- John Murry by Amoreena Berg; Amy Lavere by Jennifer Reager; Luther Dickinson by Bob Bayne
- Issue Archive for
- Mar 21-27, 2013
- Vol. 1, No. 1256
- 2013 SXSW
Art
News
CBS Sports: Pastner Will Stay at UM
CBS Sports writer Gary Parrish is reporting online that Josh Pastner has agreed to an extension of his coaching contract to remain at the University of Memphis. More, as details come forth.
2013 SXSW
Four days and nights of music and weirdness in Austin. Plus, John Murry’s long road back.
Street Sheet
Rhodes College students launch street newspaper.
When Sex Is a Pain
UT Health Science Center study looks at painful sex in women.
Timberlake to Host 2014 Oscars?
Greg Akers says its possible that Memphis' own Justin Timberlake may be hosting the Oscars next year.
Five Takes on the Grizzlies
With the Grizzlies set to face the New York Knicks tonight, Chris Herrington looks at the state of the playoff race and some other issues with the team.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Tie Vote on Teacher Pay Change
John Branston reports on tonight's Unified School Board meeting, which saw a tie vote on teacher pay change.
Brightening "25 Square"
Bianca Phillips reports on the latest activities of the Mayor's Innovation Delivery Team.
Josh Pastner Made the Right Decision
Andria K. Brown says Memphis coach Josh Pastner made the right decision in opting to stay at the U of M.
Make Memphis
Mayor’s Innovation Delivery Team helps residents brighten up blighted areas.
Good Day for the Unified Board
John Branston says the Unified School Board had a rare good day Wednesday.
Oops! UT Didn't Mean to Un-invite an AIDS Conference
Citing a mistake by one of its staff members, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has offered to revisit plans to host the Red Door Foundation's HIV/AIDS summit for the LGBTQ African-American community. Hannah Sayle has the story.
You Can't Win at March Madness
Bruce VanWyngarden says there is no way you can win your office bracket pool, so don't even try.
Pastner/U of M Announce Contract
Frank Murtaugh reports on the press conference announcing Josh Pastner's new contract with Memphis.
On the Scene at SXSW
Chris Herrington writes about the music and general weirdness of SXSW and the long and troubled road of Memphis' John Murry.
Grizzles Edge OKC in Overtime
Relive Wednesday's thrilling Griz victory over the Thunder, in which Marc Gasol makes the game-winning shot, utters profanity on TV, and impregnates Greg Akers.
New Art Shows In Memphis
Dwayne Butcher says you should go out and see some of the fresh art being shown around town.
Memphis Beats St. Mary's, Advances in NCAA Tourney
It wasn't easy or pretty, but Memphis and Josh Pastner got the monkey off their back by beating St. Mary's 54-52 in their first in the NCAA tourney. Frank Murtaugh reports.
Leonard Cohen at the Orpheum
Legendary songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen and his band play the Orpheum Sunday. Chris Davis has the story.
Admission Impossible
Chris Herrington says Tina Fey and Paul Rudd are likable in Admission, but the script doesn't give them much to work with.
Angels and Devils
Chris Davis assesses three local theater productions: Angels in America, A Chorus Line, and Debbie Does Dallas.
Redneck Chic
Bruce VanWyngarden ponders the rise of redneck television.
Chris Milam: The Sun Sessions
J.D. Reager talks with Memphis singer/songwriter Chris Milam about SXSW and his Saturday appearance on PBS' The Sun Sessions.
Reactions to Speck's River Report
John Branston gets some local reactions to a consultant's suggestions for handling the Memphis riverfront.
Vince Gill at Gold Strike Casino
Country super-star Vince Gill plays the Gold Strike Casino Saturday.
Memphis Blown Out by MSU
The Tigers played MSU close in the first half, but poor shooting and turnovers led to a Michigan State runaway, 70-48. Frank Murtaugh has the story.
Grizzlies Beat Celts, 110-106
Chris Herrington reviews all the action from Saturday night's Griz win over the Celtics.
Whirligigs and Weathervanes
The National Ornamental Metal Museum features an exhibit of weather driven art — "Whiligigs and Weathervanes.
British Food Invasion
Hannah Sayle reports on a new British-themed pub downtown, and a new local provider of Irish-style bacon and sausage.
Wrapping Up the Tigers' Season
Frank Murtaugh looks back at the good, the bad, and the mediocre in the Memphis Tigers' just-completed season.
Stoker
Greg Akers says director Chan-wook Park's Stoker is a fabulously lurid coming-of-age horror flick.
UT Says HIV/AIDS Symposium Is Not Welcome
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is rescinding its invitation to host an HIV/AIDS Community Summit, bowing to pressure from conservative state legislators. Hannah Sayle has the story.
Students Create Street Newspaper
Bianca Phillips reports on some Rhodes students who have founded a newspaper to tell the stories of Memphis' homeless.
Gus's Fried Children?
"Chris Davis' "Fly on the Wall" column explores the mysteries of Gus's Fried Children and what Jesus would drive.
"The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in the World"
Susan Ellis offers a humorous, descriptive, and photo-laden critique of some really cocky chocolate chip cookies.
Trash on the Water
Bruce VanWyngarden has a follow-up to recent Flyer columns on the trash in Wolf Harbor.
We Recommend
Music
Politics
Not Waiting on Legislature, the County Commission Opts to Expand the Unified School Board
Resister Roland threatens to get allies in Nashville and "bomb your Hiroshima!"
Monger Replaced on Local Election-Oversight Body by Tate, but It Ain’t Over
Democrats involved in making changes in both the Shelby County and state Election Commissions.
Naming Committee Meets on Parks, Finds Agreement on Issues Difficult
Opinions differ on body's mission; Confederate history described as everything from treasonous to progressive.
Haslam Says No to Medicaid Expansion, Announces Stopgap Called "Tennessee Plan"
Governor's substitute would seek to 'leverage" existing federal dollars to purchase private insurance for uninsured; VIDEO: “Watchdog” Kelsey adds double whammy, pushing bill to prohibit Medicaid expansion forevermore.
Looking at County Mayor Race, Ritz Unworried by Effort to Recall Him, Ban Him from GOP
County Commission chairman calls move "best thing possible" for his contemplated 2014 run as independent.
Steve Mulroy Is Giving Away a Kidney (Really)
The challenge-seeking county commissioner sees it as a “once-in-a-lifetime experience — with the added benefit of saving a life.”
Sports
Theater
In the Wings
Angels flies; Chorus kicks; and Debbie does it.
We Recommend
Film
Predators
A movie to sink your teeth into — and vice versa.
Opinion
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The Rant
Di Anne Price was one of a kind and will be missed.
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Letter from the Editor
I'm writing this column later than usual on Tuesday morning, because I had more important things to do earlier — namely, filling out my March Madness brackets for the Flyer's office pool ...
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Letters to the Editor
Confederate park names, the GOP budget, the new pope, and speaking Filipino.
Ryan’s Blurred Vision
What the “new” Republican budget reveals (and conceals).
Call Nashville
Once again, Tennessee GOP legislators are meddling in matters that should be left to local jurisdictions.
Fixing the Riverfront
Author and urban expert revisits Memphis — and has some ideas.
Food & Wine
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Rashers & Pub Grub
F. Nolan and Sons: bacon and sausage, Irish-style; the Mad Earl: the Brass Door’s British cousin.
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