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547-7997 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR • OUR 1412TH ISSUE 03.17.2016 Hey, where are you from? If you live in 10 suburban areas annexed by the city of Memphis since 1998, you could soon be voting to change your answer from, “Memphis” to “an unincorporated neighborhood kinda near Memphis.”

Sweet!

Nose, meet face. As in, here we go again with another debilitating, divisive, and loselose battle between the city of Memphis and some of its surrounding suburbs. All this, of course, thanks to some of our fine elected representatives in Nashville, who are pushing legislation that seems expressly designed to make things more difficult for most of Tennessee’s major cities — Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and a couple of other midsized burgs. (Nashville, conveniently enough, gets a pass, having consolidated in 1962, thus avoiding divisive city/county struggles.)

The legislation is reckless and vindictive and will put the cities upon which all these annexed areas depend for economic survival at risk by devastating their tax base. The legislation also ignores history — namely, the deal that was brokered following the 1998 brouhaha over “tiny towns,” which involved legislation that would have allowed surrounding suburban neighborhoods to incorporate into, well, tiny towns.

Then-Mayor Herenton fought that bill to the state Supreme Court and won. (Given the current GOP-packed makeup of the Supreme Court, one suspects they would rule differently today.) The current proposed law would nullify legislation passed after that 1998 decision that required Tennessee counties to establish boundaries for local growth by the entities within their borders. An agreement that defined annexation boundaries was subsequently reached by all the mayors and various governing bodies in Shelby County at that time. That deal will be annulled by this legislation, and, presumably, chaos will resume. Which may be what the yokels in Nashville had in mind.

If the law passes, elections will be held, as early as November, to allow annexed neighborhoods to vote to secede from Memphis. The battle will be noisy, setting neighbor against neighbor, neighborhood against neighborhood. Yard signs will proliferate.

Tempers will rise. Memphis will be disparaged and defended, as the same destructive battle-lines that were drawn over the county/city schools conflict are reanimated.

The elections will be followed by an expensive legal fight, which will go to the state Supreme Court, and probably beyond. Meanwhile, Memphis budget woes will increase, wounding and weakening the city at a time when it is beginning to experience something of a retail and residential renaissance at its core.

In short, this is an unnecessary and unholy mess in the making.

When asked about the legislation, Governor Bill Haslam said, “What I try to tell N EWS & O P I N I O N people in the legislature is, you might not be LETTERS - 4 from a city, you might be from a rural area THE TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE - 4 or a suburban area, but cities matter to you.”

THE FLY-BY - 6 Yes, they do. And weakening the ecoPOLITICS - 8 EDITORIAL - 10 nomic driver for an entire region — and the VIEWPOINT - 11 only reason your neighborhood even exists COVER STORY — is the very definition of cutting off your “BEER RUN!” nose to spite your face.

BY TOBY SELLS - 12 If the state Senate, as expected, passes STE P P I N’ O UT WE RECOMMEND - 18 this bill, our only hope — admittedly, a slim MUSIC - 20 one — for avoiding this foolishness lies with NCAA BRACKET - 24 a Haslam veto. Haslam, a former mayor of AFTER DARK - 26 Knoxville, obviously sees the dangers in this ART - 31 CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 32 bill. Those of us in the affected cities can FOOD - 40 only hope he summons the courage to do FILM - 41 the right thing.

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motion for two weeks so the people could read it. Of course, if that had happened, it would have been even more evident that this was nothing but a landgrab.

Blaine’s Nanny And why did not one representative from the Memphis Zoo speak at the meeting? Because their interests were being “handled” by the city council and the city’s attorney, Allan Wade. Collusion, at its finest. Shame on all of them.

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About Bianca Phillips’ story, “Hispanic Man Sues City Over Beer Laws” …

I’m glad to hear he won. I am so tired of laws that tell your neighbor how to live. If you don’t want to buy a bottle of wine on Sunday, then don’t. I might have a dinner party that night and want to buy a bottle.

Get over it.

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There’s a television show called Portlandia that pokes fun at the cultural idiosyncrasies of Portland, Oregon.

Each show is made up of sketch-comedy episodes with overlapping narratives.

I’ve long opined that Memphis needs its own medium for local humor. The recent drama between the OPC/zoo was the cherry on top. Look for the first episodes of Memphia sometime this fall.

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It’s amazing how the American mind sees open space as a thing that needs to be filled up. There is a Daoist saying that it is only the emptiness of a vessel which makes it useful. That psychological and spiritual resource is actually a requirement for human well-being.

When we leave our little rooms — at home, at school, at work — and walk into a large, green open space, it fills the mind with the sense of possibilities — to 5 6 7 8 9 the dreams, and the dreamer, within us.

Having such a resource isn’t important to 15 who voted to use this space as16 the people a parking lot, because they have alternatives.

18 19 Inner-city kids don’t.

It’s important to remember why we need these spaces and to give them 21the respect and care they deserve. If we care for them, they in turn take care of us.

22 23 And that’s why this microcosm of our existential fight, between balance and imbalance, strikes so28 strong29 a chord in those who understand that.

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f l y o n t h e w a l l Losing Cordova { M I S S E D M E TA P H O R Is there anything more disappointing than a film about a man urinating inappropriately inside a Kellogg’s factory but not pissing in the cornflakes?

The short answer is no. The long answer is also no, but that didn’t stop a Memphis-made video from going viral last week after pretty much every news station on Earth shared pixelated footage of a man relieving himself on equipment inside the Person Street Kellogg’s factory.

The video — lit like the bad horror movie it is — opens with an establishing shot where viewers are introduced to an innocent conveyor belt.

Then a pair of mysterious black laceup shoes enter the bottom left corner of the frame. A pale stream arcs upward, as if from nowhere, dribbling urine onto the equipment. The camera moves awkwardly around and down to reveal the source of the pee: an even more mysterious penisshaped blur. The camera shakily pans around the room, and then it’s all over. Credits roll without the wetting of a single cornflake. We’re smelling something here at Fly on the Wall, and it’s not Oscar.

S TAT E A F F A I R S B y To b y S e l l s

State bills could alter Memphis city limits and prohibit spending on bike lanes.

Memphis had a lot at stake in Nashville this week as key votes were expected by the Tennessee General Assembly on several bills that would have direct and deep impacts here.

De-annexation Memphis could lose Hickory Hill, parts of Cordova, and nearly $80 million in tax revenue if legislators approve a bill that would allow some areas to de-annex from cities.

The bill passed the House on Monday, and now it’s headed for the Senate.

Defeating the bill is the biggest legislative priority for Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, who headed to Nashville this week to talk to lawmakers about it. Strickland said money saved by not servicing those areas would not equal the tax money lost, which is about 12 percent of the city’s budget.

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N E V E R E N D I N G E LV I S Does anybody rack up posthumous business partnerships like Elvis Presley? The King of Rock and Roll was recently re-christened as “the King of Men’s Grooming” by American Crew, a company that manufactures a variety of hair products built to keep one’s Presleyesque quiff perfectly coiffed. According to company founder David Raccuglia, “Men around the world owe a debt to Elvis.” A debt that can only be paid in hair product and jowly sideburns.

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After Lindsey Warren donated $10 to video game developer Ernest McCracken’s GoFundMe campaign for his latest game Fallen Space, she commented, “Maybe someday Memphis will be the next game development mecca.”

McCracken hopes so.

“I have aspirations to make it that,” McCracken, 33, an IBM application architect and University of Memphis professor, said. “More and more developers are moving to Memphis. I think that it is not just possible but very probable that Memphis will start see more of a spotlight in game development.”

On behalf of Memphis Game Developers (MGD), McCracken has immersed himself in the world of independent game developing over the past few years. Population III: Fallen Space, his creation, is an open-world survival game: A player is caught in the midst of a Terran Empire’s collapse caused by the invasion of a never-beforeseen alien species. Fallen Space is conceptualized, but “MGD’s artistic side is severely lacking,” McCracken admits. They’ll commission local

artists to bring it to life — if they can raise $1,600.

“It’s important to work with local artists, and we are very locally minded,” McCracken said. “The plan is four character portraits, eight to 12 faction emblems, and numerous alien poses, all in 2D. If we get to the $1,000 mark, I plan on matching donations up to the goal. [Right now], we rely on art we purchase online, but most of it is not unique or high quality.”

McCracken formed Memphis Game Developers with Devitt Upkins and Nick Day nearly two years ago. The initial An image from Population III: Fallen Space

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Skunks as pets Having a skunk as a pet remains a Class C misdemeanor in the state after House members voted down a measure that would have made it legal.

Lawmakers were concerned that loosening the law could lead to the spread of rabies. State Senators didn’t think so, though. They passed the bill in February on a vote of 27-3.

goal was to better understand game development through collaboration. They started meeting at Midsouth Makers, where Day was a member.

“We mostly sparked each other’s interest by showing off things we created and showing each other how to find resources on the Internet to enable developing the types of games we liked,” McCracken says.

MGD soon gained sponsorship from Unity Technologies, a development platform for 2D and 3D indie gaming, and became the official Memphis chapter of the Unity Users Group. They now host workshops and lectures for about 200 members.

Though the plan wasn’t always to become a developer, McCracken’s enthusiasm for video games dates back to childhood. Atari’s Joust sparked his interest at age 6, and it was multiplayer games built on Bulletin Board System software that opened his mind to development. Still, McCracken was a late bloomer.

“It wasn’t until meeting with other developers that my interest in video game development really took off,” McCracken says. “I was going to be a network engineer, but I started writing programs to visually map out network diagrams and started dabbling in 3D graphics engines. It was then that I changed from network engineering to application development.”

If McCracken’s ambitions are realized, it’s because technology’s rapid acceleration paved the way for those like Memphis Game Developers to experiment. Platforms like Steam, a site that delivers a variety of games to a user’s computer, allow indie game developers to digitally distribute their products to a broader audience.

“If someone wanted to create video games before Steam, they needed to be able to not just make a game, but create the packaging for it, burn the game to a DVD, create instruction booklets, and then find retail stores to stock the game,” McCracken said. “Not to mention the huge financial commitment to make and distribute all that packaging. Steam and digital distribution allowed indie developers to forgo all that.”

When his aspirations materialize, McCracken plans to expand MGD at home.

“I love this city,” McCracken said. “If Fallen Space becomes a great success, I plan on staying in Memphis. Many successful studios move out West, but all of us plan on investing locally.”

Ban the Box Bill makes it easier for ex-offenders to get state jobs.

On state job applications, one question can make or break a person’s ability to even get a shot at an interview: “Have you ever pleaded ‘guilty’ or ‘no contest’ to or been convicted of a crime?”

State lawmakers recently passed a bill that would require state employers to drop that question from the initial application for most state jobs. The “ban the box” bill, sponsored by Sen. Sara Kyle of Memphis, passed the state Senate earlier this month and the House this week.

“The problem is those applications are frequently tossed in trash cans before [the applicant] can even get the opportunity to explain [their charges],” Kyle told her follow senators when the bill was being considered on the Senate floor earlier this month. “This bill will help get their foot in the door and help the employer hire the best candidates based on their qualifications and not their past.”

Though both the Senate and House bills drop the question from the initial application, the employer would still have the right to ask about a person’s criminal history during the interview process. But Just City’s Josh Spickler says this seemingly small change can make a big difference.

“Now they’ll have a chance to explain this blemish on their record, and they can also explain why they would make a good employee despite that,” Spickler said.

According to the bill, state employers now must consider how an exoffender’s charge would affect the duties of the position, the amount of time that’s passed since the conviction or release from prison, the seriousness and frequency of the offense, and the applicant’s age at the time the crime was committed.

“Covered positions” — those state positions that require federal “Now, [ex-offenders will] background checks, such as jobs with have a chance to explain the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation — are to be excluded from the law. this blemish on their So would jobs with contractors and record, and they can also subcontractors working with the state, explain why they would political subdivisions of the state (such county jobs), and positions with the make a good employee.” as State Board of Education.

— Josh Spickler The move has potential to help people who may not be able to expunge their records due to the nature of their crime or their financial situation. The nonprofit Just City helps people who qualify for expungement when they can’t afford the $450 fee, but Spickler said his group can only help so many people with the resources they have. And he said expungement is only available for those with certain convictions on their records.

“In Tennessee, the majority of convictions are not erasable. The ones that are are very low-level E felonies and misdemeanors, non-violent first offenses,” Spickler said.

“Ban the box” ordinances help restore dignity for people whose past actions have prevented them from finding work, Spickler said.

“There’s a common misperception that people who have been involved with the criminal justice system don’t want to work, like they just want to sit around and smoke crack or pot all day,” Spickler said. “But there is dignity in work and in taking care of oneself and one’s family. You’re worth something if you can do something that someone will pay you money for.”

In 2010, the city of Memphis passed a similar “ban the box” ordinance for applicants of city jobs, but Shelby County has not followed suit. Despite the fact that the state is considering banning the criminal history question from its own applications, lawmakers just passed a bill that would prevent local governments from expanding their “ban the box” ordinances beyond their own direct hires.

For example, the Memphis City Council can not pass more expansive measures to require subcontractors to ban the box.

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Bike lanes/pedestrian paths A bill that bicycle and pedestrian advocates call “dangerous” was slated for key votes on Tuesday, possibly clearing major hurdles on its way to becoming law.

The bill would prohibit cities and counties from spending state gas tax funds on bike lanes, pedestrian walkways, and “other non-vehicular facilities.” The bill is sponsored by Rep. Mike Carter and Sen. Todd Gardenhire, both from the Chattanooga area.

The Senate bill headed to the powerful Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee this week, but it arrived there with a negative review from a subcommittee that oversees state revenues.

The chairman of that sub-committee, Sen. Doug Overbey (R-Maryville) said concerns about the bill from constituents have “filled up my inbox.” Gardenhire laughed and told him “that’s what they make that delete button for.”

Portions of the state gas tax are required to go to cities and counties. Those governments sometimes use the funds to build bike lanes or for matching dollars to get federal money for bike and pedestrian projects.

Gardenhire said legislators would likely be asked to consider a gas tax hike next year, and his constituents want the money spent on bridges and roads, “not for recreational use,” noting that cities that want bike lanes “need to pay for it themselves.”

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balance our budget with current revenue.”

The bill’s sponsors said they want to stop cities from annexing areas to capture tax revenue but then de-annex roads, bridges, or anything else they’d have to pay to maintain. Similar legislation died on the last day of the legislature’s session last year.

Strickland said that while he is open to shrinking the size of the city’s footprint, he’d want to do it more slowly, deliberately, with stakeholders involved, and “not as part of a messy financial crisis.”

