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Scene from Flyer editor’s office — September 2000: “Hello, it’s Bruce.” “Oh, hi! My name is Reggie Boondoggle, and I’ve just opened a car-detailing shop on Summer Avenue.” “And?” “And, well, I was hoping you could send out a reporter to interview me for a story on my shop.” “Have you ever read the Flyer?” “Of course, sure, I read it, uh, every month.” “Every month, huh? Okay. Have you ever seen a story in the Flyer about somebody opening a new car-detailing shop?” “No.” “That’s because we don’t write stories about new car-detailing businesses. We aren’t a business publication. If you really want to reach our readers, your best bet is to buy an ad. Call 521-9000 and ask for Jerry Swift. Have a great day, Reggie.” I’ve been editing the Flyer for 20 years, and I’ve had countless conversations like those above. I’m gentler with these kinds of calls than I used to be — less brusque, more understanding. That’s partly a symptom of age, I suppose. No reason to get angry with naive people trying to work an angle for free publicity. I get the hustle. No harm, no foul. But the disconnect between a caller seeing the obvious value in having Flyer N E WS & O P I N I O N readers know about their product and not THE FLY-BY - 4 seeing the value of buying an ad to reach NY TIMES CROSSWORD - 5 those readers remains frustrating. FacePOLITICS - 7 book isn’t going to write a story about you. SPORTS - 10 And that’s why issues like the one on the COVER STORY “BEST OF MEMPHIS” newsstands this week are so gratifying. It’s BY FLYER STAFF - 11 72 pages, and it’s filled to the brim with ads WE RECOMMEND - 50 from the good folks who see the value in MUSIC - 52 reaching the Flyer’s readers, and who see CANNABEAT - 53 the value in having this paper remain part AFTER DARK - 54 CALENDAR - 56 of the intrinsic fabric of Memphis. They are BOOKS - 63 all truly the Best of Memphis, and without COMEDY - 64 them, we wouldn’t be here to celebrate year BREWS - 65 after year. We’re grateful to all of them — FILM - 66 and to all of you, for reading us. C L AS S I F I E D S - 6 8 Bruce VanWyngarden LAST WORD - 71 brucev@memphisflyer.com

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BRUCE VANWYNGARDEN Editor SHARA CLARK Managing Editor JACKSON BAKER Senior Editor TOBY SELLS Associate Editor CHRIS MCCOY Film and TV Editor ALEX GREENE Music Editor ANTHONY SAIN Grizzlies Reporter ANDREA FENISE Fashion Editor JULIA BAKER, MICHAEL DONAHUE MAYA SMITH, JON W. SPARKS Staff Writers JESSE DAVIS Copy Editor, Calendar Editor JEN CLARKE, RANDY HASPEL, AYLEN MERCADO, RICHARD MURFF, FRANK MURTAUGH, MEGHAN STUTHARD Contributing Columnists KENNETH NEILL Founding Publisher

OUR 1596TH ISSUE 09.26.19 Scene from an editor’s office — September 2019: Desk phone rings. The editor looks up from his computer and stares at the number on the phone. He doesn’t recognize it, but picks it up. “Hello, it’s Bruce.” “Oh, hi! I thought I might get a voicemail.” “Nope. You got me. What’s up?” “Well, my name is Heidi Snickerdoodle, and my 20 19 partner, Amber, and I are opening a new massage, gift shop, and body spa just off of Germantown Parkway. Kind of near Ridge Dawn Deer Crossing Terrace. It’s called CBDB …” “Uh huh.” “It’s really an exciting concept. We use nothing but CBD products in our oils and lotions. And our oils and lotions are guaranteed pure. ‘CBDB’ stands for ‘CBD Beauty,’ get it?” “Yeah, got it. Sounds interesting.” “Anyway, we were hoping the Memphis Flyer could come out tomorrow and do a story on us before our grand opening this weekend.” “Actually, we really don’t do too many stories like that in the Flyer. I’ve got a small staff these days, and we tend to focus on news and entertainment rather than small business openings.” “But I really think your readers would really enjoy learning about us. They’re a perfect fit for what we do. We’re a hip, on-the-edge kind of place, and we know your readers are hip, right? I really think your readers would love to hear our story. You might not be aware of this, but CBD products are huge right now. ” “Oh yeah, I’m aware of that [sighs, rolls eyes at ceiling]. We recently did a cover story on CBD. I’ll tell you what, Heidi: Email me some promotional materials and any other pertinent information, and maybe your place will get a mention in our ‘Healthy Living’ section in January. But I can’t promise anything. Honestly, if you really want to reach Flyer readers, your best bet is just buying an ad in the paper or on our website. We even have a column called CannaBeat, and some CBD businesses advertise adjacent to it. I’d be happy to transfer you to our ad manager.” “Oh no, thanks. We’re doing all our advertising on social media.”

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Protest, Climate, & Lipman Students stage walkout, Memphis gets climate action plan, and Ira Lipman passes.

September 26-October 2, 2019

D O O D LE F O R A K I N G B.B. King was given one of the internet’s highest honors for what would have been his 94th birthday last week. The bluesman got a Google Doodle, the home page images you find at google.com. A video that accompanied King’s Doodle followed the man’s life from birth to death, highlighting his storied music career.

VI R AL R E U N I O N Memphis Animal Services (MAS) went viral last week with a video they warned came with a “tearjerker reunion alert.” Artist Anthony (no last name given) and his dog, BoBo, live together on the streets of Memphis but were separated. BoBo was brought to MAS where a staff member immediately recognized the dog and reunited BoBo and his friend. That reunion was captured in a video that got likes and upvotes all over the internet. It also got some digital ink in the New York Post and on the Today show. TWE ET O F TH E WE E K John Paul Keith (@johnpaulkeith): I’m absolutely convinced there’d be fewer Republicans if fewer people hit their kids.

‘N O LO N G E R I G N O R E D’ A group of Crosstown High School students, frustrated that their voices aren’t being heard by school leaders, staged a walkout last week. The students’ main concern is the school’s cohort model, which students say reflects a racial bias, claiming that one cohort is made up of a “majority of black and minority students,” while the other cohort consists of “most of the white students.” Their solutions to the problem include selecting two, non-voting student Clockwise from top left: opioids, immigration grant, Agricenter International, representatives to sit American Queen, Crosstown High protest, Ira Lipman, climate change on the school’s board, allowing a group of students to work with the school’s leadership moving forward, ways to measure, track, and curb GHG over time. The plan and a “promise from the leadership at Crosstown High that specifically focuses on three areas: transportation, energy, from now forward students’ voices are no longer ignored.” and waste. The goal is to reduce emission amounts by 15 percent in 2020, 51 percent by 2035, and 71 percent by 2050. DATA O N WATE R The American Queen paddlewheeler is now equipped with a I M M I G R ATI O N ADVO CACY sensor from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to The United States Department of Justice on Violence sample water in the river and give real-time data on water quality. Against Women awarded Mid-South Immigration The boat’s sensor will be the first mobile, real-time Advocates (MIA) and CasaLuz a $600,000 grant last week gauge deployed on the river. It’ll report information back to to continue their advocacy work for Hispanic and Latinx scientists on the water’s pH, turbidity, and levels of oxygen victims of domestic violence and other crimes. and pollution. USGS scientists will get the information as will lawmakers from the federal to the local level. The hope LI P MAN PAS S ES is that leaders will keep a closer eye on it and clean it up. Ira A. Lipman, longtime Memphian and founder of Guardsmark, an international private security firm, died last AG I N N OVATI O N week in New York City, where he had lived for some time. This week, AgLaunch brought more than 250 people to Lipman was also a board member of Contemporary Media, Agricenter International to show off some of the brand-new Inc., the parent company of the Memphis Flyer, Memphis innovations fueling the future of farming. magazine, and Memphis Parent. For example, GroGuru, a California tech company affiliated with AgLaunch, produces sensors that can D R U G D EATH S provide up-to-the-minute information about what’s going Drug overdose deaths rose to a record high in Tennessee in on beneath the soil, like moisture, temperature, and 2018, according to new statistics released by the Centers for salt content. Disease Control (CDC). There were 1,837 drug overdose deaths recorded in C LI MATE ACTI O N Tennessee last year, 3 percent more than in 2017. However, Memphis’ first action plan specifically aimed at reducing such deaths were down 5.1 percent across the country, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions was presented to the marking the first decline of overdoses in 25 years. Visit the News Blog at memphisflyer.com for fuller versions of Memphis City Council last week. these stories and more local news. Under the climate action plan, officials will develop

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An Explore Bike Share (EBS) leader said the influx of scooters to the city has presented some challenges for the bike-share program, but ultimately, he sees both shared-mobility options as avenues to further improve connectivity in the city. Executive director of the nonprofit, Trey Moore, said he’s excited about the way the city is “changing its attitude toward shared mobility” and the transportation opportunities they present for residents. “At the end of the day, both programs working hand in hand certainly have made an impact on shared mobility in the city,” Moore said. “All of Memphis is benefiting from this usage. We’re starting to see habits changing, and people are discovering how to use these new modes of transportation in ways that are convenient and benefit their daily experience.” One thing that the introduction of scooters has challenged the nonprofit to do is “evaluate how we deliver bike-sharing,” Moore said. Because the bike-share system is station-based, it is “not quite as nimble” as the dockless scooters. To make bike-sharing more accessible and the network more dense, Moore said EBS has gone from 56 stations when it launched last May to nearly 80 stations now. Some of that increase can be attributed to new stations, but Moore said the nonprofit also reduced the number of bikes at some stations and added them to new stations in close proximity.

“It’s still not going to be a bike sitting at your front door, but it’s going to be a bike maybe a block away,” Moore said. “We’re hoping that’s added some convenience that wasn’t there when we first launched.” The “biggest opportunity” for EBS, Moore said, is to make bikes available in new neighborhoods. Continuing to expand EBS’ footprint will keep bike-share “available and relevant to more Memphians.” EBS opened two new stations last week at Foote Park at South City, coinciding with the grand opening of the complex. Eight new stations are also slated to open in Binghamton in November when the Hampline is completed. As EBS expands, it could have scooters of its own. Moore said the nonprofit is negotiating to be the operator of station-based, seated electric scooters here. Additionally, Moore said EBS is working to add electric-assist bikes to its fleet in early 2020. Electric-assist bikes will open up bike-share to a larger audience, Moore said, including “those who aren’t as physically fit.” Moore believes the electric bikes will also be more appealing during the Memphis summer heat.

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Scooters and bike-share can work together for transportation here.

Explore Bike Share rolled out here about a year ago. Moore said EBS is still in the early stages of planning the launch of both the scooters and electric bikes. “A goal for EBS is to be the shared mobility provider of choice in Memphis,” Moore said. “Because of our nonprofit, mission-based identity, we think we’re better positioned to deliver equitable and accessible alternatives than the for-profit ventures currently on the ground. This includes equitable distribution of product throughout all of our service areas, not just Downtown, and a focus on building relationships that change attitudes and habits, while seeking to reduce barriers to use.”

POLITICS By Jackson Baker

Modernizing the Vote

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which are executed on paper, contain some kind of error. “And how many elections can you recall in which the margin of victory was 5 percent or less?” The administrator said one of the biggest challenges faced by her office is that “we don’t have enough full-time employees.” Shelby County has 18 fulltime employees but needs at least 26, she said, pointing out that Davidson County (Nashville) has 29 employees to service a voting population two-thirds the size of that of Memphis. She plans to transition her office away from what she considers its present over-reliance on temporary workers. Another need is more pollworkers, she said. Shelby County employs 1,800 pollworkers at present, but their average age is 70-something, and “each year we lose more of them.” Asked about the efficacy of Instant Runoff Voting (IRV), also called Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), Phillips said the county has the capability to use the method, in which voters specify their ballot choices in order of preference, so that resampling of the votes can designate a majority winner without need for a runoff. “The biggest problem is that the city council has not given us guidelines,” she said. Shelby County voters have twice approved the process via referendum vote, and her office was prepared to use RCV in the current election, but a council majority, in tandem with the state election coordinator’s office, has by one means or another managed to forestall use of the method so far. At some point in the future, technological advances such as facial recognition could be employed to enable voter check-ins, Phillips said. “That’s probably several decades away. That’s not because the technology isn’t there, but because it takes the legislature a long time to embrace change. Some day we’ll have it.” • Ballot Battles (cont’d): It wouldn’t be a local election without at least one sample-ballot kerfuffle. And, sure enough, alarms have been raised, especially in local Democratic continued on page 8

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Shelby County should be able to hold elections with paper-trail capabilities by August 2020. Or so opined County Election Administrator Linda Phillips last week. In a pre-election speech to a luncheon of the Kiwanis Club of Memphis at the University Club, Phillips said the county is in the process of acquiring equipment that would make possible a process combining electronic scanning with paper trail records. Phillips said, however, that there would be disadvantages to any return to voting by paper ballot alone, a course advocated in some quarters. The chief problem, she said, would be the high rate of voter error. As an example, she said that “4 to 5 percent” of absentee ballots,

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Change is on the way, held back only by human resistance, not a lack of technology, says election administrator.

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circles about a ballot being mailed to households and passed out at earlyvoting polls bearing the imprimatur of the “Greater Memphis Democratic Club,” a shell organization that apparently exists only to turn out sample ballots at election time. The ballot in question, whose chief proprietor is entrepreneur Greg Grant, is one of several such ballots that appear at election time, and it is no secret that many, if not all, of the endorsees for office listed on them paid good money to get there. City Council candidate John Marek, who first called public attention to the ballot last week, says, in fact, that he himself was solicited to purchase a place on the ballot and declined. Despite being designated as being under “Democratic” auspices, the ballot features several candidates with known or suspected Republican identities — including council candidates Chase Carlisle, Ford Canale, and Worth Morgan, the latter, an incumbent, being Marek’s opponent. Grant’s sample ballot also pictures several of the favored candidates with facsimiles of the city of Memphis official logo on their mugshots — a possible violation of city and state laws, Marek says. Along with several pay-for-play ballots in circulation, there are also, as was noted in this space last week, various not-for-profit sample ballots in distribution locally, including a familiar one published online by Paula Casey, Jocelyn Wurzburg, and Dottie Jones (successor in that regard to her late mother, Happy Jones). And 9th District U.S. Representative Steve Cohen, in a

manner somewhat reminiscent of sample ballots put out in years past by congressional predecessor Harold Ford Sr., is a party to one — “The Most Qualified Democrats for Change” voters’ guide — expressing his preferences and those of County Commissioner Van Turner and former local party chair David Cocke, all bona fide Democrats. Cohen has in the past backed litigation against misappropriation of the name “Democratic” by purveyors of the payfor-play ballots. • As noted this week in the “Politics Beat Blog” at memphisflyer.com, sparks flew during a weekend forum featuring candidates for the two contested races for municipal judge. Unexpectedly, incumbent Division Three Judge Jayne Chandler charged her opponent, Magistrate David Pool, with “dishonesty” in alleging that she was “unfair” in her conduct of her court, and that that was a reason for his several endorsements by various organizations. Pool denied making any such insinuations. Chandler also denied rumors that she had a hand in making sure that her Division One counterpart, Judge Teresa Jones, had an opponent — lawyer LaTrena Davis-Ingram. Judge Jones, for her part, launched an attack on DavisIngram, who had, she said, resided, worked, and voted in Collierville right up to the point of declaring her candidacy for the Memphis judgeship. Davis-Ingram did not directly respond to the charge. The forum fireworks seemed to constitute a confirmation of sorts that bad feelings persist between Jones and Chandler. The third municipal Judge, Tarik Sugarmon in Division 2, is unopposed.

