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11 | INTERVIEW THE MAN WITH THE (GREEN) PLANLarry Jarrett, DeSoto County Greenways coordinator, shares the secrets behind Mississippis only greenways initiative

16 | FOOD A CRUSTACEAN BY ANY OTHER NAMECrawfish season hits home for Jimmy Pegram, owner of Cajun Crawdads, Inc.

20 | MUSIC RED LETTER DAYEclectic Oxford four-piece The Red Thangs brings something hot for audiences

24 | ARTS+CULTURE IF WALLS COULD SINGThe central show of the Midtown Opera Festival weaves a modern tale of one of the Bluff Citys most iconic buildings

28 | BOOKS LIVING THE GREEN LIFEAll You Need Is Less by Madeleine Somerville instructs readers on how to achieve a green lifestyle

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69 | AT HOME FLIGHTS OF FANCYTips for enhancing outdoor gardens and connecting with nature with butterflies

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Looking Forward

The start of the new year has many looking back to the past, singling out

areas for improvement and resolving to make changes. For some, it may be more

time spent at home; for others, it might be losing those extra ten pounds. My

resolutions this year are simple: 1. Achieve a level balance of life and work

spending more time at home and leaving work at the office. 2. Finally learn how

to cook and eat better. 3. Get more exercise. Unfortunately, my goals have stayed

the same for the past three or so years because I never actually accomplish them.

Last year, I think my tennis shoes got more use as a chew toy for my lab Charlie

than they did running.

Today, Im looking forward. In a profession that requires consistent planning

ahead, its easy toget lost in the fast pace and not take time to reflect on the

good things you were able to achieve. In 2013 Click magazine reached thousands

of new readers with increased distribution to the Oxford and Memphis areas;

we added tons of new content and an additional staff member to our masthead:

managing editor Casey Hilder, whose contributions to the magazine have been

innumerable.

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of MidSouth medical professionals, news on the latest Paleo diet craze, and a

story about one communitys initiative to bring locally grown food straight to

its residents. Beyond our annual health features, we have a great interview

with native Mississippian Robert Pittman (page 16), co-founder of MTV, former

head of AOL and current CEO of Clear Channel Communication. Also, be sure to

check out Casey Hilders feature on The Ghost Town Blues Band (page 22) as they

prepare for the International Blues Challenge in Memphis this month. This issue

marks our eighth year in publication covering the people, places and parties of

the MidSouth. Our staff has truly enjoyed getting to share all the experiences you

see in the pages of Click with our readers and we look forward to even more in

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Homes and Garden editor Cara Sievers interviews Sherri McCalla, the herb gar-den curator at Memphis Botanic Garden for her feature Flights of Fancy (p. 69). A freelance writer, editor and consultant for more than 10 years, as well as a trade journalist and magazine editor for nearly seven years, most of her writing back-ground in home and garden comes from real-world practicedecorating personal spaces and spending countless hours studying and reviewing the design of oth-ers spaces. When she isnt writing, Cara enjoys hanging out with her husband Rob and their mutt Ella Mae in Collierville, Tennessee.

Shana Raley-LuskA lifelong reader and writer, Shana Ra-ley-Lusk is a freelancer with a passion for reading, particularly Southern liter-ature. A native of East Tennessee, Lusk has a varied background in fine arts, in-terior design, creative writing and liter-ature. She holds an English degree with a concentration in literature from the University of Tennessee Knoxville and her work has appeared in a number of publications including At Home Tennes-see magazine, The Knoxville News Sentinel and various others. This month, Lusk re-views All You Need is Less by Madeleine Somerville (page 28). Lusk lives in the greater Knoxville area with her husband and their two young sons.

M.B. SellersContributing writer Mary B. Sellers sits down with Oxford band The Red Thangs to discuss the dynamics of sound, band mates, and the album-making process. Read Red Letter Day (p. 20) in this months issue. A recent graduate of the Ole Miss Honors College, Sellers currently works for the Oxford-based label, Fat Pos-sum Records, and plans to continue her studies with an MFA program for fiction writing in Fall 2014. Her interests include a love for Sonic breakfast toasters, Wes Anderson, reading, writing and listening to sappy audio books on long car drives. Sellers is also the author of a collection of short stories called The Beautiful Lit-tle Fools: A Collection of Fables about Fe-males.

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Harrison LingoHarrison Lingo is a native to Del Rio, Texas, but resides in Memphis where he practices filmmaking, photography and duck breeding. His inspiration comes from some of his favorite science fiction films, including "Sunshine", "2001: a Space Odyssey and "Contact." So if you see him walking around at night, looking up, and taking some long exposures of the sky, dont be alarmed. He also works as a photographer and design editor at University of Memphis independent stu-dent-run paper, the Daily Helmsman.

The fashion images you see on pages 80 through 93, including this months cover, were shot by Memphis-based pho-tographer Rupert Yen. With an extensive career spanning over 30 years, Yen, found-er and head photographer of Yen Studios, specializes in advertising, portrait, wed-ding 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.


UP FRONTArts, Culture and Personalities

Positively Green

Larry Jarrett, DeSoto County Greenways coordinator, shares the secrets behind Mississippis

only greenways initiativeInterview by CASEY HILDER

people Current


Click Magazine: Tell me a little bit about your personal background and how you got involved with DSC.

Larry Jarrett: Ive been involved with real estate and conservation Issues for many years. During the Real Estate downturn, the industrial real estate market was flat so I decided to pursue a Masters Degree in Environmental Stud-ies focusing on environmental policy and sustainability. In Mississippi, we have a repetitive cycle: small commu-nities or towns losing factories along with farmland and forestland being converted into developments sites that sometimes do not sell. As a lifetime conservationist, I wanted to help break that cycle and I also wanted to pro-mote land conservation, so I figured the best way to do that would be to tie-in or demonstrate the economic benefits conservation can provide a community. Integrating our natural assets and our environmental stewardship responsi-bilities into an economic development action plan will increase our chances of attracting talent or successfully mar-keting our state, while making a bet-ter place for all of us to live, work, and raise our families. A plan that involves resources such as parks, greenways, rivers, forest and agricultural landour natural capitalprovides added economic benefits, while enhancing

Mississippis image. This is especially true with our public lands, which can provide more economic benefits in the long term by restoring native habitats, promoting cultural heritage, protecting watersheds and promoting tourism and recreational uses of land.

CM: How did this initiative get started?

