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- Issue Archive for
- Nov 8-14, 2012
- Vol. 1, No. 1237
Art
News
Where Do You Want to Pick Up The Flyer?
We want to hear your suggestions for new Flyer delivery locations.
Block Party
Cleveland Street gets makeover at MEMFix festival.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Straight CA
More on The Commercial Appeal's anti-gay ad
State of the Union
A look at the U of M's workers' rights union.
Bowling for Soup
Church Health Center fights hunger with Empty Bowls Project.
4 More Years!
President Obama wins another term.
Hurricanes and Politics
Randy Haspel reflects on the politics of disaster.
Eleanor Moty, Master Metalsmith
Eleanor Moty's elegant metalwork is featured at the Ornamental Metal Museum through December 2nd. (shown: "Autumn Veil")
MATA Responds to Southland Park Bus Video
A MATA spokesperson tells the Flyer why the Southland Park West Memphis bus was dropping passengers off near the busy interstate. Hannah Sayle has the story.
No Wheat, Please
Andria K. Brown writes about her recent discovery that she's allergic to gluten. And Facebook.
Murtaugh's Three Thoughts on Tiger Football
Frank Murtaugh is happier thoughts about the Memphis Tigers football team, lately. Here's this week's edition.
Presidential Elections: A Tale of Two Barrys
Bruce VanWyngarden looks back at the presidential elections he has experienced.
Blue Memphis in a Red Sea
John Branston reflects on Memphis' fate as an island of blue in a sea of red.
New Grizzlies Owners: From Robert Pera to Justin Timberlake
Chris Herrington has the breakdown of ownership shares for the new Grizzlies partnership. Hint, Harold Ford isn't in too deep.
Skyfall is a Winner
Greg Akers says Skyfall, the newest James Bond movie, is a worthy addition to the canon.
University of Memphis' "All-Memphis Starting Five"
Frank Murtaugh looks at the history of the U of M's "all-Memphis starting five."
MemFix to Transform the Crosstown Neighborhood This Weekend
Bianca Phillips reports on Saturday's makeover of the Crosstown neighborhood near the Sears Tower.
Southland Bus Riders Dumped on I-40
Video shows MATA buses to Southland dropping passengers on the side of the interstate. Hannah Sayle has more.
Overton Park's Magical Night
Overton Park is celebrating its 111th year with a gala Saturday night under the stars in the formal gardens.
Grizzlies Defuse Rockets, 93-85
The Memphis Grizzlies continued their hot start, beating Houston at home Friday, 93-85. Check out Chris Herrington's extensive postgame notebook.
The Empty Bowls Project
Fight poverty, eat great food, and take home an original bowl Sunday at the Empty Bowls Project.
Memphis Beats Tulane, 37-23
The Memphis Tigers beat Tulane in a CUSA matchup at the Liberty Bowl Saturday night. Frank Murtaugh has the story.
Little Rock's A Bike Mecca
John Branston checked out Little Rock's River Trail and Big Dam Bridge.
How Good Are the Memphis Grizzlies?
Chris Herrington tackles the question many NBA observers are asking: How good are the Grizzlies?
Memphis Tigers: The Ides of November
Frank Murtaugh says November is an odd month for fans of the Memphis Tigers, as basketball pushes football aside.
Memphis Dawls: Harmonic New Music
Joe Boone says the Memphis Dawls have been active in the studio recently. He's posted a new cut you can listen to at Sing All Kinds entertainment blog.
Memphis Pounds North Florida, 81-66
It wasn't as close as the final score indicated, as Memphis pulled away and handily beat North Florida, Monday. Frank Murtaugh reports.
Altar Boyz
Chris Davis checks out the Theatre Memphis production of the musical, Altar Boyz.
Paula Broadwell's Book Title Slightly Altered
Bruce VanWyngarden links to one of the most embarrassing local TV station gaffes of all time.
More on the Southland/MATA Situation
Hannah Sayle updates the story on MATA's bus route to Southland Park in West Memphis.
We Recommend
Music
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Big Overseas
Memphis ex-pats John Murry and Valerie June impress U.K. fans, critics.
Politics
Reilly Neill, Ex- of CMI, Wins Legislative Post in Montana
Reform campaign nets upset victory for one of our own, now a publisher in her own right and a freshly elected state representative.
No Rest for the Weary
For Shelby County and Tennessee, unresolved questions will endure even after the last vote is counted.
Sports
New Day Rising
Pera and Levien take control on surreal day at FedExForum.
We Recommend
Film
Soldier Spy
The fantastic Skyfall aims at the heart of the James Bond mythos.
Opinion
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Letter From the Editor
The first election I remember was the Barry Goldwater/Lyndon Johnson presidential contest of 1964. I was a clueless young sprite who went to school proudly wearing a Goldwater pin given to me by my father and an "In Your Heart You Know He's Right" sticker on my notebook ...
How to Mask "The Ask"
International Paper's curious approach to community engagement.
Rebuilding a Party
Grassroots efforts and a progressive coalition can bolster state and local Democrats.
Books
Food & Wine
Made From Scratch Cookie Company and Sweet Magnolia Ice Cream Company
Add cookies and ice cream to the roster of locally made goods.
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