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Contents

MARCH 2020

O U T TA K E S 20 Special Olympics Polar Plunge & Chili Cookoff 22 Incognito Art Soiree & Silent Auction 24 Cirque du CMOM 26 Works of Heart 28 Association for Women Attorneys 28 Tailgates & Touchdown Auction 34 The Heart Ball 38 International Blues Challenge 38 Tim Tebow Foundation Night to Shine 40 Literacy Is Key Book and Author Event 40 Memphi Mid-Winter Ball

F E AT U R E S 32 March Health Tid-Bits 36 Mighty & Tiny: Microgreens from Green Girl Produce 39 Pastor Wil Franco - Leading Highpoint Church in Faith, Grace and Gratitude 42 Fashion: When Cocktails Meet Couture 48 Fashion: March Must-Haves 50 Culinary: Cheers to Crudo 54 Gallery: Ken Hall's March Art Events 55 Memphis Impact

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TANTALIZING TROPICALS

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A tropical bold print embellishes this effortlessly chic jumpsuit. Add a pop of pizzazz and cinch the waist with a wide gold belt. Fashion sneakers make this wardrobe staple fresh and current.

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All event photography by Mark O. Ramirez unless noted otherwise

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Special Olympics

Polar Plunge & chili cook-off Details: February 1, 2020

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Mission: Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

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March 2020 Volume XI • Number 3 PUBLISHER

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Art Soiree & silent auction Details: January 31, 2020 Memphis Botanic Garden

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Cirque du CMOM Details: February 1, 2020

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Works of Heart

Memphis Child Advocacy Center Details: February 15, 2020 Memphis College of Art

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Captions: 1. Rob Ruble & Laura Alexander-Dodds 2. Mike Smith, Gina Smith, Bobo & Bill Huettel 3. Alice Sparks & Maritza Davila 4. Shawn Matthews, Susan Mackenzie & Laquentus Jones 5. Iris Mercado & Sushma Konappa 6. Corey Lewis & Eric Elms 7. Kaci Murley & Burton Bridges 8. Ada Askew, Ellen Hornyak & Annette Askew 9. Rodney & Judi Grey Child Advocacy Center Mission: To serve children who are victims of sexual and severe physical abuse through prevention, education and intervention.

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Boyle’s newest residential community Allelon (pronounced al-lay’-lone) is nestled behind the forest at McVay and Messick. Allelon combines a natural secluded setting with a perfect Germantown/East Memphis location. In the shade of old growth canopy, fifty exquisitely crafted homes will line winding, gated selfcontained streets. The setting feels rustic, but owners in Allelon are only minutes away from upscale shopping, numerous corporate headquarters, healthcare and schools. Germantown’s award-winning schools and the area’s most prestigious private schools – including MUS, Hutchison, Lausanne – are all just around the corner.

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St. Louis School Auction Tailgates & Touchdowns Details: January 25, 2020

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Association for Women Attorneys 40th Annual Banquet Details: January 23, 2020

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Let’s talk about Vitamin D...

“The Sunshine Vitamin” March Health Tid-bits

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id you know that Vitamin D deficiency is a global health problem? With all the medical advances of the century, Vitamin D deficiency is still an epidemic. Over a billion people worldwide are vitamin D deficient or insufficient. Shocking isn't it?

Vitamin D is produced by the skin when exposed to ultraviolet B radiation or obtained from dietary sources, including supplements. Getting outside and enjoying the sunshine every day is a good way to help the body produce much needed Vitamin D. However, due to fear of developing skin cancer and other damage to the skin, so many of us avoid the sun. One should really be spending 15-20 minutes each day in the sun with 40% of the skin surface exposed. This is likely unattainable for most people especially during the colder winter months.

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• People who work indoors • Those who wear extensive clothing • People who regularly use sunblock • People who are dark skinned • People who are overweight or obese • The older population or those who consciously avoid the sun Vitamin D3 deficiency can lead or contribute to the following: • obesity • diabetes • hypertension • depression • fibromyalgia • chronic fatigue syndrome • osteoporosis • neuro-degenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease Vitamin D deficiency may even contribute to the development of cancers, especially breast, prostate, and colon cancers. Vitamin D3 is believed to play a role in controlling the immune system (sick anyone), improving mood (anxiety and depression), protecting the brain against 32

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toxic chemicals, and potentially reducing pain.

Symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency can be subtle. You may experience some tiredness or some general achiness. We often dismiss the symptoms because so many things may cause them. Here are some signs that you may have a Vitamin D deficiency: • Muscle Weakness or generalized body fatigue • Bone pain (Vitamin D deficiency interferes with replacement of old bone tissue and can lead to osteoporosis) • Constant Respiratory Illness (more common in winter because we aren’t out in the sun) • Depression (Vitamin D affects serotonin levels and your mood) Many patients and physicians think that adequate Vitamin D intake can be obtained via diet alone. This assumption is wrong. With the exception of fatty fish, the Vitamin D content of most foods, including fortified dairy products, is relatively low to nonexistent. I recommend reading your food labels to gain further insight on this. (food labels are a whole other issue) If you suspect you have a Vitamin D deficiency you should see your healthcare provider for an exam and simple blood test. While taking an over-the-counter supplement can potentially help, it is often not sufficient if you have a true vitamin deficiency. You may need a prescription to get the amount you need to adequately correct the deficiency.