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VI EWPO I NT By Juan Williams

The Myth of Trump two percent said they are loyal to Trump. How many held a higher allegiance to the party than to Trump? Only 38 percent. Top Republicans believe they need Trump to hold on to those Republicans who identify with Trump more than with the party. The party can’t afford the loss of any voters because already 60 percent of all voters, according to a CNN-SSRS poll released last week, do not think Trump deserves a second term. That’s why Trump is fighting to keep up the mirage of total GOP voter fealty to him. He keeps hammering the phony message that he has set the all-time record for support within the party for any Republican president. Yes, Trump does have strong support from Republicans — 82 percent, according to a recent ABC News/Washington Post poll. But former President George W. Bush set the record in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks.

Trump’s fixation with this very disprovable lie is revealing about his anxiety about facing a challenge in the primaries. Trump’s fixation with this very disprovable lie is revealing about his anxiety about facing a challenge in the primaries, even from fellow Republicans he has demeaned as the “three stooges.” He is referring to three men who have announced they will run against him in the Republican primary: former Representative Joe Walsh, former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, and former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld. “I’m running because he’s unfit,” Walsh said in a recent interview with ABC News. “Somebody needs to step up, and there needs to be an alternative. The country is sick of this guy’s tantrums. He’s — he’s a child.” “I think we have to have a conversation about what it means to be a Republican,” Sanford said on Fox News Sunday, adding that today’s GOP “has lost [its] way.” The Trump campaign’s ongoing effort to stop Republican primaries from taking place next year, Walsh said on CNN, is an effort to “disenfranchise voters.” No president in my lifetime has ever short-circuited their party’s presidential primary process. It is contrary to the basic principles of democracy. Juan Williams is an author and a political analyst for Fox News Channel.

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Last week, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley broke the Republican cone of critical silence on President Trump by tweeting, “This can’t continue …” as the federal budget deficit raced past $1 trillion. Fear of a larger jail-break from the cult of enforced silence among Republicans about Trump’s failures is the big reason the president’s campaign officials have pushed state party officials to cancel Republican presidential primaries in Arizona, Kansas, Nevada, and South Carolina. And that fear explains why the Republican National Committee is withholding polling data on the president from GOP candidates for state and local offices. “Republican consultants say the Trump information is being withheld for two reasons: to discourage candidates from distancing themselves from the president, and to avoid embarrassing him with poor results that might leak,” according to the investigative news site ProPublica. It is no secret that Trump’s approval rating has been sagging all summer. As of last week, 53 percent of voters disapproved of him, according to the RealClear Politics average of polls. Who knows how high that number might go if Republicans begin calling out Trump for never building that wall. And what happens if Republicans begin to ask about the missing health-care plan that was going to be better than ObamaCare? Trump has already thinned the ranks of high-profile Republican voices willing to challenge him on his lack of results and his impulsive, autocratic behavior. GOP critics are shut down by the threat of being targeted by one of Trump’s angry tweets or worse — having Trump endorse a farright opponent. Then there is this odd political dynamic at play: After losing 41 seats in the midterms and watching the rush of current House Republicans into retirement, the remaining party faithful have concluded that despite Trump’s negatives, their only chance to hold on to power is to stick with Trump. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan turned down requests from Republicans who asked him to consider a challenge to Trump. He said it would have amounted to a “kamikaze mission.” Why the talk of political death in launching a primary challenge against Trump? Here’s the answer, from a Wall Street Journal/NBC poll in June. Selfidentified Republicans and Republicanleaning adults were asked if they are “more a supporter of Donald Trump or more of a supporter of the Republican Party?” Fifty-

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• The Tiger offense is averaging 37.3 points per game. What’s wrong? I kid. The 15 points scored in the seasonopening win over Ole Miss will hurt this average for a few weeks, but the Memphis attack doesn’t appear to be suffering for the losses of Patrick Taylor or Pop Williams (the latter will miss the rest of the season). Freshman tailback (and Taylor fill-in) Kenneth Gainwell leads the AAC with 102.3 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Brady White has completed more than 70 percent of his passes. New

offensive coordinator Kevin Johns isn’t surprised. When I met Johns during the preseason, he was effusive in his praise of Tiger head coach Mike Norvell. “Any offensive coach in this country would love to work at the University of Memphis,” he said. “For me, it’s a chance to learn from a great offensive mind. This is his show. I’m trying to learn it and teach it to the quarterbacks. As he and I spend more time together, there’s a chance for me to bring concepts from other places [I’ve been]. My philosophy is very similar to Coach Norvell’s: You keep a tight end on the field at all times and you find a way to run the football. That takes care of everything else.”

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he Liberty Bowl has become a Tiger cage for visiting teams. Since the start of the 2014 season, Memphis has accumulated a 30-5 record at home. You have to go back 11 previous seasons (2003-13) to count 30 Tiger wins at the Liberty Bowl. Only once over the last five years has Memphis lost as many as two home games in a season (Tulsa and USF beat the Tigers in 2016). It’s a remarkable run of home-field dominance that shouldn’t be taken for granted as the Memphis program aims for national recognition (both from those who vote in polls and from long-distance recruits interested in making large-scale impact). Thursday night’s tilt with Navy will be a test, the Midshipmen leaning on that vexing triple-option attack that causes fits wherever they play. Quarterback Malcolm Perry passed for two touchdowns and ran for four more in Navy’s evisceration of East Carolina in the teams’ American Athletic Conference opener. The Tigers lost a crusher (22-21) in Annapolis last season and have won only one of four meetings since Navy joined the AAC for the 2015 season. And yes, the Midshipmen are one of the five teams to beat the Tigers in Memphis since 2014. To make this week’s game all the more meaningful, Navy and Memphis occupy the same division in the AAC. It’s as close to a must-win for the Tigers as you’ll see in September.

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• The Tigers need to retire three more jerseys, and soon. It took some time, but the names (and numbers) of six honored Tiger football players are now proudly displayed at the Liberty Bowl: John Bramlett, Isaac Bruce, Dave Casinelli, Charles Greenhill, Harry Schuh, and DeAngelo Williams. It’s been six years since a Tiger has received this ultimate salute (both Bramlett and Schuh were honored in 2013). Thanks in large part to the amount of success the Memphis program has enjoyed since the turn of the century, three names need to be added to this pantheon. First and foremost, Anthony Miller: the greatest receiver in Tiger history and a first-team AP All-America in 2017. Darrell Henderson belongs in the group, having rushed for more than 3,500 yards (in three seasons) and also earning first-team AP All-America recognition (in 2018). The third name isn’t mentioned as often: Danny Wimprine. Memphis has suited up some talented quarterbacks over the last decade, but none has approached the career passing records (10,215 yards, 81 touchdowns) Wimprine has held now for 15 years.

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e asked, and you made your opinions heard. Of course, I’m referring to the Memphis Flyer’s annual Best of Memphis, when Flyer readers do the heavy lifting by casting their votes for their favorite Memphis restaurants, record stores, radio stations, and more. This year, more than 20,000 people voted. Not to be outdone, we, the Flyer staff, have added our own personal favorites. Best Semi-Nude Gardening. Best Conspiracy Theory. You know — that kind of thing. Real serious journalism. Winners with “BOM” next to their name absolutely dominated their category. Any ties have also been noted. This issue was written by Shara Clark, Toby Sells, Maya Smith, Jackson Baker, Michael Donahue, Jon Sparks, Julia Baker, Michael Finger, Alex Greene, Chris McCoy, Samuel X. Cicci, and Bruce VanWyngarden. It was designed by Carrie Beasley and illustrated by Bryan Rollins (who had the foresight to be in another country during BOM production. We’ll talk when you get back, Bryan). Images by Justin Fox Burks. As always, we thank our readers, those who submitted nominations and voted and those who didn’t. Y’all are the real Best of Memphis. And we thank our advertisers, who make it possible to keep the Flyer free, always. — Jesse Davis

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1. Huey’s 2. Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar 3. Catherine & Mary’s You want a good burger? Go to Huey’s. It’s that simple. You want a taste of a Memphis institution that helped make Midtown famous? Go to Huey’s. You want to park the kids in front of some grub they’ll love while you sneak a beer? Huey’s. There’s nothing to be ashamed of. It’s Huey’s.

1. Brother Juniper’s 2. Bryant’s Breakfast 3. Sunrise Memphis Brother Juniper’s has been fueling up the University of Memphis area for decades. With their roots in San Francisco’s utopian Haight Ashbury of the 1960s, and a rebirth in 1999 when the Koplin family took over, this breakfast spot is the Bluff City’s favorite.

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1. Central BBQ 2. The Rendezvous 3. The Bar-B-Q Shop Since our last BOM issue, the Central BBQ empire has continued to grow. Now, all of the city is just a few minutes away from our barbecue award-winners. What do they do well? Everything. Consistency is the key to their success, as they continue to spread the good word of Memphis ’cue to the world.

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1. Elwood’s Shack 2. Huey’s 3. Soul Fish Cafe Elwood’s is no upstart anymore. It’s a full-fledged champion of the lunchtime hour. The menu is extensive: burgers, hot dogs, barbecue, cold-cut subs, po’ boys, tacos … And its central location means it’s easy to get to from anywhere and get back to work on time.

BEST BRUNCH 1. The Beauty Shop 2. Owen Brennan’s 3. The Majestic Grille See and be seen at Karen Blockman Carrier’s Beauty Shop. The setting in the former Cooper-Young salon is both funky and elegant, just like Memphis. The mimosas are overflowing, and the beignets come 10 at a time. Dress your best for Sunday funday. You don’t want to be caught looking homely at the Beauty Shop.

BEST BLOODY MARY 1. Bayou 2. The Beauty Shop 3. Sunrise Memphis Ah, the bloody mary. It is the most enigmatic of the classic drinks. Is it a cocktail or a soup? Is its purpose to recover from a hangover or get you a head start on the next hangover? What is the proper garnish? Celery? Olives? Pickles? One thing’s for sure: The Bayou makes the best Bloody Mary in Memphis.

BEST CAJUN/CREOLE 1. The Second Line 2. Bayou 3. Elwood’s Shells Kelly English’s first spinoff from Restaurant Iris is an Overton Square favorite. The Verno, a pulled chicken with gravy po’ boy, is a perennial favorite, but you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.

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BEST CHINESE 1. Mulan Asian Bistro 2. Wang’s Mandarin House 3. A-Tan Is it just us, or did Memphis start to feel like a Real Big City™ the moment you could get good Chinese food delivered to your door? You can thank Mulan Asian Bistro for that. But their menu is so much deeper than General Tso’s chicken and fried rice. Mulan also has a fully operational sushi bar, making it a truly pan-East Asian operation.

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BEST ETHIOPIAN 1. Blue Nile Ethiopian Kitchen 2. Abyssinia Restaurant 3. Derae Restaurant It is a sign of our continually diversifying city that we now have enough Ethiopian restaurants to make a real contest out of this category. Blue Nile on the Madison corridor took the top prize this year, spurred on by their vegetarian options and hearty platter experiences.

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BEST INDIAN 1. India Palace 2. Golden India 3. Bombay House It may not be set in a literal castle, but India Palace certainly makes its customers feel like royalty. Nothing drives that home more than the veritable feast provided by the lunch buffet, where Palace-goers gorge themselves on lamb meatballs, tandoori chicken, curry varieties, lentils, rice … oh, there’s no room left on the plate. Guess you’ll need to grab another!

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BEST MARGARITA 1. Molly’s La Casita 2. Las Delicias 3. Babalu Tapas & Tacos Frozen or on the rocks? Doesn’t matter. The devil’s in the details, so whatever Molly’s is putting into its secret recipe has seduced even the most snobbish of Memphis margarita enthusiasts. When it’s time for the fiesta to escalate, hit the top shelf with the Sauza Gold-featuring “The Perfect Margarita.”

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1. Las Delicias 2. Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana 3. Molly’s La Casita It’s all in the name: “The Delights” boasts high-quality offerings across traditional staples of Mexican cuisine. Having started out selling tacos out of his garage as a hobby, Antonio Martinez’s restaurant portfolio now includes three locations across Memphis, serving some of the best burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and fajitas in the metropolitan area.

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BOM 1. Casablanca 2. Global Café 3. Grecian Gourmet Taverna When it comes to covering all of the Middle Eastern dining classics, Casablanca stuffs its menu fuller than one of its shawarma super sandwiches. Beef, chicken, and lamb accompany many dishes for the carnivores, while each location has plenty of vegan options.

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BEST LATIN AMERICAN/ CARIBBEAN 1. Evelyn & Olive 2. Bahama Breeze 3. Arepas Deliciosas For a small sample of the best that the Caribbean has to offer, visit Wayne and Caroline at Evelyn & Olive. Serving up some of the finest Jamaican dishes including jerk chicken, fried plantains, and Kingston cabbage, it’s as authentic as it comes.

BEST THAI 1. Bhan Thai 2. Bangkok Alley 3. Pho Binh Curry is one of the greatest recipes ever created by mankind, and Bhan Thai sits at the top of the pedestal with its red, green, massaman, and panang varieties. Nothing beats kicking back on Bhan Thai’s patio on a crisp Memphis night and digging into one of its spicy dishes accompanied by a sweet Thai iced tea.

BEST VEGETARIAN 1. City Silo Table + Pantry 2. Pho Binh 3. Café Eclectic Tasty food that’s good for you and the earth? At City Silo Table + Pantry, sustainability is key. The result of that mindset is some of the freshest vegetarian options around, with the restaurant sourcing humanely produced ingredients from local farmers and striking the right balance between healthy eating and heavier Southern-style dishes.

1. Pho Binh 2. Pho Saigon 3. Lotus — tie — Phuong Long A simple utterance of the words “Pho Binh buffet” will see even the most resilient among us make a beeline for the restaurant’s lemongrass tofu, fried chicken wings, and dizzying array of other Vietnamese classics. Even if you can’t make it for lunch, Pho Binh’s giant menu has plenty of pho and vegetarian options to suit all diners.

BEST HOME COOKING/ SOUL FOOD 1. Soul Fish Cafe 2. The Cupboard Restaurant 3. The Four Way Soul Food Restaurant

BEST SEAFOOD 1. Soul Fish Cafe 2. Half Shell 3. Tsunami When you fish upon a star, makes no difference where you are, as Soul Fish has locations all over Memphis with catfish baskets and hush puppies galore. Nothing screams Delta dining more than Soul Fish, with seafood offerings ranging from tacos to po’ boys to even more catfish plates and beyond.

BEST FRIED CHICKEN BOM 1. Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken 2. Joes’ Fried Chicken 3. Jack Pirtle’s Chicken If you want to know how popular Gus’s is, drive down Front Street when this chicken place is open. You’ll probably see a crowd. All you have to say is “Gus’s,” and people think, “Yummy fried chicken.”

BEST FARM-TO-TABLE 1. Bounty on Broad 2. The Trolley Stop Market 3. Belly Acres Bounty on Broad brought fine dining to Broad Avenue. And it still delivers great cuisine in a beautiful setting, whether

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BEST HIBACHI 1. Nagasaki Inn 2. A-Tan 3. Osaka Japanese Cuisine If you haven’t seen chef/owner Harold make a “Pokemon rabbit” at your table, you’ve missed a great experience. Fabulous-tasting food cooked right in front of you. And a ginger salad dressing to die for.

