ab`bj_bo=OMNR

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 9

20

A C

HO

RU

S O

F C

OO

KS

37 39

A CHORUS OF COOKSCelebrating their 27th season, the Mississippi Chorushas just launched their first cookbook, A Chorus ofCooks. The volunteer organization, which has 100 vol-unteers of all ages, travels to different venues withina five-county area singing classical choral music forall types of events and occasions. The cookbook fea-tures 230 recipes and has more than 70 contributors.

ON HIS TOESDavid Keary is a Northside native, former dancer andcurrent Ballet Mississippi artistic director. He was 12when Edward Villella came to town with the JacksonBallet. He told his dad that was what he wanted todo. Keary’s father explained that ballet is tough,requiring endless hours of effort and willpower, thatdance life is short, hard and ruthless, and most likelyDavid would end up running a dance studio. As itturns out, Keary’s father wasn’t far from the mark.

BALLET MISSISSIPPIBallet Mississippi brings E.T.A. Hoffman’s classic holi-day story, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,”(1816) to life December 4 - 6 with its annual holidayperformance of “The Nutcracker.” This year’s guestartists, performing the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairyand her Cavalier, are international stars AdiarysAlmeida and Carlos Lopez.

THE MISSISSIPPIMETROPOLITAN BALLETThe Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet will present theirannual production of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”on December 12-13 at the Jackson AcademyPerforming Arts Center. Guest artists Mayara Pineiroand Arian Molina from the Pennsylvania Ballet willdance the lead roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and herCavalier. Kendall Britt, of Ballet Memphis, will dancethe role of The Nutcracker.

20

28

37

39

northsidesunthe magazine

DECEMBER 2015VOLUME 10, NUMBER 10

CONTENTS

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 13

28

WE

DD

ING

S/E

NG

AG

EM

EN

TS LAURIE ALLISON SELMAN/

ERIC DAVID NIMON

HANNAH MARIE NEELY/HARLEY MCDONALD WHITE

TAYLOR LAUREN BARONICH/CALEB ASHER ALSOBROOKS

ALYSSA LEIGH DAVANT/JACOB LUKE JOHNSON

AMIE GRAY MARCHETTI/TYLER LEWIS BLOCKER

KATHERINE NICHOLS SNEED/HUNTER WOOTEN WORLEY

LINDSEY LEA BAAS/CHRISTOPHER HARDY CLARKE

LINDSEY SHAY GRAEBER/JOSHUA-DALLAS EARLE GOODWIN

JANE ELIZABETH JONES/JONATHAN ANDREW MARCHETTI

SARA SAMUELS RODRIGUEZ/STEVEN HANLEY LUDLAM JR.

53545659616464656767

PA

RT

IES

Engagement PartyAn engagement celebrationhonoring Paige Primos andDrew McWay was heldAugust 22 in the home ofSally and Darden North.

70

CO

LUM

NS

TennisAdvantageJenny Markow

FoodWiseMarlana Walters

4246

EV

EN

TS

Jackson SymphonyLeagueThe Jackson Symphony Leaguepast presidents were hosted byRegina Boyles.

Sister SchubertRise to the Occasion, an eveningwith Sister Schubert, was held atBroadmoor Baptist Church.

Annual EveningHonoring the JudiciaryDinnerThe Capital Area Bar Associationand the Jackson Young Lawyershosted their annual EveningHonoring the Judiciary dinner.

Mistletoe Sponsor PartyThe Mistletoe Marketplace corpo-rate sponsor party was heldrecently at the Governor’sMansion. Presented by the JuniorLeague of Jackson.

Jackson SymphonyLeague BallThe Jackson Symphony League’s56th annual Symphony Ball washeld at the Country Club ofJackson.

Medical Alumni AwardsThe University of MississippiMedical Center Alumni Affairshosted the Medical AlumniAwards for UMMC at River HillsClub.

Boy Scouts of AmericaThe Andrew Jackson Council BoyScouts of America hosted the2015 Distinguished Citizen AwardDinner at the Jackson Hilton.

YMCA Luck Of The DrawLuck of the Draw, art benefit forthe Metropolitan YMCAs ofMississippi, was held at St. JamesEpiscopal Church.

Catholic Charities Father Jonathan Morris was theguest speaker at this year’sJourney of Hope luncheon forCatholic Charities Jackson, heldat the Jackson Marriott.

73

7476

80

82

86

90

92

94

Wine With The BlindThe third annual Wine with theBlind wine-tasting fund-raiserwas held at BRAVO! All fundsraised benefit the MIB Foundationfor the Blind and VisuallyImpaired.

Bottom LineThe 27th annual Bottom Line forKids benefit dinner and auction tobenefit Southern ChristianServices for Children and YouthInc., was held at the Country Clubof Jackson.

Fondren Art ShowAn opening reception was heldfor The Cedars 2015 Juried ArtExhibition featuring the works ofMississippians and juried byMyrna Colley-Lee.

MS Opera Dance WithThe StarsMississippi Opera presented itsfifth annual Dance with the Starsat the Country Club of Jackson.

Children’s Museum OffTo NeverlandThe Mississippi Children’sMuseum fall festival was held atthe museum.

Ovarian CycleNewk’s Cares and St. Dominic’shosted the second annualOvarian Cycle Jackson spin event.

Bethany Fund-raiserThe annual Bethany Banquetbenefit dinner was held at theCountry Club of Jackson.

Sanderson FarmsVolunteer PartyThe Sanderson FarmsChampionship toasted the volun-teers who signed on to help makethis year’s event a success.

Wellsfest Art ShowWellsFest Art Night was held atDuling Hall in Fondren.Participants enjoyed a previewparty, live music plus a live auc-tion and refreshments.

98

100

104

106

110

114116119

120

D E P A R T M E N T Snorthsidesunthe magazine

DECEMBER 2015

4614 n o r t h s i d e s u n

73 100

northsidesunthe

magazineA MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF

THE NORTHSIDE SUN NEWSPAPER P.O. BOX 16709

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39236601-957-1122

EDITORJimmye Sweat

ADVERTISING DIRECTORHolly Dean

ART DIRECTORWanda McCain

WRITERSGlenda Wadsworth • Anthony Warren

Jenny Markow • Jenny Woodruff • Marlana WaltersAmy Felder • Megan Phillips

PHOTOGRAPHERSBeth Buckley • Lonnie Kees • Christina Cannon • Chris Grillis

David Johnston • Anthony Warren • Jenny Woodruff • Allison Muirhead

ADVERTISINGCarly O’Bryant • Lauren Breazeale • Amy Forsyth • Misti Sims • Jennifer Stribling

PRODUCTION MANAGERBeth Buckley

PRODUCTIONJo Ann WardNikki Hodum

BOOKKEEPINGDani Poe

CIRCULATIONDottie Cole • Kerri Hawkins

THE NORTHSIDE SUN MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE NORTHSIDE SUN NEWSPAPER. ALTHOUGH THE MAGAZINE IS DISTRIBUTED FREE ON NEWSSTANDS, PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR

$25 ANNUALLY AND MAILED DIRECTLY TO YOUR HOME. FOR NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS, CHANGES OF ADDRESS OR OTHERSERVICES RELATED TO SUBSCRIPTIONS, CALL 601-957-1542. FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION CONTACT YOUR CURRENTAD REP. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING WEDDING SUBMISSIONS, PARTY COVERAGE OR FEATURES, CALL 601-957-1123

OR E-MAIL JIMMYE@NORTHSIDESUN.COM. THE MAGAZINE OFFICE IS LOCATED AT 246 BRIARWOOD DR., JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39206; THE MAILING ADDRESS IS: P. O. BOX 16709, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39236.

ABOUT THE COVERab`bj_bo=OMNR=======================================================

David Keary and ballerinas IsabellaPittman, FrancesMadden, KimberlyBlount and (kneeling) VictoriaMungan, were photographed byChristina Cannon.

16 n o r t h s i d e s u n

PEEK INTO PRESCHOOL JACKSON ACADEMY PRESCHOOL

4908 Ridgewood Rd., Jackson, MS 39211 | 601.364.3627 Preschool Admissions

Jackson Academy’s K3, PreKindergarten, and Kindergarten

programs are designed to introduce young scholars to the

world through engaging curriculum and advanced educational

experiences. Preschoolers learn through manipulative-based

math instruction and gain reading proficiency in a phonics-based

program in a nurturing small group environment.

FORWARD SAINTS

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is

one of just 50 independent schools

nationwide and the only school in

Mississippi chosen to receive a $2

million scholarship grant from the

Malone Family Foundation. As a

member of the Malone Schools

Online Network, St. Andrew’s

offers all of its students advanced

courses in computer programming,

math, chemistry, meteorology, and

more classes offered by no other

secondary school in Mississippi.

Malone Scholarships are just one

of the merit-based scholarships

offered by St. Andrew’s.

“My scholarship has allowed me to focus on what is important to me, my education.”

-Assata DeMyers, Merit Scholar, performing artist, Mandarin V, varsity basketball, student government

Apply for Merit

Scholarships by

December 5gosaints.org/admissions 601.853.6000

Barry Plunkett, Gwen Anderson and Chef Tony Harris

20 n o r t h s i d e s u n

elebrating their 27th season, the Mississippi Chorus has

just launched their first cookbook, A Chorus of Cooks.

The volunteer organization, which has 100 volunteers of all ages,

travels to different venues within a five-county area singing

classical choral music for all types of events and occasions.

CThe cookbook features 230 recipes and has more than 70

contributors. Recipes include beverages, appetizers, entrees,and desserts. “It’s not just for holidays, it’s a whole range,”said board member Barry Plunkett. “You could do an entiredinner party from the book.”For those wanting to learn to cook, the inside covers also

have helpful hints including weight and measurement con-versions, roasting charts, substitution lists, common cookingtimes, storage timelines for different foods, and nutritionalfacts. “For a person who wants to cook and hasn’t been cook-ing it’s got a lot of good recipes and information,” saidPlunkett. The cookbook is also a small, hard-bound, three-ring

binder as opposed to being a hardback book. “This meansyou can open it to any recipe and it stays open, which makesit so much easier,” Plunkett said. The chorus is currently trying to broaden their repertoire,

Plunkett said, in order to create a broader comfort level formore people. “The Christmas season has some familiar tunes rather than

just very highbrow, classical things, which might help pullpeople in who are intimidated by the classical arts.” Gwen Anderson, the chorus manager, came up with the

idea for the cookbook as a way to both promote theMississippi Chorus and to help the volunteer groups raisefunds. “The ticket sales don’t support what it does,” Plunkettsaid. Chorus members, board members, and friends all con-tributed to the compilation of recipes. Featuring many different cooks and chefs, all of them are

local and have well-known eateries throughout the Jacksonarea. Famous cooks from the area include Derrick Emersonwho is the executive chef and owner of Walker’s Drive-In,Nathan Glenn who runs Rooster’s and Basil’s, DanBlumenthal who works as co-owner and head chef at Bravo,and Tony Harris, chef and OPS manager at St. DominicHealth Services.

The Mississippi Chorus launched the cookbook on October15 at Interiors Market. “It went well,” said Plunkett. “We hadlots of volunteer members from the chorus who acted ashostesses and we had a guitar player who just gave nice back-ground music.” Samples from the cookbook that were made and taste-test-

ed during the launch included spiced pecans, a hot Germanpotato salad, sausage casserole, several dips including corndip, shrimp dip, and fluffy pumpkin dip, coconut cake andsalty chocolate pecan candy.The cookbooks are priced at $20 each, and can be ordered

by calling the chorus at 601-278-3351.

BY MEGAN PHILLIPS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETH BUCKLEY

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 21

FRUIT SALSAKimberly Thigpen

SALSA1 Fuji apple, cored and diced1 cup chopped fresh strawberries2 kiwis, peeled and chopped1 tablespoon fresh lime juice1/2 cup blueberries3 tablespoons fruit preserves

Clean and prepare fruit. Toss with lime juice andpreserves. Refrigerate.

CHIPS2 tablespoons white sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonFlour tortillasButter flavored cooking spray

Spray both sides of tortillas with butter spray.Combine cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle ontortillas. Bake at 350 for 5-10 minutes or untilcrispy.Note: “Music has always been a matter of energy

to me, a question of fuel. Sentimental people call itinspiration but what they really mean is fuel. Ihave always needed fuel. I am a serious consumer.On some nights I still believe that a car with the gasneedle on empty can run about 50 more miles ifyou have the right music very loud on the radio.”

Hunter S. Thompson

PARTY SALMON PÂTÉMichele Baker

1 (14.75-ounce) can pink salmon 12 ounces cream cheese, softened (1 1/2

bricks, can be “light”)2 teaspoons minced horseradish1-2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring1 tablespoon lemon juice1-2 tablespoons minced, dried onion (use 3

tablespoons if fresh onion)1-2 tablespoons chopped, dried parsley (use

3 tablespoons if fresh parsley)Dash of hot sauce (optional)

Drain and carefully remove skin and bones fromthe canned salmon. Mix thoroughly with softenedcream cheese and all spices. Mix well, kneadingwith fingers if necessary, to achieve a smoothpaste. Form into the shape of a fish (approximate-ly 8” long) and sprinkle with paprika to mark the“tail” and “fins.” Use additional dried parsley

flakes as “scales” and a sliced green olive withpimiento center for an “eye.” Serve on a plate gar-nished with Panko breadcrumb “sand.” Serve withMelba toast or wheat thin crackers. Michele Bakerand Dr. Fran Baker modified this recipe from afamily recipe offered by Marian Hankins ofJackson. Almost any spice that goes well with fishmay be included to alter the flavor, but be judi-cious with salty spices (the liquid smoke alreadylends a salty flavor). Wrap tightly with plastic wrapand store in the refrigerator. If taking to a party,make a day ahead to allow the flavors to meld. Goahead and form the fish, but wait to decorate untilcloser to serving time.

FROZEN CRANBERRY SALADJanet Davis

6-ounces cream cheese, softened2 teaspoons butter, softened2 teaspoons sugar1 (16-ounce) can whole cranberry sauce1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream together cream cheese, butter and sugar.Stir in cranberry sauce, pineapple and nuts. In aseparate bowl, whip heavy cream with powderedsugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold incranberry mixture. Pour into a 9x5 inch loaf pan.Freeze until firm. Slice and serve frozen.

DOLCE CAULIFLOWER PEAR CASSEROLE

Clare Sanders

1 large cauliflower3 unripe pears, peeled, cored and sliced4 eggs, beaten1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper

22 n o r t h s i d e s u n

1/2 teaspoon nutmegDash allspiceCajun seasoning1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper4 tablespoons breadcrumbs*2 green bell peppersBlack olives, slicedOnion, thinly slicedParsleyAsiago cheese

* I make my own breadcrumbs: toast a slice ofhomemade bread; then break up into pieces andplace in food processor. Add to this garlic salt andolive oil. Boil cauliflower for 10 minutes; then addpear and cook until tender. Drain and combine allingredients through breadcrumbs in blender orlarge food processor. Preheat oven to 350 degreesand grease baking dish. Place blended cauliflowertopped with remaining five ingredients in lasagna-like layers. Bake for 30-45 minutes.Note: This casserole has a very light and delicate

flavor. It is best paired with a strong flavored entreeor side dish to enhance contrast and really bringout its subtle flavors.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

Barry Plunkett

PORK TENDERLOIN1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed8 ounces coarse ground Country Style

MustardCoarse ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking dishwith foil. “Ice” all three exposed sides of the ten-derloin with the mustard, about 1/8 to 1/4-inchthick in mustard. Cover the “iced” tenderloin inblack pepper (not lightly, but generously). Bake20-25 minutes with a loose tent of foil on top ofmeat. Last five minutes remove tent so coatingbegins to crust. Let stand five minutes before cut-ting. Serve with Cranberry Chutney.

CRANBERRY CHUTNEY1 (14-ounce) can whole cranberries1/2 cup diced crisp red apples (not peeled)

1/2 cup diced Granny Smith apples (notpeeled)

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion1 small can crushed pineapple with juice1 cup chopped pecans1 cup chopped fresh orange 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar1 tablespoon orange zest1/8 teaspoon ginger1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Do not drain any of the ingredients. Mix all ofthe above together in a large container and refrig-erate overnight. Before serving, drain well in acolander, reserving liquid. Serve the chutney gar-nished with additional orange and/or lemon zest.Note: For a delicious cranberry cocktail, strain the

reserved liquid. It adds the perfect flavor to yourfavorite vodka or rum drink. Add a splash of clubsoda or ginger ale and garnish with lemon, lime ororange. Really celebrate and use all three.

PAT’S AMARETTO PIETricia Boyd

CRUST1 stick butter1 cup flour1 1/3 cups chopped pecans

Mix and spread in 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degreesfor 12 minutes. Cool.

FILLING8 ounces cream cheese1 cup Cool Whip1/3 cup Amaretto1 cup powdered sugar

Mix all ingredients and spread over crust.