Sources: 1. Calvo MS, Whiting SJ, Barton CN. Vitamin D intake, A global perspective of current status. J Nutr. 2007;135:310–7. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 2. Iqbal R, Khan A. Possible causes of Vitamin D deficiency. J Pak Med Asso. 2010;60(1):1–2.

[PubMed] [Google Scholar] East Memphis Direct Primary Care offers screening of Vitamin D and many vitamin deficiencies as part of your membership.

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Premier Wedding Show The best of local wedding vendors showcased the latest in bridal trends on February 9th at the Bobby Lanier Farm Park. Brides-to-be enjoyed an afternoon of door prizes, cake and catering sampling, and bridal fashion.

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The Heart Ball Details: February 22, 2020

The Peabody Hotel

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Mighty & Tiny: Microgreens from Green Girl Produce

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icrogreens are tiny, specialty produce sprouts that pack flavor, nutrients, and a bit of pizzazz into every stem. Green Girl Produce is a local hydroponic grower of microgreens, and they are changing culinary greenscape in Memphis, one plate at a time.

Green Girl Produce was founded in 2012 by Emma Self Treadwell, and she continues to be the President, CEO, and micro-wizard in the company. She saw a need for locally-produced microgreens, and she began growing “micros” in the parking lot of Sweet Grass/Next Door, with the support and encouragement from Chef Ryan Trimm (member of Across the Board Restaurant Group) where she was working at the time. She moved the operation to a corner office in the Emerge Memphis building while she perfected her system and experimented with the tiny plants. With the move inside, Green Girl became Tennessee’s first vertical indoor vertical farm. Today, the company has expanded by adding more staff and moving into a larger (and spotlessly clean) warehouse space, owned by the other members within the Across The Board restaurant group, Craig Blondis and Roger Sapp.

Jennifer Payne joined her last year, and together they are working to grow the company along with microgreens.

“I am the ‘how,’” Jennifer said, “and Emma is the ‘wow!’”

Farming micros is not like traditional farming: the space required, capital investment, and sow-to-harvest cycle is a fraction of fully-grown produce. The hydroponic method is another unique feature of the produce they grow.

Emma created a system of racks to hold the trays where the seeds are sown, and a series of misters and LED lights provide the key ingredients required to make the seeds sprout to life.

Sowing-to-harvest is 7 to 14 days, depending on the plant. The microgreens of Green Girl’s “Mainstay” Collection are ready in 7 days, while those of the “Diva” Collection require more care, attention and growing time. Examples of “Divas” are pea tendrils, Bright Lights Chard, and sunflower, and Mainstays include red cabbage, broccoli rabe, and Red Russian Kale.

Microgreens have primarily been used as an eye-popping garnish, intense flavor and unique texture, especially in fine dining restaurants, which can make using them seem intimidating. They are actually a very simple component to not only add a special aesthetic and taste, they pack a huge punch of nutrition from a small handful. “A ¼ cup of red cabbage micros have 400% more nutrients at the microgreen stage than when it is harvested as a full-grown head. The seed has most of the nutrients it needs to germinate and grow for at least a week,” Emma explained, “and as the young seedling grows, the nutrients extend throughout the plant. It’s like stretching a colored rubber band. As you stretch it out, the color starts to fade. It’s like that with the nutrients.”

Green Girl’s employees offer some simple and scrumptious ways to get more taste and nutrition by incorporating micros into every meal: • Breakfast - Micro arugula is a very versatile green and goes great with eggs any way they come. Top your frittata with micros - the micro swiss chard and beet add complementary colors, additional sweetness, and nutrition.

• Breakfast/Lunch - Microgreens aren't just a garnish. They can hold their own as an ingredient too! Add a kick and and a crunch to a bagel sandwich with leeks, a micro variety mix, arugula, or radish.

• Lunch - Microgreens can be used to complement flavors you already love. For example, including pea tendrils and radish greens in a quinoa bowl with similar ingredients is an easy way to get more out of an already familiar dish.

• Dinner - Microgreens are vegetables and herbs. If you're looking for a way to get more flavor and nutrition on your plate, the Green Girl Produce Ensalada Morada is a mix of cabbage, kale, and kohlrabi pairs seamlessly with meat and other veggies.

• Snack - Microgreens can be sweet as well as savory. Enjoy micros on a fruity crostini with borage and dill.

As part of their recent expansion, Green Girl Produce is working on a plan to sell direct to consumers via a bi-weekly or monthly subscription. Be sure to follow them on social media, @greengirlproduce_901 on Instagram and Facebook, or visit greengirlproduce.com for updates.

