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Now Playing at Malco Majestic in Memphis

2012-01-31T03:39:12Z

Alright, movie buffs, Memphis has everything you’d like to see all in the same place! Visit Malco Majestic 20 and catch one of the newest movie releases including “Joyful Noise” and “One for the Money.” What movie are you the most anxious about seeing? Pop back in and leave us your reviews!

Malco Majestic 20 Theatre

7051 Malco Crossing Memphis, TN 38115

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Movie: Underworld Awakening

Plot Summary: Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species. — (C) Official Site

Rating: R

Critics Score: 30

Audiences Score: 74

Reviews: There’s more vapid action and less story in Underworld Awakening than previous installments, making the whole affair feel inconsequential.

Check Out These Great Happy Hour Specials in Memphis!

2012-01-30T15:16:28Z

Memphis has great Happy Hour specials all over town.

Enjoy a beer out on the town in Memphis.

The Fox and Hound in Germantown has weeknight specials from 3 to 7 p.m. in which you pay $2 for Bud, Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Lite and Red Fox Amber Ale 16-ounce drafts and $3 for Blue Moon, Woodchuck and Stella Artois 16-ounce drafts. They also have $4 wine specials along with $4 Cuervo Gold, Captain Morgan, Three Olives Vodka, Beefeater Gin and Jack Daniel’s. If you get hungry, you can indulge in $5 cheese sticks, potato skins and thin-crust pepperoni pizza.

Downtown, the Bardog Tavern at 73 Monroe Ave. takes $1 off draft beers, well drinks, and wine by the glass between 5 and 7 p.m. on Thursdays.

At Boscos Squared brewpub at 2120 Madison Ave. in Midtown they have Happy Hour every
weekday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. with discounted drinks and contest entries.

The Memphis home of Coyote Ugly Saloon, at 326 Beale Street across from the FedEx Forum, has a Monday through Friday happy hour from 4 to 8 p.m. featuring $3 margaritas and Red Bull/vodkas, and $3 for a 32-ounce draft beer. On Saturday you get these specials plus $3 whiskey and cokes, $4 Bacardi Limon and $3 Irish whiskey shots from 2 to 8 p.m.

If you’re going to indulge in a few drinks, make sure that you arrange for a designated driver or that you take a cab home. Remember to please drink responsibly!

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Treat Yourself To Good Food and Great People at These Memphis Restaurants!

2012-01-24T15:42:02Z

Memphis is full of eateries and restaurants! Whether you frequent one or have been meaning to try others, the end of the month is the perfect time to treat yourself to a good, gourmet meal.

Put away the pots and pans, and invite your friends/neighbors out for some great ambiance at these local Memphis spots:

Source: Yelp
Name: Ciao Bella Italian Grill
Location: 565 Erin Dr Memphis, TN 38117
Reviews: 21

Link: Read the Yelp.com Review

More Reviews
A little update. We stopped on a Monday evening on the way back from the airport. We discovered that on Monday’s from 4 – 7 PM, it’s half price pizza and…Read More…

Ciao Bella Italian Grill

Source: Yelp
Name: ACRE Restaurant
Location: 690 S Perkins Memphis, TN 38117
Reviews: 11

Link: Read the Yelp.com Review

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From the moment you pull in to the impeccably landscaped drive and hand your keys over to the friendly valet, be prepared for an intriguing and impeccable…Read More…

Wonderful atmosphere, wonderful food!!! Crab cakes and shrimp wontons for our appetizers. Butternut squash soup and green salad…Read More…

ACRE Restaurant

Source: Yelp
Name: Interim
Location: 5040 Sanderlin Ave Memphis, TN 38117
Reviews: 15

Link: Read the Yelp.com Review

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I’ve been here a few times and the experience is consistent. Good food and great service. I opted for the veggie plate on my last visit and the okra was…Read More…

Interim

Source: Yelp
Name: Erling Jensen Restaurant
Location: 1044 S Yates Rd Memphis, TN 38119
Reviews: 17

Link: Read the Yelp.com Review

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Took my project team to this well publicized restaurant. Food is unquestionably delicious. Service was actually spotty and inconsistent though. Maybe a bad…Read More…

I was wondering about this place, had to try and was not disappointed, The chef came out and greeted us, which was a nice surprise. His menu and food was…Read More…

Erling Jensen Restaurant

Source: Yelp
Name: Pops Deli
Location: 6755 E Shelby Dr Memphis, TN 38141
Reviews: 5

Link: Read the Yelp.com Review

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Best Philly cheesesteak in Memphis!!Read More…

Great Philly Cheese and Cheeseburger Sub! Will go back again..Read More…

Pops Deli

Serve a Variation on the Cheeseburger for Your Super Bowl Party at Hunters Trace

2012-01-27T18:21:35Z

Try making a variation on this cheeseburger for your party

As you prepare for your Super Bowl party, you may be realizing that you are short a few dishes and have a long list of guests to feed. Fear not! There are many things you can make that will please you and your guests and will have them coming back for seconds. Assuming you already have chili, hot dogs, etc. covered, what about making some cheeseburgers? While it sounds like it would be a pain to prepare them, I found a site that has shared an easier way to do it without sacrificing taste. Click the link above for instructions on making “cheeseburger bread” and look below for a list of things you’ll need from the store:

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) box hot-roll mix (we used Pillsbury)
1 pound lean ground beef
10 slices American cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 1/4 cups warm water

Enjoy!

