Mississippi Magazine articles from March 2008

Mississippi Magazine archives from March 2008

Editor's note.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I have always been amazed when I read about what people in Mississippi are doing at home and elsewhere. From its beginning 25 years ago, the mission of Mississippi Magazine has been to showcase the positive aspects...

Lemon freeze.(Recipe)
March 1, 2008... 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons margarine, divided 7 cup pecans, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafers, finely crushed 6 tablespoons cornstarch 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups water 2 ...

25 Years.(mailbox)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... Thank you so much for the honor of being the face on the cover of the Mississippi Magazine 2008 Wedding Register. I was at home alone when I received the box containing my copy of this year's issue. I was excited about the magazine even before...

Correction on page 22 of the January/February issue.(Correction notice)
March 1, 2008... Brett Favre is from Kiln in Hancock County, not Gulfport. The Hancock High School Stadium is named for Brett, since he went to school there and his dad was the football coach there for over 20 years. Those of us in south Mississippi like to...

Saving snow leopards.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As important as Vladimir is to the Jackson Zoo, he's not the only snow leopard supported by the Zoo. The Zoo is also committed to the survival in the wild of these endangered cats and is part of the National...

Grassroots innovation.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Though most golfers might never notice, they may soon be playing on sod that never touched soil until its installation at the golf course. This discovery could revolutionize global exports for turf companies--and the...

Art elites.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Mississippi Arts Commission celebrated the artistic achievements and contributions of Mississippians with its announcement of the recipients of the 2008 Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts. The MAC,...

Raising a masterpiece.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With the rebuilding of the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi, the Gulf Coast vaults into an elite, international bevy of structures designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry, whose other designs include the...

Unforgettable: a Mississippi artist reminds the nation of the courage and spirit of Katrina victims.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] A fast-paced society can forget even its most horrifying moments. The once-intense grief and shock fade into unpleasant but distant memories, and each passing year veils the tragedy as it slips from our conscience....

2008 spring pilgrimage reviving a revival: explore Mississippi's rich history and beautiful antebellum homes this spring.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Stephanie Movre visited the spring pilgrimage in Holly Springs for the first time last year, she was somewhat disappointed. "Since I'm not interested in antiques, I found a few of the homes boring, even though...

Tweet, tweet, tweet.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Line your table with three gold, distressed clay birds in a row. Small (3 1/2" x 5") $7, medium (5 1/2" x 8") $17, and large (6 1/2" x 9 1/2") $22. John Oliver Dowdle Interiors at Interior's Market, 659 Duling...

Coffee time.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
March 1, 2008... Keep up with the times with this brightly colored insulated mug dressed with a small clock encircled with rhinestones that is removable for washing. Dishwasher safe. $30. Square Nest, 409 Fillmore Street, Corinth; 662.287.6101. ...

Eggs-tra special.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Egg Us On is now in its eighth year! Habitat for Humanity/Metro Jackson offers Gail Pittman Easter eggs ($30 each) With coordinating bowls ($40) and pitchers ($40). Proceeds will help Habitat for Humanity/ Metro...

Keeping record.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Take notes in small, colorful journals from Brownlow Gifts. Available with embossed cross and scripture or plain. $10.50 each. The Keeping Room, 402-B Cynthia Street, Clinton; 601.924.1170.

Whatevers.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Joyce Street of Canton creates these curly metal hanging box containers in any bright color to decorate your home or patio. 532.50. O. K. Gallery, 252 Country Club Road, Canton; 601.859.7985, 601.859.0797;...

Rainy days.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Perfect for spring showers! Shed rain in style wearing this resersible cheetah print-lined poncho ($125) and red-edged, cheetah print umbrella ($38) by Echo. The Treehouse, 3000 North State Street, Jackson;...

Breathing the plein air: new neighborhood harnesses arts-community spirit.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In the village of Taylor, 12 miles south of Oxford, developers are aiming to build upon and promote the creative spirit that gives the little community its unique appeal. Rising from a former pastureland, the...

Patty's pick.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WHITE WINE CAKE This recipe first appeared in our 2007 Field Guide and we have had many requests for it. Very easy and delicious, it might just become your new favorite cake! PAN PREPARATION: Baker's...

Designing a dream.(mississippi matters: made in mississippi)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mrs. May Poetter has enjoyed an eventful year. Savannah College of Arts and Design, the academic institution she co-founded, was named one of "25 cutting-edge schools with an eye toward the future" by Kaplan, and...

A sense of Eupora: building the future one story at a time. Eupora is a quick jaunt off Highway 82, halfway between Starkville and Winona.(mississippi matters: small-town spotlight)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] When twins Stephanie Stewart and Holly Hawkins graduated from college in Texas, they took a road trip to Virginia in search of the perfect small town to call home. Along the way, they found Eupora. Or better yet,...

Chicken salad: this refreshing, light meal is everyone's favorite.(home matters: food)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Out of all the classic recipes and dishes that have stood the test of time, none has made such great strides to a higher place than the tasty dish named chicken salad. It won its place in cookbooks by being the...

Dish it out.(home matters)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dear Mississippi Magazine, My husband Billy and I went to a party at the Cavalier Clubhouse in Madison. The entree was catered by Julep Restaurant. The "to die for" dish was Beef Tenderloin Kabobs served over...

