You may have noticed that I don’t post much over here anymore - but fear not, I am still around and quite active on the internet - You can find out just about everything you need to know on:
Rachelandthecity’s Facebook Page
Including photos, my mnay other social networks, links to my work and items I have written and so on…
I may still ocassionally post a story or two here - but I am saving most at this point for the book.
Stay tuned.
Bravo Memphis will close its 2007-2008 season with a wine tasting and art exhibit at David Lusk Gallery on Thursday, June 5 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Bravo Memphis is a program of ArtsMemphis that offers young professionals an annual sampling of local arts experiences while making the arts affordable and accessible to the 45 and under demographic.
Who: Bravo Memphis
What: Where the Boys Are: A Wine Tasting and Exhibit Preview
When: Thursday, June 5, 2008 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: David Lusk Gallery, 4540 Poplar Avenue
This year’s event will feature Crowded, a collection of work from four emerging male artists under 40. The artists all work in a variety of modern mediums. Memphis’s own Mike Force is a mixed media artist uses reclaimed materials to create vivid images in his work. Force is an experienced graphic artist who donates design work to local arts organizations and bands. Savannah, Georgia’s Marcus Kenney also works with found materials, capturing nostalgia and iconic imagery through the tradition of collage and assemblage. Shawn Mathews, a native of Fort Smith, Arkansas, is a self-taught artist whose love of nature is manifested into abstract art with layers of detail reflecting the simplest things. Cordy Ryman hails from New York City and offers a sense of humor and playfulness that is at the heart of constructed creations. Ryman’s designs are formed using materials normally associated with construction.
“Where the Boys Are is a creative and entertaining event designed to connect art lovers to the local art scene, some for the first time,” says Bravo Leadership Council President Ana Miranda. “It’s an exciting opportunity for Bravo members to discover emerging artists and explore mediums that challenge the outdated perceptions of art. Like all Bravo Memphis events, Where the Boys Are is going to be hip, energetic, and multifaceted.”
The evening will also include conversation with an artist about their work, a silent auction of experiences for date nights or group outings, a sampling of white wines, and hearty appetizers. Tickets for Where the Boys Are are $25 for singles and $45 for couples and can be purchased by visiting www.artsmemphis.org or by contacting Pat Mitchell Worley at 901/578-2787 ext. 201. David Lusk Gallery is located at 4540 Poplar Avenue in the Laurelwood Shopping Center.
Since 1963, ArtsMemphis (formerly the Greater Memphis Arts Council) has raised funds to ensure excellence in the arts and build a vibrant cultural community for everyone. In 2007, ArtsMemphis allocated 95 percent of its Annual Campaign in addition to enhancement funds from the historic Memphis for the Arts campaign to award over $4 million to the Memphis arts community. Funds from ArtsMemphis are used to provide support for performing and visual arts organizations, community projects with an arts focus and to sustain our Arts for Children & Teachers (ACT) arts education program in the Memphis City Schools. For more information, visit www.artsmemphis.org.
Your midtown location is in dire need of a revamp. It has all the ambience of Sears. Doesn’t Jimmy Ishii , who is connected to Blue Fin, Dish and EP’s, still run this place? Cause it’s kind of tragic. Please have someone change out the overhead flourescent lights and stop pumping a radio station through your speakers. Hearing a commercial for life insurance over a glass of wine really doesn’t set the mood, you know?
Also, could you tell people to check out this show?
Thanks!
Jay Reatard.
So, says his facebook.
And where will he be playing - The Hitone, of course. If everything goes as planned I’ll be recording the show, and you know, the kids at The Hitone have worked really hard to fix that joint up - so hopefully since we have all seen Jay play many times over the years, we won’t go batshit like the tards in the “big” city.
Funny Story - totally true.
I was at CMJ at a Zune party in the winery of some totally swank hotel restaurant standing in a circle of dudes drinking champaign and claiming that they couldn’t wait for the Jay Reatard show later that night. Even I felt like a total douchebag for just being in the vicinity of that conversation.
