The To-Do List: Fests celebrate tattoos, yoga, books, music and the arts
This week, Memphis Farmers Market opens, Elizabeth King performs “sacred soul” at Crosstown Arts and there’s an eclipse party in Overton Park.
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.
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April 2024
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The To-Do List
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March 2024
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News Stream
SportsLive: Top-seeded Houston taking it one game at a time in Big Dance
Eight teams are in town, starting a journey to what they hope will be a 2024 Final Four appearance — and maybe a national championship. Follow reports on all eight here, updated regularly after representatives from each team speak.
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Memphis Tigers guard Jayhlon Young enters transfer portal
You know the jersey: Mike Bibby’s nephew comes to Memphis for NCAA Tournament
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Downtown Coming to Memphis for the NCAA tourney? Here’s what to do and where to eat.
For teams and their fans traveling to the Bluff City for the tournament — or locals heading Downtown for March Madness — here’s a guide to what to do and where to eat in Memphis.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: St. Patrick’s fun, Scorsese films and a JT album drop
This week, an old Young Avenue Deli staple gets the band back together, Scarface offers a look behind the Tiny Desk and you can read books in silence at Novel.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: New Memphis guide book shares must-eats
In this week’s episode of Sound Bites, Eric Barnes and Holly Whitfield discuss “100 Things To Do In Memphis Before You Die”.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mayor borrows new crime plan, Tigers rise to burn Blazers
The iconic Clark Tower gets a major renovation, videos show violence at Shelby County Jail and the Tigers made a comeback in their last home game of the season.
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February 2024
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Rocker’s rockabilly, Whiskey Warmer, Poetry in the Park
This week, Joyce Cobb kicks off “5 Fridays of Jazz,” crafters swap supplies at Five in One Social Club and comedian Pete Davidson makes a stop at Minglewood.
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Midtown 250-pound sasquatch stolen from Cooper-Young yard
One neighbor compared the theft to the Mona Lisa being taken from the Louvre.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: ‘Black Magic,’ Irish dance, old coins and blue bottles
This week, Sean Murphy performs Crosstown soundscapes, percussionist Chris Corsano plays Goner and a break-up drama plays out at Elmwood.
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The Early Word The Early Word: St. Jude airs a superb ad, new supers coming to schools
MPD has a suspect in Sunday’s shootings, the Grizzlies play New Orleans on Lundi Gras and questions about the bridge-blocking protest last week get (some) answers.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Mardi Gras, Valentine’s and a T. rex named Sue
This week, a Black History Month exhibition opens at Arrow, the Brooks Museum celebrates Lunar New Year and Elvis tribute artists invade Graceland.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Les Mis, Lunar lion dances and a Superb Owl field day
This week, “Confederates” at Hattiloo explores racial and gender bias, singer-songwriter Jason Isbell speaks at Rhodes and adults get play time at CMOM.
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January 2024
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Let’s do the Time Warp again; plus C.S. Lewis on stage
This week, Black Lodge hosts a 20th anniversary screening of “Kill Bill,” and thousands of Black dance professionals gather in Memphis.
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MusicJustin Timberlake show is still on — for lucky ticket winners
After nearly a week of winter weather, the Orpheum confirmed Jan. 18 that Timberlake’s Friday concert would continue as planned. Also Thursday, the artist posted a five-second clip from a rehearsal at the Orpheum.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Elvis’ birthday, wrastling and a party for the ‘grrls’
This week, artist Vera Reed celebrates her 90th birthday, the Metal Museum offers a “taste” of the metal arts and there’s a one-mile race to kickstart your resolutions.
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Arts & Culture In memoriam: Memphians and Mid-Southerners lost in 2023
In 2023, Memphis lost artists, activists, coaches, athletes, entrepreneurs, medical professionals, restaurateurs, public servants and the area’s “unofficial LGBTQ historian.”
Today, we remember them once again.
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December 2023
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Food News What’s open on Christmas Day, Christmas Eve in Memphis?
Here’s a list of local restaurants and bars that will be open on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 in Memphis and the Mid-South. Plus, you’ll find some takeout meal and catering ideas for pre-ordering.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites New Year’s edition: Beale, brunch, bubbly cocktails
Eric Barnes and Holly Whitfield talk toast-worthy drinks, bar favorites and New Year’s events around town.
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Dining GuidesYour guide to Memphis’ holiday pop-up bars
Here are a few holiday pop-up bars in the Memphis area that have decked the halls this year.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Wurlitzer solstice, Honky-Tonk Christmas and Festivus for the rest of us
This week brings Christmas Day bowling at Bass Pro, a five-course dinner paired with a “Barbie” screening and last-minute shopping for art and other holiday gifts.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Holiday parades, pics with Krampus and Tuba Christmas
This week, Crosstown Arts resident artists open their studios, Shangri-La hosts a free holiday show and you can ice skate in Audubon Park for free.
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November 2023
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Delightful lights, firepit Fridays and stumbling Santas
This week, Raised by Sound brings Cat Power to Crosstown, Oscar Wilde’s work takes center stage and you can toast to the holidays at The Kent.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Thanksgiving food hot takes
In this Sound Bites, Chris Herrington and Holly Whitfield break down the epic battles that happen on the Thanksgiving table. Is turkey actually good? Do we like dressing or stuffing? Canned cranberry sauce or fresh?
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Food NewsWhat’s open on Thanksgiving in Memphis
Here’s a list of restaurants and bars that will be open on Thanksgiving Day in Memphis and the Mid-South, along with some ideas for catering.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Holiday lights, holiday shopping and ice skating at AutoZone
This week, there’s a Miracle on Broad Avenue, Lord T & Eloise get aristocrunk at Railgarten and we’ve got a hot tip on photos with Krampus.
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