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As I was walking that ribbon of highway I saw above me that endless skyway Saw below me that golden valley This land was made for you and me.

We are a country that should be outraged that our Jewish brothers and sisters are facing daily bomb threats and destruction of their graveyards. We should be outraged that anti-Semites and racists are working in our White House. We should be outraged that highly educated legal immigrants who teach in our universities and offer medical care in our hospitals are harassed and shot on the street by those inflamed by xenophobic rhetoric. We should be outraged that the hard-working immigrant laborers who build our houses and serve our food and do our dirty work for minimum wage are being harassed and frightened and summarily arrested, leaving shattered families and broken lives behind.

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I’ve roamed and rambled and followed my footsteps To the sparkling sands of her diamond deserts All around me a voice was sounding This land was made for you and me.

We should be outraged and ashamed that our waters and mountains and fields and national parks are now being seen as corporate profit centers and dumping grounds for industrial and agricultural waste. We should be outraged that our public school system is being dismantled and profitized, that our children have become commodities. We should be outraged that our prisons are becoming profit centers, serviced by an immigration policy that guarantees hundreds of new customers each week.

When the sun came shining, and I was strolling And the wheat fields waving and dust clouds rolling As the fog was lifting, a voice was chanting This land was made for you and me.

This land was made for you and me. Not for Vladimir Putin. Not for Donald Trump.

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N E WS & O P I N I O N Our democracy is all we have. If there is NY TIMES CROSSWORD - 4 evidence — and there certainly is — that THE FLY-BY - 5 our democratic process has been tampered POLITICS - 8 with by an avowed enemy state, we should EDITORIAL - 10 be outraged that party loyalties and lust for VIEWPOINT - 11 power are forestalling efforts to learn the COVER — “RISKY BUSINESS” whole truth, whatever it may be.

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SKULL SESSION In an interview with The New York Times, radio host/Trump ally Alex Jones described his audience as “the teeth” in the president’s “information warfare.”

For context, Jones, who thinks 9/11 was a false flag operation carried out by the U.S. government, name-checked The Memphis Flyer in his un-ironically titled 2012 report, “Devil Pyramid Rotting in Memphis.” The Infowars host turned the true story of a crystal skull, placed in the Pyramid

by Hard Rock Cafe founder/ weirdo Isaac Tigrett, into a tale of supernatural horror.

“Now, the [Pyramid] is cursed,” Jones declared. “No one would go there anymore because of deaths and flooding and electrical problems. ... There was a skull up in the top, a crystal skull ... a little demon monkey, and little goblin charms hidden up in the capstone in a little metal box. And it just goes to show that the people who run the planet are really into this.”

N E V E R E N D I N G E LV I S Memphis has inspired many things, including Elvis cosplay.

And that has inspired a stream of international headlines like this recent one from England: “Elvis impersonator cleared of stealing charity collection at his mother-inlaw’s funeral.”

Leicester resident C. Burroughs sang “The Wonder of You” at the service and convinced a jury he left the collection money on a pew.

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Trolleys, Weirich, & Booze Trolley timeline (finally) revealed, a murder case wins appeal, and booze hits the airport gates.

Weirich case appealed Convicted murderer Andrew Thomas won an appeal in his case last week as judges agreed the prosecutor in the case, Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich, failed to disclose a key piece of evidence.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents paid Thomas’ former girlfriend, Angela Davis, $750 for her testimony against him. That payment came after Thomas was convicted in a federal trial but before his state trial for murder.

Weirich prosecuted the case but never disclosed that payment during the murder trial. She said she was unaware of it.

“Our files contained no reference whatsoever to a payment made by the federal government to the witness,” Weirich said. “The first we learned of this payment was 10 years after our state court trial.”

Weirich asked Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery’s office to appeal the decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Bike/ped projects granted Bike and pedestrian projects will get a $2.2 million injection in Memphis as six grants were recently awarded to the city and the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA).

The projects will bring 400 bike racks along MATA bus lines, bike lockers at MATA park-and-ride facilities, pedestrian-friendly updates to traffic signals, sidewalk repairs, signs at all intersections of the Shelby Farm Greenline, and more.

Boozin’ the concourse Starting this week, the airport’s new beer and liquor license will allow travelers to purchase alcoholic beverages from bars and restaurants within the airport and take them to-go for consumption in the concourse.

The beverages will be poured into cups from the bar or restaurant of purchase that will identify what drink it is and where it was purchased.

Trolleys to return The trolleys’ return to Memphis will take more than a year, according to information from MATA. Officials say that all the physical work needed to bring trolleys back to Memphis will take about 12 months.

However, the trolleys’ return to service will depend on a certification of MATA’s trolley safety plan by the Federal

Transit Authority (FTA), and there’s no firm date on that decision.

I Am a Man Plaza planned The UrbanArt Commission (UAC) and the city of Memphis want to build I Am a Man Plaza with a dedicated arts installation adjacent to Clayborn Temple to be finished for the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Blacklist” mocked About 60 people gathered outside of Memphis City Hall in a mocking protest of the recently released list (the so-called “blacklist”) of more than 80 names deemed worthy of a police escort when on City Hall premises.

MPD director Michael Rallings said that “peace and safety” are the motivating factors behind keeping such a list, which includes disgruntled former city employees and some local activists.

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Attendance is rising at the workshops, Joyner said, as are the requests for power-of-attorney documents.

Joyner laments that there are often times where she simply doesn’t know how to soothe her clients.

“How do you reassure a crying 10-year-old boy that his mother won’t get taken away from him?” asks Joyner. “These are families we’ve known for years, families who were once protected by the Obama administration’s ‘de-prioritization’ of

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Immigration attorney Beth McNinch estimates the front office of her EH Law Group fielded as many as 60 calls an hour from distressed clients.

“The general atmosphere is that everyone is afraid, more afraid than we’ve ever seen before,” said McNinch.

Across town in Binghampton, immigration attorney Sally Joyner with Mid-South Immigration Advocates concurred.

“The level of fear is palpable,” said Joyner. “After the election, we braced for changes in policy. The reality is that under the new memoranda, clients whose deportations would have been unthinkable just two months ago are now as much of a priority as known terrorists and gang leaders.”

McNinch notes that her office once had one or two cases a week involving an individual being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs (ICE).

Now, there’s a new call from a detained individual nearly every day.

Those clients are nervous because of a recent U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memorandum that implements President Donald Trump’s executive order titled “Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States,” part of which has a dramatic effect on expedited process.

When an expedited process occurs, the person given notice of removal has a brief chance to present any lawful rights they have but otherwise is swiftly deported without seeing a judge. Previously, this type of swift deportation occurred only within 100 miles of the border. Under the new DHS memo, expedited process will expand throughout all of the U.S. “Basically, if you don’t have status, then you’re at risk for them to remove you immediately,” said McNinch. “I think that’s a very scary thing, and we haven’t even seen the full effect of that order yet.”

The heightened timeline of deportation that an expedited process guarantees means that both attorneys are noticing a rise in power-of-attorney requests. McNinch said attorneys in her office did not always feel that the legal action was necessary as most facing deportation had time to get their affairs in order. Now, with the threat of the expedited process, many of McNinch’s and Joyner’s clients are anxious to turn over legal authority to an appointed individual.

The Mid-South Immigration Advocates office has started to hold “preparedness” workshops every Saturday where attendees can request a copy of their immigration file, get

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POLITICS By Jackson Baker

Parties Planning for 2018 Gubernatorial candidates emerge; Boyd takes dim view of “right-sizing” plan; Kustoff careful with town meetings.

Last week was a time for members of both local political parties to gather and take stock. The Shelby County Republicans did so with their annual Lincoln Day banquet at the East Memphis Hilton on Saturday night — the highlight of which was an address by former Bush-era U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, who, while contending that “we need Donald Trump to be strong,” cautiously but firmly took issue with the president’s immigration policies. (For a full account of Gonzales’ remarks and the evening at large, see “Politics Beat Blog” on the Flyer website.)

The Lincoln Day event drew an extensive field of GOP gubernatorial hopefuls for 2018: U.S. Representative Diane Black (R-6th District); state Senator Mark Green (R-Clarksdale); State Senate majority leader Mark Norris (R-District 32); entrepreneur and former state Economic Development director Randy Boyd; and Nashvillearea businessman Bill Lee.

As Congress takes a brief break, the wave of well-attended and often high-tempered congressional town meetings on health care and other issues is likely to continue, in Tennessee and elsewhere.

The emphasis there was altogether on moving forward afresh, with a new national party chairman, former U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez, having been elected in Atlanta earlier Saturday and with visions of stronger candidate efforts for Democrats in the forthcoming off-year election year of 2018.

After months of making appearances up and down the length of Tennessee, former Mayor Karl

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• Even as Shelby County Republicans were gathered at the Hilton to hear Gonzales’ sober-sided hedge

to all-out Trumpism, some 150 Democrats were making moves to reassert some vision and presence of their own, celebrating “Obama Day” at the Madison Gallery under the auspices of the Shelby County Young Democrats, with Mayor Kelvin Buck of Holly Springs, Mississippi, as official host and Mayor Megan Barry of Nashville serving as keynoter.

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Dean of Nashville, Barry’s immediate predecessor, issued a formal statement making it official: He’s a candidate for governor in 2018. Dean will apparently have some good local help from newly appointed campaign treasurer Calvin Anderson, a longtime aide to former U.S. Senator Jim Sasser. Anderson has just retired from several years as a Blue Cross Blue Shield executive (with a street newly named for him adjacent to the insurance giant’s Memphis headquarters) and remains well-connected.

And, even though Nashville real estate entrepreneur and mega-donor Bill Freeman, who had been touching the state’s bases in an exploratory bid of his own, decided over the weekend not to run, the state’s Democrats will apparently still have a respectable gubernatorial primary in 2018, just as in their now vanished years of ascendancy.

State Representative Craig Fitzhugh, the wellliked Democratic House leader from Ripley, has been making it clear for months to any and all who have asked (including ourselves) that he intends to run for governor, and he repeated that resolve for the record on Monday. Though General Assembly rules preclude Fitzhugh’s taking formal organizational steps before the current legislative sessions ends in April, he, like Dean, has been out

• As the General Assembly prepares for the likely return of the Draconian de-annexation measure sponsored last year by state Representative Mike Carter (R-Ooltewah) and state Senator Bo Watson (R-Hixson), the voluntary “right-sizing” plan which the Strickland administration hopes to offer as an alternative may be in for trouble on the City Council.

Asked about its prospects following his speech last Wednesday to the downtown Kiwanis Club, current City Council chair Berlin Boyd repeated his determined opposition to the plan, asserting that the city was in no position to give up the $7 million in tax revenues it would lose in the short term. And Boyd said, “There are lots of others on the Council who feel the same way.”

• As Congress takes a brief break, the wave of well-attended and often high-tempered congressional town meetings on health care and other issues is likely to continue, in Tennessee as elsewhere, but U.S. Representative David Kustoff (R-8th) has seemingly adopted a strategy that, to some degree, will sidestep them.

Kustoff explained things in the aftermath of his address to a Chamber breakfast at the Crescent Club last Thursday. Pleading the large “footprint” of his sprawling district, Kustoff said he had opted for relatively limited group sessions in sites like Brownsville, Covington, and Jackson, with a pre-arranged cap on the number of subjects to be discussed.

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and about, appearing both at the Memphis YD event and a meeting last week of the Tipton County Democrats.

And, yes, Virginia, as previously indicated in this space, soon there will be a new bona fide Shelby County Democratic Party that will try to make good on the local party’s revivalist hopes.

State Democratic chairman Mary Mancini of Nashville, who recently appointed 13 Shelby County Democrats to serve as an ad hoc committee to plan a restructuring of the currently decertified local party, arranged for the group’s first meeting on Tuesday night of this week in the law office of David Cocke, a vintage Democrat and member of the ad hoc group.

The now completed membership of that core group is comprised of: Cocke, Dave Cambron, Corey Strong, Jeanne Johnson, Van Turner, George Monger, Jolie Grace Wareham, Danielle Inez, Deborah Reed, Emma Meskovic, Clarissa Shaw, Cordell Orrin, and Keith Norman.

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Ill at Ease For better, and mostly worse, it’s now the era of Trump — which is either a little over a month old or almost four months old, depending on whether it’s dated from last November 8th, Election Day, or January 20th, when the current president was inaugurated.

A sense of dismay, joined at times with outrage and organized protest, has been pervasive in much of the American electorate (and not just on the side that lost the electoral vote) since Donald Trump’s ascension to power.

To borrow from Lewis Carroll, things have not only gotten curiouser and curiouser, they’ve gotten worser and worser. The unnatural and unexplained courtship of Russian strongman Vladimir Putin by Trump has not only continued, it has escalated — along with more and more compelling evidence that the Trump campaign and the Kremlin had more than a casual relationship during the election cycle. Ditto with the new president’s ongoing war with the U.S. intelligence community, upon whom his (and our) safety arguably depends, and the nation’s media, upon whom our hope for reliable information rests.

There was a time, maybe, back during the GOP primaries and those delightful demolition derby debates with Little Marco and Lyin’ Ted, when Trump provided us with a steady source of dismayed amusement. He has long since ceased to be funny.

