Review: Broad Avenue Arts District

The stretch of Broad Avenue starting at Parkway has undergone quite a renaissance in the paste year or two. Several fine eateries are now located on the south side of the street. Memphis longtime favorite, Broadway Pizza, serves up custom pizzas with Elvis memorabilia along the booth lined walls. The owner of Midtown Bari Ristorante recently opened the Three Angels Diner. They serve an eclectic mix of plate lunches, sandwiches and spicey daily soups. T. Clifton Art is a gallery specializing in art glass pieces and custom framing. Stop by and visit with the friendly proprietors, Tom, Pat and their friendly giant St Bernard Argus. Their website is: www.tcliftonart.com. Metalworks creates custom furniture, yard art and banisters. Some of their work can be seen lining Broad Avenue. Jerry Couillard is the designer and metalsmith in residence. Their website is: www.mtlwriks.com My personal favorite is the gallery of local artist, Nancy Judy Woods. An Orange Mound native, she frequented her grandparents home outside Byhalia, MS while growing up. While working in a daycare and as a home nursing assistant, she started painting pictures of her childhood experiences in Mississippi. Despite any formal art training, her acrylics bring to life the joy and excitement of a young girl growing up in a Southern rural setting. It’s worth the stop at her gallery to see her work and meet her. Her website is: http://www.njwoods.com.

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