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72COLOR WHEELSPerfect pastels and patterns for the season

85APRIL FOOLS The Memphis Comedy Festival bringsfour days of funny to the MidSouth

31 | 13TH ANNUAL ALLIE AWARDS

34 | DANCING FOR OUR STARS

36 | BYHALIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL LUNCHEON

38 | THE F-FILES EXHIBITION

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48 | ART TO ACHIEVE

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62FEATURES

49 | MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL OPENING

50 | MEMPHIS HEART BALL

52 | WILD GAME DINNER

54 | THINK PINK MEMPHIS LUNCHEON AUCTION & FASHION SHOW

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13 | INTERVIEW No-Hit WonderSinger/Songwriter and native Mississippian Cory Branan returns to his roots

16 | PEOPLE Wit & WordsFive questions with Southern humorist, Roy Blount, Jr.

18 | MUSIC Avenues & OpportunitiesInternational Blues Challenge Semifinalists Southern Avenue on family and meandering paths to the blues

22 | DRINKS Pineapple-Ginger MojitoA celebratory spring cocktail featuring the glorious flavors of a classic mojito with the addition of fresh pineapple puree and ginger simple syrup for an irresistible tanginess

24 | BOOKS The Dark Side of Appalachia Brian Panowichs debt novel presents a dark tale of crime and family set against the backdrop of Georgias beautiful mountains

26 | CAUSES A Bed for This Doggone HeadAnelga Pieronis Blankets for Barks program provides bedding and toys for local shelter animals

28 | EVENT SPOTLIGHT Taste of DeSotoJohn Woods foodie festivities return to the Landers Center on April 24

70 | ALEX'S CLOSET Striking FeaturesThe boldest beauty trends spotted on fashion week runways

91 | ENTERTAINING Surf & CelebrationHow to plan a coastal dinner party for a large group of friends

94 | LIVE WELL Pollution SolutionsGreen-clean your home in 10 easy steps

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Editors Letter 8Contributors 10

Calendar 56See & Do 96


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Spring Cleaning

This months issue of Click magazine is a celebration of all things stylish,

featuring all the wonderful wardrobes and beauty tips youve come to expect from

us this time of the year.

Our lead feature, a Spring Fling-themed fashion shoot (page 62), is a collaborative

piece done in conjunction with Abby Phillips and the good folks over at Memphis

Fashion Week. And for the latest on Memphis Fashion Week happenings, check

out our calendar on page 56.

Speaking of watching the calendar, event season is back full-force here in the

MidSouth and we couldnt be happier, with local stories on everything from Roy

Blount, Jr.s speaking appearance at the Hernando Public Library on April 24 (page

16) to Cory Branans Double Decker Arts Fest performance on April 21 (page 13) to

the upcoming Taste of DeSoto festivities (page 28).

And if youre not busy this April Fools Weekend, be sure to check out the Memphis

Comedy Festival. Weve spotlighted several upcoming acts for the March 31-April

3 event this month (page 85), so be sure to get out there and show the locals some

support. In addition, weve also devoted some space in this issue to the wonderful

Blankets for Barks program, an initiative to keep shelter dogs warm and cozy year-

round (page 26).

So enjoy this months offering of people, places and parties: its one of the biggest yet!

Happy reading,

Casey Hilder

Editor

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Madison YenThis months cover and "Spring Fling" fashion spread were photographed by Madison Yen of Yen Studios and Maddie Moree. Madison specializes in wedding and engagement photography as well as professional headshots. In her spare time, she is a merchandiser for Chloe + Isabel Jewelry and consults small businesses to ramp up their marketing and sales. maddiemoree.com and chloeandisabel.com/boutique/madisonyen

Tess CatlettClicks social calendar for this month was compiled by Tess Catlett. A Southaven native and recent graduate of University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, Catlett is a former intern for Click. An avid and tenacious writer, Catlett has been featured in various publications including Vox Magazine, The Columbia Missourian and The DeSoto Times-Tribune. When not writing, Catlett enjoys binge watching underrated TV dramas.

Mike LeeEvent photos in this issue were captured by Click photographer Mike Lee. Mike started in news in 1971 as a TV writer, photographer, and art director. For 20 years, his work appeared on national and international television broadcasts, and was published in print media worldwide.

