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From the Editor
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ost of us, whether we like to admit it or not, need a little help motivating ourselves for spring cleaning, the return of lengthier days, and the hustle and bustle that warmer weather brings. As an opportunity to help each of us jump-start spring, I would like to introduce everyone to Bluffs & Bayous’ “Get Up and Go” issue. In the spirit of needing a little more energy to come out of our long winter’s naps and welcoming another gorgeous spring, why not take a closer look at what we start our days with – a good ole cup of coffee. Now, I will not lie to you. I have to doctor my own morning jolt with a couple sweeteners and a dash of cinnamon, but I
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appreciate and admire those who can just pour themselves a cup of the hard stuff without any aid whatsoever. Thankfully, there are so many options out there when it comes to that caffeinated goodness that, in fact, almost anyone can find something to try and quickly become addicted to. Lattes, Mochas, and Macchiatos. Shots of caramel, hazelnut, and espresso. Medium roasts, breakfast blends, and (strangely enough) decaffeinated. Whatever your pleasure may be, there is a poison to fit it. We have tackled the hard part for you and taken an in-depth look at some coffee shops and roasters from St. Francisville to the Mississippi Delta in order to find out
what makes the coffee world go round. Whether you like to have your coffee served by a professional barista or like to dabble in your own home brewing, we have the place just for you when it comes to finding your new favorite coffee supplier. So venture out early one morning to your neighborhood coffee house and saddle up with a warm, frothy cup of coffee to start your spring and lives along and beyond the Mississippi.
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publisher Cheryl Foggo Rinehart m a n a g i n g e d i t o r consulting editor Jean Nosser Biglane Jennie Guido graphic designers Jan Ratcliff Anita Schilling media coordinator Adam Blackwell staff photographers Van O’Gwin Elise D. Parker Cheryl Rinehart sales staff Tracey Farrell Lynn Janette Cheryl Rinehart Donna Sessions office assistant Rachel Benoit contributors Caroline Devereaux Robert Ferguson Lucien C. “Sam” Gwin Becky Junkin Alma Womack
Caroline Devereaux
Rachel Benoit
Adam Blackwell
Jean Biglane
Tracey Farrell
Jennie Guido
Lynn Janette
Van O’Gwin
Elise D. Parker
Jan Ratcliff
Cheryl Rinehart
Anita Schilling
Donna Sessions
Robert Ferguson
Lucien C. “Sam” Gwin
Becky Junkin
Alma Womack
Bluffs & Bayous is published monthly to promote the greater Southern area of Louisiana and Mississippi in an informative and positive manner. We welcome contributions of articles and photos; however, they will be subject to editing and availability of space and subject matter. Photographs, comments, questions, subscription requests and ad placement inquiries are invited! Return envelopes and postage must accompany all materials submitted if a return is requested. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. The opinions expressed in Bluffs & Bayous are those of the authors or columnists and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, nor do they constitute an endorsement of products or services herein. We reserve the right to refuse any advertisement. Bluffs & Bayous strives to insure the accuracy of our magazine’s contents. However, should inaccuracies or omissions occur, we do not assume responsibility.
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feature For more tantalizing tales of coffee, see our feature story starting on page 40.
How Do You Take Your Coffee?...................pages 40-47
ON THE COVER This month’s cover photo captures something scrumptious from one of Natchez’s premiere coffee stops, Steampunk Coffee Roasters. Photo by Jennie Guido
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fav o r i t e s Events March Premier Events.............................................................................................. 59 March Up & Coming!........................................................................................... 60-66
G’s Fare Have a Little Cake with Your Coffee....................................................................12-16
Healthy Living Pilates for Back Pain........................................................................................... 36-37
In the Garden What’s Your Name?..............................................................................................18-19
Legal Notes The Proverbial Trip and Fall............................................................................... 28-29
Southern Sampler
Have a Little Cake with Your Coffee pages 12 - 16
From the Hen House............................................................................................56-57
The Social Scene The Magnolia Chapter of Colonial Dames..........................................................10-11 Thirtieth Birthday Surprise................................................................................ 20-23 Baby Shower for Baby Morris............................................................................. 24-25 Shuffle to the Chefs............................................................................................. 30-32 “Cute as a Button” Birthday............................................................................... 34-35 Audubon Pilgrimage 2014.................................................................................. 38-39 Friends of the Children Fundraiser.................................................................... 48-49
The Wedding Scene Cajun Engagement Dinner.................................................................................. 52-53
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THE social SCENE Columbia, MS
The Magnolia Chapter of Colonial Dames
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he Magnolia Chapter of Colonial Dames XVII Century Society traveled to Columbia, Mississippi, on January 18, 2014, for its quarterly meeting. The meeting was held at the Marion County Museum and Archives. President Patsy Carruth presented Continuing Service Awards to Ann Simmons, Virginia Chain, and Suzanne Cutrer for their years of service. At the culmination of the meeting, members traveled to the Hugh White Mansion, which is owned by Bill and Ann Simmons and formerly by Governor Hugh White in the early 1900s. The members and guest were welcomed into the beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival style mansion for a social buffet luncheon. Everyone enjoyed the atmosphere of the historic decorative home and period furnishings.
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g’s fare
story by Becky Junkin
Have a Little Cake with Your Coffee
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his month’s issue focuses on coffee; and if you have coffee, you need a piece of cake to go along with it. Below you will find some of my friends’ and family’s favorite cake recipes. I am a busy grandmother, mother, and Pilates teacher; and as much as my family likes cake, I usually do not have the time to bake
one from scratch. However, I do the next best thing. I start with a boxed cake mix and add ingredients to make it taste as if it is homemade. I hope you and your family enjoy these as much as mine have. So, brew yourself a cup of java, cut yourself a piece of cake, sit back, and enjoy!
I made the following recipe several times; decorated it with yellow, green, and purple glaze; and added sprinkles to the top. This was an easy King Cake. Don’t let the length of the recipe scare you off. It is super easy! I found this at about.com. It was listed under “Mardi Gras King Cake.”
Easy Coffee Cake
I used this recipe when we lived in Monroe, Louisiana, years ago. It is still one of our favorite spring cakes.
Mandarin Orange Cake Cake: 1 boxed Duncan Hines butter cake mix 1/2 cup oil 4 eggs 1 can mandarin oranges, juice included Combine above ingredients until fluffy, and pour into 3 greased and floured round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool. Icing: 1 large can crushed pineapple 1 cup coconut 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 package Jello instant pineapple pudding 1 large container Cool Whip (not the giant size) Sprinkle pudding mix over pineapple, add other ingredients, and spread between layers and on top of the cake. Refrigerate.
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Filling: 4 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup pecan halves (Or 1 can pie filling) Cake: 2 cans crescent rolls (I use Pepperidge Farm Honey Flakey.) Glaze: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 3 - 4 tablespoons milk or cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Place cream cheese, brown sugar, and cinnamon in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process until combined. Add pecan halves, and pulse until pecans are chopped to about 1/4 inch pieces. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a pizza pan with cooking spray. Unroll crescent roll dough, and separate into triangles. Position triangles next to each other with the points toward the center, overlapping the long sides about 1/4 inch to form a large round circle. Where the pieces overlap, press the seams together once in the center of each seam, leaving either ends of the seams unsealed so you can fold them up over the filling. Spread the filling around in a ring covering the center sealed seam of each triangle. (You can substitute the pie filling or add the filling to the cream cheese.) Fold the short side of each triangle toward the center just to the edge of the filling to cover. Then pull the point end of the triangles toward the outer rim of the pan to fully enclose the filling, tucking under the point. Lightly press the seams. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool to room temperature. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over cake.
