Month: January 2008

Arts

Post author By Flyer Staff
Post date January 3, 2008

VISUAL ARTS AND EXHIBITIONS

Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art

119 S. Main, 523-2787

Housing one of the largest collections of artwork from the Q’ing dynasty, the Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art also contains such rare items as an imperial cinnabar throne, intricate jade sculptures, and ivory masks. Accompanying activities often include Chinese musical performances, martial arts demonstrations, and calligraphy demonstrations. The museum was founded in 1998 by Memphians Jack and Marilyn Belz, who have been collecting Chinese art since 1968.

The Dixon Gallery and Gardens

4339 Park, 761-5250

dixon.org

Boasting a permanent collection that includes works by Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Cezanne, The Dixon Gallery and Gardens is continuing the lifelong devotion to the arts sparked by Margaret and Hugo Dixon, who left their home and 17-acre estate for Memphians and tourists to enjoy. The Georgian-style residence is surrounded by formal English gardens, open vistas, and woodland areas. Major exhibitions of paintings and sculpture are held throughout the year. Open-air concerts also are held periodically.

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

Overton Park, 544-6200

brooksmuseum.org

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art maintains a permanent collection that includes a print study room with more than 3,000 works of art on paper, as well as galleries filled with French Impressionism, Flemish and Italian Renaissance and Baroque, and 20th-century art, making Brooks the oldest and largest fine-arts museum in Tennessee. In addition to a series of exhibitions held throughout the year, Brooks also hosts First Wednesdays, social events including entertainment that take place on the first Wednesday evening of every month.

Memphis/Germantown Art League

382-2622

mgal.org

The Memphis/Germantown Art League was formed in 1976 by ten artists meeting in Germantown. Since then, the membership has grown to almost 250 and spans Tennessee and three neighboring states. The purpose of this non-profit organization is to aid its member artists in their professional growth and artistic skills by providing exhibitions, workshops, and demonstrations.

Memphis Jewish Community Center

6560 Poplar, 761-0810

jccmemphis.org

Formed in 1949, the Memphis Jewish Community Center is a multipurpose complex serving more than 6,000 members in the Memphis area. The Shainberg Gallery at the MJCC features several exhibits consisting of mostly paintings and drawings throughout the year.

National Ornamental Metal Museum

374 Metal Museum Drive, 774-6380

metalmuseum.org

Since its humble beginnings in a former military hospital, the National Ornamental Metal Museum’s exhibits have continued to grow in stature over the years. A non-profit organization, the museum relies on funding from donors as well as tuition received from classes and workshops. Exhibits change every two to three months.

College and University Galleries

Galleries throughout the Memphis area offer a wide-ranging schedule of changing exhibitions, usually dedicated to art created by their students and faculty, but often bringing in important traveling exhibitions as well. Major galleries include:

The Art Museum at the University of Memphis

678-2224

amum.org

The university’s art gallery houses two permanent collections, “Egyptian Antiquities” and “The Spirit of Africa,” as well as a wide range of temporary exhibits of contemporary art. Admission is free and guided tours are available for groups of up to 60.

Christian Brothers University Gallery and Museum

650 East Parkway South, 321-3432

cbu.edu/library/gallery

A venue for temporary exhibits which display the work of both students and a variety of guest artists throughout the year.

Jones Hall Gallery

Jones Hall, Room 109, The University of Memphis

678-2216

Lab gallery at the University of Memphis, featuring BFA exhibits, graphic-design shows, and more.

Memphis College of Art

Overton Park, 272-5100

mca.edu

An art and design institution that is committed to recognizing and cultivating the diverse abilities of each student — and to preparing them for a future that will utilize and appreciate their talents to the greatest extent. The gallery presents changing exhibitions — often showcasing the work of faculty and students — throughout the year.

Rhodes College Clough-Hanson Gallery

2000 North Parkway, 843-3442

rhodes.edu

Clough-Hanson shows contemporary works by students and guest artists.

MUSIC AND DANCE

Ballet Memphis

7950 Trinity, 737-7322

balletmemphis.org

Founded in 1985 by Dorothy Gunther Pugh as Memphis Concert Ballet, Ballet Memphis began with just two professional dancers and a $75,000 budget. Today, the company is the most successful ballet organization in the city’s history. Ballet Memphis puts on four shows a year at The Orpheum, while holding classes in classical ballet for all ages and levels.

Classical Ballet

3405 Summer, 323-1947

classicalballetmemphis.org

Classical Ballet was founded in 1989 and is now part of the Germantown Performing Arts Centre. Members of this pre-professional company have won the Craft and Choreography Scholarship from the Southeastern Regional Ballet Festival.

Concerts International

527-3067

home.midsouth.rr.com/webs/ConcertsInternational/

Concerts International has been bringing chamber music to Memphis for 35 years.

Memphis Symphony Orchestra

3100 Walnut Grove, 324-3627

memphissymphony.org

Founded in 1952 as the Memphis Sinfonietta, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra has grown over the years into one of this city’s most important cultural organizations. Today, more than 850 musicians, staff, and volunteers in the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, the Memphis Symphony Chorus, the four separate orchestras within the Memphis Youth Symphony, and the Memphis Symphony League operate with a $3.8 million budget to present music to radio, television, and live audiences of more than half a million people annually.

Opera Memphis

6745 Wolf River Blvd., 257-3100

operamemphis.org

One of the oldest continuously running opera companies in the nation, Opera Memphis often enjoys full houses at the historic Orpheum Theatre. Performances are often in Italian with English translations projected above the stage.

TRAVELING PERFORMANCES / LOCAL VENUES

Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center

3663 Appling, 385-6440

bpacc.org

The Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center (BPACC) is more than a venue for business meetings and commercial functions. It boasts a performance schedule that spans a diverse selection of disciplines in music and theatre. The BPACC will also be hosting an ongoing Family Series, a Sunday Jazz series, and a Dinnerstage series.

Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center

60 Perkins Ext., St. Mary’s Episcopal School, 537-1486

stmarysschool.org/thebuckman

Named after the philanthropist Mertie W. Buckman, this center on the campus of St. Mary’s Episcopal School presents concert and dance series that continue throughout the year.

Cannon Center for the Performing Arts

255 N. Main, 726-0915

thecannoncenter.com

Located in downtown Memphis, the Cannon Center offers regular concerts by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and is a stop for touring children’s shows and popular comedians and musicians.

Germantown Performing Arts Centre

1801 Exeter, 757-7256

gpacweb.com

The Germantown Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) has been hosting excellent performances viewed by Mid-Southerners for 13 years, and this season will continue that tradition. In addition, the IRIS Chamber Orchestra, directed by Michael Stern, will continue a tradition of noteworthy performances.

The Orpheum Theater

Main and Beale, 525-3000

orpheum-memphis.com

The Orpheum proudly stands as one of the original downtown theaters of Memphis and one of the premier performing-arts centers in the Mid-South. In addition to bringing Broadway productions and a wide array of other entertainers to the area, The Orpheum also hosts local companies such as Ballet Memphis and Opera Memphis.

THEATER

Hattiloo Theatre

656 Marshall, 502-3486

hattilootheatre.org

Repertory theater in downtown Memphis presenting classical and original works with largely African-American themes.

Playhouse on the Square and Circuit Playhouse

51 S. Cooper (Playhouse), 1711 Poplar (Circuit), 726-4656

playhouseonthesquare.org

A company of professional actors who live in the Memphis area prepares and produces a variety of shows throughout the year at two primary venues, Playhouse on the Square and Circuit Playhouse.

Poplar Pike Playhouse

7653 Poplar Pike, 755-7775

ppp.org

The Poplar Pike Playhouse at Germantown High School has received wide acclaim for the level of dramatic performance and training it has achieved. Actors coming out of the program have appeared on Broadway and on television.

Rhodes College McCoy Theatre

2000 North Parkway, 843-3839

rhodes.edu

A student-composed cast and crew put on about four productions per year, inviting established actors from the Memphis community to act alongside them and share their acquired knowledge of both the business and craft of drama.

Theatre Memphis

630 Perkins Ext., 682-8323

theatrememphis.org

Theatre Memphis is the longest-running community theater company in the area, with a main stage and the intimate setting of Next Stage, formerly known as the Little Theatre.

TheatreWorks

2085 Monroe, 274-7139

theatreworks.org

TheatreWorks is made up of five organizations: Playwright’s Forum, Emerald Theatre Company, Our Own Voice Theatre Troupe, Memphis Black Repertory Theatre, and Voices of the South.

University of Memphis Theatre and Dance

678-2576 / 678-3184

memphis.edu

Annually puts on a full season of performances that includes plays and dance concerts, featuring both students and faculty.

Other Theatres

Bartlett Community Theatre — bartlettcommunitytheatre.org, 484-2646

Germantown Community Theatre — germantowncommunitytheatre.org, 3037 Forest Hill-Irene, 754-2680

ART GALLERIES

Artists on Central — 2256 Central, 726-0330.

David Lusk Gallery — davidluskgallery.com, 767-3800

DCI Gallery — dcigallery.net, 767-8617

Delta Axis @ Marshall Arts Studio — deltaaxis.org, 522-9483

Fountain Art Gallery — fountaingallery.com, 458-7100

Jack Kenner Photography — jackkenner.com, 722-8877

Java Cabana (coffeehouse with gallery) — javacabanacoffeehouse.com, 272-7210

L Ross Gallery — lrossgallery.com, 292-5559

Lisa Kurts Gallery — lisakurts.com, 683-6200

Lulalyn — lulalyn.com, 278-0111

Material — 2553 Broad,

MO’s Memphis Originals — mosedge.com, 413-1315

Montyshane Gallery — montyshane.com, 413-8865

Painted Planet — 2158 Young, 728-6278

Perry Nicole Fine Art — perrynicole.com, 405-6000

DANCE

Dance Works — danceworksinc.org, 333-5174

Now in its 21st year, Dance Works offers classes in classical ballet and modern dance and will add hip-hop in 2008. Performances, often featuring renown guest teachers, are presented four times a year.

New Ballet Ensemble — newballet.org, 726-9225

The New Ballet Ensemble goes one step beyond classical ballet training, embracing all forms of dance from hip-hop to modern. The troupe presents several shows a year, including its annual crowd-pleasing “Nut Re-Mix,” a twist on the classic Tchaikovsky ballet.

Project: Motion — projectmotiondance.org

Dance collective specializing in modern dance.

FILM

Indie Memphis — Focuses on Southern filmmaking and Southern films. Yearly festival. indiememphis.com, 246-7086.

MeDiA Co-op — Group devoted to digital filmmaking. MeDia Co-op hosts screenings, workshops, and a yearly festival. mediaco-op.org, 278-9077.

Memphis Film Forum — Hosts annual Memphis International Film Festival, bringing in actors and filmmakers. memphisfilmforum.org, 273-0014.

MUSIC

Beethoven Club Series — beethovenclub.org, 274-2504

Calvary and the Arts — calvaryjc.org, 525-6602

Germantown Symphony Orchestra, germantownsymphony.org, 755-8708

Lindenwood Concerts — lindenwoodcc.com, 458-1652

Memphis Chamber Music Society — 758-0150

Memphis Vocal Arts Ensemble — memphisvocalarts.org, 458-9766

READINGS AND BOOK SIGNINGS

Barnes & Noble — 794-9394 (Winchester), 386-2468 (Wolfchase)

Bookstar — 323-9332

Borders Books and Music — 754-0770

Brentano’s — 763-1945

Burke’s Book Store — 278-7484

David-Kidd Booksellers — 683-9801

Java Cabana — 272-7210

River City Writers Series — 678-4591

Waldenbooks — 373-5301 (Wolfchase), 360-8023 (Hickory Ridge)

Xanadu Book Store — 274-9885

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

Blues Foundation — Sponsors events that promote the blues. blues.org, 527-2583.

Center for Southern Folklore — Downtown venue offers live music, coffee and beer bar, retail shop, and a museum. southernfolklore.com, 525-3655.

Harrell Performing Arts Theatre — The town of Collierville’s concert hall and cultural center offers musical, theatrical, and dance performances as well as community classes. harrelltheatre.org, 853-3228.

Lantana Projects — Lantana Projects is an international artist residency program. Exhibits and arts-related events occur throughout the year. lantanaprojects.org, 491-3821

Memphis Black Arts Alliance, Inc. — The Alliance offers a wide selection of classes, as well as a venue for performers. memphisblackartsalliance.org, 948-9522.

Memphis Pink Palace Family of Museums — Includes Pink Palace and Museum, the IMAX Theatre, Sharpe Planetarium, and the Lichterman Nature Center, the Pink Palace Family hosts various arts programming all year long. One popular event is the annual Crafts Fair in October. www.memphismuseums.org, 320-6365.

ArtsMemphis

578-2787

artsmemphis.org

ArtsMemphis provides operating funding for more than 20 local arts groups, including Ballet Memphis, Opera Memphis, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Theatre Memphis, and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

UrbanArt Commission

525-0880

urbanartcommission.org

This commission champions public art and urban design in Memphis and Shelby County. Projects include the Cooper-Young trestle, the walkway outside the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, and the aluminum sculptures of dancers at Ballet Memphis.

South Main Arts District

southmainmemphis.org

In recent years, old warehouses and stores in a once-neglected area of downtown Memphis have been refurbished into shops, restaurants, and galleries. On the last Friday of every month, visitors can hop aboard the Main Street trolleys for tours of the area’s many art galleries, which include:

Art Village Studio and Gallery — 410 South Main, 521-0782

D’Edge Art & Unique Treasures — 550 South Main, 521-0054

Delta Axis Power House —45 G.E. Patterson, 578-5545

Disciple Gallery — 390 South Main, 386-4299

Jack Robinson Gallery & Archive — 44 Huling, 576-0708

Jay Etkin Gallery — 409 South Main, 543-0035

Joysmith Studio — 46 Huling, 543-0505

Memphis College of Art On the Street Gallery — 338 S. Main, 272-5100

Rivertown Gallery — 125 South Main, 527-7573

Sue Layman Designs — 125 G.E. Patterson, 527-2872

Then and Again — 521 South Main, 521-9846

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Special Sections

Recreation

Post author By Flyer Staff
Post date January 3, 2008

ATTRACTIONS

Family Fun

Children’s Museum of Memphis

Set up like a miniature city, with a bank, fire station, grocery store, and skyscraper. Newer exhibits include Going Places, which showcases an airplane cockpit and flight simulator, and Art Smart Gallery with its visual and performing arts. 2525 Central, 320-3170

The Fire Museum of Memphis

Features simulated fires, a teaching room of interactive exhibits, and a play area with full-sized trucks and a sliding pole. 118 Adams, 320-5650

Memphis Motorsports Park

Hosts 215 events a year, including the national NASCAR Busch Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series; boasts a dirt track and road course. 5500 Taylor Forge Dr., 358-7223

Memphis Zoo

Celebrating its 100th birthday and the opening of Northwest Passage — home to polar bears, bald eagles, and more — the Zoo also includes Cat Country, Primate Canyon, Dragon’s Lair, Animals of the Night, and CHINA, home to two giant pandas. 2000 Prentiss Place (Overton Park), 276-9453

Peabody Place Entertainment and Retail Center

Anchored by the historic Peabody Hotel, this is a one-stop destination for movies, music, shopping, and dining, including Encore, Texas de Brazil, Jillian’s, and Dan McGuinness Irish Pub. 150 Peabody Place. 261-PLAY (7529)

Memphis Music

Beale Street

World-renowned thoroughfare, home to Pat O’Brien’s, Hard Rock Cafe, B.B. King’s Blues Club, and other bars offering live music nightly. Also features A. Schwab’s, a century-old dry-goods store; W.C. Handy’s home; and gift and novelty shops.

