Month: February 2015

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MDN: Memphis in May Unveils Music Festival Lineup

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“Memphis in May International Festival has unveiled the lineup for the Beale Street Music Festival that will unfold over three days in May at Tom Lee Park. The event is expected to bring a crowd of more than 100,000. The lineup for the festival happening May 1-3 ranges from legacy acts like Lenny Kravitz and John Fogerty to younger artists and bands like Paramore, Ed Sheeran, and St. Vincent. Artists making their debut at the festival include singer-songwriter Hozier and indie alt-rockers the Pixies. Other performers at the festival include The Flaming Lips, The Avett Brothers, Cage the Elephant, Band of … Continue reading MDN: Memphis in May Unveils Music Festival Lineup

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MBJ: Crowdsource Fund-raising Website ioby.org Launches $50K Match Fund for Memphis Projects

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“The folks behind ioby.org, the crowdsource fund-raising website for civic projects, are hoping to spur up to 20 new projects across Memphis, and they’re putting some money behind that wish.Through their new “discover ioby” campaign, ioby.org has set aside $50,000 to match dollars raised for small civic projects for Memphis. The funds will be available between April 11th and 15th. To qualify, project ideas must be submitted to ioby by March 6th, and fund-raising campaigns must be launched by March 30th at the latest. At least 20 percent of the total project funds must be raised by April 11th to … Continue reading MBJ: Crowdsource Fund-raising Website ioby.org Launches $50K Match Fund for Memphis Projects

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MDN: Gestalt Renews Plans for Hickory Hill School

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“A new Power Center Academy middle school in Hickory Hill near or on the footprint of the old Marina Cove Apartments moved a step closer to reality with Gestalt Community Schools applying for a $7 million building permit to build a 40,147-square-foot middle school at 5449 Winchester Road. A project contractor has not been determined, according to the application filed with the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement. The charter school company currently operates the Power Center Academy at 6120 Winchester Road. The Marina Cove apartments were demolished by the city in October 2010 after standing vacant for years. Memphis … Continue reading MDN: Gestalt Renews Plans for Hickory Hill School

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The Daily News Blog » Billy Bob Thorton to play Lafayette’s Music Room in April

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Lafayette’s Music Room announced today that Billy Bob Thornton is bringing his band to Memphis for two nights, with tickets going on sale this Friday. Billy Bob Thorton & the Boxmasters will play for two nights, on April 14 and 15. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. The Daily News Blog » Billy Bob Thorton to play Lafayette’s Music Room in April. Continue reading The Daily News Blog » Billy Bob Thorton to play Lafayette’s Music Room in April

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MDN: Blues Birthplace

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“Every day, Tunica, Miss., was missing an opportunity. Worst of all, that opportunity was passing by on the Blues Highway, also known as U.S. 61. “You come out of Memphis and Beale and Graceland, and those interested in the genre of the blues were coming south and going to Clarksdale,” said Webster Franklin, president and CEO of the Tunica Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Before the museum, people would just drive right by. Now, those folks will make the museum their first stop in Mississippi.” Which is why the name is what it is: Gateway to the Blues Museum. Located on … Continue reading MDN: Blues Birthplace

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MDN: Allegiant Air to Take Off in Memphis

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Allegiant Air will bring its ultra-low-cost service to Memphis International Airport beginning May 22 with nonstop flights to Orlando and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and its hometown of Las Vegas, the company announced Wednesday. Long known for its low fares, Allegiant is offering up to $500 off vacation packages and one-way fares as low as $42 to celebrate its arrival in Memphis. The company’s first flights servicing Memphis will run twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays. Focusing on low-cost leisure travel, the company offers travelers low base fares. Passengers can essentially build their own fare with Allegiant, which charges fees for … Continue reading MDN: Allegiant Air to Take Off in Memphis

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MBJ: Tennessee’s health insurance CO-OP, Community Health Alliance, has signed a lease with Simon Property Group as a first floor tenant of the Oak Court Building in East Memphis.

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“Tennessee’s health insurance co-op Community Health Alliance has signed a lease with Simon Property Group as a first floor tenant of the Oak Court Building in East Memphis. CHA will occupy nearly 3,500 square feet on the first floor of the Oak Court Building to house staff that is growing the company’s market presence in the Memphis metropolitan statistical area and West Tennessee. … Memphis operations will include sales and community relations, provider relations, customer services and support staff. ….” Tennessee’s health insurance CO-OP, Community Health Alliance, has signed a lease with Simon Property Group as a first floor tenant of the … Continue reading MBJ: Tennessee’s health insurance CO-OP, Community Health Alliance, has signed a lease with Simon Property Group as a first floor tenant of the Oak Court Building in East Memphis.

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MBJ: Shelby County’s The Jericho Project received the 2015 Innovations in Justice Award

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“A program from the Shelby County Public Defender’s Office was one of eight recipients of a national accolade. The Innovations in Justice Award is presented to initiatives in the United States that approach “criminal justice challenges in new and effective ways.” For Shelby County that description is filled by The Jericho Project. Started more than a decade ago to help people with mental illness and substance disorders “cycling through the criminal justice system,” today 60 percent of participants complete their recovery plans. The main person behind Jericho is the current Shelby County chief public defender, Stephen Bush, who launched Jericho when he … Continue reading MBJ: Shelby County’s The Jericho Project received the 2015 Innovations in Justice Award

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MBJ: Viking Cruise Lines to launch Mississippi River service

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“Just a few days after American Cruise Lines announced a second Mississippi River Boat on the way, Viking Cruise Lines followed suit. In an announcement in New Orleans today, the European cruise company says it will begin offering cruises out of the port of New Orleans with stops in Memphis, St. Louis and St. Paul, Minnesota, depending on the season. The company says it is beginning the process of building six boats each capable of handling up to 300 passengers. The cruises won’t begin until 2017.” MBJ: Viking Cruise Lines to launch Mississippi River service. Continue reading MBJ: Viking Cruise Lines to launch Mississippi River service

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MBJ: Ultra low-cost carrier Allegiant Air announced its expansion into Memphis with one-way tickets to Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando for under $100

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“Tuesday morning, ultra low-cost carrier Allegiant Air announced its expansion into Memphis with one-way tickets to Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando for under $100. … “Quite some time ago, MSCAA Chairman Jack Sammons coined the phrase ‘relentless pursuit of frequent, affordable air service,’ and it really has become not only a mission but also a passion because this community needs and deserves this type of service,” said MSCAA president and CEO Scott Brockman. Allegiant’s airports manager Eric Fletcher said after crunching the numbers, Allegiant found more and more Memphians are looking for a great deal and a way to escape on a cheap vacation. Beginning May … Continue reading MBJ: Ultra low-cost carrier Allegiant Air announced its expansion into Memphis with one-way tickets to Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando for under $100