Mississippi Magazine articles from March 2006

Mississippi Magazine archives from March 2006

From the editor.(Editorial)
March 1, 2006... Even as a child growing up in Columbus, Charme Pearson had a singular passion. "I remember that some of my favorite pastimes were making floor plans and room arrangements with blocks, sketching rooms with crayons and colored pencils, and sewing...

As a longtime subscriber to Mississippi magazine, I look forward to each issue, especially the annual Wedding Register.(MAILBOX)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2006... As a longtime subscriber to Mississippi magazine, I look forward to each issue, especially the annual Wedding Register, so it was a real pleasure to find included in the 2006 edition the feature on my hometown of Monticello ("Where in...

Ride of a lifetime.(southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2006... Nineteen-year-old Moselle native Kurt Wiltcher began this year with a memorable experience--after helping build a massive flower-covered float, he rode down the streets of Pasadena, California, as part of the 2006 Rose Parade. Wiltcher, a...

Literature lovers, unite!(southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2006... Authors, scholars, and readers will gather for the Thirteenth Oxford Conference for the Book March 30 through April 1 in Oxford. This year's conference is dedicated to the memory of novelist and historian Shelby Foote, who died in 2005. ...

Life's a balancing act for America's Junior Miss.(southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2006... Biology classes, dance rehearsals, and sorority activities are parts of the lives of many college students, but football bowl appearances, meetings with state officers, and giving motivational speeches are not the norm. Nevertheless, these are...

History in a grain of rice.(southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2006... When looking for a name for his newest variety of rice, Dwight Kanter found inspiration in the location in which this distinct new strain thrived--the Mississippi Delta. Kanter, a rice breeder at Mississippi State University's Delta...

A restoration celebration.(southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2006... A popular Jackson home tour is shifting gears this year in the wake of Hurricane Katrina's devastation on the coast. Instead of its usual lavish Designer Showcase, St. Andrew's Episcopal School will celebrate rebuilding and neighborhood...

Rebuilding by the book.(after the storm: hope after the hurricane)
March 1, 2006... As Hurricane Katrina battered the Mississippi Gulf Coast, few libraries emerged unscathed, but the spirit of their caretakers endures. Although many librarians also lost everything they owned, they are focusing on rebuilding rather than defeat....

Hurricane home makeovers hit "trading spaces".(after the storm: hope after the hurricane)
March 1, 2006... The cast of The Learning Channel series "Trading Spaces" is answering the needs of two families affected by Hurricane Katrina with a special episode featuring houses in Long Beach and Biloxi. Show designers Edward Walker and Laurie...

Signs of spring.(after the storm: hope after the hurricane)
March 1, 2006... In the aftermath of Katrina, the hope of spring and renewal reveals itself in the blooming of a flower. Volunteers from across Mississippi are attempting to assist this process of rebirth by planting thousands of bulbs along the coast. ...

Out of the clear blue.(can't Miss)
March 1, 2006... 1 For out-of-this-world flower arrangements, just add water to these luminescent glass orbs to create an ethereal glow. Blue hue shown; also available in amber and ivory shades. Small, $5, large, $8. Interiors Market, 659 Duling Ave., Jackson;...

For the birds.(can't Miss)
March 1, 2006... 2 This kitty's got a secret--he's actually a birdhouse! Perched on a garden fence or hung from a tree, the whimsically handpainted piece is sure to be a conversation starter. $28.95. The Cupboard, Parkway Centre, 745 Clinton Pkwy., Clinton;...

New on the scene.(can't Miss)
March 1, 2006... 3 Playful polka-dots add a fun twist to toile on these charming toile-print dresses and overalls for babies and children. Each item is handmade by Pam Kattawar of Greenville, who began designing kids' clothing in 2004 when she learned she had a...

Well heeled.(can't Miss)
March 1, 2006... 4 For the hostess who's always on her toes. This dainty cake knife from Bella Casa by Ganz sports a removable magnetic "heel" in your choice of colors. $12. China Cupboard, Magnolia Marketplace, 5352 Lakeland Dr., Ste. 900, Brandon;...

Copper's tops.(can't Miss)
March 1, 2006... 5 Original copper art pieces by "Sam the Copperman" can be used for tabletops, sinks, wall art, and more. Each comes with a certificate of authenticity. Custom orders accepted. "Geometric Rhapsody," 30" diam., $599; many other styles available....

Sweet talk.(can't Miss)
March 1, 2006... 6 Relocated to central Mississippi from the coast after Hurricane Katrina, Aunt V's Candies offers a taste of New Orleans with homemade pralines in flavors including classic Creole Cream and Vanilla, plus pecan logs, Martha Washington balls,...

Open book.(can't Miss)
March 1, 2006... 7 The perfect prop for your favorite cookbook. This handmade copper creation by Five Oaks Productions is lacquered for a glossy finish and will never need polishing--no matter how many cups of cream you spill. $30. Mostly Martha's Florist &...

Puppy love.(can't Miss)
March 1, 2006... 8 The best-dressed Boston terriers and the most fashionable Malteses will be set for spring in this satin-trimmed collar and dress set. $35. Diva Dog, Northpark Mall, 1200 E. County Line Rd., Ridgeland; 601/978-2208. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

A show of hands: the artistry of skilled puppeteers brings stories to life for Mississippi children.(CULTURE CENTER)
March 1, 2006... The humans, except for their faces, are almost invisible. Everything is black: the backdrop, their clothes, and their gloves. The almost life-sized puppets in their brightly colored clothes are the main attractions, and it is to them that your...

