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People have been saying it for a few weeks now, but this weekend in Memphis is arguably one of the best, biggest, and busiest…ever. I know there have been a few recent contenders - 2011, the year of the Mississippi River flood, music fest, and…
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At the suggestion of just about everyone, I stopped by Miss Cordelia's last night to pick up a pint of Bravo Gelato. It's a Nashville favorite that's now available in Memphis. At $6 a pint, it's definitely pricey, but totally worth it. In other…
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I picked up this Willie Mitchell single at Goner Records last week, mostly because one side of it was his take on the gospel classic "Wade in the Water". It's everything I hoped it would be - raunchy and soulful and filled with reverence. It's my…
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After repeatedly watching this animated GIF of the Grizzlies bench during game five of their playoff series against the Clippers, I've got one question: just where, exactly, is Tony Allen going? (GIF by @ HeyBelinda) Here's what Grantland's Chris…
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There's a new way for young Memphians to learn about technology and coding, and it's the ATHENAtechne hackathon happening this weekend July 20 and 21 at The University of Memphis. While other local groups regularly host awesome coding and…
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New or used, it doesn't matter - Assignment #229 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to poke around the oldest independent bookstore in Memphis. Burke’s is one of the last independent bookstores in Memphis and the experience you’ll have shopping…
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Drop a few bucks at the door and join Memphis' only late-night private Hookah lounge. Assignment #232 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to hang out at the Oasis. Here’s how it works: choose a tobacco flavor from the Oasis’ list (they’ve got…
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While the weather is insanely pleasant, grab a book, some friends and some bread for the ducks and complete assignment #250 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis: visit Germantown Municipal Park. Municipal Park is one of my long-time favorite…
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Anyone who's ever had a very sick kid knows that Memphis is a great place to get healed at some of the worlds' best children's hospitals. (The photo above is by Stephen Hackett, whose own kid Josiah has been a LeBonheur patient.) When I toured…
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Do you need a ton of ramekins? A giant stock pot? Glass coffee mugs shaped like boots or a mountain of school lunch pizzas? Lit can help you with that. Assignment #251 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to shop at the greatest kitchen supply…