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Memphis Music:
Under New MGMT
Andrew VanWyngarden’s quirky journey
to rock-star fame and fortune, from
White Station High to platinum records,
Grammy nominations, and the
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Memphis Music:
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Editor’s note: Fifty years ago this coming October, the Memphis City Schools
system was desegregated by 13 firstgraders chosen, with considerable dif-
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the federal courts speeded things up
by approving forced busing to achieve
integration.
By 1974, more than 30,000 students
had left the Memphis public schools,
and Memphis had the largest privateschool system in the country. Busing
was a life-changing and city-transforming experience. The people who
remember the early 1970s — black and
white, parent and student, teacher and
administrator — still say that.
Today, in the spring of 2011, we are
at another key moment in our educational history. Barring intervention by
the courts or state legislature, Memphis
voters will likely decide on March 8th
whether to surrender the Memphis City
Schools charter and transfer control
to Shelby County Schools, effectively
merging the two systems.
This story is built around an earlier
one, originally published in the December 1995 issue of this magazine.
John Branston, the author, updated
and included that article in his 2004
book, Rowdy Memphis: The South
Unscripted. Our thought is that publishing a revised version at this time
will provide historical perspective as
Memphians try to make up their minds
how to vote, and, if the referendum
passes, a new system is invented.
Many of the principal figures Branston interviewed in 1995 are no longer
alive, including federal judge Robert
McRae, who presided over Memphis desegregation cases for 20 years, and MCS
attorney Louis Lucas, who argued the
case for busing as a desegregation tool;
McRae died in 2004, Lucas in 2005. But
other key players are still active in
public life, and while many are retired,
most are following recent events with
keen interest. Their observations are
included here, along with those of others who well remember the tumultuous years of 1973 and 1974 that tore
Memphis apart.
So as this city and this county begin
the process of reinvention that might
possibly create a unified school system
of 150,000 students — roughly the same
size MCS was in 1970 — we look back,
but we also look forward. Another era
of change has begun.
The Tragedy of Busing Revisited.
Music
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On a Memphis summer morning in 1971, seventeen years after
the highest court in the land outlawed segregation, the mayor
of Memphis, Henry Loeb, pulled up to the intersection of Poplar
and Third, glanced out his window, and saw the familiar face
of U.S. District Judge Robert S. McRae.
Loeb, who was on the passenger side next to his plainclothes
policeman driver, rolled down the window, looked at McRae,
and hollered, “Hey, you son-of-a-bitch, quit integratin’ those
schools,” then grinned his famous grin and sped away.
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A battered schoolbus is
buried in Frayser in March
1972 as a symbol of opposition to federal court-ordered
busing. A young man vents
his parents’ rage by casting
a stone.
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The mayor pretty much expressed the sentiments of the majority of his white constituents at that time. But Judge McRae wasn’t
about to quit “integratin’” those schools. In
fact, he had only just begun.
The next year, McRae ordered desegregation Plan A to bus 13,789 students. A year later,
he followed it up with Plan Z, which called for
the busing of nearly 40,000 students. Those
students and their schools would knock down
the legal walls of segregation. Or the legal
walls, at least.
The issue of busing would dominate the
political and social life of this city during the
1970s, and well into the next decade. Busing
was not unique to Memphis, of course. In city
after city in both the North and South, federal courts called upon local school boards to
use their public school systems as battering
rams for integration.
With an evident eye to the future, the
courts’ chosen method involved children.
Other approaches that might have focused
upon adults — for example, the use of proper-
ty-tax rebates to encourage integrated neighborhoods — were put aside. As a result, the
American dream of the melting pot and equal
opportunity was set against the American
Dream of choosing a home and raising a family in a nice neighborhood with good schools.
It was no contest. Tens of thousands of
white Memphians, some racist, many not,
fled the city for points north, south, and east.
Looking back, it is difficult to imagine anything that the most powerful pro-suburban
real estate developers and politicians in town
could have concocted that would have done
more to accelerate urban sprawl and the
growth of Shelby County, and contributed
more to the decline of the city of Memphis
and its public schools.
Plan Z failed for a lot of reasons, but perhaps
the main one is that, in a democracy, people
cannot be denied the right to vote with their
feet. And Memphis and Shelby County, with
its peculiar geography, two-headed government, separate school systems, and powerful
churches, gave them options ranging from
From the Vaults
Two new albums showcase the early days of
Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.
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eleased a week apart this spring, two new double-disc
packages from Memphis’ two most legendary artists —
Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash — provide a deeper look into
specific moments in their careers.
