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One of the basic tenets of journalism is to “find the local angle,” meaning when major world or national events happen, local media dig up stories about how the event has affected their home community. The most recent example of this phenomenon was the Trump admistration’s blitzkrieg executive order last Saturday that suddenly banned refugees from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States. The order sparked a lot of local reporting on how the ban was reverberating in Memphis. David Waters of The Commercial Appeal wrote a brilliant column that pointed out the fact that Christian churches in Memphis are responsible for most of the immigration work being done here. As he wrote, they were doing so because taking care of those in need is in line with their core Christian beliefs — because, as Jesus said, “I was a stranger, and you invited me in.” The Flyer’s Jackson Baker interviewed two local immigration attorneys, Barry Frager and Greg Siskind, who provided insight on how the ban was impacting their clients. “These are harsh actions by the Trump administration,” said Frager, “and they are already affecting a lot of people, by their tone as much as by their action.” As the husband of an immigration attorney, I have seen firsthand how our country’s immigration policies are often unfairly and arbitrarily administered. On several occasions, we have taken in refugees for a day or two after they’ve been released from incarceration. We’ve had folks from Haiti, Central America, Mexico, and Africa. Their crime? They came to the U.S. seeking asylum. After crossing the border, thousands of these folks are sent to federal detention facilities — prisons — where they often wait for months until they are able to get counsel to argue their case. The “vetting” process is real. The great, great majority of refugees, including those fleeing the war-torn Middle East, come here with nothing on their minds but escaping the horrors of their home country and making a new life. Terrorism is not on their agenda. They are the “huddled masses, yearning to be free.” Most Americans realize this in their hearts. That’s why they flooded our airports and the streets of our major cities last weekend. They know this latest executive order from the administration is un-American at its core, thinly disguised religious discrimination meant to divide us and stir up the president’s base. There’s a column that was originally circulated on social media and which has since been published in a couple of newspapers. It’s by Heather Richardson, a professor of history at Boston College. She writes that executive orders such as Trump’s hastily executed immigrant ban are, by design, meant to stir up controversy and anger. She terms them “shock events,” adding, “... such an event is unexpected and confusing and throws a society into chaos. People scramble to react to the event, usually along some fault line that those responsible for the event can widen by claiming that they alone know how to restore order.” Precisely. Richardson writes that shock events, like the dizzying number of N E WS & O P I N I O N executive orders signed by Trump in his NY TIMES CROSSWORD - 4 first week, rely on speed and confusion. THE FLY-BY - 5 POLITICS - 10 The idea is to provoke knee-jerk reactions EDITORIAL - 12 so that people divide along established VIEWPOINT - 13 lines, because a divided populace is COVER — “GOOD NEWS, much easier to manipulate. We are being BAD NEWS” played by Steve Bannon and his cabal of BY JACKSON BAKER - 14 extremists. Trump is but a useful, and STE P P I N’ O UT rather stupid, tool in their time-tested WE RECOMMEND - 18 authoritarian playbook. MUSIC - 20 Refugees are not the “enemy.” Your AFTER DARK - 22 conservative or liberal friend is not the CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 26 enemy. The churches, many of them THEATER - 36 evangelical, who are working to help BOOKS - 37 refugees are not the enemy. The real FOOD - 38 enemies of American values, and our SPIRITS - 41 FILM - 42 very way of life, now live and work in the White House. C LAS S I F I E D S - 44 LAST WORD - 47 Bruce VanWyngarden brucev@memphisflyer.com

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N E V E R E N D I N G E LV I S It’s been another busy week for Memphis superstar Elvis Presley, who died in 1977 but, according to people on the internet, somehow managed to attend his birthday celebration at Graceland. According to Elvis spotters, this guy, cropped from a crowd shot, is the King. Looking good for 82. EFF NASHVILLE While on the topic of Elvis, here’s the best sentence from the Spring Hill Home Page’s coverage of the Nashville Elvis Festival: “Organizers of the inaugural Nashville Elvis Festival are expecting Elvis fans to show up from all over the country when the event comes, not to Nashville, but to Franklin on March 30.” THE PO-PO Fly on the Wall turns its attention to Clarksville, TN, and a man falsely accused by the police of carrying a carton of Newport cigarettes, a broken glass pipe, and a tire gauge in his anal cavity. According to subsequent reports from the Montgomery County Sheriff ’s office, the original arrest warrant was incorrect. All those items were found on Jason Littleton, but he was carrying them in his clothing, which isn’t nearly as impressive. By Chris Davis. Email him at davis@memphisflyer.com.

A new task force, a new bike grant, a new water lawsuit, and the legislature targets abortion. Task force for the riverfront A task force will soon be convened to guide the next stage of development for the Memphis riverfront, a move that comes as riverfront officials have hired consultants to establish a new plan for that development. The group will handle what Benny Lendermon, president of the Riverfront Development Corp. (RDC), called some of the “hot button” and “volatile” issues on the riverfront, giving Riverside Drive, Tom Lee Park, and Mud Island as examples. The group will also work with Studio Gang, a Chicago-based consulting firm, as it drafts the comprehensive “Riverfront Concept Plan.” South Memphis becomes “bike lab” South Memphis will become a laboratory for bicycle infrastructure over the next three years thanks to a newly won grant from national bike advocacy group PeopleForBikes. Memphis was one of 10 cities selected for the Big Jump Project. The program hopes to double or triple bike ridership in specific neighborhoods over three years by building and connecting bike networks. The win will bring the equivalent of $200,000 in technical support from PeopleForBikes and $50,000 in matching funds or commitments from local organizations. Abortion bills filed Two abortion bills were filed in the state house last week, both dealing with abortion ban limits. Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver revived

her bill from last year that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Rep. James Van Huss filed a bill that would ban abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detected and would require fetal heartbeat testing prior to the procedure. “However individuals might feel about abortion at different points in the pregnancy, a woman’s health — not politics — should drive this very important medical decision,” said Choices’ executive director, Rebecca Terrell.

plans to fix it up and have parties in its “massive” rooms, Lendermon said. Lozier has until the end of the month to clear up his issues with the boat, but Lendermon said he hopes Lozier finds another home for it, away from the riverfront.

“Massive” boat on the riverfront A “massive” boat has moored on the cobblestones of the Memphis riverfront, and some would like to see it gone. Benny Lendermon, president of the Riverfront Development Corp. (RDC), said last week the boat is the newest acquisition of William Lozier, owner of Memphis Riverboats. The boat is 60 feet tall and about 275 feet long. Its size has caught the attention of the U.S. Coast Guard, which is concerned that the boat blocks the harbor. The boat is a former casino (its windows are painted on), and Lozier

plan to drill wells into the source of Memphis’ drinking water. TVA has permits in hand to drill five wells into the Memphis Sand aquifer and take 3.5 million gallons per day of the famously pure water to cool its new energy plant. The two groups appealed to the Shelby County Groundwater Control Board in November to stop the issuance of two of the permits. The Sierra Club and POA lost the appeal but discussed legal action. Tuesday’s suit was a formal, legal appeal of the that decision to the 5 Shelby County Chancery Court.

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V E R B AT I M He may be a laughing stock who lost his seat in the state Senate, but, Fly on the Wall is sad to report, we haven’t heard the last of Stacey Campfield. “I expect a whole bunch of executive orders reversing things Obama did,” Campfield prophetically told the Tampa Bay Times. “I want to see work done on immigration. A good Supreme Court justice. If he does that, everything else is gravy.”

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Transit board plots next steps after former CEO nailed in prositution sting. The closed-door meeting to accept the resignation of Ron Garrison, former CEO of the Memphis Area Transit Authority, was perfectly legal, the board’s attorney Bruce Smith said last week. Garrison was arrested last week in a human trafficking sting conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, which netted more than 40 people, many of them white-collar workers like Garrison. The sting, called Someone Like Me, involved TBI agents posting ads for sex on backpage.com. In total, four women and 38 men were arrested. Garrison tendered his resignation to the MATA board Thursday evening, before the details of the sting became public Friday morning. MATA came under fire for conducting that meeting without announcing it to the public and holding it behind closed doors. MATA meetings must be held in public, according to the Tennessee Open Meetings Act (also known as the Sunshine Law). But Smith explained that the meeting was legal because it came in the midst of an ongoing sting operation conducted by the TBI. “There was an ongoing criminal investigation that TBI had not made public,” said Smith, adding that the TBI operation could have been jeopardized by leaving the meeting open to the press. Smith also said attorney-client privileges factored into the decision to close the doors, since MATA as an entity was inquiring what, if any, legal ramifications they might face due to Garrison’s arrest. Garrison, a 25-year veteran of the public transit industry, now faces a misdemeanor charge of patronizing a prostitute near a church or school, and though two juveniles were rescued during the sting, it was confirmed that Garrison’s solicitation was of an adult. As for MATA leaders, their next steps will be a nationwide search to find a replacement for Garrison, who was hired in 2014. In the interim, MATA’s chief administrative officer, Gary Rosenfeld, will serve as the interim CEO until Garrison’s replacement is found. MATA’s initial response to news of Garrison’s arrest was to say that, “this in no way diminishes the contributions of Mr. Garrison at MATA during his tenure in the last few years.” Their statement was updated later in the day to add that, “While Mr. Garrison’s criminal charges will be resolved by the courts, MATA does not condone human trafficking or any other violation of the law.” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland’s office largely shied away from the

controversy, saying only that MATA was right in accepting Garrison’s resignation, and signaled their approval of a forensic investigation. As of press time, they have not commented further on Garrison’s arrest. In response to the news of Garrison’s arrest, Memphis City Council chairman Berlin Boyd sent a letter to MATA officials to request a forensic audit of Garrison’s computer to ensure he didn’t use public funds for soliciting prostitution or any other illegal activity. Boyd said

Ron Garrison MATA is already investigating the matter. “I’m just waiting for that audit to be completed, so that my colleagues and I can review it,” said Boyd. “We’re not accusing him of doing anything illegally with his credit card. We just want to take a look, make sure all of our bases are covered, and the Memphis taxpayers are protected.”

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State and local organizations denounced two executive orders on immigration set forth last week by President Donald Trump. The orders will increase militarization and detention on the Mexico border as well as scale up deportations and immigration enforcement across the United States. The president is expected to issue further orders that will suspend refugee resettlement and ban Muslim migration to the country. The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) fears this is the first of many steps the president will take “that will discriminate against people based on where they are from or how they worship,” said Stephanie Teatro, the co-executive director of the coalition. Tennesseans must ban together, she said, and defend against “an attack on America’s core values.” “After less than a week in office, the president has issued extreme orders that fundamentally challenge who we are as a nation,” Teatro said. “Today’s executive orders and those we are expecting … to ban Muslim migration and suspend refugee resettlement amount to a closing of our doors, a denial of the founding principles of this country and the promises inscribed on our Statue of Liberty.” House Speaker Paul Ryan estimates Trump’s border wall will cost at least $15 billion. White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer announced last week that President Trump would pay for the U.S. border wall with a 20 percent tax on imports from Mexico — a decision that would ultimately hike prices for the American consumer. A little more than an hour later, following criticism, Spicer retracted his statement, saying it was just one example of how to pay for the wall. After saying the country wouldn’t fund the wall, Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto cancelled a meeting with the president scheduled this week. “Since the election, we have been organizing immigrants, refugees, and their

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The Buddy System In both our editorial and in this week’s cover story there are a few oblique references to a phenomenon that seems to be on the rise, in Nashville as well as in Washington. And that is an increased readiness of elected public officials to shake somewhat loose from their ideological preoccupations and habits of gridlock — long enough, anyhow, to work effectively to the public good across party lines. A first-class example of this is the recent joining together for a worthy purpose of two local state senators, each with some claim to political prominence and each with a past record of intense partisan loyalty. It is still too early to determine just what concrete results might be achieved from the joint efforts of Senator Lee Harris, a Memphis Democrat, and Senator Brian Kelsey, a Germantown Republican, in publicly challenging the intentions of the Tennessee Valley Authority to employ five newly constructed wells in siphoning off from three to five million gallons of water a day from the Memphis Sand aquifer.

