The To-Do List: Al Kapone, pop-up fashion and movie nights galore
This week, there are parties at the Southwest Twin and in a new Downtown neighborhood. Plus, professionals link up on e-bikes, and an author explores why farmers love their land.
Holly Whitfield
Holly has more than 13 years of experience in publishing and digital content, including 10 years at the helm of the I Love Memphis Blog. She began her career at The Commercial Appeal and is author of Secret Memphis.
There are 115 articles by Holly Whitfield :
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July 2023
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Sound Bites Where to eat vegan in Memphis
This episode of Sound Bites serves as a pretty extensive vegan guide in the Memphis area, from plant-based comfort food and vegetarian delicacies to vegan food trucks and ghost kitchens, including Shroomlicious’ Korean “chicken” and waffles.
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August 2023
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: A feast, a picnic and Gangsta Boo’s ‘heavenly’ birthday
This week, Friends of George’s presents “The Drag Boat,” Collierville celebrates trains and the Streetdog Foundation celebrates 14 years with a cowboy-themed dog party.
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Sound Bites From ‘The Bear’ to Great British Baking: our favorite food shows, movies
If you seek movie and show recommendations about food, cooking or chefs — this episode is for you.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: The apocalypse, Sweatfest and The Doobie Brothers (for real this time)
This week, MEMFix comes to Frayser, a mayoral forum tackles the arts and wrestling stars tackle each other as the WWE brings “Monday Night Raw” to the FedExForum.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Beyonce, zines and many ways to celebrate 901 Day
This week, WLOK’s Stone Soul Picnic moves indoors, the Central Library hosts an LGBTQ 1980s dance party and former members of R.E.M. sing songs about baseball.
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September 2023
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Memphis has big 901 Day plans; officials host private public safety summit
U of M announces $5 million worth of campus security measures, Pervis Payne may be eligible for parole and we have your guide to a busy holiday weekend.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Gladys Knight, Cheap Trick and oodles of noodles
This week, the dream of the 2000s is Live at the Garden, an art exhibition at Rhodes is in “conversation” with one at the Brooks and the weenies will be running in Germantown.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Bluff Cakes party, Barbie Rave and cowabunga at the Comic Expo
This week brings the Mid-South Fair, the Pink Palace Crafts Fair, the Memphis Country Blues Festival and an album release party from Aktion Kat.
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Food News Tropical bar to open in Midtown, Halloween drinks pop up
A boozy oasis is headed to Midtown, as the owners of the Cameo cocktail bar lay down plans for a new tropical-themed sibling.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Mid-Autumn Fest, Bluff City Chinese, Tim Burton’s gothic dreams
This week, you can catch plenty of live music at Gonerfest and Mempho. Plus, Memphis Made celebrates 10 years of beers.
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October 2023
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On the Ballot
ElectionsIf power is your No. 1 election issue, this On the Ballot is for you.
Welcome back to On The Ballot, where we have five quick topics today, including a hot one for this hot week: Memphis Light, Gas and Water.
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ElectionsOn the Ballot: What voters need to know for Memphis Election Day 2023
Election Day is tomorrow, when voters will select 13 City Council members and a new city mayor. Here’s everything you need to know about this Memphis municipal election.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Spooky movies, campfires and Harry Potter in concert
This week, Tennessee Shakespeare presents “The Tempest” (twice and for free!), more than 100 artists will paint murals around the Edge and the Drive-By Truckers bring Southern rock to the Shell.
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ElectionsOn The Ballot: Memphis election recap, results and runoffs
Here is a quick recap and four takeaways from the 2023 Memphis municipal election.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Swift on screen, Monster Market and fall fests galore
This week, artists collaborate onstage at the Tambourine Bash, Loaf and Cxffeeblack come together for brunch and Willie Nelson is on the road again (and coming to Southaven).
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Repair Days, River Arts and ‘Black Artists in America’
This week, art is on fire at the Dixon, the Memphis Roller Derby debuts home teams in a spooky double header and there are beer fests in Cooper-Young and at Wiseacre on Broad Avenue.
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The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Sound Bites: Our favorite Memphis brewery taprooms
In this episode of Sound Bites, Natalie Van Gundy and Holly Whitfield join Eric Barnes to talk about which local brewery taprooms have the best atmosphere, their favorite patios and the most delicious food options.
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November 2023
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Food News Fundraiser launched in honor of beloved Daily Memphian food editor
Over the years, late Daily Memphian food and dining editor Jennifer Biggs supported efforts by The Kindness Revolution to “pay it forward.” But now the nonprofit is returning the favor.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Talking Heads on-screen, Japan in the garden
This week, learn about the fungus among us at Meeman-Shelby, cheese the day at the Hi-Tone and get ready to spruce up your holiday tree at John Mark’s.
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MusicGrind City Music Fest lineup announced
Grind City Brewing Co. plans to host another two-day outdoor music festival in 2024, but next year’s affair will have some noticeable differences from the inaugural event.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Best places to work remotely in Memphis
In this episode of Sound Bites, we discuss the must-haves for laptop-friendly locations — it’s more than just good Wi-Fi — and share our favorite spots to write, send emails, meet or even pay bills.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meet The Daily Memphian’s restaurant real estate reporter
If you follow The Daily Memphian’s food or business sections, you’ve likely seen a new byline coming through on restaurant-related business stories: Sophia Surrett.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Jenkins’ epic rant, Oak Court Mall gets a new lease (and life)
The Shelby County Public Defender’s Office is overloaded with first-degree murder cases, Tigers’ sports win the weekend and DeSoto will host a Dining Week.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Perk up, plant seeds and prep for the holidays
This week, single folks share their stories, Friends of George’s kicks off the holiday season and we learn to move past the trauma of those sad children’s movies from the 1990s. (“All Dogs Go to Heaven,” we’re looking at you.)
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