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RSVP Magazine August 2012
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August 2012 LeBonApp�tit Wine and Dine Taste of Caribe Live at the Garden Theatre Memphis Gala Q&A with Pearson Crutcher CONTENTS Contents August 201 2 From the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 John Doyle invites RSVP to the Memphis Rock `n' Soul Museum for a glimpse of the museum's newest exhibit. Signature Memphis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Wine Olympics Greater. Memphis .invited. supporters. to .the. Tower. Center .for .12 and Dine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . an Special evening of exquisite wine and food pairings. 12 WINE AND DINE Sandi Eley and Ronnie Gilmer AU G U S T 2 012 StreetSeens to .showing.the. residents. in.the. Caritas. Village .neighborhood that . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 20 & 22 She's committed they have options. This nonprofit CEO works hard to make sure Memphians are armed with the tools to maintain a healthy lifestyle. He's gone from deejaying at a commercial radio station to heading up his own Internet-based station. StreetSeens highlight Onie Johns, Renee Frazier and Ric Chetter. 42 LEBONAPP�TIT Denise and Bob Henning Vox with the executive. director .of. the .Memphis .Society. of.Entrepreneurs, .Pearson Popular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Q&A Crutcher. Live at Botanic Garden supporters .couldn't.wait.for. a. little ."Saturday.in .the.28 the Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memphis Park" from the band Chicago. 4 RSVP RSVP Room View . . off. his. .living. room's.modernist. .d�cor. . . . . . . . .38 . . .. .... ..... ... Architect Jim Murray shows 18 STREETSEEN Onie Johns Onsites .that. have .earned. an. honorable .mention..40, 52, 53, 58, 59 & 60 . ... ... . ...... .... Gatherings LeBonApp�tit . . the .country .cooked. alongside. some.of .our. city's .finest .42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chefs Chefs from throughout to raise funds for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital at The Columns at One Commerce Square. 48 TASTE OF CARIBE David and Anita Wieduwilt Taste of Caribe . . . . .Heart. Foundation.hosted. its. popular. fund-raiser. to an . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 The International Children's energetic crowd at Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects. Theatre Memphis Gala .the.stops. for .its .New .York-themed .fund-raiser .54 . .. .. . .. ....... ...... Theatre Memphis pulled out all inside its East Memphis headquarters. 28 LIVE AT THE GARDEN Mary McCraw and Ginger Adams RSVPhillippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Holy Ancient Technology Humor columnist Dennis Phillippi describes in detail just what a rotary phone is to a generation brought up on smartphones, texting and e-mail. 54 THEATRE MEMPHIS GALA Barry Fuller and Bryan Ford Cover Photo Amy and Keith File at LeBonApp�tit Photo by Baxter Buck R SV P S TA F F Volume XVII Number XI August 2012 PUBLISHER Roy Haithcock EDITOR CHRIS PUGH, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE 901.276.7787, EXT. 103 firstname.lastname@example.com Leah Fitzpatrick CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Ruth Cassin Kelly Cox Jonathan Devin Jeannie Mandelker Dennis Phillippi Suzanne Thompson ART DIRECTOR Chris has been exercising his talent in the advertising world since 1999. He joined the RSVP team in 2009 and brought with him a love for laughter and creativity. Originally from New Albany, Mississippi, Chris has settled in Memphis and enjoys being active in the fashion community. Patrick Aker s PHOTOGRAPHERS Baxter Buck Don Perry Steve Roberts ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES AU G U S T 2 012 Chris Pugh Kristen Miller ACCOUNTING Ruth Cassin EDITORIAL INTERN KRISTEN MILLER, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE 901.276.7787, EXT. 104 email@example.com Maggie Giffin RSVP Memphis is published monthly by Haithcock Communications, Inc. First class subscriptions are available for $55.00 per year. Send name and address with a check to: Haithcock Communications, Inc. 2282 Central Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 For advertising information contact Roy Haithcock Phone (901) 276-7787, ext. 101 Fax (901) 276-7785 e-mail email@example.com WEB 6 Having worked in print advertising for nearly eight years, Kristen Miller is pleased to join the RSVP team as account executive. Kristen, who lives in Arlington with her husband and four children, loves to cook, fish, watch college and Arlington Tigers football, spend time with her family and advertising, of course. RSVP www.rsvpmagazine.com For editorial information or to request coverage of an event, please contact RSVP Magazine one month prior to the event. Call 901-276-7787, ext. 105 or fax to 901-276-7785. e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com Follow us on & RSVP Memphis Magazine MAGGIE GIFFIN, EDITORIAL INTERN 901.276.7787, EXT. 108 firstname.lastname@example.com Maggie is a recent graduate of the University of Mississippi with a degree in marketing communications with an emphasis in magazine publishing. Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, Maggie moved to Memphis to attend culinary school in hopes of pursuing a career in both food styling/writing and magazine publishing. Maggie enjoys reading magazines, cooking and her new position as editorial intern at RSVP. Copyright 2012 Haithcock Communications, Inc. From the Editor ou know that feeling you get when you attempt something new? Well, usually, it's experienced while doing something surreal like going parasailing or daring to step out on The Ledge at Skydeck Chicago's all-glass floor, which is 1,353 feet up mind you. For others, that tingly (and brave) feeling of trying the unknown comes from something as simple as gulping down a raw oyster for the first time, heading out on a blind date or taking a class to gain a different skill. And since whatever you're theoretically doing is new, there are no guarantees of whether you'll be satisfied afterward, but more times than not, you are and can't believe you haven't engaged in said experience before. For us here at RSVP, we look forward every month to new interactions with Memphians, learning about innovative products and services from our loyal clients and discovering amazing philanthropic endeavors that people are engaging in each and every day in this city. That being said, many of the benefits we cover in the magazine are traditionally the same every year, and rightfully so, since people like to know what to expect at certain functions. However, when we heard that the Le Bonheur Club was rolling out LeBonApp�tit (featured on page 42) at The Columns at One Commerce Square this past June, we couldn't help but get giddy at the thought of attending an inaugural event, especially in the summer when there are typically fewer events on our calendar anyway. Boy, were we blown away! Not only did the venue resemble a party scene in a movie, but the food tastings were so creative and thoughtfully prepared by local and national chefs, many of whom have won awards in the restaurant industry. The best part was that the chefs all interacted with guests at their stations, and visiting chefs welcomed patrons to come try their restaurants in their respective cities. Do I smell some foodie trips coming on? Yes, please. Now, go out and embark on a new adventure or savor a yet-unknown activity this last full month of summer. And if trying events is your thing, like it is ours, head to rsvpmagazine.com/eventcalendar or "like" us on Facebook at RSVP Memphis Magazine for party updates. Don't see something that should be up there? Let us know. Y RSVP AU G U S T 2 012 8 Leah Fitzpatrick firstname.lastname@example.com SIGNATURE MEMPHIS John Doyle Executive Director, The Memphis Rock `n' Soul Museum/Avid Cyclist First job: Sacking groceries. Childhood ambition: To work at the zoo. Hobby: Photography, painting or stained glass. Stress outlet: Biking that friggin' Greenline! What a gift! Guilty pleasure: Traveling...managing to escape to 25 countries on six continents. Favorite albums: More recent favorites are "Sigh No More" by Mumford & Sons, "The Central Park Concert" by Dave Matthews Band and "Rattle & Hum" by U2. Favorite Memphis musician: Representing a Memphis music museum, there's no way I'll fall into the trap of choosing one. I will say I'm proud of the rising successes AU G U S T 2 012 of both Lucero and FreeSol. Biggest obstacles you've overcome: Losing a parent and personally losing 80 pounds, but I'm nowhere as strong or brave as my wife. 10 RSVP First concert: An older female cousin dragged me to a Bobby Sherman concert at the Mid-South Coliseum. I think I was 17. No, seriously, I was 8. Favorite authors: Professionally, Peter Guralnick. Casually, Jon Krakauer or Bill Bryson. Spiritually, God's bestseller ain't bad. Ideal vacation spots: With my wife, either Ireland or Greece. Traveling solo, either Tunisia or Guatemala. Where you take out-of-town guests: Shameless self-promotion, but, seriously, the Memphis Rock `n' Soul Museum's Smithsonian-developed exhibit because it presents the complete Memphis music story and why our city is known worldwide. Things most people don't know about you: I teach four weekly rowing and spinning classes, I've spent the night in the Sahara Desert, I've been on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and I was a mascot for the Memphis Showboats. What you can't live without: My wife, Lynn, and my son, Bennett. Words or phrases you overuse: I've been told I say "we" instead of "I." Photo by Steve Roberts EVENT Wine and Dine Benefiting Special Olympics Greater Memphis hose competing in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games will start making headlines at the end of July, but another group of athletes already heating up the summer were those involved in the Special Olympics Greater Memphis chapter's Wine and Dine. These athletes warmly welcomed 275 partygoers to the Tower Center by introducing themselves and handing out programs detailing the benefit's 18 wines and 11 hors d'oeuvre options. Having the nonprofit's members onsite proved a nice touch for guests new to the organization. Special Olympics Greater Memphis director Lisa Taylor urged, "You need to come meet the athletes--their smiles are contagious." First-time guest Tiffany Brimhall added, "I really enjoyed the opportunity to interact with all of the athletes, and it was cool to see each of their pictures on the wall." Good spirits abounded as guests traversed the room to sample tastings from some of the city's favorite chefs and to savor refreshing wine varietals hand-selected by the staff of Kirby Wines & Liquors. One gentleman donning a smart bowtie noted, "The reds are particularly good tonight," to which several other attendees agreed, many singling out the 2007 Twomey merlot and the 2006 CADE Cuvee cabernet sauvignon as their favorites. A man standing near the "Very Berry" cheesecake bites, which were whipped up with hand-picked Tennessee blackberries by Ginger Honshell of Gingerly Baked, offered to another guest, "The Segura Viudas ros� would go great with that." Speaking of berries, Chef Ryan Trimm of Sweet Grass, who helped organize the Wine and Dine chefs, also jumped on the chance to use in-season berries by serving a rib roast of beef with kim chee and black raspberry gastrique. Whites had their fair share of fans as well, and, of course, their clean flavors nicely complemented seafood offerings, including smoked salmon rillettes on potato wafers with cr�me fra�che and caviar (by Daniel Studdard of the Tower Center and Wade & Company) and Cioppino (a seafood stew from Sabine Bachmann of Fratelli's). Sofia Blanc de Blancs