http://gomemphis.com/news/Go Memphis Storiesen-us/news/http://gomemphis.com/feeds/headlines/2008-12-01T12:11:46.443151Copyright Go Memphis, 2008http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/dec/01/focus-the-village-toymaker-it-takes-a-village/?partner=RSSPeople who work at The Village Toymaker are required to play games at work. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:05:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/dec/01/focus-the-village-toymaker-it-takes-a-village/?partner=RSSadvertorial1101062008-12-01T00:05:002008-12-01T00:05:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008People who work at The Village Toymaker are required to play games at work. Memphis, TNStores offer toys that rely less on mass marketing, more on word-of-mouthGo Memphisfocus-the-village-toymaker-it-takes-a-villagehttp://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/30/anthony-hamilton-dazzles-orpheum-crowd/?partner=RSSAnthony Hamilton is one of those guys you just root for. Maybe it’s because he spent a decade struggling to make it in the music business before he finally found success with platinum albums and Grammy awards. Or perhaps it’s the fact that he doesn’t posses a particularly overpowering voice or the flashiest dance moves. But there’s just something about Hamilton that makes you pull for the guy. mehr@commercialappeal.com (Bob Mehr)Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:30:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/30/anthony-hamilton-dazzles-orpheum-crowd/?partner=RSSmusic/reviews1101032008-11-30T14:30:002008-11-30T14:30:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008Anthony Hamilton is one of those guys you just root for. Maybe it’s because he spent a decade struggling to make it in the music business before he finally found success with platinum albums and Grammy awards. Or perhaps it’s the fact that he doesn’t posses a particularly overpowering voice or the flashiest dance moves. But there’s just something about Hamilton that makes you pull for the guy.Memphis, TNBob MehrAnthony Hamilton dazzles Orpheum crowdGo Memphisanthony-hamilton-dazzles-orpheum-crowdhttp://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/30/cover-story-destination-downtown/?partner=RSSWhen Northwest Airlink pilot Jeremy Brocato was promoted in early 2008 from first officer to captain, his initial thought was, "I want toys." Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/30/cover-story-destination-downtown/?partner=RSSadvertorial1094642008-11-30T00:00:002008-11-30T00:00:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008When Northwest Airlink pilot Jeremy Brocato was promoted in early 2008 from first officer to captain, his initial thought was, "I want toys." Memphis, TNJeremy Brocato's Downtown condo has space, amenities, location he wantsGo Memphiscover-story-destination-downtownhttp://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/30/how-we-met-after-hostel-encounter-tom-and-kim/?partner=RSS"I had always dreamed of marrying a Southern girl," muses Tom Latkovic. But being from Cleveland, Ohio, what were his chances? Never underestimate the power of Providence, say Tom and Kim Morgan Latkovic of Memphis, who met in 1998, while backpacking in Munich, Germany. Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/30/how-we-met-after-hostel-encounter-tom-and-kim/?partner=RSSadvertorial1097522008-11-30T00:00:002008-11-30T00:00:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008"I had always dreamed of marrying a Southern girl," muses Tom Latkovic. But being from Cleveland, Ohio, what were his chances? Never underestimate the power of Providence, say Tom and Kim Morgan Latkovic of Memphis, who met in 1998, while backpacking in Munich, Germany.Memphis, TNHow we Met: After hostel encounter, Tom and Kim saw future togetherGo Memphishow-we-met-after-hostel-encounter-tom-and-kimhttp://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/28/cover-story-how-a-soul-singer-got-his-groove/?partner=RSSFor nearly a decade, singer Anthony Hamilton struggled to find his place in the music business. His career was, for a long time, a litany of professional frustrations and false starts. The 37 year-old singer -- and six-time Grammy nominee -- is frustrated no more. Now one of the brightest stars of contemporary soul music, he makes his return to Memphis, just ahead of the release of a new album, The Point of it All, with a concert at the Orpheum on Saturday. mehr@commercialappeal.com (Bob Mehr)Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:05:01 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/28/cover-story-how-a-soul-singer-got-his-groove/?partner=RSSmusic/news1094032008-11-28T00:05:012008-11-28T00:05:01Copyright Go Memphis, 2008For nearly a decade, singer Anthony Hamilton struggled to find his place in the music business. His career was, for a long time, a litany of professional frustrations and false starts. The 37 year-old singer -- and six-time Grammy nominee -- is frustrated no more. Now one of the brightest stars of contemporary soul music, he makes his return to Memphis, just ahead of the release of a new album, The Point of it All, with a concert at the Orpheum on Saturday.Memphis, TNBob MehrCover story: How a soul singer got his grooveGo Memphiscover-story-how-a-soul-singer-got-his-groovehttp://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/28/a-grandiose-trek-through-the-outback/?partner=RSS Overlong and self-indulgent, Baz Luhrmann's "Australia," a homage to epic adventure films, feels like a slog through the Outback itself. Still, the stunning beauty of the pre-World War II romance will take your breath away, even if the narrator's broken English is annoying and the script repetitive and predictable. