- Issue Archive for
- Oct 20-26, 2011
- Vol. 1, No. 1182
- Love, Action, & Evolution
Art
News
Title Contenders
Battle over family planning funding comes to a close for now.
Home Base
Chucalissa museum to build prehistoric home atop ancient mound.
Campus Crime
University of Memphis boasts lowest crime rate in the state.
Love, Action, & Evolution
The Making of a Documentary on Love in Action Inspired a Change in a Local "Ex-gay" Leader.
Love, Action, Evolution
Read Bianca Phillips' cover story on the unlikely friendship between a former "ex-gay" therapist and a gay filmmaker.
The County Commission and the TitleX Funding Battle
Hannah Sayle reports on the vote to affirm Christ Community Health Services to administer Title X funds for family planning.
Memphis Unveils New Air Control Tower
John Branston went up to take a look at the new, much taller, air control tower at the Memphis Airport.
The Dirty Streets
Memphis trio The Dirty Streets plays the Hi-Tone Friday. Read about their new album here.
Pray Away the Heterosexual?
Bruce VanWyngarden comes out of the closet and hopes you don't have a problem with it.
Obama's "Package" and Other News
Chris Davis, aka The Pesky Fly, brings the funny in Fly on the Wall.
River Arts Fest
The mammoth two-day River Arts Fest opens on South Main Saturday. Food, art, crafts, music, and more.
Martin Sheen Finds "The Way"
Martin Sheen plays a man who walks across Spain in tribute to his dead son. Addison Engelking has a review of The Way.
Memphis Tigers Win!
The Memphis football Tigers beat CUSA foe Tulane Saturday, 33-17, breaking a 16-game conference losing streak. Frank Murtaugh has details.
Brian Selznick Illustrations at the Dixon
More than 100 paintings and illustrations by children's author Brian Selznick are featured in a new exhibit, "From Houdini to Hugo," at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens.
She Can't Stand Her Friend's Blowhard Boyfriend
Jack Waggon advises a woman whose best friend is dating a man who is a bloviating braggart.
Steve Jobs and Memphis, Another Look
John Branston says the new Steve Jobs biography sheds more light on the Apple founder's time in Memphis for transplant surgery.
New Prehistoric Home Coming to Chucalissa
A new prehistoric home will be built at the Chucalissa Museum in South Memphis. Bianca Phillips reports.
Higher Ground
Vera Farmiga directs and stars in Higher Ground, an exploration of faith and doubt. Chris Herrington has a review.
"Autumn Nights" at Sharpe Planetarium
Learn about fall constellations, Greek myths, and that big ol' moon at "Autumn Nights." Now showing at Sharpe Planetarium.
Crime is Low at the University of Memphis
Louis Goggans reports that the U of M has the lowest campus crime rate in the state among schools of more than 5,000 students.
Deep Thoughts about Tiger Football
Every week, Frank Murtaugh thinks about Memphis Tiger football so you don't have to. Here is this week's edition.
Carrie Mae Weems
Famed photographer Carrie Mae Weems will speak at the Tennessee Art Education conference this week.
An Opera About Collard Greens
It's not over 'til the collard greens sing. Or something. Susan Ellis reports on an opera about that Southern food staple -- greens.
We Recommend
Music
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Riffs Redux
Local power-trio the Dirty Streets evolve on their second album, Movements.
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Jack O & the Tennessee Tearjerkers
At River Arts Fest
Politics
D.A. Weirich Pulls a Petition, Gets Ready to Run
Incumbent, running as Republican, doesn't emphasize party label: "Of all of the elected positions in the county, it's the one that's the least partisan in terms of what we do and how we function and the way we work."
Last-Ditch Attempt to Reverse Title X Vote Appears Forestalled
Reconsideration effort on Commission seemingly doomed by early action of County Mayor Luttrell in signing off on CCHS contract.
State Election Coordinator's Memphis Visit Highlights Photo-ID Battle
Amid a flurry of local meetings and against a backdrop of challenge to new voting law, GOP official has informational sessions on Wednesday.
Chattanoogans Tell School Board, Transition Committee How Unification Went Down for Them
Visitors relate some highs and lows of the Hamilton County merger and express "envy" of the circumstances confronting their hosts.
Planned Parenthood Takes a Hit
Commission approval of CCHS’s Title X contract completes year-long GOP campaign.
Sports
Theater
On The Avenue
Memphis impresses; Q entertains; Judus bleeds
Film
Losing Her Religion
Director/star Vera Farmiga tracks one woman's journey to doubt and independence.
Opinion
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Letter From the Editor
Ever since I was a child, I've lived the heterosexual lifestyle. I don't remember making a decision to do so, but it's who I am, sorry. I admit it; I'm attracted to members of the opposite sex. If you have a problem with that, well, too bad. I refuse to live my life in a closet ...
From the Mailbox
Good questions from readers about some recent stories.
Closing the Gap
The first task of the unified school board should be to equalize achievement.
Books
Food & Wine
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Movers, Shakers, and Bakers
Gigi's expands to Midtown; Ladybugg Bakery moves to Hernando.
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