The catastrophe, a single shot at the Battle of Shiloh shattered the hopes of a new nation.(LOOKING BACK)
March 1, 2006... On Sunday afternoon, April 6, 1862, the worst possible thing for Mississippi and indeed the entire Confederacy that could happen did happen... the general was dead. General Albert Sidney Johnston, the second-highest-ranking general in the...

Tender heart: the delicate artichoke is one of spring's earliest harvest and a year-round culinary favorite.(FOOD)
March 1, 2006... Tender in texture and nut-like in taste, artichokes are the ultimate finger food. Even small children enjoy plucking a leaf from a soft green globe, dipping it into melted butter or sauce, then pulling it between their teeth to scrape off a...

Fresh from the farm: humble chicken feeders move out of the henhouse as elegant sectioned vessels for flower arrangements.(EASY DOES IT)
March 1, 2006... After receiving so much response from readers who created the tomato frame trees featured in the November/December issue of the magazine, I found a small round baby chick feeder on my desk with a note from Fran, one of our advertising account...

On the bright side: a Montgomery County couple overcomes a shady, sloping garden site with a kaleidoscope of azaleas and wildflowers.(GARDENING)
March 1, 2006... They can grow everything. Except grass! That was the initial problem that inspired one of the most beautiful gardens in Montgomery County. Norton and Gall Rodgers were facing a major erosion problem on the steep hill behind their...

"On the edge of the Delta": the city Willie Morris put on the literary map is reinvesting itself as a cultural crossroads.
March 1, 2006... Indians and oil wells, railroad and river, antebellum homes and war monuments, artists and literary figures--all these are Yazoo City. "The Gateway to the Delta," the city proudly calls itself, yet its flavor is not entirely Delta. Another...

A classical collaboration: an acclaimed architect and his interior designer wife take on one of the most memorable projects of their careers in a grand manoir Normande near Columbus.
March 1, 2006... Rustic and elegant, homelike and imposing, this French-inspired stone manor house in the middle of 2,000 acres outside Columbus is a monument to the combined tastes, skills, and long friendship of three very knowledgeable people. Architect...

Meals and memories: family recipes, dining room furniture, and cherished traditions are passed down through several generations.
March 1, 2006... In days past, the traditional Sunday dinner around the family dining table served much more than food for nourishment--it presented a true and real sense of family. It meant belonging to one another and working, playing, and going through life...

Hunting for history: discover Mississippi like only the local know it in a high-tech search for hidden treasure.
March 1, 2006... David McNeill has only lived in Mississippi for a few short months, but he can tell you where 4-H was founded and which town boasts the state's most bizarre shrine to Elvis. The 22-year-old graduate student is getting to know his new...

Golden fleece: a growing herd of fluffy Andeans, prized for their precious fiber, finds a home in northeast Mississippi.
March 1, 2006... When Hurricane Ivan blew through the state in September 2004, people from all across the northern parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana were quick to open their homes to neighbors from the southern regions of these states who were...

Dish it out.
March 1, 2006... We recently ate at Center City Grill in Natchez. I had the most delicious pasta dish I have ever put in my mouth. Would you please try to get the recipe? It was called "Center City Grill Chicken Pasta." Judith L. Smith Orange Beach,...

Forever young: new books for children and teens tackle timely subjects with warmth and sensitivity.(HOME PAGES)
March 1, 2006... STORY OF A STORM By Reona Visser and children of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Hardcover, $15.95. Quail Ridge Press, 800/343-1583, www.quailridge.com. Like many other Gulf Coast residents, Reona Visser had a lot of time to think while...

Where in Mississippi is ... Hollywood? Hooray for a place that was first occupied by prehistoric Indians and later gave birth to the fried pickle.(SMALL-TOWN SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2006... In all of the obvious ways, Hollywood, Mississippi, couldn't be more different from its California counterpart. You won't find many bright lights here among the rows and rows of cotton fields. There are no trendy boutiques, just a few...

March & April: please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change.(CALENDAR OF EVENTS)(Calendar)
March 1, 2006... MARCH 3 Laurel "Tonight: Mark Twain!" Bill Oberst, Jr. stars in this acclaimed one-man show hosted by the Laurel Community Concert Association at the historic Arabian Theatre downtown. Call 601/438-9006. MARCH 7 Jackson...

2006 spring pilgrimage guide: tour Mississippi's most beautiful homes and gardens during this special season.(Calendar)
March 1, 2006... MARCH 10-APRIL 14 NATCHEZ Join visitors from around the world on this series of tours of the oldest permanent settlement on the Mississippi River. Dozens of magnificent antebellum mansions, many of them private residences, will be...

Best of Mississippi 2006: vote for your favorites in our second annual reader survey.
March 1, 2006... Sometimes, a romantic little restaurant or a charming inn is referred to as a well-kept secret. Well, we believe secrets are made to be spilled--at least when it comes to our annual Best of Mississippi survey. This is your chance to tell us...

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

Delta accents: a Greenwood-based company's luxury wares are found in homes around the world.(MADE IN MISSISSIPPI)(Company overview)
March 1, 2006... Perhaps you've heard of Malouf Furniture and Interiors, born in the Mississippi Delta town of Greenwood. But have you heard of The John-Richard Company? If not, you're not alone. This robust sideline business founded in 1980 doesn't even have a...

It's all relative.(ON BEING SOUTHERN)
March 1, 2006... My campus hosted Southern novelist Clyde Edgerton (Raney, Walking Across Egypt) not too long ago. After a master class with our budding young student writers, we all went out to dinner for catfish and ribs. Clyde is as hysterical in person as...