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O U T TA K E S

All event photography by Mark O. Ramirez

26 James Gattas Jewelers Holiday Open House 26 Clay & Land Insurance, Inc. Holiday Open House 28 Playhouse on the Square Anniversary Gala 30 UNICO Memphis Wine & Cheese 32 Chickasaw Oaks Village Christmas Open House 34 Reign Boutique Grand Opening 34 Moonshine Ball 38 Methodist Healthcare Luncheon 39 Memphis Tourism Holiday Party 40 Taste of Hope 42 The JudyMac Team Holiday Party 44 Reindear Roundup 45 Memory Luncheon 46 Kittie Kyle Holiday Open House 46 The Suburban Garden Club Christmas Tea

F E AT U R E S 48 #Fashion: The Wedding Report 54 #Fashion: The Wedding Report Must-Haves 56 Wedding Gifts Chosen With Love 58 Manduu Fitness: The 21st Century Workout 60 #Culinary: Shareables 64 #InTheKitchenWith: Newlyweds Renee and Justin Bailey 66 #Gallery: Ken Hall's January Art Events 67 #MemphisImpact

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In the Kitchen With Newlyweds Renee and Justin Bailey Photo by Camille Leigh Photography

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Luxury in Lace This strapless wedding gown is a sheer masterpiece.

Crisp white graphic lace designs are placed over an off-white lush tulle bodice. A sweetheart neckline features a slight plunge throughout the strapless silhouette for an extra touch of artful detail.

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All event photography by Mark O. Ramirez unless noted otherwise

Letter From the Publisher Seek the Peace and Prosperity of the City in which I have placed you.

Jeremiah 29:7

From the Marriage and the "Modern Woman" Publisher Marriage and the "Modern Woman"

W

e start 2020 with our traditional January bridal issue, I know from personal friendships and family that marriages that may have been on hold for several years due to the great recession are now in full bloom. The strong job market has given young couples the confidence to do what generations have done before them.

The newly wedded brides have been working in a variety of jobs, and getting married won’t change those endeavors. Office buildings and corporate offices are filled with women working in every line of business at all levels of company responsibilities. Our schools are filled with female teachers. The real estate market is dominated by female agents. Civic organizations rely heavily on female volunteers.

Stores of all types are filled with females shopping for the needs of their families.

Restaurants and shops are heavily staffed with women of all ages serving the public. Carpool lanes are full of mothers picking up their children. I submit to you that much more than 50% of all cars on the road are filled with women either going to work to provide for their families or going somewhere to meet a need of their family.

One of my favorite passages of scripture is Proverbs 31, I love it because when you fully understand Proverbs 31, you will never again believe that the Judea-Christian faiths historically teach that a woman’s position in society is lesser than her husband’s place is in the home. Different yes and arguably 24

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much more important, since the working woman more often than not is still taking on the primary role of caregiver to her children.

To understand the message of Proverbs 31, one must put in context the economic and social environment in which it was written.

The Jewish household of its day was, in fact, a large working farm being run by the woman of the house while her husband was off tending to the matters of the Jewish State. She was running the family business, while seeing to needs of her family and her employees. In verse 16, she is seen expanding the business as she manages all her other responsibilities. The passage has been labeled many things: “The Noble Wife,” “The Godly Woman,” “The Women of Character,” “A Virtuous Woman,” “A Woman of Valour,” but for me she is simply a woman taking care of business. In Memphis, just as the woman of this message of Proverbs , a woman’s responsibilities require her to do many different things while sacrificing much to take care of the needs of others. The last verse of the Proverb proclaims “let her works praise her;” even today in the Jewish community it is one of the most loved passages being recited every Friday night by the husband to his wife to thank her for all she has done for him and the family.

4Memphis joins the author of Proverbs in lifting up and praising newlyweds, and the hard work of women of Memphis.

Seek the Peace and Prosperity of Memphis

Proverbs 31 ‫תֶׁשֵא י‬-‫לִיַח‬, ‫ּהָרְכִמ םיִניִנְּפִמ קֹחָרְו ;אָצְמִי יִמ‬.

10 A woman of valour who can find?

She is far more precious than rubies. ‫הָׁשְרָּד גי‬, ‫ׂשַעַּתַו ;םיִּתְׁשִפּו רֶמֶצ‬, ‫ָהיֶּפַּכ ץֶפֵחְּב‬.

13 She seeks wool and flax, and works willingly with her hands. ‫הָתְיָה די‬, ‫קָחְרֶּמִמ ;רֵחֹוס תֹוּיִנֳאָּכ‬, ‫ּהָמְחַל איִבָּת‬.

She is like the merchant-ships; she brings her food from afar.

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‫םָקָּתַו וט‬, ‫הָלְיַל דֹועְּב‬--‫קֹחְו ;ּהָתיֵבְל ףֶרֶט ןֵּתִּתַו‬, ‫ָהיֶתֹרֲעַנְל‬.

