- Justin Fox Burks
- Issue Archive for
- Feb 28 - Mar 6, 2013
- Vol. 1, No. 1253
- Last Night at the Hi-Tone
News
Make Pho at Home
Ari LeVaux gives us the lowdown on how to make the classic Vietnamese soup at home. No faux pho for you!
Jesus Says "No Police for Vanderbilt"
The fundamentalist loons running the Tennessee legislature are at it again. Bruce VanWyngarden has the story.
Fly on the Wall
The Summers, Confederate parks, Elvis, and Lil' Buck
Green Vision
Consortium plans for the region’s eco-friendly future.
Disconnected
"Disconnected," paintings by Debbie Likley Pacheco at Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School through April 12th
Rick Masson Named "Special Master"
Former city of Memphis CAO Rick Masson has been named special master to administrate the Memphis/Shelby County schools merger by Judge Hardy Mays. John Branston reports.
Social Suds
The South Memphis Alliance social services laundromat nears completion.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Display of Unity
The Memphis Black Expo celebrates Black History Month.
On Hospitals and Salaries
John Branston discourses on the touchy issue of salaries and medical nonprofits.
Last Night at the Hi-Tone
The Death and Potential Rebirth of Memphis' Most Profilic Rock Club.
Suds and Social Services
Chris Shaw reports on the South Memphis Alliance's effort to combine laundry facilities with social services for low-income families.
The Hi-Tone's Final Fling?
Chris Herrington reports on the Hi-Tone's final night and prospects for a possible rebirth.
Tropical Storm Sequester
Bruce VanWyngarden looks at the politics and the theater that's accompanying the dreaded Sequester.
Beale Street Music Fest: 2013 Lineup
Chris Herrington checks out the 2013 Beale Street Music Fest lineup, and approves.
A Social Services Laundry
Chris Shaw reports on the South Memphis Alliance's innovative plan for a community help center.
West Memphis Three Doc Delves Deeper
The film West of Memphis offers more details and back-story in the West Memphis Three case. Chris Herrington has a review.
DA's Office Says MPD Officers Still Under Investigation
Contrary to an MPD statement, the two officers involved in the shooting of Steven Askew have not been cleared of charges, says the DA's office. Hannah Sayle reports.
The Blues Brothers Band
The Blues Brothers Band, featuring Stax legend Steve Cropper, plays a benefit concert at Minglewood Sunday.
"Bio-Illogical" and "Pulp Fiction"
Artists Ian Lemmonds and Brantley Elzey open a show at L. Ross Gallery Friday.
Dead Soldiers at Young Avenue Deli
There's a release show for the Dead Soldiers' new CD at Young Avenue Deli Saturday. J.D. Reager interviews the band.
Will the GOP's Embrace of "Immigration Reform" Work?
Bryce Ashby and Michael LaRosa argue that the Republicans' decision to accept immigration reform may not help them win the Hispanic vote.
FedEx Sued for Pot Delivery
Bruce VanWyngarden has the story of a Massachusetts woman who got the wrong package delivered to her door.
Kid Rock at FedExForum
Yeah, it's that guy — Kid Rock — at FedExForum Friday.
David Banner at Rhodes
Louis Goggans reflects on rapper/producer David Banner's talk at Rhodes, Friday night.
Memphis Beats UCF, 76-67
Frank Murtaugh reports on the Tigers' win over Central Florida Saturday.
56 Up
Addison Engelking reviews 56 Up, the eighth installment of the legendary British documentary that has been following the lives of 14 men and women for 49 years.
The Mid-South's Green Future?
Bianca Phillips reports on the Mid-South Regional Greenprint Corsortium's plans to link the region via greenspaces.
Squashed!
John Branston says you ought to see the shot he witnessed this weekend, and helpfully provides a video.
Tigers Times Six
Frank Murtaugh has six thoughts on the Memphis Tigers and their chances for a decent seeding in the NCAA tourney. Most of them aren't very encouraging.
The Grizzlies' Florida Weekend
Chris Herrington analyzes the Grizzlies' weekend trip to Florida, where they took on the best and the worst teams of the east.
Lots of Trash to Clean Up at BSL
John Branston reports on the trash dilemma at the new Beale Street Landing.
Condomonium!
Hannah Sayle reports on the rubbery fashions and festivities at Condomonium. With video.
Long-Gone Daddies
Leonard Gill interviews CA sports editor — now novelist — David Williams about Long Gone Daddies.
Richmond's Ode to Generals and a Tennis Player
John Branston visits Richmond, Virginia, and checks out their "Monument Avenue," where civil war figures repose next to Arthur Ashe.
We Recommend
Music
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Soul Hero
Dan Penn comes back to Memphis for a concert at Rhodes.
Politics
Election Administrator Holden Off the Hook, but Critics Remain Unsatisfied
Norma Lester, one of two skeptical Democratic Election Commissioners, calls probation process a “hoax.”
Shelby Democrats Kick off Chairmanship Race With Straw Poll
Bryan Carson finishes ahead in informal tally at Overton Square fundraising event.
Newly Introduced State Legislation Would Enable Student IDs for Voting, Ban Library Cards
Measure would "restore sense of original bill," says Republican author; Memphians react cautiously, await Supreme Court ruling on entire Photo ID law.
The Memphis School-Merger Tangle: Cont’d.
Moves are under way at county, state, and federal levels. So what else is new?
Sports
Theater
A Steady Rain
A Steady Rain pours at Theatre Memphis.
We Recommend
Film
West of Memphis
Documentary looks deeper into the West Memphis 3 case.
Opinion
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Letters to the Editor
Forrest Park, the NRA, the GOP, and Tim Sampson
Embracing Immigration Reform
The Republicans' sudden embrace of “immigration reform” could have unintended consequences.
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The Rant
Maybe renaming Forrest Park was not such a good idea.
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Letter from the Editor
re you prepared for Tropical Storm Sequester? It's coming March 1st and will leave all kinds of destruction in its wake, according to many forecasts. Sequester follows close on the heels of Tropical Storm Fiscal Cliff, which in January threatened to destroy America, before narrowly being averted by the heroic actions of the president and Congress ...
Lincolnesque Compromises
Schools-merger backers Hart and Jones should make it happen now.
The Envelope, Please …
On the politics of the Oscars
Books
Food & Wine
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Hooked on Pho
On eating and making this Vietnamese comfort food.
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