TOPPING2 packages instant coconut pie filling3 cups milk8 ounces Cool WhipShredded coconut

Mix pie filling and milk and spread over filling.Then spread Cool Whip over the top and sprinklewith shredded coconut.

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 23

Ag

ele

ss

Everyone will notice but no one can tell.

Call the Face and Skin Center today.

J. Randall Jordan, MD, FACSFacial Plastic Surgeon

The Township at Colony Park201 Northlake Avenue, Suite 211 • Ridgeland

601.815.3374 • faceandskincenter.com

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 25

Premium Wines

Select Spirits

Crafted Mixers

601.879.3671

LivingstonCellarsMS.com

Check-in on Facebookto receive 10% off

your purchase!

Nestled in theTown of Livingston,

where old-timemeets high-end

26 n o r t h s i d e s u n

David

Keary

ON HIS TOESB Y M E G A N P H I L L I P S

When I was 12 Edward Villella came to townwith the Jackson Ballet. That was beyond myunderstanding. I just remember looking at my dadand saying, that’s what I want to do,” he said. A Northside native, former dancer and currentBallet Mississippi Artistic Director David Kearyhad already begun dance classes when he wit-nessed the athleticism and grace of Villella, but hadnever been shown ballet at such a professionallevel. “I’d never seen anything like that. We didn’thave anything like that because we didn’t have it

here. The crowd, the audience was on their feet ina second. This man just lit a stage. It was literallylike the stage was on fire.” Villella, a danseur and choreographer, was induct-ed into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2007. Keary first learned of ballet when his mothercasually asked him about it while working with for-mer Jackson Ballet Director Albia Kavan. “Shecame into my room one night, I’ll never forget it,and she said, ‘What do you think about dance?’ Isaid, ‘Oh, I love it. I love to watch it in the movies

and I love the movement.’ She then asked if I’d everheard of ballet. I said, ‘No, what is it?’ And she said,‘It’s very disciplined. You have foot positions andeverything.’ I said, ‘Cool,’ and she asked, ‘Think youmight want to look at it?’ I said, ‘Yeah, sure.’ Ithought I was just blowing her off. Next thing Iknow I’m at some dance studio, and I’d started mycombo tap, jazz, and ballet classes around agesseven or eight.” Keary grew up in a musical family. With both par-ents involved in the arts, Keary had the innate abil-

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 29

“

ity to play piano by ear. “I could go to a piano keyboardand play by ear, but I couldn’t read a note. I could sitdown and work it out in just a few seconds.” YoungKeary enjoyed watching musicals and briefly studiedpiano when he was around five or six years old. Keary’s mother, Nell, often performed in the JacksonLittle Theater, now New Stage Theatre, and studiedvoice. Keary’s father, K.B., played the clarinet andenjoyed playing in the marching and orchestral bandswhile in school and throughout college at MississippiState University. Keary’s father also later directed adance orchestra at State called the Southern Aires, andworked as an independent geologist. He also had a fondness for sports, especially football.“I was one of the kids who knew every football playeron every team. I had a great admiration for the Coltsquarterback.” Around the age of 10, Keary noticed that a couple ofhis neighborhood friends had picked up guitar lessons.By 13, he became serious about his musical endeavors.“My dad sat me down and said, ‘OK, son, there’s music

and there’s ballet, but there’s not music and ballet.’ Hesaid I had to pick, put all of my eggs in one basket for ayear. ‘If after a year you don’t like it, fine. But you can’tdo them both at the same time.’ ” Keary’s father explained that both paths require end-less effort and willpower. “‘Ballet,’ he said, ‘this istough…Dance life is short and it’s hard and it’s ruthlessand most likely you’re going to be running a dance stu-dio.’ He said I was also going to have get a dance andbusiness degree, too.” As it turns out, Keary’s father wasn’t far from themark. “He had done his work. My father was a brilliantman.” Keary did attend college at Millsaps and received hisgraduate degree atMississippi College Schoolof Law, but not beforedeveloping his career as aprofessional dancer, andhis guitar lessons eventual-ly became the foundationfor his current band, Swingde Paris. After deciding to focuson ballet for at least a year,Keary began his training atthe Jackson Ballet. TheJackson Ballet was foundedin 1964 with Albia KavanCooper as artistic director.In 1983, members of theboard of directors of theJackson Ballet andMississippi Ballet Theatermerged to establish BalletMississippi, whose primaryfocus was to further develop a professional school andcompany.Keary danced at the Jackson Ballet through his gradu-ation from Woodland Hills Baptist Academy at 18, andleft in 1978 at age 20 to begin his apprenticeship at theNew York City Ballet. While at the Jackson Ballet, Keary had the opportuni-

ty to begin his work at age 13 with Albia Kavan Cooper,a Chicago native who, along with her Jacksonian hus-band, helped found the Jackson Ballet in 1964. “Albiawas one of George Balanchine’s first ballerinas in BalletCaravan and later Ballet Society, which was the precur-sor to the New York City Ballet,” explained Keary.Balanchine was one of the most prolific choreogra-phers of the 20th century. Having studied at theImperial Ballet School, Balanchine fused what helearned with other techniques, forming his signatureneoclassical style. With Cooper’s training, Keary gained his “firstglimpse” of the Balanchine ballets, and the style andwith which to approach them. “The method/style/man-

ner/musicality and, perhaps most importantly, attack,are what I would need to learn to approach theBalanchine ballets.” The use of the word attack denotesaggressiveness in approaching the ballet technique.Keary said on looking back, Cooper was bothdemanding and relentless about precision and working.“But whereas some teachers only demand the repeti-tiveness of the combinations or the technique, Albiawould give you insight as to the ‘why,’ and right whenyou thought you could relax, she was on you.Underneath that hard exterior was a very delicate, lov-ing woman.” Around the age of 17, Keary also worked with ThaliaMara, a teacher he’d met in 1975 while studying at theSchool of American Ballet for a five-week summer ses-sion, the official school of the New York City Ballet.Initially, Mara seemed reserved. “Once she got to Jackson, things were very different,”said Keary. “She was a drill sergeant, a task master, andrelentless about making us work.”Mara’s influence was an important piece to Keary’ssuccess and musical knowledge. “She taught me how toread a musical score, how to break the classical musicstructure down into phrasing, voices and development.”Mara seldom gave out compliments, and her positiveremarks always began with “well” and were followedwith a “but”: “Well, that’s better, but…”Under her instruction, Keary learned the role of VonRothbart for the second act of “Swan Lake.” “Sheworked out the role, which was the transformation

Jackson Ballet 1976

Jackson Ballet 1974

PH

OT

O B

Y C

HR

IST

INA

CA

NN

ON

ON HIS TOES

30 n o r t h s i d e s u n

from evil sorcerer into the form of an owl, worked myarms and then sent me to the upstairs studio and said,‘Don’t come down until you have this right, at least acouple of hours.’ ” When Keary returned to the studio, in costume anddrenched with sweat, he danced the choreography onlyto hear, “Well, it’s better but you’ve got a lot of work todo yet…” Mara also made Keary teach a class of 10 boys. “I hadno clue what I was doing in many aspects, but, on theother hand, I think she instinctively knew that I was anatural teacher. She watched me teach, gave me correc-tions and insight, turned me loose and would comeback a week or so later to check up on me.” Keary’s classof 10 eventually grew to 15 or 20. After Keary left Jackson in 1978, he and Mara contin-ued to correspond and remain close. He finally received validation from Mara almost 25years later, around 2002, when he directed a productionof Dido and Aeneas with the Mississippi Opera.Following the production, Mara told Keary about hisdancers in the performance, “You’ve done a wonderfuljob. Their arms are beautiful!”In 1978, Keary moved to New York to study at theSchool of American Ballet (SAB). In 1979, Keary wasable to meet Balanchine. “He came to the school tochoose boys for the upcoming opera ballets with theNew York City Opera, Dido and Aeneas and LeBourgeous Gentilhomme, which were to be choreo-graphed on the great Russian male-icon dancer,Rudolph Nureyev.” Keary was selected along with eight other maledancers for those productions. During his time at theSAB, Keary worked with Nureyev as well as otherrenowned dancers such as Mikhail Baryshnikov, PeterMartins, Fernando Bujones, Peter Schaufuss, Jacquesd’Amboise, and many great European, New York CityBallet, and American Ballet Theatre dancers who cameto study with his teacher Stanley Williams.

“Rudy, in particular, would stay after classworking. His ankles were always so swollen thatthe elastics were buried within his skin aroundthe ankle. But the wonderful thing was that hetook an interest in us and worked with us.” “Studying at SAB was perhaps the most excit-ing, thrilling and joyful time of my life. There isabsolutely no way to explain how great theschool was, nor can I express what a greatimpact it was to be around the quality of theRussian, French, English, Danish and Americanteachers.”Once Balanchine selected Keary as an appren-

tice for the New York City Ballet (NYCB),Keary’s career with the company began.“Company life was extraordinarily different fromthe school and company class was a must,” hesaid.Although Balanchine did not often teach orchoreograph because of health issues, Keary recalledthat classes were packed whenever Balanchine arrivedto teach that day. “Dancers who I didn’t even knowwere around showed up in one form or another, eitherat the barre or observing. Mr. B was demanding but hewas also such a pure classicist. There was nothingovertly complicated about his method – being straight-forward, direct, and most often very grueling.” Balanchine observed ballet rehearsals, and it was fromBalanchine that Keary relearned his technique at amore demanding and pronounced level. “To be onstagedancing his ballets and seeing him in the wings is not afeeling one can easily explain. It’s beyond exhilaration,perhaps the best ‘high’ one can have.” While dancing for the NYCB, Balanchine, and Jerome

Robbins, Keary said every ballet felt good, perhaps evenlight years beyond good. “But what I enjoyed the mostwas watching the ballets from the wings because it wasthere that I learned the concepts of design, structureand order. I saw the music when I would watch Mr. B’sballets. [Robbins] was a master at creating an ambiencewithin the ballet, or a sense of humanity betweendancers.”Throughout his career, Robbins choreographed multi-ple works on Broadway including “West Side Story,”“Fiddler on the Roof,” “Peter Pan,” and “Fancy Free.”

“Where as Mr. B’s ballets were seldom if ever about a‘story,’ you could always find the story. To me, Jerrydeveloped the story through the dance – a stated pur-pose. And in rehearsal he would mold and shape hiswork relentlessly.” In 1980, Keary also had the opportunity to work onBroadway with Natalia Makarova, who created a small,temporary company of dancers. “Working withMakarova was life changing,” Keary recalled. “She wasdynamic, demanding, loving, critical and caring.” Principal dancers with the company included AnthonyDowell, Peter Schaufuss, Fernando Bujones, CynthiaGregory and Karen Kain. John Lanchbery served as thecompany’s conductor. “We performed ballets byBalanchine, Lorca Massine, and Marius Petipa. We alsofeatured music soloists Andrew Litten and NadjaSalerno Sonnenberg.” The company’s performanceswere held in the Uris Theatre. Keary danced at the New York City Ballet until he was27 in 1985, two years after Balanchine’s death.“To me I had been dancing a long time and I hadmany interests in many other areas,” said Keary. Twoclose friends had said they were heading to Fort Worth,Texas, to run the Fort Worth Ballet. “They called me and said, ‘Why don’t you come downand look at what we’re doing? We need a principal male

Fort Worth Ballet Nutcracker 1985 Michel, Kathleen, David and Nanette

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 31

dancer and we’re doing a high-Balanchine repertoire.’And I took it. I was tired of New York, tired of the win-ters, tired of the claustrophobia.”Keary knew he had accomplished a reputable careerover the past seven years he had danced for the NewYork City Ballet, and knew he didn’t want to stay. “NewYork was not my home, and so I thought ‘What theheck?’ ”After about two years, Keary left the company becauseof changes that were being made throughout the organ-ization. “I was hitting about 29. My back was hurting,my hips were hurting, my legs were hurting, you nameit, it was all hurting. I was tired and I wanted a change.” He finally took the opportunity to land himself in col-lege at Millsaps, where he obtained his English degreein 1990 before taking the LSAT to get into MississippiCollege School of Law. “They told me I probably would-n’t make it past the first semester based on my LSAT

scores but I made it all theway,” he said.In 1994, Keary had com-pleted his law degree. Hebecame the first law clerkas an intern at theMississippi SupremeCourt with former ChiefJustice James Smith Jr.“This is before he becamea chief justice. They havean internship programthere now.” After taking an educa-tional break from dancing,Keary was back at BalletMississippi, formerly theJackson Ballet. “BalletMississippi had crashedand I came into the organ-

ization as an advisor and I ended up being a presidentof the board, which shouldn’t have happened.” Kearywalked into Ballet Mississippi during a tumultuousperiod of financial troubles. “It was 1994, I was going inat 36. I really had my law career in my head and had notplanned on going back to ballet.” However, he decided it was his turn to try and restoreBallet Mississippi. “I thought, ‘This was put on my platefor a reason. We have to resolve it.’ ” At the time, BalletMississippi was $150,000 in debt, $80,000 of which wassix months of uncollected tuition. “We were eventuallyable to collect about $50,000 of it. A lot of people hadleft and no one was manning the house.” Besides thedebt, Ballet Mississippi was unable to financially sup-port the three hired dancers and artistic director at thattime. “The company budgets were pretty strenuous.[The former arts director] had wonderful taste butwhen you look at it from a business standpoint it wasn’ta good business decision,” said Keary. “To combat everything, I appealed to then-head ofthe Ballet Mississippi Foundation and said, ‘We needhelp here.’ It was only going to take three or four credi-tors to throw us into bankruptcy, and this was before Iknew we had $80,000 worth of tuition hanging outthere.” Keary decided to regroup and rebuild with a school.Through the school, Keary was able to secure a loanfor Ballet Mississippi to pay off the debt. However,everyone who worked there would have to wait to getpaid. “In that six-month period, I was holding credi-tors at bay with the tuition we were getting, andnobody was getting paid.” In October, Keary was finallyable to pay the loyal employees who still worked at thecompany. Once the company regained its financial foundation,25 students were enrolled. “In the early summer of1995, I looked at the kids and said, ‘You know, wemight be able to do a Nutcracker one year.’ We startedthe enrollment process for the fall and enrollment hadjumped up to 90 students. I looked at one of my co-workers at the time and said, ‘What the heck is goingon?’ She said, ‘Well everyone said you’re doing aNutcracker this year.’ And I said, ‘Well, I guess I’mdoing a Nutcracker.’ ”However, despite being the first year he’d conducted“The Nutcracker,” Keary also didn’t know where the

costumes, sets or lights had been located. “It wasOctober, we were already promoting it, and I knewwhere nothing was.” But Keary had already sat down to choreograph andstage the performance. “I pulled the piano score and thehistorical documents, and I started sketching out howthe ballet was going to look. I choreographed the dancefrom there, going through a lot of orchestrations. Thatwas how I basically started putting that together.”Keary eventually found the sets and costumes in theold Coca-Cola warehouse on Highway 80. “The roofhad a hole in it, pigeons were coming in, and some ofthe crates were standing in four to five inches of water.”The sets were usable, although many had to pitch in tohelp with the costumes. “That first year we got by, and it was by the skin of ourteeth,” he added.

“The Nutcracker” performance of 1995 began to bringin cash flow and more students. By 1996, enrollmenthad risen from 90 to 120. “We stayed around there forabout four to five years. Then Janice Nash came on, andwe got another studio in the Odyssey on Pear OrchardRoad. We started hitting 180 students, and “TheNutcracker” production went through a lot of differentchanges.” Janice Nash worked with Keary from 1997 to 2007,helping build enrollment for young students and work-ing tirelessly with students ages three through eight.“She was brilliant,” Keary recalled. “She and my currentco-artistic director Cherri Barnett are the best decisionsI’ve made for Ballet Mississippi.” For the 10 years following Ballet Mississippi’s firstNutcracker production, Keary worked on marketing,financing, fund-raising, and development for BalletMississippi. With the help of Bill Barron, Keary eventu-ally tempered the company’s financials. “By 2005, every-thing started to solidify. Now, it is a well-greasedmachine.”