From Memphis to Hollywood: Bootleg Vol. II is a follow-up to
2006’s Personal File (Bootleg Vol. I), and similarly digs into Cash’s
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personal archives for (mostly) previously unreleased material. Meanwhile, Elvis is Back! re-packages a bundle of
previously released Presley albums and singles of varying
degrees of familiarity.
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s the title suggests, the first Memphis to
Hollywood disc will likely be the one of more
interest to local audiences since it clearly builds upon
Cash’s early career in Memphis.
The collection opens with a clip of announcements and
advertisements from West Memphis’ KWEM, the host
discussing the films opening at a West Memphis theater.
(“The other picture on this big double-feature program
is the spine-tingling The Man in Hiding. It’ll make goose
pimples on goose pimples. That’s what it’ll do!”)
This segues into a series of on-air performances from
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Acclaimed chef José Gutierrez gives fine French dining
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he last time I ate at River Oaks was memorable not for the
excellent food, but for my friend’s obnoxious behavior. He threw
back one too many cocktails, and I was so embarrassed by his offcolor humor that I didn’t return until after chef José Gutierrez brought
his estimable talent to this popular East Memphis location.
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On a bright, chilly morning in late January, Josephine
Williams stands inside a greenhouse and points to tiny
stems shooting through moist earth. A few are weeds, she
explains, but some are vegetable seedlings planted just
weeks ago. Says Williams: “You learn what not to pull up.”
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A Riverfront Loop
trolley rumbles down
the Main Street Mall.
For example, the Uptown Community Garden, located in the mixedincome neighborhood just east of The
Pyramid, is “plugged in” to the North
Memphis Community Development
Corporation. As one of its employees,
Tanja Mitchell was asked in 2008 to
start a garden on land donated by St.
liams, pointing to a bushy brownish- Stephen Baptist Church. She turned to
green plant. “Before long it will drop its Williams for help.
“I was raised by my grandmother,
seed and this bed will be bursting with
José Gutierrez
basil.” In another plot, which is covered who preserved peaches and pears from
with plastic, are leeks and garlic, plant- her own fruit trees,” says Mitchell, an
restaurant is tucked in an asphalt island near the
Uptown resident. “I didn’t know what
ed in November.
interstate, and I asked Gutierrez if he missed EnCommunity gardeners may sell [store-bought] jelly was till I was on
core’s downtown location.
their produce at one of various farmers my own, and I still don’t like it,” she
“It was a beautiful place,” he agreed. “But many of
Encore’s customers lived in East Memphis, so now our
markets around town. “But primarily laughs. “But except for flowers, I had
customers are also our neighbors.”
they eat it, cook it, and share it,” says no gardening experience myself. So I
While sophisticated, the menu at River Oaks includes
Williams, “reducing the family food contacted Josephine and we hit it off insuch friendly choices as free-range fried chicken, a
stantly. She’s a wealth of knowledge. She
budget.”
Southern nod to the traditional roast chicken dinners
cooked by French families every Sunday.
As GrowMemphis coordinator, Wil- explained about covering the land with
When my husband and I came for dinner, we were
liams — who with her fiancee cultivates cardboard, instructed me on soil.” And
tempted by the Wednesday-night chicken special for
Crispy Lemon
a load
hops, brews beer, and tends a backyard when the Rotary Club donatedChicken
two served family-style with green beans and mashed
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holds monthly networking
meetings; ers showed up with shovels to fi ll and
build up the beds.
