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CONTENTS October 2018

Features

Signature Memphis • 12

StreetSeen • 18

StreetSeen • 20

RSVPhillippi • 49

Anfernee `Penny’ Hardaway

Kallen Esperian

David Glover

Is Something Funny On?

Head men’s basketball coach, University of Memphis

Internationally- acclaimed opera star lives life over the rainbow.

Beekeeper turns turns opportunity into a sweet success.

When the networks throw weird things at us, we turn to the tried and true.

Events

Victor Sawyer and Joyce Cobb

Josh and Chelsea Johnston

Mickey Ballard and Denise Peppers

Stace and Emily Doonan

Memphis Moments • 20, 34, 36, 38, 39, 44, 45, 46 & 47

Art on the Rocks • 14

Paw Prints Party • 28

Dreamgivers’ Gala • 40

New Dixon event touted as a more grown-up version of Art on Tap.

One of the year’s biggest fundraisers benefiting the Humane Society

Forever Young pays homage to veteran servicemen and servicewomen

Cover Photo: Stacey and Darrell Greene at Dreamgivers’ Gala. Photo by Don Perry 4

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October 2018 Publisher Roy Haithcock

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From the Editor

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utumn breezes, beautiful leaves, pumpkin patches, bonfires and sweater weather — what’s there not to like about October?! It’s a wonderful time to enjoy being outdoors and there are a number of seasonal events taking place in area parks across our community this month. Day of Merrymaking will take place in Overton Park on Oct. 6. Plans call for The Greensward to be filled from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. with music, food trucks, an artist market, a beer garden, and activities for kids and dogs. Hollywood Feed will put on a fashion show and costume contest for dogs, and Echo Systems will again sponsor a relaxing beer garden. The second annual MEMPHO Musicfest will wow crowds Oct. 6 - 7 in Shelby Farms Park, paying homage to the Memphis community’s unique role in shaping and influencing global music culture. Also on Oct 6, the fourth annual Wine on the River event will be held at Mud Island River Park from 5 to 9 p.m. Not only is this a fun event with the glorious Mississippi River as a backdrop, but it is also a benefit for Best Buddies, a mentorship program for people with intellectual challenges. For one of the oldest and best crafts fairs in the country, head to Audubon Park Oct. 12 - 14 for The Pink Palace Crafts Fair — a favorite fall festival for over 45 years. More than 300 artisans and craftsmen are expected to participate in this year’s event. Hours will be 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. BONUS —parking will be free this year. There are other areas around town offering park-like surroundings and fun activities. Repair Days will take place Oct. 18 – 21 at the National Ornamental Metal Museum. At this annual fundraiser, metalsmiths from across the country come to Memphis to make repairs on metal objects brought in by the public. On Oct. 20, the South Lawn of the Dixon Gallery and Gardens will be the setting for a festive fall party for those 21 and up, complete with fabulous food, live music and a bonfire. The event will take place from 7 11 p.m. and include a Hot Off the Wall art sale and a silent auction, all in support of the Dixon’s educational outreach programs. And on Oct. 25, from 6 - 9 p.m., the Memphis Botanic Garden will host Cider, Brews and Boos, inviting guests to create their own apple cider to pair with flavored spirits and liquors, as well as themed snacks. So mark your calendar now, and plan to have a frightfully good time!

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Anfernee `Penny’ Hardaway Head men’s basketball coach, University of Memphis Hometown: Memphis Your Lucky Charm: A penny Your Best Quality: My personality A Nonliving Celebrity/Role Model You Would Invite to Dinner: Dr. Martin Luther King Your Favorite Memphis “Thang”: The barbecue Favorite Place

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Accomplish: Winning the NCAA

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Something You’ll Never Live Down: Never winning that NBA title



