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Books From Birth Brooks Uncorked Germantown Charity Horse Show Royal Ball GPAC Gala Live at the Garden Announcement Party One Night Gala One Night Gala VIP Reception Spring for Forrest Symphony League Luncheon A Taste of Memphis Ptolemy Krewe Coronation A Taste of Memphis Carnival Memphis Queen Bees Event Loflin Yard Grand Opening Volunteer Odyssey 2016 Unico Celebrating Friends & Family

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Canter for a Cause A Canadian-Memphian: Shawn Danko

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Youth Impact: One Orange Dress Fashion: Derby Wear Recipes: Toddy Time Celebrating Marriage Mix & Mingle

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Jeremiah 29:7 .‫ יִ ְהיֶ ה לָ כֶ ם ָשלֹום‬,‫לֹומּה‬ ָ ‫ כִ י ִב ְש‬:‫יְ הוָ ה‬-‫ ֶאל‬,‫ וְ ִה ְת ַפלְ לּו ַב ֲע ָדּה‬,‫ ֲא ֶשר ִהגְ לֵ ִיתי ֶא ְתכֶ ם ָש ָמה‬,‫שלֹום ָה ִעיר‬-‫ת‬ ְ ‫ז וְ ִד ְרׁשּו ֶא‬ ‫יִ ְר ְמיָ הּו‬

PRETTY IS AS PRETTY DOES This month, the young ladies of St. Agnes Academy describe to us how they turned the tragic loss of a schoolmate into a positive means for outreach (pg. 24). “Anna’s Closet” is an endowment program that allows young ladies to give something significant without breaking into their college fund: a gently-used dress for another young lady that has difficulty affording one. Simple. And yet significant.

Leesa, the writer of the piece, was worried that some of her rhetoric read as too superficial. Is being pretty really that important? While I can understand that to some the idea of affording a dress doesn’t solve our world’s issues, it does allow an individual with troubles to worry about one less thing. It addresses an issue that is overlooked, and solves a real problem that would otherwise cause anxiety.

The act of “giving” doesn’t have to translate into donating thousands of dollars. Many organizations’ needs can be simple. Southern Reins (pg. 35) needs three volunteers for each student in their programing. Alpha Omega Veterans Services (alphaomegaveterans.org) has roughly 105 veterans in housing, and they could always use a homecooked meal or even a potted plant for their rooms. Friends of the Memphis Animal Shelter sees an exponential increase in adoption when Facebook users simply repost the status updates. Saving up to seven human lives is as simple as being an organ donor (organdonor.gov).

of 4Memphis’ former #MemphisLoveChallenge campaign.

That is our continued focus for our Youth Impact features.

Clothing designer (and daughter of Paul McCartney) Stella McCartney has famously said, “Everyone can do simple things to make a difference, and every little bit really does count.” Stella would very much understand the impact of allowing a less-fortunate young lady the opportunity to wear something that made her feel special on a big occasion like prom. So with the new beginnings and growth that spring signifies, challenge yourself to cultivate into a more giving person; it’s easier than you think.

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Giving simply still makes someone a hero. For a teenager, giving a dress is an easy way to acknowledge and appreciate something afforded to her. It also sets the wheel of giving back in motion. Sometimes, I fear, folks may forget that social media was designed to increase human connectivity, not pull us away from connecting to each other in a real way. There is no better way to connect with someone than to help them meet a simple need. That was the idea

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ABOUT THE TOC Hat from Kittie Kyle, necklace from Oak Hall, dress from Joseph, shoes from Joseph, and sunglasses from Lansky. Photography by Lindsey Lissau.

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In Honor of Anna Menkel

One Orange Dress

The Story of How One High School Student’s Dress Changed the Lives of Hundreds

by Leesa Gavin of St. Agnes Academy, photos courtesy of St. Agnes

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For Anna Menkel, the act was simple.