Michael HensleyThe photos you see in this months fashion feature Color Wheels (page 72) were shot by photographer Michael Hensley of Angelfish Media. Located in Hernando, MS, Angelfish Media is a full service website development, marketing, and branding studio specializing in custom designed and engineered websites. All website engineering and design is done in-house. This allows for greater communication between the client, engineer, and designer, ultimately leading to a higher quality product. See more of his work at www.angelfi.sh.

Tonya ThompsonA Southern-born writer and editor, Thompson has spent most of her life between Nashville and the Mississippi Delta. Now, a contribut-ing editor for Click, Thompson writes fre-quently on life in the South. Originally from Clarksville, Tennessee, Thompson enjoys vintage motorcycling and traveling with her husband and children.

Alexandra NicoleThis months fashion features were styled by Memphis native Alexandra Nicole, who owns and operates three local boutiques, a makeup line and her very own fashion brand. From styling clients and working behind the scenes as a MUA and Stylist for fashion shows and shoots, to attending LA and New York market trips and runway shows, Alexandra lives for the fashion and trends of the modern womans lifestyle.


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UP FRONTARTS, CULTURE AND PERSONALITIES

No-Hit Wonder

Singer/Songwriter and native Mississippian Cory Branan

returns to his roots

Interview by CASEY HILDER


CORY BRANANS GOT AN EVIL STREAK / AND A way with words thatll bring you to your knees / Oh he can play the wildest shows and he can sing so sweet. Ben Nichols ringing endorsement from Luceros 2003

single Tears Dont Matter Much says all you need to know about 41-year-old Southaven native Cory Bran-an. From his 2002 debut, The Hell You Say, to his joint efforts alongside big names like Jason Isbell and the Thrift Store Cowboys, this Southern storyteller fuses wailing chords of punk rock with soulful old-country structure. This month, Branan returns to his North Mississippi roots to perform at Oxfords Double Decker Arts Festival.

Click Magazine: What was life like growing up in Southaven?

Cory Branan: My old man was from Arkabutla, he worked

on the jets at FedEx. It was just like any old small town

when I was growing up. I remember how we used to fly

model airplanes where all the fast food and hospitals have

popped up now. Stateline Road was pretty much all there

was at the time.

CM: How did you get started playing music?

CB: I grew up alongside it in church my whole life and my

family played a lot. My father was a drummer, grandfather a

fiddle player there were lots of instruments around. I didnt

start on guitar till I was around 12 or 13 years old. At the time,

I just played for whoever needed a guitar player for fun. I

didnt really start writing music and playing in coffee shops

till I was in my twenties.

CM: Your songwriting skills earned shout-outs from

local legends like Lucero, Steve Selvidge and Jason

Isbell. What is your songwriting process like?

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CB: Well, now that I have kids, any sort

of structure has gone out the window. I

tend to just go at it, you know? I dont

really like to write a lot when Im on

the road, so a lot of times Ill be pretty

amped to go when I get back. Ive never

been much of a pressure writer. Im not

quite like Ben [Nichols] from Lucero.

That guy will just lock himself in a room

for days before the record and write a

bunch. I dont write well under pressure

or maybe I do, but Ive never pushed

myself to.

CM: Is there anyone youd like to

collaborate with from the Mid-South but

havent had a chance to yet?

CB: Ive actually talked to Paul Taylor

about working on this newest record.

The guys a genius, and I dont know too

many geniuses. Ill be recording in April

at Tweed just outside of Oxford with

Andrew Ratcliffe.

CM: Have you ever attended Oxfords

Double Decker Arts fest? What can we

expect from your performance?

CB: I played it several years ago, the

same year as Wilco. Who knows what

to expect, I never make a plan, just wing

it. It will be solo. Ive been playing a lot

of electric lately and I havent decided if

well go electric, acoustic, or both.

CM: Your music has drawn comparisons

from old-school indie punk to Ryan

Adams ballads. How would you per-

sonally describe your style?

CB: I dont. I honestly dont describe it.

I like to give myself the freedom to do

whatever I want at any given moment.

Ive pulled from a lot of American roots

forms in the past and I love the blues,

country and a lot of traditional folk

writers like John Pine. Im also a huge

fan of Tom Waits, and what kind of

music does Tom Waits play? Whatever

he wants.