15 She rises also while it is yet night, and gives food to her household, and a portion to her servants. ‫הֶדָׂש הָמְמָז זט‬, ‫ָהיֶּפַכ יִרְּפִמ ;ּוהֵחָּקִּתַו‬, ‫םֶרָּכ )הָעְטָנ( עטנ‬.

She considers a field, and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.

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‫ץֵּמַאְּתַו ;ָהיֶנְתָמ זֹועְב הָרְגָח זי‬, ‫ָהיֶתֹעֹורְז‬.

17 She dresses herself with strength, and makes her arms strong. ‫הָמֲעָט חי‬, ‫יִּכ‬-‫אֹל ;ּהָרְחַס בֹוט‬-‫ּהָרֵנ )הָלְיַּלַב( לילב הֶּבְכִי‬.

She perceives that her merchandise is good; her lamp does not go out at night.

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‫ָהיֶדָי טי‬, ‫ָהיֶּפַכְו ;רֹוׁשיִּכַב הָחְּלִׁש‬, ‫ְךֶלָפ ּוכְמָּת‬.

19 She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. ‫ּהָּפַּכ כ‬, ‫ָהיֶדָיְו ;יִנָעֶל הָׂשְרָּפ‬, ‫ןֹויְבֶאָל הָחְּלִׁש‬.

20 She stretches out her hand to the poor; yea, she reaches forth her hands to the needy. ‫אֹל אכ‬-‫גֶלָּׁשִמ ּהָתיֵבְל אָריִת‬: ‫לָכ יִּכ‬-‫ּהָתיֵּב‬, ‫םיִנָׁש ׁשֻבָל‬.

21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet. ‫הָתְׂשָע ןיִדָס דכ‬, ‫רֹוגֲחַו ;רֹּכְמִּתַו‬, ‫יִנֲעַנְּכַל הָנְתָנ‬.

She makes linens garments and sells them; she delivers sashes to the merchant.

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‫זֹע הכ‬-‫קַחְׂשִּתַו ;ּהָׁשּובְל רָדָהְו‬, ‫ןֹורֲחַא םֹויְל‬.

25 Strength and dignity are her clothing; and she laughs at the time to come. ‫ָהיִּפ וכ‬, ‫דֶסֶח תַרֹותְו ;הָמְכָחְב הָחְתָּפ‬, ‫לַע‬-‫ּהָנֹוׁשְל‬.

26 She opens her mouth with wisdom; and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. ‫הָּיִפֹוצ זכ‬, ‫תּולְצַע םֶחֶלְו ;ּהָתיֵּב )תֹוכיִלֲה( תוכליה‬, ‫לֵכאֹת אֹל‬.

27 She looks well to the ways of her household, and eats not the bread of idleness.

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Playhouse on the Square Anniversary Gala

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On December 1, UNICO Memphis held its Wine and Cheese Tasting in the theater at St. Benedict of Auburndale High School, featuring a concert by John Angotti. UNICO, which means unique or one of a kind in Italian, is the largest Italian American Service organization in the United States. The Acronym stands for Unity, Neighborliness, Integrity, Charity, Opportunity. The evening provided a wonderful opportunity for members to kick off the holiday season!

The Memphis Chapter is part of UNICO National, which was founded in 1922 and has been a member chapter since 1977, raising money for local charities that meet their mission objectives of heritage, culture, and education. unicomemphischapter.org.

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Reign Boutique Grand Opening

Reign Boutique, a contemporary women’s boutique that features athleisure wear, casual everyday wear, or the perfect outfit for a night out, recently opened in the Regalia Shopping Center with a festive open house December 12. Shoppers enjoyed refreshments and grand opening festivities while perusing the shop. Reign’s theory is they want every lady who walks into their store to walk out feeling like a Queen and every Queen deserves to reign. reignmemphis.com

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N OT E S

Moonshine Ball

Moonshine Ball 2019, held at the Graceland Exhibition Center. reflected a patriotic theme as they celebrated the 50th Anniversary of landing on the moon. Chair of the ball was Pat Kerr Tigrett, and Astronaut Buzz Aldrin served as honorary chairman. The ball honored Tennessee’s great musicians and honored 50 courageous Veterans, brave policemen, and Women in Blue and Armed Forces. The Rev. Al Green Gospel Choir accompanied by Al Green Band wowed the guests with their amazing gospel voices, and the Color Guard performed as guests joined in to sing God Bless America, amongst several other amazing live performances.