and the 2011 Kung Fu Girl riesling were other whites that turned up in many a glass, and they also found their way into several gift baskets, which could be won by purchasing one raffle ticket for $25 or five for $100. These weren't any ordinary gift baskets either, as each of the six were valued at several hundred dollars. For example, the "Pamper Basket" contained $600 worth of skincare products/services, wine, hair services, a mani/pedi, an aerator pourer and Dinstuhl's chocolates. The musical duo of Earth Bass and Sky Guitar (Bob Buckley on bass and Ed Finney on guitar) added to the cool ambiance of the second annual Wine and Dine, estimated to have made more than $15,000 to help support all the local programs Special Olympics provides to its athletes at no cost. See all the party photos at rsvpmagazine.com Password: RSVP Tangela Walker and Vincent Coleman WINE AND DINE T Ben, Elizabeth and John Summer Tomi Beckemeyer and Ellen Faust AU G U S T 2 012 Nikki Dildine and Ashley McCormick Greg and Jennifer Knox 12 RSVP Story by Leah Fitzpatrick Photos by Baxter Buck Don Taylor and Lisa Taylor Judy and Jim Baker Laura Taylor Peacock, Melissa Taylor Goggans and Julie Taylor Miller Melanie Towery Prevost and Julien Prevost WINE AND DINE EVENT Todd Harris, Jamila Webb, Angela Johnson and Richard Hervey Tiffany Brimhall with Laura and Dottie Moore AU G U S T 2 012 14 RSVP Tracy and Chris Wartenberg Armando Gagliano and Esther Kuni Sean Anderson and Bobby Sides Sara Studdard and Anna Beth Studdard Lauren Edmonds and Jenny Brindell Nick, Mark and Michelle Barford with Ron Robert Maurice, Derrick and Tracie Earle WINE AND DINE EVENT Kathryn and Justin Sparks Jerlym Porter and Dennis Adams Marvin and Amy Schaefer Wendy Hannah and Dwana Everhart AU G U S T 2 012 Pam Gaines, Savannah Grow and Lisa Finney Mark Youngblood and Andy Jones Felicia and Bryan Carson 16 RSVP William Ferrell and Anna Mullins Jane and Charles Speed Jo Anna Brinson and Debby Williams Jessica Johnson and Annette Tomlinson Steve and Andrea Oliver with Cheryl and Danny Kingsley Capree House and Jody Moyt Lisa Moore and Lori Tenney STREETSEEN Onie Johns A Community Commitment verywhere Onie Johns turns at Caritas Village, a nonprofit coffee shop and cultural center she founded in the Binghampton community nearly six years ago, a regular gives her a warm smile or a "hello." One hopes those same greetings are being exercised outside the building by nearby residents, however, in reality, tensions still escalate in the area sometimes. As Johns points out, the surrounding neighborhood remains one of the city's most diverse, with Afghanis, Africans, African-Americans, Asians, Caucasians and Latinos all living within a four-by-eight block area in Binghampton's west side, so cultural misunderstandings happen. But thanks to Caritas, the "walls of hostility between neighboring cultures" are starting to crumble. "We break down those walls of hostility primarily through art programs and provide bridges of love and trust between the rich and those made poor," relates Johns. "We think if children can do things creatively, it gives them a better perspective on life, and presently, we have an art camp going on." Though maybe unintentional, the focus on art seems to begin on the front lawn of Caritas (a Latin word that means "love for all people") with wire sculptures that memorialize the number of local homicide victims in 2011, which Johns says totaled 147. Once inside Caritas' mainlevel room, comprised of a dining space, kitchen, a lending library, an area to play games like chess and a space for free Tuesday-night medical clinics, one begins to notice that each of Caritas' services or activities fuels interaction among its volunteers and visitors, including an art exhibition space called Caritas Village Hope Gallery. Throughout the year, Caritas welcomes submissions from artists, groups and organizations to show in the gallery, and currently, a multi-media show by female artists is on view. Also scheduled for August is Caritas' first Artist in Residency Program, which will give visiting artists a chance to exhibit, teach and learn about the powerful role art can play in an urban landscape. Johns proudly says, "We bought a duplex across the street for artists to live and work on one side, and the other will have three studios we will rent to make the house sustainable." With hardly the latest program off the ground, Johns has already been talking to Elizabeth Wirls at the Episcopal Bookshop about having Caritas as one of three training sites for "Create Community," a social entrepreneurship effort that will give impoverished people jobs by training them to make products with low-cost or recyclable products. These fair-trade items, inclusive of jewelry, glass mobiles, pocketbooks and rugs, will then be sold in area gift shops. Much more than just art-related activities, Caritas fulfills a host of needs in its community, from after-school programs for kids to HIV testing and Latino dance, and one thing for sure is that everyone becomes an equal when they walk through the doors. According to Johns, a kid from art camp summed up the Caritas experience best when he said, "I love it here because I feel like somebody, and I don't on the street." Story by Leah Fitzpatrick Photo by Steve Roberts E 18 RSVP AU G U S T 2 012 STREETSEEN Renee Frazier Healthy for Good atching Renee Frazier peer through the McMerton Community Garden in search of tomatoes, one would only assume that she enjoys fresh produce, considering her surroundings and the company she keeps as the CEO of Healthy Memphis Common Table (HMCT), a regional health and health care improvement collaborative. While that assumption does ring true today, almost nine years ago, Frazier's diet was a different story, and she admits to being 50 pounds heavier. After enrolling in Weight Watchers and initiating a walking program, Frazier got her weight down, and then, she was hit with the bombshell a few years later that she had Type 2 diabetes. "I had to rethink everything, but I have it under control," she tells. The need to re-evaluate their diets resonates with many Memphians plagued by diabetes and other medical issues such as obesity, but as Frazier shows, changing the outcome of one's health is possible--a message she constantly tries to convey through programs like Diabetes for Life, which focuses on disparities in care for AfricanAmericans with diabetes, and also through coalition-building with numerous hospitals, government entities and fitness centers, to name a few HMCT partners. And, for those overweight, another reason to improve your eating habits is the fact you could save money, as Frazier notes that "it costs $1,400 more a year to buy health care services for an obese person." She further says that obesity goes beyond our borders and has been recognized by the World Health Organization as the fifth leading cause of global deaths, so don't get her started on the Newsweek article that named Memphis America's fattest city earlier this year. Frazier expresses, "I'm infuriated by the way Memphis was targeted. I don't believe the data [Gallup's Well-Being Index] used because other databases put us at a much different rate, and I'm not quite sure how they deciphered the data since other cities in the study they used had a higher obesity rate than Memphis' 29.7 percent." Not ready to end the fight, Frazier and the numerous HMCT community partners will continue to move Memphis to become one of the healthiest U.S. cities by "making healthy choices the easy choices." One recent accomplishment toward this goal came when HMCT endorsed the Fresh Healthy Vending machines in 11 locations across the city. After learning the average vending machine has 1.2 million calories in it, with the average snack coming in at 430 calories, HMCT saw that the Fresh Healthy Vending machines provided a healthier alternative. Next up will be combating five zip codes in town known for their lack of healthy, affordable food options, or food deserts, by working to institute a mobile farmer's market. A converted MATA bus will be used for the mobile market, which will be called the Green Machine. Though new to Memphis, Frazier says Chicago has had a mobile farmer's market for five years. "Ironically, we already have more farmers' markets than any other county in Tennessee," she adds. "Another bright spot is that Bicycling magazine named Memphis the most improved bike city, so I refuse to allow other people to put us down." By this fall, HMCT plans to publish a Healthy Eating and Active Living Report for people to see all the other bright spots on the city's health front, but make no mistake, Frazier says, "It will take the will of the community, which I think we have, to continue on this path." Story by Leah Fitzpatrick Photo by Steve Roberts W 20 RSVP AU G U S T 2 012 STREETSEEN Ric Chetter A New Outlet for Memphis Music f anyone has experience entertaining local radio audiences, it's Ric Chetter, the deejay who once shared a morning drive-time slot with his late friend and fellow DJ John "Bad Dog" McCormack for several years. However, one group of listeners he had never brought his witty quips, offbeat humor and musical tastes to before were those of a noncommercial radio station--an outlet of expression that appealed to Chetter since it offers programming freedom and doesn't have to comply with FCC rules and regulations. Sounding more and more like something he wanted to do, Chetter and his wife, Jo, started Pirate Radio Studios Inc., with Chetter subsequently upstarting his own Internet radio station, Radio Memphis, under the company last July. "We do have the skull and cross bones in our logo, but we're not like one of the pirate radio stations in the '50s in the sense that we're Internet-based," Chetter says. "The funny thing though is that people keep asking if what we're doing is legal, and it is!" For this venture, Chetter invested his own money and taught himself how to set up a studio in the back of his Cooper-Young home, where Radio Memphis operates out of 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As for the music format, he says, "I knew it had to be something other than kids playing punk rock music in their parents' basement, and we needed imaging, promotions and everything a successful commercial radio station needs to operate." Since Chetter enjoys many current Memphis bands that perform around town, but aren't often heard on the airwaves, he has opted to play only local unsigned or indie bands on his station, which can be accessed by going to radio-memphis.com or downloading one of Radio Memphis' free smartphone apps. While any genre of music is fair game on Radio Memphis, all submissions must be original content, be radio quality/professionally recorded and basically "not suck," according to Chetter. He remarks, "We will play country, soul, rap, rock, heavy metal, punk and pop, and currently have 700 songs in rotation from about 500 artists. The difference is a playlist doesn't exist because we're on shuffle." Station DJs, who include Chetter, VexarDave, Jaeci King, Michael Spann, Brother Doug, Gerard "G" Jones and Dianna Fryer (also the promotions director alongside sales manager Bambi Kirk), banter with callers on their respective shows and take requests for songs, which Chetter vouches that Radio Memphis doesn't buy or sell. Best of all, the music is unique and can't be heard anywhere else, other than at live venues. Regular artists featured on the program include J.R. Method, Lucero, River City Tanlines, the Subteens and The Doorknobs, and many others can be seen at the New Daisy Theatre during Radio Memphis Live, the monthly shows which the station simultaneously broadcasts on its site. Chetter says, "We're definitely attracting an audience for music, and a substantial number of people have downloaded our apps. We're