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27ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAMEssential items for Autumn’s most beloved activity
50FEARLESS DESIGN COMES HOMEBeloved Pieces Will Also Create a Harmonious Style
69MADE IN THE MIDSOUTHThe best locally produced goods from area artisans
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On the cover: Made in the MidSouth
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FEATURES
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DEPARTMENTS
August 2014 • Volume 8 No. 8CONTENTS 24
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11 | INTERVIEW Kindergarten for Grown-UpsAlice Laskey-Castle and Michael Andrews’ Five in One Social Club takes a broad approach to local craftsmanship
14 | FOOD Sweet ScoopsArtisanal ice has landed at Area 51 in Hernando, MS
16 | MUSIC Moon River and MeDrew Holcomb has always brought a piece of Memphis with him on the road; now the artist is bringing the road back to Memphis
18 | ARTS Kiln CulturePorcelain purveyor Austin Britt approaches his art with an East-meets-South mindset at Foxtrot Pottery in Clarksdale, MS
20 | DRINKS Back to the RootsCathead’s Pecan Mule is homegrown and distinctly Southern
22 | BOOKS Truth and Tragedy Greg Iles’ Natchez Burning draws readers in for a historical tale of suspense
24 | CAUSES Enriching ExperiencesThe Foundation for Excellence in Education supplied more than 170 teachers with funds for classroom projects and materials last year
59 | FASHION Fashion CodeEverything you need for a stylish new school year
85 | ENTERTAINING Haute HoedownEntertaining ideas for a rustic, farm-inspired evening.
92 | ON THE MONEY So You Thought You Had
College CoveredNavigating the trials and tribulations of funding higher education
IN EVERY ISSUEEditor’s Letter 6Contributors 8Calendar 44See & Do 96
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Made in the MidSouthOur third annual Made in the
MidSouth issue spotlights the talented
craftsmen and strong entrepreneurial
spirit that permeates our region. This
year’s collective of artisans and small
business owners include a mix of
products that range from gourmet
food items to locally-sourced, quality-
made, apparel. Continuing the spirit
of regional creativity, we’ve got an
interview with the masterminds
behind Broad Avenue’s Five in One
Social Club (pg. 11), as well a peek
inside Hernando’s latest ice cream
eatery, Area 51 (pg. 14).
Enjoy the issue!
Editor in ChiefWrite To Us: Email [email protected] or send us a letter at Click Magazine P.O. Box 100, Hernando, MS 38632.
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Contributing Writers Tess Catlett, Casey Hilder, Michelle Hope, Kathryn Leache, Elizabeth Link,
Shana Raley-Lusk, Sam Prager, M.B. Sellers
ART & PHOTOGRAPHY
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contributors
Terry SweeneyPhotographs from the home you see on page 50 of this month’s issue were taken by long-time contributing photographer Terry Sweeney. With a career that spans more than twenty years in the MidSouth, Sweeney’s area of expertise include work for nearly all regional publications, as well as commercial, advertising and architec-tural photography. Sweeney graduated from the University of Memphis with a BA in Journalism. He is the owner of Sweeney South Commercial Photography, a full-service photography studio in Olive Branch, Mississippi, which provides creative photographic concepts and solutions to local, regional and national clients.
Michelle Hope & Jamie Newsom
Owners and lead designers of Social But-terflies, LLC, Hope and Newsom have a combined 20 years of experience in the wedding and special events industry. Check out their latest party on page 85, “Summer Haute Hoedown.” Throw a fabulous autumn party with Hope’s expert tips for delicious menus, party decorations and fun entertainment. Together, Hope and Newsom have planned numerous notable events, including celebrity wed-dings, charity galas and Super Sweet 16s for the hit MTV show. To see more of their work, visit sb-events.com.
Elizabeth LinkElizabeth Link is a freelance writer based in Atlanta. After graduating from the University of Memphis with a MA in Journalism, Link spent time teaching public relations, producing videos and writing for several publications in the MidSouth area. When she is not typing away at the computer, Link spends time with her three dogs, and her one-year-old daughter. This month, Link interviews Kim Duease in “Fearless Design Comes Home” (p.50).
Sam PragerBorn and bred in Memphis, Tennessee, Samuel Prager is a freelance arts and entertainment writer who specializes in band profiles and album reviews. Prager’s long list of MidSouth music coverage includes the inagural induction of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame and interviews with a variety of Southern musicians, including Otis Redding III, Muck Sticky and ZZ Top. When not writing, Prager enjoys performing on stage, dining at CKs Coffee Shop and listening to 91.7 the Jazz Lover. Along with Jazz, Prager’s musical tastes include acoustic pop, classic rock and pop-punk. Read his story “Moon River and Me.” in which he sits down with frontman Drew Holcomb of Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, on page 16 of this month’s issue.
Rupert Yen Our style feature this month, “Fashion Code” (p. 59-64), was shot by Memphis-based photographer Rupert Yen. With an extensive career spanning more than 30 years, Yen, founder and head photographer of Yen Studios, specializes in advertising, portrait, wedding and fashion photography. Rupert and his wife Debbie have been married for 29 years, and they have two beautiful daughters. When not looking for the next great shot, he enjoys playing tennis and traveling the world, taking pictures as he goes.
Tess CatlettA Southaven native who attends school at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, Catlett is a former intern for Click Magazine. An avid and tenacious writer, Catlett has been featured in various publications including Vox Magazine, The Columbia Missourian and The DeSoto Times-Tribune. This month, Catlett visits the small town of Canton, Mississippi, to write about the textile designer Kim Duease. When not writing, Catlett enjoys binge watching underrated TV dramas and making recommendations in young adult literature.
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UP FRONTARTS, CULTURE AND PERSONALITIES
Current
Kindergarten for Grown-Ups
Alice Laskey-Castle and Michael Andrews’ Five in One Social Club takes a broad approach to local craftsmanship
Story & Lead Photo by CASEY HILDER | Inside Photos Courtesy of FIVE-IN-ONE
people
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up front
Click Magazine: How did you guys get started?Alice Laskey-Castle: Well, we moved to Memphis about seven
years ago and opened up an art installation gallery. I’m from
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Michael, my husband and partner,
is from Houston, Texas. We heard about the MEMShop
program for small businesses down here about a year and
a half ago and decided to apply. At the time, we were already
making T-shirts, jewelry, stuffed animals and other local
goods, so we decided to open up a little store. We were
already doing the second part of Five in One, which is teach-
ing other people how to make things, so we kind of combined
the ideas under one roof. The hardest part of getting started
was just learning how to do all the paperwork associated with
a business. Michael and I are artists and aren’t very business-
minded. So we ended up learning a lot about negotiating and
how sales tax works.
CM: What are some of your favorite projects from the last few months?Michael Andrews: A big one that we’re hyping up right now is
the steamroller printing. Basically, we get a steamroller and do
these giant block prints on the street. People come in about
a month before the event and work on their blocks in these
events we call “woodcutting parties.” So you’ll have anywhere
from two to six people working on these giant blocks of wood
every Sunday night for a few weeks. It’s a lot of fun.
ALC: We also do different kinds of makeup and it’s really a blast.
We did kind of a primer course for the Memphis Zombie Walk
ARTS AND CRAFTS ARE A WAY OF LIFE FOR ALICE LASKEY-
Castle and Michael Andrews. As the owners and innovators
behind Memphis’ Five in One retail shop and “crafty club-
house” on Broad Avenue, the pair welcomes scores of eager amateur
artists for twice-weekly courses in various projects like sculpture,
engraving, woodworking, glass blasting and sewing. Five in One
also doubles as the widest selection of MidSouth-made artisanal
products on Broad Avenue, with T-shirts, posters and other assorted
local goods.
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a while back. It’s theater-grade, so it
doesn’t run even if you jump in a pool.
We’ll probably do that again toward Hal-
loween with fake scars and things of
that nature. It’s really fascinating to me
because I’m not a makeup person, so I’m
learning, too.
CM: Where does the store’s name come from? ALC: I was really inspired by Earnestine
and Hazel’s Sundries Store. I love the
name, I think it’s a really awesome place.
Five-in-one is actually a tool used for
painting: it opens paint cans, mixes and
spreads, opens cracks and scrapes rollers.
But also, when we first moved here and
opened up an art installation space, we
did five things in that one space. So now,
we like to say that we’re a tool for your
creativity. It kind of transitioned.
CM: What was the store like when you opened up in Spring of 2013? ALC: We didn’t have all the vendors we
do now when we first opened. It was just
a selection of our stuff, a ton of T-shirts
and posters and other things that my
husband and I made. Now, we’re proud
to say that we carry works from 16 local
artists. We opened the shop with a big
stone soup barbecue, and the first so-
cial club project was buttons, something
simple to kick things off. We eventually
moved on to more complicated projects
like rubber stamps, stained glass, etching,
chocolate molds and screen printing.
Our newest thing is a woodblock press,
which is great for making really unique
poster designs.
CM: How do you ease in the new-bies with no artistic experience?ALC: We try to make things acces-
sible to everybody, whether you
believe you’re a creative person or
not, which is why we’re so big on
the “kindergarten for grown folks”
tagline. We get a lot of artists,
some people who are interested
in making specific things, as well
as a good selection of random
folks: young people who come out
just looking to have a good time and learn
something neat.