Cory Branan will appear at this years

Double Decker Arts Festival in Oxford on

April 22 and at the Lucero Block Party in

Memphis on April 23.

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The storied Southern humorist brings his dry wit to the Hernando Public Library on April 21 to meet with the locals and speak on a variety of topics.

Q: Your work is often focused on the importance of words and diction. Do you have a favorite word?

A: I would say click, except its so trendy. So, no, I dont have a favor-ite word. Ill tell you my least favorite

word: the word favorite. Anyone who

claims to have a favorite food, or animal,

or song, or thing to write about, is just

taking an excuse to babble.

Q: In 2002, you narrated a PBS docu-mentary about the Mississippi River. Can you share a little about the pro-

cess? Did you learn anything surprising?

A: I tried to learn something while dealing with the fact that I was being dragged hither and yon by a film

crew. I did learn, by asking all sorts of

people what being mainstream meant

to them, that most of them never had

thought about it before and werent go-

ing to think about it.

Q: Some of the events you docu-mented, such as the King Biscuit Blues Festival, barbecue contests and

barehanded catfishing, are old hat to peo-

ple in the region but may seem strange

to outsiders. How do you approach these

uniquely Southern topics?

A: I approach all topics from my own level of curiosity. To me every-thing, especially a commonplace thing, is

strange and yet, I trust, comprehensible.

Q: What is your writing process like?A: I mopearound, comeupstairs to stand at my big-screen-monitor computer, curse, wander around, sigh,

talk to the cat, write, rewrite, and its

never quite right, but it gets done.

Q: Any advice for aspiring writers?A: Read a lot and write a lot, care deep down about choosing the right words, andgive people a chance to

talk to you about what they do.

Wit & WordsFive Questions with Roy Blount, Jr.

Story by CASEY HILDER

Roy Blunt Jr.Despite the lengthy title of his 2008 book, Alphabet Juice: The Energies, Gists, and Spirits of Letters, Words, and Combinations Thereof: Their Roots, Bones, Innards, Piths, Pips, and Secret Parts, Tinctures, Ton-ics, and Essences; With Examples of Their Usage Foul and Savory, Roy Blount, Jr. doesn't mince words.


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THERES A JUXTAPOSITION of half-hallelujah vocals and meet-me-at- the-crossroad guitar licks when International Blues

Challenge semifinalists Southern

Avenue takes the stage. But that mixture

sounds just right for blues aficionados.

It took me a long time, 10,000 miles

and tough times to find these amazing

people, says Ori Naftaly, 28-year-old,

Israeli-born guitar player who founded

Southern Avenue and plays lead guitar

for the band. Southern Avenue is a

manifest of my biggest dream, to be

in a band that is like a family where

everyone takes care of each other.

Naftalys journey performing the blues

started in 2011, when he put together

The Ori Naftaly Band, a group that

quickly became known as one of the

best blues acts in Israel. But his love of

guitar began earlier, at the age of five. I

had plenty of guitar teachers, he says,

but I was so hyper active, keeping me

focused was a big problem. So I spent

most of my time jamming to records.

Everything from Son House to Led

Zeppelin, and from John McLaughlin to

Stevie Wonder and Prince.

Combining eclectic influence with his

fathers tastes in big jazz, fusion, blues

and 60s music, staples of Naftalys

soundtrack from his youth were Al

Green, Ray Charles, Muddy Waters

and James Brown. Recognizing their

sons abilities on the guitar, his family

ensured his instruction in a wide

range of genres including Spanish,

classical, jazz and funk leading to

his acceptance at Rimon School of

Jazz & Contemporary Music to study

Arrangement and Composition.

Despite studying classical guitar with

famed Israeli musician Shlomo Yidov,

it would be a different teacher Tony

Pirson who most inspired Naftalys

future path as a musician. From the age

of 11 to 21, I had the privilege to have a

brilliant guitar teacher who toured with

Tina Turner and James Brown for three

years. Tony Pirson was a huge influence

on my style and the fact he relocated to

Israel was my big lucky break in life.