Dr. Paul & Carla McCombs, David & Diane Black, Richard & LaRawn Rhea, Milah & Steve Lynn

Steve Cropper, Micheal Maness, Doris Axton Frederick, Amy Frederick Gardner & Angel Cropper

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Methodist Healthcare Luncheon

The 2019 Methodist Healthcare Luncheon brought together healthcare leaders, patients, families, donors and friends for an inspiring lunch and intimate conversation with Golden Globe nominee and film and television actress, Andie MacDowell. Andie returned to her Southern roots, and shared her personal connection to heart health through the loss of her mother following a heart attack. All proceeds from the Luncheon benefited the healing mission of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. methodisthealth.org

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Zach Pretzel & Nick Bragorgos

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Sarah Farley & Kristin Attaway

Ashley Barbee, Carroll Segui, Ed Coleman, Clare Mann & Carol Guenther

Tim Dalfiume, Ernie Mellor & Matt Anderson

Chris "Bubba" Roan, Mary Iberg & Bill Patton

Trina Williams, Paris Gathwright, Janson & Camella Rogers

Dacquiri Baptiste, Tracy Trotter, Christina Torres & Brett Batterson

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Memphis Tourism Holiday Party

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Taste of Hope American Cancer Society

The Taste of Hope party, held November 23 at Mercedes-Benz of Memphis, brought local Mid-South chefs and foodies together for a memorable evening to continue the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission.

Guests enjoyed the best of Memphis's culinary scene, bidding at a fabulous auction, cocktails crafted by mixologists, and a special performance by national touring country music artist Ryan Daniel.

Leading the fight for a world without cancer; preventing 2.1 million cancer deaths since 1991, promoting healthy lifestyles including eating right and staying active. tasteofhopememphis.org

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Robert Douglas, Christian Smith, John Cobia & Elizabeth Sullivan

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The JudyMac Team Holiday Party

Judy and Mickey McLellan hosted their 31st Annual Client Appreciation Party to kick off and celebrate the holiday season. The fun took place at Lexus of Memphis. The live entertainment was by Joyce Cobb, Pat Register, Danny Cosby, Donna Wolf, delicious food from Jim’s Place Grille, and wonderful conversation were enjoyed by all!

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The annual Reindear Roundup was held at The Clark Opera Center to collect teddy bears. This festive and giving party is held during the holiday season and is a wonderful way for the community to support the Memphis Child Advocacy Center.

The vision of the Memphis Child Advocacy Center is a community where children are safe, families are strong and victims become children again. memphiscac.org

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Beth Ross, Charlie Shoaf & C.C. Brewer

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Sheila & Jim Wilson

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Four Seasons/Memory, Inc held its annual Volunteer Appreciation and Gift-Giving luncheon at Southwind Country Club, and there was a surprise visit from Santa Claus! Memory Vice-President, Carol Jones, greeted guests as they arrived and President Mary Jane Criss opened the luncheon by welcoming everyone. While Rene Koopman played the piano, Santa Claus popped it to visit every guest and add his excitement to the presentation of the 2019 recipients. This year’s awards went to Page Robbins, Church Health, Alzheimer’s Dementia Services, and Trezevant Memory Floor. Instead of candy, Santa offered LiveStrong bracelets stamped with the message “Peace on Earth” that were well received and much appreciated. The event literally ended with a bang when all the guests simultaneously pulled apart their individual Christmas Crackers. They “popped” open and produced the crowns, games, and gifts for which they are famous.

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Suburban Garden Club of Germantown celebrated the Holiday Season with a Christmas Tea at the home of Patty and Mickey Brigance. The talented floral designers of Suburban decorated each room of the lovely Brigance home with creative and elegant designs. and the talented chefs of Suburban prepared delicious small bites for members and guests to enjoy as they toured the house. An evening Christmas Dinner Party for members and their guests culminated the day's activities. The Suburban Garden Club of Germantown is a Member of the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs and the National Garden Clubs, Inc.

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The Wedding Report I

t was an easy choice when looking for venues for our January Bridal Shoot. The historic Central Station Hotel was the perfect location with its thirty-three-foot soaring ceilings with natural light streaming through the windows of early twentieth-century building. The richly-hued interior of the onceoperative train station beautifully captured the romance and sophistication to set the stage for the bridal fashion featured in this issue. From the vintage romantic to the modern-day elegant bride, we have fashions for every taste. With wedding season just around the corner, we present you with 4Memphis 2020 January Bridal Issue. Thanks to Central Station for providing a setting for this fashion to come to life and to Low’s Bridal and Nicole BarrÊ Bridal Boutique for the breathtaking gowns.

Art Deco Allure

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This stunning Art Deco-inspired wedding gown is adorned with intricate lace trimmed details and gold embellishment. The luxurious scalloped detail of the semi-cathedral train personifies the fun and expressive beauty of the era. To add pizazz to this wedding day look, add a jewel-encrusted headpiece and a lush fur cape.

