- Issue Archive for
- Nov 11-17, 2010
- Vol. 1, No. 1133
Art
Still Here
“Objects of Wonder” at the Dixon.
News
MATA’s Next Move
Transit board looks to more efficient service and increased ridership.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
The Hand of Gates
A year after awarding $90 million to MCS, Bill and Melinda Gates visit Memphis.
Can Raleigh Spring Back?
Raleigh has good housing stock, nice neighborhoods, and is racially balanced. Can it be saved from the foreclosure crisis — and become a model for turning other Memphis neighborhoods around?
The Pyramid Deal: Chicken Salad?
John Branston says the proposed Pinch-Pyramid deal is a case of making the best of a tough situation.
New House? Same as the Old House.
Randy Haspel Rants about the prospects for change with the new Congress.
Travel & Leisure? Turn It Over.
Richard Banks at MBQ.com suggests Memphians engage in a bit of sabotage when the next issue of T&L comes out.
Footloose in Memphis
Footloose director Craig Brewer is back in town after wrapping up filming on his remake of the classic teen flick, Footloose. Chris Herrington has details.
Memphis Treats Gents Rudely: 104-40
The Memphis Tigers chewed up the Centenary Gents, 104-40, Friday night. Frank Murtaugh has the glorious details.
Jelan Kendrick Departs Memphis Program
Heralded recruit Jelan Kendrick never got to play in a regular season game for the Tigers before he was booted off the team for disciplinary problems. Frank Murtaugh has more.
Marshall Beats Memphis, 28-13
The Tigers played Marshall close for a while, but in the end the result was all too familiar: Marshall 28, Memphis 13. Frank Murtaugh has a report.
Celts Beat Grizzlies in OT, 116-110
Chris Herrington has a post-game analysis of the battle between the Grizzlies and the Celtics Saturday night.
Memphis Tigers: Depth, Size, Range
Frank Murtaugh says the Memphis Tigers have all the ingredients for big-time success. Tonight's game against Miami will provide the team's first real test.
Memphis Squeaks by Miami, 72-68
In a long, foul-plagued game that ended at 1:30 Tuesday morning, the Memphis Tigers overcame the Miami Hurricanes at FedExForum.
Portland 100, Grizzlies 99
With Tuesday night's home loss to Portland, the Grizzlies are 4-8 on the young season. Chris Herrington says it's time for a reassessment of the team -- and helpfully provides one. And here's part two.
We Recommend
Music
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Through the Past, Quietly
Iron & Wine crafts modern music rooted in folk tradition.
Politics
Rep. Todd Compares Children of Illegal Immigrants to "Rats"
Shelby County legislator challenges state health-care payouts for pre-natal care.
Two Election Commissioners Resign in Pension Snafu
County attorney’s ruling could include county commissioners, too. UPDATE Rayne permits continued employment on provisional basis while options are reviewed.
Matt Kuhn to Seek Chairmanship of State Democratic Party
Longtime activist and former Shelby County party chair becomes potential obstacle to reelection of current chairman Chip Forrester.
Crime and Punishment in River City: The Swearengen-Ware Case
In a time of general economic dislocation, the definition of “ill-gotten gains” has come in for serious deflation indeed.
GOP's Ryder: Effort to Purge Republican Chairman Steele "Ironic"
Memphis lawyer, in charge of his party's redistricting effort, also acknowledges that electoral success could complicate his task.
MAD AS HELL: The Undead Party Is Baaaaack!
Coming Attractions: Psycho IV: The Tea Party's Triumph; Witch Hunt II: Mission from God. George Romero couldn't make up stuff like this!
City Politics and the Pending Anti-Discrimination Vote
Council approval of a study on the hot-button issue provides some breathing room between now and the October 6 city election.
Split Decision
County commissioner Henri Brooks wins one and loses one.
Sports
Theater
We Recommend
Film
It Came From Within
A mammoth new documentary on the global financial crisis shows how we got here.
Opinion
The Bass Pro Deal
Package price for Pyramid, Pinch, and Lone Star: $111 million.
The “Shellacking”
Why the Democrats lost — and where the country can go from here.
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Letter from the Editor
What are some of the things you like about your neighborhood? Your house? Your street? The people next door? The restaurant down the street? The neighborhood market? The schools? The gate that keeps strangers out? Your short commute? The nearby cultural amenities ...
Books
Food & Wine
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Round and Round
It’s time to eat the donuts.
Special Sections
raleigh
Can Raleigh turn its fortunes around? Read this week's cover story.
metal museum holiday show
The National Ornamental Metal Museum Holiday Sale and Show runs through January 9, 2011.
Gustave Courbet's Still Life
Gustave Courbet's Still Life is one of the "Objects of Wonder" works at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens.
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