Tacky tree trimmings, gaudy garlands, and redneck ribbons festoon the town of Tuna, Texas as this much-loved play returns to Memphis.

Event name

The Seven Last Words of Christ

event Date Begin

21.03.2008

event Date End

21.03.2008

org Name

Music at Lindenwood

event Url

http://www.lindenwoodcc.com/music/default.htm

venue Name

Lindenwood Christian Church

venue Address1

2400 Union Ave at East Parkway

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venue City

Memphis

venue State

TN

venue Zip

38112

event Ticket Info

free

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event Start Time

5:30pm

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religion

The Lindenwood Chancel Choir, Orchestra, Soloists, organist Chris Nemec and conductor Gary Beard present Theodore Dubois' dramatic oratorio, "The Seven Last Words of Christ." Prior to each movement, outstanding area clergy will deliver brief meditations.

The Germantown Chorus, directed by Rick Marshall, and the CB Singers, directed by Tommy Gaines, will present AN EVENING OF LOVE SONGS at the CBU Theatre, Parkway and Central in mid-town, Friday evening, February 8, 2008, 7 PM. Tickets are $12 and are available by calling 901-383-2051 or by e-mail at info@GermantownChorus.com. For all the loves in your life, the groups will host a reception following the concert.

Event name

Africa In April Cultural Awareness Festival

event Date Begin

18.04.2008

event Date End

20.04.2008

org Name

Africa in April

event Url

http://africainapril.org

venue Name

Robert R. Church Park

venue Address1

Corner of Beale & Fourth

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venue City

Memphis

venue State

TN

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festivals

This year marks the 22nd Anniversary of the Africa In April Cultural Awareness Festival. The Festival is scheduled for April 18-20, 2008 on the Internationally famous Beale Street & Robert Church Park from 8:00 am - until. We will showcase the Republic of The Gambia from an international perspective using a multiplicity of mediums-education, economics, culture, fashions, arts/crafts, music, history, and cuisines. Participants from Memphis City, Shelby County, and Parochial Schools, area Colleges and Universities, Community Organizations, and Institutions will participate and enjoy a diverse cultural marketplace. Africa In April is four-days of fun, festivities, and food with a different theme each day. Make plans now for the celebration!

Warm Up to Wine classes are a new addition to The Art of Good Taste series of wine and lifestyle auctions and events. The classes are a way to introduce wine tastings at the Brooks Museum to the novice and intermediate wine connoisseur. Warm Up to Wine classes are offered three times per year and highlight a different wine region each time, pairing six wines with light hors d'oeuvres by Chef Wally Joe. We hope you'll join us again for future classes.

Join us for this elegant dinner at the Memphis Zoo in honor of Valentine's Day.

Join us for the wildest race in town - a 4-mile race or a one-mile family fun run. A great way to kick off Memorial Day weekend!

Event name

River City Concert Band - Patriotic Concert

event Date Begin

06.07.2008

event Date End

06.07.2008

org Name

River City Concert Band

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venue Name

First Baptist Church

venue Address1

200 E. Parkway

venue Address2

venue City

Memphis

venue State

TN

venue Zip

38112

event Ticket Info

$8.00 Adults (over 18) $6.00 Seniors (65+) $3.00 Students

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event Start Time

6:30 P.M.

event Type

music

Band concert featuring patriotic marches and popular tunes.

River City Concert Band concert of "Pops" and Patriotic tunes

Event name

Elvis Birthday Pops

event Date Begin

05.01.2008

event Date End

05.01.2008

org Name

Memphis Symphony Orchestra

event Url

http://www.MemphisSymphony.org

venue Name

Cannon Center for the Performing Arts

venue Address1

255 N. Main Street

venue Address2

venue City

Memphis

venue State

TN

venue Zip

38104

event Ticket Info

Tickets range from $28 - $90 Group Rates Available @ (901)537-2521

event Phone1

event Phone2

(901) 537-2525

event Email

tickets@MemphisSymphony.org

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event Start Time

8:00 pm

event Type

music

Celebrate 2008 when the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Terry Mike Jeffrey turn back the clock with music by Elvis. Elvis' TCB Band original members James Burton, Ronnie Tutt and Glen G. Hardin will also share the MSO stage. A royal treat to hear the music by the King of Rock n Roll in the town he loved so much. Rocking good time....

Join us for a family-oriented event that will be a toe-tapping, hand-clapping good time as we celebrate folk art, traditional music and dance.