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The following recipe from The Cake Doctor is one of many dump cakes that my daughter makes.
Cherry Dump Cake 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, not drained 1 21-ounce can cherry pie filling 1 boxed yellow cake mix 1 1/2 sticks butter, melted 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened grated coconut, thawed 1 cup pecans, chopped Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spoon the pineapple evenly over the bottom of an ungreased 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Cover the pineapple with the cherry pie filling. Pour the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit mixture so that it reaches all the sides of the pan. Drizzle the entire pan with the melted butter. Sprinkle the coconut and pecans evenly over the top of the cake. Place the pan in the oven. Bake the cake until it is deep brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake topping comes out clean, about 55 to 60 minutes. You can top the warm cake with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
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The first recipe is from my friend Edie Christian and is found in The All-New Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook.
Coconut Sheet Cake and Coconut-Cream Cheese Icing Cake: 3 large eggs 8 ounces sour cream 1/3 cup water 1 8.5-ounce can cream of coconut 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 18.25-ounce package white cake mix Beat eggs at high speed with an electric mixer for two minutes. Add sour cream, water, and the next 2 ingredients beating well after each addition. Add cake mix; beat at low speed just until blended. Beat at high speed for two minutes. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9-by13-inch pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack. Cover pan with plastic wrap and freeze cake for 30 minutes. Frosting: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 16-ounce package powdered sugar 1 7-ounce package sweetened flaked coconut Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add milk and vanilla beating well. Gradually add sugar beating until smooth. Stir in coconut. Remove the cake from the freezer. Spread Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting on chilled cake. Cover and store in refrigerator.
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The next recipe was for the first cake I ever made. That should tell you that it is super easy.
Dutch Triple Treat 1 box regular chocolate pudding, prepared 1 boxed chocolate cake mix 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1 package chocolate chips Cook pudding until thick. Add chocolate cake mix, and mix well. Pour into a greased loaf pan. I usually use an 8-by-8-inch or 9-by-9-inch pan; just adjust baking time. Fold in nuts, and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
The following recipe I have had for almost 40 years. It was given to me by my sister-in-law, and I have used it often. If you don’t want to use rum, you can substitute rum extract.
Chocolate Rum Cake 1 boxed yellow cake mix 4 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 small package instant chocolate pudding 1 tablespoon vanilla 4 tablespoons rum 1/2 cup Wesson oil 1 cup chopped nuts 1 cup mini chocolate chips In a mixing bowl, mix together the first seven ingredients. When well blended, fold in the nuts and chocolate chips. Pour into a greased and floured Bundt cake pan, and bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes.
Becky Junkin, mother of four and grandmother of six, is a lifelong Natchez resident, a retired elementary teacher of twenty four years, and certified Pilates instructor.
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in the garden
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story and photos by Robert Ferguson
What’s Your Name?
ames are important for all plants. Even today when I order orchids by mail, I make sure the labels are securely tied to them; for a named orchid has much more value than one without a name. Orchids that have no names now through the advent of “online people” have become known as NOIDS. I hate that name since it seems as if there is no care for the research in order to determine what the name of that particular plant actually is. As a child, when I first started purchasing plants from catalogs, I did not realize that the producers were playing a game of marketing. The catalog photos were beautiful, and the prices were very reasonable; but when the plants arrived, they were usually just a twig with the roots
Top—One of Ferguson’s own, this Pot. Mem. Mario Lanza ‘Port Wine’ has hybrids already on the market; but most of these plants are still young in age. Right—This C. Mishima Luster ‘Jean’ FCC/AOS holds the highest award possible and is fairly new to the market. They will be slow growers initially until fully aged and established.
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Top left—The Blc. Bouton D’or ‘Lewis’ AM/AOS has beautiful yellow and peach colors and carries three to five blooms well held above the foliage. This plant grows very well & is a great older breeder. Top right—This NOID is a maroon, striped orchid that has vibrant color; however, the shape is very poor. The flower count has diminished over time because of one of the “grandparents”. Right—With no consistent color pattern, this NOID is a “Harlequin” hybrid. They grow very slowly and very large leaves.
wrapped in sawdust and burlap. For the most part, they were un-bloomed seedlings and did not look exactly like the featured picture of their parents from the catalog. In the winter, my grandmother and I scoured through the catalogs and listed the plants we wanted to buy. I’m sure she knew exactly what we would receive, but I was envisioning beautiful bushes with many blooms. We mailed the order and waited what seemed like an eternity. Grandma went about her daily routine, and I returned to Jackson to my school days. I wasn’t the typical sports-minded kid; but I did enjoy science, art, math, and especially visual education (watching films) about different
things. I kept thinking about those plants and wondering when they would come. We weren’t going back to visit Grandma for a few weeks, so I had some waiting to do. Then one day when I got home from school, I discovered the big day had finally come. The package had arrived! My Grandma usually had the plants shipped to her address, but this time she had them shipped to me instead because she knew how much I would enjoy receiving them. It was a large box, and I was eager to get it open. However, to my disappointment, my mother wouldn’t allow me to open it until my younger sister was home. I did not know why it was necessary for her
to be present because she did not really care about plants. Finally, she made her appearance; and we opened the box. To my pleasant surprise, the plant company had stapled photos of the different plants, most of which were in bulb form, to all of the paper bags. In the past, the company had just labeled the bag with the name of the bulb or plant. As I was helping to pack the car for our trip to my Grandma’s the next Saturday, I opened the box where the bulbs were and was horrified to discover that all of the photos had been removed from the bags. I asked my mother what had happened to them, and she told me that my little sister wanted the pretty pictures for her scrapbook. We had quite a time determining which plant was which. Fortunately, my grandfather was quite knowledgeable about such things and helped us label them. Needless to say, after that fiasco, my Grandma did not have the orders shipped to my house anymore. Robert Ferguson, interested in orchids since the age of 13, owned Ferguson Orchids from 1973 to 2002 where orchids were cloned, grown from seed, and sold.
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THE social SCENE Flowood, MS
Thirtieth Birthday Surprise
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evelers recently gathered to toast Nic Meeks on his 30th birthday with all of his favorite things: whiskey, hand-rolled cigars, delicious hors d’oeuvres and family. A surprise “Toasts & Smokes” party was held in Nic’s honor on January 11, 2014, at the lovely home he shares with wife, Kelly Haden Meeks, in Flowood, Mississippi. The masculine, southern-style party was complete with a whiskey bar featuring vintage whiskey barrels and appetizers served in Annie Glass atop burlap covered tables with woodsy floral arrangements in whiskey bottles and barkcovered vessels. Touches of mustaches were scattered throughout the party along with cotton bulbs, deer antlers, cigars, and childhood photos of the guest of honor. Cigar aficionado Felix Huelga, originally from Cuba, hand-rolled cigars for the party guests throughout the evening; and musical entertainment was provided by KB2 of Vicksburg. The menu featured scrumptious southern fare such as Pulled Pork Sliders, Mississippi Caviar, Texas Torte, Captain Rodney’s Famous Hot Dip, and Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus. The guest of honor’s study served as the perfect location for sweets and treats to include Italian Cream, S’more, and Strawberry flavored cupcakes provided by The Turquoise Chandelier of Brandon. Party goers also enjoyed milk chocolate cigars, iced mustache sugar cookies, and “Nic’s Dirty 30” logo koozies as favors.