also being heard in 72 countries, though Radio Memphis is available all over the world." Radio Memphis' founder always felt that the mom and pop industry would bring back radio, but, more importantly, he wanted to have a station for "Memphis music, how it should be done." Story by Leah Fitzpatrick Photo by Steve Roberts I 22 RSVP AU G U S T 2 012 VOX POPULAR Vox Popular Q&A with Pearson Crutcher earson Crutcher has been the executive director of the Memphis Society of Entrepreneurs (SOE) for more than a decade, and she vouches that, even in the current economy, people are finding a niche and creating new businesses all the time. The SOE itself, which exists to "foster the development of the entrepreneurial spirit and to recognize the contribution of entrepreneurs to business and the community," has a membership that has weathered the economy's ups and downs for many years, all while building thriving companies and also aiding other Mid-Southerners with the tools to succeed in business. To point out a great example of one such successful entrepreneur and SOE Hall of Honor member, Crutcher invited RSVP editor Leah Fitzpatrick to the Pink Palace Museum to see the exhibit of the late Clarence Saunders and how he changed the world of grocery shopping with his Piggly Wiggly stores. Crutcher explains, "I think the entrepreneur is the heart and soul of our country, and we need to do whatever we can to educate people who want to be one. The SOE celebrates, encourages and teaches people about it." To find out who each of the organization's members are, visit the SOE membership wall, also at the Pink Palace. P RSVP: How did you become involved with the SOE? Crutcher: Well, I had been in community relations and fund-raising forever. I had worked for a runaway shelter here and started the program Project Safe Place. I was next out at The Bodine School as the director of development and community relations. Then, my father [Walker S. Uhlhorn Jr.] had his own alarm company, and when he sold his company, he wanted to do something else. He'd been traveling all over Europe and really came back to the U.S. and realized how important the free enterprise system was. He wanted to do something to kind of celebrate that and started the SOE in 1991. He kept telling me that I should think about working for the society, but I was very happy in the job I had at The Bodine School and thought my dad was just being nice. I was also pregnant with one of my daughters at the time, but once Jeff Webb and Ellen Rolfes encouraged me to work for the SOE, I realized they were serious about hiring me. Jeff and Ellen then scheduled a meeting with the late Willard Sparks, who agreed to serve as president. I actually was hired in 1999, so this is my 13th year. RSVP: What are your responsibilities as executive director? Crutcher: The best way to explain what I do is to tell you about the three different groups we have, beginning with the society's members, who are voted on by their peers and inducted at the big black-tie dinner we do in April. When the SOE hired me, it wanted me to do more in the community, which ties into the beautiful thing about this job: the ability to create and develop different programs if I see the need. So, we started doing the Entrepreneurs Roundtable, which meets once a month. In our July meeting, we 24 RSVP will have Mike Bruns and Susan Mealer talking about employee engagement, retention and recognition. This is the kind of stuff that I think is so important, and when you have somebody like Mike Bruns, who was the founder and president of Comtrak Logistics, you admire him because he was so good with his employees. When he sold that company and retired, I had never seen so many people at a retirement party who so appreciated what kind of leader someone was at a company. He did things that were so easy, like he would hire somebody to come out who detailed cars, and if someone had done something good in the office, he would just take their keys and have their car detailed for them. That doesn't cost a lot of money, and that employee loved working for him. That's the kind of the stuff we will be talking about at that meeting. On August 23, I have Jay Martin of NSA, a direct marketing company, speaking, and on September 13, Gary Shorb will be talking. I've never had anyone say they wouldn't do it, and it's open to anyone who owns a business. As long as people make reservations with me [e-mail email@example.com], they can come. It's just so nice I think to hear from a successful entrepreneur that he or she made mistakes. You know, when you're out there operating a business, it's affirming to know that other people have felt the same way you have. Then, we have another group that meets every month called the Insights Group. That group is usually people who I have met through the Roundtable or who have been referred to me by other people, and they have smaller businesses and may not be ready for the SOE membership, but they hopefully aspire to be at that level one day. Each one of the 15 people in the Insights Group is assigned with a mentor who is a member of the SOE. Then, once a month, the 15 in that group and AU G U S T 2 012 Photos by Don Perry the 15 mentors get together and share the good, the bad and the ugly. RSVP: Are members required to be mentors? Crutcher: No, they aren't required to, and a lot of them are doing it anyway in other places...I just have the best job because they want to do it. They don't say "no." People make a year's commitment to those groups, and some people have chosen to re-up and have been involved for a long time. We actually have one--Denise Burnett, who owns O.R. Nurses--who started out by coming to the Roundtable meetings, and then she was in the Insights group. Now, she's a member of the SOE. RSVP: Being the executive director, how do you promote an entrepreneurial spirit amidst an economic downturn? Crutcher: I never started a business--I got my master's in social work--but what I can do is connect people. That's what I like to do, and I think that connecting people who are starting a business with someone who has been successful that can say "Have you thought about this or done this?" is exciting. I think the people who are out there starting businesses really need that support and the encouragement that the SOE can provide, and I think we need that entrepreneurial spirit more than ever right now because I think that it's hard to start a business. I think we're seeing people who think they have to start a business because there is no other option, and certainly, some very successful entrepreneurs have come about because of necessity, like if they've been downsized and then started their own company. RSVP: How has the SOE evolved through the years? Crutcher: I think that it's become more dynamic, and I VOX POPULAR 25 RSVP AU G U S T 2 012 VOX POPULAR think that by hiring one person, being myself, I was able to keep the vision. Before, when they had the president, it was kind of like one would be interested in this organization, and one would want to support Junior Achievement, so there was no continuity. I do think one of my important roles is being a good steward of the organization and knowing that this is what we do, and I need to stay true to that mission. To really answer your question though, I think the organization has evolved by really having the members out there more in the community doing something. Some people have this vision that the SOE is a good ol' boy network, but it's a hall of honor with a mission--the people in it are doing something. It's much more than recognizing people who have been successful. It's those people who have been successful wanting to help other people be successful. RSVP: You had mentioned that peers nominate someone to become an SOE member, so what all is entailed in the nomination process? Crutcher: I'll send out a letter pretty soon, and the nominations will be due usually by the end of September. Anyone can nominate somebody, but it's primarily SOE members who nominate people. I love that anyone can send in a nomination though because I don't want to overlook someone who's doing something great. When the nominations come in, we have a membership chairman and a membership committee that will go through and look at the list. Last year, I believe we inducted five people, and we had 37 nominations. It's very selective. The criteria for membership are that the company has to be seasoned, and the company has to be providing jobs. Then, as I mentioned earlier, the person has to have taken a risk, had a vision and have a company that's had strategic growth. Take Jeff Webb, for example. He started his company [Varsity Spirit Corp.] out of the trunk of his car selling cheerleading uniforms. Then, he grew it and grew it. Even a member who is a second or third generation family member in a company, like Bob McEniry, is still eligible. He took a company [nexAir] that was a certain size and grew it, from like a million in sales to I think a hundred million in sales. So, that would be the strategic growth. Another important component of being a member in the SOE is that you have to have given back to the community. If you look at our membership list, those are the people who are involved, and I do think that's an important key if we want to make this a better city. RSVP: Does the SOE ever have any business owners who are partners inducted? Crutcher: Yes, we have Robert and Susie Wang from Creative Co-Op who are members. Susan Stephenson and Chip Dudley [founders and cochairs of Independent Bank] were inducted last year. So, couples, partners and even brothers [Bob Wilson and Spence Wilson] are in the SOE. RSVP: What is one characteristic that you think most of the SOE members share? Crutcher: Passion. I mean these guys all had an idea, and nothing slowed them down. To top it off, all of the members, which we have about 100, are so much more approachable than I would have ever thought, and they all believe in what they're doing. This also includes all those involved in the Insights Group and the Roundtable. RSVP: Finally, what does the SOE look for when choosing candidates for the Master Entrepreneur Award and for the Entrepreneur Hall of Honor? Crutcher: The Master Entrepreneur Award is awarded to a member within the SOE who is basically a standout, but we don't give it out every year. This year, it was Mike Bruns. If anyone wants to go to societyofentrepreneurs.com and check out the video under the "News" section where he was accepting the award, I think what he says is what we are. The people who are in the Hall of Honor, people like Fred Smith, Kemmons Wilson and Clarence Saunders, have changed an industry. Fred Smith changed the way we ship packages. Kemmons Wilson changed the way we travel. Clarence Saunders changed the way we shop. It's amazing to think that all of those things we take for granted on a daily basis were created right here in Memphis. 