LJ: It started in 2005 when Leader-ship DeSoto came up with the idea of a greenways plan with the concept and ideas. It was kicked around for a few years before the county graciously granted us some seed money. With that, I came on in 2008 and since then Ive been implementing the system, inch-by-inch, mile-by-mile.

CM: Can you give me a short overview of the scenic byways and trail system thats currently established?

LJ: Were averaging one new com-munity park a year, which makes it a very aggressive program. Since, 2008, weve built the ARK trails, a 154-acre pathway formed in conjunction with Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc. Thats also where weve planned to build a nature center, which is still in the works. Theres also a two-mile walking and hiking trail which has come together nicely. In addition, weve

added a number of on-street bike lanes throughout the county such as The Great River Road scenic byway in Tuni-ca County and The Lake and Back down Robertson Gin Road through Hernando. Weve also worked on improving exist-ing parks, as well, with walking trails and playground equipment being added to parks that were once just ball fields.

CM: What do you think is the most im-portant thing a greenways program like this brings to the community?

LJ: Increasingly, people have begun to recognize a variety of roles beyond recreational trails that greenways per-form. What do you think are some of the most important roles that green-ways can perform for a community or region? One aspect of quality of life is a location with convenient access to nat-ural settings, recreational and cultural opportunities, and natural areas. Gre-enways, rivers, and walking trails can play an important role in increasing a communitys quality of life, and are at-tractive to businesses and corporations. Office site locations adjacent to rivers, trails and greenways are also likely to be more attractive to prospective ten-ants than sites lacking such ameni-ties. Developers and property manag-ers recognize these amenities and the fact that greenways provide a venue for

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F ew know the relaxing roads of North Mississippi like Larry Jarrett, coordinator of DeSoto County Greenways and the

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regular exercise which promotes good health. Studies show that natural, rec-reational and lifestyle amenities are vi-tal in attracting knowledge workers and supporting leading technology firms and industries. Key community factors attracting new residents and business-es are open space amenities, access to outdoor recreation, clean environment and aesthetic appeal.

CM: About how much land does the current greenway system occupy?

LJ: Were sitting at roughly 300 acres of pure parkland, including the Corps of Engineers land at Arkabutla. If you add Olive Branch, Southaven and the Horn Lake Creek area, it goes up to more than 500 acres. Horn Lake is a particu-lar area of interest in that were not ex-actly looking to develop it, just protect

it. There are a lot of old tribal lands out there worth studying.

CM: Is there anything big planned for the month of April?

LJ: For April, were hosting a Heart Healthy Health Fair in collaboration with Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto on the 5th and for Earth Day, were host-ing a countywide outdoor photography contest for residents. Later in the sum-mer, well be hosting our third annual Environmental Education Workshop for DeSoto County teachers. Its a four-day program that focuses on watershed ed-ucation, GIS systems and more.

CM: How would you say Mississippis greenway system stacks up against others in the country such as Memphis or Austin?

"A plan that involves resources such as parks, greenways, rivers, forest and agricultural land our natural capital provides added economic benefits, while enhancing Mississippis image."


LJ: Weve got a ways to go. The Memphis Greenline is a huge project that the city has spent $80 million putting together. We dont have quite as much funding to work with, but the potential is there. But when it comes to the system itself, support from the county and a progres-sive attitude, Id say were ahead.

CM: Is there anything special or unique about DeSoto Countys greenway sys-tem that locals might not be familiar with?

LJ: Im constantly amazed at the peo-ple who dont know we have a green-way system or what its about after five or six years. Its a great place to picnic or go fishing. Theres so many great re-sources, including the Mississippi River Park, out there for anyone who wants to check it out. Its a great resource. Many people dont even know theres a full park and walking trail right behind the local fire station in Hernando.

CM: What are some ways that area res-idents can get involved in volunteer efforts? Is there an area of immediate need?

LJ: Right now, we need volunteers to help with the kids camp this summer. Interested parties can check our web-site or social media pages for informa-tion on how to sign up. Theres a vol-unteer form to fill out that works off of points of interest.

CM: What is your personal favorite spot along the greenway?

LJ: Im a walker, not too big on hiking, so Id say its a tossup between the Cold-water Nature Trail at Arkabutla and the ARK Trail.

CM: What would you say, in your opin-ion, is the ideal way to travel the gre-enway?

LJ: The full experience would be to walk or ride the entire series of trails west to east. Most of the trails are a quarter mile and dont take too long to traverse. Early morning or late evening are good times to visit because thats when you get the good scenery, good weather and a little wildlife out there.


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A Crustacean by Any

Other NameCrawfish season hits home for Jimmy Pegram, owner of

Cajun Crawdads, Inc.Story and photos by CASEY HILDER

T he crawfish occupies a strange place in the culinary world. Bigger and tougher than the lowly shrimp, yet bite-sized enough not

to challenge the seafood supremacy of

main-course dishes like lobster.

But for seasoned seafood chefs like

Jimmy Pegram, owner of Cajun Craw-

dads, Inc., the beady-eyed mudbug is

a creature of tradition. Crawfish sea-

son heralds the coming of a Southern

springtime like no other food, accom-

panied by dozens of crumpled newspa-

pers soaked in zesty juices and hollowed

shells that recall the tried-and-true Mid-

South ritual of draining the nectar from

native honeysuckle plants.

Our season starts around March 1. This

year, I was lucky enough to get started

on Superbowl Sunday, Pegram says with

a half-serious grin. We prepped a little

more than 200 pounds that day, so Id

say it was a relatively small cook. The

small team Cajun Crawdads typically

produces around ten times that much,

an impressive feat given the of Pegrams

trailer just on the Tennessee-Mississippi

border just off Cayce Road. With just four

months of the year to turn a profit and

sate the seafood appetite of multiple

counties, moving a literal ton of craw-

fish in and out steaming boilers can take

its toll. We always get off to a strong

start but come June 30, were ready to be

done, Pegram says.

Pegram has had his hands in the craw-

fish hole since 2003 when his good friend

Clifford Tillman, a former winner of the

Anything But competition at the Mem-

phis Barbecue Festival for his unique

crawfish recipe, opened a small, but

busy, crawfish shack on Goodman Road.

After Clifford ran off down to Natchez

back in 2011, I ended up running the op-

erations, Pegram says. Tillman perfect-

ed his award-winning recipe and passed

the details on to Pegram, who went on to

spread crawfish consumption through-

out the South including locales like

The Local Gastropub, Newbys, Mr Ps,

the Overton Square Crawfish Festival

on April 12 and Harbor Towns Craw-

fish Festival on April 19. In addition, he

works alongside local charity organiza-

tions like Ducks Unlimited and Toys for

Tots, raising money through auctioning

off live crawfish.