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BEST HOT WINGS 1. Ching’s Hot Wings 2. Central BBQ 3. Alex’s Tavern You might be overwhelmed when you get your order of large hot wings slathered with sauce, but you will eat every bite. This is the after-school spot for teenagers, but adults love it, too.

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BEST SANDWICHES 1. Young Avenue Deli 2. Elwood’s Shack 3. Fino’s Italian Deli & Catering This is a Cooper-Young hot spot that’s been around for years. Delicious sandwiches. (And don’t forget about those famous French fries). Plus, you can hear live music many nights while you eat. Continued on page 16

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BEST SMOOTHIES/JUICES 1. Smoothie King 2. Raw Girls 3. I Love Juice Bar If you want a smoothie in winter as well as summer, you visit the “King.” The name says it all.

BEST STEAK BOM 1. Folk’s Folly Prime Steak House 2. The Butcher Shop Steakhouse 3. Buckley’s Grill The elegant decor at Folk’s Folly gets you in the mood for one of the truly fine steaks — whether it’s a filet or a tomahawk steak. And it’s fun to sit at one of the intimate tables, where a curtain separates you from the rest of the world.

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BEST SUSHI 1. Sekisui 2. Sakura Japanese Restaurant 3. Red Koi Japanese Cuisine Sekisui has been on a roll — and not just sushi rolls — since the first restaurant opened years ago. Diners were required to remove their shoes at the original location. This was part of the Japanese tradition — just like the great food that’s stood the test of time in Memphis.

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1. Maciel’s 2. Las Delicias 3. Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana Maciel’s sells tacos called “Tinga” — a spicy chicken taco — and “Ahogado” — pork, avocado, and onions. If you’re still reading and haven’t jumped in your car to go get these, Maciel’s is a restaurant that offers traditional cooking, which is more like everyday cooking in Mexico. Now you can get in your car and go.

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BEST DONUT SHOP BOM 1. Gibson’s Donuts 2. Howard’s Donuts 3. Midtown Donuts With almost 40 types of donuts, Gibson’s keeps folks happy. Check out the diversity of the customers standing in line and anxiously waiting for the maple bacon, old fashioneds, or Gibson’s acclaimed glazed.

BEST DESSERT SHOP 1. Muddy’s Bake Shop 2. Frost Bake Shop 3. Cheesecake Corner

BEST BAKERY BOM 1. Muddy’s Bake Shop 2. Frost Bake Shop 3. La Baguette French Bread and Pastry Shop Some of us may have grown up eating mud pies. But now, as adults, we’ve upgraded to eating Muddy’s Bake Shop treats, and rightfully so. Between their Shady Wake Pecan Pie and Prozac Cupcakes, it’s no wonder they’ve made it to the top of two of our BOM lists this year.

BEST FOOD TRUCK 1. El Mero Taco 2. Say Cheese 3. Fuel Southern and Mexican foods combine to create El Mero Taco’s diverse menu. The best part? You can book El Mero Taco for a private event. If not, the food truck gets around Memphis, having been spotted at the Levitt Shell, Food Truck Rodeo, Trolley Night, and much more. Continued on page 18

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BEST FROZEN TREAT SHOP 1. Jerry’s Sno Cones 2. MemPops 3. La Michoacana Jerry’s Sno Cones has long been a popular destination for people seeking out frozen treats. Their Sno Cone Supreme is to die for. If you don’t believe us, go try one!

BEST BEER GARDEN 1. Railgarten 2. Wiseacre Tap Room & Patio 3. Loflin Yard Beer garden, Railgarten. Tomato, tomahto. Railgarten isn’t just known for its beer selection, though. With an expansive property full of activities, food, ice cream, and live music, you’ll be sure to remain entertained for hours.

BEST PATIO 1. Loflin Yard 2. Brookhaven Pub 3. Slider Inn

BEST DOG-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT/BAR 1. Loflin Yard 2. Slider Inn 3. Railgarten With a deck view of Loflin Falls, front yard green space for gathering and frolicking, and a backyard for watching the trains go by, Loflin Yard makes for a supreme hot spot in Downtown Memphis for people — and their dogs.

BEST PLACE FOR PEOPLE WATCHING 1. Peabody Hotel 2. Crosstown Concourse 3. Beale Street Entertainment District Centrally located in Downtown Memphis, where people from all walks of life come to hang out or reside, Peabody Hotel is not only a place to watch the ducks, but people, too.

BEST LATE-NIGHT DINING 1. Earnestine & Hazel’s 2. Alex’s Tavern 3. Slider Inn While Peabody Hotel is the best place for people watching, Earnestine & Hazel’s is undoubtedly the best place for

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BEST SHARED/SMALL PLATES MENU 1. Babalu Tapas & Tacos 2. Hog & Hominy 3. Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar Between house-made guac, starters, and tapas (or small plates), Babalu Tapas & Tacos offers no shortage of shareable plates.

BEST LOCAL BREWERY 1. Wiseacre Brewing Co. 2. Meddlesome Brewing Company 3. Memphis Made Brewing Co. Wiseacre Brewing Co., the makers of Ananda, Gotta Get Up to Get Down, and Tiny Bomb, has more to give than just these attractively packaged and delicious brews. The brewery also offers a variety of seasonal and specialty beers. And with their brand available for sale at locations as far as the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, it appears that much of the South would agree with our readers on Wiseacre’s No. 1 ranking.

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BEST COFFEE ROASTER 1. Ugly Mug 2. French Truck Coffee 3. J. Brooks With an emphasis on only supplying ethically sourced, fair trade coffee and meticulously roasting it for the ultimate flavor, Ugly Mug’s coffee definitely does not taste ugly.

BOM 1. Muddy’s Bake Shop + Coffee 2. Cheesecake Corner 3. Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar The “little blue house on the hill” at 585 S. Cooper adds a double shot of awesome in addition to their treats: a full-service espresso bar.

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Young. Just as with the Shack, the Shells, with a focus on seafood, has caught the attention of our readers.

Rendezvous, tops the charts for the third year in a row as best server on the BOM list. He’s had the honor of serving top-notch clientele like renowned chef Guy Savoy of Restaurant Guy Savoy in Paris.

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1. Kelly English, Restaurant Iris, The Second Line 2. Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman, Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen, Hog & Hominy, Gray Canary, Catherine & Mary’s 3. Erling Jensen, Erling Jensen the Restaurant Kelly English tops the Best Chef list for the 11th year in a row. If you’ve ever sampled the fare at his restaurants, Restaurant Iris or The Second Line, you know exactly why.

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BEST NEW RESTAURANT 1. Elwood’s Shells 2. Global Café 3. Lucky Cat Ramen When Elwood’s opened its Shack on Summer, it became an instant hit, despite its unlikely location — the Lowe’s parking lot. They’ve done it again, but in a more traditional location: a former home in Cooper-

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BEST WINE LIST BOM 1. Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar 2. Catherine & Mary’s 3. Folk’s Folly Prime Steak House

BEST RESTAURANT 1. Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar 2. Restaurant Iris 3. Folk’s Folly Prime Steak House We hate to be so blunt, but let’s face it, if you go to Flight and don’t have a fantastic dining experience, something must be wrong with you. Our readers voted this innovative restaurant their top choice in four categories, including Best Restaurant. They’re going to need more wall space for all the plaques.

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BEST COLLEGE HANGOUT 1. RP Tracks 2. Railgarten 3. Newby’s It’s no wonder that RP Tracks, the little bar by the railroad tracks, takes home the award for Best College Hangout. What University of Memphis student or professor hasn’t fueled a study session with the famous barbecue nachos or celebrated the end of the semester by hoisting a pint (or several)? Congrats, RP Tracks, on making the grade.

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1. Earnestine & Hazel’s 2. Alex’s Tavern 3. Young Avenue Deli Earnestine & Hazel’s is in touch with Memphis’ soulful history, so it’s fitting that the beloved bar nets the award for Best Jukebox and Best Hole in the Wall this year. Why is E&H a perennial favorite, though? Is it the famous Soul Burger? The jazz nights? The aforementioned rockin’ jukebox? Yes, all of the above.

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BEST PLACE TO SEE STAND-UP 1. Chuckles Comedy House 2. P&H Cafe 3. The Orpheum Chuckles is Memphis’ go-to comedy club. With both national and local acts performing regularly, a full bar, and your basic pub grub on the menu, it’s the place to be when you’re hungry for some humor.

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1. Art Bar at Crosstown Arts 2. B-Side 3. Lucky Cat Ramen On a recent visit to Art Bar, just to enter the bar, I walked past works of art on display and threaded my way through a crowd watching a jazz quartet. Music followed me in as I found a seat on a quirky green couch and ordered a Sugar Magnolia State of the Guava Mind. With jazz, art, funky furniture, and decadent drinks, no wonder Memphians recognized Art Bar as the Bluff City’s Best New Bar.

1. Railgarten 2. Brookhaven Pub & Grill 3. Alchemy This year alone, Railgarten has played host to countless benefit concerts, bar-wide Nerf gun fights, and crawfish boils. Oh, and there are lawn games, hammocks, ice cream options, and beer galore. Sup it, Railgarten.

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1. Brookhaven Pub & Grill 2. Celtic Crossing 3. Bayou This East Memphis pub checks every box on the list of neighborhood bar qualifications, from good food to a wide array of drink options. Televisions hang on the walls for sports fans, and darts and live music nights keep the options for entertainment varied. Owner Rick Spell sums it up best when he says, “We serve fun here.”

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BEST PARK BOM 1. Shelby Farms 2. Overton Park 3. Memphis Botanic Garden Just knowing there’s a buffalo herd in the heart of Memphis is somehow reassuring. Yet Shelby Farms has so much more than bison. One can explore it on foot, on wheels, on horse, with dogs, wet or dry, and, thanks to the zip line, tree by tree.

BEST FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT BOM 1. Memphis Zoo 2. Levitt Shell 3. Memphis Redbirds Given the imaginative environmental immersion of the Memphis Zoo’s various habitats, it’s no wonder it’s considered one of the top zoos in the country. The fact that baby giraffe

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BEST FESTIVAL 1. Cooper-Young Festival 2. Beale Street Music Festival 3. Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest All of Memphis’ many festivals must honor our plethora of local musical talent, but the Cooper-Young Festival makes local music its centerpiece. Beyond that, this gathering of the city’s best artisans, craftspeople, and food trucks is a feast for the eyes and palate as well.

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BEST LOCAL SINGER 1. Joyce Cobb 2. Marcella Simien 3. Louise Page Though Joyce Cobb first came to Memphis at the behest of Stax Records, even as that label was in its death throes, it wasn’t all bad. Since she decided to stay anyway, the city has long benefitted from her direct linkage of contemporary R&B with the classic soul and jazz singers of the ’50s. She’s all that, with a show on WEVL to boot.

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BEST MUSEUM 1. Pink Palace Museum 2. National Civil Rights Museum 3. The Children’s Museum of Memphis This year, Memphis turned 200 years old. The Pink Palace put on a meticulously researched exhibit of artifacts telling the story of those two centuries, with emphasis on those who have been overlooked in the past — not only African The Orpheum

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Best Local Radio Show 1. Drake in the Morning 2. Latty and Liz in the Morning 3. Ron Olson and Karen Perrin Perennial winner Drake Hall took home two categories, as he has for years, showing that his unique blend of cranky humor, good music, stimulating guests, and talented co-hosts (Sydney Nabors and Wes Yahola) is a winning combination.

Best Sports Radio Show 1. The Gary Parrish Show 2. The Geoff Calkins Show 3. The Chris Vernon Show National CBS basketball writer and commentator Gary Parrish’s local afternoon sports show is No. 1. Parrish’s willingness to step outside the lines of a typical sports-talk show format by using humor, discussions of film and music, and the occasional double entendres have kept him on top. (That’s what she said.)

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1. Buster’s Liquors & Wines — tie — Madison Avenue Growler & Bottle Shop/Cash Saver 2. Superlo Foods 3. Joe’s Wines & Liquor It’s not hard to find beer in this town.

Memphis Botanic Garden But if you want the really good stuff, and we’re talking every possible brand, from every possible country, you will be astonished at the variety offered by our two top (and tied) winners. Drink up (but don’t drive).

Best Bicycle Shop 1. Peddler Bike Shop 2. Victory Bicycle Studio 3. Outdoors Inc. Some of us remember when Peddler was tucked away in a ramshackle place on Southern, and the yellow “barn” didn’t seem the most likely place to buy high-end road-racing and mountainbiking gear. Starting out in 1971 with a handful of Raleighs for sale, they’re now the largest Trek dealer in Tennessee, with three locations in this area.

Best Bookstore 1. Novel 2. Barnes & Noble 3. Burke’s Book Store When Booksellers at Laurelwood closed its doors two years ago, a chapter ended, but the story wasn’t over. Some 27 local investors stepped forward to revive the store. With a monthly book club, Miss Marjorie’s storytime for the

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Best Butcher BOM 1. Charlie’s Meat Market 2. Thomas Meat & Seafood Market 3. Superlo Foods Charlie Hogan opened his first butcher shop on Lamar in 1967. It moved to its current location on Summer in 1971, but it’s been owned and operated by the same family since the beginning. That’s one way to build customer loyalty. Another is to offer the best meats at the best prices in town.

Best Creative Agency 1. Sauce Marketing 2. Archer Malmo 3. Ray Rico Freelance Sauce says that “every business needs some flavor,” and their talented team does just that, with a wide range of clients. They’re not the biggest agency in town, not by a long shot, but our readers think they offer the best recipe for their business success.

Best Day Care for Kids 1. Lindenwood Christian Child Care Center 2. Memphis Jewish Community Center 3. Calvary Episcopal Church It’s never easy to turn the care of your children over to strangers while you venture out in the world every day to earn that paycheck, but Lindenwood makes the kids (and parents) feel right at home.

Best Event Rental Venue 1. Memphis Botanic Garden 2. Cadre Building 3. 409 South Main Events The Japanese Bridge may be one of the most-photographed locations in Memphis, but MBG also offers Hardin Hall, the Goldsmith Civic Garden Center, and some of the most beautiful gardens in Memphis. It’s a natural (and we mean that literally) pick for anyone

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Best Farmers Market 1. Memphis Farmers Market 2. Agricenter Farmer’s Market 3. Cooper-Young Community Farmers Market Saturdays come alive at the Memphis Farmers Market. Music mingles among the aromas of fresh flowers and coffee and through the conversations of the hundreds who shop or browse (or fuel their Instagram) there every week.

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Best Florist 1. Pugh’s Flowers 2. Holliday Flowers 3. Garden District You gotta love a company with a sense of humor. A florist named Pugh? Let’s lean into it. So, a skunk mascot? Absolutely. Pugh’s Flowers opened here in 1976 by Bill Pugh. Run now by his three sons, Pugh’s Flowers brings freshcut flowers to Memphis every day.

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Best Garden Center 1. Dan West Garden Center 2. Midtown Nursery 3. Urban Earth Garden Center East Memphians know if you need garden supplies (and the expertise to help you use them), you go to Dan West Garden Center. It was a feed and seed store when it opened in 1952, supporting (can you believe it?) the East Memphis farm community.

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Best Specialty Food Shop 1. Dinstuhl’s Fine Candies 2. Charlie’s Meat Market 3. Lucchesi’s Ravioli & Pasta Company I know I’m at a legit event if it has products (hopefully chocolate) from Dinstuhl’s Fine Candies. The golden logo on that wrapper quietly conveys quality and old-school Memphis charm. Where else are you gonna find an Elvis TCB milk chocolate bar?

