Memphis's New Ramen Masters: Lucky Cat Ramen (Closed)
Ed. Note: I’m excited (pumped, really) to share with you this post from Stacey Greenberg, Memphis food expert. - Holly
UPDATE August 2020.
UPDATE August 2020.
Thursday News Update: Tennessee Beer Run Edition
Hello Memphis lovers! Here's a nice, newsy post to keep you updated with what's going on around town and lift your spirits this week.
- First, an announcement: I Love Memphis is teaming up with Grizzly Bear Blues to host a big ol' Grizzlies Watch Party on January 28 at Memphis Made Brewing. Come! Cheer! Drink! I will create a Facebook event with details, so if you haven't clicked "Follow" on the I Love Memphis page, you'll want to.
Giant Bunnies + A New Cafe At The Brooks Museum
If you're walking in Overton Park in the next 11 days, you might notice some new wildlife.
These giant inflatable bunny sculptures are the latest in a series of large-scale, environmental interactive exhibits the Brooks is bringing to Memphis, like the Red Ball Project that rolled through town last spring.
These giant inflatable bunny sculptures are the latest in a series of large-scale, environmental interactive exhibits the Brooks is bringing to Memphis, like the Red Ball Project that rolled through town last spring.
Dance Parties Alert! Jungle Boogie and '80s Prom
One question I get sometimes is "where can I go dancing in Memphis?" I also hear comments like "I wish there were dance parties in Memphis".
While we have plenty of clubs and bars where you can dance in Memphis, aka where DJs regularly perform for established dancing-friendly nights, but in terms of an This Is A Dance Party With A Theme And Everyone Is Attending Specifically To Dance thing, Jungle Boogie is arguably the only one.
BBQ Restaurants In The Mid-South: Let's Make A List
Ah, Memphis Barbecue. Here in this part of the country, we're surrounded by a mouth-watering meat tornado of smoky goodness, scrumptious sauces, and plenty of slaw to go around...and we love it.
In the 11 years I've lived here, I've often heard that there are upwards of 100 bbq joints in the area, but let's be real.
In the 11 years I've lived here, I've often heard that there are upwards of 100 bbq joints in the area, but let's be real.Indie Wednesdays Film Series Lineup
Updated August 2017
Indie Memphis will bring the film-loving fun of their festival to the rest of the year in 2017, with a series of indie films each Wednesday. All screenings begin at 7 p.m. Movies at Malco's Studio on the Square or Ridgeway Cinema are $10, and movies at Crosstown Arts are Pay-What-You-Can. Pick up your tickets here.
Here is the movie lineup for late August, September, and October:
A New Place For Memphis Music: The Bluff on Highland
The Bluff, a new Memphis music venue located in the former Newby's theater, opened to the public on Monday January 9. Goodbye dark, decrepit venues with strange bathrooms. Hello, shiny new bar on the Highland Strip.
The Bluff is a totally renovated space with three bars, two patios, 30 TVs, a big stage with a dance floor, and a balcony.
The Bluff is a totally renovated space with three bars, two patios, 30 TVs, a big stage with a dance floor, and a balcony.
In 2017, I'm Looking Forward To...
I've already put up a huge list of important dates for 2017 (think festivals, events, and concerts) but what else are we looking forward to in Memphis in 2017?
I asked I Love Memphis readers to finish in the sentence: "In 2017, I'm looking forward to..." You can check out some of the answers in the post below. I got excited just reading them!
Ice Skating, S'mores, and More On The Mississippi River
Memphis may not get much snow or ice, but we can still enjoy at least one traditionally winter-only pastime: outdoor ice skating.