It was to provide a dress to a timid underclassman. Little did she realize that one orange dress would unwittingly change the lives of hundreds of girls city-wide. One dress would provide women across the city of Memphis with confidence and

Soon, various schools and local businesses began to donate dresses, coupons, or money to the cause. At this point, the original $10 dress sale was opened to everyone. Mrs. Menkel remembers the “the happiness of the girls, city-wide, that were able to purchase such beautiful dresses for only $10.”

Today, the Anna’s Closet committee at St. Agnes Academy has evolved into a charitable organization that donates all dresses and funds to the Emmanuel Center. Inspired by

liberation. One dress would raise thousands of dollars for a scholarship and a local charity. One dress would transform an entire city.

Anna’s generosity, Mrs. Menkel both “spread the pretty” and found a way to “keep the memory of Anna alive.”

It was a week prior to the big high school dance, and one shy underclassman was still struggling to find her dress. How could she possibly attend the dance? When Anna found her crying in the girls’ bathroom, she acted unselfishly to provide the perfect solution- a brilliant orange dress from her own closet. Following the dance, when the young girl attempted to return the designer dress, Anna simply responded, “No. You keep it. It looks good on you!” Anna’s generous choice made the young girl feel pretty and confident enough to attend the dance, but it also exhibited a rare form of selflessness. Indeed, Anna’s altruism, though seemingly trivial, both empowered the underclassman, and also sparked a major movement in the Memphis community.

In 2005, Anna was tragically killed in a car accident. After hearing the story of her daughter’s amazing generosity, Anna’s mother channeled her grief into action by seeking a way to honor her daughter’s memory. In doing so, Mrs. Menkel found a way to contribute to the city of Memphis as well. She met with Anna’s high school counselor, Maria Smith, and the two women decided to honor Anna by establishing the philanthropic club “Anna’s Closet.” At first, the club consisted of a small committee that held a $10 dress sale solely for the members of St. Agnes Academy.

The money raised and the remaining dresses given by faculty and students were donated to the Emmanuel Center in Downtown Memphis, an organization that empowers atrisk youth and adults through Christian ministry so that they are elevated out of poverty and become productive citizens.

In just two short years, Mrs. Menkel’s amazing organization and Anna’s inspiring story had spread throughout the city.

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Clothes often do make the impression, make the moment, make the woman… especially the right dress. However, a dress is not just a random piece of fabric; a dress is something more. A dress can be a subtle statement or a symbol of human empowerment. In the right dress, a girl can find more than a Cinderella moment. Yet some young women in the Memphis area do not have the means to acquire new dresses and “spread the pretty,” as Mrs. Menkel calls it.

Like the timid underclassman, many do not feel confident enough to attend a special event without the proper attire.

However, in the right dress, a person can be transformed.

Anna’s Closet provides the “pretty” to Memphis by making dresses available to everyone for a minimum cost. The Emmanuel Center, in particular, has benefitted by receiving thousands of free dresses so that its members could enjoy their prom or graduation. Mrs. Menkel feels that, “Being able to dress someone for a very important event in her life makes it so worthwhile.” So many people have attended the sale with the generous spirit of Anna at heart.

In addition, the Anna Caroline Menkel scholarship fund has been established to benefit one upper school student of St. Agnes Academy. Who knew one orange dress could impact so many lives?

When she so graciously offered her dress, Anna could not possibly have figured the tremendous impact her act would have. But now, one simple gesture has truly changed the entire community of Memphis. Though the significance of clothing is often disregarded, Anna’s Closet demonstrates the impact of one dress. Through one dress, Anna and Mrs. Menkel started a revolution. They provided everyone with the opportunity to be transformed through the power of clothing. People have been inspired, filled with joy, and have continued to “spread the pretty.” All it took was the spirit of generosity and one dress.

