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Kevin Keough on restaurants, bars and his hatred of ‘mixology’

One of the original owners of the Beauty Shop and now owner of Bar Keough and Cafe Keough talks about belly dancers, his love of chickens and the sweet, wonderful smell of burnt rosemary.

By Eric Barnes January 21, 2023
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What does it take to write novels and short stories plus spend 30 years as a journalist?

David Williams talks about his second novel, his writing process, and his 30 years as a reporter and editor at The Commercial Appeal on this week’s episode of The Sidebar. 

By Eric Barnes January 13, 2023
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Park? Music venue? Wedding site? Executive director discusses Botanic Garden

Mike Allen, the Botanic Garden’s executive director, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar to talk about all the different aspects of the Botanic Garden and plans for expansion.

By Eric Barnes January 05, 2023
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How Rhodes’ Mike Curb Institute of Music isn’t a music business school

A conversation with John Bass, the director of the Mike Curb Institute of Music at Rhodes College.

By The Daily Memphian Staff December 17, 2022

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    Candace Echols on writing about herself, her family and her faith

    Candace Echols talks about the importance — and the challenges — of writing about faith in her weekly column for The Daily Memphian.

    By Eric Barnes January 04, 2023
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    How Kindred Place tries to help parents be better parents

    Jennifer Balink, executive director of the nonprofit Kindred Place, joins Eric Barnes this week on The Sidebar. 

    By Eric Barnes December 03, 2022
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    The Sidebar interviews Lil Buck on ‘Memphis Jookin,’ the 20th anniversary of Nut Remix

    Daily Memphian CEO Eric Barnes interviews Lil Buck and Katie Smythe, the CEO and Artistic Director of New Ballet Ensemble and School, on The Sidebar.

    By Eric Barnes December 01, 2022
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    What it means to be a lifestyle blogger

    Her website, Caramelized, was once just focused on food. But now it has become something much bigger.

    By Eric Barnes November 17, 2022
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    Memphis Magazine founder on publishing, race cars and swimming across the Mississippi

    For people who’ve been in publishing in Memphis for many years, there are generally two family trees: The people who came through The Commercial Appeal and the people who came through one of Bob Towery’s companies.

    By Eric Barnes November 02, 2022
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    The Iris Collective moves beyond the Iris Orchestra

    On this week’s episode of The Sidebar, executive director of Iris Collective Rebecca Arendt talks about the evolution of Iris, the new season of performances and her firm belief that “everyone can learn to sing.”

    By Eric Barnes October 28, 2022
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    River Arts Fest returns to the river — and memories of frogs and the Mona Lisa

    River Arts Fest executive director Bonnie Thornton joins Eric Barnes this week on The Sidebar. 

    By Eric Barnes October 15, 2022
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    Songwriter, organizer Bennett Foster joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar

    From The Magic Kids to knocking on doors to get out the vote, Bennett Foster talks about balancing a love of a songwriting and work on social and political issues.

    By Eric Barnes October 06, 2022
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    What is a Tambourine Bash and other questions about Memphis music

    Elizabeth Cawein of Music Export Memphis joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

    By Eric Barnes October 12, 2022
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    How the Power Pop Festival came to life

    The Power Pop Festival takes place Saturday, Sept. 24, at 4 p.m. at the Overton Park Shell, and includes former Posies member Jon Auer, Van Duren, Your Academy, a tribute to Big Star’s Chris Bell and the Sonny Wilsons.

    By Eric Barnes September 21, 2022
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    Remaking Madison Avenue, one block, one sidewalk and one tree at a time

    Here’s how MidtownMemphis.org is working with other groups on the Madison Avenue Improvement Project to beautify a busy Midtown street.

    By Eric Barnes October 10, 2022
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    From ‘Young Rock’ to Billy Eichner, Kerri Mahoney makes TV shows and movies real

    The Memphis-based graphic designer joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about props, album covers, toys and more.

    By Eric Barnes September 10, 2022
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    Steve Selvidge of The Hold Steady and Big Ass Truck talks about life on the road

    On this week’s episode of The Sidebar, the Memphis guitarist joined Eric Barnes to talk about music, photography, and bringing back Peabody Records, the label started by his father, Sid Selvidge. 

    By Eric Barnes August 31, 2022
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    Jenny Biggs, Christopher Herrington and Eric Barnes talk best cheeseburgers ever

    A conversation about cheeseburgers with Jennifer Biggs, Chris Herrington and Eric Barnes devolves into culinary distractions, general mockery and outright name-calling.

    By Eric Barnes August 25, 2022
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    Mighty Roots, River Arts and Morgan Freeman

    Howard Stovall joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about blues music, Americana music and Clarksdale, Mississippi.

    By Eric Barnes August 19, 2022
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    Using sports to raise money for literacy

    How Coaching for Literacy is working with sports teams nationwide to raise awareness about the massive challenge of illiteracy.

    By Eric Barnes August 11, 2022
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    Talking about Detroit, Skittles and changes for the better with Jennifer Biggs

    Whenever I have Jennifer Biggs on The Sidebar, I always have a plan. Then she comes on. And the plan goes out the window.

    By Eric Barnes July 26, 2022
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    Metal Museum plans for Rust Hall and its campus on the bluff

    Carissa Hussong joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about expansion in the former home of the Memphis College of Art and plans for the museum’s campus on the bluff.

    By Eric Barnes July 15, 2022
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    How Memphis Teacher Residency works to improve literacy in Memphis

    Leaders of the Memphis Literacy Conference join Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about using science, teachers and constant effort to help people of all ages learn to read.

    By Eric Barnes July 09, 2022
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    The long, hard work of advocating for the LGBTQ community

    Marvell L. Terry II joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about his advocacy for the LGBTQ community, his work to support people with HIV/AIDS and what it means to be a Black gay man.

    By Eric Barnes July 08, 2022
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    The value of artist residencies in Crosstown and Memphis

    The head of Crosstown Arts’ artist-in-residence programs talks opportunities for artists, the role of the arts in Memphis, and her near 10-year-history with the Crosstown project.

    By Eric Barnes June 25, 2022
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    How OUTMemphis supports the LGBTQ+ community in Memphis

    Molly Quinn, executive director of OutMemphis, talks about the organization’s work with homeless LGBTQ+ youth and the group’s upcoming Queer Prom.

    By Eric Barnes June 18, 2022
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    Jennifer Biggs talks COVID, ice cream and her favorite gin and tonics

    The Daily Memphian’s food and dining editor joins Eric Barnes on this week’s edition of the Sidebar.

    By Eric Barnes June 09, 2022
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    From the Antenna Club to the Hustle & Flow film score, Scott Bomar talks Memphis music

    Emmy-award-winning film composer Scott Bomar joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar.

    By Eric Barnes June 02, 2022
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    Digital art, work of Maurice Sendak are headed to Brooks

    On the Sidebar, Eric talks to Patty Daigle, the associate curator of modern and contemporary art at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

    By Eric Barnes May 25, 2022

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