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Let’s play a little word association game. When I say “Beale Street”, you think… Bold, maybe. Loud, perhaps. You might also say bright, fun, crowded or touristy. You probably don't think of words like "discrete" and "tasteful". But that's exactly…
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Only in Memphis can you walk along a scale model of the Mississippi River right next to the real thing.Assignment #108 on the 365 Things to Do in Memphis list is to take a walk along the model Mississippi on Mud Island. Model of the Mississippi…
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The Peabody Hotel's four-star restaurant, Chez Philippe, is possibly the only French restaurant in the world that absolutely refuses to serve duck. Assignment #228 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to visit the hotel's memorabilia room to read…
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Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South empowers children from across our region to be engaged members of their communities so that they may lead independent lives. We talked with Mary Kanowitz, Senior Development Manager, to learn more…
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Meet MMA fighter Jamie Houston and his fists of fury. He's fighting in the Empire Fights MMA event at the Agricenter on July 28th. Here, he talks about why he started fighting, his worst injuries and what he's doing with the money he makes from…
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People always seem kind of surprised that I don't have a Memphis tattoo. I've thought about it before, but I'm not exactly sure how I would adequately represent my deep relationship with the city. Several of you seem to have figured it out, though…
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If you like wine or theatre or trivia, this event is for you. Next Tuesday, August 18, Playhouse on the Square will host the 9th annual Great Wine Performances at its midtown theatre from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. I'm giving away two tickets. (Giveaway…
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I stopped by The Levee Creamery earlier this afternoon after seeing several delicious-looking Instagram posts this week. Once there, I found a cute spot with a modern feel that serves homemade ice cream and soft serve, coffee, cookie dough, and a…
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Marie-Stephane Bernard is a French-born professional opera singer. Though she sings all over the world, she's made her home in downtown Memphis. You can see her singing classic songs from French Opera tonight at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens. In…
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341 / 365 I know that Johnny here isn't human. He's clearly an adorable pit bull. I photographed him while he was perched on a barstool at the Lamplighter (which means that he's just as much a Memphian as the rest of us). In other news: - It's a…