417 Magazine - February 2011

Cover Story
	Best of 417 2011 Sixty-three readers' choice awards and 49 editors' picks recognizing the Best of the best in 417-land. By The Editors; Photos by Edward Biamonte and Kevin O'Riley

Cover Story

Best of 417 2011

Sixty-three readers' choice awards and 49 editors' picks recognizing the Best of the best in 417-land.

By The Editors; Photos by Edward Biamonte and Kevin O'Riley

Features
	Johnny Wilkinson: Elvis's Right-Hand Man How a 417-land kid gave Elvis Presley a piece of his mind… and then found himself on the road with The King. By Jeff Houghton
	Weber Home Gallery: February 2011 A variety of antique pieces pair with new furnishings and accessories to give Timothy Weber’s downtown loft a warm and modern feeling. By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Edward Biamonte
	Winter's Bone: The Little Movie that Could The excitement was evident when 417-landers heard that a film version of West Plains author Daniel Woodrell’s novel, Winter’s Bone, was being filmed in southwest Missouri. Since then, the film... By Kim Swain; Photos by Sebastian Mlynarski

Features

Johnny Wilkinson: Elvis's Right-Hand Man

How a 417-land kid gave Elvis Presley a piece of his mind… and then found himself on the road with The King.

By Jeff Houghton

Weber Home Gallery: February 2011

A variety of antique pieces pair with new furnishings and accessories to give Timothy Weber’s downtown loft a warm and modern feeling.

By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Edward Biamonte

Winter's Bone: The Little Movie that Could

The excitement was evident when 417-landers heard that a film version of West Plains author Daniel Woodrell’s novel, Winter’s Bone, was being filmed in southwest Missouri. Since then, the film...