POLITICS By Jackson Baker

Another City/Suburban Battle Shades of “Toy Towns” and “Norris-Todd.” This time the issue in Nashville is “de-annexation.”

The question, as always, remains: Why do the people of the suburbs put themselves in harm’s way?

“Harm” being defined, of course, as the latest depredation to be imposed on them by the putatively wicked, unsafe city — whether a tax burden or a government of dangerous strangers or the presumed social leveling of Common Core education or nameless dread or whatever the latest menace from Memphis is supposed to be.

This was the thought that kept recurring after following the debate in the state House of Representatives Monday night, in which, once again, as in the now vanished time of the “Toy Towns” or in the more recent heyday of “Norris-Todd,” the elected representatives of people living on the rim of Memphis — or, in this case, actually within it — sought relief and rescue from it through the intercession of state government.

The bill is HB0779/SB0749, which, if enacted, would allow residents of those portions of Memphis annexed since 1998 to de-annex themselves by the simple expedient of having 10 percent of the population of a given area petitioning for a referendum to that effect and then passing it by a majority vote.

The House sponsor of the measure, Representative Mike Carter (R-Ooltewah), stood in the well for the better part of three hours fending off verbal attacks on the measure by anguished and, in some cases, outraged House members from Memphis, abetted by Democratic caucus chair Mike Stewart of Nashville and Democratic leader Craig Fitzhugh of Ripley.

As foes of the bill kept insisting that the measure, which applies to six mostly urban areas in Tennessee, was prejudicial or unfair or untimely or financially ruinous, especially to Memphis, clearly the prime target, Carter kept defending it as an antidote and corrective to the “egregious” annexations that had occurred in recent years against the will of people in the affected communities.

He had verbal help Shelby Countian state Representative Mark White, whose District 83 overlaps Memphis, Germantown, and Collierville, and Curry Todd, whose District 95 is in the latter two communities.

Once again: How and why did these oppressed citizens come to put themselves in such jeopardy as to be on the very lip’s edge of the slavering metropolis at feeding time?

The answer, of course, may be that,

as the legislative defenders of Memphis will at some point in the forthcoming Senate debate surely be pointing out, the suburban folks live where they do — in areas specifically designated by compromise legislation in 1998, the landmark year, as Memphis’ annexation reserve — because of jobs or amenities or services they may wish to avail themselves of in the big magnet city on the Mississippi. An unkind way of putting that might be that, well, they want to have their cake and eat it, too. They want access to Memphis without obligation to it.

A kinder way would be to say, as Carter did in so many words, that Memphis and the other liable cities — Knoxville and Chattanooga notable among them — had overreached, poaching adjacent areas as a means of paying their bills.

That was the view that ultimately prevailed Monday night, by a vote of 65 to 24 — roughly the same proportion as on votes that defeated 16 or so amendments deemed “unfriendly” by Carter. That bit of parliamentary jargon enraged Representative Joe Towns of Memphis, who declaimed, “You’re beRep. Towns: “blood” on their hands.

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• A poll completed by the Remington Research Group of Kansas City shows Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell with a commanding lead over other Shelby County candidates in the 8th Congressional District Republican primary.

The poll, conducted on February 29th and March 1st, involved “686 likely Republican primary voters,” with a margin of error of +/- 3.5 percent, according to Remington director Titus Bond.

Below is the tabulated response to the question, “If the candidates in the Republican primary election for United States Congress were Brian Kelsey, David Kustoff, Luttrell, George Flinn, Tom Leatherwood, and Steve Basar, for whom would you vote?”

Mark Luttrell: 26% George Flinn: 11% Brian Kelsey: 9% David Kustoff: 8% Tom Leatherwood: 7% Steve Basar: 1% Undecided: 38% The press release announcing these results said further: “In addition to his ballot strength, Luttrell possesses the strongest image rating of all the potential Republican candidates; 43 percent of likely Republican primary voters view

• The Shelby County Democratic Party, which in the recent past has put on fund-

raising “roasts” for such party luminaries as former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton and Chancellor Jim Kyle, is piling it on next with the latest “Roast and Toast” — a tribute to former state Senator Beverly Marrero, former City Councilman Myron Lowery, and long-serving Shelby County Commissioner Walter Bailey. The affair will be held at the National Civil Rights Museum on Saturday night, March 19th, with a VIP reception from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by dinner from 7 to 9 p.m. Ticket prices are $60 for individuals and $600 for a table of 10.

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Cohen, a longtime advocate of normalizing relations with Cuba, was a member of a bipartisan delegation to the island nation last August that, along with Secretary of State John Kerry, formally reopened the American embassy in Havana.

This time Cohen will accompany President Obama and a bipartisan group of U.S. senators and representatives. Obama will be the first president to visit Cuba in 88 years, after announcing in 2014 that he intended to reestablish diplomatic relations with the country.

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ing ‘unfriendly’ to my city! [It’s a] landgrab and money grab!” and added that the bill’s sponsors had “blood” on their hands.

Governor Bill Haslam, a former Knoxville mayor, had been more reserved, calling the bill “concerning” and questioning its constitutionality. It’s unclear what that’s worth, if anything, to a GOP super-majority that seemingly ignores the Republican chief executive whenever it chooses.

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, who planned an emergency visit to Legislative Plaza this week, allowed that he was “disappointed” by the House vote on the bill, given the “devastating effects it could have, not only on Memphis but on our entire region.” In a statement to the press he toted up the possible effects as “$79 million (sales plus total property taxes) in potential impact to a $658 million annual budget.”

And you had to wonder if Strickland had in mind to challenge the legislation in the same way that one of his predecessors, Willie Herenton, did in 1997, when the aforementioned “Toy Town” bill was passed, allowing virtually every neighborhood on the periphery of Memphis to incorporate, choking off any possible expansion by the big city.

Herenton fought that one all the way to the state Supreme Court, which ruled in his — and Memphis’ — favor.

There’s more to the matter than is suggested by this rollover synopsis, I grant, but stay tuned. We’re going to be looking into this one big-time. It’s important. And it ain’t over. The state Senate has yet to have its say. And maybe a court or two.

him favorably with only 5 percent viewing him unfavorably. This is by far the strongest image rating of the field by more than double his nearest competitor.

“Luttrell enjoys massive support in the Memphis media market where he receives 33 percent support. The Memphis media market anchors the district, comprising more than 71 percent of Republican primary voters.”

Asked the obvious question about the poll — whether he or his campaign had commissioned it — Luttrell said no.

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He was a blend of dignity, service, and wit who, even before his ascension in the current year to the presidency of the Rotary Club of Memphis, was the embodiment of the club and its motto, Service Before Self. And no Memphis Rotarian can forget — or emulate — his erstwhile weekly news reviews that for years, faithful to Aristotle, always both amused and instructed.

Jim’s death was attributed to heart failure, though it is misleading to leave it at that, since his heart — in the metaphorical sense, 9:38 AM anyhow — never failed us. Indeed, as we learned, even after he was disconnected medically from his artificial life supports, his heart kept beating for some time before subsiding into its final, reluctant rest, as if to remind us that he intended to remain with us in spirit.

We learned upon his death that Jim was 82, and, as we thought about that, it certainly made sense. He had the gravitas that comes with such age. But in another sense, he was still Jimmy Eikner of Messick High School, a youth who was equal parts sobersided and impish. He stayed that way throughout his time at Southwestern at Memphis (now Rhodes College) and at the University of Tennessee Law School and throughout his adult career as a full-time Renaissance man.

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It was ironic that Jim Eikner should leave us on the very cusp of spring— he whose wardrobe and manner always distilled the essence of that season. But it was appropriate that, after one of the bleakest local winters on record, the weather should relent this week after his death, enough so to allow several of us to fetch our own cords and seersuckers from their hiding places, in his honor.

One of Jim’s memorable roles as an actor was that of Norman in On Golden Pond, the octogenarian who in the course of the play comes to terms with the generations that are preparing to succeed him. Eikner himself never had to play catch-up with anybody of any era. He was a man for all times and an inspiration to them, as well, and will not stop being that.

The one thing we will miss the most about Jim Eikner is that voice of his, something that he himself was so dismissive about, referring to it as mere nasality, but which we knew to be an uncommonly mellow instrument, whose silky baritone expressed all the tones and nuances of life like nobody else’s. But it will still be there, in the mind’s ear, to fill such uncomfortable silences as come along.

These remarks were given at Tuesday’s Downtown Rotary Club by Jackson Baker.

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The de-annexation bill moving through the General Assembly would have adverse consequences for city and county.

The county would have to ramp up deputy patrols and fire service in the newly de-annexed areas, as well as incurring other costs, meaning an almost certain property tax hike for Shelby County. Thus far, Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell has been virtually silent on the possible financial ramifications of the bill for the county.

To his credit, Strickland has said that he’s open to a discussion about decreasing the footprint of the city.

That’s a pretty brave position to stake out, considering the financial challenges that face the city and the generally negative impression that a “shrinking city” leaves in people’s minds.

There is a way to do this. Just like there’s a way to get divorced where the kids don’t suffer too terribly, or split up a business that ultimately adds value for the shareholders. This isn’t it.

Five of the cosponsors of this bill call Shelby County home: senators Brian Kelsey and Reginald Tate, and representatives Ron Lollar, Steve McManus, and Curry Todd. It should be noted that Tate lives in Southwind, one of the areas that would be allowed to vote for de-annexation.

There’s no question that Memphis and Shelby County need to have a real discussion about land use and growth.

Both governments need to come together to find common cause in maximizing existing investments in infrastructure and services, in addition to the ones they plan to make in the future.

While this bill may have increased the level of urgency for such discussions, it gives neither the city nor the county any tools to try and recover from the loss of tax base brought on by de-annexation. There is no mechanism to help cities revitalize older areas or help bring up property values, and by extension, tax collections to help their financial situation.

That’s not what this bill is about.

It’s about retribution against cities for using the power of state law that is provided to expand their tax base.

If the state wants to change the way cities grow, that’s very much in their wheelhouse. But their prescription must take into account the investments cities have made to provide services to neighborhoods, not just the debt. It should also give communities the tools to recover when a neighborhood that’s been a part of the city for nearly two decades decides to go their own way.

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By the time you read this, the Tennessee General Assembly may have already voted to allow as many as 10 areas of Memphis a chance to vote themselves out of Memphis.

HB 779, sponsored by Representative Mike Carter and Senator Bo Watson, both of Hamilton County, is an effort to roll back nearly two decades of land use and planning by cities all over Tennessee, including: Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Johnson City, Kingsport, and tiny Cornersville (population 1,199).

On Monday, the House passed HB779. The Senate could take action later in the week.

If enacted, the bill could put as much as 12 percent of the city’s tax base in question, making an already tough budget even tougher and severely hamstringing the city’s ability to plan for the future.

Addressing the bill last week, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said it could put Memphis in such dire straits that “forced consolidation” was a possibility.

He’s since downplayed those comments.

But what is certain is that the city would be put in a nearly impossible position. Nearly two decades of growth brought on by annexation could be undone by referendum, putting millions of dollars of infrastructure and service deployment in those areas in question.

While the bill allows the city to continue to tax these departing residents for the debt incurred, it doesn’t mention hard costs such as investments that didn’t incur debt, including parks, streets, streetlights, police, and fire houses. It also fails to mention employment costs for sanitation, police and fire salaries, pensions, healthcare, and other post-employment benefits (OPEB) the city incurred when it ramped up services to these areas.

Considering the city’s financial position, there’s no question that the total bill would be contested in court, a process that would be very costly and take years to resolve.

De-annexation could also make borrowing for the city more expensive in the future. Bond ratings are set by a calculation of tax collections versus outstanding debt. Fewer tax payers means fewer dollars to pay existing debt. The bill says nothing about additional borrowing costs that could come as a result of a potential credit downgrade after de-annexation.

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It’d be the perfect beer to pack for a picnic on the Greensward. Oh wait? Nevermind, there are cars parked on the Greensward!

Lucky for you, this beer would taste just as good on your front porch. — BP

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Smooth and savory with a nice citrus flavor. No bite or bitter aftertaste. — JR Light and fruity, with a healthy serving of that saison yeast character, with just a hint of citrus hop flavor behind it. — NV An aggressive, “Americanized” version of the Belgian classic. Spicy and peppery yeast phenolics make way for a slight toasted note, followed by a bitter, citrusy finish. — AS RockBone IPA — What they say: A heavy hand of Herkules hops gives this IPA a real bang, while the Mosaic hops do the dirty work and ooze out flavors of passion fruit and berries.

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atios are blossoming all over town.

It’s a sure sign that Memphians are tired of winter’s cooped-up spaces, heavy clothes, not to mention those sturdy, stout, comforting winter beers.

Okay, so maybe your first spring thought isn’t: “What new beers are out there?” But it’s one of mine. Beer changes with the seasons, and Memphis has five solid craft breweries — Boscos, Wiseacre, High Cotton, Memphis Made, and Ghost River. That means there’s now an ocean of new, locally made beer out there. Ever heard someone argue about the best local barbecue? Of course you have. If you haven’t heard someone argue best local brewery yet, you will soon.

I gathered The Memphis Flyer staff Friday to sample this spring’s offerings of (mostly) local beers. This year’s crew included editor Bruce VanWyngarden (BV), Justin Rushing (JR), Chris McCoy (CM), Eileen Townsend (ET), Joshua Cannon (JC), Jackson Baker (JB), Shara Clark (SC), Bianca Phillips (BP), Chris Shaw (CS), Chris Davis (CD), managing editor Susan Ellis (SE), and Kendrea Collins (KC).

I also brought together three expert beer tasters: Richard Heath (RH), 12 president of Bluff City Brewers & Connoisseurs (BCBC), and BCBC

MEMPHIS MADE Greenswarden Saison — Here’s what they say: At first glance, the hazy golden copper of this ale makes it appear calm and reserved. But the citrus punch will make you want to get up and yell, GET OFF OUR LAWN!!!

Drew Barton, co-owner and brewer at Memphis Made Brewing members Adam Steele (AS), a certified beer judge, and award-winning home brewer Nick Vincent (NV).

Wiseacre founders Kellan and Davin Bartosch expertly guided us in our tasting journey. Kellan urged us to appreciate (rather than judge) beers, even if it’s a style we don’t like. “There are no bad beers,” he said.

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Here’s what we say: This citrusy beer packs a flavorful first punch but mellows out after a few sips.