26 RSVP AU G U S T 2 012 Fastest Weight Loss Clinic In Town! Phentermine, Adipex, Ambien, and Other Prescription Medications Available Lose Weight 30-day supply of phentermine available in clinic for only $25 Now Offering Lipotropic Shot $25 Helps with weightloss! Walk-Ins Welcome No Appointment Necessary Monday-Saturday www.cordovamedical.com Cordova Medical Clinic (1 block east of Corky's) 27 RSVP AU G U S T 2 012 EVENT Live at the Garden Featuring Chicago t seemed as though every Chicago fan in town came out to see them perform at Live at the Garden, the Memphis stop on the band's 2012 World Tour. This is the second time Chicago has played during Live at the Garden, which is presented by Duncan Williams, Inc. as a fund-raiser for the Memphis Botanic Garden, and it proved to be a fabulous beginning for the 2012 concert series. Chicago drew a record crowd--the biggest in the 11-year history of the series, said Sherry Misner, co-director. "The response has been incredible," Misner added. People who purchased tables, placed directly in front of the stage, enjoyed the air-conditioned VIP tent before the show. The staff of family-owned Draper's Catering of Memphis worked tirelessly keeping the buffet full. Featuring "fruit art," carved by Carl Jones of Jackson, Tennessee, the spread included barbecue, hot wings, cheese, fruit and chilled asparagus, and it ended with a nacho bar with toppings to satisfy any and every taste. Joanie Lightman looked breezy in her white cotton sundress, and Susan Vescovo, who looked cool and comfortable in her flowered frock, said she and her husband Steve enjoy the concerts because they provide a unique setting to gather with family and friends. Susan shared, "We have a table with family. It's nice to see old schoolmates, and you always see a lot of people you know." Jay Myers and his wife, Maureen, have had a table at the event for seven years. "It's my favorite thing to do in the summer," she revealed. Jay, founder and CEO of Interactive Solutions, often invites clients to join them. "We use it as a business tool," Jay told. Stan White, general manager of Classic Party Rentals, which is a charter sponsor of Live in the Garden, summed up his experience by saying, "To me, this is the premiere summer event." "Giving back to the Botanic Garden is something we love," added Stan's wife, Beth. "This is a little musical agitation we call Chicago," announced Robert Lamm, one of the band's founding members, as the crowd cheered. The sea of people on the lawn enjoyed the concert on blankets and in chairs. Many brought coolers and used candles, setting their own stages to enjoy the show, and since two Jumbotrons displayed the concert, everyone had a good view. Story by Suzanne Thompson Photos by Don Perry See all the party photos at rsvpmagazine.com Password: RSVP Tere and Ralph Gusmus Karen and David Pool LIVE AT THE GARDEN I Doug and Susan King Tim and Christine Petteys AU G U S T 2 012 Monica and Ben Townsend Christina and Jim Moran 28 RSVP Debbie and David Brown Jim and Elizabeth Duncan with Jim and Marie Duncan Todd and Karen Perrin LIVE AT THE GARDEN EVENT Andy McClelland, Maureen and Jay Myers, Jeremy Johnson and Trudie McClelland Tom Munhollen, Joy Mandelman and Wray and Neely Rodgers AU G U S T 2 012 Barbara and Jerry Blum Ben and Liza Blackmon 30 RSVP Pamela Hauber and Steve West Derek and Shelly Hughes Nat and Stephanie Hooker Mark and Sharon Apgar Anne Wesberry, George Emerson and Susan Arney 31 RSVP AU G U S T 2 012 LIVE AT THE GARDEN EVENT Anne and Michael Malone Tommy Yates and Vicky Brown Ragan Washburn and Jack Schlifer Adam Devine and Jessica McManus AU G U S T 2 012 Keith and Donna Renard Wendy and Jim Ingalls 32 RSVP Ellen Carey and Lauren Johnson Travis Sheley and Holly Kavanaugh Vicki and R.D. Singh Steven, Lisa and Bron Eaton Brett and Lisa Childes with Sara and Brian Freed Tracey and Chris Houston Sarah Jeffries and Alci Jackson LIVE AT THE GARDEN EVENT Parker Dinwiddie, Jeannie Jones and Carl Jones 33 RSVP Stueart and Pam Hudsmith Jason and Tracy Simpson Ken and Janice Haley AU G U S T 2 012 LIVE AT THE GARDEN EVENT Kristen Houser, Constance Wheeler, Kyla Griffith and Jessica Holbach AU G U S T 2 012 Jeanette Hollowell and Bill Nelson Chuck and Diane Rowe 36 RSVP Hank and Betsy Widdop Kim and Johnny Pitts Cathy and Matt Struna Jan and Ron Coleman Bill Talbot and Shelley Ritter LIVE AT THE GARDEN EVENT Herkey and Daphne Cantu with Tripp and Margaret Monger 37 RSVP Todd and Sarah Winter Jan and Al Lyons AU G U S T 2 012 38 RSVP AU G U S T 2 012 RSVP ROOM VIEW RSVP ROOM VIEW Interview by Jonathan Devin | Photos by Steve Roberts hen Jim Murray moved into his condo in Harbor Town 12 years ago, he constructed his decor with a modernist motif and a designer's eye. An architect for Self Tucker Architects, Murray found beauty in the simple, solid structure of the Art Deco period and well-known American designers like Frank Lloyd Wright. To that, he added the mystery and exotic beauty of his extensive Lalique crystal collection, like a large crystal block bearing a woman's face--one of numerous originals from a crystal fountain created in Paris for the World's Fair. His dining room became not only a gracious space in which to entertain, but a page in history where forms, shapes and themes play together joyously. W Top: Jim Murray's modernist dining room plays off a trio of colors including the apricot of his plastic laminate cabinetry, the dark gold of a Mary Sims portrait and the bright Kelly green of his Cesca arm chairs. The coloring of the slate tile floor and the cherry table changes subtly with the light from morning to evening. Above: The silver Art Deco tea set was originally designed by Christian Fjerdingstad of Christofle in 1933 for the first class salon on the Normandie. The four-piece set mixes arcs and circles with a mirror-like finish to create a visual which is both simple and exotic. Left: Among Murray's Lalique crystal treasures is a heavy crystal block featuring the face of a woman, which he brought home from Paris. Below: Murray installed cabinets across one wall of his dining room to store his china, but open shelving on both ends displays his many pieces of fine Lalique crystal, including various floral-themed bottles. RSVP: How did you first get interested in Lalique? Murray: I had a business partner who worked with me on restoring the Greenstone Apartments and collecting Lalique was his thing. I inherited it all from him. It represents one of the modern design movements of the 20th century. This reflects the Art Deco period from the 1920s all the way through the 1950s. It was an incredibly rich design period. RSVP: Is that why you decided to add a wall of cabinets? Murray: I needed a place to store the china and different serving pieces, so I designed this. I also had the Lalique crystal, so I incorporated that into a display component. It's the same material--a high-pressure plastic laminate--and detailing that I used in all the kitchen cabinets. I originally looked at pear wood, but the laminate allowed me to do it within the budget I had set. RSVP: Obviously, you wanted the table to be the centerpiece of the dining room. Murray: It's American cherry, and it was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It was designed for the Island House, and it's called the Island Table; in the corner is the chair for it. He did a series of these that became more and more elaborate. It does reflect the American Arts and Crafts movement, but with Frank Lloyd Wright's sensibility, it's a little edgy. All of the pieces snap together--they're not screwed or bolted. It's like a Japanese puzzle. The copper pieces [candlesticks and urn] are also Frank Lloyd Wright. RSVP: Was it the color of the painting that first struck you? Murray: It's an early Mary Sims. She was a big deal in Memphis beginning in the early '70s. She had three distinct periods. This was her earliest period--these really large-scale canvases with flat plains of more or less solid color and people in them, but generally in profile. If you were really in the know, you had Mary Sims paint you, your dog or your significant other. I found it at an estate sale. I had to send it to a curator to re-stretch it. When I saw the piece in my dining room, I said, "It's got to go here." RSVP: The gold along with the apricot of the table and cabinets and the green of the chairs makes for a striking trio of colors. Murray: Those are called Cesca chairs. Marcel Breuer designed them in the 1920s. He did this upholstered version in the 1970s. When I got them with the table, they actually played beautifully. The greens and reds in the wood complement each other, and the soft, molded sections contrast beautifully against [the table]. I wanted them with arms because I enjoy that magical time after the meal is more or less over and the coffee is going, the cognac is flowing and people sit back and talk and sip. I wanted a really comfortable chair for that. RSVP: I think the chandelier that's off center of the table is interesting. Murray: They're called Fuscia and are by Flos, and mine's from Achille Castiglioni (a designer). All the light fixtures throughout the house are Italian. I thought they were just beautiful. I knew I wanted to have a hanging light fixture, not just something close to the ceiling. The moment I saw it I knew it was the right piece. RSVP: And, over on the credenza, you decided to stay with the Art Deco theme with your tea service? Murray: The Normandie was considered the epitome of the great luxury liners of the Art Deco period. A good many of the fittings were designed by the best French artisans like Christofle, who was the famous French silversmith. He designed this, and it was the first class tea service, and it's the wonderful 1920s Art Deco. It gives me joy every day to see it. 39 RSVP AU G U S T 2 012 RSVP ROOM VIEW Onsite I Pegasus of Germantown Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show It was all glitter and glam at the Pegasus of Germantown Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show held at the Racquet Club of Memphis. The annual event honored the Germantown Charity Horse Show queen and princesses, who of course, were the models. The luncheon began after the ladies attending had a chance to bid on the silent auction items, which featured equine items as well as many horse-themed home decor pieces and paintings. Following a light lunch, the princesses and queen were introduced while modeling their formal white ball gowns. The young ladies then strutted their stuff on the runway, sporting the latest fashions from the Shops of Saddle Creek accented with jewelry provided by Mednikow. Jacki Lindsay, Lee Lindsay and Jenny Robichaux Story and Photos by Suzanne Thompson ONSITE Pat Massengill, Pat Post, Jean Mathews and Jennifer Cunningham CMOM Flashback Party During the Flashback Party at the Children's Museum of Memphis, grown-ups got to have all the fun. Part of the celebration included the news that in July, CMOM was expected to receive confirmation of its certification by the American Association of Museums. As such, CMOM would become the 12th in the "Dandy Dozen," a handful of children's museums in the United States to receive AAM certification. CMOM CEO Dick Hackett also unveiled artist renderings of a 7,000-square-foot Splash Park that will be located beside the museum, with an emphasis on teaching children the importance of using sunscreen to prevent cancer. Though the park won't hold water, there will be ample opportunities for youngsters to beat the heat by splashing through a maze of sprinklers and fountains. Judy Blythe, Dick Hackett and Lauren Blythe Tom and Salle Norton with Ron Kastner Story and Photos by Suzanne Thompson 40 RSVP AU G U S T 2 012 Brooks Grand Auction The rainy weather didn't put a damper on the Brooks Grand Auction, the culmination of the 20th anniversary of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art's Wine and Food Series. Valets with umbrellas escorted people to the door, where after check in they walked into the rotunda, a space filled with wine and appetizers. Guests mixed and mingled as they bid on wine in the silent auction, which was just a precursor for the hundreds of bottles of wine that were sold during the Grand Auction. Large baskets, containing a variety of cheeses, meats, jellies, bread and crackers were centered on each table so guests had plenty to nibble on as they enjoyed wine, and no glass went unfilled. Auctioneer Jeff Morris fetched $5,000 for one rare bottle of wine, and overall, the event was a smashing success, raising more than $200,000 for the museum. Story and Photos by Suzanne Thompson Carol Brown and Art Weeden Dan Kosta with Emily and Bradley Rice Friends for Life Donor Appreciation Party The Friends for Life Donor Appreciation Party was held at the home of Drs. Baker Gross and Hunter Rittenberry. Guests meandered through the lush grounds and enjoyed the spring scenery as well as the light buffet catered by Another Roadside Attraction. Executive director Kim Daugherty thanked donors who give their time to the organization as well as financial support. "Decreasing federal funding makes donors even more important," she said. "When we give of ourselves, we always get something back." Friends for Life provides service to more than 3,000 people in the Mid-South affected by HIV/AIDS and offers free HIV testing. Dr. Baker Gross, Kim Daugherty, Bill Burtch and Dr. Hunter Rittenberry Tim Andrew and Melinda Keller Rachel Kohr and John Snook Story and Photos by Suzanne Thompson S I N C E 1995 Advertising in RSVP Magazine places your message before an active, affluent market of Mid-Southerners who desire the best in quality and service. More Than 120,000 Readers Average Household Income. . . . . . . . . . .