CM: How big is the average class?ALC: It depends on so many things! You
never know with the weather, Grizzlies
games or whatever may come up. But we
have been known to host small, cozy
affairs with five or six people all the way
up to a room full of around 20, which is
usually where I cap the class.
CM: What kind of workspace does the so-cial club Five in One offer?ALC: Our workspace has sewing ma-
chines, a sandblaster, photocopier and
a woodblock press, with working space
for 25. But we focus mainly on smaller
tools and materials. We don’t have a lot
of big tools here because the emphasis
is less on technology-based crafts and
more on using your hands.
CM: What’s the best way to stay up-to-date on the upcoming projects at Five-in-One?ALC: This month, we will host a solder-
ing class with a guest artist, as well as
mobiles, beeswax candles, luchador
masks, and I’ll probably reintroduce
stained glass. We have a pretty solid
email list right now. We also try to do a
lot of word-of-mouth, grassroots type
advertising. Michael just finished an
awesome poster design using our wood
press that we’re going to hang around
town. That’s one thing that’s really great
about Broad Avenue, a lot of businesses
will help you get the word out.
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A RTISAN ICE CREAM HAS LANDED AT AREA 51 ICE
Cream, calling unexpected flavors like Cedar Hill
Blackberry and Goat Cheese home to Hernando. With
handcrafted offerings ranging from Malted Milk Chocolate
to Saigon Cinnamon Snickerdoodle, the ice cream shop has
a scoop for even the most selective tastes. The brainchild
of Steve and Karin Cubbage, Area 51 aims to be a flavorful
location where friends and family can find solace this
summer and socialize well into the winter season.
Given the shop’s tendency to sell out batches of ice cream
faster than a melting scoop in this sweltering Southern
heat, it’s hard to believe that Area 51 almost didn’t happen.
“This was plan B,” Steve, 45, says with a chuckle. The couple
moved to Hernando from Denver about two years ago to
follow Steve’s pursuits in the casino industry. But when the
company he worked for downsized, Steve and Karin were left
guessing what to do next.
The two put their heads together and realized the answer
was right in front of them: with Karin’s extensive experience
working front of the house at high-end restaurants and Steve’s
background in marketing, it was only natural that their next
venture be of the entrepreneurial variety. “It came to me out
of the blue one day,” Karin, says, recalling the sugary question
she posed for Steve: “What do you think about ice cream?”
Once the decision was made and a lease was signed, a mere
10 weeks passed from start to finish. “It was ‘get open or
else,’” Karin says with a robust laugh. “We financed it on our
own. One of the reasons I know this was the right decision is
the way things fell into place.”
Steve says that the pair found the location, which is just
off Highway 51 and on West Commerce Street, less than two
hours after they started their search. Area 51’s iconic name
was developed in the same fanciful fashion. “It was the first
name I suggested,” Steve says, adding that it surfaced in less
than 5 minutes and stuck because of its notoriety. Although
the shop doesn’t overtly play on the name’s extraterrestrial
significance, Steve is more than happy to play along with the
coincidental address. “The irony of the location came a week
before we opened,” he says.
Not only did the duo utilize local businesses to get the shop
up and running, they have built their ice cream philosophy
on using natural ingredients from area vendors to make a
one-of-a-kind product. “Part of it is what’s in season,” Karin
food
Sweet ScoopsTreat your taste buds to a bowl of
homemade ice cream at Area 51
Story by TESS CATLETT | Photography by CASEY HILDER
up front
“I like really nostalgic flavors with a newer twist”
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says, adding that they do not use frozen
fruit. Customers have had to say so
long to sweet flavors such as Balsamic
Strawberry and Strawberry Buttermilk
since strawberry season came to a close
at Cedar Hill Farm.
At the end of May, when the season
switched to blackberries, Karin says she
went to work in the kitchen to come up
with a unique flavor incorporating the
scrumptious fruit: Blackberry and Goat
Cheese. “I was always front of the house
as a server or manager at high end, fine
dining establishments,” she says. “It
gave me a good feel for what balances
well.” And when it comes to this batch,
she nailed it. “It sold out on the first day.
It’s exciting to see people trying new
things.” From luscious blueberries and
plump peaches to succulent watermel-
on, there’s no shortage of fresh fruits to
marry with an exciting ice cream flavor.
And when the season ends and leaves
begin to fall, Area 51’s summer flavors
will give way to a new crop of tasty de-
lights. Juicy apples, spicy pumpkins and
sweet potatoes are all on the Fall roster,
Karin says, adding that Nutella might
even make an appearance.
More traditional flavors also have a
home at Area 51. “I like really nostalgic
flavors with a newer twist,” Karin says.
“I’m making a great vanilla that’s real old
fashioned.” There’s also the signature
Bourbon Butter Pecan. “For the most
part, it’s homemade,” Karin says, all the
way down to the bittersweet chocolate
chips in the Mint Chocolate Chip, the
fudge in the Mocha Fudge Brownie and
the Salted Caramel.
The shop serves 12 fresh flavors daily —
11 different ice creams and one sorbet.
We encourage our customers to try all
the flavors until they find the one that’s
right for them, she says. Although these
flavors are featured on a whimsical rota-
tion, there are a few constants, includ-
ing the Bourbon Butter Pecan, Cookies
–n– Cream and Coconut Brown Sugar.
There’s always a chocolate flavor, too.
Area 51 is open Tuesday through
Saturday, Noon-10 p.m., and Sunday,
Noon-8 p.m.
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MEMPHIS-BORN MUSICIAN DREW HOLCOMB HAS
spent the majority of the past decade on the road.
Now that the singer’s fanbase has reached new
heights, Holcomb decided to take everything he’s learned
home for his own festival’s debut this summer.
The 32-year-old frontman of Drew Holcomb and the
Neighbors, hosted, promoted and played the inaugural
Moon River Festival at the legendary Levitt Shell on June
7. The event, which Holcomb says has been a dream of his
for years, attracted an audience of more than 3,000 fans
and a wide array of some of Holcomb’s close friends in the
industry, including Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter
Will Hoge, Judah and the Lion and Memphis’ own Stax Music
Academy Alumni.
Holcomb, who has lived in Nashville for the past eight
years, says that it only seemed right to debut his festival in
his hometown. “Hosting my own music festival was always
something I wanted to do,” Holcomb says. “I got started here,
and this is where I cut my teeth by doing cover sets at the
Brookhaven Pub, playing at open mic nights at the Flying
Saucer and finally finding a home at the Hi-Tone. I’ve been
doing this now for a decade and Memphis is still considered
home. It was now or never, and it just made sense to do it
here where it all started.”
The festival takes its name from the Academy Award-
winning song, “Moon River,” which was written in 1961
by Johnny Mercer and originally performed in the film
Breakfast at Tiffany’s by famed actress Audrey Hepburn.
Holcomb says the song’s title was a perfect reference for
the Memphis festival. “The song ‘Moon River’ is one of my
favorite songs,” Holcomb says. “In fact, I sing it as a lullaby
to my 18-month-old daughter. It’s about youth, and it even
has a line about Huckleberry Finn, which was a favorite story
of mine, being brought up on the river. Some of my earliest
memories involving music happened on the river, going to
Beale Street Music Festival and the Sunset Symphony. I fell
in love with music on the river and since Memphis is a river
town, I thought the name was appropriate.”
References to Memphis and its venues can be spotted in
music
Moon River and Me
Drew Holcomb has always brought a piece of
Memphis with him on the road; now, the artist is
bringing the road to Memphis
Story by SAMUEL PRAGER
Photos courtesy of ERIC RYAN ANDERSON & JAMIE CLAYTON
up front
“Some of my earliest memories involving music happened on the river, going to Beale Street Music Festival and the Sunset Symphony. I fell in
love with music on the river...”
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many of Holcomb’s songs and videos,
including his single “Live Forever” off
of the band’s 2011 release, “Chasing
Someday,” which was featured as
a promo for the series finale of the
popular Fox show House M.D. and as
a commercial preview for 2011-2012
NBA season.
Holcomb says that the Bluff City,
his home state of Tennessee and the
South all play important roles in his
songwriting. He also recognizes the
storied history of the South, which he
earned an undergraduate degree in at
UT Knoxville, plays a major part in his
acclaimed narrative style of writing. “I
never made a philosophical decision to
represent my geography and upbringing
in my music, but, inherently, since I was
raised on music of the South, it had
to happen that way,” Holcomb says. “I
went to school to get a degree in history
and my storytelling style comes from
that. Although I don’t really write any
historical ballads, I certainly believe
my narrative songs come from my love
for history.”
Holcomb and his band have seen
increased commercial success and
acclaimed publicity over the past
decade. His 2013 album “Good Light”
peaked at 84 on Billboard’s US Top 200,
impressively topping off at number
five on the US Top Folk Albums. The
singer-songwriter says that the band is
recording their ninth studio album this
summer and should make its debut early
next year. Although there is no word on
the name or exact release date of the
upcoming album, he says that the band
has been playing two of its new songs,
“Tight Rope” and “American Beauty,” on
recent tours. Holcomb also says that he
believes the next release will follow the
progression of success the past eight
albums have had, adding that the Moon
River Festival will also continue to grow.
“I think this next album will mark our
career,” Holcomb says. “I think it’ll be
the first step that differentiates us from
someone who’s been doing this for 10
years and someone who wants to make
it a lifelong career.”