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One of Pegrams more memorable

cooks took place at this past years Ragin

Cajun Crawfish Festival, where his

small team cooked and served more

than 2,000 pounds of crawfish in an

hour and fifteen minutes. We cook

about 400-500 pounds at a time and if

we give em the full soak, it takes about

30 minutes to do it right, he says. But

we can do push-cooks and soak for

about 10 minutes but they arent as

flavorful I dont like to do that.

And Pegram is exactly the type of man

youd want preparing your mudbug. He

has no culinary school backing and cook-

ing seafood is as just as much of a hobby

for him as is catching it. In fact, a short

stint as a manager at Burger King sums

up the extent of his former experience

in the field. However, an eye and nose for

what works combined with a little busi-

ness acumen from running a local carpet

business in the off-season means that,

like the crawfish themselves, Pegram is

a natural fit for the region. And despite

the bevy of pseudonyms that raise the

question of what, exactly, hes cooking

(mudbugs, crawdads, mudpuppies, cray-

fish and yabbies are all popular terms),

Pegrams likes to keep it simple. Its an

interesting deal. I think Ive heard most

of those, he says of the variety of nick-

names for his main course. I just call

em crawfish.

But whatever their name, Pegrams in-

sists that all of his product should come

from the mudbug motherland of Loui-

siana. Supplied by St. Landry Crawfish,

lively and farm-fresh are the strict cri-


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teria Pegram judges on, with a keen eye

for straight tails, or crawfish that might

not have survived the 400-plus mile trip

to the boiler. We place orders every

Wednesday, theyre harvested Thursday

and in the boiler by Friday, he says. Ev-

erything comes live and the produce is

fresh. These guys come straight from the

farm, raised in 18 inches of water.

Louisiana devotes more than 125,000

acres to crawfish farming. And while

farms have sprung up in other parts

of the country, those who know Cajun

food know exactly where to go. We find

Louisiana crawfish are hardier. Better,

Pegram says. A lot of our customers

these days are transplants from Louisi-

ana who moved up here when the big

storm hit almost 10 years ago.

The simple trailer-based setup at Cajun

Crawdads, Inc. is focused entirely on its

namesake, with racks upon racks devot-

ed to soaking and drying crawfish as Pe-

grams wife and grandson eagerly serve

customers, uniforms pressed and put-

ting on their best smiles to bear the heat.

We try to keep him as neat and present-

able as we can down here, Pegram says

of his self-contained shellfish shack.

The trailer provides more than enough

for Pegram to combine the simple in-

gredients of garlic, onion, lemon, but-

ter and a little bit of smoked sausage

to flavor scores of shellfish. In addition,

Pegram and Tillman have concocted a

signature seasoning to make for a truly

one-of-a-kind taste. We make our own.

Its definitely not Zatarains or anything

like that, he says. But it does have a

nice kick. But for those that enjoy his

seasoning, Pegram warns that the true

taste has to be cooked in, not dusted

across the top technique. Proper cook-

ing seals all the juices within the chitin-

ous crawfish cavity, making the much

sought-after juices all the more potent

and accessible. Some of our customers

come down and want theirs sprinkled,

he says shaking his head. I cant stop

them from doing it but you wont see me

doing it.

"We prepped a little more than 200 pounds that day, so Id say it was a relatively small cook.


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Red Letter Day

music T he Red Thangs are something of a musical paradox: their melodies are instantly catchytunes you cant seem to shake despite the show having ended hours ago. But their lyrics are based in a steady wisdom that is sur-

prising for the members youth. Its the unmistakable lyricism

and conscious cadence that makes The Red Thangs sound more

poetic than mere pop. Listeners are caught between an insistent

itch for foot-tapping and shoulder pumping, and a more solemn

appreciation for musical ability.

Theyre the type of songs that seem innately familiar, despite

their newness all those paramount feelings that accompany

youth and love and a little naivet, but with a deeper side that

is infectious and thought-provoking. Youth and the lovely mess

it makes are the lyrical synonyms of The Red Thangs. Ballads,

pure-toned rock, twirling guitar solos, and a tangle of voices that

are all clearly unique, but blended. Intelligent pop, could de-

scribe them, but its far more complicated than that.

Drew Shetley, the bands drummer, concedes, No one really

wants to describe their sound, because it seems like youre box-

ing yourself into a specific corner, right? No one listens to just

With a unique mix of poetic lyrics and melody, skilled sound and

respect, The Red Thangs created something hot for their audiences.

Story by M.B. SELLERS | Photography by CODY HILDER


one genre anymore, and that variety is

refl ected in the music being made now.

Its an exciting time to be in the mu-

sic scene. Initially, Shetley was unsure

about the bands future. Until The Red

Thangs got off the ground I didnt con-

sider it to be a real possibility at all. After

graduating college, I found myself with

a choice to make: to fully pursue my

career as a programmer or to really get

serious about our music. Fortunately, I

found some kind of compromise.

Blair Bingham lends her

clear, diamond-cut vocals, key-

board and ukulele-playing to

the mix. Having four mem-

bers creates a more dynamic

sound without over-saturat-

ing everything. Were able to

do things that simply werent

possible with three people,

she says. Charles Adcock is

the man behind the lyrics. At

times, lullaby-like, while in

other instances, wrought with

a sharper message. Theres an intensity

behind them that ebbs and fl ows with

succinct precision. The lyrical content

of my songs typically ends up being in-

fl uenced by whatever is on my mind the

most around the time I write the song.

Topics include my girlfriend, my friends,

my not-friends, God, whales, dogs, et

cetera, Adcock explains. My song writ-

ing process varies for every song. Some-

times theres a guitar melody that I build

upon and sometimes theres a vocal

melody that I try to go off of. Sometimes

I start a new Garageband fi le and mess

around until something happens.

As for Adam Ray, the guitarist and trum-

peter, music has developed as a goal for

him over the years. He took an interest

at an early age and became more seri-

ous about playing over the years. Play-

ing live is the best feeling that there is.

Its spontaneous creation. And instantly

- pop! - Its over. Temporary art, music is

the pinnacle of it. Cooking is temporary

art, Snapchat is temporary art, but music

is so ethereal that its over by the time

you perceive it. Music is magic and live

playing is the purest form of that, Ray

continues.