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/28/a-grandiose-trek-through-the-outback/?partner=RSSmovies/reviews1094212008-11-28T00:00:002008-11-28T00:00:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008 Overlong and self-indulgent, Baz Luhrmann's "Australia," a homage to epic adventure films, feels like a slog through the Outback itself. Still, the stunning beauty of the pre-World War II romance will take your breath away, even if the narrator's broken English is annoying and the script repetitive and predictable. Memphis, TNFilm Review: A grandiose trek through the OutbackGo Memphisa-grandiose-trek-through-the-outbackhttp://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/28/no-headline---2008-11-26-094128948674/?partner=RSSmovies beifuss@commercialappeal.com (John Beifuss)Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/28/no-headline---2008-11-26-094128948674/?partner=RSSadvertorial1094132008-11-28T00:00:002008-11-28T00:00:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008movies Memphis, TNJohn BeifussNo headline - 2008-11-26 09:41:28.952617Go Memphisno-headline---2008-11-26-094128948674http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/28/no-pianist-takes-it-easy-with-big-easy/?partner=RSSBlind since birth, pianist Henry Butler did not move to Denver, Colo., for the mountain scenery, but rather he was driven there by the same wind -- Hurricane Katrina -- that scattered most of his fellow New Orleans natives across the country. But it's clear he still considers New Orleans home, and he'll be closer to his birthplace when he plays in Memphis Friday for The Blues Foundation benefit. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/28/no-pianist-takes-it-easy-with-big-easy/?partner=RSSadvertorial1094142008-11-28T00:00:002008-11-28T00:00:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008Blind since birth, pianist Henry Butler did not move to Denver, Colo., for the mountain scenery, but rather he was driven there by the same wind -- Hurricane Katrina -- that scattered most of his fellow New Orleans natives across the country. But it's clear he still considers New Orleans home, and he'll be closer to his birthplace when he plays in Memphis Friday for The Blues Foundation benefit.Memphis, TNN.O. pianist takes it easy with Big EasyGo Memphisno-pianist-takes-it-easy-with-big-easyhttp://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/28/youll-need-it-a-musically-ambitious-project/?partner=RSSGood Luck Dark Star releases You'll Need It, which is at its core Bret Krock's. And Memphian Jimmy Davis brings us Beagles (The Blue Album), a collection of demos recorded on an all-in-one digital audio workstation. Musically, Beagles also sticks close to home for Davis. The album's title condenses the names of his biggest influences, the Beatles and the Eagles Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/28/youll-need-it-a-musically-ambitious-project/?partner=RSSadvertorial1094052008-11-28T00:00:002008-11-28T00:00:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008Good Luck Dark Star releases You'll Need It, which is at its core Bret Krock's. And Memphian Jimmy Davis brings us Beagles (The Blue Album), a collection of demos recorded on an all-in-one digital audio workstation. Musically, Beagles also sticks close to home for Davis. The album's title condenses the names of his biggest influences, the Beatles and the EaglesMemphis, TN'You'll Need It' a musically ambitious projectGo Memphisyoull-need-it-a-musically-ambitious-projecthttp://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/28/natures-rhythm-and-hues/?partner=RSSNatural rhythms, internal and external, are at the heart of Fusion of Dimension, a group exhibition on display at the Buckman Art Center's Levy Gallery through Dec. 18. Louisiana-born, Memphis-based painter Jana Travis, an assistant professor of art at Christian Brothers University, favors intricately wrought patterns, organic shapes, and color pops in her collage work. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/28/natures-rhythm-and-hues/?partner=RSSadvertorial1094202008-11-28T00:00:002008-11-28T00:00:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008Natural rhythms, internal and external, are at the heart of Fusion of Dimension, a group exhibition on display at the Buckman Art Center's Levy Gallery through Dec. 18. Louisiana-born, Memphis-based painter Jana Travis, an assistant professor of art at Christian Brothers University, favors intricately wrought patterns, organic shapes, and color pops in her collage work.Memphis, TNNature's Rhythm and huesGo Memphisnatures-rhythm-and-hueshttp://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/28/the-sandwich-gets-its-due/?partner=RSSWe've been discussing burgers on Whining & Dining and last week a blogger suggested we give the burgers at Ubee's a try. They're supposed to be fried in the same grease as Dyer's burgers, he wrote. I can't tell you whether it's the legendary grease, but the burger is mighty tasty and the patty melt even better. But the salads are