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Green Living Tips and Tricks for Your Memphis Apartment

2012-01-24T18:32:40Z

If one of your goals for this new year is to be more green, there are some great ways to go about it. Remember, when you make small changes to your daily routine, you can make a huge environmental impact. Here are some tips and tricks about green living from Apartment Therapy to get you started:

Smart & Simple: Green Living Ideas for Every Home

• 5 Quotes to Remember: The Big Benefits of Small Living
• Making a Home for Bugs
• Green Tips for Snow & Ice Removal
• Two Tricks for Fast Breakfast Clean Up
• Here’s How to Save Energy In Every Room
• Stella Bleu Designs: Industrial Decor
• Labels To Look For When Buying Flowers
• 5 Questions: Deciding to Keep or Purge
• Light-Filled Renovation: Woodlands Residence
• Cultural Exchange: Lessons to Learn from Australian Homes
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Songbird Strikes: Protecting Birds from Your Windows

If you’ve ever heard the heartbreaking smack of a bird flying straight into a window, you’re probably desperate to make sure it never happens again. Windows are wonderful inventions that allow us to observe the beauty of birds, so let’s make sure they don’t do more harm than good…
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5 Quotes to Remember: The Big Benefits of Small Living

Living in a small space has its challenges and virtues. I find that it forces me to be more thoughtful with what I bring into my home. Since there is little room for storage, everything is on display. Because of this, I try to be careful with what I buy. I ask myself if I really need it and if I will want to look at and live with it every day.
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Reader Roundup: Add Your Picks for the BEST Natural Cleaner

We all know that some of the best, most effective cleaners are ones that are easily made at home, but there are some out there that are worth buying. Personally, I can’t resist Mrs. Meyer’s geranium scented products, and I swear by OXY-Boost; it really does get my whites, white.

What are your favorite, go-to natural cleaners? Please share with us in the comments.
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Mayor Wharton Seeking Nominations for Award Honoring Exceptional Women

2012-01-13T16:49:54Z

Honor the exceptional women in your life by nominating them for an award

Hey there, Hunter’s Trace. Do you know someone who you would consider to be an exceptional woman that lives here in Memphis? If so, you might want to consider nominating her for the Ruby R. Wharton Award. Mayor A.C. Wharton and his wife Ruby are currently seeking nominations to honor women who have made outstanding contributions to the Memphis area.

The awards will be given out by Mayor Wharton during the 10^th Annual Tea and Talk at the Top on Sunday, February 12^th, at 3 pm. It will take place in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. The Ruby R. Wharton Award, which was established in 2005, recognizes those women who have unselfishly worked to improve others’ quality of life. These women have made a significant impact in the areas of business/politics/government, youth and delinquency, early childhood, race relations and women’s rights.

If you’ve got someone you’d like to nominate, click the link above for more information and tell us about this special woman in your life!

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February Concert Scene in Memphis: Red Hot Chili Peppers and More!

2012-01-13T14:52:22Z

If you’re looking for fun things to do in Memphis, concerts are a great choice. Live music can get you up out of your seat and dancing and it’s such a fun experience. We’ve rounded up a few Memphis concerts happening in February that you can attend including one major act, the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Get your tickets before they sell out!

Source: Eventful
Performer: Frankie Hollie and The Noise
Venue: Sky Bar & Grille
Date: 2012-02-17
Address: 668 Union Ave Memphis, TN

Description: Frankie Hollie & the Noise live @ Sky Grille!!

Link: Full Eventful Details

Source: Eventful
Performer: Red Hot Chili Peppers 2012 Tour Tickets
Venue: FedEx Forum
Date: 2012-02-03
Address: 200 South 3rd Street Memphis, TN

Description:

Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced the first half-dozen dates over their 2012 world tour in support of their 10th studio album, “I’m With You.” The band’s first large-scale U.S. tour since 2007 will kick off Jan. 25, 2012 in Charlotte, N.C. Tickets for the six shows go on sale on Saturday (Dec. 3).

“I’m With You,” which follows the 2006 double-album “Stadium Arcadium,” debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart upon its August release. Its second single, “Monarchy of Roses,” rises to No. 23 on this week’s Rock Songs chart.