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by Stephanie Beliles | Photography courtesy of Southern Reins

In July of 2015, a group of women motivated by a passion for serving others started a program that is unique in Memphis in their approach to helping people with disabilities. Kirby Dobbs, Courtney Smith, and Bridget Trenary came together to provide a service in the area that many thought improbable. These friends discovered that collectively they have a rare ability to provide therapy through horseback riding and equestrian training, and they have been off and running ever since.

Horse-themed therapy is not an idea exclusive to Southern Reins; hippotherapy (physical, occupational or speech and language therapy treatment strategy that utilizes equine movement) programming has been employed in Europe, Canada and the US since the 1960s. The movement of the horse is the strategy that a therapist uses to improve a patient’s nerve and muscular function.

The American Hippotherapy Association has case study after case study of documented medical success stories where equestrian therapy helped individuals with disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, Down syndrome, emotional disorders, hearing impairment, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular

Dystrophy, paralysis, scoliosis, Spinal Bifida and traumatic brain injuries.

“The power of a horse can bring out so much beauty in everyone,” says Jill Haag, Executive Director of Southern Reins. “I knew at an early age that horses were magical.” Jill started riding when she was six years old. “What horses can do for a person with a disability is truly amazing, and providing an opportunity where disability disappears is the greatest job in the world!” Having grown up on a horse farm, Jill learned responsibility at a young age, and she believes that many of Southern Reins’ clientele receives that same

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benefit. It was also in taking care of horses in her youth that taught Jill non-verbal communication: ears, head jerking, and breathing patterns are just a few ways in which the horses can “talk.” And to a client with autism or verbal disability, this communication with a horse may provide an easier method for connection; as Jill says, “Horses don’t see a disability.” They take non-verbal commands, and they give non-verbal communication in exchange.

Southern Reins is located in Nesbit, MS, at Panther Creek Ranch, the otherwise private ranch of Chair Kirby Dobbs. Kirby is also very involved with the Palmer Home for Children, and those children in need are a few of the pupils riding at the ranch. Jill employs her knowledge of horses along with Head Instructor Sara Bryant’s ability to teach in order to create a supportive riding experience that has decades of experience backing it. Ginna Rauls, Southern Reins Volunteer and Community Director, is tasked with finding both the perfect candidates and the perfect volunteers. In fact, there is a need for three volunteers to one rider, and Southern Reins will always graciously accept volunteers with both equestrian experience and no experience alike.

Parker is a rider at Southern Reins. He is diagnosed with autism, and has in the past had some aggression issues. However, from the moment he walked into the door at Southern Reins, he has shown no hostility. The staff and volunteers only see a joyful Parker. When Parker is riding weekly, it transforms his behavior in and out of the ring. He gets to visit his “treasure box” at school for good behavior, something he was never allowed to do before his riding. He is a true success story, and his mother will happily testify. “Parker bonded with his horse ‘Chief’ immediately, saying, ‘Chief and I are bros. We tell each other our secrets.’ This translates into, ‘I have a friend.’ At bedtime, he asks if Chief is sleeping and how many moons until he will get to see him again. Parker has found a friend at Southern Reins.”

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Horseback riding at Southern Reins is not exclusive to those with deep pockets. They provide a scholarship fund, where a donor can actually sponsor a rider. Southern Reins recently partnered with SRVS, a non-profit agency that provides servicing and programing to people with disabilities. Participants will start by learning about horsemanship, and once they start feeling comfortable, will get to ride in the ring. Every participant at Southern Reins is evaluated and monitored, providing a safe and custom-made experience.

Like many new outreach and non-profit organizations, one of their biggest obstacles is awareness. “Seventy three percent of our budget is our programming (horses and their upkeep are not cheap!), and it’s important for people to know who we are and what we do so they want to get involved.” Luckily, Southern Reins Board Chair Kirby Dobbs knows how to throw a fantastic party. Southern Reins is having their first-annual fundraiser, hosted by Kirby and her committee, on Kentucky Derby day (May 7th), from 3-7:30 at 440 South Shady Grove. Aptly named “Jockeys & Juleps,” the event promises big hats, bourbon and bluegrass, along with a live viewing of the big race. Already, 600 guests have committed to attending, and there is room for another 300! All proceeds go back to Southern Reins and their programming, and that is enough reason to saddle up and mosey over.

