Crossroads

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The Beauty Shop turns 15, Carla Thomas goes to the movies Jul 12, 2017

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Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss the 15th anniversary of Cooper-Young restaurant The Beauty Shop and the return of "Game of Thrones." Then, John Beifuss joins to talk about going to the movies with the Queen of Memphis Soul, Carla Thomas. And music writer Bob Mehr tells us what Memphis musician Kenneth Whalum III is up to.

Inaugural Mempho Music Festival announced for Shelby Farms Jul 06, 2017

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In this post-Fourth of July edition of Crossroads, Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss talk about Memphis Festival, a new outdoor music festival coming to Memphis this fall, and the new plans for a familiar festival later this summer.

A visit to the new Old Dominick Distillery Jun 28, 2017

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The new Old Dominick Distillery, a proposed Colonel Tom Parker biopic and rapper Lil' P-Nut are all in the news on this edition of Crossroads, the intersection of music, movies and pop culture. With Chris Herrington on vacation, Bob Mehr hosts and is joined by John Beifuss and Jennifer Biggs.

Favorite places to eat outside, movies and remembering Adam West Jun 14, 2017

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This week, 9:01 columnist Chris Herrington, food writer Jennifer Biggs and pop-culture columnist John Beifuss talk about a new, or at least kind of new, place to eat and drink with a view and an old food column favorite making a return. They also talk about a new movie series in an unlikely location and a recently departed star who made a memorable Memphis cameo.

Mark these upcoming concerts on your summer calendar Jun 07, 2017

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Chris Herrington and Bob Mehr return to discuss summer concerts coming to Memphis this summer, including James Taylor and Yo Gotti at FedExForum (not together, of course) and free concerts you can enjoy at the Levitt Shell.

Something we can all agree on: National Doughnut Day! May 31, 2017

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Jennifer Biggs hosts this week, as Chris Herrington is on vacation. Don DeWeese, owner of the popular Gibson's Donuts, talks about National Doughnut Day this Friday and how his shop has become nationally recognized through shout-outs from food celebrity Alton Brown.

Movie tonight? 'Guardians of the Galaxy 2' or 'Alien Covenant'? May 24, 2017

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Chris Herrington and John Beifuss pick between "Guardians of the Galaxy 2" or "Alien Covenant" as the movie to see this holiday weekend. They also list the movies they're looking forward to hitting theaters this summer. Plus, Chris and John remember Roger Moore.

Memphis in May BBQ contest will provide sights and smells for everyone May 17, 2017

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Chris Herrington is joined by food writer Jennifer Biggs and pop culture columnist John Beifuss to talk about this week’s Memphis in May Barbecue Cooking Contest, Central BBQ’s expansion, rising waters of the Mississippi River and more.

Memphis-based TV show "Sun Records" is no more ... or is it? May 10, 2017

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Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss discuss the fate of made-in-Memphis television series "Sun Records," then look back at a big extended weekend in Memphis music and an active weekend ahead. The guys also discuss the controversial Beale Street Bucks program.

Who are the "don't miss" acts performing this weekend at BSMF? May 03, 2017

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Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss look at a big four days of concerts in Memphis, including the lineup for the Beale Street Music Festival this weekend and who they believe you shouldn't miss. And after it ends Sunday, rock legend Tom Petty comes to FedExForum Monday.

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