Drink one (or three), then hitch a ride to the Greensward and park your butt (definitely not your car) there for a spring picnic. — SC If a beer can be “refreshing,” this is it.

Smooth but sprightly. — BV Wait for the citrus to sneak in — it’ll knock you on your ass. Memphis Made concocted the perfect beverage to share with friends while you protest parking in the Greensward. — JC This brew has a rich, golden hue that promises a richer flavor than it delivers.

At least this version lacks the aggressive aromatics that some saisons offer. — CM This is a hoppy, full-bodied saison, but it doesn’t leave that bitter floral aftertaste.

What we say: Ok, this one really smells like urine. Thank you for everything you do, precious RockBone. Store up your treasures in heaven. — CS This IPA stands tall in a flaccid field.

Where some IPAs stuff the hops to create a bulging taste profile, RockBone goes deep, hitting the pleasure centers with practiced stimulation. — CM Tastes like good porn. Hoppy but well-balanced, and you don’t get that overpowering floral aftertaste. – BP A healthy dose of hops keeps this stiff IPA bitter yet deliciously fruity, and will stimulate even the most flaccid of taste buds. —NV Compared to my last RockBone experience, this iteration has a sharper, more well-defined hop flavor, reminiscent of citrus and cherries.The finish is dry, and the bitterness doesn’t linger; an exceptionally drinkable IPA. — AS HIGH COTTON ESB — What they say: Medium-high to medium bitterness with supporting malt flavors evident. Normally has a moderately low to somewhat strong caramelly malt sweetness. Hop flavor moderate.

Hoppy but calm. A journeyman taste (and that’s no insult). — JB It tastes like biscuits. It’s totally acceptable to drink this for breakfast, right? — BP Light, with hints of biscuit malts and a lingering sweetness that’s pleasant. Sure to appeal to many palates with its conservative flavor. — NV A balancing act of floral, earthy English hops, fruity yeast, and nutty malt character.

Ever-so-slightly buttery, which is common in English-style beers. Thinking of introducing your Michelob Ultra-drinking dad to craft beer? Start here. — AS

WISEACRE Adjective Animal Double IPA — What they say: This is as hop-forward as it gets.

Sticky, resinous, orange peel, pine, and grapefruit aromas shall waft forth.

What we say: Surprisingly, this double IPA isn’t as hoppy as one might expect. It’s fruity, floral, and way easier to drink than other hop-forward beers. 10 out of 10. — SC A big, bouncy, perky brew that packs an 8.6 alcohol punch. Careful with this one, cowboy. — BV Apparently a hop called Nugzilla is used in making this beer. I feel like Muck Sticky is super bummed he can’t name his next album that now. Or maybe he can? — CS Wiseacre’s Adjective Animal Double IPA made me take back every comparison to pissed-on lemons I’ve made about IPAs. This beer is hoppy as hell, but it rubs you the right way. — JC

Red Ale — What they say: The unique grain bill lends the beer to an easy-drinking malty body, with no lack of Perle hops to provide earthiness and subtle spice.

It has a complex flavor profile, balancing all of the elements perfectly. There are hoppy notes you expect, but it’s not trying to slap you in the face with it. — CM

What we say: I call this one “Old Reliable” because it’s always on target. A good drinking beer for any occasion. — BV

Smooth with delicate hints of floral hops and citrus, and spiciness adds balance.

Also, the name is the buzzy bee’s knee. Or maybe it’s the grumpy cat’s pajamas. (You see what I did there? Don’t even get me started with dreaming up adjectives for animals. I could go all day.) — BP

High Cotton has another hit on its hands, starting with the substantial mouth feel, enabled by the relatively low carbonation.

The sign of careful craftsmanship that is not chasing trends. — CM Very light and refreshing. Mild flavor.

Good beer! — JR Dark copper in color, this beer is rich with malty and sweet flavors, low in hops, and is a tasty alternative to yeasty/hoppy spring offerings. —NV Slight caramel sweetness up front, but finishes dry and clean. This one would serve well as an inoffensive introduction Davin Bartosch (lower) and Kellan Bartosch (upper), owners of Wiseacre Brewing

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to craft beer that you could drink a whole bunch of. — AS

Good sipping beer, great taste. Nice change-up from your typical domestic or import. — JR What can I say — hops, hops, hops! Full of aroma, flavor, and bitterness, wreaking havoc on your palate with a piercing yet smooth hop bitterness that easily masks its hefty alcohol content. — NV Huge resinous pine, citrus, and tropical notes with a slightly sweet malt undertone that’s hard to describe. Smooth, clean, yet intense bitterness. Enough to keep you interested until the last sip. — AS Familie Freund: Dusseldorf Altbier — What they say: German, copper-colored ale with rich, toasty malts (smells like really toasted bread with a touch of honey on it) balanced with a firm bitter backbone.

What we say: Lots of pop. Lots of flavor. Like that crazy uncle who shows up for Thanksgiving every couple years. — BV Bitter and malty at the same time, kind of tastes like those Haribo candy Coke bottle things. — CS It starts sharp on the tongue, defined by

its Champagne-like effervescence, but the flavor opens up quickly, revealing a pleasing hoppy note. — CM Wiseacre is known for upping the hops in just about every style, and this bitter, malty brew is, indeed, hoppy. But I don’t find the hops as off-putting as I do in some of their beers. It seems more balanced, and has a nice mouthfeel. (Did I seriously just say “mouthfeel”?) — BP Rich with malty, yeasty lager character, this copper-colored beer is a refreshing choice for a those who want a richer, fuller spring beer experience. — NV Malty aroma and flavor reminiscent of bread dough, grapes, toast, and caramel.

Not sweet, though — the finish is nice and dry. Assertively bittered to provide balance and drinkability. Damn near perfect. — AS Quiet Man Irish Stout — What they say: The beer packs a roasty punch yet remains light on its feet. A carbonated version of the classic Irish style will leave you wanting to go back in the ring for another round.

What we say: The wise guys from Wiseacre told us that comparing different beers is a bit like comparing burgers to tacos. My question is: Why is this cheeseburger not a taco? Just kidding. This is a great cheeseburger. — SC Surprisingly flat and watery despite its heavy look. A late, somewhat bitter Professional tasters, (from left) Adam Steele, Dr. Richard Heath, and Nick Vincent

aftertaste . — JB Perhaps the only remnant of my Irish heritage is that I love stouts. Also, I’m stubborn and often belligerent. But back to the stouts. This is a very good one, even if it doesn’t have the giant head you might be used to from pulling Guinness taps. — CM Much hoppier than I’d expect from an Irish stout, but it’s drinkable. It has that nice soy sauce aftertaste that I love in a good stout, but the heavy hops would mean I’d probably just drink one and switch to a more classic stout. — BP This beer is light and drinkable, yet still hits the mark with its subtle roasted flavors. A great example of the style. — NV A pleasant, roasted, coffee-like aroma with some mild fruity yeast character.

Prickly carbonation and thin-bodied.

Think Guinness, except fresher and more flavorful. — AS BOSCOS Hop God — What they say: In this version of it, the more hops the better. We took fresh hops and some new varieties we’ve never used in here before — Summit and Horizon. It’s actually going to have the hop profile behind it and is not as malty.

What we say: Praise the Lord and pass the beer. And hop to it. — BV Smells like pee, but tastes way better, I guess. I’m not saying I’ve ever drank pee.

I’ve never drank pee. Damn. This isn’t going well. Amazing beer. — CS Smooth, mellow, vaguely sweet, large in its suggestions. — JB Least favorite beer of the tasting. Overly flavorful to the point where it’s sour.

Like drinking a beer out of a marathon runner’s tube sock. — JR I was not a fan of this beer and have tasted continued on page 14

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What we say: The “ESB” (Extra Special Bitter) in the name may fool you: This beer isn’t really bitter at all, though perhaps it is “extra special.” Smooth and light and would be a great go-to for less adventurous drinkers.

— SC A light but satisfying ESB, not much going on here in terms of hops. I always thought ESB stood for Extremely Shitty Beer. I now realize I’ve been living a lie. — CS

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bittersweet chocolate notes. — SC

better versions of it in the past. — NV Hello, grapefruit! Moderately bitter with a clean-ish finish and just enough malt backbone for balance. — AS Oatmeal Stout — What they say: Obviously, we brewed this for St. Patrick’s Day. Pretty Dry. Easy to drink.

What we say: Some may argue that darker beers are better for colder months, but this one’s good year ’round. A roasted malt aroma and flavor makes way for coffee and

Dry enough to slow you down and make you thoughtful. — JB

A little sweet up front; full-bodied, with a bit of a slick mouthfeel from the oats. The roast malt character is pretty restrained. — AS

More like “wee disappointing.” I was expecting something more along the lines of a stout, but on first taste, I’m hit by an overpowering sweetness. — BP

The beer that eats like a meal! Bosco’s has been brewing some variation on this beer since the brewpub was in Saddle Creek, and they’ve got it dialed in. — CM

Wee Heavy — What they say: This is a maltier amber ale, a stronger amber ale.

It’s a darker seasonal. Try to get it on tap when it’s colder outside.

Good flavor, but the texture was very filmy and wheaty. — JR

Too sweet! I want a beer, not a cupcake! I love oatmeal stouts but not this one. — BP

What we say: This slightly sweet and caramelly brew has a nutty flavor with a hint of smoke. Easier to drink and not as heavy as its dark beer brethren, but rather a wee bit heavy, as the name suggests. — SC

Full body of roasted and chocolate flavors, but I don’t detect any mint flavors. Overall still very good, but falls a tad short of its description. — NV

This beer is smells strongly of caramel sweet malts, but has a strange taste to it I've never gotten from the style. I'm not a big fan of it. — NV A full-bodied malt bomb. Tastes of caramel and prunes with some slight roasty notes. This is the right beer to have next to a fire with a steak and some blue cheese. — AS GHOST RIVER Barrel-Aged (Midnight) Magic — What they say: We let it spend four months in some oak barrels which had recently been emptied. Along with the dark malty flavors already present in the beer, the months spent in the barrels added some smooth oak and a hint of bourbon aroma we were able to unlock from the wood.

What we say: I’m a huge fan of the Midnight Magic.

Sadly, I’m not a huge fan of bourbon.

The barrel aging added such a pungent bourbon aroma and flavor. — SC A bridge beer — hard and heavy, a prelude to going home or going on to drinking harder stuff. — JB What normally is a highly drinkable light stout, this version of MM is overpowered heavily by the barrel aging. — NV Holy bourbon, Batman. Boozy with some vanilla and oak notes from the barrel. This might work if the base beer had been a fuller-bodied, higher-ABV offering. — AS

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I really liked this one. Drink it if you know What’s Good for ya. — BV What’s good is this here beer. This has my favorite elements of an IPA. Super bitter with a fruity aftertaste. Definitely getting some of this for the fridge. My favorite so far. — CS

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Voices of the South’s not-so-Ugly Duckling

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Jerre Dye has a theory. “As artists, we conjure what we need to sustain us,” he says. Sixteen years ago Dye, a multifaceted performer and the author of plays like Cicada and Distance, conjured the sweet little script that put Voices of the South on the map as a cultural force in Memphis and has helped to sustain the independently minded theater company since. The Ugly Duckling was Voices’ first big hit and remained its most in-demand creation for years. As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, Voices is bringing it back for one performance only at the Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s school.

The Ugly Duckling was originally created as a low-budget means to an end. The young company wanted to raise money to travel to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to start research on Places of Enchantment, a play about conservationist icons Olaus and Mardy Murie. Company member Virginia Matthews remembers how Dye dumped a box of costumes, hats, and props on the floor and told the company to find things to play with. “Most of us are still using those same costume pieces we gravitated to that first night,” she says.

Though Dye crafted the script, the show was a group effort, and before rehearsals, using scraps of free fabric, company cofounder Jenny Madden stitched together quilts that would become integral to the production. “We had less than two weeks of rehearsal,” Dye recalls, describing the play’s first opening at St. Mary’s as, “one of the finest moments of my life.”

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THURSDAY March 17

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade Cooper between York and Walker, 10 a.m.

Parade hosted by the Memphis Irish Society. St. Patrick Church is the grand marshal and featured in the lineup are the Grizz Crew & Grizz Girls, Wolf River Pipes and Drums, the Memphis Gay & Lesbian Community Center, and the Police Mounted Patrol. You may even see a leprechaun.

“Blood Work” Memphis College of Art, 6-8 p.m.

Opening reception for this series of self-portraits by Tim Andrews, which addresses the societal implications of living with hemophilia, HIV, and hepatitis C.

Brewmaster’s Dinner Boscos, 6:45 p.m. $50 An Irish-themed dinner featuring potato soup, Scotch eggs, bangers and mash, and a Baileys Irish Cream cheesecake. Reservations: 432-2222.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Day 7 Celtic Crossing, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.

Celtic Crossing winds up its epic St. Patrick’s Day celebration. One customer will win a trip to Ireland.

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1 in 10: Perspectives from the LGBT Society TheatreWorks, 8 p.m.

A series of short monologues — some funny, others touching, from the LGBT point of view.

Jazz in the Box Germantown Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

GPAC becomes a jazz club during these intimate performances. Tonight, it’s Bria Skonberg and her trumpet.

Sex in Ancient Egypt University Center, University of Memphis, 7 p.m.

Let’s get it on: The Egyptology Graduate Student Association hosts this lecture by Liz Cummins.

The International Jazz Twins Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 6:30 p.m.

Part of the library and Levitt Shell’s 5 Fridays of Jazz concerts held in the library’s courtyard. Guests are also invited to check out the library’s music selection.

Fall Out Boy FedExForum, 7 p.m., $45-$65 Fall Out Boy brings its Wintour Is Coming tour to Memphis tonight in support of its latest album Amerian Beauty/American Psycho.

WEDNESDAY March 23

Pinkalicious the Musical Circuit Playhouse, 2 p.m., $22 Family-friendly musical based on the children’s book about a girl who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes.

10 Parks that Changed America Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 7 p.m.

A screening of clips from the PBS documentary featuring Overton Park. The series producer Dan Protess will be on hand to discuss the project.

DragNificent Variety Show 2016 Evergreen Theatre, 7 p.m., $25 Variety show featuring sketchcomedy divorce court, camp, and more presented by Friends of George and benefiting the Metamorphosis Project.

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Anime? Live role playing? Are you into cosplay or interested in Tennessee’s Bell Witch or terrifying ghost stories about haunted dolls? The 34-year-old MidSouthCon offers fanboys and girls of all kinds more than 200 hours of diverse programming.