It was this kind of early exposure and

lucky breaks that would prepare him to

later share the stage with such acts as

Tab Benoit, Ana Popovic, Bernard Allison,

Shemekia Copeland, Royal Southern

Brotherhood, Ron Holloway (The

Allman Brothers), Marcia Ball, Danielle

Nicole and others. His namesake band

was named the Best Blues Band in his

home country, and in 2013, they flew to

historic Beale Street to compete in the

International Blues Challenge. They not

only reached the semifinals that year

they also sold the largest number of

CDs ever sold during an IBC event.

Blues is the foundation, says Naftaly.

Blues was the biggest genre in the

world in the early 60s in my opinion,

and you can't just ignore it when all

these great bands and musicians talk

about their roots... and not go after it.

Thats why I moved to Memphis, to

pursue a dream. I left my family and

my friends. I sold my car. I moved to the

other side of the world. I arrived in the

United States with $700 and a few dates

lined up.

Following that move, Southern Avenue

was born, with the addition of local

vocalist Tierinii Jackson and Tikyra

Jackson on drums, sisters and preachers

daughters raised performing in church

in Memphis, Tennessee. The band to

me is a safe haven, says Tierinii, the

Avenues and Opportunities

International Blues Challenge Semifinalists Southern Avenue on family

and meandering paths to the blues

Story by TONYA THOMPSON


powerhouse Southern Avenue vocalist

who has starred in several musical

theatre productions including Dream

Girls, Spring Awakening, and Disneys

High School Musical 2. Were a team

who look out for each other. We're

a family. We are all different but

passionate. And that spills over into our

music and creates a warm balance. I

love it.

Tikyra "TK" Jackson is Tieriniis sister

and cites gospel music as her primary

musical influence. At 21 years old,

shes been playing drums since she

was 9, and grew up playing with the

church band. A music business major

at the University of Memphis, Jackson

continues to hone her craft on the

drums with the university's marching

band, The Mighty Sound of the South,

and in the Memphis Tigers basketball

pep band.

Add to that mix Jeremy Powell on keys

and local bassist, Daniel Mckee. [Mckee]

is one of the best and hard-working

bass players in Memphis today, says

Naftaly. He and I toured over 40 states

with my former band and having him

with us makes us all play better. The

diversity and different influences we all

have and also share, makes us a unique,

fun group of people.

With a self-titled EP and their first

full-length LP set to be released in the

summer of 2016, Southern Avenue

plays multiple shows around Memphis.

Their full-length LP will be recorded

and produced by Kevin Houston with

Luther Dickinson at the Zebra Ranch in

Independence, Mississippi.

In the meantime, 28-year-old Naftaly

is glad he made the leap of faith.

Living in Memphis is awesome, he

says. So many bars have live music

on a regular basis, growing a midtown

community great food, warm people.

What's not to like? Life is short and

Id rather say my goodbyes happy and

with no regrets. We only live once

and I want to live fullyto create and

perform music.


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For garnish: (optional)Mint sprigLime slices

For the ginger simple syrup: cups granulated sugar cups water thinly sliced peeled ginger

For the pineapple puree:1 pineapple, peeled, cored and roughly chopped

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FAMILY, THE OLD MAN SAID TO NO ONE. The word hung in a puff of frozen breath before dissipating into the early-morning fog. Riley Burroughs used that word the same way a master carpenter

used a hammer. So begins the opening chapter of Bull

Mountain, the debut novel of Brian Panowich which is getting

the attention of readers and writers alike. With rave reviews

from respected Southern literature authors including Wiley

Cash and Tom Franklin, Bull Mountain is gritty, intense, and

nearly impossible to put down.

At the onset of the novel, readers first encounter the

Burroughs clan and a wild ride of darkness and violence

unfolds from there. The story is told from multiple points of

view, as the tale of a family steeped in generations of crime

and vengeance in the Georgia backwoods is masterfully woven

by Panowich. While the familys legacy is permeated with the

illegal substance trade (from moonshine to marijuana and

more), the sheriff of the town, Clayton Burroughs, is one of

their own, making his position ever-complicated and calling

his loyalty constantly into question. Though Claytons life is

ruled by lawfulness and duty in terms of his job, his convoluted

past and family ties give him little peace. The question of his

allegiance is never far from his thoughts.

To make matters more complicated, an ATF agent by the

name of Agent Holly arrives on the scene early in the novel.

