- Issue Archive for
- Jan 12-18, 2012
- Vol. 1, No. 1194
- Round 2!
Art
News
A Welcome Change
The Memphis welcome sign is coming down.
Storefront Art
Vacant downtown buildings become temporary art galleries.
Positive Image
Memphis group aims to improve the city's self-esteem.
No Surrender
Memphis Animal Services hosts dog-training classes to prevent owner surrenders.
Round 2!
On the front lines with the GOP candidates in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire: Behind the Scenes
Jackson Baker has a report from the front lines of New Hampshire as the GOP candidates slogged it out last week.
County Commission in Battle Royale
The already heated County Commission dispute over redistricting got even hotter Wednesday. Jackson Baker reports.
Is This Any Way to Elect a President?
Bruce VanWyngarden tackles the primary system and says it's responsible for the likes of Rick Santorum.
What's Blight is Wrong
John Branston has some thoughts on the omnipresent problem of blight.
John Branston Steps In It
Our in-house Mr. Cranky answers the age-old question: If a dog sh*ts in a field and no one is around, does it make a difference?
Memphis Falls to UCF, 68-67
It was a heart-breaker for Memphis at UCF Wednesday night, as the Tigers fell to the Knights in the last few seconds. Frank Murtaugh has more.
"Lights Out" for the Memphis Sign
The iconic and perpetually half-lit Memphis welcome sign is coming down. Hannah Sayle has more.
Uncivilized Carnage
Chris Herrington has a review of Roman Polanski's new film, Carnage.
I Am Memphis
A small non-profit organization aims to encourage pride in Memphis. Louis Goggans has more.
Legal Moonshine
Popcorn Sutton's White Whiskey (now in stores) has quite a back-story. Hannah Sayle tells it.
Grizzlies Thump Knicks, 94-83
The Grizzlies snapped their losing streak with a vengeance Thursday, blowing out the Knicks. Chris Herrington has the story and analysis.
New Works by Meisterman
There's an opening reception for "New Works," photography by Bruce Meisterman, at Eclectic Eye Friday.
Neighborhood Texture Jam at the Hi-Tone
Memphis thrash-rockers, Neighborhood Texture Jam, reunite for a benefit for the Church Health Center at the Hi-Tone Saturday.
We Get Letters ...
The last word on the great trolley stop controversy and more in this week's Letters to the Editor.
Takin' It to the Streep
Greg Akers says Iron Lady gets wobbly, existing only to service Meryl Streep's acting chops.
Grizzlies Hold Off New Orleans, 108-99
Despite a spirited comeback led by former Grizzly Grievis Vasquez, Memphis held on to beat New Orleans Saturday. Chris Herrington has details.
The Club and Lady Day
Theater critic Chris Davis reviews The Club at TheatreWorks, and Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill.
Memphis Country Releases
Chris Herrington reviews three new reissues from Elvis, Johnny Cash, and the Louvin Brothers.
Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday
Take a moment to reflect on why we're not at work today.
The Biggest NFL Weekend is Coming Up
Frank Murtaugh has his picks for the NFL's "Final Four" weekend games.
The Vibrator Play
Hmmm. Circuit Theatre's newest offering, In the Next Room: The Vibrator Play, has an "explicit theater advisory." Sounds good to us.
Grizzlies Beat Bulls, 102-86
Derrick Rose didn't play but the Grizzlies certainly did, trouncing the Bulls at FedExForum Monday. Chris Herrington has details and analysis.
Press Conference on Teen Shooting
Memphis Police Director Toney Armstrong said that Terrance Wilkins probably knew his killer. Louis Goggans has more.
New Art on South Main
The Downtown Memphis Commission is working with some property owners to convert empty storefronts into galleries. Andrew Caldwell has more.
Germantown Schools Meeting
Germantown joined the seemingly inexorable march toward separate suburban school districts in Shelby County at a meeting Tuesday night. John Branston reports.
Commentary on the Blackout
Our syndicated cartoonist Jeff Danziger's take on Wednesday's internet blackout in protest of SOPA and PIPA.
We Recommend
Music
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"Memphis" Country
Taking stock of three recent two-disc reissues from Elvis Presley, the Louvin Brothers, and Johnny Cash
Politics
Police Called as County Commissioners Quarrel Over Redistricting in Collierville
Terry Roland clashes with Republican colleagues and threatens Chris Thomas, whom he believed to be disrespecting his father: "If you say anything, I'm going to knock you out of that chair."
SEE VIDEO OF INCIDENT.
County Commission in Virtual Civil War over Redistricting
Censure votes against Roland, Ritz and resolution to enable replacing Commission chairman Chism are latest moves in escalating conflict over district lines.
UPDATE: WITH ADDITIONAL VIDEOS OF TAYLOR, CHISM
Battle Lines
Not everybody is keen on the new state redistricting plans.
Sports
Theater
Victor Victorious
Girls are boys at The Club; Lady Day sings at Hattiloo.
We Recommend
Film
Uncivilized
Decorum dissolves in Roman Polanski's comedy of eroding manners.
Opinion
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Letter From the Editor
"One of the things I will talk about, that no president has talked about before, is the dangers of contraception in this country. It's not okay. It's a license to do things in a sexual realm that is counter to how things are supposed to be ..."
The Might of Blight
Like porn, we know it when we see it, and we have plenty of it.
Did Reagan Raise Taxes?
Let GOP candidates answer.
Books
Food & Wine
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Shine On
Popcorn Sutton's Tennessee White Whiskey makes it to Memphis.
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