$174,000 per year. Average Net Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,250,000 per year. 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Lisa May and Denice McMahon chaired this fund-raising effort, with the backing of honorary chairs Kim and Johnny Pitts and Restaurant Iris' Kelly English, who signed on as the chef chairman, pairing local chefs with those from noted restaurants around the country. Once Memphians caught wind of the 20 chefs slated to participate, they secured their spots at one of the finest food tastings this city has ever experienced, causing the event to sell out weeks before it took place at The Columns at One Commerce Square. Not knowing what to expect at this inaugural affair, the roughly 500 guests could have only been blown away by the caliber of the food and wine tastings, as well as the impressive arrangements of cascading orchids and bright red tulips and beautiful vocals of our city's own Susan Marshall. Each table even had classic white chef hats for guests to get in the spirit, but what many really wanted to have were the featured recipes, some of which were printed in the program, like the sweet and sour catfish with green tomato jam and pepper marmalade prepared by Chef Lee Richardson of Ashley's in Little Rock. There was definitely no lack of creativity behind the other chefs' tastings either, with Chef Phillip Lopez of Root in New Orleans going so far as to use liquid nitrogen to create avocado Dippin' Dots ice cream to accompany his tuna watermelon salad with chili lime vinaigrette. Avocado also appeared in Felicia Willett of Felicia Suzanne's recipe for mini avocado, cheddar and crab grilled cheeses, which came paired with watermelon sorbet shooters with cucumber from Kevin Nashan of Sidney Street Caf� in St. Louis. Interacting with guests as they approached his station, Nashan prompted them to forgo spoons when he said, "You've got to drink these all at once--they're shooters after all!" Additional participating local chefs included the following: Karen Carrier of the Beauty Shop, do Sushi and Noodles and Mollie Fontaine Lounge; Jos� Gutierrez of River Oaks Restaurant; Erling Jensen of Erling Jensen: The Restaurant; Wally Jo and Andrew Adams of Acre; Jonathan Magallanes of Los Tortugas; Ben Smith of Tsunami; Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman of Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen; and Ryan Trimm of Sweet Grass. Memphians can look forward to raising their forks again for Le Bonheur in 2014, when the next LeBonApp�tit will be sure to shake up the local food scene even more. See all the party photos at rsvpmagazine.com Password: RSVP Story by Leah Fitzpatrick Photos by Baxter Buck LEBONAPP�TIT T Rusty and Janice Chambers Andrew and Meredith Irwin AU G U S T 2 012 Diane and Bob Leopold Charles and Angela Herrin 42 RSVP Kelly English and Mike Lata Barbara Dettelbach and Caroline Moses Scott and Lauren Daughtry Melissa Craven, Kate Morrisse and Stephanie Hubbard Karen Carrier and Nick Vergos 43 RSVP AU G U S T 2 012 LEBONAPP�TIT Maureen O'Conner and Keith English EVENT Joe Tice and Tim Deck Jon McCullers and Lauren Mitchell Jonathan and Crystel Hardin AU G U S T 2 012 44 RSVP Susan and Jerry Edwards with Donna Moffatt Maureen and Michael Ostien with Kate Oliver Jim Slaba, Alison Hammersla and Kelly Mundt Cheryl and Garland Sullivan David and Deborah East Kirk and Karen Johnston with Joe Kassen Mike and Suzanne Landruf with Bill and Jennifer Davenport Barry and Elizabeth Gilmoret Leslie and Trey Brady LEBONAPP�TIT EVENT Michelle Stubbs and Amanda Mauck Jim and Denice McMahon 45 RSVP Brandon and Elisabeth Edwards Greg and Nicole Lake John and Ruby Hancock Julie and Matt Crowl AU G U S T 2 012 LEBONAPP�TIT EVENT Kristen and Bo Midgett Tom and Debbie Stephens Jamie and Tommy Turner AU G U S T 2 012 46 RSVP David and Kathleen Stern Steve Cohen and Laurie Stark Kimberly Hale and Kevin Danish Bubba and Debbie Edwards Peggy and LaVerne Lovell Sara Kelly and Kathy Mooney Greg and Carol Weidenhoffer Tim Cook and Liz Crowder Ashley Pace, Alice Higdon, Daniel Reid and Sally Pace LEBONAPP�TIT EVENT Kevin and Kim O'Donnell Derek King and Hannah Bailey 47 RSVP Marcedalia Gallegos, Jonathan Magallanes and Isabel Castro Honey and Rudi Scheidt Avery Powell and Lisa Haguewood AU G U S T 2 012 EVENT Taste of Caribe Benefiting the International Children's Heart Foundation sultry Memphis night evocative of an evening in the tropics proved the picture-perfect setting for the International Children's Heart Foundation's eighth annual Taste of Caribe at Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects. Nearly 200 guests turned out for the event, which was jointly sponsored by the Memphis Dermatology Clinic, P.A., the Bacardi Family Foundation, Rumba Room, Allstate, First Tennessee Bank, Havana Mix Cigar Emporium, Conway Services, XIKAR and 5ask. Complimentary Mojitos and a cocktail buffet of coconut shrimp, mixed green salad, Caribbean rice and beans and authentic Cuban sandwiches (all prepared by ICHF volunteers) set the mood for a night of enjoyment and generosity. The silent auction garnered a lot of interest from guests and included a Southland Park gift basket, salsa dancing classes from Rumba Room, personal training studio sessions from Energy Fitness, a pen and ink drawing by Terry Twyman, David Tankersley's illustration of the Arcade Restaurant and a Playhouse on the Square season subscription for two. A live auction conducted by RSVP's own humor columnist Dennis Phillippi kept the crowd laughing as he urged bidders to vie for such fabulous items as a Sonoma Valley wine extravaganza, a limited edition bottle of Bacardi Rum celebrating 150 years, Memphis pro golfer Shaun Micheel's autographed picture and passes to the FedEx St. Jude Classic golf tournament and the pi�ce de r�sistance: a luxury St. Kitts island getaway including airfare and luxury hotel accommodations. As warm as the evening was, the entertainment was even hotter, with music furnished by Cesar Villegas and The Latin Pulse Band and salsa dance demonstrations and mini-lessons from Rumba Room dancers. The balcony above the patio served as one of two cigar lounges, with the other in the courtyard next to an ice luge donated by Bacardi. Founded by Dr. William Novick in 1994, ICHF is dedicated to providing care for children with congenital heart disease in developing countries. Bryan Artiles, ICHF's fund-raising, events and PR coordinator, estimated that $20,000 was raised to go toward flights and accommodations for a full team of medical volunteers on the next surgical mission trip in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Story by Ruth Cassin Photos by Baxter Buck See all the party photos at rsvpmagazine.com Password: RSVP Donna Redmon and Lynn Bishop Barry and Dr. Michelle Allmon TASTE OF CARIBE A Christopher Raines and Lydia Hyatt Sean Carter and Martina Pavanic AU G U S T 2 012 Latonia Jackson and Julia Hunter Christine Motschmanwanner and Karen Guillory 48 RSVP Jean Christensen and Ann Marie Cowles Annette and Lee Askew with Jody and Lisa Brown Mark Sanders and Michelle Cardot Climaco and Liza Martinez Kim Kimball and Caitlin Cameron TASTE OF CARIBE EVENT Maria and Kurt Vancleave Chip and Meredith Armstrong 49 RSVP Mary Apple and Tegan Reeves Mike and Shelley Tillman Carol McCrudden and Jim Mertzlufft Carolyn and Chris Cole AU G U S T 2 012 TASTE OF CARIBE EVENT Juan and Valarie Sanchez, Meredith Broadhead and Zeynep Miles Avneet Cheema, Dawn Komoroski and Kim and Pat Donovan AU G U S T 2 012 Joe and Caryn Artiles Kerry and John Sneed 50 RSVP Jim and Heather Bruce Maggie and Richard Murff Angie Dorsey and Prez Edwards Carissa Ball, Brit Buchanan and Connie Keywood Keith and Sharon Williams with Marsha Silverstein and Pete Dunn Bob Hicks, David Winker and John Charles Wilson TASTE OF CARIBE EVENT Amy and Chris King Kay and Dr. David Solomon 51 RSVP Ashley Ward, Nicole Fox, Valerie Smith, Jennifer Jaudon and Emily Taube Kenny and Nicole Williamson Paul O'Rourke and Joni Pointer AU G U S T 2 012 Onsite II Par-Tee with the Gurus To raise money for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, some of the greatest golf coaches in the country came to participate in the Gurus of Golf Tournament. The kick-off event, Par-Tee with the Gurus, featured a silent and live auction at Lexus of Memphis, where food stations were positioned around the room so guests could sample dishes made by chefs who staff hospital kitchens. "It's the one time of year they get to show off their culinary skills outside a hospital," said Michelle Stubbs, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital's director of development. People enjoyed the vocal stylings of musicians "Pam & Terry," but they took a break as auctioneer John Roebuck began drawing bids for numerous items. The auction concluded with the sale of three little red wagons (used for transporting sick children in lieu of wheelchairs), which were purchased for $7,000 each by generous hospital supporters. Story and Photos by Suzanne Thompson ONSITE Ned Camuti, Todd Sones, Kevin Fugate and Rob Aikens Lauren and Wes Barnett with Nancy and Ed Barnett Beale Street Caravan BLOW OUT The second floor above A. Schwab on Beale became a rockin' party area for the fourth annual Beale Street Caravan BLOW OUT. Tee shirts bearing logos of various bands and other music-related party pieces were strung on clothes lines around the room, providing a festive atmosphere. Attendees enjoyed an open bar and buffet-style hors d'oeuvres as they looked over items in the silent auction, which included wine, a ukulele package with lessons from Jon Hornyak, a Mary Frances guitar handbag and a one-of-a-kind custom guitar piece by Saint Blues. The Patrick Dodd Trio entertained throughout the night with their unique sound of classic rock with blues accents, helping keep the crowd energized to raise funds for Beale Street Caravan, a noncommercial radio series hosted by Pat Mitchell Worley that brings Memphis music to the world. Ben Leff with Cheri and Marc Rubenstein Story and Photos by Suzanne Thompson 52 RSVP Pat Mitchell Worley, Devon Allman, Elizabeth Montgomery Brown and Joseph Brown AU G U S T 2 012 CrimeStoppers' "Night at the Theater" For the second year, CrimeStoppers has worked with Playhouse on the Square to raise funds, this year through the show "A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline." By offering the organization a reduced price for tickets, it is able to sell the tickets at regular price, with the difference going to CrimeStoppers. Ticket holders also enjoyed libations as well as a buffet catered by Coletta's. "Both Playhouse and CrimeStoppers get a great deal," said David Wayne Brown, a board member. "Defense begins at home. That's the American say," said former Shelby County Mayor Bill Morris prior to the performance, which he dedicated