- Issue Archive for
- Jun 14-20, 2012
- Vol. 1, No. 1216
- Todd Snider's Second Chance
News
Flyer Seeks Models
Want to be a model for this fall's Flyer fashion issue? Sure you do.
The "Immortal" Tour
Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson tribute extravaganza, The Immortal World Tour, hits FedExForum Wednesday night.
Stunted Growth
Population estimates indicate slow growth for the Memphis metro area.
Purloined Paychecks
A new county ordinance could stop employers from cheating their workers.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Tough Times
Painted Planet Artspace adds recording studio in an effort to stay open.
Todd Snider's Second Decade
How a former Memphis folksinger evolved into one of music's most vital voices.
Todd Snider Redux
Former Memphis folksinger Todd Snider has reinvented himself in Nashville. Chris Herrington has details in this week's Flyer cover story.
Randy Travis and Other Strangeness
Tim Sampson rants about loud praying, Randy Travis, the confederacy and other Southern weirdities.
Time for Extreme Measures?
John Branston writes about schools and politicians and says it may be time for extreme measures.
Airport Service Panelists Address High Airfares
Jet fuel prices and a lack of competition were blamed for high Memphis airfares at an air service public forum this morning at Christian Brothers University. Bianca Phillips has the story.
Memphis School Daze, Round 62
Jackson Baker and John Branston report on Thursday's TPC meeting.
Tom Cruise Karaoke
Chris Herrington reviews the kitschy rock musical, Rock of Ages.
About That Memphis Grizzlies Sale
Chris Herrington takes a look at some of the possible permutations of the impending sale of the Memphis Grizzlies.
New Leadership at the Commercial Appeal
The Commercial Appeal announced on its website at 11:35 Friday that there would be a change at the top ...
Hi Electric Breaks Out
Rock trio Hi Electric shows off new material Friday at the Poplar Lounge. Chris Herrington has more.
Chicago: Live at the Garden
Horn-rockers Chicago kick off this summer's Live at the Garden series.
In Detroit City
Editor Bruce VanWyngarden took a trip to Motown last week. Here are his observations.
Stopping Wage Fraud in Memphis
A new county ordinance could help stem the growing problem of wage fraud in Shelby County. Hannah Sayle has the story.
Memphis Chefs Lend a Hand
Lots of Memphis chefs are involved in good causes these days. Hannah Sayle has the story.
News About the Commercial Appeal
John Branston has a few more details on the big management change at the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Hysteria: Creating a Buzz
Can a romantic comedy about the invention of the vibrator provoke a stimulating movie experience? Hannah Sayle checks it out.
Where Have You Gone, Joe Pepe?
Recently departed CA publisher Joe Pepe was on the Flyer's cover when he came to Memphis in 2006. It's interesting reading in hindsight.
Rheta Grimsley Johnson at Laurelwood
Former CA columnist and author Rheta Grimsley Johnson signs her latest book, Hank Hung the Moon ... And Warmed Our Cold, Cold Hearts, at Laurelwood Tuesday.
The Brawling Brawners
Vance Lauderdale writes about a pair of wrasslin' brothers who worked the Mid-South a few decades back. And yes, they're weird-looking.
Celebrating Edible Plants!
Susan Ellis has the latest on the Plant-Based Food Festival happening this weekend.
Lost in the Trees
North Carolina's Lost in the Trees brings deep and melancholy new music to the Hi-Tone Wednesday. Stephen Deusner has their story.
Big News for Downtown Memphis
Memphis will receive a $15 million grant for a project that will extend a bike path through downtown across the Harahan Bridge to West Memphis. John Branston has the story.
Lease for Overton Square Garage Approved By City Council Committee
Plans to build a $16 million parking garage and Lick Creek flood retention basin in Overton Square are moving right along, thanks to the Memphis City Council's executive committee approving the acquisition and lease of property for the garage's development today. Bianca Phillips has the story.
Farewell, Kriner Cash?
Tuesday night's Unified School Board meeting was anything but unified. Jackson Baker has a full report.
We Recommend
Music
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Loss and Remembrance
North Carolina's Lost in the Trees navigate tricky emotional territory.
Politics
No K.O. in First Weirich-Chumney Encounter
Even-handed forum in D.A.’s race was under auspices of League of Women Voters.
Aitken Wins a Round on the TPC
The SCS superintendent is considered the beneficiary of the Commission’s call for a quick hire of a Unified District head. Tense debate gets issue into final report.
School Board Postpones Superintendent Hire but Votes to Jettison Cash; Aitken Survives Similar Test
In lengthy meeting, Warren sells motion to put off action on selection process until next board meeting. As clock nears 10 Cash is "non-renewed"; an hour later, a similar vote on SCS head is rejected.
Chancellor Goldin Rules for Single-Member Commission Districts
Ending long-running controversy, judge decides for Plan 2-J on basis that state law, requiring only a majority of 7 commissioners, supercedes the county charter, which had called for a supermajority of 13.
Stresses that "no other provision" of charter requiring supermajorities is affected.
No Down Ballot
For Shelby County’s diminished band of Democrats, every contest counts large.
Sports
Theater
The Mentalist
The fact and fiction of the Amazing Kreskin.
Film
Good Vibrations
A (ahem) stimulating rom-com period piece on women’s rights and medical advancement.
Opinion
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Letter From The Editor
The Association of Alternative Newsmedia held its annual convention in Detroit last week. We stayed at the beautifully restored Book Cadillac Westin Hotel in downtown. I hadn't been to Detroit in many years and was curious about the city, since I often hear comparisons between the Motor City and Memphis ...
Going to Extremes
Fearful and frustrated, school boards and politicians get creative.
Democrats Go First
The SCDP extends the arc of justice by embracing marriage equality.
Books
Nuclear Family
Secrecy and silence - at home, at Rocky Flats.
Food & Wine
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Serving with a Purpose
Chefs are the stars at two upcoming fund-raising events.
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