- Issue Archive for
- Jan 26 - Feb 1, 2012
- Vol. 1, No. 1196
- The Cover Up
Art
Best of Both Worlds
At the Dixon: master paintings from Louisville, contemporary photographs from Memphis.
News
The Cover Up
In this week's cover story: Strip clubs become bikini bars as county adult-business ordinance takes effect.
Public Option
City closes animal shelter privatization bid for lack of interest.
Blast From the Past
Memphis Heritage launches virtual museum of historical photos.
Tombstone Training
Elmwood Cemetery offers new classes for potential volunteers.
The Cover Up
Strip clubs become bikini bars as county adult-business ordinance takes effect.
The Right Resolutions
How to make sure you keep those fitness resolutions.
Pythons and Mitt Romney
John Branston discusses Florida pythons and politics in his new blog, A Fan's Notes.
Tigers' Signees for 2012
Frank Murtaugh has the list of new coach Justin Fuentes' signees for the U of M.
French Quarter Inn to Become Comfort Suites
Preliminary plans for converting Overton Square's abandoned French Quarter Inn into a Comfort Suites were unveiled at a public meeting at Memphis Heritage's Howard Hall on Wednesday evening. Bianca Phillips has the story.
Tigers Beat Rice, 73-51
Wednesday night's game was without spark ... until two players collided. Frank Murtaugh has the story.
Release Me
After years of delay, Yo Gotti's Live from the Kitchen sees daylight.
Does Memphis Need a Strip Mall?
Editor Bruce VanWyngarden has some thoughts on the idea of a "redlight" district for Memphis.
Picture Show
Ashley Johnston checks out "This Must Be the Place: Contemporary Photography in Memphis" at the Dixon.
Elmwood College
The historic Elmwood Cemetery has created two new "colleges" to train volunteers. Andrew Caldwell has the story.
You Devil!
Rhodes' CODA and New Ballet Ensemble take on Stravinsky's L'histoire du Soldat.
That's a Drag
Chris Herrington reviews Albert Nobbs, starring Glenn Close as the title character.
Book It
The goal: 1 million books given away. The date: April 23. Leonard Gill has the details on World Book Night 2012.
The Importance of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde's comedy of manners The Importance of Being Earnest at Theatre Memphis through February 12th.
Patrick Dodd Trio
Patrick Dodd Trio performs Saturday night at the Blue Monkey Midtown.
Branston's Weekend Report
John Branston talks tennis, taxes and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
Tigers 83, Marshall 76
Frank Murtaugh reports on Saturday night's Tiger win over Marshall and the awakening of Wesley Witherspoon.
The Last Holiday
Leonard Gill reviews The Last Holiday, a memoir by the late "Godfather of Rap" Gil Scott-Heron.
Mid-Century Memphis in Photos
Memphis Heritage has launched a website to show the Memphis photos of Don Newman. Louis Goggans has the story.
Super Bowl Preview: It's the Giants
Frank Murtaugh analyzes all the angles and says Eli Manning and Giants will win Sunday's Super Bowl.
Stacey Campfield Experiences Discrimination
State Senator Stacey Campfield got a taste of his own medicine on Sunday night when the "Don't Say Gay" bill author was denied service at Bistro at the Bijou in his hometown of Knoxville. Bianca Phillips has the story.
You're Only Jung Once ...
A Dangerous Method explores the world of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. Addison Engelking has a review.
Spurs Slap Grizzlies, 83-73
The Grizzlies stunk it up Monday night against the Spurs at FedExForum. Chris Herrington has the story.
Stacey Campfield to Lead Gingrich's Tennessee Campaign
The "Don't Say Gay" bill author has been chosen as Newt's co-chair. Bianca Phillips has more.
South of Hell
"South of Hell: Shot in Tennessee" opens at the University of Memphis Wednesday.
Grizzlies Come Back to Beat Nuggets, 100-97
It took overtime, but the Grizzlies gritted out a win over Denver and stopped their losing streak. Chris Herrington has the details.
We Recommend
Music
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Getting It On
After years of delays, Yo Gotti's Live From the Kitchen sees daylight.
Politics
Federal Panel Rejects David Kernell's Appeal of Obstruction-of-Justice Charge
Former UT student and son of state Rep. Mike Kernell was convicted of hacking Sarah Palin's email, had already served his time.
Still No Consensus: The County Commission’s Long and Winding Road on Redistricting
It was due to be resolved at year's end, but the backs and forths of Commission debate on redistricting may not end during the lifetime of the planet.
Council Approves Gray’s Creek Annexation in First Reading at Emergency Meeting
Agreement is unanimous to defend City’s interests against “Nashville,” even from those harboring doubts about the annexation process.
City of Memphis, Caught Off Guard by Legislative Effort to Curtail Annexation Rights, Moves to Catch Up.
Committee will rush Gray’s Creek ordinance to counter new “Norris-Todd” bills aimed at breaking countywide compact on annexation zones.
Pickler Now Wants the TPC to Plan For Multiple School Districts
Former SCS Board Chairman reverts to support for suburban school districts and notes the proliferation of charter schools and Achievement School District, wants to abandon unitary disrict.
Verdicts Reversed
Cooling its jets, the Shelby County Commission changes its mind on redistricting and other matters.
Sports
Theater
We Recommend
Film
Three of a Mind
Director David Cronenberg traces the birth of psychoanalysis.
Opinion
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Letter From the Editor
I think the last time I was in a real strip club was in 1998 in Tampa. I was with some male friends, attending baseball spring training. One night, after dinner, someone suggested we stop by the Tonga Room, a "gentleman's club" that was on our route back to the hotel. Seemed like a great idea at the time ...
Revenge of the 'Burbs
A guide to this year's surefire blockbusters on public schools.
Expensive Speech
A defense of big money in politics.
Books
Pieces of a Man
The life, not death, of the "Godfather of Rap."
Food & Wine
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Roll Out
Revival Southern Food Company and Central BBQ join the mobile dining scene.
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