as a tribute to law enforcement officers. Story and Photos by Suzanne Thompson Terry Spark, Jean McMullen and Conrad Bromback Helen, Chris and Lil Bird Society of Entrepreneurs Dinner and Awards Banquet Looks like the city that spawned Holiday Inn, FedEx, AutoZone and Sun Studio still has its entrepreneurial chops. Some 450 elegantly dressed entrepreneurs and guests turned out to celebrate the Society of Entrepreneurs' 20th anniversary, sipping cocktails while mingling in a reception area outside the U of M Holiday Inn ballroom. The event epitomized what the society does best: bring veteran entrepreneurs and newer entrepreneurs together to encourage and educate the business (and jobs!) creators of today and tomorrow. The Master Entrepreneur Award was presented to Mike Bruns, the founder of logistics giant Comtrak, which he sold in 2010. Dinner and awards were followed by more merriment and dancing to music by The Bankers�an apt name for entertaining this venturesome crowd. Laurie Giroux, Jane Mayer and Mike Bruns Bill and Marion Quinlen with Chip Dudley Story and Photos by Jeannie Mandelker Onsite III Unveil Downtown Launch Party Unveil Downtown held a Launch Party at Felicia Suzanne's to celebrate the 20 artists who were selected out of 150 submissions for the inaugural downtown artwalk taking place in 20 restaurant and retail spaces throughout the area. In addition to artist Elisha Gold being announced as the winner of the juried exhibit, pleasant weather and a mariachi band in the twinkle-lit courtyard of Felicia Suzanne's made this party a delightful start to the weekend. Following the launch party, the artists fanned out for their own opening receptions, and pieces artists donated for a silent auction remained for sale online for 20 days, with proceeds benefiting the Downtown Neighborhood Association. Story and Photos by Kelly Cox Shaun Micheel Make-A-Wish Golf Classic Pairings Party The ninth annual Shaun Micheel Make-A-Wish Golf Classic got a rockin' start at the world famous Rendezvous with a Pairings Party. Live music bounced off the walls as guests noshed on barbecue and those famous ribs we all love. The Make-A-Wish Foundation� of the Mid-South granted its 400th wish to Wish kid Wesley, who leads vocals in his heavy metal band Malesus. Wesley's dream of a record deal for his band came true, as the surprise was revealed during the event. Professional golfer and 2003 PGA tournament winner Shaun Micheel hosted the MakeA-Wish Golf Class at TPC Southwind the next day, helping raise more than $238,000 for Make-A-Wish. Story and Photos by Maggie Giffin John Rich and Friends St. Jude Benefit Concert Recording artist and "Celebrity Apprentice" winner John Rich invited some of country music's biggest names, including Kellie Pickler, Darius Rucker and Big Kenny (Rich's other half in Big & Rich), and the highest-grossing comedian of all time, Jeff Foxworthy, to join him to perform for a good cause, that of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The affair kicked off with a VIP hour at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, where hospital supporters like Josie Loren, Tony Thomas, Pat Kerr Tigrett, Phil Donahue and Tammy Whitworth of presenting sponsor Window World, mingled. Of the first-time event, Rich said, "My goal was to raise $1 million on `Celebrity Apprentice,' but it came out to $1.4 million. I wanted to do more though, so I set out to come up with a unique lineup of talent, and we'll be happy to come back and do it again." Story and Photos by Leah Fitzpatrick "Raise the Roof" Fund-raiser Bishop Byrne alums, parents and current and former staff united at the "Raise the Roof" Fundraiser for an evening of music, barbecue, beer and margaritas. Held inside St. Benedict's Dining Hall, the fund-raiser took guests back to the days of school dances with entertainment by three live bands, including Jeffrey and the Pacemakers, Six Degrees and The Brohamptons, and there was even an appearance by former principal Robert Strausser. Bishop Byrne Class of '81 alum Ron Childers of WMCTV-5 pitched in as the emcee, announcing the raffle ticket winners and encouraging guests to give generously so that Bishop Byrne's roof can be repaired. Story and Photos by Leah Fitzpatrick 53 RSVP Carly Dahl and Dustyn Bork Shaun Micheel and Liz Nelson John Rich and Tammy Whitworth Cathy Weirich and Ted Weirich David and Mandy Lynch with David Simmons Ashley Clark and Richard McClure Tony Thomas, Pat Kerr Tigrett and Phil Donahue Ciji Arnold and Kennedi Morgan Whitney Henry and Emily Williams Selina Roberts, Jordan Askew and Conlee Benson Josie Loren and Keshaun Shephard Nick Pesce and Terry Oldham AU G U S T 2 012 ONSITE EVENT Theatre Memphis Gala Bringing the Big Apple to Memphis heatre Memphis became a replica of the Big Apple, and everyone who attended its fund-raising event was invited to take a bite. A live Lady Liberty even held her torch outside the theater to welcome all who came, and a large tent with a lavishly decorated interior served as a makeshift Sardi's Restaurant, the landmark eatery located in the heart of the Theatre District in New York City. Resplendent with chandeliers and large centerpieces filled with stargazer lilies, the tent had a wall lined with caricatures--just like Sardi's in NYC--completing the well-designed scene. Inside the theater's lobby, libations were available during a cocktail hour, and hors d'oeuvres were passed among the revelers, including Elizabeth and Jerry Marshall, Susan Labovitz and Anne Piper. To provide a Times Square-like atmosphere, artist Andrew Chandler drew caricatures of guests passing by on their way to browse items at Theatre Memphis' street vendor shop. Hundreds of silent auction items were available, so many that they were featured in categories including Art & Home, Collectibles, Sports, Restaurants/Food and many others. Nearby, a buffet offered warm yeast rolls, miniature lamb chops, cocktail shrimp, fresh fruit and smoked salmon with bagels already spread with cream cheese. Abe and Susan Plough, Jerry Chipman and Angela and Steve Good were among the many that enjoyed the feast. After the partygoers sated their appetites, many participated in a live auction. The final item featured was, fittingly, a trip to "The City that Never Sleeps." A tribute to Broadway followed that featured a George Gershwin medley. Chris Nemec, Kevin Kenny and Dr. Gary Beard, who led the group, all played grand pianos. The Gary Beard Chorale also entertained the crowd, and Cecelia Wingate and Rob Hanford, two of the stars from the musical "Chicago," sang a few rousing tunes. Blues diva Joyce Cobb provided entertainment on the Next Stage before and after the show. Mary and Chuck Stewart were among those who enjoyed dancing in a club-like atmosphere following the performance. Dance partners were at the ready, waiting to take unescorted patrons of the arts, for a spin around the floor. To cap it off, a sweet-tooth-satisfying dessert bar had something for everyone with delectable treats such as miniature cupcakes, cheesecakes brownies and cookies. Supporters of the theater checked out with their loot after the silent auction closed at 10:30 p.m., but they kept the party going until midnight. Story by Suzanne Thompson Photos by Don Perry THEATRE MEMPHIS GALA T Jude Knight and Seldon Murray Stuart Turner and Lura Turner AU G U S T 2 012 Ron Olson and Joy Routt Jonny Ballinger and Dabney Coors 54 RSVP See all the party photos at rsvpmagazine.com Password: RSVP Mary Jane and Jim Richens Bill and Tressa Ogles Jessica Benton and Russ Rinehart Andre Ward, Debbie Litch and Tom Fortner Dan Reid and Suzanne Reid Doss Whitney McGuigan and Todd Stricklin Zoe and Greg Hale THEATRE MEMPHIS GALA EVENT Gregg Coats and Marianne Williamson Lana and Shawn Danko 55 RSVP Anita and Steven Burkett with Susan Thompson Jorja Jolly and Chris Close Rick Patterson and Carolyn Martin AU G U S T 2 012 THEATRE MEMPHIS GALA EVENT Doug Laurie and Mary Douglas Sarah and Dennis Norton Ramona and John Seabold AU G U S T 2 012 56 RSVP Lee and Annette Askew Wendy and Stuart Kaplan John and Ginny Webb Beth Campbell and Carolyn Murray Justin Asher and Robin Wilcox Ann and Sid Friedman Randall Hartzog and Kristin Rapan Tom Love and Emily Capadalis Dr. Richard Raichelson and Joyce Cobb Bonnie and Nick Kourvelas THEATRE MEMPHIS GALA EVENT Scott Robertson, Jerry Chipman and Laurie and Greg Boller 57 RSVP Sam and Lesley Marks Dorothy Kirsch and Lenore Binswanger Teresa Hammarback, Deon Murray and Cynthia Wetmore AU G U S T 2 012 Onsite IV Overton Bark Grand Opening Overton Park gained some new four-legged friends with the recent addition of Overton Bark, a 1.3-acre fenced dog park sponsored by Hollywood Feed. To celebrate, YoLo sponsored the Overton Bark Grand Opening, which started with a one-mile fun walk/dog parade and went on to include contests and prizes. The Side Street Steppers, Walrus and Wuvbirds supplied tunes for the occasion, and free YoLo yogurt and food trucks were also on hand. All proceeds went to The Streetdog Foundation and the Overton Park Conservancy. Story by Leah Fitzpatrick Photos Submitted ONSITE Memphis Symphony League Spring Luncheon The Memphis Symphony League had its Spring Luncheon at the Memphis Hunt and Polo Club. Outgoing president Billie Jean Graham gave the welcoming remarks, and then a lovely lunch of chicken salad atop avocado halves, tomato aspic, asparagus spears, a fruit medley and peppermint ice cream was served. Next, Art Seessel, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra's interim CEO, gave a report on the board activities, which was most encouraging, and piano music was played by Anastasiya Popova Kirov, the wife of the MSO departing assistant conductor, Stilian Kirov. Lunch ended with the installation of officers and with Graham being given a president's pin donated by Mednikow. Story and Photos Submitted Billie Jean Graham, Deanna Vaughan and Shirley Gravenor 58 RSVP Bill Ferguson, "Peter" and Brian Martinelli Erin and Kim Jenkins with "Teddy" AU G U S T 2 012 Joy Brown Wiener, Lura Turner, Anastasiya Popova Kirov and Stilian Kirov United Housing's "An Evening at the Theater" United Housing (UHI) hosted its annual "An Evening at the Theatre" with dinner, a silent auction and a special showing of Noel Coward's "Present Laughter" at Circuit Playhouse. More than 150 friends of UHI attended the event to support the nonprofit's ongoing efforts. After sharing her story of buying her first home, UHI customer Glenda Haynes was awarded "Homeowner of the Year" by Marshall Crawford, United Housing's NeighborWorks America relationship manager. Proceeds help UHI continue to offer affordable housing, homebuyer education, counseling and low interest rate loan products. Story Submitted Photo by Ben Rednour Playhouse Original Art Auction Once a year, Playhouse on the Square becomes known as an art mecca for those looking for original jewelry, paintings, photography, sculptures and more. Dubbed the Playhouse Original Art Auction, the event turned 35 this year and is going strong thanks to the more than 100 artists who donated their pieces for the silent and live auctions. Auctioneers Michael Detroit, Gene Katz and Mike McLaren helped make the bidding process fun, as did the cast of "A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline," which made a special appearance. Story by Leah Fitzpatrick Photo by Chris Neely Photography St. Jude Dream Home� Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony The first St. Jude Dream Home� house located in Fayette County was dedicated by Fayette County Mayor Skip Taylor during the St. Jude Dream Home Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony. A crowd of about 100 clergy members, St. Jude staff, patients, local pageant winners, friends and family were present. Southern Serenity Homes designed and built the house, while Ashley