• Issue Archive for
  • Jul 8-14, 2010
  • Vol. 1, No. 1115

Art

News

  • All Shook Up

    Earthquake study predicts extensive damage for Tennessee.
  • Book It

    South Memphis church launches children's library to fill literacy gap.
  • Literary Technique

    Led by author Richard Bausch, local writers hone their craft.
  • Endpapers: Summer Reading

    What's hot this season in books: the Flyer takes a look.
  • Mommy Issues

    Son and new boyfriend battle for mom's affections in Cyrus.
  • Welcome Home, Charlaine Harris

    Tunica native Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse book series (the source for HBO's True Blood), returns home next week for two appearances.

    Read Leonard Gill's interview with Harris at &tcetera.

  • Last Day for Nominations

    It's the last day to offer up your nominations in Best Server, Best Bartender, Best Local Band, and Best Local Singer for the Best of Memphis online ballot.

    Go here to take the survey.

  • Those Darlins at the Hi-Tone

    Country/punk outfit Those Darlins will make a long-awaited return to the Hi-Tone Saturday night, heading up a diverse and intriguing bill.

    Get the scoop at Sing All Kinds.

  • Coming Soon: YoLo

    Hannah Sayle reports on the locally owned frozen-yogurt shop YoLo, scheduled to open later this summer.
  • The REAL Best of Memphis

    That other paper in town has been sneakily trying to steal our Best of Memphis franchise for the past couple of years, but you know where to find the Real Thing: Right here. Vote now. And unlike that other contest, you only vote once.

We Recommend

Music

  • Local Record Reviews

    New albums from the Daddy Mack Blues Band, Tetanus, and the Delta Nomads

Politics

  • Democrat McWherter Promises to Step Up Presence in Memphis

    Presumptive Democratic gubernatorial nominee calls West Tennessee his base, pledges to campaign with local candidagtes.

    UPDATE: Democrat Mcwherter joins GOP candidates in condemning federal suit against Arizona immigration law.

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  • Obama Endorses Cohen's Reelection Bid

    Congressman's office confirmed early Tuesday that a presidential statement will be shortly forthcoming.

    UPDATE: Text of presidential endorsement, released at 11:01 a.m.

  • Wamp vs. Haslam

    Shelby County is a major battleground for the two GOP gubernatorial candidates.

Sports

Theater

  • A Stiff One

    Hairspray is a giddy, goofy treat at Playhouse on the Square

We Recommend

Film

  • Needy Men

    A middle-aged knockout juggles son and suitor in Cyrus.

Opinion

  • Tar Wars

  • Compulsive Reading

    The public library, for better or worse, as a book delivery system.
  • Unlocking the Door

    Ruling could liberalize custody and visitation rights for divorced parents.

Books

Food & Wine

  • Hey Yo!

    Local frozen yogurt shop YoLo coming soon.

Special Sections

  • Tim Crowder

    Work by Tim Crowder at David Lusk through July 31st
  • Storm

    The award-winning film Storm screens at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Wednesday, 7 p.m.
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