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Local artist publishes 'how-to' graphic novel to deal with grief

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:00:10 -0500

Artist Michael Roy, aka Birdcap, has 45,000 followers on Instagram and highly recognizable work, especially in Memphis, with his larger-than-life, stylized murals.

Entrepreneur brings feel of home to Cooper-Young restaurant

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Mon, 6 Mar 2023 10:40:35 -0600

Ashtar Garden is expected to open Saturday, Oct. 8 in Cooper-Young and will feature both breakfast and nightlife options.

Dinner, drinks and dunks: A Downtown dining guide for Grizzlies games

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 14:16:13 -0600

Between the Memphis Grizzlies topping the Western Conference standings and Ja Morant about to get his own signature sneaker, one can almost feel the energy coursing around the team — and the FedExForum. Here’s where to grab a bite or a game day special.

Local food scientist hits Netflix with 'Snack vs. Chef'

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 04:00:14 -0600

After releasing a children’s book earlier this year about playing with food, local food scientist Ali Manning took her own advice.

Young Avenue Sound is ready for long plays, short stays

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 04:00:07 -0500

The new owners of Young Avenue Sound have renovated the building and kept the recording studios, but they’ve also added Airbnbs.

Singing, dancing and dying: 'Evil Dead: The Musical'

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:12 -0500

New Moon Theatre Co. is staging a spoof of the “Evil Dead” movie, just in time for Halloween. But you might want to avoid the splash zone.

$10 deal: Large menu offers inspiration in Binghampton

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Thu, 6 Oct 2022 11:25:36 -0500

Inspire Community Cafe is a locally-focused eatery that offers a comfortable atmosphere and a community-driven mission.

Giordano Dance leaps into Halloran — and you can, too

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:00:04 -0500

Giordano Dance Chicago has been touring for 60 years and is known as America’s original jazz dance company. But this month’s performances represent the first time the Orpheum Theatre Group will host the dancers.

'Pass Over' tackles race and police brutality head on

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:53:00 -0500

“We are wanting to tell more stories about Memphis and who we are. It’s just so important that we humanize everyone,” said the director of a new production from Playhouse on the Square.

$10 Deal: Breakfast anytime at Hyderabad Biryani

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Thu, 8 Sep 2022 11:33:27 -0500

Idly and vada are often served in Southern India in the morning, but they can be ordered on the Hyderabad Biryani menu at any time during the Southwind-area restaurant’s open hours.

David Sedaris, Chuck Leavell headline new GPAC shows

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 20:47:32 -0500

A Nashville band with a very Memphis ethos and a keyboard player who has performed with The Rolling Stones, John Mayer and George Harrison are coming to the Germantown Performing Arts Center this fall.

Downtown's Talk Shop hopes to speak locals' language, too

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 04:00:14 -0500

The Caption by Hyatt’s new Talk Shop aims to be much more than a hotel lobby.

$10 deal: StickEm's kebab platters are on point

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:49:51 -0500

StickEm’s owner and chef, Ermyias Shiberou, opened his food truck in 2012; when the pandemic began, he decided to streamline his business by converting his Blue Nile restaurant into a StickEm brick-and-mortar location.

Bryant's Breakfast plans expansion

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:03:33 -0500

Bryant’s plate lunches may even make a comeback after the expansion of the Summer Avenue breakfast spot is complete.

Dog days are here: A dozen places where you can hang with your hound

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Sat, 9 Jul 2022 04:00:05 -0500

A local guide to the bars, restaurants, breweries, hotels and coffee shops where you can bring your canine companions.

24 actors, 6 plays and 24 hours from first script to final performance

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:12:20 -0500

On Friday, June 24, a small group of local writers, directors and actors will come together to write, produce and perform six 10-minute plays within 24 hours.

Another 'Flame' opens in Memphis and be warned, it's hot

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Sat, 21 May 2022 14:04:39 -0500

“We only serve spicy,” said Flame MaLaTang manager William Weng of the new pop-up in the Viet Hoa Food Market at 40 N. Cleveland St.

Photographer Kha returns to Memphis for 'Critical Conversation'

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Thu, 19 May 2022 15:39:12 -0500

“I think the public versus private versus publicly-owned private space question is one that should be unpacked,” said Sam Rauch, who has curated exhibits for New York’s LaGuardia Airport.

Mulan promises five more years in Cooper-Young

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 16:47:33 -0500

“We are definitely still open,” said Mulan co-owner Matt Kan.

Botanic Garden creates '901-derland' with new Alice exhibit

jordanarellanowriter@gmail.com (Jordan Arellano) — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 10:35:41 -0500

Armed with a new mosaiculture manager, a 20-foot-tall Red Queen and lots of bunnies, the Memphis Botanic Garden is hoping visitors are ready to fall down a rabbit hole.