- Issue Archive for
- May 31 - Jun 6, 2012
- Vol. 1, No. 1214
- Gadflyer
Art
In Bloom
Jeni Stallings work picked for RiverArtsFest 2012 poster.
News
Unleaded Art
Memphis College of Art students design mural for Discount Gas.
Something to Bark About
Overton Park’s dog park opens this weekend.
Philanthropy in 3D
The third anniversary of daily dollar donations at Give 365
Soul Train
Flyer reporter explores downtown Memphis on a new electric bike tour.
Gadflyer
A blogger raises his game...and a little hell.
The "New" Paradigm
Local officials see few solutions to the issue of Delta's highter fares.
Bonnaroo!
The 11th annual Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN, kicks off June 7th. See what's in store at Sing All Kinds.
Stewing
At Memphis Stew: hot dogs, bologna, and Neil's new spot.
Gadflying
Blogger Tom Jones got a lot of support when he started complaining about Delta's high air fares on social media. John Branston interviews Jones in this week's Flyer cover story. Also, Jackson Baker gets reaction from local leaders.
The Nature of Bigotry
Richard Cohen ponders the depth of America's past bigotry and marvels at how far we've come.
Memphis, Wells Fargo Settle Lawsuit
John Branston reports on the settlement of the city's lawsuit against mortgage lender Wells Fargo.
New Bicycle Route Runs From Kentucky to Memphis
A team of local cyclists set out in mid-March to map a bicycle-friendly trail from the Kentucky-Tennessee border to Memphis as part of the Mississippi River Corridor. Their route — known as K2M for Kentucky to Memphis — was unveiled this morning at the Tipton County Museum & Nature Center in Covington. Bianca Phillips has the story.
Beale Street Landing's Latest Controversy
Beale Street Landing stalls once again. At issue is an elevator shaft. John Branston has the story.
Overton Bark
The new off-leash dog park at Overton Park is set to opent this weekend. Bianca Phillips has the story.
Emails, Birthers, and Donald Trump
Editor Bruce VanWyngarden writes about those "patriotic" chain emails, birthers, and The Donald.
River Arts Fest Poster Chosen
Artist Jeni Stallings' work was selected for this year's River Arts Fest poster. Ashley Johnston has the story.
A Cornucopia of School Thoughts
John Branston runs down the players and the prospects in the never-ending school-merger festivities.
The Sound of My Voice
Chris Herrington reviews the intriguingly mysterious indie flick, The Sound of My Voice.
Fueled by Art
A Midtown gas station gets an artistic overhaul from MCA students.
Give 365
Hannah Sayle profiles Give 365, a new Memphis philanthropic organization that's tapping into younger donors.
Justin Leonard: Talkin' Memphis
Frank Murtaugh interviews golfer Justin Leonard, a two-time winner in Memphis, prior to this year's FedEx St. Jude Classic.
Yay! We Failed.
John Branston ponders the mysteries of Tennessee's Achievement School District.
Ace Atkins Does Robert Parker
When the estate of Robert Parker looked for a writer to continue the "Spencer" series, they settled on Oxford novelist Ace Atkins. He signs copies of his new novel(s)! at the Booksellers of Laurelwood Tuesday.
Electric Bicycle Memphis
Flyer reporter Louis Goggans checks out the new Electric Bicycle company in downtown Memphis.
That Pesky Fly
Chris Davis offers his weekly dose of found humor.
Several Shades of Gray
Addison Engelking reviews the aging-boomer summer flick The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
Red Light District Discussion Tabled
A city council proposal to establish a committee to study the need for a red light district was tabled for one year while the council waits to see what effect the new county ordinance governing adult businesses has on the local economy. Bianca Phillips has the story.
Elenowen
Husband and wife folkies, Elenowen, play Minglewood Wednesday, along with another male/female duo, Carolina Story.
We Recommend
Music
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Rock and Rant Hall of Fame
The return of Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments, lost heroes '90s punk.
Politics
Cohen Opens HQ, Pledges Support to Other Democrats
Backs Marrero over Kyle in primary race and vows to give GOP's Flinn "his worst defeat ."
The Jones Factor
A Unified School District proponent cries foul on the Aitken strategy.
Sports
Theater
Crazy
Playhouse revives A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline.
Film
Back in Black
A decade later, the well-worn Men in Black franchise makes a surprisingly lively return.
Opinion
Summer School
Game on: a guide to what's coming up on schools.
Distinguished Service
We’ve come a long way against bigotry, but we’re not there yet.
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Letter From the Editor
A great many people write emails to the Flyer to gripe about something, or to suggest cover ideas, (hint, a story about your church soccer team probably isn’t going to make it), or pitch a “great story” about a product that will remove oil spots from your driveway. Some are even complimentary ...
Food & Wine
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Food Deeds
Cakes for Mid-South Food Bank; dietary certificate at L'Ecole Culinaire.
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