I can't think of a better day to publish the I Love Memphis 2013 Charitable Giving Guide than #GivingTuesday, so here it is. Take a few minutes to consider donating your time, cash, or skills to one of the organizations listed here. They're all Memphis non-profits that could benefit from your generosity this holiday season (and year round).
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis is having an upscale throwdown this Saturday at Minglewood Hall to support their many programs for local kids. If you are into celebrating and socializing for a good cause, this event is for you.
Mornin' Memphis! Here's your news update and weekend photo recap.
Shangri-La Records is the oldest record store in town, and this is their 25th year in business. Inside the hallowed walls of Shangri-La you'll find music that's new, old, local, and rare, plus an interesting collection of other stuff including posters, magazines, shirts, and a cardboard cutout of Issac Hayes as Black Moses. Here are ten ways that you can celebrate Shangri-La's quarter century as a Memphis institution.
Happy Monday, Memphis. Here's your news update and weekend photo recap. Be sure to tag your photos on Instagram and Twitter with #ilovememphis and they could appear on the blog.
This photo by @memphish on Instagram.
The Grizzlies return home tonight after a four game winning streak on the West Coast. If you're heading to FedExForum for the game, I suggest you celebrate with a feast. Here's a rundown of what's new at the Grindhouse, grub-wise. Just to be clear, if you see a sandwich/burger quarter in these photos, it's because these were taken at a tasting I attended a few weeks ago. You'll get a whole burger when you order at FedExForum.
If you want to experience a nice dose of local art, food, and music, head to Sideways Media: Underground on December 14 at Kudzu's Bar & Grill.
At this year's VESTA Home Show in Germantown, there are six houses with all the bells and whistles you could think of (and some you couldn't imagine). The Show runs through December 1, so you still have time to do your window shopping and daydreaming. Here's a preview.
Turkey Day is fast approaching. If you're not in the cooking mood, or if you want to go out after you wake up from your afternoon food coma, here's a list of places that will be open in Memphis on Thanksgiving.
If you know of any other places, please add them in the comments.
