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TRASH TO TRASHION
TRASH TO TRASHION by Deborah Fagan Carpenter One man’s trash is—well—another man’s haute couture. Paul Thomas makes vogueish fashions from objects that many would consider useless rubbish, an innovative contribution to the art world that simultaneously calls attention to responsible waste disposal. Repurposing discards … Continue reading
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SEASONAL APPROACH by Deborah Fagan Carpenter
It’s crisp; it’s delicious; it’s nutritious — it’s locally grown food. It’s unequaled in freshness, because what’s purchased from a local farmer was likely harvested that very day, or the day before. It’s an education about where our food originates, … Continue reading
The Heartbeat of Memphis Pottery by Deborah Fagan Carpenter
Agnes Stark, Peter Sohngen, Brin and Dale Baucum — the Heartbeat of Memphis Pottery. In a community that boasts an enormous number of highly skilled and well-known potters, these four artisans have had a significant influence on the cities’ … Continue reading
Jukin’ at the Joints by Deborah Fagan Carpenter
Clarksdale, Mississippi: Home of the infamous crossing of highways 61 and 49, where Robert Johnson allegedly sold his soul to the devil so he could play a “mean” guitar. Today, Clarksdale is home to the annual Juke Joint Festival, … Continue reading
GOOD BRIDGES MAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS by Deborah Fagan Carpenter
My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.—The Dalai Lama They were making a joyful noise that no one outside their building really noticed — that is until a local group of Muslims bought a piece of property … Continue reading
So, What’s the Fascination ? by Deborah Fagan Carpenter
What is it about the South? What is it that captivates people all over the world? Yeah, historically we’ve exhibited some bad behavior—and some currently— but it remains one of the most puzzling, yet intriguing places on the planet. So … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving–A Celebration of Appreciation
Thanksgiving is a holiday for the senses! A holiday teaming with delectable aromas and color. A holiday for remembering or creating a lifetime of memories. A holiday when everyone has a singleness of purpose, and in theory at least: that … Continue reading
Downtown Small Town by Deborah Fagan Carpenter
The song by Kenny Rogers, Twenty Years Ago was actually written about my hometown in south Mississippi. Today the downtown of my childhood, which was once the pulse of the small town, is struggling to stay alive in a world of … Continue reading
When Cultures Collide – By Deborah Fagan Carpenter
“Everybody has a voice, and Memphis provides a platform for that voice.” The broad spectrum of Memphis and Delta history is brought to colorful life in the form of music, art, film, dance and story-telling at the Center for Southern … Continue reading
Artistic Yin And Yang
Artistic Yin and Yang will join the Fourth of July festivities in the Arkansas Delta this weekend. Porch Scene’s very own Deborah Fagan Carpenter, and Jimmy Crosthwait, last year’s July Artist of the Month, will be presenting an art exhibit … Continue reading