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Hear, Memphis Bands, Record Reviews
The Perfect Soundtrack for Your Next Dance Party
It’s impossible to be in a bad mood while listening to the Magic Kids’ first LP, “Memphis”. I’ve tried, too. Even at my crankiest, something about the Magic Kids makes me soften like butter in a microwave. “Memphis” is 37 minutes of ridiculously catchy 1960s-inspired...
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30 Days of Free Stuff – Day 14 (Movie Passes!)
I’ve got two more sets of Orpheum Summer Movie Series passes to give away to two lucky winners. There’s only one movie left, and it’s a classic. The Orpheum will close this year’s Summer Movie Series with “Casablanca” on Friday, September 17. It’s always one...
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Project 365, See
Good News for Ice Skaters and Memphis Beat Fans
241 / 365 Majestic Beast! Poplar Ave. Memphis, Tenn. In other news: - When I was in college in the Midwest, ice skating rinks would spring up all over Muncie the second the temperatures got justifiably cold. Alas, being a Southern kid, my skills were less than awesome. But there’s a second chance...
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Barbecue, Eat
Wild Card Bracket, Round 1: Cornish Game Hen vs. Barbecue Nachos
Set down your pork sandwiches and ribs - it’s time for the Wild Card Bracket. This round is all about the unique, not-quite-barbecue items on the menus at local barbecue joints. In the first round, judging is based on the wild card item, service, atmosphere and price. Let’s meet the first...
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Project 365, See
It’s 901 Day, Football Season, and Time to Turn in Your Sketchbooks
240 / 365 Happy 9/01, Memphis! In honor of 901 day, there’s going to be a party at South of Beale tonight with plenty of Justin Timberlake’s 901 Tequila for all. In other news: - If you’re in Midtown and having cravings for Cafe Eclectic’s yummy cheddar bacon scones, you’re...
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30 Days of Free Stuff: Day 13 (Roller Derby!)
Today’s lucky winner is going to score four passes to Memphis Roller Derby’s Intra-League Championship bout. It’s a double header. In the first bout, Memphis’ own PrissKilla Prezleys will play the Apocalypstix from Atlanta. The second bout is the 2010 intra-league championship...
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30 Days of Free Stuff: Day 12 (Zoo Passes!)
Today’s Free Stuff is four passes to the incredible Memphis Zoo. The Memphis Zoo was named one of the best in the country last year by TripAdvisor, and it definitely lives up to the hype. It’s more urban park than zoo, and they’ve got several brand new habitats (like Teton Trek, home...
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Dessert, Eat, Love, Rock the Suburbs, Thing of the Week
Random Coconut Cake of the Week
At the recommendation of a reader (hi, Stephy!), I made a trip out to Le Gourmet Pastry in Bartlett this afternoon. I came back with this awesome coconut cake. I loved the layers of light, creamy custard on circles of spongy cake, topped with shredded coconut. It’s way more delicate than I thought...
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