Luke Lea and the Tennesseans who tried to kidnap the Kaiser
“I’d have given a year’s pay to have been able to have taken Lea’s trip into Holland and to have entered the castle of Count…
Read More Luke Lea and the Tennesseans who tried to kidnap the KaiserMJ, Hamilton, Hot: The Orpheum’s 2024-2025 Broadway Season
The Orpheum Theatre Group is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Broadway Season featuring eight shows representing spectacular stories, iconic music, and the best of Broadway.…
Read More MJ, Hamilton, Hot: The Orpheum’s 2024-2025 Broadway SeasonCherry Blossoms on the bloom! Celebrate Spring at the Garden on March 23
Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) is pleased to announce the much anticipated annual Cherry Blossom Picnic will take place on March 23 from 10am – 4pm…
Read More Cherry Blossoms on the bloom! Celebrate Spring at the Garden on March 23Elvis, an Auction, February 27th
Online Auction open to the public with rare items of Elvis Memorabilia and other Local Memphis Artists Morris Realty & Auction is hosting an online…
Read More Elvis, an Auction, February 27thTributes: Pat Halloran, “One Lucky Man”
I met Pat Halloran over the phone. The meeting was to talk about the Orpheum, a place and an era he held very near and…
Read More Tributes: Pat Halloran, “One Lucky Man”Memphis Author Festival: BookStock 2024
From the Memphis Public Library: Calling all bookworms, literary enthusiasts, and fun lovers! Mark your calendars for 2024 Bookstock the Memphis Area Authors’ Festival, celebrating 10 years of local talent. Join us…
Read More Memphis Author Festival: BookStock 2024Board of Adjustment: New Arts, Sciences, Sports Facilities for Balmoral MUS Campus
For the February 21st Board of Adjustment hearing, the Memphis University School is proposing a new Arts & Sciences Building and an Indoor Practice Facility…
Read More Board of Adjustment: New Arts, Sciences, Sports Facilities for Balmoral MUS CampusAPPROVED: Two Historic Properties to be added to the National Register
The National Register designation of two local historic properties approved by the Memphis Landmarks Commission were approved this week by the State Review board of…
Read More APPROVED: Two Historic Properties to be added to the National RegisterLocal Treasure: The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel
On the day of his birthday, January 15 is the day we reflect on the legacy of the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here…
Read More Local Treasure: The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine MotelLions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
A December Afternoon at the Memphis Zoo Words and photos by Ken Billett Thabo roared a hoarse greeting as Emily and I walked between a…
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