And playing live with all its contra-

dictions and challenges is what the

band takes most seriously. There are

few things in this world I enjoy more

than playing live. Ultimately, the goal of

a live musician is to entertain their audi-

ence, Shetley says. You can be tired and

miserable, but these people have paid

their money to see you, and at that point

you owe them something. We

can play a great show with an

enthusiastic crowd, but Ive

still walked off stage frustrat-

ed with myself, because I felt

like I wasnt giving it my all.

Conversely, Ive walked away

from rougher gigs with quiet

satisfaction, feeling like wed

done well despite the outside

elements.

As for Ray, he considers leav-

ing the audience satisfi ed as a successful

night. The main goal - everyones main

goal - should be to leave the audience

more fulfi lled than when they came. Mu-

sic is for other people. I mean, you can

play for yourself, but if youre doing that,

why force it on other people? I think

where a lot of young bands go wrong

..."Its the real exerciseof a musicians crafteverything has to be literally perfect."

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is by falling into self-indulgence. Old

bands do that too. There isnt much of

a contest of wills in regards to the lime-

light within the band. Instead, theres a

central focus on the song at hand, how

it should be played and what they all

must do in order to perform it accord-

ingly. I think a four-member group hits

that sweet spot of having a complex live

sound, while maintaining onstage fl exi-

bility at the same time, Shetley says.

In addition, Ray says, Id add that with

the particular four members in our

group, we all have personalities that bal-

ance out well. Its more complete with

Blair. Bingham notes that she doesnt

necessarily feel out-numbered by her

male counterparts. I feel like we work

quite well with each other, and it just

feels natural at this point. I dont see my-

self as the lone female, really. At the end

of the day, its about the music, not the

gender. Despite their love of live, The

Red Thangs are currently in the process

of recording their debut album. It will be

self-released via vinyl and digital. The al-

bum will be sold during their live shows,

online, at various retailers, and through

their up-and-coming website.

The band has found joy in putting in-

dividual songs and notes under a mi-

croscope during the albums production.

Ray expands on this by saying, Making

an album is slow, hard, painful, and glo-

rious. Its like sculpting - you focus so

minutely on your songs that you forget

what they actually sound like. Its the

real exercise of a musicians craft - ev-

erything has to be literally perfect. With

the album, however, the band is required

to make the distinction between what

is perfect and what is overly-produced.

The Red Thangs, at their core, have a

sound that emulates vitality. Im proud

of what were doing, though. I cant wait

for people to hear this album. It proves

that we are real, we are serious, and we

are great. I want people to know that, like

we have for some time now, Ray says.

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I f the walls of the Sears Crosstown Building could sing, theyd belt out nearly a centurys worth of stories from the workers and wayfarers who

have passed through its halls.

The building has seen resurgence

in recent years through a series of

proposed renovations and a concerted,

citywide effort to restore this iconic

landmark with a new purpose: to

provide Memphis with a sprawling,

centralized arts district to serve as a font

for the creative juices that permeate the

city.

And few are more ferocious in their

devotion to the artistic aura of Memphis

than Ned Canty, general director of

Opera Memphis and mastermind

behind the Midtown Opera Festival, a

10-day showcase of the best in operatic

talents from the Bluff City and beyond.

This year, the festivals central show

is a four-part urban anthology titled

Ghosts of Crosstown. Inspired by radio

dramas like Grand Central Station,

this original composition is the product

of more than a year of work for the team

of Opera Memphis.

In this city, everybody has intersected

with that building in one way or

another, Canty says. And, surprisingly,

every city that has a Sears building also

has an opera company. So ideally the

idea will live and grow here in Memphis

and maybe spread to other cities.

Canty says this years performance

promises to transcend boundaries and to

push the envelope of whats expected of

a traditional opera performance. It aims

to eschew the public perception of the

art form for a more modern experience

by revering the old methods while

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An Everymans Ariaarts

The central show of the Midtown Opera Festival weaves the modern tale of one of the Bluff Citys most iconic buildings

Story by CASEY HILDER


ensuring a fresh experience for first-

time opera viewers. To accomplish this,

Canty enlisted the talents of infamous

Memphian composer Steven Osgood,

current assistant conductor at the

Metropolitan Opera House and artistic

director of Ghosts of Crosstown, as

well as the Voices of the South theater

company.

The festival will also offer several

compositions for those seeking a

show with a bit more of a classic

opera experience, featuring multiple

showings of Mozarts The Impresario

paired alongside Richard Wargos The

Music Shop as well as Menottis The

Medium. However, the central showing

and the one that holds the most

personal connection for the festival

organizers is likely the operatic ode to

the Sears Crosstown Building, the citys

compelling, yet crumbling, architectural

centerpiece.

Four stories will debut throughout

the festival, with a fifth slated to

premiere next season. The first piece,

Yvonne, tells the story of the titular

no-nonsense head secretary in the late

1950s. Shes a woman who considers

herself completely unflappable. She

hates gossip and talk of men and

families. She thinks that shes given up

all that to pursue something bigger.

Eventually, Yvonnes stern attitude is

tested through the very human crisis

one of her coworkers faces in the climax

of the piece.

The next piece, titled Moving Up in the

World, is inspired by Lafayette Draper,

infamous local bartender and former

employee at the Sears building. Its

not based on his life or anything, but

his philosophy was kind of the starting

point for this piece, Canty says. It tells

the story of a young man who was

recently hired as an elevator operator in

the late 1960s. The story begins a very

personal tale that eventually becomes

something universally relatable for

audiences. Its a very uplifting part of

the piece. Theres this guy whose future

is ahead of him. He knows his options


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have been limited in the past but things are on the upswing,

Canty says.

The third opera, Mitch and the Moon, focuses on a teenage

girl who sneaks into the building to drink with friends after

its abandonment in 1993. Shes singing to the moon, basically

trying to figure out who she wants to be but knowing it isnt

who she currently is, Canty explains.

The final piece provides a bit more fantastical fare for

audiences. Abandoned will depict the personification of the

building as a lonely beauty longing for the touch of the sun.

If you can imagine that the building has a soul, this is her,

Canty says. Shes been there since 1927 and, over time, theres

been less and less warmth in the Sears Building and now the

sun is all shes got left. And, for the audience, knowing that

this building is about to go through a huge rebirth, theres

something really poignant about that piece.

The Midtown Opera Festival will run from April 3-15 and will

be hosted at Playhouse on the Square in Midtown. In addition

to a festival pass, guests are invited to purchase a ticket to a

one-time-only performance of Ghosts of Crosstown inside

the Sears building.