Here are TICKETS for the US dates of RHCP’s 2012 tour:

Jan. 23: Tampa, FL (St. Pete Times Forum) $67

Jan. 25: Charlotte, N.C. (Time Warner Cable Arena) $76

Jan. 27: Raleigh, N.C. (RBC Center) $70

Jan. 28: Columbia, S.C. (ColonialLife Arena) $76

Jan. 30: Duluth, Ga. (Gwinnett Arena) $70

Jan. 31: Greensboro, N.C. (Greensboro Coliseum) $78

Feb. 3: Memphis, Tenn. (FedEx Forum) $66

Feb. 26: Los Angeles, CA (Staples Center) $120

Feb. 29: San Diego, CA (Valley View Casino Center) $91

Link: Full Eventful Details

Source: Eventful
Performer: Scream Tour Presents Diggy Simmons
Venue: The Orpheum
Date: 2012-02-11
Address: 203 S Main Memphis, TN

Link: Full Eventful Details

Source: Eventful
Performer: Rusko
Venue: Minglewood Hall
Date: 2012-02-04
Address: 1555 Madison Avenue Memphis, TN

Link: Full Eventful Details

Source: Eventful
Performer: Songwriter Night at the Edge: Hosted by Mike Dees
Venue: The Edge Coffeehouse
Date: 2012-02-05
Address: 394 N Watkins Memphis, TN

Description: NEW TIME! Mike Dees hosts the Songwriter night at the Edge coffeehouse Sundays at 9PM-until. Come on out and play a few tunes. It’s a great way to close out the weekend before the weekday drudgery begins.

1400 Overton Park Avenue @ 394 N.Watkins in MidTown
WWW.THEEDGECOFFEEHOUSE.COM
Telephone – 901-278-0803
Home of the Avalanche! ™
“World Famous Highly Addictive Double Espresso Milk Shake” The Avalanche

The Edge CoffeeHouse was a phenomenon in the 1990′s

On July 6, 1998 The Edge Closed.

Now it’s back and better than ever!
Open 8 AM – 1 AM Nightly
Coffee, Espresso, Community, Original Music, Karaoke, Mega Touch, Pool Tables, Vending Computers, Wi-Fi Hot Spot

Link: Full Eventful Details

Source: Eventful
Performer: Talia
Venue: MEMPHIS
Date: 2012-02-04
Address: 380 BEALE STREET Memphis, TN

Description: I am hoping that you would contact me in order to perform at your club. Check me out on myspace.com/mzchaklict2u and holla back.

Link: Full Eventful Details

Resolve To Keep Your Weight Off With Pilates at InBalance Fitness!

2012-01-09T14:54:30Z

Everyone has a resolution to look better. Whether it’s a year-long goal, or coming just in time for bikini season, losing a few pounds is always somewhere on our list. Year after year, we make this resolution; it;s how we go about it more effectively that will determine just how well we resolve.

If the gym is not enough for you, try a different scene. Lose weight, and boost your overall wellness with Pilates! Pilates – named for its founder Joseph Pilates – was created early in the 20th century and is more focused on strengthening and coordinating the core muscles that stabilize the body. Pilates helps to build strength and flexibility in fun, nontraditional ways.

Though we’re not experts on getting fit with Pilates, our in-town neighbors, InBalance Fitness in Harbortown. They are only 15 minutes away from Hunter’s Trace Apartments and offers a “Pay What You Can” Pilates class weekly. The current schedule is Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:00AM. Check the studio out on 718 Harbor Bend in Memphis TN–0r– give them a call at 901-522-1559.

Party Recipes To Bring In The New Year!

2011-12-30T15:18:28Z

When it’s time for your guests to arrive for New Year’s, be prepared for hungry tummies! Anytime there is a gathering for the holidays, if you’re hosting (or being hosted), never make the mistake of leaving the counters bare! Bring or make an appetizer! They are super simple, and less time consuming than making a full dish!

Certain recipes are simple yet filling dish to make for guests! We all know that food is needed to soak up those spirits…Check out this recipe we came across from a fellow blog site:

Roasted Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Cook time: 18-22 minutes

Ingredients:

1/3 cup olive oil

1 lemon, zested then half cut into thin slices and other half into wedges

3-4 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed

sea or kosher salt and fresh black pepper

spaghetti/pasta, couscous or rice for serving

1 pound fresh shrimp, medium-sized, deveined with tails off

5 cloves garlic, minced

Follow the instructions from the recipe, or print it out for a future cooking date!

If you liked that simple recipe, you can find over 300 more in our Fogelman CARES cookbook! They are still available for $15 and contains, easy recipes that require little ingredients, and some, no cook time!

Perfect for the busy entertainer of New Years parties, or just the regular family! All proceeds go to Feeding America! Come by the office or order a copy; 888-349-5020!

Hunters Trace Wishes You a Happy New Year!

2011-12-30T15:23:12Z

Happy New Year from Hunters Trace Apartments! Here’s to a happy and healthy 2012 and a weekend filled with fun, food and quality time with family and friends. Celebrate the year to come and all that you have accomplished this year!

***Reminder: The office will be closed on New Year’s Day, so take care of whatever you need to before or after that day. Otherwise, we’ll see you back in 2012!