The reason for our trepidation has to do with the fact that, between the time these words are written and the time when they can be read, the president will have addressed Congress, fulfilling a promise (or threat) to reveal the essentials of his plan to “repeal and replace Obamacare,” which is

Republican code for dismantling even the relatively bare-bones system of semi-universal health insurance that has been provided through the Affordable Care Act. It is worth repeating again what many thousands of our fellow citizens are saying en masse on a more or less daily basis these days at congressional town meetings: To eliminate the ACA is to deprive no fewer than 20 million previously uninsured Americans of their sole hedge against unexpected health crises. Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan and the rest of the GOP ideologues who control things now pretend they will retain protection for those with pre-existing conditions, as one example. But it is simple common sense that without the mandates of the ACA, there will be no way of funding insurance for the impoverished and desperately ill. And the conversion of outlays for Medicaid expansion into reduced funding dispersed via block grants for the states is sure to make the nation’s already stressed safety net dangerously ineffective.

Not even the spectre of presidential impeachment, which polls tell us half the Americans surveyed are willing to consider, would help much, at this point.

The problem lies with Congress, which remains unable or unwilling to do what is necessary to “repeal and replace” the ACA, now that they’re actually, you know, governing. There is always 2018 and another election, we suppose, if we last that long.

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V I E W P O I N T B y L a u re n Ke n n e d y

Here vs. There Why is commissioning local art an “either/or” decision? port local artists. We are proud to work alongside ArtsMemphis and Crosstown Arts to offer free, monthly professional development workshops for artists to enable local folks to be successful in this field — in Memphis and across the country. In the same way that we want to engage nationally in the art world, we want to see Memphis-based artists taking on opportunities in other cities.

But we have a lot of room to grow to help facilitate this.

UAC is committed to identifying new ways to support local artists through offering training opportunities, bringing local and national investors and their dollars into this work, and recognizing that there will always be room to do more and better. UAC, as well as other organizations, can also work more deliberately to make sure that local artists get opportunities to spend real time with people coming into our city.

Asking folks with different expertise and practices to share with people while they are here will create an ongoing exchange that will, in turn, lift us all up.

In our current political climate — with our entire federal investment in the arts on the chopping block — it is counterproductive to pick apart any available arts funding or to isolate ourselves from dynamic and imaginative people and places. This is a moment to continue rallying together across the country to support every art community that could suffer from the defunding of the NEA and NEH. Eileen Townsend wrote a column for the Flyer in 2015 called “Is Loving Local the Wrong Approach?” She punctuated her cheeky but thoughtful feature as follows: “We can love our Memphis roots without limiting the reach of our arts. The best way to choose 901, as far as contemporary art is concerned, is to know that the sphere of creativity is not delimited by I-240.”

It’s true. We need to support local art and non-local art, but we need to prioritize the work more than we do these lines of division.

Lauren Kennedy is the executive director of the UrbanArt Commission.

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Working with out-of-town artists does not have to happen at the expense of supporting the local art community.

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Troy Wiggins said it beautifully in a recent Memphis Flyer column: “Artists set the tone for their cities’ cultural presence.” I couldn’t agree more, but I’m not here to present this issue to you again. I want to address the idea that there is some kind of irreconcilable divide between local and non-local art.

In my two years now at the helm of the UrbanArt Commission (UAC), I have heard many a frustration expressed about public art commissions being awarded to out-of-town artists. These frustrations are often coupled with concerns over scarcity of resources (similar to a competitive vibe you can find between nonprofit organizations sometimes) or assumptions that out-of-town commissions mean a lack of confidence or interest in local artists.

I would like to share a different point of view.

Working with out-of-town artists does not have to happen at the expense of supporting the local art community.

And it certainly doesn’t mean that Memphis is lacking in creative talent or ideas. It just means that we aren’t the only city making art.

I believe it in my bones that exposure to work made in different contexts and places creates a more dynamic and challenging art environment at home — an art scene that continues to grow and has conversations outside of itself. I also firmly believe that out-of-town artists working in Memphis grow from their time here and take something of this magical, weird place back home with them — a place about which I care very deeply. We are selling ourselves short to think that we can’t draw inspiration from and inspire others in such vital work.

Just a few points about our work through the city’s percent-for-art program that might be helpful: • All of our calls are open to local artists.

• UAC maintains a commitment that 60 percent of city-funded projects are devoted to local artists.

• If you have never worked on a public art project or fabricated something large-scale, we encourage artists to partner with someone who does have that experience or skillset. Ask us how!

• UAC is not a voting entity on artist selection committees.

Beyond what we do through the city’s percent-for-art program — an important municipal investment in our public spaces — we are constantly asking ourselves how else we can sup-

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LOCAL AGENCIES OFFER LIFE-CHANGING RESOURCES TO WOMEN INVOLVED IN PROSTITUTION. COVER STORY

BY SHARA CLARK

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ould any of you consider yourselves a victim?” Assistant District Attorney Abby Wallace asks a group of participants — women who’d been arrested for prostitution — gathered in Calvary Episcopal Church’s mural room for a recent Lives Worth Saving class. None speak up.

Wallace follows up: “Do you know any homicide victims?” Several women raise their hands, some speak out: “Jessica,” “Rhonda,” “Juanita.” When other forms of victimization are discussed — rape, physical abuse, childhood sexual abuse — many of the women present, as it turns out, decidedly are victims.

“When ‘victim’ is presented differently, people say, ‘Oh yeah, that’s happened to me’ or ‘I don’t even have these friends anymore because they were a graveyard killing or they were beaten [to death] by 12 a John,’” says Rachel Haaga, executive director of Restore Corps — a nonprofit

anti-sex-trafficking agency — and organizer of Lives Worth Saving. “All of those are elements of victimization.”

In a recent meeting, a group of about 30 — men, women, and transgenders; court-mandated participants, resource providers, and volunteers — convene for the four-hour class, a prostitution intervention program that meets monthly to bring people who’ve been arrested for prostitution together with local rehabilitation, shelter, and support resources.

Established in December 2014 through a joint effort of the Memphis Police Department (MPD), the Shelby County District Attorney’s office, and Restore Corps, the class aims to honor, educate, and empower people exploited by the commercial sex industry. Presentations include information from the Health Department about the dangers of STDs; from the DA’s office about the threat of serial rapists, abusers, and murderers; and from survivors who’ve lived “the life” and made it out the other side. Participants who complete the class are eligible to have their current charge dismissed.

Since its inception, Lives Worth Saving has hosted nearly 200 participants; 10 have attended more than once, and many seek assistance afterward. Resources on-hand and available to offenders include personal and career development classes through HopeWorks; counseling and advocacy from the Rape Crisis Center; lodging and long-term rehabilitation services via Moriah House and the Salvation Army; free birth control and health screenings from the Health Department and A Step Ahead; and others.

Representatives from A Way Out, a program run by Citizens for Community

Values that offers counseling, health and dental care, change of residence, enrollment in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, and mentoring to victims of sexual exploitation, are also present at each month’s meeting. Many of the services offered are free.

An earlier intervention program — the Prostitution Offenders Program Services (POPS) — was created by Shelby County General Sessions Criminal Court Judge Louis J. Montesi Jr. in 2003. The program, which was aimed at helping “persons charged with prostitution who have serious problems with alcohol/drugs and/ or mental health issues,” was available to offenders until 2006. After its dissolution, there was no official intervention initiative available until December 2014, when the new/expanded program came to fruition.

As described by Judge Montesi, who now presides over every prostitution case in Shelby County, “the program involves early identification in jail of those persons who are in this population with assignment of legal counsel, pre-trial interviews, and information for the court to release [offenders] with appropriate conditions to address needs/problems.”

Major Christopher Moffatt, who now works in the MPD’s organized crime unit, supervised the department’s VICE team for several years and participated in prostitution stings.

Moffatt was instrumental in pushing for implementation of a new intervention program. “I saw how futile the process was, as it was. We were locking up the same women over and over again, and no progress was being made. You can not arrest your way out of this problem,” Moffatt says. “You can make a bigger impact using other methods, which is why

Lives Worth Saving exists.”

Haaga adds, “We had to find a way to offer services and start to minimize the chance of more charges that would inhibit their employability later.” By just arresting them, “You’re still not offering them access to services that might help them deal with the vulnerabilities that led them to where they are to begin with.

“No little girl at 4 years old wants to grow up and sell her body. We just have to believe that as a society,” Haaga says. “There are different elements of victimization — or at least vulnerabilities — that currently exist or have existed in their lives that put them where they are right now.”

CRIES FOR HELP

The offenders who attend Lives Worth Saving are daughters, sisters, mothers — young and old. According to class intake surveys, most participants have had histories of verbal, emotional, or sexual abuse. Some are homeless, drug addicts, mentally inept, or simply cannot acquire a steady, well-paying job; others are victims of sex trafficking, forced by pimps to walk the streets or advertise their services online.

Standing outside during a break, a mid20s young woman named *Misty, who’d recently been arrested for prostitution, talks about her former pimp, a “criminally insane” man who tortured her daily. “He woke me up at 5 a.m. every day,” she says.

“He dressed me and brushed my hair, like I was a doll. If I ever flinched, he beat me. If he tried to touch me and I [was unwilling], he beat me.”

Misty’s pimp forced her to sell herself while he kept most of the money, doling out only meager amounts to her for food and clothing.

This day, she shows her scars — her

left ear is swollen shut, a result of repeated, violent beatings. “He said he was training me to be a warrior,” Misty says as she pulls back her hair. “I told him I didn’t remember signing up for the military.”

Another court-mandated participant, *Jenny — a few months pregnant, despair set deep in her tired eyes — weeps during parts of the presentation. It is her second time attending Lives Worth Saving. An attractive young woman in her early 20s, Jenny says she did well in school and enjoyed writing poetry before she started using drugs — to numb the pain of previous abuse — and ended up on the streets. Her family has practically disowned her. “I can’t eat or sleep,” she says; she worries about the health and future of her unborn baby. “It feels like no one cares about me.”

One woman who attended Lives Worth Saving in April 2016 died from a heroin overdose after the class; two other former participants were murdered. During the DA’s presentation about serial rapists and cases of prostitute homicides in Shelby County, several women sob as a dose of reality hits. Many share stories of Johns who’d beaten or raped them; more offer anecdotes regarding incidents in which they’d feared for their lives.

In Memphis, 4 of 28 female homicide victims in 2011 were known prostitutes; 3 of 25 in 2012; 5 of 22 in 2013; and 2 of 16 in 2014 (updated information for 20152016 has not yet been made available). This reflects a higher occupational mortality rate than any other group of women.

Prostitution is categorized as a Class A or Class B misdemeanor in Tennessee, depending on whether the offense occurred near a church or school, punishable with fines and jail time. A

Class A offense, in which an offender is charged with prostitution within 100 feet of a church or 1.5 miles of a K-12 school, carries a punishment of “not more than 11 months and 29 days in jail and a fine of not more than $2,500,” according to Tennessee state law. For prostituting by a school, the minimum sentence is seven days in jail and a fine of $1,000. Class B prostitution offenses result in “not more than six months in jail and a fine of not more than $500.” Aggravated prostitution, in which the offender knowingly has HIV, is a felony.

Despite such punishments, advocates note that many of those involved in sex work have been violently coerced. “Nine times out of 10, trafficking victims do not self-identify,” says Haaga. “They are often terrified or have an allegiance to their abuser — like a domestic violence/ Stockholm allegiance — so they aren’t going to tell you.” *Katy, an addict in her early 30s who advertised herself on escort websites just

months after an arrest for solicitation on Lamar Avenue, is among those who do not self-identify. “He cares about me,” she says of a man she admitted had invited her, with promises of money and stability, to get into sex work alongside his wife.

With no permanent place to call home, she says, “I can always go to him if I don’t have anywhere else to go.”

She recently celebrated more than a month of sobriety and found a temporary place to live, but within a few weeks, she was put back out on her own. Just last week, she shot “ice” — methamphetamine — into a vein in her hand, as evidenced by a freshly scabbed-over track mark. Katy expresses that this is not the life she wants to live, but with no home, no car, and a mound of fines owed for previous minor criminal offenses, she feels overwhelmed — and unable to pick herself up.

By hosting Lives Worth Saving, “Our hope is that at some point there will be a little bit of a break in the armor,” Haaga

SEX SELLS

Lieutenant Myron Fair worked on MPD’s VICE team for eight years as a patrolman and sergeant; today he is VICE supervisor.

While Fair has seen some drop in street prostitution, “Now you’ve got more juveniles and pimps out there with the girls,” he says.

In 2011, the Tennessee General Assembly removed prostitution as a prosecutable crime for minors. Prior to that legislative change, a number of juveniles, continued on page 14

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Assistant District Attorney Abby Wallace (above) speaks to the class about the dangers of prostitution; (below) Restore Corps executive director and class organizer Rachel Haaga, left, sits with a Lives Worth Saving volunteer.

adds. “If you think of cycles of change with any of us, whether it’s me with my New Year’s resolution or an addict with heroin or a woman in the life, there’s pre-contemplation, contemplation, then movement toward change. Maybe that moment when she was arrested, she wasn’t even a little bit contemplative; she can only think of the bills she’s trying to make money for or her pimp’s hand on her neck, so she’s not trying to change. But maybe the fifth time she gets arrested, she’s over it — maybe she’s recently had a buyer put a knife on her throat.”

