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- I Am A Man: From Memphis A Lesson In Live premieres Tuesday, February 24, at 9:30 p.m. on WKNO-TV, Memphis. // 02.21.09
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0 comments | Read more - Memphis Tourism Foundation Salutes Music Heritage With New Album // 06.05.08
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The Tourism Foundation releases its new album of current Memphis bands interpreting Memphis classics.
0 comments | Read more - Fiesta de Primavera Latina // 06.03.08
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The Latin Spring Festival is this Sunday, June 8.
0 comments | Read more - Playhouse on the Square Annual Art Auction // 04.14.08
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1 comment | Read more - Dinner With The Chairman // 04.04.08
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0 comments | Read more - Stax Music Academy Spring Break // 03.12.08
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2 comments | Read more - Dining Out With The Foundation Chairman // 03.04.08
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0 comments | Read more - Blues Blogging #6 // 02.04.08
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As a show of support for the International Blues Challenge that we spotlighted last week, Chuck Porter of WEVL fame is posting updates here from the IBC, one of this city's signature music events.
0 comments | Read more - Blues Blogging #5 // 02.02.08
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As a show of support for the International Blues Challenge that we spotlighted last week, Chuck Porter of WEVL fame is posting updates here from the IBC, one of this city's signature music events.
0 comments | Read more - Blues Blogging #4 // 02.01.08
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As a show of support for the International Blues Challenge that we spotlighted last week, Chuck Porter of WEVL fame is posting updates here from the IBC, one of this city's signature music events.
0 comments | Read more - Blogging The Blues // 01.30.08
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News from the International Blues Challenge.
0 comments | Read more - Blues Blogging #2 // 01.30.08
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0 comments | Read more - Blues Blogging #3 // 01.30.08
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Special updates from the International Blues Challenge
0 comments | Read more - Tourism Foundation Launches Program To Recognize “Ambassadors” // 01.17.08
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0 comments | Read more - Otis Returns To Stax // 12.19.07
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1 comment | Read more - Rachelandthecity Does It Again // 12.19.07
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0 comments | Read more - Gibson Show Friday // 11.29.07
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Amel Larrieux one night only.
0 comments | Read more - Bobby Rush In Town At Huey's // 11.29.07
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Superstar to play downtown.
0 comments | Read more - Stax Starts Blog // 11.13.07
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Check out the new Stax Museum News blog.
0 comments | Read more - Kirk Whalum and Glenn Jones Featured at Stax // 11.12.07
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The annual SNAP! After-school Winter Concert set for December 8.
0 comments | Read more - You Can Still See Legends In Memphis // 10.26.07
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The chance to see the great Eddie Floyd in concert is coming up fast.
0 comments | Read more - Cultural Development Foundation of Memphis Offers Another Special Night // 10.26.07
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This time around, the Foundation is offering the great tap dance of Savion Glover.
0 comments | Read more - North Mississippi Family Reunion // 10.26.07
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Do yourself a favor and circle November 23-24 on your calendar.
0 comments | Read more - RiverArtsFest in South Main Arts District Offers New Treats // 10.19.07
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From Memphis Daily News: Mid-Southerners next week will have the opportunity to take part in the first RiverArtsFest, an event put together by some of the former organizers of the now-defunct Arts in the Park annual event.
1 comment | Read more - West Memphis Blues & Rhythm Society Pays Tribute To The Plantation Inn // 10.16.07
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Some say the" Memphis Sound" was born on stage at the Historic Plantation Inn in West Memphis, where Phineas Newborn, and Willie Mitchell played.
1 comment | Read more - Indie Memphis Film Festival Returns for 10th Edition // 10.16.07
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The Smart City Memphis blog (www.smartcitymemphis.blogspot.com) spotlights the weeklong Indie Memphis Film Festival which kicks off this Friday.
0 comments | Read more - MidSouth Regional Airshow // 09.18.07
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This weekend's MidSouth Airshow is a must-attend for aviation enthusiasts and anyone who enjoyed precising flying of the world's greatest pilots.
