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OUR 1364TH / ISSUE 04.16.15 / COVER STORY P.19 There was a huge sea-change in attitudes this week. Thousands of people made the decision to switch from not being racists to not being sexists. As in, “I’m not a sexist, but I can’t stand Hillary Clinton.” This is good news for President Obama, as the thousands of not racists who hated him found a new target. This change was spurred by Clinton’s video announcement on Sunday that she would be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for president in 2016. Her announcement, called “Getting Started,” was pandering and insipid — touching all the elements of her base: families, retirees, gays, lesbians, Hispanics, African Americans, Asians, working men, young mothers, small business owners, students, and dog owners. Cat owners, apparently, are being conceded to Rand Paul. Clinton promised that it was time for Americans to “get ahead and stay ahead,” and accented the point with a small, awkward fist pump. That was enough to cue the Hillary Derangement Syndrome from the right-wing media and the GOP. In Nashville, NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre said that a Clinton presidency would bring a wave of “darkness and despair,” adding that “eight years of one demographically symbolic president is enough.” Yes, it’s high time we got back to white male presidents, as Jesus intended. Way to sew up the women’s vote, Wayne. Seconding that motion, Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly declared that it would be “open season on Christians and white men,” courageously leaping to the defense of America’s most oppressed people. Lord help us. We have 18 more months of this to look forward to. And after what Obama’s done to us, we’re about to run out of guns. Every week, a new Republican candidate climbs into the clown car, upping the ante and raising again the question: Can an anti-science, anti-gay marriage, anti-abortion, antihealth-care reform, anti-immigration reform, pro-gun Christianist win the presidency? Apparently, no GOP candidate thinks he can win the nomination without embracing Tea Party tenets. I’m no scientist (to quote most declared Republican candidates thus far), but I can do math. In the 2012 election, Barack Obama won 332 electoral votes; Mitt Romney won 206. The tides of age, gender, and diversity are sweeping old white men out to sea and the Republicans are running out of brooms. Hillary Clinton isn’t particularly likeable, at least not to a lot of people, including many Democrats. That’s why Obama was able to knock her off so quickly in the N EWS & O P I N I O N 2008 primaries: He was a fresh, likeable, THE TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE - 4 approachable candidate. LETTERS - 4 Hillary is Hillary. But her views are much THE FLY-BY - 6 more in line with the majority of Americans VIEWPOINT - 10 than those of the Tea Party. POLITICS - 12 The Republicans haven’t got anybody EDITORIAL - 14 in the stable who’s remotely close to TRUTH BE TOLD - 16 being able to appeal to a sentient, multiCOVER STORY - “CUBA, SI!” ethnic America. BY WENDI C. THOMAS - 19 Yes, the Republicans will continue to win STE P P I N’ O UT state elections in areas where they’ve gerryWE RECOMMEND - 24 mandered themselves into near-permananMUSIC - 26 cy, but their presidential prospects are AFTER DARK - 30 doomed until a candidate emerges with the CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 35 FOOD - 40 courage to call bullshit on all this pandering FILM - 47 to know-nothings. C L AS S I F I E D S - 50 Bruce VanWyngarden brucev@memphisflyer.com

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Letters and comments from Flyer readers have of our city, here’s yet another one to add to their list: Memphis is Godless. Nice job keeping the Memphis reputation down. What’s next on your headline list? “Hail to ISIS”? Phil Grey I want to publically thank the American Atheists for holding their national convention in Memphis. After recently reading with disgust Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson fantasize about butchering an atheist family, I was a bit leery about the consequences for the many atheists left behind in Memphis. Would the convention manifest hostility and hatred toward atheists? The convention, however, went over without generating much controversy. And there were even a few positive articles about atheists, including the cover story, “Godless in Memphis,” in the Memphis Flyer. Thank you! Jason Grosser

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About Bianca Phillips’ post, “Tennessee Senate, House Committees Approve Bill to Make Bible Official State Book” … I hope this is but the first step. Next we should have the State Bible Verse, the State Hymn, the State Church, the State Tongue in Which to Speak, and, finally, the State Serpent for Handling. Jeff

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About the Flyer’s editorial “No to Vouchers” … If vouchers are fair and good for Christian schools, why would atheist and/or Islamic schools not get vouchers paid for by public money? Who will complain loudest when their tax dollars are vouchered away to the First Islamic High School? Or to the 6 7 Institute? 8 9 Midtown5Free Thinkers Claude Barnhart

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V E R B AT I M Memphis experienced a mass knicker twist last week when University of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari used his Hall of Fame induction speech to take a shot at his former employer. Calipari compared previous coaching gigs, including his infamous stint in Memphis, to eating Thanksgiving dinner “at the little table,” adding a line about how, “You had plastic forks and plates.” But nobody’s knickers twisted harder than those belonging to Fox 13 weather guy Joey Sulipeck, who either called Coach Cal out to a rumble or a picnic. “Say you’re at the kid table with plastic utensils?” the meteorologist taunted, “Give me a plastic utensil and walk by me, Calipari. You don’t demean an entire program and say it’s the kid table and plastic utensils, got history like the Memphis program. Come on.”

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W H O A N E L LY ! Hip-hop artist Nelly was apparently “riding Hazard like a Duke boy” in Putnam County, Tennessee this week. The “Country Grammar” rapper was arrested on felony drug charges after a state trooper stopped his bus on I-40 and smelled marijuana.

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New study focuses on effect of state-mandated abstinence-only sex-ed. “Guys talk about trying to make their own condoms [using] Saran Wrap.” “They told me that the [Depo Provera] shot will make my bones weak. Like if you fall a little bit, you can break your arms or wrist. It will make your bones weak.” Those misguided quotes came from Memphis teens in a study organized by SisterReach, a grassroots nonprofit that works to empower women of color around issues of reproductive and sexual health. The study — “Our Voices & Experiences Matter: The Need for Comprehensive Sex Education Among Young People of Color in the South” — claims that Tennessee’s 2012 law that promotes abstinence-only sexual education in public schools has negatively impacted teens of color. “In Memphis, we’re over 60 percent African American, and we have a higher number of folks of color, including Latino and immigrant populations. I think it’s important to focus on the fact that these demographics represent some of the highest numbers

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of sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies for both adults and teens,” said SisterReach Founder and CEO Cherisse A. Scott.

“Our babies are getting pregnant, and we keep trying to pacify it with legislation. We keep trying to legislate people into abstinence and morality.” — Cherisse A. Scott Rates of chlamydia and HIV in Shelby County are twice as high as national rates, and the rate of teen pregnancy in the county is 30 percent higher than the rate statewide. According to the 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System study, more than half of Memphis’ high school students have had sex and a quarter of them have had sex with four or more partners. And yet, these same teens aren’t learning about sex in school due to a 2012 law that’s become known as the

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ANCHORMAN 3 One of this past week’s most dubious news reports found WMC anchorman Joe Birch reading lines like a comic-book Geraldo: “A fight! People run over! Crashes! A video so shocking WMC Action News 5’s Jerry Askin searched for some answers.” Askin asked random people what they thought about a YouTube video of something that might have happened in Memphis. The clip in question seemed to show a fight and people being intentionally hit by cars. And then, of course, there’s the headline.

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Need to get from East Memphis to downtown by bike? Hit the Shelby Farms Greenline. North on Tillman to the Hampline. Through Overton Park. North on McLean to the V&E Greenline. Then, west on North Parkway all the way to Mud Island. Sound confusing? Not to hardcore Memphis cyclists. They’ve navigated the city’s system of bike trails and lanes

as its grown over the past few years. But a new tool will unlock the cycling scene here for anyone looking to get on two wheels. The Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has published the Memphis and Shelby County Bike Map. It’s the city’s first-ever printed map of the city’s bike trails, lanes, shared roadways, bike shops,

seemingly random places. They don’t seem designed to deliver bike riders to anywhere specific. That’s because bike lanes are only created when a street is paved, said Kyle Wagenschutz, the city’s bicycle and pedestrian coordinator. But better connectivity is on the way, he said. Thanks to federal transportation grants (with a 20 percent local match), more than 130 new miles of bike facilities are set to be created here by 2016, nearly doubling the amount of current bike lanes. “The grant-funded projects were specifically chosen as a way to bridge the gap for a lot of those bike lanes,” Wagenschutz said. The emphasis on bicycles in Memphis comes as the city embraces its outdoorsy side. “I think there’s a transformation going on here when you look at bike lanes, hiking, the Harahan Bridge, Greenline, Shelby Farms, and Bass Pro, which is going to attract the outdoorsman, the hunter, the fisher, and the outdoor enthusiast,” said CVB President Kevin Kane. “We’re adding another dimension of the visitors we can attract here.” The new bike map can be picked up at the CVB office and bike stores across Memphis. Find it online at memphistravel.com.

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Kenn Flemmons, Goldcrest 51 beer enthusiast

It’s doubtful that anyone alive today knows as much about Goldcrest 51 beer as Little Rock resident Kenn Flemmons. The collector of Goldcrest paraphernalia and author of Goldcrest 51 Beer: Finest Beer You Ever Tasted even knows the beer’s original recipe. Beginning this week, Flemmons will introduce the historic Memphis beer back into the market. Using the original recipe, Flemmons is having it brewed at Blue Pants Brewery in Alabama, and it will be available for sale beginning this Thursday at the Tennessee Brewery Revival and Westy’s in the Pinch. Goldcrest 51 was brewed at the old Tennessee Brewery (the site of pop-up beer garden Revival every Thursday through Sunday until May 31st) until the facility closed in the 1950s. In its heyday, the lager was one of the most popular beers in the region. “I think a lot of people understand that this is not just a beer. This is history. This is Memphis,” Flemmons said. — Bianca Phillips Flyer: How did you get the recipe? Kenn Flemmons: I published a book in 2003 on the Tennessee Brewing Company called The Finest Beer You Ever Tasted. When we were doing the research, one of the challenges I had was to find people — still alive — who had anything to do with a brewery that had closed 50 years before. We were able to connect with a half-dozen or so and some spouses whose husbands had worked at the brewery. One of those was the person who had the recipe and had no idea she had it. Her husband had worked in the brew house. And you own the patent now? On a lark one day, I went online to look up Goldcrest 51 beer on the U.S. Patent Office website to see who owned the patent. No one did. It had gone back into the public domain. So I filed on it and spent a couple thousand dollars in legal fees, but I was able to get the name and all the logos that go with it. If you have the recipe and the name and all the old logos, then the question becomes, What do you do with it? A couple years ago, I got a phone call from a local distributor, A.S. Barbaro, and they asked if I’d ever thought about bringing it back. They said they’d love to sell the beer for me. Through A.S. Barbaro’s connections, we were able to make all the other pieces fall

into place. Did you plan the launch date to coincide with Revival? I came over in January and met Billy [Orgel, who bought the brewery building last year]. I mentioned to him that we were working on this beer project and that I hoped we’d be done by June. He said, ‘Is there any way to get it done sooner?’ The Untapped promotion [last year] drew 35,000 people through there. And there’s no reason to think that same number won’t come through this time [for Revival]. If we’re going to reintroduce a Memphis brand, where better to do it than the building where it was made? Will it be available in other bars? We are delivering the first keg to Westy’s, which is owned by Jake Schorr, whose family owned the brewery. When we first started talking about this, I knew we needed to make sure that Jake gets the first keg because that would mean the world to him. [As for other bars], that will be up to the distributor. There is limited quantity. Do you plan to grow the business and get into bottling? I have an 18-year-old son who is starting his first year of college, and he’s enamored by the whole history of the place. He wants somewhere down the line to play a role in this. If it works and people buy the beer, then we have every reason to keep making the beer. Eventually, it will be sold in bottles or cans.

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and suggested bike routes. “We made the map to support the current infrastructure, and we’re anticipating the worldwide attention we’re going to get when the Harahan Bridge project is ready for cyclists to cross the river,” said Regena Bearden, the CVB’s vice president of marketing and public relations. Big River Crossing, a new walking and biking path across the Mississippi River via the Harahan Bridge, is slated to open next summer. Local officials believe it will make Memphis a cycling destination, especially with its promised connectivity to a system of levee trails stretching to New Orleans. Just a few years ago, becoming a cycling destination seemed unlikely for Memphis, especially as Bicycling magazine called it one of the worst cities for biking in 2008. But the city has since done a U-turn. Memphis has added 108 miles of bike lanes since 2010 for a total of 198 total miles of bike lanes, shared paths, shared lanes, and more. This earned the city Bicycling magazine’s “Most Improved City Award” in 2012. But some things about the Memphis system become clear when you look at the new bike map. Memphis bike lanes aren’t very well connected. Many begin and end at

said they didn’t realize their kids weren’t getting sex-ed at school, and only 30 percent of the parents in the study said they even felt comfortable talking about sex with their kids. “We can’t assume that parents know all of the things to say or how to navigate these conversations,” Scott said. “And we can’t ensure that if a child comes to a parent for support that they won’t be punished in some way.” Scott said she believes state legislators didn’t take into account Memphis’ high poverty, teen pregnancy, and STI rates when they created the abstinence-only law. Several teachers interviewed for the study agreed. “Those up there in Nashville — they don’t know our people. They don’t know what they need,” one teacher said. Scott commended Shelby County Schools for doing all they can within the framework they’re given, but she said a change in state law will be required to make a real difference in sex-ed reform. “Our babies are getting pregnant, and we keep trying to pacify it with legislation,” Scott said. “We keep trying to legislate people into abstinence and morality.”

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“Gateway Sexual Activity” law. That law states that any “individual or organization that endorses student non-abstinence as an appropriate or acceptable behavior … is not permitted. In the SisterReach study, researchers gathered three separate focus groups — one featuring teens ages 11 to 16, one with parents, and another with teachers — to talk about how the law was affecting teen sexual behavior. All participants either lived or worked in one of the zip codes that has been identified as high-risk for HIV by the Shelby County Health Department. The findings show that Memphis teens are getting misinformation about sex from their peers, as evidenced in the above quotes about homemade condoms and false birth control risks. Some teens believed there was an age limit on purchasing condoms. More than 80 percent of the teens interviewed said if they couldn’t get condoms, they would probably have unprotected sex anyway. At the time of the state law’s passage, supporters of the law claimed it was the parents’ responsibility to talk to their children about sex. But many parents in the SisterReach study

What does it taste like? Goldcrest is a middle-of-the-road beer. It’s more full-bodied than a lager you’d buy today. It’s the kind of beer that is a gateway into the craft world. It’s very different from the normal beers that 7 one might think of, the mega-beers.