Midtown Opera Festival 2013 photos courtesy of NED CANTY


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T his is the way most eco-friendly books start, right? Ter-ror-inducing lists of the carcinogenic

chemicals you are liberally slathering all

over every single surface in your house,

painting you as an unwitting eco-vil-

lain, happily Lysoling your way straight

to Hades, begins the introduction of

Madeleine Somervilles upcoming re-

lease, All You Need is Less, which is jok-

ily titled Introduction (Or alternately:

Panic! Your Home is Filled with Toxic

Waste!). This opening line sets the

stage for the no-judgment tone of the

entire book, which is a breath of fresh

air in terms of most volumes tackling

the loaded topic of green living these

days. Madeleines humorous and infor-

mal writing style draws the reader in

immediately and makes the topic seem

easy and approachable.

The book is chock-full of great ideas for

gradually transitioning to a greener and

more eco-friendly way of life. The ideas

that Madeleine brings to light are all

easy to add to our everyday lives. This,

coupled with the authors chatty tone,

give the book a warm, welcoming feel.

The only hard part is beginning, which

is where this book comes in, she writes.

In this book, I will share my crazy hip-

pie ways with you, and although they

are designed to shift you toward a more

eco-friendly existence, I promise that

once youve turned the last page you

wont feel guilty, and you wont feel

overwhelmed.

The first chapter of the book ad-

dresses the topic of our homes in

terms of green living. Madeleine ex-

plores the lost concept of reducing,

which seems to be an area of the eco-

friendly friendly lifestyle that many

of us struggle with. In an era when

environmentalism has become increas-

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hard to understand why nothing is more

antithetical to our consumer culture

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she points out. In general, the book sort

of centers around this one main concept

of promoting a lifestyle of reducing,

hence the books title.

This portion of the book offers all sorts

of great recipes for household items,

which can be used to replace the toxic

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of us currently use to clean and main-

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The following chapter focuses on the

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The chapter entitled Lifestyle is also

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about a startling good point about

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friendly direction. Being green is good

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Upon fi rst reading this subheading to

chapter three, I thought perhaps the

following paragraphs would focus on

the foods we eat and how to swap out

the junky fast food options for organic

choices. This was not the topic at hand,

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We spend millions of dollars on prod-

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We love farmers markets! Were able to change up some of our summer juices and smoothies to best utilize fresh, lo-

cal produce, explains Arielle Moinester, co-owner with Scott Tashie. We have our main menu that weve come up with as a team. Then, our amazing staff is con-tinually innovating, taking feedback and suggestions from our awesome custom-ers, and designing new juices, smoothies, and food based on the freshest and tastiest produce available.

Their Good Vibrations smoothie is excellent for the spring and summerseasons due to the fresh berries that the recipe calls for. It also happens to be

one of Cosmic Coconuts favorites. To

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Though Moinester and Tashie hail from different backgrounds, they both share a love and passion for healthy eating and living. Tashie comes from a professional sports background; and Moinester, from international de-velopment work. She goes on to say that both she and Tashie have been health advocates for yearstheir mutual interests coincided with their readiness to introduce more healthful lifestyles to the Memphis community.

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Moinester continues, Were both from Memphis, and while weve lived many other places in between, coming back to Memphis and being part of building a healthier, happier city is a mission close to our hearts. According to Moinester, occasionally, a new customer will visit Cosmic Coconut and be surprised, if not startled, by how their smoothies and drinks taste, due to their low levels of artificial sugars. [They] only have the experience of juices and smoothies made from sugary, pre-mixed syrups that are full of empty calories.

She goes on to explain that these cus-tomers bodies are not accustomed to these natural ingredientstheir depen-dence on sugars and salt causes them to view Cosmic Coconuts smoothies as bland. However, theres good news: eventually, once a customer begins to digest pure and natural ingredients, they become addicted to how good they feel. Because of this, their natural sensi-tivities return, sans the desire to douse everything in artificial flavors.

Its this pure and natural energy that Cosmic Coconuts products provide, and the opportunity to really taste the natu-ral flavors in whole foods, that makes this establishment distinct. They find beauty in the natural and shy away from addi-tives that only reduce its already sufficient flavoring. Not only are their ingredients high in nutrients, but also they help to reduce the companys carbon footprint. Were so humbled and honored to be a part of that process for people every day, concludes Moinester.


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More than 1,000 people attended Cirque du CMOM at the Childrens Museum of Memphis on February 8. Guests

were treated to a taste of Memphis upon entering the museum, and could take a walk down Beale Street or stop into

Raifords Disco. BB Kings house band, Ruby Wilson and Party Planet provided the tunes, and partygoers could take

turns doing karaoke in the Jungle Room at Graceland. There was nothing short of Memphis best when it came to

food, with entrees from Charlie Vergos Rendezvous, Owen Brennans and Silky OSullivans. Photos by CASEY HILDER

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and Shannon Jackson, Tyler Daniels and Candace Nance, Kelly and Suzanne Lomax, Brooke and Will Levy, Gene and Mary Shea

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L es Passees hosted its annual Cabaret Ball at Clark Tower on February 1, honoring its members and celebrating the end of another fi scal year. The black-tie event raised $12,000 for Les Passees primary programs, Kids on the Block and the Harwood Center. Jukebox band Front and Beale kept the party going and the acrobatic Beale Street Flippers put on quite a show. Even Elvis Presley made an appearance. Guests enjoyed array of southern cuisine, dining on chicken from Jack Pirtles, baked beans and coleslaw from Central BBQ, turnip greens, mashed potatoes and more.

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JA Belles & Beaus Charity Ball

T he Junior Auxiliary of Tate and Panola counties hosted its second annual charity ball on February 15. Themed Belles and Beaus, Boots and Suits, the gala raised more than $8,000 for the organizations child-focused service projects. Close to 200 belles and beaus attended this rustic rendezvous at 211 Main in Como. Blue Silk Band pro-vided live music, and guests dined on beef tenderloin, blackened chicken, corn bread salad from Me and My Tea Room. Attendees could also take advantage of an impressive selection of silent auction items, including a trip to Hawaii, two torches from Mimis on Main and a football signed by Ole Miss Head Coach Hugh Freeze.