Dress from Low's Bridal & Formal Fur cape from King Furs and Fine Jewelry JANUARY 2020

“As far as shopping for a wedding dress, relax and have fun with it. You will know the dress when you find it.

Don’t be afraid to try different styles – you never know what you might fall in love with!”

- Nikki Barre, Nicole Barre Bridal Boutique

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Old Hollywood Elegance

With a fitted silhouette and cowl neckline, this sleek gown is tailored for the modern bride. Cascading down the back, covered silk buttons embellish this chic gown and fade into the billows of the silky train.

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Equal parts delicate and dramatic, this sheer, floor-skimming cape and gown is adorned with sequined lace appliquÊs. The glimmering chiffon cape flows over the shoulders, perfectly showcasing a plunging V neckline. This dress is designed for the boldest bride in mind.

Dress and headpiece from Low's Bridal & Formal

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For the Boho Bride

This dress beautifully combines layers of classic lace and a laidback and effortless wedding day look. Fringe details draping from the straps add an element of whimsy to this free -spirited style.

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entral Station was built in 1914 on the site of the former station known as Calhoun Street Station. Today, Central Station Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton™ property, is Memphis’ newest boutique hotel, located in iconic South Main district.

The Grand Hall of Central Station has seen a stunning renovation with a modern industrial feel and timeless palette, while maintaining the historic beauty of the room. The 6,500+ square foot room features 33 foot ceilings, natural lighting, stunning columns and the original arrival/ departure board from the 1914 waiting room. The truly grand space can accommodate 400 people for a reception or 240 people for a seated dinner. The Grand Hall features statement piece chandeliers, with their inspiration pulling from the train lanterns. It is a space filled with history and glamour - making it a memorable place for the perfect wedding celebration!

Gliding Glamour

This fantasy-inspiring floating gown is perfect for the romantic bride. Artfully placed beading on layers of feathery tulle sway with every step and add dimension and glamour on your way down the aisle.

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Fun Fabulous Feathers

A classic ballgown silhouette gets a modern, romantic revival in this spectacular satin wedding dress. The epitome of a clean and modern silhouette, this strapless ballgown brings an understated sense of drama to your big day. For a chic flair, accessorize with arm cuffs formed from feathered strands which add an exotic touch.

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Manduu Fitness: The 21st Century Workout

By Sandi Butler Hughes Photos courtesy of Manduu America

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echnology has advanced almost every aspect of everyday life.

Now, technology is changing the fitness industry with the introduction of Manduu. Manduu utilizes electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to create a workout experience that is effective, fast, and easy. The entire Manduu process is unlike any other traditional fitness regime – and so are the results.

What makes Manduu so different? Let’s begin at the front door. The Manduu gym is intimate, welcoming, and not at all intimidating.

It also doesn’t have the sweaty-gym-stench. You’re greeted by a skilled Manduu trainer, who acts as your personal trainer for your session. All Manduu trainers have at least a four-year college degree in either Exercise Science or Kinesiology. Trainers are passionate and knowledgeable about health and physical fitness.

Another significant difference is the workout clothes: you change into Manduu leggings and top in a private dressing room. You do not have to invest in a workout wardrobe, make sure you’ve packed everything in your gym bag, or do the laundry. Once you’ve changed clothes, you step onto a machine that looks similar to a large scale you find in a doctor’s office. You place your feet on the sensors, and the machine scans your body (more about the results later). Now it’s time to do what you’re there for: exercise the Manduu way.

The fitness area is very sleek, clean, and where the magic happens.

You slip on a Manduu-designed vest and pant (similar to water skiing gear) equipped with electronic sensors. The vest and pant are cinched snug with buckles to make sure the sensors are making contact. Manduu uses the only FDA-cleared whole-body EMS system in the United States. The vest and the pant are then plugged into a machine with a futuristic feel, and the workout begins. Did I mention the workout is 15 minutes? That’s right: 15 minutes is all that is necessary to get the same results as a six-hour workout at a traditional gym.

The trainer works with you through the entire session, guiding, directing, and assisting with movements to get the optimal effects of the electrical muscle stimulation. The trainer activates different areas with electrical pulses, and for beginners, the pulses last for four seconds. During the four second periods, you flex that muscle group. The pulses are a tingling sensation delivered via a low voltage battery, and there is not enough electricity to hurt.

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Nearly 100% of muscle fibers in all nine major muscle groups are activated, compared to 65% in a traditional workout. After 15 quick minutes, the session is over. No sweat, no stress, and no more excuses for not working out.