Post-class surveys show that most participants benefit from the class. Of 43 recent respondents, an average score of 9.6 (with 10 being the highest possible) was given in response to the question “Did you feel honored today?” An average of 4.6 (with 5 being the highest possible) was given in response to whether they’d learned more about the mission of the District Attorney’s office, about STDs and how to protect themselves from them, and about resources in Shelby County available to assist with a lifestyle change.

Thirty-seven participants responded that they had spoken directly with resource providers during the class. “I really enjoyed and needed every conversation, services rendered, and compassion from each member,” wrote one respondent. “Didn’t think this class would help me, but it did.

I’m blessed,” another wrote. “I had recently hit ‘hopelessness.’ Thanx 4 giving me ‘hope’ again,” wrote another.

As the class has worked to change the perspectives of several court-mandated participants, it too has changed those of volunteers and organizers. “When we started the class, you started sitting next to a woman, and you’re serving her lunch and talking to her as a person instead of passing her on the street,” MPD’s Moffatt says. “All of a sudden, instead of she’s [a sex worker], it’s her name is _______ and she likes her tea sweet, and you get to find out a little more about her.”

One participant, *Evie, shares with Moffatt and others at their table about her job working at a local warehouse. Despite being gainfully, legally employed, she still struggles financially. But, Evie says, what she really wants to do is become a firefighter. She’s already earned a medical assisting certification from Remington College and hopes she’s able to meet the requirements for her “hero” job.

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some as young as 13, were being arrested and charged with prostitution. In an interview with Memphis magazine for the July 2016 story “A Voice for Jessica,” Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich asked, “If a 17-year-old is a victim, how can an 18-year-old be a defendant?”

Pimping — promoting prostitution — is a Class E felony in Tennessee and carries a penalty of one to six years in prison and a maximum fine of $3,000. But, “It’s a harder case to make,” Moffatt says. “You either have to catch him in the act or you have to get her to talk. And remember, when they’re getting dropped off, that’s not their pimp, [they think] that’s their boyfriend.”

Of the prostitution-related arrests in Memphis last year (441 total), five were for promoting prostitution, while 424 were for prostitution/prostitution near church or school. Just 12 were “purchasing/ patronizing prostitution” arrests, and one of those was for solicitation of a minor.

“There are people who want to pay for sex — even with children — in our community,” adds Haaga. “Can we point the fingers at them?”

A John’s Class, hosted by Tennessee Correctional Services (TCS), exists to allow patronizing offenders the opportunity to have their current charge dismissed.

According to TCS representative Wilbert Hill, the monthly four-hour class is similarly structured to Lives Worth Saving, with court-mandated participants (who pay a $75 class fee) learning about the dangers sex workers face and the importance of safe sex. Attempts to sit in on this class since December have been ineffective, as scheduled classes for December through February did not take place, either due to a lack of registrants or no-shows. However, 51 patronizing arrests have been made in Memphis to date since November 2016.

“Any industry continues to exist and be profitable because there is a demand,” says Haaga. “People going out there and wanting to pay for sex in our community is what creates more victimization.”

While the number of prostitutionrelated arrests in Memphis has dipped over the past 10 years (from 1,681 in 2006 to 441 in 2016), the crime continues. Moffatt says a portion of the sex-work business has moved off of the streets and is conducted via phone and/or online, with pimps and sex workers advertising on escort websites and other online forums. Making arrests for online prostitution is more “labor intensive,” he says. As well, the MPD force “is down 470 officers right now from our high of 2,480 back in 2011. So, there are fewer resources for us to work with, and there are fewer women on the streets.”

For comparison, the number of prostitution-related arrests, across all categories, in Memphis in recent years were as follows: 1,376 in 2011; 1,023 in 2012; 544 in 2013; 497 in 2014; 484 in 2015. A noticeable drop in prostitutionrelated arrests hit between 2012 and 2013,

while arrests for felony and non-felony possession of marijuana (a comparable, often labeled “victimless crime”) remained steady: 1,399 in 2011; 1,415 in 2012; 1,534 in 2013; 1,551 in 2014; 1,473 in 2015.

Prostitution arrests have historically been more often made in the 38118 (Lamar/airport) and 38106 (Elvis Presley Boulevard) zip codes. “They’ve always been the ‘track,’” Moffatt says. Within the past year, an increasing number of arrests have been made in 38112 and 38016. The hotspots are well known to law enforcement, but “It’s impossible to stop — you lock up multiple women, and as soon as you’re gone, there’s going to be more come out. And as soon as they get out [of jail], unless they address the underlying problem, they’re right back out there.”

Addressing the underlying problem is the aim of Lives Worth Saving and the multiple agencies offering resources to those in “the life.”

“It takes a village,” Haaga says. “When people ask, ‘Why didn’t she just walk away?’ … Well, where was she going to go?

Did you offer her your dinner table? Did you offer her alternatives? Did she know you would have helped her? How did you make yourself available to her?”

NO LITTLE GIRL AT 4 YEARS OLD WANTS TO GROW UP AND SELL HER BODY. Based on job-placement assistance and follow-up done by Restore Corps, between April and November 2016, 11 out of 51 Lives Worth Saving courtmandated participants had gotten out of “the life.” Haaga credits this to bringing in Sheila Daniels, a former sex-trafficking victim who spent 20 years as a sex worker and addict and worked under the realm of an abusive pimp. Daniels is now an intervention specialist and case manager for Restore Corps. “We have a goal of getting Sheila to full-time and hiring a licensed clinical social worker ASAP,” Haaga says. “The class is great, but unless we can build our capacity to walk with these participants for more than just the four-hour class, we are still barely scratching the surface.”

Note from the author: In September 2015, the Flyer covered the brutal stabbing of Juanita Gilmore and its possible connection to a string of South Memphis murders in 2011. One of the 2011 homicide victims, Jessica Lewis, was my friend. All of the victims were human beings whose lives had value, despite their criminal histories.

None of their cases have been solved. (For more about Lewis’ life and death, read “A Voice for Jessica” on memphismagazine. com.) *Some names in this story have been changed for anonymity.

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Fight Cloud

A “dust up”

By Chris Davis

West Tennessee artist Jason Stout wanted to say some hard-to-express things about things that are hard to express. The associate professor at UT Martin felt compelled to respond to America’s evermore volatile political circumstance, but he also felt like news cycles turned too fast for making political cartoons with any kind of shelf life. Heck, they turned so fast, dropping information so furiously, it was impossible for even the most media-literate consumers to ever really get anything but a feel for bigger pictures. That’s when the idea came to him: fight cloud.

Everybody’s familiar with the ubiquitous, violence-obscuring comic strip convention Stout calls the “fight cloud.” It’s a literal “dust up,” where comic strip combatants kick up so much particulate debris all you can see is the odd fist, flying foot, or escaped hairpin. These kinds of detail-obscuring clouds are the inspiration for Stout’s “Into a Birdless Sky,” an explosive exhibition opening at Circuitous Succession Gallery this week.

Stout says his fight clouds were inspired by the long-running Beetle Bailey newspaper strip, but the shotgun shells and other loaded imagery poking out at odd angles from the luminous fogs of info-war have a distinctly alt-comics vibe.

“It’s all partially indebted to abstraction,” Stout says, thinking about how his recent work relates to a variety of traditions. “But you can still make out figures, and it’s kind of poppy with high color saturation and they’re kind of cartoonish. It’s still kind of a traditional way in which you look at a picture.

“It’s all kind of political, and rural, and country in their slant,” Stout says. “I’m trying to find a point of view that’s kind of smack in the middle, that’s about the ambiguity.”

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Free Jazz Fridays Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 6 p.m.

This free music series returns to the library. Tonight’s band is Reach Forever Quintet, and there will be a cash bar and food.

RESPONSE Crosstown Arts, 7-10 p.m., $10 Up in Arms Collective present this evening of dance, asking, “What if revolution begins with a pas de deux or an artful kick in the pants?”

Lord of the Flies Playhouse on the Square, 8 p.m., $25 Based on the book by William Golding about schoolboys stranded on an island.

Southern Soul Assembly Germantown Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m.

A super-group of sorts featuring JJ Grey, Luther Dickinson, Marc Broussard, and Anders Osborne.

JustLarry: (the return of) Theater Bizarre TheatreWorks, 8-10 p.m., $10 Professional clown Larry Clark presents this show featuring daredevilry and side-show antics.

The Little Mermaid Landers Center, 7 p.m., $22 DeSoto Family Theatre presents this telling of the classic Hans Christian Andersen story.

A Stroll Down Black Broadway Hattiloo Theatre, 6 p.m.

A fund-raising show featuring three 15-minute Aida-inspired performances.

Impossible Language story booth, 7 p.m.

With poetry readings from Sheree Renée Thomas, Ashley Anna McHugh, Alina Stefanescu, and Ashley M. Jones.

Terrance Simien

Family Values

By Chris Davis Memphis gets to claim another musical legend as its own — sort of. In 2015, two-time Grammy-winning vocalist/accordion maestro Terrance Simien and his manager/wife Cynthia decided visits to the Bluff City were becoming too frequent and hotels were too expensive. They might as well just go ahead and buy a home in the Cooper-Young neighborhood. So, the Simiens spend most of their time in Louisiana (or on tour) and only make it into M-town for a few days every couple of months. That still counts, right? Between times, the home is occupied by family — Simien’s musical offspring, Marcella Simien, who made Memphis her adopted home some time ago.

“We’ve got roots planted,” Marcella says of her family’s evolving relationship with Memphis. This week, that relationship evolves a little more when Marcella and Her Lovers open for Terrance Simien’s Zydeco Experience on stage at the Halloran Centre.

“I’m particularly excited,” Marcella says, reflecting on a special occasion. “We’ve had Dad sit in with us, and my band has learned a lot of his material. We’ll do Zydeco songs with him. But this is the first time that my band’s ever opened for his.”

Dad picked up his last Grammy for 2013’s Dockside Sessions, a sonic quilt stitched in honor of the Vermilion Bayou’s famous Dockside Studio. Daughter’s last EP, The Bronze Age, came out a year later, and Marcella’s anxious to get back into the studio.

“I’ve been wanting to release something, but the songs have to come when they come,” she says. Now they’ve come, rehearsals are in full swing, and she’s about to start cutting new tracks at Memphis’ High/Low Recording.

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Landmarks in Memphis Music Howard Hall (2282 Madison), 7 p.m., $75 This year’s Preservation Series looks at the music-rich buildings, people, and history of the city. Continues through March 27th.

Stevie Nicks FedExForum, 7-11 p.m.

Break out your boots and flowiest of flowy skirts … rock goddess Stevie Nicks performs tonight.

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ever in our lives did we imagine we’d be in this situation.

Not so fast, not like this,” says Memphian, by way of Israel, Ori Naftaly, the virtuoso guitarist and bandleader for the Memphis gospel/ blues/soul outfit Southern Avenue.

Naftaly, who spoke to the Flyer via cellphone while riding with the band from New York to Philadelphia last week on tour, says that quick success (more on that in a second) has definitely not gone to the band’s head.

“Of course, we’re excited about all the attention and everything, but we have to stay consistent and humble,

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work hard. The industry will spit you out as soon as they chew you in.”

So, what exactly is Naftaly referring to? Well, few bands from Memphis have enjoyed a more meteoric rise to both the top of the local scene and national relevance. In less than two years’ time (the band’s first gig was in September of 2015), Southern Avenue has gone from a relatively unknown commodity to one of the hottest acts in town, packing local clubs and receiving rave reviews from the local press — including the Flyer, which put Southern Avenue lead vocalist Tierinii Jackson on the cover of its “Summer Music Issue” last July. And while Southern Avenue’s ascendance is certainly justified by the band’s undeniable talent, a little bit of luck

(from left to right) Ori Naftaly, Daniel McKee, and Tierinii Jackson of Southern Avenue

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Last March, the band was playing a St. Patrick’s Day gig at Bar DKDC in Cooper-Young, and by pure coincidence, in walked John Burk, president of the Concord Label Group, and thereby, the legendary Memphis soul imprint Stax Records, which Concord has owned since 2004.

“It’s a classic, clichéd story,” says Naftaly. “He was in town working on Melissa Etheridge’s Memphis record with Boo Mitchell at Royal. So, after the session, he comes in at like 1:30 in the morning and hangs out for our last set and says he loves us.”

After six months of negotiations, Southern Avenue signed to Stax Records, becoming the only current act on the label from Memphis. “[Burk] said they had been looking for the right Memphis band to sign to Stax for years but could never find the right fit,” says Naftaly. “It means the world to every single person in this band that they chose us. Words can’t describe it.”

Even before signing to Stax, the band worked the road hard, touring as much as possible. But with the label behind it, Southern Avenue has been getting better and better gigs — including some major blues and jam festivals — and the media attention that goes along with them. Recent write-ups in Relix magazine, American Blues Scene, and Elmore Magazine come to mind.

