The other night I was at Celtic Crossing in Cooper Young – which I recently declared to be my “local,” as the English do – enjoying a pint of Memphis’ finest: Ghost River Golden. It’s probably my favorite beer at the moment, and I love that I can go to several bars right in my [...]
Beignet Cafe at 124 GE Patterson presents Theatre Lite’s production of Fairy Tale Confidential– January 22nd, 23rd, 29th, and 30th at 7:30 pm. Admission is free, donations happily accepted. Developed by Nashville transplants Myra and Jonathan Stephens, Theatre Lite is an experiment in entertainment, bringing the audience the true essence of the story being told, [...]
Memphis Mayor A C Wharton and his wife Ruby, are seeking nominations for the Ruby R. Wharton Award to honor exceptional women who have made outstanding contributions to in the Greater Memphis community. The awards will be presented by Mayor Wharton during the Eight Annual Tea and Talk at the Top on Sunday, February 14, [...]
Due to Sooner Investment delaying their plans for Overton Square indefinitely, we have revised the agenda for our January 16 meeting at MCA’s Callicott Auditorium. Please join us for a discussion on a new comprehensive plan for Midtown that will create an overlay district to help steer proper development in Midtown. PLEASE JOIN US: MEMPHIS [...]
Shane Claiborne doesn’t look — or live — like an average preacher. This author, Christian activist and sought-after speaker wears no tie, not even a blazer and jeans, but casual, comfortable clothes and has dreadlocks that hang past his shoulders. Raised in east Tennessee, he now lives and serves among the homeless in inner-city Philadelphia [...]
The Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) invites you to help tackle hunger by participating in MIFA’s 2010 Souper Bowl of Caring. Every day, MIFA feeds over 2,000 seniors. The Souper Bowl is an opportunity for youth to get involved in helping our neighbors who struggle with hunger. What it is The MIFA Souper Bowl of Caring [...]
Want to know the hottest weekend events in the Bluff City? Ask the locals! Below is the latest set of recommendations for a very cold Memphis weekend: ArtsMemphis @MemphisConnect Playhouse on the Square Community Celebration on Sunday from 1 – 5 for new building! mandasuzy That would be Saturday night. RT @mandasuzy: @MemphisConnect Going to [...]
When I think of Memphis, one of the first things that comes to mind is food. Prior to moving here, I did quite a bit of traveling, both for work and pleasure. Everywhere I went, I took the time to try and find some of the best examples of local cuisine I could. I’m a [...]
We’ve just posted a brand-new show over at Chatterbox Audio Theater’s website, www.chatterboxtheater.org. “Snow Globe” is our first-ever attempt at a holiday-themed production; it debuted on WKNO last December. Now you can stream or download its first act, with the second act to follow in a few weeks. “Snow Globe” features the voices of Jennifer [...]
Le Bonheur Children’s recently launched two new blogs just for parents: The Safety Blog and More than Medicine. The Safety Blog The Safety Blog is written by Susan A. Helms. Susan is Le Bonheur’s director of Injury Prevention and the director of Safe Kids Mid-South, and prior to this role, she was a nurse in [...]
There is no shortage of local artistic talent. I’m reminded of that fact when I see the work of Greely Myatt, Carl Moore, Bobby Spillman, Darlene Newman, Emily Walls and-of course-Ian. Among many others! But there is always room for more, and I am grateful to Odessa for introducing me to my new favorite local [...]
Wow, Elvis would have been 75 this Friday, January 8. This may not be high on the list of things that locals will focus on when planning the weekend’s entertainment, but you can bet that thousands on people from around the world will be coming to Memphis for that one very special reason. Think about [...]