Best Shopping Center 1. Shops of Saddle Creek 2. Carriage Crossing 3. Laurelwood Shopping Center The Shops of Saddle Creek thrives on balance. It’s where you’ll stand in line for the newest iPhone and get the proper attire for a traditional occasion. It has national brands and Memphis originals. If they’re shopping for quality when nothing less will do, Memphians go to Saddle Creek.

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1. Guest House at Graceland 2. Peabody Hotel 3. The River Inn of Harbor Town Luxury on Elvis Presley Boulevard isn’t just for The King anymore. The $90 million Guest House at Graceland envelops visitors in comfort from the pool to the bar and to their tastefully appointed rooms and expansive theater.

Best Law Firm 1. Baker Donelson 2. Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz 3. Ballin, Ballin & Fishman Legal situations probably don’t come around very often for most of us. But when they do, it’s not the time to mess around. That’s why people pick Baker Donelson. Established in Memphis 130 years ago, the law firm has 190 attorneys in 21 states with trial experience in 46 states.

Best Lingerie Shop 1. Coco & Lola’s 2. Trousseau 3. A Fitting Place Leather. Lace. Latex. Fishnet. Fur. Satin. Silk. Panties. Bodysuits. Thighhighs. Garters. Bustiers. Babydolls.

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Best Liquor Store 1. Buster’s Liquors & Wines 2. Joe’s Wines & Liquor 3. Kirby Wines & Liquors Buster’s Liquors & Wines is the candy store for kids over 21. Looking for a

Tennessee-made Imperial IPA? Go to Buster’s. What about that single-malt Scotch your father-in-law likes? Go to Buster’s. How about cheese, meats, crackers, corkscrews, ice buckets, openers, stoppers, and flasks? Yep. Go to Buster’s.

Best Local Athletic Goods Store 1. Outdoors Inc. 2. Fleet Feet Sports 3. Breakaway Running I get lost in adventure at Outdoors Inc. I paddle whitewater and sleep under stars. I bike gravel and hike mountain trails. I then snap myself back into

the store and hope no one caught me daydreaming. When I get serious about these adventures, though, I ask the experienced folks at Outdoors.

Best Local Bank or Credit Union 1. Orion Federal Credit Union 2. Southern Security Federal Credit Union 3. First Tennessee In the last few years, Orion has upped the ante on customer service as well as community involvement. It also has something most credit unions don’t: cool factor. Just check out its new headquarters in the old Wonder Bread building near Downtown.

Best Local Fine Jewelry Store 1. Mednikow Jewelers 2. Ed Harris Jewelry 3. Sissy’s Log Cabin For more than 125 years, the Mednikow family has delivered top quality in all they do, from service to design to watches and jewelry. It’s Memphis’ signature store for whatever you need that sparkles.

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Best Local College 1. University of Memphis 2. Rhodes College 3. Christian Brothers University The University of Memphis has been showing its mettle in recent years by aiming high, getting there, and then going further. That includes everything from a planned new music facility to ambitious research and innovation goals to campus improvements. And, of course, Penny.

Best Local Private School 1. Christian Brothers High School 2. St. Mary’s Episcopal School 3. Lausanne Collegiate School With a top-tier academic structure, a vision to the future, and unbeatable alumni support, Christian Brothers High School has become a deeply respected Memphis institution.

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1. Flashback 2. City Thrift 3. Goodwill Don’t ever go to Flashback expecting to walk away empty-handed. You’re guaranteed to find something from an era you adore in Millett Vance’s terrific vintage store that’s a joy to visit even if you don’t get anything. But you will.

1. BrownDog Lodge 2. Camp Bow Wow 3. Claridge Spa Pet Resort Don’t agonize over how well your pup is going to be treated while you’re away. BrownDog has enough love to go around to take care of your four-legged friend. Or friends.

BOM 1. Hollywood Feed 2. House of Mews 3. Three Dog Bakery Freshly made pupcakes, a great selection of food and toys, and treats galore — Hollywood Feed is my pack’s favorite place, and, like our readers, we enjoy the excellent service from knowledgeable staff.

Best Vet 1. Walnut Grove Animal Clinic 2. McGehee Clinic for Animals 3. Utopia Animal Hospital When my doggies are ailing, I want to

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Best Local Store for Men’s Clothing 1. Oak Hall 2. Lansky Bros. 3. James Davis Men’s Store

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Best Local Store for Women’s Clothing 1. The Paisley Rooster Boutique 2. Indigo 3. Crazy Beautiful Look smart and shop smart at this store with locations in Collierville and Arlington, although if you just can’t get out to either one, hit them up online and make your wish list come true.

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Best Local Store for Women’s Shoes 1. Kaufman Shoes 2. Joseph 3. Indigo Kaufman Shoes has long known that Memphis women are interested in both style and comfort. That has made the difference since 1947 when it started selling shoes, and it has been striding purposefully ever since.

Best Music Equipment Store 1. Amro Music 2. Memphis Drum Shop 3. Martin Music The longtime family-owned music store can get you a piccolo or a piano, some music to go with your choice, and service it as well. And if it was good enough for Elvis, B.B. King, and John

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Best Record Store 1. Goner Records 2. Shangri-La Records 3. Stax Museum of American Soul Music Looking for vintage vinyl? How about a freshly pressed copy of your favorite new album? Since 2004, Goner has stocked its shelves with new and used punk, rock, soul, and blues records, and we love thumbing through them, searching for musical treasure.

Best Sex Shop 1. Christal’s 2. Inz & Outz 3. Romantix When Flyer readers need a little something to spice things up in the bedroom, they look to Christal’s. Lube,

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Best Tattoo Artist 1. Sarah Workman, Underground Art 2. Jordan Epperson, No Regrets 3. Claire Faulhaber, Bluff City Tattoo A delicate butterfly, cherubs ripping a woman’s heart out — whether you’re looking to get something dainty or something fierce, Sarah Workman’s skills with a tattoo needle are unsurpassed.

Best Tattoo Studio 1. No Regrets 2. Trilogy 3. Bluff City Tattoo From custom work to cover-ups, the crew of talented tattoers at No Regrets has years of experience making a mark on Memphians’ skin, as well as their hearts. Our readers love the shop’s cleanliness and quality work, and, of course, the fact that they leave with beautiful skin art and no regrets.

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1. Principle Toyota 2. Lexus of Memphis 3. Wolfchase Honda Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Tacoma — Principle Toyota carries the top-of-theline Toyota models Memphis loves and trusts, which makes them a favorite among those looking for a fresh new ride.

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Best Alternative Smoke Shop 1. Whatever Shop 2. Wizard’s 3. VaporWize When it comes to smoking and smoking accessories, Whatever packs the pipe … er, lights the cig … um, puffs a big cloud. Well, you get it. Whatever’s got the goods to cover your smoking needs, alternative or otherwise.

Best Place to Buy a Motorcycle 1. Bumpus Harley-Davidson 2. Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson 3. Vintage Motorcycle Looking for a new hog? Our motorcycle-riding readers think the best place to shop for one is Bumpus Harley-Davidson, with pre-owned and new inventory to get you on the road on two wheels, in style.

Best Used Car Dealership 1. CarMax 2. City Auto 3. AutoNation Ford Wolfchase No-haggle pricing, awesome inventory selection, and hassle-free tradeins make CarMax the go-to for Memphians’ used-car needs.

Best Auto Repair 1. Christian Brothers Automotive 2. Steve’s Tire & Auto 3. Barton’s Car Care Fuel pump go out? Leak spots on the driveway? No problem. The mechanics at Christian Brothers Automotive can resolve just about any issue without breaking your bank, and our readers like that.

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Best Barber Shop 1. 1776 Men’s Grooming Parlor 2. Baron’s Man Cave 3. High Point Barber Shop 1776 Men’s Grooming Parlor offers haircuts, straight razor cuts, beard trims, and kids cuts. Whether you’re looking to get a fade or a pompadour, 1776 will have you “groomed for freedom,” as its tagline promises.

Best Barre Studio 1. Pure Barre 2. Club Pilates 3. Neighborhood Barre Pure Barre sets the bar pretty high when it comes to barre studios. With highly trained instructors, a focus on community, and a nonjudgemental environment, Pure

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1. YMCA 2. Salvation Army Kroc Center 3. ATC Fitness With multiple locations in the city, the YMCA comes in as the top health and fitness club in Memphis. The gyms house a variety of top-notch workout equipment, offer group classes taught by knowledgeable instructors, and provide a safe space to get fit.

Best Day Spa 1. Gould’s 2. The Skin Clinics 3. Pavo Salon Spa Gould’s is a Memphis staple when it comes to a day at the spa. It’s the city’s top place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life while stepping into a world of relaxation. From deep tissue and hot stone massages to foot rejuvenation, Gould’s has what you need and will not disappoint.

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1. The Skin Clinics 2. Jamazin Mobile Airbrush Tanning 3. Esthetiques Skin Spa We all want beautiful, polished skin, but sometimes life gets in the way. The Skin Clinics can help. It’s the No. 1 place to go in Memphis for both tanning and facials.

Best Place to Get Waxed Best Hair Salon 1. Pavo Salon 2. Gould’s 3. Rachel’s Salon & Day Spa Need a new ’do? Pavo Salon has got you covered. The stylists are friendly and eager to give clients the look they want. This high-end salon can likely master any cut, color, or style your heart desires.

Best Hair Stylist 1. Erica Richardson, Verseau Hair Studio 2. Sarah Coward, Pavo Salon 3. Chelsea Prince, Empire Hair Studio When it comes to hair styling, Erica

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Best Nail Salon 1. Nail Bar & Co. 2. Gloss Nail Bar 3. Envy Nail Bar Nail Bar & Co. is not your typical nail salon. Yes, they’ve got you covered with manis and pedis, but the high-end salon is also known for its personalized nail art. The creative, professional staff wants your nails to be as unique as you.

1. European Wax Center 2. Wax Therapy Studios 3. Gould’s European Wax Center offers allencompassing waxing services to help reveal beautiful skin from head to toe. The staff are always ready to pamper you and help radiantly transform your skin.

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BEST CONSPIRACY THEORY What we’ve thought to be true our entire lives was brought into question when a billboard popped up on Highland, emblazoned with one simple statement: Birds aren’t real. If you ask “bird truthers” (we’re told they’re out there somewhere) or Memphian Peter McIndo, you’ll find our feathered friends painted in a more nefarious light. McIndo told News Channel 3, “Every tweet by a bird is a lie.” From the group’s Twitter: “Don’t be mistaken, they used to be [real]. Until 2001. When the last real bird died, allowing the U.S. government to replace the entire species with drone replicas.” Tread lightly, my friends, “bird watching goes both ways.” — Shara Clark

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Many of us remember the 2017 4th of July viral video (now at more than 4 million views) of Antario “Terry” Davis, a Whitehaven resident whose electric wheelchair malfunctioned, failing to reverse, leaving him in the literal line of fire after lighting what was to be a celebratory firework. A bystander could be heard frantically exclaiming, “Back up, Terry! Put it in 46 reverse!” This summer, Terry’s mother started a GoFundMe for a new, fully

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Best Obstacle Course A handful of planters caused one hell of a mess on Highland this summer. In the earliest stages of the installation of a new crosswalk at Highland and Walker near U of M, a few large planters, brimming with colorful flowers, were strategically placed to act as barriers on either side of the crosswalk. In a most impressive display of Memphians’ driving skills, the planters were quickly demolished, leaving a sad scene of dirt and petals. Whoever was in charge of this debacle would replace them with freshly potted planters, only to have the same thing happen again, and again, and a- … you get the picture. — SC

BEST UNOPENED BAR For months, there has been activity in the building at the northwest corner of Peabody and Cooper in the little space next to Cafe 1912. Mysterious lights, paper signs in the window, workmen

(clockwise) Birds Aren’t Real billboard; smashed-up planters on the Highland strip; and Milestone, California’s Dickens Cider (heh) coming and going, etc. Something was going on, but what? Earlier this month, we got a definitive clue when a “Bar Keough” sign went up. Turns out that Kevin Keough, of Downtown’s Cafe Keough, is opening a bar in the space. That much we know. When? We don’t know. Yet. — Bruce VanWyngarden

BEST “STRIP CLUB” Sometimes people get a little mischievous with their votes in the Best of Memphis balloting. We were quite puzzled when a place called “Dickens Cider” came in as a nominee for Best Strip Club. No one had ever heard of it,

and we couldn’t find it listed anywhere. Our puzzlement ended when one staffer said the name out loud and then began blushing furiously. Try it. It’s fun. You pervy rascals. Oh, and it turns out there really is a Dickens Cider. — BV

BEST BEGINNING OF THE END The Flyer began its coverage of the War for the Greensward in 2014. 2014! For five years, ink has flowed in buckets on the issue. And it will continue … for a little while anyway. Crews are hard at work now to redo the Memphis Zoo’s parking lot. Once it’s done, parking will be forever ended on the Overton Park Greensward. Kudos to the protestors, zoo leaders, park leaders, elected officials, volunteer organizers, reporters, social media warriors, and Memphis Police Department helicopter pilots for making it possible to end a 30-year-old Memphis problem. — Toby Sells

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to the late, great Dr. John. She brought along her dad, Zydeco legend Terrance Simien, and The Sheiks featuring Jesse James Davis, Memphis Flyer music editor Alex Greene, and the rockin’ dentist John Whittemore, to interpret The Night Tripper’s debut album Gris Gris. Marcella sang in an ecstatic trance as the band played through one psychedelic funk mashup after another. It was order and entropy, the two sides of Memphis music, in one fantastic evening. — CM (clockwise from top) Daylilies in bloom in a pothole; Music Export Memphis performer Daz Rinko; Chanelle Benz, author of The Gone Dead; Cadillac of scooters, the Bolt Chariot scooter

BEST NEW SOURCE Reporters get to meet inspirational people every day — mighty politicians, amazing artists, successful business people, and everyday heroes. Kayla Gore is an activist working to make Memphis, and the world, safer and easier for what she simply calls “trans folks.” I interviewed her for our Memphis Pride cover and was struck by her honesty, bravery, dedication, and kindness above all else. Advocates tell her she could be murdered for speaking up, but she does it anyway. She can’t do it any other way, she says. It’s the power in bold authenticity that makes history, and Gore is a history-maker. — TS

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BEST STAGE PRESENCE On May 17th, A Weirdo From Memphis played his first solo show at The CMPLX. He was on fire, jumping from ladders, belting out jams from his new album You Goin’ to Jail Now, and trading verses with Boss Lady Angel on the obscenely catchy brush-off “Waffle House.” Behind him the whole time was a girl holding an axe. She didn’t flow, she didn’t sing hooks, she didn’t dance, she didn’t play an instrument. She just stood there, glaring at the audience as if to say, “Give me an excuse to chop yo’ ass.” It was magical. Keep choppin,’ Axe Girl! — Chris McCoy

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August 10, 2019, will go down as a red-letter day in the annals of Memphis music. First, Amy LaVere celebrated the release of Painting Blue. She fronted a band of Memphis all-stars, including her husband Will Sexton, who produced the album, on guitar. To a packed Crosstown Theater, she played her classics, new songs, and covers of David Bowie, Captain Beefheart, and Elvis Costello. It was carefully arranged perfection that showed why LaVere continues to be one of our city’s greatest musical exports. Then, a 48 quick bop across Midtown to DKDC took you to Marcella Simien’s tribute

BEST NEW BOOK BY A MEMPHIAN Chanelle Benz released her debut novel The Gone Dead in June of this year. The literary thriller is a riveting meditation on race, justice, and memory, and I couldn’t put it down. Don’t believe me? NPR, Entertainment Weekly, and The Washington Post thought so, too. — JD