“None of that would be possible without Stax. We have a great team behind us,” says Naftaly.

On February 24th, the band released its self-titled debut, which was produced by veteran local engineer Kevin Houston (Lucero, North Mississippi Allstars, Amy LaVere). The record has already shot to No. 1 on the iTunes blues charts.

“I knew working with the band, early on, that we were on to something special,” says Houston. “They were a pleasure to work with, and I’m thrilled with how the record came out.”

In speaking with Naftaly about Southern Avenue’s apparently bright future, his humility and appreciation for what the band has accomplished in such a short time is striking. He remains dedicated to earning what Southern Avenue has been given and sees this as only the first step. “In the end, Stax is just a label,” he says. “We still have to make good music. We have to make sure we do the best we can and we’re true to ourselves.”

To celebrate their album’s unveiling, Southern Avenue is holding two events this week: a free listening party at Shangri-La Records on Thursday, March 2nd at 6 p.m., and a live show at Loflin Yard on Friday, March 3rd at 9 p.m. Admission $10.

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Return of the Champs The City Champs reunite, plan new record.

Fans of local trio The City Champs rejoiced last week when the group’s guitarist, Memphis native Joe Restivo, announced on social media that the original lineup was rehearsing again.

Having gained popularity between 2008 and 2010, the group’s subsequent appearances were limited after drummer George Sluppick left town. With his recent return, the group has been woodshedding, writing new material, and making plans for bigger things.

The City Champs were distinguished by primarily being an instrumental group. This arose naturally from the group members’ passion for organ trios and quartets of the 1950s and 1960s, as featured on classic records by Jimmy Smith, Brother Jack McDuff, or guitarist Grant Green. Early on, Restivo found kindred souls in brothers Al and Chad Gamble (on organ and drums, respectively), Muscle Shoals-area natives who had relocated to Memphis. “It was a jam situation,” says Restivo. “In the late ’90s, Al was in town as well as his brother. …

And we would just get together at Al’s house.”

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Soon after, Restivo left Memphis. His return in 2006 also marked the return of Sluppick, another Memphis native, whose life in New Orleans had been disrupted by Hurricane Katrina. Al Gamble, Restivo, and Sluppick began playing together, and when not on the road, saxophonist Art Edmaiston would join them. They formed The Grip, mixing 1960s Latin-tinged boogaloo sounds with Memphis roots, as with their cover of the Mar-Keys’ “Grab This Thing.”

When Edmaiston hit the road again, The City Champs were born.

The new group focused squarely on the stripped-down, funky organ trio sound. Notes Restivo, “We were all fans of that music before we met each other. And so it was a natural fit.” The new combo soon was honing its sound on the road in 2008, opening for the North Mississippi Allstars.

The Champs’ debut album, The Safecracker, was released on Scott Bomar’s Electraphonic label in 2009 to glowing reviews. It was marked by their eclectic approach to the organ trio sound, with inventive versions of “Ol’ Man River” and Amy Winehouse’s “Love Is a Losing Game.” Their 2010 sophomore release, The Set-Up, further expanded their palette, adding horns, Latin percussion, and a cameo from Motown legend Jack Ashford on percussion.

The combo developed a devoted local following, but Sluppick was lured to Los Angeles by the Chris Robinson Brotherhood. The Champs would continue to play Memphis occasionally when Sluppick was in town, but these appearances were rare. Restivo began working with The Bo-Keys and his own quartet, and Gamble began touring and recording with soul revivalists St. Paul and the Broken Bones. While these affiliations remain, things changed last year when Sluppick settled in his home town once again.

Now the group is once more developing new material, with an even more eclectic bent. Restivo notes the influence of “Willie Mitchell Dance Party records … a little bit of that honkytonkish Memphis instrumental thing.”

He adds that they’re perfecting their own take on the 1971 classic Blackrock “Yeah Yeah” and exploring more psychedelic flavors as well. The Champs are itching to record their third album, planned for later this year.

“Since we started this project, it’s been 10 years,” Restivo says. “We’ve all played in a ton of different groups and played a ton of shows with a lot of different artists. So, there’s a lot there to add. I know I’m a much more seasoned musician than I was when I started this thing. I think we’re just a better band.

But at the end of the day, it’s a labor of love. More than any band I’ve ever been in, we have more fun just going over to Al Gamble’s house and just cooking up songs and arrangements.

And we try to present that in our shows and our records.”

The City Champs will return to the stage with new material on May 12th at Loflin Yard.

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Gary Hardy & Memphis 2 Thursdays-Saturdays, 6-9 p.m.; 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.; Flyin’ 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.

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Blind Mississippi Morris Fridays, 5 p.m., and Saturdays, 5:30 p.m.; Brad Birkedahl Band Thursdays, Wednesdays, 8 p.m.; Earl “The Pearl” Banks Saturdays, 12:30 p.m., and Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; Brandon Cunning Trio Sundays, 6 p.m., and Mondays, 7 p.m.; FreeWorld Sundays, 9:30 p.m.

Club 152 152 BEALE 544-7011

Live Music WednesdaysSundays, 7-11 p.m.; Live DJ Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 p.m.; Third Floor: DJ Tubbz Fridays, Saturdays, 10 p.m.

FedExForum 191 BEALE STREET

Twenty One Pilots Saturday, March 4, 7:30-11 p.m.; Charlie Wilson Sunday, March 5, 7 p.m.; Stevie Nicks Wednesday, March 8, 7-11 p.m.

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

Itta Bena 145 BEALE 578-3031

Kayla Walker Thursdays, 67 p.m.; Susan Marshall Fridays, Saturdays, 7-10 p.m.; Nat “King” Kerr Fridays, Saturdays, 9-10 p.m.; Susan Marshall Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.

King Jerry Lawler’s Hall of Fame Bar & Grille 159 BEALE

Chris Gales Solo Acoustic Show Mondays-Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.; Eric Hughes Thursdays, Fridays, 5-8 p.m.; Karaoke Mondays-Thursdays, Sundays, 8 p.m.; Live Bands Fridays, Saturdays, 8 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 Patio 162 BEALE 521-1851

Sonny Mack Mondays-Fridays, 2-6 p.m.; Cowboy Neil Mondays, Thursdays, 7-11 p.m., and Saturdays, Sundays, 26 p.m.; Sensation Band Tuesdays, Fridays, 7-11 p.m.; Fuzzy and the Kings of Memphis Saturdays, 7-11 p.m.; Chic Jones and the Blues Express Sundays, 7-11 p.m.; North and South Band Wednesdays, 7-11 p.m.

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

Big Don Valentine’s Three Piece Chicken and a Biscuit Blues Band Thursdays, Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight; Myra Hall Friday, March 3, 8 p.m.-midnight; North and South Band Saturday, March 4, 8 p.m.-midnight.

New Daisy Theatre 330 BEALE 525-8981

Daisyland Presents Herobust Saturday, March 4, 10 p.m.; Suicidal Tendencies Tuesday, March 7, 8 p.m.

Ghost Town Blues Band Thursday, March 2, 7-11 p.m.; Pam and Terry Friday, March 3, 5-8 p.m., and Wednesday, March 8, 58 p.m.; Freeworld Friday, March 3, 8:30 p.m.12:30 a.m., and Saturday, March 4, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Jeff Crosslin Saturday, March 4, 5-8 p.m.; Sensation Band Sunday, March 5, 711 p.m.; Eric Hughes Band Monday, March 6, 7-11 p.m.; Gracie Curran Tuesday, March 7, 7-11 p.m.; Plantation Allstars Wednesday, March 8, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Rum Boogie Cafe Blues Hall 182 BEALE 528-0150

Memphis Bluesmasters Thursdays, Sundays, 8 p.m.midnight; Vince Johnson and the Plantation Allstars Fridays, Saturdays, 4-8 p.m., and Sundays, 3-7 p.m.; Delta Project Friday, March 3, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Chic Jones and the Blues Express Friday, March 3, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday, March 4, 9 p.m.1 a.m., and Sunday, March 5, 4-8 p.m.; Metropolitan Avenue Saturday, March 4, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Brian Hawkins Blues Party Mondays, 8 p.m.midnight; McDaniel Band Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight.

Silky O’Sullivan’s 183 BEALE 522-9596

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Bobbie & Tasha Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m.

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

Amber Rae Dunn Hosts: Earnestine & Hazel’s Open Mic Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m.

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium 130 PEABODY PLACE 523-8536

Songwritters with Roland and Friends Mondays, 7-10 p.m.

The Halloran Centre 225 S. MAIN 529-4299

Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience with Marcella & Her Lovers Saturday, March 4, 7:30 p.m.

Mollie Fontaine Lounge 679 ADAMS 524-1886

Dim the Lights featuring live music and DJs First Saturday of every month, 10 p.m.

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

Live Pianist Thursdays, 5:308:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 5:30-9 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and MondaysWednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m.

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

DJ Dance Music MondaysSundays, 10 p.m.

Rumba Room 303 S. MAIN 523-0020

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

The Silly Goose 100 PEABODY PLACE 435-6915

Center for Southern Folklore Hall 119 S. MAIN AT PEMBROKE SQUARE 525-3655

Delta Cats, Billy Gibson & Linear Smith First Friday of every month, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Center for Southern Folklore 123 S. MAIN AT PEABODY TROLLEY STOP 525-3655

Billy Gibson/Linear Smith Friday, March 3, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.; Zeke Johnson Sunday, March 5, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

DJ Cody Fridays, Saturdays, 10 p.m.

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Bar DKDC 964 S. COOPER 272-0830

Yesse Yavis (Chickasaw Mound) Friday, March 3; Sharp Balloons Saturday, March 4; Hosoi Bros with Powers That Be Sunday, March 5; Devil Train Monday, March 6; Some Sons of Mudboy Wednesday, March 8.

Boscos 2120 MADISON 432-2222

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

Canvas 1737 MADISON 443-5232

Karaoke Thursdays, 9:30 p.m.; Kyle Pruzina Live Mondays, 10 p.m.-midnight.

Celtic Crossing 903 S. COOPER 274-5151

Jeremy Stanfill and Joshua Cosby Sundays, 6-9 p.m.; Candy Company Mondays.

The Cove 2559 BROAD 730-0719

Ed Finney and the U of M Jazz Quartet Thursdays, 9 p.m.; Sweet Megg and the Wayfarers Thursday, March 2, 9 p.m.; Big Barton Friday, March 3, 9:30 p.m.; Petty Gene Saturday, March 4, 10 p.m.; Jazz with David Collins and friends Sunday, March 5, 6-9 p.m.; Justin White Mondays, 7 p.m.; Don and Wayde Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m.; Karaoke Wednesdays, 10 p.m.

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Richard James Thursday, March 2; Jeffrey & the Pacemakers Sunday, March 5; Crockett Hall Tuesdays with the Midtown Rhythm Section Tuesdays, 9 p.m.; Bearly Funny Wednesday, March 8.

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Jonathan Richman featuring Tommy Larkins Thursday, March 2, 8 p.m.; He Is Legend, What We Do in Secret, Forsake Your Nets Friday, March 3, 7 p.m.; Objekt 12 & Vessel Friday, March 3, 11 p.m.-2 a.m.; Void King, Boudain Drones, Native Blood Saturday, March 4, 8 p.m.;

The Ocean Party, Harlan Pete, Moss Sunday, March 5, 8 p.m.; Adam Torres with VAS Tuesday, March 7, 9 p.m.; Anna Wise Wednesday, March 8, 8 p.m.

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River Bluff Clan Sunday, March 5, 4-7 p.m.; Heart Memphis Band Sunday, March 5, 8:30 p.m.-midnight.

Lafayette’s Music Room 2119 MADISON 207-5097

Jimmy Davis Thursday, March 2, 6 p.m.; No More Drama Thursday, March 2, 9 p.m.1 a.m.; Johnny Mac Trio Friday, March 3, 6:30 p.m.; Samantha Fish Friday, March 3, 10 p.m.; Loveland Duren Trio Saturday, March 4, 11 a.m.; Memphis Ukelele Band Saturday, March 4, 3 p.m.; Heath N’ Justin Saturday, March 4, 6:30 p.m.; Almost Famous Saturday, March 4, 10 p.m.; Joe Restivo 4 Sundays, 11 a.m.; Makky Kaylor Sunday, March 5, 4 p.m.; John Paul Keith and Co. Mondays, 6 p.m.; John Kilzer Tuesdays, 8 p.m.; Breeze Cayolle and New Orleans Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.; Austin Carroll Wednesday, March 8, 5:30 p.m.; Darrin Bradbury Wednesday, March 8, 8 p.m.

Midtown Crossing Grill 394 N. WATKINS 443-0502

Memphis Ukelele Meetup Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Minglewood Hall 1555 MADISON 866-609-1744

Ben Folds Saturday, March 4, 8 p.m.; Pierce the Veil Tuesday, March 7, 6-9 p.m.

Mulan Asian Bistro 2149 YOUNG AVE 347-3965

Chris Gales Sunday Brunch First Sunday of every month, 12-3 p.m.