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AFTER A LIFETIME AS A TRADITIONAL CHARCOAL-
based sketch artist and photographer, 30-year-
old Austin Britt cast aside the permanence and
predictability of two-dimensional drawings and photographs
for the fragile, unpredictable nature of pottery.
“For me, sculpture and pottery was something completely
new,” Britt says. “I was living a very 2D-based lifestyle through
drawing and really based in photography throughout most of
college.” For Britt, capturing the image was an afterthought. It
was the craft that originally drew him to photography; the same
tactile, unpredictable sort of work that would eventually lead
him to a career as Clarksdale’s premier potter. “The darkroom
is what brought me to it,” he says with a deep drawl, led with
an ever-present affirmative of “right on.” “Printing my own film,
developing my own images and mixing things up in just the
right way to produce interesting results. It wasn’t about taking
the pictures, originally. I just wanted to get in that room and
mess around. Switching to a 3D medium is something that has
definitely allowed me to be a little more expressive. I can look
at any piece I throw and know exactly what I was feeling when
it was made.”
From his funky, lopsided pieces that recall lazy Sundays to
symmetrical, uniform commission pieces that would likely
sport a tie if they could, Britt’s studio space packs dozens of
ornately colored and intricately crafted wares that run the
gamut from fancy to frenzied, with plenty of room for the
occasional cylindrical silliness like Britt’s “birthday mug,” an
overblown Viking-style chalice sporting horns on both sides.
What’s more, a significant chunk of his work may never be seen
due to the oft-ephemeral nature of pottery. “There’s such a risk
of losing pieces,” he says. “There’s definitely a lot of heartbreak
in pottery. Even if it’s not a four-foot vase, you’re always gonna
miss those broken pieces. But you have to accept that going
into it. It’s not as controlling as a computer screen, and there’s
no undo.” Britt cites traditional Japanese pottery as an early
influence, going so far as to wear his inspiration on his sleeve in
the form of a deep, colorful rendition of Shōji Hamada, who is
considered to be one of the most influential masters of studio
pottery, as a tattoo.
A Delta State alumnus with an emphasis on graphic design and
in photography, ceramics was never a requirement for Britt,
though it always seemed like a fun idea. “I picked up pottery a
few times through college and always ended up dropping it,” he
says. “Well, my last semester I was back in and I was planning
on dropping it again. I walked in and met the professor, who
is a good friend of mine, and saw a few other familiar faces of
people I knew. Two weeks in and you couldn’t pull me out of the
studio. Literally — I quit going out, quit drinking. I wasn’t dating.
I lived there seven days a week.” Shortly after graduation, he
was accepted to the Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina
for a summer workshop, almost unheard of for a relative rookie
potter like Britt. “I had so much to learn, and I was still working
at the studio for seven hours a day and spending the rest
watching two or three hours of video tutorials.”
Following graduation, Britt floated for a short while, pursuing
every twentysomething Southerner’s American Dream of
making it big in the music industry. As a former rhythm guitarist
for The Weeks, Britt toured for a solid year alongside the
independent Southern Rock band from Jackson, Mississippi. “I
knew eventually the touring would pay off, but I couldn’t wait,”
Britt says, noting that he returned to Clarksdale shortly before
The Weeks would explode into the mainstream through touring
with acts like Kings of Leon and The Mars Volta. “It’s always
tough to go back home,” he says. “Here, I am my parents’ son. I
arts
up front
Kiln CulturePorcelain purveyor Austin Britt approaches his art
with an East-meets-South mindset at Foxtrot Pottery
in Clarksdale, Mississippi
Story by CASEY HILDER
Photos courtesy of AUSTIN BRITT
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wasn’t Austin the musician or Austin the
potter. I’m just Austin. But now, in the
past couple of years, I feel like I’ve had a
good chance to establish myself, and the
work speaks for itself.”
Britt’s roots eventually led to the name
of his venture, Foxtrot: Turned Earth,
a pottery store-turned-studio-turned-
living space for the young artist that
opened its doors. Britt chose the name
in honor of his grandmother, a dance
instructor who loved teaching the
locals how to do the foxtrot. Anchored
by the historic Ground Zero juke joint
on one end and the now-closed Madidi
Restaurant on the other, Foxtrot: Turned
Earth occupies a sentimental spot for
Britt, right across the street from his
grandfather’s former pharmacy. “There’s
a ton of history here,” Britt says. “But then
you’ve got places like Rust Restaurant,
Stone Pony and other developments. And
my buddy, Bradley Gordon, had a gallery
that he was opening up right around the
same time as me. So here was all this
cool stuff happening right at my roots.
It’s really something special.”
In addition to his shop on Delta Avenue,
Britt recently wrapped a trip to New
York’s Mississippi Picnic in Gramercy
Park, where his photos and pottery
products caught the eye of a whole new
group of interested parties through the
Mississippi Rising exhibit focusing on a
dozen rising Delta artists.
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CATHEAD,” ORIGINALLY COINED by
the blues musician James “Son”
Thomas, means “respect.” So it’s no
surprise that when Richard Patrick
and Austin Evans decided to open
Mississippi’s first legal distillery, they
opted for a name that shares intrinsic
ties with the state’s home-grown blues
roots. Not only do these gentlemen know
their liquor, but they also appreciate and
support local musicians and artists — so
much so that they’ve adopted them as
their philanthropic cause.
“Most importantly, since Mississippi
has such deep roots and culture of blues
heritage, we wanted to do something
that was relative to our home state and
our interests of live music,” explains
Patrick. “Mississippi hadn’t had a legal
distillery since before prohibition, to my
knowledge.” Before Evans and Patrick
began their vodka venture, Mississippi
was one of the last states in the country
to lack a distillery. “We opened our
doors in 2010,” Patrick says. “Just me
and Austin, a good friend of mine. We
started Cathead close to four years ago
with the standard Cathead Vodka, and
a couple of years later we put out a
honeysuckle variant. Our most current
product — in the fall — was the pecan.”
They chose vodka for quite a simple
reason: they wanted something that
they could distill relatively fast in order
to get it out on the market. Vodka,
fortunately, doesn’t require an aging
process, and it also happens to be one
of the top selling domestic spirits. “It’s a
pretty versatile spirit,” Patrick says. “It’s
a good base ingredient for cocktails,
and our flavored vodka provides people
with a range of what we’re capable of
making. Also, our flavored vodkas have
never been done before. So we’re the
only honeysuckle, the only pecan, and
that’s kind of what we stick to.”
Patrick and Evans met in college, initial-
ly, where they both shared bartending,
distilling, and brewing backgrounds.
One night during Clarksdale’s annual
Sunflower Blues Festival in the Delta,
as the two were sitting on the back of
a tailgate, they began discussing the
idea of starting their own distillery
since they both had the know-how. “We
thought it was a neat idea to bring our
knowledge and our skills back to Mis-
sissippi and open the state’s first legal
distillery,” Patrick says. “We thought that
was a unique angle because Mis-
sissippi has such rich tradition
in more of the bootlegging and
moonshine category of spirits.”
They also brought their distiller,
Phillip Ladner, onto their team
after meeting him while he was
running a distillery out west. He
hailed from the wine side of the
business, having worked in New
Zealand with Spy Valley, Napa
and other locations in California.
“He’s from Mississippi, so we
brought him back home,” Patrick says.
Since Cathead is based in Gluckstadt,
Mississippi, the guys wanted to fea-
ture something that held onto its
state ties, so they suggested the Pecan
Mule, which is a riff on the Missis-
sippi Mule. Not only does it share the
classic elements of the original, but
it’s also a simple cocktail for the home
bartender to make due to its relatively
few ingredients. “The Mississippi Mule
is considered a classic cocktail,” Patrick
says. “We feel it’s more suiting to a
Mississippi-based spirit. It [Pecan Mule]
is our twist on it. There are also different
variations of the mule. The Mississippi
Mule, I believe, is gin-based. But ours is
kind of a twist on a Moscow mule, so
it’s vodka-based with ginger beer and
also contains one of our flavors. We
feel like the pecan best represents the
Moscow Mule and the name of the
Mississippi Mule together.”
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Pecan Mule aka our version of the
Mississippi Mule
2 oz Cathead Pecan Vodka
4 oz Ginger Beer
pinch of a lemon wedge
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GREG ILES’ LONG-AWAITED NEW
novel, Natchez Burning, begins in
1964 with three murders. “Three
stones cast into a pond no one had
cared about since the siege of Vicksburg,
but which was soon to become the
center of the world’s attention, the very
incarnation of America’s tortured soul.
Mississippi.” The ripples created by these
murders have just reached present-day
Natchez and lapped protagonist Penn
Cage’s toes.
Penn, a character already known to
Iles fans as the hero of three earlier
novels, is a former Houston prosecutor
and widowed father who hasn’t exactly
kept a low profile since his return to his
hometown. His involvement in several
high profile criminal cases has made him
a few enemies since his homecoming,
though he’s mostly well-liked — mayor
of Natchez, in fact. But his and his
family’s ties to the community are about
to be strained like never before.
Natchez Burning is the first part in a
trilogy, but it doesn’t read that way. At
800 pages, it is densely action-packed
with a solid standalone plot; it’s not
just an expository set-up for second
installment, The Bone Tree, due out in
April 2015.