provides training
ATTRACTIONS
BEALE STREET: Downtown, 526-0115, bealestreet.com
GOLF & GAMES FAMILY PARK: 5484 Summer Ave.,
NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM: 450 Mulberry St.,
Today those beds
on such topics as
386-2992, golfandgamesmemphis.com
521-9699, civilrightsmuseum.org
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS: 2525 Central Ave.,
GRACELAND: 3734 Elvis Presley Blvd., 800-238-2010,
PINK PALACE MUSEUM & SHARPE PLANETARIUM:
are tended by area458-2678, cmom.com
w i nt e r g a r d e n elvis.com/graceland
3050 Central Ave., 320-6320, memphismuseums.org
CHUCALISSA MUSEUM: 1987 Indian Village Dr., 785-3160,
residents or volun-memphis.edu/chucalissa
ing, canning, and
LICHTERMAN NATURE CENTER: 5992 Quince Rd., 767THE PEABODY: 149 Union Ave., 529-4000,
7322, memphismuseums.org/lichterman-overview
peabodymemphis.com
COOPER-YOUNG DISTRICT: Midtown, 276-7222,
teers from various
making a rain barcooperyoung.com
MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN: 750 Cherry, 576-4100,
SHELBY FARMS PARK:
Perhaps even more
churches or organirel ; order s a nd
memphisbotanicgarden.com
767-7275 (PARK), shelbyfarmspark.org
COTTON MUSEUM AT THE MEMPHIS COTTON
EXCHANGE: 65 Union Ave., 531-7826,
MEMPHIS ROCK ’N’ SOUL MUSEUM: 191 Beale St., 205STAX MUSEUM OF AMERICAN SOUL MUSIC:
zations, includingmemphiscottonmuseum.org
distributes seeds
satisfying than
2533, memphisrocknsoul.org
926 E. McLemore, 946-2535, soulsvilleusa.com
DAVIES MANOR PLANTATION HOUSE: 9336 Davies
MEMPHIS ZOO: 2000 Prentiss Pl., 333-6500,
SUN STUDIO: 706 Union Ave., 800-441-6249,
Bridges, and Girls,
and helps memPlantation, 386-0715, daviesmanorplantation.org
memphiszoo.org
sunstudio.com
Inc. “The Uptown
bers start plants in
growing their own
FIRE MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS: 118 Adams Ave., 320-5650,
MUD ISLAND RIVER PARK: 125 N. Front St.,
W.C. HANDY HOUSE MUSEUM:
firemuseum.com
800-507-6507, mudisland.com
352 Beale St., 522-1556
community is dia greenhouse; and
GIBSON BEALE STREET SHOWCASE:
MUSEUM OF BIBLICAL HISTORY: 140 E. Mulberry,
WOODRUFF-FONTAINE HOUSE:
food
and
herbs
is
the
verse, and this com-145 Lt. George Lee Ave., 544-7998, gibson.com
writes grants for
Collierville, 854-9578, biblical-museum.org
680 Adams Ave., 526-1469, woodruff-fontaine.com
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She explains that
community gardeners. that,” says Mitchell. “We have some
any community can
lower-income resijoin GrowMemphis
dents as members,
as long as gardeners
and we’ve got lawagree to use chemical-free methods whenever possible, yers and other professionals who work
share information and resources, and downtown.”
Mitchell has grown cucumbers, toparticipate in joint projects. Williams
is working with four new communities matoes, bell pepper, and okra, and plans
to try such herbs as garlic this year. Her
this year.
While the Angelus Street Garden is favorite vegetables are curly mustard,
composed strictly of neighbors, several which is still hardy in its bed, and roother community gardens are affi liated maine lettuce. “You know how expenwith churches, neighborhood associa- sive that is,” she says, “so it felt really
tions, or community development cor- good to come pick it and fi x a salad for
porations. “It helps to have a structure dinner.” She points to a plot that was
to plug into,” says Williams, “to get full last summer of “volunteer” tomato
the project off the ground and pull in plants that were “so big you could hardly
walk around them,” says Mitchell. “Peomore support.”
Williams should know. She was
raised in rural Maine, where her mother
grew and canned vegetables and fruits,
and a neighbor raised cows. Moving
away to college in a large Midwestern
city taught the 28-year-old Memphis
transplant a vital truth about herself: “I
felt very disconnected from nature,” she
says. “That was draining me, and I knew
I needed greenspace to sustain me.” She
found that sustenance during college
breaks, when she volunteered and later
worked at organic farms. “I studied geology,” she laughs, “but my farm experience taught me so much — about where
the food comes from, how to get good
food to people, how to engage them in
the farming process.”
When romance brought her to Memphis three years ago, she first worked
for Lichterman Nature Center in native plant propagation. Then an offer
came that she couldn’t refuse. Today,
as coordinator of GrowMemphis, she’s
using that farm experience — which
clearly shaped her life — to teach and
assist others.
Launched in 2007 by the Mid-South
Peace and Justice Center, GrowMemphis has helped 20 local communities
start their own gardens, and Williams
has seen their “transformative power.”
Not only in providing healthy food
that’s unavailable in many low-income
areas, she says, “but in getting to know
and care about your neighbors.”
This particular morning, she’s visiting the Angelus Street Garden in midtown. It was started when Williams,
who lives on Angelus, went door to door
inviting neighbors to a meeting about
the GrowMemphis project. Over the
past few years, seven wood-framed plots
on what used to be vacant land have
yielded everything from lettuce, kale,
and spinach to such summer bounty as
tomatoes, corn, and squash, along with
strawberries, blackberries, and figs.
