If you like wine or theatre or trivia, this event is for you. Next Tuesday, August 19, Playhouse on the Square is hosting the 8th annual Great Wine Performances at its midtown theatre from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. I'm giving away two tickets.
The newest grocery store in Memphis is the Fresh Market at the corner of Cooper and Union in midtown, in the old Ike's location. It opened to the public at 8 a.m. this morning, and I was there for the cracking of the cheese. (At Fresh Market, they bust open a new wheel of parmesan cheese instead of the usual ribbon cutting.)
The annual Bardog Anniversary Alley Party is back this Sunday. It's time to celebrate six years of sliders, daily dogs, cold brews and brunch specials at Bardog on Monroe downtown. It's also the 5th anniversary of the Breakaway Bardog 5K, one of Memphis' most popular races, and I'm giving away two entry tickets to the race. Read on to find out how to enter.
It's hard to believe that it's been five years since the first post appeared on this blog in August 2009.
The Orpheum is hosting a brand-new, one-of-a-kind event tomorrow night and I have a pair of tickets to give away. Read on to find out how you can attend the first-ever Backstage Bash for free. (Giveaway ended.)
***Congrats to our winner, Erin W.***
On this month's I Love Memphis Podcast, my cohost Kevin Cerrito and I sit down with founder and owner of Muddy's Bake Shop, Kat Gordon. During the interview, she makes a big announcement about the name of the new Muddy's midtown location. (Hint: Grizz fans will love this one.)
Elvis Week 2014 approacheth! Even though Memphians sometimes claim Elvis fatigue, there's something intriguing about an event that brings 35,000 people to Memphis from all over the world. So learn a little bit more about the King, Graceland, and Memphis music, and then get in on some of the fun.
Elvis Week officially runs from Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August 17. Whether you're visiting Memphis for the week or are a local preparing for the onslaught, here's what you need to know.
1. They're not impersonators, they're tribute artists.
Marisol: Sculptures and Works on Paper is one of the Brooks Museum of Art's summer exhibits this year. You still have time to see the colorful, expressive pieces from this influential artist.