TVA’s stated purpose with the wells is to use the water pumped up from the aquifer to cool the machinery of their soon-to-be natural-gas power plant on President’s Island, currently under construction and slated to go online in 2018, replacing the authority’s existing coal-powered plant. Environmentally knowledgeable citizens, like Ward Archer of the ad hoc Protect Our Aquifer organization and Scott Banbury of the Sierra Club, have been waging a campaign of resistance to TVA’s plans, warning of posssible damage to the clay layers surrounding the aquifer and potential contamination of its contents, the famously pure Memphis drinking water. They, aided by experts like Brian Waldron, director of the Center for Applied Earth Ward Archer, Lee Harris, and Brian Kelsey

Science and Engineering Research (CAESER) at the University of Memphis, have done their best to make sure that such possible consequences are recognized and taken into account, and have argued that TVA has several alternative sources for its cooling water, all readily at hand — in the Mississippi River, in a nearby alluvial basin, and from the Maxson Wastewater Treatment plant. And TVA also has the option of purchasing the water it needs directly from MLGW. Arguing that all of these methods would be costlier than drilling water directly from the Sand aquifer, TVA has plugged on with its plans and won approval to do so from the Shelby County Groundwater Quality Control Board, which levied its judgment not on the pros and cons of the matter but essentially on whether TVA had gone through the right protocols in applying for its

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The two of them together are using a bully pulpit to make their concerns known, and it remains to be seen what the results of that will be. As Kelsey put it earlier, succinctly, “There’s no point in trading bad air for bad water.” Even those in the environmental movement who had mistrusted some of Kelsey’s other political positions as being overly conservative are grateful for his intercession, and for his active ad hoc alliance with Harris, a political opposite number in every sense. The two of them together are using a bully pulpit to make their concerns known, and it remains to be seen what the results of that will be. And, given his political connections and concerns about pollution, Kelsey might well be a source of corrective advice for the Trump administration, which, according to a news item last week, has the option of making enough new appointments to the TVA board this year to form a governing majority on it. According to sources, the new administration is said to favor TVA’s continuing with coal-burning plants. Memphis has moved beyond that stage, but other sites in TVA’s coverage area haven’t.

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make appropriate revisions, and it is my hope that, following a thorough review and implementation of security enhancements, that many of these programs will be improved and reinstated.” This statement too, is much tempered by a wish to be diplomatic toward someone who is, after all, not only a newly installed president but the titular leader of the Republican Party, to which both senators are duty-bound to show homage. Previously, Corker and Alexander had each, however back-handedly, expressed reservations about the rush by Trump and, for that matter, several members of the congressional Republican leadership to eviscerate and hastily abandon the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) before a substitute could be concocted. The GOP continues to search for a plan that would at least simulate the advantages offered to the uninsured and under-insured populations by the ACA. Ultimately, though, each toed the party line. Now, perhaps, they’re a tad footsore from such exertions. It may even be that Senators Alexander and Corker are ready to join the likes of Senators John McCain, Lindsey Graham, and Marco Rubio in a readiness to talk truth to power, even if that power happens to bear the same party label as themselves. Something might be lost in the process, but something more is to be gained. In this case, it might be some measure of public safety for the rest of us, and for Alexander and Corker themselves, a claim to real leadership.

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Unite Against Trump! If that statement is true, it must be true now. Our country needs it to be true. It will not serve for us to become little Trumps ourselves. “Going high” means becoming as unlike Trump as possible, following the opposite course, and behaving in the most divergent manner. If Trump spreads insults to inflate his own ego, we will sacrifice our own honor to protect each other from shame. If he attacks, we will support. If he seeks personal gain, we will renounce it. If he oppresses, we will stoop down and raise each other up. If he speaks lies, we will bear witness to the truth. When Trump says, “America first,” we will stop to ask, “what for?” Instead of his nationalism, we will adhere to the creed of our Declaration of Independence, the promise of our Constitution, and the hope of that beacon of liberty in New York Harbor. As the anti-Trumps, we will not be distracted by every controversy that crosses the newswire. We will not feel compelled to comment on every instance of political intrigue. No slime or vitriol will emanate from our social media accounts. Instead we will focus on the issues of greater importance, and we will add maturity, positivity, and levity to the national dialogue. We un-Trump Americans will not dismiss news reports because they fail to adhere to our preconceived notions, and we will not seek refuge or find entertainment in fake news of any kind. While he divides us by race or gender and attempts to exclude certain groups, we will band together under one flag, in a cause that singles out none. We will match his exploitation with our charity, his braggadocio with our humility, and his superficiality with our authenticity. We can do all of these things as conservatives and progressives without denying any of our core convictions, and we should. Together, we will live up to our calling as Americans. Mick Wright was an elected delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention from Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District. He is a former vice chairman of the Republican Party of Shelby County and a past president of the Northeast Shelby Republican Club Club.

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The election of Donald Trump presents an unique opportunity for conservatives and progressives to find common cause, if we’re willing to recognize it. The conservative opposition to President Trump is difficult to find. Several of his once-vociferous critics are now members of his cabinet or candidates who interviewed for positions therein. Others are rushing to the front of the parade, eyeing a place of influence within a solidly Republican federal government. But those Republicans who still refuse to don that red MAGA cap have something important to offer our progressive counterparts: experience. We are about six months ahead of Democrats in advancing through the stages of grief, having lost both our party and our ideological movement to that gold-haired tycoon. If progressives feel like they’ve lost something important, we understand. For anyone hesitant to believe us, remember that President Barack Obama agreed. Reflecting on Trump’s nomination acceptance speech, Obama said, “What we heard in Cleveland last week wasn’t particularly Republican — and it sure wasn’t conservative.” Maintaining a set of principles has cost the “Never Trumpers” their reputations and their positions of influence among the party faithful. But we refuse to follow along, because we meant it when we said character mattered, and we have yet to find evidence of it in this president. We also choose to believe the line from President Ronald Reagan, “America is great because America is good.” We are not made great by installing any one individual in the White House, and certainly not one who behaves as this one does. Outnumbered on the right, it’s time for such conservatives to extend a hand of friendship to our brothers and sisters on the left. Neither side must abandon its policy preferences, its priorities, or its political persuasions, but we ought to be willing to open our ears, put the interests of each other ahead of our own, and acknowledge our common humanity. If we do that, we will find strength in our diversity. The success of any form of resistance to the Trump administration depends upon its fidelity to the motto claimed by First Lady Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention: “When they go low, we go high.”

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GOVERNOR HASLAM AIRS A VARIETY OF PROPOSALS AIMED AT IMPROVING THE STATE’S INFRASTRUCTURE AS PROTESTERS MARCH OUTSIDE THE CAPITOL CHAMBERS. COVER STORY BY JACKSON BAKER

NASHVILLE — Tennessee’s political situation is beginning to imitate that of the country at large. Just as in Washington the newly inaugurated Trump administration is attempting to lay out its step-by-step program of radical change against a responding backdrop of massive and vocally critical citizen turnouts, so did the reconvening of state government in Nashville this week involve the presence of two parallel parliaments in the State Capitol. One was an assembly of House and Senate members, state jurists, and other ranking officials, all of whom gathered in the Capitol’s second-floor House chamber Monday night to hear Republican Governor Bill Haslam set forth his agenda for the 2017 session of the legislature. The other, a gathering of protesters shepherded by a grim phalanx of state troopers and Capitol police, took place in the adjoining second-floor lobby, filling it to capacity and 14 matching the oratory of Haslam with their own vocal agenda. Haslam, for his part, fervidly pitched a gasoline tax, which he clearly

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believed would let him go forward with a long-delayed program of road and infrastructure renovations, to modernize and expand Tennessee’s broadband capability. The governor also proposed an ambitious educational program of near universal application to Tennessee citizens that he clearly hopes someday to claim as his major legacy. Outside, in the boisterous but heavily policed hallway, a different agenda was showcased by protest signs and promulgated in a series of chants: The former bore messages ranging from the simple and obvious — “All Eyes Are on You,” “History Is Also Watching,” “You Work for Us” — to posters that elaborated anxieties on the subjects of the First Amendment, women’s reproductive rights, school vouchers, and what-have-you. The chants were either repetitions of the signs — “You Work for Us!” got several renditions — or redolent of the defiance so much in evidence elsewhere in the nation. “No Justice, No Peace!”

Vocal protesters gathered in the second-floor lobby of the Tennessee State Capitol while Governor Bill Haslam laid out his 2017 legislative agenda.

Much of the anger and insurgent energy of the Nashville demonstrations could be seen as a continuation of the protests that had been erupting in the nation at large.

the Democrats.” Towns attributed what he saw as a new mood to an assortment of different circumstances: “the ban on immigrants, some of the corrosive language of Trump’s action, and the fear that health care is being taken away with Obamacare.” Towns was clear about one thing. “You wouldn’t have seen anything like this just for the governor speaking. No, it has to do with the big picture, with what Trump is doing.” State Representative Larry Miller, another Memphian, agreed that Democrats as such were getting a rise out of whatever movement might be shaping up to counter Trump. But he saw it as taking on larger dimensions: “This is bipartisan,” he said. “This has to do with people all over the country.” Nearby was first-term Republican state Representative Mark Lovell of Collierville, newly sworn in. His attitude toward the demonstrators was pitched differently: “Just more bullcrap! I don’t pay attention to those people. I wonder how any of them have got jobs. I get up early in the morning. I work all day. I put in 15 hours a day, and those demonstrators, if they’d work as hard as I do, or even half as hard, I’d give them a high five. If they don’t, they could kiss me where the sun don’t shine!”

“Just more bullcrap! I don’t pay attention to those people. I wonder how any of them have got jobs. I get up early in the morning. I work all day. I put in 15 hours a day.”

There it was, the divide — that basic primal stand-off on core issues that in recent years has been reflected in the paralyzing government gridlock of Washington, D.C., and would seem to nullify the very idea of collaborative relationships between people of different parties. Yet there was, at least in Nashville, and perhaps in Washington as well, a sense that there has to be some common-sense meeting of the minds beyond ideology, some working together toward a common end. There was more to Lovell’s thinking Monday night than a negative reaction to the evening’s protesters. He’d been impressed by parts of Haslam’s address and specifically the program to which the governor had given the name Tennessee Reconnect — a proposed initiative on the part of state government to incentivize a return to post-secondary education by adult citizens who, for one reason or another, had forgone completion of their education. And Miller and Towns had found much to agree upon in Haslam’s prescriptions for the future in his address. One point of sympathy was with Haslam’s plea to legislators to consider a 7-cent sales tax to finance overdue work on Tennessee’s roads and infrastructure. The state had accumulated a surplus of sorts, and opponents, some in the GOP’s legislative leadership, were insisting that the state should tap these funds for its infrastructure work. continued on page 17

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Given that the governor’s remarks inside the heavily guarded House chamber were all expressed in Haslam’s normal mild and reasonable diction, and were intermittently Panglossian in their good-natured hopefulness, and that the proposals he was making could fairly be characterized as moderate — especially for red-state Tennessee — the temper of the crowd held at bay outside the House door was not a perfect match. The demonstrators had bones to pick with the legislators inside, to be sure, and concerns over such perennial subjects as ever-recurrent measures to render abortion more difficult or to stamp it out if possible, a resolution directed at the excesses of porn, and newly revived and energized bills to turn hunks of taxpayer money earmarked for public education into vouchers that could be used for private schools. There was also rage over the apparent demise of Haslam’s once-promising and oft-frustrated Insure Tennessee proposal, one that would have extended Medicare benefits under the now seemingly doomed Affordable Care Act, and uncertainties of other kinds, most of which could not be linked to Haslam, necessarily, nor even to the government-bashing Tea Party core, which, though somewhat attenuated, still looms large amid the Republican Super-Majority that governs both legislative chambers. Much of the anger and insurgent energy of the Nashville demonstrations could be seen as a continuation of the protests that had been simmering and erupting in the nation at large ever since Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, scarcely more than a week earlier. There had been the day-afterinauguration massive Women’s Marches in Washington, D.C., and in every other American city of consequence, including both Nashville and Memphis. Hard upon that had come Trump’s unexpected and drastic presidential order basically — and abruptly — banning not only immigration but essentially any further going back-and-forth of any kind by Muslims between America and seven Middle Eastern nations. And with that came a new wave of protest. Although the demonstrations inside the Tennessee State Capitol had been organized by various ad hoc groups, there was an element of the spontaneous to them as well. A few pundits writing of the resurgence of mass protest in the nation had contrasted the phenomenon to the fecklessness that seemed to have settled into Democrats and their party after their unforeseen defeats in Congress and for the presidency in November. “Let me tell you,” said Memphis state Representative Joe Towns, attending Nashville Mayor Megan Barry’s reception for legislators at the Grand Ole Opry in the aftermath of Haslam’s State-of-the-State speech. “I’m glad to see these protests,” he added. “They indicate that there’s still force and authority among us. This is going to be good for Democrats. I don’t think people expected this of

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Haslam felt otherwise, and these words from his speech are worth quoting on the point: “I know some of you think we should transfer surplus money to the Highway Fund for transportation. We are — to the tune of $277 million in last year’s and this year’s budget combined. There are four real reasons

General Fund dollars, which are mostly collected from Tennesseans for Tennesseans, and use that to subsidize our roads, which are paid for by a broad mix of in-state and out-of-state users. Finally, paying money out of our surplus would continue to leave our cities and counties with an inadequate source of revenue for taking care of our neighborhood and local roads.” It’s the kind of thinking that has animated various improvement projects on the part of Tennessee’s local governments — Shelby County’s in particular— where incremental raises in the hotel and motel tax, paid for by passers-through, have financed any number of local projects. And the governor has sweetened the pot for the gas tax by proposing a balancing tax cut elsewhere. Some of these are frankly concessions to wealthy Tennesseans, like Haslam’s proposed acceleration of what was already a

staged elimination of the Hall Tax on income from interest and dividends. But one of his proposed tax remedies calls for the reduction, or even the elimination of the sales tax on groceries — something clearly of benefit to workingclass Tennesseans. Haslam also called for significant increases in teachers’ salaries, another godsend of sorts, for public education. But friends of public education are unlikely, after years in which the governor discouraged proposals for school vouchers that clearly overreached, to welcome what is shaping up as a bill to that end that he can accept. And the governor is proposing to spend state money on expanding broadband to remote parts of Tennessee, where previously it was inaccessible. Given the tempestuous rancor coming out of Washington, a few good intentions of that sort could go a long way to calming the storm in Tennessee.