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Call them pedal bars, party bikes, or pedi-cabs, but the Memphis City Council wants to make sure riders can drink on them safely. A new rule got started through the city’s legislative process last week that would formally allow patrons of the party bikes to drink while they pedal. The River City Pedalers opened for business in December. It’s a party bike, a mobile bar that’s propelled through the streets of downtown by pedal power. Patrons do the pedaling (and the boozing) while co-owner and licensed party bike operator Russell Young does the steering. Aubrey Howard, administrator of the city’s permits office, said pedicabs are already at work in Memphis. But he advises the companies to stay on Beale Street (while it’s closed to vehicular traffic) with open containers of alcohol. The new rule would allow patrons to bring alcohol on the bikes. Currently, those who ride the party bikes are bringing their own alcohol anyway, but the practice hasn’t been formally allowed by city ordinance. If passed, the rule would simply give the BYOB concept the city’s blessing. State law prohibits party bikes from selling alcohol. The rule was brought to the Memphis City Council by Councilmember Reid Hedgepeth, who said he was asked to sponsor the rule by a constituent. “For me, it’s a way to get some things that our peer cities are doing here,” Hedgepeth said. “In order for

this to work, patrons should be able to take a cooler of beer on the cart and go pedal. There should be some conversations as this ordinance goes through [the council process].” Councilmember Berlin Boyd said he rode a party bike in Nashville. “We had a blast,” Boyd said. “You’re amongst friends, grab a couple of beers, and pedal your problems away. I like it. Good job.” Councilmember Harold Collins was worried about safety. “I’ve seen one of the pedal machines on Beale Street and Gayoso,” he said. “I immediately looked at that and said, ‘That thing is dangerous for a whole bunch of reasons.’ I’m afraid if we don’t do something then we may be putting the city at risk.” Hedgepeth clarified that the bike drivers are not allowed to drink, only those who are pedaling. “I don’t have any friends, so I drink alone,” said Councilmember Shea Flinn. “So this is not something I would partake in because I’d get tired [pedaling by myself]. But if it’s going to be something that’s going to become part of the social fabric [in the city], we do need to have reasonable requirements on them so people can have fun.” Councilmember Bill Boyd said, “I’m anti-fun,” to which Berlin Boyd responded, “You and Shea need to become friends.” The new rule will require three votes by the full council, which could put its final passage in a month and a half.

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Memphis’ Turn Nashville’s had a good run; now we’re getting ours. To give our sister city to the east its due, Nashville has been on a winning streak. Its Music City Center is a phenomenal convention facility, occupying several city blocks. As a capital of country music and music production generally, it is renowned enough to have a hit TV show named after it. And it has the NFL. How does Memphis measure up? Better than you think. When people think of roots music, they think of Memphis — the cradle of rock-and-roll, the home of the blues, Soul City USA, Sun Records. The city whose name is in the title or lyrics of more songs than almost any other. And there’s Elvis, the icon, whose home, Graceland, has only one rival, the White House, in the number of visitors it attracts. Beale Street is another worldwide draw. And we have the NBA. (Not to tempt the fates, but our big-league team is in the playoffs every year.) Still, the perception — pushed by Nashvillians with more than a little buy-in around here — is that Nashville is overwhelming Memphis economically. That’s why some recently published data regarding a boom in the Memphis area is so interesting. First of all, our economic base isn’t so shabby. Of the 25 wealthiest zip codes in Tennessee, which city has the most? Nashville? Not by a long shot. Of the top 25 zip codes, 11 are in Shelby County (and that doesn’t include the booming adjacent areas of Southaven and Olive Branch, Mississippi). And the 16-county area from Kentucky to Alabama that Nashville cites as its metropolitan area has 10. If we extend the sample to 27, Memphis has 13 to the Nashville area’s 10. Go to 30, and Nashvillie picks up another, up to 11, beginning to make a race of it. Of those upscale zip codes, Germantown claims two. So does Cordova. Collierville, Arlington, and Eads have one each, and six fully are within the city limits of Memphis. And what is the wealthiest city in Tennessee, by per capita measure? Germantown, with a $152,000 median household income. Next closest? Lookout Mountain (Chattanooga’s neck of the woods, not Nashville’s) with a median household incomes of $133,000. And that boom we mentioned - for some reason, we don’t hear our politicians use the phrase “Destination City” about Memphis as much as they used to. And they have every reason to. We have our share of tourists, for one thing.

Famous businesses are headed our way, for another. To be fair about it, Franklin, a suburb of Nashville, can boast a Cheesecake Factory franchise. But, as we know, we’re about to get one in the Wolfchase Galleria Center. What Nashville won’t be getting — to the widely expressed dismay of its citizenry, who thought their city was in line for one — is an IKEA store. We’re getting ours, in the same thriving commercial area as Wolfchase — at Germantown Parkway and Highway 64, fed by Interstate 40. Up to now, people in Nashville have had to journey 250 miles to Atlanta to get their IKEA goods. Starting next year, they’ll be able to shave some 40 miles off the trip if they come our way. And there’s more. The Overton Square explosion. The University of Memphis growth area, highlighted by the $70 million Highland Row project. The showcase Bass Pro conversion at The Pyramid. The $200 million redevelopment of Sears Crosstown. An $800 million add-on at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Cooper-Young expansion. The opening of the country’s largest warehouse by Nike. The $50 million add-on at Central Station. Several hundred million dollars worth of new projects in Germantown alone.

We don’t hear our politicians use the phrase “Destination City” about Memphis as much as they used to. And they have every reason to. Each new morning proclaims yet another expansion in Memphis and the greater Memphis area. Job growth in the area, as noted recently by Ted Evanoff of The Commercial Appeal, is growing substantially, with some 22,000 more people working than a year ago — and a prognosis for even better results by the end of the year. This isn’t a zero-sum game, of course. Speaking of destination cities, a recent article named Memphis one of the four leading destination points for millennials. And — to be fair — so was Nashville. We don’t begrudge Nashville any success, although the opposite doesn’t always appear to be true. So why don’t we start letting reality define perception rather than the other way around? Facts define perception, and the facts are with us, Memphis. Bob Byrd is chairman and CEO of the Bank of Bartlett.

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Remember a few short weeks ago when state Senate majority leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville) and Governor Bill Haslam were conspicuously in disagreement on the Governor’s Insure Tennessee proposal for Medicaid expansion? Norris, who normally introduces major legislation for the governor, a fellow Republican who is the titular leader of his party, was hands-off on that matter — a fact that was instrumental in stalling Insure Tennessee, both in February’s special session and in a more recent and ultimately unsuccessful bipartisan effort to revive it. Well, that was then. This is now, when Norris and the governor are very much on the same page with regard to a couple of key matters before the legislature. One issue on which the two state officials are definitely in harness is essentially symbolic. That is on the matter of legislation (SB 1108/HB 615) that would make the Bible the official state book. As the General Assembly entered what is likely to be its penultimate week of the current session, the bill — whose primary sponsors are state Senator Steve Southerland (R-Morristown) in the Senate and Jerry Sexton (R-Bean Station) in the House — had a full head of steam.

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It was scheduled for a floor vote in the House and, having passed several committee gauntlets, was being routed through the Senate’s calendar committee, the last step preceding a floor vote. All of this was apparently notwithstanding a fresh opinion from state Attorney General Herbert Slatery that the bill would be a violation of both the state and the federal constitutions. “The Bible is undeniably a sacred text of the Christian faith. Legislative designation of The Holy Bible as the official book … must presumptively be understood as an endorsement of religion,” wrote Slatery. His opinion further notes that the state constitution, which states that “no preference shall ever be given, by law, to any religion establishment or mode of worship” is arguably even stronger than the federal constitution’s wellknown prohibition of an official religion. That should be that, but it isn’t. While the state attorney general’s opinion in almost all cases is heeded by legislators, it lacks constitutional sanction to impose obedience and has the force merely of considered advice. Senate sponsor Southerland promptly underscored that constitutional fact when he dismissed Slatery’s statement by saying, “That’s his opinion. I’ve got a different one.”

The bottom line is that Slatery, as the state’s chief legal officer, would not be defending the bill in the course of any subsequent litigation. There are impediments to the legislation short of that process of course, and that is where Norris and Haslam come in. The governor didn’t directly threaten a veto of the measure on a visit to Memphis last week (at Smith & Nephew, to tout his Tennessee Reconnect program of free tech education to adults). But, when asked about the matter by the Flyer at an impromptu press conference, he clearly left that option open. “I have a real concern with that … in this sense: There’s nothing more important to me than my faith. I had time with the Bible this morning,” Haslam said. “But I don’t think it should be relegated to … like the salamander as the official lizard or whatever we call the different things we have official in our state. “I’ll say this thing, too, from the church’s standpoint. Whenever the church has become part of the official government, it hasn’t worked out well for the church. We look around the world, and where the church is strong State Senator Mark Norris

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The majority leader and the governor come to the aid of FedEx and team up against making the Bible an official state book.

involved and for this entire city, and called for a renewed emphasis on what he called “thug control.” The mayor asserted, “…[W]e are working with Director [Toney] Armstrong and the District Attorney General’s Office to ensure that we do everything possible to enforce to the maximum those laws already on the books that call for high bail and stiff penalties for these shameful personalities who seek to bring terror and mayhem to our communities.” The issue will certainly be fodder for several of Wharton’s competitors in the mayoral race. Councilman Harold

Collins, whose long-awaited formal announcement last week made him the latest candidate for mayor, included in his remarks at his Southland Mall announcement ceremony a call for maintaining a police force of at least 2,500 officers. Collins has repeatedly called for strong and severe punishment for street criminals. Councilman Jim Strickland repeated previous assertions that crime control is the “number one” issue in the mayor’s race. And candidate Mike Williams, president of the Memphis Police Association, summed up things last week with the simple statement on his Facebook page, “This has to stop!”

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and where it’s not, and historically where it’s gotten to be a close part of the government, it hasn’t ended well for the church.” And Norris, who was an attendee at the Smith & Nephew affair, made his feelings clear as well. The Senate majority leader has been widely quoted as calling for the bill “to die,” saying that it is not only “dumb” in itself, but amounts to a “dumbing down” of the Bible, which, according to Norris, would be effectively demoted from a sacred text to a secular one. “It will get to the floor, and it may pass, but at the end of the day it won’t stand,” he said at Smith & Nephew. That’s one matter coming to a head in Nashville on which the governor and the majority leader are taking a common position. Another is of direct economic consequence to Shelby County’s (and the state’s) largest employer, FedEx. A surprise proposal to cut the aviation fuel tax for FedEx was rushed through the transportation committees of both the House and the Senate last week as an amendment to a catch-all measure (SB 982/HB 1147), which relates very generally to aviation. Norris is the Senate sponsor, and Mark White (R-Memphis) is the House sponsor. The bill would establish a cap of $21.37 million in fuel taxes for FedEx in the 2015-16 fiscal year, then drop to $17.75 million in 2016-17 and $14.12 million in 2017-18 before reaching a final cap figure of $10.5 million. As Norris and White argued in committee, the current sales tax of 4.5 percent on aviation fuel hits FedEx to the tune of $32 to $38 million annually, compared to the roughly $1 million paid out by FedEx’s chief competitor, UPS, in Kentucky, where UPS maintains a hub. During his impromptu press conference at Smith & Nephew, Haslam gave the tax-reduction proposal a full-barreled endorsement. “[FedEx is] paying 2/3 of the tax statewide. And so they rightfully came and said, ‘We don’t mind carrying our load, but we don’t want to carry everybody’s load.’ It’s a fair argument. They also have a choice to land those airplanes somewhere else, and we definitely don’t want that happening,” said Haslam. He went on: “They’re paying more in Tennessee than they would be paying in other states. We don’t want to be where they say, ‘We’ll land that plane in Indianapolis or Dallas or Louisville. We want to keep them in Memphis. … Right now, there’s a fairly good balance for the funding that’s needed. We’re going to have to live like other states have, with less money going into it than has historically gone into it. I still think we can have a first-class aviation program in our big cities as well as in our small towns on the lesser amount.” The legislation was due to pass through the finance committees of both chambers

on its way to floor votes this week. • As candidates for city office reached a financial-disclosure deadline last week and looked forward to Friday’s first opportunity to secure a petition of candidacy at the Election Commission, a rash of criminal activity, notably involving the collateraldamage deaths of two innocent children from pass-by shootings, made it clear that public safety, which became the focus of public attention last fall with several riot situations, is back as a major concern. In a statement last Saturday, Mayor A C Wharton called the children’s deaths “a heart-crushing tragedy for the families

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bed, another engaging in harmless play — who were killed by gunfire unloosed by drive-by shooters going after God knows whom. What made the tragedy of those innocent deaths more unbearable was that they were arguably an instance of the law of averages at work. For there were numerous other instances of gunplay here last week, some cases of gang versus gang (it is likely that the two children who died were “collateral damage” of such a circumstance); others were instances of guns functioning as the favored showand-tell instrument of holdup artists. With so much activity going on, it is increasingly difficult to stay out of the line of fire. And there were several cases of guns going off inopportunely at the hands of law enforcement officers. In the case of the most universally seen one, Walter Scott, the errant driver in South Carolina who was stopped for having a defective rear light, was killed by Officer Michael Slager, who fired eight shots (eight shots!) from his firearm at the unarmed fleeing suspect. Scott, we subsequently learned, had no outstanding warrants against him; his crime was running from the arrest scene. In a horrific over-reaction, Slager killed him, and then tried to cover up his crime by framing his victim, dropping his taser on the spot and reporting that the

dead man had tried to grab it. And he’d have probably gotten away with it, if there hadn’t been a bystander to video it. If ever there was a cause for rejoicing at the ubiquity of cell-phone cameras, this was surely it. Finally, there was the spectacle of last weekend’s convention of the National Rifle Association (NRA) in Nashville, where a dozen or so Republican pretenders to presidential status boasted of the glory of their personal weaponry (Lindsey Graham has an AK-47? For what?) and condemned President Obama for trying to place some sensible limits on gun use in the wake of the horrific 2013 Sandy Hook massacre. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, perhaps the most blatant political yahoo to appear in national life since the longgone Joe McCarthy, went far beyond the others in toadying up to his NRA paymasters. He publicly defied Democratic presidential prospect Hillary Clinton to come pry his guns out of his — let us say, cold, closed mind. Yes, Virginia, there is a Second Amendment. But just as, in all honesty, there was a time in American history when abusers gave the Fifth Amendment a bad name by using it to obstruct justice, the Second Amendment is now being perverted to the ignoble end of gun fetishism. And that is what you call a clear and present danger.

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I am afraid to love my 18-month-old nephew because he is a black boy, and in my country, police hunt and kill black males as if they were the enemy. On April 4th, yet another unarmed black man was killed by a white police officer, this time after a traffic stop for a broken tail light in North Charleston, South Carolina. A brave onlooker caught the incident on his cell phone: Walter Scott, a Coast Guard veteran, was running away from Michael Slager when the officer fired his gun at him eight times, striking him in the back. On the video, Slager walks over to the victim and then jogs away to pick up something in the grass. He returns and drops the object next to Scott’s body. Slager has been charged with murder, fueling hopes that in this case, justice might be served. But I don’t want justice for my nephew, who I will not name here. I want him to live. Black men, even when unarmed, are far more likely to be killed by police than any other group. My government doesn’t want us to know how many lives law enforcement officers take, so they don’t track the deaths. Civilians have their own tally: In 2015, police killed more than 300 people, including at least 18 since Scott was slain. Do you know what it does to your soul when you mark a young black life with a timeline of deaths? My sister was pregnant with my nephew when George Zimmerman, a self-appointed deputy of a Florida neighborhood, was found not guilty in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, who was unarmed. When New York police strangled Eric Garner, also unarmed, for the capital offense of selling loose cigarettes, my nephew was learning to stand on his own. He was 10 months old when a white cop shot and killed John Crawford, 22, after he picked up an air rifle in a store that sells guns in Ohio, an open carry state. When an Asian officer in New York shot and killed Akai Gurley, also unarmed, for the capital offense of walking in a dark stairwell, my nephew was walking. My nephew turned 1 a few weeks

before a white officer gunned down 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who stood in a Cleveland park with a toy gun. This wake that never ends warps my relationship with my dear, sweet nephew. My girlfriend diagnosed me, after listening to me gush about my niece, who is almost 3. When she asked about my nephew, I replied simply. He’s fine. “I need you to love this baby more,” she told me. The love is there — I just hold it in a faraway place. I catch myself when I stare into his hazel eyes or run my fingers through his sandy brown hair. I read the books he brings to me. I chase him in endless loops around his house. He giggles, looking behind him to make sure I’m still in pursuit. He has that intoxicating baby smell of sweetness and potential, but I don’t inhale.

