- Issue Archive for
- Apr 26 - May 2, 2012
- Vol. 1, No. 1209
- Nashville Hillbillies
Art
News
Grizzlies-Clippers Game 2 Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies host the Los Angeles Clippers in game two of their first-round playoff series at 8:30 p.m. tonight at FedExForum. Chris Herrington breaks down the state of the series at Beyond the Arc.
And the Nominees Are ...
Chris Davis has the list of nominees for the upcoming 2012 High School Musical Theatre Awards at Intermission Impossible.
"Don't Say Gay" Bill Dies
With the 107th Tennessee General Assembly's adjornment yesterday came big news of the death of a long-running bill aimed at silencing discussion of homosexuality in schools. Bianca Phillips has the story.
Nashville Hillbillies
Sex, Guns, Gays, and “Monkey Business”: The Tennessee state legislature wraps up another year of social engineering.
The Longleaf Angle
The Chesapeake Energy story is getting a lot of attention. John Branston looks at the Memphis angle, involving Longleaf Partners Fund and managers Staley Cates and Mason Hawkins.
In the Line of Duty
Memphis bucks the national trend in police officer deaths.
Set Up Shop
South Main home furnishings pop-up shop will open this Friday.
Turnin’ the Tables
Memphis music fans celebrate Record Store Day.
Unplugged
Meditation program planned for Lausanne middle school students.
Babblin' Crude
Jackson Baker looks at what the Tennessee General Assembly hath wrought in 2012 -- guns, sex, creationism, and more -- in this week's Flyer cover story.
Elly May in Nashville
Bruce VanWyngarden surveys the current careers of the Clampett family.
The Death Penalty
Randy Haspel rants about the death penalty in ways that may surprise you.
The Thin Blue Line
Louis Goggans reports on a positive crime trend for Memphis.
Charlie Wood's New Life
Former Beale Street mainstay Charlie Wood has found a new life in London. Chris Herrington has the story.
Grizzlies Beat Magic, Win Home Court
The Memphis Grizzlies took care of business Thursday night, beating Orlando and earning home court for the first round of the playoffs. Chris Herrington has the story.
Pop-Up Shop Opens on South Main
A new concept in retail marketing opens at the old Power House Friday. Hannah Sayle has details.
Dog-fighting Tip Reward Announced
Crime-Stoppers is offering $1000 for tips on those running dogfights. Bianca Phillips has the story.
Bully For Them
Greg Akers reviews the edgy documentary, Bully.
Mingo Fishtrap
Check out the soulful, gut-bucket sounds of Mingo Fishtrap at the Stax Museum today.
Bristerfest
Check out BristerFest this weekend. Thirty bands at the Levitt Shell plus a party at the Hi-Tone Saturday night.
TPC Should Go For It
John Branston says the Transition Planning Committee should try the flea-flicker, end-around, and Hail Mary -- every play in the playbook -- since they only have one shot.
Griz! Clippers! Playoffs!
It's time to grit and grind, Memphis. The playoffs start Sunday. For analysis, great reporting, and more, read Beyond the Arc, Chris Herrington's GrizBlog.
Tornado Alley
Tornado Alley, a film all about twisters and storm chasers, shows at the Pink Palace IMax Theatre.
Heart, Grit, and Groan
The Memphis Grizzlies lost Game 1 of the NBA playoffs in staggering fashion, blowing a 27-point lead late in the second half. Chris Herrington has the gory details.
It Ain't Over Yet, Griz Fans
Frank Murtaugh has five reasons why there is still light at the end the tunnel for the Grizzlies against the Clips.
Another Local Business Moving To Overton Square
Local Gastopub has signed a lease for the old Yosemite Sam's property at the corner of Madison and Cooper in Overton Square. The property will house a second location for the downtown gourmet pub grub eatery. Bianca Phillips has the story.
Present Laughter
Present Laughter at Circuit Playhouse through May 13th.
Active Art
Ashley Johnston has details on Cinema 7's bike parade and installation — including a video game using the facade of the MCA building — happening Saturday at Overton Park.
Get It Light
From Flyer sister publication, Memphis magazine, a fashionable look at pastels.
New Homeless Advocacy Group Protests Anti-Occupy Law
More than 30 homeless and formerly homeless people held a press conference at the corner of Washington and Third downtown this afternoon to voice opposition to a new law that makes it a crime to sleep on state property. Louis Goggans has the story.
The Art Academy
The Art Academy: A History of the Memphis College of Art premieres Wednesday. The 7 p.m. show is sold out, so a 10 p.m. screening has been added.
Imagine This
Susan Ellis on her first visit to Imagine Vegan Cafe.
We Recommend
Music
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Lush Life
With a new album and a new family, Memphis ex-pat Charlie Wood settles down in London town.
Politics
Norris' School Bills Finally Get Through
Conference committee report amends House bill to authorize subutban referenda by limiting effect to Shelby County.
Fold by Memphis Democrats Opened Door to 2012 Suburban Vote on Schools
Whether sponsor Norris intended it that way or not, the confusion over one bill, which was effectively meaningless, served as a screen for the passage of another, profoundly meaningful one.
Krelstein Out, Winchester In as County Commission Changes Redistricting Lawyers
Issue is whether provisions of state law or those of the county charter predominate in determining how many votes a redistricting plan has to muster.
Haslam: Not a "Given" He'll Sign Norris Bill But Doubts Veto
Governor had expressed the wish that the TPC could finish its work on school merger before any new legislation was passed.
Here We Go Again: Roland Vows One More Try at Redistricting the County Commission
He'll re-introduce 2-J, a single-member plan, in order to keep the county charter out of harm's way in litigation before Chancellor Goldin.
Late Innings
Those for and against municipal school districts hung on the outcome in Nashville.
Sports
The People’s Contender
The superstar-less Grizzlies reenter the playoffs with a lot of potential — and just as many questions.
Theater
Present!
Noël Coward teases at Circuit; GCT stages Spitfire.
Film
For the Kids
Lightning-rod doc Bully tackles a tough, sensitive subject.
Opinion
Talking Children Up
The way you speak to a child determines how that child’s brain grows.
Not an Easy River
Past troubles aside, investment on the river is at flood stage.
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Letter from The Editor
For those of us of a certain age, The Beverly Hillbillies was a touchstone of our childhood, the Two and a Half Men of the 1960s — comedy gold, and with a great theme song to match. Subsequent generations were exposed to the program through decades of reruns ...
Books
Food & Wine
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One, Two, Three
Casablanca, Central BBQ to open third locations.
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