- Justin Fox Burks
- Issue Archive for
- Dec 6-12, 2012
- Vol. 1, No. 1241
- A Year in Limbo
Art
News
Low Cut Connie at the Hi-Tone
Low Cut Connie brings their low-rent, boozy aesthetic to the Hi-Tone Wednesday. Chris Herrington has their back-story.
Cash Mobs and Shopping Local
Andria K. Brown ponders cash mobs, shopping local, and her personal fiscal cliff.
Blues Highway
Memphis Blues Trail to honor musicians
Fly on the Wall
Tony Allen farts, Memphis BBQ in Texas, and Juicy J's Stripper Game
Q&A With Frankie Dakin
Millington City Alderman
Unveiled
Art breaks out of the gallery and into downtown stores and restaurants
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Grizzlies at Suns Preview
Chris Herrington previews Wednesday night's matchup between Phoenix and the Grizzlies.
Memphis Schools: A Year in Limbo?
Judge Hardy Mays’ ruling stops the municipal schools movement, at least temporarily. What’s next?
Limbo for Memphis/Shelby Schools?
Judge Hardy Mays' decision halted, at least temporarily, the rush to municipal districts in the suburbs. What's next?
Cliff Clavin Explains the Fiscal Cliff
Bruce VanWyngarden wanders into Cheers to get the definitive explanation of the country's budgetary crisis.
Downtown Heritage Trail Meeting Draws Interest
John Branston says the proposed — and potentially controversial — "Downtown Heritage Trail" will be scrutinized closely by downtown Memphis interests.
Art About Music Plays Memphis
Dwayne Butcher previews three events that intertwine art and music this weekend in Memphis.
Adopting a Pound Puppy
Randy Haspel writes about the perils and pleasures of adopting a dog from the animal shelter.
"A Royal Affair" Satisfies
Addison Engelking says the Danish costume drama, A Royal Affair, is quite satisfying.
Blues Trail
The first marker for the Memphis Blues Trail was installed last week. Chris Shaw has the story.
Buy Cybill's Stuff
An estate sale this weekend at the former home of Cybill Shepherd's mother features a number of the actress' belongings, including a Cadillac and a guitar. More at Memphis magazine's 901 blog.
Tennessee Equality Project Focuses on the Feds
A statewide gay rights group is hosting rallies on Sunday to lobby for LGBT workplace protections for employees of federal contractors. Bianca Phillips has the details.
Detropia at the Brooks
Chris Herrington says Detropia is the best documentary to play Memphis this year. See it Thursday only at the Brooks.
>mancontrol<
Experimental/avant garde duo >mancontrol< performs Saturday at the Medicine Factory.
Tigers Beat Austin Peay, 83-65
Geron Johnson gives the Tigers a boost of energy in Saturday's game against Austin Peay. More from Frank Murtaugh at Tiger Blue.
"Forest for the Trees"
Maysey Craddock's "Forest for the Trees" at David Lusk Gallery through December 22nd.
Pageantry
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Germantown Community Theatre through December 16th.
Words from a Lifer
Flyer sister publication MBQ has a new blog Beyond the Bio. First up: Tsunami's Ben Smith on the restaurant industry.
Christmas at the Peabody
Tis the season: Holiday concerts featuring area high school choirs in the lobby of the Peabody, weekdays at 11 a.m. through December 19th.
The Louisville Game: Tiger Season Tipping Point?
Frank Murtaugh says the prelims are over. The Tigers season could turn on Saturday's Louisville game at FedExForum.
A Memphis Chocolatier and Molly's 30th
Hannah Sayle writes about Memphis chocolatier Phillip Rix and Molly's La Cantina's 30th anniversary in this week's food news.
2012: Yes, It Was Hot
Bruce VanWyngarden has pulled together some climate news, and concludes, yes, it is hot enough for you.
The Memphis Blues Trail
Chris Shaw reports on the creation of the new Memphis Blues Trail.
Frankie Dakin, Teen Alderman
Bianca Phillips interviews newly elected 19-yeaar-old Millington alderman, Frankie Dakin.
"Annie" at Playhouse on the Square
Playhouse on the Square's production of the musical, Annie, runs through December 30.
Hi-Tone to Close
Chris Herrington reports on the imminent closing of one of Memphis' favorite music venues -- the Hi-Tone.
Overton Park Playground Will Get a Makeover Soon
The Overton Park Conservancy has released an artist's rendering of plans for the Rainbow Lake playground at Overton Park. Bianca Phillips has the details.
We Recommend
Music
Record Reviews: Miguel and Elle Varner
Two R&B underdogs breaking through.
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A New Path
Two familiar Memphis-music faces take an unfamiliar turn.
Politics
Haslam Says No to State-Run Health Exchange
Feds will run Affordable Health Care Act in Tennessee; governor acknowledges not being "fan" of Act, but says his was a "business" decision, not a political one.
Haslam Ready for Compromise on Guns in Parking Lots
Governor, Ramsey may agree on keeping college campuses out of 2013 measure.
On Eve of Visit from "America's Got Talent" Crew, Lowery and Mulroy Tune Up
Credible versions of "Under the Boardwalk" and "La Bamba," but neither the councilman nor the commissioner plans to quit his day job.
Mixed Tidings on the County Commission
The famously divided body agrees (!) on an administrator, Quran Folsom; plus, the school voucher issue and Jim Kyle redux.
Sports
Theater
We Recommend
Film
A Royal Affair
Political and sexual intrigue make for a better-than-average costume drama.
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry
Portrait of a dissident Chinese artist
Opinion
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The Rant
The pleasures and perils of adopting a shelter dog.
A Memphis Wish List
Wine in grocery stores, no more loosened gun laws, and no vouchers for private schools..
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Letters to the Editor
Tim Sampson is unhinged; plus guns, Boehner, and the fiscal cliff.
Muscle-bound Bond
James Bond, Skyfall, and the new sex appeal.
Mr. Robert’s Neighborhood
A blockbuster plan for downtown and its author, Robert Lipscomb.
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Letter from the Editor
Not much has really changed at Cheers, the fabled Boston bar. When Norm walks in, everyone still greets him with that familiar hearty shout: "Norm!" And Norm's still a lovable, beer-chugging, schlump whose signature line is, "It's a dog eat dog world, and I'm wearing Milk-Bone underwear. ..."
FedEx's Fred Smith: Tax Me.
FedEx founder and CEO Fred Smith just threw some cold water on the GOP's insistence that "taxing the rich" will hurt the economy.
Speaking on CNN, Smith called the idea that raising the tax rate for the nation's top earners will hurt the economy "mythology." Huffington Post has the video.
2012: The Hottest Year on Record for the U.S.
It was also the most extreme for temperature, precipitation, and drought.
Food & Wine
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Tasting and Toasting
Phillip Ashley Chocolates tastings at Napa Café; Molly’s celebrates 30 years.
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