Art on the Rocks

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pirited cocktails, craft beers, and mocktails served with food from some of Memphis’ favorite restaurants were the mainstays of a new event at The Dixon Gallery and Gardens called Art on the Rocks. Sponsored by Orion Federal Credit Union, the evening was touted as a newer, more grown-up version of Art on Tap. “The beer tasting you have known and loved for 23 years has a new name and a botanical cocktail component this year,” explained Chantal Drake, Director of Communications for The Dixon. “In carrying out our green theme, green attire was encouraged, but not required.” CFY created the recipes for all of the evening’s cocktails. These libations had names like Minna’s Raspberry Sage Smash, Parsley Gin Julep and Rosemary Peach Tequila Punch. The drink called Blues Cat, a crowd favorite, was made with Honeysuckle Cathead Vodka, lemon juice, a blueberry-basil simple syrup and garnished with Dixon-Crown Basil. It all added up to a fun tasting with a green twist. With more than 600 people in attendance, the crowd spilled from the Garrott Court at the entry to the museum to the Cutting Garden.

Strings of Edison lights illuminated the woodsy pathways, creating a storybook effect, and helped direct the flow of people from one cocktail station to the next. Customized Art on the Rocks glassware provided attendees with a reusable tumbler, as well as a keepsake souvenir. A host of local brews were available, too, including several varieties from Bluff City Home Brewers, Boscos, Ghost River Brewing Co., Memphis Brewers Association, Midsouth Malts, Sour Beer, and High Gravity Beers from Buster’s. A frozen rosé slush offered a cool way to slake one’s thirst. A large array of culinary delights was provided by Boscos, Frost Bake Shop, Hog Wild Catering, Patrick’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill, Pete & Sam’s and Slider Inn. Topo-Chico sparkling bottled water was furnished by Orion. Entertainment included music by DJ Charvey Mac, Devan Yanik and THE PRVLG, each act staged in a different area, both inside the museum and outdoors on the museum grounds. Art on the Rocks served as a “friend raiser” for The Dixon’s Young at Art group and proceeds from the event will be used to support programming at the museum.

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hat better place to spend a sultry Memphis evening than on the water? Led by guides, guests of Canoes + Cocktails gently paddled a small fleet around Hyde Lake in Shelby Farms Park to various points of interest. The one-hour leisurely tour ended with a refreshing cocktail hour on the AutoZone Front Porch. Tasty farm-to-table treats were provided by Paradox Catering, including bacon-wrapped dates, smoked tofu, tacos, and cheese and fruit. The signature drink for the evening was a watermelon cocktail, and wine and beer were also available. Guests enjoyed the lovely vocals and acoustic guitar of musician Honey Vincent as they sipped, chatted, and played yard games such as Cornhole. “We like to think of this event as a FUN-raiser,” said Rebecca Dailey, Shelby Farms Park Communications Coordinator. “It’s a great way to bring people together in a fun way to benefit Shelby Farms Park Conservancy.” Story and Photos by Gaye Swan Stephen Hogg and Olivia Hall

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hile growing up in a small town in Illinois, Kallen Esperian knew she loved to sing, but never realized that her voice would take her places beyond her wildest imaginings. Esperian’s vocal talents surfaced early and she began purposefully honing her art when she majored in music voice performance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

She concentrated on developing her singing voice as a lyric mezzo-soprano. She came to Memphis in 1984 and competed in the Metropolitan Opera competition, winning the MidSouth region. That led to a trip to New York City for the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. There she met mezzo-soprano Risë Stevens who gave Esperian advice that was a catalyst for change — go home and become a soprano. Esperian returned to the University of Memphis and studied with Beverly Hay. However, Esperian still had a senior recital requirement to complete at the University of Illinois. While back on the Urbana-Champaign campus she reconnected with Professor John Wustman. He was also the accompanist for many famous singers and encouraged Esperian to enter the Opera Company of Philadelphia Luciano Pavarotti International Voice Competition. As they say, the rest is history. At the tender age of 24, Esperian was one of the top five winners in the Pavarotti competition. That experience catapulted her onto the international stage of opera. “I continued to live in Memphis, but Pavarotti became my mentor,” recalled Esperian. “The prize for winning the competition was to star opposite him in La Boheme, in the role of Mimi. We first performed in Philadelphia, then Pavarotti decided to take the production on tour. We traveled to two cities in Italy, then on to Beijing, China.”