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Amanda Pope, Garry Pope

Becky Tedford, Joey Tedford

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Hollywood for the Housebene tting Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald House of Memphis hosted Hollywood for the House at the Columns on March 2. More than 400 people attended the 13th annual Oscar party in support of the families and children of St. Jude. The gala raised more than $115,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis and will assist the families who are at the house. The night kicked off with a pre-party celebration sponsored by Laurelwood Shopping Center that included a fashion show and music by Pat Register. New Memphis Hepcats and the Mighty Soul Brass Band kept the tunes going throughout the evening. Paradox Catering and Southland Park were among the vendors and there were silent and live auction items available.Photos by HARRISON LINGO

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Polar Bear Plunge

More than 200 people took the plunge into the frigid Wolf River on February 1 to benefi t Special Olympics Greater Memphis. Close to 1,000 spectators cheered on the adventurous group, while also taking advantage of the games and contests on site. Courtside tickets to a Memphis Grizzlies game, a 55-inch fl at screen TV and a $100 gift certifi cate to Mesquite Chop House were all up for grabs. In the chili cook-off, Wildcat Chili took home fi rst place, with Sauced and Sassy in sec-ond. Overall, the event raised more than $95,000 for Special Olympics. Photos by SHERRY ROSS

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More than 200 people attended the third annual Passport to Oregon wine-tasting event at the University Club of Memphis on February 20. The sold-out event featured more than 100 unique wines from a range of vineyards including Elk Cove, Soter and Penner-Ash. Beverages from Clear Creek Distillery, best known for its Grappas, Brandy and fruit-fl avored liqueurs were also available. Sales for the evening totaled more than $30,000. Guests also had their fi ll of hors doeuvres including northwestern seafood, sausages and cheeses courtesy of the University Club.

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More than 300 people attended the fourth annual Wine for Wishes event at the Cadre Building on February 20. The gala raised $30,000 for Make-A-Wish Mid-South. Young professionals were invited to taste close to twenty wines, and listen the Will Tucker Band play the blues. There was also a silent auction, with items ranging from vacation rentals and spa packages to gift certifi cates from local restaurants. Bayou Bar and Grill provided gumbo and muffalettas, and Local Gastropub provided sliders and Portobello fries. Photos by CASEY HILDER

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Wine for Wishes

Bene ting Make-A-Wish Foundation

Lee McCallum, Brooke Ehrhart, Nick and Casey Tansey


parties3rd Annual

Krewe of Hernando

Mardi Gras Ball

T he Krewe of Hernandos 3rd annual Mardi Gras Ball raised $25,000 for Hernando Parks, Her-nando Public Library and other local char-ities. Three hundred partygoers donned a fl amboyant mask and danced the night away to the sounds of DMP Band. Papa Johns delivered two-dozen pizzas halfway through the night to help get the party going. There were also King Cakes from Ladybugg Bakery and Cafe, chicken wings from Zaxbys, and sandwiches from Buon Cibo. A variety of items were available in a silent auction, including weekend get-aways in Heber Springs, Gulf Shores and Crested Butte, Colorado.

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Jason & Aleshia Campbell

Andrew & Julie Jeffreys

Ashley Bryant, Emily Koon, Amy Lucovich

Chad Travis, Matt Denison, Sami Baird, Patti Denison, Grady Phillips John Allen & Erin Hill, Michelle Haysley

Joey & Heather Ries

Courtnee & Hunter Taylor

Beth & Jeremy McCallum

Joey & Heather Ries

Courtnee & Hunter Taylor

Jason & Cindy Parolli


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Cocktails in the Garden:

Whiskey, Wine & Chocolate Pairing

O ne hundred and fifty people enjoyed cocktails and sampled delicious whiskey, wine and chocolate pairings at the Memphis Botanic Garden on February 13. Chocolatier Phillip Ashley of Phillip Ashley Chocolates paired his creations with alcoholic beverages including Clyde Mays Alabama Style Whiskey. Selections ranged from a sparkling wine with a blue cheese chocolate and a red wine with a blood orange truffl e to a RumChata cocktail with pineapple-banana rum chocolate. Guests were also treated to a spread of hors doeuvres courtesy of Whole Foods and Just for Lunch. The sold-out event raised funds for horticulture and educational programming.

Photos by CASEY HILDER

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Jim and Jan Orick

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C lose to 300 people attended the inaugural A Taste for Tennis at Opus on February 20. Guests were invited to sample dishes from some of Memphis fi nest restaurants and caterers, while benefi tting Tennis Memphis National Junior Tennis and Learning. Approximately $15,000 was raised for the junior programming. Food was available from a dozen delectable locations, such as A Moveable Feast, Mosa Asian Bistro and Tazikis Medi-terranean Caf. The Dantones played an energetic set of crowd favorites, and there were auction items up for grabs.

Photos by RUPERT YEN

Connie Dyson, Carol Casey

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Andrea Bienstock, Kosta Koufos, Sue Mark

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Kristy Pelt and Jamaal FranklinGina Neely and Rupert Yen

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22nd Annual Works of Heart

One hundred and twenty local artists contributed Works of Heart to the annual auction benefi tting Memphis Child Advocacy Center. Around 400 people gathered at Memphis College of Art to bid on art-work, including collaborative pieces by Bert Sharpe and Patty Lechman, Maritza Davila and Jon Sparks, and Jim and Sharron Barrett. Kym Clark from Action News 5 hosted the event, and sounded a Mississippi State cowbell to alert bidders throughout the evening.Photos by KRISTENA SAXTON

Bobby Carter, Anne Rowland and Chris Cooper

Roman Sehling and Micah Trapp

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benefi tting Memphis Child Advocacy Center. Around 400 people gathered at Memphis College of Art to bid on art-work, including collaborative pieces by Bert Sharpe and Patty Lechman, Maritza Davila and Jon Sparks, and Jim and Sharron Barrett. Kym Clark from Action News 5 hosted the event, and

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Rhonda Jackson, Lisa Andreotta, Catherine Higdon


Steak N Burger DinnerMinglewood Hall, 68:30 p.m.Donors will dine on hamburgers while the kids chow down on steaks at this meal in Memphis benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis. Tickets $200. Call 901.278.2947 or visit bgcm.org.

5 MED Night: A Soul CelebrationCook Convention Center, 6 p.m. midnight Soothe your soul to the sounds of Kool and the Gang, Dennis Edwards and the Temptations Revue and Shirley Alston Reeves in Memphis while benefitting Regional One Health. Tickets $150. Call 901.266.2662.

Rock the RibbonThe Great Hall, 7 p.m.MidnightGet your groove on in Germantown with Dr. Zarrs Amazing Funk Monster while raising funds for the Memphis-MidSouth Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Tickets $50. Call 901.757.8686 or visit memphis.info-komen.org.