By next year, Southern Reins is hoping to be able to take as many as 200 riders per week. “This is not just a pony ride. We are actually changing lives. This community has great resources for people with disabilities, and we hope to be added to that list.” Southern Reins is in the process of forming partnerships with physical and speech therapists to further aid the Memphis community. For more information on Southern Reins, visit their website at southernreins.org.

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THE BLUFF NEVER SLEEPS 2 oz Woodford Reserve ¼ oz Antica Vermouth 1 dash Woodford spiced cherry bitters Blood orange slice Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice and strain into a martini glass. Top with the blood orange.

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RUNNING FOR THE ROSES (Makes 2)

1 C Sugar 1 C Water 10-15 Thyme sprigs, divided 8-10 Strawberries, hulled and sliced 3 oz Gin

1 oz St. Germain liqueur ½ tsp Rose water Ice, as needed Club soda, as needed Lime wedges, as needed

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water together, stirring to ensure that the sugar is completely moistened. Put over medium heat and cook, without stirring, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is clear. Turn off the heat and add a bundle of the thyme sprigs (about 8-10) tied together with kitchen twine. Allow the mixture to steep for at least 1 hour or until cool.

Remove thyme and set the simple syrup aside. This can be made in advance and kept in an airtight container for up to one month, refrigerated.

In the bottom of a Boston shaker, add the strawberries, the leaves from 3-5 sprigs of thyme, and 1 ounces of the prepared simple syrup. You can add more or less of the syrup depending on the natural sweetness of the berries.

Muddle the mixture thoroughly until the strawberries release their juices and are smashed. Pour in the gin, St. Germain, and rose water. Add ice and shake until cold and blended. In a rocks glass, fill with to the top with ice. Divide the mixture evenly between the two glasses; top with club soda. Stir gently to combine and finish with a twist of lime and maybe some cute sandwiches!

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F O R B I D DA N C E 1 oz Aperol 1 ½ Grapefruit juice 4 oz Cava Shake the Aperol and grapefruit juice in a cocktail shaker with some ice, and then strain into a white wine glass. Then top with the Cava. Add candied grapefruit peel as a garnish.

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B R E N NA N ’ S M I N T J U L E P 3 oz Sazerac Rye 4 oz Water 1 Tbl Raw sugar Large sprig of mint Cover mint with 2 ounces of Sazerac and let it soak for 20 minutes. Next, remove the mint leaves and place on a cotton cloth and wring over a bowl, bruising the leaves. Dip the leaves back into the Sazerac and wring it out again. Repeat this process and set extract aside for 1 hour (you can leave leaves in extract for extra flavor).

Heat water and add sugar, making a simple syrup. Combine the syrup and mint extract in a covered glass and refrigerate overnight. Fill glasses with crushed ice and add extra ounce of Sazerac. Add marinated julep mixture and add mint for garnish.

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A Canadian-Memphian

SHAWNDANKO

The Restaurateur Dishes on Memphis in May Celebrating His Homeland

By Sandi Butler Hughes | Photos courtesy of Shawn Danko

“T

he hogs themselves have diplomatic immunity.

Each one has their own set of papers for which to cross the border,” says Shawn Danko, describing the Canadian hogs his team cooks for the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. “Without those papers, they would never make it to Memphis.”

Canada is this year’s honored country, and for Shawn and his Team Canada BBQ, this is an extraspecial opportunity during the month-long celebration.

Canada is homeland for the well-known restaurateur who has called Memphis home since 2000. He transferred to manage the Hard Rock Cafe on Beale Street, and the day he arrived from Quebec, he was welcomed to his new city with a record temp of 107 degrees. “I like warm weather so I loved it!” He has embraced the weather and Southern food culture, and since 2005 he has been sharing his native Canadian cuisine blended with Southern influences at his popular eatery, Kooky Canuck.