The Zoo's most "spooktacular" event of the year!

Memphis' biggest holiday lighting event, featuring over 1 million lights as well as activities for the whole family!

Event name

River City Concert Band - Holiday Concert

event Date Begin

07.12.2008

event Date End

07.12.2008

org Name

River City Concert Band

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venue Name

First Baptist Church

venue Address1

200 E. Parkway

venue Address2

venue City

Memphis

venue State

TN

venue Zip

38112

event Ticket Info

$8.00 Adults (over 18) $6.00 Seniors (65+) $3.00 Students

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event Start Time

6:30 P.M.

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music

River City Concert Band Concert featuring favorite holiday music.

The Art of Love: Celebrate with your sweetheart at the Brooks this year! You and your loved one will enjoy a unique art tour featuring fascinating love stories by Associate Curator Stanton Thomas, followed by a four-course dinner of delectable cuisine by Chef Wally Joe in the Brushmark Restaurant. This promises to be a memorable and romantic Valentine's Day treat!

MBAA continues the national STORYCORPS GRIOT initiative of oral history retrieval to gather and preserve the sound and life stories of African-American families in Greater Memphis.

Event name

OTIS REDDING: FROM MACON TO MEMPHIS

event Date Begin

10.12.2007

event Date End

30.04.2008

org Name

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

event Url

http://www.StaxMuseum.com

venue Name

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

venue Address1

926 East McLemore Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

Memphis

venue State

TN

venue Zip

38106

event Ticket Info

$10 Adults $9 Seniors 62 +, Active Military, and Students with valid ID $7 Children ages 9-12 with Adult Paid Admission Free: Children 8 and under with Adult/Senior Paid Admission Free: Stax Museum Members 15% Discount to AAA members

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Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday: 1-4 p.m

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visual_art

OTIS REDDING: FROM MACON TO MEMPHIS, an exhibit of soul legend Otis Redding's personal effects, goes on display Monday, December 10 at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. Monday marks the 40th anniversary of Redding's death in a plane crash in Wisconsin. FROM MACON TO MEMPHIS features photographs and mementoes from Redding's family and personal collection that are on display publicly for the first time. In addition to the artifacts on loan from Otis' widow Zelma Redding and daughter Karla Redding-Andrews, the exhibit contains several items on loan from private collector Bob Grady and never-before-shown artifacts from the Stax Museum archives. "Stax Records was like a second home for Otis," Zelma Redding said. "We are pleased to be able to share some of our personal family moments in this exhibit."

Event name

Conservation through Art

event Date Begin

19.10.2008

event Date End

25.10.2008

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ArtsMemphis

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http://about.artsmemphis.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=40

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901-578-2787 Ext. 205

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erouse@artsmemphis.org

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event Start Time

Family Day-Sunday, October 19th, Location TBD Sponsor Reception-Thursday, October 23rd, Dixon Gallery and Gardens (invitation only) Celebration Dinner-Saturday, October 25th, Oaksedge ($1000/ticket or $500/ticket if under age 30)

event Type

holiday

Fall 2008 will be the 3rd year of this unique and very successful initiative linking habitat conservation and the arts. Chaired by Billy Dunavant and his wife, Tommie, along with long standing leadership team members, Anne and John Stokes and Susan and Chuck Smith, and new members Elizabeth and Trow Gillespie. The honorees will be well-known Memphis civic leaders and philanthropists, Allen B. Morgan, Jr., Chairman, Morgan Keegan and Company and Vice Chairman, Regions Financial Corp. and his brother, Henry W. Morgan, President, Boyle Investment Company. Conservation through Art includes a number of free events such as Family Day and art displays as well as a culminating gala dinner where Allen Morgan Jr and Henry Morgan will be honored.

Event name

Artafactor

event Date Begin

12.04.2008

event Date End

12.04.2008

org Name

ArtsMemphis

event Url

http://about.artsmemphis.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=40

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venue Address1

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event Ticket Info

$100

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event Phone2

901-578-2787 Ext. 205

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erouse@artsmemphis.org

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event Start Time

7:00pm

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holiday

The third annual Artafactor Affair will be held on Saturday, April 12th at the home of Deborah and Bob Craddock. We hope you will join us for a wonderful evening featuring live music, a silent auction of arts experiences, and a cocktail buffet. This exciting event continues to present ArtsMemphis with many new opportunities in terms of both support for and awareness of the arts in Memphis. We could not do this without the support of our generous sponsors and engaged committee members. Many, many thanks to those who have volunteered to serve on our steering committee and to Magna Bank, our 2008 Presenting Sponsor. 2008 Steering Committee Lucy Lee, chair Jonny Ballinger, Michelle Blount, Frank Langford, Dianne Mall, Pam McDonnell, and Harriet Snowden.

