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Position Preview for UK-UCLA By Anthony Crawford sports@kykernel.com
The story of the game in March is to survive and advance, and UK men’s basketball did just that this past weekend in Indianapolis. The Cats now move on, following wins over Northern Kentucky and Wichita State, to have a rematch with UCLA in the Sweet 16 Friday night. Since that first game, UK had a tough stretch in the middle of conference play, but has bounced back to become one of the hottest teams in the country, currently riding a 13game winning streak. UCLA continued to trend upward offensively following the win in Lexington and have since become one of the top teams in the country on that end. The Bruins lead the nation in scoring (90.4 points) and assists (21.5) per game and rode that great offense to a top-3 finish in the PAC-12 and more re-
cently a win over Cincinnati in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. Here’s how the teams matchup: De’Aaron Fox v. Lonzo Ball In the first matchup, De’Aaron Fox won the battle but lost the war, with his team ultimately taking the loss at home. Fox contributed 20 points and nine assists, while only turning over the ball twice. Fox missed some games in the middle of the conference slate but has been in great form during the postseason, especially with his outside shot falling a lot more recently. Lonzo Ball may have been outplayed, but he was able to make key plays down the stretch that led to UCLA getting the win. Fox bothered him a lot defensively, as noted by his six turnovers, but he still had a nice all-around game with 14 points, seven assists
and six rebounds. Ball only got better as the season progressed and will be coming off an 18-point, nine-assist outing against Cincinnati, in which he went 4-for-7 from three. Malik Monk v. Bryce Alford For UCLA, senior Bryce Alford has adjusted nicely to playing off the ball after handling point guard responsibilities in year’s past. His scoring is down from last season, but both his three-point percentage and field goal percentage have improved greatly. Because of his size and defensive limitation, he might not draw Malik Monk as a defensive assignment, but if he does he will have his hands full. Isaiah Briscoe v. Isaac Hamilton With so much focus on Ball and the rest of the Bruins’ offense, Isaac Hamilton can sometimes be lost in the fold. His role can shift to whatever the team really needs of him. He
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UCLA father dominates news By Chris Leach sports@kykernel.com
When UCLA beat UK in early December, not many people knew who LaVar Ball was yet, but the father of star point guard Lonzo Ball has since taken center stage. Ball has made numerous headlines for making eye-popping comments, such as believing while in his prime he could beat Michael Jordan in a game of oneon-one, or saying that his three sons deserve a one billion dollar shoe contract. It is clear that Ball is not afraid to speak his mind, so it should come as no surprise that Ball is already talking about the
Sweet 16 matchup between the Bruins and the Cats. Ball was a guest on the ESPN LA Morning Radio Show on Monday to discuss the upcoming game, and how he thinks it is going to be played out. “Don’t tell them (UK) to beat them (UCLA) at running, you can’t out-run my boy (Lonzo Ball), he been running that fast all his life,” Ball said on the radio show. To give Ball some credit, the Cats failed to keep up with UCLA’s offense the last time the two teams played in December, when the Bruins beat UK 97-92. However, both teams are completely different since then, with UK picking up some slack on the defensive end of the ball.
Ball does not seem to be intimidated by UK’s improvements on defense however, as UCLA still has that powerful offense that beat the Cats earlier in the season. “UCLA has too many shooters, too many, and you give my boy all them shooters, you out of luck,” Ball said on the radio show. With Ball’s oldest son leading UCLA, LaVar Ball thinks that the Bruins could beat any team
in the country. Lonzo Ball has so far led the Bruins to 97-point and 79-point outings in their first two rounds of the NCAA tournament, in wins over Kent State and Cincinnati. The Cats have a good offense themselves, as the Cats have gone on scoring spurts before. Regardless, Ball believes he knows how to slow down the Cats. “You can pack it in and make Kentucky shoot the ball, they’re not the best team shooting the ball, they like to run,“ Ball said on Monday’s radio show. “At the end, if you’re in front of them, all those guys are alpha-dogs, so everybody going to turn into Michael Jordan on that team, then it’s going to be hard.” The game between the Bruins and the Cats is considered one of the highest anticipated games of the Sweet 16, so do not be surprised to hear Ball make more comments leading up to tipoff.
