Via artbutcher.com: HGTV is looking for Memphis-area crafters and 3D artists to appear in upcoming episodes of its series That’s Clever!. …
Posted inSports, Sports Feature
More on the Lottery…
ESPN.com’s “Sports Guy” Bill Simmons says the Grizzlies don’t deserve a top pick in tonight’s NBA draft. You can join the Simmons Hate Fest at the Flyer’s Grizzlies blog, Beyond the Arc.
And over at SportsIllustrated.com, Marty Burns breaks down what teams have to gain (or lose) in tonight’s draft lottery.
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Buy Red West’s House
Elvis friend and Memphis Mafia member Red West is auctioning off his 12-acre estate in Bartlett. …
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Mocking the NBA Draft
With the NBA draft lottery just around the corner (May 22nd), the time has arrived for mock drafts and all the speculation they bring. Check out this one at NBA.com, and keep your fingers crossed.
Posted inFood & Wine, Food & Drink
Destiny Diner Fills Workman’s Last Request
Before convicted cop killer Phillip Workman was executed earlier this month, he made a final request — donation of vegetarian pizza to a Nashville homeless person. But Riverbend Maximum Security refused, citing a policy against using taxpayer money to donate to charity….
Posted inPolitics, Politics Feature
Cohen Wants to Hear All About It
Steve Cohen, the freshman U.S. Representative for the Ninth District, is asking constituents to complete an online questionnaire asking opinions on top federal issues for 2007.
The eight-question survey deals with topics ranging from gun control and the Iraq war to global warming and medical marijuana.
Posted inFilm Features, Film/TV
Reaction Muted for Blueberry Nights
Apparently, My Blueberry Nights, Hong Kong action auteur Wong Kar Wai’s first English language film, a portion of which was shot in Memphis, failed to impress its first audience at Cannes. According to Filmmaker Magazine’s blog, “the screening in the packed Salle Debussy was greeted with only a smattering of anemic applause.”…
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Fire at Summer Four Drive-in
Around noon today, the Memphis Fire Department responded to an alarm at the Malco Summer Four Drive-in where one movie screen was engulfed in flames. …
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Drink Like a Liberal
It’s only fitting that a group called Drinking Liberally would eventually produce their own cocktail recipe guide. The national grassroots organization devoted to discussing Democratic values over pitchers of beer is now selling Liberal Mixology…
Posted inBook Features, Books
For Star Wars Fans
May 25th marks the 30th anniversary of the release of the first Star Wars movie. Tonight, in honor of this milestone, Daniel Wallace, author of the “Essential Guide” series of Star Wars books (covering topics like Droids, Planets and Moons, Characters, and Chronology) will be at the Central Library.
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St. Jude Dream Home Opens Saturday
For the price of a $100 raffle ticket, the super-swank St. Jude Dream Home could be all yours. The house opens today for tours…