“I continued to live in Memphis, but Pavarotti became my mentor. The prize for winning the competition was to star opposite him in La Boheme, in the role of Mimi.” That tour also included a private audience in Vatican City to be blessed by The Pope. “We flew to Rome,” said Esperian. “But not being Catholic, I was not up on my Pope etiquette. When it came time for our audience with The Pope, I knelt before him, but rather than kissing his ring, I kissed my own hand. When we were back at our car, Pavarotti asked me what I thought of the experience and I said that it was incredible — very beautiful and emotional. But then after recanting the story to him, he replied, ’Some people say it is more sanitary that way.’”

Since then Esperian has traveled widely and has sung in every major opera house in the world. For personal reasons, in 2006, she took a break from travel and performing. It was when she connected with local musician Gary Beard in 2015, that Esperian felt compelled to return to the stage. “I had known Gary casually for years, through his music at Lindenwood,” said Esperian. “Something magical happened when we united for an impromptu performance of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Gary offered to work with me twice a week as I rebuilt my voice. He’s a fantastic musician and someone who speaks my language, musically.” Esperian started performing locally, with Beard as her accompanist. She sang for a series of in-home salon concerts, as well as at local churches. In a triumphant revival of her talent, Esperian and her dramatic voice are once again soaring to new heights. She is the 2018 Distinguished Artist of the State of Tennessee, as designated by the Governor of the State and the Tennessee Arts Commission. Also, the Tennessee State Museum has inducted her portrait by Diane Levy and gown by Dawn’s Couturiere, as well as one of her opera scores, into its Permanent Collection. And for the 2018-2019 academic year, Esperian will serve as Artist in Residence at the University of the South, in Sewanee, teaching students and presenting concerts throughout her tenure.

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DAVID GLOVER The Bee Whisperer Story by Emily Adams Keplinger | Photos by Steve Roberts


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hen bees buzzed into his life, David Glover turned the opportunity into a sweet success. It started in 2009 when Glover took his daughter to see a friend’s honeybees.

“During that fateful visit, the bees swarmed up into a tree,” recalled Glover. “I devised a plan to attach a bucket to a pole, a long pole. The idea was to hit the limb where the bees were swarming, causing them to fall into the bucket. With the bees in the bucket, I quickly dumped them into an empty hive box and helped my friend set up a second colony.” Glover found the process fascinating, and quickly recognized the potential for a bee removal business. “I contacted another friend who worked in pest control and asked him to let me know the next time he had a call for bees,” said Glover. “Within a week he called me about removing a colony of bees from inside a garage wall. I opened up the wall between the studs, cut out the comb and moved the comb to a new hive box, with the bees following the comb.” Glover used those bees to set up his own hives. Now he counts over 100 hives in his personal apiary, each one established by removing problem bees from somewhere in the Greater Memphis area. Glover’s business and his reputation have grown over the last nine years since he began his bee business. About 200 times a year he removes hives from area businesses and homes, with approximately 40,000 bees in each colony. Glover estimates that 70 percent of his work involves removing bees from buildings in Midtown or East Memphis. “The established neighborhoods in those areas have older trees which offer hollow spaces that bees want to move into. Even newer structures in those parts of town get bee swarms because of the old growth trees.”