Event name

Umoja Kamaru

event Date Begin

07.03.2008

event Date End

09.03.2008

org Name

Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church

event Url

http://www.mbccmemphis.org

venue Name

Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church

venue Address1

70 North Bellevue Blvd.

venue Address2

venue City

Memphis

venue State

TN

venue Zip

38104

event Ticket Info

TBD

event Phone1

event Phone2

901-729-6222

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event Start Time

Friday, March 7 - 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8 - 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9 - 4 p.m.

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religion

After more than 22 live performances, and performing before combined audiences of more than 30,000, Umoja Kamaru makes a triumphant return for its ninth season of cultural reflection and jubilant celebration. Defined as “unity celebration” in the African language of Swahili, Umoja Kamaru uncovers a powerful message of unrelenting courage, faith and perseverance. This Broadway-like production takes audiences on a surreal, cultural journey from Africa to America. Having earned a reputation as the “ambassador of unity celebrations”, Umoja Kamaru has assembled a diverse group of audiences from all racial backgrounds. Synonymous with explosive beats and rhythms, this season’s Umoja Kamaru performances will include scores of original music, costumed dancers, breathtaking scenes and innovative stage and lighting treatments. In its embryonic stages, Umoja Kamaru consisted of only two dancers and two drummers. Now, this colossal production has developed into a cadre of more than 400 performers. A second generation performer from the Isaac Hayes Family, choreographer Howard PHeelgooD will return for his second season with the production. Mr. PHeelgooD has worked with celebrities such as Denzel Washington, Diana Ross, Patti LaBelle, Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Janet Jackson and Mary J. Blige, to name a few. Many churches, businesses, schools, colleges, and civic organizations have traveled from as far as Nashville, Little Rock and parts of Mississippi to witness the Mid-South’s most celebrated cultural production.

An event to ring in the Chinese New Year with cultural festivities for the entire family. Entertainment for the afternoon will include Chinese music and storytelling, calligraphy demonstrations, a family scavenger hunt and children's crafts.

Event name

Hangar 1 Vodka Tasting

event Date Begin

07.03.2008

event Date End

07.03.2008

org Name

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

event Url

http://brooksmuseum.org/public/membership/default.asp?id=10000834

venue Name

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

venue Address1

1934 Poplar Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

Memphis

venue State

TN

venue Zip

38112

event Ticket Info

$75 per person

event Phone1

event Phone2

901.544.6209

event Email

jordan.barre@brooksmuseum.org

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event Start Time

7 pm

event Type

holiday

The tasting events are a new addition to the Art of Good Taste season. This year's tasting will feature Ansley Coale, co-founder and owner of Hangar 1. Coale will share the ins and outs of the distillation process, the vodkas of Hangar One, the tastes and smells of his product, five pours of extremely smooth vodka, a taste of their premium brandy, and scrumptious food by the Brushmark Restaurant.

Event name

Brooks Uncorked

event Date Begin

11.04.2008

event Date End

11.04.2008

org Name

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

event Url

http://brooksmuseum.org/public/membership/default.asp?id=10000834

venue Name

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

venue Address1

1934 Poplar Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

Memphis

venue State

TN

venue Zip

38112

event Ticket Info

$150 per person

event Phone1

event Phone2

901.544.6209

event Email

jordan.barre@brooksmusuem.org

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event Start Time

7 pm

event Type

holiday

RSVP Magazine ranks Brooks Uncorked as one of Memphis' top 10 parties of the year! Each year, guests enjoy more than 80 wines from around the world, alongside a lavish buffet of food by Brushmark Executive Chef Wally Joe. The largest of all the events, Brooks Uncorked attracts a young and affluent crowd of up-and-coming wine enthusiasts. Since the first Brooks Uncorked event in 2000, the party has grown from a small introductory event for The Art of Good Taste into a party with more than 500 attendees.

