- Issue Archive for
- Apr 29 - May 5, 2010
- Vol. 1, No. 1105
Art
Beautiful Creatures
St. John at Harrington Brown; Canaletto at the Brooks.
News
Changing the Game
On the Memphis rap scene, Yo Gotti is the new king. Skewby wants next.
Trial and Error
Bridges McRae faces two more trials in beating case.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
All's Fare
Anticipating a budget cut from the city, MATA consolidates and eliminates several routes but doesn't increase fares.
Back to the Drawing Board
Lehman Brothers purchases a 26-acre site of abandoned properties in Midtown.
White House Social Innovation Director Speaks to Local Nonprofits
"The President and First Lady believe that the solutions to the problems we face are in communities around the country," Sonal Shah said. "Our job is to find those."
For more, click here.
Crackers Go After Graham
Randy Haspel rants about the latest happenings in conservative bizarro-world, where Lindsey Graham is being outed by wingnuts. (And yes, that may be the best headline you'll read today.)
City Island
Greg Akers looks at the quirky new film, City Island, starring Andy Garcia and Julianna Margulies.
"Green" is Good Business for Memphis
Outdoors Inc. owner Joe Royer says Memphis needs to focus on going green beyond the downtown area.
The View from Centerfield
Frank Murtaugh reviews former major-leaguer Doug Glanville's new book, From Where I Stand.
Vance Visits Lakeland
Lakeland was touted as "The World's Largest Playground," so what happened?
Vance Lauderdale offers a few details to preview his next appearance on WKNO's Southern Routes Thursday night.
Cake Got Your Tongue?
Susan Ellis considers Sugaree's caramel cake and its ability to leave people speechless at Hungry Memphis.
Style Sessions at the Swap & Shop
Style Sessions is back with three new fashion photos from the Flyer's very own Swap & Shop.
We Recommend
Music
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World of Sound
Stars of rock, soul, rap, and blues lead a diverse lineup at the Beale Street Music Festival. April 30-May 2, 2010
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Beale Street Music Festival 2010 - Friday
Friday, April 30th Schedule
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Beale Street Music Festival 2010 - Saturday
Saturday, May 1st Schedule
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Beale Street Music Festival 2010 - Sunday
Sunday, May 2nd Schedule
Politics
David Kernell, State Rep's Son, Convicted of a Felony in Palin E-Mail Case
Federal jury in Knoxville also convicts on a misdemeanor count; charges stemmed from hacking incident during 2008 campaign.
Electing the Commission
More than a few races for Shelby County's legislative body are contested.
Luttrell, Ford Win, Will Vie for Mayor
Wade, Oldham take nominations for sheriff; few surprise winners but several surprise margins of victory. (UPDATE: Complete race-by-race totals)
One More Time for Jimmy Naifeh's Coon Supper
Raccoon meat with all the trimmings, including cheesecubes, crackers, politicians, rubberneckers, and, of course, Michael Donahue
Rain and Righteousness: Two Variables for Tuesday's Election
Any number of candidates could be -- either literally or metaphorically -- saying their prayers as they face the verdict of the voters this week.
New York Congressman's Endorsement of Cohen Highlights Local Kennedy Dinner
McWherter, Rabidoux, local candidates all make pitches.
Sports
Theater
We Recommend
Film
The Post-Graduate
Noah Baumbach's newest gripe, Greenberg.
We Recommend
Film
Opinion
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Letter From the Editor
The growing notoriety of my son Andrew's band, MGMT, has long been something of a dicey issue for the Flyer's music writers. I feel their pain. It's a lose-lose proposition for them ...
What "Green" Means
It's a word that implies both economic progress and living well.
Food & Wine
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Market Forecast
'Tis the season for farmers markets.
Special Sections
Changing the game
Check out Chris Herrington's cover story on the Memphis rap scene -- old and new.
driving miss daisy
Driving Miss Daisy opens at Theatre Memphis Friday night.
Alison Krauss & Union Station
Alison Krauss & Union Station play Sunday at the Beale Street Music Fest.
greenberg
Ben Stiller stars in Greenberg. Read the Flyer's review.
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