ON HIS TOES

32 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Barron is the vice president of Metropolitan Bank anda longtime Ballet Mississippi board member. Ballet Mississippi now has more than 250 studentsand 75 in outreach. “Our guild is phenomenal. Ourboard is always going through redevelopment with newmembers and new ideas but has been very supportive.Our sponsorship base is very strong. Our grants havedone extraordinarily well. We’re doing things in theinner city that is a great foundation for more to come.We’re laying the foundation to really do some goodthings,” Keary said. Currently, the biggest challenge for Ballet Mississippiis space for all of its students. “I think at some pointwe’re going to have to either get our own building orlook at other available options.” While continuing to work as Ballet Mississippi’s artis-tic director, Keary still follows his second passion forguitar. Keary continued to keep up the talent he begandeveloping at a young age throughout and following hisdancing career. Around the age of 22, while dancing for the NYCB,Keary realized he had about a month’s worth of extrafree time. “It was one of the spring seasons. I didn’thave a lot of ballet repertoire so I had a lot of time onmy hands because rehearsals weren’t going all day long.” Keary found a guitar studio within walking distanceof his apartment. After taking an entry-level class,Keary began auditing other classes as well. “In threeweeks, I was on it.” He then took a jazz improvisationclass with only two other students, beginning hisknowledge of what would become the basis for hisband, Swing de Paris. In that class, Keary studied oldDelta blues songs from artists like Charlie Patton,Bukka White, and John Hurt.Keary continued to play until around 1985, when hemoved to Fort Worth, and didn’t play again until afterhis father’s death. “There was a lot of transition in thefamily and it was really tough. It had been about 15years since I picked up a guitar. What prompted it waslistening to the radio. John Denver, the ’70s singer andguitar player, came on, ‘My old guitar taught me how tosing a love song,’ and I just broke down crying.” Taking advantage of the transition Keary and his fami-

ly were going through, he called current band memberTim Avalon asking if he had any space for Keary tolearn. After months of not having space, Keary andAvalon finally began working, with Avalon teachingKeary about the music of Django Reinhardt. Reinhardtwas a European jazz guitarist who made influentialcontributions to the development of the guitar genre. Keary’s immersion in the music allowed him toprogress quickly. “Because of my A-type personality, Iwent home and started Internet searching DjangoReinhardt. I learned where he was from, how he got hisfingers burnt, and I started looking at his repertoire. Ibought probably 15 CDs within the span of a week andI’d listened to every single one of them. Within amonth, Timmy and I had had about 10 to 15 songsdown.”Avalon and Keary eventually played together atFinian’s Pub, and began playing more and more. Kearywas even able to produce and direct a ballet based onthe strict, hot-club jazz format in 2007. “The peopleloved the music, they liked the dance, I think I’m thesecond person in the world to ever choreograph to that

music,” he said. Finally, Keary and Avalon found a vocalist for theirband: Alison Jenkins. “We’ve kind of transitioned ourmusic from the strict Django Reinhardt to Americanstandards. It’s great music and we’ve just evolved.”Keary and his band play once a month at Hal and Mal’s.“It’s usually the first Friday of every month,” he added. Keary has also had the opportunity to play with localmusicians Raphael Semmes at Table 100 as well as BillEllison and Barry Leach. “It’s opened up a whole newworld here that I didn’t have before. I’ve been extraordi-narily lucky and blessed in all this. If today God said,‘OK, time’s up,’ I’d say, ‘OK thank you. What’s next?’ ” Besides directing “The Nutcracker” and playing withhis jazz band, Keary takes an interest in outdoor pho-tography. He also has two brothers, Jon and Kent. “They areboth six to eight years older than I am and grew up inthe ’60s, so when I think about the fact that theiryounger brother was taking dancing lessons, whichincluded ballet but on a very small scale, that was justnot cool,” said Keary. “I’m sure they took a lot of heaton this but they have always supported me and we’re allvery close.”Keary’s brothers have both found their professions inthe oil business. His brother Jon has been in the oilbusiness his entire career. Kent began his professionalcareer as a successful homebuilder before finding hisway to oil. Kent also worked with their father for manyyears in the oil business. Jon Keary learned to play guitar while in the Navy,having learned the basics from David. “The next thing Iknow, he’s playing James Taylor. His love was the classi-cal guitar,” Keary mused. Kent Keary’s musical interestslie with songwriters. “His knowledge is impeccable.”Both brothers also studied piano as children. “It waspretty much required in our family.” Keary has a nephew, Jason, from his brother Kent.Jason is currently a singer and songwriter in Nashville.“He’s been very successful co-writing with some reallybig names in his field,” vouchsafed Keary. “He is a whizat music production.” Keary also has two nieces, Nancy and Katie, from hisbrother Jon. “Katie is very musically talented as well. It’sall in the family.”

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 33

J. George Smith, M.D.Allison Cease, C.R.N.P.

Jennifer Ravenstein, C.R.N.P.

1111 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite G • Ridgeland, MS 39157 Nurse Practitioner Discounts 601-607-3033 www.facesdr.com

Get Ready for the Holidays with

Enhancing your skin’s natural glow. SkinPen stimulates your skin’s natural ability to produce new

collagen and elastin for healthier, younger looking skin.

See maximum results with little or no downtime.

Call us about our SkinPen packages.

Facial Filler Contouring & Injectables • AcculiftTM

Medical Grade Skincare • Hydrafacial • Custom Chemical Peels • Microneedling • Airbrush Tanning

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 35

Ballet Mississippi brings E.T.A. Hoffman’s classic holiday story, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,”(1816) to life December 4 - 6 with its annual holidayperformance of “The Nutcracker.” Dazzling young andold alike with spectacular sets, costumes, music anddancing, this performance has become a Mississippitradition. This year’s guest artists, performing the rolesof the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier are interna-tional stars Adiarys Almeida and Carlos Lopez.“The Nutcracker” ballet is based on the story of a

young girl, Marie, who dreams of a Nutcracker princeand a fierce battle against a Mouse King. Prepare to beswept away to a magical world where toys come to lifeunder a giant Christmas tree, snowflakes dance in awinter wonderland, and the Sugar Plum Fairy enter-tains in an enchanting Land of Sweets.Ballet Mississippi’s performances feature an opportu-

nity to see the talents of professional guest artistsjoined by an ensemble of more than 100 ofMississippi’s finest youth and community dancers.

Artistic Director David Keary, who has been with thecompany for 21 years says, “ ‘The Nutcracker’ is a bal-let for the young and the young at heart as we relivesome of our most wonderful holiday memories: theexcitement of our families coming together, the quietmoments around the Christmas tree, and the peacefulaftermath of Christmas.”Friday, December 4 Nutcracker performance is

“Ballet, Blue Jeans, and Beer Night.” Ballet Mississippiinvites patrons to dress in casual attire to attend. This“casual night at the ballet” will include a little jazzmusic pre-performance, hors d’oeuvres from localrestaurants, and a cash bar. Doors open at 6 p.m. andthe performance begins at 7:30 p.m.Adiarys Almeida will dance the role of the Sugar

Plum Fairy. Almeida is a former Cincinnati Ballet andCorella Ballet principal dancer and first soloist withBoston Ballet. Almeida has been invited to perform asa principal guest artist with Tartar Opera in Kazan,Russia, Balleto Della Opera Di Roma, Ballet Concerto

de Puerto Rico, the Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami,Ballet Mississippi, the Miami International BalletFestival, Florida Classical Ballet, the Baltic BalletFestival, Ballet Tech Ohio, the NBA Ballet in Japan, theSlovene National Opera and Ballet, the MississippiMetropolitan Ballet, the Stars of the 21st CenturyBallet Gala in Bucarest, Ballet Rosario Suarex, theUSAIBC galas, Open Dance Festival in SaintPetersburg, Russia, Festival Ballet of Providence, BalletMet, the Beijing International Ballet and ChoreographyCompetition, and many other galas and stages aroundthe world.Carlos Lopez was born and raised in Madrid and

lives in New York, where he works as a ballet master ofthe American Ballet Theater Studio Company and per-forms as guest artist with various companies. At theage of 15, he joined the Victor Ullate Ballet, andremained until 2001, being promoted to principaldancer in 1996. With this company, he touredArgentina, Belgium, Cuba, England, Germany,

THE NUTCRACKERAND THE MOUSE KING

Ballet Mississippi

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 37

Holland, Italy and the United States. Carlos joinedAmerican Ballet Theatre in September 2001 and dancedas a soloist from 2003-2011. In 1996, he won the SilverMedal at the Paris International Ballet Competition andhe was awarded the Les Etoiles de Ballet 2000 Prize inCannes in 2004.This past January, Carlos was a master teacher for

“Youngarts” Miami and judged at the Youth AmericanGrand Prix competition. In March, he traveled with theABT Studio Company to London, to participate in anexchange with the Royal Ballet School.

DECEMBER 6 AND 7, NOONThe Ballet Mississipi Guild hosts the

Sugar Plum Fairy’s Tea Party at the Mississippi Museum of Art prior to the Saturday and Sunday

matinee performances.

The party includes a seated lunch, live musical entertainment, and visits with “The Nutcracker” characters.

TICKETS: $30 per person. Ten people per table.For tickets, visit www.balletms.com or call 601-960-1560 for information.

Sugar Plum Fairy’s

TEA PARTY

This is Ballet Mississippi’s 33rd year performing “The Nutcracker”• In some productions, “Clara” is the name of the lead character and not “Marie.” However, in theoriginal story, Marie is the name of the girl and Clara is the name of her doll.• Rehearsals for our production of “The Nutcracker” begin in early September.• This year’s production includes more than 110 cast members and more than 200 costumes.• Approximately 30 people work backstage to assist with music, lights, costume changes, and sets.• Marie has three dreams. The first dream begins when the jack-in-the-box awakens her. The sec-ond dream begins when the first group of mice enters until the end of the battle scene. The lastone is when she gets back on the bed and goes back to sleep before waking up before the prince.• The Mouse King has seven heads. There is one large one with six additional heads protrudingfrom it.• In order for Marie’s bed to move, someone gets underneath to steer it. Usually it’s our artisticdirector.• Mother Ginger’s dress is in two pieces, the upper bodice that actually fits the Mother Gingercharacter and the skirt. The skirt fits over an oblong stage set made of wood that sits on top ofthe actual moving part which someone steers from underneath.• It takes about 10 hours to steam the wrinkles from Mother Ginger’s skirt.• The Sugar Plum Fairy’s costume has 32 pieces of beaded candy decorating the tutu.• The week of “The Nutcracker,” our dancers collectively go through about two pounds of bobbypins (hair pins).• In 2012, 3,316 students from 26 Mississippi municipalities and 20 counties attended the schoolperformances of Ballet Mississippi’s “The Nutcracker.”• Thalia Mara Hall, the auditorium where “The Nutcracker” is performed, is named for BalletMississippi’s first director, Thalia Mara. Later, she brought the International Ballet Competitionto Jackson, which still occurs every four years. Jackson Auditorium became Thalia Mara Hall tohonor her contribution to Jackson’s cultural life.• Peter Illyitch Tschaikovsky is the composer who wrote the music for the ballet. “TheNutcracker” was first performed in Russia in 1892, and was considered a failure. Tschaikovskydied less than one year later; therefore, he never knew what a huge success and popular holidaytradition the ballet later became.

NUTCRACKER FUN FACTS

38 n o r t h s i d e s u n

The Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet (MMB), under thedirection of Jennifer Beasley, will present their annualproduction of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” onDecember 12-13 at the Jackson Academy PerformingArts Center, on Ridgewood Road. Guest artists MayaraPineiro and Arian Molina from the Pennsylvania Balletwill dance the lead roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and herCavalier. Kendall Britt, of Ballet Memphis, will dance therole of The Nutcracker. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday,

December 12, with matinee performances at 2 p.m.Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13. The“Nutcracker Sweet” Tea Parties presented by Ergon willfollow the matinee performances on Saturday andSunday at 4 p.m. The tea party includes a whimsicalcandy buffet, savory appetizers and pastas, festive deco-rations, and the opportunity to meet the characters fromthe ballet. The timeless story of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince

has delighted audiences of all ages for more than 100years. MMB’s version of the grand ballet takes Clara andthe audience from the festive party scene of toys, soldierdolls, and puppets, through the magical Land of Snowand finally to the Land of Sweets. From the wondrousbeauty of the Sugarplum Fairy, to the excitement of themice and soldier battle scene, to the comical MotherGinger and her Polichinelles, there is something to enter-tain everyone.Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet, a nonprofit ballet

company based in Madison and a member of the presti-gious Southeastern Regional Ballet Association, presentsits annual production of “The Nutcracker” with partici-pation from more than 100 dancers from the metroJackson area. Dancers are selected through an auditionprocess from Mississippi Metropolitan Dance Academystudents. The Mississippi Metropolitan Dance Academyis the official school of the Mississippi MetropolitanBallet.

The Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet has been underthe artistic direction of Beasley since 1997. She dancedprofessionally with Louisville Ballet and for five yearswith Ballet Mississippi, including the final year of theprofessional company’s existence when the organizationwas led by dance legend Fernando Bujones. Since takingthe helm at MMB in 1997, the company has more thantripled in size and, in addition to “The Nutcracker,” annu-ally presents a full-length spring production. Past ballets that have been presented include

“Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The LittleMermaid,” “The Princess and the Pea,” “Swan Lake,” Act3, and “Don Quixote,” Act 3. The company will premiere“Frozen Heart: The Tale of the Snow Queen” in April2016, based on the famous Hans Christian Andersenstory that was made wildly popular by the recent animat-ed film “Frozen.” MMB is additionally led by Executive Director Crystal

Skelton, a former professional dancer with the Cincinnati

THE NUTCRACKERMississippi Metropolitan Ballet

by Tchaikovsky

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 39

Ballet, who will appear in the party scene of“The Nutcracker” along with MMB facultymember Erik Kegler, also a former professionaldancer with the Cincinnati Ballet, who willperform the role of Herr Drosselmeyer. Guest artists Pineiro and Molina both

trained at the prestigious Cuban NationalBallet School, and are currently members ofPhiladelphia’s Pennsylvania Ballet whereMolina is a principal dancer and Pineiro is asoloist. Molina was formerly a principaldancer with the National Ballet of Cuba beforecoming to the United States. Pineiro dancedwith the National Opera of Bucharest and withthe Milwaukee Ballet before joiningPennsylvania Ballet. Both dancers have wonnumerous medals in International BalletCompetitions, and recently performed for thePope during his visit to Philadelphia inSeptember 2015. Additional guest artists include Kendall

Britt, professional dancer with BalletMemphis, as The Nutcracker and DexterBishop, a Clinton native and MMB alumnuscurrently dancing professionally with MissouriBallet Theatre, in the Russian divertissement.The role of Clara will be danced by 14-year-old MMB dancer and MMDA student LauraHart, who is in the eighth grade at St.Andrew’s Episcopal School. Hart is a residentof Jackson and has studied at MMDA sinceshe was six years old. Last summer she was

awarded a scholarship to study at theColorado Ballet Academy, and she is also ascholarship recipient from the NextGeneration Ballet for summer study in Tampa,Fla., in 2016. Mary Kate Shearer, a junior atRidgeland High School, will perform the roleof the Snow Queen, and Amber Lincoln, asenior at Northwest Rankin High School, willperform the role of the Dew Drop Fairy. “At the heart of Mississippi Metropolitan

Ballet’s mission is our quest to share the magicof dance with the people of our community,and to encourage a love of the arts in thehearts and minds of our audience members,”Beasley said. “We are proud to again be pre-senting our annual production of “TheNutcracker” to our community; it is both ourmost important outreach tool, offering manyin our community their first exposure to theballet, but also a time-honored holiday tradi-tion. It is just not the holiday season without‘The Nutcracker.’ ”Tea party seating is reserved at tables of 10.

Tickets for the tea party must be purchased inadvance, and are sold separately from per-formance tickets. Performance tickets areavailable for $20 or $22, with discounts offeredfor senior citizens. Tickets for the tea party are$25. Tickets can be purchased online atwww.msmetroballet.com or by calling 601-853-4508.

40 n o r t h s i d e s u n

601.978.1700 www.HowellElderLaw.com

Everyone has an estate and everyone needs a plan!

HOWELL | KYLE | WYNN Attorneys at Law

For more information or to set up a free consultation:

In this season of giving, don’t forget to give the greatest gift: peace of mind. With a custom made

estate plan, you know that your family will be protected even after you’re gone.

From all of us at Howell Kyle & Wynn, Happy Holidays!

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 41

You have all probably heard “Tennis is the Sport for a Lifetime” atsome point in time. Well, Joy Turner Smith from Clinton is the epit-ome of this motto. Joy has been playing tennis since she was 11

years old. Now, most ladies aren’t keen on giving their age, so we will justsay she has been playing tennis for more than 75 years. Yes, and she is stillplaying competitive tennis on a Gold Jackson Ladies Tennis Association(JLTA) team, the Center Courts, which was formed in 1982. In addition toJLTA, Joy played “night tennis” known 35 years ago as Volvo League Tennis.This league was before USTA League tennis took the country by storm. Joy started her tennis in Houlka and continued her play when attending

Belhaven College. While there, she was very active in many areas. She was amember of ŠLes Petites Soeurs (a club for mothers or sisters who were alsoBelhaven girls); she was captain for the Green Team; a member of Amanu-enses Club for business majors/minors; “B” club, which was the executivecouncil of the athletic association where she served as vice president hersenior year; Current News Forum; treasurer of her class in her senior year;

and was on staff for “The Belhaven Miss,” which was a bi-weekly news or-ganization for the student body that presented news, advice columns, andalumni updates. She received a bachelor’s degree in business in 1948.After graduating from Belhaven, she went to work at Deposit Guaranty

National Bank (DGB) as a secretary. It was there she met her future hus-band, Cecil Smith. Cecil worked with DGB from high school until he retired43 years later, having served in most major departments of the bank. He re-tired as a senior vice president.They enjoyed a nice “courtship,” fell in love, married and raised their five

children, Brad, Pam, Barry, Tanya and Jan. Both Joy and Cecil enjoyed play-ing tennis but he was especially glad she had her tennis because his firstlove, outside of family, was deer hunting. Both having hobbies outside ofthe home could have been one of their secrets to 63 blissful years of mar-riage. He passed away three years ago. “When my dad’s health began to de-cline mom’s tennis kept her both physically and mentally fit. It reallyhelped her to be able to care for him,” says daughter Jan. Joy worked from

qbkkfp ^as^kq̂ db

by JENNY MARKOW

T E N N I S I S

THE SPORTO F A L I F E T I M E

42 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Tennis is the sport for a lifetime and Joy Smith from Clinton is the epitome of this saying. She has been playing tennis since she was 11 years old and has been playing for more than 75 years. Joy still plays competitive tennis on her JLTA team, Center Courts playing out of Cascades Tennis Club in Clinton. Joy played tennis at

Belhaven College, she played “Volvo Night League” tennis more than 35 years ago, and she is a charter member of JLTA.

