Entertainment

Wings Over the Prairie

Celebrating 90 Years of the World-Class Festival and 43 Years of Duck Gumbo Article by Barbara Williamson For most people, the Saturday before Thanksgiving is a time of preparation for the big day with a distinct focus on turkey. BUT in tiny Stuttgart, Arkansas, a city with a population just shy of 8,000 people, all eyes are on the beauties vying for the titles of Queen Mallard and Junior Queen Mallard. The winners reign from the Tuesday before Thanksgiving to the Saturday after, a time when...

Home + Design

Designing a Joyful Season

Three local experts reveal how thoughtful design and treasured traditions make the season truly shine. Article by Morgan Zanone | Photography by Bonner Morgan and Uday Sripathi The holiday season has a magical way of sneaking up on us. One minute we’re enjoying crisp fall evenings, and the next we’re knee-deep in tinsel and to-do lists. Between decking the halls, hosting gatherings and juggling everyday life, it’s easy to lose sight of the joy behind it all. To help bring back the wonder and...

Arts + Culture

It's Giving, River City

Local charities and causes to support this holiday season Article by Margaret Ledbetter and Lindsey Tonkin The holiday season is the perfect time to give back to the community that gives us so much all year long. Whether through donations, volunteering or spreading awareness, there are countless ways to make a difference right here at home. Here we have included some of the ways we can make a tangible contribution to fellow Memphians through a variety of local charities and organizations (we...

Home + Design

Boundless Flavor

Restaurateur Karen Carrier transforms her home with bold design, family collaboration and Memphis soul. Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Sarah Voigt Step into Karen Carrier’s freshly renovated Chickasaw Gardens home and you’ll instantly recognize the same spirit that defines her restaurants — bold, eclectic and brimming with soul. The celebrated restaurateur, caterer and creative force behind The Beauty Shop, Mollie Fontaine Lounge, Bar DKDC, Another Roadside Attraction and New...

Food + Beverage

The Poinsettia

A holiday drink fit for a party Article by Malise Culpepper Bring sparkle to your holiday gathering with this festive cocktail that blends cranberry, rosemary and a splash of rum and orange liqueur. This cocktail is ideal for large groups and is easy to prep in batches. The homemade rosemary simple syrup adds fragrant warmth to the tart cranberry flavor.  After the base of cranberry juice, simple syrup, and liquor has chilled in the refrigerator, top it with Champagne for a festive toast to...

Shopping

Store Credit

Holiday Happies Article by Amy Birdsong Golden | Photography by Amy Threadgill The holidays are here—find local shopkeepers who’ll help you make your list and checkout , so you can make room for more merry! Head to Germantown Hardware for sleds under the tree, a wow-ready gift that brings immediate joy with the first snowfall. Secure snow boots and gear now, so you’re ready to Ski Galloway. Ménage Stationery carries stockings that aren’t meant for the mantle. Bauble Stockings are...

Local Services

Driving The Dream™

Memphis unites to break cycle of generational poverty Article by Jeannie Tabor In Memphis, where nearly one in five residents lives below the federal poverty line, a powerful collaboration is changing lives. Driving The Dream™ (DTD) , a United Way of the Mid-South (UWMS) initiative, is on a mission to eradicate generational poverty through education, healthcare access, job placement, financial management and mental health support. Launched softly in 2016 and fully established by 2018, DTD...

Food + Beverage

Dip Giving

When then turkey is not quite done, take a dip Article by Margaret Ledbetter | Photography by Amy Threadgill While Thanksgiving is typically associated with turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, dips are a far more versatile offering and buy time while the turkey roasts and rests. Dips serve as appetizers, side dishes or even casual main attractions for football fans waiting on the main act. Thanksgiving dips bring together seasonal flavors, comforting textures and communal eating, making them a...

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Mound City: Built for Celebrations

From ancient mounds to modern milestones, Mound City welcomes every gathering Article by Morgan Zanone | Photography by Sarah Voigt Just across the Mississippi River in Arkansas, Mound City blends historical significance with modern charm as a farm, event space and vacation destination. Both the Trail of Tears and the Esperanza Trail pass through the property, designating it as a historical landmark. The settlement was named for the nine ceremonial Native American mounds built by the Pacaha...

Shopping

Store Credit

Thank you Edition: Holiday Hostess Gifts Article by Amy Birdsong Golden | Photography by Amy Threadgill Kick off your holiday shopping with a wink this year. If you’re hunting hostess and thank-you gifts, think local. Resist the siren song of “add to cart,” and instead - tick through that list IRL . Catch-up with your shopkeepers. Walk in somewhere new to you. Each purchase can tell a tiny, neighborhood story. It’s a great way to share some of the best of Memphis while saying: Thank You...