EMS has been a known therapeutic, rehabilitation, and training tool for decades. A quick Google search says the earliest known use of EMS dates back to over 2,000 years ago when the Egyptians discovered that certain fish emit electrical impulses, and these fish were used to treat pain. “Electrical stimulation has been used in the rehab-world over the last 50-60 years, using it to make patients well over time, to treat different types of illnesses, and to treat muscular-skeletal-type injuries in a healthcare role,” explains Wiley Robinson, Chief Operating Officer of Manduu America. Whole-body EMS began in Europe. Recently the Food and Drug Administration cleared EMS training for use in nonmedical settings, and Manduu is at the forefront of whole-body EMS in the United States. Memphis has two Manduu locations currently. The first location at Poplar and Perkins opened in the summer of 2019, and the second location at Poplar and Kirby opened in the fall.

After the workout session, the trainer gives you a printout with information such as “Body Composition Analysis,” “Muscle Fat Analysis,” and “Visceral Fat Area.” It’s a wealth of information about your body. Your trainer interprets all of the statistics, explaining the information and answering questions, as well as suggesting ways to improve your stats to achieve better overall health.

The Manduu whole-body EMS system has been shown to increase muscle mass in everyone from pro athletes to senior citizens. It’s extremely gentle on joints, muscles, and tendons while building vital muscle. “It is basically a clinical device that has been repurposed for recreational use to give you the same healthy benefits. We get muscle sculpting and toning, weight loss, while getting stronger and more flexible. And, it’s for anyone of any age,” Wiley says. Manduu is a 21st century way to get fit, 15 minutes at a time. To update a famous fitness tagline: Just Manduu it!

For more information and to schedule your free first session, visit manduu.com.

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Shareables These bites and nibbles from our 4Memphis culinary partners are the perfect shareable noshes for wedding events or watching the big game!

Cheers to sharing the perfect dining experience in 2020!

Photography by Mark O. Ramirez

Erling Jensen Pork Belly with Pickled Fruits & Vegetables Pork Belly: Cure pork belly in a salt-sugar mixture, spices as desired. Cure for two days. Rinse mixture off with water, braised at 250 degrees for 8 hours or until tender.

Pickled Fruits & Vegetables: 1 cup rice wine vinegar ½ cup lemon juice Salt to taste Sugar to taste Black pepper Bring all ingredients to boil. Place desired fruits and vegetables separately into bags or containers, pour hot pickling liquid into each vessel and cool. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.

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Salud! at Whole Foods, Poplar Avenue Seared Scallops with Asparagus and Lemon Beurre Blanc Zest and juice of 1 lemon ¼ cup white wine vinegar ½ cup dry white wine 5-6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces Salt and white pepper, to taste Olive oil, as needed 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into ¾” pieces Salt and pepper, as needed 20 bay scallops, dried with paper towels For the Beurre Blanc, combine in a small saucepan over medium high heat the lemon zest and juice, white wine vinegar and white wine.

Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce down until about 1 tablespoon of the mixture remains.

Off the heat, begin whisking in the butter a few pieces at a time to thicken the sauce. If the butter is melting too quickly, cool down the mixture before adding more butter; if the butter is not melting into the sauce, return the pan over a low heat and continue adding the butter. Keep warm.

In a fry pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat. Add the asparagus pieces and season well with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.

Remove from the pan and wipe clean with a paper or kitchen towel.

Season the dried scallops with salt and pepper on both sides.Return the fry pan to high heat and add 1 ½ tablespoons of oil, swirling the pan to coat.

Once the oil is almost smoking, add the scallops in an even layer without touching, cooking for 1-2 minutes until nicely browned on one side.

Turn over and cook for 1 minute more until the scallops are firm, yet bouncy when pressed in the center. Arrange on a serving platter. Top with a drizzle of the prepared sauce and two pieces of asparagus. Serve immediately. You may need to cook the scallops in batches depending on the size of the pan used. If so, make sure to wipe out the pan and use fresh oil with each batch.

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Owen Brennan's Calamari

8 ounces calamari 2 cups buttermilk 1 green bell pepper, julienned 1 red bell pepper, julienned 1/2 cup peppadew peppers, chopped 1/2 cup banana peppers, chopped 1/2 red onion, julienned Corn flour Cut the calamari into bite size pieces. Soak in buttermilk for one hour. While soaking, put all of the peppers and onions in a skillet and sautee with butter and garlic until tender. Once done, drain the buttermilk from the calamari and toss evenly into corn flour. Make sure grease is at 350 F and drop calamari into fryer for 2 minutes. Once it is cooked, drain the grease and top with sauteed peppers.

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Poached Shrimp served with Coctail Sauce For the Shrimp: 2 pounds shrimp 2 onions, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 bunch celery, chopped 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorn 2 bay leaves Place all ingredients except shrimp into a stockpot of water. Bring to a boil, and boil for 30 minutes. Put shrimp in the stockpot, and let sit for 5-7 minutes. Once the shrimp is cooked through, strain and cool immediately, discarding all cooked vegetables and seasoning.

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Renee & Justin Bailey

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ou could say it was love at first sight - and bite! Renee made this delicious Mediterraneaninspired dish while she was dating Justin, and the rest is history.

