- Issue Archive for
- Oct 29 - Nov 4, 2009
- Vol. 1, No. 1079
Art
All in One
Ponce masterpieces at the Brooks.
News
The Grizzlies
Will new marquee players translate to on-court success?
The Tigers:
Seven reasons you’ll like Josh Pastner more than what’s-his-name
Room To Rent?
A proposal for 125 rentals in North Memphis is approved, but the issue of vacant property remains.
Tim Sampson's Rant
What do Balloon Boy, Michael Jackson, and Condi Rice have in common? Tim Sampson.
"A Serious Man"
The Coen brothers continue to grow with their new personal and eccentric film, A Serious Man. Read the Flyer's review here.
Knowledge Bowl: Preseason Picks
Saturday, Knowledge Bowl kicks off another season. A staple of Memphis Saturday mornings on WREG News Channel 3, Knowledge Bowl pits teams of area high school smartypants against each other, in tournament fashion.
Our resident smartypants, Greg Akers, has made some prognostications for all you fantasy Knowledge Bowl types out there. Time to fill out those brackets!
Let's Try Sincerity
Editor Bruce VanWyngarden thinks Memphis might be ready for some sincerity.
Ch-ch-changes!
Frank Murtaugh ruminates on Tommy West, Mark McGwire, and other changes that may be in store for local sports fans.
Stella Marris: It's Definitely a Restaurant
Flyer editors (and Hungry Memphis bloggers) Susan Ellis and Pam Denney checked out Steve Cooper's controversial new restaurant last week. Fancy! And no strippers.
E-mail Accounts for MCS Students?
Memphis City Schools is going to start providing student e-mail accounts and message boards through a company called Gaggle.Net.
The first guinea pigs will be middle schoolers ... John Branston is not sure this is a good idea.
Iverson and the Griz: Logic Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Chris Herrington dissects the recent Iverson comments and discovers there IS an "I" in AI.
The Goner Alley Party is On
Goner Records' Alley Party, rescheduled after a rainy October, is on for Barbaro Alley (Main Street between Union and Gayoso) at 5:30 p.m. today.
It's free, it's outdoors, and the weather couldn't be better — plus, who hasn't missed the enigmatic Harlan T. Bobo, who spent the last several months in France, slinging ice cream and awaiting the birth of his firstborn son, Nino Bobo? More.
We Recommend
Music
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Still Active
Alt-rock royalty Mitch Easter makes a rare Memphis appearance.
Politics
On Push Polls
Ask, and ye shall receive.
All in a Night's Work: The Politics of October 29, 2009
From Terry Roland/Terry Roland to George Flinn, Bluesman, it was one of those nights when everything happened at once….
Avery Available as Fallback for Interim Mayor
Encouraged by "numerous" women and by unnamed Democratic colleagues, acting mayor is amenable to staying on.
The Unifier
Amid reminders that he can play hardball, A C Wharton becomes Memphis’ new main man.
Sports
Theater
A Blurry Portrait
Memphis debuts on Broadway.
We Recommend
Film
The New Freedoms
The Coen brothers continue to grow with the personal, eccentric A Serious Man.
We Recommend
Film
Woman's Picture
Despite a fine Hilary Swank, too much sop and pith keeps Amelia from quite soaring.
Opinion
Rethink the VCA
If the voting machine system ain’t broke, don’t spend taxpayer money to fix it.
Food: The New Football
Boomer and Tom are getting a run from Paula and Giada.
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Letter from the Editor
In this week's cover story, writer Frank Murtaugh interviews new University of Memphis basketball coach Josh Pastner, a fresh-faced young fellow who exudes optimism and extols the virtues of positive thinking. He utters Dale Carnegie coach-speak so earnestly that you have to believe he believes it himself ...
Books
Food & Wine
Special Sections
Grizzlies/Tigers!
Balls! Check out the Flyer's cover stories on the Grizzlies and the Tigers.
lewis black
Sardonic angry-man comedian Lewis Black plays the Orpheum Friday night.
halloween
There are only about a zillion things going on tonight, including Halloween activities galore. Check 'em all out with the Flyer's searchable listings.
neko case
Modern pop songstress Neko Case plays Minglewood Hall Wednesday night.
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