Shawn saw numerous similarities between Southern and Canadian foods, mostly the “heartiness” of what Southerners and Canadians enjoy. The menu options at Kooky Canuck definitely have a Canadian influence, and it is the only restaurant offering a Canadian-American infusion. For instance, the Poutine is what Shawn describes as classic Canadian: freshly cut French fries are topped with cheddar cheese curds, and a special poutine (brown) gravy is ladled over the potatoes and cheese. Gravy seems to bond us all, whether in the southern United States or the backwoods of Quebec. They also make their own Canadian bacon inhouse, “because Americans love Canadian

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ice skating exhibit at the Central Library on loan from the Canadian Museum of History, and the Jewish Community Center is showcasing the contributions of the Canadian Jewish community; and that is just a small sampling that includes film screenings, lectures, and performances in addition to the signature events such the barbecue competition. Shawn also notes the business component of Memphis in May, and mentions Canadian businesses that operate locally including Kruger Products and the Canadian National Railway, both of which are very important to the Memphis economy and further strengthen the connection to the 2016 honored country.

bacon, which Canadians call ‘back bacon,’” he explained.

Kooky Canuck and Shawn often serve as a welcome wagon for visiting Canadians.

During the annual Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge, Canadians blues acts are hosted with an afternoon jam session at the downtown location, and this year’s Memphis in May is particularly exciting time to host visitors from our northern neighbors. “Here we are presented with a unique opportunity for me as a Canadian in Memphis, Tennessee, in the heart of the South. What a great honor that Canada should be the chosen country, for the second time in fact,” Shawn said, “and to be able to showcase the country from which I came to so many people here in the South, is just an amazing, amazing opportunity.”

The month-long festival boasts a calendar of events that includes a photography exhibit at the Tvesco Building downtown, an

In 2013, Shawn and Team Canada BBQ were mandated by Counsel General of Canada to cook for Canadian dignitaries visiting the Memphis in May Barbecue, and have done so each year since then, cooking up the Canadian hogs with diplomatic immunity. “By partnering with the Counsel General, we are the only team to bring hogs from outside of America.” This gives the team an exclusive chance to showcase a Canadian product from Willowgrove Hill Farm in Ontario this far south, which is rare.

In the spirit of the pork-cooking-contest, “The hogs are unique to the Memphis competition and most judges haven’t seen it; it gives us a bit of an edge, we believe, when we cook.”

Shawn proudly honors his native Canada everyday by dishing up some of the food culture to locals, but this May will be an extraordinary one. “This gives me the opportunity to help our friends here in Memphis learn more about Canada, and what a great country it is.”

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LIVE AT THE GARDEN Announcement Party

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Braxton Dockery, Mary Washington, Kelli Hobbs & Wendy Holtz

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Finally! It’s Live at the Garden time in Memphis! The line-up for the 15th season was announced at a party to get ready for the party on the lawn of the Memphis Botanic Garden. Heart opens the series, and we’re counting down the days til June 10th and the start of the city’s best summer event.

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ONE NIGHT GALA

The ONE Night Gala is renowned for a great lineup of music, and once again, it was stellar year.

K.C. and The Sunshine Band and Morris Day and The Time had the dance floor packed for the gala event. The night of fundraising supports the Foundation’s mission including to better serve Regional One Health patients through the purchase of leading-edge technology and advanced training for medical staff.