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19 19 Grant Walker, Cole Sirmon, Casey Hill, and Drew Lewis 20 Hannah William, Kelly Meeks, Jennifer Ratliff, and Brooke Cheslek 21 Emily Garner, Scott Cote, and Josh Brewer 22 Hannah Williams, Brooke Cheslek, Sarah Cote, and Joel Cheslek 23 Heidi and Robert Pickett 24 Heidi Pickett and Brooke Cheslek 25 Julie Carr and Kelly Meeks 26 Kelly Meeks, Alissa Murray, and Tucker Murray 27 Mary Bass and Valerie Brunt 28 Scott Cote and Sarah Cote
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THE social SCENE natchez, MS
Baby Shower for Baby Morris
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t the antebellum home of Rip Rap in Natchez, Mississippi, a baby shower was held Sunday, January 26, 2014, honoring the upcoming birth of David and Casey Iverstine Morris’ first child, which is due in March. Casey and Dallas moved to Natchez in October of 2012 to join in the family dental business, Miss Lou Dental. Since moving to town, the Morris family is grateful for the warm reception they have received and look forward to raising their child in Natchez for years to come.
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legal notes
story by Lucien C. Gwin III
The Proverbial Slip and Fall
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ssume you enter Tall-Mart, a popular discount store. As you walk into the store and down the aisle, suddenly, your foot slips out from underneath you; and you fall in a most contorted position and hit your head and back on a hard-surface floor. Your knee has been severely twisted, and there is an instant onset of pain as you have never known. You, at first, are disoriented; but slowly, as people gather around, you become oriented to the fact you just fell. The immediate questions become what happened and how? Another customer says your pants-leg is wet, and there is a clear substance on the floor that appears to be water. You wind up needing surgery on your knee, and your back has never been right since the fall. Under the above scenario, which was taken from a factual set of circumstances, you go to an attorney after your surgery with the idea that surely Tall-Mart is responsible for your fall; and at the least, you want your medical bills, which are in the tens of thousands of dollars, to be paid as well as any other incidental expenses. Page 28 { March 2014 { Bluffs & Bayous
If I were the attorney you came to with this set of facts, I cannot say on these facts alone that I would take your case. Slip-and-fall accidents can be some of the hardest cases to win. Before I would take such a case, I would have to know many more facts of how the spill got there or how long it had been there. Our Supreme Court has held that store owners and premises owners are not the insurers of a customer’s safety. If you are a customer at a store, then you become what is known as a “business invitee.” As a business invitee, a store owes you a duty of reasonable care. Under our scenario above, you must prove that the owner knew or should have known about the condition; but what does that mean? Well, under our facts above, assume that another customer came down the aisle in front of you (say fifteen or twenty minutes before you), dropped a plastic bottle of water that spilled, and failed to notify the store owner of the spill, which often happens. Under this set of facts, it is hardly likely that a store owner
is liable for failing to find the spilled water. Our Courts have said in the past that failure to discover a spill for over two hours does not, by itself, subject a store owner to liability. Now, if it were three or four hours of failing to inspect and find the spill, then you have a better chance of imposing liability under current case law. Now, let’s change the facts just a little and assume that you walked down the store aisle and slipped in water; and you later learned that the leak is coming from a freezer in the store that was malfunctioning. Under this set of facts, TallMart would have some “tall” problems. If the leaking water was a condition that the store itself created, then our Courts have found that there is no requirement to prove how long the spill had been present since business itself created the dangerous condition. Under such facts, Tall-Mart is in all probability going to be held liable for your injuries. Mississippi does have what is called the open and obvious defense. This means
if you are that same customer and walk down an aisle splattered everywhere with a large amount of ketchup but you fail to see it, walk into the trap, and bust it, the store owner is going to get to argue that you should have seen it; and since you were not watching where you were going, you are liable for your own injuries since it was out in the open and very obvious. This defense does not automatically let the store owner off the hook; rather, it gives them something to argue to a jury. Often a jury will find partly for the customer because he or she did fall in a substance at a store, but they also may discount a verdict if the defect or danger was very open and obvious. My Take: I have defended quite a lot of business owners in these kinds of cases. On some occasions, I will take a customer’s case if I think the owner of a business either should have prevented the defect or was very negligent in not discovering the defect. Lucien C. “Sam” Gwin III was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1981 and has been practicing many aspects of the law at the firm of Gwin, Lewis, Punches & Kelley in Natchez, Mississippi, ever since.
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THE social SCENE McComb, MS
Shuffle to the Chefs
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he 2013 “Shuffle to the Chefs” annual fundraising event for St. Andrew’s Mission was held at the McComb Mill building in McComb, Mississippi, on January 24, 2014. Local artists and students from Southwest Mississippi Community College decorated the mill themed, “Andy Warhol’s Night at the Factory.” It was a well-attended event with live music and plenty of eating, socializing, and dancing. The wide-open floor of the mill was packed with local cooks and professional chefs, and attendees meandered from table to table sampling chef specials and traditional favorites. There were twelve professional chefs that whipped up their signature dishes, which included glazed stuffed pork tenderloin, shrimp and grits, Italian gelato, white chocolate bread pudding, grilled green tomatoes with crawfish topping, and crabitinis. Local cooks joined the professionals and added Creole shrimp, Duck Spring Rolls, and jambalaya. A silent auction was also held during the event where guests bid on works by local artists, a specially designed jewelry piece from Selman’s, and other items. Many local businesses contributed cash donations and silent auction items to raise money for the nine local ministries supported by St. Andrew’s. Photos by Elise Parker
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THE social SCENE Osyka, MS
“Cute as a Button” Birthday
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atilyn Jean Lala, daughter of Jeffrey and Tiffany Strickland Lala, celebrated her first birthday on February 1, 2014, at the home of her grandparents, Randy and Tammy Strickland of Osyka, Mississippi. The décor throughout the home was a button theme including her birthday “smash cake”. Guests enjoyed a hot dog buffet, cake, ice cream, and an assortment of beverages. A candy station of various pastel button shape delicacies was also set up in the dining room area. Each child received a party favor bag with buttons embedded with seeds to grow flowers at his or her home.
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Healthy Living
story by Caroline Devereaux
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t’s safe to say that many of you or someone you know suffers from back pain or even chronic back pain. Whether from injury, postural contraindications, or illnesses, such as degenerative disc disease, back pain can easily be lessened by the practice of Pilates. Pilates exercises have become very popular in the health, wellness, and fitness worlds establishing its presence in fitness media, publications, group exercise programs, and even physical therapy clinics. What makes Pilates so effective is that it addresses the underlying structural imbalances in the body that lead to back pain. Issues like lack of core support, pelvic instability, muscular/skeletal imbalances, poor posture, and lack of body awareness all affect back health. Joseph Pilates, the creator of Pilates, intended the exercises to be a method of physical and mental conditioning. Here are the main principles: Relaxation Concentration Alignment Coordination Breathing Flowing Movement Centering Endurance Our daily lives require us to perform activities like walking to and from our homes, sitting at a desk, lifting/carrying our belongings, and picking up our children (sometimes once, twice, or 593 times a day). We upset the body’s balance through having poor posture and Page 36 { March 2014 { Bluffs & Bayous
by putting unnecessary strain on our joints. Inappropriate movements can cause spinal injuries; and combined with a lack of awareness of the body’s structure and function (basically how we exist and move through space), these movements can have damaging effects. Pilates exercises focus on developing the strength of the torso through appropriate use of the spinal muscles, which act as stabilizers and create a vital support for the spine. Performed slowly with an awareness of the body in movement, the exercises control the body and focus the mind. Breathing, correct activation of muscle action, and postural support are emphasized in every sequence, so the principles may be applied while carrying out everyday activities. To really relieve back pain, it is paramount that we make a continuous effort to improve our posture and more mindfully perform our daily activities. I stress the word “continuous” because performing a few Pilates stretches here and there does not a healthy back make. We must recondition the way our minds think, and that takes time and practice. Pilates is especially focused on the mindbody connection, and conscious control of movement enhances our body awareness. Practice makes perfect! Leaders in the field of spinal research have promoted the principles of Pilates in the management of spinal pain—in particular acute and chronic back pain. Pilates challenges the deep abdominal muscles to support the core and, thus, restore postural alignment. Practicing Pilates will heighten neuromuscular coordination and enhance mobility, agility, and stamina. Pilates can form an integral part of rehabilitation from overuse or misuse of the body by reducing the chance of imbalances recurring after recovery.