Murphy’s 1589 MADISON 726-4193

Accidental Field Trip Friday, March 3; Ex-Cult Saturday, March 4; M.O.T.O. with Toy Trucks Sunday, March 5; Aquarian Blood Monday, March 6.

P&H Cafe 1532 MADISON 726-0906

Rock Starkaraoke Fridays; Jack Albertan, J.D. Reager and the Cold-Blooded Three, Reade Mitchell Saturday, March 4; Open Mic Music with Tiffany Harmon Mondays, 9 p.m.-midnight; Mike Frazier Tuesday, March 7.

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The Phoenix Blues Jam Tuesdays, 8-11 p.m.

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Jack Rowell’s Celebrity Jam Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Cary Morin Thursday, March 2, 9 p.m.; Eddie Smith Fridays, 8 p.m.; Reba Russell Trio Friday, March 3, 8 p.m.; Backstreet Crawler Saturday, March 4, 8 p.m.; Debbie Jamison & Friends Tuesdays, 610 p.m.; Elmo and the Shades Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight.

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Choral Evenson - The Memphis Chamber Choir Sunday, March 5, 3-4 p.m.

9 p.m., and Saturday, March 4, 9 p.m.; Furious George Sunday, March 5, 5:30 p.m.; Brian Johnson Band Wednesday, March 8, 8 p.m.-midnight; The Brian Johnson Band Wednesday, March 8, 8 p.m.

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The Southern Edition Band Tuesdays.

Deering and Down Trio Sunday, March 5, 8-11:30 p.m.

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Page Chase Trio Saturday, March 4, 8 p.m.-midnight.

Dantones Duo Friday, March 3, 7-10 p.m.

Brian Johnson Band Saturday, March 4, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Fox and Hound 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.

Wild Bill’s 1580 VOLLINTINE 207-3975

The Wild Bill’s Band Fridays, Saturdays, 11 p.m.-3 a.m.

Horseshoe Casino & Hotel AT CASINO CENTER, SOUTH OF MEMPHIS, NEAR TUNICA, MS 1-800-303-SHOE

Dropkick Murphys Friday, March 3; Ghost Town Blues Band Friday, March 3, 10 p.m.2 a.m., and Saturday, March 4, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

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Huey’s Southaven

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Chris Bandi Friday, March 3, 10 p.m.

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Terry and the Wallbangers Sunday, March 5, 8 p.m.midnight.

Lost Pizza 2885 POPLAR 572-1803

JB Whalen & Brent Matseas Every other Thursday, 6-8 p.m.

Thirsty Lizard 6541 US 51 662-536-6054

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Fun-Filled Fridays First Friday of every month, 8 p.m.midnight.

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

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

Howard Vance Guitar Academy 978 REDDOCH 767-6940

First Friday at Five Coffee House Concert First Friday of every month, 5 p.m.

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Gary Escoe’s Atomic Dance Machine Sunday, March 5, 8:30 p.m.-midnight.

Mortimer’s 590 N. PERKINS 761-9321

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

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

Summer/Berclair Cheffie’s Cafe 483 HIGH POINT TERRACE 202-4157

Songwriter Night hosted by Leigh Ann Wilmot and Dave “The Rave” Saturdays, 5-8 p.m.

East Tapas and Drinks

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Tony Butler Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

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

The Pistol and the Queen Sunday, March 5, 8-11:30 p.m.

Cordova

6069 PARK 767-6002

Eddie Harris Thursdays, Fridays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Elizabeth Wise Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.; Van Duren Solo Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.

Mic Performance Series Every other Wednesday.

Huey’s Cordova

Bartlett Hadley’s Pub 2779 WHITTEN 266-5006

Twin Soul Friday, March 3,

1771 N. GERMANTOWN PKWY. 754-3885

Memphis All Stars Sunday, March 5, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Kelcy Mae Sunday, March 5, 8:30 p.m.-midnight.

Shake Rag Bar 8902 RANKIN BRANCH 876-5255

Dantones Duo Saturday, March 4, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

St. George’s Episcopal Church 2425 SOUTH GERMANTOWN 754-7282

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Philharmonia Quartett Berlin in Concert Wednesday, March 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Germantown Performing Arts Center

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Southern Soul Assembly Friday, March 3, 8-10 p.m.; PB&J: Peter and the Wolf Saturday, March 4, 9:30 a.m.; Germantown’s Got Talent! Sunday, March 5, 3-7 p.m.

The Crossing Bar & Grill

Huey’s Southwind

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El Ced and Groove Nation Sunday, March 5, 8:30 p.m.midnight.

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

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

3964 GOODMAN, SOUTHAVEN, MS 662-890-7611

Acoustic Music Tuesdays.

Raleigh Stage Stop 2951 CELA 382-1576

Blues Jam Every Thursday Night hosted by Brad Webb Thursdays, 7-11 p.m.; Prosevere with special guests Ethan Willis & the Long Goners Saturday, March 4, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Open Mic Night and Steak Night Tuesdays, 6 p.m.-midnight.

West Memphis/ Eastern Arkansas EACC Fine Arts Center Gallery EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 1700 NEWCASTLE, FORREST CITY, AR

Amy Grant Friday, March 3, 7:30 p.m.

Southland Park 1550 N. INGRAM, WEST MEMPHIS, AR 800-467-6182

Live Music Fridays, Saturdays, 10 p.m.; Live Band Karaoke Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

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Karaoke with Tim Bachus Mondays, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; DJ Stylez Wednesdays, 8 p.m.1 a.m.

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Cannon Center for the Performing Arts

Rockin’ Road to Dublin, combines the art of an Irish dance show, the power of a rockand-roll concert, all with the finish of a Broadway theatrical production. $30-$45. Thurs., March 2, 7:30 p.m.

MEMPHIS COOK CONVENTION CENTER, 255 N. MAIN (TICKETS, 525-1515).

Landers Center (DeSoto Civic Center)

The Little Mermaid, based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. www.dftonline.org. $22. Fri.-Sun. Through March 5.

4560 VENTURE, SOUTHAVEN, MS (662-280-9120).

Hattiloo Theatre

A Stroll Down Black Broadway, annual fund-raiser including two live bands, buffets, served hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and three mini-performances inspired by the musical Aida as you stroll from one theatre to the next. www.hattiloo.org. $100. Sat., March 4.

37 S. COOPER (502-3486).

The Salvation Army Kroc Center

Aladdin Jr., based on the animated film with an Academy Award-winning score, sure to send audiences soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with romance and adventure. www. stagedoormemphis.org. Pay what you can. Thurs.-Sat., 78 p.m., and Sun., 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Through March 5.

800 E. PARKWAY S. (729-8007).

The Orpheum

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, award-winning, inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. www.orpheummemphis.com. $25. Through March 5.

Both Sides,, a young mysterious woman shows up and turns Andrew Mitchell’s quiet, uneventful, unassuming life living with his mother topsyturvey. Fast-paced comedy with opening night reception. www.playhouse51.com. $12.

Sundays, 2 p.m., and Fridays, Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Through March 18.

8077 WILKINSVILLE (872-7170).

Playhouse on the Square Over, Under and Thru the Rainbow, performances at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. www.theatreworksmemphis. org. Thur.-Sun., Mar. 2-5.

Lord of the Flies, based on the classic book of how human beings react when their humanity is stripped away. Adult situations advisory. www. playhouseonthesquare.org. $35-$40. Sundays, 2 p.m., and Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m.

Through March 26.

L Ross Gallery

Opening reception for “Love Song,” exhibition of new work

by Melissa Dunn. www.lrossgallery.com. Fri., March 3, 6-8 p.m.

5040 SANDERLIN (767-2200).

Memphis Botanic Garden

Opening reception for “Beauty in a War Torn World,” exhibition of photos and artwork curated by local Southern historian and professor of history at Arkansas State University, Sarah Wilkerson Freeman from the Japanese internment camp at Rohwer, Arkansas. www. memphisbotanicgarden.com.

Sun., March 5, 2-4 p.m.

750 CHERRY (636-4100).

Memphis College of Art

Artist reception for “39. El Nopal: Installations,” exhibition of installation works Fidencio Fifield-Perez (formerly Martínez). www.mca.edu. Fri., March 3, 6-8 p.m.

66 S. COOPER (726-4656).

1930 POPLAR (272-5100).

A R TI S T R EC E P TI O N S

OT H E R A R T HAPPE N I NGS

Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School Opening reception for “Mapping the Every Day,” exhibition of new works by Jill Samuels. www.stmarysschool.org. Fri., March 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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

Circuitous Succession Gallery

Opening reception for “Into a Birdless Sky,” exhibition of new paintings and drawings

by Jason Stout and landscapes

by Carol Buchman. www. circuitoussuccession.com. Fri., March 3, 6-9 p.m.

500 S. SECOND.

Germantown Performing Arts Center Artist reception for “Visions of Nature,” exhibition of work by the Memphis Digital Photography Club. www.gpacweb. com. Sat., March 4, 5-7 p.m.

The Art of Collecting

Roundtable discussion around the topic of excellence in art collecting. Panelists include the founder of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Alice Walton; former NBA player Elliot Perry, and philanthropists Pitt and Barbara Hyde. Wed., March 8, 7 p.m.

MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART, 1934 POPLAR (544-6209), WWW.BROOKSMUSUEM.ORG.

Call for Artists: I AM A MAN Plaza

Open to any artist currently living in the United States of America. Artists are invited to apply as a team if desirable. See website for more information and RFQ. Through March 16.

URBANART COMMISSION, 2549 BROAD, WWW.URBANARTCOMMISSION.ORG.

Send the date, time, place, cost, info, phone number, a brief description, and photos — two weeks in advance — to calendar@memphisflyer.com or P.O. Box 1738, Memphis, TN 38101.

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

Call for Artists: Memphis 3.0

Cooper-Young Art Tours

Collaborate in Memphis 3.0.

All interested applicants must email submissions@urbanartcommission.org. Through March 15.

URBANART COMMISSION, 2549 BROAD, WWW.URBANARTCOMMISSION.ORG.

Call to Artists for UrbanArt Public Art

Artist opportunities for murals, sculptures, and more. See website for registration and more information. Ongoing.

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

Casting Demonstration Saturdays, Sundays, 3 p.m.

For more information, featured artists, and pop-up performances, visit website. First Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m.

COOPER-YOUNG DISTRICT, CORNER OF COOPER AND YOUNG, WWW.COOPERYOUNG.COM.

Crosstown Arts Digital Lab

Six-station computer lab supports Memphis’ creative community by providing artists and musicians full access to industry-standard art- and music-making technology.

Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Fridays, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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

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

Art After Dark

Galleries and gardens will be open late. Featuring light refreshments, entertainment, and a cash bar. Free with admission. Every third Thursday, 6-8 p.m.

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

“Powering Authentic Culture, Empowering Authentic Communities” at the Brooks Museum

1801 EXETER (751-7500).

March 2-8, 2017

203 S. MAIN (525-3000).

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Rock’N ‘Save Some’ Dough Game! Starting at just $20, get a ticket, a pizza slice, and a free collectible mug.

Mike Conley Socks for first 4,000 fans. grizzlies.com

In It To Win It Tour featuring special guests Fantasia and Johnny Gill is set to hit FedExForum.

Tickets Available!

Don’t miss the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icon’s 24 Karat Gold Tour with special guests The Pretenders.

Tickets Available!

The Grammy-winning band will rock FedExForum with their This House Is Not for Sale Tour with hits from their upcoming 14th album. Tickets available!

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CALENDAR: MARCH 2 - 8 “My Kin Is Not Like Yours,” exhibition of works by Debra Edge. Ongoing.

Two awards are available to graduating high school seniors, as well as current and rising college freshmen and sophomores. Applications available on website. Through April 1.

2563 BROAD (323-3008).

Clough-Hanson Gallery “Memphis Cartonera: Cooperative Publishing, Art, and Action,” exhibition of handmade books and book making workshop by Nelson Gutierrez. www.rhodes.edu.

Through March 18.

WWW.KUDZUPLAYERS.COM.

“Powering Authentic Culture, Empowering Authentic Communities” Meet in Hohenberg Auditorium for Brooks Museum League meeting featuring guest speaker, Elizabeth Rouse, COO, ArtsMemphis, who will speak on topic. Fri., March 3, 10:45 a.m.

MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART, 1934 POPLAR (544-6209), WWW.BROOKSMUSEUM.ORG.

“Pricing and Selling Your Artwork”

Artist talk by Jane Croy, artist, art teacher, and author of The Seven Steps to Selling Your Artwork. Sun., March 5, 2 p.m.

DECATUR TRINITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 2449 ALTRURIA.

“RESPONSE”

Three evenings of original works and performances. Each evening’s performance will be one-of-a kind and feature different dances. $10. Fri.-Sun., Mar. 3-5, 7 p.m.

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

RHODES COLLEGE, 2000 N. PARKWAY (843-3000).

Melissa Dunn’s “Love Song” at L Ross Gallery, opening Friday Small Shop Saturday

Featuring a weekly local vendor in the tap room. Meet the artist and learn about their craft. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.

GHOST RIVER BREWING, 827 S. MAIN (278-0087), WWW.GHOSTRIVERBREWING.COM.