The governor is proposing to spend state money on expanding broadband to remote parts of Tennessee, where previously it was inaccessible. why that’s not a long-term solution. First, while we do have a surplus, we do not have a pile of money without a claim to it. “Second, I have never thought that it was a good plan to pay for a long-term need like $10.5 billion in approved and needed road projects with a short-term surplus. Third, and the most fundamental, in my proposal, an estimated half or more of the increased revenue would come from non-Tennesseans and trucking companies. “I don’t know why we would take

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Vicki Lawrence was an old lady at 24. Often, in fact. She may have been The Carol Burnett Show’s junior cast member, but it was Burnett’s show. She would always get to play Snow White, leaving Lawrence — hired to play Burnett’s younger sister — to play the wicked, old witch. Lawrence was not yet a quarter-century old when her most famous character was born. Mama was supposed to be a one-shot in a sketch about a loud, dysfunctional Southern family, but the popular bit grew into a recurring feature, and Lawrence’s character eventually spun off onto her own show, Mama’s Family. She’s still playing the outspoken character today in a touring solo show called Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two Woman Show. “I’ll share one of my favorite stories,” Lawrence says, a little mischievously. “When we first started doing it, we got booked in Laughlin, Nevada, which is about 90 miles from Vegas, and a world away. It’s on the Colorado. Mobile homes. A much older crowd. So we’re working this big casino there, and the fella that booked the show came down on the second or third night to say hi. We were all sitting in the dressing room talking — me, my husband, who produces the show, and my son, who directs it — and he asks, ‘Would you like to know what the word is out on the casino floor?’ And I said, ‘Sure, what is the word on the casino floor?’ He said, ‘The word is, wear your Depends.’ That’s probably the nicest compliment I’ve ever gotten.” Lawrence says she doesn’t want the show to just be a retrospective. Mama has been brought fully into the 21st century. She has thoughts about current events, and, as you might expect, she doesn’t hold back. “VICKI LAWRENCE AND MAMA: A TWO WOMAN SHOW” AT THE EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINE ARTS CENTER (1700 NEW CASTLE RD, FORREST CITY, AR) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 7:30 P.M. $39, EACC.EDU

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“A River Runs Through It” Germantown Performing Arts Center, 5:30-7 p.m. A collaborative event between the Memphis College of Art and IRIS Orchestra. Includes an art show and sale from MCA illustration students tonight and a concert by IRIS Saturday and Sunday. “Can Teaching Innovation Renew the Humanities?” University Center, University of Memphis, 6 p.m. Lecture by James Lang of Assumption College about the value of certain approaches to teaching. Presented by the Marcus W. Orr Center for the Humanities.

The Meeting Halloran Centre, 6:30 p.m. Hattiloo presents this dramatic depiction of an imaginary meeting between Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. Mark Nizer in 4D Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School, 7 p.m., $25 Extreme juggling featuring lasers and robots.

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“I imagine one of the reasons people cling to their hates so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they will be forced to deal with pain.” — James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time

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James Baldwin was a lot of things: author, playwright, essayist, activist, etc. Although he’s best remembered for groundbreaking works like Notes of a Native Son, If Beale Street Could Talk, and The Fire Next Time, these days the African-American intellectual who found common ground with both MLK and Malcolm X may be best known by way of various internet memes. Rhodes College’s Communities in Conversation, in partnership with the University of Memphis English department is hosting a series of events designed to look at Baldwin’s prescience and, in this specific instance, to ask what it means to be memed. Rhodes history professor and Spence L. Wilson Chair in Humanities Jonathan Judaken describes “Digital Baldwin” as a warmup act for the two-day “Baldwin Now” symposium coming in March. It arrives, appropriately enough, during a period of renewed political activism, from Black Lives Matter to the Women’s March. “What we wanted to do was put together a series of events that would allow us to think about Baldwin in a deeper way,” Judaken says. “To ask why Baldwin now? Why is it that he seems to be the voice so many people are reaching to to think about issues of race in America today.” Judaken wants “Digital Baldwin” to serve as a backdrop for the coming symposium and create opportunities for contextualizing isolated quotes students might encounter while scrolling through Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Speakers include Baldwin expert, Ernest Gibson, modern African-American literature specialist Terrence Tucker, and cultural studies scholar Zandria Robinson.

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Welcome to Grc Lnd Marco Pavé on his upcoming album. Marco Pavé is a name you’re going to be hearing a lot in 2017. At the age of 24, the Memphis rapper has already recorded an EP in Los Angeles, started his own record label, and gained the attention of hip-hop’s Holy Bible with an interview in The Source. This year he’s dropping his debut album in addition to working with Opera Memphis on a hip-hop-centric opera. I sat down with Pavé to learn more about his politically charged debut album Welcome to Grc Lnd. — Chris Shaw

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The Memphis Flyer: How long have you been working on your debut album? Marco Pavé: I guess I would say since about 2014. I did the EP, flew out to L.A. after I set up a GoFundMe, and dropped the EP in 2015. After that, I was finally able to get enough inspiration that led me to think I had

enough content and ideas to start on the debut. Who’s putting out the album? I started my own label after I recorded the EP, so the album will be independently released through my label Radio Rahim Music. I’ve been recording the entire thing at American Studio in Memphis. You’re known for your social activism in addition to your music. Where do those two things intersect? It’s hand in hand in a way — that’s how hip-hop was created. I grew up studying how hip-hop came to be, and it’s always been used to talk about social ills and things that are happening within the community. I try to put my own twist on it by not being categorized as a socially conscious rapper. As a human being, when you recognize what’s going on in

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I grew up studying how hip-hop came to be, and it’s always been used to talk about social ills and things that are happening within the community. I try to put my own twist on it by not being categorized as a socially conscious rapper. You’re currently working with Opera Memphis on a project. Talk more about that. Me and Ned Canty met in 2015 after my EP dropped, and we were trying to figure out how to collaborate.

He reached out last year and asked if I wanted to write an opera about Memphis in my hip-hop style. He was trying to broaden the scope of what opera could be. He reached out, and it went very, very slowly because of the internal changes they had as an organization. The opera will drop in 2018, but I have a show at the playhouse on April 6th, where we will introduce what we have been working on. With this Welcome to Grc Lnd dropping later in the year, how do you feel you fit in the current local hip-hop scene? I’m 24, but I’ve been on the local hip-hop scene since I was 16, from doing open mics to sneaking in the club. I’ve seen a lot of people come and go, and I feel like I’ve paved the way for a lot of up-and-comers. From tours to amazing videos to being on MTV to being featured in The Source magazine, I’ve made my path and I’m firmly in that path, and I really just want to lead the way for other hip-hop artists. Preorders for the first single “Sacrifice” are available now. The single will be released on February 10th. Welcome to Grc Lnd drops in May.

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You haven’t done a lot of collaborations or features. Is that still the vibe for Grc Lnd? Up to this point, I have been a solitary lead vocalist. On the album, I’ve stepped out of that and brought a lot of people into my world to make the album a lot more representative of Memphis. It was so crazy coordinating everyone to come in, hitting up

everybody to coordinate in three 10-hour sessions. Everyone that was featured had to show up and do it in that small window. A wide range of folks made it: Tamika Goodman, Jason Da Hater, Juju Bushman, Al Kapone, up-and-coming artist Idaly Maceano, who is an amazing woman, and MC Dutchess are all on the record. The interlude and storyline is done by Jamey Hatley.

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the world, you have conversations with your friends about Donald Trump. It’s really just using the music to express a full range of emotions. On a scale of one to 10 of being political, I think [the new album] could be a 10 if you’re conservative. If you’re open and know that music has a deeper meaning, it might be a six or a seven. It’s specifically about Memphis, what Memphis has gone through. The inspiration for the album was mainly the I-40 protest that happened last year. I wanted to create the album because at that time there was no soundtrack for that movement. People like Yo Gotti and Young Dolph represent a certain lifestyle, but they don’t represent the anger and the feelings that people here are feeling.

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After Dark: Live Music Schedule February 2 - 8 Blues City Cafe 138 BEALE 526-3637

Alfred’s 197 BEALE 525-3711

Gary Hardy & Memphis 2 Thursdays-Saturdays, 6-9 p.m.; Karaoke Thursdays, TuesdaysWednesdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., and Sundays-Mondays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Mandi Thomas Fridays, Saturdays, 6-9 p.m.; The 901 Heavy Hitters Fridays, Saturdays, 10 p.m.2 a.m.; Flyin’ Ryan Fridays, Saturdays, 2:30 a.m.; Memphis Jazz Orchestra Sundays, 6-9 p.m.

B.B. King’s Blues Club 143 BEALE 524-KING

The King Beez Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.; B.B. King’s All Stars Thursdays, Fridays, 8 p.m.; Will Tucker Band Fridays, Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Lisa G and Flic’s Pic’s Band Saturdays, Sundays, 12:30 p.m.; Blind Mississippi Morris Sundays, 5 p.m.; Memphis Jones Sundays, Wednesdays 5:30 p.m.; Doc Fangaz and the Remedy Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.

Blue Note Bar & Grill 341-345 BEALE 577-1089

Queen Ann and the Memphis Blues Masters Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.-midnight.

Blind Mississippi Morris Fridays, 5 p.m., and Saturdays, 5:30 p.m.; Brad Birkedahl Band Thursdays, Wednesdays, 8 p.m.; Earl “The Pearl” Banks Saturdays, 12:30 p.m., and Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; Brandon Cunning Trio Sundays, 6 p.m., and Mondays, 7 p.m.; FreeWorld Sundays, 9:30 p.m.

Club 152 152 BEALE 544-7011

Live Music WednesdaysSundays, 7-11 p.m.; Live DJ Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 p.m.; Third Floor: DJ Tubbz Fridays, Saturdays, 10 p.m.

FedExForum 191 BEALE STREET

Garth Brooks with Trisha Yearwood Friday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 4, 3 and 7:30 p.m.

Handy Bar 200 BEALE 527-2687

Bad Boy Matt & the Amazing Rhythmatics Tuesdays, Thursdays-Sundays, 7 p.m.-1 a.m.

Itta Bena 145 BEALE 578-3031

Kayla Walker Thursdays, 6-7 p.m.; Susan Marshall Fridays, Saturdays, 7-10 p.m.; Nat “King” Kerr Fridays, Saturdays, 9-10 p.m.; Susan Marshall Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.

King Jerry Lawler’s Hall of Fame Bar & Grille 159 BEALE

Chris Gales Solo Acoustic Show Mondays-Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.; Eric Hughes Thursdays, Fridays, 5-8 p.m.; Karaoke MondaysThursdays, Sundays, 8 p.m.; Live Bands Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.

King’s Palace Cafe 162 BEALE 521-1851

David Bowen Thursdays, 5:309:30 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays, 6:30-10:30 p.m., and Sundays, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

King’s Palace Cafe Patio 162 BEALE 521-1851

Sonny Mack MondaysFridays, 2-6 p.m.; Cowboy Neil Mondays, Thursdays, 7-11 p.m., and Saturdays, Sundays, 26 p.m.; Sensation Band Tuesdays, Fridays, 7-11 p.m.; Fuzzy and the Kings of Memphis Saturdays, 711 p.m.; Chic Jones and the Blues Express Sundays, 711 p.m.; North and South Band Wednesdays, 7-11 p.m.