BEST THING MEMPHIS NEVER KNEW IT NEEDED Scooters, scooters, and more scooters. They’re ubiquitous here now. First there was Bird. Then came Lime, then more recently Spin, and finally, the newest and most advanced yet, the Bolt Chariot scooter. The Bolt scooter tops the rest with well-thought-out design and amenities. It’s got a cupholder and phone-charging capabilities, for goodness sake! These babies are top-notch, and Memphis was only the fourth city to get them. We didn’t know we needed another scooter company here, but turns out we needed Bolt. If for no other reason: because they are badass. — Maya Smith

BEST ACT OF VIGILANTE CITY MAINTENANCE This May, an enterprising Memphian looked at a pothole and saw an opportunity. Someone planted daylilies (in full bloom) in an admittedly rather large pothole on S. Tucker, between No Regrets Tattoo and First South Credit Union. I snapped a photo while tattoo artists wondered who the mysterious hero could be. She (he?) is the gardener Memphis deserves. — Jesse Davis

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and exchanged cheerful greetings with neighbors and passerby. (Many thanks to Facebook poster Audra Eickhoff for sharing this brave soul’s glory with the world.) — Samuel X. Cicci

BEST BRINGING OF THE MUSICAL TO THE MUNDANE Every day I go into the office, I gain a little spring in my step. That’s because Parking Can Be Fun’s elevator music is not your standard issue Muzak: It’s some of the finest jazz ever recorded. Trip the parking ramp fantastic to the sounds of Miles, Mingus, Monk, or many others, and your day can’t be half bad. — Alex Greene

The University of Memphis has made some huge updates in the last month, with a new parking garage and a pedestrian bridge. Students can now “beat the train” and safely cross over the railroad tracks that divide this new parking area from campus. And, dare I say, it’s about dang time! It seems we students will need this additional parking with all of the additions yet to come, like the new wellness center on the south side of campus and new music performance space on Central. — Julia Baker

BEST BUFF CITY MORNING Some say that the clothes make the man. “Pah,” said one Central Gardens resident to the old adage. Dressed in naught but shoes, socks, and a hat, this gentleman leisurely strolled around outside his house, buns out on full display for all the neighborhood to see, as he watered the plants

BEST BRINGING OF THE MEMPHIS SOUND TO THE WORLD Many a musician has expressed a kind of awe lately, when facing an imminent tour. They’ve noticed that a guardian angel now has their back, and that angel has a wallet. Subsidizing traveling bands in various ways, the nonprofit Music Export Memphis granted $15,000 to local bands in 2018, and they are set to double that this year. — AG

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David Liebe Hart, musician, puppeteer, and actor known for his bizarre puppetry and voice characterizations on Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Good Job!, hosts the Carnival for a Cause FunRazor at CANVAS of Memphis this weekend. At this fund-raising event, Hart will bewilder and entertain the audience with songs about extraterrestrials, trains, and ghosts, with the help of partner-in-crime Jonah Mociun’s electronic beats and Hart’s puppet sidekicks. “I do a mixture of electronic music, country western, and rock-and-roll,” says Hart. “I’ve experimented with lots of genres. The only music I just can’t get into is rap music because it’s sending out negativity of violence and disrespect for women, disrespect for the law, and killing each other. I just can’t go there.” But, as it turns out, Hart’s main sidekick puppet, Chip the Black Boy, raps. “That’s Jonah’s doing,” says Hart. “He’s got my puppet being bad. Chip used to be on a puppet show on The Junior Christian Science Bible Lesson Program, but now he’s made to become an evil rap guy.” Hart credits many notable artists as his influences, such as Jim Henson, a renowned puppeteer known for his work on Sesame Street and The Muppets. “Jim Henson was my Sunday school teacher in the Christian Science Church,” says Hart. In between musical numbers, Hart will share stories of his alleged alien abduction, relationship troubles, and whatever else comes to mind. Hart says that not only will the performance help to raise funds for P.A.S.S. Forward Liberty, Memphis Arts Movement, and Pigtopia, but also the audience’s energy. “Music raises the vibrations of people to be happy and gives them energy to enjoy life,” he says. “Comedy does the same, and so does acting.”

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Moderated Discussion About Gentrification Hattiloo Theatre, 37 S. Cooper, 6-7:30 p.m. The free-to-attend discussion’s theme is based on an upcoming production of Between Riverside & Crazy, in which the lead character is being pushed out of his rentcontrolled apartment. Focus will be on local communities.

Elegant Southern Style Weekend Elvis Presley’s Graceland, 9 a.m.10 p.m., $149 and up Events also held across Saturday and Sunday. Hosted by Priscilla Presley, the weekend’s festivities celebrate the food, fashion, architecture, design, and culture of the South, with seminars, workshops, parties, and more.

30 Days at Trolley Night South Main Arts District, 6-9 p.m. As part of September’s 30 Days of Opera, Opera Memphis offers wandering performances Downtown and on trolleys during Trolley Night. Share #30daysofopera photos on social media for a chance to win a pair of Opera Memphis tickets.

ALIVE Rescue Memphis Grrrl’s Night The Cadre Building, 149 Monroe, 6-9 p.m., $25-$30 ALIVE Memphis animal rescue fundraiser features a night of pampering with cruelty-free beauty products. Admission includes cocktails, appetizers, and a raffle ticket.

Bartlett Festival W.J. Freeman Park, 2629 Bartlett Blvd., 6-9:30 p.m. Two day-festival kicks off Friday with midway carnival, vendors, and live music. Weekend festivities include the Judge Freeman Marr Panther Pride 5K, car show, barbecue contest, and more.

Righteous & Ratchet Live Chuckles Comedy House, 1770 Dexter Springs Loop, Cordova, 7-9 p.m., $32.50 Actors/comedians KevOnStage and DoBoy present a stand-up show, along with a live Righteous & Ratchet podcast.

Magical Life: An Evening with Larry Hass Halloran Centre at the Orpheum Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $35 Memphis-based, world-renowned magician Larry Hass, who has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, and on the Discovery Channel, entertains with a variety of mystical stunts, from mind-reading and escape to grand illusion and storytelling. Bruce Bruce Fitz Casino & Hotel, 711 Lucky Ln., Tunica, 8 p.m., $25-$55 The actor (The Wash, Who’s Your Caddy?), comedian, and host of BET’s ComicView comes to town to tickle your funny bone.

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Brooke Lynn Hytes, known for competing in and finishing in second place on the 11th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, helps Club Spectrum cap off Memphis Pride Fest celebrations with an exclusive drag show and meet-and-greet. “I am very excited to be asked to be part of Spectrum’s celebrations,” says Hytes. “I feed off of the energy of the crowd, so a Pride appearance is the most fun for me. Expect lots of energy!” The Canadian entertainer, who was also crowned Miss Continental in 2014 and who got her start performing with all-male drag ballet troupe Les Ballet Trockadero, wants to send the message that it’s important for everyone to be confident in who they are and to be comfortable in their own skin, no matter the obstacles. “The LGBTQ+ community has come a long way, but we still have a long way to go,” says Hytes. “It is important to remember where we came from by celebrating Pride every year and reminding the children of the battles that have been fought for them and get them on board for the ones that are still to come.” Hytes will meet with partiers during a VIP cocktail hour at 9 p.m., two hours before her performance, to take photos and spend time with her fans. “Being able to meet the fans in person makes every second worth it,” says Hytes. Club Spectrum will be hosting an Open Stage in their lounge for other kings and queens who would love to join Hytes in showing off their pride. PRIDE AFTER PARTY WITH BROOKE LYNN HYTES, CLUB SPECTRUM MEMPHIS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 8 P.M.-3 A.M., $15-$350.

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SUNDAY September 29 Sunset Skate Night Tom Lee Park, 357 Riverside, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Impress your friends with your backwards-skating skills at this family-friendly skate night by the river. Dance (on wheels) to tunes from DJ Tootz. Free skate rentals. SPINS featuring DJ B.A. Crosstown Arts, 1350 Concourse, Suite 280, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5 It’s not quite the same as the legendary Fairgrounds raves of yore (if you know, you know), but this month’s edition of the monthly DJ series brings North Carolina-based DJ B.A. to spin a variety of genres, his repertoire expanded by his time and travels in the Navy.

Memphis Japan Festival Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $5 Celebrate the history, culture, and people of Japan with interactive demonstrations and activities, food, crafts, and more. All-day schedule features large-scale calligraphy, martial arts, bonsai, and kimono and street fashion shows. Mid-South Fair Landers Center, 4560 Venture Dr., Southaven, noon-10 p.m., $5-$10 If you haven’t made your way across the state line for this fair, get your booty in gear. Sunday’s the last day to indulge in the thrills (“extreme raptors,” alligator show, pig races), rides, and fair foods.

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The needle definitely hits the groove. Beach, who’ll play bass with Thigh Master at Gonerfest in brother Daniel’s absence, says the vibrancy of the current Melbourne scene comes from the fact that sustainable success in Australian music is a virtual oasis — and everyone knows it. “In Australia, you understand before you set out that there’s very little chance of being big or ‘making it,’” says Beach, a Californian transplant whose earlier bands, Electric Jellyfish and Shovels, previously made waves in the Lucky Country. “It frees you up to just do whatever the an IV drip. The hell you want to do for the reasons you want Toowoomba-born to do them. In America, it exists a little less 26-year-old grew because there’s always that feeling of ‘if I just up in Germando this, this, and this, I might not have to town, thanks to work a job anymore.’ It’s a pretty special thing his father’s job, and in Australia. You develop a bit more of a received his early Thigh Master tongue-in-cheek sense of humor.” musical education That “pirate-smiling” Aussie mirth is there through his older with Parsnip, whose poppy hooks will remind listeners brother Daniel’s passion for Goner Records. of Flying Nun pillars Look Purple, Go Blue, but with a This month, Goner, whose long-standing Flying Nun sharper dagger than Kiwis can ever muster. Paris Rebel Records love is shared by Ford (Toy Love, The 3Ds, Bats, Richens, the band’s bassist and songwriter, is a rising star and The Clean are huge influences) — will be putting out on the Aussie scene, having already impressed music fans Thigh Master’s second album, Now For Example. “When I was in high school [in Australia], I was listen- with Melbourne’s Hierophants. While the rest of Parsnip are first-timers, this will be ing to a lot of Jay Reatard stuff, King Louie, early Ty [Segall], and then the Flying Nun stuff, so Goner has played a Hawkins’ third excursion to Gonerfest, having previously attended as a regular punter in 2012 and played with Melhuge role in influencing my musical tastes,” Ford says. bourne guitar pop trio Chook Race four years later. Add them all up and you get what a 2016 article from “It doesn’t feel, like, super industry,” she says. “It feels Noisey Australia described as “emo music for those who drink XXXX Gold mid-morning at the Mansfield Tavern.” independent and genuine — and actually exciting.” The Aussie acts will join an impressive overall bill at For the many non-Queenslanders out there, a reasonable Gonerfest 16, some nights of which sold out a month local translation of that might be: “emo music for those prior to the first show on Thursday, September 26th. who drink Miller High Life mid-morning at Alex’s.”

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hen Matthew Ford lived in Memphis as a kid, he once went on a school trip to see a “Masters of Florence” art exhibition at the Pyramid. He remembers works by Leonardo DaVinci being on display. “Now,” says Ford, leader of Australian guitar-pop group Thigh Master, “it’s filled with huge bears and BB guns.” Time has a funny way of messing with — and informing — the trajectory of all things. Twelve years after leaving Memphis at 14 for his hometown of Brisbane, Australia, Ford is back this weekend leading an Australian pop invasion of Gonerfest 16. Along with the Flying Nun Records-inspired Thigh Master are highly anticipated all-girl pop quartet Parsnip and Oakland transplant Michael Beach and the Artists. Though Thigh Master was originally Brisbane-based, all three groups now call Melbourne home. “There’s always so many Australian bands that play [at Gonerfest], so it’s cool to be able to do it,” Parsnip drummer Carolyn Hawkins says. “There just seems to be a nice Melbourne-Memphis connection.” You could hook Ford’s history into that vein like

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Jamie Baker & the VIPs Sunday, Sept. 29, 8:30 p.m.-midnight.

Belle Tavern 117 BARBORO ALLEY 249-6580

Blind Bear Speakeasy 119 S. MAIN, PEMBROKE SQUARE 417-8435

Paulette’s RIVER INN, 50 HARBOR TOWN SQUARE 260-3300

The Vault

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124 GE PATTERSON

1555 MADISON 347-6813

Grape Friday, Sept. 27, 8-11 p.m.; Savannah Long Saturday, Sept. 28, 8-11 p.m.

Medical Center Health Sciences Park CORNER OF MADISON AND DUNLAP

Fridays in Health Sciences Park: 30 Days of Opera Friday, Sept. 27, 12-1 p.m.

Southwest Tennessee Community College Theater 737 UNION 333-5159

Live Off Beale Thursday, Sept. 26, 7-8:30 p.m.

Sunrise 670 JEFFERSON

KC Johns Sunday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

South Main

225 S. MAIN 525-3000

Dueling Pianos Thursdays, Wednesdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m.-3 a.m., and Sundays, Tuesdays, 8 p.m.midnight.

The Rusty Pieces Sundays, 6:30-9 p.m.

Big Don Valentine’s Three Piece Chicken and a Biscuit Blues Band Thursdays, Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight; Delta Project Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Cannon Center for the Performing Arts

South Main LOT NEXT TO EARNESTINE & HAZEL’S

30 Days of Opera: Trolley Night Friday, Sept. 27, 6-9 p.m.

Bar DKDC 964 S. COOPER 272-0830

DJ Willow Thursday, Sept. 26, 10 p.m.; Steve Selvidge Friday, Sept. 27, 10 p.m.; Louise Page’s Birthday Soirée with Marcella & Her Lovers Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 p.m.; Mary Gagz and Her Gaggle of Drags Mondays, 8:3011 p.m.; Lahna Deering Tuesday, Oct. 1, 9 p.m.

Boscos 2120 MADISON 432-2222

Sunday Brunch with Joyce Cobb Sundays, 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.

Canvas 1737 MADISON 443-5232

Karaoke Thursdays, 9:30 p.m.; Kyle Pruzina Live Mondays, 10 p.m.-midnight.

South Main Sounds

Celtic Crossing

550 S. MAIN 494-6543

903 S. COOPER 274-5151

Wyly Bigger Friday, Sept. 27, 7-9 p.m.

Live Pianist Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 5:30-9 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Mondays-Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m.

Jeremy Stanfill and Joshua Cosby Sundays, 6-9 p.m.; Candy Company Mondays.

The Cove 2559 BROAD 730-0719

1884 Lounge 1555 MADISON 609-1744

Live Music Thursdays-Saturdays, 10 p.m.

Thom Crowe Thursday, Sept. 26, 10 p.m.; Gonerfest After-Party: Sex Tapes Records presents Galice Cooper, Sick Thoughts Thursday, Sept. 26, midnight; Devil Train Mondays, 8 p.m.; David Cousar Tuesdays, 9 p.m.; Outer Ring Wednesdays, 9 p.m.

The Steel Woods, Tennessee Jet Thursday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m.

