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I'm in Austin, Texas for South By Southwest this week. Austin has some things in common with Memphis - it's got loads of live music and clubs, barbecue, and a laid-back attitude. In the coming week, expect a lot of posts about the best interactive…
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One thing Memphis could definitely use more of is food trucks. They're everywhere in Austin, and they're kind of amazing. I got this watermelon agave popsicle from the Ice Cream Man truck (parked on Trinity and 4th) this afternoon. Think how…
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The I Love Memphis Podcast June 2016 edition is live! This month, our guest is the founder and director of Volunteer Odyssey, Dr. Sarah Petschonek. She talks to us about Memphis and tells me and Kevin exactly where we should volunteer based on our…
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I just noticed today how Memphis-y my desk is, especially on particular corner. Yes, that's my jar of Mississippi River water. In other news: - In the next few weeks, I'm going to be launching a very short weekly podcast called "Ask a Memphian…
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Looking for a last-minute way to give back to Memphis this weekend? Sign up for Volunteer Odyssey's Service Challenge. Spend Saturday morning volunteering at one of several service sites, then head over to Memphis Botanic Garden for an after party…
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It means cocktail parties downtown! If you head to Court Square downtown around 4:30 p.m., you can get a little liquid courage for the Court Square karaoke contest. Local karaoke superstars (and those that think they are) will start competing for…
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There are two thoughts about the anthemic "September Gurls" presented in Bruce Eaton's book about Big Star's second record, "Radio City". Easton says that the song "sounds like the house band in power pop heaven." Big Star's lead singer (and…
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The holiday season is here, which means that many of you want to spend time giving back and serving the community. Luckily, Volunteer Odyssey and I Love Memphis make it super easy for you to help the city you love by publishing this monthly list…
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Eat, drink, and dance with people who love Memphis tomorrow night in Uptown. The Party at the Iron Works is in an historic warehouse tomorrow (this Thursday, Nov. 15) from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and it's all about supporting bike share and having a…
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Memphis is a city with a past - a big, messy, important, fascinating past. We've got a surplus of history here in the Bluff City, and for those wanting to know more, it can be a bit intimidating. That's why I love the Memphis and Shelby County…