Furniture and The Curtain Exchange were responsible for the decor. The interesting thing about this house was that it was built from the slab up to withstand winds in excess of 110 miles per hour, and even better, people could purchase $100 tickets for a chance to win the house and support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Story and Photo Submitted Marshall Crawford, Glenda Haynes and Tim Bolding Dan and Stephanie Beasley with Diane Vescovo and Mike McLaren Tim Tanner, Dr. Susan Aquillard, Karen Johnson and Kip Meyer Onsite V Princess Ball Carnival Memphis princesses mingled with their escorts, parents and friends at the annual Princess Ball held at the Memphis Hunt and Polo Club. Servers passed through the crowd with silver trays filled with fried oysters and catfish bites, and a buffet laden with heavy hors d'oeuvres and sweets was set around the lounge for guests to enjoy as they sipped their favorite beverages. After King Michael Lightman and Queen Elizabeth Parrish made their entrance, DJ Mark Anderson spun tunes. The floor was filled with princesses dancing the night away with their escorts and sometimes with Boll Weevils, who cut in whenever possible. Story and Photos by Suzanne Thompson Secret Order of the Boll Weevils Party At the Secret Order of the Boll Weevils Party at Rhitt's on Rex, "masked" Boll Weevils wore outrageous, head-to-toe costumes of the cotton-boll-eating, giant beetles for which they are named. With adult libations aplenty, partygoers reveled to the tunes of Almost Famous until called to order for a special announcement. John Barzizza, who has presided over Carnival Memphis' mischief-makers as "His Evil Eminence" for 10 years, announced he was passing the bar to Todd Brown. "This may be the ruination of him," Barzizza quipped. Story and Photos by Suzanne Thompson Todd Brown, John Barzizza and B.J. Gullet 59 RSVP Michael Lightman, Elizabeth Parrish and Boll Weevil "Tom Petty" Chandler Lee, Cameron Cofield, Grace Peters and Staten Smith Elizabeth Carr, Laura Gordon, Jonathan Sessions, Catherine Norton and Lele Wright Memphi's Grand Ouro's Ball To celebrate an outstanding Carnival season, the Mystic Society of the Memphi hosted its Grand Ouro's Ball inside the Memphis Country Club. The purpose of the evening was to reveal the identity of the Grand Ouro, which had been a closely guarded secret throughout the year. This year, it was none other than Metcalf Crump, who, when announced, had been disguised wearing an Elvis mask as a drummer for the evening's band. As is customary, guests wear black-tie to the event, with Memphi royalty outfitted in royal dress. The ceremony also includes the presentation of former ouros and this year's Memphi royal court. Story and Photos by Don Perry Carnival Memphis Fashion Show and Luncheon The Grand Krewes of Carnival Memphis headed to the Racquet Club of Memphis for the Carnival Memphis Fashion Show and Luncheon. Honoring Prince Douglas Dunlap and Princess Hillary Lindberg, the event also showcased the latest fashions from Laurelwood Shopping Center in a segment themed "Hooray for Hollywood." Judging by the ensembles seen on the runway, it appears that long, flowing dresses are in style, as are polka dots, sequins and metallics. Not to be overshadowed by the fashions, King Michael Lightman emphasized Carnival's charitable aspect by saying, "We went to Porter-Leath this morning and then the Raymond Skinner Center, and yesterday, we went to CMOM and raised $200,000!" Story and Photos by Leah Fitzpatrick Cotton Boll Brunch The Carnival Memphis king and queen gathered with friends and family for a final farewell at the Cotton Boll Brunch at the historic Cotton Museum. Guests enjoyed a splendid spread of breakfast fare, buffet-style, as they sipped Mimosas and Bloody Marys at Carnival's last event of the season. A few select items were included in a small silent auction, and Pat Kerr Tigrett was on hand with a group of her signature lace designs, made from cotton. Glasses were raised as the group bid adieu to this Carnival season. Hip Hip Hooray! Story and Photo by Suzanne Thompson Julie Ellis and Metcalf Crump Mike and Barton Lynch Shali Atikinson and Amber Roettgen Ann Newell, Mary Jones, Jill Anderson and Linda Yoakum Carolyn, Mitch and Kelly Jo Graves with Wynn and Gwin Scott AU G U S T 2 012 ONSITE Onsite VI National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Banquet Eleven high school and two college football players in the Memphis area were recognized and given scholarships based on athletics, academics and community service at the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Banquet at Rhodes College. The highlight of the evening came when Jim Campbell of the National Football Foun- ONSITE MIFA's No-Go Gala Each year, MIFA's No-Go Gala offers a unique gift for supporters and invites them to stay home and donate to MIFA instead of attending an event. The 2012 No-Go Gala theme is an exclusive set of postcards featuring the works of local artists, so a reception and private viewing of the collection was held at Flicker Street Studio. The postcard package was mailed on the same day to more than 7,400 MIFA supporters. Contributing artists to the No-Go Gala include Elizabeth Alley, Nancy Cheairs, Maysey Craddock, Melissa Dunn, Jameson Jones, Martha Kelly, Carl Moore, Veda Reed, Murray Riss, Jared Small, Dolph Smith, TWIN, Jeane Umbreit and Erin Wright. Story and Photos Submitted Girls Inc. Luncheon Inside the beautifully decorated lobby of the FedExForum, Girls Incorporated honored three area women who inspire young girls to be strong, smart and bold! Amy Weirich, Shelby County District Attorney, Kathy Buckman Gibson, National Girls Inc. board member and Buckman board chair, and Gina Neely, a Food Network chef, all received awards for their accomplishments in front of a crowd of more than 500 adults and a hundred girls. During the event, Girls Inc. also recognized a few young ladies, as well as remembered Burnetta Williams, a Girls Inc. board member and FedEx treasurer who passed away in December 2011. Story and Photos Submitted Memphis Cotton Wives Tea The Memphis Cotton Wives honored Dorothy Dickey McManus' 90th birthday with the Memphis Cotton Wives Tea at the King's Daughters and Sons facility on Appling Road in Bartlett. At the tea, a $1,500 donation by the Memphis Cotton Wives was given to the Memphis City Union of the King's Daughters and Sons. McManus is a member of the Memphis Cotton Wives and has been a member of King's Daughters and Sons for 57 years. She has held offices at the local, state, national and international levels, and was recently selected for the Unsung Hero Award. As for the Memphis Cotton Wives, the group currently has members in six states and is made up of women who volunteer to help those in need by supporting various fund-raising activities. Story and Photo Submitted AU G U S T 2 012 dation and College Hall of Fame presented the Contribution to Amateur Football Award to Coach Bill Courtney for his outstanding assistance to the Manassas High School football team. A wonderful depiction of this story was made into the film Undefeated, which won Best Documentary Feature at the 2012 Academy Awards. 60 RSVP Almenia Thorton and Gina Neely Mike Longo, Dan Gritti and Steve Ehrhart Maysey Craddock, Karen and Murray Riss and Jeane Umbreit Tieranny Woods and Kathy Buckman Gibson Tony Kelly, Bill Courtney and Ryan Groves Pam McDonnell and Nancy Cheairs Amy Weirich and Keonna Ward Barbara Smith, Dorothy McManus and Nancy Walker AFTER HOURS After Hours A photo collage of the latest business happenings Kooky Canuck Seventh Anniversary Party "Art on the Sidewalk" Benefit for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital at The Shops of Saddle Creek James Davis Fish Fry Linda Hill Lana and Shawn Danko Rob Joyner and Josh Pastner 62 RSVP Sandy Barksday and Joy Nocifora Maria Gorday and Dustin Starr Bo Abbay and KK Weinberg AU G U S T 2 012 The Blowout Grand Opening Joe Gordon and Cody Walker Daphne and Herkey Cantu Hardin Powell and Warner Gregory Cameron Voipe, Molly Gwattney, Jordan Kessle and Dana Pobalate Kelly Glynn, Grace Cantu and Jennifer Jones Don DeWeese, R.C. Johnson, Al LaRocca and Romeo Khazen RSVP Crossword ACROSS 5 Upset 14 Hint 10 Gawk 16 Wind The King 1 14 17 20 2 3 4 5 15 18 21 6 7 8 9 10 16 19 11 12 13 70 Elvis favorite soft drink 71 Naked 73 At bay 74 Nerd 72 Mined metals | Edited by Ruth Cassin 37 Set up in a new manner ______ 41 Intended 39 Elvis entourage, The Memphis 42 Representative 45 Before (prefix) 47 Distributing 52 Burst out 53 Falter 50 Eastern Standard Time 55 Render able 56 Name of ~ 58 Dreamer 60 Deceive 63 Search 67 Help T I L D E S E E K 1 Far away 22 26 27 30 38 31 39 42 46 49 23 28 32 24 25 29 35 40 44 48 51 57 64 69 72 58 65 59 45 36 37 41 15 Sheer, triangular scarf 17 Tangy 20 Knot 22 Thin 18 Indian tribe emblem 19 Not any 33 34 43 47 50 54 55 62 67 68 71 74 56 63 52 53 60 61 6 Life histories 9 Elvis alma mater 10 Hold 12 Alight 7 Hormone 8 Lamb 4 Recede 5 Behind 2 Side DOWN 3 Relating to the hearing 1 Acting (abbr.) 57 Convex shape 61 Otherwise marinated 35 Scud 38 Pal 27 Sacred poem 24 Lyric poem For underwriting information, call 901-678-2560 Visit us online at wumr.memphis.edu wumr.memphis.edu cl a ssy RSVP Solution: 47 Murky 69 Prays O W N 68 Doing nothing 36 Yearn A C T G B I O S A C T H L A N D E P E E 46 Game official 35 Dictation (abbr.) F L A N K A U R A L 43 Hovercraft 44 "Crying in the ______" 66 Screamers throat dangler 64 Restaurant dinner listing 34 Want azz! 63 AU G U S T 2 012 L E D 41 Jewish candle 62 National capital 31 Bad smells 33 Remove from office G R O O M S M A N S A C K E N V Y 40 Frozen water 59 Exchange D I C T A C H E B O U D N O R S 39 Maniac 54 Resources 57 United States 51 Check out books again 23 Princess Jasmines tiger 26 Type of peace prize 28 Headed 30 Hamburger holder U M B O S E E R R E A R R A N G E R A E F T T R L E I N A D O T B M E P E L R A E N E T R U P T U S S W A V E R D U P E S H H U E M E E R P S A J M A R A H E F P I E A S E T L A S I E D I S S U I N G E N D U E chicken or pork 29 Philippine dish with 25 Elvis pal, DJ George 66 70 73 11 Bridegroom attender 13 Fencing sword 21 Topper 65 Ship initials 32 Elvis twin brother 49 Double agents 48 __ cotta (clay) RSV PHILLIPPI By Dennis Phillippi HOLY ANCIENT TECHNOLOGY few years ago at the CooperYoung Festival, I spotted a red rotary dial telephone and had to have it. Yes, that's right, I own a Batphone. It's been one of my favorite oddities to have sitting around the house, and people of my generation get a huge kick out of it. That's the fun part. Here's the not fun part. A couple of weeks ago, a friend's college-aged kid was over, and he pointed at my nifty tchotchke and said, "What's that?" I replied that it was a Batphone, which earned me a blank stare. Then, I said it was a telephone, and he all but called me a liar. I explained that it was an old rotary dial phone, and he, of course, had no idea what I was talking about. I said that when I was young there was no such thing as touch tone phones, to which he replied, "What's touch tone?" I sighed theatrically and said, "Buttons." He naturally asked how we texted. When I said that we didn't text back then, that, in fact, there was no e-mail, no Internet and no cable television, there was a look of revulsion on his face that is difficult to describe. He was aghast. He reacted as if I'd said that I grew up in a Viet Cong prison camp or alongside a toxic waste dump. To prove that I wasn't making this up, I plugged the Batphone into a wall jack and tried to use it. As it turns out, the phone system doesn't even recognize rotary dial signals anymore. He looked at me as if I had failed to pull off a magic trick. You can see how that was the not fun part. Understand, young people, just a few decades ago all telephones plugged into