Music Fest blues tent back on Beale, where it began
Many concert goers liked the atmosphere at Handy Park, but not the logistics of walking from Tom Lee Park and ascending the bluff to get there.
Topic: Beale Street
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May 2023
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‘We’ve got to stand up:’ Witness recounts one of two Sunday shootings at Memphis businesses
A shooting on Beale Street at 3:15 p.m. Sunday resulted in the injuries of two people, and a shooting at Huey’s Restaurant at 7:13 p.m. in East Memphis between a car break-in suspect and an off-duty officer resulted in the suspect being critically injured.
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Two people shot on Beale Street
Two people were shot on Beale Street Sunday afternoon, according to a statement from the Memphis Police Department.
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Suspect identified in Beale Street shooting
Archie Mays, 32, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault.
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March 2023
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Silky O’Sullivan’s rolls out 50th St. Patrick’s parade
“We love Memphis, and I love every part of this parade,” parade watcher Ciera Costello said. “It’s really fun down here to see people coming together to just have a good time.”
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The To-Do List: St. Pat’s parade, trash can painting and a Super Mario party
This week, Black Lodge serves a “Nope”-themed dinner, New Edition gets the band back together and artist Harmonia Rosales’ exhibition opens at the Brooks.
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January 2023
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The To-Do List: Photos at Tone, AI at MoSH and two Dolly Parton parties
This week, the late George Hunt has a posthumous exhibition, Playhouse presents the story of Alabama’s “Scottsboro Boys” and Black Lodge hosts a showtunes rave.
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December 2022
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New Daisy under new management and preparing for 2023 shows
The Downtown Memphis Commission is working on bringing the historic New Daisy Theatre back online next year after being vacant since 2018. The venue will host its first event on Jan. 12.
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The To-Do List: Victorian caroling, Christmas on Beale and Corey Feldman
This week, cuddle up by a fire pit near the river, celebrate Latin American and Caribbean holiday traditions and get buck at Imagine Vegan Cafe.
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November 2022
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Silky O’Sullivan’s sold to longtime manager
Historic Downtown bar and grill Silky O’ Sullivan’s will soon be under new ownership.
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Noteworthy: B.B. King’s Blues Club band, Nix brothers to receive Beale Street honor
The Walk of Fame program was started in 1986 to recognize contributors to Memphis music history.
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October 2022
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Beale Street Baptist gets $150K in county-funded repairs
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said the grant from the county’s reserve fund is likely the first of several for a full restoration of the 137-year old church.
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September 2022
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How Memphis celebrated 901 Day
Area restaurants had $9.01 specials, venues held free performances from Memphis acts and locals supported their favorite businesses.
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August 2022
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Oh Snap: This week’s best photos
Geoff Calkins said, “The organizers of the Ed Murphey Classic got a burst of inspiration this year. How about bringing the pole vaulting competition to the people? It made for a wildly entertaining night on Beale Street.”
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July 2022
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Calkins: (Sky) walking in Memphis — as pole vaulters soar over Beale
The organizers of the Ed Murphey Classic got a burst of inspiration this year. How about bringing the pole vaulting competition to the people? It made for a wildly entertaining Saturday night on Beale Street.
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This year’s Ed Murphey Classic aiming for new heights
Competition takes place at the University of Memphis’ South Campus — and on Beale Street. Beale Street will host the pole vault competition on July 30.
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June 2022
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The To-Do List: Rainbows and zombies on Beale, plus music on the river
This week, Theatre Memphis closes out its season with “Ragtime,” High Cotton Brewing hosts a beer mile and a Memphis native author celebrates her book release with a skate party.
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April 2022
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Zoning request suggests Hard Rock Hotels is targeting Downtown
Documents filed with the city propose a Hard Rock Hotel at the current Jerry Lee Lewis Cafe & Honkey Tonk on Beale Street.
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Beale, Downtown report peaceful weekend amid crowds
A $5 entry fee, plus weapon and ID checks, were required to enter Beale Street between 8 p.m. Friday and 3 a.m., helping officials track the number of visitors.
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It was a busy Saturday on Beale
The Grizzlies may have lost Game 1 of the playoff, but Downtown Memphis bars and restaurants were big winners.
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Police release video of Beale shooting suspects
Memphis police Tuesday released video footage of the three suspects from the shootout that occurred on Beale Street April 10.
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Police chief updates Downtown security, citywide crime statistics
Throughout the city, gun-related arrests, gun thefts, and gun seizures have increased for the year.
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March 2022
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Watch: Downtown office needs shift as workers return
Downtown Memphis Commission President Paul Young talks on Behind The Headlines about saving tax incentives for Class A office space, why incentives for residential development are still necessary despite a rise in rents and an RFP on Beale Street.
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St. Patrick’s Parade pushes pandemic blues off Beale St.
“We’re thinking of this as the kickoff to spring and hopefully, all things normal,” Silky O’Sullivan’s owner Joellyn Sullivan said. “This is the beginning of our path out of the pandemic.”
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Green means go, as St. Patrick’s parade returns
The fanfare is back for the 47th Annual Silky Sullivan St. Patrick’s Parade on Saturday, March 12.
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