Graceland Mansion

Elvis Presley’s home from 1957 until his death. Tours cover the house, racquetball building, Elvis’ vintage car collection, huge assortment of trophies and gold records, the “Lisa Marie” jet, and much more. 3734 Elvis Presley, 332-3322

Memphis Rock ‘N’ Soul Museum

Presents a history of Memphis music using rare film footage, old photos, vintage jukeboxes, stage costumes, and a customized tour of various musical eras. 191 Beale, Plaza at FedExForum, 205-2533

Soulsville USA and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music

A 17,000-square-foot soul-music museum on the site of the former Stax Records, where stars such as Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding, and Wilson Pickett got their start. Showcases some 2,000 artifacts, including Hayes’ 1972 Cadillac El Dorado. 926 E. McLemore, 942-SOUL.

Sun Studio

Elvis rocked the world in 1954 at the studio founded by Sam Phillips. Displayed at Sun are memorabilia of Presley and other music legends, such as Carl Perkins, B.B. King, and Jerry Lee Lewis. 706 Union, 521-0664

Museums of Culture and History

Memphis Pink Palace Museum

Built as home to Piggly Wiggly founder Clarence Saunders, the pink stone mansion is now a regional museum of local history, culture, medicine, music, and natural science; also houses a state-of-the-art planetarium and an IMAX theater. 3050 Central, 320-6320

National Civil Rights Museum

Illustrates key moments in civil rights history, such as the March on Washington and the Montgomery bus boycott. Also includes the boarding house from which James Earl Ray allegedly shot King in 1968 and features an exhibit of previously classified documents and evidence. 450 Mulberry. 521-9699

The Great Outdoors

Lichterman Nature Center

Visitors can take a boardwalk tour around the lake and explore nature trails lined with native plants and trees. Among the center’s highlights are the backyard wildlife center, a native-plant greenhouse, and an amphitheater. 5992 Quince, 767-7322

Memphis Botanic Garden

Water lilies bloom in the Sensory Garden, one of many attractions at this suburban oasis. At the center is the Japanese Garden of Tranquility with its lake and arching red bridge. The Botanic Garden hosts summer concerts featuring such entertainers as Sugarland, Toni Braxton, and Bonnie Raitt. 750 Cherry, 685-1566

The Mississippi River

Major events are held on the river each year, including the Memphis in May Sunset Symphony. Winding above the Father of Waters is the Bluffwalk, a pedestrian walkway with panoramic views. Regular riverboat cruises are offered by the Memphis Queen Line.

Shelby Farms

Visitors can rent pavilions and paddleboats; fish in lakes stocked with catfish, crappie, bream, and bass; or simply enjoy walking, jogging, or biking. Also within the 4,500-acre park is Ducks Unlimited’s international headquarters, which boasts a scenic waterfowl propagation lake. 7161 Mullins Station, 382-2249

Tunica RiverPark

The Tunica RiverPark features a museum with exhibits on the Delta and four aquariums with river life. There’s also a nature trail and an observation deck that has a stunning view of the Mississippi River. In addition, guests can board the Delta Queen, which offers four cruises daily. One RiverPark Dr., Tunica, Mississippi, 866-51-RIVER

GAMING

Southland Park Gaming and Racing

The world’s largest greyhound racing facility, with “instant racing” machines and slot machines. 1550 Ingram, West Memphis, 735-3670

Tunica Casinos

The gambling center of the Mid-South, located just 30 miles from Memphis down Highway 61, Tunica County is home to several glitzy casinos, which boast hotels, restaurants, gift shops, dance pavilions, and big-name entertainment.

Bally’s Casino Tunica, 800-382-2559

Fitz Casino & Hotel, 800-766-5825

Gold Strike Casino Resort, 888-245-7829

Grand Casino Tunica, 800-946-4946

Hollywood Casino, 800-871-0711

Horseshoe Casino & Hotel, 800-303-7463

Resorts Tunica, 662-363-7777

Sam’s Town Casino, 800-456-0711

Sheraton Casino & Hotel, 800-391-3777

Only in Memphis

The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange

Relates the story of the cotton industry and its influence on a city that remains the epicenter of worldwide cotton trading. Tour begins on the “members only” trading floor and shows cotton’s impact on everything from music to high society. 65 Union. 531-7826

The Elvis Suite at Lauderdale Courts

Home to Elvis Presley and his parents from 1949 to early 1953, now part of a new housing development known as Uptown Square. Decorated with period furniture and family photos. Available for overnight rental. Uptown Square, 521-8219, lauderdalecourts.com

Mud Island River Park

Special features are the River Walk, a five-block-long scale model of the Mississippi from Cairo, Illinois, to the Gulf of Mexico, and the 18-gallery River Museum, which showcases artifacts of life on the Mississippi. 125 N. Front, 576-7241

Woodruff-Fontaine House

Built in the 1870s with stunning architectural details, this French Victorian mansion displays period textiles, furnishings, and Victorian clothing. 680 Adams, 526-1469

SPORTS

Professional Sports

Memphis Grizzlies Basketball

888-HOOP, nba.com/grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies are an NBA team that plays at FedExForum.

Memphis Redbirds

721-6000, memphisredbirds.com

The Redbirds are a triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals and play home games at AutoZone Park in downtown Memphis.

Mississippi RiverKings

662-342-1755, riverkings.com

The RiverKings are members of the Central Hockey League and the affiliate team of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The season runs from October to April. The RiverKings play their home games at the DeSoto Civic Center.

College Sports

Christian Brothers University

321-3378

They’re the Buccaneers, with women’s and men’s teams in baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, and track.

LeMoyne-Owen College

942-7327

The LeMoyne-Owen Magicians compete in both women’s and men’s basketball.

Rhodes College

843-3940

The Lynx compete in soccer, field hockey, football, volleyball, swimming, basketball, baseball, softball, and more.

Southwest Tennessee Community College

333-5143

The Southwest Saliquis include women’s and men’s basketball, baseball, and softball.

University of Memphis

678-2461, gotigersgo.com

The Tigers compete in football, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, track and field, and more.

A starter’s list of amateur sports.

compiled by Carson Irwin

Parks and Recreation Offices:

Memphis Division of Park Services (MDPS): 576-4200

North Zone: 2893 N. Watkins, 353-9532

North East Zone: 4575 Raleigh-LaGrange, 388-5911

East Zone: 4585 Willow, 767-4580

West Zone: 4376 Horn Lake, 789-5665

Germantown Parks and Recreation: 757-7375

Germantown Youth Athletic Association (GYAA): 754-4922

Germantown Centre: 757-7370

Collierville Parks and Recreation: 853-3225

Collierville Youth Athletic Association (CYAA): 853-2922

Shelby Youth Sports: 386-9700

Baseball: Youth (recreational) — MDPS offers recreational baseball for children ages 7-14. Coed T-ball has been added for 6 and under. GYAA recreational baseball is divided into age groups: T-ball (5-6), coach pitch (7-8) and youth pitch (9-10, 11-12 and 13-14). The season generally consists of 12-16 games and twice-weekly practices beginning in late February and running through mid-June. CYAA provides recreational baseball leagues for kids ages 7-18. Collierville Parks and Recreation’s T-ball program is for kids in Collierville ages 5 and 6. For more information contact Jay Porter at 853-3225.

Youth (competitive) — GYAA’s competitive baseball program is for boys ages 7-14. The Germantown Giants organization runs competitive baseball teams for ages 7 to 14 (7-year-olds play coach-pitch baseball while ages 8 and up are kid-pitch). In addition to the Germantown Giants, Sox and White Sox teams are formed when there are enough participants (generally ages 9 and up). CYAA also organizes competitive baseball for boys ages 7-14.

Germantown Parks and Recreation manages the Germantown Adult Baseball League (GABL), open to men ages 18 and older. The league runs from May through August at Cameron Brown Park.

Basketball: Youth (recreational) — MDPS youth recreational basketball programs are open to boys and girls 18 and under. Registration in September, play begins in November. Call MDPS zone office (see above). Germantown Parks and Recreation organizes leagues for boys (7-17) and girls (7-15).

Youth (competitive) — CYAA’s competitive basketball program provides competition for girls ages 12 and under and 14 and under. Four age groups are available for boys: 10 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under, 17 and under.

Adult — The Germantown Centre offers both A and B adult leagues for men ages 18 and older. Play begins in September and lasts through January. Cost: $475/team.

Cheerleading: The GYAA cheer season corresponds to the GYAA football season in the fall. Cheer divisions are by grade, not age, and are Flag (K-1st grade), Pee Wee (2nd-3rd grade) and Junior (4th, 5th, and 6th grades). Collierville Parks and Recreation has cheerleading teams open to boys and girls ages 4-15.

Football: MDPS offers flag football for both boys and girls, in six age groups (14 and under). Registration in August, play begins in late September. Contact your local zone office. GYAA recreational football is for ages 5 and up. Divisions consist of Flag (5-7), Pee Wee (8-9) and Junior (10-11 plus 12-year-olds who are not 13 by Dec. 1st and are not in the 7th grade). Contact GYAA. CYAA offers football leagues in flag, peewee, and junior divisions. Visit cyaafootball.com for more info.

Golf: MDPS operates seven public courses: Audubon (4160 Park, 683-6941); Davy Crockett (4270 Range Line Rd., 358-3375); Fox Meadows (3064 Clarke Rd., 362-0232); Galloway (3815 Walnut Grove, 685-7805); Overton, 9 holes (2080 Poplar Ave., 725-9905); Pine Hill (1005 Alice Ave., 775-9434); M.L. King, Jr., 9 holes (465 South Parkway West, 774-4340). Contact the golf department of MDPS for more information (576-4260).

Hockey: Youth — The Memphis Youth Hockey League (MYHL) is composed of three divisions for kids ages 6 to 18. Competition from October through March. For information, call MYHL chairman Russ Beatse (861-3600) or go to memphisyouthhockey.com.

Lacrosse: Memphis Lacrosse runs a youth program in spring, summer, and winter for kids in K-8th grade. Registration for the spring is in January, and the season runs from February to May. The summer season runs from June through July. The winter indoor league holds registration in September, and plays in October and November. Contact Pat Demento (820-0145).

For kids in grades 8-12, clubs compete under the Tennessee Scholastic Lacrosse Association (there are currently 8 teams). Fees vary; call Ed Reynolds (277-2991).

Soccer: The MDPS runs a Youth Soccer League with three divisions (12 and under, 10 and under, 8 and under) during the spring. In the fall, MDPS offers a league for youths, ages 6 and under. Participants can pick up registration materials at any zone office in mid-July. Team roster deadline is early August. Play will begin in August and continue into the fall. For more information contact your local zone office.
The Germantown Soccer Club runs recreational and competitive soccer programs for boys and girls. Registration for the fall recreational league is from May to August, with the season running from September through November. Registration for the spring recreational league is from late December to February, with the season running from March through May. Teams are open for children ages 4 to 18, and there is a sign-up fee. Tryouts for the competitive league, which is split into two divisions (Arsenal and Fury), are held in May and June for ages 8 to 18. Please call the soccer office (755-6688) or go to gscfury.com for sign-up fees and more information. You can register online for recreational league.
Both competitive and recreational youth soccer are organized by the Collierville Soccer Association. Spring and fall leagues are offered. Call 854-8724 or visit colsoc.com for more info.

Adult — The Greater Memphis Soccer Association plays regulation seasons in the fall and spring and has a seven-on-seven summer league. Games are played at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex, and 50 to 55 teams are divided into four men’s and three coed divisions. Players ages 16 and up are welcome; individual registration will take place in July. The average cost is $90 per person per season. Access the GMSA at memphissoccer.com or call Curt Rogers (489-0553).

The Hispanic League, founded in 1997, is made up of around 50 teams of mostly Hispanic membership. They play every Sunday year-round in Memphis city parks; in the winter, games are held indoors. For more information about playing, contact Ivan Lopez (603-2982).

Softball: Youth (recreational) — MDPS offers four divisions that compete from May to July, with registration in early spring. Girls ages 18 and under create their own teams and play in the fall and spring leagues. For fees and more information, contact your local zone office.
GYAA recreational softball is for ages 5 to 18. Divisions are Fawns (5-7, coach pitch), Lassies (8-10), Juniors (11-13), and Seniors (14-18). Play from April to July. CYAA also provides recreational softball teams for girls ages 7 through 18.

Youth (competitive) — The Red Devils organization fields teams in all age divisions from 10U to 18U. CYYA organizes a softball league for girls under 18. Season runs from April to July.

Adult — MDPS organizes approximately 300 teams that compete from April through July, followed by a citywide tournament. Games are played every night except Saturday. The fall softball league starts registration in August. The cost is $250. The season begins in September and ends with a tournament. To register or get information about organizing a team, call the MDPS.

Special Olympics: The sports program for mentally handicapped youth is run by the Greater Memphis Special Olympics organization. It offers training and participation in regional, state, and national competition. Contact GMSO for more info (683-1271).

Swimming: Youth (ages 5-18) — Club teams swim competitively year-round and offer practices for novices through Olympic hopefuls. Fees vary. Memphis Thunder Aquatic Club, 1880 Wolf River Blvd., St. George’s High School, Collierville (memphisthunder.com). Germantown Swim Team, 1801 Exeter Rd., Germantown Centre (757-7390) (gstswimming.com). Memphis Tiger Swimming, 620 Echles, University of Memphis (678-2809) (memphistigerswimming.com). Bartlett Xtreme Swim Team (BXST), 7700 Flaherty Place, Bartlett Recreation Center (385-6470).

Adult — Memphis Thunder, Germantown Centre, Memphis Tigers, and Bartlett Xtreme offer master practices for adults ages 18 and over year-round. Fees vary. Contact coaches for information.

The MDPS (576-4200) operates several city pools, which are all free to the public. Each pool also offers swim lessons and teams for both children and adults. Sessions are 45 minutes for 2 weeks and cost $25 per session for children and $48 per session for adults. Contact the MDPS Aquatics Administration (547-8018).

MDPS pool locations: Bickford (indoor;
235 Henry); L.E. Brown (617 S. Orleans); Douglass (1616 Ash); Fox Meadows (3064 Clarke Rd.); Ed Rice (2907 N. Watkins); Gaisman (4223 Macon); Gooch (1974 Hunter); Hickory Hill (indoor; 3910 Ridgeway); Lester (Tillman at Mimosa); Tom Lee (328 Peach); Charlie Morris (1235 Brown); Orange Mound (2430 Carnes); Pine Hill (973 Alice); Raleigh (3678 Powers); Riverview (182 Joubert); Westwood (810 Western Park); Willow (4777 Willow).