In addition to establishing his own apiary, Glover, who is a Master Beekeeper and a member of the Memphis Area Beekeeper Association as well as the Tennessee Beekeeper Association, relocates most of the bees he removes to help other area beekeepers who have lost their colonies, enabling them to restock their vacant hives — for free. His methods are so successful that he is often called “The Bee Whisperer.” Glover also provides bees for several nonprofit organizations, like Thistle & Bee, Wounded Warriors and Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, which work with people using bees as the platform. Glover offers information in a “trainthe-trainer” fashion so the organizations can enrich their educational programming. “I get paid to take bees out of houses and businesses and those bees go right back into the system for free,” said Glover. “From my own hives, I supplement my income by selling bees and queens, as well as honey.” In addition to making connections in the Greater Memphis area, Glover says his work with bees has opened up communications with other beekeepers across the country and around the world from as far away as Africa, Australia, Brazil, Great Britain, Hawaii, Poland, Puerto Rico and Russia. “It’s really interesting,” said Glover. “With bees as our common interest, we cut across political and cultural differences for the sake of global sustainability. In the United States, the largest benefit of what bees do is agriculture pollination. For example, every February and March, about two-thirds of the colonies of our bees head to California where

they pollinate the almond trees. In fact, about onethird of the food we eat exists because of pollination, and 85 percent of plant life exists because of pollination. With a shared goal of saving our bees and repopulating empty hive boxes, beekeepers are working together to address world hunger and sustainable food sources.” For more information about David Glover and his business, visit www.TheBartlettBeeWhisperer.com or his page by the same name on Facebook.

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he Memphis Humane Society celebrated its 85th year of spreading the gift of mercy and joy by giving animals a second chance at life — and thereby giving people the gift of an animal’s love. This noble work is carried out by a host of kind-hearted and hardworking individuals who are dedicated to this mission. One of the year’s biggest fundraisers for the Humane Society is the Paw Prints Party. The affair was held at Memphis Botanic Garden and brought together more than 350 supporters who wined and dined amid the splendor of the gardens. Guests had their choice of three fully stocked bars for beer, wine and cocktails before moving on to peruse the tables lining the walls with nearly 100 treasures in the silent auction. Items included gift certificates from Ballet Memphis, James Davis, The Dive Shop, Automatic Slims, Andy B and Oak Hall, as well as fine jewelry and artwork. Flutes of champagne were passed around to compliment an array of hors d’oeuvres, such as smoked salmon tartlets, lavash, and fluffy mini beignets served on a bed of rich, creamy Louisiana remoulade. Some party-goers strolled the beautiful grounds to admire the late afternoon ambience of the gardens while

others mingled inside, getting a sneak peek at the live auction items, including a weekend stay at The Peabody, a Sand, Seas and Turf Destin Florida vacation package, a Little Red River getaway in Heber Springs, Arkansas, a Wheel-BAR-ow of wine and liquor, a Chef’s Choice Wine Dinner for six at Café Society, a Memphis Music Starter Pack including a collection of authentic Memphis music albums complete with a new Audio Technica turntable, as well as an original custom-made artwork by Ron Olson. Memphis artist Stacey Saed Ferguson was on hand to create a live masterpiece on a 28-inch square canvas that was auctioned off that evening. Special celebrity auctioneer was WMC Action News 5 chief meteorologist Ron Childers, who also hosted Inside the Mission/Raise the Paw with Dr. Syron Oleson, Jessie Sidle and Linda Cook. Director of Marketing and Development Suzanne Ray said, “We are excited to have a sold-out crowd full of new and old supporters to build a bigger and better Humane Society.” Sponsors included Nolan Audio Visual, Paradox Catering, Century Wealth Management, Tennessee Carriers, FedEx Freight, Belz Architecture and Construction, Renasant Bank and Memphis philanthropist Dorothy Orgill Kirsch.