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International Blues Challenge Details: January 28 - February 1, 2020

Great Canadian Polar Bear Blues Showcase hosted by Kooky Canuck

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Wil attended Northern Illinois University for two years studying accounting. During this time Wil was going to Bible study, and one day the leader invited him to teach one of the Bible study classes.

Wil was a bit shocked but he studied the Bible, taught it, and the leader and students were highly impressed! Wil was inspired and followed this path, putting his faith in God.

Pastor Wil Franco Leading Highpoint Church in Faith, Grace and Gratitude

By Lesley Harris Colvett Photography courtesy of Highpoint Church

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Wil’s passion for Christ and preaching the Gospel is quite inspiring.

Pastor Wil moved to Memphis in the fall 2019 to serve as Lead Pastor at Highpoint.

Wil was born and raised in Chicago, and his parents are both immigrants who came to the United States for a better life. His mom is from Puerto Rico, and his dad is from Cuba. Wil was raised Catholic, but in high school he attended a nondenominational church with his mother and started attending the youth group.

He really enjoyed it, and it was during this time that his passion for Jesus and faith in Jesus grew. It was also at youth group that he met his wife, Lylli. They have been married for 10 years and have two little girls.

Wil has been in pastoral ministry for 14 years, serving in nearly every role imaginable: children's pastor, youth pastor, college pastor, and, most recently, as Campus Pastor and Teaching Pastor at Wheaton Bible Church (Tri-Village Church) in Streamwood, Illinois. While there, about once a month he preached to the 3,000 plus people. Wil enjoyed preaching, but felt the calling that it was time for him to go figure out what God wanted him to do, so he prayed about it and applied for the position at Highpoint.

Wil was thrilled to get the position as Lead Pastor at Highpoint, and loves the diversity in Memphis.

Each week, he leads the congregation and believes in grace and gratitude rather than guilt. “I have seen that a much greater motivation for people is grace and gratitude instead of guilt. That is going to be much more wind in your sails.”

“One of the biggest reasons I became a pastor is because I had five best friends in high school, and none of them would think of going to church, so I wanted to start the type of church that my friends from high school could walk into and not feel judged. I wanted to be the type of pastor that no one expected, someone they could talk about life with,” Wil says.

“I want Highpoint to be a place where people from any background or religious affiliation can show up, and what they are going to hear when they get here is that everybody in God’s eyes are the same, we are all loved by Him, but we all miss the mark and have sin, but this is a place where we are OK, and when you walk in you can take off your religious mask and admit you don’t have it figured out, but it’s OK because Jesus had it figured out for me,” Wil says.

“I am excited about being a pastor in Memphis...I love the culture of Memphis...I want people to come here every week and be overwhelmed by the grace of God. A wave of grace and gratitude; going out into the world with an overflow of grace and gratitude,” Wil says.

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When Couture Meets Cocktails

Tucked in the corner of the second floor of the Crosstown Concourse sits one of Memphis's most glittering gems. Opening in the Fall of 2018, Art Bar at Crosstown Arts has been serving perfectly curated cocktails in a retro-inspired interior.

Transporting you into an intimate space beautifully decorated with tangerine-hued lighting, plush turquoise mid-century modern couches, and lush green tropical print upholstered chairs. The bar's breathtaking interior offered 4Memphis the perfect scene for our latest fashion shoot. With Spring just around the corner, playful prints in bright colors from goldenrod to magenta are seen gracing the racks in stores all across the city. Thank you to Art Bar at Crosstown Arts for providing us with an inspirational setting and allowing these ensembles to come to life.

Art Bar at Crosstown Arts is a fullservice bar serving a curated list of wines and craft beers and a menu of artful, cutting-edge cocktails.

The cocktail menu features drinks made with local, fresh, and foraged ingredients from Memphis and around the world.

Crosstown Arts is a non-profit, contemporary arts center offering a variety of music/visual art spaces and programs in Memphis. Located inside Crosstown Concourse (a one-million-square-foot renovation of a former Sears distribution building that Crosstown Arts has managed since 2010), the organization operates a 400-seat black box theater, an intimate listening room for live music, a 5,000-square-foot exhibition space, a multidisciplinary residency program, a shared art-making facility with public access to digital/ analog production resources, plus a cafe and bar. Crosstown Arts’ mission is to further cultivate the creative community in Memphis.

NOT-SO-BORING BEIGE Beige is anything but boring for the springtime wardrobe! This matching-colored athleisure set is refined and relaxed, and can be used as a neutral canvas for dramatic accessories and on-trend sneakers.

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SUNNY SPRINGTIME YELLOWS The shades found in daffodils, marigolds, and daisies inspired this vibrant and lively color trend for the season. The midi-dress in this golden hue is adorned with delicate flowers and billowy sleeves for spring perfection. Complete the look with a structured handbag and detailed floral statement earrings.

