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Memphis has a lot of big pieces of public art, but it's the little ones that fascinate me the most. Assignment #216 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to find a tiny art project. Like one of these: Where are your favorites?
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Here are the five things you won't want to miss in Memphis this weekend, plus a few extra ideas. Photo by Alex Shansky. You can kayak at Poplar Tree Lake at Shelby Forest for $15/hour ($10 for the boat and $5 for the life jacket) or, for a longer…
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After two years of construction, the Zambezi River exhibit opens at the Memphis Zoo this Friday. Here's a sneak peek. Flamingos. There's a bird house. It has, among other things, four vultures named John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Very big…
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If you love cheese as much as I do, you're going to love assignment no. 281 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis: sample all of the cheeses at Bari Ristorante. On Saturday night, in honor of a friend's birthday, we all went to Bari on a mission: to…
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When I think about where to go for a big night out, I don't generally think about heading east. But, my nighttime plans may have to change a little bit now that East Tapas…
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Memphis gave the world a lot of musical firsts. For example, WDIA, the nation's first Black radio station: "WDIA, the Goodwill Station, was the first radio station in the nation to have an all-black format. This format made WDIA the top-rated…
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I'm a nail biter. I always have been. Between that, roller derby, and a general lack of time and patience, my hands aren't exactly pretty. When I booked my first-ever manicure appointment at Nail Bar on the Island last week, I was worried that…
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Happy Friday, Memphis! The weather is warmer, the sun is shining and there's plenty to do around town this weekend. If you want to get out, here are my top 5 reasons to do so: 1. 2011 Music Video Showcase, various Midtown locations, Friday -…
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Today in Memphis, getting from your parking spot to Overton Square will no longer feel like trekking the Oregon Trail, Midnight Madness will be on national television, and the results from Saturday's Battledish are in. All that (and more) is in…
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There's a lot of good news in Memphis! Here are this week's highlights. If you need a soundtrack while you read this quick roundup of positive and happy stories from around Memphis— check out our theme song, “Ain’t It Good?!”, by Eddie Floyd and…