Joy’s senior picture

Seeing Andre Agassi live in Houston was a checkmark offof Joy’s “Bucket List” (from left) Joy Smith, Andre Agassi,

James Sullivan

Joy and her husband, Cecil had five children: (from left) Barry Smith, Jan Holland, Tanya Frazier, Pam Zaplatel, Joy Smith and Brad Smith Joy played on the Belhaven tennis team where she graduated in 1948.Joy Smith

home selling Avon where she was a member of the President’s Club. This“stay at home job” enabled her to do what she grew up doing … playingtennis. All of their children grew up “on the courts” watching their mom play

tennis, however none of them really picked up the sport themselves. Theywill go out and hit around sometimes, but no formal league players. Joy isvery proud that her granddaughter Jennifer Holland played in high schooland college and that her great-granddaughter, Cammy Roberts plays forNorth Pontotoc High School. Jan says she grew up on the courts. “My momwould take me in my stroller to the courts at Mississippi College. Having atoddler wasn’t going to keep her off the courts.” One of Joy’s fondest tennis memories was playing in the Mississippi state

tournament at Bridges with her second cousin, Michelle Guyton, about 10years ago. They made it to the semifinals before losing and being knockedout of the tournament. One day, one of her sons-in-law overheard someonetalking in an elevator at Baptist Hospital. They were talking about some“little old lady” who had kicked them that day on the tennis courts. Some-how or another, it came to be that they were talking about Joy Smith, andhe proudly told them that it was his mother-in-law who had just beat you.So it’s no wonder that Joy is known as the “Tiny Torpedo” on the courts. Joy is a “Charter JLTA” member. She started playing JLTA 36 years ago out

of Clinton Park, then in 1982 the Center Courts out of Cascades wereformed. She and Kathleen Cowling are the only “original” members stillplaying together. Though members have come and gone, the Center Courtsare and always have been there for each other through thick and thin, goodand bad. Kathleen has this to say about her dear friend, “Joy is a wonderfulChristian lady who truly exemplifies all the ‘fruits of the Spirit’ in tennis, aswell as in her personal and family life. She has been an inspiration to all ofus who have known her over the past 35 years in so many ways. PuttingGod first, Joy has always had a prayer for the team before each match, in-spiring us to do our best and to always be thankful for our health and manyblessings of tennis friendships. A truly remarkable player in outstandingability and sportsmanship, Joy has truly set the example of being our rolemodel in tennis. We love you Joy, and thanks for inspiring us with the hopeof following your example and still being able to play tennis at 87. May Godcontinue to bless you today and always.”From teammate Valerie Box, “Joy is an inspiration to so many people. It is

not very often you have an 87-year-old player on your JLTA team that playsgreat and is competitive and all the while never complains of ailments ortiredness. Everyone loves Joy.” Former teammate and one of the originalCenter Court team members, Carol Pope said, “Joy is the nicest person youcould have as a partner. She is very competitive and she always gives 100percent on the court. Carol moved to Madison 17 years ago, but she alwaysenjoys seeing Joy when they play the Center Courts in Clinton. One of hercurrent teammates overheard Joy recently saying, “My forehand just isn’tas good as it used to be. I’m not sure if it’s my arm or my age that’s causingthe problem.” At her age, the fact that she is still on the court is amazing.Joy’s favorite pro is Andre Agassi. A trip anywhere to see him play tennis

was at the top of her bucket list. In 2014 she was able to check it off. Herdaughter Tanya and her husband, Steve, got tickets to take her to Houstonto see Agassi play in an exhibition match. Sister Pam went with them aswell. Tanya’s husband knew someone from his team who was also going tothe match, James Sullivan and his wife. There was a drawing held, in con-junction with the event, and the winner got to meet Agassi and have a pic-ture taken with him. Sullivan won the drawing and they arranged for Joy togo with him to meet Andre and have her picture made with him. She toldAndre, “My bucket list is now complete.” His response, “That’s the sweetestthing anyone has ever said to me.” Now that’s a memory. Tri-Level Southern Sectionals were held in Ridgeland and Jackson Octo-

ber 16 -18. Ridgeland Tennis Center and Bridges Tennis Center were thehost sites, with the Hyatt Place in Ridgeland as the host hotel. Around 500players from eight of the nine southern states came to play in the three-daytournament. Lindsey Sartain, director of adult programs for USTA MS, or-ganized the event. “We are very happy for the opportunity to have playersfrom across the southern section come to Mississippi. There’s so much to

qbkkfp ^as^kq̂ db

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 43

Elizabeth Porter is the captain for the women’s 2.5-3.5 18 and over team. Lori Duke, Rebecca Ozier, Jill Nicholson, Kelsey Roberts; (front) Saia Stetelman, Alison Chandler, Elizabeth Porter, Amanda Maksi,

Kellie Proctor; (not pictured) Kelsey Rogers, Shannon Sims, Melinda McRaney

Brad Castle was the captain of the men’s 3.5-4.5 40 and over team. Bryan Liles, James Turnbull, Bruce Black,Brad Castle, Jeff Redding, Pax Mogenson, Jim Page; (not pictured) Tim Davis, Ken McCoy, Frank Biggs

Mississippi was the host for the 2015 USTA Southern Tri-Level Sectionals Championships.Teams from across the southern states came to compete in the three-day tournament.Mississippi had three teams crowned champions, two from the Northside and one from

the Pinebelt area.

Brad Castle was the captain of the men’s 3.5-4.5 18 and over team. Stephen Fausel, Jeffrey Rickels, Michael Haddox, Brooks Buffington, Cole Mockbee, Hunter Leake, Brent Clark; (front) Judson Jones,

Brad Castle, Paul Kimble, Justin Brown, Mitch Peters

show off in the tri-county area, we are very excited.” Ridgeland TourismUSTA Southern and Wilson Sports were the sponsors. Winners in the 18and over division will travel to California in 2016 to play the Tri-Level Invi-tational Championships during the BNP Paribas Open. Three teams fromMississippi won their divisions, Brad Castle was the captain for two teamsthat won his 18s 3.5-4.5 and 40s 3.5-4.5 teams. Elizabeth Porter from thePine Belt area was the winning captain for the women’s 18s 3.5-4.5 team.Congratulations to all the winning teams. Plans are already under way fornext year’s sectional tournament.The USTA League championship season is just about over. The last cham-

pionship for 2015 is the Southern Combo Doubles Championship, whichwas held in Ridgeland and Jackson in November. Again this year, all of the age groups came to the tri-county area on one

weekend so this was a huge tennis weekend. The tournament committeeworked for close to a year planning this championship and were excitedabout the weekend events. “Southern Combo Doubles continues to be oneof our players favorite leagues,” Sartain said. “We have around 1,200 play-ers coming to the Northside to compete during the four-day event. Thistournament is a great economic boost to the area,” continues Sartain.Chairman of the committee is Carrie Starks Moore and committee mem-bers are Terry Overcash, Anita Stamps and Gayla Elliott. Mina Thorgeson with the Ridgeland Tourism Commission has put in

many hours assisting the committee during the year as well. Volunteermembers of the committee have worked hand in hand with Thorgeson aswell as Lindsey Sartain. Host hotel was Hyatt Place in Ridgeland. Host siteswere Parham Bridges Tennis Center and Ridgeland Tennis Center. Obtain-ing sponsors is an ongoing opportunity, thanks to Capital City Beverage fortheir continued support. New this year was a draw down during the playerparty to benefit the Tennis Foundation of Mississippi. “Our foundationsupports junior players in Mississippi who may not be able to pursue theirpassion for tennis due to economic issues. The funds we raise for the draw

down will go directly to the foundation in support of junior tennis in Mis-sissippi,” says foundation President John Cox of Cleveland. “We werethrilled to partner with the combo doubles player party at Cool Water Caféto draw the lucky winner/winners,” Cox continues. The weekend was full ofgreat tennis at the Bridges and the RTC.It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is now just around the corner. Stop by

any of the local tennis shops/facilities and pick your Christmas gifts up forthe tennis players in your life. Remember, for all of your tennis needs go tomstennis.com or you can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; us-tamississippi.

qbkkfp ^as^kq̂ db

44 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Peggy Carman, Bill Gressett, Reveland Wheat, Richard Wells, Cheri Williams, Randy Morgan, Faye Hudson, andRobert Hudson.

Little Rock, Ark., hosted a Mixed Doubles 55s and 65s Sectional Invitational in October.Reveland Wheat and her team finished in second place in the 65s.

few years back we were having some trouble with the store’s phones andInternet services. I called an 800 number and pushed a bunch of buttons to get tothe right department only to be asked the same information 20 minutes later - onceI was connected with a live customer service representative. After the gentlemanand I exchanged account information and service address, he asked for the secretpassword. Much to my surprise, it was not my mother’s maiden name.“Who was your favorite childhood superhero?” he asked. “Martha Stewart,” I

replied confidently. “Mam, Martha Stewart is not a superhero,” was the last state-ment I recall the representative making before I lost it. No wonder our fax linepicked up every time someone called the store - they had some fella contradictingthe fact that Martha Stewart is nothing short of incredible. Soon after, we canceledour service with the company and I do hope that they recorded my call for trainingpurposes. From the time Martha’s TV show aired on PBS, following the painting program

with the guy with the poufy hair that painted landscapes full of happy trees by tap,

tap, tapping his fanned paintbrush, I was in awe (of her mostly because she was per-fect and he seemed more like a happy accident). I know many people (aside from telecommunication customer service representa-

tives) that are not fans of Martha Stewart. Not everyone can appreciate the accom-plishments of a woman that was a former model, stockbroker, caterer, author ofnumerous New York Times best sellers, magazine editor, television personality, syn-dicated newspaper columnist, radio show host, Internet mogul, purveyor of millionsof private labeled products from cookie cutters to comforters, Chairman and CEOof a publicly traded company, board member of the New York Stock Exchange, inaddition to being a former federal inmate. Superman may have Kryptonite, but Martha’s got a little secret arsenal that has

propelled her success. Although, I admire Martha immensely for many of her pro-fessional accomplishments, I have never for one moment been a believer that anyhuman being could do all of the things outlined in Martha’s published monthly cal-endar in addition to staying sane.

Even Encyclopedia Britannica states that, as Martha built her business throughperfectionism, comprehensive knowledge, and bottomless capacity for work, shewas not universally admired. She was censured for setting an impossible model forworking mothers and her glorification of a home-centred existence seems, tosome, a step backward for women. But even her many criticisms have been sweptaway by the personal appeal that has made Martha Stewart a commercial success.You may not have noticed, but Martha and I have a lot in common. Well, not

really, aside from the fact that I did model once in the ninth-grade for one of mymom’s friends at the Greenwood Convention Center, cater my own wedding, and Iwork with some of the most amazing people that share my vision. While they may not always know my vision, because I don’t like staff meetings

or e-mail; somehow, they just get it. Most of the time they get it right and some-times they just nail it. Like the other day, when I mentioned I wanted to do a holi-day cookie swap at The Everyday Gourmet, not only did they coordinate recipesand baking, but the photography too. I have a feeling this is how it started withMartha Stewart all those years ago.Watch out ladies, I just got my proxy statement in the mail: Martha Stewart

Living Omnimedia has sold to a new group. Marlana Walters Living may not havethe same ring, but Everyday Gourmet Living Omnimedia has potential…

DYAN’S ST. NICK COOKIES

INGREDIENTS1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon vanilla2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup dried red cherries, chopped1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1 cup coconut flakes

DIRECTIONSIn a large bowl, combine butter and sugar, and mix until creamy. Stir in milk

FOODWISE

Marlana Walters, ProprietorThe Everyday Gourmet

COOKIE SWAPHoliday

phot

o by

Lon

nie

Kees

At e x t a n d p h o t o g r a p h y b y m a r l a n a w a l t e r s

46 n o r t h s i d e s u n

and vanilla. Slowly add flour and beat well. Fold in cherries and pecans. Shapedough into three 7-inch long rolls. Roll dough in coconut flakes. Wrap doughrolls in plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut dough into ¼ -inch slices. Place on prepared

baking sheets. Bake 12-14 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely beforeremoving from baking sheet.

GLYNDA’SCOWBOY COOKIES

INGREDIENTS1 cup butter, softened2 eggs, room temperature3/4 cup light brown sugar,

packed3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon allspice1/4 teaspoon baking pow-

der1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups rolled oats1/2 cup coconut flakes 2 cups semisweet choco-

late chip1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

DIRECTIONSPreheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, eggs,

sugars and vanilla. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, allspice,baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to egg mixture and mix well. Fold inrolled oats, coconut, chips and nuts and mix well. Using a large cookie scoop,drop dough onto prepared baking sheets. Bake 15 minutes. Allow cookies tocool completely before removing from baking sheet.

JANET’S SNOWDROPS

INGREDIENTS1 cup butter1/2 cup confectioners sugar, sifted 1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup confectioners sugar for dusting

DIRECTIONSPreheat oven to 350 degrees. In large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar and

vanilla mix until creamy. Gradually add flour and salt. Stir until mixture issmooth. Form dough into one-inch balls, dredge in confectioners sugar andplace one inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or untiledges are light golden brown. Do not over bake or allow cookies to becomebrown. Transfer cookies to wire racks lined with wax paper. While cookies arestill warm, sprinkle with confectioners sugar. Allow cookies to cool completely,before dusting generously with additional confectioners sugar.

JENNIFER’S RED VELVET CRINKLE COOKIES

INGREDIENTS 3 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup unsweetened

cocoa powder2 teaspoons baking

powder1/4 teaspoon baking

soda3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/3 cup sugar3 large eggs1 tablespoon milk1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla2 teaspoons lemon juice5 teaspoons red food

coloring1 cup white chocolate

chips1 cup confectioners

sugar

DIRECTIONSWhisk flour, cocoa, bak-

ing powder, soda and salt in medium mixing bowl and set aside. In large mixingbowl, combine butter and sugar and mix until creamy. Add eggs one at a timeand beat after each addition. Add milk, vanilla, lemon juice and red food color-ing. Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture and stir until fully incorporated.Gently fold in white chocolate chips. Cover and chill for two hours.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour confectioners sugar into a small bowl.

Form dough into two-inch balls and dredge evenly in confectioners sugar.Transfer to prepared baking sheets two inches apart, flatten slightly and bake 13-14 minutes. Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet several minutes before trans-ferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

FOODWISE

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 47

LINDSAY’S COCONUT MACAROONS

INGREDIENTS2 cups coconut flakes1 can sweetened condensed milk (14oz)1 teaspoon vanilla2 egg whites, room temperature1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONSPreheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut,

condensed milk and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites and salt onhigh speed with electric mixer until medium-firm peaks are formed. Carefullyfold the egg whites into the coconut mixture. Drop the batter onto preparedbaking sheets using a medium cookie scoop, or two teaspoons. Bake 25-30minutes until golden brown. Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet several min-utes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

MELISSA’S MEME’S CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

INGREDIENTS1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup light brown

sugar, packed 1 teaspoon vanilla2 eggs2 1/4 cups all-purpose

flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups semisweet

chocolate chips1 cup pecans, chopped

DIRECTIONSPreheat oven to 350

degrees. In large mixingbowl, combine butter,sugars and vanilla and

mix until creamy. Add eggs one at a time and beat after each addition.Gradually add flour, soda and salt to the mixture. Fold in chocolate chips andpecans. Using a small cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets.Bake 12-14 minutes until light golden brown. Allow cookies to cool completelybefore removing from baking sheet.

