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This is a part of a giant Memphis Redbirds themed mural on the windows of the downtown Huey's. Let's hope the Redbirds win tonight in their game against the Portland Beavers at Autozone Park. In other news: - There's a party celebrating Memphis…
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Here are the five things you won't want to miss in Memphis this weekend, plus a few extra ideas. Photo by Alex Shansky. You can kayak at Poplar Tree Lake at Shelby Forest for $15/hour ($10 for the boat and $5 for the life jacket) or, for a longer…
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Memphis gave the world a lot of musical firsts. For example, WDIA, the nation's first Black radio station: "WDIA, the Goodwill Station, was the first radio station in the nation to have an all-black format. This format made WDIA the top-rated…
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There's a lot of good news in Memphis! Here are this week's highlights. If you need a soundtrack while you read this quick roundup of positive and happy stories from around Memphis— check out our theme song, “Ain’t It Good?!”, by Eddie Floyd and…
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If you're walking on Madison in downtown Memphis, watch out for the construction maze. It's kind of cool though - it makes Memphis feel just a bit like New York.
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Here's what I played on this week's Mystery Train. As always, the local tracks are marked with an asterisk: The Clash - Janie Jones The Egyptians - Party Stomp Belle and Sebastian - The Model XTC - Earn Enough for Us Interpol - All Fired Up Gary U…
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Today in Memphis, congratulate more U of M graduates than ever, try to get cast on two reality shows, find out where recycle your holiday greenery and find the perfect gift for the Grizz fan who has everything. Photo by @floydtrane via Instagram.…
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Happy Thursday, Memphis! Here's your afternoon news update, from a new deli in East Memphis ICYMI, this Saturday is the Memphis St. Jude Marathon. Earlier this week, patients and Memphians got together to make posters for this weekend's cheering…
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Memphis the Musical officially opened on Broadway last night to a huge crowd of Memphians, investors, producers and celebrities. Celebrities like Richie Sambora and Tico Torres: It made sense that they were there - their Bon Jovi cohort David…
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Songwriter Bob Gaudio is one of the Four Seasons, the band that the musical "Jersey Boys" was based on. He was in Memphis today to promote the show (which is going to be at the Orpheum from Jan. 27 - Feb. 14). He told me that he hadn't been to...