Ok, so what’s the big deal about a skate park on Mud Island? We have all seen several posts here on MemphisConnect from various Memphians including myself and advocates such as Kris Gurley. Why the big push? It’s plain and simple – the project is the next big thing that needs to happen Downtown and [...]
Two excellent organizations combine forces to create the perfect springtime family afternoon. I’ll be taking the girls (I hope that they’ll allow me to help with the bracelet making). Hope to see you there! THE NATIONAL ORNAMENTAL METAL MUSEUM AND VOICES OF THE SOUTH bring you SPRING ARTS ON THE BLUFF WHEN: Sunday April 26, [...]
Tom Schmitt, President and CEO, FedEx Supply Chain Services and Chair, Greater Memphis Chamber, shares what gives Memphis life: Tom Schmitt on Memphis from Leadership Academy on Vimeo.
The Christian Student Center at the University of Memphis has a new address. The new building should be open in May, but the ministry is already going strong!
I don’t know about you but I love having out-of-town guests. Aside from the fact that I love entertaining, getting to experience the city with an outsider makes it even that more exciting. So where do I take them or better yet, with so many different things to do, where do I take them so [...]
By now you must know that Craig Brewer’s $5 Cover premieres on MTV on May 1. What you might not know is that you can enter images from your own night out on the M Town in the Commercial Appeal’s photo contest: Upload pictures and videos of your $5 Cover-style night out in Memphis. We [...]
From Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region: Carol Leifer, comedian, actress, comedy writer, author and inspiration for the character of Elaine on the long-running TV comedy Seinfeld, will perform at a luncheon hosted by Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Who: Carol Leifer What: Luncheon to benefit Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region [...]
If you’re looking to do something fun, free and outdoors on Sunday, then consider your plans made! Shelby Farms Park puts on Down to Earth: an Earth Day Celebration. The fun will include: Live music on two stages Huge exibitor zone with 100+ exibitors showing off how they’re green Kid Zone with small stage, performances, interactive [...]
If you don’t already know, the trolleys are free this week through this Sunday, April 19th in recognition of its 16th anniversary. But that’s not exactly what this posting is about. Instead, this week is an example of something I’ve long thought: THE TROLLEY SHOULD BE FREE YEAR-ROUND! Here are some things to consider: - [...]
Last week I posted about the Riverfront Development Corporation’s Mud Island Land Use Study public forum process, and about the growing momentum for a skatepark. Especially considering the success of last Friday’s skate jam at the FedEx Forum, I’m excited to share part 2 of a skater Kris Gurley’s perspective on the Memphis skatepark movement: [...]