Event name

The Art of Good Taste: Patrons Dinner

event Date Begin

09.05.2008

event Date End

09.05.2008

org Name

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

event Url

http://brooksmuseum.org/public/membership/default.asp?id=10000834

venue Name

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

venue Address1

1934 Poplar Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

Memphis

venue State

TN

venue Zip

38112

event Ticket Info

$750 per person

event Phone1

event Phone2

901.544.6209

event Email

jordan.barre@brooksmuseum.org

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event Start Time

7 pm

event Type

holiday

The Patrons Dinner is an elegant black-tie dinner for a select group of 125 museum sponsors and donors. Guests enjoy a memorable five-course dinner designed by celebrated chef Wally Joe, who works alongside two other nationally recognized, award-winning chefs. The sumptuous meal is paired with hand-selected wines by the season's featured vintner. The most exclusive of all The Art of Good Taste events, the Patrons Dinner features a short auction of 12 high-end items, including rare-vintage wines, exclusive wine dinners and tastings, exotic trips, spectacular jewelry, and exceptional art. This year we welcome Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat as our featured winemaker.

Event name

The Art of Good Taste: Grand Auction

event Date Begin

10.05.2008

event Date End

10.05.2008

org Name

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

event Url

http://brooksmuseum.org/public/membership/default.asp?id=10000834

venue Name

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

venue Address1

1934 Poplar Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

Memphis

venue State

TN

venue Zip

38112

event Ticket Info

$150 per person

event Phone1

event Phone2

901.544.6209

event Email

jordan.barre@brooksmuseum.org

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event Start Time

5 pm

event Type

holiday

The finale event for The Art of Good Taste series is the Grand Auction. This event features a silent auction of more than 70 lots, including rare and high-profile wines, art, fine jewelry, and private dinners. Guests bid on these items while enjoying champagne, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music. When the silent auction tables close, guests move onto the plaza for the live auction. This lively, outdoor event features more than 60 lots of wine and luxury items. The most exciting and exotic items in The Art of Good Taste are featured in the live auction.

Event name

Works of Heart

event Date Begin

04.02.2008

event Date End

09.02.2008

org Name

Memphis College of Art

event Url

http://www.memphiscac.org

venue Name

Memphis College of Art

venue Address1

Overton Park

venue Address2

1930 Poplar

venue City

Memphis

venue State

TN

venue Zip

38104

event Ticket Info

The ticket price for the auction is $35

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event Phone2

901-888-4341

event Email

LTerry@MemphisCAC.org

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event Start Time

The Live Auction on Saturday, February 9 begins at 7 pm and continues to 10 pm.

event Type

visual_art

The 16th Annual Works of Heart will be on view in Memphis College of Art's Main Gallery from February 4 though February 9‚ 2008. The exhibit culminates in a live auction on Saturday February 9 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. More than 100 local artists, photographers, architects and designers are given a piece of heart-shaped wood to us as inspiration to create a work which will be auctioned off to benefit the Child Advocacy Center.

Event name

The Vagina Monologues

event Date Begin

14.02.2008

event Date End

16.02.2008

org Name

Rhodes College

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venue Name

Rhodes College: Blount Auditorium: Buckman Hall

venue Address1

2000 North Parkway

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venue City

Memphis

venue State

TN

venue Zip

38112

event Ticket Info

Rhodes Students, Faculty and Staff - $5 Memphis Community - $7

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event Email

rhodesmonologues@gmail.com

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event Start Time

Information Fair begins at 6:30 Show time is at 7:30pm

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theatre

Last year over 1150 communities hosted V-Day benefits around the world raising funds and awareness towards ending violence against women. These highly successful events raised over $6 million through performance of Eve Ensler's award-winning play, The Vagina Monologues. Hot on the heels of their success, Rhodes College has joined this global movement as part of the V-Day 2008 College Campaign. Hailed by The New York Times as "funny" and "poignant" and by the Daily News as "intelligent" and "courageous," The Vagina Monologues, which was first performed off-Broadway by Ms. Ensler, dives into the mystery, humor, pain, power, wisdom, outrage and excitement buried in women's experiences. The Vagina Monologues will open Valentine's Day, February 14th and run through Saturday, February 16th in Blount Auditorium. Tickets may be purchased at the door or reserved through e-mail at rhodesmonologues@gmail.com. An information fair will begin at 6:30 pm with the show time starting at 7:30 pm. All funds raised will benefit local women's charities.

