Mississippi Magazine articles from March 2004

Mississippi Magazine archives from March 2004

From the editor.
March 1, 2004... Mississippi's ultimate "Sensational Space" was one that exists now only in memory. The legendary story of Windsor might be best told in numbers, with a little help from Mary Carol Miller's Lost Mansions of Mississippi: 1859: The year...

Thank you for the wonderful gift you gave our family and friends!(Mailbox)
March 1, 2004... Seeing Melissa and Trent on the cover of the bride's edition (January/February) was an incredible surprise and a wonderful gift. We had no idea their picture would be chosen, and that made it even more special and fun! Thank you again to you...

Correction.(Mailbox)
March 1, 2004... In the Wedding Register section of the January/February issue, the photographers' names were inadvertently omitted from the wedding write-up of Carole Ann Reese and William Evans Doughty, Jr. Photographers were Fred Faulk and Beth Morgan. We...

Go for Baroque: Dresden exhibit to include royal riches and priceless porcelains.(southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2004... Rare paintings by renown artists like Rembrandt and Rubens, the only known large green diamond in the world, and a suit of armor worn by August the Strong as a child are just a few of the amazing pieces of art that will be featured in "The...

McComb depot offers free trips back in time.(southern scarpbook)
March 1, 2004... The long, soulful railroad whistle could be heard all over town. For as long as anybody could remember, that sound measured their lives. Folks would stop whatever they were doing to check the accuracy of their watches. Families knew that the 7...

Hats on for Benefit Tea.(southern scarpbook)
March 1, 2004... Pull your Easter bonnets out of the closet, because the Mustard Seed Tea, an annual event to benefit the Mustard Seed community for mentally challenged adults, is set for April 29 in Flowood. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite...

Historic homewood.
March 1, 2004... The unique style of Laurel's first planned subdivision will be on display as part of "Experience Homewood," an event sponsored by the Laurel Garden Club. On Saturday, April 24, visitors are invited to tour the various homes and blooming gardens...

Hunger relief program launched in Brandon.
March 1, 2004... Eradicating world hunger might seem like a daunting task, but students at a central Mississippi high school are taking strides to meet the challenge. A worldwide program called the 19-Cents-A-Day campaign was recently launched at Northwest...

Medieval magic in Ocean Springs.
March 1, 2004... King Arthur and Guinevere themselves couldn't resist an invitation to the Ocean Springs Renaissance Festival April 23-25. This "Faire Sur la Mer," or "Fair By the Sea," is Mississippi's only Renaissance festival and has been nominated as one...

Jackson says oui to Parisian exhibit.
March 1, 2004... Renowned artists like Matisse and Picasso will bring a taste of French Modernism and Parisian elegance into the heart of Jackson as part of a new exhibit set to open at the Mississippi Museum of Art March 6. The exhibit, entitled "Paris...

Can't miss.
March 1, 2004... 1 style statements 1 Keep up with the trends--and with faraway friends--by sending notes on these handmade cards by Mississippi native Anna Blair Haynes of 2Bird Design. Set of 6 assorted, $15. Treehouse Boutique, 3000 N. State St.,...

It runs in the family.(Culture Center)
March 1, 2004... Most people look at the clock during a long work day and wish the time would fly. Clarksdale portrait artist Marshall Bouldin looks at the clock and says, "Dadgummit, just two hours left to paint." And that's after he's already worked an...

Aberdeen the beautiful a city of note.(Looking Back)
March 1, 2004... When Robert Gordon of Scotland entered Monroe County, purchased land, and began to sell lots, he named his wee settlement Dundee in honor of his beloved motherland's fourth-largest city. The area soon became popular with settlers who for the...

The easiest desserts in the world; have you quit making desserts because it is so easy to buy a cake at your local bakery or pick up a frozen pit at the supermarket?(Food)
March 1, 2004... You may be surprised to learn that many desserts are so simple that it is faster to make one than drive to the shopping center. Over the years, I have accumulated a collection of dessert recipes that are startlingly easy to make but...

New life in an olde towne; the city of Clinton combines a lively college atmosphere with attractions for visitors of all ages.
March 1, 2004... RICH IN RELICS OF MISSISSIPPI'S PAST, CLINTON BECKONS HISTORY BUFFS TO TAKE A TRIP BACK IN TIME. BUT THIS CHARMING CITV OFFERS MORE THAN SIMPLY HISTORICAL INTEREST; IT ALSO FOSTERS A GROWING CREATIVE COMMUNITY, WONDERFUL SPIRITUAL AND...

Clinton's Wyatt waters and the art of cruising.
March 1, 2004... Watercolor artist Wyatt Waters had never been on a cruise until last summer. There was never time. Along with the painting he feels inspired to do, there is a waiting list of people who want to pay him to paint something specific. He also has...