Ed Finney & Neptune’s Army with Deb Swiney Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Wayde Peck Fridays, 6 p.m.; Phoenix Star Friday, Sept. 27, 9 p.m.; The Skitch Saturdays, 6 p.m.; Hope Clayburn & the

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After Dark: Live Music Schedule September 26 - October 2

Calabrese, Stellar Corpses, The Wailing Banshees, and Skull Family Thursday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m.; Black Pumas, Mamahawk Friday, Sept. 27, 9 p.m.; Corrosion of Conformity, The Skull, Mothership, Witch Mountain Monday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m.

2101 MADISON

Moonlighting for the Cure Saturday, Sept. 28, 5-11:59 p.m.

P&H Cafe 1532 MADISON 726-0906

Rockstar Karaoke Fridays; Blvck Hippie, Glorious Abhor, Risky Whispers Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 p.m.; Open Mic Music Mondays, 9 p.m.-midnight.

University of Memphis The Bluff 535 S. HIGHLAND 454-7771

DJ Ben Murray Thursdays, 10 p.m.; Mustache the Band Friday, Sept. 27, 10 p.m.; DJ Logan Garrett Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 p.m.; Bluegrass with the River Bluff Clan Sundays, 11 a.m.

Huey’s Poplar 4872 POPLAR 682-7729

The Settlers Sunday, Sept. 29, 4-7 p.m.; The Boogaloos Sunday, Sept. 29, 8:30 p.m.-midnight.

Mortimer’s 590 N. PERKINS 761-9321

Van Duren Solo Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Whitehaven/Airport Rock-n-Roll Cafe 3855 ELVIS PRESLEY 398-6528

Elvis Tribute featuring Michael Cullipher Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Live Entertainment Mondays-Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Elvis Gospel Music Show Fridays, 1-2:30 p.m.; Karaoke hosted by DJ Maddy Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m.

Shelby Forest General Store 7729 BENJESTOWN 876-5770

Steak Night with Tony Butler and the Shelby Forest Pioneers Fridays, 6-8 p.m.; Harbortown Saturday, Sept. 28, 12-3 p.m.; Possum Drifters Sunday, Sept. 29, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Collierville Huey’s Collierville 2130 W. POPLAR 854-4455

Hillbilly Mojo Sunday, Sept. 29, 8-11:30 p.m.

Cordova

Hi Tone 412-414 N. CLEVELAND 278-TONE

Huey’s Cordova

Gonerfest 16 Thursday, Sept. 26, 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, 10 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 p.m.; Beauty School EP Release, Treespots Sunday, Sept. 29, 8-11 p.m.; Beauty School, Rosey, Owls Head Mtn Sunday, Sept. 29, 9 p.m.; Everrest Monday, Sept. 30, 9 p.m.; Red City Radio, Shamefinger, Lipstick Stains Tuesday, Oct. 1, 9 p.m.; The Choir Wednesday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m.; Christian Sparks and the Beatnik Bandits, Josh Waddell Wednesday, Oct. 2, 9 p.m.

1771 N. GERMANTOWN PKWY. 318-3030

Huey’s Midtown

The Tommy Akers Band Sunday, Sept. 29, 6-9 p.m.

Chris & Sarah Sunday, Sept. 29, 3-7 p.m.; The Dantones Sunday, Sept. 29, 8 p.m.-midnight; 3 Degrees Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6-9 p.m.

T.J. Mulligan’s Cordova 8071 TRINITY 756-4480

The Southern Edition Band Tuesdays.

Frayser/Millington Huey’s Millington 8570 HWY 51 N.

1927 MADISON 726-4372

The J-Train Sunday, Sept. 29, 4-7 p.m.; POPE Sunday, Sept. 29, 8:30 p.m.-midnight.

Toni Green’s Palace 4212 HWY 51 N.

Toni Green’s Palace MondaysSundays, 7 p.m.; Live DJ Thursdays, Fridays, 7 p.m.

Lafayette’s Music Room 2119 MADISON 207-5097

Swingtime Explosion Thursday, Sept. 26, 6 p.m.; 40 Watt Moon Thursday, Sept. 26, 9 p.m.; Ashton Riker Friday, Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m.; Cruisin’ Heavy Friday, Sept. 27, 10 p.m.; Ashton Riker and Andrew Saino Saturday, Sept. 28, 2-5 p.m.; Moonlighting for the Cure Saturday, Sept. 28, 5 p.m.; Joe Restivo 4 Sundays, 11 a.m.; Rick Camp & the Suburban Trunk Monkeys Sunday, Sept. 29, 4 p.m.; Madison Line Mondays Mondays, 6 p.m.; Breeze Cayolle & New Orleans Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.

Germantown Germantown Performing Arts Center 1801 EXETER 751-7500

Jazz in the Box: 3Divas Friday, Sept. 27, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Huey’s Southwind 7825 WINCHESTER 624-8911

The King Beez Sunday, Sept. 29, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; John Paul Keith Wednesday, Oct. 2, 6-9 p.m.

Huey’s Germantown

Levitt Shell

7677 FARMINGTON 318-3034

OVERTON PARK 272-2722

Yola Thursday, Sept. 26, 7-8:30 p.m.; The War & Treaty Friday, Sept. 27, 7-8:30 p.m.; Rhodes College Jazz Night with Charlie Wood Saturday, Sept. 28, 7-8:30 p.m.; The University of Memphis Wind Ensemble presents, LEGACY Sunday, Sept. 29, 7-8:30 p.m.

Midtown Crossing Grill 394 N. WATKINS 443-0502

Railgarten 2160 CENTRAL

Mighty Souls Brass Band Thursday, Sept. 26, 6 p.m.; The Foxies Friday, Sept. 27, 8 p.m.; LAPD Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m.

The Tower Courtyard at Overton Square 2092 TRIMBLE PLACE

Natalie James and the Professor Saturdays, Sundays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; “The Happening” Open Songwriter Showcase Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Acoustic Courtyard Last Thursday of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Minglewood Hall

1580 VOLLINTINE 207-3975

1555 MADISON 312-6058

Greensky Bluegrass, Michigan Rattlers Wednesday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m.

Murphy’s 1589 MADISON 726-4193

Gonerfest 16 Saturday, Sept. 28, 2 p.m.

Wild Bill’s The Wild Bill’s Band with Tony Chapman, Charles Cason, and Miss Joyce Henderson Fridays, Saturdays, 11 p.m.-3 a.m.; Memphis Blues Society Juke Jam Sundays, 4 p.m.

Triple S 1747 WALKER 421-6239

Friday Karaoke Fridays, 7-11 p.m.

East Memphis Brookhaven Pub & Grill

Poplar/I-240 Neil’s Music Room 5727 QUINCE 682-2300

Eddie Smith Fridays, 8 p.m.; Debbie Jamison & Friends Tuesdays, 6-10 p.m.; Elmo and the Shades Wednesdays, 8 p.m.midnight.

695 BROOKHAVEN CIRCLE 680-8118

Short in the Sleeve Friday, Sept. 27, 9-11:45 p.m.

East of Wangs 6069 PARK 763-0676

Eddie Harrison Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m.; Lee Gardner Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m.

Folk’s Folly Prime Steak House 551 S. MENDENHALL 762-8200

Larry Cunningham Thursdays-

Five O’Clock Shadow Sunday, Sept. 29, 8-11:30 p.m.; Gerry Finney Wednesday, Oct. 2, 6-9 p.m.

Arlington/Eads/ Oakland/Lakeland Rizzi’s/Paradiso Pub 6230 GREENLEE 592-0344

Live Music Thursdays, Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m.; Karaoke and Dance Music with DJ Funn Fridays, 9 p.m.

South Memphis

Bartlett

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Hadley’s Pub

926 E. MCLEMORE 946-2535

Masters of the Soul Guitar Thursday, Sept. 26, 7-9 p.m.

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Wine Bar 9087 POPLAR 755-0092

Live Music on the patio Thursdays-Saturdays, 7-10 p.m.

North Mississippi/ Tunica Huey’s Southaven 7090 MALCO, SOUTHAVEN, MS 662-349-7097

Shaun Peace Sunday, Sept. 29, 8:30 p.m.-midnight.

2779 WHITTEN 266-5006

Raleigh

Old Whitten Tavern

2951 CELA 382-1576

Rockstar Karaoke with Charlie Belt Thursdays, 8 p.m. 2465 WHITTEN 379-1965

Live Music Fridays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Stage Stop Open Mic Night and Steak Night Thursdays, 6 p.m.-midnight; Blues Jam hosted by Brad Webb Thursdays, 7-11 p.m.

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Growlers 1911 POPLAR 244-7904

Saturdays; Aislynn Rappe Sundays; Keith Kimbrough Mondays-Wednesdays.

Overton Square

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Soul Scrimmage Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 p.m.; Jazz Jam with Frog Squad Sundays, 6 p.m.; Ben Minden-Birkenmaier Wednesdays, 6 p.m.; Karaoke Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

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Hattiloo Theatre

Between Riverside and Crazy, ex-cop and recent widower Walter “Pops” Washington and his newly paroled son Junior have spent a lifetime living between Riverside and crazy. But now, the NYPD is demanding his signature to close an outstanding lawsuit, the landlord wants him out, the liquor store is closed — and the church won’t leave him alone. When the struggle to keep one of New York City’s last great rentstabilized apartments collides with old wounds, sketchy new houseguests, and a final ultimatum, it seems that the old days may be dead and gone. hattiloo.org. $35. Sept. 27-Oct. 20. 37 S. COOPER (502-3486).

September 26-October 2, 2019

Playhouse on the Square

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On Golden Pond, aging couple Ethel and Norman Thayer spend each summer at their home on the lake. They are visited by daughter Chelsea with her fiancé Billy Ray and his son Billy Ray Jr. playhouseonthesquare.org. Through Oct. 6. 66 S. COOPER (726-4656).

Tennessee Shakespeare Company

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Tennessee Shakespeare Company: Julius Caesar, the Tennessee Shakespeare Company presents a story of people divided by wealth, poverty, and political radicalism, as conspirators assassinate Caesar for the good of the Republic. (7590604), tnshakespeare.org. $15-$39. Through Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m., and Sun., Sept. 29, 3 p.m. 7950 TRINITY (759-0604).

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Theatre Memphis

A Few Good Men, an apathetic military lawyer is assigned to the case of two Marines charged with the murder of a fellow squadron member at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. $25. Through Sept. 29. 630 PERKINS EXT. (682-8323).

Small Mouth Sounds at the University of Memphis, Thursday, September 26th, through Sunday, September 29th

Java Cabana

Opening Reception for “Atonement,” exhibition of mosaics, paintings, and photographs by Kristi Duckworth. Sat., Sept. 28, 7-9 p.m. JAVA CABANA, 2170 YOUNG AVENUE.

TheatreSouth

Wakey, Wakey, Guy seems to rouse from a nap and says, “Is it now? I thought I had more time.” And then Wakey, Wakey is off to an examination of Guy’s life. $20. Through Oct. 6. INSIDE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 1000 S. COOPER (726-0800).

University of Memphis

Small Mouth Sounds, in the overwhelming quiet of the woods, six runaways from city life embark on a silent retreat. As these strangers confront internal demons both profound and absurd, their vows of silence collide with the achingly human need to connect. $25. Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., and Sat., Sun., 2 p.m. Through Sept. 29. DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE, STUDIO THEATRE, 3745 CENTRAL.

A R T I ST R E C E PT I O N S

Flicker Street Studio

Opening Reception for “Marks and Objects,” exhibition of work by Binder Projects artist Alex Paulus. The work, grounded in pop culture references, renders a humorous and surreal landscape for the viewer. (674-5855), binderprojects.com. Fri., Sept. 27, 6-8 p.m. 74 FLICKER (767-2999).

Jack Robinson Photography Gallery Opening Reception for “Hang Zone Vol. 2,” exhibition of works by Kristen Rambo, Jonah Westbrook, and Nick Hewlett. With music by DJ Ben Bauermeister. (576-0708), Free. Fri., Sept. 27, 6-9 p.m. 44 HULING (576-0708).

Mid-South Art Gallery

Opening Reception for “Works by the Mid-South Artist League,” exhibition of works by the MidSouth Artist League. (409-8705), Free. Sun., Sept. 29, 2-4 p.m. 2945 SHELBY ROAD.

OT H E R A R T HAPPE N I NGS

30 Days of Opera

Month-long celebration of all things opera. Through Sept. 30.

“If I Had a Camera,” civil rights photography by Art Shay Through Oct. 5. “IEAA Ancient Egyptian Collection,” permanent exhibition of Egyptian antiquities ranging from 3800 B.C.E. to 700 C.E. from the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology collection. Ongoing. “Africa: Art of a Continent,” permanent exhibition of African art from the Martha and Robert Fogelman collection. Ongoing. 142 COMMUNICATION & FINE ARTS BUILDING (678-2224).

Art Village Gallery

“Out of Africa: Inhabitants of the Earth,” exhibition of work by Nigerian artist Uchay Joel Chima. artvillagegallery.com. Ongoing. 410 S. MAIN (521-0782).

ArtsMemphis

“Unfolding: The Next Chapter in Memphis,” exhibition of visual art by local Memphis artists, curated by Kenneth Wayne Alexander. (578-2787), artsmemphis.org. Free. Ongoing, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 575 S. MENDENHALL (578-2787).

Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art

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“Chinese Symbols in Art,” ancient Chinese pottery and bronze. belzmuseum.org. Ongoing.

Art Trolley Tour

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Tour the local galleries and shops on South Main. Last Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. SOUTH MAIN HISTORIC ARTS DISTRICT, DOWNTOWN.

Casting Demonstration

Saturdays, Sundays, 1:30 p.m. METAL MUSEUM, 374 METAL MUSEUM DR. (774-6380), METALMUSEUM.ORG.

Gonerfest 16 Presents: “The Puppet Worlds of Miss Pussycat”

Installation of puppets and their worlds by New Orleans-based artist, musician, and puppeteer Panacea Theriac (also known as Miss Pussycat). The exhibition includes puppets and puppet theaters, along with videos, photographs, and ceramic sculptures of her puppets. Sept. 27-29, 6 p.m. 430 GALLERY, 430 N. CLEVELAND (507-8030).

Crosstown Arts at The Concourse

“Counterpoint,” exhibition of new work by Scott Carter, a former Crosstown Arts resident artist. Through Oct. 20. “Residual Imprint,” exhibition of new work by Jia Wang, a former Crosstown Arts resident artist. Through Oct. 20. “The Sin Park,” exhibition of new work by Wang Chen, a former Crosstown Arts resident artist. Through Oct. 20. 1350 CONCOURSE AVE., SUITE 280 (507-8030).

David Lusk Gallery

“Let It Last,” exhibition of new work by Hamlett Dobbins. Through Oct. 12. 97 TILLMAN (767-3800).

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“Place Shapes,” exhibition of recent work by Elizabeth Alley. dixon.org. Through Oct. 6. “Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection,” exhibition spanning the decades between the late 1890s and early 1960s, which examines the particularly complex challenges female artists confronted in a traditionally conservative region during a period in which women’s social, cultural, and political roles were being redefined and reinterpreted. dixon.org. Through Oct. 13. “Kate Freeman Clark,” exhibition that brings together nearly 40 paintings by Southern-born Impressionist. Clark’s work was defined by her intimate portraits of family and friends, bucolic landscapes, and compelling still life paintings. dixon.org. Through Oct. 13. 4339 PARK (761-5250).

Fogelman Galleries of Contemporary Art, University of Memphis

“Kulcher,” exhibition of photography by Lawrence Jasud. Through Oct. 11. “Not Dead Wood,” exhibition of new work by Jean Koeller. Through Oct. 4. 3715 CENTRAL.