But the reader is tipped off in many
different ways to what the trilogy’s
overarching saga will involve. And it’s a
doozy — no one can accuse Iles of being
unambitious. Jumping back and forth
between the 1960s and the present, he
weaves a page-turner from many threads
of 20th century American history, from
the struggle of small town journalists
who are still investigating crimes of the
Civil Rights era to the assassination of
Bobby Kennedy.
The present day action begins when
Penn’s father, a beloved family physician,
is suddenly implicated in a murder with
racial undertones and doesn’t want
Penn’s help confronting the charges.
But Penn can’t leave his ailing father’s
precarious circumstances in someone
else’s hands, no matter how stridently
his father insists he do just that.
Penn simply can’t accept that his father
has done the things he is being accused
of. But the Robert Penn Warren quote
that begins the novel’s prologue casts a
subversive shadow: “If a man is forced to
choose between the truth and his father,
only a fool chooses the truth.” It doesn’t
take much more than a poke to stir up
a major hornet’s nest of sordid local
history that can’t quite be extricated
from what he is beginning to learn of his
father’s past — now that he has begun
asking the right questions.
Henry Sexton is a longtime reporter for
a weekly paper in Ferriday, Louisiana,
across the river from Natchez, who
has spent his career trying to bring the
Double Eagles to justice. The Double
Eagles were “an ultrasecret splinter cell
of the White Knights of the Ku Klux
Klan” who, “by Henry’s reckoning…had
murdered more than a dozen people” in
addition to various other acts of assault,
arson, rape, kidnapping and torture.
Henry’s cause intersects with Penn’s in
the form of Viola Turner, the intelligent
and beautiful African-American nurse
who worked for Dr. Cage in the 60s. Her
brother, Jimmy, disappeared in 1968, and
Henry had always suspected he was
murdered by the Double Eagles and is on
his way to proving it. Penn remembers
the lovely Viola from his childhood, but
has thought little about her since she left
Natchez for Chicago when he was a boy.
But as Penn is surprised to learn, Viola,
dying of cancer, had recently returned
to town — and was under the care of Dr.
Cage, his father and her old employer.
Some readers will feel that Iles’ latest
is needlessly violent and depressing,
waking sleeping dogs that it would be
better to let lie. Still others will disagree
with the author’s subtle suggestion that
race hatred is somehow in our blood,
a remnant of an otherwise forgotten
tribalism.
While that might be a mark against it
to some fans of suspense thrillers who
are in the market for an easy beach read,
most will agree that one hallmark of a
good book is that it asks a lot of difficult
questions and doesn’t shy away from
uncomfortable conclusions. Readers will
have to wait for the next installment to
see how much darker Iles will go.
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Truth and Tragedy
Greg Iles’ Natchez Burning draws readers in for a historical tale of suspense
Story by KATHRYN JUSTICE LEACHE
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UNDER PLEASANT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
teacher Susan Powell’s guidance, more than 50 second
and third grade spotlight students learned how to
craft their own quilts entirely by hand during the Spring 2013
semester. As part of Powell’s unit on the Underground Rail-
road and the Civil War, students “stitched through history” all
semester long by creating handmade items alongside weekly
lessons — something Powell says wouldn’t have been possi-
ble without the grant she received from the Foundation for
Excellence in Education.
Formed by the DeSoto Economic Development Council in 1989,
the Foundation receives and maintains private funds from indi-
vidual and corporate donors that are used exclusively to finance
educational efforts in DeSoto County. The nonprofit funds a vari-
ety of educational experiences, such as endowments for college
scholarships, the purchase of classroom equipment and, most
notably, grants for teachers. Educators are allowed to request up
to $500, but many submit applications for much less. “Teachers
don’t ask for more than they need,” says Deborah Morgan, the
office administrator for the Foundation.
More than 170 teachers were awarded a total of $74,600 in
grants last year, and Morgan says she’s hoping to top both
numbers this season. The volunteer-run organization heavily
solicits both funds and grant applications during the Summer
months in preparation for the Fall deadlines. And this year,
the Foundation is approaching something monumental;
the nonprofit is only $95,000 away from having awarded $1
million in grants. “What’s $95,000 if you can do $80,000?”
Morgan asks, reflecting on the more than $80,000 awarded
in 2011. “I’m excited, but with a heavy dose of realism.” She
says most of the money comes from members of the DeSoto
Economic Council, naming the United Way of the Mid-South,
the Grainger Foundation and the Krewe of Hernando as regu-
lar contributors. “Each teacher is assigned a sponsor,” Morgan
says. “They know who it is and how to contact them.” Teach-
ers have been known to invite sponsors into the classroom
to see the funds at work, she says. “It’s building relationships
between the business community and the schools.”
causes
Enriching Experiences
The Foundation for Excellence in Education
supplied more than 170 teachers with funds for
classroom projects and materials last year
Story by TESS CATLETT
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Students design their quilt squares using fabric markers.
Students have cut out their alphabet letter and are preparing it to sew.
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Powell says she would not have had
the materials necessary to do her
“Stitching Through History” unit with-
out the grant. “The machine, the fabrics,
the thread, the rulers, everything that
you would use to sew, we were able to
purchase.” In addition to researching the
Underground Railroad and the Civil War,
her students were able to take patterns
from that time period and design their
own quilts, she says. “They used math
— fractions in particular — when craft-
ing, and expressed themselves in writ-
ing. It was a cross section of curriculum,
all incorporated into one unit.” They
would walk into class and ask, “Do we
get to sew today?” she says. “We didn’t
sew daily, because we were doing a lot
of research.” But it was fair game once
students finished their work. Powell
says that after checking the student’s
completed classwork, he or she would
pick out materials to create an original
item, such as a pillow or a bookmark,
for friends and family members. “These
children have developed skills that
they’re going to use for the rest of their
life,” she says. “All of the students can
put on buttons (on clothes) now.”
The overall impact of grant propos-
als such as Powell’s are a key factor in
the selection process. Every year, an
esteemed panel of five to six judges
reads through the applications and
grades each on a numerical scale.
Morgan says the judges are looking
for relevancy and whether it’s actually
needed. “Every school gets at least one
grant,” she says, noting that this covers
the 42 schools in the district. “It has
the potential to impact every child in
that school,” Morgan says, adding that
some grants provide materials that can
be reused or even shared across class-
rooms. “One wonderful part is that it
isn’t a long application process,” Powell
says. “There are less than a handful of
questions. There’s no reason for some-
one not to do it if they need materials or
have a project.”
Grant applications are due by Septem-
ber 30, and the last day to donate is
August 31.
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album is only the band’s sixth record in an almost 40-year musical career, and it features the final recordings
made with the original vocalist, the late Brad Delp. The “Heaven On Earth” tour stopped in to Southaven on
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More than 2,500 people attended Macy’s Zoo Brew at the
Memphis Zoo on May 23. The unique beer-tasting event
raised $110,000 for the Zoo. Budweiser of Memphis
supplied an immense selection of beers, including lagers and ales
from Flying Dog, Ghost River and Blackstone brewing companies.
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Holy Rosary Parish celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Memphis Italian
Festival at Marquette Park May 29 to 31. More than 30,000 people turned
out to get a taste of Italy and celebrate Italian-American heritage. This
year’s festival boasted the relaunch of the Luigi 5K after a 20-year hiatus, which
featured more than 250 participants. Forty eight cooking teams competed in
categories such as spaghetti gravy and homemade wine, and more than 50 vendors
were on site offering a range of arts, crafts and other items. Kix Brooks of Brooks
& Dunn, the Paul Thorn Band and Jon Kilzer were among the weekend’s musical
performances. Proceeds from the event will benefit Holy Rosary Parish’s athletic and
student activities programs. Photos by FRANK CHIN Stephanie Gatewood
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100 people gathered at Hernando First Presbyterian Church to cheer on more
the than 20 children strutting down the catwalk. Accompanied by their parents,
these models showcased the latest fashions from Center Stage, Little Feet, Jack
Anna Beanstalk, SoCo and more. Attendees could also bid on everything from a
guided duck hunt to an autographed Memphis Grizzlies jersey in either the silent
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Musicians of all ages, varying
from garage rock to gospel,
took to the stage in Old Towne
Olive Branch on May 17. More than 100
people cheered on 10 musical acts at the
Olive Branch Pickers’ Battle of the Bands
benefitting the American Cancer Society.
Several restaurants, such as McAlister’s
and Louisiana Bayou, served the crowd.
Photos by KRISTENA SAXTON
Battle of the Bands
Benefitting the American Cancer Society
Alexa Paul, Allison Baker, Kennedy McAdams, Laney Garner & Sidney Brown
Mary Louise Brubbs, Harry Grubbs, Sherrill Bull & Heather Dixon
Better Than Silence Band
Dave Young, James Hurton & Glenn Stafford
Kaitlyn Hearn & Torres D BellWayman Shears & Nate Thompson
Janae & Brianne & Bella Adams
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The Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County hosted
its second annual Bark After Dark Bike Ride & Glow Bash at
Shelby Farms on May 23. One hundred and fifteen cyclists took
advantage of this opportunity to ride through Shelby Farms after dark,
all while benefitting the humane society. Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk
Monster rocked the stage after the ride, alongside entertainment
from fire breathers and glow hula hoopers. Yazoo, Memphis Made and
Saint Louis brewing companies were among those to provide drinks,
and One & Only BBQ and Humdingers served up a variety of dishes.
