Mississippi Magazine articles from March 2009

Mississippi Magazine archives from March 2009

Editor's note.
March 1, 2009... I love that in the South when someone asks you, "Where are you from?" the response is not where you live, but the city that you were born and raised in, or "where your people are." Greenville is home to me--although I haven't lived there in...

Mailbox.(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... We would love to express our sincere appreciation for your choosing our daughter Lindsey and her new husband Stephen for the cover of the 2009 Mississippi Magazine Bridal Register. We are absolutely honored and thrilled! Just minutes after...

Showtime at the lyric.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2009... Oxford's Lyric Theatre has seen many changes since it opened in 1913 as a silent movie theatre. Since its debut nearly one hundred years ago, the Lyric's roles have been as diverse as the actors and actresses once viewed on its single screen....

The new faberge.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Each year at Easter, a somewhat unusual art object--and its creator--travel to the White House to represent Mississippi. That art object is a painted Easter egg, and it has been selected in a statewide contest for...

Chocolate is the belle of the ball.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2009... Chocolate lovers along the Mississippi Coast flock to this extraordinary event every year in Ocean Springs. The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center for Arts and Education will hold the 9th Annual Le Bal au Chocolat: A Love Affair with Chocolate on...

Cultivating a career.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For Mississippi State graduates Kristen Ley and Catherine Yerger, a career in art was a given. Both received high honors in art and graphic design on the university, national, and international level during their...

Corinthian elegance.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This spring, visitors and locals alike can step into two of Corinth's loveliest homes-and help preserve the past. The Corinth Home and Garden Tour, set for April 25, is an annual event, and this year, it will benefit...

A literary moment.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2009... Miss Welty would have turned 100 years old on April 13. In honor of this literary legend, the state pays homage to her in a weeklong centennial celebration from April 11-18, the festivities will include the Eudora Welty in New York photography...

Lions for literacy.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2009... What began as a one-year outreach ended up as a partnership when the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Kids show "Between the Lions" came to Mississippi back in 2005. With the help of the Barksdale Reading Institute (BRI) and Mississippi Public...

Woodland escape.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
March 1, 2009... This spring visitors to West Point's Waverly Waters Resort will experience the budding of the new season in nature's own theater. Visible from the porches and windows of the resort's rustic, cozy lodge and cabins, the lake and woods present a...

Hobo happy.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Warm weather invites bright, spring colors, and this gauzy, embellished blouse will have you sauntering in the sun in style. ($150) The Bay Collection, 906 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs, 228.875.6655.

Oh, Beehave!(mississippi matters: can't miss)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Honey House Naturals "Bee Bar" (large $1095 or small $6.95) is an all-natural hand and body lotion that looks surprisingly like a bar of soap. Simply smooth the bar over dry skin, and your body will thank you....

Totin' lunch.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These fashionable lunch totes in green patent with handles ($23) or as a patterned lunch sack ($14) will have you carrying your lunchtime goodies in style. Lagniappe, 1361 East Reed Road, Greenville, 662.335.3722.

Sassy satin.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
March 1, 2009... Dress up your party outfit with this adorable, satin handbag complemented by a beaded handle and rose ruffle. Available in red, black, ice-pink, and orange. ($45) John White, Ltd., 215 South 40th Avenue, Hattiesburg; 601.264.2720. ...

Pink and posh.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Snazz-up any pair of jeans with this fun pink leather belt accentuated by a Marilyn Monroe buckle from Shu Shu. ($146) Azul Denim, 733 Lake Harbour Drive, Suite E, Ridgeland; 601.605.1066; www.azuldenim.com.

Make me up.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
March 1, 2009... Known for its superiority in the cosmetics industry, Armani makeup (shown from $25 to $55) stands alone. It is only available in a handful of stores nationwide, and in Mississippi, the collection can be found exclusively at CoatTails, 111 West...

Whittlers, fiddlers, and mac: the dirt of these Mississippi hills produced a whole crop of musical fun when it sprouted Mac McAnally of Belmont.(mississippi matters: noteworthy)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] He could be the guy tuning the guitars for the main act, this big red-bearded man ambling out onto the stage of the Lyric Theater in Tupelo. For that matter, he could be the guy who towed your car that time, the...

Patty's pick.(mississippi matters: noteworthy)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These delicious recipes are wonderful served together. With a tossed green salad, they make a perfect easy-to-prepare meal for company. The pork tenderloin is a beautiful presentation in puff pastry placed on a bed...

True colors.(mississippi matters: made in mississippi)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fresh air isn't just for the great outdoors anymore. Consumers across the country are now breathing easy during their home painting projects, thanks to an innovative paint formula developed in south Mississippi. ...

Morton in a flash: there is more to Morton than meets the eye.(mississippi matters: small-town spotlight)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Any scheme to tour the city of Morton on the q.t., on the pretense of being a...

A collective masterpiece: the Mississippi Museum of Art hosts collectors at its annual art auction where the food is a masterpiece in and of itself.(home matters: food)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There is something to be said about doing a job that I love while being surrounded by incredibly beautiful pieces of artwork. Being the executive chef at the Mississippi Museum of Art has afforded me this luxury, and...

Dish it out.(home matters)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dear Mississippi Magazine, Cafe 212 in Tupelo has the most amazing grilled white cheddar pimento cheese sandwich. Every time I am home I stop by at least once to enjoy this sandwich, and I would love to have the...

Outdoor living.(home matters: design lesson)
March 1, 2009... As the warmth of the springtime sun cajoles us out of hibernation, we remember how important our outdoor living areas are in the South. These versatile and cozy sets will have you redecorating or planning your new outdoor living room with style...