I am not only a Pilates instructor but also a 13-year student of Pilates, so I’ve experienced the benefits first-hand for over a decade. During my second pregnancy, I suffered from diastasis recti, which according to The Mayo Clinic means “the two large parallel bands of muscles that meet in the middle of the abdomen separate. Diastasis recti might cause a bulge in the middle of the abdomen where the two muscles separate. The condition might be noticeable only when the abdominal muscles are tense. Some degree of separation might remain up to a year after childbirth and beyond. Diastasis recti can weaken the abdominal muscles, causing lower back pain and making it difficult to lift objects or do other routine daily activities.” I personally suffered with low back pain from the abdominal weakness due to diastasis recti, so I chose to receive chiropractic care for a few months and rehabbed with daily Pilates classes through a fellow colleague. I’m the type of person who most definitely would not stick to training myself even though I’m a certified instructor, so I enlisted the help of another professional. Not only did chiropractic care and Pilates training relieve my back pain, but it also developed even stronger, leaner core muscles without bulk.
My pre-baby body pales in comparison to my post-natal physique. Thank you, Pilates! There are many resources online to help navigate the Pilates world; but especially for those new to Pilates, I would first suggest working with a Pilates studio or a Pilates certified-instructor. There are many Pilates DVDs and streaming websites out there, but nothing compares to one-on-one live instruction and training by a certified Pilates instructor. Though my studio and services might not be available to my Bluffs & Bayous readers (I’m located in Covington, Louisiana.), I am always willing to answer any questions or point you in the right direction. Please feel free to email me at caroshull@gmail.com with your questions or comments. Have a healthy and happy March! Photographs and instruction by Rachel Lanzas, owner Pilates Bodies, Covington, Louisiana
Caroline performing lateral flexion during Mermaid on the Reformer
Caroline performing spinal articulation during Semi-circle on the Reformer
Caroline performing Arabasque from Upstretch series on the Reformer
Caroline performing Pike on the Reformer
Caroline Devereaux is wife to Matt; mom to two daughters, Stella and Mary Tucker; and a certified Pilates instructor residing north of the Big Easy in Covington, Louisiana.
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THE social SCENE st. francisville, la
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uests gathered at the home of Missy and Miles Higgins on the evening of Thursday, January 23, 2014 to honor the Audubon Pilgrimage Chairman, Mary Daniel Godke. Also honored were this year’s home and garden owners, Mrs. Bert S. Turner of Live Oak; Marla and David Floyd of Sunnyside; Anne and Skip Eichen of Nydrie; Melissa Higgins of Ardisia; Trisha Aleshire of Rosedown Plantation; John House of Oakley Plantation; and Mrs. Morrell Trimble of Afton Villa Gardens. All were recognized for their significant contribution to the annual event, which will be held March 21, 22, and 23 of this year.
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hen you wake up in the morning, chances are your first thought is to get to the coffee pot, press, or brewer. Some of us sip the stuff solely for the morning tradition it brings; others simply cannot get themselves out of the door and moving without half a pot of coffee in their systems. For the most part, our morning wake-up call with a cup of coffee at home is not that of those gentle and picturesque scenes that Folgers and Maxwell House have sold to us over the years. Luckily, though, an almost endless amount of the java juice surrounds us in coffee shops, cafĂŠs, and roasters in the Miss-Lou region. Bluffs & Bayous { March 2014 { Page 41
Above—Located off of Highway 61 in downtown St. Francisville, Louisiana, the Birdman Café is a wonderful place to start your day. Right—A Mocha from the Birdman pairs perfectly with the savory sweet potato pancakes that Woods cooks up daily for her patrons.
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In St. Francisville, Louisiana, BirdMan Coffee and Books offers an enticing breakfast and coffee stop. Owner, Lynn Wood, started the coffee shop with many shelves of books and several local artists’ works for sale. Over the years, BirdMan has evolved into an eclectic breakfast eatery with the books taking a back seat to the scrumptious options on the menu. Open every morning, except Mondays, BirdMan offers a full menu of breakfast items ranging from bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches or English muffins to sweet potato confections that are sure to have each customer making a return visit before long. Some of the options to accompany your coffee order are fresh, homemade muffins; sweat potato pancakes; and a unique breakfast cookie. Woods explained, “These breakfast cookies are extremely popular and hard to keep on the shelf. Made with oatmeal, flax seed, bananas, raisins, and walnuts, these cookies are actually a healthy option that many customers stop in for daily.” BirdMan is also the host to tons of local talent on different nights of the week. “On the second Monday of every month, we have the Future Poets playing live music while customers can enjoy a home-cooked dinner. On the third Monday of every month, we have an Open Mic Night,” Wood explains. And what’s for dinner? She says, “Anything I feel like whipping up!”
A coffee stop located in Natchez, Mississippi, Rolling River Roasters is new to the coffee scene and is now serving delectable dishes to its patrons. Located on Main Street in Downtown Natchez, this historic building is one that is rather well known to many Natchez natives. Owner Donna Sessions explains, “The building that Rolling River Roaster is in was owned by the Biglane family. It is renowned around Natchez for housing the famous Tops restaurant for many years. We have heard many stories from people about their families flocking to Tops for Sunday lunch and other family gatherings.” However, Sessions reminds me of the main focus of this shop—coffee. “Coffee is a product that connects our lives in so many ways,” Sessions reflected. “From ‘cowboy coffee’ when you were a child to a college student pulling an all-nighter studying, coffee is the drink that is a constant in our lives. Coffee is usually the beverage of choice that people flock to.” As for the brewed java at Rolling River Roasters, the coffee is roasted by the oldest continuous roaster in Mississippi. “We worked extensively to develop the flavors we wanted. Our coffee is named after Mississippi River port towns,” Sessions said. “The St. Louis is our mildest coffee, and the further you go down the river the stronger our coffee is. The Vicksburg and Natchez are our middleof-the-road coffees, and the New Orleans is our strongest.” If you are familiar with the coffee from New Orleans and other areas of South Louisiana, this expedition down the River hits the “nail on the head” so to speak. “We also offer the ‘Belle of the River,’ which is made with coffee beans grown in Hawaii, the only state in the United States that grows coffee,” Sessions explained. “We sell either whole-bean or ground, and it is ground fresh for you when you order. Each label tells you the country or countries where the beans were grown to develop that particular flavor and gives a brief description of the flavor.” Sessions explained how she and her business partner, René Adams, plan on expanding their brand, using it beyond the cup or mug: “We try to use our coffees in the recipes [for our restaurant and bistro] that we develop. Our chef, Jamie Greer, makes tiramisu by soaking the lady fingers in our coffee; and Rene makes a great coffee-flavored milk punch.”
