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When I got to the fairgrounds last night for roller derby practice, things looked a little different. The Youth Building (aka the House of Bruise, MRD's last home) had been reduced to a pile of cinder blocks and rubble. As far as I know, it's the…
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Here's what I played on this week's Memphis Mystery Train, with all of the local tracks marked with an asterisk, like always. Pixies - Hey The Egyptians - Party Stomp Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Jr. - Simple Girl Buddy Holly - That'll Be the Day Rhett…
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Today in Memphis, let everyone know that Memphis is your favorite, watch the new Mid-South earthquake documentary, donate to the Food Bank via your receipts and find out exactly how manly we are. Here's your Monday news update: - You know all of…
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Today in Memphis, we've got (possible) snow, new Overton Square developments, a feel good story involving Lady the Beale St. dog and an opportunity to prove that our food is better than everyone else's food. So crank the new Justin Timberlake…
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Happy Monday, everybody. I got back from skating with Memphis Roller Derby in Shreveport, La. last night. The bout was at the Municipal Auditorium (Elvis played there - they have a statue and everything) and was between two pick-up teams made up…
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Project 50 is a weekly feature on a Mid-South nonprofit that will go on through 2014. I hope that you decide to get involved with at least one organization you hear about this year and put your love for Memphis to work. For this week's Project 50…
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Since 2005, I've convinced at least three people that what they really need to do is move to Memphis. Two of the three people had never seen Memphis before. One person (the one I married) was convinced in less than 20 mintues. When I was at SXSW,…
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Here's what was played on this week's Memphis Mystery Train, with any local tracks marked with an asterisk, like always: Elvis Costello - This is Hell The Egyptians - The Party Stomp Beach Boys - Wouldn't It Be Nice Belle and Sebastian - Me and…
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This year, Memphis in May will host a brand-new event on Memorial Day weekend's Saturday (May 28). It's called 901Fest and it's a celebration of all things Memphis, including food, music, and projects. Tickets are $9 per person, and I have ten six…
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Updated July 2017 Forget the day after Thanksgiving - this weekend is the best weekend to go shopping in Tennessee. Assignment #212 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to stock up on office supplies, clothes and computers during Tennessee's…