nice, too, making Ubee's a good stop between holiday excess here and there. biggs@commercialappeal.com (Jennifer Biggs)Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/28/the-sandwich-gets-its-due/?partner=RSSdining/reviews1094082008-11-28T00:00:002008-11-28T00:00:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008We've been discussing burgers on Whining & Dining and last week a blogger suggested we give the burgers at Ubee's a try. They're supposed to be fried in the same grease as Dyer's burgers, he wrote. I can't tell you whether it's the legendary grease, but the burger is mighty tasty and the patty melt even better. But the salads are nice, too, making Ubee's a good stop between holiday excess here and there.Memphis, TNJennifer BiggsThe sandwich gets its due at Ubee'sGo Memphisthe-sandwich-gets-its-duehttp://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/27/blissfully-unaware-kids-give-thanks/?partner=RSSIn the days leading up to Thanksgiving, I've asked my kids what it is they're thankful for. They've offered up thanks for their favorite toys and cartoons, summer vacation, and sprinkled cupcakes, which is just how I'd expect a group of 2- to 10-year-olds to answer the question. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:04:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/27/blissfully-unaware-kids-give-thanks/?partner=RSSadvertorial1094512008-11-27T00:04:002008-11-27T00:04:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, I've asked my kids what it is they're thankful for. They've offered up thanks for their favorite toys and cartoons, summer vacation, and sprinkled cupcakes, which is just how I'd expect a group of 2- to 10-year-olds to answer the question. Memphis, TNBecause I Said So: 'Blissfully unaware' kids give thanksGo Memphisblissfully-unaware-kids-give-thankshttp://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/26/a-lump-of-coal-for-christmas/?partner=RSSThe makers of "Four Christmases" should have gone ahead and dropped a couple of F-bombs into the film alongside the references to "street whores," nipples, senior sex and vomit, because -- contrary to the promise of a print ad campaign that depicts adorable Reese Witherspoon and sturdy Vince Vaughn festively wrapped in red ribbon -- this is no holiday gift for the family. beifuss@commercialappeal.com (John Beifuss)Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:41:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/26/a-lump-of-coal-for-christmas/?partner=RSSmovies/beifuss1094122008-11-26T10:41:002008-11-26T10:41:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008The makers of "Four Christmases" should have gone ahead and dropped a couple of F-bombs into the film alongside the references to "street whores," nipples, senior sex and vomit, because -- contrary to the promise of a print ad campaign that depicts adorable Reese Witherspoon and sturdy Vince Vaughn festively wrapped in red ribbon -- this is no holiday gift for the family. Memphis, TNJohn BeifussA lump of coal for ChristmasGo Memphisa-lump-of-coal-for-christmashttp://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/26/a-la-carte/?partner=RSSWine dinners and tastings biggs@commercialappeal.com (Jennifer Biggs)Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/26/a-la-carte/?partner=RSSadvertorial1092562008-11-26T00:00:002008-11-26T00:00:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008Wine dinners and tastings Memphis, TNJennifer BiggsA la Carte: Wine dinners and culinary eventsGo Memphisa-la-cartehttp://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/26/teaching-style/?partner=RSS Peggy Quinn says she tries to serve as a role model for her students at University of Memphis, to teach them to design and manage their careers. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/26/teaching-style/?partner=RSSadvertorial1092912008-11-26T00:00:002008-11-26T00:00:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008 Peggy Quinn says she tries to serve as a role model for her students at University of Memphis, to teach them to design and manage their careers. Memphis, TNMemphis woman leads international organizationGo Memphisteaching-stylehttp://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/25/hattiloo-tackles-fences/?partner=RSSWhen stage and screen actor Charles "Roc" Dutton performed his tribute to the late playwright August Wilson in Memphis last year, he talked about the challenges actors face once cast in his plays. Wilson's language, he said, was like Shakespeare. It's nearly impossible for an actor to ad lib out of a dropped line. "Nobody talks like that in real life," Dutton said of Wilson's singular writing style. blank@commercialappeal.com (Christopher Blank)Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:08:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/25/hattiloo-tackles-fences/?partner=RSSarts/stage1092772008-11-25T18:08:002008-11-25T18:08:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008When stage and screen actor Charles "Roc" Dutton performed his tribute to the late playwright August Wilson in Memphis last year, he talked about the challenges actors face once cast in his plays. Wilson's language, he said, was like Shakespeare. It's nearly impossible for an actor to ad lib out of a dropped line. "Nobody talks like that in real life," Dutton said of Wilson's singular writing style.Memphis, TNStage Review: Hattiloo