Germantown Performing Arts Center

“New Light,” exhibition of work from the Jack Robinson archives. Through Oct. 31. “New Light,” exhibition of work by Jack Robinson. (751-7500), www.gpacweb. com. Through Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1801 EXETER (751-7500).

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The Dixon Gallery & Gardens

Memphis Botanic Garden

Twilight Thursdays, extended hours staying open til sunset. Each week will have a different highlight from plants to pets. www.memphisbotanicgarden.com. Thursdays. “Bicentennial Blues Bed,” new, year-long planting celebrating the Bluff City’s bicentennial, located just outside of the Four Seasons Garden. memphisbotanicgarden.com. Ongoing. 750 CHERRY (636-4100).

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

“Arts of Global Africa,” exhibition of historic and contemporary works in a range of different media presenting an expansive vision of Africa’s artistry. Through June 21, 2021. Rotunda Projects: Federico Uribe, exhibition of magical creatures and playful installations from everyday objects. Through Oct. 11. “Small Passion,” exhibition of work by Albrecht Dürer, who has long been recognized as one of the most influential artists of the European Renaissance and one of the finest printmakers in the history of

art. Through Oct. 27. “About Face,” exhibition located in the Education Gallery highlighting the different ways artists interpret the connection between emotion and expression. Ongoing. “Drawing Memory: Essence of Memphis,” exhibition of works inspired by nsibidi, a sacred means of communication among male secret societies in southeastern Nigeria by Victor Ekpuk. www.brooksmuseum. org. Ongoing. 1934 POPLAR (544-6209).

Memphis College of Art “Horn Island 35,” Through Oct. 4.

“WinterArts” featuring works by Louise and Don Coulson at WKNO Studio, through October 30th C O M E DY

Cannon Center for the Performing Arts

Kevin James, the actor and comedian best known for his role as Doug Heffernan on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens brings his live show to town. $42-$82. Sun., Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m.

1930 POPLAR (272-5100).

MEMPHIS COOK CONVENTION CENTER, 255 N. MAIN (TICKETS, 525-1515).

OPERA

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30 Days of Opera: Trolley Night

Wandering opera performances Downtown and on the Main Street trolley. Fri., Sept. 27, 6-9 p.m. SOUTH MAIN, LOT NEXT TO EARNESTINE & HAZEL’S.

DAN C E

Big Gay Dance Party Vol 8: A Night at the Stonewall Inn

Kickoff Memphis Pride Fest with a Big Gay Dance Party that’s bringing New York City direct to your doorstep. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, we are taking you to the heart of the Big Apple, where “Love and Liberty” live forever. $10. Fri., Sept. 27, 8 p.m. MINGLEWOOD HALL, 1555 MADISON (312-6058).

Catapult Shadow Dance Theater

Performance combining dance, story-telling, and sculpture, as silhouettes caper across screens. $30 for adults, $25 for students. Sun., Sept. 29, 7-8:30 p.m. BUCKMAN ARTS CENTER AT ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, 60 N. PERKINS EXT. (537-1483), STMARYSSCHOOL.ORG.

Carnival for a Cause FunRazor, adult Swim’s David Liebe Hart presents a night of magical mayhem and mystery as Canvas is transformed into an enchanted carnival and sideshow. Kids welcome until 9 p.m., and then “adult swim” begins. (440-6020). $13 in advance, $15 door for adults. Kids free. Thurs., Sept. 26, 2-11:59 p.m. 1737 MADISON (443-5232).

LECT U R E /S P EA K E R

Civil Rights and Social Unrest Through the Lens of Art Shay

Closing lecture of the exhibit “If I Had A Camera,” featuring Dr. Eric Gellman, author of the forthcoming book Troublemakers: Chicago Freedom Struggles Through the Lens of Art Shay. Tues., Oct. 1, 5:30 p.m. ART MUSEUM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (AMUM), 142 COMMUNICATION & FINE ARTS BUILDING (678-2224).

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Dr. Merrill Wise, sleep medicine specialist with Mid-South Pulmonary and Sleep Specialists, will discuss topics affecting all ages during this three-part series. Refreshments will be provided. This event is free to the public. No registration is required. Free. Tues., Oct. 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m. THE GREAT HALL AND CONFERENCE CENTER, 1900 S. GERMANTOWN.

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Elegant Southern-Style Weekend

Hosted by Priscilla Presley, this truly unique event will celebrate the food, fashion, architecture, design and culture of the American South. Sept. 27-29. GRACELAND, 3717 ELVIS PRESLEY (332-3322), GRACELAND.COM.

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Yellow Fever Rock & Roll Ghost Tour

See what used to be, Memphisstyle, with Mike McCarthy. Call to schedule a personal tour. Ongoing. (486-6325), WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ YELLOWROCKGHOST.

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Memphis Japan Festival

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Family-friendly, interactive, and hands-on experience of Japanese culture. Highlights include traditional and contemporary Japanese music and dance, martial arts, cultural lectures, children’s activities, sumo-suit wrestling, and Japanese cuisine and special menus from restaurants and food trucks. Admission is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 2-12 years old. Admission is free for Memphis Botanic Garden members and for children under 2 years. Admission includes the Memphis Japan Festival and Memphis Botanic Garden. Sun., Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN, 750 CHERRY (615-663-6060), MEMPHISJAPANFESTIVAL.ORG.

Memphis Pride Festival

The festival includes two stages of national and local talent, nearly 200 exhibitors including local community groups and businesses, food vendors, and more. Sat., Sept. 28, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ROBERT R. CHURCH PARK, CORNER OF FOURTH AND BEALE.

Mid-South Fair

This year, guests can experience more than a dozen new electrifying rides, live music, entertaining ground acts, delicious fair food, a Youth

Volunteer community service organization for Memphis women. Monthly guest speaker, service project, and other activities. Projects include domestic violence, advocates for children, arts, and more. Free. Fourth Thursday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER, 3475 CENTRAL, GFWC.ORG.

Innovation Awards

Join us for the annual Inside Memphis Business magazine Innovation Awards breakfast and networking event. The program begins promptly at 8:15 a.m. $20. Fri., Sept. 27, 7:30 a.m. Talent Contest, Miss Mid-South Fair Pageant, and more. $8. Thurs., Sept. 26, 4-10 p.m., Fri., Sept. 27, 4-11:59 p.m., Sat., Sept. 28, 12-11:59 p.m., and Sun., Sept. 29, 12-10 p.m. LANDERS CENTER, 4560 VENTURE, SOUTHAVEN, MS (662-280-9120), MIDSOUTHFAIR.COM.

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Fitness Under the Stars

Free outdoor yoga, barre, spin, and aerobics classes led by a collective of local fitness stu-

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Walk ‘n’ Talk

Sip on a cup of tea or coffee from Fourth Cup while you listen to Memphians’ stories and share ideas with others. Wednesdays, 6:45-7:30 a.m. RIVER GARDEN, 51 RIVERSIDE DRIVE (312-9190), MEMPHISRIVERPARKS.ORG.

Hands-on art activity in partnership with the City of Germantown’s Big Read program led by illustrator and mural artist, Qwynto. Sat., Sept. 28, 10 a.m. GERMANTOWN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 1801 EXETER (751-7500).

PAW Patrol: Adventure Play

Free-flowing exhibit with activities encouraging teamwork,

HISTORY IS DYING TO MEET YOU. Elmwood residents get all dressed up and tell their stories in person Friday, October 25 OR Saturday, October 26. Suffragist to scallywag, yellow fever to civil rights, lovers and leaders…there’s just no telling who’ll rise before you to tell their tales. Brace yourself with food and drink and venture into history.

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Corporate Knowledge Bowl

Annual contest covering a multitude of topics to prove who’s “The Smartest Company in Memphis.” Preliminary rounds will take place during the lunch hour MondayThursday, with finals being held Friday at 5:30 p.m. All proceeds got to the Memphis Library Foundation. Thurs., Sept. 26, noon, and Fri., Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m. BENJAMIN L. HOOKS CENTRAL LIBRARY, 3030 POPLAR (415-2831), MEMPHISLIBRARYFOUNDATION. ORG.

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Madonna Learning Center Golf Scramble

Fund-raiser to support Madonna Learning Center, sponsored by James Hardie Wed., Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m. WINDYKE COUNTRY CLUB, 8535 WINCHESTER (752-5767), MADONNA-LEARNING.ORG.

Pink Hat Tea and Fashion Show

The annual fund-raiser for Sisters In Service Foundation, Incorporated — the philanthropic arm of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated — Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter. $75-$100. Sat., Sept. 28, 3 p.m. THE HALLORAN CENTRE, 225 S. MAIN (525-3000).

Puttin’ on the Dog

With food, drinks, music, dancing, silent auction, wine pull, and door prizes. All proceeds benefit Tunica Humane Society, a no-kill shelter saving abused and neglected dogs and cats in the Mid-South. $50. Sat., Sept. 28, 6-10 p.m. MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN, 750 CHERRY (302-5978).

Ride and Roll for Rescue Dice Ride

A dice ride is an organized event where motorcyclists pay an entry fee and then follow a prescribed course with checkpoints. At each checkpoint, dice are rolled and the result recorded. Cash prizes are awarded, and the proceeds go to the direct care of rescued stray, abandoned, and abused dogs. $20. Sat., Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. BUMPUS HARLEY DAVIDSON COLLIERVILLE, 325 S. BYHAILIA (6461175), DOGS2NDCHANCE.ORG.

Exchange Club of Greater Memphis’ annual golf tournament, this year benefitting Kindred Place. Thurs., Sept. 26, 11 a.m. STONEBRIDGE GOLF COURSE, 3049 DAVIES PLANTATION (382-1886).

Total Woman Summit: SOAR

Curated experience where women are empowered through education, connection, and community. This year’s theme is SOAR, with discussions about “Prepping for Take Off ” to “Thriving at New Altitudes.” $75. Sat., Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. THE GREAT HALL AND CONFERENCE CENTER, 1900 S. GERMANTOWN (300-6490), SHERICAHYMES.COM.

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Build Your Own Bowl

Bring your pet for a buildyour-own-bowl event with a featured meal and sides from the Honest Kitchen available for taste testing. Sun., Sept. 29, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. HOLLYWOOD FEED COLLINS, 434 COLLINS (452-2474), HOLLYWOODFEED.COM.

City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign

The Poor People’s Campaign — a grassroots, multiracial movement — drew thousands of people to Washington, D.C., to demand social reforms while living side-by-side on the National Mall in a tent city known as Resurrection City. This poster exhibition explores the history and legacy of this important moment in U.S. history. Through June 30, 2020. MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362).

Fab Fridays Laser Light Show

State-of-the-art laser light tribute shows, featuring Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and

Opening Reception for “Marks and Objects” by Alex Paulus at Flicker Street Studio, Friday, Sept. 27th, 6-8 p.m. more. Fridays, 7, 8 & 9 p.m. AUTOZONE DOME PLANETARIUM, MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362), MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG.

Fall Health Screening

Health screenings and risk assessments, including: blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes risk assessment, HIV Screening, stroke risk assessment, and more. Flu shots by Walgreens while supplies last. Free. Sat., Sept. 28, 9 a.m.-noon. SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 1234 FINLEY (516-3580).

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Utility Staffing Group is holding a series of hiring events for full-time positions. Visit staffingutility.com for more information. Thurs., Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Magical Life: An Evening with Larry Hass

In his highly acclaimed full-evening show, Hass will perform many different kinds of magic, from storytelling, mindreading, escape, to grand illusion. $35. Fri., Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. THE HALLORAN CENTRE, 225 S. MAIN (525-3000).

Making Memphis: 200 Years of Community

Bicentennial celebration, the exhibit illustrates how the threads of Memphis history form a larger story or web of history. Through Oct. 20. MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362), MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG.

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Free zoo entry, parking, tram rides, exhibits, and entertainment for the 55+ community. Hosted by the Professional Network on Aging and the Memphis Zoo. Wed., Oct. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. MEMPHIS ZOO, 2000 PRENTISS PLACE IN OVERTON PARK (7300528), PNAMIDSOUTH.ORG.

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Live music, burlesque performances, and dinner from the Lounge. $30. Wed.-Sat., 7-9 p.m. Through Sept. 28.

Admission includes a souvenir tasting cup, samples of 20 homebrews created just for this event, and more. The ticket purchase benefits Streetdog Foundation. $25. Sat., Sept. 28, 12-4 p.m. SADDLE CREEK BEER GARDEN, 7605 W. FARMINGTON (753-4484), BARKTOBERFESTSADDLECREEK. COM.

Botanical Bars: Asian Aperitifs

Experience the zen that only the Japanese Garden can provide while enjoying some Asian-inspired cocktails. This event is for ages 21 years and up. $30 members, $40 nonmembers. Thurs., Sept. 26, 6-8:30 p.m. MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN, 750 CHERRY (636-4100).

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priced $10 or under will also be available. Call or visit website for reservations. $40. Sundays, 3-9 p.m.

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Film celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Check CTI Theater schedule for show times and ticket prices. Ongoing. CTI 3D GIANT THEATER, IN THE MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362), MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG.

Crosstown Arthouse presents The Queen

In the wake of a national tragedy, the prime minister and royal family find themselves quietly at odds. $5. Thurs., Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. CROSSTOWN THEATER, 1350 CONCOURSE.

The Greatest Showman

Growing up in the early 1800s, P.T. Barnum displays a natural talent for publicity and promotion, selling lottery tickets by age 12. After trying his hand at various jobs, P.T. turns to show business to indulge his limitless imagination, rising from nothing to create the Barnum & Bailey circus. Thurs., Sept. 26, 7:30-9:30 p.m. THE TOWER COURTYARD AT OVERTON SQUARE, 2092 TRIMBLE PLACE.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

“WinterArts” featuring works by Cheryl Hazelton at WKNO Studio, through October 30th Hispanic Film Festival

The University of Memphis Spanish club and department of world languages hosts this festival to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. All movies will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles and screened in the University Center Theater. Fri., Sept. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mon., Sept. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m., and Tues., Oct. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, UNIVERSITY CENTER.

Indie Memphis Preview Party

An evening of drinks, food, and film. Indie Memphis is pulling back the curtain on the lineup for the 2019 Indie Memphis Film Festival. Check out the trailers for the festival while enjoying appetizers, discounts for the festival, and more. Free. Tues., Oct. 1, 6-8 p.m. REC ROOM, 3000 BROAD (527-4625).

Losing Ground

Sara, a college professor, and her husband, a painter, spend a summer away from the city, straining their rocky relationship in this comic drama from playwright Kathleen Collins. $10. Wed., Oct. 2, 7-9 p.m. MALCO POWERHOUSE CINEMA GRILL & BAR, 540 S. FRONT (350-5975).

A young wizard finds himself competing in a hazardous tournament between rival schools of magic, but he is distracted by recurring nightmares that hint at He Who Must Not Be Named’s return. Sept. 28-29, 4-6:30 p.m.

Superpower Dogs 3D

CTI 3D GIANT THEATER, IN THE MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362).

From hurricanes, earthquakes and avalanches, canine rescuers use their incredible super senses to locate and rescue victims of disasters. Various showtimes, check website for more details. Ongoing.