King’s Palace Cafe Tap Room 168 BEALE 576-2220

Big Don Valentine’s Three Piece Chicken and a Biscuit Blues Band Thursdays, Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight; West Tennessee Blues Society Jam Friday, Feb. 3, 11 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 p.m.

New Daisy Theatre 330 BEALE 525-8981

Silky O’Sullivan’s

182 BEALE 528-0150

183 BEALE 522-9596

International Blues Challenge Thursday, Feb. 2, 5-11 p.m., and Friday, Feb. 3; John Nemeth & the Blue Dreamers Thursday, Feb. 2, midnight3 a.m.; Vizztone Blues Party Friday, Feb. 3, 11:30-2:30 a.m., and Saturday, Feb. 4, 10:302:30 a.m.; Cincy Blues Society Saturday, Feb. 4, 1-5 p.m.; Heather Crosse Saturday, Feb. 4, 6-10 p.m.; Sensation Band Sunday, Feb. 5, 711 p.m.; Jeff Jensen Band Monday, Feb. 6, 7-11 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7-11 p.m., and Wednesday, Feb. 8, 7-11 p.m.

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.

Earnestine & Hazel’s 531 S. MAIN 523-9754

Amber Rae Dunn Hosts: Earnestine & Hazel’s Open Mic Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m.

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium 130 PEABODY PLACE 523-8536

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

Live Music ThursdaysSaturdays, 10 p.m.

Brass Door Irish Pub

Songwritters with Roland and Friends Mondays, 7-10 p.m.

The Halloran Centre 225 S. MAIN 529-4299

Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers Saturday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m.

Rum Boogie Cafe Blues Hall

152 MADISON 572-1813

Mollie Fontaine Lounge

182 BEALE 528-0150

Center for Southern Folklore Hall

Dim the Lights featuring live music and DJs First Saturday of every month, 10 p.m.

119 S. MAIN AT PEMBROKE SQUARE 525-3655

Paulette’s

International Blues Challenge Thursday, Feb. 2, 5:30-11:30 p.m., and Friday, Feb. 3, 5:30-11:30 p.m.; Memphis Bluesmasters Thursdays, Sundays, 8 p.m.midnight; Tas Cru and His Band of Tortured Souls Thursday, Feb. 2, 12-3 a.m.; Vince Johnson and the Plantation Allstars Fridays, Saturdays, 4-8 p.m., and Sundays, 3-7 p.m.; Stella Vee’s Jam Saturday, Feb. 4, 12-4 p.m.; Miller and His Other Sinners Saturday, Feb. 4, 5-9 p.m.; Jeff Jensen Band Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Brian Hawkins Blues Party Mondays, 8 p.m.midnight; McDaniel Band Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight.

Live Music Fridays.

Delta Cats, Billy Gibson, & Linear Smith First Friday of every month, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.

Center for Southern Folklore 123 S. MAIN AT PEABODY TROLLEY STOP 525-3655

Daddy Mack Blues Band Saturday, Feb. 4, 8-11 p.m.

Dirty Crow Inn 855 KENTUCKY

Bobbie & Tasha Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m.

679 ADAMS 524-1886

RIVER INN, 50 HARBOR TOWN SQUARE 260-3300

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.

Purple Haze Nightclub 140 LT. GEORGE W. LEE 577-1139

Blind Raccoon Showcase Thursday, Feb. 2, 11:30 a.m.5 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 3, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Guitar Prodigy Ray Goren Plays IBC Roots & Blues Showcase Thursday, Feb. 2, 4 p.m.; DJ Dance Music Mondays-Sundays, 10 p.m.

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Eden Brent Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 p.m.

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Salsa Night Saturdays, 8:30 p.m.-3 a.m.

The Silly Goose 100 PEABODY PLACE 435-6915

DJ Cody Fridays, Saturdays, 10 p.m.

South Main Ghost River Brewing 827 S. MAIN 278-0087

Tim & Jeff from Snowglobe Saturday, Feb. 4, 6-9 p.m.

Loflin Yard 7 W. CAROLINA

Electric Church Sundays, 2-4 p.m.

Blue Monkey 2012 MADISON 272-BLUE

Karaoke Thursdays, 9 p.m.-midnight.

Boscos 2120 MADISON 432-2222

Canvas 1737 MADISON 443-5232

Karaoke Thursdays, 9:30 p.m.

Celtic Crossing 903 S. COOPER 274-5151

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

The Cove 2559 BROAD 730-0719

Ed Finney and the U of M Jazz Quartet Thursdays, 9 p.m.; Don Cook and Wayde Peck Friday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m.; Big Barton Friday, Feb. 3, 9:30 p.m.; Joe Austin Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 p.m.; Justin White Mondays, 7 p.m.; Don and Wayde Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m.; Karaoke Wednesdays, 10 p.m.

Lafayette’s Music Room 2119 MADISON 207-5097

Jeremy Stanfill & Joshua Cosby Thursday, Feb. 2, 6 p.m.; Matthew Curry Thursday, Feb. 2, 9 p.m.; Heath N’ Justin Friday, Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m.; Devil Train Friday, Feb. 3, 10 p.m.; Susan Marshall & Friends Saturdays, 11 a.m.; The River Bluff Clan Saturdays, 3 p.m.; Burroughs & Yearwood Saturday, Feb. 4, 3 p.m.; Davis Coen Duo Saturday, Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m.; Joe Restivo 4 Sundays, 11 a.m.; John Paul Keith and Co. Mondays, 6 p.m.; John Kilzer Tuesdays, 8 p.m.; Breeze Cayolle and New Orleans Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.

Midtown Crossing Grill 394 N. WATKINS 443-0502

Memphis Ukelele Meetup Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Minglewood Hall 1555 MADISON 866-609-1744

Forever Loving Marley Tribute feat. Chinese Connection Dub Embassy Saturday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m.

Mulan Asian Bistro 2149 YOUNG AVE 347-3965

Chris Gales Sunday Brunch First Sunday of every month, 12-3 p.m.

Murphy’s 1589 MADISON 726-4193

Eric Lewis Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6-8 p.m.

Rock Starkaraoke Fridays; Nathan Leigh Saturday, Feb. 4; Open Mic Music with Tiffany Harmon Mondays, 9 p.m.midnight; Bob Fleming & the Drunk Girl Chorus Tuesday, Feb. 7; Ike Fonseca Wednesday, Feb. 8.

The Phoenix 1015 S. COOPER 338-5223

The Phoenix Blues Jam Tuesdays, 8-11 p.m.

Sports Junction 1911 POPLAR 244-7904

Brian Johnson Friday, Feb. 3, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Live music Saturdays.

Wild Bill’s 1580 VOLLINTINE 207-3975

The Wild Bill’s Band Fridays, Saturdays, 11 p.m.-3 a.m.

University of Memphis Triple S 1747 WALKER 421-6239

Fun-Filled Fridays First Friday of every month, 8 p.m.midnight.

Ubee’s 521 S. HIGHLAND 323-0900

Karaoke Wednesdays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

East Memphis Dan McGuinness Pub 4694 SPOTTSWOOD 761-3711

Karaoke Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

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

Intimate Piano Lounge featuring Charlotte Hurt Mondays-Thursdays, 59:30 p.m.; Larry Cunningham Fridays, Saturdays, 6-10 p.m.

Dru’s Place Karaoke Fridays-Sundays.

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The most adrenaline-charged motorsports experience for families on the planet returns for two days! Tickets available!

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GARTH BROOKS LIVE AT FEDEXFORUM When it comes to country superstars, Garth Brooks has long been at the top of the list. Before the Brad Paisleys and Blake Sheltons of the world took the genre to new heights, Brooks helped make country one of the most popular types of music in the world. Aside from his accolades as a country musician — which include being in the Country Music Hall of Fame and a whopping 22 Academy of Country Music Awards — he’s also the best-selling solo artist in America. Brooks has sold over 135 million albums total, second only to this group you may have heard of called The Beatles. With hits like “The Dance,” “If Tomorrow Never Comes,” and “Friends in Low Places,” Brooks is also one of the only country music artists to transcend the genre — as chances are you know the words to one of those songs whether you enjoy modern country music or not. Joining Brooks at the FedExForum for three nights this week is his wife and fellow country superstar Trisha Yearwood. The two have been married for over a decade, but according to a Country Living article, they actually have been friends since 1987 when they met while recording a demo at Kent Blazy’s attic studio. Yearwood has had a magnificent career in her own right, selling over 15 million records to date and scooping up three Grammy awards in the process. The duo also recently released Christmas Together late last year — their first album together. Advanced tickets are available through the FedExForum website. — Chris Shaw Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, February 2nd through February 4th at the FedExForum, 6 p.m. $74.98

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

Name Sayers, Victor and the Spoils Thursday, Feb. 2, 9 p.m.; Led Zeppin Friday, Feb. 3, 8 p.m.; Myster Off-Topic, Tom Skeemask, Friends That Rap, Luckii Luckett, Scottie Piffen Saturday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m.; The Bumbs, Andrew Carter Sunday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m.; Don’t Be Afraid of Mike Stanley & Dwayne Duke Monday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m.

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Karaoke Tuesdays, 9 p.m.

Holy Rosary Catholic Church 4851 PARK 767-6949

Boogie on the Bayou 2017 with Seeing Red Saturday, Feb. 4, 6:30-11 p.m.

South Memphis Stax Museum of American Soul Music

3663 APPLING 385-6440

Little Memphis Friday, Feb. 3.

926 E. MCLEMORE 946-2535

Scott Sharrard and the Bo-Keys Thursday, Feb. 2, 8-9:30 p.m.

Live Bands Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Open Mic Mondays Mondays, 8 p.m.-midnight; Live Music Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight; One Mic Performance Series Every other Wednesday.

Frayser/Millington Harpo’s Hogpin 4212 HWY. 51 N. 530-0414

Live Music Saturdays, 9 p.m.

Haystack Bar & Grill 6560 HWY. 51 N. 872-0567

Dantones Band Friday, Feb. 3, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Dan McGuinness 3964 GOODMAN, SOUTHAVEN, MS 662-890-7611

Mortimer’s

Acoustic Music Tuesdays.

590 N. PERKINS 761-9321

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

Fox and Hound Tavern 6565 TOWNE CENTER, SOUTHAVEN, MS 662-536-2200

T.J. Mulligan’s 1817 KIRBY 755-2481

Karaoke Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

Live Music Thursdays, 5 p.m.; Karaoke Tuesdays.

The Windjammer Restaurant

Hollywood Casino 1150 CASINO STRIP RESORT, TUNICA, MS 662-357-7700

786 E. BROOKHAVEN CIRCLE 683-9044

Live Entertainment Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Karaoke ongoing.

Poplar/I-240

Tunica Roadhouse

East Tapas and Drinks

1107 CASINO CENTER, TUNICA, MS 662-363-4900

6069 PARK 767-6002

Jack Rowell’s Celebrity Jam Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Eddie Smith Fridays, 8 p.m.; Bluff City Bandits Saturday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m.; Super Party Sunday, Feb. 5, 3 p.m.; Debbie Jamison & Friends Tuesdays, 610 p.m.; Elmo and the Shades Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight.

Owen Brennan’s THE REGALIA, 6150 POPLAR 761-0990

Lannie McMillan Jazz Trio Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Summer/Berclair Barbie’s Barlight Lounge 661 N. MENDENHALL

Possum Daddy’s Karaoke Saturdays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Cheffie’s Cafe

Live Music Fridays, Saturdays.

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Whitehaven/ Airport Marlowe’s Ribs & Restaurant 4381 ELVIS PRESLEY 332-4159

Karaoke with DJ Stylez Thursdays, Sundays, 10 p.m.

Maria’s Restaurant 6439 SUMMER 356-2324

Karaoke Fridays, 5-8 p.m.

Hadley’s Pub 2779 WHITTEN 266-5006

Shotgun Billy Friday, Feb. 3, 9 p.m.; Backstreet Crawlers Saturday, Feb. 4, 9 p.m.; Adam McClelland and the Hangover Wednesday, Feb. 8, 8 p.m.

Old Whitten Tavern 2800 WHITTEN 379-1965

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

483 HIGH POINT TERRACE 202-4157

Leigh Ann Wilmot and Dave “The Rave” Laman Fridays, 6-9 p.m.