Stuffed easter eggs: dress up ordinary stuffed eggs with cream cheese decorations.(home matters: easy does it)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stuffed eggs are a popular food to serve anytime, but especially at Easter. They are quickly prepared with only a few ingredients and are a great side dish for almost any menu. People love them. They are great on a...

Deeply rooted: an historic Columbus garden is restored to its original grandeur.(home matters: gardens)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Spring is a time for pilgrimage in Mississippi. Old. historic towns welcome visitors with genuine warmth and Southern hospitality, and the doors of antebellum and Victorian homes are open to all who come seeking a...

A delta destination: Mississippi's home to literary legends offers open arms, good food, and great times.
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The scenery of the Mississippi Delta is as distinct as it is beautiful. There are sights that catch your eye--vast fields of cotton, hauntingly beautiful cypress swamps, flocks of geese flying south in their familiar...

Where love grows: an elaborate landscape evolves from a couple's home into a site to share weddings and special moments.(glorious GARDENS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Our children, Kannan and Leann, have always said that Terrell and I picked a hobby that involves too much work," laughs Martha Stubbs. But one look at the meandering gardens that fill the Stubbses' Mendenhall...

Rambling rose: a garden enthusiast's favored fragrant blossoms inspire an entire built around their beauty.(glorious GARDENS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A garden is usually thought of as a tranquil place, but Patricia Eaves' flower-filled Madison County landscape fills her with more energy than serenity. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I lie awake at night thinking...

Living history: an antebellum Vicksburg home is surrounded by formal gardens and plants with a past of their own.(glorious GARDENS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If they don't look closely, passersby on Marshall and Speed streets may not notice what lies beyond the screens of Bradford pear trees, lush ligustrums, and tall pines that mark the boundary of Jane and Lee Davis...

A spring party, chef style: professional advice for a stress-free party.
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chef Tony Harris knows how to plan a great party. After all, as executive chef at St. Dominic Health Services in Jackson, he gets a lot of practice. A lot. And spring, he believes, is a good time of the year to have...

Venetian with a view: enchanted with travels to Italy, a Brandon couple drew inspiration from the magnificent palazzi on Venice's Grand Canal, and came home determined to create their own version for their family.
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They knew it wasn't a project they could do halfway. When imagining their dream house, Mandy and Tim Shumaker decided to think big. "We just loved Italy so much when we went," says...

Textures of time: Corinth's native son Lanny Griffith transforms downtown buildings.(heritage matters: culture center)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Downtown Corinth is marking the debut of its most ambitious restoration project yet, as a pair of abandoned late 19th century buildings take on vibrant new life. Debuting at a dedication event in November, the...

The 100 Greatest Desserts of the South.(Interview)
March 1, 2009... The 100 Greatest Desserts of the South Written by Mary Leigh Furrh and Jo Barksdale. Paperback, $14.95. Pelican Publishing Company, wwwpelicanpub.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Q Tell me a little bit about how you came up with the...

The Gardener's Guide to Mississippi Wildflowers and Other Native and Naturalized Plants: an Anthology.
March 1, 2009... The Gardener's Guide to Mississippi Wildflowers and Other Native and Naturalized Plants: an Anthology By George H. Dukes, Jr Hardcover, $37.50. Poplar Petal Publishing Company, 601-825-5322 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ibis...

American Farmer: The Heart of our Country.
March 1, 2009... American Farmer: The Heart of our Country Photographs by Paul Mobley; text by Katrina Fried; preface by Willard Scott; introduction by Michael Martin Murphy Hardcover, $50.00. Welcome Books, www.welcomebooks.com. [ILLUSTRATION...

Strawberry Plains Audubon Center: Four Centuries of a Mississippi Landscape.
March 1, 2009... Strawberry Plains Audubon Center: Four Centuries of a Mississippi Landscape By Hubert H. McAlexande. Paperback, $20.00. University Press of Mississippi, www.upress.state.ms.us. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] McAlexander covers the...

Family meals, family fun: meals with family and friends have never been easier.(heritage matters: home pages)(Interview)
March 1, 2009... At Home Cafe, Gatherings for Family and Friends by Helen Puchett DeFrance. Hardbach, $32.50 Rodale Press, www.rodale.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Helen DeFrance and I became friends through The Everyday Gourmet where I was the...

Lest we forget.(heritage matters: looking back)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rudyard Kipling, the great British writer and poet, is credited with adding more phrases to the English language than any man since Shakespeare. His celebrated poem "Recessional," penned to...

Mississippi matters of fact.(heritage matters: looking back)
March 1, 2009... march 2 (1906) Almost every building between 22nd and 23rd Avenues in Meridian was destroyed when a tornado struck the city. 5 (1846) Robert "Rob" Morris wrote the ritual creating the national fraternal order of the Eastern Star and...

March events.(heritage matters: calendar)(Calendar)
March 1, 2009... Please coil the number following each description to re@ dotes and times, as events are subject to change. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] march 7 Kosciusko 5th Annual Bluegrass/Gospel Concert Claire Lynch, Nash Street, and The...

April events.(heritage matters: calendar)(Calendar)
March 1, 2009... APRIL 1 Vicksburg 7927 Flood Mural Unveiling Starting at 11:00 a.m., the "1927 Flood Mural" will be unveiled at the waterfront in downtown Vicksburg. The Corps of Engineers Motor Vessel Mississippi will have a boat open for tours....

Picture this.(heritage matters)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] How well do you know your state? If you can correctly identify this Mississippi scene (left), you'll be entered in a drawing to win our exclusive Mississippi T-shirt. Instructions for entering are below, left....

The gathering.(heritage matters: on being southern)
March 1, 2009... As a child growing up on a small farm in Covington County, one of my "chores" was churning the cream to make butter. First I used a crock churn that sat on the floor with a long, wooden dasher that was pushed up and down for the churning...