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Chicken & Beer Festival Benefiting Dorothy Day House

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ore than 2,500 hungry and thirsty fans spilled onto the field at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium for the inaugural Memphis Chicken & Beer Festival. Whether one likes chicken fried, baked, blackened or broiled, there was a dish from some of the best chicken chefs in town to suit any appetite. Participating restaurants included Mister P’s Buffalo Wings, The Dirty Crow, The Grecian Gourmet Taverna, Hooters, Hattie B’s and Laurie’s Kitchen, to name just a few. There was plenty of ice cold beer on hand to slake thirsts, too. Beers from Pabst, Leinenkugel, Jackalope, Lagunitas, Sam Adams, Shiner Bock, Goldcrest and Heineken were at the ready, along with Birra Moretti, Dos Equis, as well as cider from Angry Orchard and Clubtails Cocktails in a Can. The afternoon really heated up with live music on the iHeartRadio Music Stage from The ShotGunBillys, The Marcus Malone Band, and Marcella and Her Lovers. A portion of the event benefited the Dorothy Day House, an organization that keeps homeless families together, creating a safe haven and a community for entire families. Story and Photos by Bill Bannister Kim and Kevin Williams

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Butcher Board Festival Charcuterie Delights a Crowd with Culinary Delights

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he South Main Market is one of our city’s most unique and amazing destinations. Recently it was ground zero for the inaugural Butcher Board Festival, as 18 of Memphis’ finest eateries were on hand to dish out their culinary delights. The Will Lang Trio serenaded incoming partygoers with their special jazz stylings as The Vault on G.E. Patterson, Rizzo’s Diner, Por Fuego Lento, and Cupcake Cutie, among others, dazzled taste buds with their goodies. Sweetwater Valley Farm offered samples of their homemade cheeses paired with 90 proof and 113 proof bourbons from Chattanooga Whiskey. A crowd of hundreds mingled and enjoyed their favorite libations served up by traveling Baton Rouge bartender Coleman Perret, who imparted a little homespun wisdom along with the spirits, “Life is about the small moments, because if you don’t see them, you miss the big picture.” Story and Photos by Bill Bannister Rachel Ramsbottom and Mike Eleftheri

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Blues on the Bluff 30th Anniversary Celebration

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usic enthusiasts and listeners of WEVL FM 89.9 brought chairs and blankets to set up on the grounds of The Metal Museum for the 30th annual Blues on the Bluff concert. The event was a fundraiser for WEVL, which is an independent, eclectic, listener-supported, volunteer radio station. “We operate on a budget that is almost entirely provided by donations from individual listeners,” explained Judy Dorsey, WEVL station manager. “Blues on the Bluff is our largest event fundraiser of the year and serves to promote our visibility, too.” Guests relaxed on the bluffs of the Mississippi River enjoying live music, food, drinks and beer. A silent auction offered art, merchandise and gift certificates from Memphis restaurants and local shops. Guests were also able to purchase Blues on the Bluff posters and other WEVL merchandise. North Mississippi Hill Country blues musician Lightnin’ Malcolm got the party started and was followed by Mississippi blues icon Kenny Brown in a rare appearance with his full band. Marcella & Her Lovers closed out the evening. Story and Photos by Emily Adams Keplinger Judy and Walter Creekmore

George Eubanks and Catherine Carroll

Marshall Sanchez and Judy Dorsey

Jesse Davis and Virginia Pleasants

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Cameron and Sara Goodman

Elizabeth Tagg and Dana Doggrell

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Awards Dinner Memphis Center for Independent Living

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emphis Center for Independent Living (MCIL) held its fourth annual Deborah Cunningham Access Awards fundraiser at Crosstown Concourse. A barbecue buffet dinner was catered by Leonard’s Pit Barbecue. Musical entertainment was provided by Hope Clayburn and Soul Scrimmage, with a special guest appearance by the legendary Joyce Cobb. MCIL Executive Director Sandi Klink greeted the group and explained that MCIL works with individuals with any type of disability to help them gain confidence and build the skills needed to maintain or achieve active lives in our community. Mario Reed was recognized with the organization’s annual award as the person who has gone above and beyond advocating for access for people with disabilities. “The event offered an opportunity for people with and without disabilities to join together for this celebration to honor the difference our late leader made in Memphis and to thank MCIL for training, educating and advocating for accessible communities where everyone is welcomed,” said Tim Wheat, program director for MCIL. Story and Photos by Emily Adams Keplinger

