- Issue Archive for
- May 3-9, 2012
- Vol. 1, No. 1210
- Music Issue 2012
News
Park Friends
Cordova mosque and church plan eight-acre Friendship Park.
Q & A with Mike Lee
Co-founder of High Cotton Brewing Company/Owner of Mid-South Malts
Sealed Away
Memphis Pink Palace employee returns from polar research trip.
The New Old Blues
In this week's Music Issue: Three younger artists making blues vital by reclaiming the genre's eclectic roots.
Grizzlies Beat Clippers, 105-98
After Game 1's collapse, the Grizzlies returned to the Forum hungry. Chris Herrington has the story.
Grammar Time
Leonard Gill talks to University of Memphis journalism professor Joe Hayden about his new book The Little Grammar Book: First Aid for Writers.
The New Whole Foods
Whole Foods announced signing leases today for new stores in cities that include Brooklyn, Toronto, and ... Memphis. Susan Ellis reports on that "new" store.
Where's White Station High School?
Surprisingly, Memphis' White Station High School didn't make the top ten list in U.S. News' ranking of Tennessee high schools. John Branston looks into the numbers.
The New Old Blues
Three younger artists making blues vital and relevant by reclaiming the genre's eclectic roots.
Lucero X 2
Lucero performs Thursday at Minglewood Hall as part of the Symphony's Opus One series and again Sunday at the Hi-Tone.
Friendship
Heartsong Church and the Memphis Islamic Center are planning an eight-acre Friendship Park on their two parcels of land located directly across the street from one another. The two four-acre parcels would be connected with a tunnel running underneath Humphreys Boulevard.
Beale Street Music Fest Guide
The Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival kicks off Friday. For a full schedule, artists profiles, and more, check out the Flyer's Music Fest Guide.
Tim's 2 Cents
In this week's Rant, Tim Sampson has some campaign advice for Barack Obama.
A New Brewery for Downtown
Andrew Caldwell talks to Mike Lee about plans for the High Cotton Brewing Company.
ChickLit Reading
Friday at Minglewood, it's ChickLit: Memphis -- a gathering of 10 local female authors for an evening of cool/hip/sexy/sassy/savvy/funny/confident/counterculture literature.
Lauren Kalman
Opening reception for "Tributaries: Lauren Kalman" Friday night at the Metal Museum.
Megadeth Still Alive
Performing Friday night at Music Fest is Megadeth. Stephen Deusner on why they still matter.
Deep Blue
Addison Engelking reviews the English period drama, The Deep Blue Sea, and approves.
Grizzlies and Clippers Face Off in Game 3 Today
The Grizzlies and Clippers play at 3:30 today in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series, tied 1-1. At Beyond the Arc, Chris Herrington gives Ten Takes on where the series stands as it moves to Los Angeles.
"Modern Dialect" at the Dixon
Modern Dialect: A collection of regional painters from the John and Susan Horseman Collection is showing at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens.
Letters, We Get Letters ...
From Tommy V to CHG, the opinions are flyin' in this week's letters to the editor.
Memphis Islamic and Christian Churches Create Park Together
Two Cordova congregations -- one Muslim, one Christian -- are joining forces to create an 8-acre park. Bianca Phillips has more.
Clips Nip Griz, 87-86
It was another frustrating one-point loss for the Grizzlies. Chris Herrington has game analysis and some thoughts.
"Noises Off"
Theatre Memphis tackles the wacky farce, Noises Off. Chris Davis has a review.
Where Have You Gone, Albert Pujols?
Frank Murtaugh takes a look at some former Memphis Redbirds who've made it to The Show.
The Five-Year Engagement
Hannah Sayle offers her take on the latest Apatow flick, The Five-Year Engagement.
School Merger Issue: It's Ripe
John Branston says the time is now "ripe" for a ruling on the schools merger's final issue.
South Main Stylin'
Hannah Sayle observes some on-the-street stylin' at Bluff City Coffee.
The Dark Shadows of Lara Parker
The Flyer interviews Lara Parker — a former Memphian who starred in the ABC soap opera, Dark Shadows — about her career, and her cameo in Tim Burton's new feature film, Dark Shadows, starring Johnny Depp.
"The Avengers" is Awesome
Greg Akers reviews the new super-hero flick, The Avengers.
Tennessee Isn't Gay Friendly
Unsurprisingly, Tennessee ranks as one of the least gay-friendly states in the U.S. Bianca Phillips has more.
We Recommend
Music
Rockin' On The River
A diverse lineup of new stars and classic artists highlights the Beale Street Music Festival.
Politics
Hart Arrest, New Norris Bill Highlight TPC Quandary
Commission's elaborate planning still envisions full county-wide merger. Will circumstances force a change?
Party Lines
The school-merger issue has clarified where they exist and where they don't.
Sports
Theater
We Recommend
Film
English Class
Sublime British period piece is one of the year's best films.
Opinion
The Time Is Ripe
We may not get it, but a unified school system needs our best shot.
Budget Basics
The language and definitions that Memphis taxpayers should know.
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Letter from The Editor
I should be an expert on the schools merger issue by now. I've read and edited the equivalent verbiage of War and Peace on the subject. Jackson Baker alone has probably written 50,000 words about the merger and the political machinations surrounding it. John Branston's not far behind ...
Food & Wine
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Have Food, Will Travel
"Dinner and Bikes" tour comes to town, plus Memphis Food Truck Association forms.
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