Left—Owners, Tim Sessions, Donna Sessions, and René Adams, work tirelessly to continue to improve and expand their newest endeavor in Natchez. Below—Take a trip down Main Street in Natchez, Mississippi, and visit the many flavors found along the Mississippi at Rolling River Roasters.
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With an extensive renovation of the “Brick Cabin”, Rogers and the Steampunk crew have created an oasis fueled with caffeinated goodness. (Photo by Dub Rogers)
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Steampunk Coffee Roasters is a new haven for coffee aficionados in Natchez, Mississippi, currently thriving in a newly renovated building on the corner of High and Canal Streets. Owner and contractor, Dub Rogers, is originally from Natchez and spent many years photographing various intriguing locales, including Manhattan, before returning home to brew up a little art. Rogers described the customer comments in Steampunk’s guest book, pointing out that one world traveler sipping an espresso claimed, “Steampunk Coffee Roasters Espresso Bar is an oasis in the desert.” Tucked away on a long forgotten block in Natchez, Steampunk sits in the restored 1868 “Brick Cabin.” A jewel of comfort and hospitality, it is the home of Steampunk Coffee Roasters’ Espresso Bar. Rogers explains, “It’s part of the fun. Upon entering the Temple, one’s senses are instantly overcome with the aromas of freshly roasted, ground, and brewing coffee. Inside Steampunk, the
sound of espresso being extracted by steam pressure; the buzz of people discussing interesting things; and classical, blues, and jazz music acts as the backdrop for the buzz. Who would have thought Natchez has such a sophisticated coffee culture?” When designing and building this “oasis,” Rogers used only the finest of reclaimed items to complete his vision. “The Espresso Bar, which is crafted from beautiful antique, reclaimed lumber (Sinker Pecky Cypress, Douglas Fir, and Red Cherry),” Rogers explained, “is the portal of the ‘SS Steampunk’ into a world of coffee. Every stick of wood has its own story just like Steampunk Coffee Roasters’ story in the vast sea of coffee mediocrity. The Italian copper and brass Elektra Belle Epoche espresso machine is ‘the grail’.” Asked why coffee is his passion, Rogers replied, “The answer is easy. It was obvious to me. I choose to embrace coffee and coffee culture while on a trip to Hawaii in 2005. On the
‘Big Island,’ I had the coffee experience of a lifetime that gave me the inspiration to follow my dream.” After traveling to dozens of countries and experiencing different cultures, Rogers found that a common refuge for people is the coffee house. He recalled, “Complimenting history and hospitality, I imagined creating a place that I would want to visit as a traveler to Natchez—to feel the old city, to hear and tell stories, to make coffee for my guests, and to have them feel at home away from home.” About Steampunk’s variety of available and freshly brewed blends, Rogers explained, “It’s all about the coffee at Steampunk. Our coffee is roasted in small batches from five to ten pounds each once a week to insure freshness. Our Steampunk Coffee Roasters’ brand currently has a dozen different coffees from single-source Arabicas to our Le Loup Garou French Roast blend, with two flavored coffees, El Pecan and Coconut Joe Honduran blends. All of our coffee is offered whole bean or ground specifically for your type of home brewing.” Brewing coffee at the espresso bar is the specialty of Steampunk Roasters. “The ‘Pour Over’ station sits on a gorgeous piece of broken Italian stone,” Rogers explained as he described their intricate process of coffee brewing: “Seven Hario V-60 drip cones perched on Hario individual carafes are ready to make a perfect cup, one at a time, before your very eyes. All the while, our baristas explain the process, describing a specific coffee’s characteristics.” Another of these intense brews involves the Siphon Vacuum process. According to Rogers, “Crazy science experiments come alive during the Siphon Vacuum process of coffee extraction. It’s as much fun to make as it is to drink.” Another perk of stepping into Steampunk is the variety of scrumptious treats to accompany your coffee. “Everything is handmade and baked with love. Biscotti, muffins, caramel brownies, Quiche Alsacienne, and Brazilian cheese rolls are made fresh daily,” Rogers said and added, “sweets also include chocolate truffles and Cioccolato Caldo, which is Italian hot sipping chocolate.” Rogers invites each of you to join him at the house of “punk” and meet his dedicated crew of baristas, bakers, and other patrons who seek the “excellent coffee, service, and hospitality of Steampunk bliss.”
Rogers has partnered with Say Cheezz, a Florida bakery creating scrumptious gluten-free cheese rolls, to add to the flavor of Steampunk’s eclectic experience. (Photo by Dub Rogers)
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In Vicksburg, Mississippi, Highway 61 Coffee houses that eclectic feel that many enjoy with their morning caffeine.
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In Vicksburg, Mississippi, Highway 61 Coffee serves up the best of the best when it comes to caffeinated goodness. Owner, Daniel W. Boone, quickly explained what makes coffee so important: “Our sense of smell is our most direct link to our emotions, and the first thing we notice about coffee is the smell. When we enter a room where coffee is being roasted, ground, or brewed, it starts to work on us long before we are holding a warm cup in our hands. Holding the cup is part of it, too. People hold tea-cups daintily by the handle, but coffee drinkers often cradle the cup in both hands. I’ve always believed that, if anyone could make something that tastes as good as coffee smells, he or she would be rich. We all have our coffee rituals. There are those who drink coffee as a fuel immediately when they get up in the morning; but I like to enjoy the coffee and spend time with it—to look deeply into the cup. I insist on our cups being white on the interior so you can see the coffee.” As for the coffee shop itself, Highway 61 Coffee is a place where patrons from near and far feel at home. “Because we are located along the route between New Orleans and the Mississippi Delta, we see international travelers almost every day,” Boone told me. “It is always flattering to have our coffee praised by French, Italians, British, or Swiss travelers.” Boone also explained that he and his wife actually live above the coffee shop, a circumstance that adds to its “homey” vibe. “Our building is over a hundred years old and has housed restaurants for most of its existence,” he said. “We opened the coffeehouse in 2006 and built an apartment in the building in 2009. We enjoy having these elements in our home and being able to share them with people.” So, what should you order when you go to Highway 61 Coffee? Here is what Boone suggests: “My favorite way to drink coffee is the cappuccino. It is the most elegant drink we serve because, if done right, it demands a proper cup, saucer, and spoon. It is beautiful to behold, and my staff takes pride in preparing it well. As I travel, I find myself becoming very critical about the preparation of this drink.”
In the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Mike Carr has opened Cotton Row Coffee in Cleveland, Mississippi, offering a little something extra to area coffee lovers. A lawyer by day, Carr explained, “I wanted a side project that was something different from law practice. I’ve never been particularly good at more traditional hobbies such as music, woodworking, or the like; but I’ve always enjoyed cooking. I decided I wanted to make a product for sale that most people weren’t making—something that had a decent shelf life, few ingredients, and a market.” Therefore, Cotton Row Coffee was born. Carr also shared where his initial love for coffee started: “I was backpacking with a group through the Andes to Manchu Picchu in Peru, and the local guides would trade coca leaves for the home-roasted coffee beans at the little villages where we stayed. The guides would then grind the beans by hand, and we would have roasted coffee over the campfire every morning before our hike. It was smoky and rich and really got us going for a day in the mountains, but I never thought about roasting my own. Then, about a year ago, I went to Turkey on a trip with Delta State University. The coffee there is excellent and has been part of the culture for more than 500 years. It’s not like here in the States where we seem to prefer volume over quality. In fact, coffee drinking in many cultures is ceremonial and provides time for people to stop, sit, and talk; and Southerners are particularly good at that. So, it was a good fit.” As for its actual coffees, Cotton Row offers three flavors in addition to the original French Roast. Carr explained, “The first is a New Orleans Style Chicory, which blends chicory root with the coffee to give it a smooth chocolate-and-caramel flavor. The second is Turkish Cardamom, which adds a very fragrant and slightly sweet Middle Eastern aroma (and will really get you up and going). Finally, we have Classic Cinnamon, which uses organic Korintje cinnamon powder to add a ton of flavor without adding sugar or artificial additives.” With his coffees for sale at the Delta Meat Market, Delta Magazine’s gift shop, and Cleveland’s “Art in the Alley” that is held once a month, Carr hopes one day to have a storefront for Cotton Row Coffee in Downtown Cleveland. So, get on up and head out to your favorite coffee haven for a warm (or iced) cup of coffee to brighten your day and kick start your spring.