3 comments | Read more - Wolf River Conservancy Greenway Event // 09.05.07
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Wolf River Conservancy's Keith Kirkland reminds us of an upcoming event featuring family fun walks, music and food, all to benefit this fine local organization
332 comments | Read more - Special Songwriting Workshop // 08.30.07
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If you really want to do something special this holiday weekend, consider a songwriting workshop by the phenomenally talented singer/songwriter Kate Campbell at the Memphis Music & Heritage Festival.
0 comments | Read more - Get Ready for the Memphis Music and Heritage Festival // 08.28.07
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Don't forget. The Memphis Music and Heritage Festival is this weekend, and there's no better time to enjoy some authentic roots music. There's two days of music and food, and dozens of bands and performers worth hearing. Check out the schedule: http://www.memphismusicandheritagefestival.com/
0 comments | Read more - Memphis Music & Heritage Festival Needs Volunteers // 08.22.07
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It's almost time for another outstanding edition of the Memphis Music & Heritage Festival. They need volunteers and it's a great cause and event.
0 comments | Read more - In Thomas Kinkade World, Memphis Music Is Vincent Van Gogh // 08.17.07
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This blog is by Matt Timberlake, member of the Rind Stars and active in the Memphis music community. It's an impassioned testament to our music and why we all need to be supporting it.
0 comments | Read more - Don't Miss 2007 India Fest // 08.16.07
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This week is India Fest and you won't want to miss it.
0 comments | Read more - How Did Elvis Get Turned Into A Racist? // 08.15.07
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One of America's best writers - and certainly the highest authority of Elvis Presley, responds in The New York Times to recent comments questioning the king of rock and roll's attitude toward African-Americans.
Here's his persuasive reply:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/11/opinion/11guralnick.html?_r=1&oref=slogin)
ONE of the songs Elvis Presley liked to perform in the ’70s was Joe South’s “Walk a Mile in My Shoes,” its message clearly spelled out in the title.
0 comments | Read more - Food Comes Up Short, According To Diner's Review // 08.06.07
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This past Saturday night, my wife and I and another couple went to a movie at Muvico in Peabody Place. After the movie we went over to Pearl's Oyster House, 299 S. Main, for dinner.
It's a neat addition to the downtown dining scene, somewhat reminiscent of eating at Fitzgerald's or Bud's at Lake Ponchatrain in the old days. It was warm enough inside the place to make you think you were in New Orleans in August.
71 comments | Read more - City Expert Extols Importance of Tourism // 07.27.07
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Tourism – already the largest industry in the world – will only increase in importance in Memphis, which already has a $2.4 billion tourism business fueled by nine million annual visitors.
That was the conclusion by Brad Segal, President of Progressive Urban Management Association, in his presentation last week at the Annual Meeting of the Center City Commission.
In the lifestyle trends affecting downtowns, he said the growth of tourism – specifically international tourism - is one of the top five influences on U.S. cities. This bodes well for Memphis which already is a mecca for international music pilgrims attracted to our city’s multi-genre legends.
0 comments | Read more - Wanted: Bloggers // 07.15.07
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This Is My Memphis needs a few good men.
And women.
We're looking for some bloggers...
1 comment | Read more - Paul O’Connor Speaks on City Branding // 06.07.07
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In a speech sponsored by the Memphis Tourism Foundation, Paul O’Connor, executive director of World Business Chicago, explained what a brand really is, how Memphis could develop one and why cities competing in the global economy need one.
2 comments | Read more - Tourism Foundation Kicks Off Series With City Branding Expert // 06.01.07
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Paul O’Connor, executive director of World Business Chicago, will speak at noon June 7 on city branding as the Memphis Tourism Foundation – an arm of the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau – kicks off its “Conversations about Competitiveness” series.
0 comments | Read more - Civic Tourism: Memphis Tourism Foundation’s Founding Philosophy // 02.15.07
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The Memphis Tourism Foundation has the chance to be on the forefront of a new emerging movement called civic tourism.
0 comments | Read more - Memphis Tourism Foundation Sets Agenda // 01.20.07
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Since appointment of its board last summer, the Memphis Tourism Foundation – an arm of the CVB - has been setting an exciting agenda for the future, targeting workforce development, internal image and tourism awareness.
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