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Miss Vera Stanfield is a member of the Side Street Steppers, an acoustic vintage music revival band. She's was photographed at her house with a banjo-ukulele that her husband (and bandmate) Christian built for her. Mark Dinstuhl is the founder of…
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***We have a winner!**** Congratulations to Cynthia, whose limerick about cheese cracked me up: "Pepperjack, Brie and/or Havarti, Put 'em on a cracker and you've got a party. But too much cheese will block, So know when to stop, Or prepare to…
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As I said a few weeks ago, unless you've just returned to Memphis from a lunar trip or haven't used the Internet or social media until now (in which case, welcome!) you're probably very familiar with the events going on at the old Tennessee…
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Riverside Drive in downtown Memphis will turn into a giant artists market and street fair for this year's River Arts Fest. Assignment #272 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to spend a day at the festival. At River Arts Fest, you can definitely…
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Ed. Note: I'm happy to share this guest post from writer Tamara Williamson about a slice of Memphis history, the Falls Building, which was the location of the original rooftop party downtown. You’ve probably passed the Falls Building, which sits…
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There are two kinds of people: people who grab whatever coffee they can find on the run and gulp it like it was their life force…and people who act like they're in a coffee commercial, savoring every sip and admiring every curl of steam. Update:…
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If you're visiting Memphis in 2011, resolve to: 1. Leave downtown. Memphis has a fantastic downtown with loads of attractions, shops, bars and restaurants. But if you want to get a feel for the real Memphis, head East. Eat at Sweet Grass or Bari,…
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I know that, if you're not from Memphis, this sounds a little lame, but I don't care. Memphis has the best tap water in the country, and assignment #164 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to drink it. It's easy to forget how great our water is…
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Maybe it's its location attached to the Westin Hotel or it's fusion menu and trendy lounge, but Bleu seems more Manhattan than Memphis. The space operated for years as a high-end seafood restaurant called Sole. Last October, the hotel hired Chef…
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Tennessee Whiskey Week is a part of a month-long showcase on culinary and cocktail communities in the state. Each region of the state celebrated different weeks. Memphis and West Tennessee will recognize Tennessee Whiskey Week on May 20-25, 2024,…