NANCY’S PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

INGREDIENTS1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup peanut butter1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed1 egg, well beaten1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONSIn medium mixing bowl, combine butter and peanut butter. Gradually add

sugar and cream together. Add egg, flour, soda, baking powder and salt andmix until dough is fully incorporated. Cover dough and chill for 1 hour.Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Form dough into 1-inch balls. Place on prepared

baking sheets two inches apart. Using a fork dipped in flour, flatten balls bymaking a criss-cross pattern. Bake 10-12 minutes. Allow cookies to rest on bak-ing sheet several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

SHERYL’S NO BAKE COOKIES

INGREDIENTS2 cups sugar1/2 cup milk1/2 cup butter1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder3 cups rolled oats1 cup peanut butter1 tablespoon vanilla1 pinch salt

DIRECTIONSIn a large saucepan,

bring sugar, milk, butterand cocoa to a boil forone minute. Removefrom the heat, add theoats, peanut butter,vanilla and salt, and stiruntil all ingredients arefully incorporated.Carefully drop by tea-spoonful onto parch-ment paper, allowcookies to cool com-pletely and harden,about 30 minutesbefore removing. Storein refrigerator in an air-tight container for up tothree days.

NOTE:Butter = Unsalted

Butter, Eggs = LargeEggs, Peanut Butter =Creamy Peanut Butter, Milk = Whole Milk, Salt = Kosher Salt, Coconut Flakes =Sweetened Coconut Flakes, Prepared Baking Sheet = Baking sheets lined withparchment paper or Silpat baking mat.Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. Britannica 1994-2015 (The Editors of The

Encyclopædia Britannica) Last Updated June 23, 2015.

Recipes and photos provided by: Kelli Stout, Dyan Melton, Glynda Mosby, JanetGilmore, Jennifer Holland, Lindsay Naegele, Melissa Applewhite, Nancy Russel andSheryl Ashley.

FOODWISE

48 n o r t h s i d e s u n

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 49

50 n o r t h s i d e s u n

WEDDINGS

EHTTAAT

naanttirB

MRAFFADNAEMOHE

htebaabzilEn

,NAHGUAVS’EDIRBEHTFOM42YAM

&drofniWh

IPPISSISSIM,STNERAPDNARG

4102,4

aMmaamdA&

WNAEJDNANATTAS

reHllaalhsraar

DROFNIW

notgnirr

nes

laTa

arg

etal

diR

B,

i

MhsoJdnahtimSrefinneJybdetn

ecehtgnitaicifffO.smadAegdam

dnanotgnirreHyhtoroDfonosdna

htsimoorgedirbehT.rr.ecluSuoLe

ethguaddnargehtsiehS.dnalegd

.nahguaVfodrofniW

tta.m.p6ta42yaM

ofniWhtebazilEnattirB

yerfffaCcM

timSnevetS.vv.eRehtsawynomer

dna,notgnirreHynnoSetalehtd

irreHkraM.srMdna.rr.Mfonoseh

na,drofniWnatS.srMdna.rr.Mfore

a.rr.MforethguadehtsiedirbehT

pdnargrehfomrafdnaemoheh

otgnirreHllahsraMmadAdnadro

-erpsawcisumlaitpuN.ht

semaJ.srMdna.rr.M

ehtsieH.leruaLfonotgni

ehtdnarecluSteirraHdn

fodrofniWyrraB.srMdna

naeJdnanatS,stnera

egairramnidetinuerewn

T

ew

aw

yts

yoB

tfo

wolf

am

enil

E

nes

t

tsebsawrehtafs’moorgedirbeh

AerewslrigrewolF.stnadnettaere

dirbehtfonisuoc,sirraHyelnirBs

rellamsdeirracdna,emèrcnisel

RannA,nosroMretxeDhgieL,dy

ilseLerewsdiamsedirB.edirbeht

dehctamtahtecalhtiwdeitsrew

adeirracehS.teuquobrehdehcta

citamardadnaseveelsetaciled,e

wedirbeht,rr,ehtafrehybdetrocs

MhsoJdnahtimSrefinneJybdetn

HnitsuAerewnemsmoorG.nam

dirbehtfonisuoc,rr,ecluSnosiddA

fniWaivilOdnasirraHhaelaM.ed

obs’edirbehtfosnoisreveuqinu

erowyehT.dieRrefinneJdnadie

aM,rr,ednaxelAeitaK,r,ekAennAe

diAsawronohfodiaM.sserdreh

orletsapfoerutximafoteuquoba

odasawriahreH.kcabelohyekc

ecalyrovifonwogrengisedaerow

.yyerfffaCcM

f

ehtforehtorb,notgnirre

.ocnalBammEdna,ed

,edirbehtfosnisuoc,droo

yxoorps’edirbehT.teuquo

suoiravfosesserdnusecale

nosillA,dleifraBhtebira

retsis,drofniWenitsirhCne

-dliwdna,sraesbmal,seso

tahtsrewolfdliwhtiwdenro

-kcentraehteewsahtiwe

eve

tfo

eirf

nid

yad

aw

dirb

F

yD

dirb

,gniddewehtfoe

ehtnO.edirbeht

rehtomehtfosdne

erewsessetsoH.gn

-dewehterofeby

ehttniMtadlehs

noehcnulsdiamsed

edirbeht,yy,nomerecehtgniwollo

fosnisuoc,r,ecluSnatsirTdnanal

feJeibboR,lleBrenraG;moorged

g

nonoitpeceradetsohstneraps’

.edirbeht

etShteSdnahtimSreywaS,taocf

A.sdnuorgylimafeht

erewsreraebgniR.namle

,g

dna.rM

eHllahsraMmadA.srMd

hta

eR

pirt

F

aC

nid

elp

tne

eht

notgnirre

.dnalegdiRniemoh

sielpuoceht,cilbup

nacinimoDehtotp

gniddewagniwollo

.nnIlotip

dlOehttarenn

lasraeherahtiwe

-uocehtderonohst

-raps’moorgedirbe

aj

965102yraun

THE NORTHSIDE SUN MAGAZINE

H

O

TRONEHT

PEW

G

Y

AMNUSEDISH

CILONIDD

E

Y

NIZAG

GN

niddewhcaehtiwtohpedulcniesaelP•

ts1rebmevoN.e.i(rofhtnomehtfohsspu-etirwllA•

rofoNlbuod,epytesaelP

OP

uonnatnemegagnednagliwotohpenotsaeltA.sot

meceDehtrofenildaedsiups’htnomgniwollofehtehtybdettimbusebdluoh

.nuSehtybdesuerasmotsnielcitraruoy,ecapse

YCILO

tnemecnuderutaefebl

)eussirebm.noitacilbyadtsrife

.tamrofyro

Y

emegagnEgniddeW

emyaP•

daedulcniesaelP•

wtroffeyrevees,depmatsafI•

lliweroMniddewhcaehtiw

9$erastnemecnuonnatne051$erastnemecnuonnag

noissimbushtiweudsitne

norebmunenohpemitya

ohpnruterotedameblliwesiepolevnedesserdda-fle

stimrepecapssadesuebuonnatnemegagnednag

.09.0

.

.sesaelerlla

.soto,desolcne

.s.tnemecnu

eticilosnu

uSehT

fnieromroF

otadetpeccahtron@eymmij0761xoB.O.PotliaM

.shpargotohprokrowtra,seirotsde

rofytilibisnopseronstpeccanu

1.759.106llac,noitamrof

oowrairB642taecifforuoraseirevileD.moc.nusedishm-ero;63293,noskcaJ,90,eniinzagaMnuSedishtroN

.321

.rDdooslaerotliam

EETATAA

nnnaannnnMMAFFA

hhaaaanTHTA

naBrittRFA

etHOME AND

bababban Eliz WOF

&&44

,,

araarmaamATATTA

lalaaaa

sseennnn

aa

BBdd

ee

aa

ii

tteedd bbyy JJeennnniiffeerr SSmmiitthh aanndd JJoosshh MMMM

ff

hh

dd

.r.

oo

ee

rreeffcc ffCCaa

..

..

ee

aa

ww

ww

cc

aa

,, o

yyff

WinfordMAY 2

F THE BRIDE’SVAUGHAN

M, 2014

GRANDPARENTS,MISSISSIPPI

aammA adN AND J

lATS

allashraaar

l

a

Ta

Ri

lat

gr

ci iating the cefff

The bridegroom is t

ndson of Dorothy Herrington an

madge Adams. O

rr

rittan Elizabeth Winf

May 24 at 6 p.m. at t

Winford of Vaaughan.

geland. She is the granddaught

Lou Sulce

yyyffff

vv.v

and Mrs

the late Sonny Herr

remony was the ReeR

rr.r

and Mrs. Stan

e son of M

.rr.r of M

rd and Adam Marsha

he home and farm of

The bride is the daug

E

lin

m

flo

tt tt he bride

, delicate sleeves and a dramati

tched her bouquet. She carried

ers tied with lace that matched

rr,,ed by her fathetrsco ore a designer gown

key hole back. Her h

a bouquet of a mixture

her dress. Maid of ho

.ff yffff

WW

rr

tt

ii

nn

aa..

..

ee

oo

oo

JEAN

l He ringtonINFORD

Steven Smi

s. Mark Herr

ington, and

n Winford, a

rr..r

all Herringto

her grandp

ghter of M

and Mrs. James

h. Nuptial music was pre-

rr.

n were united in marriage

arents, Stan and Jean

nd Mrs. Barry Winford of

d Harriet Sulcer and the

ngton of Laurel. He is the

M

of ivory lac

hair was ad

e of pastel r

nor was Aid

neck-

rned with wildflowers that

ses, lambs ears, and wild-

en Christine Winford, sister

trwith a sweethea

dd eena.rM HllahsraMmadA.srMdd gnirree

tt

yy

ee

dd

AA

gg

,,

,,

dd

dd

yy

nn

ee

tt

ee

,y,

,,

ff

ee

tt

ee

nn

pp

hh

of

Bo

sty

wa

w

T

he bride. Bridesmaids were Lesli

d, Leigh Dexter Morson, Anna R

les in crème, and carried smaller

s Brinley Harris, cousin of the bri

re attendants. Flower girls were

he bride room’s father was best

cousi

man. Groomsmen we

rr,,

eid and Jennifer ReeR id

unique versions of th

e. Maleah Harris and

ddison Sulce

Katie Alre ,Anne Ake

bri

Dy

F

bri

wa

da

di

fri

of

ev

the bride

esmaids luncheon

s held at Mint the

before the wed-

g. Hostesses were

nds of the mother

he bride. On the

of the wedding,

yy,

cousins of

ollowing the ceremon

r

e

,

groom; Garner Bell, RooR bbie Je

lan and Tristan Sulce

coat, Sawyer Smith a

the bride.

’s parents hosted a re

th

en

pl

di

Ca

F

tri

Ree

atnotg

bridegroom’s par-

s honored the cou-

with a rehearsal

ner at the Old

pitol Inn.

ollowing a wedding

to the Dominican

public, the couple is

ome in Ridgeland.

dd

aa

ee

oo

,r,

gg ,,

oo

xoo

n of the bri

ere Austin H

M

d. They wor

e bride’s b

d Olivia Winf

rr,,exande ff

r

f

d, cousins of the bride,

e, and Emma Blanco.

errin ton brother of the

oo

yox

ield, Allison

lace sundresses of various

uquet. The bride’s pr

frribeth Ba

nd Seth Ste

eception on mily grounds. Aaf

elman. Ringbearers were

the

g

j a n u a r y 2 0 1 5 69

52 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Laurie Allison Selman and Eric David Nimon

were united in marriage June 8 at the

Fairmont Kea Lani Maui in Wailea, Hawaii. The

sunset ceremony was held on the Pacific Terrace overlook-

ing Polo Beach and the Pacific Ocean, with the islands of

Lanai, Molokini and Kahoolawe in the background.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Barry

Selman of Madison. The bridegroom is the son of Carol

Nimon Scott of Zephyrhills, Fla., and the late Ralph David

Archie Nimon.

The double ring ceremony was officiated by the Rev.

Ronald Winckler of Maui. The couple exchanged traditional

vows and participated in the historic Hawaiian lei exchange.

A Hawaiian ukulele was played as the bride was escorted

by her father. She was given in marriage by her parents. The

bride wore a designer gown. Her jewel-encrusted bodice

flowed across the shoulders to form a cap sleeve, while the

lace shirt evolved into the train. The bride’s hair was stylized

in a simple updo. Her head was adorned with a Swarovski

crystal-encrusted headpiece and an English tulle veil that

trailed behind her. She carried a hand tied cascading bou-

quet composed of Stargazer lilies accented by red and

white roses. She wore a diamond drop necklace, a wedding

gift from the bridegroom.

A celebration dinner was held following the ceremony at

the Ko restaurant.

The wedding trip was in Hawaii, exploring the islands of

Maui and Kauai.

Following their return home, the bride’s parents hosted a

wedding reception at the Country Club of Jackson. The

band Almost Famous of Memphis, presented the music.

The couple live in Brandon where the bride is a nurse

practitioner at Women’s Specialty Center and the bride-

groom is the co-owner of Innovative Practice Solutions.

Laurie Allison Selman & Eric David NimonJUNE 8, 2015

THE FAIRMONT KEA LANI MAUI • WAILEA, HAWAII

WEDDINGS

Mr. and Mrs. Eric David Nimon

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 53

Hannah Marie Neely and Harley McDonald White were united in marriage at 5

p.m. May 9 on the private beach at Gulf Place in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. Pastor

Eric Partin officiated the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Johnny Dee Neely of Jackson. She is the grand-

daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Jordan Williams of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas

David Neely of Braxton.

The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Branch White of Ponte Vedra Beach,

Fla., and Mrs. Jamie McDonald White of Mobile. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Mann Q.

Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Briscoe White Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Avery Bugg, all of

Richmond, Va., and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Harley McDonald of Mobile.

Traditional wedding music was provided by violinist Adam Purvis. Mary Pearson Moore, sister

of the bridegroom, was the Scripture reader.

Given in marriage by her parents, the bride was escorted by her father to a white arbor on the

beach that was draped with white fabric tied back with long natural tassels. Placed at the top

center front, the arbor was finished with a large cross adorned with cut glass, seashells and

beads made by her aunt, Kay Allen. She wore a gown of English net embellished with hand-

placed lace motifs that cascaded down the fit and

flare silhouette. The ivory lace over rose gold lining

featured a keyhole back, sleeveless neckline and a

scalloped hem that flowed into a chapel length

train. Her bouquet consisted of white hydrangeas

with ivory garden roses, creamy polar star roses,

white stock, ivory spray roses, and white ranunculus

all pulled through the hydrangea. The stems were

bound with an off-white ribbon with an off-white

lace overlay and finished with two vintage brooches

that belong to each of her grandmothers.

Maid of honor was Jordan Lynn Eiland. Matrons of

honor were Haley Crosby Carpenter and Ann

Louise Stacy McNamara. Bridesmaids were

Rebecca Marie Aaron, Corey Allen Aiken, Katherine

Ann Belk, Kathryn Virginia Ann Burke, Martha

Frances Dalton, Kaitlin Dennis Monsour, Betsy

Jones Jones, Anna Terrell Wilson Rea, Sarah

Elizabeth Rogers, and sister of the bridegroom,

Elizabeth Branch White. They wore long one shoul-

der coastal chiffon knit gowns with a gold metallic

belt finished with a crystal plate buckle, and carried hand-held bouquets of all white hydrangeas.

The stems were bound with a matte gold ribbon and a simple pearl closure. Program atten-

dants were Mary Pearson Moore and Bonnalyn McGaughey Moore, sisters of the bride-

groom. Proxy bride was Kayla Leigh Skeen.

The bridegroom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were brothers of the groom

Christopher Branch White Jr. and William Avery Moore, brother of the bride David Reid

Neely, Richard Mark Foster Jr., Carter Owen Franklin, Andrew David Granberry, Todd

Andrew Gross, Howard William Guth, Thomas Radcliff Latham, Richard Mitchell Martindale,

Hunter Davis Omainsky, Robert Shackelford Adusten Rogers, Mark Jacob Sheridan,

Zachary Lamon Spear, and Kyle Jordan Stoudenmire.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception on The Green at Gulf

Place for lounging, dining, and dancing. Guests enjoyed food and danced to music by The

Atlanta Pleasure Band of Atlanta.

On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner for the

wedding party, family and friends at the VUE on 30A restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach.

Guests were entertained with music by guitarist Aaron Bostic.

After a wedding trip to Anguilla, Bristish West Indies, the couple is at home in Jackson,

where the bride is a registered nurse at St. Dominic Hospital while completing her master’s

degree, and the bridegroom is in commercial real estate development.

Hannah Marie Neely & Harley McDonald WhiteMAY 9, 2015

ON THE PRIVATE BEACH AT GULF PLACE • SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLORIDA

WEDDINGS

Mr. and Mrs. Harley McDonald White

54 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Taylor Lauren Baronich and Caleb Asher Alsobrooks were united in marriage on September 12,

in Jackson. The bride is the daughter of Maria T. and B. John Baronich Jr. of Madison. She is a

2007 graduate of Jackson Prep, and a 2011 graduate of Auburn University, where she was

graduated summa cum laude with two bachelor’s degrees, political science and Spanish. She achieved her

juris doctor, cum laude, from the University of Mississippi Law School in May 2015 and has joined the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development through their Legal Honors program. The bridegroom is

the son of Lisa M. and T. Paul Alsobrooks. He is a 2015 graduate of the University of Mississippi, and has

begun his career in contracting and procurement with Alcon Pharmaceuticals.

