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Every morning, before he goes to his job at Technicolor, Christian Stanfield goes to his backyard workshop and spends two hours building made-in-Memphis musical instruments. He builds on his lunch break, then again when he gets home from work,…
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Ryne Hancock, photographed at Cockadoo's Name: Ryne Hancock Occupation: College football columnist for SouthernPigskin.com and student at Christian Brothers University Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. Neighborhood: Midtown My favorite way to spend a…
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Songwriter Bob Gaudio is one of the Four Seasons, the band that the musical "Jersey Boys" was based on. He was in Memphis today to promote the show (which is going to be at the Orpheum from Jan. 27 - Feb. 14). He told me that he hadn't been to...
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The Black Business Association will honor Mrs. Flora Payne’s induction during a ceremony where they’ll also launch their hospitality Business Booster Program. The American Royal Barbecue Hall of Fame recently inducted Mrs. Flora Payne. We all know…
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A few days ago, East Memphis Moms posted about Pinocchio's, a small all-children's book shop in East Memphis. I'm not exactly a young reader anymore (nor do I have kids), but I thought it would be the perfect place to pick up a gift for my old…
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This Friday through Sunday (Sept. 2-4) is the 10th Annual Rock For Love music festival and fundraiser for Church Health Center. If you haven't already, please listen to this interview with Rock For Love founder and local musician (and my new…
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(In honor of Elvis Week 2011, I’m having an Elvis-themed Monday. All day, immersed in the world of Elvis – checking out his favorite places, eating where he ate, and doing some of the things he did in an attempt to find out why after so many years…
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Today seems like a good day for a 30 Days of Free Stuff bonus day. That means two people will win $50 gift cards to Lanksy 126. Woot! Lanksy 126 is the younger, trendier incarnation of Lansky Bros., the clothing store that's famous for being one…
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In a bar where every available surface has been written on, this may be my favorite of the Sharpie missives. I don't know the dog, but I'm inclined to agree that he got the better end of the deal. (Found at the P&H Cafe)
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All of the journalists that have toured the new building at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital have worn (and signed) the same hard hat. In other news: - I've got it on good authority that there's going to be a squirt gun flash mob at the Third…