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It's been an excellent year for food in Memphis, so I decided to forget about picking just ten of my favorite dishes, and instead share the Best Things I Ate In Memphis In 2014, that I narrowed down to 22 items. Here is Part One, numbers 1 - 11.…
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These handmade three-in-one bags are perfect for the indecisive (or just highly efficient). The medium-sized bags are reversable, and they've got detachable handmade scarves as handles (meaning that your scarf will always match your bag). They…
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The Midtown Opera Festival started last week, but there are still opportunities to see all three chamber operas as well as Opera Memphis' brand-new opera, "Ghosts of Crosstown". Ghosts of Crosstown features five short operas about the people who…
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Meet Memphian no. 215 (of 365), Anthony Siracusa. Anthony is a community activist, bicycle polo player and friend to all. Here, he answers my questions about his work, his favorite Memphis secrets and his karaoke preferences: Name: Anthony C.…
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Today's 30 Days of Free Stuff winner is getting some Memphis love to hang on his or her wall. Memphian Susan Kizze makes these awesome text maps of Memphis and sells them on her Etsy shop. The maps can be printed with custom colors and different…
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Oh, how we love Memphis In May International Festival! It's necessary to take it back to preschool and sing our ABCs—aka a handy list of tips and tricks of what you need to know before you enjoy Memphis In May. May is Memphis’ month-long civic…
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(Sorry about the blur-tastic picture - I took it from the window of my car while I was stopped at the light). If you drive down Union on a regular basis, chances are you've noticed this sign at the fire station just west of McLean. It's a count-up…
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When I got to the Hi-Tone Cafe for last night's Opus One performance, I knew it wasn't going to be a normal night at the tiny, dingy club. The floor around the stage was crowded with violinists and cellists, people were dressed up, and there were…
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Ed. Note: In July of this year, the owners of CK's Coffee Shops, a venerable and much-beloved local chain of all-night diners, announced that they were closing seven locations. Only three locations - the ones retained by the original owners -…
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Going to Gonerfest (Memphis' favorite garage and punk rock festival) can be a little overwhelming. There are a ton of bands to see, loads of people, and a lot of crazy behavior. It's easy to go to Gonerfest and miss a lot of the festival's cool…