In the spring of 2006 the couple met at a St. Richard Church Confirmation retreat. Taylor realized that nei-

ther of them knew many of the people attending, so she decided to walk up and introduce herself to the

cute guy wearing a soccer t-shirt. They would at least have one thing to talk about. After meeting at the

retreat, they exchanged numbers and began playing soccer together and talking a lot on the phone “as

friends.” Taylor was intrigued by Caleb – she had never met another guy that she found to be as genuine,

kind, mature, and a strong Catholic. He, also intrigued by Taylor, saw her as flirty and fun, spunky, and some-

one who takes her faith seriously - and she played soccer. In 2007, Taylor moved to Auburn University while

Caleb stayed in Jackson finishing high school and starting college. They talked every week – Taylor con-

stantly keeping Caleb up-to-date with her new life in college. Even though she met lots of new people, she

couldn’t help but want to keep her friendship with Caleb. She appreciated his honesty, and how he kept her

grounded when she was stressed. For three years, Taylor and Caleb kept a casual friendship, talking at least

every couple weeks and seeing each other “as friends” during breaks from school. Their friendship that start-

ed in high school matured with new life experiences. Helping each other in hard times and celebrating the

good, the two knew that something greater than friendship was developing, though neither would admit it.

In the spring of 2010, Caleb and Taylor stopped their friendship. Taylor was dating someone else, off in

New York City interning, and then in Costa Rica studying abroad. Caleb decided he could not just remain

friends without also dating. Caleb stopped calling her, and did not return her calls. Taylor, of course, was con-

fused and upset. Little did she know that this halt in their friendship was for the best – it helped them grow. In

the fall of 2010, Taylor called Caleb for the first time in months. Their conversation finally led to the realization

that they had liked each other for years. In the spring of 2011, Taylor was graduated from Auburn University

and moved back to Jackson, before moving to Birmingham for a new job.

They survived their long-distance relationship, and in August 2012, they both started school at Ole Miss.

This period would prove to the hardest time for their relationship. Not only were they both in difficult academ-

ic programs, they were also trying to decide if they should get married. The decision was made on April 15,

2014, when Caleb proposed inside St. John’s Catholic Church in Oxford. After nearly a decade of friendship,

Caleb and Taylor were united in the covenant of marriage September 12, celebrated by a Nuptial Mass at the

Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Jackson. Fr. Joe Tonos celebrated the Mass.

The bride wore a ballgown of English lace and ethereal tulle encrusted with Swarovski marguerite crystals.

She wore her mother’s chapel length veil of embroidered lace embellished with Swarovski crystals. She hon-

ored the traditions of “something old” by carrying her grandmother Anna Marie Andrews’ First Communion

rosary; she embraced her “something new” as her gown

hand-beaded by her mother. Her “something borrowed” was

her mother’s wedding veil and her father’s handkerchief

embellished with her mother’s wedding lace; and integrated

“something blue” as the wedding date in blue Swarovski crys-

tals beaded into her gown by her mother.

Lindsey Baronich Bunting, sister of the bride, was matron of

honor. Bridesmaids were Ruth Abrahams, Erin Bachus,

Danielle Brown, Ashley Kovaleski, Rebecca Newton, Kelley

Rehm, Caralyn Towey, and junior bridesmaid Lauren Brooks.

Jack McCafferty was best man. Groomsmen were Kolbe

Alsobrooks, Danny Bolaños, Kevin Brooks, Virgilio Guardado,

Chris Pichon, Joshua Pichon, Harris Swayze, and Nathan

Wofford.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted the cele-

bration dinner and reception at the Mississippi Museum of Art.

Following their wedding trip to the Dominican Republic, the

couple live in Grapevine, Texas.

Taylor Lauren Baronich & Caleb Asher Alsobrooks SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

WEDDINGS

Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Asher Alsobrooks

56 n o r t h s i d e s u n

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 57

Downtown Brookhaven • 800.676.1093www.imaginationsbridal.com

58 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Aworship service celebrating the covenant marriage of Alyssa Leigh Davant and

Jacob Luke Johnson was held June 20 at 5 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in

Jackson. The Rev. David Lanier Felker performed the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hamilton Davant III of Jackson. She is the grand-

daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hamilton Davant Jr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Hunt

Maddux.

The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Steven Johnson of Roswell, Ga. He is the

grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lanier Johnson and Mrs. Robert Luke Allgood and the

late Mr. Allgood.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore her mother’s wedding gown redesigned espe-

cially for her. The antique white, satin dress featured a Queen Anne bodice covered in re-

embroidered Alencon lace. The A-line skirt of her gown swept into a cathedral length train

edged entirely in lace and was highlighted by lace appliqués. The bride’s cathedral length veil

was also trimmed in ivory lace. She wore a diamond and ruby necklace. The diamond was from

her great-grandmother’s engagement ring and the rubies were from her grandmother. The

bridal bouquet consisted of stock, peonies, ivory garden roses, and señorita blush roses

wrapped with an antique lace handkerchief that has been in the groom’s family and passed

from bride to bride since 1910.

Maid of honor was Natalie Loran Davant, sister of the bride. Matron of honor was Ashlyn

Watkins McClellan. Bridesmaids were Natalie Grace Ethridge, Josey Danielle Frazier, Courtney

Michelle Griffin, Caroline Claire Holmes, Joanna Kimes Johnson, Kaitlyn Danielle Kilbourne,

Jourdan Lee Schulte, and Rachel Elizabeth Wade.

The bridegroom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Jordan Layne Hanson, Daniel

Clinton Hart, Steven Joshua Johnson, Landon Gray Kennedy, Roy Grantham Krag, John David

Lewis, William Matthew McClellan, William Kyle Stover, and Judkins Bruce Williams III. Thomas

Lance Allen and William Reed Krosp were ushers.

Nuptial music was presented by Connie Stringer Wadsworth, organist; and Kathryn Minyard

Edwards, pianist. Soloist Jeffery Clinton Pride performed “The Majesty and the Glory” and “How

Deep the Father’s Love.”

Following the ceremony, a reception hosted by the parents of the bride was held at the

Fairview Inn. The Blue Silk Band presented the music.

On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents honored the couple with a rehearsal din-

ner at The Iron Horse Grill.

After a wedding trip to Playa Mujeres, Mexico, the couple is at home in Jackson.

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Luke Johnson

Alyssa Leigh Davant & Jacob Luke JohnsonJUNE 20, 2015

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

WEDDINGS

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 59

60 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Amie Gray Marchetti and Tyler Lewis Blocker were united in holy matrimony at 6

p.m., February 7, at Trinity Presbyterian Church. The double ring ceremony was

officiated by the Rev. Brian Sorgenfrei.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Emmett Marchetti of Jackson. She is the grand-

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gray Marchetti of Jackson and Mrs. Sam Crawford Lloyd Jr. of

Greenville. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nason Blocker of Carthage. He is the

grandson of Violet Blocker DeMarco and Mrs. Homer Showalter Arthur Jr. of Carthage.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory, beaded lace designer gown featuring a soft

sweetheart neckline with a tulle and organza skirt. The gown was finished with a chapel length

train and satin buttons down the back. She carried a bouquet of white garden roses, white

O’Hara roses, vendella roses, white hydrangea, white freesia and seeded eucalyptus. She wore

diamond stud earrings, a gift from her bridegroom, and a double strand pearl bracelet, bor-

rowed from her mother.

Matrons of honor were Mary

Virginia Felker and Katherine

Ross Puckett. Maid of honor

was Douglas Strahan Loftin.

Bridesmaids were Louise Lamb

Adams, Macey Baird Benton,

Laura Grace Craig, Libbo

Haskins Crosswhite, Anna

Steely Culver, Sarah Stone

Edwards, Catherine Randall

Fandel, Elizabeth Fair McIntosh,

Victoria Whitney Vance, Kelley

Brooks Voelkel, Kimbell

Bingham Waters, Callie

Mounger Wesson and Carrie

Shumaker Wynn.

The bridegroom’s father was

best man. Groomsmen were

Maxwell Ryan Douglas

Armstrong, James Casson

Arthur, James Edgar Lee Baker,

Nicholas Arthur Barham, John

Parker Davis, Matthew George Dowell, Ryan Winston Eyles, Paul Caleb Koonce, Christopher Ray

Loftin, Joseph Lloyd Marchetti, Robert Emmett Marchetti II, Clifton Lee Norman Jr., Jonathan Paul

Rhea, Patrick Ross Thurmond and Paul Bennett Witcher.

Junior groomsman was William Reece Barham.

Program attendants were Kelly Lloyd Cadden, Jamie

Lloyd Lancaster and Lauren Sinclair Lloyd, cousins of

the bride. Soloists were Jessica Bintz Armstrong and

Meriwether Louise Marchetti, cousin of the bride,

accompanied on guitar by Joseph Lloyd Marchetti,

brother of the bride.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a

reception at the Old Capitol Inn. On the eve of the wed-

ding the bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal din-

ner at The South Warehouse.

Following a wedding trip to Playa Del Carmen,

Mexico, the couple will make their home in Arlington,

Tenn. The bride is the program director of two nonprof-

its in Memphis: Coaching for Literacy and the

WiseHeart Foundation. The bridegroom is a nurse

anesthetist at Jackson-Madison County General

Hospital in Jackson, Tenn.

Amie Gray Marchetti & Tyler Lewis BlockerFEBRUARY 7, 2015

TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

WEDDINGS

Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Lewis Blocker

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 61

62 n o r t h s i d e s u n

OYSTER PERPETUAL LADY-DATEJUST

rolex oyster perpetual and datejust are ® trademarks.

Dr. and Mrs. William Franklin Sneed announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine

Nichols Sneed, to Hunter Wooten Worley, son of John Darle Worley Jr. of Collierville, Tenn.,

and Penny Worley Beddingfield of Spring Hill, Tenn.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Thomas Vernon Nichols Jr. and the late Mr. Nichols of

Canton, and the late Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Sneed of Jackson. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson

of the late Mr. and Mrs. Troy Edward Castleberry of Memphis, and John Darle Worley Sr. of Athens, Ala.,

and the late Mrs. Worley of Memphis.

Miss Sneed is a 2006 honors graduate from Jackson Preparatory School. She was graduated cum

laude from the University of Mississippi in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in accountancy. At Ole Miss, she

was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority where she served as rush chairman, and was also selected

for Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. She received her master’s of

accountancy in 2011. Miss Sneed was presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi. She is a member

of the Junior League of Birmingham and attends Cahaba Park Presbyterian Church.

Worley attended Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, and was graduated in 2004. He is a 2008

graduate of the University of Alabama with a major in business administration. At the University of

Alabama, he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity, and served as rush chairman. Worley is associated

with Kirkpatrick Concrete Inc., in Birmingham, and attends Cahaba Park Presbyterian Church.

The couple will exchange vows December 5 at the chapel in Seaside, Fla.Katherine Nichols Sneed

Katherine Nichols Sneed& Hunter Wooten Worley

DECEMBER 5, 2015SEASIDE, FLORIDA

Mr. and Mrs. John Alan Baas of Ridgeland announce the engagement of their daughter,

Lindsey Lea Baas, to Christopher Hardy Clarke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hardy Clarke of

Madison.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy D. Newman of Gillsburg, and Mr. and Mrs.

John O. Baas of Ridgeland.

The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Clarke of Madison, and the late

Mr. and Mrs. William P. Jenkins of Prentiss.

Miss Baas is a 2007 honor graduate of Ridgeland High School. She attended Mississippi State

University where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She received a bachelor’s degree in nursing

from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and completed her master’s as a family nurse practition-

er in May. She is a family nurse practitioner at Baptist Medical Clinic in Madison.

Clarke is a 2003 graduate of Terry High School. He was graduated from the University of Mississippi

with a degree in business administration. Clarke is the health safety and environmental coordinator with

Cintas in Jackson.

The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. February 20, at the Fairview Inn with a reception following.

Christopher Hardy Clarke, Lindsey Lea Baas

Lindsey Lea Baas& Christopher Hardy Clarke

FEBRUARY 20, 2016FAIRVIEW INN • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

ENGAGEMENTS

64 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Drs. Michael and Angela Graeber of Ridgeland announce the engagement of their daughter,

Lindsey Shay Graeber, to Joshua-Dallas Earle Goodwin, son of David and Winifred (Winnie)

Goodwin of Madisonville, La.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Roger and Judy Graeber of Picayune, and Etta Lunamand of

Memphis. She is a graduate of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School and was graduated cum laude from

Rhodes College in Memphis, where she received a bachelor’s degree in business. She was a member of

Delta Delta Delta sorority at Rhodes.

The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Earl and Martha Goodwin of Conroe, Texas. He is a

graduate of Mandeville High School and a graduate of Rhodes College, where he received a bachelor’s

degree in commerce and business. He is in graduate school at Texas A&M Galveston for a master’s in

maritime administration and logistics as well as a third mate’s license. He was a member of Alpha Tau

Omega fraternity and senior captain of the Rhodes College baseball team.

The couple met in Spanish class at Rhodes College in the fall of 2010. They now live in Galveston, with

their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Sydney.

The couple will exchange vows December 19 at The Ivy in Flowood.

Lindsey Shay Graeber, Joshua-Dallas Earle Goodwin

Lindsey Shay Graeber& Joshua-Dallas Earle Goodwin

DECEMBER 19, 2015THE IVY • FLOWOOD, MISSISSIPPI

ENGAGEMENTS

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 65

66 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Dr. and Mrs. James Spencer Jones of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter,

Jane Elizabeth Jones, to Jonathan Andrew Marchetti, son of Mrs. Nancy Beaudoin Marchetti

of West Hartford, Conn., and Drew Philip Marchetti of Shelton, Conn.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Janie Eubank Sage and the late Thurman Knight Sage of

Union City, Tenn., and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Spencer Jones Sr., and the late Mrs. Elizabeth Griffin Jones,

all of Jackson. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Beaudoin of Bristol,

Conn., and Mrs. Antoinette Marchetti and the late Chester Marchetti of Greenville, S.C.

A 2008 graduate of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Miss Jones was graduated cum laude in 2010 from

Boston University, where she earned dual degrees in journalism and political science. She was presented

in 2009 by the Debutante Club of Mississippi. Miss Jones began her investment management career at

Wellington Management Company in Boston, subsequently serving as an investment associate at Rice

Hall James and Associates in San Diego. She has recently returned to Jackson and consults for clients

including Rice Hall James.

Marchetti is a 2005 graduate of Southington High School in Southington, Conn., and a 2009 summa

cum laude graduate of Bentley University, where he earned degrees in economics and finance, cap-

tained the men’s soccer program and was named to the Academic All-Conference team. Prior to joining

the U.S. Navy in 2013, he worked for several years at Wellington Management, where he managed the

Bulls soccer team through which the pair met.

The couple will be wed December 21 at Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church.

Jane Elizabeth Jones

Jane Elizabeth Jones& Jonathan Andrew Marchetti

DECEMBER 21, 2015 GALLOWAY MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin Brower of Nashville announce the engagement of their daughter,

Sara Samuels Rodriguez, to Steven Hanley Ludlam Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hanley

Ludlam. Miss Rodriguez is also the daughter of the late Dr. Richard Michael Rodriguez.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shapiro of Westfield, N.J., and the

late Mr. and Mrs. Israel Rodriguez of Kingsville, Texas.

The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Joseph Lewis Fant III of Columbus,

and the late Mr. and Mrs. Warren Van Gilder Ludlam Jr. of Jackson.

Miss Rodriguez is a graduate of the Harpeth Hall School in Nashville. She earned a bachelor’s degree

from Auburn University in 2007, and her M.Ed from Lipscomb University in 2014. She teaches kinder-

garten at Hapeville Elementary School in Hapeville, Ga.

Ludlam is a graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. Graduating from the University of Alabama in

2008, he earned his bachelor’s degree in communications with a major in telecommunications and film.

At Alabama he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Ludlam is associated with Turner Studios in

Atlanta as an assistant editor.

The couple will exchange vows January 2 at the Town Hall in Rosemary Beach, Fla.

Sara Samuels Rodriguez, Steven Hanley Ludlam Jr.

Sara Samuels Rodriguez& Steven Hanley Ludlam Jr.

JANUARY 2, 2016TOWN HALL • ROSEMARY BEACH, FLORIDA

ENGAGEMENTS

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 67

There’s no better feeling than havingsomeone you can count on.

It’s comforting to know there’s someone in your life who’s

always there for you. To support you. To comfort you. To give

you strength when you need it most.

At Baptist for Women, we want to bring that level of

support and comfort to you, and to all the women in your

life, with healthcare you can trust.

We care for women in all of life’s many phases, with

award-winning healthcare from compassionate people

who work as a team for you and your family.