While Clayton has been approached by other agents in the

past where his crime-riddled family is concerned, this agent

seems different and his proposition leaves plenty of wiggle

room for Claytons family. This is a relief to the sheriff, who

has refused to be a part of any operation that would land his

brothers in prison. Holly promises that Claytons family will

remain free and untouched as long as they cooperate with

this plan to bring down an even higher-up ring of criminals

who they have been involved with for years. This plan will

force Clayton to examine his bonds to his family, his loyalty

to his job in law enforcement, and the history he shares with

his brothers.

In addition to the multiple perspectives, the novel moves

forward and backwards in time so that readers can understand

where the Burroughs family started and how this complicated

set of circumstances has come to be. Panowichs characters are

indescribably real and each is full of the sort of depth that can

only be created by the most gifted of authors. While the crime

and violence at the root of the story may seem hard to grasp

for many readers at first, the complexities and nuanced detail

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The novel calls into memory the timeless work of Cormac

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ADOG IN AN ANIMAL SHELTER DOESNT HAVE anything. It might have a concrete floor, a fence to look through, a roof overhead; and a bunch of other animals to have to mess with for sleeping space. Thats in a

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furnishings.

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these dogs. Cold, alone, and outside, they had absolutely

nothing. She thought that maybe, with a little effort and

determination, she could provide them something: a

blanket, a bed, a toy to chew on. With that idea, she started

Blankets for Barks.

That first year I had just made some flyers on my computer

and distributed them around the neighborhood, Pieroni

says. It wasnt much but I got a decent response and was

able to donate several items to Germantown Animal Shelter.

Over the next few years, Pieroni has continued to run

the program, from late fall to mid-spring. Each year, she

collectsblankets, bedding, and home-related dog items and

chooses a new shelter or group to donate the items to.

In previous years, she partnered with Meows & Bowwows

and the Tunica Humane Society. But this year, she chose Alive

Rescue Memphis, after a dog in her hometown touched her

heart and the hearts of the online rescue community.

Pieroni met that dog, Delta, on Fioranelli Drive, a road named

after her family, in her hometown of Greenville, MS. A stray

beagle just bouncing down the road might not seem odd in

the country, but Delta caught Pieronis eye.

Probably everybody just figured he was

ok, she says. Thats just what country

people do, you know. But you never know

whats underlying with these dogs.

With Delta, there was a lot underlying.

He had fairly advanced heartworms and

a series of other major health issues. But

Pieroni had made a connection, and was

determined to save him.

When I found [Delta] I was nervous, but

there was no turning back. There was no

turning back on this dog.

Perioni took Delta to the best vets she could

find, and got him the right care, all while

sharing their health journey on social media.

The process got a lot of attention from local

animal lovers and the rescue community,

including Alive Rescue Memphis President,

Ranice Coppens.

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Ranise Coppens, founder of Alive Pet Rescue, with Percy and Angela Pieroni.


We met through everything that was

going on with Delta, Coppens says,

and then it was clear that our missions

are pretty much the same, so we started

working together.

Sadly, the new partnership outlived its

inspiration. Delta succumbed to health

issues after 47 days.

Were still dealing with that, losing

Delta, Pieroni says. But weve been able

to accomplish so much in his memory.

That includes the fourth annual haul

for Blankets for Barks, which is the

largest ever. Most of the blankets this

year will be donated to Alive Rescue

Memphis, to be used in foster care for

dogs, and some will also be donated to

the West Memphis Animal Shelter.

Coppens and Pieroni have also started

a Delta Fund, which raises money to

help strays and shelter animals who

are older and show significant medical

needs, and have already used that fund

to save a dog from West Memphis,

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Leroy Percy.

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started a cat rescue when she was

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Now in its 12th year, the Taste of DeSoto brings together dozens of local restaurants in the DeSoto County area, all while rais-ing money for a good cause. Tickets for this celebration of uniquely Southern foods are $50, and entry for kids under 12 is free. John Woods, Taste of DeSoto founder and own-er of First Choice Catering, says this years annual event should provide a little some-thing for everyone from pizza purveyors to catfish connoisseurs.