Lindsey Warren, Lee Warren and Allison Donald

Judy Neal and Steve Crone

Angelica Allsup and Alicia Hall

Dr. Allison Stiles and Robert Cohn

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Jonathan Brewster, Allysa Hair and Lillian Campbell

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Maggie O’Neill and Andrew Tobias

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or the ninth year, the Dreamgivers’ Gala, hosted by nonprofit organization Forever Young Senior Veterans, paid homage to veteran servicemen and servicewomen with a night of dining and dancing. Senior veterans, many in uniform, were joined by family and friends in the Tennessee Ballroom at the Memphis Hilton. The evening began with cocktails, a silent auction and a photo booth. Daniel Hight, Executive Director of Forever Young Senior Veterans, welcomed the crowd of attendees. Forever Young was founded in 2006 to meet a need in the senior adult community. In October 2009, the mission of the organization changed to honor senior veterans and sought to offer World War II veterans an opportunity to travel under escort to see the National WWII Memorial in Washington DC. Now hundreds of WWII, Korea and Vietnam veterans have also been honored through trips to Washington DC, Belgium, England, Italy, Normandy and Pearl Harbor. “Our mission is to bring healing, hope and closure to any area veteran who is 65 years old or older,” explained Diane Hight, founder and president of Forever Young Senior Veterans (and Daniel’s mother). “This year we’re raising money to send D-Day veterans to France for the 75th anniversary of the WWII Allied

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invasion in Normandy.” Guests were treated to a glimpse of what those trips of honor are like through an emotionally moving video presentation that showcased interviews with some of the veterans. It was clear to see that these senior veterans longed to return to their former battlefields, not just for themselves, but also to honor their fellow servicemen and servicewomen who never made it back home. The Jack Taylor Volunteer of the Year Award, named for the WWII veteran who has tirelessly raised over $150,000 for the Forever Young organization, recognized volunteer Larry Netter, who conducts research to secure overdue medals and helps locate lost comrades for reunions. The Service Award recognized Steve Hibbs and Mike Ware for their volunteer efforts, escorting veterans on Trips of Honor and spending quality time with area veterans year-round. Ben Emerson was awarded the Junior Jack Taylor Award for his Eagle Scout project that raised $17K to send three veterans to Pearl Harbor. A wine pull added to the evening’s coffers, and a live auction continued the fundraising efforts, with Fox 13 news anchor Darrell Greene serving as auctioneer. The evening continued with musical entertainment by the Memphis Knights Big Band. It was a memorable night for all.

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Cemetery Cinema A Night Under the Stars

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emphis is home to many rich historical places. One of the most interesting and amazing corners of our city sits quietly off Lamar, at the end of South Dudley Street — Elmwood Cemetery. During the summer, Elmwood attracts a lively crowd as it hosts one of the hottest events in town, Cemetery Cinema. “Elmwood’s Cemetery Cinema offers visitors a chance to enjoy the beauty of the cemetery with a fun, unique film series,” explained Kim Bearden, Executive Director of Elmwood. Each of the outdoor movies is attended by several hundred people who set up their lawn chairs, coolers and picnic baskets under Elmwood’s grand old trees to enjoy a classic film along with food and libations. For those who don’t want to pack their dinner, food trucks provide a dining alternative. Cemetery Cinema is sponsored by Swain Wealth Partners. Proceeds support the maintenance of the cemetery. Story and Photos by Bill Bannister Lauren and Brian Ahern

Kathryn Anderson with Claire Owen and Tammy Anderson

Tommy and Lisa Westmoreland

Audri Gray and Kaci Renfroe

Madison Smith, Madison Stowe and Kayla Fields

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Night at the Museum Family Fun at CMOM