Fishes for WishesSnowden House, 711 p.m. Eat as much crawfish as your heart desires and enjoy live entertainment in Southaven while benefitting Make-A-Wish Mid-South. Tickets $45. Call 901.598.3680 or visit midsouth.wish.org.

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SOCIAL AGENDAAPRIL 2014 Your monthly resource for whats happening around town

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Whispering Woods Half Marathon & Twig 5K RaceWhispering Woods Hotel & Conference Center, 8 a.m.Proceeds from this race in Olive Branch will benefit Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital, as well as scholarship opportunities for students at DeSoto County Schools. Tickets $15-65. Call 901.220.6284 or visit whispering5k.racesonline.com.

Kool & The Gang


1210th Annual Mudbug BashPanola Street, 611 p.m.The historic Hernando Square will be fi lled with the sound of live music and the smell of steaming crawfi sh at the annual bash benefi tting Palmer Home for Children. Call 662.328.5704 or visit palmerhome.org.

Home is Where the Heart is GalaPeabody Hotel, 6 p.m.Experience the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, an exciting auction and enjoy a delicious buffet dinner in downtown Memphis. Tickets $200. Call 901.287.4430 or visit fedexfamilyhouse.org.

Entrepreneur Awards Presentation and Dinner Holiday Inn at the University of Memphis, 611 p.m.The Society of Entrepreneurs will be honoring the induction of its new members and the recipient of the 2014 Master Entrepreneur Award. Tickets $200. Call 901.682.9920.

LeBonAppetitMinglewood Hall, 710 p.m. Thirty-two local and national chefs will come together in this culinary show-case in Memphis benefi tting Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital. Tickets $250. Call 901.682.9905 or visit lebonheur.org.

Hearts CryThe Arena at Southaven, 12-4 p.m. Free food, live music and fun for the whole family in Southaven in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Call 662.253.0232or visit impactms.org.

Heart Healthy Spring FlingBaptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto8 a.m.Noon There will be free heart risk assessment screenings, healthy cooking demonstra-tions, opportunities to chat with experts and more at the third annual spring fl ing in Southaven. Call 662.772.4000 or visit baptistonline.org.

3.84.8Natchez Spring PilgrimageVarious Historic Homes in Natchez; Morning Tours: 9 a.m.12:30 p.m.; Afternoon Tours: 1:305 p.m.Twenty-seven antebellum mansions will open their doors to visitors and costumed tour guides through the eighth of April. Tickets $18-60. Call 601.446.6631 or visit natchezpilgrimage.com.

11-12Th e Rodeo of the Mid-SouthLanders Center, 7:30 p.m.The professional rodeo will feature PRCA Hall of Fame funny man Lecile Harris. Tickets $17.95-36.10. Call 662.470.2131 or visit landerscenter.com.

111376th Annual Pilgrimage Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m.4 p.m.; Sun. 15 p.m.Take a tour of the historic homes and churches in Holly Springs, see living history demonstrations, meet Civil War re-enactors and more. Call 662.252.4015 or visit hollyspringspilgrimage.com.

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11Wild World of Wine & Beer

Memphis Zoo, 710 p.m.Enjoy food, drinks and a silent

auction featuring work from some of the Zoos own artists in Memphis. Proceeds benefi t the Zoo and support conservation efforts here and around

the world. Tickets $45-55. Call 901.333.6500

or visit memphiszoo.org.


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12-19Easter Egg HuntsCedar Hill Farms, Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Sun. Noon5 p.m.; Mon.Thurs. 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.5 p.m. Hunt for eggs, take a picture with the Easter Bunny, ride the ponies and more in Hernando. Tickets $8.50$9.25. Call 662.429.2540 or visit gocedarhillfarm.com.

Breakfast with the Easter BunnyCedar Hill Farms, Sat. April 12th, Fri. April 18th and Sat. April 19th, 910 a.m.Feast on an all-you-can-eat country breakfast buffet alongside the Easter Bunny in Hernando. Tickets $15.95$19.95. Call 662.429.2540or visit gocedarhillfarm.com.

17Taste of DeSotoLanders Center, 5:309 p.m. Guests will sample cuisine from 40 local restaurants at this unique food-tasting event in Southaven. Tickets $445. Call 662.634.8332 or visit tasteofdesoto.com.

24-26Southaven 34th Annual SpringFestSnowden Grove Park, Thurs. 410 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. NoonMidnight; Enjoy concerts, concessions and a carnival midway in Southaven. Tickets $10. Call 662.280.2489 or visit southaven.org.

25Gift of Life GalaPeabody Hotel, 6:30Join in honoring Dr. Jacinto Hernandez and Monsignor Valentine Handwerker at the annual gala in Memphis bene-fi tting the National Kidney Foundation of West Tennessee. Tickets $125. Call 901.683.6185 or visit kidney.org.

25-26Double Decker Arts Fest

Oxford Courthouse SquareThe big red bus returns to Oxford for the 19th annual Double Decker

Arts Fest. The event will feature more than 200 art and food vendors in the

citys historic Courthouse Square and draw crowds for musical acts

like Bo Keys, Dent May and Garry Burnside.

For more information contact Visit Oxford at 662.232.2477 or

[email protected].

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24Annual Craw sh

CountdownThe Arena at Southaven

Dont miss the Rotary Club of Southavens annual crawfi sh dinner

in Southaven. Tickets $25$50. Call 662.280.6549


Original Art Auction Playhouse on the Square, Silent auction starts at 10 a.m.; Live auction starts at 6:30 p.m. One-of-a-kind arts pieces are available in both an all-day silent auction and an exciting live auction that night. Tickets $25. Call 216.241.6000 or visit playhousesquare.org.

GPACs Annual Gala Germantown Performing Arts Center, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy live music, gourmet dining and both live and silent auctions in Germantown. Tickets $150. Call 901.751.7505 or visit gpacweb.com.

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4.27 Dishes for WishesFelicia Suzannes, 58 p.m.Taste the latest culinary creations and take advantage of a live auction in downtown Memphis while benefi tting Make-a-Wish Mid-South. Tickets $150. Call 901.692.9510 or visitmidsouth.wish.org.

26Fresh, Clean & Green 2014Courthouse Square, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Hernandos Earth Day celebration will take place alongside the Farmers Mar-ket and will focus on energy effi ciency, resource conservation and sustainable living. Call 662.469.8000 or visit desotocountyms.gov.

Annual GIVE, GROW & PLAY WeekendConger Park, 7:30 a.m.Volunteers are invited to come together as a community in Hernando and spend time outdoors with friends and family. Call 662.429.2688 or visit hernandoparks.org.