Stephen Guenther excitedly describes the convention as being, “All over the place, with people dressed up as all kinds of characters.” Guenther’s both a fan and a lead investigator for the Midsouth Paranormal Society. He and fellow investigator Tanya Vandesteeg organize the con’s paranormal track.

This year, Guenther’s special guests include New Orleans author and psychic Kalila Smith and Pat Fitzhugh, who’s been described as the definitive expert on the Bell Witch of Adams, Tennessee. Atlanta-based author and investigator Kevin Cain is bringing his collection of haunted dolls. “He does sessions where he talks to the dolls,” Guenther says. “Then he records it, and you can hear these little voices talking in the background.”

Of course, paranormal investigations are just a small part of what MidSouthCon has to offer. Comic book fans will have an opportunity to meet Bob McLeod, a co-creator of Marvel’s New Mutants, who’s worked on titles ranging from Spider-Man and Star Wars to Superman and Wonder Woman. Other special guests include author Christie Golden, fantasy artist Anne Stokes, and Tor books editors Patrick and Teresa Nielsen Hayden.

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leveland’s Bone Thugs-N-Harmony first came together at the beginning of the ’90s under the highly unlikely (and wisely scrapped) moniker, The Band Aid Boys. The then five-member group of MC’s Bizzy Bone, Wish Bone, Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Flesh-N-Bone adopted the B.O.N.E. Enterprises name for the recording and release of their underground debut full-length CD/LP, Faces of Death. It was made under the studio guidance of then-mentor (and older brother of Krayzie Bone) Kermit Henderson, who released the album in 1993 on his own small label Stoney Burke. The group pushed itself to many labels and throughout the industry and eventually endeared themselves to former N.W.A. member and Ruthless Records owner Eazy-E through a live audition in his dressing room. Eazy was impressed enough to get serious about the group and sign them to Ruthless with the caveat that they be known as “Thugs-N-Harmony,” though a middle ground was met and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony would soon be one of the most distinctive and important mainstream hip-hop groups of the ’90s.

Bone Thugs’ debut for Ruthless was 1994’s eight-song EP, Creepin on ah Come Up, which circulated amongst gangsta-rap audiences for a short time until breaking through to the mainstream and peaking at No. 12 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart on the backs of the hit singles “Thuggish Ruggish Bone” (No. 22 on the Billboard’s Hot 100 and No. 2 on the

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Hot Rap Tracks charts, respectively) and “Foe tha Love of $” (No. 4 on Hot Raps Tracks). The latter featured a verse by Eazy-E, who would go on to mentor and guide Bone Thugs’ career for a year until succumbing to complications from AIDS in March of 1995, though Ruthless Records continued to be the group’s label during their highly successful run throughout the ’90s and into the next millennium. 1995’s E. 1999 Eternal, the first proper full-length album by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, upped the ante considerably by becoming an absolutely massive hit and the group’s biggest selling title. The singles “1st of tha Month” and “Tha Crossroads” truly introduced to a large-scale, mainstream audience what was a style of hip-hop that went way beyond “horrorcore,” G-Funk, and gangsta rap elements and combined into something musically unprecedented at that level. Bone Thugs’ popularization of their signature “chopper” style of hip-hop was truly one of the seven phonetic wonders of the MC’ing world when it hit big in the mid ’90s. In between extremely catchy choruses sung in the G-Funk style was the group’s lightning-speed rapping, itself so fast that it seems stream-ofconscious (far from it and masterfully crafted lyrically) as it undulates to and fro, taking on the role of an additional primary melodic hook for each song.

E. 1999 Eternal (the “E” being in tribute to Eazy-E) and its follow-up, the epic-length The Art of War (1997), were categorically huge hip-hop releases that rebirthed at an above-ground level the violent lyrical content, which had

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run its (first) course by the mid-’90s, typically associated with gangsta rap. It was during this era that the “Mo Thugs” entity was established as a collective and record label focused on up-andcoming or affiliated Cleveland-related artists, and five albums were released

by Mo-Thugs (which numbered almost 40 members, including the Bone Thugs MCs) between 1995 and 2009. Art of War’s “Look Into My Eyes” showed up on the Batman & Robin soundtrack and peaked at No. 4 on the Hot 100 chart, while “If I Could Teach the World” won an American Music Award in 1997.

Bone Thugs also dealt with the continuing absence of member Bizzy Bone later in the ’90s and prior to this a feud with our own Three 6 Mafia over what was at the time considered stylistic cribbing, as both groups had a similar sound and Three 6’s had actually been in place since 1989. (DJ Paul explained last year on Blurred Culture’s Live With Steve Lobel that the whole thing was essentially a misunderstanding and not “a real beef.”) 2000’s BTNHResurrection did not repeat the success of its predecessors, and internal conflict with Bizzy Bone (over his own issues with Ruthless Records) soon meant solo albums by Bone Thugs’ members, but the rappers returned in 2002 with the shockingly graphic and very much politically charged departure, Thug World Order, their final album for Ruthless Records. 2006’s Thug Stories signaled a new label relationship with Koch Records and did better than the previous two by selling almost 40,000 in its first week and peaking at No. 25 on the Billboard 200, not to mention that it was first album Bone Thugs made as a trio (minus Bizzy Bone).

The next year’s Strength & Loyalty (on Interscope imprint Full Surface Records) kept the comeback coming, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and featuring guests like Mariah Carey, the Game, will.i.am, Akon, Bow Wow, and others. 2007 saw Bone Thugs-NHarmony win the American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Band, Duo or Group. In 2010, following an official reunion of all five Bone Thugs members (Bizzy Bone returned after years of acrimony, and Flesh-N-Bone was released from a prison stretch), the album Uni5: The World’s Enemy was released by the group on their own label BTNH Worldwide (distro’d by Warner Bros.), but only Layzie, Bizzy, and Flesh Bone would be the core members on 2013’s The Art of War: World War III. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony at the New Daisy Theatre, Saturday, March 19th. 7 p.m. $35.

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Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin’ Original Soundtrack Few local documentaries have united the city quite like Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin’, the film that was released five years ago this week. To celebrate the award-winning documentary, the soundtrack has finally been released on 180 gram, blood-red vinyl and is currently available at most local record stores. The release show takes place at the Malco Paradiso, and two screenings of the movie will follow the official release party.

Other than the now-classic Memphis punk song “Black Knight” by Alicja Trout’s River City Tanlines (a song I first heard on the EA Skate video game), every song on the soundtrack for Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin’ was recorded in Memphis by hero producer Doug Easley, the legendary knob-turner who has worked with Sonic Youth, Pavement, Guided by Voices, Jack Oblivian, NOTS, and plenty more.

Because this platter was five years in the making, no punches have been pulled on the packaging. From the blood-red vinyl to the more subtle “Course It’s Real Music” BMI song publishing, it’s obvious that the folks over at Shangri-La were methodical in making this as Memphis as possible. The free vinyl Sputnik sticker instead of an insert was also a nice touch.

And then there are the band names, my favorite being “The Body Slammers,” a sleazy instrumental group featuring Easley, Adam Woodard, John Bonds, and Terrence Bishop. The Heat’s song “Twisted Steel” was also a favorite.

March 24th also serves as “National Sputnik Monroe Day,” honoring the legendary Memphis wrestler and Civil Rights pioneer who is credited with integrating the Memphis City Auditorium in the early ’60s. Jerry Jett, a prominent figure in Memphis Heat, will also be on hand Thursday for a meet and greet. Chris Davis — the man whose been our local wrestling expert for years — recently wrote that this is one of his favorite

M.C. Mack — For Life Da Undaboss, Volume 5.

M.C. Mack first gained notoriety in the Memphis rap scene as an original member of Three 6 Mafia, but apparently his love for hip-hop came in the sixth grade, when he created his first track using a pen, pad, and Rx8 Yamaha Drum Machine. In the late ’90s he was a member of KAZE, a group that featured Project Pat, and he was also a member of the Hypnotize Camp Posse (H.C.P), spearheaded by DJ Paul and Juicy J. Before that, he had solo hits of his own with songs like “She’s Goin,” and “Go to Church.”

That brings us to his latest effort, For Life Da Undaboss, Volume 5. The 16-track album is chock-full of underground guest appearances, including Kano, M-Child, Scan Man, and Mac Yo. Undaboss has been available for over a year, but his recent music video for opening track “Bustas Flodgin’ and Fakin’” has brought him back out into the spotlight, and the video gained nearly 30,000 YouTube hits in just over a month thanks to a WorldStarHipHop premiere.

The themes in For Life Da Undaboss are what you’d probably expect from a Memphis rap album, but M.C. Mack is anything but a newcomer to the world of Memphis gangsta rap. He’s a seasoned veteran who knows what his strengths are, and with an extremely impressive lyrical delivery, it appears that M.C. Mack might be on his way to becoming the next most-known unknown in the Memphis rap scene. For Life Da Undaboss, Volume 5 is availble now.

Favorite Track: “KKZ Party” featuring Mac Yo and Kano.

Odds and Ends: The Hi-Tone will be hosting a fundraiser this month to raise awareness about the preservation of the Greensward in Overton Park. More information on that as it becomes available.

Beale Street Music Fest announced that Mavis Staples will be performing at this year’s festival, although the date is still to be determined. The Grammy award winning artist began her career with the Staple Singers over 60 years ago, and her music has been sampled by artists ranging from Ice Cube to Ludacris. She has also worked with a staggering list of greats, including Bob Dylan and Ray Charles.

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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.; Mandi Thomas Fridays, Saturdays, 6-9 p.m.; The 901 Heavy Hitters Fridays, Saturdays, 10 p.m.2 a.m.; Flyn Ryan Fridays, Saturdays, 2:30 a.m.; Memphis Jazz Orchestra Sundays, 6-9 p.m.

B.B. King’s Blues Club 143 BEALE 524-KING

The King Beez Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.; B.B. King’s All Stars Thursdays, Fridays, 8 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 Sundays, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.; Doc Fangaz and the Remedy Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.

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

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

Blues City Cafe 138 BEALE 526-3637

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Brad Birkedahl Band Thursdays, Wednesdays, 8 p.m.; The Memphis 3 Sundays, 6 p.m., and Mondays, 7 p.m.; FreeWorld Sundays, 9:30 p.m.; Earl “The Pearl” Banks Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

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Mondays-Thursdays, 7-11 p.m.; 1st Floor: Super 5 Fridays, Saturdays, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; After Dark Band Sundays, 7-11 p.m.

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Fall Out Boy Friday, March 18.

Flynn’s Restaurant and Bar 159 BEALE

Eric Hughes Thursdays, Fridays, 5-8 p.m.; Karaoke ongoing, 8:30 p.m.; Chris Gales Tuesday-Saturday, noon-8 p.m.

Handy Bar 200 BEALE 527-2687

Bad Boy Matt & the Amazing Rhythmatics Tuesdays, Thursdays-Sundays, 7 p.m.-1 a.m.

Hard Rock Cafe 126 BEALE 529-0007

Terry Manning Thursday, March 17, 8-11 p.m.; Memphis Music Monday third Monday of every month, 6-9 p.m.

Itta Bena 145 BEALE 578-3031

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

Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cafe & Honky Tonk

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182 BEALE 528-0150

The Johnny Go Band Thursdays, Sundays, 7-11 p.m.; Rockin’ Rob Haynes & the Memphis Flash Fridays, Saturdays, 7-11 p.m.; Live Band Karaoke Fridays, Saturdays, 11 p.m.-3 a.m.; The Memphis House Rockers Saturdays, 3-7 p.m. and Wednesdays, 7-11 p.m.; Gary Hardy & Memphis 2 Sundays, 3-7 p.m., and Mondays, 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., and Sundays, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

King’s Palace Cafe’s Patio 162 BEALE 521-1851

Mack 2 Band MondaysFridays, 2-6 p.m.; Fuzzy Jeffries & the Kings of Memphis Thursdays, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Nate Dogg and the Fellas Fridays, Saturdays, 6:3010:30 p.m.; McDaniel Band Saturdays, 2-6 p.m.; Cowboy Neil Sundays, 2-6 p.m., and Mondays, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Chic Jones Sundays, Tuesdays, 6:3010:30 p.m.; Sensation Band Wednesdays, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Don Valentine Thursdays, Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sean “Bad” Apple Friday, March 18, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. and Saturday, March 19, 8 p.m.-midnight; Plantation Allstars Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight; Vince Johnson & the Plantation Allstars Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m.-midnight.

Memphis Bluesmasters Thursdays, 8 p.m.-midnight; Plantation Allstars Fridays, Saturdays, 3-7 p.m.; Little Boys Blue Friday, March 18, 8 p.m.-midnight; Low Society Sundays, 8 p.m.-midnight; Brian Hawkins Blues Party Mondays, 8 p.m.-midnight; McDaniel Band Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight.

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David Nail Thursday, March 17, 8 p.m.-midnight; Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Saturday, March 19, 8-11 p.m.; Excision Presents the Paradox Tuesday, March 22, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.

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Barbara Blue ThursdaysFridays, Wednesdays, 7-9 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.

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Vince Johnson and the Boogie Blues Band Thursday, March 17, 8 p.m.-midnight, and Saturday, March 19, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Pam & Terry Friday, March 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Victor Wainwright & the Wild Roots Friday, March 18, 10 p.m.; Memphis Blues Society Jam Sundays, 7-11 p.m.; Eric Hughes Band Monday, March 21, 7-11 p.m., and Tuesday, March 22, 7-11 p.m.; Little Boys Blue Wednesday, March 23, 7-11 p.m.

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Brass Door Irish Pub 152 MADISON 572-1813

Live Music Fridays.

Double J Smokehouse & Saloon 124 E. G.E. PATTERSON 347-2648

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Earnestine & Hazel’s 531 S. MAIN 523-9754

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Flying Saucer Draught Emporium 130 PEABODY PLACE 523-8536

Flying Saucer Downtown’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Thursday, March 17, 5 p.m.-2 a.m.

Huey’s Downtown 77 S. SECOND 527-2700

Dark Horse Sunday, March 20, 8:30 p.m.-midnight.

