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.
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 128 articles by Holly Whitfield :
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August 2023
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The To-Do List
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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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The To-Do List 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.
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Sound Bites Memphis coffee breakdown: Favorite coffee shops, espresso martinis
With only 30 minutes, this coffee-themed episode of Sound Bites does focus mostly on newer Memphis coffee shops in the loop.
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DowntownDowntown’s ‘Virginia Ave.’ district to launch with block party
“The back door to Downtown” is seeing a resurgence of residents and businesses, especially as construction continues on the nearby interstate.
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Table TalkNew Eats: Exploring the brunch menu at East Liquor Store
Ed and Brittney Cabigao have expanded The Liquor Store diner brand with a second location in the Williamsburg Village shopping center.
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Food News Festival offers a summery cocktail adventure
Raise a glass — and have a taste. The Summer Cocktail Festival will bring 30 available cocktail samples to try at Shelby Farms on Friday, July 14.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Break-Up Show returns, Christmas comes early
This week, Cyrena Wages is at the Grove, Anthony Q is at The Green Room and you can make wishes at the Memphis Botanic Garden.
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Sound Bites Where to take visiting friends to eat in Memphis
Take a listen and then sound off in the comments — which do you think are the best restaurants in town to take visitors?
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June 2023
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Slide into summer, boot-scoot at Black Lodge; plus, your fireworks guide
This week, the Hi-Tone hosts a freestyle rap battle, Alicia Keys is at FedExForum and yoga meets plant-based cheese at Crosstown Concourse.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Queer Prom, alien movies and a summer party on Summer
This week, cool off with Disney’s “Frozen” at the Orpheum, get nostalgic with Matchbox Twenty and watch plays created in 24 hours
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City of Memphis On The Ballot: Memphis 2023 elections rev up
Welcome back to The Daily Memphian’s On The Ballot newsletter, bringing you the latest election coverage. This edition brings voters up to speed on who’s running, who’s campaigning and what happened with the mayoral residency debacle.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Fowl art, free cookout and Women of Soul
This week, guitars tell stories of American history, the “No Tears Project” educates through civil rights stories and Evan Williams turns Crosstown stories into song. Plus, we get an early start to Juneteenth.
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May 2023
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Food Barbecue contest is up in smoke till next year
This year’s Grand Champion is the first rib team to win Memphis in May’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in more than 20 years.
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Food MIM Guide: Barbecue fest brings smoke back to the water
The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest returns to the redesigned Tom Lee Park this Wednesday. And we’ve got tips on tent etiquette, where to eat, where to park and what to bring.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: City Court Clerk question, organ thieves hit Downtown
Council discusses a residency resolution, Andy B’s bowling alley is sold and modern dance goes country.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Ja deja vu, residency lawsuits melodrama
Memphis Grizzlies moms talk about their sons for Mother’s Day, we look at the string of recent public shootings and compare barbecue spaghetti to Cincinnati chili.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Dogchella, Mother’s Day and lots of ballet
This week, Memphis in May celebrates Malaysia, Opera Memphis honors soldiers and Motownphilly’s back again.
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Food Where to take mom for Mother’s Day in Memphis
Mother’s Day is May 14 and several Memphis restaurants will host brunches to celebrate.
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Music Memphis radio stations play musical chairs
The end of FM 100 this summer has caused ripple effects for Rock 103, KISS FM and Flinn Broadcasting’s Q 107.5 as radio owners go after adult contemporary listeners.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Beignets at the drive-in, Star Wars Day and Groucho Marx
This week, celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Overton Square, catch 1990s hip-hop act Digable Planets at Minglewood and meet the artist behind Memphis Botanic Garden’s new “Rich Soil” exhibition.
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April 2023
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DowntownAs work winds down, three local food vendors tapped for Tom Lee Park
Visitors to the renovated Tom Lee Park will have their choice of ice cream, coffee, cocktails or a “Mac Daddy” brisket macaroni and cheese as they explore the park’s new pathways, play areas and shaded pavilions.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Puppies, crystals, Lizzo and Little Richard
This week, shop for Memphis merch at the Choose901 spring market, celebrate Earth Day with Bodywerk DJs and rock out with Shinedown at FedExForum.
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Music Memphis Botanic Garden reveals 2023 Live at the Garden lineup
The 2023 Live at the Garden lineup includes two shows that were canceled last year.
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Food Downtown’s Bluefin rebrands as Momoya
Much of the previous Bluefin menu will transfer over to Momoya. But there will also be a number of other kinds of dishes now offered at Momoya, as well.
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