Welcome spring! Designers share delightful door displays to welcome pleasant springtime.(home matters: design lesson)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ann Turner Williams, known for over-the-top floral designs, created this stunning display spilling from a large verdi-colored copper cone with red costas, bells of Ireland, hydrangeas, apple blossoms, mixed greenery,...

Feather your nest: birdcages are not just for birds.(home matters: easy does it)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ida Yerger, a friend of mine from Jackson, shares the story of a small Victorian birdcage that her grandparents brought back from the Panama Canal years ago. Her grandmother gave it to her when she was a new bride,...

Period treasures: Aberdeen beckons lovers of antiques and architecture.(City overview)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Like setting the table with crystal and silver and sitting down in your comfortable jeans, Aberdeen shows off its finery with a casual charm. The town itself is a china cabinet of treasures--antebellum homes,...

Fresh face: make-up artist Billy B is giving Aberdeen a makeover.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] He may not be what you expect to find in Aberdeen, but the work that celebrity make-up artist Billy Brasfield as the locals remember him) is doing in his hometown is actually not that far-removed from the make-up...

High style on a hilltop: this Rankin County couple may have grown-and-gone children, but this luxurious nest is anything but empty.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Diane and Bob Spinks' house may have a Flowood address, but its nostalgic details reveal the couples' Natchez origins. She's from the Bluff City proper, and Bob hails from Vidalia, Louisiana, just a hop across the...

Luck of the Irish--not necessary: a Irish feast celebrates family, friends, and the work of Sambo Mockbee.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It ended with a dinner party on St. Patrick's Day, where friends gathered at the Madison county home of Joe and Elizabeth Horsman to enjoy an Irish feast prepared by Elizabeth's nephew, Chef Ben Parr. But the story...

The great Easter egg hunt: friends and family celebrate spring's arrival with a special party.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For the past five years, to the delight of adults and children alike, the Easter Bunny has transformed Sherry Greener's pristine five acres in Jackson into an eggs-traordinary oasis of 1,400 brightly colored eggs....

For the love of peonies: old fashioned flowers that never go out of style.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For centuries, peonies have graced the gardens of both the Old World and the New World. This favorite garden flower has indeed been around for a long time, but even in ancient times when the only reliable means of...

Bamboo in the garden: bamboo canes and leaves add a tremendous impact to any garden.
March 1, 2008... Once confined to a clump at the far edge of the yard and valued only for fishing poles, bamboo is beginning to find its place in the southern garden. The availability of hundreds of varieties and types more suitable for small gardens is...

Doing what comes naturally: a Terry gardener draws from early inspiration to cultivate a perennial paradise.(Cover story)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Home is where it begins," reads a tin sign nailed to an old cedar post in Janice Murphy's sprawling Terry garden. The expression has become something of a personal motto for Murphy, whose passion for growing was...

Bringing new life to bluegrass: harmony keeps the Vernon Brothers together on and off the road.(heritage matters: culture center)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While enjoying an outdoor festival or grabbing a bite to eat you may encounter the baleful cry of a lone fiddle, the heart-thumping pluck of an animated bass, or the intricate melody only a mandolin can deliver. If...

Delta mysteries: Lucedale native Carolyn Haines spins another yam with Ham Bones, the seventh novel of her Southern Belle Mystery series.(heritage matters: home pages)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Carolyn Haines learned early on that a good story can do amazing things. "My grandmother and mother used horror stories to keep us in check," she says with a laugh. "When you've got really bad children, you have to...

The Angels of Lockhart.(heritage matters: home pages)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Angels of Lockhart By Thomas L. Wiley. Hardcover, $23.95. Monarch Publishing House, www.monarchpublishinghouse.com. A nearly forgotten cemetery plot near the Lockhart Methodist Church is the real-life...

Looking Around Mississippi ... Some More with Walt Grayson.(heritage matters: home pages)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Looking Around Mississippi... Some More with Walt Grayson By Walt Grayson. Hardcover, $46.95. The Donning Company Publishers, www.epaofms.com/waltsbooh. Want to get a good look at Mississippi, but don't feel...

Form and Fantasy: the Block Prints of Walter Anderson.(heritage matters: home pages)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Form and Fantasy: the Block Prints of Walter Anderson Edited by Mary Anderson Pichard and Patricia Pinson. Hardcover, $45.00. University Press of Mississippi, www.upress.state.ms.us. This new addition to the...

Mississippi's Mr. Radio: turn your radio on.(heritage matters: looking back)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The small Tate County town of Coldwater, located five miles north of Senatobia, is another of Mississippi's municipalities that owes its early heritage to the railroad. When the rail line was built through the area...

March events.(heritage matters: calendar)(Calendar)
March 1, 2008... Please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change. FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 2 Oxford Creative Nonfiction Writers' Conference Presented by the Creative Nonfiction Foundation...

April events.(heritage matters: calendar)(Calendar)
March 1, 2008... Please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change. MARCH 24-29 Jackson Shamrock Fundraiser Mu Chapter of Kappa Delta at Millsaps College will hold their annual...

From the last issue.(heritage matters: picture this)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The unusual igloo-shaped building is Jerry's Catfish House located on Highway 49 just south of Florence. It was was built in 1986 by Jerry and Wanda Bridges and is now operated by Wanda and sons Daryl and Jay. She...

The eupora steps.(heritage matters: on being southern)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They were still there. I could barely believe it as I stood in the misty rain, staring at them. The "Eupora Steps" were the one distinctive attribute of this Webster County, mid-Mississippi hamlet that I clearly...