Paulette’s RIVER INN, 50 HARBOR TOWN SQUARE 260-3300

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Rumba Room 303 S. MAIN 523-0020

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Also on Monday’s bill is Wildhoney, a band we’ve recommended checking out before. Wildhoney will be returning from South by Southwest, much like many of the bands that will play Memphis directly after that festival concludes this Sunday night. Your Face Sideways, the band’s latest album for Topshelf Records, was released in October 2015. Mixing the best parts of bands like the Shop Assistants and the Cocteau Twins, their song “Laura” is highly recommended, as is everything else on Your Face Sideways. The six-track mini-album sees the band going in a slightly poppier direction — think a more modern-day Dolly Mixture. Slingshot Dakota are starting their latest tour in Memphis, and they’re a good fit on this indie-centric mini-fest. Formed in 2004 by Carly Comando and Tom Patterson, the duo has been compared to Mates of State, and Matt and Kim. Slingshot Dakota is also on Topshelf Records. Expert Alterations open. — Chris Shaw Diet Cig, Wildhoney, Slingshot Dakota, Expert Alterations at the Hi-Tone, Monday, March 21st. 8:30 p.m. $10 Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 3030 POPLAR 415-2700

Bar DKDC 964 S. COOPER 272-0830

Graham Winchester Friday, March 18; Deering & Down Saturday, March 19; Dr. David Evans & Sean Murphy Wednesday, March 23, 7:30 p.m.

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St. Patrick’s Day at Celtic Crossing Thursday, March 17, 10-3 a.m.; Celtic Crossing’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Day 7 Friday, March 18, 9 p.m.3 a.m.; DJ Tree Fridays, 10 p.m.; DJ Taz Saturdays, 10 p.m.; Jeremy Stanfill and Joshua Cosby Sundays, 6-9 p.m.; Candy Company Mondays.

The Cove 2559 BROAD 730-0719

Irish Music with Will O’Kelly Thursday, March 17, 6 p.m.; Jazz with Ed Finney and Friends Thursdays, 9 p.m.; The Bluff City Backsliders Friday, March 18, 10 p.m.; Poodle Brandy Saturday, March 19, 10 p.m.; Justin White Mondays, 7 p.m.; Richard James Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; The Brown Hat Man Tuesday, March 22, 7 p.m.; Anne Schorr Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; Karaoke Wednesdays, 10 p.m.

Dru’s Place 1474 MADISON 275-8082

Karaoke Fridays-Sundays.

Boscos 2120 MADISON 432-2222

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

Blue Monkey 2012 MADISON 272-BLUE

Karaoke Thursdays, 9 p.m.midnight; Roel Villines Friday, March 18; Paul Taylor Saturday, March 19.

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Jimbo Mathus and Them Durty Crooks Sunday, March 20, 4-7 p.m.; Forlorn Strangers Sunday, March 20, 8:30 p.m.-midnight.

Lafayette’s Music Room 2119 MADISON 207-5097

St. Patrick’s Day Thursday, March 17, 11-midnight; Yearwood & Ford Thursday, March 17, 6 p.m.; Brian Johnson Band Thursday, March 17, 9 p.m.; Reba Russell Trio Friday, March 18, 6:30 p.m.; Will Tucker Friday, March 18, 10 p.m.; Susan Marshall & Friends Saturdays, 11 a.m.; The River Bluff Clan Saturdays, 3 p.m.; Alexis Grace Saturday, March 19, 6:30 p.m.; Almost Famous Saturday, March 19, 10 p.m.; Joe Restivo 4 Sundays, 11 a.m.; Memphis Ukulele Band Sunday, March 20, 4 p.m.; Marcella & Her Lovers Sunday, March 20, 8 p.m.; The Wampus Cats Monday, March 21, 6 p.m.; Bryan Hayes & the Retrievers Tuesday, March 22, 8 p.m.; Breeze Cayole and New Orleans Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.; Whiskey Shivers Wednesday, March 23, 8 p.m.; Whiskey Shivers Wednesday, March 23, 8 p.m.

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Minglewood Hall 1555 MADISON 866-609-1744

Kung Fu: Winter Freestyle Tour Wednesday, March 23, 8 p.m.

Murphy’s 1589 MADISON 726-4193

Peach Kup, Big Dumb Rob Friday, March 18; Bombflower Saturday, March 19; Steve Smith Sunday, March 20, 4-7 p.m.; Creepoid, Kiljoy Monday, March 21; Pookie & the Poodles, Cumstain, Liquid Teens Wednesday, March 23.

Otherlands Coffee Bar 641 S. COOPER 278-4994

Dan Montgomery 3, Rob Jungklas, JD Reager Saturday, March 19, 8 p.m.

P&H Cafe 1532 MADISON 726-0906

Rock Starkaraoke Fridays; Open Mic Music with Tiffany Harmon Mondays, 9 p.m.-midnight.

Sports Junction 1911 POPLAR 244-7904

Live DJ Fridays.; Live music Saturdays.; Karaoke Wednesdays.

Wild Bill’s 1580 VOLLINTINE 207-3975

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

Young Avenue Deli 2119 YOUNG 278-0034

Nick Dittmeier and the Sawdusters Saturday, March 19, 10 p.m.

University of Memphis Newby’s 539 HIGHLAND

Faith Evans Ruch Thursday, March 17, 9 p.m.

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Marlowe’s Ribs & Restaurant

4694 SPOTTSWOOD 761-3711

Karaoke Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

Folk’s Folly Prime Steak House 551 S. MENDENHALL 762-8200

Intimate Piano Lounge featuring Charlotte Hurt Mondays-Thursdays, 5-9:30 p.m.; Larry Cunningham Fridays, Saturdays, 6-10 p.m.

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

Hadley’s Pub

Huey’s Collierville

2779 WHITTEN 266-5006

2130 W. POPLAR 854-4455

Charlie Belt and Friends Thursday, March 17, 8 p.m.midnight; Grand Theft Audio Friday, March 18, 9 p.m.; Nuttin’ Fancy Band Saturday, March 19, 9 p.m.; Swingin’ Leroy Sunday, March 20, 5:30 p.m.; Cliff Briggs & the Mule Wrestlers Wednesday, March 23, 8 p.m.

Six String Lovers Sunday, March 20, 8-11:30 p.m.

Cordova

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The Crossing Bar & Grill

7825 WINCHESTER 624-8911

7281 HACKS CROSS, OLIVE BRANCH, MS 662-893-6242

Young Petty Thieves Sunday, March 20, 8:30 p.m.-midnight.

Huey’s Germantown 7677 FARMINGTON 318-3034

The Dantones Sunday, March 20, 8-11:30 p.m.

Fox and Hound Sports Tavern

Dan McGuinness 3964 GOODMAN, SOUTHAVEN, MS 662-890-7611

819 EXOCET 624-9060

Karaoke Tuesdays, 9 p.m.

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Fox and Hound Sports Tavern

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

Acoustic Music Tuesdays.

Fox and Hound Sports Tavern 6565 TOWNE CENTER, SOUTHAVEN, MS 662-536-2200

Live Music Thursdays, 5 p.m.; Karaoke Tuesdays.

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

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

5101 SANDERLIN 763-2013

Karaoke Tuesdays, 9 p.m.

Huey’s Southaven

Huey’s Poplar

7090 MALCO, SOUTHAVEN, MS 662-349-7097

4872 POPLAR 682-7729

Tommy Akers Duo Sunday, March 20, 8 p.m.-midnight.

Beat Generation Sunday, March 20, 8:30 p.m.-midnight.

T.J. Mulligan’s

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Slap Junior Band Saturday, March 19, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Karaoke Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

The Windjammer Restaurant 786 E. BROOKHAVEN CIRCLE 683-9044

Karaoke ongoing.

Poplar/I-240 East Tapas and Drinks 6069 PARK 767-6002

Carlos & Adam from the Late Greats Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.; Elizabeth Wise Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.

Neil’s Music Room 5727 QUINCE 682-2300

Jack Rowell’s Celebrity Jam Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Eddie Smith Fridays, 8 p.m.; Natchez Saturday, March 19, 8 p.m.; Hewlett Family Benefit: Jeffery & the Pacemakers, Grand Theft Audio Sunday, March 20, 1 p.m.; Elmo and the Shades Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight.

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

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

Summer/Berclair Barbie’s Barlight Lounge 661 N. MENDENHALL

Possum Daddy’s Karaoke Saturdays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Maria’s Restaurant 6439 SUMMER 356-2324

Karaoke Fridays, 5-8 p.m.

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

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Rizzi’s/Paradiso Pub 6230 GREENLEE 592-0344

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RockHouse Live 5709 RALEIGH-LAGRANGE 386-7222

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.

Side Car Cafe 2194 WHITTEN 388-0285

Section 8 Saturday, March 19, 7-11 p.m.

Live Music Fridays, Saturdays.

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

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Live Music Fridays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

1107 CASINO CENTER, TUNICA, MS 662-363-4900

2 Mule Plow Sunday, March 20, 4-7 p.m.; The Beat Daddys Sunday, March 20, 8:30 p.m.-midnight.

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

Mesquite Chop House 3165 FOREST HILL-IRENE 249-5661

Germantown

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

Germantown Performing Arts Center

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Wine Bar

1801 EXETER 751-7500

9087 POPLAR 755-0092

University of Memphis Wind Ensemble and Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra Thursday, March 17, 7:30 p.m.; Jazz in the Box presents Bria Skonberg, trumpet/vocals Friday, March 18, 7-8, and 8:30-9:30 p.m.

Live Music on the patio Thursdays-Saturdays, 7-10 p.m.

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

Roxi Love Friday, March 18, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., and Saturday, March 19, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Raleigh Stage Stop 2951 CELA 382-1576

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

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

Live Band Karaoke Sundays, 7:30 p.m.; Karaoke Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

The New Backdour Bar & Grill 302 S. AVALON 596-7115

Ms. Ruby Wilson and Friends Sundays, 7 p.m.-midnight; Karaoke with Tim Bachus Mondays, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; DJ Stylez Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

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4381 ELVIS PRESLEY 332-4159

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artist, complete with an artist statement who paints walls, you are a muralist.

If you are a muralist who paints illegally, by definition, you are doing graffiti, but you’re not quite a graffiti writer, so I can see that this could be where some people feel the need to have a third category, or an alternate title. But the fact of the matter is that most people who call themselves “street artists” don’t paint illegally. Now, with this new title, they can have all the edginess without paying any dues.

Nowadays, in my city and in other cities all over the country and the world, people are exploiting the word “street artist” as a way to hop on a bandwagon. They’re throwing it around very flippantly. They are calling murals “graffiti,” and they are calling graffiti “street art.” And there are many, many people who claim to love graffiti, but they talk bad about people who do letters. People dismiss letters as not being art, when letters are the very thing that started the whole movement. These people don’t know how difficult it is to paint a word 20 feet wide and eight feet tall while you are also trying to control your adrenaline and not faint. There is an art to making abstract typography. It is a skill that you have to practice.

And that’s the thing about graffiti, about writing a name. There is no lofty artist statement required. It’s not about some kind of pseudo-intellectual social commentary. It’s just free expression.

Graffiti artists buy their own materials, spend their own money, spend their own time to do this and don’t expect anything in return. A lot of times their work is immediately removed or covered up. That’s honest expression.

Brandon Marshall has painted illegally and legally in Memphis for over a decade.

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s a graffiti artist who, for long periods of time, painted without permission, I cannot get behind the whole “street art” thing.

It’s not that I don’t enjoy looking at socalled street art, but I can’t get behind the verbiage of it all. “Street art” occupies the same spaces as graffiti art, but it carries none of the history and meaning. It’s a shallow commodification.

In graffiti, you have to know how to use a spray can. You have to know how to execute a tag, throwup, and straight letter, and if you get that far, you can eventually start making abstract typography in what is called “piecing.”

You have to piece under bridges and out of the public eye until you can execute that piece well enough to put it “above ground” on legal and permission walls.

To make pieces stand out on permission walls, a lot of graffiti writers would paint portraits, cartoon characters, abstract backgrounds, landscapes, etc.

It is understood within the community that all of these things were part of the original graffiti movement and indigenous to its traditions as a pastime.

You have to work your way up.

But as has happened with other art forms in the past (look to the difference between b-boying and its commodified form, breakdancing), businessmen, art dealers, and art galleries came along and realized, “Hey, we can make money off one part of this culture.” So they took the biggest, flashiest elements, and called it “street art.” “Street art” has become the new umbrella term.

If someone does large illustrations on walls, they’re a “street artist.” People are called “street artists” who have never once painted without permission. They have never been arrested. They have never had to be a part of a physical altercation over their art. They have never had their artworks covered up, scribbled over with poorly drawn penises and Metallica logos. All of these things are routine for a graffiti writer.

If you are a graffiti writer who paints ugly street level graffiti on things that aren’t yours, you are a “graffiti vandal.”

If you are a graffiti writer who paints beautiful abstract typography illegally, that is called “graffiti art.” If you are a graffiti writer who paints beautiful abstract typography on a permission wall, that is called a “graffiti mural,” or “graffiti production.”If you are a fine

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CALENDAR of EVENTS:

March 17 - 23

T H EAT E R

Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe, a TheatreKids Series designed for students in grades 7-12. Enjoy a performance of Poe’s most famous short stories. www.bpacc.org. $10. March 17-19, 7 p.m., and Sun., March 20, 2:30 p.m.

3663 APPLING (385-6440).

Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School The Ugly Duckling, familiar tale with a distinctly Southern flair by Jerre Dye. Down-home music, colorful characters, and magical stage pictures are the backdrop for this retelling of Andersen’s story. (726-0800), www.voicesofthesouth.org. $7.

Sun., March 20, 2-3 p.m.

60 N. PERKINS EXT. (537-1483).

Circuit Playhouse

Pageant, musical comedy about a beauty pageant unlike any other as six beautiful woMEN vie for the title of Miss Glamouresse. Judges are selected from the audience. No two performances are the same. www.playhouseonthesquare.org. $22-$40. Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m. Through April 9.

Pinkalicious the Musical, based on the popular children’s book, this family-friendly musical centers on Pinkalicious ,who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes. www.playhouseonthesquare.org. $22-$30. Saturdays, Sundays, 2 p.m. Through April 10.

51 S. COOPER (725-0776).

The Evergreen Theatre

Friends of George’s presents The DragnNificent Variety Show 2016, outrageous fun, sketch comedy, talk shows, parody news, divorce court, a presidential hopeful, musical productions, and campy performances. Proceeds benefit the Metamorphosis Project. www.friendsofgeorges.org. $25. Fri., Sat., 7 p.m. Through March 19.

1705 POPLAR (274-7139).

Germantown Community Theatre

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, musical comedy based on the 1988 film of the same name. Set in the French Riviera, con artists challenge each other to swindle money out of an unsuspecting woman. She’s not your average mark. www. gctcomeplay.org. $26. Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m., and Sundays, 2:30 p.m. Through March 26.

3037 FOREST HILL-IRENE (754-2680).

Hattiloo Theatre

Free Man of Color, a freed slave is taken under the wing of a college president, and expectations on both sides are challenged. Through April 3.