Mike Carr decided to add a little latte to his life by starting up the newest coffee business in the Mississippi Delta – Cotton Row Coffee.
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THE social SCENE Brookhaven, MS
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n the fall of last year, the Friends of the Children in Lincoln County, Mississippi, hosted a fundraiser to benefit the Natchez Children’s Home. From a chicken dinner event to donations made by the fourth grade class of Brookhaven Academy, these efforts raised over $16,000.00 to help the Natchez Children’s Home through the Christmas season. It was a community effort, and the Friends of the Children in Lincoln County are grateful and thankful for the care and concern the residents of Lincoln County have for less fortunate children. Jackie Eidt was also honored for being an outstanding advocate for the children and the Natchez Children’s Home.
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THE weddingSCENE vicksburg, MS
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amily and friends recently honored Brett Bailess and Meredith Virden with a Cajun themed engagement dinner at the home of Shirleen and Wayne Prescott of Vicksburg, Mississippi, on January 25, 2014. Brett is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lance Boswell of Marble Falls, Texas, and the late Mr. Oren D. “Butch� Bailess, Jr. Meredith Virden is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thad Clements Virden of Rolling Fork, Mississippi. Brett and Meredith will wed on March 1, 2014, at Chapel of the Cross in Madison, Mississippi. Photos by Melissa Starry
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From the Hen House
arry Crouch and I both have chickens except his lay eggs while mine just eat a lot every day. We are always discussing the merits of raising chickens versus buying eggs, tending to chickens, wishing to shoot roosters at 3 a.m. crowing—you know, general chicken talk. He told me a story on his son and nephew when they were youngsters that reminded me of my own chilling chicken story. This seemed like a good time to relate both stories plus one more involving my brother Nub. Mama always had chickens, and she kept them in a chicken yard so that they wouldn’t be scratching up her flowers, roosting on the porch, or getting killed by ever-present dogs. When Nub, Doug, and I were small, we would play in the chicken yard, most often using it as a base to chase wicked outlaws or to have shootouts with the bad guys who were hiding in the chicken house. One lovely spring day, we were in the chicken yard having a grand old time when I spied a piece of tin that I figured could be used as a see-saw. The trouble was in finding something to put the tin on so that we could bounce up and down. We scoured the yard for a stick big enough to lift the tin off the ground but had no luck. There was one chicken walking around who acted like she might not feel too pert, for she wouldn’t run from us as fast as the others did. I told the brothers that we could catch her and put her under the tin. Then when we got through with the game, we would let her go; and Mama would never be the wiser. Page 56 { March 2014 { Bluffs & Bayous
Keep in mind that I am six years old, Nub is four, and Doug is two. Doug was really just a toddler, but he followed Nub and me everywhere we went, and it was our job to keep him safe and out of trouble. We were very conscientious about watching him, and we just considered him the third member of the gang. So, working together, we did catch the slow chicken and placed her under the tin. Nub and Doug got on one end, I got on the other, and we had a jumping good time. After about thirty minutes or so of jumping and resting and switching places—and jumping some more—we decided to go play something else. As long as I have a conscious mind, I will remember picking up that piece of tin to find a very flat chicken. She was yellow and very, very dead. I was in a panic. We couldn’t hide it because Mama would find it, and we’d really be in trouble. She would figure out that chickens do not compress as they die, and she would start asking questions. The best thing to do was to just ‘fess up and take the consequences. I knew all the consequences would be on my head, for I was the leader, and she would know a four-year-old and two-year-old would not come up with such a scheme that would end up with a dead, flat chicken. When I went to tell her, backed up by my brave brothers, she had to go see the chicken for herself. We were not spanked, but our punishment was worse—we were banned from the chicken yard for murdering an innocent chicken. She said
that she’d better not even see us looking at that chicken yard, or we would get a good spanking. After fearing for my life and the lives of my little brothers, I figured this was a punishment I could live with until she got over her mad spell. My fear since that time is, when I pass on and have to pass by the Rainbow Bridge, where all the pets are waiting for their owners, that flat chicken will be there to follow me around, reminding me of the murder I committed on earth a long time ago. The second chicken story revolves around Larry Owen Crouch and his cousin Matt Taylor. When the boys were in the eight-to-ten-year range, they, too, were playing in Big Larry’s chicken yard. Larry had two roosters in his flock of chickens, for a flock always needs at least one rooster to keep things as nature intended them to be. These roosters were fine specimens, and Larry was very proud of them. Since both boys’ dads were active in rodeo-type activities, the boys decided that they would practice roping on these roosters before they moved up to calves and steers. This was a classic case of a littleboy’s-emulating-old-dad sort of activity that has gone on since our ancestors were living in the caves of Northern Europe. The boys were using a small rope about the size of a clothesline, and they roped both roosters and were leading them around by the ropes having a wonderful time. Larry Owen’s mother, Nelwyn, called to the boys to tell them that she was going into town and they were going, too. Not wanting the roosters to get loose and free while they were in town, they tied both birds to the fence much like a person would tie up a horse at a hitching post. The boys knew that a horse will stand and wait at the post until the human comes back and lets him loose. No problem there. But, alas, roosters do not behave as horses. The tied roosters flopped and twisted and turned on the ropes until they hanged themselves. When Nelwyn brought the boys home, there, still tied to the fence, were two dead roosters. Nelwyn made the boys cut the bodies down, bury them, and say prayers for the poor roosters whose deaths they had caused. When Larry came in, he gave them a good talking to; and after the trauma of all the fussing and the funerals, two little boys didn’t want anything else to do with chickens. The last chicken story isn’t as dramatic as the first two and has a much happier ending. Nub, Doug, and I used to play ball
in Mimi and Papa’s back yard every day in the summer. Mimi’s chickens ran loose in the yard during the day but would go to their chicken house at night, so they were always in the way when we were trying to play ball. One day, Nub got tired of dodging chickens while he was trying to be Whitey Ford. He picked up a piece of brick and let loose a perfect strike at one of Mimi’s laying hens. He hit the chicken in the head and knocked her clean out. If Mimi was watching, we would all be in trouble if she looked out and saw an unconscious hen. She must have been busy elsewhere because by the
time we were trying to decide what to do with this dead fowl, it came to, jumped up, cackled, and ran off to join the other aggravating chickens. As far as I know, Mimi never learned that her hen had gotten a concussion via a brick thrown by Whitey Ford, a.k.a. Nub McClure. We didn’t tell, which is why we are all here today. Columnist Alma Womack lives on Smithland Plantation on Black River, south of Jonesville, Louisiana. In addition to her duties as maitresse des maison, she is the keeper of the lawn, the lane and the pecan orchard at Smithland.
