As you’ve probably noticed, this year’s Project 365 is 365 Things to Do in Memphis. Every day, I give an assignment for one thing that you can do in the city. And now, I’m giving you prizes for completing them.
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Do One of the 365 Things to Do, Win Fabulous Prizes
As you've probably noticed, this year's Project 365 is 365 Things to Do in Memphis. Every day, I give an assignment for one thing that you can do in the city. And now, I'm giving you prizes for completing them. Here's how it works: at the end of every month, I'll announce the contest....
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Do, This Weekend
5 Things to Do in Memphis This Weekend: 1/27 – 1/29
Happy Friday, Memphis! Here's a list of the five events you won't want to miss this weekend: 1. Trolley Tour, South Main Arts District, Friday, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., free It's the last Friday of the month, which means that the South Main Arts District is staying open late for Trolley Tour....
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365 Things to Do in Memphis #26: Shout Bama Lama!
Today's assignment: Listen to the Otis Redding (indeed, the best) version of "Shout Bama Lama". Before Otis Redding signed with Stax, he released a single called "Shout Bama Lama" with the Pinetoppers. It's vibrant, funny and just a little bit sexy – everything...
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Arts, Love, Memphis History, See
Then and Now: 100 Vintage Photos of Memphis
I love old photos, especially old photos of Memphis – they're just kind of hard to find, especially in one easy-to-see place. But earlier this week, Memphis Heritage sent me a link to their archives of Don Newman's Memphis photography, and as a result, I've spent entirely too much time...
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Do, Downtown, Family Friendly, Guides, Nightlife
10 Things to Do on Beale St. if You’re Underage
When people think of Beale Street, often they think of the booze, dancing and general debauchery that takes place on Memphis’ most famous street. Before the sun sets on the Bluff City, there’s a whole other world of food, fun and culture to take in that doesn’t have a minimum age requirement...
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Hear, Shows
Memphis Mystery Train Set List: January 25, 2012
This week has been a rough one for a lot of people I know. And on the Mystery Train, I've got a cure for that: more "Love Shack". Here's what I played on this week's Mystery Train, with the local tracks noted with an asterisk and my notes in italics: Gen Orange – Thunderstorm Egyptians...
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365 Things to Do in Memphis #25: Join the Five in One Social Club
You don't have to have good breeding or an upity attitude to complete assignment #25. The social club you're joining isn't the kind with a pool. There aren't any ladies who lunch. There's definitely not a golf course. This social club is a weekly basement meeting of artists, crafters...
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Love, Memphis News
Wednesday News Update: Free Easy Way, Memphis Oscar Nods and Coach P. Competes for Le Bonheur
It's time for the Wednesday news update, and this week, it's good news for those of you who like Josh Pastner, movies and free produce. First though, check out this Elvis. Reader Alex M. spotted him at the Madison Market in Gdansk, Poland. - "Undefeated", the documentary about Memphis'...
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365 Things to Do in Memphis #24: Take Your Kids to the Theatre
Assignment #24 of 365 is to take your kids to see a show at the Orpheum Theatre. When my parents took me to see a play at the Orpheum for the first time, it felt so special. We got dressed up, ate dinner downtown before the show, and marvelled at the ornate theatre. If your kids aren't quite ready...
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Do, Guides, Love, Nightlife
The Ultimate Guide to Drinking Cheap In Memphis
You want to go out drinking, but you don't want to spend a ton of cash in the process. Here's your guide to the best happy hours, pint nights and drink specials all over the city: Weekday Happy Hours - Automatic Slim's (83 S. 2nd Street): $5 martinis and half-price appetizers from...
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