Dress, handbag, and earrings from Oak Hall Shoes model's own

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FLOWER POWER This ‘70s-inspired maxi in blues and greens will add a touch of whimsy with puffed sleeves and flowy, romantic silhouette. Pair with the matching wrap to add dimension for cool, spring evenings.

Dress, wrap, and earrings from Kittie Kyle Shoes model’s own

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SHINY SOPHISTICATES Floral metallics and simple silhouettes create an understated but bold partyready look. High shine is a must-have for spring, and these pieces exemplify the modernness and wearability of the trend.

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From bubblegum shades to magenta hues, pink is an electric color to brighten up your wardrobe. A geometric two-toned sweater paired with scalloped-hemmed shorts create a fun and bold monochromatic ensemble. Accessorize with gold and pearls and an artful, acrylic bag to finish off the look.

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CRÈME DE LA CRÈME This show-stopping cream suit is oh so elegant for the Ides of March! A pop of print introduced in this widebrimmed hat and colorful fur cuff give the look an added flair.

Jacket, pants, necklace, and hat from Reign Boutique Fur cuff from Sorelle Boutique Shoes model’s own

Styled by Elise Rawlinson Photography by McKendree Walker Model Christen Dye of Colors Agency Makeup by Bizzy Walker of Eden Spa Hair by Jonathan Watkins of Eden Spa Special thanks to Bianca Phillips, DeeDee Mitchell, Mac Edwards, and Art Bar at Crosstown Arts!

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March Must-haves Jungle Island Earrings from The Pink Door

Metallic leather clutch from The Pink Door Lightning bolt necklace from Reign Boutique

Orchid earrings from Oak Hall

Beaded iridescent earrings from Kittie Kyle Dangle earrings from Reign Boutique

Statement heels from Oak Hall

Polished stone and wood choker from Kittie Kyle

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Moon hoops from Sorelle Boutique

Celebrating 20 years!

TRUNK SHOW MARCH 27 - 28 Meet Jewelry Designer, Saundra Messinger, and view her Spring 2020 Collection including diamonds, semi-precious stones, and Saundra's iconic sterling silver geometric shapes.

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Cheers to Crudo From crisp salads to fresh seafood, a lighter and raw fare is on the menu for March!

Photography by Mark O. Ramirez

Salud! at Whole Foods, Poplar Avenue Sunny Sunflower Salad 1 tablespoon orange zest 1 orange, peeled and segmented 1 Lady Alice, Gala, Pink Lady or Honeycrisp apple, small dice 2 teaspoons raw honey ¼ cup raw sunflower seeds 2 cup sunflower greens 1 ½ cup arugula Place the orange zest into a large bowl. Peel the orange with a paring knife and carefully cut the orange into individual segments (“supremes”) and add to the bowl with the zest.

Squeeze the remaining membrane of the orange, adding any accumulated juices to the bowl with the fruit. Add the apple, honey and sunflower seeds, tossing to coat.

Add the greens to the fruit and toss well. Serve immediately.

Art Bar at Crosstown Arts Edamame Hummus 1 ½ cups frozen edamame ¼ cup tahini paste, stir thoroughly ¼ cup water Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 garlic clove, chopped or smashed ½ teaspoon cumin, ground ¼ teaspoon coriander, ground 3 tablespoons EVOO 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped Blanch edamame in salted, boiling water for 4-5 minutes.

Drain and let cool. Don’t be afraid to up the garlic, cumin, or coriander a little if you wish. Also, don’t skimp on the Extra Virgin Olive Oil - use the good stuff!

Put all the ingredients, except the EVOO and water, in a food processor. With the processor running, add 2 tablespoons of EVOO; then slowly add water to get the desired consistency.

Chill in the fridge for at least an hour.

Before serving, stir and put in a serving bowl. Drizzle with a little EVOO, a bit of chopped parsley and finely chopped red bell pepper, if desired. Serve with wonton or pita chips, crostini, multi-colored bell pepper strips, carrot sticks, celery sticks, or cucumber slices.

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Erling Jensen Diver Scallop Crudo & Trout Roe with Brown Butter Brown Butter: Place ½ pound of unsalted butter in a medium sauce pot. Set to high heat, allow the butter to fully melt and begin to boil.

When the butter has changed to a darker color and has a nutty smell to it, remove from heat and strain (approximately 10 minutes). Once cooled, mix in 1 tablespoon of sweet soy. Serve with diver scallops crudo and trout roe.

Itta Bena Chopped BLT Salad 4 ounces shredded romaine lettuce ½ avocado 2 ounces bacon bits 2 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved 2 ounces gorgonzola cheese 2 ounces white French dressing Mix dressing with lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, cheese, and only half the avocado. Once plated, slice remaining avocado and place on top of salad.