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The Children’s Museum of Memphis is a prime place to bring out the best of creative play for kids of all ages. But on one special night, the museum offered a different take on its exhibits. Mimicking the movie “Night at the Museum,” exhibits seemed to come to life and interact with guests. Policemen and fire fighters were on hand to offer safety tips, choreographers led dance, music and acting workshops, and other performers were scattered throughout the museum. Every inch of the museum filled with excited tykes and their families. Food trucks from Say Cheese, MemPops, CHOMPS, Uncle Lou’s, and Stick ‘Em offered tasty fare in the parking lot. There was face painting, watery play in the splash park, and movies. A character called Sir Dance-A-Lot showed off his moves around Time Square and the carousel drew a seemingly never-ending crowd. It was a magical night. Story and Photos by Emily Adams Keplinger

Lake and Stephanie Moore with Kelly and Mabry Irvine

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Matthew, Mary Ella, Olive and Hannah Taylor

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Sheridan Taylor and Devan Tackett

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Dustin and Sydney Adkins

Annikka and Isabel Holt

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Memphis Moment

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Feast on the Farm A Fundraiser for the Agricenter

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hefs from 24 of the city’s finest eateries served up their best culinary delights to hundreds of guests at the Agricenter International’s 2018 Feast on the Farm. According to Christine Donhardt, Director of Communications at Agricenter International, “The Agricenter is the education, agribusiness, research and agricultural hub of the Mid-South. It has a $524 million annual economic impact on the region, hosting over 1.3 million visitors and educating over 10,000 students each year.” Guests checked in and began bidding on the many items on display in the silent auction during the cocktail reception. Presentation and dessert service followed with emcee Jeff Morris serving as auctioneer for a live auction that feature a pair of Browning Citori CSX Over/Under shotguns, a three-day Louisiana fishing expedition, a wild game dinner for eight, a private party at the Levitt Shell, diamond jewelry, and a Kentucky quail hunt. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to support the Agricenter’s agriculture education programming. Story and Photos by Bill Bannister Scott Ledbetter with John Charles Wilson and Kathy Ledbetter

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Tony and Diana DiBennedetto

Joe and Colleen Coury

Meagan and Dirk Kitterlin

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Hair of the Dog Aiding the Neediest of Creatures

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canine-loving crowd flocked to Ecco at Overton Park for Hair of the Dog Fur-Raiser, a benefit for All 4s Rescue League and The Savior Foundation. The event featured a silent auction of donated items and a buffet provided by Sabine Bachmann, owner of Ecco. Musicians Roy Brewer, Steve Selvidge and Josh Threlkeld entertained. Volunteers for the local non-profit agencies travel the streets of Memphis to serve animals in need, often finding them existing in desperate circumstances. “There is such a need,” said Suzy Hollenbach, All 4s founder and Director of All 4s Rescue League. “People don’t realize how bad it is.” All 4s works to provide adequate shelter, including donated doghouses, free assistance for spay/ neuter services, shots, medicines, de-worming and transportation to and from vet clinics. Much of their work occurs in lower-income areas across the Memphis community. The Savior Foundation is dedicated to providing emotional and financial support for injured, abused and abandoned animals. Story and Photos byVirginia M. Davis Pam Crihfield, Blair Terry, Suzy Hollenbach, Daphne Wolfe and Kim Hill

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Fred and Renee Chandler

Carter White and Caitlin Schuh

Tony Brown and Kembree Darakshani

Rena Chiozza, Mario Chiozza, Sabine Bachmann and Elise Salvia

Barry Cagan and Shelley Fragale

Kerrye Threlkeld, Josh Threlkeld and Roy Brewer

Jane Hayden, Gloria Dodds, Theresa Andreuccetti, Cynthia Giannini, Lisa Fowler and Gina Andreuccetti

