The To-Do List: Champagne, lemonade and cocktails for your ‘Tell-tale Heart’
This week, a film at Crosstown Arts could make you see the world differently. And Skinny’s birthday party at the Hi-Tone is guaranteed to give you Nickelback earworms.
Chris Herrington
Columnist
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
There are 1639 articles by Chris Herrington :
-
August 2024
-
The To-Do List
-
-
July 2024
-
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies re-sign Luke Kennard
The Memphis Grizzlies and shooting guard Luke Kennard have agreed to a one-year, $11 million contract.
-
Premium
Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Notes on the Grizzlies’ Ziaire Williams trade, Luke Kennard signing
A deeper look into the trade of Ziaire Williams and the signing of Luke Kennard and how they are connected.
Related story:
-
Premium
Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Four conclusions from a ‘quiet’ Grizzlies offseason
With the offseason now mostly concluded, fans didn’t get much splash. Memphis summers are humid; the Grizzlies’ summer was a dry heat.
-
Premium
DowntownFashion-forward food truck puts hip-hop spin on smashburgers
An addition to the growing smashburger scene can be found at the Smash & Grab Burger Lab, where Kidd Martin is cooking up one of the city’s best burgers.
-
The To-Do List The To-Do List: Uptown tales, Downtown soul, Midtown rock ’n’ roll
This week, Old Dominick celebrates Christmas in July, Freedom Summer activists share stories and stand-up comedy meets beer at High Cotton Brewing.
-
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies sign center Jay Huff to a two-way contract
The Grizzlies also waived center Trey Jemison to make room for Huff, who played his college basketball at Virginia.
-
Premium
Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: What summer play said about Zach Edey, GG Jackson and other Grizzlies
Observations on the seven roster players who suited up for the Grizzlies this summer.
-
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies fall in overtime of summer league title game to Miami Heat
The Miami Heat notched a 120-118 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in the championship game of the Las Vegas Summer League, an annual showcase of new draftees and other young hopefuls.
-
The To-Do List The To-Do List: Horror musicals, library tats and a dancing UPS man
This week, Memphis gets air time on “Down in the Valley,” Crosstown Arts residents open their studios and Asian Night Market goes even bigger.
-
Memphis Grizzlies Zach Edey returns, briefly, in Grizzlies summer league win
Zach Edey made an instant impact in his Las Vegas debut, only to exit again after turning his right ankle in the second quarter.
-
Free with sign-up
MusicSongwriter Mark Edgar Stuart’s unlikely journey comes full circle
In 2013, one of Memphis’ best bassists came out with a surprising solo album, his wry humor and welcoming warmth conveyed in a pinched but homey delivery. This month, he’ll release his fifth — and perhaps best — album since then.
-
The To-Do List The To-Do List: Dixon shows Southern art; Memphis Made says bye for now
This week, Wilson, Arkansas-inspired art comes to Memphis, a Richard Linklater classic screens at Crosstown and the Goo Goo Dolls still won’t tell ’em your name.
-
Free with sign-up
Food NewsMemphis Pizza Guide: Local chains and by-the-slice counters
In this installment of our Memphis Pizza Guide, we tip our caps to the chains, including a few that didn’t originate locally, while also stopping for a slice (or two) at some of the New York-style pizza counters around town.
Related content:
Memphis-style' pizza? These meaty pies have been a local staple for more than 50 years
-
Free with sign-up
Food News‘Memphis-style’ pizza? Meaty pies have been a local staple for 50 years.
Local pizza owes some of its origins to Coletta’s and the rest to three restaurants — Exlines’ Best Pizza in Town, Broadway Pizza and Fox Ridge Pizza — with a common ancestor.
-
Free with sign-up
Food NewsMemphis Pizza Guide: Classic pizza parlors
A survey recently said Memphis pizza wasn’t very good. But that isn’t true. Over the next few days, we’ll bring you a list of the local places we love and a lot of very good pizza.
-
Free With Sign-Up
Dining GuidesMemphis Pizza Guide: Restaurants with good pizza
As odd as it might be to contemplate, everyone doesn’t always want pizza. In this installment of our Memphis guide, we present those more general restaurants where you can find good pizza alongside a broader menu.
Related content:
Memphis-style' pizza? These meaty pies have been a local staple for more than 50 years
-
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies Podcast: Zach Edey’s summer league hype
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Zach Edey’s upcoming summer league debut and the changes to Taylor Jenkins’ assistant coaching staff.
-
Premium
Chris HerringtonHerrington: As rookies are introduced to Memphis, optimism prevails.
Zach Edey said he looks forward to playing with star point guard Ja Morant, ‘the best guard in the league,” as Edey and fellow rookies Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer are introduced to Memphis.
Related story:
Herrington: With the NBA offseason half over, are Grizzlies mostly done?
-
Premium
Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Luke Kennard’s likely return and other early NBA free agency notes
Amid a quiet start to NBA free agency, some notes and questions on where things stand with the Grizzlies. Will Luke Kennard be back? What does this roster need most?
-
-
June 2024
-
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies decline Luke Kennard’s option, keep door open for return
It is expected both sides will pursue a new contract. NBA free agency begins at 5 p.m. Sunday.
-
Premium
Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: With the NBA offseason half over, are Grizzlies mostly done?
While the draft is just wrapping up, the second half of the offseason won’t wait. What could be next for the Grizzlies?
-
The To-Do List The To-Do List: Picnics for glam rock and hill country blues, plus a Y2K party
This week, watch a four-hour Taiwanese epic, indulge in self-care at Shelby Forest and sample wine as DJs spin wax at Stax.
-
Premium
Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: More on Zach Edey’s fit, draft day maneuverings and the second round
A look back at what the Grizzlies did in the first round of the NBA Draft and a look ahead and what the team might do in Thursday’s second round. The Grizzlies own the 39th and 57th pick.
Related story:
Grizzlies Insider: Zach Edey liked Memphis. Let him show why you should like him, too.
-
Premium
Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Grizzlies make a big bet on a big man
With the ninth pick in the NBA Draft the Grizzlies selected, per ESPN draft broadcast analyst Jay Bilas, a “massive, physical force in the paint.” The response has been mixed.
-