Visiting Artist Fidencio Fifield-Perez

Artist talk and lecture surrounding current exhibition, “39. El Nopal.” Originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, Fifield-Perez’s work speaks to labor, immigration, borders and the individuals who traverse them. Thurs., March 2, 12:15-1:45 p.m.

MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF ART, 1930 POPLAR (272-5100), MCA. EDU/EVENT/VISITING-ARTIST-FIDENCIO-FIFIELD-PEREZ/.

ONGOI NG ART

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).

ANF Architects

“See Me, Hear Me, I Am Human,” exhibition of works dedicated to the contemporary empowerment of women’s rights

by Jin H. Powell. www.anfa.com.

Through March 9.

1500 UNION (278-6868).

Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art

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

Ongoing.

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

David Lusk Gallery

“Soliloquy” and “Unspeakable,” exhibition of sculpture

by Carroll Todd and paintings

by Leslie Holt. www.davidluskgallery.com. Through March 11.

97 TILLMAN (767-3800).

The Dixon Gallery & Gardens

“Mallory/Wurtzburger: A Retrospective,” exhibition celebrating artists from past Mallory/Wurtzburger exhibits. www.dixon.org.

Through April 9.

“State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now,” exhibition examining how today’s artists are informed by the past, innovate with materials old and new, and engage deeply with issues relevant to our communities. www.dixon. org. Through March 26.

4339 PARK (761-5250).

Eclectic Eye

“Digital Tapestries”, exhibition of multi-media works by Meredith Olinger. www.eclectic-eye.com.

Through April 12.

242 S. COOPER (276-3937).

FireHouse Community Arts Center

Mosal Morszart, exhibition of works by Black Arts Alliance artist. www.memphisblackartsalliance.org. Ongoing.

985 S. BELLEVUE (948-9522).

Fogelman Galleries of Contemporary Art, University of Memphis

“The Belhaven Republic (A Delta Blues), 1793-1795,” exhibition of portraits, flags, battle maps, and other artifacts detailing events leading to the Belhaven Republic’s attempted siege of Memphis. Collection

by Umar Rashid (Frohawk Two Feathers). www.memphis.edu/fogelmangalleries/.

Free. Through March 3.

3715 CENTRAL.

Fratelli’s

Marty Fath Art Show, exhibition of still life, landscape, and floral paintings. www. memphisbotanicgarden.com.

Through March 30.

750 CHERRY (766-9900).

Jay Etkin Gallery

Gallery Artists Group Exhibition, wwww.jayetkingallery. com. Through March 18.

942 COOPER (550-0064).

Marshall Arts Gallery

“Love of Art” and “Memphis,” exhibition of work by Nikki Gardner and Debra Edge, by appointment only. (647-9242), Ongoing.

639 MARSHALL (679-6837).

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

“Creating Connections Through Art Therapy,” exhibition of artwork created by art therapy participants and students who learned about building connections and enhancing self-expression through art therapy groups.

Through March 26.

Rotunda Projects: Nnenna Okore, exhibition of abstract objects fashioned from burlap and inspired by textures, colors, and landscapes from her immediate environment. Through April 2.

Selections from William Eggleston’s Portfolios, exhibition of 18 photographs from most of the portfolios in the Brooks Museum’s collection. www. brooksmuseum.org. Through May 31.

1934 POPLAR (544-6209).

Memphis College of Art

“Circles: Works by Emily Miller,” exhibition of street art

by Emily Miller. ww.mca.edu.

Through April 18.

“Zoodles,” exhibition of sketches by MCA students created during lunch breaks at the Memphis Zoo. www.mca. edu. March 3-April 18.

1930 POPLAR (272-5100).

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“MGAL Star Artist,” exhibition of works by award-winning artists of the Memphis Germantown Art League. www. jccmemphis.org. March 3-29.

6560 POPLAR (761-0810).

Memphis Jewish Home Marty Parker and Rose Sitton, exhibition of paintings with a portion of the proceeds benefiting MJHR. www.memphisjewishhome. org. Through March 31.

36 BAZEBERRY (758-0036).

Memphis Slim Collaboratory

“Either They Don’t Know or Don’t Show,” exhibition of prints by Lawrence Matthews.

Through March 31.

1130 COLLEGE (590-4591).

Memphis Zoo

March 4 - June 23, 2017

“Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks,” exhibition of 15 LEGO brick sculptures. www.memphiszoo.org.

March 3-July 9.

2000 PRENTISS PLACE IN OVERTON PARK (333-6500).

Metal Museum

901.636.2362

Locally presented by:

WWW.MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG 3050 Central Ave / Memphis 38111

“Guns, Violence, & Justice,” exhibition by various artists using guns and gun references in their artwork to address issues impacting our lives and explore concepts of militia consciousness.

Through April 30.

“Tributaries: Caitie Sellers,” exhibition of jewelry in copper and silver from architectural imagery. www.metalmuseum. org. Through April 16.

374 METAL MUSEUM DR. (774-6380).

National Civil Rights Museum

“Enslaved,” exhibition of photography by Lisa Kristine. www.civilrightsmuseum.org.

Through March 6.

450 MULBERRY (521-9699).

Overton Park Gallery

“California in Nocturne,” exhibition of photography

by Max Malcolms. Through March 10.

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Ross Gallery

“Fused Expression,” exhibition of studio glass by John Littleton and Kate Vogel. www.cbu.edu.

Through May 17.

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

Slavehaven Underground Railroad Museum

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1581 OVERTON PARK (229-2967).

“Images of Africa Before & After the Middle Passage,” exhibition of photography

by Jeff and Shaakira Edison.

Ongoing.

826 N. SECOND (527-3427).

St. George’s Episcopal Church

“An Atmosphere of Love,” exhibition of work inspired by love, care and kindness by local artists. www.stgchurch. org. Through March 26.

2425 SOUTH GERMANTOWN (754-7282).

800.849.0248 A Southern Shows, Inc. Production

Dancing in the Dark benefit at Lindenwood Christian Church Stax Museum of American Soul Music

“Portraits in Soul: Rare Images from the API Archive,” exhibition of photographs by Bill Carrier Sr. and his team at Allied Photography Illustrators (API). www.staxmuseum. com. Through June 20.

926 E. MCLEMORE (946-2535).

Talbot Heirs

Debra Edge Art, Ongoing.

99 S. SECOND (527-9772).

TOPS Gallery

“That Shadow, My Likeness,” exhibition of photographs centered around community in Howard Beach, Queens, along with a video audition tape for the metal band Slayer

by Katie Murray. www.topsgallery.com. Through April 2.

C O M E DY

P&H Cafe

Open Mic Comedy, Thursdays, 9 p.m.

1532 MADISON (726-0906).

Resorts Tunica Casino Hotel

“Sounds of Love and Laughter,” featuring the sounds of the Perfect Combination aka PC Band along with Comedian D. Elli$, aka Mr. Entertainment, Dallas King of Comedy. (1-866706-7070), $35. Sat., March 4, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

1100 CASINO STRIP BOULEVARD ((662) 363-7777).

TheatreWorks

JustLarry: (the return of) Theater Bizarre, evening of entertainment, comedy, magic, circus, sideshow, daredevilry, and other feats of Larry-ness. (860-5131). $10.

Fri.-Sat., Mar. 3-4, 8-10 p.m.

2085 MONROE (274-7139).

400 S. FRONT.

Village Frame & Art

Gallery Artists, exhibition of work by Charlie Ivey, Virginia Schoenster, Lou Ann Dattilo, and Matthew Hasty. Ongoing.

540 S. MENDENHALL (767-8882).

WKNO Studio

“Autobiography,” exhibition of works in oil, prints, and letterpress by Martha Kelly. www.wkno.org. March 2-31.

7151 CHERRY FARMS (458-2521).

DAN C E

Belly Dance Open House

Join Karsilama Tribal Belly Dance open house featuring door prizes, mini introductory belly dance choreography class, performances, and more. Free. Wed., March 8, 7:159 p.m.

BUCKMAN ARTS CENTER AT ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, 60 N. PERKINS EXT. (537-1483), KARSILAMADANCE.COM.

PO ET RY /S PO K E N WO R D

Crosstown Story Booth

Impossible Language, ongoing contemporary poetry series organized by Ashley Roach-Freiman and Aaron Brame featuring readings by Sheree Renée Thomas, Ashley Anna McHugh, Alina Stefanescu, and Ashley M. Jones.

Free. Sat., March 4, 7-9 p.m.

422 N. CLEVELAND (507-8030).

B O O KS I G N I N G S

Booksigning by Susan Cushman

Author reads and signs Tangles and Plaques: A Mother and Daughter Face Alzheimer’s.

Thurs., March 2, 5:30-7 p.m.

BURKE’S BOOK STORE, 936 S. COOPER (278-7484), WWW.BURKESBOOKS.COM.

Booksigning by Tony Kail

Author discusses and signs A Secret History of Memphis Hoodoo. Sat., March 4, 2-3 p.m.

BARNES & NOBLE, 2774 N. GERMANTOWN (386-2468), WWW.BN.COM.

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Brown Bag: Backyard Chickens

American Marketing Association March Luncheon

2017 Think Pink Memphis

Discussion on raising chickens for eggs, meat, or companionship addressing housing, feed, trouble shooting, and the day-to-day care needed to keep a small flock healthy. Wed., March 8, noon.

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

Urban Earth Educational Seminars

Learn about pruning, miniature/fairy gardens, or container gardening at monthly seminars. Attendees receive discounts on day of seminar. Free.

Sat., March 4, 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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

TO U R S

Guest speaker Dr. Shane Hunt, dean of the College of Business at Arkansas State University, will present “Try Before You Buy: My Thoughts on the Future of Marketing.” $15 members, $25 pre-registered nonmembers. Thurs., March 2, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

UNIVERSITY CLUB OF MEMPHIS, 1346 CENTRAL (866-3114), WWW.AMAMEMPHIS.ORG.

Serving up all traditional favorites, including homemade waffles, salads, and daily specials benefiting outreach ministries across the city of Memphis. See website for more information and lecture schedule.

March 2-April 2.

Luncheon, auction, and breast cancer survivor fashion show featuring keynote speaker Becky Olson. $40-$50. Sat., March 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS HOLIDAY INN, 3700 CENTRAL (678-8200), WWW.THINKPINKMEMPHIS.COM.

2017-2018 Step Ahead Scholarship

Accepting applications from young women in the Memphis area to pursue higher education.

Deadline April 1. See website for more information and application. Through April 1.

KIDS

WWW.ASTEPAHEADFOUNDATION.ORG.

Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Celebration

In celebration of the author’s birthday on March 2nd, a special Storytime featuring coloring, activities, and more. Free. Thurs., March 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

BARNES & NOBLE, 2774 N. GERMANTOWN (386-2468), WWW.BN.COM.

CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 102 N. SECOND (525-6602), WWW.CALVARYMEMPHIS.ORG.

“Back to the Moon for Good” $7. Through June 2.

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

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Garden Design and Plants Tour

Visit a specific garden and learn about its design and plants. Each month garden docents will give you the details of the featured space. Visit all nine gardens, get your card signed, and receive a special gift in the New Year. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon.

94th Lenten Preaching Series and Waffle Shop

4 TH A N N U A L

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

B U Y T I X E A R LY !

Open House & Tour of Memphis Area Mosques

Come get your questions answered and meet Muslims who live in the community. Refreshments will be served to public, meals will be served for police in the area at our “Cop Stops.”

Visit website for locations. Free. Sat., March 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

S H O W C A S E

SAT U RDAY, M ARCH 4 • 3PM–6PM

(409-5774), MUSLIMSINMEMPHIS.ORG.

Sample luscious desserts from local bakeries and watch or join our Cupcake Eating Contest.

E X P OS/ SALES

Tickets: $6 in advance • $10 on the day of the event

Baptist RN Recruitment Fair

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S P O R TS / F IT N ES S

35th Annual Memphis in May Triathlon Swim Clinics

One-time classes that require participants be able to swim at least 100 yards freestyle non-stop.

Danny Fadgen, master swim coach and Aquatic Director with the Memphis Jewish Community Center, will be the coach. First Tuesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. Through May 2.

MEMPHIS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, 6560 POPLAR (761-0810), WWW.PR-EVENTMANAGEMENT.NET.

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Video poker play earns half the stated amount.

$31-$48. Fri., March 3, 7 p.m., Sat., March 4, 7 p.m., and Sun., March 5, noon.

LANDERS CENTER (DESOTO CIVIC CENTER), 4560 VENTURE, SOUTHAVEN, MS (662-280-9120), WWW.LANDERSCENTER.COM.

Bar Belles

Women’s-only class takes on the fears and misconceptions that shroud weight lifting in a cloud of confusion. Learn the concepts behind lifting, how to properly perform lifts, and gain the confidence of a Bar Belle. $40. Sundays, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

THE SALVATION ARMY KROC CENTER, 800 E. PARKWAY S. (729-8007), WWW.KROCMEMPHIS.ORG/.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4 • 9:30pm Receive entries now through March 3.

FEATURED ENTERTAINMENT

Bust Stress & Be Happy

Explore the true nature of mind, impact stress has on mind, and experience tools to manage stress. Free. Sat., 10:45-11:45 a.m. Through March 4.