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KRNL, SA/VS presents Prêt-à-Croyez By Aspen Gage news@kykernel.com
PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF University of Kentucky freshman Larmont Stewart waves a burning T-shirt on State Street following the Kentucky men’s basketball team’s last-second game-winning shot over Wisconsin in the 2014 Final Four.
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The Lexington Police Department and UK Police Department are preparing for March Madness with patrols of up to 100 officers and more from State Street to South Limestone, including off-campus housing. Swarming State Street and watching couches burn is an annual tradition for UK fans during the NCAA Tourna-
ment. Lexington Police Chief Mark G. Barnard and UK Police Chief Joe Monroe said at a press conference Monday that media will need credentials for the event. “We have an operational plan at the start of it for the Sweet 16, all the way to the Elite Eight, to the championship game,” Barnard said. The main concerns of the upcoming celebration are “the safety of people and the responsibility of people and how they celebrate responsibly,”
Barnard said. “Just making sure they can be safe and still have a good time.” State Street celebrations began in 2011 when UK made its first appearance in the Final Four under head coach John Calipari. In a previous Kernel article, Lexington Mayor’s Office Communications Director Susan Straub said between 2011 and 2016, State Street Celebrations have cost the Lexington Police Department, Lexington Fire Department
and Division of Code Enforcement about $320,000. The total amount does not include financial reports from the Division of Waste Management or the Division of Streets and Roads, which clean up the streets after the celebrations have dwindled down. Follow @LexKyGovEvent on Twitter for information from public safety officials during the events of the upcoming celebrations.
C.A.T.S. survey expands scope to international perspectives By Kelsey Mattingly news@kykernel.com
C.A.T.S. is a familiar acronym to UK students that is not only used in sporting events as a chant, but, for the last several years, as a survey to gauge student awareness of campus safety. The survey, administered through the myUK account system as an academic hold, guides students through a series of questions regarding witnessing or experiencing sexual assault on campus. According to Director of Center for Research on Violence against Women Dr. Diane Follingstad and C.A.T.S. Project Manager Jaspreet Chahal, the goal of the survey is to not only collect information about the campus climate, but to be an intervention for students. Dr. Follingstad and Chahal said they believe that participation in the C.A.T.S. survey makes students more aware of the services, policies and programs that work to prevent acts of sexual assault from happening to not only themselves, but also to their friends and peers. The available resources include survey stakeholders, Of-
This question appeared on the 2017 C.A.T.S. survey.
fice of the President, Office of the Provost, Title IX, Student Affairs, UHS, VIP & Counseling and UKPD. Each of these entities were consulted during the development of C.A.T.S. to determine what information should be collected. These same entities use the results of the survey to improve their services, Dr. Follingstad and Chahal said. One change that has emerged because of the survey results is the addition of eight new positions at the Counseling Department. The survey also asks stu-
dents “about the elements of affirmative consent to sexual activity,” according to Dr. Follingstad. She and Chahal said that having students think through what is involved in consenting to sexual activity is one of the key educational aspects of the survey. This year, students from outside of the U.S. were asked questions from a U.S. culture perspective versus their home culture perspective. Some research indicates that international students are especially susceptible to sexual assault, Dr. Follingstad and Chahal
said. These additional questions were created to better understand their experiences. However, Dr. Follingstad and Chahal said none of the questions were related to President Trump’s travel ban, but merely based on existing research. At the end of the day, the goal of C.A.T.S. is not to serve as a burden for students to access class registration, but an effort to protect their safety. The more thought and honesty students put in to their responses, the safer their campus will become.