North Mississippi/ Tunica

Karaoke with Buddha Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8 p.m.midnight.

978 REDDOCH 767-6940

Neil’s Music Room

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

7281 HACKS CROSS, OLIVE BRANCH, MS 662-893-6242

First Friday at Five Coffee House Concert First Friday of every month, 5 p.m.

5727 QUINCE 682-2300

9087 POPLAR 755-0092

The Crossing Bar & Grill

Howard Vance Guitar Academy

Eddie Harris Thursdays, Fridays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Van Duren Solo Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.; Elizabeth Wise Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Wine Bar

Shelby Forest General Store 7729 BENJESTOWN 876-5770

Tony Butler Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

Cordova Fox and Hound Sports Tavern 819 EXOCET 624-9060

Karaoke Tuesdays, 9 p.m.

T.J. Mulligan’s Cordova

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.

8071 TRINITY 756-4480

The Southern Edition Band Tuesdays.

Germantown Germantown Performing Arts Center 1801 EXETER 751-7500

PB&J: Iris Orchestra Brass Saturday, Feb. 4, 9:30 a.m.; IRIS: A River Runs Through It Saturday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m.

Ice Bar & Grill 4202 HACKS CROSS 757-1423

Unwind Wednesdays Wednesdays, 6 p.m.-midnight.

Raleigh Stage Stop 2951 CELA 382-1576

Blues Jam Every Thursday Night hosted by Brad Webb Thursdays, 7-11 p.m.; Ethan Willis & the Long Goners Friday, Feb. 3, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Common Rarity Saturday, Feb. 4, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Open Mic Night and Steak Night Tuesdays, 6 p.m.-midnight.

West Memphis/ Eastern Arkansas Southland Park 1550 N. INGRAM, WEST MEMPHIS, AR 800-467-6182

Live Music Fridays, Saturdays, 10 p.m.; Live Band Karaoke Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

St. John’s Episcopal Church 625 PECAN 870-338-8327

The Vienna Boys Choir Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

The New Backdour Bar & Grill 302 S. AVALON 596-7115

Karaoke with Tim Bachus Mondays, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; DJ Stylez Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

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5101 SANDERLIN 763-2013

Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center

RockHouse Live 5709 RALEIGH-LAGRANGE 386-7222

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Fox and Hound Sports Tavern

Bartlett

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CALENDAR of EVENTS:

February 2 - 8

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Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School

Mark Nizer in 4D, comedian and juggler. www. buckmanartscenter.com. $25. Fri., Feb. 3, 7 p.m. 60 N. PERKINS EXT. (537-1483).

Cannon Center for the Performing Arts

Jubilee Day Juneteenth Celebration the Juneteenth Story Play, $20. Fri., Feb. 3, 7 p.m. Hood Rich the Stage Play, $25. Sat., Feb. 4, 6 p.m. MEMPHIS COOK CONVENTION CENTER, 255 N. MAIN (TICKETS, 525-1515).

Circuit Playhouse

Hand to God , in Cyprus, Texas, all good children are taught to obey the teachings of the Bible in order to avoid Satan’s evil grip. A puppet from the Christian Puppet Minister takes on a mind of its own with consequences. Adults only. www. playhouseonthesquare.com. $25-$40. Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m., and Sundays, 2 p.m. Through Feb. 19. 51 S. COOPER (725-0776).

Germantown Community Theatre

Haint, story of Mercy and her son Charlie. They lived a reclusive life. After tragedy strikes, Mercy is not sure if she has the strength to hold on to the dilapidated family home or the rural, folk traditions. www.gctcomeplay.org. $24. Sundays, 2:30 p.m., and Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. Through Feb. 12. 3037 FOREST HILL-IRENE (453-7447).

TheatreWorks

Hamlet, the ghost of Hamlet’s father appears to him and tells him that Claudius has poisoned him. Hamlet swears revenge. Mayhem ensues. (4843467), www.newmoontheatre.org. $20. Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. Through Feb. 19. 2085 MONROE (274-7139).

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

David Lusk Gallery

Opening reception for “Soliloquy” and “Unspeakable,” exhibition of sculpture by Carroll Todd and paintings by Leslie Holt. www.davidluskgallery. com. Fri., Feb. 3, 6-8 p.m. 97 TILLMAN (767-3800).

Found Studio

Artist reception for Allison Anthony Wilson, exhibition of art benefiting Wilson Animal Rescue. Fri., Feb. 3, 6-8 p.m. 2491 BROAD (652-0848).

Germantown Performing Arts Center

Opening reception for “A River Runs Through It,” exhibition of work by MCA students in conjunction with Iris Orchestra concert. www.gpacweb. com. Thurs., Feb. 2, 5:30-7 p.m. 1801 EXETER (751-7500).

L Ross Gallery

Opening reception for “Crossing the Line,” exhibition of oil on canvas abstractions by Pamela Hassler. www.lrossgallery.com. Fri., Feb. 3, 6-8 p.m.

Send the date, time, place, cost, info, phone number, a brief description, and photos — two weeks in advance — to calendar@memphisflyer.com or P.O. Box 1738, Memphis, TN 38101. DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS, ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS WILL APPEAR IN THE FLYER’S ONLINE CALENDAR ONLY.

Memphis Botanic Garden

Opening reception for “Silent Expression,” exhibition of paintings by Tan Collier. www.memphisbotanicgarden.com. Sun., Feb. 5. 750 CHERRY (636-4100).

Memphis Jewish Community Center’s Shainberg Gallery

Opening reception for “Collaborations!,” exhibition of collaborative work. www.jccmemphis.org. Sun., Feb. 5, 1-3 p.m. 6560 POPLAR (761-0810).

OT H E R A R T HA P P E N I N G S

Auditions for America’s Got Talent Open call auditions for 12th season. Register online. Sat., Feb. 4.

MEMPHIS COOK CONVENTION CENTER, 255 N. MAIN (576-1200), WWW.AGTAUDITIONS.COM.

Cooper-Young Art Tours

For more information, featured artists, and popup performances, visit website. First Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. COOPER-YOUNG DISTRICT, CORNER OF COOPER AND YOUNG, WWW.COOPERYOUNG.COM.

Kudzu Playhouse Scholarships

Two awards are available to graduating high school seniors, as well as current and rising college freshmen and sophomores. Applications available on website. Through April 1. WWW.KUDZUPLAYERS.COM.

5040 SANDERLIN (767-2200).

The Halloran Centre

The Meeting, hypothetical meeting between Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. illuminates the ongoing debate between two figures of the civil rights movement: how to achieve equality through different means. www.orpheum-memphis.com. Fri., Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m. 225 S. MAIN (529-4299).

Hattiloo Theatre

Blueprints to Freedom: an Ode to Bayard Rustin, set in 1963, an openly gay, Black proponent of non-violent civil disobedience was jailed several times for refusal to register for the World War II draft and for homosexuality marches for jobs and freedom. www.hattiloo.org. $22-$28. Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Saturdays, 2 p.m., and Sundays, 3 p.m. Through Feb. 12. 37 S. COOPER (502-3486).

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Shen Yun, magical journey to the lost world of ancient Chinese civilization. Featuring richly expressive dance, groundbreaking music, and breathtaking backdrops. $70-$150. Tues.-Wed., Feb. 7-8, 7:30 p.m. 255 N. MAIN (576-1200).

The Orpheum

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Rock the Presidents, journey through the history of U.S. presidents told through original rock, pop, and folk music. www.orpheum-memphis.com. Fri., Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m. 203 S. MAIN (525-3000).

Playhouse on the Square

Rock of Ages, it’s the tail end of the ’80s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely, but the rock-and-roll fairy tale is about to end. Can the dream be saved before it’s too late? www. playhouseonthesquare.org. $25-$45. ThursdaysSaturdays, 8 p.m., and Sundays, 2 p.m. Through Feb. 12. 66 S. COOPER (726-4656).

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The 39 Steps, parody of the Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name is a comedic melodrama which takes the film’s serious spy story and plays it mainly for laughs. Four actors play all the many characters. www.theatrememphis.org. $25. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m., and Thurs., 7:30 p.m. Through Feb. 5. 630 PERKINS EXT. (682-8323).

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The Annesdale Park Gallery

Monthly filmmmaking forum presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts. Tues., Feb. 7, 6-9 p.m. CROSSTOWN ARTS, 430 N. CLEVELAND (507-8030), WWW.CROSSTOWNARTS.ORG.

1290 PEABODY (208-6451).

Women’s March Protest Signs Exhibition

Signs from January 21st Women’s March will be on display. Make or bring your sign for exhibition on Thursday or Friday from 4-6 p.m. or bring during event. Sat., Feb. 4, 4-6 p.m. MARSHALL ARTS GALLERY, 639 MARSHALL (679-6837).

Works of Heart

Enjoy bidding on gallery quality heart-themed art benefiting Memphis Child Advocacy Center. Includes beer, wine, and appetizers. Big Heart Lounge tickets include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and special gifts. $75-$200. Sat., Feb. 4, 7-10 p.m. MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF ART, 1930 POPLAR (888-4342), WWW.MEMPHISCAC.ORG.

“Transitory Triad: Harmonic Alliance,” exhibition of work by Olga King, Kristen Rambo, and Robert King with a portion of sales benefiting Church Health Center. www.theannesdaleparkgallery.net. Through Feb. 14.

Art Museum at the University of Memphis (AMUM)

“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).

Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art

“Chinese Symbols in Art,” ancient Chinese pottery and bronze. www.belzmuseum.org. Ongoing. 119 S. MAIN, IN THE PEMBROKE SQUARE BUILDING (523-ARTS).

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

“Groundbreakers: AfricanAmerican Ballerina Stories of Triumph and Struggles,” exhibition of photos and historical facts about the first African-American ballerinas and fun facts about Ballet on Wheels Dance School & Company. www.balletonwheels.org. Through Feb. 28.

brooksmuseum.org. Through May 31.

Bingham and Broad

“My Kin Is Not Like Yours,” exhibition of works by Debra Edge. Ongoing.

1934 POPLAR (544-6209).

Memphis Jewish Home

2563 BROAD (323-3008).

Marty Parker and Rose Sitton, exhibition of paintings with a portion of the proceeds benefiting MJHR. www.memphisjewishhome.org. Through March 31.

Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School

New Works: Pottery by Helen Fielder and paintings by Kathleen Williams, www.stmarysschool.org. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Through Feb. 22. 60 N. PERKINS EXT. (537-1483).

The Dixon Gallery & Gardens

“State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now,” exhibition examining how today’s artists are informed by the past, innovate with materials old and new, and engage deeply with issues relevant to our communities. Through March 26. “Mallory/Wurtzburger: A Retrospective,” exhibition celebrating artists from past Mallory/ Wurtzburger exhibits. www. dixon.org. Through April 9. 4339 PARK (761-5250).

FireHouse Community Arts Center

Mosal Morszart, exhibition of works by Black Arts Alliance artist. www.memphisblackartsalliance.org. Ongoing. 985 S. BELLEVUE (948-9522).

3030 POPLAR (415-2700).

36 BAZEBERRY (758-0036).

Fogelman Galleries of Contemporary Art, University of Memphis

“The Belhaven Republic (A Delta Blues), 1793-1795,” exhibition of portraits, flags, battle maps, and other artifacts detailing events leading to the Belhaven Republic’s attempted siege of Memphis. Collection by Umar Rashid (Frohawk Two Feathers). www.memphis. edu/fogelmangalleries. Free. Through March 3. 3715 CENTRAL.

Jay Etkin Gallery

David Malkin, exhibition of oil on paper. Through Feb. 15. 942 COOPER (550-0064).

Exhibition of signs from the Women’s March at Marshall Arts Gallery

Memphis Slim Collaboratory

“Either They Don’t Know or Don’t Show,” exhibition of prints by Lawrence Matthews. Through March 31. 1130 COLLEGE (590-4591).

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

2017 Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition. Through Feb. 26. “Creating Connections Through Art Therapy,” exhibition of artwork created by art therapy participants and students who learned about building connections and enhancing self-expression through art therapy groups. Through March 26. Rotunda Projects: Nnenna Okore, exhibition of abstract objects fashioned from burlap and inspired by textures, colors, and landscapes from her immediate environment. Through April 2. Selections from William Eggleston’s Portfolios, exhibition of 18 photographs from most of the portfolios in the Brooks Museum’s collection. www.

Metal Museum

“Guns, Violence, & Justice,” exhibition by various artists using guns and gun references in their artwork to address issues impacting our lives and explore concepts of militia consciousness. www.metalmuseum.org. Through April 30. 374 METAL MUSEUM DR. (774-6380).