White French Dressing: 5 cups mayonnaise ½ tablespoon garlic, minced ½ cup cider vinegar 1 cup half and half ¼ cup worcestershire sauce ¼ - ½ teaspoon Frank’s Hot Sauce 1 teaspoon lemon juice ½ tablespoon black pepper ¾ cup salad oil 1 teaspoon salt In a large mixing bowl,combine all ingredients except half and half and salad oil. Use an immersion blender to mix thoroughly. Then slowly blend in the half and half and salad oil.

Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

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Owen Brennan’s Beef Carpaccio 1 eye of round beef 1 cup black pepper, finely ground 1 tablespoon salt ½ cup olive oil Remove all fat and silver skin from beef. Mix salt and pepper, and coat meat completely. Sear meat in oil for 15 seconds on each side. Cut into 3 pieces and place in the freezer for 24 hours. Once completely frozen, slice into paper thin pieces.

White Truffle Aioli: 1 cup egg yolks 2 tablespoons roasted garlic puree ¼ cup lemon juice ¾ truffle oil ¼ cup cider vinegar Place egg yolks, lemon juice, cider vinegar, and garlic puree in a food processor; mix on high. Slowly add truffle oil until incorporated.

To serve: Slice 1 baguette loaf into ¼’ slices; coat with oil, salt and pepper and bake for 3 minutes or until firm. Place meat shavings in a circle on a plate; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Place 1 cup arugula in the center of carpaccio, ½ cup garlic roasted tomatoes around the arugula. Lightly top the beef with White Truffle Aioli, fresh parmesan, and fried capers.

Serve with homemade crostini.

Luchessi’s Ravioli & Pasta Company Greek Salad Romaine lettuce, chopped Sundried tomato, sliced Mixed onions - red, yellow and green Black olives, sliced Feta Greek dressing Assemble salad ingredients, and serve with Greek dressing.

Greek Dressing: 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 and ½ teaspoons oregano 1 and ½ teaspoons dill ½ teaspoon garlic powder Mix all dressing ingredients in a Mason jar and shake for one minute to blend.

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The third month, rounding out the first quarter of the year: it moves so quickly. Let me break the fourth wall – just between you and me, I looked back at my files to make sure I wasn’t using a lead for March that I had already used (Ides of March reference I used in 2019, “in like a lion out like a lamb” in 2017). It appears I have been compiling this monthly listing since the fall of 2016. Talk about time going quickly! Believe it or not, this brief listing takes a few hours each month to compile. It is exciting to see new things coming along –Rhodes College is presenting some first-rate art lectures this month – or familiar things come back – we haven’t seen art from Adam Farmer in a bit and it is exciting to anticipate what he might be showing – or see continuance of favorite traditions such as the Midtown Opera Festival and Art by Design. Here’s what I can state with some confidence (with over four years of notes to back me up): arts of all kinds are thriving and growing in Memphis. We have more visual art than ever before – from Orange Mound to Crosstown.

We have so many options for music that you have to pick, choose, and plan to take in as much as you can. Theater is thriving. And it is all for you. Seriously. We are blessed with amazing opportunities; please go see, enjoy, and support these individuals and groups who work so hard to put these options out here for us. -Ken Hall

Fresh Cut by Savannah White

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Jazz Week at University Memphis various locations, through 3/7 Hint of Lime Brass Trio The Green Room at Crosstown, 7:30pm Belvoir Castle Decorative Arts Trust, Brooks Museum, 6pm Emma Manners, the 11th Duchess of Rutland, discusses her 30 year effort to restore the castle.

Art by Annabelle Meacham and Mary Cour Burrows L Ross Gallery, 6-8pm On display through March 28.

Eyes on the Floor art by Adam Farmer, 430 N. Cleveland, 6-10pm

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Crosstown Arts Resident Artist Talks Crosstown East Atrium, 7-8pm Ain’t Misbehavin’ Circuit Playhouse, through 4/5

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Always the Rabbit: In The Wake of the Decorative Arts lecture by Holly Hughes Professor Emerita at Rhode Island School of Design, Rhodes College, Blount Auditorium, 6pm Dover Quartet with harpist Bridget Kibbey Concert International, U of M, Harris Auditorium, 7:30pm Phenomenal Intentionality and Intentionality Holism lecture by Terry Hogan Marcus Orr Center, U of M, UC 304, 3-5pm Art by Pam Santi GPAC, 5-7pm Exhibit on display March 6-31.

Dr. Richard England in Concert Amro Music, 2pm Part of the free Steinway Saturday concert series upstairs at Amro.

Beck Estate Art Sale Askew Nixon Ferguson, 1500 Union, 3-5pm An art auction to benefit Church Health, Calvary Episcopal Church, MIFA, and WKNO with a small selection of high-end art donated by the estate of a collector. Online preview available prior to auction via Binder Projects.

Music for Cello & Jazz Trio The Green Room at Crosstown, 7:30pm Art by Design ArtsMemphis, Pipkin Building, through 3/29 This series of events brings together fine art, interior design, decorative arts, culinary arts, and, well, just really fun gatherings. Take in any or all but don’t miss it!