Tennis: MDPS operates seven local tennis centers: Leftwich, 8 outdoor courts, 4 indoor (4145 Southern Ave.); Wolbrecht, 6 outdoor, 2 indoor (1645 Ridgeway); Roark/Whitehaven, 8 outdoor, 4 indoor (1500 Finley); Bellevue, 4 outdoor, 2 indoor (1310 S. Bellevue Blvd.); Frayser, 8 outdoor (2907 N. Watkins); Wooddale, 8 outdoor (3391 Castleman); Raleigh, 8 outdoor (3680 Powers).

Many parks contain tennis facilities as well: Bert Ferguson (8505 Trinity), Gaisman (4221 Macon), Glenview (1813 Southern), Hickory Hill (3910 Ridgeway), Martin Luther King, Jr. (South Parkway at Riverside), University (University at Edward).

The MDPS coordinates a variety of tennis-related activities including the Memphis Area League Tennis (MALT), a citywide adult program; adult and youth (ages 6-18) clinics; private lessons; and a Junior Development Program. For more information call the Tennis Center (374-0603).

Germantown also coordinates leagues, lessons, and camps. Contact Bryan Rogers, head tennis professional (212-5583), for more information.

Volleyball: In the spring, MDPS serves up volleyball to 18-and-under girls and boys. Registration starts in January, with play in April. Zone offices have more information. The Germantown Parks and Recreation Department also coordinates leagues for girls (ages 5-18) as well as adults. All matches are played at the Germantown Centre (757-7379). Contact Germantown Parks and Recreation for info.

Helpful Web Sites:

cityofmemphis.org

germantown-tn.gov

gyaa.org

colliervilleparks.org

cyaatn.com

cityofbartlett.org

shelbyyouthsports.com

Major Sporting Events

AutoZone Liberty Bowl Football Classic

274-4600, libertybowl.org

Post-season Conference USA game held on New Year’s Eve at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

Regions Morgan Keegan Tennis Championships

765-4400, regionsmorgankeeganchampionships.com

This annual tournament played at the Racquet Club of Memphis has drawn big names such as Jimmy Connors and Pete Sampras. Defending champ Venus Williams will return to the tournament, being held February 22-March 2, 2008.

Southern Heritage Football Classic

398-6655, summittmanagement.com

Held every September, the Southern Heritage Classic pits Jackson State University against Tennessee State University. But the game is only one part of a week of events including a golf tournament, a fashion show, concerts, and more.

Sam’s Town 250

358-7223, memphismotorsports.com

A 250-mile Busch series NASCAR event held in October, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Stanford St. Jude Classic

748-0534, stanfordstjude.com

The Stanford St. Jude Classic celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2007 by drawing some big names, including Vijay Singh and Geoff Ogilvy. This year, the tournament is being held June 2nd through June 8th.

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DINING SYMBOLS

B – breakfast

L – lunch

D – dinner

Br – beer served

Wi – wine served

FB – full bar offered

X – wheelchair accessible

$ – under $15 per person

without drinks or desserts

$$ – under $25

$$$ – $26-$50

$$$$ – over $50

MRA – member, Memphis
Restaurant Association

ABUELO’S MEXICAN FOOD EMBASSY—Serves quesadillas, carne asada, and chili rellenos, along with beef tenderloin, jumbo shrimp, and several seafood entrées. 8274 U.S. 64. 672-0769. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

ABYSSINIA RESTAURANT—Ethiopian cuisine is featured, with beef, chicken, lamb, fish entrées, and vegetarian dishes; also, a daily buffet. Closed Sunday. 2600 Poplar. 321-0082. L, D, Br, X, $, MRA

AMERIGO—Specializes in pasta and wood-fired pizzas; also serves steaks and cedarwood-roasted fish. 1239 Ridgeway, Park Place Mall. 761-4000. L, D, FB, X, $-$$$, MRA

ANNE’S BAKERY & CAFE—Serves sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries, and desserts. Memphis Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central. 320-6407. B, L, X, $, MRA

ASHIYANA EXOTIC INDO PAK CUISINE—Specializes in Indian and Pakistani fare, including chicken masala and goat biryani; lunch buffet daily. Closed Monday. 835 W. Poplar (Collierville). 854-5411. L, D, Br, X, $

ASIAN GRILL—Specializes in Pan-Asian cuisine (Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Malaysian) as well as fusion entrées. 2072 West (Germantown). 737-3988. L, D, Br, X, $

ASIAN PALACE—Chinese fare is the specialty, including shrimp with walnuts and oysters, Peking-style pork and duck; also crab, lobster, and vegetarian items. 2920 Covington Pike. 388-3883; 4978 Park (mainly takeout). 761-7888. L, D, Br, Wi, $

ASSAGGIO—Pan-seared citrus tuna and gorgonzola-stuffed filet are specialties at this Italian eatery. Closed Sunday. 8100 Macon Station (at Germantown Parkway). 752-0056. L (Tuesday-Friday), D (Monday-Saturday), FB, $-$$

A-TAN—Mandarin entrées include a chicken-pork-beef-shrimp combo and a seafood-vegetable stir-fry; also features a sushi bar. 3445 Poplar, Suite 17, University Center. 452-4477. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

AUTOMATIC SLIM’S TONGA CLUB—Specializes in American Southwestern/Asian/Jamaican cuisine, including coconut mango shrimp and whole red snapper. Closed for lunch Saturday and Sunday. 83 S. Second. 525-7948. L, D, FB, X, $$, MRA

BAHAMA BREEZE—West Indies ribs, Jamaican-grilled chicken, and coconut shrimp are among the entrées at this Caribbean-themed restaurant. 2830 N. Germantown Parkway, Wolfchase Galleria. 385-8744. L, D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

BANGKOK ALLEY—Thai cuisine includes noodle and curry dishes, as well as duck, catfish, and seafood entrées. Closed for lunch Saturday and all day Sunday, Cordova location. 830 N. Germantown Parkway (Cordova). 753-7250. 2150 W. Poplar at Houston Levee (Collierville). 854-8748. L, D, Br, Wi, X, $-$$, MRA

THE BAR-B-Q SHOP—Dishes up barbecued ribs, bologna, chicken, pork shoulder sandwiches, and spaghetti, along with beef brisket, sandwiches, and salads. Closed Sunday. 1782 Madison. 272-1277. L, D, Br, X, $, MRA

BARI—Authentic Southeastern Italian cuisine emphasizes lighter entrées and fresh seafood, such as roasted striped bass, spaghetti carbonara, and fresh grilled sardines. 22 S. Cooper. 722-2244. D, FB, X, $$, MRA

BAYOU BAR & GRILL—Cajun fare includes jambalaya, gumbo, catfish Acadian, Cajun shrimp, red beans and rice, and muffulettas. 2105 Overton Square Lane. 278-8626. L, D, FB, X, $, MRA

BEAUTY SHOP—American/Southwestern/Asian cuisine served in a former beauty shop. Closed for dinner Sunday. 966 S. Cooper. 272-7111. L, D, FB, X, $$, MRA

BENIHANA OF TOKYO—Japanese steakhouse with sushi bar offers beef, chicken, and seafood items grilled at your table. 912 Ridge Lake Boulevard. 683-7390. L, D, FB, X, $$-$$$

BHAN THAI—Serves curries, pad Thai noodles, and vegetarian dishes, as well as seafood, pork, and duck entrées. Closed for lunch Saturday and Sunday and all day Monday. 1324 Peabody. 272-1538. L, D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

BIG FOOT LODGE—Hefty portions of prime rib, lobster, deep-fried Cornish game hens, catfish, and burgers (including the 4-lb. Sasquatch) are specialties. 97 S. Second. 578-9800. L, D, FB, X, $-$$$, MRA

BITTERSWEET RESTAURANT—Lobster pie and filet Oscar are specialties at this steak/seafood place with a New England flair. Closed Monday and for lunch Tuesday. 7685 Farmington Blvd. (Germantown). 624-9499. L, D, FB, X, $$-$$$

BLUE COAST BURRITO—Build-your-own burritos with an array of steak, fish, chicken, and fresh veggies. Menu also includes fish tacos and made-to-order salads. 3546 Walker. 323-3730; The Avenue Carriage Crossing (Collierville). 850-TACO. L, D, $

THE BLUE FISH—Seafood specialties include pecan-crusted grouper with crawfish-crab relish. Also organic meats, free-range chicken, and oyster bar. Closed Sunday. 2149 Young. 725-0230. D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

BLUEFIN RESTAURANT & SUSHI LOUNGE—Serves fusion or “edge” cuisine featuring seafood and steaks; also, a sushi bar. 135 S. Main. 528-1010. L (Tuesday-Thursday), D, FB, X, $$, MRA

BLUES CITY PASTRY SHOP & COFFEE BAR—Downtown eatery offering a wide array of pastries, including éclairs, strudel, and muffins, as well as coffee drinks and breakfast items. 153 Main. 576-0010. $

BLUFF CITY BAYOU—Cajun specialties are gumbo, crawfish étouffée, and jambalaya, as well as po-boy sandwiches and muffulettas. Closed Saturday and Sunday. 694 Madison. 527-0860. L, X, $

BOILING POINT SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR—Louisiana-style seafood includes crawfish, shrimp and grits, catfish, pasta dishes, seafood platters, and more. 4975 Pepperchase Dr. (Southaven). 662-280-7555. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

BOL A PASTA—Serves shrimp scampi, baked pastas, steaks, and fresh seafood. 2200 N. Germantown Parkway. 384-7988; 3160 Village Shops Dr. 757-5609. L, D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

BOMBAY HOUSE—Indian fare includes lamb korma and chicken tikka; also, a daily luncheon buffet. 1727 N. Germantown Parkway. 755-4114. L, D, Br, Wi, X, $-$$

BONEFISH GRILL—Two specialties are pistachio-parmesan-crusted rainbow trout and tenderloin portobello piccata; steak and pork also served. 1250 N. Germantown Parkway (Cordova). 753-2220; The Avenue Carriage Crossing (Collierville). 854-5822. L (Saturday-Sunday, Collierville), D, FB, X, $-$$

BONNE TERRE CAFE—Offers American/French/Continental cuisine, including roast rack of lamb, chicken Florentine. Closed Sunday and Monday. 4715 Church Rd. W., Nesbit, MS. 662-781-5100. D, FB, X, $$$, MRA

BOSCOS SQUARED—Serves pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches, and pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven; also a variety of freshly brewed beers; also Sunday brunch. 2120 Madison. 432-2222. L, D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

BRONTE—Full-service restaurant in a bookstore setting serves seafood, steaks, pastas, quiches, sandwiches, and salads. Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 387 Perkins Extd. 374-0881. B, L, D, Br, Wi, X, $-$$, MRA

BROOKLYN BRIDGE ITALIAN RESTAURANT—Specializing in such homemade entrées as pasta in a vodka-tomato-cream sauce. Closed Sunday. 1779 Kirby Pkwy. 755-7413. D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

BROTHER JUNIPER’S—The focus is on breakfast with fresh pastries; lunch menu includes soups, salads, sandwiches. Closed Monday. 3519 Walker. 324-0144, B, L, X, $, MRA

BRUNO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT—Chicken marsala, eggplant parmesan, cannelloni, and seafood pesto are among Bruno’s specialties. Closed Sunday. 1354 Madison. 726-0770. L, D, X, $

THE BRUSHMARK—Serves sandwiches, salads, and crepes; a signature dish is African peanut soup. Closed Monday. Brooks Museum of Art, Overton Park, 1934 Poplar. 544-6225. L, D (every Thursday), FB, X, $, MRA

BUCKLEY’S FINE FILET GRILL—Specializes in steaks such as 8-oz. center-cut filets but also offers grilled chicken, seafood, and pasta. 5355 Poplar. 683-4538; 714 N. Germantown Parkway (Cordova). 756-1639. Buckley’s Lunch Box, 919 S. Yates (lunch M-F and takeout only). 682-0570. L (Yates only), D (not Yates), FB (beer and wine only at Yates), X, $-$$, MRA

THE BUTCHER SHOP—Serves steaks ranging from 8-oz. filets to a 30-oz. porterhouse; also chicken, pork chops, fresh seafood. 101 S. Front. 521-0856; 107 S. Germantown Rd. 757-4244. L (Friday only, S. Germantown Rd.), D, FB, X, $-$$$, MRA

CAFE 61—American eclectic/Asian/Cajun entrées include blackened grouper, King Creole pork chops, and crispy duck waffles; also Sunday brunch. 85 S. Second. 523-9351. L, D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

CAFE 1912—French/American/Creole cuisine, with Italian influences; seafood entrées include steamed mussels; also crepes and salads; offers Sunday brunch. 243 S. Cooper. 722-2700. D, Br, Wi, X, $-$$, MRA

CAFE GRILL—Asian/American entrées are chicken chow mein soup along with meatloaf, beef brisket, and certified Angus steaks; also a luncheon buffet. Closed Sunday. 120 W. Mulberry (Collierville). 853-7511. L, D, X, $

CAFE OLE—Chimichangas, shrimp diablo, fish tacos, vegetarian dishes, and daily specials are featured. 959 S. Cooper. 274-1504. L, D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

CAFE PIAZZA BY PAT LUCCHESI—Cafe Piazza specializes in gourmet pizzas, panini sandwiches, and pasta. Closed Sunday. 139 S. Rowlett (Collierville). 861-1999. L, D, Br, Wi, X (except bathrooms), $-$$

CAFE SOCIETY—With Belgian and classic French influences, serves Angus beef, veal, chicken, and seafood dishes, along with weekly specials. Closed for lunch Saturday-Sunday. 212 N. Evergreen. 722-2177. L, D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

CAFE TOSCANA—Serves contemporary Italian specialties, including parmesan talapia, along with other pasta and seafood. Closed Sunday. 5007 Black, Suite 150. 761-9522. D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

CAFFE ITALIA—Lasagna, cannelloni, and carpaccio are among dinner entréees; for lunch, panini sandwiches, salads. Closed Sunday-Monday. 102 Mulberry (Collierville). 850-8363. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

CAL’S STEAKHOUSE—University of Memphis basketball coach John Calipari lends his name and sports memorabilia to this restaurant serving steaks, pasta, and seafood. Double Tree Hotel, 5069 Sanderlin. 322-6666. B, L, D, FB, X, $-$$$, MRA

CAPRICCIO GRILL ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE—Prime steaks, seafood, pasta, and several Northern Italian specialties are entrées. 149 Union, The Peabody. 529-4199. B, L, D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL—Serves chicken marsala, calamari, various pastas, and other Old World Italian entrées. 5110 Poplar. 685-9900; 4600 Merchants Park Cr. (Collierville), The Avenue Carriage Crossing. 854-0200. L (Saturday-Sunday, Collierville; Sunday, Poplar), D, FB, X, $-$$

CASABLANCA CAFE—Rack of lamb, grilled salmon with mango sauce, moussaka, and vegetarian entrées are served at this Moroccan/Greek/Middle Eastern restaurant. 2156 Young. 725-8557. L, D, X, $-$$

CASPIAN PERSIAN CUISINE—Fesenjon — i.e., pomegranate sauce with walnuts poured over chicken breasts — is a specialty; also grilled filets, chicken, and Cornish hens. 715 W. Brookhaven Cr. 767-3134. L, D, FB, X, $-$$$