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Holly Craft, Erica Coopwood, Anne Conrad & Karen Johnston

Sonya Dunn & Sharon Posman

Ben & T.J. Grear

Ashley & Sally Pace

Joe & Robyn Birch

Casey Flanner & Guilherme Passos

Austin & Paige Baker with Shawn Davis & Wayne King

JJ & Bobby Krauch with Cindy Gambrell

Shannon & Eric Benink

David & Paula Hopkins with Brad & Raakhi Phillips

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April & John Hitzfeld

Bruce & Janie Hopkins with Judy & Charles Burkett

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ONE Night Gala

VIP RECEPTION The evening before the ONE Night Gala, VIP’s gathered at Royal Studios for some pre-party funk and fun. For these Regional One Health supporters, one night was just not enough!

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Royal Studios

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SPRING FOR FORREST

The evening of live music and great food from local chefs made for a special fundraising event to benefit the Forrest Spence Fund. The nonprofit organization that was founded in 2007 in memory of Robert Forrest Spence to assist with the non-medical needs of critically or chronically ill children and their families throughout the Mid-South.

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Brittany Spence, Katie Moore, Kim Griffin & Leslie Rhodes

Jennie Brooks, Shelley Bell, Beth Winterburn & David Spence

Kerrye Threlkeld & Charley Burk

Clay & Beth Auttonberry

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Stephen & Erin Shepherd

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A TASTE OF MEMPHIS

Over 25 of Memphis’ favorite restaurants dished up A Taste of Memphis with samples of their specialties to the supporters of Young Life. The ministry shares the message of Jesus Christ with teens from middle school through college, and funds raised at this tasty event will help inner city kids go to Young Life Camp this summer.

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Stephen Moten with Lisa & Kenny Daniel

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Beckah King & Katie Flynn

Kelcie Beharelle & Val Gosney

Olivia Hernandez & Cooper Foreman

Edwina Paschal, Maria Carver & Samantha Mills

Reginald Bradley & Tony Nickelson

Kathy Marsh & Kayla Green

Sydney Johnson & Alyssa Tews

Brennan Black & Allison Fish

Keelen Woods & Sophie Duffel

Ray Thompson & Debbie Moore

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PTOL E M Y K R EW E CORO N AT IO N

Carnival Memphis’ Ptolemy Krewe recently crowned Queen Rachael Simmons and King Stephen Cruzen for this season of parties with a purpose. The children’s charities benefiting from this year’s Carnival are Best Buddies of Tennessee, the Exchange Club Family Center, and the Stax Music Academy.

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Mark O. Ramirez

April 2, 2016

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Ashley Smith, Whitney Cruzen & Kat Scoggin

Whitney & Philip Cruzen Jr.

Vickie, Katie & Ptolemy King Stephen Cruzen

Sara Rogers, Eric & Elizabeth Montesi

CREATING SPACES & PLACES

Chilton & Ptolemy Queen Rachael Simmons

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Grayson & Rachel Pruitt

Kelly McCracken, Kevin Kuhns & Tiffany Brimhall

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ME M PH IS FAS HI O N W E E K

The Memphis Fashion Week got underway with a Kick Off Party at Chickasaw Oaks Village. Shops participating in the party and offering MFW specials included Kittie Kyle, More Therapy, A. Shaw Antiques & Jewelry, Gloria’s Bridal, Mrs. Post Stationery, De La Belle Spa, and Lisa Mallory Interiors, plus a percentage of sales were donated to the Memphis Fashion Fund.

Kick-Off Event P H OTO G R A P H Y

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Mark O. Ramirez

April 4, 2016

Chickasaw Oaks Village

Grace Askew & Sarah Stramel

Joe Barthol & Aviana Monasterio

Hannah Scott, Christy & Designer Meggy Muller, Meredith Wylie

Lauren Draffin, Paul Thomas, Babbie Lovett & Mary Ambrose

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Rebecca Allen & Lindy Faulkner

Ellie Mascioli & Katie Hamlin

Ursula Logan & Shantile Franklin

Beth Elzemeyer & Denise Beckett

Cindy Gambrell, Cathy Farrell & Babbie Lovett

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C AR NI VAL M EMP HI S QUE E N B EE S E VE N T

Carnival Memphis’ Royal Society of Queen Bees got together recently to socialize in a manner befitting many queens! Current and past queens were in abundance at this special evening to honor these ladies, and their dedication to Carnival Memphis and Children’s Charities.