“Look at that right there,” says Wil-
It’s been two years since Gutierrez moved to River
Oaks after closing his restaurant Encore, and his culinary finesse is as polished as ever. In June, Gutierrez
was named Chef of the Year by the Maitres Cuisiniers
de France, an honor he now shares with luminary
French chefs Daniel Boulud and Jacques Pepin.
The trophy is displayed at River Oaks, a restaurant with its own impressive pedigree. Still, the
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When a forward-thinking entrepreneur founded City of
Memphis magazine in 1976, we doubt he could have foreseen
the impact that small, start-up publication would have on
the Bluff City. Thirty-five years later, that start-up, known
today as Memphis magazine, has become a leader in MidSouth media, thanks to dedicated local ownership and a
staff committed to journalistic excellence. Our magazine has
established a tradition of independence and editorial quality
second to none in the Mid-South. Over the past 35 years,
Memphis has won scores of national and regional awards for
editorial and design excellence, including 2008 and 2009
overall General Excellence awards from the City & Regional
Magazine Association — the association’s highest honor.
But, along with honors and accolades, we have a history of
enlightening, informing, and entertaining our readers. The
combination makes for the perfect Memphis read — and a
must-buy for those advertisers wishing to connect with the
city’s influentials, business leaders, and consumers.
Audience
Every month, 52,302 readers look to Memphis magazine
to provide them with in-depth coverage of life in the Bluff
City. Most of these readers come from our loyal subscriber
base, but we also maintain a healthy single-issue and verified distribution via area hotels, supermarkets, bookstores,
hospitals, doctors’ offices, retail venues, and salons. Memphis
is the only audited magazine in our area — which means we
know our readers.
Some quick stats — over 60% of our readers save
Memphis magazine when they are finished with it to look
back through later; more than 70% discuss something
read in the magazine with others, and 90.4% of our
readers have read three out of the last four issues.
Those numbers mean we’re doing something right.
Our readers represent Memphis’ most affluent and
educated — with an average household income of over
$200K annually, an average net worth of $1,461,000. Over 70%
have a college degree, with 27.8% holding a postgraduate
degree. Memphis readers are the community movers and
shakers who help make our city — the corporate home of
FedEx, the cultural capital of the Mississippi Delta, and, of
course, the birthplace of rock-and-roll and the home of the
blues — the very special place it is today.
Value
We realize the importance of a good value. That’s why you
will find insightful editorials and special sections, gorgeous
photographs, the city’s best dining listings, and the most
in-depth arts coverage in every issue of Memphis magazine.
We also provide great value to our advertisers by allowing
them to “speak” to our audience in an intimate environment.
Memphis is also active in the community, supporting
community events, and working with various non-profits
and associations to further their causes. We also work with
national polling companies to bring you reader favorites, such
as Top Doctors, Super Lawyers, Five-star Wealth Managers,
and Top Dentists. We are the best value in magazine
advertising, because we are the authority on luxury, style, and
living the good life in the Mid-South, with the numbers to
back it up. Start living the Memphis life today.
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Armed with an $800 million
endowment from the Walton
Family Foundation, Walton built
the museum as a gift to Arkansas, and indeed to the world. Her
mission: to celebrate the American spirit, and to trace our history through some of the nation’s
greatest works of art.
I was lucky enough to receive
an invitation to represent this
magazine on a media-preview
tour of the museum along with
distinguished representatives
from the likes of NPR, Time
Magazine, the Economist, and
Bloomberg News. We made the
five-hour drive to Bentonville
from Memphis (via I-40 West
to I-540 North) and checked
into the Simmons Suites, which
had been recommended by the
museum staff. The hotel is well
situated, close to the center of
town, and we crossed the street
for a steak dinner at the elegantly
appointed, upscale River Grille. I
should add that accommodations
in the Bentonville area are plentiful, since every major hotel chain
on the planet seems to have an
outpost there. The same goes for
chain restaurants to fit all pocketbooks.
Our group was picked up the
next morning and whisked away
to the museum. Though it seems
light years away, Crystal Bridges
is located only a short distance
from downtown. Its construction
was clearly quite an engineering
feat, as the museum is nestled in
a ravine between two wooded
hillsides. Composed of eight pavilions, Crystal Bridges offers
dramatic views of the natural
landscape (which includes several central reflecting ponds fed
by an active spring) from every
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famous modernist architect and urban
planner at opening. dolores tisciis
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direction.