CAYENNE MOON—Serves New Orleans-Southern cuisine, specializing in lump crabcakes and seafood gumbo; also steaks. Closed Sunday-Monday. 94 S. Front. 522-1475. D, X, $-$$, MRA

CELTIC CROSSING—Irish fare — including shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, and lamb stew — is featured here. 903 S. Cooper. 274-5151. L, D, FB, X, $, MRA

CENTRAL BBQ—Dishing up ribs, sandwiches, hot wings, and more; also family packages. 2249 Central. 272-9377; 4375 Summer. 767-4672. L, D, Br, Wi, X, $-$$, MRA

CHAO PRAYA—Thai dishes are panang seafood, gang koa duck, and green papaya salad. Closed for dinner Monday. 3588 Ridgeway. 366-7827. L, D, Br, Wi, X, $-$$, MRA

CHEEBURGER CHEEBURGER—A true-blue burger joint, including the Serious (10 oz.), the Delirious (14 oz.), and the Famous One-Pounder (20 oz., to be more exact). All burgers and chicken sandwiches are made-to-order. Menu also includes a wide selection of shakes and malts. The Avenue Carriage Crossing. 861-6776. L, D, $

CHEZ PHILIPPE—Three-to-five-course meals offered with emphasis on French food with Asian flair. Afternoon tea also served 2 to 3 p.m. (reservations required). Closed Sunday and Monday. The Peabody, 149 Union. 529-4188. D, FB, X, $$$$, MRA

CHINA INN—Serves Chinese, American, and down-home-style cuisine; daily buffet featured. 4430 Elvis Presley Blvd. 396-0287; 2829 Covington Pike. 383-8211. L, D, Br, X, $

CIAO BELLA DA GUGLIELMO—Ciao Bella serves pasta, steaks, seafood, and gourmet pizza. 565 Erin Dr., Erinway Shopping Center. 205-2500. D, Br, Wi, X, $-$$, MRA

CIRCA—Regional French cuisine with such specialties as sorghum-cured rack of lamb; menu includes steaks, chops, seafood. Closed for lunch Saturday-Sunday. 119 S. Main, Pembroke Square. 522-1488. L, D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

CITY GROCERY—Southern eclectic menu of steaks and seafood changes seasonally; shrimp and grits is a specialty. Closed Sunday. 152 Courthouse Square, Oxford, Mississippi. 662-232-8080. L, D, FB, X (downstairs), $$-$$$

COLETTA’S—Longtime eatery serves lasagna, ravioli, and pizza with barbecue or traditional topping. Closed for lunch Sunday, South Parkway location. 2850 Appling Rd. 383-1122; 1063 S. Parkway E. 948-7652. L, D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

CONTE’S—Lasagna, baked ziti, chicken parmesan, and mussels in white wine sauce are menu items. Closed for lunch Saturday and all day Sunday-Monday. 149 Madison. 526-6837. L, D, Br, Wi, X, $-$$

CORKY’S—Popular barbecue emporium offers both wet and dry ribs, plus a full menu of other barbecue entrées. 5259 Poplar. 685-9744; 1740 Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 737-1911; 743 W. Poplar (Collierville). 405-4999. L, D, Br, X, $-$$, MRA

COZYMEL’S—Serves coastal Mexican entrées from the Yucatan Especial to chicken flameado to sizzling fajitas; seafood entrées as well. 6450 Poplar. 763-1202. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

CREPE MAKER—Specializes in hand-held crepes, including Philly steak, pesto, chicken, and vegetarian; also desserts. Closed for dinner Sunday, Collierville. 175 Peabody Place. 522-1290; The Avenue Carriage Crossing (Collierville). 861-1981. B, L, D, Br, Wi (coolers), X, $

CRESCENT CITY—Entrées include red beans and rice, muffulettas, po boys, crawfish, catfish, and beignets. The Avenue Carriage Crossing (Collierville). 850-8580; 1315 Ridgeway. 763-7008; 6585 Towne Center Crossing (Southaven). 662-536-4013; 2362 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 213-9077. B (some locations), L, D, FB, X, $, MRA

CRUMPETS—British pub fare includes vegetable tarts, Cornish pasties, chicken salad, burgers, and chef’s sampler. Tea served 2-3:30 p.m. Closed Sunday-Monday. 262 S. Highland. 324-2221. L, Wi, X, $

CURRENTS—Offers a fusion of various cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean, Asian, and Continental. Among the entrées are Dover sole, rack of lamb, and Tasmanian salmon. River Inn, 50 Harbor Town Square. 260-3333. B, D, FB, X, $$-$$$

DAILY GRILL—Serves classic American cuisine; dinner entrées include filet medallions, short ribs, steaks, burgers, and seafood, along with meatloaf and chicken pot pie. Westin Hotel, 170 Lt. George W. Lee. 334-5950. B, L, D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

DISH—Specialties here range from deviled crab cakes to tempura prawns with spicy red pepper aioli; also tapas, i.e., “small plates”; choose from 45 items. 948 S. Cooper. 276-0002. D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

DO—This small Tokyo-style sushi bar features teriyaki, sushi rolls, grilled items, bento-box meals, salads, and more. Closed Sunday and Monday. 964 S. Cooper. 272-0830. D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

DRAGON CHINA—Specializes in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Szechuan cuisine, all-day buffet, and a 140-item menu. 1680 Madison. 278-8838. L, D, X, $

EDO—Known for its seafood dishes and sushi. Entrées include shrimp tempura and chicken teriyaki. Closed for lunch Saturday-Sunday and all day Monday. 4792 Summer. 767-7096. L, D, Br, X, $-$$

EL CHICO—This mainstay in University Center dishes out fajitas, chimichangas, fried ice cream, and other Tex-Mex fare. Enchilada specials on Wednesdays. 3491 Poplar. 323-9609. L, D, FB, X, $

EL MEZCAL—Serves burritos, chimichangas, fajitas, and other Mexican cuisine, as well as shrimp dinners and steak. 4688 Knight Arnold. 360-1838; 402 Perkins Extd. 761-7710; 694 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 755-1447; 1492 Union. 274-4264. L, D, FB, X, $

EL PORTON—Fajitas and steak ranchero are just a few of the menu items. 2095 Merchants Row (Germantown). 754-4268; 65 S. Highland, Poplar Plaza. 452-7330; 1805 N. Germantown Parkway (Cordova). 624-9358; 1016 W. Poplar (Collierville). 854-5770; 8361 U.S. Highway 64. 380-7877. L, D, FB, X, $

EL SIETE MARES—Specializes in carnitas, tamales, tacos, jumbo burritos, and seafood entrées. Closed Wednesday. 3681 Jackson. 386-1199. L, D, Br, X (except bathrooms), $

ELFO’S—Changing luncheon menu features such specialties as pink-peppercorn salmon with orange sauce and eggplant Napoleon, along with soups, sandwiches, salads, and homemade desserts. Closed Sunday. 3092 Poplar. 888-0402. L, FB, X, $, MRA

ENCORE—Chef Jose Gutierrez offers French and Mediterranean entrées at this European-style bistro. Closed Monday. 150 Peabody Place, #111. 528-1415. D, FB, X, $$, MRA

EP DELTA KITCHEN & BAR—Serving a fusion of Cajun, Creole, and Southern cuisine in the former Elvis Presley’s Memphis eatery. Specialties include lobster étouffée and smoked duck gumbo; also a late-night menu. 126 Beale at Second. 527-1444. L, D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

EQUESTRIA—Serves American-global fusion cuisine with Southwestern accents; seasonal menu, weekly specials. Closed Sunday and Monday. 3165 Forest Hill-Irene. 869-2663. D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

ERLING JENSEN, THE RESTAURANT—Presents “globally inspired” cuisine; specialties are rack of lamb, fresh fish, and wild game. 1044 S. Yates. 763-3700. D, FB, X, $$$, MRA

FELICIA SUZANNE’S—Crispy oysters in New Orleans barbecue sauce and filet of beef tenderloin with applewood-smoked-bacon potato cakes are American-Southern specialties. Closed Sunday and Monday. Brinkley Plaza, 80 Monroe, Suite L1. 523-0877. L (Friday only), D, FB, X, $$$, MRA

FINO VILLA—Entrées include prime filet mignon, sea bass, lobster ravioli, and pollo Fino Villa. 875 W. Poplar (Collierville). 861-2626. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

FIREBIRDS—Specialties are hand-cut steaks, prime rib, rotisserie chicken, and fresh seafood, 8470 Highway 64 (Bartlett). 379-1300; The Avenue Carriage Crossing (Collierville). 850-1603. L, D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE—Serves steaks, prime beef, and chops, as well as chicken and fresh fish. 6245 Poplar. 761-6200. D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

THE FLYING FISH—Serves up fried and grilled versions of shrimp, crab legs, oysters, catfish, and more. 105 S. Second. 522-8228. L, D, Br, Wi, X, $-$$, MRA

FOLK’S FOLLY ORIGINAL PRIME STEAK HOUSE—Specializes in prime steaks, as well as lobster, grilled Scottish salmon, Alaskan king crab legs, rack of lamb, and weekly specials. 551 S. Mendenhall. 762-8200. D, FB, X, $$$-$$$$, MRA

FORMOSA—Offers Mandarin, Szechuan, and Hunan cuisine, including sesame chicken, Mongolian and broccoli beef, and hot-and-sour soup. Closed Monday. 6685 Quince. 753-9898. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

FRATELLI’S—Serves hot and cold sandwiches, salads, and soups. Closed Sunday and Monday. Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry. 576-4118. L, X, $

FUJI CAFE—Offers traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi bar; specialties are teriyaki and tempura dishes. 875 W. Poplar (Collierville). 854-7758. L, D, Br, Wi, X, $$

GERMANTOWN COMMISSARY—Serves barbecue sandwiches, ribs, nachos, and shrimp in a rustic atmosphere. 2290 S. Germantown. 754-5540. L, D, Br, X (except bathrooms), $, MRA

GOLDEN INDIA—Northern Indian specialties include tandoori chicken as well as lamb, beef, shrimp, and vegetarian dishes; also, a luncheon buffet. 2097 Madison. 728-5111. L, D, Br, Wi, $

GRIDLEY’S—Offers barbecued ribs, pork plate, chicken, and smoked turkey; also lunch specials. Closed Tuesday. 6842 Stage. 377-8055. L, D, X, $-$$, MRA

GRILL 83—European-style steakhouse serves prime steaks and fresh seafood, including a bone-in 16-oz. Kansas City filet, Atlantic salmon, and signature New Orleans-style seafood gumbo. 83 Madison, Madison Hotel. 333-1224. B, L, D, FB, X (except bathrooms), $$-$$$, MRA

FRANK GRISANTI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT—Northern Italian favorites include pasta with jumbo shrimp and mushrooms; also seafood, filet mignon, and daily lunch specials. Closed for lunch Sunday. Embassy Suites Hotel, 1022 Shady Grove. 761-9462. L, D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

RONNIE GRISANTI AND SONS—Specializes in handmade Tuscan cuisine. Menu items include ravioli and baked manicotti, along with seafood and steaks. Closed Sunday. 2855 Poplar.
323-0007. D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

THE GROVE GRILL—Offers steaks, chops, seafood, and other American cuisine with a Southern flair; entrées include shrimp and grits, and sweet potato and turnip green hash; also Sunday brunch. 4550 Poplar. 818-9951. L, D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

GUS’S WORLD FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN—Serves chicken with signature spicy batter, along with homemade beans, slaw, and pies. 310 S. Front. 527-4877; 215 South St. (Collierville). 853-6005. (Original location: 505 Highway 70 W., Mason, TN. 294-2028.) L, D, Br, X, $-$$, MRA

HALF SHELL—Specializes in seafood, such as King crab legs; also serves steaks, chicken, pastas, salads, and sandwiches; oyster bar at Winchester location. 688 S. Mendenhall. 682-3966; 7825 Winchester. 737-6755. L, D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

HAPPY MEXICAN—Fajitas, steak ranchero, and a shrimp cocktail are specialties. 385 S. Second. 529-9991. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

HARD ROCK CAFE—Tons to eat and tons of rock memorabilia at this popular franchise. Menu includes “Tupelo” chicken tenders, New York strip steak, grilled salmon, and more. 315 Beale. 529-0007. L, D, FB, $-$$

HARRY’S DETOUR—Eclectic American menu includes pecan-smoked meats and daily seafood specials. Closed Sunday and Monday, Cooper location; closed Sunday and Monday and dinner Tuesday, G.E. Patterson location. 532 S. Cooper. 276-7623; 106 G.E. Patterson. 523-9070. L, D, Br, X, $-$$

HELLO RESTAURANT—Lemon-grass chicken, vegetarian dishes, noodle soup, and stir-fry combos are among the Chinese/Vietnamese/American entrées. Closed Sunday. 5910 Mt. Moriah (just west of Ridgeway), Suite 103. 362-8875. L, D, Br, X, $-$$

HIBACHI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR—In addition to Japanese-style grilled steaks and seafood, Hibachi serves salads, soups, and hand rolls. Closed for lunch Saturday-Sunday. 2809 Kirby Parkway, Suite 109. 737-2124. L, D, FB, X, $$

HIGH POINT PIZZA—Serves salads, sandwiches, and pizzas, including barbecue pork, veggie, four-meat, and more. Pizza-by-the slice is available during lunch. 477 High Point Terrace. 452-3339. Closed Monday. L, D, $

HONG KONG—Cantonese and Mandarin standards are sweet-and-sour chicken and pepper beef. 3966 Elvis Presley. 396-0801. L, D, Br, X, $

HUNAN GOURMET—Serves authentic Asian cuisine and features a sushi bar, Hong Kong-style noodle bar, and Mongolian barbecue. 2965 N. Germantown Rd., Suite 102. 371-9329. L, D, Br, X, $

HUNAN PALACE—Menu items include Peking duck, orange beef, and “flower basket” of fish, chicken, and vegetables in a Mandarin sauce. 1140 N. Germantown Parkway, Suite 101 (Cordova). 751-8863; 7140 Highway 64. 388-7848. L, D, Br, X, $

INDIA PALACE—Tandoori chicken, lamb boti kabobs, and chicken tikka masala are among the entrées; also, vegetarian options and a daily lunch buffet. 1720 Poplar. 278-1199. L, D, Br, X, $

INN AT HUNT-PHELAN—Cuisine served in the mansion dining rooms is American with a Southern emphasis; also French entrées; smaller dishes served at the Veranda Grill; Sunday brunch. 533 Beale. 525-8225. Closed for dinner Sunday and all day Monday-Tuesday. D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

INTERIM—Offers American-seasonal cuisine. A specialty is Memphis barbecued pork chop with goat-cheese grits, bacon-wilted greens, and smoked tomato sauce; also a Gulf seafood of the day. Closed for lunch Saturday and all day Sunday. 5040 Sanderlin, Suite 105. 818-0821. L, D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

INTERSTATE BAR-B-Q—Specialties include chopped pork-shoulder sandwiches, ribs, hot wings, spaghetti, chicken, and turkey. Closed Sunday, Southaven location. 2265 S. Third. 775-2304; 150 W. Stateline Rd. (Southaven). 662-393-5699. L, D, Br (S. Third), X, $, MRA

