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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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I went to St. Jude this morning to see the start of the annual Memphis to Peoria, Ill. run. Despite the heat, tons of St. Jude and ALSAC employees were outside, cheering on the runners with homemade signs. Signs like this one: While "Go, runners…
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I had a special guest on the Mystery Train this morning - cellist Jonathan Kirkscey came on the show this morning to play his five favorite songs. In addition to teaching and composing, Jonathan plays with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra as well as…
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Photo taken at 7:21 a.m., hence the perfect natural light. My love for this empty lot between Earnestine and Hazel's and Sache on South Main is in the details. I love the remnants of tile floor and the fading "post no bills" stencil. And I didn't…
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I met Aisha Rogers yesterday at St. Jude. She works in their public relations department, and she invited me to the Memphis-to-Peoria run kick off yesterday morning. She's a native Memphian and Craigmont High graduate. She lives with her husband…
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Happy Friday, Memphis! There's tons going on in town this weekend, but you can't go wrong with this top five list: 1. The Price is Right Art Show, David Lusk Gallery, Friday, 6 p.m., free This is the perfect show show for anyone who loves art, but…
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Good job, Dixon Gallery and Gardens - you've accomplished something that I didn't think was possible. Your exhibition of the works of Jean Louis Forain have gone and made me like impressionism. I went into the show expecting more blurred paintings…
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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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It's almost time for one of my favorite annual good-mood-inducing events: Rock for Love. Far from a little benefit show, the fifth annual Rock for Love borders on full-fledged music festival - it lasts for four days and takes over several venues.…
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220 / 365 I met Memphian no. 220, Shannan Fisher, when we were both newbies at Memphis Roller Derby. She went to one team and I went to another, meaning that now when I see her, she's usually trying to hit me. When she's not playing for the…