‘Little bits of beauty’ bestowed at 17 Berkshire
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Topic: Overton Square
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February 2025
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January 2025
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Lafayette’s says party will continue but with changes
Lafayette’s Music Room plans to continue its legacy of live music in Overton Square, but with shortened hours.
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December 2024
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After 7 years, florist leaves Downtown space for Overton Square
Premier Flowers’ owner said she loved being Downtown, but ongoing break-ins and vandalism coupled with constant parking issues contributed to her decision not to renew her shop’s lease this fall.
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September 2024
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Everything’s coming up Swamp Bar
Swamp Bar opened in December 2023, replacing the tapas joint Panta. At the time, Derk Meitzler said it would be a pop-up concept focused on Creole fusion food and cocktails. Today, it’s a popular late-night spot.
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August 2024
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Trio, including two employees, buy Midtown’s Bayou Bar & Grill
The Bayou Bar & Grill has been run by Bill and Carla Baker for the past 30 years. Now the restaurant has new owners.
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June 2024
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Authentic Sichuan restaurant brings the spice to Overton Square
With an eye toward its Midtown customers, Petals of a Peony opened its second location in the former Paulette’s building.
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May 2024
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Mr. Lincoln’s Costume Shoppe will close June 1
Mr. Lincoln’s Costume Shoppe will close its doors on Saturday, June 1, after 33 years of dressing Memphians for Halloween, Mardi Gras, costume parties, school plays, historical tours and other occasions.
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April 2024
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Crawfish fest brings bayou-style fun to Overton Square
Saturday marked the 29th year for the Midtown event that merges Memphis and New Orleans cultures, with a bounty of beer, vendors and crustaceans.
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February 2024
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Food Files: Petals of a Peony takes over former Paulette’s space
Plus, Kung Fu Tea opens its first Memphis location and Huey’s in East Memphis expands its patio.
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January 2024
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Wizard’s will close Midtown shop, Ebbo to move in
Ebbo has been in business in Memphis since 1993, selling herbs, crystals, candles, incense and other supplies.
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December 2023
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Developer receives PILOT to build apartments near Overton Square
“I’m excited to bring a little more density to the area,” said developer Alfredo Cerpa. “But not just come with a new modern thing, but integrate what is existing in the community.”
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November 2023
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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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What Overton Square, Midtown Kroger and Chick-fil-A mean — financially — for Memphis
The city’s Liberty Park bonds are underwater. Documents show just how busy the Midtown Kroger and nearby Chick-fil-A are and how much they mean to the Liberty Park Tourism Development Zone.
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October 2023
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The To-Do List: Halloween hike, underwater bubbles and ‘Beetlejuice’
This week, 1990s R&B legends Tony! Toni! Tone! play the Orpheum, spooky double dutch comes to Tom Lee and you can sample your way around India at the Agricenter.
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September 2023
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Sound Bites: Overton Square closings, new Midtown bar, Majestic Grille brunch
This week on Sound Bites, Chris Herrington and digital director Holly Whitfield discuss a few bits of recent Memphis restaurant news.
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Table Talk: Memphis barbecue rankings, Overton Square empties
Fall fairs are coming to the Mid-South, Buster’s Butcher on Highland Street is having its grand opening, El Pollo Latino comes to Summer Avenue, ranking the best ways to prepare chicken and more.
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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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May 2023
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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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Hundreds chow down at the Overton Square Crawfish Festival
Bayou Bar & Grill dished out crawfish as locals dined with craft beers and live music at the Overton Square Crawfish Festival Saturday, April 22.
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September 2022
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The To-Do List: Gonerfest, Veganfest, Arcade fest and Martin/Short
This week, Crosstown Arts screens a Japanese gangster film, Cynthia Daniels hosts five parties in one and the Pink Palace Crafts Fair is back for the 50th time.
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Inked: Ivory Closet for sale, Dory looking to build new outdoor patio
This week’s Inked shares news on a new 80-acre mixed-use development in Eads, Dory Restaurant’s new outdoor patio and a change in ownership for Ivory Closet in Overton Square.
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August 2022
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Here’s where you can celebrate 901 Day
Choose901, Grind City Brewing and the Memphis Grizzlies are among organizations and businesses celebrating the unofficial local holiday, which falls on Thursday, Sept. 1.
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July 2022
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Overton Square kicks off holiday weekend with courtyard party
The family-friendly Independence Day celebration in the Chimes Square courtyard featured vintage firetrucks, live music, vendors and more.
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June 2022
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Donor Fest in Overton Square Saturday: Music, games, blood drive
Visitors to Overton Square this weekend will have the opportunity to donate blood on site and enjoy live music, games and the Memphis Tigers football team.
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May 2022
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Circuit Playhouse Inc. announces 54th season lineup
The 2022-2023 season will feature 11 regional and two world premieres.
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