Baptist is one of only eight programs in the nation

and the only hospital in Mississippi recognized

by the national hospital accreditation agency,

Joint Commission, for our extraordinary care of

prematurely born babies.

Take a virtual tour of The Birthplace -

mbhs.org/birthplace

mbhs.org

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 69

PARTIESA N D C E L E B R A T I O N S

Meredith and William VanDevender

Drew McWay, Paige Primos

Deetsa Molpus, Kandy SimsCaroline Rush, Paige PrimosDon and Gus Primos

Woodie McDuffie, Richard Russ, Steve and Betsy Rosenblatt, Glen Bush, Lynn and Jim Grenfell, Robert Murphree, Buddy Mangum, Ann McDuffie, Mike Tramel, Frank York; (middle row) Mollie VanDevender, Sue Russ, Jean Bush,

Sally and Darden North, Irene Mangum, Melissa Murphree, Karan York, Ginger Tramel, Mary Jane Finney; (front) Drew McWay, Paige Primos

engagement partyAn engagement celebration honoring Paige Primos and Drew McWay was held

August 22 in the home of Sally and Darden North. Co-hosts and hostesses were Kay and Jimmy Allen, Dea Dea and Dolph Baker,

Annelle Barnett, Jean and Glen Bush, Joy and Don Cannada, Janie and Arthur Davis,Nancy and Preston Derivaux, Vicki and Tim Ellis, Mary Jane Finney, Barby and JudGrace, Lynn and Jim Grenfell, Paula and Jimmy Hood, Cindy and David Hutchison,Elizabeth Knight, Kathryn and Mickey Koury, Phoebe and Stephen Kruger, Irene

and Buddy Mangrum, Ann and Woodie McDuffie, Charlotte and Richard McNeel,Emily and John McVey, Deetsa and Charlie Molpus, Melissa and Robert Murphree,Beth and Danny Nicholas, Anne and Mike Peters, Mary Lee and Ben Puckett, Betsyand Steve Rosenblatt, Sue and Richard Russ, Kathryn and Lee Sams, Jennifer andDavid Segrest, Carol and Bill Sneed, Deanne and Paul Stephenson, Doug and ErnieStrahan, Paula Strange, Ginger and Mike Tramel, Mollie and Billy VanDevender, SueWatts, Cheryl and Cal Wells, Lisa and Van White, and Karan and Frank York.

PaigePrimos and

DrewMcWay

engagementparty

Don, Virginia, Mary Claire and Paige Primos, Drew, Pace, Blair and Mike McWay

70 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Drew McWay, Paige Primos, Sally and Darden NorthDrew McWay, Paige, Kap, Rachel and Mary Claire Primos

Grant Ridgway, Neal Wise, William VanDevender, Stewart Strange, Andrew Weeks, David Davis,Austin Ellis, Reed Bowen, Benton York; (front) Sarah Frisbee, Emily Huff, Matthew Koury, Caroline Rush,

Paige Primos, Sara Tyson Husband, Lauren Elliott

Logan, Genny and Frances Phillips, Drew McWay, Paige Primos, Meg and Len Reeves, Mary Claire Primos

John Wooley, Don Primos, Becky Wooley

Austin and Julia Ellis, Reed Bowen

Virginia Primos, Robert and Cathy SumrallCaroline Rush, Lauren Elliott, Sara Tyson Husband Mike and Ginger Tramel, Paige Primos, Drew McWay

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 71

EVENTSJACKSON SYMPHONYLEAGUEThe Jackson Symphony League past presidentswere recently hosted by Regina Boyles for a get-together. Michael Beattie, president and execu-tive director of the Mississippi SymphonyOrchestra, attended. Kathryn Merrell Simmonsis the JSL president for 2015-16. Shown arescenes from the event.

Jean Bush, Michael Beattie, Regina Boyles Kathryn Simmons, Sally O’Callaghan, Lisa Rotolo

Hilda Connerly, Judy RitterCheryl Welch, Ruth Tant, Stacy FerreriEarline Raines, Deery Walker

Regina Boyles, Pat Evans Mary Jabaley, Gay Drake Faira Bishop, Nell Wall

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 73

EVENTSSISTER SCHUBERTRise to the Occasion, an evening with SisterSchubert, was held recently at BroadmoorBaptist Church. Shown are scenes from theevent.

Patricia Barnes, Amanda Layton Kimberly Alford, Justin Suber

Mary Beth Graves, Mary PratherSarah Cheek, BC Rogers, Elizabeth BryantShelby D’Amico, Anna Shepard

Nancy Perkins, Beth Kellogg; (front) Ellen Bartlett, Lisa Ratzlaff, Elizabeth Dean Judy Honeycutt, Connie Bush, Gayle Hart

Grace Simmons, Cecilia McKee, Gretchen Shirley Deborah Gilbert, Sally Burnet, Cathy Ghaffarian, Ruth Burger Destiny York, Diane Cushing, Teresa Fortney

74 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Amy Loflin, Anne Day, Nancy AlfordSara Beth Clark, Susan Lee, Stephanie JonesBlake Price, Deena Li

Amelia Jarvis, Bailey Salmon, Scott Parenteau Kay Kelly, Jennifer and Malory Fisher

SISTER SCHUBERT

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 75

and so do our readers!Don’t let your party end when the guests go home.

Keep it going by submitting pictures from it to the

Northside Sun Magazine. It’s Easy. Just make sure when

using a digital camera to have the setting at the highest

resolution possible and e-mail them to us or submit a

CD. Or the old fashioned way using film prints still

works great!!! Type up something about the fun event

and identify everyone in the photos and it’s done.

And remember we like photos exclusive to us.

Still have questions? Gives us a call: 957-1122

or e-mail jimmye@northsidesun.com

EVENTSANNUAL EVENINGHONORING THEJUDICIARY DINNERThe Capital Area Bar Association and theJackson Young Lawyers recently hosted theirannual Evening Honoring the Judiciary dinner.Paulette Brown, president-elect of the AmericanBar Association, was the featured speaker.Shown are scenes from the dinner.

John McCullouch, Dean Deborah Bell, Dean Richard Gershon Laura McCarthy, Steve Orlansky, LaToya Slay

Sherry Johnson, Debbie RiddickAmanda Green Alexander, Pat Evans, Mike Malouf Jr.Tiffany and James Graves

Cheryn Netz, Adam Kilgore, Troy Odom, Laura Glaze Lindsay Dowdle, Lane Staines William Wright, Collins Wohner

Steve Thomas, Lindsay Dowdle Abram Orlansky, Sam Gregory Judge Joe Lee, Justice William Waller

76 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Julia, William, and DeAnn Wright Amanda Green Alexander, LaVerne Edney, Paulette BrownGretchen Kimble, Amanda Green Alexander

ANNUAL EVENING HONORING THE JUDICIARY DINNER

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 77

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 79

EVENTSMISTLETOE SPONSOR PARTYThe Mistletoe Marketplace corporate spon-sor party was held recently at the Governor’sMansion. Presented by the Junior League ofJackson, Mistletoe Marketplace was held inNovember at the Mississippi Trade Mart.For more information visitMistletoeMarketplace.com. Shown arescenes from the sponsor party.

Susan McNamara, Charlotte Seals, Lindsay Hamm Peder and Jennifer Johnson

Erica Bertschler, Lori MarshallStuart Kellogg, Jim and Janice IngramAshley and Joseph Moss

Ben and Meredith Aldridge, Will Manuel, Molly Walker First Lady Deborah Bryant, Susan McNamara, Lindsay Hamm, Gov. Phil Bryant

Amy Walker, Allison Muirhead Ryan and Catherine Florreich Melanie and Locke Ward Danielle and Chris Correro

80 n o r t h s i d e s u n

NothingBundtCakes.com

FREE Bundtlet

Expires 12/31/15. Limit one offer per guest. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Redeemable only at bakery listed. Must be claimed in-store during normal business hours. No cash

when you purchase a bundtletJackson-Flowood

163 Ridge Way, Suite E · Flowood, MS 39232(769) 243-7108

Have a Holly Jolly Holiday.

TRUST SERVICES

Jackson: 1300 Meadowbrook Rd. • Jackson, MS 39211 • 601-709-7777 • Ridgeland: 600 Concourse, Suite 150, 1076 Highland Colony Parkway • Ridgeland, MS 39157 • 601-790-2770www.firstcommercialbk.com • Member FDIC

© 2015 First Commercial Bank. All rights reserved.

Like wealth, trust is built over time. FCB has earned the trust of the local business community with integrity and intensely personal service. Our Trust Services department is built on those same principles and delivers outstanding trust and estate administration services to families interested in protecting their assets and ensuring a smooth, tax-minimized transference of wealth.

Trust us with your financial legacy, and rest assured you’re in good hands with a local, regulated financial institution with an impeccable reputation.

LET US Lend a Hand WITH TRUST and ESTATE ADMINISTRATION.

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 81

EVENTSJACKSON SYMPHONYLEAGUE BALLThe Jackson Symphony League’s 56th annualSymphony Ball, “From Bollywood toHollywood” was held recently at the CountryClub of Jackson. The Symphony Ball is theleague’s largest fund-raiser of the year and bene-fits the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. Inaddition to the live entertainment, attendeesenjoyed a seated formal dinner, dessert buffet,live and silent auctions, and dancing to livemusic. Shown are scenes from the ball.

Jack and Jackie Root, Jean and Glenn Bush Mary Moorer, Bill and Arlette Thompson

Deidra Bell, Alon Bee, Pam PartridgeKathy and Bill Price, Sujith and Mona ReddyMona Graham, Rubina Sethi

Chris and Stephanie Scott, Olivia and Jerry Host Barry and Barbara Plunkett, Mary Helen and Bo Bowen

Lynn Mahlum, Shirley Strain Shannon Warnock, Kristi McHale Mark and Melissa Skaggs Jaya and Jerry Patel

82 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Sophie, Emilie and Uwe BleckerSean Roland, Brian Beckham, Alan BurrowNora Frances McRae, Manisha Sethi-Malhotra

Shinn, Grace, Lynn and Edmund Lee John and Mei-chi Piletz, Kim and Trey Porter

JACKSON SYMPHONY LEAGUE BALL

Allen and Misty Langford Kim Holman, Mona Reddy Wayne and Danielle Carol Bryan and Jackie McDonald

Doug and Crisler Boone Andy and Karen Taggart Will and Leigh Ann Longwitz Ray and Monica Sethi Harrigill

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 83

Larry and Patty Piddles Mayo and Renee Flynt Gay and Anna Drake Bob Graves, Lynda Costas

Anky and Mary Ann Petro John and Dorothy Hawkins Tate and Elee Reeves John and Kim Sewell

JACKSON SYMPHONY LEAGUE BALL

84 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Board Certified Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeons That Know Your Eyes Inside Out.

1421 N. State Street, Suite 304 Jackson, MS 39202601.355.9537 MSEYEPLASTICS.COM

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 85

EVENTSMEDICAL ALUMNIAWARDSThe University of Mississippi Medical CenterAlumni Affairs hosted the Medical AlumniAwards for UMMC recently at River Hills Club. The Distinguished Medical Alumnus, Dr. ClaudeBrunson, was honored as well as Medical Hall ofFame inductees Dr. Jim Hughes, Dr. JohnJackson, Dr. Hilmon Castle, Dr. RichardBoronow (deceased), and Dr. Karl Evers(deceased). Shown are scenes from the event.

Judy and Gene Wood, Jean Hill Ann and Philip LeRoux

Kathryn and John LongLisa and Ken Lippincott, Susan RishMarkie and Jim Spell

Julie Crump, Lamar and Nanette Weems, Karen Evers Felicia Anderson, Claude and Christin Brunson, Marcus Williams

Tim Kerut, Clay Hays Ralph and Millie Didlake Helen and Walter Boone Owen and Wade Overstreet

86 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Tommy Cobb, Bob Boronow

Patrick Smith, Ed Hill, Tessie Smith

Barbara Goodman, Tim and Rebecca Kerut, Erik and Jennie Richardson Brian and Mary Ghere, Mary and Robert Elliott

Lee Voulters, Tammy and John Cook, Van and Lynn Lackey

MEDICAL ALUMNI AWARDS

Debbie Joiner, Claude Brunson, Tom Joiner, Helen Turner, James Rish

Chris and Lisa Gannett, Anne Howard, Dave Muscari, Amy, Kathryn and Carmi Boronow

Millie and Ralph Didlake, Jona and James Keeton, Barbara and Grace Goodman

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 87

Jimmy Keeton, Wade OverstreetJohn, Marshall and Mary Jackson, Karen Stindt, Patti Jackson

David Reeves, Tommy and Mary Cobb, Carol Reeves, Alton Cobb Jesse Morrison, Meagan Hewey, Maribeth Barfield, Natalie Ethridge, Dana Smith, Jarrett Morgan

Jim and Virginia Hughes

MEDICAL ALUMNI AWARDS

88 n o r t h s i d e s u n

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 89

EVENTSBOY SCOUTS OFAMERICAThe Andrew Jackson Council Boy Scouts ofAmerica hosted the 2015 Distinguished CitizenAward Dinner recently at the Jackson Hilton.The event honored Tate Reeves, lieutenant gov-ernor of Mississippi. Reeves and his wife, Elee,are the parents of three daughters, Sarah Tyler,Elizabeth Magee and Madeline Tate. Shown arescenes from the dinner.

Kim Wolford, Sara Fox, Sweyn Simrall Tate Lewis, Kathryn Wise

Kim and Marty Miller Ben Walton, Joey Shelton, Jim WaldenMike Chaney, Robert Leslie

Donnie Dear, Jordan Watts, Joshua Bridges, John White Christy Bridges, Jamie Butler, Gray Macoy, Tyler Steed

Tom Watson, Bain McHale, Wil Peery, Declan Ward, Matthew Prater,Christian Watson, Yancey Nolan, Blake Wilson Sherry and Joel Downs, Stanley Shows, Steve Guyton, Tommie Shows

90 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Justin Bowden, Anthony Holloman Clyde Muse, Rubye Moss, Paul Stockwell Blake Wilson, David Gates

Joe and Ann Wilkins, Will Longwitz, Larry and Rita Johnson Anthony Haines, Elee and Tate Reeves, Steve Zachow

Thomas and Tony Morgan, Ron Michael, Thomas Bond Jason Buckley, Mark Pipper, Kevin Ingram, Chaz Ingram, John McBride

Terry and Pamela Reeves, Chris Zachow, Leslie Haines Newell Simrall, Grant Fox, Wally Majors, Glenn McCullough Jr., Wayne Weidie

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 91

EVENTSYMCA LUCKOF THE DRAWLuck of the Draw, the sixth annual art benefitfor the Metropolitan YMCAs of Mississippi,was held recently at St. James EpiscopalChurch. Participants who purchased a drawticket were entitled to choose a one-of-a-kindpiece of art from the Big Wall of Art with sig-natures of the artists on the back of the pieces.Shown are scenes from the event.

Meg Outlaw, Melissa DiFatta, Roxie Routt Al Beck, Lynn Kendrick

Paula and Mike BoulangerKeith Burton, Susan Wellington, Linda BlackwellArt Minton, Laurie Alley

Barber Boone, Laura Dixon, Elizabeth Boone, Patrick and Lisa Farley

Wilson Carroll, Meg Ivy Hayley Hayes, Scott Overby Tim and Sarah Sterling Mickey and Kim Paduda

Buster and Susan Wellington, Danny and Gina Myrick

92 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Melissa Brewer, Pat LovittKim Sewell, Rachel Misenar

YMCA LUCK OF THE DRAW

Gina and Jimmy Halfacre Jill and David Morgan Alice Ager, Ashley McLendon Melissa and Anthony DiFatta

Sara Brantley, Libba Wilkes, Charley Frye

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 93

B E Y O N D Y O U R B E S T

2 0 1 5 S I N G I N G C H R I S T M A S T R E ED E C E M B E R 4 – 5 , 7 : 3 0 p . m .

B E L H A V E N . E D U

Excel beyond your highest goals. At Belhaven University, you will find yourself in a place where top-rated faculty and

a nurturing environment converge to bring you to your best... then propel you beyond what you believe is achievable. Belhaven is your comprehensive Christian University.