Calipari, Stoops sign extensions By Bailey Vandiver news@kykernel.com
Men’s basketball head coach John Calipari and football head coach Mark Stoops signed contract extensions, according to an announcement by UK athletics director Mitch Barnhart on Wednesday. Both coaches signed a twoyear extension, which carries Calipari’s contract through 2024 and Stoops’ through 2022, according to a press release by Guy Ramsey, Director of Strategic Communications, UK Athletics. Calipari’s guaranteed compensation will increase to $7.75 million for the 20172018 season. For the remaining seasons of the amended term, the total will be increased to $8 million. Calipari began coaching at UK in the 2009-2010 season. In his eight seasons at UK, he has taken his teams to six
Sweet 16 appearances, including this Friday’s game against UCLA. He and the 2011-2012 team also won the NCAA national championship. “John has achieved consistent championship-level performance at Kentucky,” Barnhart said. He also said UK has been blessed to have Calipari and his wife Ellen in Lexington. Stoops, who took UK to its first bowl game since 2011, has coached at UK for four seasons. His guaranteed compensation for the current year is $3.5 million, with a $250,000 increase in each successive year through 2022. In addition to the bowl game, he also led the football team to a second place tie in the SEC Eastern Division this past season. Barnhart said that while UK football still has progress to be made as a rebuilding program, Stoops is the best
The Kentucky Kernel’s fashion magazine, KRNL, and the UK School of Art and Visual Studies presents Prêtà-Croyez, a fashion show and art exhibition in the SA/VS atrium Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. The spring fashion show will feature pieces from students and fashion from local boutiques. The events’ handle, which translates to ‘ready to believe,’ is a spin off the retail term prêt-à-porter. The artists were encouraged to create visual art that mixed fantasy and reality in support of the event’s theme, believe. Interpretation of what constitutes as fantasy, however, is completely up to the individual artist. Digital Media Design junior Daria Smith and co-art director of the event said that the concept behind the show is great because it reflects what college students feel about real-world challenges in life. According to Smith, this is the first time SA/VS and KRNL magazine have collaborated on an event like this. “We usually have launch parties at a vendor who participated in shoots for the magazine,” Smith said. “But we decided to do something different and more student focused, since it’s a magazine for students, by students.” Guests can expect a different feel to the show and exhibit. It will not be the ‘typical’ runway setup that some might expect from a fashion-related event. Instead, the event is set up more like an art exhibit would be, with three separate areas for guests to visit. Mer-
By Nailah Spencer news@kykernel.com
Kentucky House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 17, an act relating to expression of religious or political viewpoints in public schools and public post-secondary institutions. This bill passed 81 to eight. According to lrc.ky.gov, this bill permits students to voluntarily express religious or political viewpoints in school assignments without discrimination, teachers to teach about religion with the use of the Bible or other scripture without religious instruction, delete restriction of teacher observance of holidays and much more. Representative Chris Fugate was 1 of 81 representatives that voted in favor of this bill. When addressing the caucus, he said, “I voted yes to
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person to continue what he has already started at UK. “He has never wavered in his commitment to building Kentucky football into a consistent winner,” Barnhart said. The full press release with
additional details about the contracts can be found at http:// www.ukathletics.com/news/ calipari-stoops-sign-two-yearextensions-03-22-2017.
chandising sophomore Sydney Nash works for KRNL, and helped with the setup design. “Guests will be able to see the clothing a lot more closely and move throughout the space at their own pace,” Nash said. “The show will also be set up in three separate parts with different themes that will encompass the overall vision of the show.” According to co-art director Jillian Jones, the exhibition is a juried and curated one, meaning students submit their pieces and the event board picks which pieces they want from a pool of choices. Out of nine student submissions, only seven students were selected. All together, 17 art pieces will be showcased. Clothing is provided by local businesses, including Bella Rose, Bluetique, Fox House Vintage and Serendipity. “Working for KRNL Fashion is such a welcoming and inviting place,” Jones said. “They are supportive, inspiring and always wanting to include everyone’s ideas and creations. Calling the KRNL ‘diverse’ doesn’t portray them just right; they’re more than that.” This is a non-ticketed and free event open to the public.
