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The first time I ever heard a Big Star song, I was 17 years old. I had gone through one of those nasty high school break-ups a few months before, and it was spring, and I was ready to start crushing on everyone again. I was sitting in the…
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Yesterday I had the chance to try to new menu from the revamped Park + Cherry cafe inside the Dixon. If you know one thing about me, you know I love sandwiches (evidence here, here, and here) so I was excited to see that the menu was full of them…
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Today will go down as the sad, sad day that much like Al Capone, our beloved Kwik Check was seized by the state government for tax evasion. Let this be a lesson. In other news: - Memphis in May has announced their 2011 honored country. It's…
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The Orpheum Theatre usually has a mix of classic Broadway shows that have been around for a while and really popular shows. They're doing that again this year, and they kicked off the 2013-2014 Broadway season with Flashdance last Thursday.…
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The rumors are true: Ikea is coming to Memphis. Based on the press release Ikea sent me, plus what was announced at the mayor's press conference today, here are the facts. - Ikea confirmed late last night that they will open a store in Memphis…
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Happy Friday! Here are the five events you won't want to miss in Memphis this weekend: 1. The Cameraman, Orpheum Theatre, Friday, 7 p.m., $7 The Orpheum Summer Movie Series kicks off tonight with "The Cameraman", a slient classic about an awkward…
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Today in Memphis, we congratulate the Freedom Award winners, find out more about the plans for the Do Sushi space and mourn the loss of Memphis' only children's bookstore. Also, Steve Cohen rides things. Today's Otherlands special is a joke. I…
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Attention, dance fans. I've got two tickets to Project:Motion's new show, "eMPHasis on Blue" to give away. The show marks the end of the dance collective's 23rd season and the group's move into their new home at the Evergreen Theatre. "eMPHasis on…
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One of the best ways to show your love for Memphis is to pick up one of these Memphis-themed tees. There's been a lot of conversation on Twitter and Facebook about the best t-shirts in Memphis, and I've collected 12 here. Don't see your favorite…
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If you're reading this, chances are that you're an adult. You've likely got some kind of talent, a penchant for do-goodery and maybe a little bit of free time (at least, that's how I like to think of you guys). Assignment #100 in the 365 Things to…