- Greg Cravens
- Issue Archive for
- Dec 13-19, 2012
- Vol. 1, No. 1242
- Disappearing Ink
Art
Showdown
MFA exhibits at Memphis College of Art and the University of Memphis.
News
Disappearing Ink
Is the age of the newspaper political cartoonist drawing to a close?
For Those About to Rock
Memphis musician to open rock school franchise in East Memphis.
Test Case
Memphis Transportation Commission holds a mock trial.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Q&A with Marcus Matthews
Author of I Am Not the Father
Fly on the Wall
A helicopter named Elvis, a bank robber in a wig, and sex with Vikings
Phony Call
Telephone scam targets Hispanic community.
A Christmas Carol: The 35th Year
Theatre Memphis presents the 35th annual production of the Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
Memphis' "Aerotropolis" Plan Gets Website
The city's plans for developing the airport area are now online. Bianca Phillips has more.
Graeter's Peppermint Stick
Susan Ellis investigates Graeter's Peppermint Stick ice cream and finds it good.
A Parent's Worst Nightmare
Andria K. Brown reflects on the Newtown shooting and the trials of being a parent.
Drought and the Mississippi
Bruce VanWyngarden says the nationwide drought is finding its way to Memphis, like it or not.
The Disappearing Editorial Cartoonist
Chris Davis reports on what may be a dying breed: the newspaper editorial cartoonist, in this week's Flyer cover story.
The High Cost of College Football — at Home
John Branston bemoans the amount of money he has to spend to watch football on television.
2012 Blues Music Award Nominations
Chris Herrington has the complete list of nominees for the 2012 Blues Music Awards.
Mississippi State's "Champions for Change"
John Branston says Memphian Kyle Veazey's book about a Mississippi State team that defied segregationists is a very good read.
"Hitchcock": Mixed Messages
Chris Herrington says Hitchcock isn't for the birds, but it's no Psycho.
Grizzlies Hire John Hollinger
Chris Herrington looks at the Grizzlies hire of ESPN's John Hollinger and what it could mean for the team.
Two Memphis Police Officers Shot; One Killed
Two Memphis police officers were shot while making a narcotics arrest in the Mendenhall Cove area this morning. Officer Martoiya Lang was killed. The other officer, William Vrooman, was wounded, and is at The Med. The suspect, reportedly age 15, is in critical condition at The Med.
Officer Lang, 32, was the mother of four children.
Pamela Denney's Food Lovers' Guide to Memphis
Check out former Flyer copy editor Pamela Denney's new book, A Food Lovers' Guide to Memphis.
Gringos Album Release Party at the Hi-Tone
The Gringos celebrate 20 years of rockin' and a new album at the Hi-Tone Saturday. Andrew Earles has the story.
MLGW Utility Bill Scam
Scam artists have been phoning Hispanics in Memphis and demanding MLGW bill payments. Hannah Sayle reports.
Account Set Up for Lang Family
A donation bank account has been set up for the family of slain Memphis officer, Martoiya Lang.
Louisville Tops Memphis, 87-78
Louisville won a tight, foul-plagued contest over the Memphis Tigers Saturday at FedExForum. Frank Murtaugh has the story.
Babies Play Memphis
Brooklyn indie-rockers Babies play the Hi-Tone Sunday. Chris Shaw has their backstory.
New Exhibits at U of M and MCA
Dwayne Butcher checks out new exhibits at the University of Memphis and Memphis College of Art.
Frank's Top 10 Sporting Events: 2012
Part 1 of Frank Murtaugh's annual "Top 10 Sporting Events" that he witnessed during the past year.
What Y'all Said
Arlington Pop, Driftboat, Jeff, Scott Banbury, and GroveRebel made the hit list this week.
Blown Away by Carrie Underwood
Country superstar Carrie Underwood brings her "Blown Away" tour to FedExForum Tuesday.
Grizzlies Grind Out Win Over Bulls, 80-71
The Memphis Grizzlies beat a tough Bulls team Monday night. Chris Herrington has the story and post-game analysis.
Walking Across the U.S. for St. Jude
Mario Landeros arrived in Memphis this week — the halfway mark of his journey. Bruce VanWyngarden has more.
Munch and Learn at the Dixon
Associate curator Julie Pierotti talks about the "cult of personality" in English porcelain at lunch at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens Wednesday.
$12 Million Liberty Bowl ADA Agreement
A Memphis City Council committee approved a $12 million expenditure to put the Liberty Bowl in compliance with an ADA directive. John Branston has the story.
We Recommend
Music
Local Record Reviews
Punk and blues debuts from Ex-Cult and Jason Freeman.
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Heavyweights
After almost two decades, Memphis’ hard-rock Gringos release their best album yet.
Politics
D.O.A. for Lipscomb Project?
The “Heritage Trail” TIF would appear doomed on the Shelby County Commission.
Sports
Murtaugh's Top 10 (Part 1)
Frank Murtaugh's annual list of the top 10 sporting events he saw live in 2012.
We Recommend
Film
Hitchcock
A glimpse at the making of Psycho tells Hitchcock’s story but can’t replicate his style.
Detropia
An immersive portrait of a city in peril.
Opinion
Fiscal Cliff Notes
On shopping local, credit card debt, and cash mobs.
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The Rant
National Geographic says Memphis is a "must visit" city.
Fiscal Notes
A conservative contends tax hikes won’t keep us from the cliff’s edge.
Haslam and Health Care
The Tennessee governor lets the naysayers have their way on Obamacare.
Football Fanatics
ESPN and AT&T have us by the short hairs so we pay and pay.
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Letters to the Editor
MCS budget cuts, Java Cabana anniversary, Bob Costas, and gun control.
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Letter from the Editor
Have you been down to look at the Mississippi River lately? At the north end of Mud Island, the Wolf River looks like a trout stream entering the main channel. Across the way, vast stretches of river bottom are now sandbars, exposed and dry. Stone jetties that normally sit deep in the water, channeling the current, look like fortress walls. The Mighty Mississippi isn't so mighty these days ...
GIVE 365 Memphis
How a dollar a day can go a long way.
Operation Cheer
Mario Landeros is walking across the U.S. to raise money for St. Jude
Keeping the Monster at Bay
The Newtown shooting reminded all parents of their deepest fears.
Books
Mean Streets
Memphis? It’s a mystery.
Food & Wine
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Dining with Denney
New guide covers Memphis food scene for visitors and locals alike.
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