Event name

Ancient Egyptian Family Day

event Date Begin

23.02.2008

event Date End

23.02.2008

org Name

College of Communication & Fine Arts, U of Memphis

event Url

http://academic.memphis.edu/egypt/familyday.html

venue Name

Art Museum of the University of Memphis

venue Address1

142 Communication and Fine Arts Building

venue Address2

venue City

Memphis

venue State

TN

venue Zip

38152

event Ticket Info

The Family Day is free and open to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are recommended for groups. Free parking is available in the Central Avenue parking lot. Paid parking is available in the Fogelman garage on Innovation Drive, just south of Central Avenue. The Art Museum is located on the first floor of the Communication and Fine Arts Building, room 142, on the University of Memphis campus.

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event Start Time

10 a.m.

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kids_families

Travel back in time for a day and explore the wonders of ancient Egypt during the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology’s Ancient Egyptian Family Day at the Art Museum of the University of Memphis on Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Family Day is designed to introduce children to the art and culture of ancient Egypt. Kids can learn how to write their name in hieroglyphs, draw like an Egyptian, design an ancient Egyptian amulet, color a mask while learning about ancient Egyptian gods, take a special tour of the Egyptian exhibition at the Art Museum, and listen to stories from ancient Egypt. The popular "School for Scribes" will be available again this year. In an intensive one-hour workshop, children and adults will learn about the ancient Egyptian language. A special session devoted to the rediscovery of ancient Egyptian language and the Rosetta Stone will also be available. For more information visit www.memphis.edu/egypt. To sign up for the popular “School of Scribes” call 901-678-2649.

Come and let the Memphis Cotton Boll Chorus delight your senses with the music that defined a decade. 'FRED', a Gold Medalist Comedy Quartet will be the featured guests. FRED will make you laugh!

Weekly event showcasing fresh local produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, herbs and other homemade goods for sale in a family-friendly, health-focused atmosphere with plenty of free parking, pet sitting, cooking demonstrations, live music and of course, the freshest local produce around. Each week will also have a theme related to the latest harvest, as well as special family-oriented events. All sales at the market go to sustain local farms.

Event name

Levitt Shell in Overton Park

event Date Begin

04.09.2008

event Date End

05.10.2008

org Name

Levitt Shell

event Url

http://www.levittshell.org

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event Ticket Info

Free

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7pm - Thursday,Friday,Sunday 5pm - Kids - Saturday 7:30pm - Musica Latina - Saturday

event Type

music

Beginning September 2008 and continuing May 2009, the Levitt Shell will present 50 FREE concerts to the greater Memphis community; five shows a week, on the blankets and under the stars. Thursday - Americana Friday - R&B, Soul, Gospel Saturday - (5pm) Kids, (7:30pm) Musica Latina Sunday - World Rhythms

Event name

Summer Youth Theatre Conservatory

event Date Begin

26.05.2008

event Date End

01.08.2008

org Name

Playhouse on the Square

event Url

http://www.playhouseonthesquare.org

venue Name

Playhouse on the Square

venue Address1

51 South Cooper

venue Address2

venue City

Memphis

venue State

TN

venue Zip

38104

event Ticket Info

Registration varies by Session

event Phone1

event Phone2

901-728-5631

event Email

daniel@playhouseonthesquare.org

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event Start Time

TOTS 1 and 3 - 8:30 am to 12:00 pm TOTS 2 and 4 - 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm JUNIOR SESSIONS - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm SENIOR SESSION - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

event Type

classes

TOTS@POTS (5-6 years of age) A one week program with daily instructional core classes designed to develop children's creativity through Acting, Music and Movement exercises in a controlled, focused setting. Students will also explore a popular piece of children's literature through dramatization, dance, and song. Each session culminates in a short performance.

Junior Conservatory (7-11 years of age) A two week program with daily instructional core classes in Theatre Dynamics, Voice, and Stage Movement. The program focuses on creative acting skills and reinforces the discipline of body, voice and imagination. Students will engage in activities including movement, improvisation, monologue and ensemble work. An introduction on the proper way to audition is an element of the classes. Additionally, the students create pieces which are presented in a performance on the last day of the session.

Senior Conservatory (12-17 years of age) A three week program with daily instructional core classes in Acting, Music, and Dance. Acting instruction includes a focus on both monologue and ensemble work. Music will give instruction in diction, breathing, sight-reading, and solo and group singing techniques. Dance instruction will introduce students to ballet, tap, jazz, and modern styles. Classes will provide the basic tools needed to feel confident in performing in public. One or more theatre specialty classes will also be taught. The session culminates in performance on the last day.

