2013 Orpheum summer movie series

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 4:03pm

This year the Orpheum's 2013 Summer Movie Series will commemorate the theatre’s 85th Anniversary, with a selection of films from the past eight and half decades. The series will run from June to August at the Orpheum Theatre. “As a former Malco Theatre, the Orpheum has a strong connection to movies, so we want to celebrate our history through this year’s series,” said Orpheum President and CEO Pat Halloran.

The Orpheum is also partnering with Indie Memphis for The Summer Movie Series event. Indie Memphis will present guest speakers, film critics, and local filmmakers preceding the Friday Night Classics. Presenters will share their personal stories and experiences with these films as well as little known facts about film and film history.

Photo Courtesy: Orpheum Theatre Memphis Facebook

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GUIDE: Navigate Memphis Beale Street Music Fest 2013

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 2:02pm

GUIDE: Navigate Memphis Beale Street Music Fest 2013

As Memphis prepares for a big eventful weekend, Memphis in May officials say all of its events will go on as planned despite the cold and rainy weather. Officials also encourage visitors to dress warmly and wear raincoats or Panchos. Umbrellas are prohibited to the event.

Click here to see the list of performers for the entire weekend.

Click here to see a list of reminders of what to bring to Music Fest in the photo gallery. That list includes everything from what to bring to what not to wear.

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Police prepare for busy downtown weekend

Submitted by Jason Miles, Reporter

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 10:00pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Between the Beale Street Music Festival and the Grizzlies game, hundreds of thousands of people are expected downtown this weekend.

Leaving items in the car poses the biggest threat for participants, according to police.

Kenyatta Hollingsworth learned the hard way this week in Greenbelt Park on Mud Island.

"As I was approaching my car, finishing my walk, I saw a guy getting out of my truck," said Hollingsworth. "He had my purse and jumped in the car and took off."

Crooks popped a lock on her SUV and got away with cash, credit cars, a driver's license, and even her library card.

"I was just thinking my life is in my purse, everything is in my purse," said Hollingsworth.

Memphis police said that particular crime may be the most common as thousands of people descend on downtown Memphis this weekend.

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Music Fest will 'complement' Grizzlies game

Submitted by Nick Kenney, Reporter

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 6:12pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - With two major Memphis events converging in downtown Friday, some people are wondering if the two will be competing against each other.

More than 18,000 fans are expected at the FedExForum for a potential series-clinching game 6 with the Clippers. The 37th Music Fest is expecting tens of thousands more.

"Winners on both sides. You got a winner down on the river, and a winner down in FedExForum," said Memphis in May executive vice president Diane Hampton.

Memphis Downtown Commission Director Paul Morris suggests parking in the 250 Peabody Place garage if you are going to the game.

If you are going to Music Fest, he suggests parking in the pinch and catching the Riverfront Loop trolley to the front gate of the park.

But, Morris said there is no way to avoid the crowd or traffic.

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Message to Clippers: Grizz 'don't bluff'

Submitted by Carrie Anderson on Thursday, May 2nd, 4:11 pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - The Grizzlies new growl towels were revealed Thursday. They are in place for fans who will soon take over the FedExForum for game six of the series against the Los Angeles Clippers.

The message being sent to the Clippers: "We don't bluff."

The Grizzlies have had a few days since their last game to think about the upcoming game.

It's just another game. We got to go play, we got to play well, we got to execute, do all the things that won us three games to win one more," said Grizzlies Head Coach Lionel Hollins.

"We understand how big of a game it is for both teams and the sense of urgency that both teams will play with," said guard Mike Conley. "We love big games so we're just looking forward to it."

Tipoff is at 8:30 p.m. Friday at FedExForum.

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I-55 reopens after massive solution spill

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 12:14pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Northbound I-55 at Crump is open again after a hazmat crew spent Wednesday night and early Thursday morning cleaning a chemical spill.

One lane of the ramp at Riverside Drive remains closed, but is expected to reopen soon.

A tractor trailer hauling 14, 500 gallon containers of Cobalt Nitrate Solution, a liquid commonly used as an industrial cleaner, overturned Wednesday night on the I-55 ramp off Riverside Drive heading towards Arkansas.

Nine of the containers ruptured, spilling the solution onto the roadway.

Police first reported the liquid was nitric acid.

Fire firefighters and hazardous materials workers were able to contain the solution. As a result, none of it went into any drainage or sewage areas, according to the Memphis Fire Department.

There were no injuries. The spill is not likely to affect Memphis in May festivities at nearby Tom Lee Park.

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MLGW’s second annual May salute to Memphis Music

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 4:00pm

MLGW’s second annual May salute to Memphis Music

MLGW will host live music on Beale Street through the month of May every Friday and Saturday. Proceeds from the event will go to MIFA and Plus-1, two programs that help customers in need of one-time utility assistance.

This year’s musical event includes a diverse line-up of musicians. The entertainment will take place on a tent-covered stage on the north side of the MLGW administration building, located on Beale Street between Second and Main.

The fundraiser begins this weekend with the band Common Ancestors on Thursday, May 2, from 7-9 pm.

Log on to www.mlgw.com for more information. A complete music line-up can also be found on www.mlgw.com under “Latest News.”

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