Driving Miss Daisy Germantown Community Theatre, through 3/29

Yearning Horizons art by Savannah White 430 N. Cleveland, through 3/28 Rising star painter Savannah White has her first solo show, returning to the Cleveland space after a successful duo show there last year. An avid traveler, Yearning Horizons is a new body of work inspired by her travel experiences.

ChalkFest Brooks Museum, 10am-2pm

Into The Woods DeSoto Family Theater, through 4/5

Bye Bye Birdie Bartlett Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, through 3/15

Clinton’s Elections author talk with Michael Nelson Novel, 2pm Sophie Glenn Reception & Gallery Talk Metal Museum, 3-5pm Exhibit on display through May 17.

Understanding Exhibitions: History and Innovation lecture by Bruce Altshuler Director of the Program in Museum Studies in the Graduate School of Arts and Science at New York University, Rhodes College, Blount Auditorium, 6pm

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Midtown Opera Festival Opera Memphis, Playhouse on the Square, through 4/4 Includes a production of Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte plus a variety of creative events.

The Flying Karamazov Brothers Buckman Performing Arts Center, 7pm That Golden Girls Show! A Puppet Parody Halloran Centre, 2:30pm/7:30pm

4Memphis IMPACT CONTRIBUTORS

Sydney Graeter Co-Editor in Chief

My name is Sydney Graeter, and I am a junior at St. Mary’s Episcopal School. For my second year on the 4Memphis Impact staff, I am thrilled to serve as a Co-Editor in Chief.

In this position, I come up with article ideas with the other editors, plan monthly staff meetings as well as any other staff events, and edit articles. Outside of 4Memphis, I am a member of the St. Mary’s soccer and track teams, a photographer for the St. Mary’s yearbook, and a volunteer at Streets Ministries. I am so excited to see all of the great work that Impact accomplishes this year!

Breland Myers Graphic Design Editor My name is Breland Myers, and I am a sophomore at Hutchison School. I am the Graphic Design Editor of 4Memphis Impact and have been on the staff for about two years now.

In this position, I help to create the design of the Impact section each month. Outside of school, I play lacrosse for Hutchison and attend Young Life. I can’t wait to see what content is in store for Impact this year!

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Rose Thomas Arts Editor

My name is Anna Rose Thomas, and I am a junior at Hutchison School. It is my second year on the 4Memphis Impact staff. As the Art Editor, I am in charge of organizing topics to write about for the art column each month. I either write an article about these events or help edit the article someone else writes. I look for art events within the Memphis, high school community such as school plays, art shows, and musical events. Outside of school, I like to play piano and cheer for the MUS Owls! I am looking forward to the coming year as the art editor and the opportunity to write and learn about so much in our community.

Emma Prather Website Editor My name is Emma Prather. I’m a junior at Hutchison School, and this is my second year on the 4Memphis Impact staff. In my new position as Website Editor, l proofread as well as select the articles and creative writing pieces to be featured on the website monthly. In addition to contributing to 4Memphis, I cheer for the MUS Football Team, play lacrosse for Hutchison, and serve as Hutchison’s Student Council communications officer. In the upcoming year, I look forward to growing the 4Memphis Impact Staff to include more high schools in Memphis that can enhance both the magazine’s creativity and community.

Ella Trotz Co-Editor in Chief My name is Ella Trotz, and I am a junior at St. Mary’s Episcopal School. This is my second year on 4Memphis Impact and I am so excited to serve as a Co-Editor in Chief. My role with Impact includes editing articles, planning meetings, and working closely with the staff to ensure that we put out the best pages possible. Aside from 4Memphis, I enjoy competitively riding horses, being a Communications Chair for the St. Mary’s Community Fund, and serving as junior class president. I cannot wait to watch Impact grow in 2020!

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Jane Thomas Fashion Editor

My name is Betty Jane Thomas, and I am a junior at Hutchison School. I am thrilled to be apart of the 4Memphis Impact staff as Fashion Editor this year along with taking over Impact’s Instagram. Aside from being a member of the Impact staff for two years now, I am a part of many organizations, both extracurriculars and school clubs such as student life communications officer, government club, Le Bonheur teens, and the MUS cheer team. I also have a strong passion for art, and with that comes styling clothes. I am honored to have the opportunity to impact teens in the city of Memphis, using fashion!

Lizzie Moody Nonprofit Editor My name is Lizzie Moody, and I’m a junior at St. Mary’s Episcopal School. This is my second year on the Impact staff, and I am currently the Non-Profit Editor. Part of my job is to organize service projects for our staff and report on them. In my free time, I enjoy running on my school’s cross country and track teams in addition to running the St. Jude half-marathon. I also enjoy being a website designer for the student-run newspaper at my school. This year I hope to share all of the inspiring things in Memphis that are making an impact on our city.