The museum walls are built
of architectural concrete, with
wood inlays, and the roofing materials are Arkansas white pine
and copper. Three-and-a-half
miles of biking and walking trails
wind through the museum’s 120acre park and gardens.
We were graciously welcomed
by Don Bacigalupi, Crystal
Bridges’ executive director, and
we enjoyed meeting a number of
his staff including Kevin Murphy, curator of American art
(formerly of The Huntington Library in San Marino, California)
and Chris Crossman, curator of
collections. We were graciously
wined and dined throughout the
day — from lunch to an evening
cocktail reception — with fabulous food and drink, courtesy of
the excellent museum restaurant.
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Crystal Bridges’ stunning permanent
collection spans five centuries of American
masterpieces, ranging from Colonial-era
classic to twenty-first-century contemporary.
Crystal Bridges was designed
by Boston-based Moshe Safdie,
the famous modernist architect
and urban planner known for
creating welcoming buildings
and public spaces that contribute
in meaningful ways to their set-
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Dining Out
RIVER OAKS
Southern Sophistication
Acclaimed chef José Gutierrez gives fine French dining
a comfortable bistro feel.
5871 Poplar (683-9305)
Food: ★★★★
Service: ★★★★
Atmosphere: ★★
Price: $$-$$$
by pamela denney | photographs by justin fox burks
he last time I ate at River Oaks was memorable not for the
excellent food, but for my friend’s obnoxious behavior. He threw
back one too many cocktails, and I was so embarrassed by his offcolor humor that I didn’t return until after chef José Gutierrez brought
his estimable talent to this popular East Memphis location.
T
★★★★★ Perfect,
needs no improvement
★★★★ Exceptional
★★★ Above average
★★ Satisfactory
★ Poor
Calendar | October 2011
compiled by
hannah sayle
$$$$ Very expensive,
over $50 per person
$$$ Expensive,
$26-$50 per person
$$ Upper moderate,
$ Moderate,
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OCTOBER 1
34th Annual
Olive Branch OctoberFest
Octoberfest may seem like just another reason to drink beer and eat
sausages, but this nearby festival offers much more. The longest
running event in Olive Branch features arts and crafts, quilting,
singing, food, and games, and proves that you don’t have to be in
Germany (or wear lederhosen) to enjoy this world-famous festival.
Olive Branch City Park, 8267 Goodman Road, Olive Branch, MS
(662) 895-5448
OCTOBER 5-23
Tennessee Shakespeare Company
presents Macbeth
It’s been two years since Gutierrez moved to River
Oaks after closing his restaurant Encore, and his culinary finesse is as polished as ever. In June, Gutierrez
was named Chef of the Year by the Maitres Cuisiniers
de France, an honor he now shares with luminary
French chefs Daniel Boulud and Jacques Pepin.
The trophy is displayed at River Oaks, a restaurant with its own impressive pedigree. Still, the
Christening the newly refurbished amphitheatre in Shelby Farms
with “that Scottish play” may seem brazen, but Tennessee
Shakespeare Company has little to fear. Coming off of a recordbreaking performance season last spring, TSC is expanding its
enterprise, with more venues and more opportunities to shake up
your theater routine. Shelby Farms Park Amphitheatre, 500 North Pine
Lake Drive (ticket info, 759-0604, www.tnshakespeare.org)
OCTOBER 6-9
Pink Palace Crafts Fair
Feeling crafty? One of Memphis’ biggest and most popular crafts
fairs brings vendors, demonstrations, treats, music, and more to
Audubon Park. You don’t have to be a master crafter to appreciate
all the handiwork on display, but be sure to bring some cash
— you don’t want to miss out on this collection of truly
one-of-a-kind items.
Audubon Park, 4161 Park Avenue
OCTOBER 7
Peter Yarrow
What child hasn’t been lulled to sleep by the sweet, dreamy folk
tune, “Puff the Magic Dragon”? Peter Yarrow, formerly of folk group
Peter, Paul, and Mary, co-wrote the beloved song, along with a
number of classic tunes we still know and love. Relive your hippie
days — or your childhood memories — with this performance by a
folk legend. Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center, 3663 Appling
(385-6440)
OCTOBER 7-23
Jane Austen’s Emma
“Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich,” overestimates
her own matchmaking abilities and learns what meddling in other
people’s affairs can lead to in this classic by Jane Austen. A master
of social follies, Austen delivers equal parts comedy and romance,
and Theatre Memphis brings it to life.