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“Forty Years of Printmaking,” exhibition of works by Judith Dierkes. Through Feb. 19. “Image and Object: Works by Adam Hawk and Joe Morzuch,” exhibition of work informed by the shapes and forms found in natural and urban settings. (272-5100), www. mca.edu. Through Feb. 19. Terry DeWitt Art Exhibit, Through Feb. 19. 66 S. COOPER (726-4656).

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Ross Gallery

“Fused Expression,” exhibition of studio glass by John Littleton and Kate Vogel. www.cbu.edu. Through May 17. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY, PLOUGH LIBRARY, 650 E. PARKWAY S. (321-3000).

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

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after International Blues Challenge

“Portraits in Soul: Rare Images from the API Archive,” exhibition of photographs by Bill Carrier Sr. and his team at Allied Photography Illustrators (API). www.staxmuseum.com. Feb. 3-June 20. 926 E. MCLEMORE (946-2535).

Talbot Heirs

Debra Edge Art, Ongoing.

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99 S. SECOND (527-9772).

VizzTone’s 10th Anniversary Blues Party on Beale

Friday & Saturday, February 3rd & 4th 10:30pm Kenny Neal Jonn Del Toro Richardson Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers Long Tall Deb & Colin John Little G Weevil Amanda Fish Amy Hart Little Boys Blue Tas Cru 182 Beale Street | Memphis, TN | 901.528.0150 | rumboogie.com

TOPS Gallery

“maybe nothing was said/ might be continued,” exhibition of drawing and sculpture by Jerry Phillips. www.topsgallery.com. Through Feb. 4. 400 S. FRONT.

Village Frame & Art

Gallery Artists, exhibition of work by Charlie Ivey, Virginia Schoenster, Lou Ann Dattilo, and Matthew Hasty. Ongoing. 540 S. MENDENHALL (767-8882).

WKNO Studio

Gallery 12 Artists of Mississippi, exhibition of artists’ work from abstract to Impressionist to floral design. www.wkno.org. Through Feb. 28. 7151 CHERRY FARMS (458-2521).

DinnerStage at Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, Friday C O M E DY

EACC Fine Arts Center Gallery

Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show, www.eacc. edu. Sat., Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 1700 NEWCASTLE, FORREST CITY, AR.

P&H Cafe

Open Mic Comedy, Thursdays, 9 p.m. 1532 MADISON (726-0906).

B O O KS I G N I N G S

Booksigning by Rochelle Stevens

Author and Olympic gold and silver medalist discusses and signs Travel the World by Foot. Mon., Feb. 6, 5 p.m. LUCIUS E. & ELSIE C. BURCH JR. LIBRARY, 501 POPLAR VIEW, COLLIERVILLE (457-2600), WWW.COLLIERVILLELIBRARY.ORG.

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“Can Teaching Innovation Renew the Humanities?”

Dr. James M. Lang will consider current debates about the value of the humanities and the ways teaching innovation can help renew the public’s commitment to the humanities. Free. Thurs., Feb. 2, 6 p.m. UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, UNIVERSITY CENTER, 255 UNIVERSITY CENTER, PARIS THEATER, WWW.MEMPHIS.EDU.

“Crisis Communication and Management: What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You”

The Memphis Chapter of the American Marketing Association hosts Kerri Guyton of Obsidian Public Relations explaining to marketing and communications professionals how to effectively handle crisis situations. $15 AMA members, $25 nonmembers. Thurs., Feb. 2, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. UNIVERSITY CLUB OF MEMPHIS, 1346 CENTRAL (866-3114), WWW.AMAMEMPHIS.ORG.

Communities in Conversation: “Digital Baldwin”

Professors Zandria Robinson, Ernest Gibson, and Terrence Tucker will discuss the work of James Baldwin as a means to inform, contextualize, and highlight aspects of his work as writer and social critic that have become references for post-civil rights discussions of race in America. Thurs., Feb. 2, 5:30 p.m. RHODES COLLEGE, HARDIE AUDITORIUM, 2000 N. PARKWAY (843-3000), WWW.RHODES.EDU.

Holmes Lecture Series

Theologian Dr. Eboni Marshall Turman, Assistant Professor of Theology and African-American History at Yale University will speak on the “Black Social Gospel.” See website for more information. Free. Mon., Feb. 6, 7-8 p.m., and Tues., Feb. 7, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, 168 E. PARKWAY S. (458-8232), WWW.MEMPHISSEMINARY.EDU.

Memphis 101

Learn about the rich cultural heritage of Memphis during this interactive crash course revealing why Memphis is the place it is today and how our history impacts where we are headed. Registration required. Tues., Feb. 7, 6-8 p.m. NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, 450 MULBERRY (521-9699), WWW.NEWMEMPHIS.ORG.

C A L E N DA R: F E B R UA RY 2 - 8 Social Justice Fair and Panel Discussion

Learn about the work your local social justice organizations are involved in and how you can support or get involved. Sat., Feb. 4, 12-2 p.m. LEMOYNE-OWEN COLLEGE, 807 WALKER (435-1000), WWW.LOC.EDU.

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2017 Mid-South Home Expressions Show

Industry professionals and vendors will be on hand featuring the latest home furnishing and more. Special guest Pete Nelson of Animal Planet’s Treehouse Masters. $8. Fri., Feb. 3, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., Feb. 4, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sun., Feb. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. LANDERS CENTER (DESOTO CIVIC CENTER), 4560 VENTURE, SOUTHAVEN, MS (662-280-9120), WWW. MIDSOUTHHOMEEXPRESSIONS.COM.

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AARP Tax Assistance

Trained volunteers from AARP will provide free e-file tax assistance in the Halle Room. Sign up with an AARP volunteer upon arrival. Special consideration will be given to those over 60 with low-to-medium incomes. Tuesdays. Through April 11. LUCIUS E. & ELSIE C. BURCH JR. LIBRARY, 501 POPLAR VIEW, COLLIERVILLE (457-2601), WWW.COLLIERVILLELIBRARY.ORG.

Connecting Crosstown: Concourse Update

New group for transgender masculine folks. Fridays, 5 p.m. OUTMEMPHIS: THE LGBTQ CENTER OF THE MID-SOUTH, 892 S. COOPER (278-6422), WWW.MGLCC.ORG.

Meristem Women’s Book Club

Read and explore written works by women and LGBT authors. Second Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. OUTMEMPHIS: THE LGBTQ CENTER OF THE MID-SOUTH, 892 S. COOPER (278-6422), WWW.MGLCC.ORG.

Learn more about the progress of Crosstown Concourse including information about future resources, opportunities, coffee, conversation, and questions. Mon., Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m.

Tennessee Naturalist Program

Corps of volunteers providing education, outreach, and service, dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities. Registration is required. $225. Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Through March 27. MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN, 750 CHERRY (636-4100), WWW.MEMPHISBOTANICGARDEN.COM.

Weekly Meditation Group

Meets in Sisters’ Chapel to encourage and support the daily practice of morning and evening meditation. Includes a reading or a short-taped talk, 30 minutes of silent meditation, followed by brief discussion. Free. Thursdays, 12-1 p.m. ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL, 700 POPLAR (569-6326).

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CROSSTOWN STORY BOOTH, 422 N. CLEVELAND (507-8030), WWW.CROSSTOWNARTS.ORG.

2017 Racing Season Job Fair

Looking to fill race crew, food and beverage, admissions, and fire and rescue positions. Fri., Feb. 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sat., Feb. 4, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, 5500 VICTORY LANE, WWW.RACEMIR.COM.

Kids Town

A children’s consignment event. Thur.-Sat., Feb. 2-4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. AGRICENTER INTERNATIONAL, 7777 WALNUT GROVE (452-2151), WWW.CONSIGNKIDSTOWN.COM.

Teach901 Job Fair

Meet representatives from several different education groups that are hiring for schools throughout Memphis. Register online. Wed., Feb. 8, 6-8 p.m. THE SALVATION ARMY KROC CENTER, 800 E. PARKWAY S. (729-8007).

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Boogie on the Bayou 2017 with Seeing Red

HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4851 PARK (767-6949).

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35th Annual Memphis in May Triathlon Swim Clinics

One-time classes that require participants be able to swim at least 100 yards freestyle non-stop. Danny Fadgen, master swim coach and aquatic director with the Memphis Jewish Community Center, will be the coach. First Tuesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. Through May 2. MEMPHIS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, 6560 POPLAR (761-0810), WWW.PR-EVENTMANAGEMENT.NET.

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Go Ape Treetop Adventure

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Micro Wrestling Federation

Nine-cast member wrestling and comedy supershow. $15-$40. Wed., Feb. 8, 7 p.m. GROWLERS, 1911 POPLAR (244-7904).

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Vasquez v Collazo Thurs., Feb. 2, 6 p.m.

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Call to Artists for Ag Day Poster Contest: “Agriculture: Food for Life”

Third-eighth graders in any school or homeschool in Shelby County are eligible to enter. See website for submission information. Through Feb. 27. AGRICENTER INTERNATIONAL, 7777 WALNUT GROVE (452-2151), WWW.AGRICENTER. ORG/POSTERCONTEST.

Art After School: Exploring Collage with Kerrie Rogers

Ready to draw, paint, tear, and paste? Kids third-sixth grade will be inspired by artists Robert Rauschenberg, Kurt Schwitters, and Lance Letscher to make our own collages. All materials included. $150. Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m. Through Feb. 14.

COMMUNITY DAY MATINEE / Saturday, February 18, 2p A pay-what-you-can performance

FLICKER STREET STUDIO, 74 FLICKER (767-2999), FLICKERSTREETSTUDIO.COM.

Caterpillar Club

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Toddlers to 5 years enjoy fun-filled stories, music and movement, nature-inspired art, and adventure hikes through the garden. $45 members, $75 nonmembers. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

New Early Childhood Center Now Open

MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN, 750 CHERRY (636-4100), WWW.MEMPHISBOTANICGARDEN.COM.

My Favorite Teacher Contest

Middle and high school students are invited to write an essay, poem, or thank-you letter explaining how a teacher has influenced their lives. Entries must be 500 words or less and typed. For more information, visit website. Through Feb. 28. BARNES & NOBLE, 4610 MERCHANTS PARK CIRCLE #521, COLLIERVILLE (853-3264), WWW.BN.COM/MYFAVORITETEACHER.

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Mark Nizer in 4D at Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School, Friday “One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure”

Join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu. Together they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. $7. Through Sept. 2. SHARPE PLANETARIUM, MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362), WWW.MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG.

Registration for Kidzu Playhouse 2017 Summer Camps

Choose from several camps in June and July ending in production performance. For camp information and registration, see website. $75-$350. Through July 1. HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 805 DILWORTH LANE, HERNANDO, MS, WWW.KUDZUPLAYERS.COM.

S’mores and Stars Campfire Party

Cozy campfire and evening activities for the whole family including Constellation Hike, crafts, s’mores bar with hot dogs, and drinks. $8 members, $12 nonmembers. Fri., Feb. 3, 5-7 p.m. MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN, 750 CHERRY (636-4100), WWW. MEMPHISBOTANICGARDEN.COM.

TheatreKids Spring Musical Registration

Open to students grades 7-12. Rehearsals begin Jan. 3 for a production of Willy Wonka. For more information and registration, visit website. Through Dec. 16. BARTLETT PERFORMING ARTS AND CONFERENCE CENTER, 3663 APPLING (385-6440), WWW.BPACC.ORG.

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Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Guided from any smart phone, teams see the sights while solving clues, completing challenges, and learning local history. Available 365 days, sunrise to sunset. Use promo MEMPHISFLYER for special discount. Ongoing. (805-603-5620), WWW.URBANADVENTUREQUEST.COM.

“Back to the Moon for Good”

Fifty years ago, the U.S. was in a heated race to the moon. This program reflects on that legacy and looks to the future, motivated by the Google XPRIZE. $7. Through June 2. SHARPE PLANETARIUM, MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362), WWW.MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG.

“Black Holes”

Takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole. $7. Through March 31. SHARPE PLANETARIUM, MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362), WWW.MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG.

Cirque du CMOM

Sat., Feb. 4.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS, 2525 CENTRAL (320-3170), WWW.CMOM.COM.

Disability Day on the Hill

The Arc Mid-South will be providing accessible bus transportation for disability advocates who want to meet with state lawmakers to discuss legislative issues. Call for more information and to register by Jan. 25. $35. Wed., Feb. 8, 5:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. (327-2473), WWW.THEARCMIDSOUTH.ORG.