Proctor Pitts Personal Relations Editor My name is Proctor Pitts, and I am a sophomore at Hutchison School. I have been a part of the 4Memphis staff since my freshman year. I am so excited to serve as the Personal Relations Editor this year. In my new position, I collaborate with 4Memphis’ social media and other teams to highlight the amazing things Memphis has to offer. Aside from 4Memphis Impact, I work with kids through a nonprofit called Big Brothers Big Sisters.

In 2020, so many new things are happening at 4Memphis. I am beyond thrilled to be a part of the 4Memphis staff for yet another amazing year!

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SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS Photo by Sydney Patterson

The Mid-South Scholastic Art Award Show has been celebrating student artists for fifty-four years and has been partnered with the Brooks Museum for thirty. This year’s work expressed individuality and personal vision behind each piece. One artist, Andy Gleneck from St. Benedict, won one Silver Key and three Honorable Mentions. His inspiration for his art came from industrialization and the negative effects such as global warming and the rising health concerns that are associated with it. Another senior from St. Benedict, Isabella Scoggins, was awarded three Gold Keys and Third Place in the Senior Division for her photography focusing on warm tones and deep shadows. Some of the winners were given scholarships for their dedication and creativity. The show displayed talented students’ work and gave them artistic recognition that they earned. -Mollie Wright The Scholastic Art Show is an opportunity for the youth of the Mid-South to share their talent in the visual arts. The Brooks Museum held the annual show and award ceremony on Saturday, February 15th. There were two categories, the Middle and Senior divisions. During the Senior award ceremony, The University of Memphis gave away over $160,000 in scholarships. Schools including Delta State, The University of Mississippi, Nossi College of Art, and Arkansas State University also gave away thousands of dollars in scholarships. Personally, the Art Show reminded me of how lucky we are to live in a place that allows us to express ourselves in the most organic ways. From drawing, to painting, to sculpting, and photography, all of the art was fascinating and I was blown away by the talent. It was inspiring and encouraging to watch many young artists be rewarded for the dedication and energy they put into their art. -Sydney Patterson “Industrialization,” a piece by SBA senior, Andy Gleneck, was created using a darkroom printing process to produce a double exposure photograph on gelatin silver paper. The process of the double exposure involves the combination of two photographic prints to create one image. Andy’s main focus in photography is landscapes because he is fascinated by hidden shapes and capturing the raw essence of the Earth. His eye always seems to find the “micro-landscapes inside of landscapes,” as he describes it. The process of the double exposure involves the combination of two photographic prints to create one image. In “Industrialization,” Andy created a photo depicting a forest inside of a transportation cargo truck. The photo displays how the method of shipping and commercial industry has taken away the profound beauty of nature. -Christina Ioninelli The photograph I entered into the Scholastic Art Show is titled A Different Perspective. My main focus for the photograph was viewpoint so during the photoshoot, I decided to challenge myself and take pictures of objects from unusual angles. I typically do not shoot rolls of film at my house because it is difficult to capture everyday objects in an interesting way and dealing with lighting indoors can be a burden. However, I was left with a happy accident photo and an unexpected award as a result of my experimentation. -Leski Gaska The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is a contest for creative students from around Memphis to submit pieces that show off their hard work and compete with many other artistic individuals in the city. This year, I decided to enter a few photos into the show after a long process. One of the hardest parts of submitting into an art contest is selecting the pieces that will be entered. After many days of thinking and listening to opinions, I decided to submit my photos “Electric” and “Grid City.” “Electric” displays a human feature, a hand, and an added supernatural feel through my choice of lighting.

It took lots of trial and error to get the perfect lighting, but the result was worth the effort. In my photo “Grid City,” the corner of a building in downtown Memphis is pictured. I wanted the viewers to focus on the small details of the building rather than the whole picture. It took a while to crop and adjust the photo to how I wanted it to look. All of the time, I put into these pieces of art was rewarded with a silver key. I was very thankful to partake in such a great contest, and I am sure I will participate again in 2021. -Kathryn Hosp At the beginning of my photoshoot, I had no idea what would come out of it and never envisioned my photo to hang inside the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. My process started with a class portrait assignment. I had taken two photos of my best friends, Jack and Telly, not realizing at the time the importance their different ethnicities would be to my final image. I shot both photos on 35mm black and white film. I developed the roll of film in our school’s darkroom but hoped to do something a bit more challenging and less mainstream than the standard portrait during my printing process.

As seniors, Jack and Telly went out of their way to include me in events and hangouts even though I was a freshman. I thought about the evolution of our friendship and the importance that they played in shaping my first year of high school. To some, we seemed like an unlikely group of friends. Jack and Telly, although very different in many ways, played an equal role in my life. I wondered if there was any way I could print these two negatives on the same sheet of paper to make one final image. I wanted my print to emphasize how impactful these two people were. I decided to split the print into halves, with one friend on each half. For black and white film, the process is manual and takes time and experimentation to perfect. I had to print on lightsensitive paper in the darkroom, aligning the two different negatives on the same sheet of paper that would become my final photo. I faced challenges lining up my friends’ physical features, accounted for the different exposure times due to the differences in skin tones, and took care not to overlap the two faces. The printing process was time-consuming; however, my final image was the result of the creative process, both visually and conceptually.