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fellow freshman TJ Leaf has been just as big for the high-scoring Bruins. Leaf’s ability to stretch the floor as a big man sets him apart. He is the Bruins leading scorer (16.2 points per game) and has already torched UK once this year, putting up 17 points and 13 rebounds in the game in early December. Bam Adebayo v. Thomas
Senate Bill 17, because I want to see our country come back to God and I believe that Senate Bill 17 can get us back in that direction.” Although there were many that voted in favor of this bill, there were also a few representatives that were opposed to it, some of whom believe this bill violates the First Amendment, which guarantees five freedoms, including speech and religion. Representative Derrick Graham is one of few Representatives who voted in opposition of the bill. Graham said he voted no because he wants to stand up for all religions. He said he believed this bill violates the oath that he and his counterparts took saying they would defend constitutional votes.
Welsh On paper, Thomas Welsh’s stats don’t stand out much. He leads the team in rebounding (8.7 rebounds per game) and is the last of six Bruins to average double-digit scoring (10.8 points per game). But Welsh is a guy to watch in the matchup because of how great he’s played against UK these last two years. He is averaging 17.5 points and 9.5 rebounds, while shooting over 70 percent from the field in the two wins over UK.
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Regional budget cut BLAKE BLEVINS Assistant Opinions Editor
Since President Trump took office in January, Kentuckians (especially those in southern and eastern regions) have rallied around their leader. With promises of a better healthcare plan and to bring back coal, what was once the sustenance for southern and eastern Kentucky’s economies, it seems that the ‘America’ in cries of “America first!” may actually begin to apply to Appalachia. January far behind, concrete policies have now begun to flow from Trump’s office— something both opponents and supporters have been awaiting hungrily. Trump’s recent budget proposal has earned praise and criticisms from many. The defunding of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is a point that has warranted denouncement from figures who have traditionally stood by Trump and congressmen such as Representative
Hal Rogers and Senator Mitch McConnell. “We’re not going to allow any cuts to the Appalachian Regional Commission. That’s very important to eastern Kentucky; has been for a number of years. That’s not going to happen,” said Senator McConnell. The ARC is a collaboration of local, state and federal governments that operates to provide assistance to economically distressed areas within the Appalachian region. The majority of PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF these distressed areas are Trump’s recent budget proposal has located in southern and earned praise and criticisms from many, including Mitch McConnell. eastern Kentucky. Nearly immediateinating funding to the ARC ly following the release of his would create for their state? budget dealing blows to KenAre they uncaring? Or do they tucky and other states in the believe (despite claims by anAppalachian region, Trump alysts) that Trump’s proposed held a rally in Louisville, cuts to the Environmental Prospeaking on a number of topics tection Agency will more than and warranting cheers from the offset the loss of support promany attendants. vided by the ARC? Are Kentuckians unaware Email opinions@ of the detrimental effects elimkykernel.com.
Trump eliminates Endowment for Arts DALTON STOKES Kernel Columnist
Donald Trump has called for a complete defunding of the National Foundation of the Arts and Humanities Act established under the Johnson administration in 1965. In the 52 years that this act has been in place there has been no president, Democrat or Republican, that has called for its removal or even offered any significant opposition to it. These programs take up approximately $300 million of the national budget. Why is this on the top of Trump’s list to cut out of the budget, when other government programs dwarf the spending of the endowment programs? Trump is following a trend in conservative politics that
has presented itself in recent years—pushing for a more utilitarian governing and spending. This is a rather dangerous trend as it makes sense on the surface and tends to win conservative politicians votes, but the reasoning behind it is flawed. The importance of arts and humanities cannot be decided by a simple cost/benefit analysis. Applying simple solutions to complex problems sounds good when you hear it in a speech but in reality it isn’t quite that simple. Many GOP candidates have also followed this trend, including Senator Marco Rubio. Senator Rubio presents a utilitarian take on the issue saying “Welders make more money than philosophers. We need more welders and less philosophers.” While it is difficult to appraise concrete value on the role of the arts and humanities in our country, and the exact value is most definitely
a matter of debate, it is fair to say most would agree that the arts are indisputably important in our culture. The biggest effect Trump’s actions will have is making the arts less accessible, which will translate to people of lower socioeconomic groups being unable to afford opportunities in pursuing endeavors in the arts. It would also result in the defunding of PBS and NPR, two of the most prominent non-profit public media services in the country. These organizations are some of the only media outlets that have no ties to a certain party or belief system. This proposition by our newly elected president is an egregious disregard of understood boundaries in an attempt to indulge our right side majority’s hawkish intentions. Email opinions@ kykernel.com.