Theatre Memphis, 630 Perkins Extended (682-8323)
OCTOBER 7-30
Avenue Q
This play has puppets, but if you’re thinking Sesame Street, think
again. Crass humor (with songs like “Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist”
and “Schadenfreude”) and heartfelt humanism abound in this
story of eleven puppets and three human characters struggling to
make it in the real world. Avenue Q isn’t for everyone, but if you
like your musical theater with a touch of off-color humor, here’s a
Tony Award-winning production you’ve got to see.
José Gutierrez
Crispy Lemon
Chicken Paillard
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restaurant is tucked in an asphalt island near the
interstate, and I asked Gutierrez if he missed Encore’s downtown location.
“It was a beautiful place,” he agreed. “But many of
Encore’s customers lived in East Memphis, so now our
customers are also our neighbors.”
While sophisticated, the menu at River Oaks includes
such friendly choices as free-range fried chicken, a
Southern nod to the traditional roast chicken dinners
cooked by French families every Sunday.
When my husband and I came for dinner, we were
tempted by the Wednesday-night chicken special for
two served family-style with green beans and mashed
OCTOBER 30
Taylor Swift
Believe it or not, this starlet of the country-pop scene has only been
on the national radar for ﬁve years. In that time, the 21-year-old has raked
in four Grammy awards, become one of the highest-grossing celebrities,
and been named Artist of the Year by Billboard magazine. Though she
had her start in Nashville, Swift is bringing her chart-topping hits to
the birthplace of rock-and-roll for one of the most anticipated concerts
of the year. FedExForum, 191 Beale Street (205-1234)
Circuit Playhouse, 51 South Cooper Street, (725-0776)
OCTOBER 8
Greekfest 2011
Celebrating its 50th year of food, fun, and culture, Greekfest brings
a taste of the old country to Memphis. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., enjoy
performances by Athenian dancers, live music, and a veritable
cornucopia of Greek foods, from souvlaki and spanakopeta to
baklava and tiropitakia. Not sure what those words mean? Don’t
worry about it — you don’t have to pronounce the names to enjoy
the feast.
St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 6984 U.S. Highway 70 (388-5910)
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Demographic Overview
MeMPHis reAders love spending time with each issue. they turn to
Memphis magazine every month to discover all that is new, hot, and
happening in the Bluff city. they use our pages to find everything from
restaurants to rings and trust that the information we bring them is
accurate and up-to-date.
MeMPHis reAders are aFFluent, educated ProFessionals.
Average Age — 54.3years
AGe
Married — 63.9%
MAriTAl sTATus
Graduated College — 70.1%
Postgraduate degree — 27.8%
eduCATioN
HouseHold iNCoMe/
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54.9%
45.1%
Average Household income — $203,000
Average Net worth — $1,461,100
own Home — 92.6%
HoMe owNersHiP Average Market Value of Primary residence — $423,100
oCCuPATioN
Professional/Managerial — 70.4%
Business owner/self-employed — 25.5%
reAdiNG HABiTs
Have read at least 3 of the last 4 issues — 90.4%
Average amount of time spent reading Memphis magazine — 1 hour
Number of people reading each copy of the magazine — 2.7 per copy
iNflueNCe
Dined in a restaurant as a result of reading Memphis magazine — 80%
Discussed something read in Memphis magazine with another person —
70.3%
Attended an event as a result of reading Memphis magazine — 44.5%
Recommended a product/store/restaurant/service as a result of reading Memphis
magazine — 41.3%
Accessed a website as a result of reading Memphis magazine — 23.2%
Source: MMR
Saved an entire issues — 60.6%
Consider Memphis magazine an authority — 96%
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Average Paid/Verified Circulation: 19,731
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What has happened at 940 South Cooper
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Average paid subscribers: 15,899
Average Single-Copy Sales: 870
Average Non-Paid Circulation: 2,962
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I
n just six months, owners Bert Smythe and John Littlefield have
converted two empty restaurant spaces — the erstwhile Grace and Au
Fond — into what is, by all accounts, a gold mine on the local dining map.
My first visit to this Cooper-Young hot spot known as Alchemy —
with its high vaulted ceilings, massive Though every dish boasts
square bar, a variety of dining spaces, and
an elevated flair, Chef Roth
designer lighting — took place during
says these are all recipes
its soft opening, when the owners were
she’s been cooking for
still ironing out some kinks. For my second visit, I decided to go headlong into
herself at home for the
the fray, opting for Friday night dinner,
past five years.
knowing full well that tables go fast on
the weekend and I could be in for a wait as early as 7 p.m. Alchemy
only takes reservations for parties of ten or more, so my dining companions and I went at 6:30 to be on the safe side, and we were seated
immediately.