EVENTSCATHOLIC CHARITIES Father Jonathan Morris, an American RomanCatholic priest currently serving in theArchdiocese of New York, was the guest speak-er at this year’s Journey of Hope luncheon forCatholic Charities Jackson, which was heldrecently at the Jackson Marriott. Best known asa commentator on religious matters in themedia, he has been a contributor and analystfor the Fox News Channel since 2005. CatholicCharities also hosted a meet and greet sponsor-ship gathering at the Old Capitol Inn down-town. The mission of Catholic Charities is to bea visible sign of Christ’s love, and services areoffered regardless of faith, race or age. Martha Mitternight, Judy Despeauz, Lisa Ruhl

Ben Garrott, Kim ThomasonMary Ruhl, Angela Griffin, Danielee ArmistadJim and Jenny Neeld

Beverly McMullan, Gerry Gray-Lewis, Beth Watters, Janis Berlin Mary Louise and Arthur Jones, Lisa Ratzlaff, Ellen Bartlett

Sarah and Kevin O’Donnell Laura White, Dottie Carlisle, Carol Robertson Victor Gray-Lewis, Clinton Smith

Dana Martin, Gwen Hayns, Barbara Pigott

94

Mary and Ray TrepanierAmelia Rizor, Jamie and Kenny Robbins

Karen Kegley, Rosemary Harvel, Mary Frances Ellis, Sharon Hopkins Jasmine Harvey, Ann Wilson, Tamica Foster

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

Libba Wilkes, Karen Simmons

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 95

EVENTSWINE WITH THEBLINDThe third annual Wine with the Blind wine-tasting fund-raiser was held recently at BRAVO!All funds raised benefit the MIB Foundation forthe Blind and Visually Impaired. Shown arescenes from the event.

Tracy Kane, Cheri Russell, Joyce Granger Jane Hawthrone, Pat Ladnier

Nakesia Elli, James ButlerLiz Hill, David Barham, Judy DensonRyan and Ramona Brister

Jeff James, Denise Caracci, Tina Brown, Rhonda Hamilton Cheryle Burrow, Stephanie Deshazer, Susan Hermes

Clare and Tim Hanlon Katie Chew, Carrie Mitchess Angie and Chris Nix Stephanie Gilbert, Elton Sims

98 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Shenika Cleveland, Delexis Hardy, Joy and Ron SennettBeth Prestage, Emily Homan, Brandon MitchellLisa Chesney, Amanda McDonner

WINE WITH THE BLIND

Dick Tinsley, Sue Hilton Debra Martin, Martha Fincher Phillip and Marlena Pickering Hope Ladner and Luke Baker

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 99

www.millsaps.edu

Four Years.Guaranteed.

The Compass Curriculum at Millsaps College will help you choose your own path to graduation in four years with a bachelor’s degree, or we will waive additional tuition and mandatory fees for courses

required for graduation.

Get more details and requirements at millsaps.edu/guarantee.

EVENTSBOTTOM LINEThe 27th annual Bottom Line for Kids benefitdinner and auction to benefit SouthernChristian Services for Children and Youth Inc.,was held recently at the Country Club ofJackson. Jeff Good was master of ceremonies.Jim Wilkirson was the auctioneer. The painting“Autumn Reflections” by artist Alfred Nicolswas a featured auction item. Shown are scenesfrom the dinner.

Courtney Wright, Amanda Kaminer, Tori Heard Chip and Beth Pickering, Hank Holman

Paul and Suzanne MaczkaJeff Good, Jessica Easterling, Stephen SmithRandy and Chan Vessell

Kirby Keith, Scott Lee, Summer Gorman, Bill Bethany Jeremy and Erica Ory, Amanda and Lee Nicols

Shelby and Beth Watts Bryant and Jamie Himes Michael and Marirose Hutchison Mary and Clay Lewis

100 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Sue Cherney, Debbie DobbinsElton Sims, Stephanie Gilbert, Andrew AnnisonEric and Anna McDonald

Freda and Nia Bush, Kim Coalter, Lee Bush Danny and Gina Myrick, Kathie and Jimmy Young

Lynette Fountain, Deborrah and Johnny Wray, Chris Fountain Anne and Bob Cunningham, Brandi and Dickens Fourne

BOTTOM LINE

Jason and Amy Russell, Christina Johnson Terryce Walker, Debra Gibbs, Maggie Terry Harper Kathie Young, Martha House

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 101

Terri Coalter, Ruth Hobbs, Kate RoyalsSteve Denham, Barnett Taylor, Oree JacksonAlan Ramsay, Sue Lobrano Womble

Buster Wellington, Kreig and Megan Bell, Pat Busby Jackie Holloway, Sharon Bisler, Myra Mabry, Debbie Dobbins, Patti Pankiewicz

BOTTOM LINE

102 n o r t h s i d e s u n

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 103

EVENTSFONDREN ART SHOWAn opening reception was held recently for TheCedars 2015 Juried Art Exhibition featuring theworks of Mississippians and juried by MyrnaColley-Lee. This show was part of The FourSeasons of The Cedars Performing and VisualArts Series and made possible by FondrenRenaissance. The show hung through September30. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gloria Harvey, Dan Piersol, Maureen DonnellyLee and Carol Hammond, Kathy Morrison

Marty Miller, Betty Jo JohnsonEmily Mosley, Dyann Gunter, Jim WilkersonBetsy Bradley, Robert Langford

Susan and Howard Jones, Mary and Mike Jabaley Robert and Janet Angela, Margaret Foynt, Elizabeth Mullins

Walker Watters, Dick Hall Jeremy Cawthon, Lauren Thompson Jonathan and Lisa Berry Laura and Al Underwood

104 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Gary and Angi DelanceyBeverly Varner, Nanette Sullivan, Dot PecoulFrank Fillingham, Milton Hairston

Allen and DeVane Yates, Wanda and Bobby Lowery Becky Cupples, Renee and Donny Moore

Alana Miles, David Creel Zan Phillips, David Gulledge, Fred Wiggins

FONDREN ART SHOW

Debora Spencer-Searcy, Terri Herring Mike Lundrigan, Nancy Lawrence Tony Perkins, Sunny Palisomo Gwen Anderson, Leah Greer

Jean Nesbit, Kaylin Allen

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 105

EVENTS

Elaine Gemmelt, Diana Glaze, Vance Custer Allen Bridgeforth, James Pettigrew

Tolliver and Lindsey McMullenBill Henley, Linn Wentworth, Mike Marsh Anthony Cloy, Kim Allen

Kevin Breazeale, Maryann Kyle, John Christopher Adams, Shawntel McQuarter, Torry Holland Isaac,Ivey Swan, Jimm Frechette, Jenna Skirtech, John Malone, Amy Buller, Tom Ramsey, Tatiana Kuriger Mary O’Neal, Cheryl Coke

Quida Holland, Betty Bivins Allison Agent, Mary Atchley, Gloria and Bob Pederson Tom and Sandy Taylor

MS OPERA DANCEWITH THE STARSMississippi Opera presented its fifth annualDance with the Stars recently at the CountryClub of Jackson. Local celebrities “tripping thelight fantastic” at the black-tie gala fund-raiserincluded Tom Ramsey, John ChristopherAdams, Natalie Long and Maryann Kyle. Judges were Howard Ballou, and Lisa and MikeDay. Rick and Kim from MISS 103 radio emceedthe event. Music was provided by the JacksonAllstars Band with participants enjoying dancingafter the celebrity dance competition and a silentauction.

106 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Michael and Elaine GemmeltJeff Klingfuss, Ellen McLean, Bob Garner Tippy Garner, Merina Dillard

Lisa and Mike Day, Margaret and Harris Collier Mary Lessley, Patti Wentworth, Salena Edwards, Bill Fortenberry

MS OPERA DANCE WITH THE STARS

Elliot Haller, Sidra Sarker

Ben Skirtech, Mariana and Arne Greaves, Eleanor Sutherland

Jane Woosley, Connie and Robin Roberts, Maryann Kyle James Pettigrew, Bobbye Henley

Ellen Bordeaux, Kitty Cook Ramsey, Mandy Ferrington

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 107

Stephen Manuel, Nicole Burges, Mari Irby, Betty Bivins Scott Ashford, Zoey, Millie and Randy Swan

Jean Bush, Margee and Collins Wohner, Lisa and Mike Day, Deborah and Howard Ballou Don and Sharon Pratt, Barbara Travis

MS OPERA DANCE WITH THE STARS

108 n o r t h s i d e s u n

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 109

EVENTSCHILDREN’S MUSEUMOFF TO NEVERLANDThe Mississippi Children’s Museum “Off toNeverland” fall festival was held recently at themuseum. Shown are scenes from the event.

Jennifer Anderson, Leigh James, Shannon Ingram Jeremiah, Michelle, Liam and Collin Rayner

Jason, Elizabeth and Georgia WeeksJanice, Jack Cash and Gary JonesBucky, Lynda, Buckley and Charley Stewart

Micah, Megan, Finn and Emmalin Tyson Brian and Lindsay Hamm with twins Teddy and Addie

Carole Richardson-Becker, Ainsley and Jackson Becker Logan Tompkins, Emma Rose Lehnerer Logan and Jason Butler Courtney and Melanie Burrow

110 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Natalie Dupratt, Josh Clark, Lacey, Jude and Laurel BerginBeate Pettit, June and Casandra CarnleyNacherrie and Destiny Cooper

Gavin, Amber, Scarlett and Eric Rodriguez Charley Frye, Patti Reiss, Greg Walker

Jamie, Lindsay and Bennett Rodgers Alex, Julieta, and Camila Chade

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OFF TO NEVERLAND

Erin and Noelle Quinn Samuel and Melissa Amos Heather and Emma Potts Avery Pearson, Baileigh Smith

Jamey Burrow, Rick and Margie Largent

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 111

Noah, Sarah and Zoe Phillips, Whitney and Dolly Kate LongOllie, Amanda and Emzy WoodsLorelai and Rosalie Bell

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OFF TO NEVERLAND

112 n o r t h s i d e s u n

northsidesun

the

magazine

660011--995577--11112255

CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY,,

PPEEOOPPLLEE,, PPLLAACCEESS,,

EEVVEENNTTSS,, TTHHEE AARRTTSS......

IITT’’SS AA LLIIFFEESSTTYYLLEE..

FFOORR IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN OONN AADDVVEERRTTIISSIINNGG CCAALLLL

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 113

Santa gets his gift ideas from

the Sun.For advertising, call 601.957.1124

stegatnaS

59.106llac,gnisitrevdaroF

.nuSehtrfsaeditfig

sih

4211.75

mor

EVENTSOVARIAN CYCLENewk’s Cares and St. Dominic’s recently hostedthe second annual Ovarian Cycle Jackson spinevent. This event’s goal is to spark awarenessand support for research in the battle againstthis relatively silent killer through a community-wide spin event. Newk’s Eatery CEO ChrisNewcomb and his wife Lori’s personal battlewith the disease inspired the Newk’s Caresmovement. Participants in the event spun for45-minute slots at The Club at The Township.All of the effort is in support of finding a curethrough the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund,which is where the event proceeds go.

Tonya Bell, Kelsey Coomber, Brandi Barnet,Renee Coleman, Tracey King, Brandi Davis Debbie Rayner, Finney Moore, B Ferguson

Leigh Ann Griffith, Mechale Mayfield, Candice ParkerWendy Johnson, Wendy BourdinLori Newcomb, Brian Rippee

David Woodard, Mike Jones, Grant Vance Brenda Browning, Lori Newcomb, Blair Hederman

Brennan Hovell, Lacee Chagnon Loicka Hodges, Kerry Parker Alan Wright, Callie Smith Lori Newcomb, Jana Brady

114 n o r t h s i d e s u n

John Pee, Susan RuffinGrant Myrick, Doug HedermanAllison James, Becky Weathersby

Diane Olson, Anna Henson Katie Lovelace, Rachel Myrick

OVARIAN CYCLE

Cost: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students. FREE children 5 and under, FREE FOR MUSEUM MEMBERS

380 SOUTH LAMAR STREET JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39201

601.960.1515 1.866.VIEWART @MSMUSEUMART

MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM of ART CELEBRATING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARTIST’S BIRTH

These exhibitions present nearly 150 works by beloved artist Marie Hull (1890-1980) – the most ever assembled – drawn from the Museum’s unsurpassed collection of Hull’s work as well as those found at Delta State University, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, The University of Mississippi Museum, and many private collections.

A MYRA HAMILTON GREEN AND LYNN GREEN ROOT MEMORIAL EXHIBITION

ON THE ROAD with MARIE HULL

AND

Bright Fields:

The Mastery of

Marie Hull is

sponsored by

On the Road with Marie Hull is sponsored by Dea Dea and Dolph Baker.

MEREDITH & JIMMY CREEKMORE

BETSY & WADE CREEKMORE

Traveler. Trailblazer.

Teacher. Mississippi Master.

The Mississippi Museum of Art and its programs are sponsored in part by the city of Jackson and the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau. Support is also provided in part by funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission, a state agency, and in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N V I S I T MSMUSEUMART.ORG

ON VIEW THROUGH JANUARY 10, 2016

Marie Hull (1890-1980), Cuenca, Spain, circa 1930. watercolor and graphite on paper. Collection of Mississippi Museum of Art. 1981.294.

Pick up theBright Fields

book in THE MUSEUM STORE

for holiday

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 115

EVENTSBETHANY FUND-RAISERThe annual Bethany Banquet benefit dinnerwas held recently at the Country Club ofJackson. The event featured a silent auction,followed by a seated dinner and live auction,showcasing an original painting by local artistGinny Futvoye. Shown are scenes from theevent.

-

Maggie and Nancy Selph, Lynn Mullins Shonda and Bernard Kines, Lydia Warren

Eddie and Sarah Carlisle, Kristi Jordan Mason Crowe, Tammy and Barri Shirley Andrew and Nikki Nordquist

Jennifer Segrest, David Poland, Suzanne Clay, Dixie Myrick Chris and Julie Wyatt, Cecil and Carolyn Heidelberg

Wes and Ashley Harrison Donna and Ann Bingham Jack Haynie, Eddie Moran Sarah Linfield, Mary Tison Brown

116 n o r t h s i d e s u n

Tuan La, Step Morgan, Andrew VincentMeredith Henry, Candace Strong, David CollipBob Walton, Emily Nicholas

David and Ann Vincent, Lane and Carol Stephenson, Carol Jussely Catherine Cobb, Rachel Bearden, Betsy Cobb, Jill Moran

Travis Woods, Bill and Gayla Stone, Libby Waldell, Courtney and Rob Love

BETHANY FUND-RAISER

Merry Cline and Patrick Coffee Paul and Sandi Jones Evelyn Cage, Betty Johnson Mallory and Tyler Rosamond

Jackie Wansley, Avis Lloyd, Jim and Teresa Adams

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 117

Lydia and Terry Warren

Travis Burdick, Mary Beth Russell, Katherine Royer, Mary Ealey Meredith Henry, Jim Alvis, Amy Russell, Paul and Fair Hurst

John and Samantha Kalahar, Nikki Nordquist, Laurie Sheffield Etoria Harris, Isabella Evans, Teresa Adams, Barbara Johnson, Synola Martin

Margaret Hitt, Karen Stewart, Teresa Adams, Peggy McKey Ray and Melva Bailey, Sean Welch

Rusty Bridges, Kaylin and Seth Lofton, Ky Burke, Kristen and Paul Sheffield Brian and Casey McGee, Step Morgan

BETHANY FUND-RAISER

118 n o r t h s i d e s u n

EVENTSSANDERSON FARMSVOLUNTEER PARTYThe Sanderson Farms Championship recentlytoasted the volunteers who signed on to helpmake this year’s event a success. Volunteerswere treated to dinner and live entertainment atthe Country Club of Jackson as a thank you fortheir support. Shown are scenes from the party.

Chip and Liz Walker, Bev Evans Larry King, Renee Hodge

Twila Williams, LaSha Ward Alan Wilkinson, Jim Bloodworth, David Wasson Lauren Neighbors, Emily Moore

Gaylyn Parker, Susan Cole, Coleen and Tony Alley Allan Cole, Barbara Cook, Ginger Parker, Greg Weaver, Grant Standiford, Billy Chandler

Renee D’Agostino, Ruby Paice Mike and Karen Jones Kallie Law, Kaehlene Smith Kara Hankins, Arash Sepehri

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 119

EVENTSWELLSFEST ARTSHOWWellsFest Art Night was held recently at DulingHall in Fondren. Participants enjoyed a previewparty with buy-now section and live music plusa live auction and refreshments. Wyatt Waterspainted a watercolor on site for the final auc-tion item. All proceeds benefit Harbor House. Shown are scenes from the evening.

Ouida Watson, Carolyn Harrison, Pat Ladnier Eleanor and Kevin Anthony

Wanda and Courtney LaseterDalton and Lisa Thames, Sarah PorterSonia and Ray-Scott Miller

Chuck Perkins, Keith Tonkel, Peggy Hampton, Jim Pollard Bob Kersh, Janice Moore, Art Minton, Lulu Pyron, Leigh Taylor

Bruce and Trenia Reynolds Bud Coury, Suzy Hubbard Mary Hellen and Elaine Blossom Ken Hodges, Sha Pollard

120 n o r t h s i d e s u n

John Olliver, Emmerson DailySarah Friedler, Allison and Riley Thurman, Trost FriedlerBJ Curtis, Beth Elliott

Morella Henegan, Albert Smathers Ashley Hewitt, Jarrod Rogers

WELLSFEST ART SHOW

Jessica Crosby and JC Pitchamootoo Emily Monsour, Vaughan Hines Katharine Henry, Sarah Attman Leigh Taylor, Lulu Pyron

Judi Adams, Vickie Steward, Janice Moore

d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 121