- Greg Cravens
- Issue Archive for
- Feb 7-13, 2013
- Vol. 1, No. 1250
- The Elephants in the Room
Art
News
Hi-Tone Farewell
Andria K. Brown mourns the upcoming loss of the Hi-Tone.
The Elephants in the Room
In Nashville, the GOP is large and in charge; Democrats can stay out of the way or climb on board.
Police Report
Police department faces criticism following officer-involved shooting.
License To Bark
Memphis Animal Services explores possibility of pet licensing.
Fly on the Wall
Correction - It's a "Sign" - Dirty Memphis
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Healing Music
Local musicians are creating a compilation album to bene fit Le Bonheur.
Free Press
Business startup will help authors get published.
God, Guns, and Gays
Bruce VanWyngarden says the 2013 gathering of the Tennessee General Assembly brings together the usual suspects.
Onyx Ashanti in Memphis
Chris McCoy has the off-beat back-story of Onyx Ashanti, who appears at the Five in One Social Club Friday.
Elephants in Tennessee!
Jackson Baker covers the 2013 opening of the Tennessee General Assembly and sees a lot of elephants in the room.
MBQ Announces CEO of the Year Finalists
The Flyer's sister biz publication, MBQ, has announced its nominees for CEO of the year.
How Democrats Can Win the White Vote
Ruth Ogles Johnson says the Democrats could learn a thing or two from the GOP, when it comes to wooing white folks.
From Hungary to Beale Street
Chris Herrington has the inspiring story of a Hungarian who came to Memphis to play the blues.
On Obama and "Sophie's Choice" in Olive Branch
Tim Sampson Rants about the president's Inaugural speech and Olive Branch's cat ordinance. Yep.
Three Thoughts from Branston
John Branston offers a three-in-one column this week.
Shovels & Rope at the Hi-Tone
Alt-country duo Shovels & Rope plays the Hi-Tone Friday. Stephen Deusner has their quirky story.
Memphis' Jefferson Davis Statue
John Branston offers a history lesson on Memphis' Jefferson Davis statue.
613 - Kosher, Memphis-style
Hannah Sayle checks out 613, the new Kosher restaurant in the Sanderlin Center.
Katori Hall's "The Mountaintop"
Chris Davis reviews Hattiloo Theatre's production of Katori Hall's The Mountaintop.
Griz Get Back on Track
Chris Herrington reports on the Grizzlies' reinvigorating victory over Golden State Friday.
Tigers Beat Southern Miss, 89-76
Memphis hit 15 of its first 20 shots, starting with an alley-oop dunk by D.J. Stephens not ten seconds after the opening tip. Frank Murtaugh has more on Saturday's game at Tiger Blue.
From Dreamtime to This Time
Work by Annabelle Meacham at L Ross Gallery through February 26th
Ask Vance
Memphis magazine's historian Vance Lauderdale digs up the city's past — from chewing gum to murder.
Action!
Addison Engelking reviews the movies Bullet to the Head, The Last Stand, and Parker.
Memphis Firm Fighting Proposed Dell Buyout
John Branston reports on a local asset management group that is opposing a proposed sale of Dell.
Grizzlies Down T-Wolves, 105-88
Chris Herrington reports on the Grizzlies' impressive victory over the Timberwolves Sunday.
The Top 15 Tigers of All Time
Frank Murtaugh ranks his Top 15 Memphis basketball Tigers. Do you agree?
Between a Rock and a Pizza
Susan Ellis checked out Rock 'n' Dough Pizza for lunch. Looks pretty tasty.
County Commission Hears Suburban Protest
Jackson Baker reports on Monday night's contentious County Commission meeting (with video).
Robert Pera Speaks
Chris Herrington attended Grizzlies owner Robert Pera's press conference Tuesday morning. Here is his report.
We Recommend
Music
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Back to Beale
Former Memphian Little G Weevil won big at the IBC.
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Small and Mighty
Alt-country duo Shovels & Rope make an intimate racket.
Politics
John Ryder Named General Counsel of RNC
Memphis lawyer who guided national Republican redistricting efforts after 2010 census earns another GOP feather.
Yet More Ophelia Ford: Just a Pistol-Packin' 25-Year-Old. Who Knew?
VIDEO:: Memphis' best-known state Senator weighs in on the legislature's new gun bill. Just watch. Seeing is believing. (New glitch-free version.)
A Stitch in Time: State Rep. Curry Todd Jailed in Jackson, TN
Hint: It had to do with a DUI offense, but it may not be what you think.
Suburban Group to County Commission: 'Drop Anti-MSD Lawsuit'
Pin case on prohibitive deficit projections for Unified Disrict; problem would not exist for separate suburban districts, they say.
Part Two: The Suburban Protest Goes Before the Commission
Hoover and Roland press the case; Bunker motion to drop anti-MSD lawsuit fails of a hearing but will make next agenda.
New Look Department
As the General Assembly convenes, there are some differences …
Sports
The Exchange
The Grizzlies sacrifice star power in pursuit of better team play.
Theater
Exit the King
Scaling mountaintops, succeeding by degrees, and cruising Sunset.
We Recommend
Film
Dead Zone 2013: And … Action!
Looking for cinematic life where none is expected.
Opinion
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The Rant
Obama's Inaugural speech ... and too many cats in Olive Branch.
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Letters to the Editor
What's on your mind? The Dixon show, gun rights, football, and boxing.
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Letter from the Editor
Like the groundhog emerging from his burrow, like a spring crocus pushing through the leaf litter, like the Carolina wrens that return each year to nest in my magnolia, Tennessee's legislators return to Nashville at the end of each January, dreaming of the great works of public service they will perform in the months to come ...
Three Things I Think
On Clarence Mumford, school choice, and more AirTran flights.
The Demography Trap
Democrats have got to find a way to talk to ordinary white folks.
The Referendum Road
A modest proposal to raise revenue without raising taxes in Tennessee.
Books
Food & Wine
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Sup at Sanderlin
Kosher restaurant and Mediterranean chain open in East Memphis.
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