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Ed. Note: October is Memphis Means Music Month, so each week this month I’ll bring you a post about a current Memphis musician. Today I’m happy to present this guest post by John McHugh, who reviewed Amy LaVere’s latest album, Runaway’s Diary,…
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The Candlelight Vigil is Elvis Week's main event, and the only one that completely captures the week's unique blend of reverence, kitsch, and fun. It's also one of those things that you've got to do at least once before you die. Assignment #224 in…
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Whatever your political leanings, this year's Presidential election has been...stressful. "Dumpster fire" might be a better description, but I'm trying to keep things sort of positive. If you are looking for ways to cope with the stress of…
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As part of October's ongoing month of firsts, my friend Cindy Cogbill suggested that I collect people's first memories of Memphis. I asked and more than 250 of you answered. Here are the collected responses to the question "What's your first…
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Ed. Note: Here on the I Love Memphis Blog, you know we focus on local, local, local. But "local" can mean more than just something made from start to finish here in Memphis. Contributor Blake and I noticed how many locally staffed stores and bars…
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Last night I had the chance to get a sneak peek at Oshi Burger Bar on South Main downtown with some friends. I've been looking forward to this new burger joint for a long time, and my experience last night exceeded my expectations. The chopsticks…
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This weekend the Edge District is turning into a rockabilly wonderland for the inaugural Memphis International Rockabilly Festival. Not only will there be two stages with live music (everyone from local act Motel Mirrors to rockabilly legend Lee…
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February is when the events and fun really start to pop off in Memphis. It’s the month of love, a celebration of Black history and culture, Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras, and so much more. So whip out those calendars, there’s a lot to plan for this…
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This weekend (October 17 - 18, 2015) is the second annual Memphis Outdoor Festival. Held at Shelby Farms, this two day event features mountain bike and trail races, live music and beer, food trucks, yoga, dock dogs, kids' activities, and more.…
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For a long time, downtowners (and folks who work in the downtown core) have wanted a simple, affordable taco joint. I'm happy to say that we have a contender*: an easy, tasty Mexican place that is decidedly the opposite of the high-concept or…