| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | AXIS: Long Distance AffairsPresented by Project: Motion at The Evergreen Theater February 17-February 19, 2012 Project: Motion continues to unveil its 25th anniversary season of compelling dance by “hooking up” with distant dance makers from Seattle and Houston for a one-of-a-kind weekend of synergistic storytelling that will fuse hip-hop, improvisation, and contemporary movement styles. Now in its third year, AXIS has been established as a perennial performance mix that introduces Memphis audiences to the unique work being developed by visiting artists and choreographers from across the map. | Project: Motion | 02/17/12-
02/19/12 | Memphis |
The American Boychoir in RecitalPresented by Memphis Boychoir March 9, 2012 The world-renowned American Boychoir from Princeton, N.J. will perform Schubert's Mass in G, American Hymns, and a South African Medley, among other things. A cappella pieces, accompanied classical pieces, and world music with percussion will make for an extraordinary concert experience by these gifted students from all over the globe. The Memphis Boychoir and Memphis Girlchoir will join the American Boychoir for an exciting, 60 voice musical collaboration on Naplan's beautiful Al Shlosha... | Memphis Boychoir | 03/09/12 | Memphis |
ArtsMemphis Pop Up Hollywood/Springdale March 24Presented by ArtsMemphis March 24, 2012 Join ArtsMemphis and nonprofit arts groups from across the community in Hollywood/Springdale for a day of art and activities!
Performances, workshops and activity booths!
Plus, we'll be distributing Arts Access cards (Arts Access is a free ticket program sponsored by Baptist Memorial Health Care and coordinated by ArtsMemphis in partnership with over 30 organizations).
Come to the Hollywood/Springdale Community Center for an interacitve day of family fun!
| ArtsMemphis | 03/24/12 | Memphis |
ArtsFest 2012Presented by Memphis City Schools March 30-March 31, 2012 Memphis City Schools ArtsFest is designed to celebrate the power of arts education in changing the lives of students. ArtsFest features exemplary student works in visual arts, theatre, dance, and all forms of music. The event includes four stage areas for performances as well as gallery space for visual art. ArtsFest, a free event open to the public, will be held at the MCS Board of Education, 2597 Avery Ave,
March 30 & 31 from 10am-5pm. Please visit our website at
| Memphis City Schools | 03/30/12-
03/31/12 | Memphis |
2012 Spring Market of MemphisPresented by MidSouth Media Group at Agricenter International March 30-April 1, 2012 2012 Spring Market of Memphis
DATES: March 30-April1, 2012
TIMES: Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PLACE: Agricenter International
7777 Walnut Grove Rd.
Memphis, TN 38120
Cost: Adults: $8
3-day pass: $15
Friday Night - Wine & Women $15 after 5 p.m. Complimentary drinks. FREE souvenir wine glass to the first 1000 women!
Saturday Night - Cupcakes... | MidSouth Media Group | 03/30/12-
04/01/12 | Memphis |
Cashore Marionettes Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center April 13, 2012 Unmatched in artistry, grace and refinement, the internationally acclaimed and award-winning Cashore Marionettes redefine the art of puppetry. In the Memphis debut of Life in Motion, Joseph Cashore presents his marionette masterworks through a combination of virtuoso manipulation, humor, pathos and poetic insight. Characters of depth, integrity and humanity are portrayed in their everyday life, set to music by Beethoven, Vivaldi, Strauss and Copland. The Cashore Marionettes take the audience... | Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School | 04/13/12 | Memphis |
“Ode to Lonerock”Presented by Christian Brothers University School of Arts at Christian Brothers University February 24-April 13, 2012 The Beverly and Sam Ross Gallery at Christian Brothers University (CBU) is proud to announce the exhibit “Ode to Lonerock” featuring the artwork of Samuel Nichols beginning February 24 through April 13. An opening reception will be held on Friday, February 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the gallery on the lower level of Plough Memorial Library.
Employing his lifelong connection with art, Nichols’ exhibit is inspired by the beauty he beheld while on a family journey to... | Christian Brothers University School of Arts | 02/24/12-
04/13/12 | Memphis |
Magic Carpet: Ethnomusicologist Richard Graham Presents World StoriesPresented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center April 20, 2012 Children ages two to eight are invited to grab their magic carpet for a musical adventure across the percussion spectrum with special guest Ethnomusicologist Richard Graham. Richard is renowned for his mastery and teaching on any number of African, Brazilian, Cuban and Middle Eastern percussion instruments and a collection of exotic string instruments such as the berimbau, donso ngoni, one string diddi bow, mountain dulcimer among others. | Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School | 04/20/12 | Memphis |
Peanut Butter & Jam Session with PROJECTPresented by Germantown Performing Arts Centre at Germantown Performing Arts Centre April 21, 2012 PROJECT is a passionate, high energy chamber music ensemble comprised of three virtuosic composer/performer (flute, cello and bass) from Brooklyn, NY. Blending their classical training with an eclectic taste in musical styles, PROJECT has made an impact on audiences of all ages.