SHELBY FARMS, VISITOR’S CENTER, 6903 GREAT VIEW DRIVE NORTH (714-267-6224).

Go Ape Treetop Adventure

Friday & Saturday

March 24 & 25 Great Hall • 8pm

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

Tickets start at $25

available at the Fitz Gift Shop or call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or visit Ticketmaster.com

$179 Hotel Package

Includes a deluxe room and two reserved tickets. Call 1-662-363-LUCK (5825) AND MENTION CODE: CPJOKE

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

FitzgeraldsTunica.com • 1-662-363-LUCK (5825) • Must be 21 and a Key Rewards member. See Cashier • Players Club for rules. Tax & resort fee not included in listed prices. Advance reservations required and subject to availability. $50 debit or credit card is required upon hotel check-in. Hotel arrivals after 6pm must be guaranteed with a credit card. Management reserves the right to cancel, change and modify the event or promotion. Gaming restricted patrons prohibited. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700.

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BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-MEMPHIS (GARRETT AUDITORIUM), 6027 WALNUT GROVE, WWW.BAPTISTNURSES.ORG.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Registered nurses are offered the opportunity to spend time exploring Baptist. Recruiters will be on-hand to answer questions, make introductions, and initiate on-site interviews with hiring managers. Sat., March 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Purchase tickets at Fitz Gift Shop, by calling 800-745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com.

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CALENDAR: MARCH 2 - 8 continued from page 27 Cognac, Cars, & Cigars

Enjoy cognac samples and a premium cigar while admiring some of the hottest cars on the market and personal cars from NBA players. $75. Sat., March 4, 5-9 p.m.

MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (259-1300), WWW. COGNACCARSANDCIGARS.COM.

Dancing in the Dark: Music from the Great American Songbook, Volume 2

Benefit featuring reception, the Lindenwood Chancel Choir, orchestra, soloists, and singer-pianist Chris Nemec performing favorite folk songs and spirituals. $20-$50. Sun., March 5, 4 p.m.

LINDENWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 2400 UNION (458-8506), WWW.LINDENWOODCC.ORG.

Extreme Deep: Mission into the Abyss

Offers opportunities for hands-on exploration of life at the bottom of the sea. Interactive exhibit that highlights the adventure of deep-sea exploration and discovery. Through May 6.

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

First Friday: Within the Pages

Mix-Odyssey

Experience premier craft cocktails from seven mixologists representing bartenders and hobbyists from across the city, benefitting Volunteer Odyssey. $55-$100. Sat., March 4, 7-10 p.m.

Pay homage to the famous writers and poets of the Victorian era and their works that will continue the legacy and allure of Victorian literature. $15. Fri., March 3, 5-8 p.m.

BRIDGES, 477 N. FIFTH (443-7154), WWW.VOLUNTEERODYSSEY.COM.

WOODRUFF-FONTAINE HOUSE, 680 ADAMS (526-1469), WWW.WOODRUFF-FONTAINE.ORG.

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Kick off Meritan March Madness with a night of pottery painting.

For only $30, get a basketball platter to design any way you like, plus paints, glazing, and firing. Twenty percent of proceeds support Meritan. $30. Sat., March 4, 6-9 p.m.

SEIZE THE CLAY, 3084 POPLAR (766-0600), WWW.MERITAN.ORG.

MadPaper Coaching School Launch Party

Learn how to successfully flip houses. Sat., March 4, 6-10 p.m.

COWORK MEMPHIS, 902 S. COOPER (505-0675).

Speed Repping

Area representatives (including Mayor Strickland, Mayor Luttrell, & MLGW CEO Jerry Collins) will be available to have a quick, three- to fiveminute one-on-one talk with citizens. Free. Mon., March 6, 10 a.m.-noon.

WHITEHAVEN BRANCH LIBRARY, 4120 MILLBRANCH (415-2781).

World Day of Prayer Inter-Faith Service at Grace Church of the Nazarene Women’s Extravaganza: Let’s Exhale Celebration of life for the women and families dealing with the loss of a loved one due to incarceration. Complimentary manicures and pedicures. $15. Sat., March 4, 12-4 p.m.

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Print out the flyer, show it on your smartphone, or just tell your cashier you’re supporting the fundraiser, and Meritan will get 50 percent of the proceeds.

Wed., March 8, 5-9 p.m.

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Memphis Black Restaurant Week

International ecumenical celebration of informed prayer and prayerful action. Join in the prayer service written this year by women of the Philippines. Reception to follow.

Free. Fri., March 3, 12-1 p.m.

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Sample desserts from local bakeries, join or watch cupcake-eating contest, and more. $10. Sat., March 4, 3-6 p.m.

All About Eve (1950) Sun., March 5, 2 p.m., and Wed., March 8, 7 p.m.

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My King

An attorney rehabbing her knee after a ski accident looks back on scenes from her romantically charged but emotionally turbulent relationship with a headstrong restaurateur. French with English subtitles. Free. Wed., March 8, 5:45-8 p.m.

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BENJAMIN L. HOOKS CENTRAL LIBRARY, 3030 POPLAR (415-2726).

YWCA Memphis 20th Annual Benefit Luncheon

Sun., March 5, 1 p.m., and Tues., March 7, 7 p.m.

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Hosted by Amy Speropoulos featuring guest speaker Michel’le. $100. Wed., March 8, noon.

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Documentary exploring the connections between slavery and mass incarceration.

Childcare will be provided, RSVP via email if you are in need of childcare. Discussion will follow the screening. Free.

Fri., March 3, 6-9 p.m.

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Wild Africa 3D

Audiences will be plunged into fantastic places and meet amazing creatures while exploring the most dramatic continent on Earth.

Through March 3.

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here are numerous examples of political artists — from Théodore Géricault, Pablo Picasso, and Glenn Ligon to Barbara Kruger, Wangechi Mutu, and the Guerilla Girls. Their works use imagery and performance that the viewer can readily identify as making a statement — on civil rights, the normal conventions of beauty, or a significant event like the bombing of the Spanish town in the 1930s (Picasso’s Guernica).

The role of politics is not as clear with non-objective work. This art is often selfreferential where the abstract forms are only usually unintentional metaphors to the larger world.

Memphis painter Melissa Dunn is aware of this. The colors and the titles of her work allude to certain images or reference certain events, but “Ultimately, it is a visual experience, and the viewer has to take responsibility to connect with the work,” she says. Being in the studio is a private, intimate time for her where she is constantly asking herself, “Why does art matter?” She wonders, “How does going into the studio alone and thinking about basic shapes ever going to contribute to the greater good of society?”

Dunn continues, “There is a cultural war going on right now, people are antiscience, anti-intellectual, and I am doing the only thing I know how to do to fight this: work in the studio.”

The pieces that comprise “Love Song,” showing at L Ross, are separate ideas, not variations on a theme, event, or previous work. The only constant is the potential for the viewer to connect to the work through the basic visual language she uses to create the shapes, color, line, and form.

She has a borderline neurotic process of gathering and hoarding source material, obsessively drawing, redrawing, and drawing again every possible composition based on this source material. Dunn then uses small elements that she finds interesting from these drawings to construct the larger paintings.

She has sketchbook after sketchbook filled with writings ruminating where this cultural war is headed, stream-ofconsciousness prose about a particular painting, color, or idea, and thoughts examining quotes from artists like Kerry James Marshall and Helen O’Leary.

Because of this cultural war, she states, “Devoting one’s life to this basic visual language has complete purpose.”

In thinking about the current political

situation, Dunn wonders if there is a place for love in our society. “Song,” as it is used in the title of the exhibition, refers to how we absorb music and let it flow through us. With art, it is different. “Visual art has to be analyzed,” she says. “The commodity and the experience with art is different, and this difference makes it more serious.”

Unlike previous work where Dunn felt compelled to completely fill up the surface of the painting “in order for it to have legitimacy,” these current works are more open, calmer. There is a certain serenity in the work which is as intentional as the ambiguous titles.

“Love Song” at L Ross Gallery

Standing in Dunn’s studio and looking at Trixie, Pancho and Lefty, I could not help but to sing silently to myself Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard’s version of Townes Van Zandt’s song, thinking about Mexican revolutionaries and the revolutionaries that are needed in today’s divided times. Can we count on artists to bring us together?

For Dunn, talking about things like why art matters, where love fits in, and how it connects us does not seem cliché or sentimental. Instead, talking about these things and how it relates to the act of making and engaging feels like acts of resistance. “Making art has never felt more political or necessary than it does right now,” she says.

One of O’Leary’s quotes seems particularly relevant right now: “One act of art is to document our being here, what it is to be alive now. We each must navigate our way; listen to what the times are asking of us but also do what allows us to hold onto our humanity.”

“Love Song” at L Ross Gallery, March 1st-31st. Opening reception: Friday, March 3rd, 6-8 p.m. Gallery talk: Saturday, March 11th, 11 a.m.

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It’s On

Coming soon: Black Restaurant Week, Vintage 901.

closed on Sunday,” Daniels says. “It’s a typical day off for African Americans.”

Memphis Black Restaurant Week will run Monday, March 6th until Sunday, March 12th, with Sunday serving as a food truck festival at Clayborn Temple downtown.

“The response has been overwhelming,” Daniels says.

Of the eight restaurants who participated last year, four are returning, and Daniels has 10 new ones lined up, including Two Vegan Sistas on Summer.

“We want to spread the knowledge of veganism as a healthy option,” says one of the two sisters, Belinda King.

“Small businesses are the backbone of America, and we work very hard and don’t have a lot of exposure,” Belinda’s sister, Bretta Blanton, says. “This is one way to put us on the map.”

The Office @ Uptown will be returning after participating last year.

“It went extremely well,” says owner Valerie Peavy. “We saw an increase in sales and awareness and a lot of traffic to our website, on Yelp, and on Facebook.”

Each restaurant will offer a two-course

This weekend also marks Memphis’ first Vintage 901 festival, a wine, food, and music event that takes place Friday, March 3rd through Sunday, March 5th at three different venues.

The festival, organized by Memphian Stephanie Ferreira and national wine celebrity Laurie Forster, will feature a winepairing dinner on Friday, a wine-tasting event Saturday, and brunch on Sunday.

“Stephanie came to see me at an event in Connecticut, and we’ve been working on this a long time,” Forster says.

Forster is known as the Wine Coach and has appeared on Dr. Oz, Martha Stewart Living, ABC News, and Fox Morning News, and she authored the book The Sipping Point: A Crash Course in Wine. She is known for taking the snobbery out and putting humor into wine knowledge.

“It’s about wine and laughter,” Forster says. “I call it edutainment. We don’t need our pinkies out.”

Friday night’s Opening Toast and Perfect Pairings event will take place at the Halloran Centre from 6 to 10 p.m. and will feature a three-course meal prepared by Restaurant Iris’ Kelly English as well as a concert by jazz artist Monty Alexander.

Saturday, the festival moves eastward to the Creative Arts Building on the Fairgrounds for a Grand Tasting from 1 to 5.

More than 90 wines will be available for tasting, and Forster will present a demonstration along with three area chefs.

And, since this is Memphis, a Sparkling Brunch closes out the event on Sunday at the FedEx Event Center in Shelby Farms, with bellinis, more wine tastings, food stations, and jazz gospel from Stephen Lee. “I’m excited to be there and to share my wine talents with the area,” Forster says.

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Soulful Food Truck Sunday will take place from noon to 6, with live entertainment both inside and outside Clayborn Temple and seven food trucks with vendors set up in the parking lot.

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hen I spoke with Cynthia Daniels last year about Memphis Black Restaurant Week, she said she would be gathering data during and after the event.

The data is in. The event was a success.

Daniels says the inaugural MBRW of 2016 brought in $85,000 in sales and created 38 new jobs.

“That’s insane,” Daniels says. “People traveled from Little Rock and all over Mississippi.”

After those kinds of statistics, she couldn’t just let it be a one-time thing, so Daniels is back at it again this year with a longer list of restaurants and a special Sunday event to cap it all off.

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PRESSURE COOKER BEEF PHO Adapted with permission from The Pho Cookbook by Andrea Nguyen (Ten Speed Press, 2017) Ingredients Broth 3 lbs beef bones 1 lb beef brisket, unsliced 2 ½ star anise pods (20 robust points, total) 1 3-inch piece of cinnamon 3 whole cloves 1 small Fuji apple, peeled, cored, and cut into thumbnail-size chunks Chubby, 2-inch section of ginger, peeled, thickly sliced, bruised 1 large yellow onion, halved and thickly sliced 2 ¼ teaspoons fine sea salt 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 teaspoon sugar Bowls 10 ounces dried, narrow rice noodles Cooked beef from the broth, sliced thin 4-5 ounces thinly-sliced raw beef steak

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tend to do my cooking by improvisation, but that doesn’t work with pho, despite its apparent simplicity. The broth is elusive, even if you know what the ingredients are. Inevitably, one or more of the spices will come on too strong, resulting in more of an unbalanced cacophony than the understated, harmonious symphony that has conquered the slurping masses.