Auditions for The Heart of Soul: The Stax Musical, for more information and registration, visit website. (917-637-9388), Mon.-Tues., Mar. 21-22, noon-5 p.m.

37 S. COOPER (502-3486).

The Orpheum

The Book of Mormon, outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. www.orpheummemphis.com. $44. Through March 20.

203 S. MAIN (525-3000).

Playhouse on the Square

All the Way, political drama set in November 1963. An assassin’s bullet has just catapulted Lyndon Baines Johnson into the presidency. www. playhouseonthesquare.org. $22$30. Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m., and Sundays, 2 p.m. Through March 26.

66 S. COOPER (726-4656).

Theatre Memphis

Into the Woods, storybook fantasy and musical journey with an original story based on several Brothers Grimm fairy tales. www.theatrememphis. org. $30. Sundays, 2 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m., and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Through April 3.

March 17-23, 2016

630 PERKINS EXT. (682-8323).

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DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS, ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS WILL APPEAR IN THE FLYER’S ONLINE CALENDAR ONLY.

“Littoral Drift,” works by Meghann Riepenhoff at Memphis College of Art TheatreWorks

1 in 10: Perspectives from the LGBT Society, series of short monologues from the LGBT point of view. www. etcmemphistheater.com. $20.

Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m., and Sun., March 20, 2 p.m. Through March 26.

2085 MONROE (274-7139).

A R T I ST R E C E PT I O N S

ArtsMemphis

“Assembled,” curated by Lester Julian Merriweather, Fri., March 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

575 S. MENDENHALL (578-2787).

Box Gallery

“Best of Memphis,” exhibition juried by Lauren Kennedy of the UrbanArt Commission. Fri., March 18, 5-7 p.m.

3715 CENTRAL.

SEE IT AT THE PINK PALACE Out of this world and in your backyard!

Crosstown Arts

Artist reception for Olga King, exhibition by Russian painter who now calls Memphis home, showing an array of watercolor and acrylic works with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Church Health Center. www. crosstownarts.org. Fri., March 18, 6-8 p.m., and Sat., March 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

430 N. CLEVELAND (507-8030).

Fogelman Galleries of Contemporary Art, University of Memphis

Artist reception for the University of Memphis BFA Art Thesis: “In Flux,” exhibition of work by nine graduating seniors. (678-2216), www. memphis.edu. Fri., March 18, 5-8 p.m.

3715 CENTRAL.

Memphis College of Art

Artist reception for “Blood Work,” exhibition of self-portrait paintings by Tim Andrews addressing the personal and societal implications of living with hemophilia for 54 years and with HIV and hepatitis C for more than 30 years. www.mca.edu. Fri., March 18, 6-8 p.m.

Artist reception for “Littoral Drift,” exhibition of works by photographic artist Meghann Riepenhoff. www.mca.edu. Fri., March 18, 6-8 p.m.

1930 POPLAR (272-5100).

OT H E R A R T HAP P E N I N G S

Cosmic Trunk Show

Browse handmade jewelry, sculpture, and housewares of artists associated with

Tennessee Craft Southwest featuring free museum admission, live music, food, and a cash bar with cosmos. Sat., March 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

METAL MUSEUM, 374 METAL MUSEUM DR. (774-6380), WWW. METALMUSEUM.ORG.

“Home Is Where the Art Is”

Featuring food, music, art for sale, and art available to dedicate in honor or in memory of a loved one that will hang on the walls of the home, benefiting Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab. Sun., March 20, 2-5 p.m.

MEMPHIS JEWISH HOME, 36 BAZEBERRY (756-3273).

CALENDAR: MARCH 17 - 23 “Kin Killin’ Kin”

Exhibition on youth and gun violence in our communities. Through April 29.

NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, 450 MULBERRY (5219699), WWW.CIVILRIGHTSMUSEUM.ORG.

FireHouse Community Arts Center

Mosal Morszart, exhibition of work in honor of Black History month extended. www. memphisblackartsalliance.org. Through March 31.

985 S. BELLEVUE (948-9522).

Jay Etkin Gallery

“Spring,” exhibition of recent works by Stephanie Brody-Lederman, Sammy Peters, Bill Gingles, Scott Bergey, Johnny Taylor, and others. www. jayetkingallery.com. Through April 5.

Fogelman Galleries of Contemporary Art, University of Memphis

942 COOPER (550-0064).

3715 CENTRAL.

5040 SANDERLIN (767-2200).

MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF ART, 1930 POPLAR (272-5100), WWW.MCA.EDU.

Java Cabana

Memphis Botanic Garden

O N G O I N G ART

2170 YOUNG (272-7210).

Print Palooza

MCA massive sale, featuring 20 years of handpulled prints, hand-made paper, and books. All works made by MCA students and alumni. Studio tours and demos on printmaking techniques. Free.

Sat., March 19, 2-6 p.m.

The University of Memphis BFA Art Thesis: “In Flux,” exhibition of work by nine graduating seniors. March 18-April 1.

“Unfolding Stories,” new works by Erica McCarrens. Through May 5.

L Ross Gallery

“A Creative Life: 1934-2010,” exhibition honoring the late Richard Knowles. www.lrossgallery.com.

Through March 26.

“The Memphis 10,” exhibition of paintings by a group of artists. www.memphisbotanicgarden. com. Through March 28.

750 CHERRY (636-4100).

The Annesdale Park Gallery

“Someone Could Be Anyone,” exhibition of images

by Emily Moll Wood. www.annesdaleparkgallery. net. Through April 12.

Memphis College of Art

“Blood Works,” exhibition of self-portrait paintings by Tim Andrews addressing the personal and societal implications of living with hemophilia for 54 years, and with HIV and hepatitis C for more than 30 years. www.mca.edu.

Through March 26.

“Littoral Drift,” exhibition of works by photographic artist Meghann Riepenhoff. www. mca.edu. Through March 26.

1930 POPLAR (272-5100).

Memphis Jewish Community Center’s Shainberg Gallery MGAL Star Artist Exhibition, www.mgal.org.

Through March 30. Memphis/Germantown Art League Star Artist Gallery Show, (761-0810),

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1290 PEABODY (208-6451).

WINNERS

Art Museum at the University of Memphis (AMUM)

“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).

Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art

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“Chinese Symbols in Art,” ancient Chinese pottery and bronze. www.belzmuseum.org.

Ongoing.

119 S. MAIN, IN THE PEMBROKE SQUARE BUILDING (523-ARTS).

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The Blues Foundation

Box Gallery

Joseph H. – $32,664

4th Annual Best of Memphis, exhibition juried

by Lauren Kennedy of Southfork and the UrbanArt Commission. March 17-April 5.

Just some of last month’s jackpots!

3715 CENTRAL.

Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School

“Artworks by EMYO,” exhibition of works by Emily Ozier. www.buckmanartscenter.com.

Through April 4.

60 N. PERKINS EXT. (537-1483).

Circuit Playhouse

Dale Anderson, exhibition of new photographic works. www.playhouseonthesquare.org. Through April 10.

51 S. COOPER (725-0776).

Crosstown Arts

“do it,” exhibition of instructions by nearly 300 artists, choreographers, writers, and poets featured in more than 50 exhibitions worldwide. www.crosstownarts.org. Through April 2.

1,800 games!

Mattie T. – $28,532

430 N. CLEVELAND (507-8030).

David Lusk Gallery

“Trending Geometric” and “Now Here Then,” exhibition of work by Kit Reuther and Huger Foote. www.davidluskgallery.com. Through April 9.

$42,636 Heat Wave

$19,406 88 Fortunes

$28,364 Shanghai Dreams

$18,355 Wild Wild 7’s

$25,400 Wild Wild Gems

$18,321 Double Jackpot Triple Blazing 7’s

$25,000 Wild Wild Gems

$18,000 Triple Ice Hot

$21,750 Triple Hot Ice

$15,674 Patriot

$21,633 Double Jackpot Triple Blazing 7’s

$14,918 Quick Hit Platinum Triple Blazing 7’s

97 TILLMAN (767-3800).

$20,000 Poker 5.7

The Dixon Gallery & Gardens

“Amalgamations,” exhibition of digital reimagining of the Dixon Gallery and Gardens permanent collection by Joshua Brinlee. www. dixon.org. Through April 3.

“Painting American Progress: Selections from the Kattner Collection and More,” exhibition of The Nina and Keith Kattner Collection of American paintings, on long-term loan to the Dixon, offering incredible examples of American art. www.dixon.org. Through April 3.

Pinkney Herbert, exhibition of abstract paintings. www.dixon.org. Through April 3.

“The Voyage of Life,” exhibition of four allegorical landscapes by Thomas Cole (18011848). www.dixon.org. Through April 3.

4339 PARK (761-5250).

Eclectic Eye

“Shaken, Not Stirred,” exhibition of mixed-media works by Mary-Ellen Kelly. Through April 18.

242 S. COOPER (276-3937).

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$14,145 Wild Wild 7’s $13,750 Hot-N-Saucy

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421 S. MAIN.

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“Cast of Blues,” exhibition of blues musician life casts by Sharon McConnell-Dickerson. www. blues.org. Through April 30.

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soulsvillefoundation.org.

Through March 30.

926 E. MCLEMORE (946-2535).

jccmemphis.org. Through March 31, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

TOPS Gallery

“A Piece Is Loose,” exhibition of paintings by Kevin Ford. www. topsgallery.com. Through April 4.

6560 POPLAR (761-0810).

Metal Museum

“F.I.R.E. Glenn Zweygardt: Then & Now,” featuring work from periods before and after the artist’s retirement. Through May 22.

400 S. FRONT.

WKNO Studio

New works by Tim Andrews and Joel Hilgenberg, www. wkno.org. Through March 31.

374 METAL MUSEUM DR. (7746380).

NJ Woods Gallery and Design

“Dog Gone It,” exhibition of work by Debra Edge. Ongoing.

“James Crews: A Retrospective,” exhibition of paintings, prints, and works on paper. (3213243), www.cbu.edu/gallery.

Through April 14.

915 E. MCLEMORE.

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

“Scientific Evidence of Life on Earth During Two Millennia,” exhibition of photography

by Terry Manning. www.

2016 Memphis Heritage Preservation Series

P&H Cafe

“Frozen Landscapes,” exhibition of multi-media work by Judith Dierkes. www.judithdierkes. weebly.com. Through March 31.

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

C O M E DY

603 N. MCLEAN (725-1718).

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

Author discusses and signs Embracing the Wild in Your Dog. Sat., March 19, 2 p.m.

L E CT U R E / S P E A K E R

The Wiseguys Present: Storytellers Unplugged, combines fast-paced improv, guest storytellers, and scenic improv. $5. Third Saturday of every month, 10:30 p.m.

Ross Gallery

Booksigning by Bryan Bailey

7151 CHERRY FARMS (458-2521).

Cafe Eclectic

2563 BROAD.

Soulsville, USA Towne Center Building

B O O KS I G N I N G S

Open Mic Comedy, Thursdays, 9 p.m. You Look Like a Comedy Show, the biggest and best roasting tournament in Memphis. Comedians and improvisers from here and abroad all come together to tear each other down. Hosted

by Tommy Oler and Katrina Coleman. (726-0906). $5. Third Saturday of every month, 9-11 p.m.

1532 MADISON (726-0906).

Themed “Everything You Need to Know About Your Old House.” Panel presentations will include modernizing kitchen and bath, opening space while respecting integrity, windows, and more. $50 members, $65 nonmembers. Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. Through March 31.

MEMPHIS HERITAGE, 2282 MADISON (272-2727), WWW. MEMPHISHERITAGE.ORG.

“Great Conversations” Open classes at the Library taught by Rhodes College faculty. Free. Tues., March 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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

Lawn Features and Garden Elements

A fun look at tacky stuff, practical stuff, and the stuff you’ll dream about for your garden.

Free. Sat., March 19, 9:30-10:30 a.m. & 1-2 p.m.

THE URBAN EARTH, 80 FLICKER (323-0031).

“A Massacre in Memphis: The Bloody Race Riot of 1866”

Steve Ash will examine the origins of the Memphis riot and assess its significance in American history followed by a book signing for his work, A Massacre in Memphis. Free.

Thurs., March 17, 5:30 p.m.

RHODES COLLEGE, MCCALLUM BALLROOM OF THE BRYAN CAMPUS LIFE CENTER, 2000 N. PARKWAY (843-3000), HTTPS://WWW. RHODES.EDU/CONTENT/SPRING2016-SCHEDULE.

Munch and Learn

Bring your own lunch; sodas and water will be supplied. Guest speakers talk about various subjects in the Hughes Pavilion.

Free with gallery admission.

Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m.

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

Social Media and Entrepreneur Inspire Experience

Hear words of inspiration and learn how our guest speakers started profitable businesses.

Guest speakers include chocolatier chef Phillip Ashley, author Clarissa Joi, and Megan Mottley. $40. Sat., March 19, 12-3 p.m.

10 Parks that Changed America Wednesday, March 23

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4040 PARK 901-458-2094 STORE HOURS: MON-SAT 10AM-6PM

Forget the 300-seat auditorium classrooms.

CBU is a private university, where all classes are small and highly individualized. You’ll know your professors, and they’ll know you. It is these close, mentoring relationships that distinguish a CBU education. Because when it comes to excellence, small is huge.

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2016 Modern Day Woman’s Conference

Celebrate the advancement and self‐empowerment of young women. $40-$50. Sat., March 19, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-MEMPHIS (GARRETT AUDITORIUM), 6027 WALNUT GROVE, WWW.YWPMEMPHIS.COM.

Memphis Law Review’s Annual Symposium

Addressing issues of vacant, abandoned, and blighted neighborhoods. Local and national speakers will explain the history and identify novel approaches to resolving the underlying issues. $125 for CLE Credit (Law). Fri., March 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, CECIL C. HUMPHREYS LAW SCHOOL, ONE N. FRONT (678-2421), WWW.MEMPHIS. EDU/LAW/PROGRAMS/LAW-REVIEWSYMPOSIUM.PHP.

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Annual gathering of sci-fi, fantasy, and fandom guests. $55 weekend pass. Fri.-Sun., Mar. 18-20.

MEMPHIS HILTON, 939 RIDGE LAKE (684-6664), MIDSOUTHCON.ORG.

Celebrate the advancement and self‐empowerment of young women enlightening them to utilize their incredible education, resources, and strengths to have a greater effect on the world. $40-$50. Fri., March 18, 6-8 p.m.