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March 22, 2016

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Dr. Greta Coger, Allie Luciano & Phoenix Queen Jane Venters-Dike

Elizabeth & Russell Williamson, JJ Keras & Ellen Patrick

Mimi Taylor, Luxor Queen Jim Wilson & Wendy Donna Renard & Pam Smith Hauber

Donna Melton & Ed Galfsky

Cindy Hawthorne & Mace Gearhardt

Anita Howald & Al Owing

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LOFL I N YA R D GR AN D OP E NI N G

Loflin Yard is downtowns newest restaurant, bar, and backyard-style gathering spot. The ultimate in urban repurposing, the main building was the Loflin Safe and Lock Co., the chairs are old school desks from CBU, and the tin-covered wooden deck area was a barn that housed Peabody Hotel carriage horses. Loflin Yard is located at 7 West Carolina Avenue on the Southern fringe of the South Main district.

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Mark O. Ramirez

April 7, 2016

Sara Studdard, Doug Carpenter & Cara Greenstein

Caroline Mazhari & Anjana Nityanandam

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Deborah & Tom Harrison

Dee Douzanis & Pam Well

Cassi Conyers & Bianca Phillips

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VOLUNTEER ODYSSEY 2016 The 3rd annual Mix-Odyssey event brought together the best mixologists in Memphis to compete with their finest concoctions to benefit Volunteer Odyssey.

The sold-out sampling extravaganza raised dollars to support Volunteer Odyssey’s mission to connect Memphians with their ideal volunteer opportunities.

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LO C AT I O N

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February 27, 2016

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UN I CO C E L E B RATI N G FR I E N DS & FA MI LY The UNICO Memphis Chapter Foundation hosted an afternoon for Celebrating Friends & Family fundraiser. UNICO has teamed up with the Italian Festival, Holy Rosary Men’s Club, and others to raise funds to relocate the downtown Columbus Statue to Marquette Park. To learn more or make a donation, visit unicomemphischapter.org.

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Advice by Making Marriage Makes Sense’s Relationship Expert, Andy Savage This month we celebrate Mother’s Day (it’s on May 8th in case you forgot). Many couples have challenging issues related to mothers or mothers in law. Here are three mistakes you might be making when it comes to your marriage and your mother.

your spouse’s concern or complaint making he or she feel disconnected and resentful.

2. Avoiding the boundaries discussion. Marriage means redefining all the other relationships in your life, including mom. Boundaries create the optimal 1. Defending your mom. You love your mom and conditions for healthy relationship for everyone, they that’s great, but defensiveness causes you to overlook do not have to be negative.

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3. Sharing important news. It’s natural. Mom is your biggest fan. Mom should definitely be high on the list for important news, however, make sure your spouse is in the know first. Honoring your marriage first is always in line with honoring mom!

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In partnership with North Shore Animal League’s national Tour for Life adoption drive, Hollywood Feed hosted the Overton Bark Adoption Tour on Sunday, April 10 at Overton Park in an effort to connect the community with organizations that serve the Mid-South’s pet population.

On a perfect spring Sunday afternoon, Southern Avenue Company Interiors & Gifts held their inaugural Spring Soiree. It was also a party for their first anniversary, and many friends were on hand to celebrate. Congratulations on one year and counting!

Emily Clark accompanied adoptee Santa

Leila Appel and Josh Smith

Luke Robinson and his dogs Hudson and Indy

Taylor Johnson and her dog Izz

Melissa Kimbrough & Stephanie Jones

Meredith & Jo Ellen Druelinger

Lee & Amy Grant

Jennifer Boring, Dee Shook, Melissa Kimbrough & Molly Malone

ROBERT IRWIN JEWELERS SPRING TRUNK SHOW

AMRO MUSIC SPRING KEYBOARD FESTIVAL

In a one special day at each Robert Irwin Jewelers four locations, LeVian Chocolatier held Trunk Show events. While shopping the new line of Gladiator designer pieces, guests enjoyed refreshments and the latest LeVian designs.