My numerous failures left me discouraged, with no other choice than to head for my local pho shop to get my fix. But this drought ended when Andrea Nguyen, the undisputed authority on Vietnamese food in America, was kind enough to email me the keys to the kingdom.

I found myself on a list of recipe testers for Nguyen’s masterful new cookbook, The Pho Cookbook (Ten Speed Press, 2017). My main assignment was to help replicate and troubleshoot the recipe for pressure cooker pho, a method that expedites the usual hours-long simmering of bones behind your typical bowl of pho.

Other than the wholly unexpected addition of a quartered apple — Nguyen’s substitute for Vietnamese rock sugar — there weren’t any surprises in the ingredient list. I’d used them all before in my previous failed attempts.

½ small red or yellow onion, thinly sliced against the grain and soaked in water for 10 minutes 2 thinly sliced green onions, green parts only ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Black pepper, to taste Optional: bean sprouts, chile slices, mint, Thai basil, lime wedges, hoisin sauce, Sriracha sauce. (Nguyen gives recipes for homemade versions of hoisin sauce, chile sauce, sate sauce, and garlic vinegar) Procedure Rinse bones.

Toast the spices on medium heat in the pressure cooker for a few minutes, shaking or stirring, until fragrant. Add ginger and onion; stir until aromatic and slightly charred.

Add four cups of water to stop the cooking process. Add the bones, brisket, apple, salt, and five more cups of water. Lock the lid, and pressure cook for 20 minutes at 15 psi or higher.

Remove from heat. Allow pressure to go down to the point where you can open the pressure cooker. Season with fish sauce, salt, and sugar if desired.

Remove the meat, soak in water for 10 minutes to prevent drying, and set aside until serving time. Refrigerate the broth to make it easy to skim fat, if desired.

While the broth is cooking, soak the noodles in hot water until pliable and opaque. Drain and rinse, and drain again. Divide among four bowls. At serving time, dunk each portion of noodles in boiling water, then replace in the bowls. Top with the brisket, steak, onion, green onion, cilantro, and pepper. Heat the broth to a boil, and ladle into the bowls. Dive in and add condiments to tweak flavor. Invite people over to enjoy your handiwork while you assault them with pho puns.

Your audience will be captive until the pho runs dry.

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so they sent a sample to the Pope to get an official opinion. As the barrel made its way across the Alps from Munich to Rome, the beer spoiled. The Pope thought it was utterly vile — and therefore suitable for Lenten penitence — and thus he decreed that the monks should drink it as frequently as possible. And so a tradition was born!

Today, that doppelbock is brewed under the brand Paulaner Salvator.

And the Doppelbock Diet is a legitimate trend. Six years ago, Catholic homebrewer J. Wilson substituted four doppelbocks a day (five on weekends) for meals for 46 days. The Iowan lost more than 25 pounds in the process, reporting to CNN that he “never felt so rejuvenated, physically or mentally.”

Wilson brewed his own batch of doppelbock for the experiment, which he also chronicled in the memoir Diary of a Part-Time Monk. Should you decide to attempt your own version of

the fast, there’s no need to brew your own: You ought to be able to stock your fridge at any good beer purveyor.

The Catholic Gentleman, aka Oklahoma blogger Sam Guzman, recommends five well-known German doppelbocks, including the original Paulaner Salvator. Also on his list: Weltenburger Kloster Asam Bock, La Trappe Bockbier, Andechser Doppelbock Dunkel, which is brewed by the Benedictine Monks of Saint Boniface, and Weihenstephaner Korbinian, which is brewed at one of the oldest breweries in the world, founded in 725 by Saint Corbinian.

Here in Memphis, there don’t seem to be many doppelbocks on tap.

The exception: Flying Saucer, with Samichlaus Bier Helles (14 percent ABV) currently available. Described as “a noticeably strong, rich, and very malty German-style lager,” it’s definitely a beer that’s for sipping, not gulping. You may be able to find Abita Andygator (8 percent ABV) available by the keg, if you call around; brewed in Louisiana, the Andygator is a formidable New World approximation of a traditional doppelbock.

If you can’t find enough doppelbock to tide you over, look for any beer with approximately 300 calories per twelve ounces. You’ll need a nutritious brew that tastes yeasty with plenty of B-complex vitamins.

Try seeking out bottle-conditioned beers, which, according to Men’s Health, were once medically prescribed to patients with vitamin deficiencies.

Bottle-conditioning refers to the final step in the brewing process, which means that brewer’s yeast, which is rich in not only B-complex vitamins but also minerals and proteins, is added right before the beer bottle is capped, reigniting the fermenting process.

Boscos, Memphis Made, and Wiseacre usually have a bottle-conditioned variety available.

Finally, drink plenty of water between beers to keep your kidneys functioning properly. And think before you drink — especially once you’ve given up food, you don’t want to get behind the wheel too soon after imbibing.

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o, seriously. While the annual Christian period of penitence and fasting began this week, an all-beer Lenten diet originally established by a 17th-century order of monks is gaining traction with contemporary churchgoers.

As the story goes — or according to a fantastic account on the booze blog Lords of the Drinks — in 1634, a group of Catholic monks from the Order of Francis of Paola created a hearty doppelbock beer, or “liquid bread,” that was packed with enough carbs and calories to sustain them for the 46 days between Fat Tuesday and Easter “without a bite of solid food.”

The doppelbock was believed to cleanse the body and purify the soul, and for the next 65 years, it was so employed. Then, around 1700, the monks feared that the beer might be too tasty and enjoyable during Lent,

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FILM REVIEW By Chris McCoy

Meet the Parents Get Out anoints comedian Jordan Peele as a horror auteur.

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n his 1983 HBO comedy special, Delirious, Eddie Murphy had a bit about why the protagonists of horror movies are always white. Black people, he said, would just run at the first sign of supernatural trouble. He imagined a black couple inserted into the Amityville Horror scenario, buying a house that turned out to be haunted. “Oh, baby, this is beautiful.

We got a chandelier up here, kids outside playing, the neighborhood is beautiful. …”

Then a spectral voice whispers “Get oooout.”

“Too bad we can’t stay!”

I don’t know if that’s where Jordan Peele got the name for his killer new horror flick, Get Out, but it

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makes sense. Both Murphy and Peele are black comedy geniuses in the vein of Richard Pryor, so Peele almost certainly remembers Murphy’s routine. Get Out runs with Murphy’s basic premise — that the black guy is never the protagonist in mainstream horror movies — and teases out the full implications. On the surface, the joke is that white people act stupid in horror movies, and that black people would be smarter in those situations. Ha ha, my team is better than your team. But the deeper joke is that white people are so

Daniel Kaluuya (above) in Get Out; Allison Williams and Kaluuya star in Jordan Peele’s new horror film, Get Out. swaddled in privilege, they can’t imagine anything bad could really happen to them when the house whispers “Get out!,” but black people, who get the shaft every day, are rightfully more paranoid.

For the younger crowd reading, yes, Eddie Murphy was once a cutting-edge stand-up comedian with something to say, not just the Nutty Professor. Peele is in the same place in his career that Eddie Murphy was in 1983: trying to successfully manage a transition from TV to the movies. Murphy morphed into an action-comedy leading man, while Peele seems much more interested in being behind the camera. If Get Out is any indication, this is a wise move.

I’m a firm believer that if you can do comedy, you can do anything. Comedy is just technically harder than drama; so much depends on precise timing, crisp delivery, and a perfect reveal. These are also the tools of horror, so I wonder why it’s taken so long to see a comedian make the genre move. Peele is going to be the biggest boost for the horror comedy genre since the coming of Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead. But Raimi’s idea of horror comedy is anarchic slapstick, while Peele is following his own race relations muse.

Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) is getting ready for a trip to rural New York to meet his girlfriend Rose’s (Allison Williams) parents. Since Chris is black and Rose is white, his friend, Rod (LilRel Howery), warns him to not to go. Obviously, this upper-class white girl’s parents are going to freak out when they find out she’s dating a black guy. But Chris and Rose are

FILM REVIEW By Chris McCoy quite smitten with each other, and he feels like he’s got to get over this hurdle in their relationship. Besides, Rose urges, her parents are totally cool. Her dad, Dean (Bradley Whitford), is a doctor, and her mom, Missy (Catherine Keener), is a psychotherapist. They’re educated professionals, so they’re naturally liberals. Dean, Rose assures Chris, would have voted for a third term of Obama if he could! Later, when Dean repeats the same line to Chris, it sounds rehearsed — one of the many red flags that slowly raise Chris’ paranoia level past the “GET OUT!” threshold. Turns out, Rod was right: Chris shouldn’t have gone home to meet the parents, but not for the reason Rod thought. He envisioned a nightmare weekend of microagressions and racist sneers for Chris. Instead,

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From the John Carpenter references (Rose’s last name is Armitage, which was Carpenter’s pen name for They Live) to the finely tuned tonal clashes that make an innocuous garden party into a skin-crawling creepshow, Peele shows his total control of the proceedings. By working on both the level of social satire and scary horror flick, Get Out is one of the finest directorial debuts in recent memory.

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Never Again!

Maybe the time has come for Jews to start arming themselves. The beast has been unleashed, and I don’t think Jared Kushner is going to save us.

The alarming spike in anti-Semitic incidents has been tracked by several organizations. The Southern Poverty Law Center compiled a list of incidents drawn from media reports and submissions to the SPLC web page. In the 70 days following the election, 1,064 hate crimes, including acts of vandalism, assault, intimidation, and harassment, were committed. Forty-two percent included direct references to the election, the president, or his policies.

Swastikas have appeared in public places and private homes. A wave of bomb threats caused the evacuation of Jewish community centers around the country for the fourth time in five weeks. Fifty-four JCCs in 27 states have received bomb threats, 11 in one day. The Anti-Defamation League headquarters was targeted, and the New York City Police Department reported that hate crimes against Jews have doubled in 2017. If you believe it can’t happen here, that’s what they said in Germany in 1933. So before the pogroms begin, it’s best that the haters know we’re armed, and there ain’t gon’ be no Inquisition ’round here anytime soon.

The most egregious demonstration of hate occurred at the Chesed Shel Emeth Society cemetery in suburban St. Louis, where over 200 headstones were toppled and hundreds of graves vandalized. Almost immediately, scores of volunteers showed up to repair the damage, including a group of Muslims from a nearby mosque that raised over $20,000 for the cemetery’s reconstruction.

Soon-to-be president Pence made an unannounced visit to help the effort and make a speech that said there is no room for anti-Semitism in a Trump administration.

But where was the so-called president? After receiving criticism for failing to address the rise in anti-Jewish sentiment, Trump was pressed on the issue while on 60 Minutes. When asked how he might confront the problem, this goon, this slob, looked into the camera and commanded, “Stop it!” Trump then claimed, “I am the least anti-Semitic person that you’ve ever seen in your entire life.” Isn’t that a double negative? He could say he was the most pro-Semitic person ever. That would embody everyone from Moses to Muhammad to Jesus, and that should pretty much cover it. After all, some of Trump’s best in-laws are Jewish. I don’t believe Trump is an anti-Semite, but he sure is surrounded by them. It’s ironic how much the evangelicals love Israel. It’s just the Jews they don’t like.

When acting president Steve Bannon was chairman of Breitbart.com, he declared the site to be a “platform for the alt-right.” The term “alt-right” is a smokescreen description obscuring white nationalism, Islamophobia, racism, and anti-Semitism. Senator Al Franken recently attacked Trump’s senior adviser by quoting headlines from Breitbart. com when Bannon was at the helm. A sampling includes: “Would you rather your child had feminism or cancer?” “Gabby Giffords: the gun control movement’s human shield,” and “Bill Kristol: Republican spoiler, renegade Jew.” Bannon told the gleeful crowd at the Conservative Political Action Conference, the annual gathering of obstructionists, that his objective is the “deconstruction of the administrative state,” whatever the hell that means. Bannon said the cabinet officials who hate what their agencies do were “selected for a reason, and that is deconstruction.”

A conservative legal source claimed the plan was “to eliminate the vast administrative apparatus that does so much to dictate the way we live.” In simple terms, they’re trying to trash the New Deal and LBJ’s Great Society and return power to the very same people who wrecked the economy and left hapless citizens destitute.

Just days ago, it was reported that more than 500 headstones were overturned or vandalized in a Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia. That takes some dedication. Within three hours, a contingency of Muslims arrived to help repair the damage. Maybe Trump is bringing us together — only in solidarity against hatred and evil. Imagine how you would feel if it was your family whose final resting places were desecrated. My mother is from St. Louis. My father went to Washington University. Those are my relatives buried in that Jewish cemetery.

A list was posted of the names of families interred there. My great grandparents were among those listed. Thanks to social media, I was able to contact cousins who assured me that the graves of our family members were untouched. I guess after the first 200 headstones, the vandals got tired. My relief is cold comfort to those affected by the shockwave that convulsed the St. Louis Jewish community. In this toxic atmosphere, armed guards should be required at every Jewish center that’s accessible to the public. To paraphrase Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, when the world’s Jewry cries “Never Again,” it’s not just a slogan, it’s a promise.

Randy Haspel writes the “Recycled Hippies” blog.

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