For those residents that enjoyed the local Regions Morgan Keenan Championships that saw American Andy Roddick take home the championship, you’ll be happy to know that Memphis was just confirmed as the host of the U.S. Tennis Association’s Tennessee Adult and Senior State Championships in 2011 and 2012. The 3-day tournaments will bring about 600 tennis... [Read more...]

Do you have little ones in your apartment that are looking forward to Halloween this weekend?  If so, here are some Halloween saftey tips to keep in mind for when they go trick-or-treating around the apartment community or the surrounding neighborhood... • Apply only non-toxic and hypoallergenic paint or cosmetics to the face. If a mask is worn, be certain... [Read more...]

Is anyone looking forward to George Clooney's latest movie this week?  It's called The American and it doesn't look like it's your typical, high-action spy-assasin thriller.  Just judging from the trailer alone, it seems that the directors vision was more artistic than it one might suspect. But I do get the impression that the film will flow properly and... [Read more...]

Cop Out Action star Bruce Willis and ace comic Tracy Morgan play bickering-but-got-your-back Brooklyn buddy cops. Kevin Smith (Clerks, Chasing Amy) directs the gritty, goofball goings-on as the guys hunt for a stolen 1952 mint-condition baseball card, a hunt plunging them into a gunslinging war with a deadly drug ring. Batter up, fans. The boys are ready to... [Read more...]

Beer festivals...you gotta love 'em.  What's not to love about them?  Whoever invented the idea of bringing a variety of beers together in one place, then letting the public sample as much as they want - for a small, flat price fee, of course - while listening to music and eating food is a genius.  Pure genius.  The best thing about summer beer festivals:... [Read more...]

I just watched this trailer Splice and I have to admit that I was a little horrified.  Not often does a movie give me the chills, and for that reason alone I have to feature it as part of my Summer Movie Preview series. Splice hits the big screen on June 4.  If haven't heard about it yet, I'll let Yahoo.com give you the breakdown... When two young geneticists... [Read more...]

New Redbox DVD releases for the week (available Tuesday) include: Sherlock Holmes, Staten Island, Under the Sea, Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus and Nine The closest Redbox kiosks to The Meadows are at Walgreens (5828 Summer Ave and 5080 Stage Rd), Kroger (5995 Stage Rd) and Exxon Mobile (1369 Sycamore View Rd). The Meadows: DVD Pick of the Week Sherlock... [Read more...]