Mississippi Magazine articles from January 2006

Mississippi Magazine archives from January 2006

From the editor.
January 1, 2006... When Trenise Williams and Joseph Kirsh exchanged vows on September 3, the eyes of the world were upon them. Trenise and Joseph had planned to wed a week earlier, but Hurricane Katrina forced them to call off the ceremony, flee their New Orleans...

Mailbox.(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2006... I just wanted to write you a note telling you how much I appreciate this magazine and the wedding issue in particular. We are Mississippi born and raised, but our work took us to Alabama 20 years ago. Your magazine has been such a source of...

Corrections and notes.(Correction notice)
January 1, 2006... A photo accompanying the article "Dog Days" (pg. 89, November/December) misidentified the location of the cat Princess Pussums. The fluffy Himalayan actually "works" at Bette's Flowers on University Avenue. The recipe for "Mrs. Gulley's...

Putting down roots.(southern scrapbook)
January 1, 2006... For many people in need, there can be no greater gift than the gift of a home, and a new initiative called Forests for Humanity aims to provide essential lumber to meet that need like never before. The program is a cooperative effort of the...

Healing strokes.
January 1, 2006... Helping Mississippians cope with illness in a colorful way is the focus of a free art workshop program for cancer patients that will be hosted by Baptist Health Systems January 4 through March 8. Instructor Susan Anand has worked as an art...

Madison's Melody.
January 1, 2006... It all started when Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler beard Miss Mississippi sing a song called "Bridge of Love" at a city event. Little did Butler know that, seven years later, a popular recording artist from Sweden would record the song and...

An urban affair.
January 1, 2006... The Women's Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson will put a new twist on its annual Tour of Homes by showcasing a selection of downtown Jackson apartments January 24. The tour will include the apartments of Carolyn Shanks,...

The art of the draw.
January 1, 2006... The Red Hills Arts Foundation of Louisville will host its third Collector's Draw, "For the Love of Art," February 11 as a benefit for the Strand Theater Renovation Project. The foundation plans to transform the 1927-built Strand Theater...

Curtain call.
January 1, 2006... Mississippi's version of the Tony Awards, the Mississippi Theatre Association's annual Festival of Plays, will bring a spirit of excitement to Starkville January 12-15. Community theater and high school competitions will take place at...

Live Oaks lives on.(after the storm: hope after the hurricane)
January 1, 2006... Hurricane Katrina left little unscathed in her destructive path, including the majestic live oaks for which the Gulf Coast is renowned. But many felled trees will live on as part of the restored Charles W. Morgan, a wooden whaling ship at...

Soaring spirits.(after the storm: hope after the hurricane)
January 1, 2006... Just about every child dreams of chocolate raining down upon them from an open sky. For students at some of the hardest-hit elementary schools on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, this dream came true recently when chocolate fell from a Mississippi...

Charity begins at home (plate).(after the storm: hope after the hurricane)
January 1, 2006... A big-league act of kindness from one city to another is scoring lots of good feelings on the Gulf Coast. Officials and residents of the Phoenix suburb of Surprise, Arizona, were looking for a town to adopt after Hurricane Katrina...

Tie the knot.(can't Miss)
January 1, 2006... Why should the bride be the only one who gets to wear couture? Let the groom earn rave rehearsal dinner reviews in this limited edition patchwork tie from Italian designer Tino Cosma. Each one-of-a-kind tie is hand-sewn using vintage silk...

From the heart.(can't Miss)
January 1, 2006... Tug on their heart strings with hand-blown glass creations by Expressions from the Heart. Several colors are available for nearly every special occasion from a wedding to a baby's birth to an anniversary; all are lined in shimmering silver and...

Eternal flame.(can't Miss)
January 1, 2006... Fans of candles from Hattiesburg's Virginia Anderson are fired up about the highly concentrated perfume essences and extremely long burning times. Fragrances include Mystical Forest, Ancient Amber, Elysian Fields, and more. Three sizes; prices...

Top it off.(can't Miss)
January 1, 2006... Give guests something to smile about with adorable figures that are truly the icing on the cake. Happy Clay by Dana bride and groom wedding cake toppers can be personalized to represent any hair color, dress style, or hobby. 5-6" tall, $38....

Grand strands.(can't Miss)
January 1, 2006... A taste for vintage design and a talent for creating wearable art runs in the family for Beth Townsend of Jackson, her daughter Leslie, and niece Alexandra Wilkes. Beth's passion is transforming heirloom brooches into one-of-a-kind necklaces,...

Bowled over.(can't Miss)
January 1, 2006... Serve up smiles with whimsical "Confetti" accessories by South Coast. Colorful handpainted wood accents add punch to pewter pieces from keychains to large platters. Handled bowl, $69.99; utensil set, $39.99. Judith Lee's, 562 Hwy. 51, Ste. C,...