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Offers opportunities for handson exploration of life at the bottom of the sea. Interactive exhibit that highlights the adventure of deep-sea exploration and discovery. Through May 6. MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362), WWW.MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG.

Free-to-Play Themed Game Crawl $3 pints and free game play. Mondays, 6 p.m.-midnight.

REC ROOM, 3000 BROAD (209-1137), WWW.RECROOMMEMPHIS.COM.

Hello Holland: 230,000 Tulips

Enjoy the myriad of tulips, narcissus, hyacynthoides, galanthus, and muscari blooming on the grounds. Through April 29. THE DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS, 4339 PARK (761-5250), WWW.DIXON.ORG.

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Members and non-members are invited to come check out makerspace. Fridays, 6 p.m. MIDSOUTH MAKERS, 2804 BARTLETT (NONE), WWW. MEETUP.COM/MIDSOUTHMAKERS.

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The first of Mattress Firm Foster Kids’ six 2017 donation drives, all 21 Mattress Firm stores in Memphis will accept new pajamas during normal store hours to benefit local foster youth and families. Through Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Bluff City Fire and Ice Polar Bear Plunge and Chili Cook-off

Join Special Olympics Greater Memphis for their largest annual event with plunges into the Mighty Mississippi, chili cookoffs, and costume contests. $50 per person/team member Plunge and $75 per team for Chili Cook-off. Sat., Feb. 4, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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“Plants in the Canopy: Epiphytes”

Bromeliaceae is an exquisite neotropical family with an incredible evolutionary history that adapted member species to extreme habitats. Through March 19.

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DinnerStage featuring Little Memphis

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Enjoy an intimate dinner and performance by vocalist/pianist as he plays a wide range of songs including audience suggestions. $40. Fri., Feb. 3, 7-9 p.m.

Texas Hold ’EM Poker Free. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. STAGE STOP, 2951 CELA (382-1577), WWW. THESTAGESTOPMEMPHIS.COM.

“Voices of the Civil Rights Movement”

Interactive exhibit featuring two video archives within a walk-up kiosk combining two media projects and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. Ongoing. NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, 450 MULBERRY (521-9699), WWW.CIVILRIGHTSMUSEUM.ORG.

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Enjoy the museum after hours, participate in the foundry class, explore the galleries, enjoy a drink from the cash bar, food trucks, live music, and more. Free. Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. METAL MUSEUM, 374 METAL MUSEUM DR. (774-6380), WWW.METALMUSEUM.ORG.

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Memphis Arts Collective: A Valentine Extravaganza

Handmade Valentine’s Day gifts by artists Dale Martin, Chuck Parr, Erica Bodine, Angi Cooper, Cosgrove and Lewis Soaps, and more. Sat., Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Valentine’s Painting Events for Couples Sun., Feb. 5, 4-6 p.m.

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Einstok Brewery Release Hammer & Ale and Justin Dearborn from Einstok brewery tap Icelandic Wee Heavy, Icelandic White Ale, and Icelandic Doppelbock. Enjoy the offerings and swag. Tues., Feb. 7, 5-8 p.m. HAMMER & ALE, 921 S. COOPER (410-8223), WWW.HAMMERANDALE.COM.

CALENDAR Literacy Is Key: A Book and Author Event Luncheon

A book and author event luncheon featuring bestselling authors Elin Hilderbrand, Karen White, and Deborah Wiles benefiting First Book Mid-South and area libraries. $55. Thurs., Feb. 2, 11 a.m.1 p.m. THE PILATES PLACE, 474 PERKINS (761-0602), WWW.MEMPHIS.KAPPA.ORG.

Public Cupping

Taste and learn about our coffees and take a tour of our roastery. Space is limited. Free. Thurs., Feb. 2, 3-4 p.m. FRENCH TRUCK COFFEE, 584 TILLMAN (458-5599), WWW.FRENCHTRUCKCOFFEE.COM.

Super Bowl LI at Flying Saucer Cordova

Celebrate with $3 pints throughout the game as well as NFL trivia with giveaways. Sun., Feb. 5, 5 p.m.-midnight. FLYING SAUCER, 1400 N. GERMANTOWN PKWY. (603– 6791), WWW.BEERKNURD.COM/STORES/CORDOVA.

Sweet Street

Spend the day shopping and sampling sweet treats with someone you love. $5 punch cards available in participating shops for sampling and once all the treats are tasted, card will be entered in a drawing for a basket of Broad Avenue goodies. Fri., Feb. 3, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. BROAD AVENUE ART DISTRICT, BROAD AVENUE (249-2834), WWW.FALLINGINTOPLACE.NET.

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In anticipation of A Conversation with Joe Dallesandro, screening of foreign film featuring the actor as the mute Brother Lily, one of his favorite roles to date in this bizarre and bewitching trip down the rabbit hole. $9. Wed., Feb. 8, 7 p.m. MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART, 1934 POPLAR (544-6209), WWW.BROOKSMUSEUM.ORG.

Indie Wednesday Film Series

See website for show information and ticketing. Wednesdays. Through March 1. VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION, WWW.INDIEMEMPHIS.COM.

Marvin Booker Was Murdered

Documentary featuring reception, film, and Q&A. $12. Sat., Feb. 4, 6-9 p.m. CLAYBORN TEMPLE, 294 HERNANDO.

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Tournées Film Festival

Featuring recent films from France. Films are subtitled in English and shown in the University Center Theatre on the University of Memphis campus. Free. Tues., Feb. 7, 7-9 p.m. UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, UNIVERSITY CENTER, 255 UNIVERSITY CENTER, PARIS THEATER (678-3148), WWW.MEMPHIS.EDU/FL/FILMS.PHP.

Wild Africa 3D

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Audiences will be plunged into fantastic places and meet amazing creatures while exploring the most dramatic continent on earth. Through March 3. CTI 3D GIANT THEATER, IN THE MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362), WWW.MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG.

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The 39 Steps rolls along, Rock of Ages rocks.

tyle only goes so far. But sometimes “so far” is a long, long way. Theatre Memphis’ stylish take on The 39 Steps, an homage to cinematic suspense, murders any opportunity for tension or coherent storytelling, but the wounds bleed laughter. The 39 Steps is a tough proposition — a balancing act between Hitchcocky storytelling and self-aware gags in the vein of a Seth MacFarlane cartoon. Only, instead of Family Guy’s celebrity drop-ins, be on the lookout for clever allusions to Alfred’s other films. Add to all that an impressive stunt factor: Four actors play somewhere in the neighborhood of 140 characters, revisiting events from movies that should be impossible to recreate onstage. Airplane chases, anybody?

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Director Tony Isbell has unleashed a chaotic clown show, chock full of cheap theatrics and owing as much to the Marx Brothers as it does to Hitchcock’s original spy flick. The 39 Steps at Theatre Memphis through February 5th Of all the jukebox musicals out there — good, bad, and terrible — I’ve always had the hardest time giving Rock of Ages a fair shake. It’s like somebody went out of their way to pick all the music I rebelled against in high school and force-fit it into a thinly plotted romantic comedy set in the sleazy, testosteroneflooded hair-metal scene of L.A.’s Sunset Strip. So imagine my surprise when I found myself (mostly) enjoying Playhouse on the Square’s energetic homage to the Reagan era, when everything was awful.

The story goes something like this: The economy is wrecked, city cores are crumbling, but it’s morning in America so foreign investors are snapping up property and transforming local flavor into upscale homogeneity. Into the scene walks Sherrie, a young girl from the heartland, in painted-on, cut-off jeans, dreaming of work on the silver screen, even while she works the pole in a gentleman’s club. A five-minute stand with a burnout rockstar in the men’s room of the Bourbon Room (a stand-in for the Whiskey a Go Go) has wrecked her chances for real love and brought her to a place she never thought she’d be. Now she’s holding out for a hero. In this case, the real bad guy isn’t the asshole rock star — a cross between David Lee Roth of Van Halen and Axl Rose. We recognize him from our first meeting, as someone spiraling toward oblivion and probably a toilet filled with his own vomit. The villain is a German real estate speculator with no compunctions about bulldozing rock clubs and putting up a retail shopping destination. The hero is busboy and would-be metal god Drew Boley, who only wants to rock. And maybe sip some wine coolers with a nice girl now and then. There’s always been a little teeny-tiny hint of Threepenny Opera in Rock of Ages, and director Scott Ferguson, and a rocksolid ensemble, find grace and meaning in L.A.’s slimy underbelly. Also garish silliness and a hard life lesson or two. Kathryn Kilger is a fine fit for Sherrie, the good girl in a bad situation, and Chris Steinmetz is appropriately cringe-inducing as Stacee Jaxx, a petty boozed-up sack of garbage in too-tight pants. Isaac Middleton sometimes struggles with the brute force the songs require, but he overcomes all obstacles including the character’s own piggish instincts. He makes you love him and makes the music work. The glue holding everything together, however, is Stephen Garrett as Lonny, a rock-and-roll lifer, living for the city and the scene. He’s part middle-aged Jim Morrison and part roadie for Spinal Tap. But he leads both the audience and his fellow characters through the show like stoner Bugs Bunny leading Elmer Fudd on a wild rabbit chase. You just know somebody’s gonna get a big ol’ kiss. I’ll never be a Journey fan. Or a Bon Jovi fan. Or all that into Quiet Riot. But if every production of Rock of Ages was as full and fun as this one, I could warm up to it pretty quickly — Against All Odds. Rock of Ages at Playhouse on the Square through February 12th

B O O KS By Richard J. Alley

’ve been a fan of Paul Auster’s since I picked up a copy of his 2004 novel, The Brooklyn Follies, while perusing the shelves of Bookstar, the longgone bookseller in Poplar Plaza. In the years since, I’ve delighted in finding Auster’s books by making my way down the “A” shelf until I, hopefully, found something I’d never read. And many of them — Oracle Night, The Red Notebook, The Music of Chance — have been found this way. His last novel, Sunset Park, was published in 2010. It’s been a long time since I had a new bit of Auster, so I was excited by this month’s release of 4 3 2 1: A Novel. So excited, in fact, that I contacted Henry Holt and Company for an advance reader’s copy. What arrived in the mail is a soft-back brick, clocking in at nearly 900 pages. By far, it’s Auster’s largest offering, larger even than The New York Trilogy, which is actually three stories in one, yet is a third of the size of his new one. This novel, though, is four novels in one, really, and the clever structure of it takes some getting used to but is well worth the effort. Archibald Isaac Ferguson is born in 1947, and we follow his life as he ages. It’s a typical boy’s life with days filled by baseball, friendship, school, bullies, summer camp, and the first whisperings of sex. But it’s not such a simple coming-of-age story as this — young Ferguson splits off into four separate Fergusons, and each one leads a life different from the others. Chapters are laid out as 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, and on to 2.1, 2.2, etc. In one stepping-stone “life,” Ferguson’s father’s appliance store burns to the ground, causing his story to take a different turn from the Ferguson whose father’s store swells with success and the consequent wealth. 4 3 2 1 illustrates that some paths are chosen for us while others present themselves due to choices we make. I’ve always made a point of choosing to shop in bookstores, but I will admit that I’m just as apt to click a button and have a book delivered to my porch as anyone. It’s a simple choice, really, but a salient one as we watch the Booksellers at Laurelwood prepare to join Bookstar (and Borders and Mid-America Books and Pinocchio’s)

as mere memory. The locals hold a special place in my heart. I worked at Bookstar as a second job in the months leading up to my wedding in 1994. Years later, as young parents with a toddler, we found moments of calm in the children’s section of Booksellers (then Davis-Kidd) as our son explored and we read. Burke’s Book Store hosted a reading and signing for me when my novel was published in 2015. These are memories that will last a lifetime and places I’d hoped to take my own children and, eventually, grandchildren. I need them to stick around. We all do. Bookstores are gathering places, communal thinktanks where young parents become

reenergized and their children can become familiar with the world and their community all in one place. Auster’s own bookstore of choice is the independent Community Bookstore in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and he told Travel & Leisure magazine, “The shop is a crucial part of my neighborhood.” And in The Brooklyn Follies, he writes of fictional bookstore Brightman’s Attic: “Thousands of items were crammed onto the shelves down there — everything from outof-print dictionaries to forgotten bestsellers to leatherbound sets of Shakespeare — and Tom had always felt at home in that kind of paper mausoleum, flipping through piles of discarded books and breathing in the old dusty smells.”