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Q: Where did the idea for this event come from?A: A few years back, I was doing come work in Washington, DC, for the Smithsonian and I learned a lot of things. One of the most interest-

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restaurant owners. Another thing was the amount of upstart charities in

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Over 400 people attended the annual Allie Awards banquet. Now in its 13th year, the gala recognizes the best of theatre in Northwestern Mississippi. The Secret Garden: The Musical proved to be a top contender in the 2015 nomination season, garnering awards for overall excellence, best featured actress, best actor, best young actor, and best cast. Former DeSoto County Superintendent of Education Milton Kuykendall was also recognized for his work promoting and

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Inspired by the hit TV show Dancing With the Stars, Baddour Center launched the Dancing For Our Stars fundraiser in 2015. The annual event pairs seasoned dancers with prominent members of the community for an exciting dance-off benefiting the Center. WREG-TV meteorologist Jim Jaggers, City of Hernando

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Byhalia Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual awards luncheon on January 28. Held at The Flame at Byhalia United Methodist Church, the luncheon recognized service and stewardship within the community. Town of

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Bozarts Art Gallery in Water Valley, Mississippi, invited patrons to curate their own show with the F-Files Exhibition. An homage to the drawers of unframed art donated by University of Mississippi art professor emeritus Paula Temple, the interactive exhibit spotlights the drawers mixed media contents. At the opening

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Sanctioned by the both the Southeast and International professional rodeo associations, the memorial rodeo featured everything from bareback bronc riding to tie-down roping.

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entertainment, and giveaways. Photos by MIKE LEE

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DeSoto Family Theatre premiered its winter show, Rogers & Hammersteins The King and I at the Landers Center. Set in 1862, the show follows an English widow, Anna, and her

son to Bangkok, where the King has summoned

them. Meant to serve as a tutor to the Kings

many children and wives, Anna soon becomes

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importance of personal morality and mutual respect.

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DeSoto Family Theatre The King and I

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Jo & Jim Philpot & Hlene Rider

Shelly Cheng & Jordan Nichols Brenda & Bob Ballard

Genie Lantrip, Marilyn Bateman & Alice Rayburn Rachel & Jesse Lipscomb

Bailey & Sara Jane Stroud, Clare Chambliss, Jane Stroud, Morgan Elizabeth & Donny Chambliss

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The market is hosted at Painted Pigeon Gallery & Gifts the first Saturday of each month. Dedicated to empowering local artisans, the market offered everything from homemade crafts and painted tiles to baked goods and artisanal candies. Children were invited to participate in a special Young at Art workshop and make

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Ready Law OfficeRyan England

Southern BancorpSouthGroup Insurance

State Farm - Bill GormanState Farm - Neal Cannon/

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First Tennessee BankFlash Markets of Arkansas

Fowler EngineeringGoodWorks Series

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John Murley

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This four-session art enrichment program welcomed people with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages. Hosted at Maples Memorial United Methodist Church in Olive Branch, the program began mid-January and

wrapped up on February 6. This is one of several programs put

on annually by The Arc Northwest Mississippi, an organization

that supports full inclusion and support for people with

intellectual and developmental disabilities. Photos by MIKE LEE

Art to Achieve

Cynthia Johnson & Kimberly Remak P.T. Thomas & Bruce France Geri Hill & Sunny Stuckey

Ray, Taylor & Ashley Laughter Linda Harris, Gwen Cobb & Rebecca Treadway

Prentice Thomas, Wayne Bartley & Bruce France

Ava Portis & Cynthia Johnson

Peggy Linton, Michelle Dunn & Celeste Wilson

Ellen Jernigan & Geza Remak

Ruth Ann Hale, Ashley Still & Jodie Ross Sharon Perry & Charlotte Doyle


The fast-casual restaurant celebrated its grand opening in Olive Branch on January 21. The first 50 guests won free burritos for a year, and the all other guests were able to give the prize wheel a

spin. The festivities continued that weekend with a

Pay What You Want Day fundraiser, where all proceeds

benefitted Lewisburg High School. Photos by MIKE LEE

Moes Southwest Grill Opening

Brad Smith, Kathy Scallions & Cathy Smith Bryant Henley & Janice Britt Lewis Terry Pumphrey Jr., Jane Haraway & Erica Pumphrey

Cornelious Jones, Tanylyn Pride & Kinga RichardsonSarah Jones, Rita Schelly, Kim Terrell & Margaret Devine Matt Zufall, Sarah Brown & June Reiten

Garrett Moore & Jon Pinkston Jason Mcelhaney, Forest Hamilton & Kristen Davis Elizabeth Irvin & Richard Manning

Rachel Green & Jordan Villatoro Johnny Wright, Prentice Walls & Jonathan Turner Katie Moore & Lori Randolph

Jordan Brumbelow, Scott Phillips, Josh Newsom & Michael Parker

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Every year, members of the community are invited to mingle with medical professionals and corporate leaders while benefiting the American Heart Association. Final contributions from

the annual fundraiser support cardiovascular research,

internal education, and outreach and advocacy efforts.

