Rock, hip-hop and blues around the clock at Beale Street and Bonnaroo

by | Apr 6, 2011 | News Slider

Students anticipate the arrival of summer for several reasons, the most obvious being that there’s no more school, at least for awhile. But number two on many lists is that it is the season for music festivals. The music scene in Tennessee is thriving these days, as country musicians are no longer the only attraction at concerts, bars and open mic nights. In fact, the Volunteer State hosts two of the most well-known and highly acclaimed festivals in the South: Beale Street Music Fest and Bonnaroo. Here’s a rundown: Sixty-plus acts. Four stages. Three days. The Beale Street Music Fest takes place from April 29 to May 1 in the scenic Tom Lee Park where Beale Street meets the Mississippi River. This Festival is part of Memphis In May, an annual affair highlighting a different country and its culture each year; Belgium is the focus for 2011. Other events include a barbecue cooking contest, the Sunset Symphony and educational programs. Top acts performing at Music Fest include Ke$ha, Jason Mraz, John Mellencamp, Stone Temple Pilots, MGMT, The Flaming Lips, Wilco, Cee Lo Green, Buckcherry, The Avett Brothers, Mumford and Sons, Cake, B.oB. and Ludacris. Tickets for the 2011 Beale Street Music Festival can be purchased online through Ticketmaster or by calling at 1-800-745-3000. A 3-day pass is $69 plus fees. If you’re a music lover and enjoy being (and sleeping) outdoors, Bonnaroo is the festival for you. The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day, multi-stage camping festival held June 9-12 on a beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tenn.. Bonnaroo brings together some of the best artists in rock...

Monell’s Southern home cooking is to die for

by | Apr 5, 2011 | News Slider, Opinion

Are you looking for a restaurant to experience a great, southern home-cooked meal? Look no further, because Monell’s is the best spot in town for a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. The restaurant serves their multiple-course, made-from-scratch meals family-style, bringing all the food to the table in large bowls to pass around the table. As good as the food is, washing it down with their incredible sweet tea might be the best part of the whole meal. I went to Monell’s for dinner with my mother for the first time, and it was so impressive. My mother told me about the restaurant many times before, but I was a bit turned off by the family-style seating that I decided it wasn’t really for me. Finally, after months of my mother ranting and raving about the fried chicken, I just had to try it–and I am certainly glad I did. As soon as I entered the restaurant we were seated promptly and I was astounded by the tempting chocolate pie that was placed at the table right in front of me as soon as we sat down to eat. After quickly being seated, dinner was served within minutes. Not knowing what to expect I was taken away by the constant replenishing of all the food — from cucumber salad to the roasted potatoes, corn pudding, green beans, apples, fried chicken, meatloaf, chicken and dumplings, corn on the cob, topped off by the homemade biscuits and cornbread with peach preserves. So much food was brought out, I lost count of all the dishes! All I can say is everything was seasoned...

Lipscomb in Motion

by | Apr 4, 2011 | News Slider

Monday: Vote Now for Lipscomb in the Final round of Music City Brand Madness!! http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/feature/music-city-brand-madness-the-finals.html Tuesday:   In Shamblin Theatre from 3:00 – 4:00 pm, the Student Center for the Public Trust will be hosting an event called The Ethical Job Search.  This event is to educate students on the Do’s and Dont’s of job searching.  There will be a guest panel of speakers from three different companies each representing a different industry. Our intention is that we want to offer students industry specific advice on where to turn when looking for jobs, internships, or starting their careers.  After the guest panel discussion, we have allotted time for our guest speakers to work with students on their resumes and answer any further questions the students may have left to ask. This is a rare opportunity for you to receive one-on-one advice from professionals in the workplace. Our guest panel will consist of HR representatives from these four industries: Van Cluck, Blakeford Nursing Home (Healthcare) Erin Rhoades, PureSafety (Information Technology) Jim Stephenson, Structural Design Group (Engineering)   Baseball vs. Tennessee Tech at 6:00 pm   Friday:   Campus Wide Camp Out from 8pm-6am on Intramural Field *Earn Service Credit by bringing 2-3 bottles of children’s vitamins   Softball vs. Jacksonville at 4:00 and 6:00 pm THINK PINK NIGHT!   In honor of the Masters this week we are having our our on-Campus Golf tournament and will be played around our campus on Thursday and Friday!! Click HERE FOR A PREVIEW   Saturday: 3:00 p.m. – Collins Alumni Auditorium The West Point Glee Club, made up of the United States Corps...