ITTA BENA—Cajun-American cuisine served here, along with steaks, chops, and seafood. Closed Sunday. 143 Beale (upstairs). 578-3031. D, FB, $$, MRA

JA JA’S THAI RESTAURANT—The menu offers some 40 traditional Thai entrées, including sweet and spicy pork; popular for its egg rolls. Closed Sunday and Monday. 192 Washington (Collierville). 850-5222. L, D, Br, Wi, X, $

JARRETT’S—Changing menu of American bistro cuisine includes horseradish-encrusted grouper and smoked trout ravioli with Arkansas caviar. Closed Sunday. 5689 Quince. 763-2264. D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

JASMINE THAI RESTAURANT—Entrées include panang green curry, masaman, and pad thai (noodles, shrimp, and peanuts); also seafood, vegetarian dishes. Closed Monday. 916 S. Cooper. 725-0223. L, D, Br, Wi, X, $-$$

JIM’S PLACE—Features American, Greek, and Continental cuisine with such entrées as souflima (pork tenderloin) and Grecian lamb; also steaks and seafood. Closed for lunch Saturday and all day Sunday. 5560 Shelby Oaks. 388-7200; 3660 Houston Levee (Collierville). 861-5000. L, D, FB, X, $$, MRA

JIM’S PLACE GRILLE—An offspring of Jim’s Place, featuring contemporary American cuisine with a Greek accent. The menu features sandwiches (among them a Grecian lamb burger), seafood, steaks, and more, and also includes a selection of “Jim’s Place Favorites” from the original restaurant. Open for lunch Monday through Friday and dinner Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday. 3660 Houston Levee (Collierville). 861-5000. L, D, FB, X, $$, MRA

JOE’S CRAB SHACK—Serves a variety of seafood, along with chicken, steak, and pasta. Closed for lunch Saturday-Sunday. 7990 Horizon Blvd. 384-7478. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

LA BAGUETTE—Offering soups, quiche, sandwiches (including paninis), and pastries in a French-style setting. 3088 Poplar. 458-0900. B (bakery), L, X, $, MRA

LA HACIENDA—Among the specialties are carnitas, shrimp adobe, and Mexican lasagna. 746 W. Poplar (Collierville). 850-7698; 1760 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 624-2920; 175-B Goodman Rd. W. 662-349-4484; 7034 Highway 64 (Oakland) 465-1505. L, D, FB, X, $

LA PLAYITA MEXICANA—Specializes in seafood, including red snapper and oysters; also offers steaks and a variety of Hispanic entrées. 6194 Macon. 377-0181. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

LE CHARDONNAY—Seafood, steak, and chicken entrées include Stilton-stuffed tenderloin and citrus-glazed grouper; also wood-fired pizzas. Closed for lunch Saturday and Sunday. 2100-5 Overton Square Lane. 725-1375. L, D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

LEE KAN’S ASIAN GRILL—Offers Pan-Asian cuisine; pepper-orange steak and Hong Kong-style noodles are entrées; also sushi. 255 New Byhalia, Ste. 111 (Collierville). 853-6686. L, D, FB, X, $$

LEELAVADEE THAI CUISINE—Green curry with shrimp (or beef, pork, chicken, tofu, or vegetables) is a specialty here; also tom-yum soup. Closed Monday. 775 Goodman, Suite 11 (Southaven). 662-536-4699. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

LEONARD’S—Serves barbecue ribs, sandwiches, spaghetti, and catfish; also a lunch and dinner buffet. 5465 Fox Plaza. 360-1963. L, D, Br, X, $, MRA

LOBSTER KING—Specializes in Cantonese cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood, including crab, clams, and lobster. 32 N. Cleveland. 725-5990. L, D, X, $-$$, MRA

LOLO’S TABLE—Features regional classics. Specialties are pan-seared scallops and sautéed lump crab cakes. Closed for lunch Saturday and all day Sunday. 128 Monroe. 522-9449. L, D, FB, X, $$, MRA

LOS COMPADRES—Entrées are enchiladas, burritos, tamales, tacos, and vegetarian dishes. 2617 Poplar. 458-5731. L, D, FB, X, $

LOTUS—Serves Vietnamese-Asian fare, including whole boneless duck, lemon-grass chicken and shrimp, egg rolls, and spicy Vietnamese vermicelli. 4970 Summer. 682-1151. D, Br, X, $

MCEWEN’S ON MONROE—Southern-American entrées include pepper-seared beef tenderloin with a Dijon cognac cream sauce and sweet-potato-crusted catfish with mac-and-cheese. Closed for lunch Saturday, all day Sunday. 122 Monroe. 527-7085. L, D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

DAN MCGUINNESS PUB—Serves fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, and other Irish fare; also such entrées as herb-crusted salmon. 150 Peabody Place. 527-8500; 4698 Spottswood. 761-3711. B (Saturday-Sunday), L, D, FB, X, $-$$

MADIDI—Owned in part by actor Morgan Freeman, Madidi serves French cuisine with a Southern flair. Closed Sunday and Monday. 164 Delta, Clarksdale, MS. 662-627-7770/7724. D, FB, X (downstairs), $$-$$$

THE MAJESTIC—Offers American food, including pizza, shrimp, and pork tenderloin. 145 S. Main. 522-8555. L, D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

MANTIA’S—A Mediterranean cafe, deli, and market serving soups, sandwiches, salads, steaks, pasta, and seafood. Closed Sunday. 4856 Poplar. 762-8560. L, D, Wi, X, $-$$, MRA

MARCIANO MEDITERRANEAN AND ITALIAN CUISINE—Greek beef with eggplant and seafood risotto are among the entrées at this ethnic eatery. Closed Monday. 780 Brookhaven Cl. 682-1660. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

MARMALADE—Southern homestyle entrées include catfish, fried chicken, pork chops, barbecued ribs, seafood gumbo, and chili. Closed Sunday and Monday. 153 G.E. Patterson. 522-8800. D, FB, X, $

MAYURI INDIAN CUISINE—Serves tandoori chicken, tikka masala, as well as lamb and shrimp entrées; also a lunch buffet, weekend dinner buffet. 6524 Quince. 753-8755. L, D, Br, X, $

MEDALLION—Offers steaks, seafood, chicken, and pasta entrées; buffets at both lunch and dinner. 3700 Central, Holiday Inn (Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality). 678-8200. B, L, D (except Sunday), FB, X, $-$$, MRA

THE MELTING POT—Steak, seafood, and poultry entrées prepared fondue-style at your table; also package meals. 2828 Wolfcreek Parkway. 380-9500. D, FB, X, $$-$$$$, MRA

MEMPHIS PIZZA CAFE—Homemade pizzas are specialties; also serves sandwiches, calzones, and salads. 2089 Madison. 726-5343; 5061 Park. 684-1306; 7604 W. Farmington (Germantown). 753-2218; 5627 Getwell (Southaven). 662-536-1364; 797 W. Poplar (Collierville). 861-7800. L, D, Br, Wi (Madison only), X, $, MRA

MESQUITE CHOP HOUSE—The focus here is on steaks, including a prime filet, a 24-oz. porterhouse, and a bone-in tenderloin; also, some seafood options. 5960 Getwell (Southaven). 662-890-2467; 88 Union. 527-5337. D, FB, X, $$-$$$

MIKASA JAPAN—Seafood and traditional Japanese dishes include sukiyaki, shrimp tempura, and chicken teriyaki; sushi buffet also featured. Closed for lunch Saturday and Sunday. 6150 Poplar. 683-0000. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

MISS POLLY’S SOUL CITY CAFÉ—Fried chicken and waffles are a specialty at this downtown restaurant; also serves chicken and dressing, pot roast, and other home-cooking favorites. 154 Beale. 527-9060. B, L, D, $

MISTER B—Features New Orleans-style seafood and steaks. Closed for lunch Saturday and all day Sunday. 6655 Poplar, Suite 107. 751-5262. L, D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

MOLLIE FONTAINE LOUNGE—Formerly Cielo’s, this new eatery specializes in tapas (small plates) featuring global cuisine. Closed Sunday-Tuesday. 679 Adams. 524-1886. D, FB, X, $

MOLLY’S LA CASITA—Fajitas, chiles rellenos, a vegetarian combo, and bacon-wrapped shrimp are a few of the specialties. 2006 Madison. 726-1873. L, D, FB, X, $-$$ MRA

MORTIMER’S—Trout almondine, hand-cut steaks, and seafood pasta are among the offerings; also sandwiches, salads, and nightly specials. Closed for lunch Saturday. 590 N. Perkins. 761-9321. L, D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

MOSA ASIAN BISTRO—Specialties include sesame chicken, pad Thai, and other Pan Asian entrées. Closed Sunday. 1825 Kirby Parkway. 755-6755. L, D, Br, X, $

MOVIE & PIZZA COMPANY—Offers a wide selection of pizzas as well as a wide selection of movies for rent. The menu includes meat and veggie pizzas as well as sandwiches. 110 Harbor Town Sq. 527-2233. L, D, Br, $

MULAN—Hunan chicken, spicy tofu, and orange beef served here; sushi too. 2059 Houston Levee. 850-5288. L, D, Br, Wi, X, $-$$

MY GREEK Cafe—Various seafood and lamb dishes — including lamb brisket and smoked lamb ribs — are among the authentic Greek specialties. Closed Sunday. 345 Madison. 507-2720. L, D, FB, X, $

NAGASAKI INN—Grilled chicken, steak, and lobster are among the main courses; meal is cooked at your table. 3951 Summer. 454-0320. D, FB, X (except bathrooms), $-$$

NAM KING—Offers luncheon and dinner buffets and such specialties as fried dumplings, pepper steak, and orange chicken. 4594 Yale. 373-4411. L, D, Br, X, $

NAPA CAFE—American eclectic specialties are prime dry-aged beef with red wine shallot demi-glace, rack of lamb, and potato-encrusted halibut. Closed for lunch Saturday and all day Sunday. 5101 Sanderlin, Suite 122. 683-0441. L, D, FB, X, $$, MRA

NEELY’S BAR-B-QUE—Serves pork ribs, sandwiches, spaghetti, hot wings, nachos, and smoked turkey. 670 Jefferson. 521-9798; 5700 Mt. Moriah. 795-4177. L, D, Br, X, $, MRA

NEW ASIA—Specializing in authentic Chinese food. 2075 Exeter (Germantown). 758-8388. L, D, Br, Wi, X, $-$$

NEW HUNAN—Chinese eatery with more than 80 entrées; also lunch/dinner buffets and a sushi bar. 5052 Park. 766-1622. L, D, X, $

OLD VENICE—Lasagna, pizzas, paninis, and various pastas are among the specialties here, including the “Pasta Maria” and the “John Wayne Pizza.” 368 S. Perkins Ext. 767-6872. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

ON THE BORDER—Dishes out such Tex-Mex specialties as fajitas and steak-and-shrimp combination. 8101 Giacosa Pl. (Cordova). 372-8883; 4552 Poplar. 763-0569; 7935 Winchester. 755-6404; 6572 Airways Blvd. 662-536-0901. L, D, FB, X, $, MRA

OWEN BRENNAN’S—New Orleans-style menu of beef, chicken, pasta, and seafood; jambalaya and crawfish etouffée are specialties; also Sunday brunch. Closed for dinner Sunday. The Regalia, 6150 Poplar. 761-0990. L, D, FB, X, $-$$$, MRA

PANCHO’S—Serves up a variety of Mexican standards, including tacos, enchiladas, and mix-and-match platters. 3600 Broadway (West Memphis). 870-735-6466; 717 N. White Station. 685-5404. L, D, FB, X, $, MRA

PANDA GARDEN—Sesame chicken and broccoli beef are among the Mandarin, Szechuan, and Hunan entrées at this popular eatery. 3735 Summer. 323-4819. L, D, BR, $-$$

PA PA PIA—Entrées at this new Italian eatery are homemade manicotti and grilled pizzas; also ricotta cheesecake. 83 Union Ave. 521-4331. L, D, FB, # $-$$

PASTA ITALIA—Northern Italian cuisine featuring handmade pastas; specialties include ravioli, cannelloni, and seafood dishes. Closed for lunch Saturday and all day Sunday-Monday. 101 N. Center (Collierville). 861-0255. L, D, Wi, X, $$-$$$

PAULETTE’S—Presents fine dining with a Continental flavor, including such entrées as crepes Florentine; also grilled steaks, chicken, salads, and rich desserts; offers weekend brunch. 2110 Madison. 726-5128. L, D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

PEARL’S OYSTER HOUSE—Downtown eatery serving seafood, including oysters, crawfish, and stuffed butterfly shrimp, as well as beef, chicken, and pasta dishes. Closed Sunday. 299 S. Main. 522-9070. L, D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

PEI WEI ASIAN DINER—Serves Pan Asian cuisine (Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean, and Japanese) including General Tsao’s chicken. 1680 Union, #109. 722-3780; 2257 N. Germantown Pkwy. 382-1822. L, D, Br, Wi, X, $

PEKING—Chinese specialties include orange beef, ginger ribs, and house duck. Closed Sunday. 3241 Elvis Presley Blvd. 346-8930. L, D, Br, $

PETE & SAM’S—Serving Memphis for more than 50 years; offers steaks, seafood, and traditional Italian dishes. 3886 Park. 458-0694. D, Br, X (except bathrooms), $-$$

PETRA DELI & CAFE—Serves Greek, Italian, and Middle Eastern sandwiches and entrées. Closed Sunday. 2140 W. Poplar Ave. (Collierville). 853-3521; 6641 Poplar. 754-4440. L, D, Br, X, $

PETRA RESTAURANT—Offers primarily Greek cuisine, with some Middle Eastern and Korean dishes. Closed Sunday and Monday 1761 Madison. 726-6700. L, D, Br, X, $$

P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO—Specialties are Mongolian beef and chicken in lettuce wraps; also vegetarian dishes, including spicy eggplant. Park at Ridgeway, Park Place Centre. 818-3889. L, D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

PHO VIETNAM—Offers traditional Vietnamese cuisine, including stir-fry, spring rolls, and egg rolls. 1411 Poplar. 728-4711. L, D, Br, X, $

THE PIER—Specializes in steaks, prime rib, and seafood, including King crab and lobster tails; has excellent river views. 100 Wagner Place. 526-7381. D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

PIG-N-WHISTLE—Offers pork shoulder sandwiches, wet and dry ribs, catfish, spaghetti, and stuffed barbecue potatoes; also homemade pies. 2740 Bartlett. 386-3300; 6084 Kerr-Rosemark. 872-2455. L, D, Br, FB (Kerr-Rosemark), X, $-$$

RED LOBSTER—Specializes in crab legs, lobster, and shrimp dishes; also pastas, salads, steaks, and chicken. 6222 Winchester. 794-5567; 8161 Highway 64. 387-0056; 6555 Airways (Southaven). 662-536-1960. L, D, FB, X, $-$$$

RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS—Menu includes a large selection of gourmet burgers from the 5 Alarm with jalepeno peppers and salsa to the Monster Burger with two beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. 1231 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 754-5501; The Avenue Carriage Crossing (Collierville). 854-7645. L, D, FB, $