JOSEPH, 418 S. GROVE PARK (767-1609), WWW.YWPMEMPHIS.COM/.

Woodland Garden Tours

Celebrate 40 years with Garden docents will be available to discuss specific highlights in the Woodland garden. Emphasis on plants and design representative of Memphis shade garden conditions. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon Through Dec. 31.

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

E X PO S/ SA L E S TO U R S

D’Army Bailey Courthouse Tour

Historian Jimmy Ogle leads a free tour of the historical courthouse. Free.

Thurs., March 17, noon.

SHELBY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, ADAMS AND SECOND STREET (604-5002), WWW. JIMMYOGLE.COM.

Fairgrounds Walking Tour

Historian Jimmy Ogle leads a free tour of the Fairgrounds and its 150-plus year history. Meet up at Lot 13 just north of the Coliseum. Free. Sun., March 20, 2 p.m.

Hutchison Beeline Bazaar

Shop for jewelry, art, food, stationery, pottery, fashion, and more in the Goodlett Gym. Visit website to learn how the bazaar benefits the Memphis community and list of vendors. Sat., March 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

HUTCHISON SCHOOL, 1740 RIDGEWAY (761-2220), WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ HUTCHISONBEELINEBAZAAR/.

KREWE du optic and l.a.

Eyeworks Trunk Sale

MID-SOUTH FAIRGROUNDS, ARENA BUILDING (604-5002), WWW.JIMMYOGLE. COM.

Representatives from New Orleansbased eyewear brand and Los Angeles-based eyewear brand will be onsite with the latest frames. Sat., March 19.

Tours at Two

ECLECTIC EYE, 242 S. COOPER (276-3937), WWW.ECLECTIC-EYE.COM.

Join a Dixon docent or member of the curatorial staff on a tour of the current exhibitions. Free for members. $5 nonmembers. Tuesdays, Sundays, 2-3 p.m.

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

Master Gardeners Spring Fling

Featuring lectures, demos, children’s activities, and plant and garden vendors. Fri.-Sat., Mar. 18-19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

AGRICENTER INTERNATIONAL, 7777 WALNUT GROVE (752-1207), WWW. MEMPHISAREAMASTERGARDENERS.ORG.

Muslims in Memphis: Health, Wellness, & Legal Advice Community Services Fair Family event featuring health screenings, consultations with health and legal experts, children’s entertainment, and healthy refreshments. Sat., March 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, 1560 N. HOLLYWOOD (458-4084), WWW. MUSLIMSINMEMPHIS.ORG.

SALT. Optics Trunk Show

Representative will introduce new collection. Fri., March 18.

ECLECTIC EYE COLLIERVILLE, 3670 S. HOUSTON LEVEE, #102 (853-3213), WWW.ECLECTIC-EYE.COM.

Sneakfest Sneaker Expo $15. Sat., March 19, 12-5 p.m.

AGRICENTER INTERNATIONAL, 7777 WALNUT GROVE (452-2151), WWW. SNEAKFEST.ORG.

S PO R TS / F IT N E S S

10th Annual Daffodil Dash

Welcome spring with a three-mile MRTC certified run, followed by a one-mile Family Fun Run through the garden. Race begins at 10 a.m.

Registration at 8 a.m. Sat., March 19, 10 a.m.

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

FERTILITY SERVICES

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FREE IUDs

CHO CES

Memphis Center for Reproductive Health

1726 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 901/274-3550 www.memphischoices.org

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Spring Creek Ranch 5 K & 1 mile Family Fun Run/Walk 149 Chinquapin Dr. Collierville Easter Bunny * Egg Hunts * Food * Music * Games!

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The Richard & Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Park

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

Modern Day Woman’s Conference Mixer

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

OWEN BRENNAN’S, THE REGALIA, 6150 POPLAR (461-8270), WWW. INSPIREBRUNCH.EVENTSMART.COM.

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Yoga at the Garden

Go Ape Treetop Adventure

Course in Shelby Farms Park open for its second season. Ongoing.

SHELBY FARMS, 500 N. PINE LAKE (767-PARK), WWW. GOAPE.COM.

Sportbike Roundup Spring Forward Ride Ride through Memphis meet and greet. Sun., March 20, 8-10 p.m.

HOOTERS, 2838 NEW BRUNSWICK (266-4404), MEETUP. COM/SPORTBIKESAVAGES.

Tai Chi

Classes held near Woodland Discovery Playground. $8. Wednesdays, 3 p.m.

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

For all ages and levels with instructor Melissa Wiggins. $5 members, $8 nonmembers.

Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Through April 28.

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

Yoga with Deborah Elam

Learn how to eliminate stress, increase strength and flexibility, and improve mind-body connection.

Meet in the Story Telling Room. Bring your own mat. No registration. Walk-ins to room capacity.

Free. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Through March 30.

LUCIUS E. & ELSIE C. BURCH JR. LIBRARY, 501 POPLAR VIEW, COLLIERVILLE (457-2600), WWW.COLLIERVILLELIBRARY.ORG.

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Batman v Superman Day: Superhero Activities for Kids

Celebrate the upcoming theatrical release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice on Mar. 25.

Junior guests invited to join for fun activities and coloring. Sat., March 19, 3-3:30 p.m.

BARNES & NOBLE, 2774 N. GERMANTOWN (386-2468), STORES.BARNESANDNOBLE.COM.

Costume Storytime: Cat in the Hat

Join us for this special storytime and meet the Cat in the Hat. Sun., March 20, 3-3:30 p.m.

BARNES & NOBLE, 2774 N. GERMANTOWN (386-2468), STORES.BARNESANDNOBLE.COM.

SmART Kids

Children ages 4 to 5 are introduced to the Dixon through exciting art and horticulture activities

enjoying science, art, literature, horticulture, and more. Snack included. Reservations required. Free for members, $8 nonmembers. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

THE DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS, 4339 PARK (7615250), WWW.DIXON.ORG.

Spring Break Adventure Camp

Campers ages 6-9 will go on fun adventures through the garden with active, crafty, nature-based experiences. A different theme every day. See website for registration and more information. Mon.-Thur., Mar. 21-24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

Spring Break Camp

For grades 3-6. See website for more information and registration. $125 members, $150 nonmembers. Mon.-Fri., Mar. 21-25, 7:30 a.m.3:30 p.m.

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

Spring to Art Camp

Join our half-day camp experience for ages 5-9 and explore art and the gardens through hands-on activities, nature walks, and games. Reservations required. $70 members, $85 nonmembers. Mon.Thur., Mar. 21-24, 9 a.m.-noon.

THE DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS, 4339 PARK (7615250), WWW.DIXON.ORG.

Storytime: Pom Pom Panda Gets the Grumps

He’s in a terrible mood. He yells at his friends to go away. But how will he feel if they do? Tues., March 22, 11-11:30 a.m.

BARNES & NOBLE, 2774 N. GERMANTOWN (386-2468), STORES.BARNESANDNOBLE.COM.

Storytime: When Spring Comes

Spring is in the air. Smell it, hear it, feel it, and read it. Join us to celebrate spring’s arrival. Activities will round out the fun. Sat., March 19, 11-11:30 a.m.

BARNES & NOBLE, 2774 N. GERMANTOWN (386-2468), STORES.BARNESANDNOBLE.COM.

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3 Lives Blood Drive

Highlights the need for minority blood donors to help people battling sickle cell and other disease.

Tues., March 22, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

REMINGTON COLLEGE, 2710 NONCONNAH (389-5302), WWW.3LIVES.COM.

Applications for the Step Ahead Scholarship

Available to female Shelby County residents aged 17 to 30 with plans to attend an accredited university, community college, licensed career college, or technical school. Through April 15.

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

“Astronaut”

Shows what it takes to become an astronaut.

Through June 3.

SHARPE PLANETARIUM, MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362), WWW. MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG.

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Batman v Superman Day: Trivia for Teens & Adults

Celebrate the upcoming theatrical release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice on Mar. 25. Enter for a chance to win prizes and giveaways. Fun for the entire family. Sat., March 19, 7-7:30 p.m.

BARNES & NOBLE, 2774 N. GERMANTOWN (386-2468), STORES.BARNESANDNOBLE.COM.

Bountiful Blooms Exhibition

Enjoy the colorful blooms of spring with mixed-bulb display throughout the gardens. Along with tulips and daffodils, other bulbs of interest will celebrate spring. Through April 17.

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

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Collecting the Missing Pieces

Exhibit showcasing artifacts purchased for RACE Collecting Plan, including the “I AM A MAN” placard, slave shackles, “Jim Crow” alphabet plate, 1930s handmade quilts, and more. $12.25.

Through May 1.

MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (6362362), WWW.MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG.

MARCH 17 - 23 Drive It Home Vehicle Raffle

Benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Memphis and presented by Memphis Area Ford Dealers. $20. Through May 18.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE, 535 ALABAMA (3127466), WWW.DRIVEITHOMEMEMPHIS.COM.

“Firefall”

Journey throughout Earth’s violent history and see the impacts from comets and asteroids that have shaped earth’s surface. A reminder of our own humble beginnings in the hostile environment of space. $7. Through June 3.

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Gallery Reading With Kalila Smith

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Unique tour, investigation, and gallery reading with international psychic and medium Kalila Smith. Meet and investigate a site which was the scene of a brutal murder in 1918. $45. Sat., March 19, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

THE BROOM CLOSET, 546 S. MAIN (497-9486), WWW. HISTORICALHAUNTSMEMPHIS.COM.

GPAC Gala: “All Aboard the Orient Express: A European Tour!”

Enjoy champagne, wine and hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions, live entertainment, and a gourmet seated dinner on stage $200. Sat., March 19, 6:30 p.m.

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HUEY’S SOUTHAVEN, 7090 MALCO, SOUTHAVEN, MS (662-349-7097), WWW.HUEYBURGER.COM.

Enjoy a Jet’s Night Out for just $20 get a ticket,

Free. Mondays, 8-10 p.m.

a Jet’s Pizza slice and Pepsi fountain drink.

5 Fridays of Jazz

Enjoy library exhibits after hours, jazz, food, and drinks. Ordering meals in advance is encouraged by phone or email, michelle@ forkitovercatering.com. Every other Friday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Through April 29.

BENJAMIN L. HOOKS CENTRAL LIBRARY, 3030 POPLAR (278-0028), WWW.MEMPHISLIBRARY.ORG.

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Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters

Immense geological and meteorological forces shaped our planet and our world. Explore the fascinating science behind natural phenomena and their impact on human lives. $12.75.

Through May 1.

MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362), WWW.MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG.

SHARPE PLANETARIUM, MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362), WWW. MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG.

Submissions for Redefining Home Challenge

Monetary awards will be made to three juried-winning entries. The first place winner’s designs will be incorporated into a currently existing home, and publicly unveiled to provide an experiential learning opportunity for the general public. See website for more information and submission guidelines.

Through April 19.

AIA MEMPHIS OFFICE, 511 S. MAIN (525-3818), WWW.AIAMEMPHIS.ORG.

Stone College

Students attending the Stone College class will be trained to assist in the preservation of Elmwood’s oldest and most fragile monuments. For more information and registration, email historian@ elmwoodcemetery.org. Fri., March 18, 9 a.m.

ELMWOOD CEMETERY, 824 S. DUDLEY (774-3212), WWW.ELMWOODCEMETERY.ORG.

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Join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu. Together they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. $7. Through June 3.

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LAFAYETTE’S MUSIC ROOM, 2119 MADISON (207-5097).

$15 members, $20 nonmembers. Sat., March 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

“Women of Courage in Memphis”

St. Patrick’s Day at Celtic Crossing

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS, 2525 CENTRAL (3203170), WWW.CMOM.COM.

Exhibit includes courageous women who made an indelible impact on our history such as Ida B. Wells, Mary Church Terrell, Julia B. Hooks, Lucie E. Campbell, and others. Through March 31.

SLAVEHAVEN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD MUSEUM, 826 N. SECOND (527-3427).

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Boscos Brewmaster’s Beer Dinner

Featuring fresh bangers and mash or Irish whiskey salmon with beer flights of stouts available for St. Patrick’s Day. $50. Thurs., March 17, 6:45 p.m.

BOSCOS, 2120 MADISON (432-2222), WWW.BOSCOSBEER. COM.

Guests will enjoy three areas with live music, bagpipes, drums, Irish dancers, and face painting. $10 cover required. 10. Thurs., March 17, 10-3 a.m.

CELTIC CROSSING, 903 S. COOPER (274-5151).

St. Patrick’s Day at Memphis Made

Memphis Made is opening up the tap room to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Free. Thurs., March 17, 4-9 p.m.

MEMPHIS MADE BREWING COMPANY, 768 S. COOPER (207-5343), WWW.MEMPHISMADEBREWING.COM.

Yummy Bunny Breakfast

Visit with the Easter Bunny and a morning of pancakes, crafts, and face painting. A VIP Easter egg hunt is on tap for breakfast attendees only.

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Preview Screening: 10 Parks that Changed America

A panel discussion will follow with producer Dan Protess, host Geoffrey Baer, Overton Park Conservancy Executive Director Tina Sullivan, and writer/filmmaker/historian Willy Bearden. Free.

Wed., March 23, 5:30 p.m.

MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART, 1934 POPLAR (7298722), WTTW.COM/10THATCHANGEDAMERICA.

Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco

Documentary chronicles the life of Micah True (Caballo Blanco) and his quest to create an ultra marathon in Mexico’s Copper Canyon to promote and preserve Tarahumara running tradition. $15.

Thurs., March 17, 7-9 p.m.

MALCO PARADISO CINEMA, 584 S. MENDENHALL (603209-5010).

Time Warp Drive-In: Dark Urban Worlds

Featuring the films of Martin Scorsese. $10. Sat., March 19, 7 p.m.

MALCO SUMMER 4 DRIVE-IN, 5310 SUMMER (681-2020).

Celtic Crossing’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Day 7

In the last hoorah of St. Patrick’s Day, Celtic will raffle for a free trip to Ireland. Fri., March 18, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.

The Biggest and Best St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in the Mid-South

CELTIC CROSSING, 903 S. COOPER (274-5151).

Cooper Young St. Patrick’s Day Parade Thurs., March 17, 10 a.m.

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Join us for an Easter egg hunt open to kids from 1 to 10 years of age. A smaller hunting area for our youngest friends will be sectioned off. Bring your Easter basket and meet the Easter Bunny.

Sat., March 19, 9 a.m.

ELMWOOD CEMETERY, 824 S. DUDLEY (774-3212), WWW.ELMWOODCEMETERY.ORG.