He has that intoxicating baby smell of sweetness and potential, but I don’t inhale. The fewer memories there are, the less there will be to forget. If I love him completely and the police steal him from my family, it might kill me. I don’t want to die. I don’t want him to die. Withholding my adoration, I tell myself, is an act of self-preservation. I know this sounds crazy. It feels crazy. Racism is crazy making. My family can distance him from the parts of town where gun violence, gangs, and drugs are common. There’s no way to keep him from police. I cannot guarantee he will never be stopped for driving a nice car or for matching the generic description of a suspect. Some who read this will insist that if my nephew never runs afoul of the law, I have nothing to worry about. If he submits immediately, even to unreasonable demands by the cops, if he is passive when police are aggressive, if his brake lights never go out, if he never plays loud music, if he swears off hoodies, if he avoids poorly lit stairwells - he’ll be fine. To those people I say this: You lie. Some readers will sympathize. Others will empathize. Others will scoff and dismiss me as an emotional aunt who sees danger where none exists. My only hope is that my confession will help me heal before it’s too late. I want to love, but I’m scared.

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WENDI THOMAS RECOUNTS HER RECENT TRIP TO THE LAND OF HAND-ROLLED CIGARS, SMOOTH RUM, AND ANCIENT CARS. (Left) Travelers enjoying a cigar; (Below) The Museo Nacional de la Campana Alfabetización, the national literacy museum

(Left) A Flamenco dancer; (Above) Two 1950s-era cars in pristine condition

souvenirs that were previously forbidden by U.S. restrictions. If you’ve traveled to other Latin American or Caribbean countries, Havana will feel familiar. There’s the warm weather, the rain showers that last only moments, the pastel-painted buildings, and suppertime staples of rice and beans. But when the world’s richest nation forces a smaller, developing one into an economic corner for decades, the poorer nation struggles to thrive. Proof of the struggle surfaces in the crumbling facades of once-beautiful homes and the scarcity of retail outlets where you could practice consumerism and capitalism. For me, and I suspect, most generations that have no memory of the 1962 Cuban

missile crisis or the Cold War, the U.S. isolationist strategy served mostly to create a mystique about the island. Forbidden fruit always tastes sweeter. And Cuba was delicious. Here are some highlights from the trip:

The Cars If you close your eyes and think of Cuba, chances are your mind will produce an image of a 1950s-era, hulking American sedan. Rows of cars just like that greeted us in the parking lot at José Martí International Airport. Although they may appear to be in mint condition, the only original part continued on page 20

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HAVANA — It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact moment when I fell in love with this place. Was it when I zip-lined over the treetops at a coffee plantation that had been turned into a national park? Or when, drenched in sweat, I struggled valiantly to keep pace with a salsa teacher’s swiveling hips and quick feet? It could have been during a visit to the Museo Nacional de la Campaña Alfabetización, a tribute to the successful 1961 literacy campaign. Or perhaps it

was the Cuban coffee at every meal — and in the evenings, the smoothest rum I’ve ever tasted. Just a few days into a weeklong trip, I swore to myself that I would be back. I was in one of the first Memphis groups to visit Cuba after the December 17th announcement by President Obama that U.S.-Cuban diplomatic relations would resume for the first time in more than 50 years. In March, the University of Memphis’ study abroad program sent just over a dozen students and community members to Havana. Dennis Laumann, an associate professor of African history, led the group, many of whom were enrolled in his AfroCuban history class. The December announcement meant that we could bring back up to $100 worth of Cuban cigars and rum,

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continued from page 19 is the body, said Rodrigo González, the Cuban program coordinator for Girasol Study Abroad. The cars are “museums on wheels,” he said, and the owners must be magicians to keep them running. Antique cars shared the roads with Korean-made Kias and boxy Lada sedans, Russia’s version of the Volvo. Many of the cars double as taxis, although they may not be marked as such. For about $5 Cuban convertible pesos (the dollar exchange rate is about 1:1), Hendry Lago transported two fellow study abroad travelers and me from Old Havana to our hotel in a gleaming, candy apple red 1955 Chevy. The seats were covered in pristine white and gray leather and the chrome trim sparkled like the car just pulled off the lot. But on the dash was a very modern touchscreen sound system and under the dash, an air conditioner strong enough to fight Havana heat. Lago looked like he stepped off the set of Grease with his slicked-back hair

and snug jeans. He took the scenic route, cruising down the Malecón, the road that curves along the coast. As he drove, Meredith Kaback pulled a tube of red lipstick from her purse. The occasion called for it, she said, passing the lipstick to me. I agreed. The wind was in our hair, the sun warmed our skin, and our lips matched the car. I was smitten.

Cigars Our tour included a trip to a cigar factory. From the street, the H. Upmann cigar factory, founded by Germans in 1844, was indistinguishable from surrounding buildings. Our tour guide, Idalmy, told us in her no-nonsense tone: No cameras, phones, or bags were allowed inside. We must stay together — no wandering off (as some of us were prone to do). Once inside, the cigar factory guide led us up a flight of stairs. He steered us into a long room lined with rows of desks. Bent over the desks were men (and a few

“Lago looked like he stepped off the set of Grease with his slicked-back hair and snug jeans.”

Our taxi driver, Hendry Lago women) with stacks of flattened tobacco leaves in front of them. Many of the workers wore ear buds to listen to music on their cell phones. To help pass the time, the factory hired someone to read the newspaper to the cigar makers, the guide said. The most experienced rollers make the bigger cigars, laying leaves on top of each other and sealing them together with a vegetable-based glue. In another room, women sat with piles of dampened leaves. With one fluid motion, they stripped the stem from the middle of the wide leaves. No men would want to do this work, our guide told us. This job was for women only. (This was said with no awareness that his remark was sexist.) In Cuba, cigar factories are state-run.

Between 10 to 20 percent of the profit goes to the farmer and the rest goes to the government. No cigars were sold inside the factory, but an overcrowded, small store nearby offered Cuban rum, coffee, and several kinds of cigars, including the Cohiba and Montecristo brands. The other tourists were surprisingly aggressive, shoving other shoppers out of the way, but I put my Memphis on and muscled my way to the counter.

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Art Callejón de Hamel is a short alley devoted to Afro-Cuban culture, art, and music in the Havana Centra neighborhood. Much of the art is made of found objects, such as the old bathtubs cemented into walls. On the bottom of the tubs were poems, which were often political in nature. “Grandma, why do the towns fight?” began one poem of a conversation between an elder and a child. “For love and respect.” COVER STORY m e m p h i s f l y e r. c o m

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continued from page 21 “And the powerful?” “For gold and leisure.” On top of a building that overlooked the alley were two water tanks, one labeled “Agua Blanca” and the other “Agua Negra.” It was a social commentary on the absurdity of racism, which several Cubans proudly claimed no longer exists in their country. The revolution did bring a formal end to segregation, but scholars we talked to acknowledge that the stains of racism remain. They point out that the faces tourists see are more likely to be white. And since most of the Cubans who fled for Miami are also white, it is their relatives who benefit from remittances sent from the states. In the Jaimanitas neighborhood, artist José Fuster had turned his community into a wondrous, tile-covered paradise. Although Fuster was out of town, we had lunch in his dining room and spent about an hour marveling at the fanciful sculptures he’s created in his courtyard

and along the walls that line sidewalks. His painting style has earned him the title “Picasso of the Caribbean.” Less than a block from his house, he erected a tile rendering of Hugo Chávez, superimposed over the Cuban and Venezuelan flags.

History When I asked fellow travelers what their favorite part of the trip was, I expected them to gush over the old cars or maybe the tour of the coffee plantation, where we saw the stone outlines of slave quarters and some of us went zip-lining. But without exception, they were most impressed by the Museo Nacional de la Campaña Alfabetización, the national literacy museum. The small one-story building holds artifacts associated with the 1961 literacy campaign. In a 1960 speech to the United Nations, Fidel Castro declared that Cuba would be the first nation that “will be able to say it does not have a single illiterate person.” The next year, more than 250,000

Fellow travelers were most impressed with the national literacy museum. The Adult literacy rate in Cuba today is .2 percent, compared to 14 percent in the U.S.

literacy tutors, at least 105,000 of whom were between the ages of 9 and 16, went from cities to rural areas, living and working alongside the farmers during the day and, at night, teaching them to read. In a single year, museum director Luisa Campos told us, the illiteracy rate fell from 23 percent to under 4 percent. (The adult illiteracy rate in Cuba today is less than .2 percent, compared to 14 percent in the United States). Campos asked Nafal Valdes, the quiet, unassuming bus driver who shuttled us around town, to come to the front of the museum classroom. Valdes, Campos told us, had been one of the literacy volunteers. She opened a thick, yellow register book to the page

Caricature art showing the animosity between Cuba and the U.S. in the Rincon de las Cretinos. with a tiny black-and-white photo of Valdes at 16. As we stood and applauded, Valdes wiped away tears. “When you look at any society, it’s what that society places value in that really defines it,” said Luther Mercer, the managing director of programs for New Leaders, a national nonprofit that develops school leadership. There are no interactive exhibits at the literacy museum or at the Museo de la Revolución, housed in the stately

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for anti-socialist musings. Before graduating senior Aukina Brown left on the trip, her friends were full of baseless warnings. “They said our plane would disappear; Fidel Castro wouldn’t let us come back — all kinds of stupid stuff,” Brown said. But I never had the sense that we were being watched. Most police don’t even carry guns. We walked for blocks and blocks at night and barely generated a catcall. Granted, the window A/C units at the hotel were loud and the towels scratchy. We had no access to the internet — and I didn’t miss it a bit. It is hard to remember to throw presidential palace last occupied by ousted Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista. Instead you’ll find stunning architecture, elaborate murals, and stone tributes to beloved revolutionaries Castro, Ché Guevara, and Camilo Cienfuegos. A first-floor museum hallway held the only blunt testament to the animosity between Cuba and the United States I saw. In the Rincon de las Cretinos (the corner of cretins), were caricatures of Batista and U.S. Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, and George W. Bush. The denouncements are in English, Spanish, and French. “Thank you, cretin,” reads the placard next to W’s caricature, “for helping us to make socialim [sic] irrevocable.” The enmity doesn’t extend to Cubans, who were, without exception, warm and friendly. Our group spent a lot of time talking with members of Proyecto Espiral, a grassroots community project committed to sustainable development led by young adults. “They were all very proud of who they were as Cubans,” Mercer said. And yes, we could talk to whomever we wanted, about whatever we wanted. Before I went to Cuba, I’d been warned to look out for “watchers” who would eavesdrop on our conversations, listening

toilet paper in the trash, not into aging septic systems. Paying the bathroom attendant to get a few squares of toilet paper got old. “Don’t compare everything to America when you’re there,” Brown said. “Americans can be very nit-picky. … You can’t go with a closed mind and get everything out of it.” If you travel for adventure and to make memories, you will enjoy Cuba. And now is the time to go, before the country is affected (infected?) with all that the United States has to offer. Gonzalez, one of our tour guides, said we were lucky to come when we did. “You’re in a historical moment.

Until now, most of the Americans have been good Americans,” he said, only half-joking. “But soon, we will get tourists that would have gone to Cancun.” Those tourists might demand the amenities they’d find on other islands, which could ruin what makes Cuba special. “I just don’t want Cuba to become Jamaica,” Mercer said. “I don’t want to see Treasure Island down there. I don’t want to see Atlantis Resort. I don’t want to see a McDonald’s on the corner. I’d like to see this place keep its cultural identity and its sense of self and give what it has to offer to the world.”

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The Olympics has always represented mankind at its very best. The goals set by organizers of this weekend’s Downtown Olympics are somewhat less ambitious. They just want people to drink and play cornhole. “The idea is not to burn down the whole South Main district,” says organizer Aaron Krunszyinsky, acknowledging that everybody involved with the event will be drinking and there has been some talk of lighting an olympic flame. “So it’s basically all drinking games,” Krunszyinsky says. “Most of them are classic, but there are a couple of new ones too. And teams from all over will be competing in this beer olympics for fun and for bragging rights.” This boozy test of strength, speed, and endurance begins with an opening ceremony, followed by a four-man relay race where teammates chug beers starting at Cafe Pontotoc, then run a baton to the next bar and hand off to a teammate who follows suit. It ends with a tricycle race and talent show. “There’s beer pong. And, of course, there’s cornhole, which is just a normal lawn game, but then we add drinking.” According to Krunszyinsky, the games, which double as a fund-raiser for the Urban Bicycle Food Ministry, will be as fairly adjudicated as liquor allows. “Yes, it’s true, if there are hecklers and they accuse the judges of drinking, they would be correct,” he says. Teams must hail from 38103, 38104, and 38105 zip codes. Bring your own tricycle. THE DOWNTOWN OLYMPICS ON SOUTH MAIN, SUNDAY, APRIL 19TH, STARTING AT 10 A.M. FREE TO WATCH. $140 PER TEAM TO PLAY. INFO: DOWNTOWNOLYMPICS@GMAIL.COM

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THURSDAY April 16

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SATURDAY April 18

Peabody Rooftop Party Peabody Hotel, 6-11 p.m., $15 The rooftop party season kicks off tonight with a concert by Shaggy. In honor of the Jamaican-born singer, the menu for the evening will feature island cuisine.

Bark After Dark 409 S. Main, 7-11 p.m., $40 A karaoke dance party beneﬁting the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County. There will be games, booze, and food.

Kiss Concert 2015 New Daisy Theatre, 7 p.m., $25-$40 Featuring performances by Flo Rida, Wyclef Jean, Melanie Martinez from The Voice, and local rapper Tori WhoDat.

That’s the Spirit Jack Robinson Gallery, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $50 A wine tasting and fund-raiser beneﬁting the Hospitality Hub, which serves the homeless.

“Between the Eyes” Crosstown Arts, 6-9 p.m. Opening reception for this group exhibition “aiming to introduce a new conversation about contemporary abstract painting to the Memphis community.”

East Buntyn Artwalk East Buntyn Neighborhood, 2-7 p.m. During this annual event, neighborhood homes become outdoor art galleries. Includes food, wine, and a silent auction.

