Did you ever go to Newby's? I did. In college mostly, and mostly for live music. It wasn't my regular spot, but I know it was for many people. By all accounts the bar, restaurant, and venue is a Memphis institution. It is, after all, the self-described "college bar you never graduate from".
More than a year after its closing, Newby's in Memphis will reopen next Tuesday, January 26. I stopped by last week to take a peek and talk with co-owner Larry Thompson.
Here’s what’s going on in Memphis this week, plus a preview of this weekend. Don't forget to submit your upcoming events to the I Love Memphis Calendar.
Tuesday (Jan. 19)
Memphis Green Drinks meets monthly to discuss local and global environmental issues over cocktails. This month's is at Bar DKDC at 6:30 p.m. and the guest speaker is Steven Sondheim.
I think it's time to show off some Memphis I think are worth meeting.
1. Me - I'll go first and subject myself to the same thing as the other people I'll meet this month.
The I Love Memphis Podcast January edition is now live! This month, our guest is Memphis city tour guide Carolyn Michael-Banks.
Here’s what’s going on in Memphis this week, plus a preview of this weekend. Don't forget to submit your upcoming events to the I Love Memphis Calendar.
The University of Memphis Tigers football team takes on the Auburn Tigers at the Birmingham Bowl this Wednesday, January 30 in Birmingham at 11 a.m CST. If you can't make it to Alabama, you can watch on ESPN. Here are a few places in town showing the game.
Here’s what’s going on in Memphis this holiday week, plus a preview of this weekend. If you're looking for the full guide to New Year's Eve, click here.
Monday (Dec. 28)
Devil Train at the Buc Every Monday. 8 p.m. This week is special: Devil Train and the Buc says goodbye to barkeep Brad Boswell.