Photos by FRANK CHIN

Memphis Heart Ball

Andrew & Tina Douglas Ashley & Sally Pace CaDana Campbell & Chessie Biggam

Ed Coleman & Erin Hatley Jeff & Heather Griffin, Hope & Christopher Campbell

Michelle & Bill Dunavant

Brian & Ali FowlerPatricia Williams, Loretta Snipes & Cynthia Smith

Jeff Griffin & Brian Fowler

Jim & Suzanne Varner

Michael & Rebecca Ugwueke

Rick & Lisa WestRachel Belz & Steven Gubin


Did you know that 1 American dies every hour from malignant melanoma? In honor of Skin Cancer/ Melanoma Awareness

Month Dr. Terri Henson and Staff at Dermatology Clinic of North Mississippi will

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Opera Memphis hosted its annual Wild Game Dinner on February 26. Pegged as a culinary throw-down worth quacking about, this years celebration of fine delights lived

up to its name. Ferdinands Catering Company took

home this years Golden Duck of Excellence in Wild

Game award for its decadent goose kebabs and

grilled duck. Other entrees of the evening included

roasted whole hog, pig liver pate, and elk-stuffed

mushrooms. Photos by MIKE LEE

Wild Game Dinner

Chris Patterson & Sarah WatkinsCourtney Monahan & Jessica Simpson

Sarah Rector & Ben Makino

Leah & Keith Tonkin

Dan Patterson & Gerald May

Jeni McBride & Amanda Lemay

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Ellie & Tony Mascioli

Trey Watkins & Mayor Jim Strickland

Marie-Stephane Bernard & Wolf von Essen

Tripp Jones & Beverly Mercer

Sheila Wilson & Jeanette Watkins

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Terri Wingham of A Fresh Chapter spoke at this years Think Pink Luncheon benefitting breast cancer education and awareness. Presented by Zeta Tau Alpha, the luncheon recognized Dr. Kurt Tauer

of The West Clinic for his tireless efforts in the fight

against breast cancer. Now the Chief of Staff, Dr. Tauer

has worked at the Clinic since 1985. Photos by MIKE LEE

Think Pink Memphis Luncheon

Auction &Fashion Show

Cheryl Looney, Paula Hawkins & Gail Grisham Todd Conklin & Deidre McLean

Heather Rinehart & Debra Stegall Alison Allensworth & Maria Herrera

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SOCIAL AGENDAYour monthly resource for whats happening around town

out & about calendar

1Brooks Uncorked: Shaken & Stirred Memphis Brooks Museum of Art710 p.m.Delight in offerings from 14 of Memphis best restaurants, wines from the Bespoke Collection, and other libations at this years centennial celebration. Admission $80$150.brooksmuseum.org

2Bolt for Blue 5K to Zap AutismHernando Courthouse Square9 a.m. Hosted by the Hernando High School Interact Club, the Bolt for Blue 5K benefits the Autism Assistance Fund. Since 2000, the fund has donated more than $250,000 to support DeSoto Countys youth with autism through programs such as Camp B.O.L.D. Admission $25$30.racesonline.com

33rd annual Miss Olive Branch Scholarship Pageant Olive Branch Middle School Auditorium7 p.m.For the last three decades, the program has encouraged young women to be ambassa-dors in the community. In addition to a par-tial or complete scholarship to Northwest Mississippi Community College, the winner will also receive a $2,500 scholarship to the college of her choosing. Admission $10.olivebranchms.com

6ONE NightCook Convention Center6 p.m.Presented by Region One Health Founda-tion, the annual event takes philanthropy to a new level. KC and The Sunshine Band and Morris Day and the Time headline this years gala. Admission $600. regionalonehealthfoundation.org

7-24Rockin on the Roost Spring Concert SeriesOlive Branch Old Towne79 p.m. Thursdays Gr

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