Justin and Renee got married May 7, 2019. The couple loves to travel and are self-proclaimed foodies, and Renee says they base a lot of their trip planning around if that country has good food. “We both really enjoy Mediterranean food, and one of the first big trips we took together was to Greece last year, and we spent our honeymoon in Italy - spending most of our time on the Amalfi coast,” Justin says. Other international places the couple have traveled are France, the Netherlands, Jamaica, the Bahamas and South Africa.

Renee’s enjoyment for cooking has grown since dating and marrying Justin, and she really enjoys meal planning for the week. “I could eat non-American food every day of the week, and the Mediterranean region is my favorite. I love the flavors, I love the fresh ingredients, and the healthy aspect to it. We try to do a lot of vegetables, chicken, fish, and use olive oil and lemon. On any given day of the week, a meal can easily be Meditearranean based,” Renee says.

While at home, these working professionals - Justin is an attorney and Renee is a CPA - enjoy being in the kitchen, watching Food Network, Memphis sports, or the news. “For our home the way it is set up, we spend the most awake time in the kitchen,” Renee says.

She loves the whole theory of cooking for loved ones. “Meals bring people together, whether it is your neighbors, your friends, or family can be an appetizer or a dessert - but food just brings people together,” Renee says.

Renee says this is a simple, mid-week dish that has special meaning to her and Justin. “This dish is reminiscent because it is one of the first things I cooked for Justin while we were dating, and it is just one of those happy meals that brings back a lot of memories of Greece and Italy, and you can’t beat it for being healthy,” Renee says.

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Ingredients:

4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless 1 shallot, peeled and sliced thinly 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 4 seedless English cucumbers, cut into rounds ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives 10 ounces container petite tomatoes, halved ½ cup chicken broth 1 bunch parsley, chopped

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Mid-Week Mediterranean Chicken 1 cup uncooked orzo ¼ cup feta cheese 2 lemons, halved 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) Seasoning rub for the chicken: ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions: Rub the seasoning for the chicken onto both sides of the chicken. In a large skillet, add 2-3 tablespoons of EVOO or enough to lightly coat the skillet. Cook the chicken in a single layer on high heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side until it starts to brown. Remove the chicken from the pan, and set aside on a plate. Reduce the heat to medium. In the same pan with the remaining oil in the skillet, add the shallot and garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Next, add the cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, juice of 2 lemon halves, and chicken broth. Scrape up any bits on the bottom of the pan, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Return chicken to the pan with half of the chopped parsley. Cover with a lid to finish cooking for about 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the orzo according to package instructions. Once the orzo is cooked according to desired texture, drain, but do not rinse the pasta. Next put the cooked and drained orzo into a mixing bowl, add 1 tablespoon EVOO, the juice of 2 lemon halves, remaining half of parsley (leaving a small amount for garnish), feta cheese, and gently mix it all together.

Plate the orzo in an open circle toward the outer edge of the plate, next the vegetable mixture from the pan as the second inner circle, and finally the chicken in the middle. Garnish the chicken with a small amount of fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Optional Substitutions: Feta can be removed to make the recipe dairy-free. 4 tablespoons of capers can be substituted for ½ cup of Kalamata olives.

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ow is when I tear up my prepared remarks, namely about being sorry N for the short list this month and how January is uneventful. Speech discarded. We forge ahead. A hearty helping of theater, art, and music—

from blues bands to opera—awaits the Memphis area. January weather is anyone’s guess, but the new year holds some new opportunities. Please boldly go where you have never gone before, (or gone recently). The International Blues Challenge is perhaps the most significant Memphis musical event that most Memphians have never been to. Remember how excited we were to watch Bluff City Law and see the Stax kids on Ellen?

Yeah, it’s like that: An amazing love letter to Memphis from 20+ countries sending their best blues musicians on a pilgrimage to Memphis. You really should go for at least one night. Did you know that Metropolitan Opera has been holding regional auditions in Memphis… for about 50 years (Gail Robinson won here in the mid-1960s and went on to a fabulous career).

I can go on, but these two juxtaposed events so well encompassed the tremendous variety of artistry that is Memphis that I probably don’t need to. Case closed. No, make that case opened – this is YOUR opportunity to see and be part of many wonderful things. Happy new decade, go enjoy it.

-Ken Hall Latitudes and Gratitudes

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Bill Haltom book signing Burke’s Books, 6pm The signing for Why Can’t Mother Vote? is hosted by Burke’s but being held at Bounty on Broad, 2519 Broad.

Dawnland film screening Brooks Museum, 7pm Post film discussion led by Facing History and Ourselves.

