Memphian #47,Cash for Purses, Open Polls and the Coolest PowerPoint Presentations Ever

Memphian #47,Cash for Purses, Open Polls and the Coolest PowerPoint Presentations Ever

365 Memphians - Emily Halpern

Emily Halpern, photographed outside of the Grey Dog Cafe, New York City.

I'm in New York all week, talking up Memphis to travel, food and music writers. Emily, who's been in some of the meetings with me, is the director of communications at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens.

In other news:

- Apparently, it's going to be 70 degrees in Memphis today. Lucky you. Go outside and enjoy it for me, ok?

- If you've got a closet full of purses you're not into anymore, consider taking them to Sugar Plum Consignments. They'll trade you cash for your gently used designer bags.

- There's going to be a second round of Ignite Memphis next Wednesday night. If you didn't make it out last time, go ahead and get tickets - the evening of lightning-fast Power Point presentations is way more fun than it sounds. This time, the topics include video games as art, lies, tap water, the brain drain, and something called "My own personal reindeer".

- The polls open today for the vote on school consolidation. If, like me, you're still super confused by the whole debate, you're not alone. The Commercial Appeal has a ton of info so you can study up before you head to the polls.

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Jen
Look for a comprehensive special section in the Sunday edition of the CA as well — it will be jam packed with everything you need to make an informed vote. It'll be online too.
February 16, 2011 12:28pm
Scott Brown
Vote "YES" for school unity! http://www.voteforunity.com/
February 16, 2011 1:41pm
Lesley Young
Could you email me what it is exactly you're doing while in New York. I'm interested in getting into some more travel writing, and I have some great ideas about Memphis to start with. I'd love to know what your experience was like and if this was a convention/whatever, how you came across it, how much, etc. Thanks for any help. Lesley Young [email protected] 901.484.4418
February 16, 2011 2:04pm
Lesley Young
Could you email me what it is exactly you're doing while in New York. I'm interested in getting into some more travel writing, and I have some great ideas about Memphis to start with. I'd love to know what your experience was like and if this was a convention/whatever, how you came across it, how much, etc. Thanks for any help. Lesley Young
February 16, 2011 2:05pm