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I bought my first really good tomatoes of the summer yesterday from a converted gas station in Binghampton. They came from the Urban Farms Market, a small non-profit grocery store / farmer's market that opened in March of this year. It was…
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Since I first played it on WEVL, "You Can't Keep Me" from Amy LaVere's new record has become one of my favorite songs of this summer. It's a break up song, but it's the sort that's perfect for playing while you're still mad (but trying to get over…
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I went to St. Jude this morning to see the start of the annual Memphis to Peoria, Ill. run. Despite the heat, tons of St. Jude and ALSAC employees were outside, cheering on the runners with homemade signs. Signs like this one: While "Go, runners…
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If you’ve ever taken a stroll down Beale Street, you’ve felt the history and the energy. Among the lively bars and music venues, Peoples on Beale stands out as a pool hall with a deep-rooted history and a laid-back, hometown vibe. Since 1904,…
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Karen Hegelson, photographed in Cooper-Young. Karen is one half of the ultra-stylish Memstyle duo. She also sells adorable vintage clothing, shoes and accessories through her Etsy shop, Hegelsok.
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Happy Friday, Memphis! The weather's going to be unseasonably warm, so get out and enjoy it at one of these five local events: 1. Live from Memphis 10th Anniversary Party, LFM Studio, Friday, 7 p.m., free In honor of their 10th anniversary, tiny…
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Demetrius Crump, photographed at Starbucks. Chris Lam, better known as "Slam", photographed at his New Year's Eve party.
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Chef Gary Williams was one of my fellow judges at the the TEP's Gumbo Contest yesterday. He was probably the most qualified of all of us to judge the gumbo - he's from New Orleans and is the chef / owner of DejaVu, a Creole and vegan restaurant…
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Michael is one of the managing partners at Southern Growth Studio, the mandolin player for the Bluff City Backsliders and an accomplished kazooist. Elizabeth Holliday is the designer behind DeNovo Style, a Midtown-based clothing company.
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Hundreds of local elementary school kids packed the lower bowl of the FedExForum today for the Grizzlies' Read to Achieve celebration. Read to Achieve is an NBA program that encourages literacy in the communities of the different teams. At today's…