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premier events MARCH March 7 - April 5 Historic Natchez Tableaux Natchez, MS Step back in time each Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evening and experience a time-honored Natchez tradition, which displays the history of this unique river town. See the depiction of Natchez past through an all-local cast that mixes history, music, and dance of the Pre-Civil War Natchez. Showtime begins at 8 pm each night. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Natchez Pilgrimage Tours or by calling (601)446.6742 or (800)647.6742. March 8 - April 5 Natchez Spring Pilgrimage Natchez, MS Take a stroll through the twenty-seven antebellum mansions that Natchez has to offer during this year’s Spring Pilgrimage. Your tour will consist of friendly tour guides dressed in period outfits and stories of the great history that makes up Natchez, Mississippi—The City Under the Hill. The tour includes the homes of Longwood, Rosalie, Stanton Hall, Hawthorne, Elms Court, Twin Oaks, Magnolia Hall, and much more. For more information about times, ticket prices, etc., please visit www.natchezpilgrimage.com or call (601)446-6631.
March 21 - 23 2014 Audubon Pilgrimage St. Francisville, LA The 2014 Audubon Pilgrimage in St. Francisville, Louisiana, is just around the corner. This year, the doors are being open to three antebellum homes in the countryside and one town house that showcase grand historic features. The pilgrimage also includes a tour of the Afton Villa Gardens, Audubon Market Hall, and Oakley. The daytime tours are from 9:30 am to 5 pm and from 6 - 9 pm the evening events start. For more information and tickets, please contact the West Feliciana Historical Society at (225)6356330 or online at www.aububonpilgrimage.info. April 1 - 30 Tapestry: The Pilgrimage to Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS Enjoy the rich culture of Vicksburg, Mississippi, this year for the entire month of April. Through tours of historic homes and properties, stories will be woven together into a tapestry of who Vicksburg has become today. Tours for places such as Sarata, George Washington Ball House, the Cobb House, Linden Planation Gardens, Duff Green Mansion, Shlenker House, The Old Court House, and more will be open; and also, special evening events, such as the “Ghost in the Garden Tour”, will be available for those who wish to hear haunted tales from the past. For more information, please visit www.visitvicksburg for ticket prices, times, and locations.
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March 1 Run Through History Vicksburg Military Park Vicksburg, MS 3201 Clay Street 8:30 am www.visitvicksburg.org March 1 Carnaval De Mardi Gras and Gumbo Cook-off Southern Cultural Heritage Center Auditorium Vicksburg, MS 1302 Adams St. 5 - 10 pm $5 adults / $3 children (601)631-2997/ info@southernculture.org www.southernculture.org March 1 Fossil Road Show Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Jackson, MS 2148 Riverside Dr. 10 am - 3pm www.visitjackson.com March 2 Spring Movie Series Presents Frozen Bologna Performing Arts Center Cleveland, MS Highway 8 2 pm $5 Admission www.bolognapac.com March 3 - 6 Crossroads Film Festival Malco Grand View Theatre Ridgeland, MS 221 Grand View Blvd. (601)345-5674 info@crossroadsfilmfestival.com www.crossraodsfilmfestival.com March 4 Mardi Gras Masked Gala The Natchez Grand Natchez, MS 111 Broadway St. 6:30 - 10 pm $25 advance / $30 at door (601)442-5880 March 6 Pike County Chamber Open House McComb, MS 213 Main Street 4 - 6 pm Kelli Brock / (601)684-2291
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up & coming! MARCH March 6 Hit the Bricks Downtown Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS Downtown Vicksburg 5:30 - 7:30 pm Laura Beth / laurabeth@visitvicksburg.com www.visitvicksburg.com March 6 Eden Brent Concert State Theater McComb, MS 222 State Street 7 pm / $10 (601) 684-5229 March 6 - 7 Pioneer Days Historic Jefferson College Washington, MS 16 Old North St. 8:30 am - noon (601)442-2901 kmcneil@mdah.state.ms.us March 7 Ireland & America - A Concert Jackson Academy Jackson, MS 4908 Ridgewood Rd. 7 - 9 pm www.msorchestra.com March 7 Too Sweet Productions Blues Concert Vicksburg Convention Center Vicksburg, MS 901 Monroe St. 8 pm $25 admission (601)634-4511 / www.vicksburg.org March 7 - 8 Mississippi Sportsman Show Forest County Multi-Purpose Center Hattiesburg, MS 962 Sullivan Rd. Fri. 12 - 7 pm / Sat. 9 am -7 pm / Sun. 10 am - 5 pm $8 Adults / $5 Children Bob DelGiorni / (504)491-9226 www.mississippisportsmanshow.com March 7 - 8 Kern Pratt and the Accused Ameristar Bottleneck Blues Bar Vicksburg, MS 4116 Washington St. 9 pm – 1 am ShirleyWarning@VicksburgHeritage.com www.VicksburgHeritage.com
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March 7 - 9 Gulf Coast Garden and Patio Show MS Coast Coliseum and Convention Center Biloxi, MS 2350 Beach Blvd. Fri. 9 am – 4 pm / Sat. 9 am – 5 pm / Sun. 11 am – 4 pm Adults $6 / Children free (601)919-8111 / haleymsnla@aol.com www.msnla.org March 7 - April 8 Natchez Pilgrimage Tableaux Natchez City Auditorium Natchez, MS Mon., Wed., Fri., & Sat. 7 pm Adults $15 / Children $7 (601)446-6631 www.natchezpilgrimage.com March 7 - April 8 Southern Exposure Natchez Little Theatre Natchez, MS 319 Linton Ave. 7:30 pm $15 (601)442-2233 www.natchezlittletheatre.org March 8 – April 8 Natchez Spring Pilgrimage Natchez, MS 640 Canal St. Ticket Prices Vary (601)446-6631 www.natchezpilgrimage.com March 8 Second Saturday Main Street Natchez, MS Main Street 5 - 8 pm www.visitnatchez.com March 8 Zoo Day Jackson Zoo Jackson, MS 2918 W. Capitol St. 9 am - 7 pm www.visitjackson.com March 8 Youth Art Festival Alexandria Museum of Art Alexandria, LA 933 2nd St. 9 am - 1 pm Amanda Guillot / (318)443-3458 www.themuseum.org
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up & coming! MARCH March 8 Youth Open Mic Alexandria Museum of Art Alexandria, LA 933 2nd St. 6 - 8 pm Amanda Guillot / (318)443-3458 www.themuseum.org March 8 - 9 Habitat Home & Garden Show Baton Rouge River Center Baton Rouge, LA 257 South River Rd. 9 am - 7 pm (225)769-7696 / www.brrivercenter.com March 9 Danny Lyon: Memories of the Southern Civil Rights Movement West Baton Rouge Museum Baton Rouge, LA 845 North Jefferson Ave. 10 am - 4 pm Adults $4 / Students & Seniors $2 Toni Brantley / (225)336-2422 Brantley@wbrmuseum.org
