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Southern Routes "Detours"
Don't miss this special presentation of classic segments from Southern Route's history.
Dec 2005: The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe. The Memphis chapter, the Barony of Grey Niche, has close to 100 members who participate in a variety of events from fighting with period weapons to regular arts and sciences classes. Producer Kip Cole attended some recent SCA events and takes us on an adventure into the Middle Ages.
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Feb 2008: Dinstuhl's Candies. One family name calls up a century of sweet memories for Memphians. Dinstuhl's has been making chocolate and other fine candies through five generations, and is today one of the largest producers of hand-manufactured gourmet candies. Producer Bard Cole goes into the Dinstuhl's candy kitchen to see how the sweet treats are made. Chocolate-dipped strawberries and Dinstuhl's popular cashew crunch are highlighted.
Dec 2007: Producer Larry Dunn introduces us to the ingenious Memphis artist Jennifer Hyatt. The sculptor’s imagination is sparked by bed frames, bicycles, and other common metal castoffs, so she always keeps a sharp eye out for potential treasures amongst the erstwhile curbside refuse. The reward these lowly objects receive is reincarnation as graceful sculptures such as a dancer swaying with the stars, a fish composed of many waves, and a long stemmed sunflower reaching for its namesake.
Aug 2006: And host Bonnie Kourvelas tastes the famous Ripley Tomato when she journeys to Lauderdale County to attend the Tomato Festival, a popular annual event that features great tomatoes and fun for the whole family. This year’s Festival was the 23rd and included a tomato tasting, a 5K Run/Walk, a pistol shoot, a baby crawling contest, and the Farmer of the Year. |