Students’ stickers spark conversation MICHAELA BOWMAN Kernel Columnist
The University of Kentucky has many opportunities for social engagement on campus; whether through the Martin Luther King Center, “The Convo” series, student activists relentlessly reciting Harry Potter over protesters
outside of Bowman’s or students peacefully gathering outside of POT in solidarity. However, there is a form of social engagement that is found throughout campus and in every classroom that is subtle and often overlooked, yet powerful. Stickers are social engagement with adhesive. They embellish water bottles, lamp posts, walls and any other surface that they can be stuck to. The most brilliant, though, are on students’ laptops. Laptops
are expensive, thus a sticker must be worthy of placement. The insignias are strategically placed by the individual to broadcast what they care about and what they desire to share with the world. Katie Fuhr, a finance and mathematics major, comments that, “You can really tell a lot about a person by the stickers they choose,” and to her it’s almost like an artform. She emphasizes that it’s all about how they come together to showcase our personalities.
Amanda Wahlstedt, a freshman at Wellesley College, points out that though she isn’t a massive fan of showing off causes she placed a, “Don’t boo. Vote,” sticker on the middle of her laptop because she, “wanted to make a statement.” Additionally, she has three Kentucky themed stickers because students from her home state aren’t common at Wellesley but she might connect with southerners over them. Alternatively, they can just
be cool stickers. Hayley Washington, a psychology major, has, “Dun, Dun,” because she loves Law and Order SVU. Tori Rydzewski, an elementary education major, has her sorority letters because they reveal to people that she belongs to something “amazing and supportive.” Kasey Logan, a senior theatre tech, has theatre conferences stickers that show off who she is. Cathryn Perini, a journalism major, has a heart with former President Barack
Obama and VP Joe Biden smiling at one another because she simply loved it. Stickers appear trivial yet they invite conversation between strangers, compel us to ask questions, and to bridge that gap of naivety. They engage us. Hence, there is a vast collection of untold sticker stories that are waiting to be discovered by a wandering eye during a monotonous lecture. Email opinions@ kykernel.com.
Since the beginning of the John Calipari era, the UK men’s basketball program has drafted more athletes than any other college program in the nation, including three freshmen who were number one overall picks in the NBA Draft—John Wall, Anthony Davis and Karl Anthony-Towns. With a total of three combined seasons played amongst the trio, freshmen leaving early is something the
Cats expect on a yearly basis. This year is no different. With the guaranteed loss of seniors Derek Willis, Dominique Hawkins and Mychal Mulder, speculations are still on the rise of those being drafted. Malik Monk, De’Aaron Fox, Edrice “Bam” Adebayo and potentially Isaiah Briscoe are leading the way, but would it be beneficial for them to return? Coming back for multiple
years has shown to increase chances of success for players in the NBA, like our own Willie Cauley-Stein. The Cats struggled throughout the season during his freshman year, losing in the National Invitational Tournament to Robert Morris. Sports analysts expected him to go into the draft and grow in the Development League but Cauley-Stein had different ideas. By staying two more years with the Cats, Cau-
ley-Stein learned how to play defense and found his skills of being aggressive and secured a key role in the 38-1 historic 2014-15 season. The never-ending cycle is coming back around. Coach John Calipari and his staff have once again signed the ESPN’s top recruiting class in the country, including 5-star recruits Nick Richards and Quade Green. This recruiting class includes six players at
the moment with a potential seventh who may announce his commitment around the 2017 McDonald’s All American Game coming up next week. Until we know for certain what is actually going to happen, we can only just look back in history at what players did for their future. Fans continue to hope for an anomaly even though it is highly unlikely.