What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael film screening Indie Memphis, Studio on the Square, 7pm Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions University of Memphis-Harris Auditorium, 10am

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Allegory of the Unnamed Cave art by Corinne Jones TOPS Gallery, through 3/7 The 35th Parallel art by Chuck Johnson L Ross Gallery, 6-8pm, through 2/1

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Roald Dahl’s Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Orpheum Theatre, through 1/19 Reflections by the Sea art opening for Marilyn League and Frederique Zindy Levy Gallery, Buckman Performing Arts Center, 5-7pm Stitched Dissent art by Paula Kovarik Ross Gallery at CBU, 650 East Parkway S., 5:30-7:30pm, through 2/12 Memphis The Musical Playhouse on the Square, through 2/8

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Give ‘Em Hell Harry Halloran Centre, 7:30pm

AYA Piano Trio Concerts International University of Memphis – Harris Auditorium, 7:30pm 10th annual Oxford Fiber Arts Festival The Powerhouse, 413 S. 14th St, Oxford, MS, through 1/26 Indecent Circuit Playhouse, through 2/6 Youth Classical Arts Concert Ballet on Wheels and PRIZM Ensemble Buckman Performing Arts Center, 7pm Memphis College of Art collection auction MCA, More bitter than sweet but an opportunity for you to take home one of over 500 pieces of art from their permanent collection. Select, high-end works will be sold at a live and silent auction on January 25 from 6-9 pm. All the rest will be for sale Monday through Wednesday, 10 am - 4 pm. Additional auctions on 1/27 and 1/29 Iris Orchestra with Conrad Tao GPAC/Brooks, 7:30/3:00, additional show on 1/26 International Blues Challenge Various locations along Beale Street Blues bands from around the world converge on Memphis to compete.

WKNO preview of Puccini Double Bill Opera Memphis, 6475 Wolf River Parkway, 7pm A live broadcast of excerpts from the upcoming Opera Memphis productions of Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi, performance and discussion.

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Tennessee Shakespeare Company, 7950 Trinity Road, through 2/16 16th annual Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival Reelfoot Lake State Park, Tiptonville, TN, through 2/2

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Robert Moody presents The Orchestra Unplugged Halloran Centre, 7:30pm The Orchestra Unplugged: The Complete History of Music: Abridged! will be a fascinating and fun couple of hours Next to Normal Germantown Community Theatre, 8pm Swedish Jam Factory Buckman Arts Center, 8pm

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Caitlyn

Dawson

My name is Caitlyn Dawson, and I’m a senior at St. Mary’s! Besides writing for Impact, I competitively dance and have been dancing for almost thirteen years. I’m so excited to be on the Impact staff this year and look forward to writing about the people, places, and events that are making an impact on Memphis!

Caroline

Weakley

My name is Caroline Weakley and I am a senior at Hutchison. Outside of 4Memphis I am the Wilson Society president and participate on the Hutchison soccer team. I’ve loved working as fashion editor for 4 Memphis the past two years and I am so excited to see Impact grow this year as the new Editor in Chief.

Anna

Rose

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My name is Anna Rose Thomas, and I am a junior at Hutchison. Apart from working with 4Memphis, I enjoy playing piano and cheering for the MUS Basketball team.

Robert

Ayotte

My name is Robert Ayotte, and I am a senior at Memphis University School. I have been a part of the 4Memphis Impact staff since sophomore year and currently work on sports. I am excited to keep working through this year.

Shade

Webb

My name is Shade Webb, and I am a senior at Hutchison School. I am so happy and honored to be a part of the 4Memphis Impact Staff as the fashioneditor this year. I hope to bring teens together in the Memphis community through involvement in local fashion. Aside from my position in the Impact Staff, I play lacrosse for my school and cheer for the MUS Football Team. I also spend my time volunteering at Regional One Health as well as at my church. I am beyond excited to share my past experiences with 4Memphis as a mentor for new members in addition to being a part of the growth of Memphis Impact.

Breland

Myers

My name is Breland and I am a sophomore at Hutchison School. This is my first year working with the Impact Staff. I am so excited to be the new social media editor and have the amazing opportunity to work with 4Memphis.

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SIDEKICKS: A MUSICAL LEGACY

By: Anna Rose Thomas his past weekend was the first showing of the original musical Sidekicks written by Hutchison students Katy(12th) and Zoe Gilmore(10th) and their father, the late Dr. Barry Gilmore. An institution at Hutchison, Dr. Gilmore served as an administrator, teacher, and mentor to all who were lucky enough to meet him. The play which follows the story of a group of kids with specific powers desperately in need of honing who all attend a Sidekick Convention to train for the possibility of working alongside a hero. Playwriting is a complex task with a lot of moving parts; after writing the script, Dr. Gilmore and his daughters had to choreograph every dance and block every movement. With the help of Leisa Collins, they also wrote the music for every musical number including a personal favorite of Katy’s: “Partners in Crime.” The amount of time and planning that went into the musical demonstrates the care that everyone involved put forward for the show. According to Katy and Zoe, the play really came alive and felt real when they heard the music played by a live band for the first time. It was then that everything started to come together and feel official.