Photos by FRANK CHIN
Bark after Dark Bike Ride & Glow Bash
David Delapaz & Amy Caruso
The Elliott Family Phyllis & Jay Leoncavallo
Lamontrell BeverlyDavid Tolbert & Lindsay Wagner
Richard Taylor Jeff Kinzer, Nate Nowak & Meredith Steenerson Susan Brown
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One hundred and forty nine participants,
including 23 teams, took part in Relay of
Life of Memphis at Memphis Botanic Gar-
den on June 13. “What happened at Relay, stayed
at Relay” was the motto of this year’s Vegas-
themed event benefitting the American Cancer
Society. An Elvis impersonator took to the stage
to perform some of the King’s greatest hits, and
quite a few showcased a pair of blue suede shoes
during the Elvis impersonator contest. Nucor Steel
took home first place in the tent decorating con-
test; the group built a backdrop of the Memphis
skyline, and paid respects to the theme by recre-
ating the iconic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas
Nevada” sign with a Memphian twist. Teams kept
the Vegas spirit alive with roulette, craps and
poker tables, and Crazy Flame provided live music.
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American Cancer Society Memphis
Relay for Life
One hundred and forty four resident golfers and other friends of the Bad-
dour Center participated in the 13th annual Miracle Drive Golf Tourna-
ment on May 23. A full flight was represented across the 36 teams at The
Links at Cottonwoods. The tournament is the Baddour Center’s second-largest
fundraiser, and contributed more than $50,000 to the Center this year. Sheldon
the Turtle, the Riverkings’ mascot, came to cheer players on and posed for pic-
tures during lunch. Caesars Entertainment catered a southern-style picnic buffet,
which included fried chicken, Memphis-style pulled pork, cornbread and more.
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The Hernando Optimist Club
hosted the 40th annual A’Fair on
the historic Hernando Square on
May 17. A’Fair kicked off with a 5K run
and walk, and The Lacey Band, Jet Case
and Jaime Merina were among the day’s
scheduled performers. Approximately
200 vendors were on site to sell their
wares and connect with the community,
and a special Kid’s Zone offered a
paintball shooting range, a mechanical
bull ride and more. Everything from
Italian ice and funnel cakes to turkey
legs and bar-b-q was available, much to
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More than 300 people joined the Down Syndrome Association of Memphis
& the MidSouth in celebrating the 140th annual Kentucky Derby at the
Memphis Botanic Garden on May 3. The Get Down and Derby gala raised
$27,000 for the organization. Guests enjoyed a Derby-inspired dinner, including
cheese grits, meatballs stuffed with mashed potatoes, and chicken and dressing.
The Fabulous Steeler Band and Company D provided live music and entertainment,
and there was a live and silent auction. Items ranged from artwork by Lynda Cham-
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FIRST Arts, Beats and EatsIn Bloom5-8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of art, music and food in New Albany. Several local restaurants will showcase delicious food from their menus. Admission $10. Call 662.534.3438 or visit newalbanymainstreet.com.
1-2Fringe Festival — the Art-er LimitsDowntown Oxford10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.From interactive events to exclusive tastings, this two-day celebration in Ox-ford features art, music, performances and food all connected to Mississippi. Admission $5-$50. Call 662.236.6429 or visit oxfordarts.com.
2Bikes, Blues and BayousDowntown Greenwood8:15 a.m.Riders can participate in a 20-mile, 46-mile or 62-mile route, each kicking off in historic downtown Greenwood, during the seventh annual bike tour. Admission $25-$45. Call 662.453.4152 or visit bikes-bluesbayous.com.
8Wine Down at the DixonDixon Gallery and Gardens6-8 p.m.Enjoy wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres and more at the stunning Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis. Admission $25-$35. Call 901.761.5250 or visit dixon.org.
8-9Mississippi Delta Dragon Boat FestivalGreenville Yacht Club, Lake Ferguson6:30 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.Kick off the weekend at the Chinese Gala Friday evening, wake up early on Saturday for the 5K, and cheer on your favorite boat during the race. Admission $60 Friday. Admission free Saturday. Call 662.822.9664 or visit deltadragonboatfest.com.
8-10Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival1 Blues Alley5 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m. Sat., 4 p.m. Sun.Featuring entertainment from both locally and nationally known blues and gospel artists, this three-day festival in Clarks-dale honors Mississippi’s rich musical heritage. Admission free. Visit sunflower-fest.org.
Ninth2nd Saturdays Folk Art on the RiverDowntown New Albany7:30 a.m.-NoonShop the Biscuits & Jam Farmers Mar-ket, listen to live bluegrass, take part in a community yoga session and more. Admission free. Call 662.534.4354 or visit visitnewalbany.com.
9Ramcat Rhythm and BluesRamcat Alley6-10 p.m.Grab some great food, cold brews and enjoy live blues in historic Ramcat Al-ley in Greenwood. Admission $10. Call 662.453.7625 or visit greenwoodms.com.
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15HeartlightHope Presbyterian Church7 p.m.Hear Geoffrey Canada, the president and CEO or Harlem Children’s Zone, discuss education in our country at this event in Cordova. Admission $20-$45. Call 901.323.3600 or visit agapemeanslove.org.
1612th annual Memphis Tri-State Blues FestivalLanders Center6:30 p.m.Listen to performances by Bobby Rush, Millie Jackson, Shirley Brown and more in Southaven. Admission $35-60. Call 1.800.745.3000 or visit ticketmaster.com.
16Grape Gatsby GalaThe Columns at One Commerce Square7-11 p.m.Savor local cuisine and delight in an evening of extraordinary entertain-ment in Memphis. Admission $250. Call 901.725.8620 or visit cancer.org.
23Sounds of Summer Music & Arts FestivalByhalia Walking Park3-10 p.m.Ingram Hill, Shy Perry and Bill Howl-N-Madd Perry will perform in Byhalia. Admission $5. Call 662.838.8127 or visit byhalia-ms.com.
23Art of CaringMemphis Botanic Garden 5:30-7:30 p.m.Bid on artwork donated by local artists in Memphis while benefitting the Baptist Reynolds Hospice House and Kemmons Wilson Family Center for Grief. Admission $40. Call 901.227.7123 or visit bmhgiving.org.
TWENTY-THIRDPaw Prints PartyWoodland Hills5:30 p.m.Enjoy a seated dinner, open bar and live music by Front & Beale in Cordova while benefitting the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County. Admission $125. Call 901.3937.3900 or visit memphishumane.org.
23Spirit of SRVSThe Hilton7-11:30 p.m.Participate in Memphis’ premier auction, food and wine tasting. Admission $75-$85. Call 901.869.7787 or visit srvs.org.
TENTHCat Head Mini Blues FestCat Head Delta Blues and Folk Art Store10 a.m.-4 p.m.Feel the rhythm of the blues during this daylong festival in Clarksdale. Admission free. Call 662.624.5992 or visit cathead.biz.
29-30Celebration of the Arts 2014 and Jazz FestivalElla Darling Elementary School6-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat. Delight in the rich musical history of the Delta during the Jazz and Heritage Con-cert, attend the Talent Sensations Com-petition and take advantage of unique workshops in Greenville. Admission $5. Call 662.374.0215 or visit gvillecelebra-tionofthearts.com.
305th annual City Wide Scavenger HuntGale Community Center8:30 a.m.Test your knowledge of the historic Her-nando community by competing in a city-wide scavenger hunt. Admission $20. Call 662.429.2688 or visit hernandoparks.org.
305K for RelayLanders Center7 p.m.Join hundred of runners in Southaven to run 3.1 miles in support of the American Cancer Society. Admission $25-$30. Call 901.361.4192 or visit 5kfor-relaydesoto.com.