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absence. Hiram is one of a multitude denied the dignity of memory. Their histories have been fractured as family members have been separated and sold. As Hiram falls in love with Sophia, another of Lockless’ Tasked, he is compelled to fight the system that stole his mother from him and that stands to take away any other love he might find. “Natchez-way was worse than death, was living death, an agony of knowing that somewhere in the vastness of America, the one who you loved most was parted from you, never again to meet in this shackled, fallen world. That was the love the slaves made.” While Hi navigates a world of conflicting ideologies, Coates juxtaposes the fractured histories of the Tasked with the selfserving mythologies of the Quality. “We got a duty to save our country,” Hi’s father tells him. “The country your grandfather carved out of wilderness will not return to the wild.” Coates’ prose is poetic, resonating with a longing seemingly too powerful to put into words, the desire for family and home. It’s a testament to Coates’ power as a writer that, for all the research that went into The Water Dancer, it is a novel that works at the reader’s heart as much as their head. “Knowing now the awesome power of memory, how it can open a blue door from one world to another, how it can move us from mountains to meadows, from green woods to fields caked in snow, knowing now that memory can fold the land like cloth, and knowing, too, how I had pushed my memory of her, into the ‘down there’ of my mind, how I forgot, but did not forget, I know now that this story, this Conduction had to begin there on that fantastic bridge between the land of the living and the land of the lost.” With The Water Dancer, Coates has a deft touch as he confronts the nation’s myths. In a sense, as both a journalist and a comic book writer, Coates has been in training for much of his career to write this novel. It’s no wonder, then, that it reads as if it was not written, but dreamed into existence.

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ing my standards.” Last year, after a 17-year hiatus from stand-up, James dove back into the routine with a Netflix comedy special called Never Don’t Give Up, in which he speaks of his intolerance of people flaunting their lactose intolerance, sitting “third base” at Benihana and other restaurant and food observations, his interactions with fans and other celebrities, his dynamics with his four children, and more. James says that his current tour still focuses on observational comedy, but it’ll be nothing like his Netflix special. “I think [this routine] is even better,” he says. “It’s been working better because, on Netflix, you’ve got to rewrite a whole new hour. So I was concerned about how fast that was going to come to material. But this set seemed to fall in place much quicker than expected.” One thing James says he loves about live shows is being able to connect with the audience. “The audience and I feed off each other, and you get results right away, which is really good,” he says. “Right away, you know whether you’re good or bad by the way a joke lands. If it does well, you get that feedback instantly. So, I guess it’s that instant gratification. And you’re taking a chance every night, not knowing what’s going to happen. So it’s about trying different stuff. And it’s exciting.” James, who speaks of his children often in his stand-up routines, credits them as being his biggest accomplishment. Although they’re not traveling with him on this tour, James still manages to spend as much time with them as possible. “They like to come to different cities,” he says. “I have a Florida tour coming up later on, and they’re joining me on that one. So it’s great to be able to travel with them.” James is looking forward to his stop in Memphis. “I’m excited to come and hang out in Memphis,” he says. “Food will certainly make its way into the equation. There’s really good food in Memphis.” Ultimately, James encourages Memphians to come out to the Cannon Center Sunday night and have a good time. “This world is so crazy right now,” he says. “It’s nice to get away and to escape for a couple hours to enjoy yourself and really just not take things too seriously and have fun.”

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t was one of my favorite styles for its earthy simplicity and clean finish, an Old World beer brewed to be refreshing and not much else. I’m talking about a farmhouse ale. As the parade of short-run craft beers has rolled by, I’d forgotten about it altogether. Fortunately, you can find a great saison in Memphis; you’ve just got to know where to go. Farmhouse ale is a family that includes styles like bière de garde, gueuze, or sahti. A saison is a farmhouse ale, but not all farmhouse ales are saisons. Got it? They are generally earthy, tart, and dry. Beer writers are always using the word “funky” to describe them. They were originally served as part of the pay package, what we’d call (limited) benefits, of the seasonal farmworkers — called Saisons. Paying people in beer wasn’t that weird in a world before shrink wrap or Advil. By most accounts, the style was developed in Wallonia — the Frenchspeaking part of what is now Belgium. That settles very little on the national pride front because beer is a lot older than modern Europe. Belgium itself was only thought up by the British in 1830 as a hilarious way to annoy the French. What annoys me is how hard it is to get a pint in Memphis. The grocery stores I tried don’t have it, so I had to go to the Mothership — or more to the point, the taproom. Both Wiseacre and High Cotton have their expressions of saison on tap, and Wiseacre has it in a six-pack. They are both very good, and you should try both because they taste absolutely nothing alike. I headed down to High Cotton in the “It’s not Downtown, but you can see it from here” Edge District. Their version, called, helpfully enough, Saison, is an earthy brew, which certainly delivers on the “funk” (not to be confused with the “skunk”).

FILM REVIEW By Chris McCoy

Heart of Darkness Brad Pitt dazzles in the space opera Ad Astra.

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oseph Conrad’s novella Heart of Darkness didn’t make much of a splash when it was published in 1899. But the writer’s reputation grew steadily in the first two decades of the 20th century, and by the time T. S. Eliot published his epoch-defining poem “The Hollow Men” in 1925, he began with a quote from Conrad. “Mistah Kurtz — he dead.” None other than Orson Welles wanted to produce Heart of Darkness for his first movie, but he had to settle for writing Citizen Kane instead. The story was most famously adapted in 1979 by Francis Ford Coppola in Apocalypse Now by moving the setting from Africa to Vietnam and replacing Conrad’s Charles Marlow, a naive young man who witnesses the horrors of colonial rule, with Captain Willard, a hardened assassin ordered to kill one of his own whose “methods have become … unsound.” Director James Gray has become the latest to put Conrad’s framework to good use. The definitive adaptation of Heart of Darkness’ subtle critique of the barbarity of colonialism will have to wait a little longer because Gray and writer Ethan Gross have moved the action to space. Ad Astra’s hero is

Major Roy McBride (Brad Pitt), an astronaut in the “near future” who flies for a fictional Space Command. When we meet the Major, he’s working at a prosaic post halfway up a space elevator, hundreds of kilometers above the atmosphere. But things go from boring to life threatening in a hurry — such is the astronaut life — when a mysterious energy surge from deep space hits the towering antenna and things get all explode-y. Roy, dressed, as he will be for most of the film, in a spacesuit, scrambles to contain the damage, then hurls himself off the space elevator and falls to earth, dodging flaming debris and hoping his emergency parachute won’t be too full of holes when it’s time to land. The opening sequence sets a high bar for the picture. The production design, led by Kevin Thompson, masterfully combines familiar elements with speculative design to create an air of realism. Space, in Major McBride’s world, is not fun. It’s trying to kill you a dozen ways all at once, and the most dangerous elements are the ones you never expect. Roy, it turns out, is a second-generation astronaut.

In Ad Astra, Brad Pitt’s (above) eyes are as cold as the rings of Neptune (and, yes, it does have rings). He followed in the footsteps of his father, Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones), who was the first man to lead a crew to Jupiter. The elder McBride disappeared 16 years earlier, along with the crew of the LIMA project — a mission to search the outer solar system and beyond for signs of intelligent extraterrestrial life. Clifford took along what turned out to be an unwisely large amount of antimatter, which Space Command believes is the source of the mysterious energy surges emanating from the vicinity of Neptune that have continued to wreak havoc in the populated inner solar system. Furthermore, they have a classified reason to believe that Clifford is still alive and lurking, Kurtz-like, in Neptunian space. Instead of going up the Congo or Mekong rivers, Major Roy

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF POINSETT COUNTY, ARKANSAS DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION

FILM REVIEW By Chris McCoy Neptune Men. (And yes, Neptune does have rings.) What holds it all together is a fantastic performance by Pitt. You can hear the echoes of both Martin Sheen’s “Saigon … shit …” and Ryan Gosling’s emotionally crippled portrayal of Neil Armstrong, but when the film threatens to spin off into excessively goofy space, Pitt’s there to reel it back in with his soulful blue eyes and clenched jaw. Major McBride is an unforgettable character for whom the Right Stuff has become a burden too heavy to bear, but too important to put down. Ad Astra Now playing Multiple locations

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the Order of Sale of Marital Property contained in that certain Decree of Divorce appearing in paragraph 4(d), of the Circuit Court of Poinsett County, made and entered on August 26, 2016, in a certain cause No. DR-2015-173 then pending therein between John Walck and Jennifer Walck, the undersigned, as Commissioner of said Court will offer for sale at public venue to the highest bidder, at the main entrance of the County Courthouse in which said Court is held in Harrisburg, Arkansas in the County of Poinsett, with the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on the 8TH day of October, 2019, at 10:30 a.m., the following described real property situated in Shelby County, Tennessee to wit: 1.

Lot 96, FINAL PLAT, PHASE II, SUTTON PLACE P.D., as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 217, Page 3, in the Register’s Office of Shelby County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

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TERMS OF SALE: The Cordova, Tennessee property shall be sold by public sale by the Poinsett County Circuit Clerk acting as Commissioner, within (60) days of the entry of the Decree, unless the parties agree otherwise. Notice of the sale shall be provided in Jonesboro Sun, in Craighead County and The Memphis Flyer in Shelby County, A one (1) time a week for four (4) consecutive weeks prior to the date of sale. The final publication shall be no more than (10) days prior to the sale. The proceeds from the sales shall first be applied to the payment of any debt existing thereon, and the costs of the sales. Misty Russell Commissioner

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sets out to cross the solar system in an attempt to keep his thought-lost father from destroying human civilization. At times, Ad Astra displays its Conrad fetish awkwardly. Brad Pitt’s flat-affect voice-over puts it squarely in Coppola territory and goes a long way toward establishing the depths of the Major’s malaise. The film’s surface commitment to realism is frequently at odds with its urge to be a rootin’ tootin’ space adventure, such as in a spectacular scene where our hero attempts a hazardous crossing of the rings of Neptune. In times past, the muddled science would have driven me nuts, but I have mellowed. I must give Gray props for being the first filmmaker to attempt to depict the eighth planet since the Mystery Science Theater 3000 anti-classic Invasion of the

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Funky Fried Chicken!

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One evening last week, I was driving west on Poplar just past Mendenhall when I saw traffic backed up for a block, choking off all movement in the right lane. I thought it must be a multi-car, chain-reaction accident. It was dark, but I didn’t see any blue flashing lights. I was concerned that I’d be the first on the scene and be required to help, but when I drew closer I saw the reality. A convoy of vehicles was backed up in one of the most heavily traveled streets in Memphis, waiting to go through the drive-in window to get one of those damn Chik-fil-A chicken sandwiches. This battle of the chicken sandwiches between Popeye’s and Chik-fil-A is baffling to me. Popeye’s chicken is the hot “Cajun” variety, while Chik-fil-A donates to organizations like Exodus International, an “ex-gay” therapy group, and the Family Research Council, which the Southern Poverty Law Center has deemed a hate group, so they can kiss my ass regardless of how their chicken tastes. Without delving into antiquated racial stereotypes, Memphis should be a chicken city, not because of race but because of region. We’re Southerners, and everybody, vegans and vegetarians excepted, loves their fried chicken. Some of my earliest memories are of eating Sunday “suppers” at my grandfather’s house, consisting of fried chicken and butter beans. As a child, I ate drumsticks and thighs, but when I grew to be a man, I put away childish things and switched to breasts and wings, the juicy parts. So in a chicken-enamored city like Memphis, how did we allow Nashville to claim the rights to some aberration called Nashville “Hot” Chicken? What’s next, Nashville-Style Bar-B-Q? I could eat fried chicken six days a week and rest on the seventh, but unfortunately, my ZIP code seems bereft of chicken that isn’t “hot and spicy.” I feel as if I’m living in the middle of a chicken desert. I never got the whole “hot” chicken thing. That’s why I don’t go to Popeye’s. Hot “Cajun” chicken is just a bastardization of the real thing. A couple of years ago, word of mouth was all about Gus’s. I heard about all these flavors bursting in your mouth and how people could not get enough of it. So I bought some with great anticipation and after the roof of my mouth was set aflame, I tossed the rest. If you want your chicken hot, do what my wife does — fry it in the usual way and put hot sauce on it like a normal person who was raised here. That way, your chicken isn’t saturated with chili powder, or whatever the hell they use, and you can heat it to your palate. I like my chicken fried and extra crispy, which brings KFC to mind. I kept going there and asking for breasts and wings extra crispy, and they’d always say, “Can you wait 15 minutes while we fry up another batch?” I said, “It’s dinnertime. Don’t you people sell chicken here?” For a while, I thought I’d solved the problem. I skipped the drive-thru, went in, and found a kindly counter-person. When she promptly delivered my order, I tipped her, considerably. She looked shocked as if it never happened before. I asked her just to remember me, and consequently, I received fresh, crispy chicken every visit and tipped her each time because doesn’t the word “tips” mean “to insure prompt service?” I was living in a fool’s paradise however because one day she wasn’t there anymore and I was once again asked if I minded waiting 15 minutes. So, I’ve given up on KFC. A colleague of mine once told me, “Church’s Chicken is the shit.” Maybe so, maybe not. I used to drive to Bartlett just to get some Mrs. Winner’s chicken. The intersection of Sycamore View and Summer Avenue was like a chicken paradise with every franchise represented, but Mrs. Winner’s was the juiciest. One day, I drove the distance only to find my Mrs. Winner’s had turned into an Exxon, and I refuse to buy chicken from a gas station. I’ve always loved Jack Pirtle’s chicken, but the closest one is a good drive away. When cable TV was still in its infancy, I had a ritual. Every Saturday, I drove to Pirtle’s on Highland, got a mess of chicken, took it home, and dined while watching Georgia Championship Wrestling. I even learned to walk up to the window, bypassing the long drive-thru lines. But they took Georgia Wrestling off the air, and I moved away, making my trips to Pirtle’s difficult. I’m told on good authority that the best day to get Pirtle’s chicken is Thursday when they change the grease. And besides, Cordell and Tawanda Pirtle are lovely people. Every other chicken joint near me is a chain, so we’ve been getting our yardbird from Superlo or Kroger, each having their own taste, but not like home-cooked. We haven’t tried Uncle Lou’s, balking at the “sweet and spicy” slogan, or Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, a carpetbagger franchise from Nashville. We have yet to try out Joes’, who advertise their chicken is marinated in secret sauce for 24 hours. Do me a favor. Rub some salt and pepper on it, add some flour, and drop it in a skillet of sizzling Wesson cooking oil, which is manufactured in Memphis. Keep your “hot and spicy” and “Cajun styled.” Just serve me up some good old Southern fried chicken, like the kind they serve at the Loveless Motel in Nashville. If I had the funds, or if someone would like to back me, a stretch of Summer Avenue is begging for a decent chicken joint. My idea, pending copyright, is to approach the first family of Memphis music, Vaneese and Carla Thomas, and ask permission to use their father’s name. Then I’d start a chain of down-home restaurants and call it “Rufus Thomas’ Funky Chicken.” We could decorate the place with Rufus’ stage outfits. People would come from all over the world just to see his hot-pink short-pants getup. The chicken would just be gravy. “You’ll flap your arms and your feet will start kickin’ when you eat Rufus Thomas’ Funky Chicken. Now, did you heard me?” Randy Haspel writes the “Recycled Hippies” blog.

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1500 sq. ft. of Vintage & Antique Jewelry. Retro Furniture and Accessories. Original Paintings, Sculpture, Pottery, Art & Antiques. We are the only store in the Mid-South that replaces stones in costume jewelry.

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901-691-2687

SIMPLY HEMP SHOP

We carry a variety of CBD products. Full Spectrum oil, sprays, skin care, and even CBD for Pets. Find us at South Main Hemp at 364 S. Front,Two Rivers Bookstore at 2172 Young Ave, Foozi Eats in Clark Tower, Blue Suede Do’s in the iBank or online at simplyhemp.shop 901-443-7157