A quick perusal of the menu, which is based on a small plates concept, brought some items to the fore: Rock shrimp and chorizo mac
and cheese, Denver lamb ribs with tzatziki sauce, Brussels sprouts
with bacon, pistachios, and Granny Smith apples.
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We were told that one
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or two small plates per
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person would be enough
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food for the table to share,
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so for our group of four
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we ordered wild mushFOOD: room pancakes with wiltSERVICE: ed spinach and chèvre,
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in sherried cumin dressing, pan-seared Diver scallops over creamy roasted corn
and edamame succotash, roasted duck spring rolls with
spicy orange dipping sauce, and brandied smoked duck
sausage with apple braised red cabbage.
I place a high premium on the treatment of vegetables, and chef Karen Roth rises to the standard:
The wilted mushroom pancakes have been a favorite
of mine since my first visit to Alchemy, and the smoky,
sweet Brussels sprouts (which can be made with or
without bacon) are flavorful enough to soften even the
staunchest vegetable foe. Also highly recommended is
the roasted asparagus with Romesco sauce.
Top Three to Try
Source: Audit Bureau of Circulation
Number of people reading magazine: 2.7 per copy
Total Monthly Readership: 52,302
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LAMB RIBS Easy to share and even easier to
hoard, these lamb ribs are a nice change of pace from
your traditional barbecue ribs. They are cooked New
York-style — boiled and then slow braised, so that
the Greek spices have time to settle into the meat
— and served with cool tzaziki sauce. You’ll swear
you’re Mediterranean-Sea-side.
CHILE ROASTED FISH TACOS These crispy
miniature taco shells are layered with blended
avocado puree, a piquant dusting of chile powder on
flaky white fish, crisp cabbage, and adobo aioli, and
topped with cotija cheese, creating an immaculate
combination of flavors and textures. Each delightful bite showcases the chewy, crispy, smooth, and
crumbly textures.
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Comparison Study
a study was conducted to determine the
involvement of our readers in community affairs
and to demonstrate that the influence of Memphis
magazine extends to “influentials” in the community.
“influentials” include ceos, senior staff from business
and non-profits, civic and political leaders, members
of the media, and other memphis notables.
THe resulTs:
Memphis magazine had tremendous impact and
influence on the people who make and shape opinions
and trends!
reAdersHiP of iNflueNTiAls
Read at least 1 of the last 4 issues
Read each of the last 4 issues
WILD MUSHROOM PANCAKES Firm but
light, these pancakes are a staple of the vegetarian
menu with their perfect mixture of earthy Mississippi
Natural shiitake mushrooms, slightly bitter spinach,
and tart goat cheese. You get three, which makes the
dish a filling vegetarian option and good companion
to the asparagus with Romesco.
88.2%
35.3%
Memphis magazine is available
in a number of local independent
bookstores, gift shops, and
coffeehouses. Memphis magazine
is also available wherever
magazines are sold in the
mid-south, including:
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Wal-Mart - over 15 stores
Kroger - over 25 stores
all Barnes & Noble, Bookstar, and
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memphis area
• in the Memphis international Airport —
over 10 locations
Memphis magazine can be found
in the guest rooms of the following
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iNflueNTiAls AGree THAT
MeMPHis MAGAZiNe is
subscribers
Well Respected in the Community
Fair and Objective
Influential
Forum for New Ideas
Uniquely Informative
Source for Important Issues
Provider of In-Depth Coverage of Local Events
Informative Reviewer of Restaurants
Informative on Cultural Events
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Memphis magazine is delivered each month to over
3,000+ individual doctor and dentist waiting rooms.
Complimentary copies of Memphis magazine can
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THE CITY MAGAZINE
As CEO of one of our city’s
largest real-estate firms, Kevin Adams
knows what challenges are all about.
But few can compare with the 679-mile
journey of self-discovery he made last March.
Take Me to the
Jewel
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by john branston
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FINE
HOM E S
SERIES
The Williamson-Cooper House
Celebrates Its First Century in Splendid Fashion.
by anne cunningham o’neill
+ photographs by andrea zucker
ew residential areas of this city are as distinctive as the neighborhood adjacent to the Overton Park Zoo in the Evergreen Historic District. Chip Williamson
and Chris Cooper have long had a love affair with this particular part of town,
and spent quite a bit of time house-hunting in the area. But this particular house “spoke
to them,” so, appreciating that it was a hidden gem buried in overgrown landscaping, they
bought the place in 2007.
