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Back in 2017, I had lunch at Central BBQ's downtown location. A pretty normal thing, right? Well, it was actually an extraordinary experience because I dined with two touring Broadway actors who were in town for a show at the Orpheum! Here's how…
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For the past 50 years, one cash and carry store south of downtown has been giving Memphians their candy fix. Assignment #173 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to go to Wayne's Candy for a sugar high: The beauty of Wayne's is in its bulk. Most…
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Here's what I played on this week's Memphis Mystery Train, with the local tracks marked with an asterisk: Neutral Milk Hotel - Holland, 1945 The Egyptians - Party Stomp Bandana Splits - Sometimes Davila 666 - Dimelo Ya Peter Sarsdedt - Where Do…
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It's a completely beautiful day outside in Memphis, and I'm loving the change to walk around downtown without a coat on. This is one of two carvings on the Lincoln American Tower (now the Court Sqaure Center). The other side says "Security". The…
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It's game seven of the Breakfast Bracket Challenge. That means that there's only one more match up left in the first round. Today, the Midtown branch of CK's Diner faces off against downtown's new darling Bardog Tavern. Let's get it on! CK's 1698…
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In case you missed it: there's a big red ball coming to Memphis next week. Why, you ask? Why not, I say! Photograph: Tom Martin ©RedBall Project Artist Kurt Perschke has taken his 250-pound inflated red ball all over the world (think Abu Dhabi,…
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Indie Memphis' 17th Annual Film Festival kicks off one week from today. From October 30 to November 2, Overton Square will host dozens of film screenings for movies of all genres, plus special events featuring filmmakers, actors, and musicians.…
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Two new (and very different) exhibits recently opened at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Museum curator Julie Pierotti was kind enough to show me around both "Metal in Memphis" and "Monet to Matisse". All of the works in the "Metals in Memphis"…
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I've been keeping a list this spring and summer, and there are simply a ton of new things to do in downtown Memphis these days. How many have you done or been to? Let me know in the comments! 1. Tour the Old Dominick Distillery See how they make…
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Ed. Note: I’m happy to share this post from new ILM contributor Christoph Ludwig, who has all the info on the Memphis Open pro tennis tournament starting this weekend in East Memphis. You’ve probably been seeing some fresh faces on the I Love…