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ENTERTAINMENTAugust 2014
MUSIC
1Live at the Garden: Jennifer NettlesMemphis Botanic Garden, Memphis8:30 p.m., Admission $40-$150901.636.4107, memphisbotanicgarden.com
2Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon RangersSnowden Grove Amphitheater, Southaven7 p.m., Admission $49.50-$65662.892.2660, snowdengroveamphitheater.com
4SleepwaveNew Daisy Theatre, Memphis7 p.m., Admission $13901.525.8981, newdaisy.com
6James Taylor & His All-Star BandMud Island, Memphis8 p.m., Admission $49.50-$85901.576.7241, mudisland.com
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13Ben Nichols1884 Lounge, Memphis8 p.m., Admission $15-$17901.312.6058, minglewood-hall.com
13WeezerSnowden Grove Amphitheater, Southaven7 p.m., Admission $30-$55.50662.892.2660, snowdengrove-amphitheater.com
14Elvis: If I Can Dream Starring Mark Anthony & EAS BandMinglewood Hall, Memphis1p.m., Admission $35-$45901.312.6058, minglewoodhall.com
15Wynonna & The Big NoiseBluesville At Horseshoe Casino Tunica8 p.m., Tickets $29.50-$100800.745.3000, horseshoetunica.com
17ToadiesBluesville At Horseshoe Casino Tunica8 p.m., Admission $16.50-$21.50800.745.3000, horseshoetunica.com
20An Evening with Crosby, Stills & NashThe Orpheum Theatre, Memphis7:30 p.m., Tickets $98.50-$215901.525.3000, orpheum-memphis.com
21Under The StreetLampBluesville At Horseshoe Casino Tunica8 p.m., Tickets $21.50-$102800.745.3000, horseshoetunica.com
21Charlie Daniels BandBartlett Performing Arts& Conference Center, Bartlett , TN8 p.m., Admission $45901.385.6440, bpacc.org
22Corey Smith w/ guestsMinglewood Hall, Memphis8 p.m., Admission $18-$20901.312.6058, minglewoodhall.com
22Live at the Garden: StyxMemphis Botanic Garden, Memphis8:30 p.m., Admission $40901.636.4107, memphisbotanicgarden.com
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VISUAL ARTS
through August 2H. C. Porter’s Blues @ HomeThe University of Mississippi Museum, Oxford10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat., Admission $3-$5662.915.7073, museum.olemiss.edu
through August 9The Figure: Portrait and Bronze Works by Tom CorbinThe University of Mississippi Museum, Oxford10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat., Admission $3-$5662.915.7073, museum.olemiss.edu
23Kenny RogersThrough The Years World Tour,Millennium Theatre at Gold Strike Casino Tunica8 p.m., Tickets $79.95-$89.95888.747.7711, goldstrikemississippi.com
2320th Annual Art SaleThe Orpheum Theatre, Memphis1 p.m., Admission $10901.529.4224, orpheum-memphis.com
30Collective Soul w/ Gin BlossomsBluesville At Horseshoe Casino Tunica8 p.m., Admission $30-$100800.745.3000, horseshoetunica.com
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PERFORMING ARTS
through 34,000 Miles Presented by Playhouse on the SquareTheatreWorks, Memphis8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Admission $10-$35901.726.4656, playhouseonthesquare.org
15 through September 7Mary PoppinsPlayhouse on the Square, Memphis8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Admission $15-$40901.726.4656, playhouseonthesquare.org
22 through September 14The Best of EnemiesCircuit Playhouse, Memphis8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Admission $10-$35901.726.4656, playhouseonthesquare.org
22 through Sept 14The Addams FamilyTheatre Memphis, Memphis7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Admission $10-$30901.682.8601, theatrememphis.org
through August 17Pop Artists on PaperMemphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis10 a.m.-4 p.m. Weds., 10 a.m-8 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Admission $3-$7901.544.6200, brooksmuseum.org
26Oxford Art CrawlThe University of Mississippi Museum, Southside Gallery, Powerhouse, Gallery 130 in Meek Hall, Oxford6-8 p.m., Admission free662.236.6429, oxfordarts.com
through September 7Protective Ornament: Contemporary Armor to AmuletsNational Ornamental Metal Museum, Memphis10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., Noon-5 p.m. Sun., Admission $4-$6901.774.6380, metalmuseum.org
through September 21The Eclectic SixtiesMemphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis10 a.m.-4 p.m. Weds., 10 a.m-8 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Admission $3-$7901.544.6200, brooksmuseum.org
through OctoberNick Peña: Processing the IdealDixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; $3-$7901.761.5250, dixon.org
Charles Courtney Curran: Seeking the IdealDixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. third Thurs., Admission $3-$7901.761.5250, dixon.org
Connecting the World: The Panama Canal at 100Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. third Thurs., Admission $3-$7
901.761.5250, dixon.org
“Gone but not Forgotten”: Billy JohnsonDelta Blues Museum, ClarksdaleMon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.662.627.6820, deltabluesmuseum.org
Bradley Gordon: Recent WorkYalo Studio303 N. Main St., Water ValleyTues.-Sat. 12 a.m.-5 p.m.662.473.9099, yalostudio.com
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Beloved Pieces Will Also Create a Harmonious Style
COMES HOMEFearless Design
Story by ELIZABETH LINK
Photography by TERRY SWEENEY
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WWhen designing a home, there is one word that always
brings trepidation to any first-time designer: Matching.
Although conventional wisdom claims that items only
need to “go together,” rather than “match,” the idea of
coordinating each individual piece with finesse and care
is still quite daunting for most. Canton homeowner and
designer Kim Duease has worked with several clients who
have had the same dilemma. Duease’s carefree design
philosophy and wisdom can make anyone look at their
design task happily, especially after viewing Duease’s
eclectic and cozy home.
For Duease, the path to the perfect home began 18 years
ago when she designed her 3 bed/2.5 bath home. Rich
with Southern charm, Duease’s home draws you in with
thecowboy (and cowgirl) boots on the stairwell, the fish-
shaped handles on the kitchen cabinets and the grand
painting above the fireplace that harkens to Antebellum
times. Although there are many adjectives that could
be used to describe the home, traditional is not one of
them, as the space not only reflects Duease’s vibrant and
energetic personality, but also the flow of both her and her
family’s life.
featureat home
Right: The newest addition to the home, the rustic, masculine design fea-tures a brown leather Chesterfield sofa, exposed beams and a wrought iron chandelier.Below: Duese’s homemade “Lily Beth” stands tall next to the antique buffet and playful pink mirror.
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She explains that the elaborate décor
is “all done for practical purposes, but
you are still living your life and moving
along, and as you find stuff, you bring
it in.” Duease adds, “If you love it and it
speaks to you in such a way that makes
your heart sing, get it. You’ll find a place
to use it.”
Duease has incorporated several pieces
she received from her family into the
home, including a pair of maracas that
once belonged to her great grandmother
and antlers that had been her brothers.
“I love mixing old and new antiques with
modern throughout the home,” Duease
says. The antique touches include classic
French tables and Italian antiques.For a
modern edge, the contemporary artwork,
baby grand piano, black and-white
patterned wallpaper in the hallway and
the geometric wallpaper in the bathroom
are perfect complements.
When looking at the mixture of items
in the Duease home, it is clear that
function plus art is paramount. One of
Duease’s custom pieces is her “Lily Beth”
floor lamp in the adjacent area. The
piece began as an old mannequin long
ago, and Duease added her flair with
old magazines and Victorian postcards
to create a decoupage on the chest
area. The full skirt is a mix of tulle and
tapestry, along with imitation flower
pieces, which are perfectly placed on the
shoulder area.
Another showstopper that has been
turned into a true focal point is the
dining room table. Duease discovered the
Monastery table one of her many travels.
The rusted iron is visible through the
glass top, and the chairs reflect a modern
style in stark white. The chandelier is one
of Duease’s most interesting designs, as it
hangs from airplane cables overhead.
Duease says her favorite room is the
kitchen. “It’s the center of the house – the
hub – and then everything goes off of it.”
The kitchen was a natural spot for Duease
to begin her design process, because of
the way it flows into the dining and living
rooms. The most recent addition to her
house is a rare and complete merging of
Duease and her husband’s tastes.
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The new addition creates a rare and perfect merging of ideas. For her husband,
Richard, the room was to have a rustic style, much in the spirit of a Vail ski
lodge with exposed wood beams and a brick wall. He also picked out a brown
leather-tufted Chesterfield couch, which added a masculine feel to the spa. For
her, the addition of Italian antiques put her spin on the space and coordinated
with the other rooms in the house.
The outdoor space was as much of a consideration for Duease, who says the
family spends as much time outdoors as they do indoors. In fact, one would
feel just as comfortable and at home outdoors thanks to the twin-sized bed,
upholstered furnishings and dining table.
at home
Right: A view of the kitchen, the hub of the home.Above: The bathroom is luxurious with modern elements, such as the geometric wallpaper and, luxe curtains. The clawfoot tub is the perfect spot to enjoy the beauty of the space.
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There’s only one thing better than purchasing products made in the USA, and that’s buying local. Whether you’re browsing for baked goods at the farmers market or searching for that perfect piece of décor to complete
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Memphis, TN | brotherjunipers.comBrother Juniper’s is no ordinary breakfast restaurant, in part because it doesn’t serve any ole product. Founded on a commitment to fresh ingredients, the Mem-phis eatery added spreadable fruits to the menu in 2006. Originally limited to strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and red raspberry, these fruits have no sugar added and are sweetened with white grape juice. Peach, fig and blue raspberry have since been added to the line-up.
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Shotwell Candies
Memphis, TN | shotwellcandy.comWorking from the humble beginnings of his Memphis kitchen, Jerrod Smith started crafting handmade caramels after a love for sweets and a family memory of his late great-grandfather, Shotwell George.The owner of a general goods store, Grandpa Shot’s family members fondly recall sneaking caramels from candy bins as he looked the other way. The idea to start making caramels came while brainstorming on Christmas gifts for friends. The candies were a hit and pretty soon Jerrod and his wife Lisa began working late into the night to meet orders that ranged from the Mississippi Delta all the way to New York. Today, Shotwell Candy Co. has four year-round flavors—original salted caramels, hand-crushed espresso caramels, craft beer and pretzel, and the “old-fashioned” cocktail caramels; and two seasonal flavors: Carib-bean coconut and five-spice dark chocolate caramel.
Delta Pecan Orchard
Indianola, MS | deltapecan.comDelta Pecan Orchard in Indianola has served up the seasonal nut for more than 50 years in a variety of incarnations. From pecan pieces to gourmet candies, the orchard’s offerings can please even the nuttiest pecan lover. For something out-side of the box, look no further than the Delta Blues Pecan Oil. The all-natural oil is cold pressed and filtered for mild flavor and has a lower saturated fat than olive oil. The heart-healthy product also has a higher flash point, which makes it a per-fect stovetop substitute.