RENDEZVOUS—Menu items include barbecued ribs, chicken, beef brisket, nachos; also cheese plates, skillet shrimp, Greek salads. Closed Sunday-Monday. 52 S. Second. 523-2746. L (Friday-Saturday only), D, Br, Wi, X, $, MRA

RIO LOCO—Authentic Mexican entrées include fajitas, burritos, and seafood selections, including shrimp and tilapia. 117 Union. 523-2142. L, D, FB, X, $

RIVER OAKS—Crab cakes are among the specialties at this East Memphis restaurant serving “French-American classics”; also free-range/organic meats. Closed for lunch Saturday-Sunday. 5871 Poplar. 683-9305. L, D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

ROMANO’S MACARONI GRILL—Offers Northern Italian cuisine, including pasta Milano and penne rustica; also steaks, seafood, and salads. 6705 Poplar. 753-6588; 2859 N. Germantown Parkway. 266-4565. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

ROOKS CORNER—American bistro serving steaks, seafood, pasta, sandwiches, and salads. Memphis Hilton, 939 Ridgelake Blvd., 762-7477. B, L, D, FB, X, $-$$$, MRA

ROUSTICA—Pastas and breads made from scratch are specialties at this new eatery in the former site of Marena’s Gerani; also fresh seafood and prime meats. Closed Sunday-Monday. 1545 Overton Park. 726-6228. D, FB, X, $$

ROYAL PANDA—Hunan fish, Peking duck, Szechuan chicken, and a seafood combo are among the specialties. 3120 Village Shops Dr. (Germantown). 756-9697. L, D, Br, Wi, X, $-$$

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE—Offers prime steaks cut and aged in-house, as well as lamb, chicken, and fresh seafood, including lobster. 6120 Poplar. 761-0055. D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

SAIGON LE—Vietnamese/Chinese specialties include pork chops with mushrooms and shrimp in black-bean sauce; vegetarian options too. Closed Sunday. 51 N. Cleveland. 276-5326. L, D, Br, X (except bathrooms), $

SAITO STEAKHOUSE—Japanese cuisine cooked at your table; sushi bar has 100 offerings. Closed for lunch Saturday. 6600 Stage, Suite 101. 373-1957. L, D, FB, X, $$

SAKURA—Sushi, tempura, and teriyaki are Japanese specialties. Closed Sunday. 2060 West. 758-8181. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

SALSA—Specialties include carnitas, chiles rellenos, and fajitas; also Southwestern seafood dishes such as tilapia with fresh pico de gallo. Closed Sunday. Regalia Shopping Center, 6150 Poplar. 683-6325. L, D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

SAUCES—Specializes primarily in seafood — including grouper, mahi, and halibut — accompanied by diners’ choice of complementary sauces, such as rosemary tomato basil and lobster cream. Closed Monday. 95 S. Main, Suite 106. 473-9573. L, D, FB, X, $, MRA

SAWADDII—Among the Thai entrées are grilled sea bass with curry sauce and mahi-mahi with spicy chili sauce. 121 Union. 529-1818. L, D, FB, X, $-$$, MRA

SEKISUI OF JAPAN/SEKISUI PACIFIC RIM & SUSHI BISTRO—Authentic Japanese cuisine, fresh sushi bar, grilled meats and seafood, California rolls, and vegetarian entrées. Pacific Rim cuisine at Poplar location. Closed for lunch Saturday-Sunday at Belvedere, Union, Poplar, Collierville, and Goodman locations. Closed for lunch Saturday and for dinner Sunday at Horn Lake location. Humphreys Center, 50 Humphreys Blvd. Suite 14. 747-0001; 25 Belvedere. 725-0005; Union at Second, Holiday Inn Select. 523-0001; 4724 Poplar (between Perkins and Colonial). 767-7770; 1884 N. Germantown Parkway (Cordova). 309-8800; 2130 W. Poplar (Collierville). Suite 107. 854-0622; 1255 Goodman Rd. W. (Horn Lake, MS). 662-536-4404. L, D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

SHANG HAI—Offers Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai cuisine; one specialty is shrimp wrapped in bacon and noodles. Closed Sunday. 1400 Poplar. 722-8692. L, D, Br, X (except bathrooms), $

SHANTI STEAK HOUSE—Serves steak, chicken, pork chops, and seafood, including shrimp. Closed Sunday. 336 New Byhalia. 861-7177. D, Br, X, $-$$

SHOGUN JAPANESE RESTAURANT—Entrées include tempura, teriyaki, and sushi, as well as grilled fish and chicken entrées. Closed for lunch Saturday. 2324 N. Germantown Parkway (Cordova). 384-4122. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

SIDE PORCH STEAK HOUSE—In addition to steak, the menu includes chicken, pork chops, and fish entrées; homemade rolls are a specialty. Closed Sunday and Monday. 5689 Stage. 377-2484. D, FB, X, $-$$

SPINDINI—Judd Grisanti offers regional Mediterranean fare, featuring steaks, seafood, and chicken dishes, cooked in a wood-burning oven. 383 S. Main. 578-2767. D, FB, X, $-$$$, MRA

STELLA—”Southern/global” fine-dining cuisine features steaks, fresh seafood, lamb, and more. Closed Sunday. 39 S. Main (at Monroe). 526-4950. D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

STIX—Hibachi steakhouse with Asian cuisine features steak, chicken, and a filet-and-lobster combination; also sushi. Closed for lunch Sunday. The Avenue Carriage Crossing (Collierville). 854-3399. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

SWANKY’S TACO SHOP—Burritos and tacos are made-to-order at this fast-casual restaurant, which also features a tequila bar. 6641 Poplar (Germantown). 737-2088. L, D, FB, $

SWEET, THE EXQUISITE DESSERTERIE—Offering desserts ranging from chocolate fondue and brioche pudding to baklava and homemade marshmallows. Also serving savory appetizers as well as coffee drinks. 938 S. Cooper. 726-4300. $

THE TENNESSEAN—Set in an old train car on Collierville’s town square. Changing seasonal menu of contemporary Southern cuisine includes steaks, fish, poultry, and pasta. Closed Sunday-Monday. 123 N. Rowlett. 853-9447. L, D, FB, X, $-$$$

TEXAS DE BRAZIL—Serves beef, pork, lamb, and chicken dishes and Brazilian sausage; 60-item gourmet salad area; weekend brunch. 150 Peabody Place, Suite 103. 526-7600. L, D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

THREE OAKS GRILL—Rack of lamb, filet Paulette, prime New York strip T-bones, and crab-stuffed halibut are among the entrées. Closed for lunch Saturday. 2285 S. Germantown Rd. 757-8225. L, D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

TIMBEAUX’S—Creole/French specialties include fish stew in a tomato saffron broth, steak bordelaise, crawfish pizza, and jumbo shrimp and grits. Closed for lunch Saturday and all day Sunday. 333 Losher. Hernando, MS. 662-429-0500. L, D, FB, X, $$-$$$

THE TOWER ROOM AMERICAN GRILL—Offers steaks, seafood, pasta, lamb, and chicken dishes; also, vegetarian upon request. Clark Tower, 5100 Poplar, Suite 3300. 767-8776. L (Monday-Friday), D (Wednesday-Saturday), FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

TSUNAMI—Features Pacific Rim cuisine (Asia, Australia, South Pacific, etc.); also a changing “small plate” menu. Closed Sunday. 928 S. Cooper. 274-2556. D, FB, X, $$-$$$, MRA

TYCOON—Among the Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai entrées are spicy garlic shrimp and coconut-curry chicken. 3307 Kirby Pkwy. 362-8788. L, D, Br, X, $

UMAI—Japanese-French fusion specialties include spinach gyozas stuffed with wild mushroom duxelles and marinated duck breast; also, Sunday brunch. Closed Monday-Tuesday. 2015 Madison. 405-4241. D, Br, Wi, X, $-$$, MRA

WANG’S CHINA BISTRO—Among the specialties here are crisp duck, shrimp, and scallops in garlic sauce and grilled chicken with cucumber. 4002 Park. 327-4089. L, D, FB, $, MRA

WANG’S MANDARIN HOUSE—Offers Mandarin, Cantonese, Szechuan, and spicy Hunan entrées, as well as vegetarian and weight-watcher specials. Closed for lunch Saturday and Sunday. 6065 Park, Park Place Mall. 763-0676; 113 S. Main. 523-2065. L, D, FB, X, $, MRA

WASABI SUSHI & SAKE BAR—In addition to sushi, Wasabi serves various lunch and dinner combos. Closed for lunch Saturday. 1134 N. Germantown Pkwy. 754-0567. L, D, Br, Wi, $-$$

WHOLE HOG CAFE—Offering a large menu of barbecue beef, pork, and chicken dishes, including the “Whole Hawg Platter,” which features pulled pork, beef brisket, baby back ribs, beans, potato salad, coleslaw, and dinner roll. 5727 Quince. 682-8882; 1250 Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 757-5255. L, D, $-$$

WOMAN’S EXCHANGE TEA ROOM—Chicken-salad plate, beef tenderloin, soups-and-sandwiches, and vegetable plates are specialties; adjacent shop features handmade items. Closed Saturday and Sunday. 88 Racine. 327-5681. L, X, $

YIA YIA’S EUROCAFE—Wood-roasted salmon and pork chops with smoked mushroom sauce are among the entrées; also steaks, pastas, pizzas, sandwiches, and salads; also, Sunday brunch. 7615 West Farmington at Poplar, Shops of Saddle Creek. 756-4004. L, D, FB, X, $$

ZANZIBAR—Specializes in New World cuisine; entrées include Thai-glazed chicken wings, peanut soup, and various sandwiches and salads. Closed Sunday (except for brunch), Monday-Tuesday. 412 S. Main. 543-9646. L, D, FB, X, $-$$

NIGHTLIFE

From downtown Memphis to out East to Oxford, Mississippi, if the nightlife is your thing, these places represent the best of what the Mid-South has to offer.

BARTLETT

Bel Air Club

6195 Macon

388-1474

Bob’s Sports Bar & Grill

2244 Whitten

386-9051

Hog Head Saloon at the Billiards Club

2686 Kirby-Whitten
362-8685

Jordan’s Karaoke Cafe

5806 Stage

379-1311

BEALE STREET
Alfred’s
197 Beale

525-3711

B.B. King’s Blues Club

147 Beale

524-KING

Beale St. Tap Room

163 Beale

527-4392

Blues City Cafe

138 Beale

526-3637

Blues Hall

182 Beale

528-0150

Club 152

152 Beale

544-7011

Double Deuce Beale St.

340 Beale

524-0934

EP Delta Kitchen and Bar

126 Beale

527-1444

King’s Palace Cafe

162 Beale

521-1851

King’s Palace Patio

162 Beale

521-1851

New Daisy Theatre

330 Beale

525-8979

O’Sullivan’s on Beale

183 Beale

522-9596

The Pig on Beale

167 Beale

529-1544

Rum Boogie Cafe

182 Beale

528-0150

Superior Bar

159 Beale

523-1962

Westin Memphis Beale Street Hotel

170 Lt. George W. Lee

334-5900

Wet Willie’s

209 Beale

578-5650

COLLIERVILLE

Bangkok Alley

2150 W. Poplar at Houston Levee

854-8748

Central Park in the
Avenue Carriage Crossing

4674 Merchant’s Park Circle, Suite 432
854-8240, ext. 6

Fino Villa

875 W. Poplar, Collierville

861-2626

Huey’s Collierville

2130 Poplar

854-4455

CORDOVA

Bahama Breeze

2830 N. Germantown Pkwy.

385-8744

Esplanade

901 Cordova Station
315-7211

Fox and Hound English Pub & Grill

847 Exocet

624-9060

Huey’s Cordova

1771 N. Germantown Pkwy. 754-3885

Joe’s Crab Shack

7990 Horizon

384-7478

Southern Crow

1204 N. Houston Levee

757-7736

T.J. Mulligan’s 64

2121 N. Houston Levee

377-9997

T.J. Mulligan’s Cordova

8071 Trinity

756-4480

DOWNTOWN

Best Western
Benchmark Hotel

164 Union

527-4100

Brinson

341 Madison

690-1058

Cafe Soul

492 S. Main

859-0557

Dan McGuinness Pub

150 Peabody Place

527-8500

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

130 Peabody Place

523-8536

The Gibson Beale Street Showcase

145 Lt. George W. Lee

544-7998 ext. 4080

High Point Café

111 Jackson

525-4444

Huey’s Downtown

77 S. Second

527-2700

J&J Bar and Grill

1065 N. Thomas

523-9823

Kudzu’s

603 Monroe

525-4924

Marmalade Restaurant & Lounge

153 G.E. Patterson

522-8800

Mollie Fontaine Lounge

679 Adams

524-1886

The Peabody

149 Union

529-4000

Sawaddii

121 Union

529-1818

T.J. Mulligan’s Pinch

362 N. Main

523-1453

Zanzibar

412 S. Main

543-9646

EAST MEMPHIS

Barbie’s Place

3660 Summer

327-8350

Brookhaven Pub & Grill

695 Brookhaven Circle

680-8118

The Cockeyed Camel

6080 Primacy Pkwy.
683-4056

Dan McGuinness Pub

4698 Spottswood
761-3711

Doc Watson’s

1817 Kirby

755-2481

Folk’s Folly

551 S. Mendenhall
762-8200

Huey’s Poplar

4872 Poplar

682-7729

Old Venice

368 Perkins Ext.
767-6872

Owen Brennan’s

6150 Poplar

761-0990

The Paragon Lounge

2865 Walnut Grove
320-0026

The Premier

5020 American Way
365-0077

Salsa

6150 Poplar

683-6325

Silver Spoon

6063 Mt. Moriah

365-6881

Sports Pub

5012 Park

767-8632

T.G.’s Lounge

3870 Macon

324-7999

T.J. Mulligan’s Quince

6635 Quince

753-8056

Willie Moffatt’s

2779 Whitten

386-2710

The Windjammer Restaurant

786 E. Brookhaven Circle 683-9044

FRAYSER/MILLINGTON

RJ’s Sports Restaurant

120 Quinton Dr.

840-2004

The Roadhouse

2961 Overton Crossing

353-0640

Time-Out Lounge

206 Tracy

837-2226

VFW Post 7175

4681 Cuba-Millington

872-7175

GERMANTOWN

Swanky’s Taco Shop

6641 Poplar

737-2088

MIDTOWN

Backstreet

2018 Court

276-5522

Beauty Shop

966 S. Cooper

272-7111

Blue Monkey

2012 Madison

272-BLUE

The Blue Worm

1405 Airways

327-7947

Boscos Squared

2120 Madison

432-2222

The Buccaneer

1368 Monroe

278-0909

Cafe Ole

959 S. Cooper

274-1504

Callie’s Place

1243 Walker

942-7410

Celtic Crossing

903 S. Cooper

274-5151

Crossroads Bar & Grill

1278 Jefferson

272-8801

Daddy Q’s Night Club

831 Jackson

578-4556

The Dregs

1688 Lamar

581-2381

Fresh Slices

1585 Overton Park

725-1001

Full Moon Club

Above Zinnie’s East at 1718 Madison

274-7101

Hi-Tone Café

1913 Poplar

278-TONE

Huey’s Midtown

1927 Madison

726-4372

Hughes Uptown

1217 N. Thomas

859-7509

Java Cabana

2170 Young

272-7210

Madison Flame

1588 Madison

278-0569

The Metro

1349 Autumn

274-8010

Murphy’s

1589 Madison

726-4193

Neil’s

1835 Madison

278-6345

Otherlands Coffee Bar

641 S. Cooper

278-4994

P&H Café

1532 Madison

726-0906

Paulette’s

2110 Madison

726-5128

Live music Fridays-Sundays.