Claire Barnett, Rena Chiozza and Helen Watson

Ida McBryant, Rosanne Barrasso, Roseann Cardosi, Margie Smidt and Judy Sellers

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pparently I have been By Dennis Phillippi watching television wrong. While I‘ve been enjoying sitcoms and light-hearted procedurals, I was actually supposed to be torturing myself by watching shows that seem designed to make the viewer miserable. This stems from a conversation I overheard recently during which two people argued over whether Breaking Bad or The Wire was a better series. These young people were filled with passion on this topic, and neither side could be persuaded to change their opinion. Mind you, a person’s mind is almost never changed by a conversation anywhere but on sit-coms and light-hearted procedurals, but that’s for another time. They ultimately came to a kind of uneasy detente by agreeing that those two shows are simply the best shows ever. Let’s see, Breaking Bad is about, and you should know I’m saying this as someone that has never seen a single episode, a high school science teacher that gets cancer and, naturally, decides to become a meth manufacturer and distributor and over the course of the show become a ruthless, and amoral crime lord. Hmmm. Pass. The Wire is, I’m told, about a crooked cop in a violent, corrupt city, and he’s the hero. Yeah, pass on that one too. I’m sure these were both well-written shows with terrific performances that I have zero interest in seeing. Years ago I tried to watch one of these “prestige” shows that everyone was talking about by sampling the pilot of The Sopranos. That was about a vicious mob boss who decided he needed therapy. Well now, you can’t combine two things that spell fun better than murder and psychoanalysis. I didn’t make it to the end of the episode. The truth is, sometimes I doubt people really watch these shows. For years and years one of the highest rated shows on network television was 60 Minutes. I never watched 60 Minutes. I don’t know anyone who watched 60 Minutes. It was on at the same time as our collective secret sin, America’s Funniest Home Videos. I don’t care what the ratings diaries said, given a choice between watching Ed Bradley interview the President of Spain or seeing somebody’s dad take a wiffle ball to the fuse box, we’re all opting for the latter. It was just some kind of silent consensus

As is often the case when I need to have my own poor tastes confirmed, I went to social media and asked people to name their favorite TV episodes. You know what, I didn’t see much of The Wire, Breaking Bad or the Sopranos. They were there, sure, but they were greatly overshadowed by sit-coms and dramas from the 1980’s and 1990’s.

that the people with ratings books claimed they watched the news show so we wouldn’t look like a nation of chowderheads that love seeing fat people fall down. But see, we are. As is often the case when I need to have my

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own poor tastes confirmed, I went to social media and asked people to name their favorite TV episodes. You know what, I didn’t see much of The Wire, Breaking Bad or the Sopranos. They were there, sure, but they were greatly overshadowed by sit-coms and dramas from the 1980’s and 1990’s. Pretty much everyone was a fan of the last episode of Newhart, the turkey episode of WKRP, the Sammy Davis appearance on All in the Family, and any episode of M*A*S*H. The thing that jumped out at me is that most of my friends appear to have stopped watching TV about 20 years ago. There wasn’t a single mention of a streaming show. We get our TV the old-fashioned way — basic cable. There have been great comedies in recent years, from The Middle to The Office to Always Sunny in Philadelphia to Blackish, but given a choice, the people I know would rather re-watch Cheers when the cast got in a food fight on Thanksgiving than give something new a try. It’s just in our nature, we remember things from the past more fondly than we want to embrace anything new. We all remember the Beverly Hillbillies when Granny had the cure for the common cold, “Take this and in a week to 10 days you’ll be fit as a fiddle”. We all remember that episode of Gilligan’s Island when they almost got off the island but somehow Gilligan screwed it up. Just like we remember that episode of Bewitched when Samantha’s magic powers were almost revealed, but then she used her magic powers to keep it from happening. Okay, rereading that I realize that the shows we loved as kids were one thing — repetitive. Repetitive is reassuring. When the networks started throwing weird things like Lost at us, many of us simply rebelled. Were they ever even on that island? Did they almost get off and Gilligan somehow screwed it up? What was up with the episodes where they were all suddenly back living their normal lives? Did that stuff ever happen? Did anything on that nutty show ever happen? I didn’t watch it and I know there was some kind of smoke monster and a cave that was a time machine or some nonsense like that. I read about that at the time and thought; “Hey, I wonder if Nick at Night is showing the Golden Girls?”

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