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Memphian Clarence Saunders opened America's first self-service grocery store, the Piggly Wiggly, on Jefferson Ave. in 1916. I'll let the historical marker tell you about the opening day festivities: "With a brass band, a beauty contest, flowers…
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Need something to do with the kids this summer? I have an idea that should make you smile... Take them to watch free family-friendly flicks at Carriage Crossing on Friday nights! Every other Friday at dusk for the whole summer, you can bring your…
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Jayne White, photographed at Sun Studio. She's Sun's director of public relations (and a huge Elvis fan).
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Behold the Space Marine, another found Memphis Scavenger Hunt item. The Space Marine stands proudly on a pedestal outside of a Games Workshop in an office park in an industrial part of Memphis. He looms large over the parking lot, his tiny body…
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South Main's newest shop, Charlotte, is perfect for those of you who insist on taking everything apart. The jewelry at Charlotte is sort of like adult Legos. All of the pieces in the collection fit with all of the other pieces. Meaning, the stones…
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Assignment #180 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to spend a Saturday night with the ladies of Memphis Roller Derby. I don't just say that because I'm one of said ladies - I say it because roller derby is kind of an incredible thing. (That's…
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The Levitt Shell announced their 2016 summer lineup in Memphis. Horray! Read more announcements about the fall lineup and expected programming from Bob Mehr at the CA here. You can also read more about the Shell's improvements here. Pro tips: -…
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Memphis may not get much snow or ice, but we can still enjoy at least one traditionally winter-only pastime: outdoor ice skating. New this year to downtown Memphis, the Fourth Bluff Ice Rink will be open through January 31, 2017. Here are the…