March 15 Mal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival Downtown Jackson Jackson, MS Downtown Jackson 10 am - 3pm www.visitjackson.com March 15 Ladies Civil War Academy Historic Jefferson College Washington, MS 16 Old North St. (601)442-2901 info@historicjeffersoncollege.com March 15 - 16 Frisco Fest San Francisco Plantation Baton Rouge, LA 2646 Hwy 44 9 am - 5 pm (985)535-2341 www.SanFranciscoPlantation.org
March 15 - April 27 Talented Art Student Exhibition West Baton Rouge Museum Baton Rouge, LA 845 Jefferson Ave. 10 am - 4 pm Adults $4 / Students & Seniors $2 Toni Brantley / (225)336-2422 Brantley@wbrmuseum.org March 16 Family Workshop: Primitive Painting Party West Baton Rouge Museum Baton Rouge, LA 845 Jefferson Ave. 2:30 - 5 pm Free Admission Toni Brantley / (225)336-2422 brantley@wbrmusuem.org March 17 - 28 Azalea Trail Festival Edgewood McComb, MS From dusk - 9 pm Tina Riad / (601)248-6059
March 10 Sushi Workshop Southern Cultural Heritage Center Vicksburg, MS 1302 Adams St. 5:30 - 7:30 pm $30 members / $35 non-members (601)631-2997 / www.southernculture.org March 13 High Note Jam Mississippi Museum of Art Jackson, MS 380 South Lamar St. 6 - 7:30 pm (601)950-1515 / www.msmuseumart.org March 14 Big Al and Heavyweights Ground Zero Blues Club Clarksdale, MS 252 Delta Ave. 9 pm www.groundzerobluesclub.com March 14 - 15 Grady Champion Ameristar Bottleneck Blues Bar Vicksburg, MS 4116 Washington St. 9 pm – 1 am ShirleyWarning@VicksburgHeritage.com www.VicksburgHeritage.com
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March 17 “Night at the Museum” Railroad Depot McComb, MS 12 - 4 pm / Monday - Saturday Winnie Len Howell / whoweemama@yahoo.com March 18 Discover Series Mississippi Craft Center Ridgeland, MS 950 Rice Road 6 - 8:30 pm (601)856-7546 / www.mscrafts.org March 19 Summit Garden Club Flower Show SWCC McComb, MS 11 am - 4 pm Delores Feldman
March 20 Screen on the Green Mississippi Museum of Art Jackson, MS 380 South Lamar St. 5:30 pm (601)960-1515 / www.msmusueumart.org March 20 Flower Lovers Pike Bank McComb, MS 11 am - 5 pm Tina Brumfield March 20 Acoustic Concert Series Alexandria Museum of Art Alexandria, LA 933 Second St. 6:30 - 8:30 pm $4 Admission (318)443-3458 / www.themuseum.org
March 20 - 21 Pike County Art Council Juried Art Contest and Show Pike County Bank McComb, MS Sharon White / (601)551-4600 March 21 Yesterday, A tribute to the Beatles LSU Student Union Theatre Baton Rouge, LA Raphael Semmes Rd. 7:30 - 10 pm (225)578-5128 / www.uniontheater.lsu.edu March 21 - 22 Stevie J Ameristar Bottleneck Blues Bar Vicksburg, MS 4116 Washington St. 9 pm – 1 am Shirley B. Warning ShirleyWarning@VicksburgHeritage.com www.VicksburgHeritage.com March 21 - 23 Annual Audubon Pilgrimage St. Francisville, LA Various locations 9:30 am - 5 pm (225)635-6330 www.audubonpilgrimage.info March 22 Camelia City Azalea Court Edgewood Park McComb, MS 4 pm
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up & coming! MARCH March 22 Sweet Potato Queen’s Zippity Doo Dah Parade & Festival Fondren Neighborhood Jackson, MS 9 am – 1 pm www.visitjackson.com March 22 An Evening of Poetry Lorelei Books Vicksburg, MS 1103 Washington St. 5 pm (601)634-8624 / www.loreleibooks.com March 22 Plein Air Painting with Margie Tate Alexandria Museum of Art Alexandria, LA 933 Second St. 8:30 am - 1pm Members $20 / Non-members $30 (318)443-3458 / www.themuseum.org
March 25 The Ten Tenors Bologna Performing Arts Center Cleveland, MS Highway 8 7:30 pm Prices vary www.bolognapac.com March 26 Magnolia Garden Club Azalea Flower Show McComb, MS 115 N. Cherry St. March 27 Southwest Mississippi Art Guild’s Art A La Carte Group Art Show Brentwood House McComb, MS 4 - 8 pm Tracey Farrell / (601)248-2165
March 27 USM Symphony Dueling Giants Bennett Auditorium Hattiesburg, MS 118 College Dr. 7:30 pm (601)226-5418 / www.usm.edu March 27 Downtown Jazz Mississippi Museum of Art Jackson, MS 380 South Lamar St. 7 - 9 pm (601)960-1515 / www.msmuseumart.org March 28 Evening in Lights Magnolia Depot McComb, MS 6 pm
March 22 Run Up for Downs 5K Old Trace Park Ridgeland, MS 5:30 - 8:30 pm $30 admission www.visitridgleand.com March 24 McComb Garden Club Azalea Court Coronation Edgewood Park McComb, MS 6 pm Cindy Henderson / (601)341-0012
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March 27 - 28 G3 Summit: Good for You, Good for Me, Good for the Community Vidalia Conference and Convention Center Vidalia, LA Tickets $20 / Lunch included (601)445-0288 / (318)336-3635 www.eventbrite.com March 27 - 28 The Ziglar Way Spring Conference Vidalia Convention Center Vidalia, LA 112 Front St. Times vary (318)336-9934 / www.ziglar.com March 28 - 29 Clay Swafford Ameristar Bottleneck Blues Bar Vicksburg, MS 4116 Washington St. 9 pm – 1 am Shirley B. Warning ShirleyWarning@VicksburgHeritage.com www.VicksburgHeritage.com
March 28 - 30 Feliciana Art Show and Sale Historic Downtown Jackson, MS Historic Downtown Fri. & Sat.10 am – 5 pm / Sun. 10 am - 4 pm Admission $10 March 28 - 30 Gold in the Hills Parkside Playhouse Vicksburg, MS 101 Iowa Blvd. 7:30 pm www.vicksburgtheatreguild.com March 29-30 26th Annual Pow Wow Natchez Indian Village Natchez, MS 400 Jefferson Davis Blvd. Sat. 1 - 8 pm / Sun. 1 – 2 pm (601)442-0200 / www.visitnatchez.org March 29 5k / 10k Run McComb, MS Merideth Singley / (601)248-7958
March 29 Art on the Tracks Festival Ironwood Market McComb, MS 10 am - 4 pm Edie Varnado / (601)551-8744 March 29 Hub Fest Hattiesburg, MS Downtown Hattiesburg 9 am - 5 pm www.visithattiesburg.com March 29 2nd Annual Zombie Run 5K Harrison County Fairgrounds Gulfport, MS 15321 County Farm Rd. 9 am – 3 pm (802)752-7670 / www.gulfcoast.org March 29 Lofts of Vicksburg Tour Vicksburg, MS Downtown Vicksburg 2 - 7 pm $20 (601)634-4527 www.downtownvicksburg.com March 30 Alvin Bastiste’s South Louisiana Folk Art West Baton Rouge Museum Baton Rouge, LA 845 North Jefferson Ave. 10 am - 4:30 pm Adults $4 / Students & Seniors $2 Toni Brantley / (225)336-2422 Brantley@wbrmuseu.org March 31 A Taste of Mississippi Highland Village Jackson, MS Highland Village 4 - 9 pm www.visitjackson.com March 31 Advanced Sushi Workshop Southern Cultural Heritage Center Vicksburg, MS 1302 Adams St. 5:30 - 7:30 pm $35 members / $40 non-members (601)631-2997 / www.southernculture.org
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