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I get my hair cut at the Gould's Salon in the basement of the Peabody Hotel by my amazing stylist (and fellow derby girl) Monica. I wish I had scheduled my haircut earlier in the day - I had a surprise interview with ABC 24 at my office this…
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With the new plans for the Fairgrounds in progress, Memphis Roller Derby is on the move. The league has been practicing in the Youth Building at the Fairgrounds for the past two years. Funquest in Collierville has been kind enough to offer us a…
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346 / 365 Meet Memphian number 346 (in my series of 365), Nicole McAlvany. Here, the Rhodes student answers my questions about the most interesting people she's met in Memphis, where she wants to be in five years and what's up with the food…
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Harlan T. Bobo, photographed playing with his kid-friendly band, the Love Clowns. When people ask me which Memphis musicians I'm most excited about, I always mention Harlan T. Bobo. He's brilliant, talented, and just a little bit off (in the good…
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Kerry Vaughn works in the Navy's IT department as a functional analyst. She's also freelance copy editor. I like her because she's another female Kerry (even though this led to some confusion when we used to work together). In other news: - Good…
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The New Olivet Baptist Church on Southern has a reputation for the creative (and often hilarious) sermon titles posted on their sign. This week's has to be one of my all-time favorites: I'm not entirely sure what the message of the sermon was, but…
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Periscope Henry is entirely too interested in my Shiner Cheer. In other news: - How festive is this? The Memphis Symphony Chorus and handfuls of students organized a caroling flashmob at the main library yesterday afternoon. - If you haven't…
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It sounds a little strange to make a milkshake with avocados, but you've got to trust me on this one. Avocado shakes are awesome. They're sort of like a regular fruit shake's more exotic cousin. They taste just like a sweeter, creamier, drinkable…
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Overton Square's newest restaurant, Bar Louie, opened last weekend. Here's a quick preview of the square's huge new addition. Yes, Bar Louie is a franchise of a national chain, but general manager Brian Bazar is trying to make it as Memphis as…
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Finally! I found a way to work The Subteens, Andrew WK, Loretta Lynn, and R. Kelly into one show. If that doesn't get you excited about our upcoming pledge drive, I don't know what will. Here's what I played on this week's Memphis Mystery Train…