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When I was in high school, I was in the marching band. I was proud to be in the marching band, but I probably would have been a little cooler if I had learned to play something other than the tuba. This is why I wish that School of Rock...
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Recently, I had the chance to tour the latest addition to downtown's arts scene: the Orpheum's Halloran Centre for Performing Arts…
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Ed. Note: In July of this year, the owners of CK's Coffee Shops, a venerable and much-beloved local chain of all-night diners, announced that they were closing seven locations. Only three locations - the ones retained by the original owners -…
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Updated June 2017 Unless you had some kind of magical upbringing that most of us missed out on, My Big Backyard is the yard you wish you'd had when you were a kid. Assignment #178 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to go outside and play in...
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The first things I noticed after I sat down in the Sharpe Planetarium were the giant, barbell-shaped machine in the center of the room and the dozens of projectors circling the room. That, and the disco balls. Sadly, the disco balls weren't used…
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April swings into full gear with Jazz Month at Crosstown Arts! Get ready for a full lineup of soul-stirring performances that will have you tapping your feet all night long From smooth ballads to electrifying fusion, The Green Room and Crosstown…
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One thing that the owners of Thigh High Jeans want everyone to be clear on is that they're a Memphis company. Their studio is located in downtown Memphis, they print "Made in Memphis" on all of their tags, and they recently got permission to use…
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Born of the desire to showcase Memphians who take coffee to the next level, The Grind City Coffee Expo is back for another year of caffeination and community. At Wiseacre Brewing's downtown taproom on Saturday, November 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,…
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You ever eat a dish so tasty, so unique, or so masterfully crafted, that you think about it for a long time after? The fried Cornish game hen and waffle I had for brunch from the Flying Sobie's food truck is one of those kinds of meals for me:…
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From ancient artifacts to solar system strolls, here’s how to explore the University of Memphis through your little one’s eyes. It’s never too early to start visiting colleges with your kids. Just ask my toddler, whose favorite place to explore in…