At a Hole in the Wall, the Heart of a City
by William Smythe On a rare night off, I went to Lamplighter Lounge. They were playing a movie: Vegas in Space. Hunny Blunt and India Taco, the drag mothers of
March 10, 2026
William Smythe
William Smythe is a local writer and poet. He has been published in multiple magazines, both online and in print, and works with the community creative workshop collective, Memphis Writers.
More than Cosmetic: An Interview about Healthcare with Massage Therapist Ben Young
by William Smythe Sometime in 2019, I woke up with sciatica. It got so bad I could barely walk most days. If I walked, it went away, but once I
January 16, 2026
Where the Punk Spirit Lives: Inside HavenHaus and Memphis’s Queer DIY Scene
by William Smythe When I was young, I used to be punk. I attended house shows at places in Memphis like Mosaic and Court. They are certainly closed down by
August 4, 2025
Painting with Bold Colors: An Interview with Like Really Creative’s Zack Orsborn
By William Smythe When I first met Zack Orsborn, it was through my own creative club, Memphis Writers. Started by Daphne Maysonet, Memphis Writers met weekly right after the start
May 8, 2025
A Night of Stars at the 40th Ostrander Awards
William Smythe shares an ode to the amazing local theater community and the 2024 Ostrander Awards
August 29, 2024
Where Memphis Wrestling, Drag and Camp Meet
Memphis wrestling in the ring, or performers on stage; we all love a great, campy show.
August 20, 2024
Local Matters With House District 83 Candidate Noah Nordstrom
House District 83 candidate Noah Nordstrom makes the personal political.
June 20, 2024
Nerding Out in Nature: The Magic of Memphis’ Nature Scene
Three outdoor enthusiast groups share the many nerdy wonders of Memphis nature.
March 19, 2024
Watch or Wash? Our Review of Wacky Lesbian Buddy Comedy ‘Drive-Away Dolls’
Should you watch Drive-Away Dolls? Find out about Ethan Coen’s lesbian comedy set in the queer, wild American south.
February 27, 2024
It’s Funny You Mention That: Our Q+A With Zephyr McAninch
Bluff City Liars’ founder Zephyr McAninch talks improv, theatre, and community.
February 1, 2024
Rustin: Justice for All
Movie Review by William Smythe Bayard Rustin lived in not only two but three separate worlds. As a queer and black Communist, Bayard fit the bill for a true contender
November 7, 2023
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