The Poplar Lounge

2586 Poplar

324-1233

Printer’s Alley

322 S. Cleveland

725-9809

Roustica

1545 Overton Park
726-6228

Senses The Night Club

2866 Poplar

454-4081

Wild Bill’s

1580 Vollintine

726-5473

Young Avenue Deli

2119 Young

278-0034

NORTH MISSISSIPPI

Alvee’s

On Jamison Rd. in Marshall County, MS

Ben’s Place

3964 Goodman, Southaven, MS

662-893-5029

Huey’s Southaven

7090 Malco, Southaven, MS

662-349-7097

Mel’s Bar

8690 Highway 51 N., Southaven, MS

662-280-2860

Mesquite Chop House

5960 Getwell, Southaven, MS

662-890-2467

Mi Tierra

201 State Line
662-280-1127

Two Stick

1007 Harrison, Oxford, MS

662-236-6639

RALEIGH

Cat’s Music & DVDs

3249 Austin Peay
385-2287

Flashbacks

5709 Raleigh-LaGrange

383-7330

Muggs

4396 Raleigh-LaGrange

372-3556

Stage Stop

2951 Cela

382-1577

SOUTH MEMPHIS

The Red Wagon

5275 S. Third

785-9476

SUMMER/BERCLAIR

The Cottage Restaurant

3297 Summer

324-4447

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

Liquid Lounge

557 S. Highland

452-6553

MO’s Edge Coffeehouse

3521 Walker

413-1315

Newby’s

539 S. Highland

452-8408

South Park Bar

887 S. Highland

324-7676

WEST MEMPHIS

Southland Park Gaming and Racing

1550 N. Ingram
870-467-6182

WHITEHAVEN/AIRPORT

Java, Juice, & Jazz

1423 Elvis Presley
774-3004

Marlowe’s Restaurant

4381 Elvis Presley Blvd.

332-4159

Rock-n-Roll Cafe

3715-5 Elvis Presley, at Elvis’s After Dark
398-5692

The Rose

1441 East Brooks Road (inside the Airport Inn)

348-4722

VFW Post 4935

1942 Lynnbrook Place

398-0157

The View Sports Bar & Grill

3222 Airways

332-3800

WINCHESTER/HICKORY HILL

Cactus Jack’s

4069 Lamar

566-1109

Cheyenne Country

1976 E. Shelby Dr.
332-9428

Divine Wings & Bar

3279 Kirby

367-9111

Half Shell

7825 Winchester
737-6755

Huey’s Southwind

7825 Winchester
624-8911

Sports Bar & Grill

3569 S. Mendenhall
794-7626

COFFEEHOUSES/

BOOKSTORE CAFES

In addition to gourmet coffees and drinks, these eateries generally serve sandwiches, soups, and salads, and some have a wider range of menu items.

BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS—2774 N. Germantown Parkway, Wolfchase Galleria. 386-2468; 6385 Winchester. 794-9394.

BLUES CITY PASTRY SHOP & COFFEE BAR—153 S. Main. 576-0010. MRA.

BOOKSTAR—3402 Poplar. 323-9332.

BORDERS BOOKS AND MUSIC—6685 Poplar (Germantown). 754-0770.

CREMA—5101 Sanderlin Centre, Suite 114. 685-6833. MRA.

DAVIS-KIDD BOOKSELLERS—387 Perkins Ext. 683-9801.

GLORIA JEAN’S—2760 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Wolfchase).

383-1312.

HIGH POINT COFFEE—4610 Poplar. 761-6800; 1680 Union. 726-6322.

JAVA CABANA—2170 Young. 272-7210.

LATTE DA GOURMET COFFEE & TEA—1138 N. Germantown Pkwy., Suite 105. 756-9048.

OTHERLANDS—641 S. Cooper. 278-4994. MRA.

PRECIOUS CARGO EXCHANGE—381 N. Main. 578-8446.

QUETZAL—668 Union. 521-8388.

STARBUCKS—1850 Union.

729-4288; 4465 Poplar, Oak Court Mall. 761-0052; 3388 Poplar. 320-1021; 1645 N. Germantown Pkwy. 759-9411; 5201 Poplar. 818-9954; 2955 Kirby Whitten. 266-2497; 150 Peabody Place. 525-2451; 180 Goodman Rd. E. 662-349-0342; 9155 Poplar. 757-4202. Check phonebook or online for more listings.

MOVIE

THEATERS

Bartlett Cinema 10

2809 Bartlett Blvd., Bartlett

www.malco.com

385-7294

Cineplanet 16

79 Atoka Munford, Atoka

mycinematimes.com

876-3456

Towne Cinema (Collierville)

380 Market Blvd., Collierville

www.malco.com

850-0522

Cordova Cinema

1080 Germantown Pkwy., Memphis

www.malco.com

309-8550

DeSoto Cinema 16

7130 Malco Blvd., Southaven

www.malco.com

662-349-6601

Forest Hill Cinema 8

3180 Village Shops Dr., Memphis

www.malco.com

756-8299

Hollywood 20

6711 Stage, Bartlett

www.moviepage.com

380-1121

Majestic 20

7051 Malco Crossing, Memphis

www.malco.com

758-2484

Muvico Peabody Place

150 Peabody Pl. #300, Memphis

www.muvico.com

248-0100

Palace Cinema

5117 Old Summer, Memphis

www.moviepage.com

763-3411

Paradiso

584 S. Mendenhall, Memphis

www.malco.com

682-1754

Raleigh Springs Mall

3384 Austin Peay, Memphis

www.malco.com

385-8182

Ridgeway Four

5853 Ridgeway Center Pkwy., Memphis

www.malco.com

681-2047

Southaven Cinema 8

2010 Stateline, Southaven

www.mrmovietimes.com

662-393-0373

Stage Cinema 13

7930 Highway 64, Memphis

www.malco.com

377-3108

Studio on the Square

2105 Court, Memphis

www.malco.com

725-7151

Summer Drive-In

5310 Summer, Memphis

www.malco.com

767-4320

Winchester Court

6740 Winchester, Memphis

(Reduced Admission)

www.malco.com

366-9994

Wolfchase Cinema

2766 N. Germantown Pkwy., Memphis

www.malco.com

384-4677

Casinos

Bally’s Casino Tunica

800-382-2559

Fitz Casino & Hotel

800-766-5825

Gold Strike Casino Resort

888-245-7829

Grand Casino Tunica

800-946-4946

Resorts Tunica

662-363-7777

Hollywood Casino

800-871-0711

Horseshoe Casino & Hotel

800-303-7463

Sam’s Town Casino

800-456-0711

Sheraton Casino & Hotel

800-391-3777

Hotels/Inns

The Cottage Inn

800-363-2985

Quality Inn

800-999-2922

Best Western Tunica North

662-363-6711

Holiday Inn Express

800-465-4329

Hotel & Cafe Marie

800-363-6307

Key West Inn

800-833-0555

King’s Inn

800-928-5464

Treasure Town Inn

800-201-3040

Bed & Breakfast at the Lake’s

662-363-2000

Levee Plantation Guest House

662-363-1309

Grandvista Resorts

800-404-0339

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Post author By Flyer Staff
Post date January 3, 2008

Newspapers and Magazines

ANIMAL WORLD: 454-0807.

Monthly publication devoted to animals. Annual subscriptions are $28. theanimalworld.org

AT HOME TENNESSEE: 684-4155.

This monthly magazine covers home interiors in the Memphis area. A one-year subscription is $20. athometn.com

THE BARTLETT EXPRESS: 388-1500.

This weekly newspaper covers Bartlett and Arlington. A subscription is $22 for one year. bartlettexpress.com.

BEST TIMES: 458-2911.

Published monthly, “Best Times” provides news, consumer information, entertainment, and resource guides for seniors in Memphis and Shelby, Fayette, DeSoto, Tipton, and Lauderdale counties. The subscription rate is $20 per year. Besttimes.com

THE COLLIERVILLE HERALD: 853-2241.

This weekly newspaper covers Collierville, Byhalia, Cordova, and Germantown. A subscription is $18 per year for Collierville residents and $22 for outside the town.

THE COLLIERVILLE INDEPENDENT: 853-7060.

This weekly newspaper covers Collierville, Rossville, Piperton, Moscow, Eads, Fisherville, Byhalia, and Cayce. A subscription is $9.36 per year inside Collierville.

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL: 529-2211.

A member of the Scripps Howard group, “The Commercial Appeal” covers local, state, national, and international news. Rates for home delivery every morning are $18.69 per month, $15.44 Wednesday through Sunday, and $11 Sundays only. commercialappeal.com

THE CORDOVA BEACON: 388-1500.

Weekly paper covering Cordova. A year’s subscription costs $22.

COTTON GROWER MAGAZINE: 756-8822.

A free publication covering the cotton industry for growers, ginners, and other industry players for more than a century. Mail subscriptions only.

THE COVINGTON LEADER: 476-7116.

This biweekly newspaper covers Tipton County. Subscription rates are $36 per year for in-county and $47 for elsewhere in Tennessee; $74 outside Tennessee. covingtonleader.com

THE DAILY NEWS: 523-1561.

Published Monday through Friday, except for legal holidays, “The Daily News” contains general news with a focus on legal notices, business, and finance. Subscription costs are $69 for six months and $99 for one year. memphisdailynews.com

THE DESOTO COUNTY TRIBUNE: 662-895-6220.

This weekly newspaper covers DeSoto County, Mississippi. Subscriptions are $18 per year for in-county; $16 for senior citizens in-county. dctribune.com

THE DESOTO TIMES TODAY: 662-429-6397.

This daily newspaper covers DeSoto County in Mississippi. Subscription rates are $20 every three months, $35 for six months, and $49 for a year. desototimes.com

THE EAST SHELBY REVIEW: 872-2286.

This weekly newspaper reports the goings-on of Eads, Lakeland, Brunswick, Bolton, and Arlington. A year’s subscription is $22.

EDIBLE MEMPHIS: 552-4742.

Quarterly devoted to regional foods and farmers. A year’s subscription is $28. ediblememphis.com

THE EVENING TIMES: 870-735-1010.

This daily newspaper covers the West Memphis, Arkansas, and Crittenden County area. Subscription rates are $75 per year for area residents and $93.50 per year for those outside the area. theeveningtimes.com

THE FAYETTE COUNTY REVIEW: 465-4042.

A weekly devoted to news and information related to Fayette County. For those inside Fayette County, a one-year subscription costs $18. fayettecountyreview.com

GAZE: 229-5877.

Free monthly newspaper covering the gay and lesbian community. gazememphis.com

THE GERMANTOWN NEWS: 754-0337.

This weekly newspaper focuses on news pertinent to the Germantown community. A one-year subscription is $25. germantownnews.com

GRACE: 579-9333.

This bimonthly publication’s mission is to offer a positive voice for African-American women in Memphis and the issues that concern them. Subscriptions (six issues) are $21.95. gracemagazine.com

HARDWOOD MARKET REPORT: 767-9126.

Weekly trade publication. Subscription are $230. hmr.com

THE HEBREW WATCHMAN: 763-2215.

A weekly publication featuring local, national, and international news of Jewish interest. Subscription costs are $25 for one year.

JABBERBLABBER: 725-2223.

A free monthly publication designed to foster the creative skills of children through a variety of art projects. jabberblabber.com

JACKPOT MAGAZINE: 662-363-3637.

A bimonthly magazine providing the latest information on Tunica County casinos. Subscription rates are $30 for six months, $50 for one year. jackpotmagazine.com

JUSTINE MAGAZINE: 761-2845.

A bimonthly publication geared toward teenage girls. A one-year subscription costs $14.95. justinemagazine.com

THE LAMPLIGHTER: 827-4797.

Free monthly newspaper covering the Cooper-Young neighborhood. cooperyoung.org/lamplighter.asp

MEMPHIS: 521-9000.

“Memphis” magazine covers all aspects of life in the Bluff City. A one-year subscription costs $15; renewal rates are lower. “Memphis” is published every month except August, when it publishes the annual City Guide. memphismagazine.com

MEMPHIS BUSINESS JOURNAL: 523-1000.

This weekly contains news about the local business community and issues pertinent to area businesses. A one-year subscription costs $82. bizjournals.com/memphis/

MEMPHIS BUSINESS QUARTERLY: 521-9000.

Quarterly magazine focusing on business matters in the region. Subscription are $9.95. mbqmemphis.com

MEMPHIS DOWNTOWNER MAGAZINE: 525-7118.

This monthly magazine covers city development, history, personal profiles, and current events. Subscription rates are $15 for one year and $26 for two years. memphisdowntowner.com

MEMPHIS FLYER: 521-9000.

“Memphis Flyer” is a free newsweekly covering arts, news, and entertainment in the Mid-South. memphisflyer.com

MEMPHIS HEALTH & FITNESS SPORTS MAGAZINE: 729-4200.

A free monthly tabloid covering local health, fitness, and recreation news. memphishealthandfitness.com

MEMPHIS PARENT: 521-9000.

This free monthly magazine covers news of interest to parents of children who are school-age and younger.

MEMPHIS REGIONAL CHAMBER GUIDE (MEET MEMPHIS): 521-9000.

Published annually, this is a complete resource for companies and families relocating to Memphis. memphischamber.com

MEMPHIS WOMAN: 761-8114.

This free monthly magazine illustrates the success of women in the Mid-South. Mail subscriptions are $16 for one year.

MIDSOUTH: 271-6700.

A monthly home and garden magazine. Annual subscription (10 regular issues) is $19.95. midsouthmagazine.com

THE MID-SOUTH TRIBUNE: 728-5001.

This weekly newspaper has a predominantly African-American and limited Hispanic readership extending throughout the Mid-South. The cost is $1 per issue; a year’s subscription is $37.50.

THE MILLINGTON STAR: 872-2286.

This weekly newspaper covers north Shelby County. Subscription costs are $22 per year. millingtonstar.com

NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE: 372-8280.

Monthly publication, now in its 78th year, covering all aspects of the hardwood lumber industry. A one-year subscription is $55. nationalhardwoodmag.com

THE NORTH SHELBY TIMES: 358-8034.

This free weekly newspaper covers Midtown, Bartlett, Raleigh, Frayser, Millington, and south Tipton County. northshelbytimes.com

NUMBER: AN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL OF THE ARTS: 678-2224.

This free publication focuses on the contemporary visual arts in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. numberinc.org

LA PRENSA LATINA: 751-2100.

A free bilingual (Spanish and English) weekly publication devoted to issues of interest to the Hispanic and Latino community. laprensalatina.com

RSVP: 276-7787.

A free monthly, this magazine follows Memphis social events and is distributed throughout the area’s main business districts.

THE SHELBY SUN TIMES: 755-7386.