Event name

Rendezvous at the Dixon

event Date Begin

04.05.2008

event Date End

04.05.2008

org Name

Dixon Gallery and Gardens

event Url

http://www.dixon.org

venue Name

Dixon Gallery and Gardens

venue Address1

4339 Park Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

Memphis

venue State

TN

venue Zip

38117

event Ticket Info

Advance Tickets: Adult Members $25 Non-Members $30 Children 5-15 $15 4 and under free Member Family Package $60 (admits 2 adults and 2 children Tickets at the Gate: Adults $35 Children 5-15 $20

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event Start Time

3:00-6:00pm

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festivals

Sunday, May 04 2008, 3:00pm - 6:00pm South Lawn Music, Great Food, Family Entertainment Band performance by: Elmo and the Shades provided by: Resource Entertainment Advance Tickets: Adult Members $25 Non-Members $30 Children 5-15 $15 4 and under free Member Family Package $60 (admits 2 adults and 2 children Tickets at the Gate: Adults $35 Children 5-15 $20 Sponsored by: Malco Theatres Your ticket price for this fundraiser includes food, beverages, fun and games.

Reminisce to the songs of the 30's and 40's by The Memphis Vocal Arts Ensemble. Relive the era of big band music by the Memphis Knights jazz band. Remember "boogie woogie" and "jitterbug" by the Red Hot Lindy Hop dancers. Join the Memphis Vocal Arts Ensemble at the 2008 Memphis Vocal Arts Benefit Gala!

Cocktails/Cash Bar 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner/Entertainment/Live Auction/Dancing 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Event name

Terrace Cafe

event Date Begin

13.05.2008

event Date End

16.05.2008

org Name

Dixon Gallery and Gardens

event Url

http://www.dixon.org

venue Name

Dixon Gallery and Gardens

venue Address1

4339 Park Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

Memphis

venue State

TN

venue Zip

38117

event Ticket Info

$20 per person. Reservations required. Call for availability.

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event Phone2

901-761-5250

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event Start Time

Seating times 11:30-12:15

event Type

holiday

May 6-9 and 13-16

Seating from 11:30-12:15 $20 per person Includes a delicious lunch, beverage, tableside modeling and admission to the Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Advance reservation and payment are required. Reservations accepted for up to 10 per table.

For reservations please call 761-5250 or 312-1254 Sponsored by Mednikow Fashions, music and daily drawing sponsored by Laurelwood Shopping Center

Event name

Rebirth of Soul: A Tribute to the Queens of Soul

event Date Begin

10.05.2008

event Date End

10.05.2008

org Name

Memphis Rebirth Entertainment

event Url

http://www.MemphisRebirth.com

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ADMISSION: $15 IN ADVANCE Tickets available at L.R. Clothier - 1511 Union Ave. - 901.274.5733 Java, Juice, & Jazz - 1423 Elvis Presley 901.744.0770 Legacy Locks & Nature Styles - 901.323.6030 (O' Sheila's) Botanica of the 7 African Powers 1293 Madison Ave. - 901.725.7953 or online @ www.MemphisRebirth.com For reserved seating call 901.246.7454

event Phone1

event Phone2

901.246.7454

event Email

admin@memphisrebirth.com

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Show time 7p.m.

event Type

music

When many mothers of generations past were flustered with the pains of civil unrest or heartbreak, they refused to let agony have the last word; they birthed lyrics and melody as their language for talking back. This Mother's Day weekend, Rebirth of Soul will honor queens in soul that vocalized their woes in tune by paying tribute to Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Chaka Khan through song, dance, and theatrics.

Mother's Day Jazz Brunch. Treat Mom to an unforgettable experience in the Japanese Garden, featuring live jazz music, carriage rides, children's crafts, a gourmet buffet, cash bar and stroll through the Garden.

Event name

Warm Up to Wine Class--South African Wines

event Date Begin

12.06.2008

event Date End

12.06.2008

org Name

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

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http://theartofgoodtaste.org

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Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

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1934 Poplar Avenue

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Memphis

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TN

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38112

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$25 for members, $30 for non-members

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901.544.6208

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jordan.barre@brooksmuseum.org

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6:30 pm

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holiday

Warm Up to Wine classes are a way to introduce wine tastings at the Brooks Museum to the novice and intermediate wine connoisseur. Classes are offered three times per year and highlight a different wine region each time, pairing six wines with light hors d'oeuvres by Chef Wally Joe.