the wall. In fact, most families had one, and at most two, telephones. Usually, the phone was in a central location, most likely in the kitchen, where it hung on the wall with an intractably tangled cord to the handset. The handset was the part you put up to your head, and, yes, it was attached to the phone by a spiral cord. In my household, and in virtually every other household, the cord to the handset on the main phone could stretch a couple of A dozen feet so that older sisters could jaw with boys on the phone for hours with some degree of privacy from blackmail plotting little brothers. Having a sister meant never having the chance to use the telephone. It also meant never receiving any phone calls at the house because, believe it or not, when someone was on the phone anyone trying to call would hear what we called a "busy signal," which was a beeping that announced that the receiving phone was in use. Brace yourselves youngsters, there was no call waiting. No one in the '60s ever said, "Hang on, I have another call." 64 RSVP In my household, and in virtually every other household, the cord to the handset on the main phone could stretch a couple of dozen feet so that older sisters could jaw with boys on the phone for hours with some degree of privacy from blackmail plotting little brothers. The rotary dial was organized in a counterclockwise circle with one being the first number, zero being the last and nine being the penultimate number. Any mistake in dialing meant hanging up and beginning again. If someone had been drinking, that presented an almost insurmountable challenge. There was no pocket dialing in that era. In most cases, there was a second phone, and it was almost always in the parents' bedroom. This was a restricted access phone. It was not available in our house for "privacy." It was our parents' phone. We all snuck in to use it, or in my case, to surreptitiously listen to my sisters in my never-ending search for a tactical advantage. If you picked up the second phone, or "extension," slowly enough, you could listen in to the conversation on the other phone. I was caught once doing this by my sister, Dawn, who was talking to her boyfriend's brother, and she beat me to a pulp with my own Stretch Armstrong. It's hard to imagine a world with such primitive communication. Flip back through this magazine and contemplate this: Every single person, with the exception of a few old cranks, in these pictures has a telephone on him or her. All of the men have one in a pocket. All of the women have one in a purse. Every one of them has had "phone panic" when they thought they may have lost their phone. Every one of them compulsively checks their phone any time someone else does. In the '60s, this is a world that no one imagined. It's one of the biggest things that science fiction missed. The most groundbreaking science fiction books and movies never envisioned cell phones, much less smartphones. Think about how much simpler things would've been for the characters in Blade Runner or Star Wars could've just made a cell phone call. Yes, they had a lot of radio headphones, but they were still radios. "Star Trek" had communicators, but they didn't have any buttons. Captain Kirk could've used the ability to text all the time. I know people who wish we could go back to a simpler time, and that's a bunch of hooey. Waiting at home, by the phone, for a call back from a girl was the worst. Hours of flipping through all four TV channels while she made you stew in your own juice was a nightmare. Inevitably, your patience would run short, and you'd call her, which was sad and desperate and needy, and you could just hear in her mother's voice that she knew it. Thank god there was no Caller ID because if her dad answered I hung up as fast as I could. It wasn't a simpler time. It was a stupider time. If you disagree with me, then just take out your smartphone and text me about it, tweet about it or send me an email. Even better, send my editor an email, and you'll be proving my point for me. AU G U S T 2 012 Dennis Phillippi, you've outdone yourself once again with a hysterical trip down memory lane, back to the time of rotary phones. We just hope your feelings weren't too hurt when you unsuccessfully tried to show your friend's son that your rotary phone still worked. Next time, call in David Copperfield...get it, call in? From now on, we'll leave the jokes to you. RSVPAST 195 1-1952 AU G U S T 2 012 Fraternizing in High School 66 RSVP he Alpha Beta Chapter of Theta Kappa Omega of 60 years ago consisted of male students from area high schools. Member Bill Raiford recalls several members who went on to do great things, like the late Kirk Fordice (pictured above as vice president), who went on to become the governor of Mississippi, and John Bull (pictured above as corresponding secretary), a Navy carrier-based fighter pilot who became a Centurion (a pilot with more than 100 carrier landings) prior to retirement. PHOTO COURTESY OF WILLIAM H. "BILL" RAIFORD If you have a past photo you would like to share with RSVP readers, please contact Leah Fitzpatrick at 276-7787 ext. 105 or e-mail the photo and caption to email@example.com All photos will be returned promptly. T 2013 WEDDING ISSUE Now accepting wedding submissions for the February 2013 issue of RSVP. Please visit rsvpmagazine.com for complete details. *Deadline for submissions is December 31, 2012. No exceptions. Weddings must have taken place during 2012.


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Makes 4 main-course servings
Whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, sugar, and oil in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.
I have made this recipe twice and substituted cucumber for the zucchini which really pumped up the freshness. I also used 2 T of sesame oil and 2 T of vegetable oil which helped make it more robust. I also like to add a little chili garlic sauce for a kick. Red pepper flakes work as well. Very tasty.

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Super Bowl ads that generate buzz after the game
NEW YORK Companies hope you'll be gabbing about their Super Bowl ads on Monday morning. But the ultimate score is if those conversations continue throughout the year.
The Super Bowl is an advertiser's biggest stage (more than 111 million fans are expected to tune in this year). It's also an advertiser's biggest gamble (a 30-second spot costs $3.5 million). Marketers are willing to take the risk, though: A successful ad can generate buzz well after the game for the companies, products and people who star in them.
"If you do it well, it has the opportunity to set your company straight or change the direction of your company," says Allen Adamson, a managing director at brand consulting firm Landor Associates. "You'll never get all those people in one room again until next year."
Here are three of the most talked-about ads from last year's Super Bowl and what happened to the companies that created them:
May the force be with you
Volkswagen's ad last year had everything to grab your attention: a cute, little boy, a retro theme, a funny plot.
The German automaker charmed millions of viewers with a "Star Wars" themed ad for its redesigned 2012 Passat sedan. The commercial shows a young boy in a Darth Vader costume trying unsuccessfully to use "The Force" on a doll, washer machine and even his pet dog. Finally, he thinks he's done so when his dad uses a remote to start the Passat. The boy is shocked.
Volkswagen took a gamble by releasing the spot before the game - something most advertisers didn't do last year. But the move paid off: the ad quickly became a viral hit on video-sharing website YouTube, with 49.4 million views since. And it came in No. 3 on USA Today's Ad Meter, which ranks Super Bowl commercials. (The top two ads, tied for first, was a Bud Light ad showing dogs catering a party and a Doritos spot featuring a pug that knocks down a man who taunts him with the chips.)
The ad also helped tout the new sedan. The Passat went on sale in the summer and has been a popular seller for Volkswagen in the U.S. In December, for example, volume sales of the sedan more than doubled to nearly 23,000 for the year.
And the 6-year-old boy in the ad, Max Page, became a celebrity. After the ad aired, Max, who was also part of the cast of "The Young and the Restless" soap opera, appeared on NBC's "Today" show and MSNBC.
For its part, Volkswagen is revisiting its Star Wars motif during Sunday's game, only this time with an ad for its Volkswagen Beetle. The carmaker has released a "teaser spot" for its commercial that shows dogs dressed as Star Wars characters barking "The Imperial March." It has already gotten 10 million views on YouTube.
Then, on Wednesday, the company released online a 75-second version of the 60-second Super Bowl ad that shows a dog losing weight so he can chase after a Beetle. Then it cuts away to show aliens in the Cantina from "Star Wars" discussing the ads.


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Portland Fashion Week kicked off Wednesday night with an Installation Show featuring local artists and designers. The show brands itself as "the world's only comprehensively eco-conscious production of fashion week."
Despite the recession, Oregon's advertising industry has seen business pick up this year thanks in part to the prudent use of social media.


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The restaurant is good, just the thing we expected from Pizza Hut. The waiter was polite and served us fast. The rest room disappointed as it was smelly and a bit dirty. I still would recommend this restaurant for lunch.
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It is not the best Pizza Hut where I have ever been but it's Pizza Hut anyway!
It's exact what you expect!
Garlic bread with cheese is really tasty!!
We arrived in St Peters hungry, just wanting something juicy and simple. Decided to order a sampler starter, something to nibble on. I ordered a Diet Pepsi and my man a large beer. After a while our drinks came, mine completely flat. No one bothered that I was trying to wave someone over but finally someone came, took my glass...
The pizza was very consistent with what you'd get in the US. If you like pizza at Pizza Hut in the states, you'll like it here.English menu and most the staff seemed to speak a little English. A bit slow service, but that's Russia.
Just loves this place, had tried a few of them i St. Petersburg, Russia.
Ok, sometimes you have to wait for ages to get a table.
The toilet is in some places behind the smokers part of the restaurant, not smart, but the toilet is clean and without smoke.
The staff is always nice and attentive, do they make a...
If you are not very passionate to Pizza italiana then this one will be enough for you. Quality is fine.
The service was at the highest level, but also in Canada was not as good and tasty, here knows how to cook.
I am from the USA, have eaten at hundreds of Pizza Huts in the USA and in the European Union, but I have to pleasantly admit that this Pizza Hut on Nevsky Prospekt was not only the best Pizza Hut Pizza I ever ate, but the service was magnificent!! The waitress was not only a gorgeous Russian girl, but she...
For a fast food restaurant, the service was pretty bad! The pizzas were also bland and tasteless.. have def had better pizzas from this world wide chain in other countries! Disappointing meal.. esp as we expected the Pizza Hut quality to be consistent!
If you're missing American food, this is place to go. I ordered a small pan pizza and a pepsi. Of course... no ice in the drink. The pizza was a little cold for US standards. Service was great, staff was friendly and the menus were in English and Russia. Staff English was pretty good. Far better than my Russian.
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