Profiles
Dee Billmeier: An Ally’s Legacy of Love
by Tricia Dewey | photos courtesy of Jerry Billmeier The Memphis gay community lost a beloved and inspiring advocate in the passing of Dee Billmeier on May 20, 2019, after a battle with lung cancer. For almost 30 years Dee was the driving force behind PFLAG (Parents...
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LGBT Ally: Tamara Goldstein
story by Robin Beaudoin | photos by Andrew Stanford If it’s not the party itself, it’s the afterparty. Zebra Lounge has won the hearts of Memphians over the past five years. Part owner Tamara (pronounced like “tomorrow”, minus the W) Goldstein, 39, brought Chicago’s...
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Community
Have a Great Idea? Youth Ignite Memphis Can Help You Launch It!
On November 9, 2019, BRIDGES and the Bridge Builders® program will be hosting its 5th Annual Youth Ignite Memphis event. Youth Ignite Memphis is a youth-led event that provides a platform for youth to pitch their ideas to community leaders and hundreds of youth, with...
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ETC’s Fourth Annual 10 Minute Play Festival
Emerald Theatre Company in residency at THEATREWORKS at the SQUARE 2085 Monroe Ave September 6, 7, 8, 2019 Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM All tickets $15.00 and sold at the door ETC’s Fourth Annual 10 Minute Play Festival Join...
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The Memphis Film Prize to Award $10,000 Grand Prize this Weekend
story by Danielle McBride | photos courtesy of David Merrill Many filmmakers have entered their reels into competition, but only one will win the $10,000 Memphis Film Prize this weekend at Malco’s Studio on the Square. The competition began with online judging of more...
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Art & Culture
ETC’s Fourth Annual 10 Minute Play Festival
Emerald Theatre Company in residency at THEATREWORKS at the SQUARE 2085 Monroe Ave September 6, 7, 8, 2019 Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM All tickets $15.00 and sold at the door ETC’s Fourth Annual 10 Minute Play Festival Join...
read moreThe Memphis Film Prize to Award $10,000 Grand Prize this Weekend
story by Danielle McBride | photos courtesy of David Merrill Many filmmakers have entered their reels into competition, but only one will win the $10,000 Memphis Film Prize this weekend at Malco’s Studio on the Square. The competition began with online judging of more...
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Queer Circus Group Doesn’t Clown Around
by Robin Beaudoin | photos by C.MAC Photography Attendees at QCG productions are treated to more than just the traditional three-ring circus. In fact, hoops and cages are everywhere. The party production company encompasses fire breathing, fire eating, aerialists,...
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Pride Journey: Milwaukee
story and photos by Joey Amato One of my lifelong friends, Steven Binko, is a Milwaukee resident so I had a permanent tour guide for my visit. Our first stop was the famous Miller Brewery Tour, where we learned about the ghost of Frederick Miller who haunts the...
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Original Memphis: Lichterman Nature Center
story and photos by Tricia Dewey Where in the world is Lichterman Nature Center, otherwise known as the hidden gem of Memphis nature areas? Actually, it’s smack in the middle of the Memphis metro area. Comprising 65 acres of native wildflowers, meadow, forest, lake...
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Original Memphis: Memphis Botanic Garden
story by Tricia Dewey | photos courtesy of Memphis Botanic Garden Memphis is lucky to have a number of places within city limits to wander in beautiful, green surroundings and the Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) is one of the best. Located almost in the center of...
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