- Issue Archive for
- Jan 5-11, 2012
- Vol. 1, No. 1193
- Best Doctors
Art
News
In Focus
Local photographer uses his talent for the greater good.
Q&A with Reid Dulberger
President of the Memphis and Shelby County Economic Growth Engine
Sketchy Proposition
Artists' guild seeks Memphians to fill sketchbooks.
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Memphis' Best Doctors
The Flyer's annual listing of Memphis' Best Doctors is this week's cover story.
Please Stop That!
Randy Haspal has some choice words for some folks who irritate him: "Please stop that!"
TIgers Pop Tennessee, 69-51
The Memphis Tigers delivered a convincing win over Tennessee Tuesday. Frank Murtaugh has details.
I, Me, Mayan
Editor Bruce VanWyngarden has some thoughts on 2012 and the "end of the world."
"Art and Scandal" - The McCall Purchase
An exhibit at the Memphis Brooks examines the controversial (for its day) McCall purchase of artworks.
The Price of Justice
Shelby County public defender Stephen C. Bush says justice isn't being served for many lower-income citizens.
TInker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
Greg Akers loves the movie based on John le Carre's classic spy novel, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.
The Economics of Bowl Games
John Branston looks at the big money that propels bowl games and rewards those who run them.
The ABC's of Bigotry
Tennessee's proposed new amendment to school "anti-bullying" policies opens a Pandora's Box of bigotry, says Bruce VanWyngarden.
Happy Birthday, Elvis, from A. Schwab's
Amy LaVere, the Memphis Dawls, and other musicians kick off the first music event at A. Schwab's on Beale Street. It's a birthday concert for Elvis.
Down by Law
Check out the Jim Jarmusch classic, Down by Law, at the Memphis Brooks Museum Saturday.
Picture This
Photographer Bill Piacesi is trying to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged Memphians.
Cochon 555 Chefs Named
Two chefs from Memphis will be among the five who will participate in the swine and wine fest known as Cochon 555. Hannah Sayle has more.
Joyce Cobb as Billie Holiday
Joyce Cobb sings the songs of Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, playing at Hattiloo.
"People are Horrible"
Flyer book editor Leonard Gill reflects on a literary essay and the dynamics of William Faulkner's "transactional" friendship with Joan Williams.
Memphis Snuffs Blazers, 62-59
The University of Memphis began its CUSA season in winning fashion, beating UAB on its home floor, 62-59. Frank Murtaugh has details.
More Thoughts on 2011 Music
Chris Herrington adds to his year-end wrap-up for music in 2011, with top albums, singles, and more.
Remembering Gene Bartow
Frank Murtaugh has some thoughts on Gene Bartow's career -- and on the upcoming baseball Hall of Fame vote.
The Civil Wars in Germantown
Nashville Americana duo, The Civil Wars, play the Germantown Performing Arts Center Tuesday. Stephen Deusner has more on the group.
Herenton's Charter Schools in Limbo
Former Memphis mayor Willie Herenton's charter schools application is getting the molasses treatment from the state. John Branston reports.
Sears Crosstown Building: What's Up?
John Branston says he's hearing that plans are afoot for the long-dormant Sears Crosstown tower.
Paper Tefilleh
"Paper Tefilleh," works by Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik, are on display at Temple Israel through February 8th.
Griz Fall to Thunder, 100-95
The Grizzlies lost to Oklahoma City last night. Chris Herrington analyzes the team's short-term woes.
Transition Team Meeting in Collierville
A schools Transition Planning Team meeting in which the public was invited to share its hopes and fears, drew few positive comments. John Branston reports.
We Recommend
Music
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Out With the Old
Notes on matters pertaining to the year in music, 2011.
Politics
Democrats Take Their Lumps in New Redistricting Plans
New state Senate, state House, and congressional maps are released and will be taken up by the legislature next week.
Iowa Sojourn
On this week's GOP presidential caucuses and the presidential race.
Sports
Theater
We Recommend
Film
Chess in the Dark
Gary Oldman drives a complicated but first-class spy thriller.
Opinion
Football Gold Mine
Bowl games: fun for fans, lucrative for the people who run them.
For the Defense
"Justice for all" is an increasingly difficult proposition if you're poor.
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Letter From the Editor
As I write this, we have 353 days left before the Mayan Apocalypto upsets the Earth's apple cart on December 21, 2012. That's when the 5,000-year-old Mayan calendar ends, and if you pay any attention to popular culture, you have no doubt read or heard that it will mark the "end of the world," or at the least a "cosmic change in consciousness" ...
Books
Food & Wine
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Fries with That?
Restaurants that do the potato proud.
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