Garden party.(can't Miss)
January 1, 2006... A bold take on an old buffet-table favorite, this handpainted piece by Cali Ceramics serves up snacks in style. Poppy chip and dip platter, $72; several designs and styles available. Stein Jewelry, 1896 Main St., Madison; 601/605-8648. ...

Uncommon scents.(can't Miss)
January 1, 2006... Willowy reeds release fragrance into the air for up to five months from this perfumed diffuser by Hillhouse Naturals. Scent selections include Cashmere, Fresh Linen, and Paperwhites. $55. Pour La Maison, inside Villa Bella, 5268 Old Hwy. 11,...

Playing with fire: a Jacksonian's transformation from nurse to scrap metal artist is as dramatic as her torch-wielding work.(CULTURE CENTER)
January 1, 2006... the garden genie's head spins like mad as be holds court among the late-blooming flowers outside of Julia Allen's metal workshop on Womack Drive in Jackson. Yellow, reel, and blue flowers literally spring from the far from the ground not...

The water walker: Delta residents were witness to one of the most amazing aquatic feats in American history.(LOOKING BACK)
January 1, 2006... At Greenville on Sunday afternoon, January 27, 1907, the expected happened. Professor Charles W. Oldrieve, the "water walker," rounded a rain-swollen bend of the Mississippi River and came into view about 3:30 p.m. Within seconds after he was...

Apricot Nut Bread.
January 1, 2006... The apricot rose is made from dried apricots rolled in sugar. Layer apricots as petals around a center rolled apricot. Tuck in fresh mint for leaves. APRICOT NUT BREAD 1 cup dried apricots, diced 2 eggs 4 tablespoons butter,...

The staff of life: whether by hand or by machinery baking bread is a heartwarming pursuit.(FOOD)
January 1, 2006... Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods," wrote superchef James Beard in Beard on Bread. Beard, who is known as the father of American gastronomy, was the 20th-century champion of a centuries-old line of lovers of...

It's a girl thing: set a lady like mood at any gathering with pretty hydrangea-covered decorations.(ESSY DOES IT)
January 1, 2006... These oversized "girly" accessories have already danced through several parties with rave reviews. They are perfect for bridesmaids' luncheons, graduation brunches, special birthdays, or debutante teas. The dramatic high-heeled mule shoe and...

Splendor in the grass: plan the perfect outdoor wedding with tips from Mississippi botanical pros.(GARDENING)
January 1, 2006... even though the weather outside might be frightful this time of year, now is the perfect time to begin planning for a gorgeous June wedding in the garden, surrounded by beautiful roses and brilliant blue hydrangeas. January and February...

Perfect harmony: the town of West Point strikes a chord with visitors while celebrating the life of homegrown bluesman Howlin' Wolf.
January 1, 2006... Howlin' Wolf. The very name evokes an era and a kind of music that grew out of dusty Mississippi fields and soulful poverty, love gone wrong and hope lost. And Clay County native and blues great Chester Arthur Burnett, aka Howlin' Wolf, was...

Welcome home: a Jackson house is artfully renovated to create an ideal space for entertaining.
January 1, 2006... Three long-legged iron cranes guard the front entrance to an eclectic house in an old Jackson neighborhood. Visitors often have trouble deciding whether they want to take a turn in one of the two suspended iron swings on the porch, rest in one...

On the road again: a group of Vicksburg women spends weekends traveling in search of beauty and history in their home state.
January 1, 2006... Like many happy occurrences, the "Travel Club" was a case of serendipity. Five years ago, six Vicksburg women visited a mutual friend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. They knew each other slightly but had not been close friends. During their long...

A commom thread.
January 1, 2006... Piecing together the rich history of quilting in Mississippi is really a retelling of the story of the state itself. But this record of fabric, thread, and artistry unfolds, a stitch at a time, through the lives of the women whose hands and...

Quilting's local legacy.
January 1, 2006... Port Gibson's rich quilt heritage goes back at least 200 years and remains vibrant through the efforts of artisans working to pass their needles to the next generation. One of the most extraordinary stories uncovered by the Mississippi...

Heart to heart: homemade goodies and heart-shaped treasures are the special ingredients in this Valentine's basket.
January 1, 2006... I share some treasured memories with a dear friend when we get together in February and make the most wonderful fanciful baskets filled with small delightful treats to celebrate Valentine's Day. These special baskets show appreciation and love...

Tea for two: a pair of sisters celebrates their special bond and one's upcoming marriage with an elegant and memorable party.
January 1, 2006... It was a tea for two--and a few of their closest friends. Bailie Edgeworth has always had a special love for her sister Courtney, or "Taaye," as she calls her. So when Courtney asked Bailie to be the maid of honor for her marriage to Neel...