By Kim Swain; Photos by Sebastian Mlynarski

Departments
Racquetball: Learning to Serve	Archive »
What happens when someone who has never stepped on a racquetball court plays against a professional? We sent lifestyle editor Savannah Waszczuk to find out. By Savannah Waszczuk
417 Cooking Class: Level 2 Steakhouse	Archive »
Level 2 Steakhouse chefs Jeffrey Luzius and Nathan Read prepare a mouth-watering four-course meal from the restaurant’s winter menu at this month’s 417 Cooking Class. By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Edward Biamonte
Tiny Knitting	Archive »
Staff members at Cox South are putting their knitting skills to good use and making hats for preemies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and orphans in Africa By Katie Pollock
Johnny Wilkinson: Elvis's Right-Hand Man	Archive »
How a 417-land kid gave Elvis Presley a piece of his mind… and then found himself on the road with The King. By Jeff Houghton
The Hot List: February 2011	Archive »
12 things you can't stop talking about this month. By Matt Lemmon
Queen City Shout Coming to Borders	Archive »
The Sixth Annual Queen City Shout event rocks with its eclectic mix of local performers. By Amanda Joiner
5 Best Bowls of Chili	Archive »
With all kinds of meat and at and all points on the heat scale, we've surely found a bowl you'll love in 417-land. By Savannah Waszczuk
Weber Home Gallery: February 2011	Archive »
A variety of antique pieces pair with new furnishings and accessories to give Timothy Weber’s downtown loft a warm and modern feeling. By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Edward Biamonte
Quick Trip: Joplin	Archive »
Shop, dine, sleep and play in 417-land's western paradise. By Savannah Waszczuk
Most-Popular Netflix Rentals in 417-land	Archive »
Netflix lets users research which films and TV series are rented more often in 417-land than any other city or region. Read on to find out what local movie-viewers are watching. By Amanda Joiner
Unleash Your Inner Artist	Archive »
Need a new hobby? There are plenty of spots in 417-land where grown-ups can get in touch with their creative side and try out a new, artistic hobby. By Kathleen O'Dell
Necessities: Classic Jewelry	Archive »
These classic pieces of jewelry from 417-land shops are the perfect way to take your favorite outfit to a whole new level. Styling by Kaye Lee; Photos by Kevin O'Riley
What's Your Favorite?: Cedomir Kostovic	Archive »
The best of the best in the mind of the respected graphic designer and Missouri State professor. By Jeff Houghton
Savvy Shopper: Upstairs Boutique	Archive »
Upstairs Boutique is filled with Brighton accessories, an abundance of Vera Bradley bags and an impressive variety of stylish, name-brand women’s clothing. By Savannah Waszczuk
Just For Newlyweds	Archive »
A new event from Operation Us provides a fun and inexpensive weekend away for newly married couples—and offers valuable relationship education at the same time. By Katie Pollock
Profile: Dr. Lori MacPherson	Archive »
A Mountain Grove physician is working on a simple little symbol that could help its users find love. By Katie Pollock
417 Cooking Class: Level 2 Steakhouse	Archive »
Level 2 Steakhouse chefs Jeffrey Luzius and Nathan Read prepare a mouth-watering four-course meal from the restaurant’s winter menu at this month’s 417 Cooking Class. By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Edward Biamonte
5 Best Bowls of Chili	Archive »
With all kinds of meat and at and all points on the heat scale, we've surely found a bowl you'll love in 417-land. By Savannah Waszczuk
Tiny Knitting	Archive »
Staff members at Cox South are putting their knitting skills to good use and making hats for preemies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and orphans in Africa By Katie Pollock
Necessities: Classic Jewelry	Archive »
These classic pieces of jewelry from 417-land shops are the perfect way to take your favorite outfit to a whole new level. Styling by Kaye Lee; Photos by Kevin O'Riley
Savvy Shopper: Upstairs Boutique	Archive »
Upstairs Boutique is filled with Brighton accessories, an abundance of Vera Bradley bags and an impressive variety of stylish, name-brand women’s clothing. By Savannah Waszczuk
Quick Trip: Joplin	Archive »
Shop, dine, sleep and play in 417-land's western paradise. By Savannah Waszczuk
Art and Romance of Chocolate	Archive »
For Friends of the Springfield Art Museum. Brick City art gallery. February 6, 2011.
The Hot List: February 2011	Archive »
12 things you can't stop talking about this month. By Matt Lemmon
Queen City Shout Coming to Borders	Archive »
The Sixth Annual Queen City Shout event rocks with its eclectic mix of local performers. By Amanda Joiner
Most-Popular Netflix Rentals in 417-land	Archive »
Netflix lets users research which films and TV series are rented more often in 417-land than any other city or region. Read on to find out what local movie-viewers are watching. By Amanda Joiner
Unleash Your Inner Artist	Archive »
Need a new hobby? There are plenty of spots in 417-land where grown-ups can get in touch with their creative side and try out a new, artistic hobby. By Kathleen O'Dell
Weber Home Gallery: February 2011	Archive »
A variety of antique pieces pair with new furnishings and accessories to give Timothy Weber’s downtown loft a warm and modern feeling. By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Edward Biamonte
Racquetball: Learning to Serve	Archive »
What happens when someone who has never stepped on a racquetball court plays against a professional? We sent lifestyle editor Savannah Waszczuk to find out. By Savannah Waszczuk
Just For Newlyweds	Archive »
A new event from Operation Us provides a fun and inexpensive weekend away for newly married couples—and offers valuable relationship education at the same time. By Katie Pollock
Johnny Wilkinson: Elvis's Right-Hand Man	Archive »
How a 417-land kid gave Elvis Presley a piece of his mind… and then found himself on the road with The King. By Jeff Houghton
Profile: Dr. Lori MacPherson	Archive »
A Mountain Grove physician is working on a simple little symbol that could help its users find love. By Katie Pollock
What's Your Favorite?: Cedomir Kostovic	Archive »
The best of the best in the mind of the respected graphic designer and Missouri State professor. By Jeff Houghton