Wedding Dress Ball Propcellar VintageRental, 7-10 p.m., $100 A chance to finally wear your wedding gown again — or any special outfit, be it a bridesmaid dress, a ball gown, or whatever. Proceeds go to St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen. “Five Wits” The Rozelle Warehouse (822 Rozelle), 6-8 p.m. Opening reception for an exhibit of sculptural boxes and graphic drawings by Josh Mintz and cut-paper collages by Grace Porter that correspond to the five wits — common sense, fantasy, imagination, estimation, and memory.

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Somebody isn’t being entirely honest, but who? Can you trust the witnesses? Were the newspapers lying? Are they lying still? “The Truth Is a Burden” — an exhibition documenting the socalled life of J. Donald Barton, an unknown Memphis artist and filmmaker — is a show full of twists and surprises that will leave viewers wondering what to believe.“There’ve been times when I’ve questioned my sanity,” says curator Eileen Townsend, both in regard to the undertaking and the curious things she’s discovered along the way. Townsend, a Flyer contributor, claims to have first encountered Barton in the Memphis Public Library while looking through old newspaper clippings preserved on microfiche. “I came upon this obituary,” she says. “It caught my eye because it said that in addition to growing up in Memphis and working at the Hershey Factory, he was an amateur filmmaker. And so I started looking.” The story Townsend tells about a young creative type at the periphery of the Antenna Club’s fertile art and music scene is typical to a point. Barton went to Hollywood to be a movie star but failed and came home to Memphis in defeat. “So he started making short films,” says Townsend, who acquired several of the artist’s journals. “Nobody really liked what he was doing,” she adds. “Then he had this dream about the apocalypse and how it was going to happen in Memphis in 2015. And he woke up knowing that this was the movie he had to make.” Barton never made that film. He and his girlfriend had just begun to storyboard when the artist was killed in a mysterious motorcycle wreck on the old Harahan Bridge. “I’ve noticed so many strange things,” Townsend says. “There are details in [Barton’s] plans about Memphis geography that would have been hard to predict in the early ’80s, like the presence of a pyramid, for example.” “The Truth Is a Burden” collects Barton’s journals, newspaper clippings, storyboards, and samples of his short films. “THE TRUTH IS A BURDEN” AT GLITCH (2180 COWDEN), FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH, 6-10 P.M.

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Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival Wagner and Riverside, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Craving crawfish? Head downtown to one of Memphis’ favorite festivals, with some 18,000 pounds of crawfish plus live music, games, and more. Memphis Soul Goes Gospel II Centenary United Methodist Church, 4-6 p.m., $20 Memphis’ soul stars go gospel for the day in honor of Centenary’s 150th anniversary. Participating artists include Larry Dodson of the Barkays, the Temprees, the Madlads, Ruby Wilson, and more.

Push Play: Celebration of John Fry and John Hampton Levitt Shell, 6:30-10 p.m. A concert with Tora Tora and the Gin Blossoms in honor of the late John Fry and John Hampton.

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n the surface, Modest Mouse’s 22-year narrative might seem similar to the band’s still-active contemporaries who also originated in American first- and second-generation post hardcore or indie rock. A gross oversimplification of the playbook would be as follows: a breakthrough album released on the cusp of Y2K or shortly thereafter that coincided nicely with the above-grounding of indie rock, NPR’s embracement, and the Coachella or Bonnaroo-initiated “festivalization” of indie rock. Unlike some of their contemporaries, Modest Mouse reached real fame, and it came a decade and four albums into the band’s career. The early-’90s grunge/alt/indie explosion was a massive cultural hangover by mid-decade, especially in the Pacific Northwest, and Modest Mouse was part of the same reactionary scene that gave the world Sleater Kinney, Karp, Built to Spill, Elliott Smith (and his band Heatmiser), and Unwound, among other lesser known but no less interesting bands. Modest Mouse formed in 1993 and debuted the following year with a 7” on the venerable K Records label (founded by Beat Happening’s Calvin Johnson). The band gelled into a more powerful and stylistically pioneering reboot of their chosen form through a succession of EPs and albums released between 1996 and 1998. This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About (1996, originally on Up! Records) is one of the great first records in the modern history of American underground rock. The band introduced a sound that came out of combining influences (Polvo, Unwound, the Pixies, Minutemen, Beat Happening, Built to Spill and Doug Martsch’s pre-BTS band Treepeople, Fugazi, Bob Dylan, Lync, Sonic Youth, early Talking Heads, Rites of Spring, the Wipers, Mission of

Burma) into a signature style that had no real musical precedent. A proverbial “next level” was achieved with 1997’s The Lonesome Crowded West. The feral desperation and unpredictable dynamic chaos of the debut very positive characteristics in this writer’s opinion - were not so much dialed down as they were honed by the tighter playing of a band that went straight into the studio from the road and knew exactly what it wanted. This era of Modest Mouse, especially the game-changing second album, was met with much critical love, though it was always with the “if you can get past the singer’s voice” caveat. This is funny considering the ultra-dramatic “Black Francis-meets-David Byrne” vocal style of guitarist and front man Isaac Brock would become such a massive influence on later acts like Animal Collective and Yeasayer that for a while, it seemed like a mandatory musical element if a band was to get Modest Mouse

post-millennial indie-huge. The Lonesome Crowded West featured enough expansion of the Modest Mouse palate over the less subtle, more feral debut album that it initiated the band’s crossover to an audience outside of the indie underground confines, and Modest Mouse’s incessant schedule of road-dogging it around the country certainly didn’t hurt, either. Though there’s a huge radio hit in Modest Mouse’s future, the band’s body of work doesn’t just have one “tipping point” album, it has three, and each was a breakthrough in its own way. The Lonesome Crowded West was the first. The idiotic cries of “sell out!” came before there was even a third record continued on page 28

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to evaluate, but that’s what happened when the band announced its inevitable move to a major label for their third album. And that brings us to Modest Mouse’s only other Memphis performance - a stop in 2000 at the ill-fated Last Place on Earth during the longtouring cycle in support of The Moon & Antarctica. Retroactively celebrated as a seminal classic long before The Lonesome Crowded West would finally get such treatment, Modest Mouse’s third album was a weird but not really all that challenging wide-screen work and was more like an American answer to Radiohead. The band returned to the area to record their fourth album, Good News for People Who Love Bad News, at Easley/ McCain Recording Studios, but ended up finishing it in Oxford, Mississippi, at Sweet Tea Studios. If The Moon & Antarctica followed a more accessible musical agenda (aka “maturing”) that exponentially increased the band’s fan base, then Good News for People Who Love Bad News is where the band’s fluke-ish Talking Heads-informed hit “Float On” got stuck in your mom’s head because she heard it playing at Walgreens. Album number five, 2007’s We Were Dead Before the Ship Even

Sank, was a post-millennial Modest Mouse album just like its predecessor, but thematically based around - you guessed it - sudden fame. For the past 15 years there has been a very “Gawkerized” side to the Modest Mouse story, and it can be easily accessed by perusing approximately 95 percent of what’s been written about the band, including the write-ups on their sixth studio album. Titled Strangers to Ourselves and released on March 3rd of this year, it’s another all-over-the-map Modest Mouse record (as in not all that different from the last three) rather than what Rolling Stone called “alternative rock’s Chinese Democracy.” Some facts should be noted: Modest Mouse never broke up or went on hiatus, yet many media outlets have treated their return like some sort of reunion or reformation situation. Only in 2015 would music journalism allow the causal factors of an album’s “eight year delay” to get more coverage than any assessments of the record itself, but that certainly didn’t hurt the band’s ability to swiftly sell out Minglewood Hall shortly after next Wednesday’s show was announced. Modest Mouse, Morning Teleportation, at Minglewood Hall, Wednesday, April 22nd, 8 p.m. $45 (sold out).

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Alfred’s 197 BEALE 525-3711

Karaoke Thursdays, TuesdaysWednesdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. and Sundays-Mondays, 10 p.m.2 a.m.; Jim Wilson Fridays, Saturdays, 6-9 p.m.; DJ J2 Fridays, Saturdays, 9:30 p.m.5 a.m.; Kevin and Bethany Paige Fridays, Saturdays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Memphis Jazz Orchestra Sundays, 6-9 p.m.

B.B. King’s Blues Club 147 BEALE 524-KING

The King Beez Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.; B.B. King All Stars Thursdays, Fridays, 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 18, 9 p.m.; Will Tucker Band Fridays, Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Lisa G and Flic’s Pic’s Band Saturdays, Sundays, 12:30 p.m.; Blind Mississippi Morris Sundays, 5 p.m.; Memphis Jones Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. and Sundays, 5:30 p.m.; Doc Fangaz and the Remedy Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, April 22, 8:30 p.m.

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Blue Note Bar & Grill 341-345 BEALE 577-1089

Flynn’s Restaurant and Bar 159 BEALE

Chris Gales noon-8 p.m.; Karaoke ongoing, 8:30 p.m.

Hard Rock Cafe 126 BEALE STREET 529-0007

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Mack 2 Band MondaysFridays, 2-6 p.m.; Nate Dogg and the Fellas Thursdays, Fridays, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; McDaniel Band Saturdays, 2-6 p.m.; Darrell Wilson Saturdays, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Cowboy Neil Sundays, 26 p.m. and Mondays, 6:3010:30 p.m.; Chic Jones Sundays, Tuesdays, 6:3010:30 p.m.; Sensation Band Wednesdays, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

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Susan Marshall Fridays, Saturdays, 7-10 p.m.

Jerry Lee Lewis Cafe & Honky Tonk 310 BEALE 654-5171

The Jason James Trio FridaysSundays, 7-11 p.m.; Rockin’ Joey Trites and the Memphis Flash Saturdays, 3-7 p.m. and Wednesdays, 7-11 p.m.

King’s Palace Cafe 162 BEALE 521-1851

David Bowen Thursdays, 5:309:30 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Sunday, April 19, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Monday, April 20, 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Wednesday, April 22, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

King’s Palace Cafe’s Tap Room 168 BEALE 576-2220

Don Valentine Thursdays, Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight; Mississippi Big Foot Fridays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Low Society Friday, April 17, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Jacques E. Blue Saturday, April 18, 8 p.m.-midnight; Vince Johnson and the Plantation Allstars Wednesdays, 8 p.m.midnight.

Rum Boogie Cafe

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Vince Johnson and the Boogie Blues Band Thursdays, 8 p.m.midnight, Friday, April 17, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., and Saturday, April 18, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Pam and Terry Fridays, Saturdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Memphis Blues Society Jam Sundays, 711 p.m.; Brandon Santini Band Monday, April 20, 8 p.m.-midnight; Little Boys Blue Tuesday, April 21, 8 p.m.midnight and Wednesday, April 22, 8 p.m.-midnight.

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Queen Ann & the Memphis Blues Masters Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.-midnight.

Brad Birkedahl Band Thursdays, Wednesdays, 8 p.m.; The Memphis 3 Mondays, 7 p.m.; Earl “The Pearl” Banks Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

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Memphis Bluesmaster Thursdays, 8 p.m.-midnight; Plantation Allstars Fridays, Saturdays, 3-7 p.m.; Delta Project Friday, April 17, 8 p.m.-midnight and Saturday, April 18, 8 p.m.-midnight; Low Society Sundays, 8 p.m.-midnight; The Dr. “Feel Good” Potts Band Mondays, 8 p.m.-midnight; McDaniel Band Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight.

Silky O’Sullivan’s 183 BEALE 522-9596

Barbara Blue ThursdaysFridays, Wednesdays, 79 p.m., Saturdays, 5-9 p.m., and Sundays, 4-9 p.m.; Dueling Pianos Thursdays, Wednesdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m.3 a.m., and Sundays, Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight.

Wet Willie’s 209 BEALE 578-5650

Benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Friday, April 17, 11-2 a.m. and Saturday, April 18, 11-2 a.m.; Live Bands Fridays, Saturdays, 7-11 p.m.; Blind Mississippi Morris Blues Duo Friday, April 17, 7-11 p.m.; Roxi Love Sunday, April 19, 7-11 p.m.

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Brass Door Irish Pub 152 MADISON 572-1813

Live Music Fridays.

Brinson’s 341 MADISON 524-0104

Melting Pot: Artist Showcase Thursdays, 7-11 p.m.

Double J’s Smokehouse & Saloon 124 E. G.E. PATTERSON 335-0251

Live Music Thursdays, 711 p.m., Fridays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., and Saturdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

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Evan Farris Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-10 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Fridays, 6-10 p.m.

Huey’s Downtown 77 S. SECOND 527-2700

Buggaboo Sunday, April 19, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Memphis Sounds Lounge 22 N. THIRD 590-4049

Grown Folk’s Music 7:30 p.m.

Neo Soul and R&B Thursdays, 7-10 p.m.; Smooth Jazz Fridays, 8-11 p.m.; Old School R&B Saturdays, 8-11 p.m.

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Live Pianist Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 5:30-9 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and MondaysWednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m.

The Peabody 149 UNION 529-4000

Hollywood with Shaggy Thursday, April 16, 6-11 p.m.

The Plexx 380 E.H. CRUMP 744-2225

Old School Blues & Jazz Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m.

Purple Haze Nightclub 140 LT. GEORGE W. LEE 577-1139

DJ dance music ongoing, 10 p.m.; Neo Soul Saturdays featuring Tamara Jones Monger, Carmen, Pat Register, and more third Saturday of every month, 7-10:30 p.m.

Rumba Room 303 S. MAIN 523-0020

Saturday Salsa Night Saturdays, 8:30 p.m.-3 a.m.

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2559 BROAD 730-0719

2400 UNION 458-8506

383 S. MAIN 578-2767

Jeff Crosslin Thursdays, 7-11 p.m.

Bar DKDC 964 S. COOPER 272-0830

Graham Winchester Band Friday, April 17; Papa Top’s West Coast Turnaround Saturday, April 18; John Paul Keith Wednesday, April 22, 6-9 p.m. AMURICA.COM

Bhan Thai 1324 PEABODY 272-1538

Two Peace Saturdays, 710:30 p.m.; Loveland Duren Sundays, 6-9 p.m.

LUCERO AT MINGLEWOOD HALL The Lucero Family Picnic comes to Memphis for the first time ever this Saturday at Minglewood Hall. The venue will host the event outside, and Willet will be blocked off as well as the entire Minglewood Hall parking lot. Lucero has been throwing a picnic for more than five years now, but the event has frequently taken place at Riverside Park in Batesville, Arkansas. Central BBQ and Pabst Blue Ribbon are sponsoring the picnic, but there will also be food trucks, beer vendors, and local merchandise retailers on site. The FBM BMX crew will also be doing a routine on skate ramps an hour before the music starts. BMX Stunts and beer and barbecue are all pretty cool, but the main attraction at the picnic is obviously the music. While the past Lucero Family Picnics have featured groups that fit within the alt-country genre, this Saturday’s lineup features a diverse group of local talent. The North Mississippi Allstars join Lucero as the special guests, and locals Marcella & Her Lovers, Clay Otis, and Robby Grant are all joining in to rock the Minglewood Hall parking lot. While the set times for the Lucero Family Picnic haven’t been announced yet, each act at Saturday’s show deserves to be checked out. Grant recently released Let The Little Things Go, his last album under the Vending Machine moniker, and there’s really no telling what evil genius Otis has planned for his performance. Marcella & Her Lovers have a whole slew of April shows planned, and the Dickinson brothers are also staying busy with a Sons of Mudboy appearance on Sunday, April 19th, at Shangri-La Records. One can only hope the Lucero Family Picnic leads to more outdoor shows at Minglewood Hall during the spring and summer. — Chris Shaw Lucero, North Mississippi Allstars, Marcella & Her Lovers, Clay Otis, Robby Grant, DJ Colin Butler, Saturday, April 18th at Minglewood Hall, $25.