Once my print was close to perfect, I realized that Jack and Telly’s faces were split evenly down the middle of the photo, causing each half to be symmetrical. The creative process has a way of revealing ideas and information about ourselves that are deeply personal. At that moment, I realized how important this photo was to me and gave a second thought to the ideas I had been working through and communicating through my art. I did not want to fit my friends equally on the page. Instead, I was trying to show the beauty of their differences, how they contrasted against each other both visually in my photo and metaphorically in life: a friendship will never become fulfilling with a perfect balance of give and take at all times.

Friendships adapt and change with the seasons of life, and we bring both the highs and the lows and our most significant life experiences into any relationship. By doing so, we are inevitably accepting that there may be times where we have to give more to the relationship than the other person during their lows. Eventually, as the seasons of life change again, the roles will reverse, and the cycle will start again.

With this revelation in mind, I decided to change the straight line dividing Jack and Telly’s faces on the print and create an uneven line down the middle replicating a piece of paper that had been torn on a whim. So, I went right back to work, tore a piece of cardboard, and followed the same process as before. After a week of perfecting my print, hours of eating my lunch in the darkroom, and tears (maybe one or two) of frustration, I finally achieved my vision and adequately expressed the differences in our friendship that make a whole.

Winning the Gold Key in the Scholastic Art Show showed me that hard work does not go unnoticed. I had never been recognized for my work before this event, and winning this award encouraged me to continue pushing myself out of my comfort zone and towards my dream of becoming a professional photographer. I am blessed to have the opportunities I have and grateful to be recognized for work that is so personal to me. Through the creative process and self-discovery, I realized that photography is not always about the outward appearance of the image and its subject matter, but more often about the inward significance revealed to me. -Alan Bernal 56

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"A Different Perscpective" by Leski Gaska "Electric" by Kathryn Hosp

"hUmaNITY" by Alan Bernal

"Grind City" by Kathryn Hosp

THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES CLIMB TO THE NBA TEAM OF TOMORROW

By William Patteson Photo courtesy of Lizzie Moody

“Industrialization” by Andy Gleneck

To start the new decade, the Grizzlies faced the 2019 NBA Finals MVP, Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers in LA. The Grizzlies hit on all cylinders during the game; sharing the ball, playing solid defense, and best of all starting to gel as a team. The Grizzlies would go on to rout the Clippers 140-114 on their homecourt. The Grizzlies looked to have a sense of swagger, and have an identity in the way they played as a young, gritty group of guys that are fun to watch.

Fast forward to now, and that emphatic victory sparked a fire in the Grizzlies that has yet to be put out. The Grizzlies have won 14 of their last 18 games. Ja Morant has become far more comfortable and efficient in his starting role, averaging 17 points and 7.8 assists per night during the 17-game stretch. Jaren Jackson, Jr. has stepped up as well, averaging 17 points of his own as well as roughly 2.5 blocks per game since the start of the run.

With the 2020 trade deadline approaching and the team experiencing their first bit of success since the 2016-17 campaign, the Grizzlies knew a move had to be made. Fortunately, Memphis was sitting on a high-demand asset in anticipation of this very moment: Andre Iguodala. The Grizzlies agreed to unload Iguodala, Jae Crowder and Solomon Hill to Miami in exchange for Justice Winslow and Dion Waiters (who has since been dropped). The Grizzlies also gained Gorgui Dieng from Minnesota, and Jordan Bell from Houston.

Winslow and Bell are both promising young players as well, and add to an already flourishing Grizzlies young core. To highlight one in particular, Justise Winslow is a very nice addition.

Winslow can alleviate some of the offensive burden off of Ja Morant as well as shrink the floor for the opposition on the defensive side of the ball. Though he has battled a lingering back injury this season, you can fully expect Winslow to step into the Grizzlies rotation and make an immediate impact upon once healthy.

This season, Memphis has been a top-5 team in pace and a top-10 team in points per game. Their defense has left a lot to be desired, but that is expected of an inexperienced roster. Ja Morant, who now has three Rookie of the Month awards to his name, continues to dazzle the league with his brilliant court vision, stellar passing, and insane finishes at the rim. Jaren Jackson Jr. has shown a ton of progression from last season, becoming a threat from the three point line, and being able to battle down low defensively, a skill he struggled with last season. Jonas Valančiūnas has also held his own by controlling the paint on both sides of the floor, and mirroring a game similar to a young Marc Gasol.

With a youthful core, a motivated front office, a promising coach, and enough draft picks to add either young talent or make moves for a strong veteran presence, the Grizzlies seem to have their future well under control. The rebuilding process has gone very well, but the climb continues as the Grizzlies coaches, players, executives, and fans all have larger goals in sight than just being relevant.

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