Amro Music held their annual Spring Keyboard Festival on April 2nd. Songwriter and pianist extraordinaire Jim Brickman was the featured guest for this year’s festival. Amro Music is been family owned, and has helped scores of Memphians learn to play a keyboard and many other kinds of musical instruments since 1921.

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Shower them with bite-sized bundtinis, sold by the dozen.

Memphis 5679 Poplar Ave., Suite 102 (901) 208-8984 NothingBundtCakes.com May 2016 / 71

mix&mingle SISSY’S LOG CABIN JEWELRY FABERGE EVENT For only a short time, a Faberge jewelry collection will be available exclusively at Sissy’s Log Cabin Fine Jewelry. Peter Carl Fabergé became jeweller and goldsmith to the Russian Imperial Court in the 19th century, including the legendary series of fifty lavish and ingenious Imperial Easter Eggs. Today, Fabergé creates modern collections of extraordinary jewelry, watches and accessories.

Allen McCubbin with Lesia, Stephan & Anton Schneider

Tiffany Brimhall & Leonard Draper

LIVE IS GOOD

Earle Farrell talks with Sherry May, Co-Director of Live at the Garden, about the 2016 Concert Lineup!

Nocole & Aliana Vanaman

4MEMPHISSHOW Mon-Fri 3-6 pm

Michael Bohner & Sunnye Boyd

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Want to be a part of the 4Memphis Show? Contact us at cathy@4memphis.com

SAUNDRA MESSINGER CUSTOM DESIGN EVENT & CHICKASAW OAKS SPRING INTO SUMMER EVENT Kittie Kyle hosted New York jewelry designer Saundra Messinger for a Custom Design Event. Guests had a chance to meet Saundra and work directly with her to design their special, original piece. Throughout Chickasaw Oaks, shops were offering summer cocktails, music and promotions for the new season.

Cindy Gambrell & Saundra Messinger

6300 Poplar at Massey 761-4430 • sorelleboutiquememphis.com 72 / 4Memphis

Julie Saxon & Meg McCord

Karin Huntzinger, Saundra Messinger with Emily & Dan Zacharias

Tina Skupic, Renee Pinlac & Robin Thoda

mix&mingle EDEN SPA & LASER SPRING OPEN HOUSE Spring is the season of renewal, and that is a specialty at Eden Spa. Clients were treated to refreshments, specials, gifts-with-purchases, and a day filled with pampering by the Eden pros.

Katie Hughes & Kristy Moore

Emily Love & Caprice Devereux

Oh, the places we’ll roam, but the 901’s still home

Thatcher & Natalee Poindexter

Katie Breyer, Shauna German, Jerry Andrews, Valerie Donovan & Stacey Watson

COACHING FOR LITERACY ANNUAL EVENT

Immaculate Conception Cathedral School 1695 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN Admissions 901-435-5344 | Info www.myiccs.org Co-ed Pre-K–8 | All girls 9 –12

The annual Coaching For Literacy event brings together prominent sports figures to discuss sports and literacy. This year Hugh Freeze, Ole Miss head football coach, discussed revitalizing literacy through sports. For more information on this organization, visit coachingforliteracy.org.

Miller French, Matthew Flynn & Bobby Murray

Coleman Connell, Van Weinberg with Samantha & Philip Gould

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Sales • Repairs • Cleaning • Appraisals

5179 Wheelis Drive at White Station Lamar Stanley, Jonathan Wilfong, Andrew Renshaw & Garrott Graham

Ryan Viner with Lisa & Bill Courtney

just north of Poplar Ave.

901.818.6878 • www.sarkiskish.com Since 1974

May 2016 / 73

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