Blue Monkey 2012 MADISON 272-BLUE

Karaoke Thursdays, 9 p.m.midnight; White Noise Theory Friday, April 17, 10:30 p.m.; Avon Dale Saturday, April 18, 10:30 p.m.

Boscos Squared 2120 MADISON 432-2222

Sunday Brunch with Joyce Cobb Sundays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

The Buccaneer 1368 MONROE 278-0909

Digital Leather, Aquarian Blood, and Alicja Pop Friday, April 17, 9 p.m.; Richard James Sunday, April 19, 4:30-7 p.m.; Devil Train Mondays, 8 p.m.; Dave Cousar Tuesdays, 11 p.m.; On the Cinder Wednesday, April 22, 10 p.m.

Camy’s 3 S. BARKSDALE 725-1667

Live Music Fridays.

Celtic Crossing 903 S. COOPER 274-5151

Chris Johnson Thursdays, 10 p.m.; DJ Tree Fridays, 10 p.m.; DJ Taz Saturdays, 10 p.m.; The Reel McCoy Sunday, April 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Jeremy Stanfill and Joshua Cosby Sundays, 6-9 p.m.; Charvey Mack Tuesdays, 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Dru’s Place 1474 MADISON 275-8082

Karaoke Fridays-Sundays.

“Wing and a Prayer” Sundays, 9:45 a.m.

The Midtown Crossing Grill 394 WATKINS 443-0502

Open Mic Saturday, April 18, 8 p.m.

Minglewood Hall 1555 MADISON 866-609-1744

North Mississippi Allstars Saturday, April 18; Artistik Lounge Featuring Dejanique Sunday, April 19, 7-11 p.m.

Murphy’s 1589 MADISON 726-4193

Hi-Tone 412-414 N. CLEVELAND 278-TONE

In the big room: Whirr with Wild Honey, Gryscl, and Neev Thursday, April 16, 811:45 p.m.; In the small room: Kelcy Mae with Elizabeth Wise Thursday, April 16, 1011:45 p.m.; In the big room: Memphis Dawls with Belle Adair and Christian Lee Hutson Friday, April 17, 1011:45 p.m.; In the small room: Strong Martian with Whisper King and Movie Night Friday, April 17, 10-11:45 p.m.; In the small room: Buckles and Boots with Highway Hi-Fi Saturday, April 18, 1011:45 p.m.; Secrets with Our Dearly Departed, A Moment Shy, and Altruria Sunday, April 19, 7-11:45 p.m.; William Wild with David Francisco and The Aliza Carter Band Monday, April 20, 911:45 p.m.; Lionize and Delta Saints with Meghann Wright and The Green Gallows Tuesday, April 21, 911:45 p.m.; Open Mic Comedy Night Tuesdays, 9 p.m.

Huey’s Midtown 1927 MADISON 726-4372

Puppies with Drunken Cuddle Thursday, April 16; JD Reager & the Cold Blooded 3 with The Rough Hearts, Faith Evans Ruch Friday, April 17; Lucero Family Picnic After Party Saturday, April 18; On the Cinder Tuesday, April 21; Ice Balloons, Odonis Odonis, Taylor Loftin Wednesday, April 22, 9 p.m.

Otherlands Coffee Bar 641 S. COOPER 278-4994

Short in the Sleeve with Daughters and Kris Acklen Friday, April 17, 8-10:45 p.m.; Zeke Johnson’s Jug Band Saturday, April 18, 8-11 p.m.

P&H Cafe 1532 MADISON 726-0906

Rock Starkaraoke Fridays; Eric Sommer Saturday, April 18; Open Mic with Tiffany Harmon Mondays, 9 p.m.-midnight.

The Phoenix 1015 S. COOPER 338-5223

Bluezday Thurzday Thursdays, 8-11:45 p.m.; Cowboy Bob’s Roundup Mondays, 8-11:45 p.m.

Lamar Sorrento Dimension Sunday, April 19, 4-7 p.m.

Playhouse on the Square

Java Cabana

Midtown Opera Festival through April 19.

2170 YOUNG 272-7210

Hanna Star & the Teenage Teenagers Sundays, 1:30-3 p.m.

66 S. COOPER 726-4656

Shangri-La 1916 MADISON 274-1916

Beale Street Saturday Night Release Party Sunday, April 19, 2-7 p.m.

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DJ Cody Fridays, Saturdays, 10 p.m.

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Travis Porter Live Thursday, April 16, 8 p.m.-midnight.

Strano Sicilian Kitchen 948 S. COOPER 552-7122

Davy Ray Bennett Wednesdays, Sundays, 6-9 p.m.

Wild Bill’s 1580 VOLLINTINE 207-3975

The Soul Connection Fridays, Saturdays, 11 p.m.-3 a.m.

University of Memphis, Harris Concert Hall

Laurelwood Shopping Center

INSIDE THE RUDI E. SCHEIDT SCHOOL OF MUSIC 678-5400

422 S. GROVE PARK 682-8436

East Coast Chamber Orchestra Friday, April 17, 7:30 p.m.

River Bluff Clan Thursday, April 16.

East Memphis Brookhaven Pub & Grill 695 BROOKHAVEN CIRCLE 680-8118

Mortimer’s

4698 SPOTTSWOOD 761-3711

Memphis Pink Palace Museum 3050 CENTRAL 636-2362

Underground Open Mic Night Sundays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Rose Theater UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS CAMPUS 948-0260

University of Memphis Wind Ensemble and Tiger Youth Wind Ensemble Sunday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.

Ubee’s 521 S. HIGHLAND 323-0900

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Karaoke Wednesdays, 9 p.m.2 a.m.

T.J. Mulligan’s

El Toro Loco

Karaoke Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

Karaoke and Dance Music with DJ Funn Mondays, 7-10 p.m.

Karaoke ongoing.

Intimate Piano Lounge featuring Charlotte Hurt Mondays-Thursdays, 59:30 p.m.; Larry Cunningham Fridays, Saturdays, 6-10 p.m.

Karaoke Tuesdays, 9 p.m.

The Windjammer Restaurant 786 E. BROOKHAVEN CIRCLE 683-9044

Folk’s Folly Prime Steak House

5101 SANDERLIN 763-2013

Van Duren Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

1817 KIRBY 755-2481

2809 KIRBY PKWY. 759-0593

Fox and Hound English Pub & Grill

590 N. PERKINS 761-9321

Poplar/I-240 Neil’s Music Room 5727 QUINCE 682-2300

The Thrill at Neil’s featuring Jack Rowell and Triplthret Thursdays, 8 p.m.-midnight; Eddie Smith Fridays, 8 p.m.; Danny Green Band Saturday, April 18, 8:30 p.m.; Under the Radar with 2026, the Headliners Sunday, April 19,

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551 S. MENDENHALL 762-8200

780 BROOKHAVEN CL 682-1660

The Dantones Friday, April 17, 8:30 p.m.

Live Music Thursdays, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

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Lannie McMillan Jazz Trio Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Live Music Fridays, 9 p.m.1 a.m.; Karaoke with Ricky Mack Mondays, 10 p.m.1 a.m.; Open Mic with Susie and Bob Salley Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

Cordova

Frayser/Millington

Fox and Hound English Pub & Grill

6560 HWY 51 N. 872-0567

847 EXOCET 624-9060

Karaoke Tuesdays, 9 p.m.

Summer/Berclair Maria’s Restaurant

Haystack Bar & Grill Karaoke Nights at The Stack Wednesdays-Fridays, Sundays, 7 p.m.-1 a.m.; The Haystack 4th Annual Music and Crawfish Fest Saturday, April 18, noon-midnight; The Rants Band Saturday, April 18, 1 p.m.; Swingin’ Leroy Saturday, April 18, 3 p.m.; Nuttin Fancy

Huey’s Germantown

Dan McGuinness

7677 FARMINGTON 318-3034

3964 GOODMAN, SOUTHAVEN, MS 662-890-7611

The Dantones Sunday, April 19, 8-11:30 p.m.

Ice Bar & Grill 4202 HACKS CROSS 757-1423

Unwind Wednesdays Wednesdays, 6 p.m.-midnight.

Live Entertainment Wednesdays-Sundays, 6 p.m.

Ground Zero

Karaoke Fridays, 5-8 p.m.

The Other Place Bar & Grill 4148 WALES 373-0155

Fitz Casino & Hotel 711 LUCKY LN., TUNICA, MS 800-766-5825

ZERO BLUES ALLEY, CLARKSDALE, MS 662-621-9009

6439 SUMMER 356-2324

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Karaoke Saturdays, 9 p.m.1 a.m. and Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight.

Acoustic Music Tuesdays.

We Gossett.

South Memphis

The Henry Swain Club Thursday, April 16, 8 p.m.; David Dunavent and the Evol Love Band Friday, April 17, 9 p.m.; Vic High R&B Band Wednesday, April 22, 8 p.m.

Hollywood Casino 1150 CASINO STRIP RESORT, TUNICA, MS 662-357-7700

Live Entertainment Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Horseshoe Casino Tunica 38664 CASINO CENTER, TUNICA, MS 800-357-5600

Centenary United Methodist Church 584 E. MCLEMORE 774-7604

In Legends Stage Bar: Live Entertainment Nightly ongoing.

Whitehaven/ Airport

7090 MALCO, SOUTHAVEN, MS 662-349-7097

Memphis Soul Goes Gospel Sunday, April 19, 4-7:30 p.m.

Huey’s Southaven Memphis All Stars Sunday, April 19, 8 p.m.-midnight.

Marlowe’s Ribs & Restaurant

Lyric Theatre

4381 ELVIS PRESLEY 332-4159

1006 VAN BUREN, OXFORD, MS 662-234-5333

Karaoke with DJ Stylez Thursdays, Sundays, 10 p.m.

Jammin’ For Justice: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services Benefit Saturday, April 18, 7 p.m.; Tyler, the Creator with Taco Tuesday, April 21, 8 p.m.

Winchester/ Hickory Hill Half Shell 7825 WINCHESTER 737-6755

Freeworld Saturday, April 18, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Memphis Yahoos & Crawfish Boil on the Patio Wednesday, April 22, 5-10 p.m.

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Live Music Wednesdays, Thursdays, 7-10 p.m.; Karaoke and Dance Music with DJ Funn Fridays, 9 p.m.

Bartlett Hadley’s Pub 2779 WHITTEN 266-5006

Scott and Vanessa Sudbury Unplugged Thursday, April 16, 8 p.m.-midnight; Section 8 Friday, April 17, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Cruisin’ Heavy Saturday, April 18, 9 p.m.1 a.m.; Bike Nite Kick Off Bash w/ Nuttin’ Fancy Sunday, April 19, 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Bike Nite w/ Grand Theft Audio Wednesday, April 22, 8 p.m.midnight.

Mesquite Chop House 5960 GETWELL, SOUTHAVEN, MS 662-890-2467

Pam and Terry Thursdays, 7-10 p.m.

Tunica Roadhouse 1107 CASINO CENTER DRIVE, TUNICA, MS 662-363-4900

Live Music Fridays, Saturdays.

RockHouse Live

Huey’s Cordova

5709 RALEIGH-LAGRANGE 386-7222

1771 N. GERMANTOWN PKWY. 754-3885

Live Bands Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Open Mic Mondays Mondays, 8 p.m.-midnight; Live Music Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight.

Shelby Forest General Store 7729 BENJESTOWN 876-5770

Tony Butler Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

Collierville Huey’s Collierville 2130 W. POPLAR 854-4455

The Chaulkies Sunday, April 19, 8-11:30 p.m.

2 Mule Plow Sunday, April 19, 4-7 p.m.; The Ori Naftaly Blues Band Sunday, April 19, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

T.J. Mulligan’s 64 2821 N. HOUSTON LEVEE 377-9997

Nick Garrison Thursday, April 16; Frankie Hollie and the Noise Friday, April 17; Grand Theft Audio Saturday, April 18.

T.J. Mulligan’s Cordova 8071 TRINITY 756-4480

The Lineup Tuesdays, 8 p.m.midnight.

Saturday, April 18, 4 p.m.; Philly Dean and The Thrift Store Junkies Saturday, April 18, 5:30 p.m.; Simone Landry Band Saturday, April 18, 7 p.m.; Cornfed Mafia Saturday, April 18, 9 p.m.

Old Millington Winery 6748 OLD MILLINGTON 873-4114

Maria Spence and the Red Door Band Sunday, April 19, 3-6 p.m.

Germantown Huey’s Southwind 7825 WINCHESTER 624-8911

The Sensations Sunday, April 19, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Mesquite Chop House

Wadford’s Grill & Bar

3165 FOREST HILL-IRENE 249-5661

474 CHURCH, SOUTHAVEN, MS 662-510-5861

Pam and Terry Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m.

North Mississippi/ Tunica Bally’s CASINO CENTER DRIVE IN TUNICA, MS 1-800-38-BALLY

Jerry Braxton Friday, April 17, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Gary Escoe’s Atomic Dance Machine Saturday, April 18, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

The Crossing Bar & Grill 7281 HACKS CROSS, OLIVE BRANCH, MS 662-893-6242

Karaoke with Buddha Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8 p.m.midnight.

662DJ, Karaoke/Open Mic Saturdays, 7-11 p.m.

Raleigh Stage Stop 2951 CELA 382-1576

Open Mic Blues Jam with Brad Webb Thursdays, 7-11 p.m.

West Memphis Southland Park Gaming & Racing 1550 N. INGRAM, WEST MEMPHIS, AR 800-467-6182

DJ Crumbz Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Club Night Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m.; Live Band Karaoke Sundays, 7:30 p.m.; Karaoke Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; Boot Scootin’ Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

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Owen Brennan’s THE REGALIA, 6150 POPLAR 761-0990

Old Whitten Tavern 2800 WHITTEN 379-1965

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Blacksmithing conference at the Metal Museum Friday through Sunday

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Box Gallery

Artist reception for “F.,” exhibition of new work by Sarah Best Johnson. Fri., April 17, 5-7 p.m. 3715 CENTRAL.

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Crosstown Arts

Circuit Playhouse

Artist reception for “Between the Eyes,” exhibition to introduce a new conversation about contemporary abstraction featuring work by Marina Adams, Rob de Oude, Joe Fyfe, Rubens Ghenov, and Laurel Sucsy. www.crosstownarts.org. Fri., April 17, 6-9 p.m.

Tribes, drama about a young man born deaf and raised in a family that never bothered to learn sign language. A young woman introduces him to deaf culture and a sense of belonging. www. playhouseonthesqare.org. $30-$35. Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m., and Sundays, 2 p.m. Through May 3.