This weekly newspaper covering east and southeast Shelby County is mailed free to everyone in the 38138, 38139, 38017, and 38018 zip codes. The subscription cost outside these areas is $22 for one year.

SKIRT: 521-1927.

Free women’s monthly magazine featuring profiles, essays, shopping tips, book reviews, advice, and more. memphis.skirt.com

THE SILVER STAR NEWS: 452-8828.

This free weekly covers news of interest to the black community. Mail subscriptions are available for $27.50 per year.

THE TRIANGLE JOURNAL: 278-6642.

Free monthly newspaper distributed by the Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center. mglcc.org/trianglejournal.htm

THE TRI-STATE DEFENDER: 523-1818.

Weekly newspaper covering local, state, and national news with an emphasis on the black community. The subscription rate is $30 for one year, $20 for senior citizens. tri-statedefenderonline.com

VIP MEMPHIS: 766-2999.

Free monthly lifestyle magazine featuring party pics, stories on home decor, and more. vipmag.com

AM RADIO

WHBQ 560 AM: 375-9324. Sports talk format. sports56whbq.com

WREC 600 AM: 259-1300. News talk. wrecradio.com

WCRV 640 AM: 763-4640. Christian family radio. bottradionetwork.com/station_memphis/memphis_home.asp

WSMB 680 AM: 767-0104. Fox sports radio. 680wsmb.com

ESPN 730: 522-1919. ESPN sports. 730espn.com

WMC 790 AM: 726-0555. Classic country. wmc79.com

KWAM 990 AM: 260-KWAM. News talk. kwam990.com

WGSF 1030 AM: 454-9948. Various types of Hispanic music and programming. flinn.com

WDIA 1070 AM: 259-1300. Talk/R&B/Blues. am1070wdia.com

WLOK 1340 AM: 527-9565. Gospel music. wlok.com

WOWW 1430 AM: 375-9324. Disney music. flinn.com

WBBP 1480 AM: 278-7878. All-Christian gospel music and ministry. bbless.org

FM RADIO

WQOX 88.5 FM: 320-3464. Operated by Memphis City Schools students. Urban adult contemporary.

WKNA 88.9 FM: 800-766-9566. News talk, National Public Radio, and classical.

WYPL 89.3 FM: 415-2752. Radio reading service for the blind operated by the Memphis Public Library; selections played from Memphis music collection.

WEVL 89.9 FM: 528-0560. Diversified alternative programs featuring blues, bluegrass, Celtic music, rock, reggae, etc. wevl.org

WKNO 91.1 FM: 325-6544. National Public Radio affiliate and

classical music.

WUMR 91.7 FM: 678-4867. All-jazz station operating from the campus of the University of Memphis. wumr.tripod.com

WMFS 92.9 FM: 535-0939. Alternative rock. 93xmemphis.com

WSNA 94.1 FM: 767-0104. Adult contemporary. Snap941.com

WHAL 95.7 FM: 259-1300. Inspirational. hallelujahfm.com

WYYL 96.1 FM: 375-9324. Hispanic music. flinn.com

WHRK 97.1 FM: 259-1300. Urban contemporary. k97fm.com

WXMX 98.1 FM: 680-9898. Classic rock. 981themax.com

WKIM 98.9 FM: 535-0999. ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s pop. 989kimfm.com

WMC 99.7 FM: 726-0555. Adult contemporary. fm100memphis.com

KJMS 101.1 FM: 259-1300. Urban adult contemporary. v1011.com

WEGR 102.7 FM: 259-1300. Album-oriented classic rock. rock103.com

WRBO 103.5 FM: 680-9898. Urban oldies, soul classics. soulclassics.com

WRVR 104.5 FM: 767-0104. Soft rock. wrvr.com

WGKX 105.9 FM: 680-9898. Country music. kix106.com

KXHT 107.1 FM: 375-9324. Hip-hop, urban. Hot1071.com

WHBQ 107.5 FM: 375-9324. Top 40 hits. Q1075.com

TELEVISION

WREG CHANNEL 3: 543-2333. Local affiliate of the CBS network. wreg.com

WMC CHANNEL 5: 726-0555. Local affiliate of the NBC network. wmctv.com

WKNO CHANNEL 10: 458-2521. The local public broadcasting station, featuring educational, dramatic, musical, performing, and public-service programming. wkno.org

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Politics Politics Feature

While Giving Them Heck in Iowa, Romney Gives Memphis a Nod.

Post author By Jackson Baker
Post date January 3, 2008

CREDIT: jb

Numerous observers of the current presidential campaign have noticed what might
politely be called a political evolution on the part of former Massachusetts
governor Mitt Romney. Known as something of a moderate when he served as that New England state’s chief executive – among other things, he promoted a
universal health-care plan and acquiesced in civil-union status for gay couples
-Romney now runs as a bedrock conservative.

On the eve of the first actual vote in Iowa, whose crucial
caucuses are being held on Thursday evening, Romney has adopted – shades of
Richard Nixon — what might even be called a “Southern strategy.” Undoubtedly
mindful of a serious recent challenge from former Arkansas governor Mike
Huckabee to his once unchallenged lead in this Midwestern state, Romney has been
unloading down-home rhetoric on his audiences with both barrels.

Take this Wednesday night appeal, made to a sizeable crowd
at the Hy-Vee corporate conference center in West Des Moines: “The first time it
mattered where I came from in this political season was in Memphis, Tennessee.
And someone, thankfully, had made up T-shirts for me and for my supporters
there. And they say: ‘Yankee Governor’ – that’s not a good start in Memphis —
and down below it said “Southern Values.’

“And as I asked people what they meant by Southern values,
you know what they mean by Southern values. Again: Love of family , love of God
and love of country, and love of hard work, love of opportunity. And so I said,
yeah, I got Southern values. And then you come out here. Those are heartland
values. That’s what you call them here.”

Although Romney focused somewhat on his managerial
background – he touted his organization of the Utah winter Olympics in 2002 and
had gold-medal skater Dan Jansen on hand for the occasion – he weighed in most
heavily with some serious patriotic fustian.

Disdaining Democrat John Edwards’ refrain of “two
Americas,” Romney scoffed, “We are one America. We are a nation united that
stand behind our fighting men.” And, perhaps looking beyond Iowa to his next
major challenge next week in New Hampshire, where a resurgent John McCain, a
supporter of the war effort in Iraq, is his major worry, Romney laid it on this
way: “We also love our president, who has kept us safe these last six years.”

One of the attendees at the Romney event was longtime
political consultant Mike Murphy, a former McCain aide who also worked in the
unsuccessful 1996 presidential campaign of Tennessee’s Lamar Alexander. “I’m
just a tourist here this time,” said Murphy, citing multiple allegiances to
various candidates in the field. But he pointedly noted McCain’s recent revival
as a serious presidential prospect, saying that the Arizona senator and Vietnam
war hero might even finish third in Iowa, a state he had once written off.

Former Tennessee senator Fred Thompson had a ghost of a
chance, but only if he and not McCain finished third behind Huckabee and Romney.
“Or maybe if he finishes a strong fourth — only, say, 500 votes behind.” But
Murphy acknowledged, “Fred doesn’t seem to have been that strong a candidate.”

Musing further, he noted that the recent skein of
Tennesseans with presidential hopes – “all potentially strong candidates” – that
included on the Republican side former senator Howard Baker, Alexander, and now
Thompson seemed all to have misfired because of “bad timing.”

Thompson was working the state hard on the eve of the vote,
though, conducting a series of Meet and Greet events. He had to compete for
audience attention not only with such heavyweight Republicans as Romney, McCain,
and Huckabee, but with the Big Three Democrats – Edwards, Hillary Clinton, and
Barack Obama, who had well-attended overlapping events in the Des Moines area
Wednesday night

Most of the field – Republicans and Democrats – will be at
it again on Thursday, making their final appeals across the state. The weather
appears to be cooperating. Although forecasts indicate continued cold
temperatures, they also call for sunny skies.

(Flyer political editor Jackson Baker will be
reporting regularly from Iowa and New Hampshire for the next few days.)

Tags caucuses, Mitt Romney, Politics

Music Music Features

Florence, AL, Honors Sam Phillips

Post author By
Post date January 3, 2008

The town of Florence, Alabama, is honoring its native son, the late legendary music producer Sam Phillips, with a multi-day Sam Phillips Music Celebration, running through Saturday.

Phillips, who put Elvis on the map, was born in Florence, on January 5, 1923. The event, now in its third year, examines the area’s influence on his work.

Wednesday kicked off the Sam Phillips Music Celebration with a birthday party and a screening of the Sam Phillips A&E biography. There was also a panel, which included author Peter Guralnick and others.

The event continues through Saturday with several concerts, including a sold-out show on Saturday featuring headliner Jason D. Williams.

Tags celebration, Florence, Alabama, honor, Music, Sam Phillips

Opinion

In Shelby County Isolation Trumps Consolidation

Post author By John Branston
Post date January 3, 2008

CREDIT: Jackson Baker

To call consolidation a tough sale is an understatement.

Crime and fear of crime, bad schools, higher taxes, lost jobs and fear of lost jobs, old grudges, apathy, suburban (or urban) opposition, political cowardice, the “King Willie” factor, questionable “efficiencies” — any one of those could sink it.

There’s another problem that is not so obvious. In his state of the city speech, Mayor Willie Herenton urged residents of Memphis and Shelby County — black and white, rich and poor, urban and suburban — to pull together for their common good. But the prevailing spirit for at least the last 25 years in Memphis has been anything but “all for one and one for all.”

It has been just the opposite. It is the spirit of isolation, not consolidation. Consider:

Me and mine first, as evidenced by all the elected and appointed officials who, legally and illegally, gamed the system and padded their paychecks.

Self-segregation in schools, churches, and even sporting events and entertainment has replaced legal segregation.

Gated communities from South Memphis to South Bluffs to Southwind.

“Special” taxing districts or TIFs that get dedicated tax streams that would otherwise go into the general fund.

“Special” tourism development zones or TDZs around FedExForum, Graceland, the convention center, and Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium that, when implemented, further erode the general tax fund unless they attract new money.

“Special” incentives in the form of tax freezes given to businesses that promise investment and new jobs, whether they actually deliver them or not. These also erode the tax base. No other city in Tennessee grants nearly as many of these as Memphis does.

“Special” boards and commissions like the Riverfront Development Corporation (RDC) and Center City Commission (CCC) that are narrowly focused to develop and oversee choice pieces of downtown Memphis.

“Special” building authorities for big projects like FedExForum.

Selective annexation of Cordova, Countrywood, and Hickory Hill which didn’t mobilize opposition quickly or effectively enough, while savvier, wealthier, and more politically powerful areas like Southwind and Southeast Shelby County got a reprieve.

As a reporter covering government, this is the biggest change I have seen in Memphis since I moved here in 1982. Not only are city and county government often not in synch, the elected officials in both governments have willingly given away much of their authority in the name of expedience and efficiency.

The pay has gone up 300 to 500 percent but the job description has shrunk. The City Council and County Commission, which theoretically represent all city and county residents, are often not where the action is any more, or at least not to the extent they once were. To attempt to effectively cover “government” nowadays means to go to meetings or keep tabs on the Sports Authority, RDC, PBA, CCC, CVB, MLGW, Industrial Development Board, Agricenter, Airport Authority, and various nonprofits.

They’re all in their own, often isolated worlds, sometimes for better and sometimes worse. They come to the mayors or council members and commissioners when they need a fix, and if they can do it quietly and out of the public eye, so much the better.

Obviously, in a city of 675,000 people and a county of more than 850,000 people, there’s something to be said for specialization, and maybe a lot. If you want to run an airport, build a FedExForum on a schedule, or attract the big convention of square-dancers, you need focus and partners from the private sector.

But there’s a price for all of this specialization, and it’s not just the bruised egos and additional bureaucracies and lost taxes. It’s the loss of community and the idea that we’re all in this together. As citizens and elected officials in Memphis and Shelby County, we reap what we sow. And what we have sown are the seeds of separation and isolation, not consolidation.

Tags consolidation, Herenton, Politics, Shelby County, suburban, urban

Politics Politics Feature

Ophelia Ford in Hospital; May Miss Start of Legislative Session

Post author By John Branston
Post date January 3, 2008

CREDIT: Politopics.com

AP – State senator Ophelia Ford is still in the hospital and a family member says it’s not certain she will be able to attend when the Legislature goes into session next week.

Her brother Joe Ford tells The Associated Press that the senator has been treated for about a month at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. He is declining to provide details on her illness, calling it a “private matter.”

He says Ophelia Ford is receiving physical rehabilitation to improve the movement of her joints and limbs.

As for whether his sister, a Democrat, will be well enough to attend Tuesday’s opening session of the state Senate, Joe Ford says he has “no idea.”

Tags hospital, Ophelia Ford, Senate

Sports Sports Feature

Beyond the Arc: The Mike Conley Effect

Post author By John Branston
Post date January 3, 2008

CREDIT: Memphis Grizzlies

Forgive me if this post — my first since before Christmas — is more optimistic than a 9-22 team that’s lost 12 of their past 15 games warrants. I was out of town for all of the Christmas-New Year’s stretch and was spared a three-game losing streak in which the Grizzlies lost by an average of more than 20 points a game, all against division rivals, twice at home, and were booed by the home crowd …

Read the rest of Chris Herrington’s latest take on the Grizzlies at Beyond the Arc, the Flyer‘s Grizblog.

Sports Sports Feature

Memphis Burns Siena

Post author By John Branston
Post date January 3, 2008

(AP) – Reserve Jeff Robinson scored 20 points and Chris Douglas-Roberts added 19, including 17 in the first half, to lead No. 2 Memphis to a 102-58 victory over Siena on Thursday night.

Joey Dorsey hit all five of his shots, scored 12 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and blocked four shots for Memphis. Robert Dozier had 13 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks as the Tigers (12-0) won their 39th straight home game.

Memphis connected on 11 shots from 3-point range in the first half and built a 25-point lead. The Saints (7-5) could not get any closer than 16 in the second half.

Kenny Hasbrouck led Siena with 18 points, while Edwin Ubiles and Tay Fisher added 14 each.

Siena couldn’t muster any offense after an early lead, shooting 32 percent for the game. Even with a short rally to open the second half that cut the deficit to 16, the Saints never threatened, primarily because Memphis answered the rally with a 25-3 run over the next 7 minutes.

The Tigers shot 50 percent outside the arc for the game with Douglas-Roberts missing only one of his six 3-pointers.

Memphis finished with 11 blocks and forced 15 turnovers.

The Tigers used a barrage of 3-point field goals to build a 49-24 halftime lead. They were 11-of-16 from outside the arc, led by Douglas-Roberts, who hit all five of his and had 17 points.

Siena led early as Memphis coach John Calipari was so dissatisfied with the way his starters were playing, he made wholesale substitutions a minute into the game.

The Tigers erased the early deficit with a 10-0 run with Douglas-Roberts recording half of the points. The Tigers added a handful of 3-pointers over the final 3:26 of the half.

Siena was unable to get much offense going outside of Hasbrouck, shooting 31 percent in the first half.

In the second half, Memphis would extend the lead to as many as 46 points with just under 3 minutes left as Calipari emptied his bench.

Tags basketball, Siena, Tigers