UK basketball a revolving door
HAYDEN HOOPER Kernel Columnist
With the school year coming to an end, another emotionally draining season for the Cats is coming to a close. This brings a question to fans and students alike: “Who’s leaving?”
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Tune in to Memphis from comfort of the Bluegrass By Aspen Gage
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The Cats make their reappearance in the Sweet 16 this Friday, going up against No. 3 seed UCLA. Every Big Blue fan across the nation knows all too well the upset UCLA gave UK during the regular season. Friday’s game may mean a lot to fans nationwide, but for Lexington locals, it means much more. The Big Blue Nation is
awake and ready to cheer on their boys, and what better way to root for our boys than parties? Not everyone can make it to Memphis to watch the game up close and in person. For those who would rather cheer from the comfort of their city, plenty of places around Lexington are having watch parties sure to be filled with Wildcat camaraderie. Both Two Keys Tavern and Tin Roof will host watch parties on Friday. At Two Keys, guests
are recommended to reserve a booth or table before Friday. Two Keys is serving two drink specials that night: $12 game day buckets and $3 BBN shots. Tin Roof, is having an all day watch party and the seating is first-come-first-serve, so plan to be there relatively early. They will also have a beer special which is to be announced according to general manager Sarah Stephen. The legend of State Street re-
turns, and since the outlook for the Cats making it far is good, it anticipated to happen again. With the intensity of a UCLA-UK rematch, State Street will likely be exciting. For UK students that are not keen on bars - or age-appropriate - the Christian Student Fellowship is having their own event, right on campus. Their watch party starts at 9 p.m., where food and refreshments will be provided. This is
a good option for any student that wants to get out the dorm, get fed and make a few friends, without going too far. Another family-friendly place to catch the game is the Kentucky Theater downtown. The theater is showing the game for free Friday night, and seating is open until the house is full. If getting out the house (or dorm) does not sound appealing, anyone can have a Wildcat
good time from home. Papa John’s is having a 50% off deal on all of their pizzas this week, and almost everyone loves homemade buffalo chicken dip. Get the family together and load up the couch. Wherever you chose to celebrate, remember to have a fun and safe time. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. Friday, March 25.
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See continued coverage of the NCAA tournament online at www. kykernel.com/sports also follow along on Twitter @kykernelsports PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Freshman De’Aaron Fox celebrates during the game against Wichita State on Sunday in Indianapolis.
PHOTO BY HUNTER MITCHELLI STAFF Freshman Malik Monk shoots the ball over a defender during the game against NKU on Friday.
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MAKING IT IN MEMPHIS On the Road:
Leaving Lexington, head outbound on US-60 W/Versailles Rd., using the right lane to merge onto the Bluegrass Parkway ramp to Lawrenceburg/Elizabethtown. Once on the Parkway, follow signs to merge onto I-65 S toward Nashville/Paducah/Western Kentucky Parkway, entering into Tennessee. Once on I-65, follow signs for I-40 W/Huntsville/Memphis, and continue on I-40 for nearly 200 miles, following signs toward I-240 W/Jackson, Mississippi. Estimated travel time to Memphis is approximately six and a half hours with adjustments for traffic.
