionary definition of “guys” is “a group of people.” Now, granted that dictionary may have been written by a group of guys and therefore they aren’t qualified to define this word, but that’s exactly the kind of navel gazing that makes it impossible to have a civil conversation with anyone who feels strongly about this sort of thing. Personally I have always been an advocate of “y’all,” simply because it is a truncated version of “you all.” That and I have lived in the South all my life where the use of “y’all” is as common as the use of canned bacon grease. It’s a good word. It’s been around for a long time and it has migrated to every part of this country. I’m sure it wouldn’t be strange to have a barista in Portland refer to a group of people as “y’all,” but of course he’d be being ironic, even though hipsters constantly misuse the word “ironic.” What they usually really mean is sarcastic. One important note, “y’all” universally refers to a group of people, not an individual. You know a Civil War era movie was written by a Yankee when someone refers to a single person as “y’all.” No Southern Belle ever thanked a soldier by saying “Y’all are the bravest man I ever saw.” The proper use of “y’all” when referring to a group of people is “All y’all.” Of course, in the South when referring to people, care has to be taken because “people” also means someone’s family, or ‘kinfolk.” As in “Oh, I have people in Bald Knob.” The only reason I included this one was because I wanted to make people who aren’t from around here have to look up “Bald Knob.” We also don’t say “people who aren’t from around here.” We use “people who ain’t from around here” or much more frequently, “You ain’t from around here, are ya?” This is never, ever meant as a compliment. It’s a veiled threat. Southern colloquialisms should be used more,
Personally I have always been an advocate of “y’all,” simply because it is a truncated version of “you all.” That and I have lived in the South all my life where the use of “y’all” is as common as the use of canned bacon grease. It’s a good word. It’s been around for a long time and it has migrated to every part of this country.
not less. When something is about to happen we often say it’s “fixin” to happen. It doesn’t make any sense, but it’s such a nice word. Just as when some thing is about to fall over we say it’s about to “tump’ over. Or, more accurately, it’s “fixin” to “tump” over. Which would you rather hear? “Hey guys, that ketchup bottle is about to fall over” or “Hey y’all, that ketchup bottle is about to tump over?” The second is a much more musical phrase. One of the most common Southern phrases by far is “howdy.” Now first off, it isn’t pronounced “howdy” in this part of the South, it is pronounced
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