LIGHT THE NIGHT! The City of Germantown’s Holiday Tree Lighting is a community-wide event for you and all your family. The Germantown Chorus is the featured entertainment as the candles and tree are lighted to begin the holiday season. Activities for the children, crafts, refreshments and a special visit by Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, are just a few of the special events planned by the City of Germantown’s Parks and Recreation Department.

The Germantown Chorus and the Germantown Symphony Orchestra come together on stage at GPAC making spirits bright! This is a wonderful celebration of the season with voices and instruments performing a concert
of entertainment and inspiration! Bring the whole family! Bring your friends!  Make it a holiday party destination; you will be glad you did!
 

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House of Talent's 2008 Modeling, Dancing, and Acting Summer Camps

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07.07.2008

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15.08.2008

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House of Talent

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http://www.houseoftalentmemphis.com

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See website for camp prices

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(901) 755-6878

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Contact@HouseOfTalentMemphis.com

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Dance Camp (Ages 12 & under): July 7-11: 9am-12pm Dance Camp (Ages 13 & up): July 7-11: 1pm-5pm Modeling Camp (All ages): July 14-16: 9am-12pm Theatre Camp (Ages 6-12): July 21-25: 9am-12pm Theatre Camp (Ages 13 & up): July 21-25: 2pm-5pm Princess Camp (Ages 3-5): July 28-August 1: 10am-12pm Broadway Camp (TBA): First two weeks of August: TBA

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classes

From July 7th to the second week of August, the House of Talent is having their Modeling, Dancing, and Acting camps, with several special guests instructing the different camps. House of Talent is a complete performing arts studio dedicated to preserving and enhancing artistic talent in the fields of dance, vocal music, and theatre. We will achieve our goal by providing an unsurpassed level of personal service, in a professional manner and setting. We pledge to be progressive in our level of instruction by continuing to build on our own artistic abilities, while incorporating these skills and values to you, our student performers.

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Nutcracker

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05.12.2008

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07.12.2008

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Ballet Memphis

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http://www.balletmemphis.org

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Orpheum Theatre

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203 S. Main Street

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Memphis

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TN

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38103

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$70, $50, $35, $20, $5

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901-737-7322

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callen@balletmemphis.org

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Friday, Dec. 5th: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6th: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6th: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7th: 2 p.m.

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dance

Experience new surprises to Ballet Memphis' 20th anniversary interpretation of the perennial family favorite. Imagine a magical land filled with mice, glistening snowflakes, dancing sweets and of course, all of your favorite professional and junior company dancers.

A contemporary re-telling of the Dickens classic! A promise to make your Yuletide…GAY!!!!!

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Mistletoe Merchants

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03.10.2008

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05.10.2008

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MidSouth Media Group

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http://www.mistletoemerchants.com

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Agricenter International

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7777 Walnut Grove Road

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Memphis

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TN

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Adults $8 3-Day Pass $12 Children 12 and under FREE FREE Parking *Inquire about group rates, group bussing and special VIP group packages. FRIDAY ONLY! Business owners receive $2 off general price admission when presenting their business card at the door. Get all your corporate gifts at Mistletoe!

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Friday, October 3 - 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 - 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 - 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Join us for another fabulous year of fun-filled shopping! Each year Mistletoe Merchant just gets better and better. Bringing together more than 125 merchants from across the South, offering the best in holiday foods, gifts, home decor, women's and children's fashions, jewelry and accessories, toys, books and more! You will want to bring all your friends!

Friday, October 3 General Shopping 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Silent Auction 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Mistletoe Madness 5 p.m.-8 p.m. $5 after 5 with complimentary drinks.

Saturday, Oct. 4 General Shopping 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Silent Auction 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 5 General Shopping 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Fall Southern Home and Garden Expo

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12.09.2008

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14.09.2008

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MidSouth Media Group

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http://www.southernhomeandgardenexpo.com

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Agricenter International

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7777 Walnut Grove Road

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Memphis

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TN

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Adults $8 Children 12 and under FREE FREE Parking *Friday is business day, receive $2 off admission price when business card is presented

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Friday September 12, 11 am - 6 pm Saturday September 13, 9 am - 6 pm Sunday September 14, 11 am - 6 pm

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If you've ever thought about renovating a room in your house, landscaping an escape in your backyard, or just making a few changes to improve your home, you can't miss the Southern Home & Garden Expo at the Agricenter September 12-14.