The cast includes a variety of schools including Lausanne, Ridgeway High, and Hutchison. Katy, Zoe, and their dad originally started writing the musical about three years ago, but because of the time demands of high school, life got in the way and postponed the finishing of this task until last spring when Dr. Gilmore was diagnosed with liver cancer.

Because of his creative character and musical mind, they wanted him to be remembered for his artistic abilities and lovable humor. Together, the family wrote and finished the comedic-action musical that will be remembered for years to come for its originality and exigence. The play ends with the sidekicks joining together to save the heroes and correspondingly the day. Something interesting about the growth of the characters in the play is growth of the adults as well as the children signifying one of the overarching themes in the musical: “that all people have room to grow.” Even though humanly dilemmas cause some hiccups on the road to their success, the sidekicks persevere through worldly issues like social exclusion, teenage crushes, and friend troubles. Sidekicks the musical was simply wonderful to watch and will definitely serve as a memorable legacy for Dr. Gilmore for years to come.

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By Shade Webb Photograhpy by Sydney Graeter his month for the January Issue we chose to to feature Blue Iris Boutique. We chose to dress our models in what we think are “go-to” outfits for the season! Blue Iris is the perfect spot for a quick drop in if you need a last minute outfit! Located off of the Highland strip, Blue Iris Boutique has the perfect skirt and shirt duo or dress for the all of the upcoming games. All of the merchandise handpicked on the models below can be found in the store today or check them out on Instagram @blueirisboutique!

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t. Mary’s senior, Brooklyn Johnson (17), was recently awarded the “Keeper of the Dream Award” by the National Civil Rights Museum for her work establishing Empower Memphis, which provides low-cost, dance and cheer camps for the youth of Memphis. Johnson said that the idea for Empower Memphis was suggested to her by someone when she was “sitting at home over the summer without much to do… but, after looking into [teaching classes], [she realized] the easiest way to teach would be to set up a non-profit to benefit the community.” Johnson worked for over a year to create this organization independently with some help from her family.

Johnson opened her first camp during the last week of May of this year due to the fact that, “most summer camps don’t start until the first week of June, and kids that get out of school before that and rely on the food from free meals don’t have food for that period of time, so I wanted to try to fill that gap.” With that goal in mind, she provided the campers with a healthy breakfast, snack, and lunch every day, ranging from foods such as carrot sticks, bananas, yogurt, sandwiches, and salads.

Johnson and her team of volunteers also thought of fun, creative activities for her campers such as creating birdhouses out of water bottles, tie-dye shirts, and picture frames out of popsicle sticks. They also taught a dance routine and a cheer routine to each of the age groups which they performed in a “recital” for their parents at the end of the week to showcase their hard work.

Johnson does not have any more camps planned for 2019 thus far, but she is planning on doing more camps in May and August of 2020 and hoping to recruit more volunteers (any person age fifteen or older).

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ince 2002, the St. Jude Marathon Weekend has celebrated the outstanding work done by the children’s hospital in downtown Memphis.

Not only does the massive event bring in thousands of runners from across the world and millions of dollars for the city, but it also is the single largest fundraising event for the hospital.

On December 7th, a whopping 26,000 participants and 40,000 spectators crowded the tight downtown streets to help fight childhood cancer. The streets were closed off for the majority of the day as runners of all ages were seen taking part in the 5k and 10k, both of which began before the sun had fully peeked over the river. Those who were brave enough ran the half and full marathon. In total, over $12 million was generated for St. Jude.

My running of the St. Jude Half marked the completion of my first half marathon. Going into it, I had heard of the race’s massive and exciting scale, but no story can properly put into perspective how fun and life-changing such a run was. Running 13 — or 26 — miles is no easy accomplishment whatsoever. The difficulty and pain, however, is immediately set aside when you begin to run through the St. Jude campus and see patients and supporters cheering you on. Signs like “YOU’RE MY HERO” and overwhelming support from complete strangers elevated this truly special experience. I realized that logging mile after mile suddenly isn’t as bad when you do it for a purpose.

Few runners received more roaring applause than Adam Cruthirds, the 22-year old former St. Jude Patient who completed the full marathon — all 26 miles. While that achievement is impressive enough, Adam’s crossing of the finish line cemented perhaps a more impressive one.

Early in December, it was revealed that Adam and his fundraising team had raised over $1 million for St. Jude. In the coming weeks, he would appear on the Today Show to discuss his accomplishment, both through the marathon and fundraising. Completing a full marathon after a grueling 30 months of chemotherapy is almost impossible, but Adam’s choice to turn an unfortunate tragedy into a positive experience made it achievable.

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