Spirit Magazine - November 2013 - (Page 108)

Adventure In Memphis If you're more inspired by... Which dish tickles your taste buds? STROLL AMONG MASTERPIECES AND... Eye Exotic Art African headdresses. Ethiopian healing scrolls. Mexican terracotta figurines. Those are just some of the treasures you'll find at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, whose collection of 9,000 objects ranges from ancient artifacts to contemporary pieces. You can scope out a Greco-Roman marble torso believed to date back to the first century B.C.; French sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye's 1840 bronze tiger statue; and the oil masterpiece "Slaying of the Medusa," perfected in 1680 by Luca Giordano, one of the most influential Neapolitan painters of the second half of the 17th century. Since time can fly when you're surrounded by so much astounding art, plan your trip on a Thursday, when the museum keeps its doors open late to host artists' talks, gallery tours, and film screenings. Let the good times roll! brooksmuseum.org THEN TREAT YOURSELF TO A STOP AT... Hog & Hominy Pizza fanatics revel in this esteemed eatery's wood-fired pies. Try the Baia, topped with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, garlic, and olive oil. Rum Boogie Cafe Get into the groove at this rousing hangout on Beale Street, where more than 360 guitars hang from the ceiling-each one autographed by stars like Billy Joel and B.B. King. GETTING OUT On select nights from November 29 through December 30, winter revelers can sip hot cocoa and roast s'mores at the Memphis Botanic Garden. memphisbotanic garden.com SHOW TIME Many pieces in the African Galleries were created for festivals and masquerades. Your adventure continues... 108 SPIRIT NOVEMBER 2013 The Cupboard Restaurant The hearty servings of country-fried steak and other Southern favorites at this Memphis fixture have pleased hungry crowds since 1943. PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF KEVIN BARRE PHOTOGRAPHY/ MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART Continued http://www.brooksmuseum.org http://www.memphisbotanicgarden.com http://www.memphisbotanicgarden.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - November 2013

Spirit Magazine - November 2013
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
The Numbers
Wise Guide
Business
Winter to the Ultimate Degree
The Every Day Action Hero
Your Adventure In Memphis
Life Adventure In Memphis
Promotional Series: Spirit of Reno Tahoe
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products & Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners
Route Map
The “If” List

Spirit Magazine - November 2013