The largest home and garden show in the area, the Southern Home & Garden Expo brings together more than 300 of the top experts in the industry to answer your questions about improving your home. This year's show will feature some of the area's top landscape designers, as well as experts in interior design, building materials, home technology and safety. Guests will have the opportunity to not only interact with some of the MidSouth's top minds in home and garden, but also hear experts with seminars presenting tips, ideas and trends in everything from landscape design to faux finishing.

In addition to learning, guests can truly experience when they stroll through elaborate garden displays created by show exhibitors on-site. After they've walked through the gardens, guests can look at examples of work from some of the interior designers on site, Henco Furniture, More Space Place and more. To top it all off, guests can register to win up to $20,000 in door prizes. "This year's Southern Home & Garden Expo is offing our guests more opportunities than ever to win home improvement door prizes to help get them started on their fall projects," said Kristi Rowan, president of MidSouth Media Group and show manager.

"Home improvement projects are a big investment, and no where else can you comparison shop among so many vendors at one time. The Southern Home & Garden Expo is the best opportunity around to meet and interact with hundreds of professionals at once." If you've ever dreamed of making your house into more of a home, the Southern Home & Garden Expo is a must-see. In addition, it is the place in the MidSouth to learn about the latest tips, tricks and trends in the home and garden industry. As one of last year's guests commented, "I get very good ideas and resources at the Expo that I could not get otherwise, and the great thing is that it is all under one roof."

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SNAP! Grand Finale: EvoSOULution

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12.07.2008

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12.07.2008

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Stax Music Academy

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http://www.staxmusicacademy.org

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$7 - $15; advance tickets available exclusively at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.

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7:00 p.m.

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A performance by students of the Stax Music Academy's 2008 SNAP! Summer Music Camp.

It's comedy, drama, music, and dance. It's a variety show with attitude. This Memphis tradition returns for the seventh, smash-hit year in a row. Pre-sent /Pres-ent IS the holiday theatre event of the year. If you've been an audience member before, you know. There's nothing in Memphis quite like it. This holiday-themed performing arts buffet will give you a taste of exciting new performance from local artists and leave you begging for more.

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Jason Howland, conductor The family treat that kicks off the holiday season will feature guest conductor Jason Howland. Complete with sing along. Brin in the holidays with this Memphis concert tradition.

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James Feddeck, conductor Elvis, on screen Terry Mike Jeffrey, vocalist The Imperials, vocals 2008 Elvis Tribute Artist contest winner IF you have come to this concert before, you haven't seen anything yet! This year Elvis on the big screen joins Terry Mike Jeffrey, The Imperials and more. Hear the power of the MSO behind all the great hits you know and love. A fun time will be had by all.

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Rudi Schlegel, conductor John Pizzarelli, vocalist Make this Valentine's night special by spending time with the one you love and the MSO. Singing the songs of the legendary Nat King Cole, John Pizzarelli is among the leading contemporary interpreters of the great American songbook. He brings to the evening his signature style and brilliant guitar playing.

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Germantown Festival

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06.09.2008

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07.09.2008

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Germantown Festival Committee

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Admission is Free

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Saturday 9/6 9:30am - 6pm Sunday 9/7 12noon - 6pm

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GERMANTOWN FESTIVAL.

Admissioin is FREE to this two-day festival located in Germantown, TN. The festival is fun for the whole family with hundreds of arts & crafts booths, children rides & games, live stage entertainment, mouth-watering festival food, car exhibits and the ever popular "Running of the Weenies" Dachshund race on Sunday at 2:30. Free Shuttle Buses will run from 2 Free Parking Lots located at Union University, 2745 Hacks Cross Road and Germantown Performing Arts Center at Exeter and Neshoba.

Tacky tree trimmings, gaudy garlands, and redneck ribbons festoon the town of Tuna, Texas as this much-loved audience favorite returns by popular demand. Home for the holidays takes on a whole different meaning in the Lone Star State's third-smallest town when the colorful denizens of Tuna compete in the annual lawn display contest. But beware the Christmas Phantom who is sabotaging the elaborate decorations. Two actors portray the entire population, and multiple costume quick-changes help to put the riotous fun in holiday dysfunction.

RiverArtsFest is an annual fine arts festival in downtown's historic South Main Arts District. Admission to RiverArtsFest is free. RiverArtsFest features an artist market with more than 150 national and regional artists, as well as an invitational art exhibition, art demonstrations, food, music and more.