If you missed the Spirit of Memphis initiative that we mentioned a few weeks ago, here’s a reminder: it’s happening this weekend! Spearheaded by students in the University of Memphis MILE program, the Spirit of Memphis is a collection of pep rallies for the city of Memphis that will turn the tide of the self-esteem of [...]
Bearing in mind that most deaths and diseases are caused by the lifestyle choices that we make everyday, here is my take on the key habits you need to maintain health: 1. Get enough Rest and Relaxation. Americans are chronically sleep-deprived and famously workaholic. Lack of adequate sleep raises the risk of heart disease, depression, [...]
The Vice Chairman of the Memphis & Shelby County Metropolitan Charter Commission, Andre Fowlkes, is reaching out to all citizens of Memphis asking them help the commission in naming the new metro government — if in fact consolidation of the city and county is approved. With that in mind I reach out to the MemphisConnect community [...]
Ian Lemmonds recently wrote a fantastic post that described the promise and new possibilities associated with the Grand-opening of the Greenlaw ramp. March 27th marked the one month anniversary of its opening. It’s an understatement to say that the ramp is getting well used. Since the ramp opened, the number of daily participants has almost tripled from 11 to [...]
There’s strong momentum in the fight against the childhood obesity epidemic – nationally and locally. First Lady Michelle Obama named Mayor Cory Booker and Senator Bill Frist as chairs of her recently launched Childhood Obesity Foundation. (More at www.letsmove.gov.) And maybe you’re like me and keep tuning in to Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution on ABC [...]
With a spate of new restaurants filling vacated spaces, Beale Street will hold a grand re-opening event on Thursday, April 22, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. A $5 wristband will entitle patrons to free admission to all east end venues and food & drink specials at the new ones — Ground Zero Blues Club, Red [...]
Four adventures. One amazing show. Nickelodeon presents their newest, biggest, most exciting live show ever – STORYTIME LIVE! Come play along with your favorite preschool pals live on stage. Leap into Fairytale Land with “Dora the Explorer,” journey through Filthingham with “The Backyardigans,” hop into Wonderland with “Wonder Pets!,” and join the Monkey King’s celebration [...]
The Blount Auditorium at Rhodes College’s Buckman Hall was packed with people last Friday afternoon for the much-anticipated “Green Shakespeare” symposium. The opening lecture by Dr. Robert Watson, an English professor at UCLA , was entitled “The Ecology of Self in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Watson presented a thought-provoking perspective that looked at the play as a “prescient [...]
Second Time Around Flea Market I’m sure you have all heard the saying “someone’s trash is another’s treasure”. Well, this store called Second Time Around Flea Market fits that saying quite well. This is probably one of my favorite stores to visit and get “treasures”. I have bought some awesome props here that have made some amazing pictures. You [...]
From our friends Mark Yates and Claire Rossie with Voices for Memphis’ Children: You are cordially invited to our first Voices for Memphis’ Children event! “Networking the Dream” will be on Thursday, April 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Itta Bena Restaurant in BB King’s. We have partnered with Methodist’s We are the Beloved [...]
MemphisConnect is proud to relate stories of our community as told from the unique perspectives of diverse residents. After all, there are as many versions of Memphis as there are Memphians! One such Memphian is Ana Nabakowski, a photographer who will soon share her Memphis in a weekly series entitled 52 Weeks of Memphis: Capturing [...]
From a solemn, contemplative Maundy Thursday service to a lively afternoon Easter Egg Hunt, Memphis churches offer a wide variety of Holy Week opportunities. Thursday, April 1 (Maundy/Holy Thursday) Independent Presbyterian Church, 6:00 p.m. 4738 Walnut Grove Road • Memphis 38117 (901) 685-8206 The Boulevard East, 7:00 p.m. 6745 Wolf River Blvd • Memphis 38120 [...]
