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Independence Day in Memphis

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:31:57 +0000

Can you believe that Independence Day is just over two weeks away? Before you know it, it'll be Christmas again. Okay, so we have a while until Christmas but it is time to make your plans for July 4th. The good news is, there are tons of great Independence Day events going on in and around Memphis. You can find fireworks displays, live music, activities for children, and great food at celebrations all over the Mid-South. And by the way, there are celebrations going on over the course of several days so you can attend more than one. Know of another Memphis area 4th of July event that should be on the list? Post a comment here and let us know!

Need To Get Away?

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:57:25 +0000

Back before we had children, my husband and I would enjoy sleeping in on a Saturday morning. When we awoke, if we had nothing pressing to attend to, we often hopped into the car and set out on an adventure. Sometimes we knew where we were headed and sometimes we just drove. In either case, we enjoyed these little getaways and often discovered neat gems we had no idea existed.

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Summer Movie Series

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:35:17 +0000

The Orpheum Theatre's annual summer movie series will be getting underway this week. If you don't have plans to go, you are missing out. There is something magical about watching a classic film in a theater as elegant and beautiful as the Orpheum. Depending on the movie, this could be a perfect date-night destination. Best of all, admission is only $7--several dollars less than evening admission to a first run movie.

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Memphis Italian Festival Begins

Thu, 30 May 2013 01:35:49 +0000

How would you like the unique opportunity to stomp some grapes or toss some pizza dough? Maybe you would rather just indulge is some delicious Italian food favorites. Whatever your preference, you don't want to miss Memphis' annual Italian Festival. The fun began today (Thursday) at Marquette Park and runs through Saturday. The festival will include live music, Italian food, arts and crafts, Bocce ball, and of course, grape stomping!

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Night of the Living Dead Memphians

Tue, 28 May 2013 14:06:50 +0000

Later this week, the undead will emerge to roam the streets of downtown Memphis. Don't worry, though--it happens each spring and the only victims are willing ones. If you're not familiar with the Memphis Zombie Massacre, it's an annual event at which regular folks like you and me show up their best zombie costumes and parade down Beale.

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New Process for Pool Registration

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:13:14 +0000

When I was a teenager, my friends and I would go swimming at the pool at Gaisman Park. I think we paid a dollar or two to get in and that was it. After several drowning deaths a few years ago, though, everyone is required to register for a pool I.D. card if they're going to swim in a city pool. Swimming is free, however, and it is relatively painless to get the I.D. card.

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Save Money on Memorial Day Travel

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:09:33 +0000

If you are traveling this Memorial Day weekend, you probably wouldn't mind saving a little bit at the pump. Every little bit helps, especially when you're driving long distances. Fortunately, there are a number of websites that track gas prices all over the country. You can find the cheapest gas in Memphis on which to fill up before you leave town, and the cheapest gas at every point along the way to your destination. Keep in mind that gas prices can change from day to day so be sure to check the latest prices before heading out.

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Memorial Day in Memphis

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:07:52 +0000

Memorial Day is a national holiday that is observed each year on the last Monday in May. The holiday is designed to honor men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. The day is also considered by many to be the unofficial start to summer.

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What's Your Barbecue Recipe?

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:40:50 +0000

Memphis is considered by many to be the barbecue capital of the world. From our distinctive dry ribs to our messy pulled pork sandwiches, there is no doubt that we know a thing or two about it. And everybody seems to have a specialty - barbecue spaghetti, barbecue pizza, and barbecued bologna are just a few of the unique barbecue dishes to be found in Memphis. Unfortunately, we can't all be contenders in the upcoming World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Nonetheless, if you have a barbecue specialty you'd like to share, tell us about it!

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The Return of West Nile

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:48:17 +0000

The Memphis Shelby County Vector Control announced this week that West Nile Virus is back in town. Mosquitoes carrying the virus have been found in the following local zip codes: 38017, 38116, 38122, 38125, 38127, 38133, and 38141. Although Vector Control has been treating bodies of water to reduce the mosquito population, West Nile Virus has been detected earlier this year than in some previous years. The county will continue to spray for mosquitoes in areas where the virus is detected.

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