4.26-OCT. 25Hernando Farmer's MarketCourthouse Square, each Saturday from 8 a.m.1 p.m. Shop for seasonal produce, farm-fresh dairy, baked goods and more in Hernando. Visit cityofhernando.org/farmersmarket.

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ART2 Digital Photography with Chip PankeyFlicker Street Studio6-9 p.m., $125901.767.2999, flickerstreetstudio.com

13- July 13Memphis Milano: 1980s Italian DesignDixon Gallery & Gardens901.761.5250, dixon.org

Through April 10Oil Painting Class: PortraitDeSoto Arts Council, Hernando12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Free Admission662.404.3361, desotoarts.com

13-July 6Memphis, IllustratedDixon Gallery & Gardens901.761.5250, dixon.org

Through April 2014Landscape Etchings by Luigi LucioniMemphis Brooks Museum of Art901.544.6200, brooksmuseum.org

Through April 20, 2014The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty StatesMemphis Brooks Museum of Art901.544.6200, brooksmuseum.org

Through May 11Dal: Illustrating the SurrealMemphis Brooks Museum of ArtAdmission $7901.544.6200, brooksmuseum.org

Through May 31The Way Things GoMemphis Brooks Museum of ArtAdmission $7901.544.6200, brooksmuseum.org

Through April 21Imaginative Drawing with Melissa DunnFlicker Street Studio9-12 p.m., $225901.767.2999, flickerstreetstudio.com

Through April 3Getting Comfortable with your Sketchbook with Elizabeth AlleyFlicker Street Studio6-9 p.m., $125901.767.2999, flickerstreetstudio.com

10-24Collage and Printmaking with Kerrie RogersFlicker Street Studio9-12 p.m., $125901.767.2999, flickerstreetstudio.com

Through April 23Working in a Series with Nancy CheairsFlicker Street Studio9-12 p.m., $225901.767.2999, flickerstreetstudio.com

Through May 25ON THE EDGE: Process, Material, and form in contemporary knife makingMetal Museum10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tickets $6901.774.6380, metalmuseum.org

5-June 28Daryl Thetford: Struggle to Evolve Before the End of TimeArt Museum of the University of Memphis9-5 p.m., Free901.678.3747, memphis.edu/amum

MUSIC 4.3Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors The lyric Oxford8 p.m., Tickets $15$35662.234.5333, thelyricoxford.com

4The XXThe Lyric Oxford8 p.m., Tickets $26662.234.5333, thelyricoxford.com

4Memphis: An Evening with The Bar-KaysMinglewood Hall, Memphis8 p.m., Tickets $40$75901.312.6058, minglewoodhall.com

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ENTERTAINMENTApril 2014


5Memphis DrumlineGPAC10:30 a.m., Tickets $901.751.7500, gpacweb.com

10The Revivalists & Moon TaxiThe Lyric Oxford 8 p.m., Tickets $26662.234.5333, thelyricoxford.com

10Hunter Hayes We Are Not Invisible TourLanders Center, Southaven 7 p.m., Tickets $24$50662.470.2131, Ticketmaster.com

12IRIS Orchestra presents Joshua Bell, Foreign AffairsGPAC8 p.m., Tickets $65901.751.7500, gpacweb.com

13Guy Davis Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School 7-9 p.m., Tickets $25 901.537.1486 stmarysschool.org/thebuckman

13Genius at WorkPresented by The Memphis Chamber Music Society At the home of Mr. John Millard3-5 p.m., 901.758.0150


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18LedisiPresented by The Orpheum Theatre 8 p.m., Tickets $52.00 - $62.50901.525.3000, orpheum-memphis.com

18The Country Deep Tour, presented by AT&T U-Verse featuring David NailMinglewood Hall, Memphis8 p.m., Tickets $18$20901.312.6058, minglewoodhall.com

19Rob ThomasHorseshoe Casino Tunica8 p.m., Tickets $53$114

800.745.3002, ticketmaster.com

23Backroad Anthem The Lyric Oxford8 p.m., Tickets $7 662.234.5333, thelyricoxford.com

24CherubThe Lyric Oxford8 p.m., Tickets $15 662.234.5333, thelyricoxford.com

25Rising Appalachia w/ guests - 1884 LoungeMinglewood Hall, Memphis8 p.m., Tickets $12$15901.312.6058, minglewoodhall.com

30Eric ClaptonMud Island Amphitheatre, Memphis7:30 PM, Tickets $75-$145901.576.7241, mudisland.com

6Sax on SundaysBleu, Downtown Memphis6 -10 p.m., Free every Sunday901.292.6347, neosoulville.com

THEATER 1The Intergalactic NemesisThe Orpheum Theatre Memphis 6:30 p.m., Tickets $ 901.525.3000, orpheum-memphis.com

4Memphis Comedy FestivalLanders Center, Southaven 7 p.m., Tickets $50$100662.470.2131, Ticketmaster.com

Through April 6Kudzu Playhouse Presents: Peter Pan (The Musical)Hernando Performing Arts Center2 p.m. & 7 p.m., Tickets $888.429.7871, kudzuplayers.com

Through April 8Southern ExposureNatchez Little TheatreSee website for times, Tickets $10$15601.442.2233, natchezlittletheatre.org

12-13Ballet Memphis Presents: Peter Pan The Orpheum Theatre, Memphis 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Tickets $7$72901.525.3000, orpheum-memphis.com

22-27Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Touring)The Orpheum Theatre, Memphis See website for times, Tickets $20$90901.525.3000, orpheum-memphis.com

11- May 4GraceThe Circuit Playhouse8 p.m. & 2 p.m., Tickets $10$35901.726.4656,playhouseonthesquare.org

24-27Delta Center Stage Presents: PigmalionE.E. Bass Auditorium, Greenvile, MS662.378.9849, deltastage.com


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FLIGHTS of FANCYAttract a variety of butterflies to your garden with these simple tipsStory by CARA SIEVERSPhotos courtesy of MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN AND BARRY MCCALLA

Springtime ushers in a prismatic delight of colors

and fragrances. Many of us soon will take to our

gardens to cultivate this years buffet of beauty

whether in a window box, a few pots on the patio

or the entire backyard. But, this year, consider bringing pops

of color in another way. Its not just about bushes and but-

tons and blooms. How about adding a few butterflies to the

mix?

Butterflies common to the southeastern United States

include Swallowtails, Emperors, Longleafs, Milkweeds, True

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