Two eggs, made over easy.
March 1, 2004... Chipped of broken china? Don't throw it out! Use those discarded pieces to create charming egg accents for Easter of year-round. Plain plastic Easter eggs become anything but ordinary when decorated with broken china shards or even colorful...

How do their gardens grow: Mississippi's Master Gardeners enjoy sharing their expertise with amateur growers.(Gardening)
March 1, 2004... On a cold, damp mid-December morning, while most people were making preparations for holiday family gatherings of buying Christmas gifts, 20 of so men and women were watching a slide show featuring native Mississippi wildflowers at the Clinton...

Top 10 master gardening tips.
March 1, 2004... 1 Have your soil tested. Take or mail three samples of dirt from around your yard to the local County Extension Office. The results will be mailed and will help you to know what to add to your soil (either nitrogen, phosphorous, of...

Picture perfect plates.(Easy Does It)
March 1, 2004... There seems to be an abundance of beautiful old china pieces available these days. Beautiful saucers with tiny handpainted violets golden edges may no longer have their cups. After generations of family gatherings, sending food to sick friends...

Carmichael's garden of eden: an octogenarian grower has created an incredible perennial paradise.
March 1, 2004... Just about the time Old Man Winter's icy fingers grip the landscape, Mother Nature ushers in one of the season's earliest arrivals--the hardy camellia. Crimson red, pink, and pure white blossoms lead the parade into spring and are soon joined...

Sensational Spaces 2004.
March 1, 2004... Elegant styles that suit a contemporary lifestyle. That was the underlying theme that slowly emerged as our team of judges pored over the entries for this year's Sensational Spaces awards. Rather than shying away from the beautiful looks of...

Fresh ideas: entrants in this year's Sensational Spaces competition offer five easy ways to transform a room.
March 1, 2004... 1. The importance of color has always played an enormous part in the design of a room. Our designers this year are no exception. Their use of color is obvious in every aspect of every room displayed. Linda Cushman, Allied ASID, of Biloxi, says...

On the wild side.(Home Pages)
March 1, 2004... Joe Mac Hudspeth, Jr. said the road to publishing In the Southern Wild ran through the meeting room of the Oxford Garden Club in 1996. "I'm from Oxford, and my mama asked me to do a slide presentation for the Oxford Garden Club," Hudspeth said....

Bark and Tim: a true story of friendship based on the paintings of Tim Brown.(Home Pages)
March 1, 2004... By Audrey Glassman Vernick and Ellen Glassman Gidaro. Hardcover, $14.95. The Overmountain Press, 800/992-2691, www.overmountainpress.com. Mississippi folk artist Tim Brown served as the inspiration for this children's book, written by...

They write among us: new stories and essays from the best of oxford writers.(Home Pages)
March 1, 2004... Edited by Jim Dees. Paperback, $16.95. Jefferson Press, 800/888-4741, www.jpgbook.com. The cover reads like a who's who of Southern literature, starting with Barry Hannah, Larry Brown, and Tom Franklin and ending with newcomers Beth Ann...

Swim lessons.(Home Pages)
March 1, 2004... By Nick Irons. Hardcover, $24. CDS/Clydesdale Press, 877/LONG-SWIM, www.tenlessons.com. We all know about Big Muddy--wide, treacherous, and dangerous to the inexperienced boater. Imagine getting out in the water and swimming it--the whole...

Where in Mississippi is ... Red Lick?(Small-Town Spotlight)
March 1, 2004... Just off Highway 61 south of Port Gibson at the town of Lorman, a weathered wooden building looms large even among the towering oak trees. The Old Country Store is worthy destination in its own right, but for over a hundred years it has also...

Picture this.
March 1, 2004... How well do you know your state? Can you identify the location of this ornate staircase? If so, you could win a handsome long-sleeve Mississippi T-shirt. Simply correctly identify the location of the pictured scene, and you'll be entered...

March & April.(Calendar Of Events)(Calendar)
March 1, 2004... Please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change. MARCH 5-APRIL 3 Vicksburg "Gold in the Hills" The world's longest-running drama features a hero you'll love and a...

2004 spring pilgrimage guide.
March 1, 2004... MARCH 13-APRIL 3 Vicksburg The Vicksburg Spring Pilgrimage and Candlelight Tours are a great way to enjoy the beauty of Vicksburg's many historic homes. In addition to morning and afternoon tours, candlelight tours will be offered on...

Dish it out.
March 1, 2004... My request is for AJ's vegetable side order. They use green beans, carrots, and almonds. It seems to be sauteed in some type of sauce, and it is delicious. AJ's is my husband's favorite restaurant and mine. We have three small children, and...

The powder room.(On Being Southern)
March 1, 2004... It started with a simple wallpaper upgrade, replacing the pinkish, gold-flecked stuff my teenage daughter insisted had to go. Once hung, the new paper's flowers looked surprisingly like gardenias, or at the very least white camellia blooms. She...