LiLee's Gourmet Bakery
Memphis, TN | lileesgourmetbakery.comFor Samantha Green, there’s nothing more important than offering a wholesome product made with local produce. And at Lilee’s Gourmet Bakery, it’s all zucchini, all the time. Lilee’s, which is based in Memphis, offers a wide variety of zucchini-made products, including muffins, cornbread and loaves. Zucchini is an excellent source of fiber and an-tioxidants, and it can help lower your cholesterol, Green says. These gourmet goods are all-natural and contain no preservatives, which makes them a healthy alternative to typical snack foods. “Most children see a green vegetable as something that’s not for their liking,” Green says. “I’m trying to distill that negative image.”
Food
Flavor Mavens
Olive Branch, MS | facebook.com/flavormavensWhen it comes to seasoning, look no further than Flavor Mavens in Olive Branch. Free of pesticides, chemicals and other harmful additives, these organic herbs and spices are hand-blended in small batches to ensure a fresh and flavorful taste. Blends are available with or without salt, however, Flavor Mavens has taken care to source a wholesome sodium product for its seasonings. “We only use Redmond Real Salt, which is an unrefined mineral salt (that’s) actually mined from ancient sea beds in Utah,” says Jennifer Stanek. “Since it is unprocessed, it has over 60 trace minerals.”
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Aimee's Linens
Pass Christian, MS | linensbyaimee.comAimee Tramontana has taken typical household linens from mundane to marvelous through Aimee’s Linens. For the past 20 years, she’s used unique color combinations and distinctly Southern imagery to bring life to everyday hand towels and cocktail napkins. From welcoming basics to seasonal styles, Aimee’s Linens are handmade in Pass Christian through silk screening and by using a four-color process transfer.
Three E Designs
Olive Branch, MS | threeedesigns.comRon Merritt and Erich Emmenegger of Three E Designs are no strangers to Southern charm. “I’ve always been inspired by the beauty and sophistication in which Southern folk enter-tain,” says Ron Merritt, adding that he hopes to create such lasting memories through Three E Designs’ kitchenware. The Farm House Collection is built by hand using Southern clay, and the French Country Collection is crafted by using a com-bination of slip poured and hand built clay. Both are glazed in a whimsical fashion, making each piece unique. “The taste of the food is just as important as the dish in which it is served in,” Merritt says, “Whether it be a simple cup of coffee with a friend or a special formal occasion with hundreds of friends.”
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Sunflower Bottle Tree
Sunflower, MS | bottletree.comBottle trees have long been held as a spirited Southern tradition and are a distinctive way to spruce up any garden space. Founded by Bill Lipsey in Sunflower, Bottle Tree aims to help gardeners do just that by offering trees of all shapes and sizes. The Big Daddy and Southern Pine trees stand 62 inches tall, and each can display more than 20 bottles. Other offerings include the Hang Em’ High Bottle Tree, which displays nine bottles, and the French Quarter Bottle Chandelier. Each bottle tree is constructed from smooth, hot rolled rods that are tipped with rubber caps. The trees are shipped unpainted, allowing the rusted appearance to juxtapose with the colorful bottles that will cover the limbs.
Homestretch
Nettleton, MS | homestretchfurniture.comBased in Nettleton, HomeStretch is a domestic manufacturer of upholstered reclining furniture. “Our target was quick-ship,” Long says. “We build products to inventory rather than to order.” Because of that, customers do not have to experience extensive delays in delivery. “We can ship it out as quickly as you get in touch with us,” Long says, adding
that HomeStretch sells through local retailers such as Royal Furniture and Great American Home Store. The entire manufacturing process takes place in the company’s factory in northeast Mississippi, Long says. Cutting, assembling and covering the frames is all done in-house. “We start from scratch,” Long says. “The only thing we’re not doing is sewing the patterns together.”
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CopperworxRaymond, MScopperworx.comAfter working as a corporate con-troller for 20 years, Terri Dallriva ventured into the realm of ar-chitectural copper and founded Copperworx in 1999 in Clinton. After spending a few years creating copper countertops, vent-a-hoods and other archi-tectural accents, Dallriva began to augment a gift line of items for the home and garden. “Twelve, almost 13, years ago, my friend asked me to do copper place-mats,” Dallriva said. “That led me to start the gift line, and it grows all the time.” More than 100 items, ranging from bowls and baskets to flower pots and planters, currently make up the line. Dallriva creates each piece by hand, then covers the copper with an acid-wash patina, and seals it with a copper lacquer to preserve the striking tarnish.
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Jackson, MS | dearcards.netDear Cards has served the Jackson community for more than 25 years through its curation and production of Christian greeting cards. Whether a traditional thank you card or a lively greeting from the signature Southern Sass line, Dear Cards’ offerings are sure to bring a smile to any loved one’s face. Crosses, one of the latest collections, features the artwork of local artist Kym Garraway. Hailing from Hattiesburg, Garraway designed a dozen different crosses for the collection. Buoyant, sweeping and succinct, Garraway’s crosses are sure to please.
KATIE KALSI
Memphis, TN | katiekalsi.comFashion and function collided when artist and designer Katie Kalsi debuted her first handbag in 2003. The Memphis native produced 23 hobo-style bags that were set off by hand-painted interchangeable leather straps. Her signature collection offers four different bags — Sophie, Sadie, Romie and Cecilia — in a palette spanning 12 colors. In addition to her vibrant signature collection, Kalsi went on to add eight new bags in muted shades of black and brown in the rustic Badlands Collection. But it’s the straps that set Katie Kalsi Custom Handbags apart. Fresh florals, iconic imagery and vivid bursts of color define the more than 100 shoulder and messenger straps available. “The reason these bags are so successful is because when you change your strap you change the whole look of your bag,” Kalsi says.
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The Bird's Nest
Memphis, TN | jessicakhaas.blogspot.comFounded by Jessica Haas, The Bird’s Nest is a Memphis-based multidis-ciplinary arts business doubling as an agent for change. Whether you’re after a photo shoot or in need of a custom jewelry order, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Unbound Ministries, a not-for-profit organization seeking to free disadvantaged youth from their circumstances. “The rea-son I have a passion for at-risk youth is because I came from poverty,” Haas says. “My mom was a single mom; she raised me, worked two jobs and graduated from nursing school.” Haas grew up watching her mother draw an additional income from crafting, which inspired her to start designing. From monogrammed necklaces made of cast metal and hand-cut sheet brass to detailed charm bracelets featuring a variety of stones and beads, Hass has created quite the collection.
STATELY COTTON
Memphis, TN | statelycotton.comThrough Stately Cotton, Michael Waters aims to support local farmers and the American textile industry while providing high quality apparel. “I buy raw cotton by the bale directly from the farmer and see it all the way through the process until you see it on the shelves,” Waters says. A truly Southern brand, Stately Cotton utilizes cotton harvested in Tallahatchine County to create Mississippi’s 61 Collection of signature polos and in Tipton County to fashion Tennessee’s Front Street Collection. “I couldn’t have done it any other way and still stayed loyal to my roots,” Waters says. “I plan to eventually have a full line of clothing after I expand into all the cotton growing states.”
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BECCA BELZ
Memphis, TN | beccabelzjewelry.comWith her namesake jewelry line, Becca Belz creates a collection of statement accessories that she says any woman can feel confident wearing. Belz creates each piece in its entirety using copper, brass and sterling silver in her Memphis studio. “I start each design with an individual gemstone in mind,” Belz says. “I use semi-precious gemstones such as labradorite, lapis, turquoise and jasper and let the shape and colors of the stone guide me in the rest of the design.” Items such as the chunky pearl necklace and multichain pearl bracelet put a twist on traditional peal jewelry. “Being from the South, I love freshwater pearls, but I try to design pieces with some ‘edge’ and not just your ‘normal’ pearl necklace.”
Thimblepress
Jackson, MS | thimblepress.comFor Kristen Ley, it all came down to a little ingenuity and innovation when launching Thimblepress, her Jackson-based studio. After driving to Lexington, Kentucky, in 2011 to buy her first letterpress — a 1925 10 x 15 Chandler and Price — Ley decided it was time to open up her own shop. “I taught myself how to letter-press,” Ley says. “I took a class on it in South Carolina, and I have mentors in Mississippi.” Now, Ley offers a range of custom and curated items printed by hand on her Chandler and Price. From a series of prints comprising the State Flower Collection to coasters illustrated with original art, Ley’s letterpress is rarely quiet. Dip-dyed stationary, foil stamped napkins and prints illustrated with original artwork are just a few of Thimblepress’ other offerings.
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Ashwater Soap Company
Vicksburg, MS | ashwatersoap.comAshwater Soap Company utilizes a specifically calculated blend of olive, coconut, palm and castor oils in cohesion with Shea butter to produce a collection of all-natural soaps. The combination of these oils creates a long-lasting bar of plant-based soap that moisturizes and nourishes skin. “Everything that you see and smell in our soaps came from the ground in some form or fashion,” says Willie Brown. Each bar boasts a scent derived from the essential oils that make up each soap. “Essential oils from plants and trees have been used for many, many years for their specific healing and therapeutic properties,” Brown says. The company offers six different bars: Lavendar, Lemon Poppy, Rosemary Mint, Orange Eucalyptus, Fir Needle and the signature Black Bar, which is made with charcoal powder.