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Sauce or spice, Memphis has it all By Christie Netherton features@kykernel.com
It doesn’t get much more southern than Kentucky’s famous fried chicken until you head a little further south to the ‘barbecue capital of the world’ Memphis, Tenn. for some basketball and, of course, some famous Memphis, fall-off-the-bone barbecue. What better way to watch the Cats dominate than while eating at some of Memphis’ finest local barbecue joints? The Memphis Tourist Information Center gives a list of the top five barbecue places to try while rooting for the Cats. Central BBQ, with two locations in Midtown Memphis on Central Ave and on Summer Ave, not only offers some ridiculously delicious and tender ribs, but they also offer a great local beer selection for the brew lovers, which can be plentiful during tournament season. Central offers a fun and friendly atmosphere with a bustling patio and live performing bands on the weekends, weather permitting. The Bar-B-Q Shop, located on Madison Ave. in Memphis, is a classic, Midtown Memphis barbecue joint with some deliciously tender slow smoked, dry-rubbed ribs and pulled pork. The Bar-B-Q Shop is a local, family-owned joint and is one of the highest rated barbecues in Memphis. They are also the founders of the original BBQ spaghetti and a great tourist restaurant to stop to try their award winning Dancing Pigs Bar-B-Q Sauce.
Cozy Corner Bar-B-Q is next on the list, located in Downtown Memphis in a slightly weathered strip mall, but don’t be fooled by the aesthetic . This family-owned restaurant certainly has a homey feel with ribs served on paper plates and plastic tablecloths. Of course, they serve some delectable ribs, but their Cornish game hen house specialty is what really makes Cozy Corner unique. Blues City Café, last but certainly not least, situated on the corner of Beale St. is hard to miss with its extravagantly lit up exterior. Not only does Blues offer some tasty catfish and tender ribs, but they are also full of history. Blues features live music seven days a week and have even been host to some famous musicians such as Courtney Love, BB King, Kid Rock and R. Kelly. Don’t deny the opportunity to try some delicious Memphis barbecue this weekend while cheering on the beloved Wildcats. Make sure to stop in one of these fine establishments to enjoy some Memphis ribs and brews while watching the game.
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Food, music and history: Memphis rich with nightlife By Matt Wickstrom
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The buzz around Memphis this weekend may revolve around basketball, but the city offers a variety of getaways and attractions for people of all ages to enjoy while the UK men’s basketball team continues their journey to another championship.
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Memphis is a town steeped in musical history, with the iconic Graceland estate being the home of Elvis Presley for nearly 20 years. The estate, now transformed into a museum, offers tours of Elvis’ mansion and personal memorabilia, including his automobile collection and personal airplanes. Graceland also offers food options in Vernon’s Steakhouse featuring Memphis’ signature barbecue, and Glady’s Diner which features Elvis’ favorite peanut butter and banana sandwiches. For fans wanting to dive into the entire history of Memphis music, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame offers a look at the diverse musical history of the western Tennessee city that sprung up in the early 1900s, as
westward migration and travel along the Mississippi River expanded. The museum features displays on ZZ Top, Otis Redding, Three 6 Mafia, B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Justin Timberlake and others whose music and legacy have impacted the city’s culture. Other educational museums in Memphis include the Brooks Museum of Art, the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel and the Memphis Zoo. Brooks is the largest art museum in Tennessee and houses works of art from paintings to sculptures to drawings, photography and more. The National Civil Rights Museum is located at the Lorraine Motel, which was also the site of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination on April 4, 1968. The museum documents the events surrounding the civil rights movement and recently reopened in 2004 to
provide more multimedia and interactive exhibits. The Memphis Zoo opened in 1906 and houses over 3,500 animals from 500 species, according to their website. In 2008, the zoo was ranked “#1 Zoo in the U.S.” by TripAdvisor, and just last summer unveiled their newest African exhibit entitled ‘Zambezi River Hippo Camp.’ The Memphis Botanic Gardens are a 96-acre complex containing various themed gardens including a Japanese Garden of Tranquility and an Herb Garden containing over 500 different herbs, according to their website. For water fanatics, a guided riverboat tour of Memphis along the banks of the Mississippi River may be for you. Tours last 90 minutes and offer a unique perspective of the city similar to that of Thomas Paine when he piloted ships along the massive waterway.