Love conquers all: even a powerful hurricane couldn't damoen the spirits of a determined coastal bride and groom.
January 1, 2006... If the legend is true that rain on a wedding day means a lifetime of good luck for the bride and groom, Margaret Killian Thurber and William Richard Delaney, Jr. surely have an extra helping of fortune on their side after failing to let even a...

Blending traditions: the colors and customs of Indiabring internationa flair to a Southern country wedding.
January 1, 2006... For one spring day at College Hill Presbyterian Church outside Oxford, a red organza tent replaced the age-old wooden pulpit, and silken saris stood in for stockings and lace. It was one of the most unique celebrations in the church's...

Let's fall in love: a vibrabt autumn-themed wedding engages all of the senses.
January 1, 2006... Courtney Kellogg's childhood dream of getting married oil a crisp fall day--dancing among falling red and yellow oak leaves and staying warm by huddling around glowing fireplaces--came true in a flurry of autumn colors when she and Dr. Michael...

Dish it out.
January 1, 2006... Schimmel's Chicken Florentine is one of the best dishes at any restaurant in Jackson. Can you get them to part with the recipe? Dee Slay Shaifer Brandon SCHIMMEL'S CHICKEN FLORENTINE 2 large whole chicken breasts, boned...

Square Table: A Collection of Recipes from Oxford, Mississippi.(food finds; a smorgasbord of Southern cookbooks is ready for tasting)
January 1, 2006... SQUARE TABLE: A COLLECTION OF RECIPES FROM OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI Yoknapatawpha Arts Council. Ringbound hardcover, $32. Wimmer Cookbooks; to order, call 662/236-6429 or see www.oxfordarts.com. In the "kinda-sorta-cosmopolitan" community of...

Matzoh Ball Gumbo: Culinary Tales of the Jewish South.(food finds; a smorgasbord of Southern cookbooks is ready for tasting)
January 1, 2006... MATZOH BALL GUMBO: CULINARY TALES OF THE JEWISH SOUTH. By Marcie Cohen Ferris. Hardcover, $29.95. The University of North Carolina Press, www.uncpress.unc.edu. Growing up in a Jewish family in Blytheville, Arkansas, Marcie Cohen Ferris...

The Storm Gourmet: A Guide to Creating Extraordinary Meals Without Electricity.(food finds; a smorgasbord of Southern cookbooks is ready for tasting)
January 1, 2006... THE STORM GOURMET: A GUIDE TO CREATING EXTRAORDINARY MEALS WITHOUT ELECTRICITY By Daphne Nikolopoulos. Paperback, $9.95. Pineapple Press, www.pineapplepress.com. After Hurricane Katrina left an unprecedented number of Mississippians...

Where in Mississippi is ... Monticello? From the peak of prosperity to the depths of devastation, this riverside town has weathered an incredible history.(SMALL-TOWN SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2006... Though no one could blame them if they did, residents of the Lawrence County seat of Monticello don't often sit around asking themselves "What if... ?" What if an 1821 decision to make Monticello the state capital had not been overturned after...

January & February.(CALENDAR OF EVENTS)(Calendar)
January 1, 2006... Please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change. JANUARY 4 Wesson Philippe Bianconi in Concert Presented by the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Aficionado Art...

Picture this.
January 1, 2006... How well do you know your state? If you can correctly identify the location of this unusual building, you'll be entered in a drawing to win a great prize from the Mississippi Collection. Instructions for entering are below, left. Good...

Into all nations.(MADE IN MISSISSIPPI)
January 1, 2006... "How can a poor boy from Mississippi do anything about Communism in Europe?" This is the question that came to Larry Thompson's mind when he first felt the vision of overseas missions tugging at his heart. Despite these initial doubts, Larry...

The ten commandments of southern cooking.(ON BEING SOUTHERN)
January 1, 2006... There is a lovely but well-seasoned dining room set that now fittingly occupies the dining room of my husband's first cousin. To a stranger or the uninitiated, the furniture might not appear particularly valuable or ornate. Never mind that one...

2006 wedding register.(Harrison-McGowen-Smothers-Penny)(Cover story)
January 1, 2006... HARRISON-MCGOWEN Jennifer Kate Harrison and Jimmy Wayne McGowen were united in marriage at DeKalb Baptist Church in DeKalb at 6 p.m. on September 18, 2004, with Rev. James Ruffin officiating. Nuptial music was provided by Brenda Hooks,...

2006 wedding register.(Whitley-McCafferty-Buchanan-McCully)
January 1, 2006... WHITLEY-MCCAFFERTY The beautiful sanctuary of Paris-Yates Chapel on the campus of the University of Mississippi in Oxford was the setting for the November 13, 2004, evening wedding of Marcie Elizabeth Whitley and Dustin Heath McCafferty....