There are 4 article(s) tagged Tom Shadyac:

• July 2025

  • Calkins: Memphis Rox reopens with ‘climb for Mond’

    Two weeks after Jarmond Johnson was shot and killed at Memphis Rox, the gym reopened with a joyful, mournful — and ultimately hopeful — ceremonial climb.

    By Geoff Calkins July 18, 2025

• March 2024

  • Calkins: How to fix the city’s gang problem? Here’s an idea even better than a truce

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young met with gang members last week and asked for a “truce.” But you know what’s better than a truce? Giving kids an alternative to joining gangs in the first place. That’s where Memphis Rox comes in. And it could use your support.

    By Geoff Calkins March 22, 2024

• February 2020

  • Famous ‘Friend’ Courteney Cox to host Memphis event

    Cox appeared in Memphian Tom Shadyac’s directing debut, “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” and is well-known for portraying Monica Geller on NBC’s “Friends.”

    By Elle Perry February 24, 2020

• November 2019

  • Soulsville climbing gym adds vegan brunch

    Film director Tom Shadyac opened the indoor rock-climbing gym in March 2018. It is now offering a vegan brunch every third Sunday adjacent to its "Juice Almighty" juice bar. 

    By Elle Perry November 29, 2019