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Built in 1912, the architecture of what is now the
Williamson-Cooper House can be classified stylistically as Arts and Crafts, as it incorporates such
outstanding period features as a green tile roof,
two fretwork ceilings (one wood, one plaster), a
grand staircase, large interior columns, and a conservatory. It’s anything but a cottage, however; the
home’s four floors and 25 rooms include a whopping
7,000 square feet of floor space.
As you might expect from owners with a property
of this vintage, Williamson and Cooper are fascinated by the provenance of their home. They know
that among the previous owners was William M.
Bell, a prominent commercial real-estate developer,
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The Bluff City’s award-winning namesake musical
launches a national tour at The Orpheum.
How will the real Memphis respond?
by chris davis
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Landmark Looks
his month’s Style reflects the City Guide itself, as we
use some of Memphis’ best-known locations as fashion
backdrops. The looks cleverly mix summer and early-fall
styles, and showcase current offerings at several fine local boutiques.
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photography by l a r ry kuz n iewsk i
fashion styling by augusta ca mpbell
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MEET THE SERVERS
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GOOD DINER
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Sure, they have their gripes.
But their friendships with
guests make it all worthwhile.
*7
STEVEN SHIPP
He landed his first waiter position
at Pancho’s at Summer and White
Station. After that, Shipp veered
toward another career path, but
was drawn back to food service,
working for Rialto Lifestyle
Ventures and the former River
Terrace Yacht Club under thenChef Valerie Bryant. He’s been
with Felicia Suzanne’s since it
opened in 2002. “This is by far
my favorite place to work,” says
Shipp, who is lead captain of the
waitstaff. “The customers are
Veteran waiters dish on what they like — and sometimes loathe —
in restaurant patrons. Check out their do’s and don’ts.
You just might see yourself.
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We know what makes a good restaurant server. He smiles warmly when he greets you,
so personable, you really get to
know them through the years.
They’ve been faithful to us in the
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I love the handshakes, the
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answers questions about the food, makes jovial conversation without being cute. She adjusts the
thermostat if you’re shivering, refills drinks without interrupting, appears promptly when you
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JANUARY 2011
VOL X X X V NO 10
GET ALL
GRIZZLY!
THE
MAPMAKER:
JOHN RYDER’S
PLAN TO
TRANSFORM
THE AMERICAN
POLITICAL
LANDSCAPE
~ P. 46
RUDY GAY'S
ESSENTIAL
FITNESS
WORKOUT
{
presented by
Don Glays
Executive Director
Memphis Area Home Builders Association
Producer of VESTA and Home Expressions Shows
uNiTed wAy suPPorT CAMPAiGN
“Since the 1990s United Way of the Mid-South has
partnered with Memphis magazine in an annual
publication program that has proven to be invaluable
for our communication and marketing efforts. Memphis
magazine is an outstanding media partner that has helped
us communicate our network’s impact on local education,
financial stability, and health. We value Memphis
magazine’s staff for their professionalism and the superb
quality of their work.”
Bryce D. Haugsdahl
President
United Way of the Mid-South
A special publication of
2011
SUSAN G. KOMEN
MEMPHIS-MIDSOUTH
Making
A Difference
RACE
FOR THE
CURE
SATURDAY OCTOBER 29
THE SHOPS OF SADDLE CREEK
GERMANTOWN, TENNESSEE
SuSan G. KoMen RaCe foR THe CuRe
“We realize that it takes a lot of time to do things right, and
the Memphis magazine team is always willing to go the extra
mile with us as we work through our policy and procedures
with the Susan G. Komen corporate team. You have been
most gracious in handling all of our calls and answering
every question. We will never forget your kindness, as you
proved once again that it is the unwavering commitment
of people like you that makes our Memphis-MidSouth
Affiliate Race for the Cure as successful as possible.”
Beth Washington
7 year Survivor, 2010 Race Co-Chair & 2010 Sponsor Chair
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
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Memphis
magazine readers are:
264%
199%
304%
more likely
to be an opinion leader.
more likely
to drive a luxury car.
more
likely to have a household income of
$150,000 +.
319%
189%
more likely
to have a home valued at $300,000 +.
more likely
to be a frequent restaurant diner.
compared to the
memphis market.
-Media Audit 2011

Memphis

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