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n 2013 the Lins had a plan for the historic building at 1433 Union. Then the people spoke. The restaurateur couple had every intention to tear down the beautiful beaux arts/colonial revival mansion that once housed the philanthropic women’s group the Nineteenth Century Club when they bought it at auction, but after protests and legal cases, they listened. “They held numerous talks on what to do that was best for the city and decided to keep the building and renovate it and turn it into a fine dining steakhouse,” says the Lins’ manager, John Lee. A fine choice they made, indeed. The Lins turned the 16,000-squarefoot building into arguably one of the most beautiful eateries in town — Izakaya. With a double cantilever grand staircase, a wall of stained glass,

ornate fireplaces in every room, coffered ceilings, elaborate molding, and mahogany as the primary wood species throughout, Izakaya is a grand dame that will turn heads again and again. The Lins, who also run two Redfish Sushi Asian Bistros, New Hunan, and Kublai Khan, brought in Looney Ricks Kiss to help design the renovation project and Archer Custom Builders as general contractor. “Our contractor [Hans Bauer] said you can not replicate this building,” Lee says. “We tried to keep everything as original as possible.” The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The downstairs is divided into various dining rooms, each guided by the original design work, with a sushi bar in the main dining room and a small bar in the back. The second floor offers a large bar that flanks the entire

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Shon Lin (left) and his wife, Dana, spent $4.8 million on the renovation of Izakaya. north half with room for live music on the east end, as well as multiple private lounge rooms along the south. They put to use the built-in shelving system, turning them into lockers for a wine locker program, in which clients pay an annual fee for the restaurant to house 10 bottles of fine wine for them at a discounted purchase price and

for access to special VIP wine-tasting events. There is a conference room available, and the building comes ready-made with a large front porch prepped for a patio come spring. Izakaya’s chef, Minh Nguyen, who is known for serving as executive sushi chef at the popular sushi joint, Rain, in

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f you’re the kind of person who would make a lifestyle change based on its impact on the climate, you’re probably already aware that your food choices impact the molecular balance of the atmosphere in ways pertinent to life as we know it. By some estimates, half of human greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are released by the production, transport, preparation, and waste of food. Thanks to population growth and economic development, that portion is growing. This reality has spawned a foodie tribe known as the climatarians, members of which, according to The New York Times, adhere to a “diet whose primary goal is to reverse climate change.” You might think of climatarians as allies to the locavores, fellow do-gooders trying to save the world by eating carefully. But their agendas are not always aligned. It turns out that the distance food travels makes less of a difference to the carbon footprint than how that food was produced. Many studies indicate concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, are more efficient than raising grass-fed animals because the operations benefit from the economics of scale. They are more efficient, the animals grow faster, and are ready for slaughter sooner, so they end up producing less methane over the course of their lives. The emission of methane, a much more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, is a big reason animal products are shunned altogether by many climatarians. Others will try to keep their meat but eat it as efficiently as possible. While the average omnivorous locavore may balk at the idea of a fast food burger, a climatarian might pull into the drive-thru, turn off his engine, and marvel at the efficiencies of the modern food system while awaiting his turn. To determine the most anti-climatarian meal ever, I used an online tool called the Food Carbon Emissions Calculator, created by a company called CleanMetrics. Top of the list is red meat, with lamb being the worst — nearly 12 kilograms of atmospheric carbon is released per pound of meat. So while lamb is certainly on the menu, we need to make sure it’s the right lamb. Most of the lamb consumed in the U.S. is from New Zealand, from where it must be shipped, frozen. Shipping something from around the world that grows perfectly well in the U.S. seems about right. And then we don’t have to worry about local, pasture-raised lamb, because that, likely, won’t be bad enough. We need to select a cut of lamb that

requires the most cooking, releasing as much carbon dioxide as possible. We want to cook it for hours and serve it with outof-season sides and creamy desserts. The main course will be braised lamb shanks, aka osso bucco. Shank is the only part of a lamb’s body that could benefit under extended cooking, thanks to its being the toughest (and arguably tastiest) part of the lamb — so tough it needs to be cooked for hours to render it chewable. In order to waste as much energy as possible, we will braise the shanks in a big oven rather than a more efficient crock pot. While a head of California lettuce shipped across the country would only set the climate back about 0.2 kilograms of atmospheric carbon, if we can import the same thing out of season — raised in a greenhouse in Sweden, for example — then we are talking four-and-a-half kilos of carbon dioxide. That’s nearly twice the carbon impact of Norwegian lobster, at two and a half kilograms.

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While a vegan diet is generally going to be better for the climate than what we would enjoy at the Brazilian barbecue, the Swedish lettuce example shows that blind allegiance to vegetables could cause you to do more damage to the climate with that salad than you would have done with a lobster roll. I, for one, would lean toward the lower emission lobster. Altogether, a climate denier’s Happy Meal of braised osso bucco with Swedish lettuce and artisan Wisconsin cheese plate could generate about 21 kilograms of carbon dioxide. A meal of lentils, vegetables, and rice, on the other hand, comes in at about half a kilogram. We could throw in a bottle of wine and still be under a kilo. That, and the occasional Norwegian lobster, would keep you well-fed and guilt-free. But the most important take-home from this exercise is that if you put a little thought into where your food comes from, you don’t need to blindly follow any one ideology. With a little brainpower, you can assess for yourself how good or bad food is, for yourself and the world.

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n 1983, Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese followed up their epochal collaboration Raging Bull with The King of Comedy. De Niro played Rupert Pupkin, a mediocre stand-up comedian who, with the help of Sandra Bernhard, kidnaps Jerry Lewis in an attempt to get a break on his nationally viewed talk show. The scheme pretty much works as advertised, and when Rupert gets out of jail, he finds the attention he always craved. The King of Comedy was the biggest bomb of Scorsese’s career, but over the years its themes of toxic celebrity culture and its proto-Cohen Bros. inept kidnapping plot has upgraded it from “intriguing misfire” to “cult classic ahead of its time.” There will be no such reappraisal for The Comedian. If there is, I shudder to imagine what a future culture that found this film relevant would look like. De Niro stars as Jackie Burke, a comedian who made his reputation as an Archie Bunker-like

TV dad on Eddie’s Home. The show had a great run back in the 1980s, with Eddie waging a losing culture war with his liberal wife and gay son, but that was a long time ago. When the movie opens, Jackie is doing TV nostalgia shows hosted by Jimmie “J. J.” Walker. Halfway through his set of cut-rate insult humor, he is confronted by a couple of persistent hecklers who, it turns out, have a web series called “Stand Up Take Down.” Impulse control not being Jackie’s strong suit, the confrontation escalates until Jackie punches out the hecklers on camera. Naturally, this leads to a court date and a

Robert De Niro (left) and Leslie Mann star in Taylor Hackford’s The Comedian.

plea bargain arrangement which requires 100 hours of community service and an apology. It’s the apology part that causes the problem. When the plaintiff mouths off, Jackie lobs some choice insult comic barbs in open court, offending the judge and landing the 67-year-old comedian in lockup for 30 days. As he’s being led to his cell, the prisoners on the cell block sing the theme song to Eddie’s Home to greet him. When he gets out, he’s alone, his career is in the toilet, and his agent, Miller (Edie Falco), only agrees to get him gigs out of loyalty to the memory of her father, who was Jackie’s best friend until Jackie had him fired from Eddie’s Home. He’s forced to borrow money from his brother (Danny DeVito), which arises the ire of his sister-in-law, Flo (Patti LuPone). You can just go ahead and substitute “arising the ire” for the verb in any sentence in which Jackie is the subject, because that’s pretty much all he can do. The man’s got one drum, and he’s gonna bang it. De Niro plays Jackie as a professional jerk who takes his work home with him. He can’t stop the flow of sick burns even when he’s serving his community service in a soup kitchen. That’s where he meets Harmony Schlitz (Leslie Mann), the hot-blonde love interest who might just be as big a jerk as Jackie. They bond over comparing details

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of their respective assault charges. Here’s a sample quip to give you the level of comedy we’re dealing with: “What, did your mom have a Nazi barbershop quartet?” To which Mann gives the first of a long series of pained laughs. Indeed, much of the running time of The Comedian that isn’t taken up with long, saxophone-scored montages of De Niro wandering through the rain-slick streets of New York is taken up with people pretending to laugh at his jokes. De Niro, who has been stuck playing grumpy old men for the last few years, is not actually bad in this film. If somebody could get the guy a decent script, he could prove he’s still got it. But this script,

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Upcoming Shows Feb 3 - Eric Gales Feb 4 - Eden Brent Feb 10 - We Are One Feb 11 - The Breakup Show Feb 12 - Moneybagg Yo Feb 16 - Corey Smith Feb 17 - Dan and Shay Mar 4 - Herobust Mar 7 - Suicidal Tendencies w/ Crowbar and Havok Mar 10 - Dance Gavin Dance and Chon Mar 17 - Reverend Horton Heat Apr 2 - Mockstrosity Tour w/ Mac Sabbath, Metalachi, and Okilly Dokilly Apr 16 - JoJo May 4 - Amon Amarth w/ Goatwhore NEW DAISY THEATRE | 330 Beale St Memphis 901.525.8981 • Advance Tickets available at NewDaisy.com and Box Office

MURPHY’S Pool Table • Darts • WI-FI • Digital Jukebox Visit our website for live music listings or check the AfterDark section of this Memphis Flyer KITCHEN OPEN LATE, OPEN FOR LUNCH! 1589 Madison • 726-4193 www.murphysmemphis.com

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MEMPHIS’ #1 HEAD SHOP SINCE 1971

COMPLETELY RESTOCKED! Incense, Shisha, Dugouts, Vaporizers, Hookahs, T-Shirts, Memphis As F*CK, Handblown Glass, Water Pipes, Hand Pipes, Tapestries, Ecigs & Liquid, and WHATEVER ELSE!

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Esp. on labels: Gennett, Paramount, Vocalion, QRS, Superior, Supertone, Champion, OKeh, Perfect, Romeo, Sun, Meteor, Flip; many others. Also large quantities of older 45’s. Paul. 901-435-6668

CHIP N’ DALE’S ANTIQUES 3457 Summer Avenue Memphis, TN 38122 901-452-5620 INVENTORY ARRIVING DAILY EVERYTHING ON SALE!

WE BUY USED BOOKS

Kung Fu DVD’s $10.00 www.dach.us • 4491 Summer•901.685.3224 Tues – Sat 11:00 – 6:00

Mon 4-7 p.m., Thurs & Fri 4-10 p.m. Sat 1-10 p.m., Sun 1-7 p.m.

Have an old book or bible that needs repair? Call Art, Friends of the Library at 901.483.0478.

Largest Martial Arts Supplier Since 1979

New Taproom hours:

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2/4: Bob Marley Fest! w/ CCDE, Roots of a Rebellion, Floralorix 2/14: Attila w/ New Years Day, Bad Omens, Cane Hill 2/25: bubblePOP 80s Prom!

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YOUNGAVENUEDELI.COM 2/1: $3 Pint Night! 2/2: Memphis Trivia League! 2/4: Fingertrick 2/11: UFC 208 Holm vs. de Randamie 2/18: The MD’s 2/25: Devil Train 3/10: Leopold and His Fiction Kitchen Open Late! Now Delivering All Day! 278-0034 (limited delivery area)

2/11: Bodine School Bash/Fundraiser 2/18: Kathleen Madigan (Comedy) 2/20: Juicy J w/ Belly & Project Pat 2/24: Stax/Volt Tour Part 1: Celebrating STAX History 3/4: Ben Folds and a Piano 3/7: Pierce the Veil w/ Falling in Reverse, Crown the Empire 3/11: Conor Oberst w/ The Felice Brothers 3/22: Matisyahu 3/29: Railroad Earth w/ Billy Strings 3/30: NF - Therapy Sessions Tour 3/31: Johnnyswim 4/22: Lucero Family Block Party

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Visit www.burkesbooks.com for details Burke’s Book Store 936 S Cooper Street

TUT-UNCOMMON ANTIQUES 421 N. Watkins St. 278-8965 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. Valentine’s

Day Sale going on now through 2/14.

The Coach House @ Loflin Yard

Feb 1: Singer-Songwriter Night feat. Nick Redmond, Chris Milam, Jeremy Stanfill, 8pm Feb 3: Graham Winchester & The Ammunition, 10pm Feb 5: Electric Church: Freedom in Fellowship, 2pm Feb 8: Singer-Songwriter Night feat. Nick Redmond, Brandon Kinder & Ryan Azada, 8pm Feb 10: John Paul Keith, 10pm Feb 11: Summer Avenue w/ Epps loflinyard.com • 7 W. Carolina Ave • 249-3046

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