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<strong>Opera Memphis&rsquo; Midtown space will be a 5,000-square-foot location at 216 S. Cooper St. in Midtown.</strong> (Courtesy brg3s)Arts & Culture

First look at Opera Memphis’ future Midtown home

One of the opera’s major goals with the move is to be able to use the space cooperatively and collaboratively with other arts groups.

By Christin Yates January 26, 2023
Neighborhoods

Greening up the great indoors: Houseplant seminar offers tips

Urban Earth Garden Market and Nursery in Midtown hosts the “Houseplant Seminar: Aroid Edition” for fans of philodendrons and their kin.

By Alicia Davidson January 23, 2023
Subscribers only Spirit of Memphis

New Carpenter Art Garden leader has hope for healing

Jazmin Miller is on course to help heal trauma on several levels, including the complicated feelings she says many Black people have with agriculture as an institution. 

By Jane Roberts January 18, 2023
Food

Panta goes to Portugal with pop-up for a week

The pop-up restaurant will feature a dozen authentic small plates, such as porco preto grelhaldo — grilled pork belly — and three desserts.

By Jennifer Biggs January 13, 2023

  • Neighborhoods

    Penny Hardaway, Nike to release sneaker inspired by Lester Middle

    Report: Nike is releasing a pair of its Air Max Penny 1 with a colorway inspired by the Binghampton school where Penny once coached.

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 09, 2023
  • Midtown

    Herrington: Where does Midtown end? A defining question for modern Memphis

    Defining Midtown is perhaps the key question of Memphis geography, in part because it helps define the rest of the core city. If Midtown is encased by Downtown, South Memphis, East Memphis and North Memphis — and maybe that’s debatable, too — then defining Midtown partly defines the rest.

    By Chris Herrington January 03, 2023
  • Midtown

    Sonia’s gift: Retiring minister stands with living and dying

    Sonia Walker is retiring as associate pastor of First Congregational Church. 

    By David Waters January 10, 2023
  • Update Metro

    Leaders, residents say goodbye to giant pandas

    “It does make me sad that we will have to say goodbye to them after they’ve become such a part of our Memphis history and what we know and love about our Memphis Zoo.”

    By Alicia Davidson December 21, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Deck the paws: Pets snap it up with Santa

    Humans and hounds head to Hollywood Feed for suitable-for-framing holiday souvenirs.

    By Jasmine McCraven December 19, 2022
  • Music

    Boombox, Bluetooth speaker caroling coming to Cooper-Young

    Cooper-Young residents will go caroling Saturday. Instead of singing, however, they will use boomboxes, Bluetooth speakers and their phones.

    By Jasmine McCraven December 14, 2022
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: A ‘new and purely authentic’ idea for the Coliseum

    “Support Chris Reyes and his quest for a two-year lease of 15,000 square feet inside the Coliseum so he can expand and build his incredible interactive playground.”

    By Mark Jones December 03, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    The art of Christmas: Holiday market tradition continues

    Memphis Arts Collective’s temporary shop at Poplar Plaza, which offers pottery, jewelry, sculptures, handmade clothes and more, marks its 30th anniversary. 

    By Jasmine McCraven November 27, 2022
  • Midtown

    Memphis Coffee Shop Guide: Midtown

    As we continue our three-part Coffee Shop Guide, we hit Midtown, where Memphis’ modern coffee shop scene all began. 

    By Chris Herrington January 17, 2023
  • Subscribers only Education

    Meet Andy Surber, Grace-St. Luke’s new head of school

    Andy Surber is the new head of school at Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal School, and the job is a homecoming of sorts for the school administrator.

    By Aarron Fleming November 08, 2022
  • Subscribers only Metro

    Eight years in the making: The Zoo, the park and greensward saga comes to an end?

    Over the years, possible solutions have included a new parking garage as well as shuttle services as two city mayors, multiple community leaders and even the police have joined the fray. 

    By Bill Dries November 06, 2022
  • Midtown

    Memphis Bigfoot Festival bids furry farewell

    Effi Oswald, 12, who came dressed as Bigfoot, noted that the creature’s existence has never been disproven. “I believe in him because he probably lives in the deep woods ... My whole family believes in Bigfoot.”

    By Alicia Davidson November 06, 2022
  • Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: Tommy Pacello would’ve been 45 today. A new fellowship helps continue his work.

    Nearly two years after Tommy Pacello died of pancreatic cancer, his friends and colleagues are celebrating the visionary city planner’s birthday by unveiling a fellowship that will support his work. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 31, 2022
  • Subscribers only City of Memphis

    Saving Coliseum still an option, says coalition cofounder

    Marvin Stockwell says the group still has a seat at the table as the city pursues a $684 million sports venue plan that would do away with the Mid-South Coliseum. His strategy is to find another site for the soccer stadium.

    By Bill Dries October 27, 2022
  • Business

    Local arcade offers trip down memory lane

    Original machines for games such as Joust, Mortal Kombat, Mario Bros., Pac-Man and others fill the arcade as hits from the ‘80s blast through the speakers. 

    By Jasmine McCraven October 24, 2022
  • Sports

    Does Memphis need a professional soccer stadium?

    In a city with plenty of needs, the plan to build a new soccer stadium on the site of the Mid-South Coliseum may seem like a tough ask. But 901 FC makes a convincing case as to why it must leave AutoZone Park and have its own home. 

    By Tim Buckley October 28, 2022
  • Performing Arts

    Singing, dancing and dying: ‘Evil Dead: The Musical’

    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.

    By Jordan Arellano October 24, 2022
  • Subscribers only Metro

    Buckley: Here’s an idea to keep Coliseum still standing

    If a soccer stadium is built where the Coliseum currently stands, it will be the last piece of the puzzle at Liberty Park, a $126 million mixed-use project on the old Fairgrounds site.

    By Tim Buckley October 21, 2022
  • Subscribers only Arts & Culture

    NatureZen: Take a deep breath and experience the healing power

    Inspired by the Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” the Overton Park Conservancy is focused on connecting the community to nature. A week of mindful, outdoor activities begin with a stroll through the Old Forest.

    By Keely Brewer October 17, 2022
  • Health Care

    Shelby County grant boosts Choices’ nurse midwife program

    Officials said the grant is intended to reduce maternal and infant mortality, particularly among the county’s Black population.

    By Aisling Mäki October 17, 2022
  • Midtown

    Cooper-Young tree becomes Gnome House

    Cooper-Young neighbors and passersby might have noticed a new addition to the Midtown community recently.

    By Judaea Driscoll October 14, 2022
  • Real Estate

    Three of Cups Wine Bar, Jazzy J’s Sports Bar on tap for Memphis

    Three of Cups will have a small food menu focused on charcuterie and a small vermouth beverage program instead of a full-service cocktail menu

    By Neil Strebig October 14, 2022
  • Midtown

    Cooper-Young rainbow crosswalk nears completion

    Cooper-Young’s rainbow crosswalk will be finished this weekend, making it the state’s first complete commemorative rainbow crosswalk for the LGBTQ community.

    By Alicia Davidson October 06, 2022
  • News and Features

    Entrepreneur brings feel of home to Cooper-Young restaurant

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

    By Jordan Arellano October 03, 2022
  • Midtown

    Pride-themed march in Midtown protests cancellation of drag show

    “We have families and rights. To see the children, who were having a good time, crying and terrified, was horrible,” said organizer Jenna Dunn. “It lit a fire inside of me that was already burning.”

    By Joshua Carlucci October 03, 2022

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