Memphis Magazine

01/22/2025

Martha Kelly’s colorful work has appeared before in the pages of our magazine. She has now published a new book, “M is for Memphis," where she showcases her favorite places here, one letter at a time, A through Z. As she describes it, “It’s my sketchbook journey through the city.”

Martha Kelly takes readers on an alphabetical tour of the city with her new picture book, “M is for Memphis.”

01/21/2025

“I’ve always been a little bit on the fringe,“ says Reba Russell, and we consider the noted singer, songwriter, and producer one of our Local Treasures. Alex Greene shares her story here.

The celebrated singer, songwriter, and producer reflects on her fiercely independent career.

01/16/2025

🌷 Get ready for a vibrant spring in Tupelo, MS! Plan your trip now and don't miss out on these exciting events:

🚙 World of Customs Auto Show | Feb 21-23
✨ TupeloCon | March 15-16
🚗 Tupelo's Blue Suede Cruise | May 2-4
💐 Weekly Farmer's Depot

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01/16/2025

For our January “Sips” column, Bruce VanWyngarden stopped by the Art Bar at Crosstown Concourse, where Sarah James served him a special “November Breeze.” He liked it; you will too.

Sarah James gets creative in Crosstown’s hideaway bar.

01/14/2025

Many Memphians have fond memories of the wonderful food and great views available at the River Terrace Yacht Club on Mud Island. It closed years ago, but you can relive those memories again. Carlee McCullough, owner of the Mahogany Restaurant inside Chickasaw Oaks Mall, has opened a new restaurant: Mahogany River Terrace, and it’s featured in this month’s “Dining Out” column by Michael Donahue.

Mahogany River Terrace is offering fine dining in the former club and restaurant on Mud Island.

01/13/2025

Helen of Troy has always been considered one of the most beautiful women in history. Memphis poet Maria Zo***la has taken her legend and transformed it to the present, where she is the most beautiful woman in ... Sparta, Tennessee, in 1993. The concept works, according to our book reviewer Jesse Davis, and “Helen of Troy, 1993" even "crackles with undeniable energy." Hear the author talk about her debut collection at Novel on January 14th at 6 p.m.

Memphis poet Maria Zo***la illuminates the mythic inherent in the everyday with her debut collection, “Helen of Troy, 1993.”

01/10/2025

Years ago, our readers got married in churches or synagogues, or if they preferred something simpler, the courthouse or standing before a justice of the peace. Things have changed, and couples now celebrate their nuptials at parks, restaurants, bars — even inside specially decorated trailers. Here, we present an album of notable Memphis weddings, along with a list of reception venues. Congratulations to all, and best wishes!

Memphis Weddings in Pictures

01/08/2025

It's almost beyond comprehension that today would have been the 90th birthday of the King of Rock-and-Roll. His music lives on, as it will for all time, but Frank Murtaugh (and so many, many others) certainly miss Elvis Presley, all these years later.

Ninety years after his arrival, the King remains a presence.

01/07/2025

If you’re like us, you came up with a list of resolutions for the New Year. And if you're like us, it's been a whole week now, and you've probably gone through that list and decided most of them weren't worth the time and trouble. Look, don't make it so hard on yourself. Here are just six suggestions that WILL make a difference.

Three habits to kick, and three habits to nurture in the new year.

01/06/2025

At most art galleries, visitors are encouraged to HUSH so everyone can admire the art without any distractions. Well, Scott A. Carter’s current show at DDixon Gallery and Gardenswill have none of that. The pieces he created for his “Energy States” show are not only beautiful, but they make plenty of noise on their own. Go see it before the show closes later this month.

On view at the Dixon through January 19th, an exhibition by Scott A. Carter makes noise.

01/03/2025

With more than a million items carefully collected, preserved, and archived, the Memphis and Shelby County Room at Memphis Public Libraries is a treasure trove, from the professional researching local and regional history, to people simply curious about the life and times of those who have passed before us. Here's a look at some of the marvelous items in their various collections (such as this 1871 Harper's Weekly view of our city), and the hardworking team ready to help you.

The Memphis and Shelby County Room preserves the history and culture of our region.

01/02/2025

The Memphis Symphony Orchestra proudly presents—American Maestro with Bernstein West Side Story! Conductor Carl St. Clair and world-renowned pianist Marc Andre Hamelin bring you an unforgettable experience featuring Bernstein’s iconic Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. Join MSO for an inspiring journey through American music – Saturday, January 18th at the Cannon Center and Sunday, January 19th at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center.

For tickets, visit https://memphis-symphony-orchestra.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/events/a0S3o00001MQhSeEAL or call 901-537-2500.

01/01/2025

Many people make New Year’s resolutions — some kept, others quickly forgotten. Editor-in-Chief Anna Traverse has put together a list of ten specific resolutions that will not only make you a better person, but our city as well. Happy New Year, everyone.

The promises we make to ourselves individually tend to fall apart by February. What if, instead, we worked together to optimize our collective lives?

12/27/2024

Perhaps this is something to keep in mind while you’re listing your New Year’s resolutions. Failure is ... sometimes okay. In their new book, a husband-and-wife author/illustrator team point out that stumbles can be part of the learning and growing process.

A West Tennessee husband-and-wife author/illustrator duo remind readers that stumbles are part of the process.

12/26/2024

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12/24/2024

Every year, we salute our city’s best and brightest with the Innovation Awards. The 2024 recipients include Eric Mathews, CEO of the Start Co., a startup accelerator that has evolved into a venture architect firm providing processes to launch early-stage technologies, business innovations, and economic solutions.

The Start Co. CEO aims high and aims far.

12/23/2024

The Rendezvous is famous for its dry-rubbed ribs and barbecue platters, and for this month’s “Classic Dining” column, our man-about-town Michael Donahue features the famous restaurant’s tasty sauces, many of them home-made and passed down through the Vergos family for generations.

Passed down through generations, homemade recipes from the Rendezvous will spice up any dish.