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Ed. Note: For the first post of Project 50, I want to tell you about the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center. This organization was founded on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and opened on his birthday in 1982. The timing seemed…
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The greatest piece of art you'll see today (or possibly ever) is this portrait of Prince Mongo riding a Tiger, painted by Alex Warble. (Alex 'Warble' Harrison, 'Prince Mongo Riding UM Tiger', oil on canvas, 24x36", 2011, courtesy of the artist.)…
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There are few things that will make one appreciate a grocery store quite like throwing a Native American hunting spear. Assignment #122 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to try it at the C.H. Nash Musuem at Chucalissa. The spears, which are…
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The popular cocktail delivery service now has a quirky home in Cooper-Young Shrouded in the purple glow of bungalow bar lights on Young Avenue, mixologist Jef Hicks is hard at work. Behind warm eyes and a wide smile, the soft-spoken Hicks is…
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Cocoa Van, a local cupcake delivery service, is all grown up. Owner Nicole Reed has temporarily given up her van to open up a brand new, standing bakery in Cordova where she sells her homemade cupcakes. When I stopped by today, she gave me a…
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Ed. Note: To much fanfare and lines of hungry people, Slim…
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Meet Memphian no. 215 (of 365), Anthony Siracusa. Anthony is a community activist, bicycle polo player and friend to all. Here, he answers my questions about his work, his favorite Memphis secrets and his karaoke preferences: Name: Anthony C.…
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The second the temperature in Memphis creeps over 75 degrees, it's officially warm out, which means that it's officially time for snow cones. Specifically those from Jerry's. If it's a 100+ degree summer like it is right now then you're going to…
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If you haven’t been to Southland Casino lately – you’re in for a pleasant surprise and completely new experience. I recently did a staycation at Southland Casino staying at their new hotel. It was also my first time seeing the newly renovated and…
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Have you ever dreamed of exploring coral reefs, shipwrecks, and underwater caverns? With an Open Water Scuba Diving Certification, that dream can become reality. The process of obtaining your certification may seem daunting at first, but with the…