GPAC's celebrated music education program marks its 16th season this year with exciting programs designed to introduce young children, ages 8 and under, to a wide variety of musical instruments and... | Germantown Performing Arts Centre | 04/21/12 | Germantown |
Exhibition Reception with Fire DancersPresented by Metal Museum at Metal Museum May 4, 2012 Exhibition Reception with fire dancers (The Dancing Fire), free admission during this time, refreshments and Tributaries Artist Lauren Kalman in attendance. Ongoing exhibitions include: Tributaries: Lauren Kalman and an exhibition curated by the Enamelist Society | Metal Museum | 05/04/12 | Memphis |
Peanut Butter & Jam Session with Wild Willy and the Memphis Jam BandPresented by Germantown Performing Arts Centre at Germantown Performing Arts Centre May 12, 2012 Wild Willy returns to GPAC to finish the PB&J Season with their hugely popular and interactive family shows. With the look and sound of old fashioned troubadours, complete with banjo, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, hand drums and other old-time instruments. Wild Willy is sure to thrill audiences young and old with high energy versions of old time classics like Old McDonald and Shell Be Comin Round the Mountain.
GPAC's celebrated music education program marks its 16th season... | Germantown Performing Arts Centre | 05/12/12 | Germantown |
Free Day - International Blacksmith DayPresented by Metal Museum at Metal Museum May 26, 2012 free museum admission and blacksmith demonstrations; hands-on activities and fun for the whole family | Metal Museum | 05/26/12 | Memphis |
Bloom: A Landscape of New DancesPresented by Project: Motion at The Evergreen Theater May 18-May 27, 2012 New dances sprout in abundance as Project: Motion concludes its 25th anniversary season with home grown choreography from its collective members. Inspired by the beauty of Memphis gardens and green spaces, Project: Motion digs down deep, discovering fertile ground for collaborating, exploring and cultivating new vibrant dance works. Throughout the creative process, each choreographer will form a tangible connection with a section of a garden, observing it through the seasons and documenting... | Project: Motion | 05/18/12-
05/27/12 | Memphis |
Patriotic Pops ConcertPresented by Music at Second June 27, 2012 Join us for our annual Patriotic Pops Concert with the Second Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir, with members ofthe Memphis Symphony Orchestra and guest bass soloist Jonathan Blanchard. This will be another Patriotic Pops concert you will not want to miss. Selections will include "Ol' Man River", "A Hymn to the Fallen" from the film Saving Private Ryan, and songs from the broadway musical Big River. An Offering will be taken. | Music at Second | 06/27/12 | Memphis |
Conservation Through Art Family DayPresented by Ducks Unlimited, Inc. at Shelby Farms Park October 28, 2012 Conservation Through Art Family Day is a fun afternoon with performances, hands on activities, demos and much more!
Saturday October, 28 - 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Shelby Farms
More information to come.
Conservation Through Art (CTA) is a collaboration between ArtsMemphis and Ducks Unlimited that generates wide public awareness and raises significant funds for wildlife conservation and local arts groups. Since its inception in 2005, CTA has raised more than $3 million... | Ducks Unlimited, Inc. | 10/28/12 | Memphis |
Pay What You Can WednesdaysPresented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art February 1, 2012-January 2, 2013 On Wednesdays, you set your own admission fee! From a penny to any dollar amount, you decide what you pay. For group tours of 10 or more, please call the Tour Coordinator at 901.544.6215 or click here to email for more information. Sponsored by Target. | Memphis Brooks Museum of Art | 02/01/12-
01/02/13 | Memphis |
Beginner Belly Dance ClassPresented by Natalia Dance February 7, 2011-February 17, 2022 Beginner Belly Dance Classes! Natalia will teach you the hottest moves for the dance floor and the technique of belly dance for your artistic and fitness needs. All ages, shapes, and sizes are welcome :)
Natalia Dance is a professional belly dance and fire dancer troupe based in Memphis, Tennessee. Head dancers Natalia & Gabriela offer instruction in belly dance for those seeking a fun workout, a desire to learn the art, or those interested in becoming a professional. | Natalia Dance | 02/07/11-
02/17/22 | Memphis |
My Big Backyard Children's GardenPresented by Memphis Botanic Garden at Memphis Botanic Garden August 27, 2009 - Ongoing This family garden is a place for jumping, splashing, digging, creating, daydreaming, discovering, and simply enjoying time spent outdoors. Open year round. Admission to My Big Backyard is included with regular admission to Memphis Botanic Garden | Memphis Botanic Garden | 08/27/09-
Ongoing | Memphis |
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