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I saw this nailed to a telephone pole at Evelyn and Cooper in Cooper Young a few nights ago, noting that "this ain't Orange Mound, baby!!" On a walk yesterday, the geographically correct painted piece of wood had been taken down.
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One thing Memphis could definitely use more of is food trucks. They're everywhere in Austin, and they're kind of amazing. I got this watermelon agave popsicle from the Ice Cream Man truck (parked on Trinity and 4th) this afternoon. Think how…
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"Million Dollar Quartet", the musical about a legendary recording session at Sun Studio, is coming to the Orpheum next week. The cast already knows Memphis music – here's your chance to get to know them. A handful of cast members were kind enough…
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Day 131: Big Star played what's likely to be their last show ever at the Levitt Shell in Overton Park on Saturday. Singers who had been influenced by the band filled in for the late Alex Chilton. A mechanical pony at Memphis in May Barbecue Fest…
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Rain Sushi Bar, Cordova, Tenn. When I was growing up in Cordova, the closest sushi restaurant was the Sekisui at Humphreys and Walnut Grove. This afternoon, I ventured out to the 'burbs to try Rain, one of several sushi joints on Germantown Rd.…
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Lauren Rae Holterman is an illustrator, designer and generally awesome lady. She's the intern at Combustion, and part of the Rozelle Artists Guild, where she helps organize events like Project Sketchbook. This is photographer (and constant Twitter…
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This birdhouse and sign are in the parking lot behind Quetzal on Marshall. I'm not sure who put them there, but I admire their moxie.
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Things were still a little slippery downtown as a result of this weekend's winter weather event. Parking Can Be Fun put out this helpful warning sign.
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Believe it or not, Beale St. wasn't always about the bars. Originally, it was Memphis' booming African American business district. Hooks Brothers Photography (located where King's Palace is now) was one of those businesses. "Established by Henry A…
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Today in Memphis, congratulate more U of M graduates than ever, try to get cast on two reality shows, find out where recycle your holiday greenery and find the perfect gift for the Grizz fan who has everything. Photo by @floydtrane via Instagram.…