430 N. CLEVELAND (507-8030).

Firehouse No. 6

“Country Road Route,” exhibition of acrylic landscapes by Betsy Brackin Burch. Fri., April 17, 6-8 p.m.

51 S. COOPER (725-0776).

Germantown Community Theatre

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, two casts present a younger perspective as well as an adult view into the themes of Charlie Brown. www.gctcomeplay.org. $20. Thursdays, 7 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m., and Sundays, 2:30 p.m. Through April 26. 3037 FOREST HILL-IRENE (754-2680).

Harrell Performing Arts Theatre

The Wizard of Oz , join Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, and Tin Man as they travel to the Land of Oz and meet the munchkins, witches, and the Wizard himself. www.harrelltheatre.org. $20. Sundays, 2:30 p.m., Saturdays, 2:30 & 7 p.m., and Fridays, 7 p.m. Through April 27. 440 POWELL, COLLIERVILLE (853-3228).

Hernando High School Performing Arts Center

The Odd Couple, Unger and Madison are at it again. Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon’s hilarious contemporary comic classic: the female version of The Odd Couple. www.kudzuplayers.com. April 17-26. 805 DILWORTH LANE, HERNANDO, MS.

652 NORTH 3RD.

Fogelman Galleries of Contemporary Art, University of Memphis

Main Stage Theatre (University of Memphis) Blues For An Alabama Sky, set in 1930s Harlem, a rich cast of characters scrambles to survive the depression and fulfill their artistic hopes and dreams. www.memphis. edu/theatre. $20. ThursdaysSaturdays, 7:30 p.m. Through April 25.

Rapture, Blister, Burn, comedy about two friends who, decades after college, reconnect only to discover the career academic and the housewife want the other’s life. www.theatrememphis.org. $25. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m., and Thurs., 7:30 p.m. Through April 19.

TheatreWorks

Two Old Black Guys Just Sitting Around Talking, old Henry and Abe talk about everything, and you can’t help bend your ear each time they open their mouths to hear more. A moving play for mature audiences. (946-6140), theatreworkmemphis.org. $20. Fridays, Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. Through April 25.

U OF M CAMPUS (678-2576).

630 PERKINS EXT. (682-8323).

2085 MONROE (274-7139).

McCoy Theatre

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University of Memphis, University Center

And Baby Makes Seven, Anna and her lover Ruth live with their gay BFF Peter, who is the biological father-to-be of Anna’s unborn child. The apartment isn’t big enough for their other three roommates — dissociative personalities named Cecil, Henri, and Orphan. www. rhodes.edu/mccoy. $10. Thurs., April 16, 7:30 p.m., Sat., April 18, 2 p.m., and Sun., April 19, 2 p.m. RHODES COLLEGE, 2000 N. PARKWAY (843-3000).

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The Awakening, play adapted from the 1899 novel by Kate Chopin, set in New Orleans and centering on Edna Pontellier and her struggle to contain her unorthodox views of femininity and motherhood. www.voicesofthesouth. org. $23. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m., and Sun., April 19, 4 p.m. Through April 19. INSIDE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 1000 S. COOPER (726-0800).

University of Memphis Italian Film Festival includes new Italian films and a documentary that convey an authentic idea of life and culture in Italy. Fri., Apr.17: Il capital umano (Human Capital); Tue., Apr. 21: La sedia della felicità (The Chair of Happiness). www.memphis.edu. 7 p.m. 255 UNIVERSITY CENTER, PARIS THEATER.

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Artist reception for “MAR,” exhibition featuring MFA thesis work by Amelia Briggs, April Pierce, and Caitlin Hettich. www.memphis.edu. Fri., April 17, 5-8:30 p.m. 3715 CENTRAL.

Gallery Ten Ninety One

Opening reception for “Inspirations,” exhibition of works by the Wednesday Art Pals — Carolyn Moss, Daphne Stephens, Pat Hester, Wilbur Edmiston, and Christie Payne. www.wkno.org. Sun., April 19, 2-4 p.m. WKNO STUDIO, 7151 CHERRY FARMS (458-2521).

Memphis Botanic Garden

Artist reception for “From News to Nature,” exhibition of photography with a story by Karen Pulfer Focht. www. memphisbotanicgarden.com. Sun., April 19, 3-5 p.m. 750 CHERRY (636-4100).

Ross Gallery

Opening reception for “Fluidity: Explorations in Glass,” exhibition of glass art by Christie

Moody. (321-3243), www. cbu.edu/gallery. Fri., April 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY, PLOUGH LIBRARY, 650 E. PARKWAY S. (321-3000).

The Rozelle Warehouse

“Five Wits,” exhibition of works by Josh Mintz and Grace Porter. (716-949-6990), Sat., April 18, 6-8 p.m. 822 ROZELLE ST.

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Art Squared

Features work in metal, glass, clay, fiber, jewelry, paintings, and more. Fri., April 17, 5-9 p.m., Sat., April 18, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sun., April 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. OVERTON SQUARE, MIDTOWN, WWW.OVERTONSQUARE.COM/ UPCOMING-EVENTS/.

Art After Dark: Tulips Toast

Toast the garden staff who made a home for 150,000 tulips this year featuring music by Tiffany Harmon and Weston Bradigan. Thurs., April 16, 6-8 p.m. THE DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS, 4339 PARK (761-5250), WWW.DIXON.ORG.

Brooks Teens: Highlights from the Permanent Collection Celebrate the release of a zine and short videos inspired by artworks in the museum’s permanent collection. Activities, refreshments, and impromptu teen-led tours will be provided. Free for teens. Sat., April 18, 2-5 p.m. MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART, 1934 POPLAR (544-6200), BROOKSMUSEUM.ORG.

Munch and Learn

Bring a brown bag lunch. Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m. THE DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS, 4339 PARK (761-5250), WWW.DIXON.ORG.

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1256 Union Avenue Suite 200 Memphis, TN 38104 901-252-3434

m e m p h i s f l y e r. c o m

April 16 - 22

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

CALENDAR of EVENTS:

Send the date, time, place, cost, info, phone number, a brief description, and photos — two weeks in advance — to calendar@memphisflyer.com or P.O. Box 1738, Memphis, TN 38101. DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS, ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS WILL APPEAR IN THE FLYER’S ONLINE CALENDAR ONLY.

CALENDAR: APRIL 16 - 22 continued from page 35 Painters on Painters Gallery Talk Tues., April 21, 7 p.m.

CROSSTOWN ARTS, 430 N. CLEVELAND (507-8030), WWW.CROSSTOWNARTS.ORG.

Painting Party

Joy Phillips Routt and Julie Hooker will help you create a work of art. Bring a friend, beverages, and snacks. All supplies are included. $45 members, $50 nonmembers. Thurs., April 16, 5:308:30 p.m. MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN, 750 CHERRY (636-4128), WWW. MEMPHISBOTANICGARDEN.COM.

Spring Holiday Arts Pop-Up Shop

Featuring local artists selling jewelry, paintings, handpainted gourds, and more. Thursdays-Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Through May 2. MAIN STREET WEST MEMPHIS, 113 BROADWAY (870-735-8814), WWW.BROADWAYWESTMEMPHIS. COM.

“What Do You Want?”

Panel discussion hosted by Artists’ Link featuring Jay Etkin, Bill Branch, and Linda Ross. Jeanne Seagle will serve as moderator. Mon., April 20, 7 p.m. JASON’S DELI, 3473 POPLAR (324-3181), WWW.ARTISTSLINK. ORG.

ONGOI NG ART

Art Museum at the University of Memphis (AMUM)

Beth Van Hoesen, exhibition by artist/printmaker. www.memphis.edu. Through July 2. “What I Kept,” exhibition revolving around the objects that international women brought over from their home countries. Through July 2. “Africa: Art of a Continent,” permanent exhibition of African art from the Martha and Robert Fogelman collection. Ongoing. 142 COMMUNICATION & FINE ARTS BUILDING (678-2224).

April 16-22, 2015

ANF Architects

“Where They Were and Where They Are Now,” exhibition and 40th Anniversary Art Show Retrospective featuring the work about 20 artists previously shown over the years in the gallery. www. anfa.com. Through June 30. 1500 UNION (278-6868).

Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center

“Guitarts Gone Wild,” exhibition of “guitarts” by Nancy Apple. www.bpacc.org. Through May 1. 3663 APPLING (385-6440).

Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art

“CHINESE SYMBOLS IN ART,” EXHIBITION OF ANCIENT CHINESE POTTERY AND BRONZE. WWW.BELZMUSEUM.ORG. ONGOING. 119 S. MAIN, IN THE PEMBROKE SQUARE BUILDING (523-ARTS).

Benjamin L. Hooks

Central Library

“A Growing Body of Work,” exhibition of folk art by Chris Little. Through April 30. 3030 POPLAR (415-2700).

Cafe Pontotoc

“Exploration in Imagination,” exhibition of mixedmedia works by Elayna Scott, inspired by nature and her travels. Ongoing, 4-11 p.m. 314 S. MAIN (249-7955).

Cleveland Street Flea Market

“New Work,” exhibition of installation work by sculptor Mark Nowell. www. crosstownarts.org. Through April 30. 438 CLEVELAND (276-3333).

Crosstown Arts

“Between the Eyes,” exhibition to introduce a new conversation about contemporary abstraction featuring work by Marina Adams, Rob de Oude, Joe Fyfe, Rubens Ghenov, and Laurel Sucsy. www.crosstownarts.org. April 17-May 6. 430 N. CLEVELAND (507-8030).

David Lusk Gallery

“Last Light,” exhibition of new works by Veda Reed. www.davidluskgallery.com. Through April 18. 4540 POPLAR (767-3800).

The Dixon Gallery & Gardens

“Hail, Britannia! Six Centuries of British Art from the Berger Collection,” exhibition of 50 paintings from the medieval period to the 21st century by luminaries such as Hans Holbein the Younger, Sir Anthony van Dyck, and others. www.dixon.org. Through April 19. 4339 PARK (761-5250).

Eclectic Eye

“Crossroads,” exhibition of folk-art style mixed-media paintings by Ron Olson. www.eclectic-eye.com. Through May 6. 242 S. COOPER (276-3937).

Fogelman Galleries of Contemporary Art, University of Memphis

“MAR,” exhibition of MFA work by Amelia Briggs, Caitlin Hettich, and April Pierce. www.memphis.edu. April 17-May 4. 3715 CENTRAL.

Found Studio

“Blind Date,” exhibition of new work by Alex Warble. Through April 30. 2491 BROAD (652-0848).

Fratelli’s

“Outside In,” exhibition of works by Rick Barnard. www. memphisbotanicgarden.com. Through April 30. 750 CHERRY (766-9900).

Gallery Ten Ninety One

“Inspirations,” exhibition of works by the Wednesday Art Pals - Carolyn Moss, Daphne Stephens, Pat Hester, Wilbur Edmiston, and Christie Payne. www.wkno.org. Through April 28. WKNO STUDIO, 7151 CHERRY FARMS (458-2521).

Hyde Gallery

MFA Show 2015, exhibition of work by Sarah Ahmad, Frances Berry, Jacob Gambill, Bailey Gonzales, and others. www. mca.edu. April 17-May 9. INSIDE THE MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF ART’S NESIN GRADUATE SCHOOL, 477 S. MAIN.

L Ross Gallery

“Layer and Mark,” exhibition of abstract works by Lisa Weiss and sculpture by Jan Kransberger. www.lrossgallery.com. Through April 28. 5040 SANDERLIN (767-2200).

Memphis Botanic Garden

“From News to Nature,” exhibition of photography by Karen Pulfer Focht. www. memphisbotanicgarden.com. Through April 30. 750 CHERRY (636-4100).

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

“Art Builds Creativity,” exhibition of student work. www. brooksmuseum.org. Through May 3. “Artists/Activists: Marcellous Lovelace, Frank D. Robinson, and Siphne Sylve,” exhibition addressing a variety of social, cultural, and political issues. www.brooksmuseum.org. Through May 10. “This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement,” exhibition of 157 black-and-white images by Bob Adelman, George Ballis, Bob Fitch, Bob Fletcher, Matt Herron, David Prince, Herbert Randall, Maria Varela, and Tamio Wakayama. www. brooksmuseum.org. Through May 10. “Arp, Man Ray, and Matta: Surrealists,” exhibition of books by Hans Arp, Man Ray, and Matta. www.brooksmuseum. org. Through July 12. “20th Century Color Woodcuts: Japonisme and Beyond,” exhibition of American and British prints. www.brooksmuseum.org. Through Sept. 8. “British Watercolors from the Golden Age,” exhibition of watercolors from the late-18th through the early-20th centuries. www.brooksmuseum.org. Through Sept. 20. “Cats and Quotes,” exhibition featuring felines in paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and prints paired with famous quotes about felines from a variety of periods. www.brooksmuseum. org. Through Jan. 3, 2016. 1934 POPLAR (544-6209).

Memphis College of Art 2015 Spring BFA Exhibition: Part I, work from more than 50 BFA candidates and includes a variety of media from painting to sculpture to digital media. www.mca.edu. Through April 20. “Commonplace,” exhibition of paintings by Marc Rouillard. www.mca.edu. Through May 9. 1930 POPLAR (272-5100).

Memphis Jewish Community Center

The Tennessee Craft-Southwest Chapter Exhibit, participating artists will collaborate with a fellow artist who works in a different media and together they submit a piece for the show.

CALENDAR: APRIL 16 - 22 www.jccmemphis.org. Ongoing. 6560 POPLAR (761-0810).

Metal Museum

“Iron and Gold,” exhibition of work by Karin Jones, Ben Dory, and Rob Jackson whose work combines the delicate and the sturdy. www.metalmuseum.org. Through April 19. “Art Is an Accident,” exhibtion of an amalgamation of American imagery, toys, and other found objects by J. Fred Woell. www.metalmuseum.org. Through June 12. “Tributaries: Vivian Beer,” exhibition of furniture combining contemporary design, craft, and sculptural aesthetics. www.metalmuseum.org. Through June 12. 374 METAL MUSEUM DR. (774-6380).

Otherlands Coffee Bar

“It’s an Art Show: A Passion for Process,” exhibition of new works in acrylic, pastel, oil pastel, and pencil by Melanie Pyron. www.otherlandscoffeebar.com. Through April 29. 641 S. COOPER (278-4994).

Painted Planet

Gallery Artists on View, exhibition by gallery artists. (338-5223), Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11:45 a.m.-6 p.m. 1015 S. COOPER (725-0054).

Ross Gallery

Midtown Opera Festival

Opera Memphis will host the third annual Midtown Opera Festival featuring concerts, a play, a late-night cabaret, and three intimate chamber operas. See website for details. $25-$55 per event, $139 festival pass. Through April 19. PLAYHOUSE ON THE SQUARE, 66 S. COOPER (257-3100), WWW.OPERAMEMPHIS.ORG.

Fairytales

Performance by Roudnev Youth Ballet featuring an innovative perspective on the timeless ballet classic, Sleeping Beauty. $10. Sat., April 18, 2 and 6 p.m. BUCKMAN ARTS CENTER AT ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, 60 N. PERKINS EXT. (773-510-4410), STMARYSSCHOOL. ORG/THEBUCKMAN.

