It’s NCAA time. Do you know how you’ll fill out your bracket? …
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Hard Rock Concerts To Benefit Gulf Coast Musicians
During the month of March, the Hard Rock Cafe will be presenting a series of concerts that will not only showcase new talent but also help musicians affected by Hurricane Katrina. …
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Central Library Featured in “Libraries We Love” Book
The Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library is one of the 80 U.S. and Canadian libraries – out of the hundreds nominated — featured in Heart of the Community: Libraries We Love ….
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Black Snake Moan Whimpers Opening Weekend
America, what on earth is wrong with you? Black Snake Moan came in 8th during its opening weekend, behind Wild Hogs (middle-age men on motorcycles) at number one and Ghost Rider (middle-age man on motorcycle on fire) at number three. …
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Weight-Loss Reality Show Casting in Memphis
The producers of TV’s Supernanny are currently casting for an upcoming reality show, which will have overweight men and women competing in physical and mental challenges. They’ll be in Memphis next month. …
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PETA To Protest Circus
Protesters from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals will be at the Thursday night performance of the Al Chymia Shrine Circus…
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Herman Morris’ High Tech Press Event
Earlier Wednesday local media were sent an email (the final one in a countdown series that began last week) titled “Bring Our City Back.” The body of the email read: “Bring Our City Back … with a return of integrity, dignity and ability. …
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Black Snake Moan Helps Ricci With Self-Image
In a recent interview, actress Christina Ricci said that after having to walk around in her underwear on the set of Craig Brewer’s Black Snake Moan, she is now more comfortable walking around in her underwear while at home …
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The Oscars at the Pink Palace
This Sunday, you can watch the Academy Awards on Pink Palace’s four-story IMAX screen, during Oscar Night America, a black-tie gala benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis and the Pink Palace Family of Museums.
Meanwhile, check out what Flyer reviewers had to say about the Best Picture nominees: Babel, The Departed, Letters from Iwo Jima, Little Miss Sunshine, and The Queen.
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The Wiggles Are Coming!
The massively popular kiddie group, the Wiggles, play the FedExForum on Saturday. The Flyer recently spoke with Anthony Field, the Blue Wiggle, about the show and more…
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Egyptian and Chinese Events on Saturday
Get some culture this Saturday. Chinese Family Day, a Chinese New Year celebration, at the Belz Museum, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. will include Chinese music, dance performances, puppet shows, a traditional lion dance, as well as crafts, storytelling, and more.
Over at the Art Museum of the University of Memphis, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., it’s Ancient Egyptian Family Day, where you can sign up for the “School of Scribes” to learn how to write your name in hieroglyphs and design your own Egyptian jewelry.
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Heber Spring’s Swan Song
If you want to look and listen and otherwise experience the fabulous migratory trumpeter swans at Heber Spring, Arkansas, you’d better hurry because they’re ready to head home for the lakes and tundra of Minnesota….