Anyway, it’s Lord T’s birthday too. They’re like long lost twins I bet…
See ya there…
Late night television has been ruling my world for a few months now. I’ve been trying to be good and not go out and kill my brain cells on the party scene, but I have a feeling the hours I’ve wasted watching Sex and the City and Family Guy re-runs might have actually done twice as much damage as a handle of bourbon. Of course, it’s the commercials that really kill me. Did you know that glucose meters now come in fashion colors? So, you know, you can match it to your phone or your shoes? Is this only ridiculous to me? I mean, Diabetes!?! One of the most preventable diseases ever! When it becomes the norm to accessorize our gluttony - things have finally become absurd to the point where it’s not even funny even more.
So turn off your TV Thursday and get out of the house and go for a walk - the Coope
The Coope
From the corne
Oh, and Cooper-Young is actually featured in this month’s Southern Living Magazine - which is kinda so lame it’s totally hip!
Beginning Thursday, April 3rd, the Cooper Young Historic District merchants will be hosting a monthly neighborhood Night Out like no other. The Cooper Young Night Out will be the first Thursday of every month, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. From the corner of Central and Cooper to the corner of Cooper and Young and beyond, over 18 restaurants and 25 retail shops will be offering special menus, discounts, live music, art and more for your browsing pleasure.
Stop by Burke’s Book Store at the Cooper Young Night Out, where there will be door prizes and giveaways, as well as a sidewalk sale featuring $1 books plus other sale items. We will also be hosting an author booksigning and reading for each event. Corey Mesler (Burke’s owner, poet, novelist) will be the featured author at the kickoff of Cooper Young Night Out on April 3rd. Poet Beth Ann Fennelly will be the featured author for the May Night Out event.
For a complete listing of Cooper Young Night Out events,
CLICK HERE
Burke’s Book Store Since 1875
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
936 South Cooper Street
Memphis, TN 38104
Phone 901-278-7484
email burkes@netten.net
website www.burkesbooks.com
Friends of Memphis Music
The Memphis Music Foundation has the following open positions. If you know of someone that might be interested please forward this to them and have them email me for a detail job description.
POSITIONS OPEN – 2/21/2008
BUSINESS COORDINATOR – This position is the one person administrative and business employee for the organization and includes the financial and book keeping responsibilities
This is a support position which provides internal assistance to all organization employees and works closely with the President and the Board Treasurer.
PROGRAM MANAGER – MUSIC INDUSTRY - This position is the main strategy counselor for the
This position’s expertise is in developing relationships within the Music Industry both locally and across the world and in staying current on the new commerce of the industry.
PROGRAM MANAGER – MULTI MEDIA - This position is a strategy counselor for the Musicians Resource Center. Each Program Manager is responsible to conduct intake meetings with members and clients and assist them in gaining knowledge, networks and connections and in preparing their Music Industry Plan (MIP).
Each Program Manger also carries a specific area of expertise that they perform for the business side of the organization as well as using that expertise in the MRC curriculum. This position’s expertise is in technology and Multi-Media.
PROGRAM MANAGER – MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS - This position is a strategy counselor for the Musicians Resource Center. Each Program Manager is responsible to meet with members and clients and assist them in gaining knowledge, networks and connections and in preparing their Music Industry Plan (MIP).
Each Program Manger also carries a specific area of expertise that they perform for the business side of the organization as well as using that expertise in the MRC curriculum. This position’s expertise is in Marketing and Communications.
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NON-PAID – VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
GRANT COORDINATOR
We are looking for a person with expertise in researching and developing grants from local, regional and national Foundations and other sources. This volunteer would work closely with our staff in developing and writing these grants. We need the expertise of someone who has significant experience in this area. We are to find someone retired, a trailing-spouse, or someone with some time on their hands that can donate a couple of days a month to assisting the Music Industry in Memphis.
BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
We are looking for a people with expertise in assisting our clients in developing business plans for local, regional and national presentation. This volunteer would work closely with our staff in developing these plans. We need the expertise of someone who has significant experience in this area. We are hoping to find someone retired, a trailing-spouse, or someone with some time on their hands that can donate a couple of days a month to assisting the Music Industry in Memphis.
FOR A DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION ON ANY OF THESE POSITIONS
CONTACT DEAN DEYO AT dean.deyo@comcast.net