Swan Lake

DA N C E

Brooks Milongas

Members of the Argentine Tango Society give lessons and tango demonstrations in the Rotunda. Third Thursday of every month, 6:30 p.m. MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART, 1934 POPLAR (544-6209).

Staged fresh for a new generation of ballet goers featuring the Tchaikovsky score and Ballet Memphis cast. Sunday performance, 2 p.m. $10-$75. Fri.-Sun., Apr. 17-19, 7:30 p.m. THE ORPHEUM, 203 S. MAIN (525-3000), WWW.ORPHEUM-MEMPHIS.COM.

Te Amo, Argentina

Enchantments: An Evening of Two

Headlined by Antonio Lysy and featuring

Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barriounevo bringing the richness of this exotic culture to life. $30. Sun., April 19, 7-9 p.m. BUCKMAN ARTS CENTER AT ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, 60 N. PERKINS EXT. (537-1483), WWW.BUCKMANARTSCENTER.COM.

C O M E DY

Minglewood Hall

Bill Burr, Tues., April 21, 8 p.m. 1555 MADISON (866-609-1744).

Pollards Smok N Etc

Eat Memphis Inc. Comedy, featuring food, fun, drinks, and comedy celebrating five years of Eat Memphis. (302-8652), $10. Sat.,

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JACK HANNA INTO THE WILD LIVE!

PRESENTED BY NATIONWIDE

APRIL 25 — 3 PM & 7 PM

See Jungle Jack and his animal friends in a live stage show... perfect for the whole family! Play, create, connect at the Brooks’ All Access Party Thursday “Fluidity: Explorations in Glass,” exhibition of glass art by Christie Moody. (321-3243), www.cbu.edu/gallery. April 17-May 22.

Scottish Rite

“The Dual Show Experience,” exhibition of drawings and paintings by Carl Moore. www.masoniccontemporary.org. Through May 10. 825 UNION.

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

“Soul: Memphis’ Original Sound,” exhibition of photography by Thom Gilbert. Through June 13. 926 E. MCLEMORE (946-2535).

Sue Layman Designs

“Conclusion of Delusion,” exhibition of original oil paintings by Sue Layman Lightman. Wednesdays, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 125 G.E. PATTERSON (409-7870).

TOPS Gallery

“Material Will: Force In Form,” exhibition of new works by Memphis-based painter Dale McNeil. www.topsgallery.com. Through May 31.

KENNY G M AY 30

TRAVIS TRITT

Room packages available. Get tickets at 1.888.747.7711 or GoldStrike.com.

400 S. FRONT.

Unity Church of Practical Christianity

Gallery in The Grove, exhibition of work by Netta Casciano and Kevin Chasing Wolf Hutchins. Through May 3. 9228 WALNUT GROVE (753-1463).

OPERA

JUNE 6

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

m e m p h i s f l y e r. c o m

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY, PLOUGH LIBRARY, 650 E. PARKWAY S. (321-3000).

CALENDAR: APRIL 16 - 22

9 N. THIRD (207-2635).

THE BOOKSELLERS AT LAURELWOOD, 387 PERKINS EXT. (683-9801), WWW.THEBOOKSELLERSATLAURELWOOD.COM.

B O O KS I G N I N G S

Booksigning by Richard Lange

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Booksigning by Ashton Lee

Author discusses and signs The Wedding Circle. Thurs., April 16, 6:30 p.m. THE BOOKSELLERS AT LAURELWOOD, 387 PERKINS EXT. (683-9801), WWW.THEBOOKSELLERSATLAURELWOOD.COM.

Booksigning by Kimberly Willis Holt

Author discusses and sings Dear Hank Williams. Wed., April 22, 6:30 p.m. THE BOOKSELLERS AT LAURELWOOD, 387 PERKINS EXT. (683-9801), WWW.THEBOOKSELLERSATLAURELWOOD.COM.

Booksigning by Margaret Read MacDonald

Author discusses and signs Party Croc!. Tues., April 21, 4:30 p.m. THE BOOKSELLERS AT LAURELWOOD, 387 PERKINS EXT. (683-9801), WWW.THEBOOKSELLERSATLAURELWOOD.COM.

Booksigning by N. Turner Simkins

April 16-22, 2015

Author discusses and signs Possibilities: Perseverance, Grace, and the Story of One Family’s Life with Leukemia. Sun., April 19, 2 p.m.

Author discusses and signs Sweet Nothing: Stories. Fri., April 17, 6:30 p.m. THE BOOKSELLERS AT LAURELWOOD, 387 PERKINS EXT. (683-9801), WWW.THEBOOKSELLERSATLAURELWOOD.COM.

LECT U R E /S P EA K E R

“Beauty is Heart Deep” Lisa Laude Raymond will speak as the guest of Women Identity Purpose Organization featuring a “giving back” fashion show with Dress for Success. $25. Sat., April 18, 4-6 p.m. PICKERING CENTER, 7771 POPLAR PIKE (888-2907099), WWW.WIPONLINE.ORG.

Gerard A. Vanderhaar Symposium Featuring Sister Simone Campbell, well-known advocate for the poor and disenfranchised and leader of three “Nuns on the Bus” tours. Thurs., April 16, 7-9 p.m.

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY THEATER, 650 E. PARKWAY S. (321-3369), WWW.GVANDERHAAR. ORG.

C O N F E R E N C ES/ C O NVE NT I O N S

2015 Neighborhood Redevelopment Conference

Featuring workshops, sessions, tours, and more. For more information and registration, visit website. Through April 17. MEMPHIS COOK CONVENTION CENTER, 255 N. MAIN (576-1200), WWW.CITYOFCHOICE.ORG.

Forging on the River

Blacksmithing conference including demonstrations, lectures, opportunities to forge, and a seated dinner and auction on Sat. $50-$250. Fri.-Sun., Apr. 17-19. METAL MUSEUM, 374 METAL MUSEUM DR. (774-6380), WWW.METALMUSEUM. ORG.

TO U R S

African-American History Tour

Learn about and visit the South’s first African-American millionaire, a hero of the 1878 yellow fever epidemic, Memphis’ first AfricanAmerican schoolteacher, and others. $15. Sat., April 18, 10:30 a.m. ELMWOOD CEMETERY, 824 S. DUDLEY (774-3212), WWW.ELMWOODCEMETERY.ORG.

Mud Island Walk Bridge Tour Meet at Mud Island Station for walking tour with Jimmy

CALENDAR: APRIL 16 - 22 MUD ISLAND RIVER PARK, 125 N. FRONT (604-5002), WWW.JIMMYOGLE.COM.

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, MAIN CAMPUS.

Shelby County Courthouse Tour

Featuring more than 40 authors, live music, food trucks, a scavenger hunt, face painting for kids, cooking demonstrations, gadget labs, and more. Sat., April 18, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Cameras allowed for this unique tour. Meet on the Southwest steps at Adams Avenue and Second Street. Free. Thurs., April 16, noon. SHELBY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, ADAMS AND SECOND STREET (604-5002), WWW.JIMMYOGLE.COM.

E X POS/ SALES

Arts and Antiques Market

Sponsored by Memphis Brooks Museum League. Wed.-Sat., Apr. 22-25. THE GREAT HALL AND CONFERENCE CENTER, 1900 S. GERMANTOWN (662-609-7437).

Collierville Bridal Show Sun., April 19, 1-4 p.m.

COLLIERVILLE TOWN SQUARE. WWW. COLLIERVILLEBRIDALSHOW.COM.

Spring’s Best Plant Sale

Featuring a huge assortment of perennials, annuals, tropicals, herbs, shrubs, and trees, plus specialty garden items by local artisans. April 17-18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN, 750 CHERRY (636-4100), WWW. MEMPHISBOTANICGARDEN.COM.

Volunteer Plant Sale

Thousands of native and wildlife-friendly plants grown on site for this once-a-year sale. Experts are on hand to answer questions about plants and gardening topics. Half price plants 2-4 p.m. on Sat. Fri.-Sat., Apr. 17-18, 9 a.m. LICHTERMAN NATURE CENTER, 5992 QUINCE (767-7322), WWW. MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG.

F EST IVALS

9th Annual Linking Hands for Life

Featuring 5k and 10K race and music fest benefiting MidSouth Transplant Found, Inc. Sun., April 19, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. OVERTON SQUARE, MIDTOWN, WWW.OVERTONSQUARE.COM/ UPCOMING-EVENTS.

Africa in April

Featuring an inside glimpse into The Republic of Gabon through music, arts and crafts, fashions, food, education, economics, culture, and history. Through April 19. ROBERT R. CHURCH PARK, CORNER OF FOURTH AND BEALE, WWW.AFRICAINAPRIL.ORG.

All Access Party

Invitation for attendees 21+ to play, create, and connect through multiple creative practices. Cash bar. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. Thurs., April 16, 5-9 p.m. MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART, 1934 POPLAR (544-6200), BROOKSMUSEUM.ORG.

All Things Bike Fest

Family-friendly festival will feature a bike-powered blender, bicycle demonstrations, a bicycle parade, live music, bicycle gear giveaways,

Bookstock 2015

BENJAMIN L. HOOKS CENTRAL LIBRARY, 3030 POPLAR (415-2700).

East Buntyn ArtWalk

Enjoy walkable, kid- and pet-friendly outdoor art galleries, complimentary food and wine, live music, a silent auction, and more. Free. Sat., April 18, 2-7 p.m. EAST BUNTYN NEIGHBORHOOD, 461 S. PRESCOTT (690-1028), EASTBUNTYNARTWALK.COM.

S P O R TS / F I TN ES S

3rd Annual Wesberry Golf Classic

Four-person scramble includes lunch, an awards reception, putting and flight contests, door prizes, and giveaways benefiting SRVS. $175 per player. Mon., April 20, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

the world how many people are using reusable cloth diapers. Featuring Earth Day activities, community resources, and local vendors. Sat., April 18, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. CORDOVA COMMUNITY CENTER, 1017 SANGA, WWW.CLOTHDIAPERMEMPHIS.WEEBLY.COM.

Nature Babies: Stroll Through Spring

Families with infants and toddlers can beat the spring crowds with a morning nature stroll through the Garden before regular visitor hours. Tues., April 21, 8-9 a.m. MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN, 750 CHERRY (636-4119), WWW. MEMPHISBOTANICGARDEN.COM.

Ringling Bro’s Circus: Built to Amaze

Featuring stunts, performers, athletes, and animals from around the globe. $15. Fri., April 17, 7 p.m., Sat., April 18, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m., and Sun., April 19, 1 and 5 p.m. LANDERS CENTER (DESOTO CIVIC CENTER), 4560 VENTURE,

benefiting Indomitable Women of Incarcerated Men, Inc. $35. Sat., April 18, 6:309:30 p.m.

THE DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS, 4339 PARK (761-5250), WWW.DIXON.ORG.

CENTRAL STATION, 545 S. MAIN (334-6948), WWW.INDOMITABLEWOMEN.YAPSODY.COM.

A chance for brides to wear their wedding dress again while raising funds for the St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen. $100. Sat., April 18, 7-10 p.m.

“Dunkin Donut” Door Dash

First component of 2015 Adapt A Door event, starts with coffee and donuts then artists choose a door (or window) that ﬁts either their project or whim. Sat., April 18, 10 a.m.-noon. HOWARD HALL, 2282 MADISON, WWW.MEMPHISHERITAGE.COM.

Faith in Action Memphis Clean-up Clean up Memphis. For more information and locations, visit website. April 18-26.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION, WWW. FAITHINACTIONMEMPHIS.ORG.

Footprints in Motion Auction and Party

Te Amo, Argentina at the Buckman Sunday

Downtown Walking Food Tour

KIDS

SOUTHAVEN, MS (662-280-9120), WWW.RINGLING.COM.

12th Annual Maria Montessori School Regatta

S P E C IA L E V E N TS

RHODES COLLEGE, 2000 N. PARKWAY.

Memphis Great Cloth Diaper Change

World record attempt to show

In the spirit of Earth Day’s “Think Globally, Act Locally” motto, the garden is celebrating throughout the month. See website for schedule of events and information. Through April 30.

SOUTH MAIN HISTORIC ARTS DISTRICT, DOWNTOWN.

AUTOZONE PARK, THIRD AND UNION (721-6000), WWW.MILB.COM.

Featuring carnival food, train rides, petting zoo, bounce houses, games, crafts, and more for children and families. Free. Sat., April 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Earth Month at the Garden

Competing teams in beer drinking Olympic games benefiting Urban Bicycle Food Ministry. Participating bars include Cafe Pontotoc, SOB, Rizzos, Max’s, and Double J. $140 per team. Sat., April 18.

Apr. 13-16: v. Omaha.

18th Annual Rites to Play Children’s Carnival: A Day with Dr. Seuss

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, (678-2000), WWW.MEMPHIS.EDU.

Downtown Olympics

Educational recreation for adults and children. Third Sunday of every month, 2-4 p.m.

MARIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL, 740 HARBOR BEND (527-3444), WWW.MARIAMONTESSORISCHOOL. ORG.

Help celebrate Earth Day in the Oasis Gardens, on the East side of the Elma Roane Fieldhouse. Free. Thurs., April 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

WAGNER PLACE, BETWEEN UNION AND BEALE.

Family Fun Hike

Canoeists/kayakers race courses in the Wolf River harbor. Festival continues with children’s games, kayak rides in the pond, duck race, and boat rides in the harbor. Sat., April 18, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

JAY ETKIN GALLERY, 942 COOPER (550-0064), WWW.PHILLIPASHLEYCHOCOLATES.COM/SPECTRUM.

Free. Sun., April 19, 11 a.m.6 p.m.

SHELBY FARMS, 500 N. PINE LAKE (767-PARK), WWW.SHELBYFARMSPARK.ORG.

Memphis Redbirds

U of M Celebrates Earth Day

2015 Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival

All finishers receive a tree to take home or participate in a finish line tree planting. Sun., April 19, 2 p.m.

A Celebration of John Fry & John Hampton featuring Tora Tora and Gin Blossoms The Gin Blossoms and Tora Tora perform in a memorial concert for the late John Fry and John Hampton. Free. Wed., April 22, 6:30-10 p.m.

LEVITT SHELL, OVERTON PARK (272-2723), WWW.LEVITTSHELL.ORG.

Bark After Dark

Featuring karaoke, dancing, games, heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and signature drinks including Blind Bear’s “John Daly” and “Bootlegger’s Mule” benefiting HSMSC. $40-$60. Fri., April 17, 7-11 p.m. 409 S. MAIN, SOUTH MAIN ARTS DISTRICT, WWW.MEMPHISHUMANE. ORG.

A Community Affair

Gala featuring live entertainment, food, and silent auction

Includes a scotch-whisky tour paired with classic Memphis cuisine and auction benefiting the Campbell Foundation and Footprints in Motion. $100. Fri., April 17, 7 p.m. MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN, 750 CHERRY (636-4100), WWW. MEMPHISBOTANICGARDEN.COM.