Cotton's Cafe
Oxford, MS | cottonscafe.comCotton’s Café in Oxford offers a healthy alternative to big brand dog foods by providing all-natural dog treats made with fresh local produce. “If we won’t eat it, your dog won’t eat it,” says Janet McCarty. “I use produce according to the Farmers’ Almanac.” While some treats are seasonal, like blueberry, others are made yearlong through utilizing mul-tiple vendors or suitable alternatives. “I use several kinds of squash, so that’s year-round,” McCarty says, adding that she also uses apples, or applesauce, all year. “There are no artificial ingredients or preservatives and no added salt or sugar.”
Hedge Farm Candles
Red Banks, MS | hedgefarm.comHandcrafted at the historic 1840s farmstead in Red Banks, Hedge Farm Candles are made with premium waxes and fragrances to ensure longevity. Hedge Farm offers two types of candles: hand-poured and molded. To create a hand-poured candle, customers first choose a fragrance and then one of the 200 cus-tom containers to house the candle. Molded candles take the form of flowers, fruit and vegetables, in addi-tion to standard potted shapes.
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Summer Haute Hoedown
Photography by DAVID AND TAMMY MOLNAR
Entertaining ideas for a rustic, farm-inspired evening.
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G RAB YOUR BOOTS AND GET READY TO THROW A "HAUTE HOEDOWN"
to heat things up at your next gathering. There are many options when
putting together a western-themed event, especially in the South.
Mason jars, burlap, lanterns and other rustic elements are readily available for
decor, and the menu can be as simple as barbeque or as elegant as a bison steak
dinner. Professional wedding and event planner Michelle Hope and Jaime New-
som of Social Butterflies, LLC designed this elegant rustic affair in honor of one
couple’s engagement, however, using Hope’s expert tips this party can be used
as inspiration for a number of Autumn celebrations.
The details…
•We chose a private barn to host
this intimate sit-down dinner, and
a local chef prepared a decadent
bison steak dinner for guests.
•Dinner was served at large tables
covered in burlap linens, and guest
sat in wooden chairs with giant
fabric roses adorning the backs.
•Vibrant floral centerpieces,
housed in bark containers, lined
the center of each table, and rattan
chargers added to the decor.
•Place cards embellished with
rope knots were used to mark
each guest’s seat, and a variety of
lanterns were strung with market
lights to add ambiance inside the
barn.
•Guests took to the dance floor
after dinner and line danced to
music provided by a live band.
Setting the sceneBe sure to stay true to the theme when throwing your own hoedown. Bandanas can
double as table decor while serving as cloth napkins, and mason jars make great
glassware. Create napkin rings with muted or colorful rope, and string up burlap
banners for added decor. Wooden pallets or old barrels, if you have access to them,
are great options for seating or tables.
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entertaining
Tips from the expert…
Instead of the average sit down
dinner, serving a family-style
meal for a fun and unique ap-
proach. Fried chicken and mashed
potatoes with all the fixings is
both delicious and affordable, but
any Southern menu will do with
this theme.
Don't have a barn? Adding hay
bales to your backyard can help
instantly transform the space into
a Western delight.
Picnic tables covered with ging-
ham cloth provide easy seating,
and daisies or sunflowers can be
made into individualized floral
centerpieces that fit the theme.
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Minted Sweet TeaIngredients: • 4 c boiling water• 1/2 cup sugar• 5 large tea bags• 1/2 c fresh mint leaves• 1 6 oz can frozen lemonade concentrate prepared• 4 c water• 2 lemons sliced for garnish
Directions:1. Pour sugar into boiling water, and let dissolve.2. Pour sugar water over tea bags and mint leaves.3. Steep 3 to 5 minutes.4. Stir in prepared lemonade and 4 c water.5. Chill, add sliced lemons and serve over ice.
Twice Baked Potato CasseroleIngredients: • 4 lbs baking potatoes• 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded• 1 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded• 16 oz light sour cream• 8 oz fat free cream cheese, softened• 1/2 c milk• 1/2 c melted butter• 2 tsp salt• 12 slices of bacon cooked, drained and crumbled• 1/3 c chopped green onion• Chives for garnish
Directions:1. Peel potatoes, and cut in large pieces to boil. Boil in a large pot of water for 15 minutes or until soft.2. Drain and add potato pieces to a mixer. Mix or mash on high speed until smooth. 3. Add sour cream, butter, milk, cream cheese and salt until combined. Add cheese, but reserve 1/2 cup of each for topping. Mix until combined. 4. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish.5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through. 6. Take out, and sprinkle remaining cheese and bacon on top. 7. Place back into oven until cheese is melted. Add chives to garnish and serve hot.
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Easy Peach CobblerIngredients: • 6-8 fresh peaches, washed and sliced• 1 cup self rising flour• 1 cup sugar• 1 cup milk• 1 stick of butter• Vanilla ice cream
Directions:1. Place stick of butter in a 9x13 pan, and place in oven to preheat at 350 degrees.2. Remove pan when butter is melted, or in 5 to 8 minutes.3. Mix flour, sugar and milk until combined.4. Add sliced peaches on top of butter in pan.5. Pour flour mixture on top of peaches.6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden.7. Serve hot with vanilla ice cream.
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finance
SO YOUR LITTLE PRIDE AND JOY
has finally made it to college. If
you’re lucky they have excelled
in high school, whether in academics,
athletics or some other area and you
don’t have to worry about paying for it.
Then again, if you are a member of the
other 90 percent, you are just worrying
about how you are going to pay for it. If
you are like many parents then you’ve
already started the process by applying
for student loans to help defray the cost
of tuition, and while student loans can
be an effective way of paying for college,
they are numerous in form and come
with many catches.
Choosing the Right Loan.
The most common student loan is
the Stafford Loan which is a federally
insured loan that covers most basic
costs of college attendance. They are
paid back by the student after gradua-
tion and parents are not liable for any
repayment. In addition to the Stafford
Loan, students can get various forms of
private loans which include the Parent
PLUS Loan. These loans are much like
Stafford Loans but provide lower rates
than many other private loans be-
cause, much like their names insinu-
ate, they are personally guaranteed by
the student’s parents. These loans have
grown in number and size as the cost
of attending college has risen six per-
cent per year over the past 25 years.
Plan Ahead.
In a perfect world where your child is
wildly successful and gets that dream
job right out of college, parents never
pay these loans back. However, as we
have all learned in the recent financial
crisis, this is virtually guaranteed not to
happen. As a result, many parents end
up with an unexpected bill after four,
and sometimes five, years of college. This
can put an enormous strain on many
households causing many parents
to forego contributing to retirement
accounts or put off much needed home
repairs which can drastically reduce
the value of your home.
Keeping Credit in Check.
Aside from student loans, many families
also use credit cards in order to float
many college expenses including social
activities. Formerly this was done by
the students themselves as credit cards
were freely available to students on col-
lege campuses, a practice which was
widely criticized. However, thanks to
the Credit CARD Act of 2009, practices
such as those formerly used on col-
lege campuses are no longer allowed
and children under the age of 21 must
either show the ability to maintain the
debt related to the card (proof of in-
come and employment) or a parent
must co-sign for the card. Parents who
cosign are liable for all debt incurred by
the cardholder and have no control over
use of the card. Put simply, the parent
guarantees anything the child does
with the card.
Taking Responsibility.
There is an old saying in the law, “a
guarantor is a fool with a pen who was
dumb enough to use it.” In this case the
saying appears particularly apt as trust-
ing a teenager with your credit is not an
optimum strategy to financial success.
Instead, many parents have chosen to
allow children to “piggyback” on their
credit cards by becoming authorized
users. In this instance the child can
use the parent’s card as if it were their
own with the exception that the parent
can place certain restrictions on use
such as the size of a single transaction
or putting a notice on the card when
it reaches a certain limit. The upside
for this situation is the child gets
the opportunity to build credit and
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learn responsible use of a credit card.
The downside is that there is no perfect
control for credit card use and many
parents end up with a large bill because
they either failed to maintain adequate
controls on the card or simply failed to
monitor their child’s use of the card.
Additionally, some card issuers may
require the child to become a liable party
if they are authorized users and should
the parent come on hard financial
times, the child may unknowingly
become liable for the parent’s debt.
Even if the child does not become a
primarily liable party, they may be
negatively affected by any negative re-
porting on the card due to the parent’s
inability to pay the bill on time. What
started out as a way to help cover day-
to-day expenses of college and build
credit for a child can become a road to
credit ruin before the child even has
their first apartment.
The moral of the story is that parents
should take college planning seriously.
College is coming whether we like it
or not, and failing to plan can put both
parent and child in a bad financial situa-
tion which can have long lasting effects.
What’s more is that some debt, like
student loans, are not dischargeable
in bankruptcy so there is no option to
simply blow it all up and start over.
If you plan properly, college can be
handled with minimal debt and, most
importantly, doesn’t end with mom and
dad putting their financial well-being
on the line and their little pride and joy
doesn’t become the little ball and chain.
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The Blues will beckon scores of Southerners to the
music Mecca of Clarksdale, Mississippi, for the 27th
Annual Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival on the
first weekend of August. Featuring acts like Kingfish,
James "Super Chikan" Johnson, Jimbo Mathus & The
Tri State Coalition, this jukejoint journeyman's dream
of a festival aims to celebrate the best of iconic genres
inspired by cornbread and catfish, heartache and
holiness, spirituality and soul.
ONE THING NOT TO MISS THIS MONTH
Photography by PANNY FLAUTT MAYFIELD
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