Articles filed under May-June 2011

Lauren Murphy at Pirate's Alley, 2011.

Cover Artist Lauren Murphy: Young Artist, Ancient Venue

Lauren had a great experience at Pirate’s Alley this spring, showing her work for two days to crowds of festive people, and, most encouragingly, eight pieces of her art were sold and will be enlivening the walls of their new homes and the lives of their owners.

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MLB Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt

Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt

August 29, 1998—late in the Major League Baseball season that is captivating America as Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa race each other to beat the single-season home run

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WYES: The Voice of New Orleans

For more than 50 years, local public television station WYES-TV has worked “to inform, teach, illuminate and inspire” its audience by offering programs and other activities focusing on

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Outstanding Seniors 2011

Please see the Digital Issue version of this article for complete text and photos. Inside Northside’s Outstanding Seniors are just too outstanding! The response from area high

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IN Great Taste: The English Tea Room

You’ll get more than just a pot of tea when you visit The English Tea Room—you can get an education in all things tea. Of course, you can

IN Better Health: Dalton Welch

Health Concern: Hearing loss from complications due to chronic ear infections. Treatment: Surgery and hearing aids. While riding his bike or scooter, shooting basketballs or running around the neighborhood with

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IN Fashion with Martha Goodson

In honor of Mother’s Day, I wanted to dress my style icon: my mother, Martha Goodson. My mother came to America from the small island of Skopelos, Greece, when

Sancturary for Art Home Tour 2011.

The Sanctuary for Art Home Tour

On May 13 and 14, you’ll have the opportunity to tour three great homes and view the work of three great artists. The Sanctuary for Art Home Tour

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Choosing a Career in This Economy

The economy has undergone tumultuous times lately, and we have seen many changes in the workplace as a result. Some industries are thriving, while others are now dwindling.

Mandeville’s Jan and Greg Sawa on a recent trip with a group of Malawi students.

Worthy Causes: The Mwana Mission Project

Growing up in Africa is not something many northshore residents would identify with, but a sense of community and family is something we all understand. Mandeville’s Jan Sawa

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Knot by Knot: The Ancient Art of Rug Making

You would think that the last thing you’d do with an original work of art costing thousands of dollars is put it on the floor of your living

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Another Side Of: Roger Mitchell, VooDoo BBQ & Grill, AMG Entertainment

“My two jobs are fun,” says Roger Mitchell. Roger is franchisee of the Mandeville location of VooDoo BBQ & Grill. “The restaurant is something different every day. There’re

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IN Good Company: Silver Linings — Raffaele Furs / Dolci Modi Boutique

“Made in Italy” is a label applied to some of the world’s finest furs—and to one of its finest furriers. Raffaele Raimondi, owner/buyer/designer/furrier of Mandeville’s Raffaele Furs and

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Back to the Beach

Northshore families have vacationed on Florida’s panhandle for a hundred years, sinking their feet into the white sugary sand at the Beaches of South Walton and Destin. Each

Baby Carsyn will arrive home to an ultra-feminine and charming nursery all ready for her.

Keep Your Baby in Style

Creating just the right nursery that reflects the personal style of the parents and is peaceful and restful for the new baby is a job Jennifer DiCerbo of