Lunch with the Authors

Catered luncheon featuring authors reading excerpts from their books and a round-table Q&A. Reservations only. $38. Wed., April 22, noon-3 p.m. MORTON MUSEUM OF COLLIERVILLE HISTORY, 196 MAIN, COLLIERVILLE (457-2650), WWW.SOUTHERNWRITERSMAGAZINE.COM.

Peabody Rooftop Party

$10-$15. Thursdays, 6-11 p.m. Through Aug. 16. THE PEABODY, 149 UNION (529-4000), WWW.PEABODYMEMPHIS.COM.

Tulipmania: 150,000 Blooms

Take advantage of the best way to welcome spring, the blooming of the bulbs planted in the fall. Through April 20.

SPECTRUM by Phillip Ashley Chocolates

H O LI DAY EVE NTS

PROPCELLAR VINTAGE RENTAL, 2585 SUMMER (300-0279), WWW.WEDDINGDRESSBALL.ORG.

FOOD & DR I N K E V E NTS

Earth Day 5K

TIGER LANE, 335 S. HOLLYWOOD.

Tour of sparkling wines from around the world. Six varietals and one custom cocktail each paired with chocolate. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, live music, and the art exhibit. $60. Thurs., April 16, 6 p.m.

MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN, 750 CHERRY (636-4100), WWW. MEMPHISBOTANICGARDEN.COM.

SPRING CREEK RANCH, 149 CHINQUAPIN DRIVE (312-6801), WWW.SRVS.ORG.

SHELBY FARMS, VISITOR’S CENTER, 500 N. PINE LAKE (767-7275), WWW.SHELBYFARMSPARK.ORG.

Wedding Dress Ball

Food truck festival, featuring everything from Cajun to Cuban cuisine. Sat., April 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Try five to seven different restaurants while learning about the city’s history during a three-hour walking food tour of downtown Memphis. $50. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Through May 12. DOWNTOWN MEMPHIS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS (232-5383), WWW.VEGANTOVEAL.COM.

Harbor Town Crawfish Festival

Featuring music, food, and beer benefiting the Mid-South Food Bank. $5 or two canned goods. Sat., April 18, noon8 p.m. MOVIE AND A PIZZA, 110 HARBOR TOWN SQUARE (527-2233), WWW.MOVIEPIZZACOMPANY.COM.

Memphis Brewfest

Annual event with more than 100 craft beers. Sat., April 18, 4-7:30 p.m. AUTOZONE PARK, THIRD AND UNION (721-6000).

Mid-South Food Truck Fest

A Taste of Memphis

Featuring local restaurants, silent auction, and wine pull benefiting Young Life Memphis inner city ministry. $30. Thurs., April 16, 6:308:30 p.m. CENTRAL STATION, 545 S. MAIN (219-4055).

That’s the Spirit

Wine tasting party featuring live music benefiting the Hospitality Hub. $50. Thurs., April 16, 5:307:30 p.m. JACK ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY, 44 HULING (576-0708), WWW.HOSPITALITYHUB.ORG.

Untapped Revival

Featuring beer and food trucks. Sundays, noon, and Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. Through May 31. TENNESSEE BREWERY, 495 TENNESSEE.

F I LM

Class Dismissed

For homeschoolers of Memphis, a movie about learning outside the classroom. For more information, visit website. Free with registration. Mon., April 20, 7-9 p.m. MALCO PARADISO CINEMA, 584 S. MENDENHALL (682-1754), WWW.CLASSDISMISSEDMOVIE.COM.

Gardeners of Eden

Cocktail reception, silent auction, screening, and Q&A with actress, producer, and philanthropist Kristin Davis. $30-$500. Thurs., April 16, 6 p.m. MALCO PARADISO CINEMA, 584 S. MENDENHALL (682-1754), WWW.MEMPHISREDCARPET.COM.

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A warden, white separatist, and black gangbanger are followed for seven years struggling to move beyond America’s prison racial order. Director Noel Schwerin will be in attendance. $8. Wed., April 22, 7-9 p.m. HATTILOO THEATRE, 37 S. COOPER (888-4128), WWW.INDIEMEMPHIS. COM.

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when he travels to Oregon to meet Longo in the flesh, it gets even better. Longo is an aspiring writer and fan of Finkel’s work who says he is innocent. But even though he writes novella-length letters to the reporter from his holding cell, he won’t reveal who the real killer is. With a charismatic, articulate white guy who is about to be wrongly convicted of murder as his protagonist, Finkel’s magazine story turns into a book deal with Harper Collins. But is Longo really, as he says, a “nice guy 99 percent of the time,” or a low-key Hannibal Lector? Hill is playing against the type he created in comedic roles such as Superbad and 21 Jump Street. I was reminded of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre where Humphrey Bogart played a completely unsympathetic and unscrupulous character, but his onscreen charisma made him appear to be a hero. Even Finkle’s wife Jill (an underused Felicity Jones) expresses her doubts about his reporting skills, but he dives deep into the case, and we’re along for the ride as he vacillates between the conviction that Longo is innocent and that he should be convicted.

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he crusading reporter character has a deep history in America. Superman, the very embodiment of the American ideal, chose a journalist, Clark Kent, as his alter ego. But even though we have the institution of the press enshrined in our founding documents, our portrayals of reporters reveal an ambivalent attitude toward the Fourth Estate. For every Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as Woodward and Bernstein uncovering the truth about Nixon’s corruption in All the President’s Men, we have a Kirk Douglas as the cynical Chuck Tatum, the self-serving tabloid writer who jazzes up a story by letting his subject slowly die in a dark cave in Billy Wilder’s Ace in the Hole. Jonah Hill’s portrayal of real-life magazine writer Michael Finkel in True Story falls somewhere between those two extremes. When the film opens, Finkel is at the top of his game. He’s had 10 New York Times Magazine cover stories in three years, and he thinks his latest one about slavery in Africa might just earn him the Pulitzer he wants so badly. But there’s a problem: It seems he has conflated — or perhaps wholly invented — the lead subject in his story, and when his bosses at The Gray Lady find out, he gets the boot. But did Finkel punch up the story on purpose, or was it a mistake by a writer who was relying on translators and bribery to get a story in an unfamiliar land? How you interpret the opening sequence of the film, based on a memoir by Finkel, will determine your attitude toward the meat of True Story’s story. Hill is a sympathetic presence in the film, but his disgraced reporter character operates under a cloud of suspicion, both from colleagues and the audience. While he’s frantically pitching comeback stories from his cabin in Montana (The Times clearly pays more than Memphis journos are accustomed to), he gets a call from another reporter asking why a fugitive from justice in Mexico was claiming to be Michael Finkel when he was caught. Finkel finds out the fugitive using his name is Christian Longo (James Franco), an Oregon man accused of killing his wife and three children. Now, Finkel’s got a killer story with a winning angle, and

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stake. These tender moments are good. But couched in that is something sad: doom. This is a nondemocratic world about to crumble into apocalypse. Ice zombies and dragons are closing in on Westeros from either end. There’s tension between the portrayal of medieval realpolitik — what series author George R.R. Martin calls “Aragorn’s tax policy” — and how reassuring a godlike eagle’s eye view of doom can be.

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The realistic character work and worldbuilding are spiced not only with heavy dollops of fantasy war, titillation, and sex, but the comfort that a corrupt world is explainable because it’s fueled by the Olympian lusts of a powerful few. Order in a crooked universe is preferable to the anarchy without it. “The future is shit, just like the past,” says Tyrion Lannister on being freed from the crate in which he’s been hiding on an eastbound ship, recounting pushing his literal feces out of holes in the side. The premiere’s director, Michael Slovis, wonderfully shows off his Breaking Bad roots by giving us firstperson glimpses of a passing marketplace through those holes. The eunuch Varys tells him he wants to install dragon mother Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) on the Iron Throne to create “Peace. Prosperity. A land where the powerful do not prey on the powerless.” Tyrion answers, “Where the castles are made of gingerbread and the moats are filled with blackberry wine. The powerful have always preyed on the powerless, that’s how they became powerful in the first place.” This is the bedrock of the show. It soups up its soap opera by making its deaths more realistic and therefore unpredictable. But the emphasis on face-crushing and disemboweling also implies that the world is so brutal it may not be worth sticking your neck out. That’s a defeatist sentiment those of us interested in complex and decadent entertainment may not agree with. It’s the opposite of The Wire, which tried to explain the complex way a social order regenerates itself and traps its participants, who were often dirt poor. Game of Thrones is not revolutionary, even though the horribleness of its hereditary monarchy is a foregone conclusion. You get lost in the details of this lovingly realized, tragic world. Showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss get better each year at streamlining those details. They have removed Viking pirates, vengeful zombie mothers, and much repetition. But the digressions that strangle Martin’s literary narrative also keep its hopelessness from becoming airtight. Streamlining the world makes it more clockwork in its dourness. The moneyed are further removed from changing things, but they are the only ones

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Herewith, a comparison of the NRA convention and Comic-Con: For starters, the NRA convention in Nashville last week was half the size of Comic-Con. And the crowds were certainly different, with the NRA sporting more

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are full of fervent fans. It is a lot easier to park and get a hotel room at the NRA convention, and it is much cheaper and easier to get into the NRA than Comic-Con, which costs well more than 10 times the $25 it costs to join the NRA and attend the NRA convention. Comic-Con sells out months in advance; anyone can go to the NRA at the last minute — like I did. There isn’t much religion at Comic-Con, although it isn’t unusual to hear people exclaim, “Oh, my God” when they see the length of the line to meet the cast members of The Big Bang Theory. There’s lots of religion at NRA conventions. The Saturday morning NRA annual meeting began with everyone in the audience holding hands and bowing their heads as someone on the stage prayed about how God has chosen the NRA to lead the fight against the “enemies of freedom,” who, we were later told, are President Obama, Hillary Clinton and Michael Bloomberg — in that order. There are enemies at Comic-Con too; scattered through the crowd are assorted Darth Vaders, storm-troopers, super-villains, and monsters. Years ago, there were Klingons everywhere, but the Klingons have dwindled in recent years, and now they are rare. My effort to build up my Klingon vocabulary has clearly been a waste of time. “Ghay’cha’!” There was an anti-gun protest group in town for the NRA convention. They had trouble making a dinner reservation. I’m told they were unwelcome at nearby restaurants, and their group had to drive 30 minutes out of Nashville, to Murfreesboro, for dinner. For what it’s worth, it is also difficult to make a dinner reservation at Comic-Con. The exhibit floors at the NRA covention and Comic-Con are fascinating. One NRA exhibit I enjoyed featured videos of cool stuff getting shot, including row after row of watermelons, which made impressive explosions. Rows of televisions being shot were much less interesting than the watermelons. The legislature in Tennessee is debating allowing exploding targets. Tennessee already allows for the sale of fantastic fireworks — the aerial kind that would start forest fires if they were allowed in flammable California — but in Tennessee, fireworks are wholesome fun. Explosions are popular at Comic-Con, too (the Death Star comes to mind). Alas, real, legal explosions in California are just the stuff of dreams. Tennessee’s Republican legislature had been pandering to the NRA in the weeks leading up to the convention: They were close to passing a “Guns in Parks” bill that would prohibit cities from banning guns in their municipal parks. This is a Republican crowd. Most of the prospective Republican presidential candidates gave speeches at the NRA convention on the first day. At the annual meeting, the many mentions of vile Democrats were met with hisses from the enthusiastic, GOP crowd, who were as angry about Islamic extremists, defending the border with Mexico, and President Obama as they were about threats of gun control. The NRA convention is about much more than guns; it is about a broad agenda that is Republican, conservative, and Christian. The same mission-creep is apparent at Comic-Con, which should be about comic books, but has grown to be about anything entertainment-related including things that have nothing to do with comics. Any TV show. Any movie. Whatever. Are there some TV stars from a detective procedural show doing a panel? Yes? Let’s go stand in line! My God, the line is so long. As the Klingons would say: “petaQ!” Nashville-based cartoonist Daryl Cagle runs the CagleCartoons.com newspaper syndicate, which distributes editorial cartoons to more than 850 newspapers.

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1555 Madison Ave. * 901-312-6058 ON SALE FRIDAY: Cole Swindell [5/22] 4/15: Gov’t Mule: An Evening With 4/18: Lucero Family Picnic w/ North Mississippi Allstars, Marcella & Her Lovers, Clay Otis, Robby Grant & DJ Colin Butler 4/21: Comedian Bill Burr: Billy Bible Belt Tour 4/22: Modest Mouse w/ Morning Teleportation – SOLD OUT 4/30: Marilyn Manson 5/9: DigiTour 5/14: Atmosphere 5/17: Kidz Bop 6/25: Yelawolf 7/16: Lord Huron w/ Widowspeak 7/17: Tyler, The Creator w/ Taco 7/24: Angelah Johnson presents Bon Qui Qui (Comedy)

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GONER RECORDS New/ Used LPs, 45s & CDs. We Buy Records! 2152 Young Ave 901-722-0095

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Wanted: Judy Garland Sound Alike For Southern Hot Wing Radio commercial benefiting the Ronald McDonald House. Winner gets (2) V.I.P. tickets valued at $200. Food by Sammy Hagar’s Redrocker Bar & Grill.

Music by Delta Joe Sanders. Call more info call 901.949.2596

QuanAm Monastery:

10am Sat, April 18 - Day Retreat w/ Yoga & Tai Chi RSVP to (901) 679-4528 (Need to know how much food to prepare.) DONATION: Sugg. $10 - $20 to support Monastery 10am Sat, May 9, Yoga Day Retreat Stephen Black, Instructor “Yoga Cowboy Yoga”. Donation: Sliding Scale, Sugg. $25 - $45. Scholarships avail. CALL to Register. www.buddhistmemphis.com/blog Facebook: QuanAm Monastery

1884 LOUNGE 4/24: The Dan Band (Old School/Wedding Singer) 5/18: Corey Henry (Snarky Puppy) & The Funk Apostles 6/4: Futurebirds w/ Roadkill Ghost Choir 6/16: Kyles’ King Wavy Tour 6/19: New Orleans Suspects 7/5: Mates of State 6/25: Yelawolf MORE EVENTS LISTED AT MINGLEWOODHALL.COM

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Full Bar and Kitchen! Flat Screens! Daily Lunch Specials $5.99! Happy Hour 11AM-7PM Daily! RHL MIDTOWN: 2586 Poplar - 901.324.6300 Free Lunch Delivery Mon - Open Mic,Tues - $2.50 Pints & $5.99 Steaks Wed - Karaoke RHL SYCAMORE VIEW: 5709 Raleigh Lagrange - 901.386.7222 Mon - Karaoke, Tues - $2.50 Pints Thursday $5.99 Steaks & Karaoke 5/2: MIKE TRAMP OF WHITE LION 5/7: JOHN CORABI OF MOTLEY CRÜE www.rockhouselive.com

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BUCCANEER LOUNGE since 1967 4/15: Buck Biloxit & The Fu*ks, Heavy Lids, Manatees (Madison/Goner Presents) 4/16: Tree Blood, Toxie, ANA 4/17: Digital Leather, Alija Pop, Aquarian Blood 4/19: Richard James from 4:30p-7p

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TREES FOR SALE: $5 Each. 901.396.0451

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