successfully tackles 'Fences'Go Memphishattiloo-tackles-fenceshttp://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/25/chefs-special-patrick-reilly/?partner=RSSMajestic Grille chef/owner Patrick Reilly was partly paid in Guinness at his first job. "Right after culinary school I apprenticed at the executive dining room at the Guinness Brewery in Dublin, Ireland, where part of our compensation was two bottles of Guinness per working day." The first food he remembers eating? "My mother's brown bread." biggs@commercialappeal.com (Jennifer Biggs)Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:38:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/25/chefs-special-patrick-reilly/?partner=RSSdining/reviews1092672008-11-25T17:38:002008-11-25T17:38:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008Majestic Grille chef/owner Patrick Reilly was partly paid in Guinness at his first job. "Right after culinary school I apprenticed at the executive dining room at the Guinness Brewery in Dublin, Ireland, where part of our compensation was two bottles of Guinness per working day." The first food he remembers eating? "My mother's brown bread."Memphis, TNJennifer BiggsChef's Special: Patrick ReillyGo Memphischefs-special-patrick-reillyhttp://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/25/listen-adaje/?partner=RSSTheir band name — Adaje (pronounced A-dah-jay) — is originally was a mispronunciation of “attache,” said bassist/singer Wesley Williams, 19. His floor manager at J. C. Penney pronounced the word with a “d,” Williams said. They originally were “Damsel in Disgust” until they went in to record their first EP, said drummer/singer Sameer Shirazee, 14. We were like, ‘We cannot put out an EP with that name.’ We sat there for about 30 minutes. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:30:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/25/listen-adaje/?partner=RSSmusic/listen-up1092512008-11-25T14:30:002008-11-25T14:30:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008Their band name — Adaje (pronounced A-dah-jay) — is originally was a mispronunciation of “attache,” said bassist/singer Wesley Williams, 19. His floor manager at J. C. Penney pronounced the word with a “d,” Williams said. They originally were “Damsel in Disgust” until they went in to record their first EP, said drummer/singer Sameer Shirazee, 14. We were like, ‘We cannot put out an EP with that name.’ We sat there for about 30 minutes. Memphis, TNMichael DonahueListen Up: AdajeGo Memphislisten-adajehttp://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/25/concert-preview-those-darlins-find-comfort-between/?partner=RSSOn paper, Those Darlins might sound more like the concoction of some music biz publicist than a real band. Three fresh-faced photogenic girls — the stage-monikered Nikki Darlin, Jessi Darlin and Kelley Darlin — playing country music armed with acoustic instruments, tight harmonies and a punk rock attitude, all living together in a house in middle Tennessee, like some hillbilly version of the Monkees. But Those Darlins are no put on. mehr@commercialappeal.com (Bob Mehr)Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:53:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/25/concert-preview-those-darlins-find-comfort-between/?partner=RSSmusic/news1092492008-11-25T13:53:002008-11-25T13:53:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008On paper, Those Darlins might sound more like the concoction of some music biz publicist than a real band. Three fresh-faced photogenic girls — the stage-monikered Nikki Darlin, Jessi Darlin and Kelley Darlin — playing country music armed with acoustic instruments, tight harmonies and a punk rock attitude, all living together in a house in middle Tennessee, like some hillbilly version of the Monkees. But Those Darlins are no put on. Memphis, TNBob MehrConcert Preview: Those Darlins are just peachy between country and rockGo Memphisconcert-preview-those-darlins-find-comfort-betweenhttp://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/24/audiences-destination-is-likely-an-exit/?partner=RSSAccording to the files of The Commercial Appeal, I reviewed "The Transporter" when it was released in 2002. I gave the movie two stars. I had to check the files because my recollections are fuzzy, at best. I can conjure images of a fight with an ax, but to pull anything else about the movie out of my memory bank, I'd probably have to undergo hypnosis. I didn't review "Transporter 2" in 2005, but I did see it at some point, probably on DVD. beifuss@commercialappeal.com (John Beifuss)Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:05:00 -0000http://gomemphis.com/news/2008/nov/24/audiences-destination-is-likely-an-exit/?partner=RSSmovies/beifuss1091322008-11-24T18:05:002008-11-24T18:05:00Copyright Go Memphis, 2008According to the files of The Commercial Appeal, I reviewed "The Transporter" when it was released in 2002. I gave the movie two stars. I had to check the files because my recollections are fuzzy, at best. I can conjure images of a fight with an ax, but to pull anything else about the movie out of my memory bank, I'd probably have to undergo hypnosis. I didn't review "Transporter 2" in 2005, but I did see it at some point, probably on DVD. Memphis, TNJohn BeifussFilm Review: Audience's destination is likely an exit at 'Transporter 3'Go Memphisaudiences-destination-is-likely-an-exit