Flying Saucer Downtown’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

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Featuring live performance by the Inis Acla School of Irish Dance Performance and J. Thomas and the Swinging Leprechauns. Irish food specials offered. Thurs., March 17, 5 p.m.-2 a.m.

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St. Patrick’s Day at Huey’s

Bud Light pints, $1 off and Guinness, Killian’s, Jameson shots, and Irish Car Bombs. Thurs., March 17.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION, HUEYBURGER.COM.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the Fitz

Featuring free green beer, party favors, promotions, and specialty cocktails. Thurs., March 17, 12-10 p.m.

THE FITZ, 711 LUCKY LANE (1-800-766-LUCK), WWW. FITZGERALDSTUNICA.COM.

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Talks by spiritual leaders from all denominations and a menu featuring waffles and salad plates.

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Kallead Isa (center) opened Queen of Sheba to offer traditional Yemeni dishes such as lamb haneeth (top) to Mid-Southerners.

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I need for some of the dishes in my food trucks, so they don’t have all the entrees or the sandwiches,” he says.

González got the idea for a restaurant in his new hometown — he’s been in Memphis for more than seven years — after he received a phone call from the Polanias, who owned Arepa and Salsa.

“I’m friends with the owners of Arepa and Salsa, and when they decided to leave, he called me and asked me if I wanted to take the location,” González says. “I thought it was a good idea.”

He’s changed up the interior a bit, adding new booths, painting, adding a gallery wall which will lead into a new bar on the west side of the building where, once open and he has his beer and liquor license, he plans on having Caribbean music and a place to watch boxing matches or football (the Caribbean kind) on the big screen.

“I love this area. They’ve been very welcoming, and it’s very diverse. That’s the reason I wanted to be here,” he says.

And yes, there are arepas, lots of arepas.

Sabor Caribe is open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sabor Caribe, 662 Madison, 949-8100 www.sabor-caribe.com www.facebook.com/saborcaribememphis/ The name Sheba is synonymous with mystery and power. She is thought to be the queen of Ethiopia, the mother of King Solomon’s son, Menelik, and associated with the possession of the Ark of the Covenant.

Under her rulership fell the region of Shaba, which is now known as Yemen.

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ésar González is offering something broad yet very specific through his new restaurant endeavor Sabor Caribe.

Translated, Sabor Caribe means Caribbean flavors, and being from Venezuela, González knows the specialty well. He knows Venezuelan flavors and Cuban flavors and Colombian flavors and Dominican Republic and Puerto Rican, and he can point to any number of items on his new menu that are particular to these areas.

Take his patacones ($9), sandwiches that substitute fried plantains for bread and are filled with chicken, beef, or pork and dressed with coleslaw and a special homemade sauce. He brought that with him from Venezuela and the Dominican Republic.

“Memphis doesn’t have anything with this specific cuisine,” González says.

“There’s a Cuban restaurant, but nobody in town is doing Venezuelan and Colombian and Cuban together.”

His cachapas ($10) made the journey from Colombia and are presented as cornmeal pancakes filled with beef, chicken, pork, or white cheese.

The quesillo dessert ($2.50) came straight out of his grandmother’s kitchen.

Similar to Mexican flan, the egg and sweetmilk dish is cooked for three hours al baño de María, a double-pan cooking method.

González is not new to the restaurant world. He has two restaurants in Venezuela, one a bakery/deli, and a year ago he kicked off two food trucks by the same name, Sabor Caribe.

“The restaurant is different from the food trucks. I don’t have the specific grill

opening a restaurant in Memphis, the name for it came easy to him.

“She controlled the whole region,” Isa says. “People know, when you see her name it refers back to the Middle East, especially Ethiopia and Yemen.”

On February 1st, Isa opened Queen of Sheba, his first restaurant and the only one of its kind in the Mid-South.

Located in the old Edo Japanese Restaurant at 4792 Summer, Queen of Sheba specializes in Yemeni cuisine, something Isa found lacking in Memphis.

“A lot of Yemenis and people in the Arabic community were asking about Middle Eastern food, particularly Yemeni food. You can’t find it anywhere,” Isa says.

Inside the doors of the site between Charlie’s Meat Market and the Jerusalem Market and Restaurant, Yemeni food devotees can find lamb haneeth ($15.99/$10.99), seasoned lamb; saltah ($7.99), a stew featuring cooked vegetables, topped with helbeh, or whipped fenugreek, and considered the national dish of Yemen; fahsah ($9.99), similar to saltah but with shredded beef, served with handmade, fresh-baked flatbread.

“You have to eat the saltah when it’s hot, like a volcano,” Saleh Nasher, one of the cooks, says.

A peek inside the kitchen finds a goat’s head and a tandoor oven, a traditional Middle Eastern oven that insulates and concentrates heat inside a cylindrical container.

Hummus ($4.99), black tea with cardamom and clove, and ma’soob ($9.99), or bananas and ground flatbread with cream, nuts, honey, and raisins, it’s all there.

As of now, Isa and team are still working on the interior. They plan on leaving the booths familiar to Edo

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regulars but adding decor including images depicting Sheba as well as Yemeni architecture and other regional references.

Isa’s idea also came from a phone call.

“A friend of mine gave me the phone number of the previous owners (of Edo), and I came by and talked to them, and they told me that if I have an idea to do something different, I could have this place,” Isa says.

Queen of Sheba is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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The Monsters Are Due at 10 Cloverfield Lane Now’s your chance to get locked in a doomsday bunker with John Goodman!

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Movies Under the Stars The Time Warp Drive-in returns this week with a dose of Martin Scorsese.

“Staying at home and watching a movie is great, but there’s another way to do it,” Matt Martin says. The Black Lodge Video owner, together with Memphis underground movie guru Mike McCarthy, is gearing up for the third season of the Time Warp Drive-in. Once a month, the Malco Summer Drive-in will play host to an all-night extravaganza of classic (if you define “classic” loosely) movies.

“There’s been a resurgence in interest in retro-cinema, especially among millennials,” Martin says. “The drivein allows people to go back in time and see some great movies they might never have heard of. At the same time there’s this cinema-drenched environment. Mike likes to call it ‘free-range cinema.’ We invite the audience to be part of a night that’s not just about the movies. You can get out under the stars, interact with people, have a picnic with continued on page 42

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Howard’s story is more or less confirmed by the only other person in the bunker, Emmett (John Gallagher Jr.), a nonetoo-bright country boy who helped Howard build the bunker and thus knew where to go when the world went to hell. Holes in the story start to become apparent, and Howard’s giving off a real rapey vibe, even if he did save their lives, so Michelle has to decide if she’s in more danger in the bunker or facing the unknown on the surface.

Michelle and Howard’s characters are perfectly matched for confrontation: She runs at the first sign of trouble, while his instinct is to hide in situations he can control. Goodman puts on a powerhouse of a performance, vacillating back and forth between sympathetic and scary, often within the space of a sentence or two. Winstead, a horror movie veteran who has always risen to the challenges presented her, tops her former career best performance as Ramona Flowers in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

The efficient screenplay, credited to Josh Campbell, Matt Stuecken, and Damien Chazelle, started life as an unrelated script J.J. Abrams bought for his Bad Robot production company and was rebranded as a spiritual sequel to the 2008 found-footage monster movie Cloverfield. That may have been a stroke of genius on the

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ne time-honored method to make movies on the cheap is the “bottle show.” The idea is simple. Building sets costs money, and location shots present their own logistical problems, so when you’re short on cash, just come up with a reason to keep all of your characters trapped in one place and watch the sparks fly as characters bounce off each other. In the world of ever-expanding movie budgets, where you can’t put on a cape and fight crime for less than $150 million, 10 Cloverfield Lane is a bracing blast of old-fashioned thrifty craftsmanship.

You can’t get any more bottle show than the “group of survivors trapped in a bomb shelter” scenario, and firsttime director Dan Trachtenberg makes the most of it. His sense of economy is obvious in the opening shot, a languid track across a New Orleans apartment that establishes who Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) is: an aspiring fashion designer packing up to leave her boyfriend Ben (Bradley Cooper, who appears only as a voice on the phone). Her angry drive up I-55 is an homage to Janet Leigh’s escape with the stolen money in Psycho, complete with pounding, Bernard Herrmann-like score from Bear McCreary. But instead of stumbling into the Bates Motel, Michelle’s car runs—or is run—off the road, knocking her unconscious. When she wakes up, she’s chained to a bed in an anonymous basement, and the only door she can see looks suspiciously jail-like. She’s understandably alarmed, and meeting her new “host” doesn’t help. Howard (John Goodman) is a hulking Navy veteran who decided to build a survival bunker underneath his house sometime after his wife left him with their teenage daughter in tow.

He tells Michelle that he rescued her from the car crash, but while she was unconscious, civilization collapsed, and they’re the only survivors.

This, naturally, raises a lot of questions, but there’s all the time in the world for answers. Howard’s not sure of the exact cause of the calamity—it could be nuclear

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FILM REVIEW By Chris McCoy continued from page 41 cinema all around you.”

This year’s series begins Saturday with Dark Urban Worlds: The Films of Martin Scorsese. For one ticket, audiences will get four films: Scorsese’s 1990 organized-crime epic Goodfellas; then The Departed, which tackled the story of gangster Whitey Bulger a decade before

Johnny Depp’s Black Mass; Taxi Driver, the 1976 masterpiece that made Scorsese and Robert De Niro legends; and After Hours, the 1985 comedy where straightlaced Griffin Dunne tries to escape from bohemian New York.

“The drive-in always was a home for the bizarre,” Martin says. “It’s been synonymous with weirdo genre movies, exploitation, and strange horrors. I

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We’re going to take it up a notch, and hopefully we’ll be able to branch out into other directions, like theme nights and workshops. My hope is that the Lodge will be, by summer, ready to reclaim its position as Memphis’ leading film archive.”

Time Warp Drive-in: the Films of Martin Scorsese Saturday, March 19th, dusk Summer Drive-in

wanted to get a couple that represent that theme — for example Goodfellas takes inspiration from exploitation — but then throw some more obscure stuff in there, like After Hours, because so few people have ever seen it. The drive-in audience is tricky. It’s not like a regular movie theater, because attention doesn’t work the same way. The environment is more conducive to hanging out and interactivity and fun.

We tried to pick things that have a certain pace, a certain energy to them. The drivein is more about the entire experience than about the individual storylines.”

Other programs in the 2015 Time Warp series includes Sing Along Cinema!, the April set of musicals including the contrasting 1980 films The Blues Brothers and Xanadu; Comic Book Hardcore! in May, with Sin City and The Crow; Return of the Burn with Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Half Baked; Martial Arts Mayhem in July, with Enter the Dragon and Kung Fu Hustle; Paranoid Visions, a

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THE LAST WORD by Jen Clarke

“Only in the movies, and in Memphis.” And maybe the Old Testament.

Because the long succession of “What now?” moments the 2015-16 Memphis Grizzlies season has endured rivals the Plagues of Egypt. Even Job would be like “Man, that Joerger dude has got it rough.”

And the hits just keep on coming. Vince Carter — who has been surprisingly durable this year, despite being the fourth-oldest active player in the league — is hobbling to the locker room as I type this.

The storyline is full of you-can’t-make-this-stuff up adversity that might make inspiring 30 for 30 material, depending on how it ends. It began with a summer of mostly unwarranted suspense, after which the undisputed anchor of the team re-signed. The draft brought an unknown big-man option from LSU. Free agency brought a promising big-man option in Brandan Wright. And Matt Barnes? Sure, why not? He seems grit-and-grindy enough. Not a whole lot of drama, as far as NBA offseasons go.

Then the season started and things got weird. An opening-night blowout at the hands of LeBron and the Cavs? Not great. A 50-point shellacking at Golden State? Yikes. Losing to the hated Clippers? Ring the alarm, it’s time to shake things up.

Shipping beloved backup Beno Udrih and local product Jarnell Stokes out of town stung enough on its own. But asking salty, grudge-loving Memphians to cheer for the Mario Chalmers, a man whose game-tying shot once crushed their dreams? That might be one of the front office’s boldest moves yet.

Redemption came quickly for Chalmers, who had really just been doing his job all along. As much as I miss Beno’s cheery tweets from Hog and Hominy, we needed a point guard who wasn’t 34 and injured. Chalmers filled in ably for the unlucky Mike Conley, whose contract year has been disrupted by injuries. Could the search for a serviceable backup point guard finally be over? Did we curse him by considering the possibility? Are we just cursed in general? Did somebody move the crystal skull from the top of the Pyramid when the Bass Pro Shops opened?

On the Boston Celtics’ parquet court, Chalmers uttered four words that forecast the sudden end of his Grizzlies career: “I heard it pop.”

“It” was his Achilles tendon. The team had to waive him because there were not enough healthy players to field a team, even before his injury. Nine players dressed that night, which was actually an improvement over the previous game. Forget “Memphis vs. Errrbody.” The Grizzlies’ new slogan is “Errrbody Is Injured.”

It started with Wright. Then Marc Gasol — the literal engine that propels the Grit and Grind Machine — suffered a season-ending foot injury that has felled some players for good. Tony Allen has missed games. Zach Randolph, Barnes too. Sometimes I forget Jordan Adams is even on the roster. Oh, and I forgot to mention Lance “Born Ready” Stephenson is on the team now. And P.J. Hairston. And Birdman. He’s “Grizzilla” now, though. And you’re never going to believe this, but he’s hurt too. Courtney Lee and Jeff Green are no doubt relieved they were traded before the injury bus could run them over too.

Our starting point guard is on a 10-day contract. He had to jump in on such short notice they couldn’t find him a pair of shorts that fit. He went from packing for a D-League game in Ohio, to playing and starting in his first NBA game, in 36 hours. If you told me you saw him in the Grizz Den before tipoff getting his name sewn on to the back of his jersey, I would believe you. I would believe anything at this point.

Conventional wisdom would have eliminated the Grizzlies from the playoffs the moment Marc Gasol went under the knife.

Conventional wisdom has been writing eulogies for “Grit and Grind” for three years.

Yet here they are, on the verge of another playoff appearance.

This time they’ve added more grit, more grind, and more guys with wacky nicknames who fit only in a place where you’re never fully dressed without a chip on your shoulder.

So obviously the Grizzlies are going to win their first NBA title this year. Yeah, the odds of that happening are something like 200:1, but they have already shown that they care not for your odds, your conventions, or your logic. Look out, Warriors and Spurs. You don’t want none of the Goon Squad.

Jen Clarke is an unapologetic Memphian and a digital marketing strategist.

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