This Week in Downtown Memphis
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Sunset Atop the Madison: Memphis All-Stars Madison Hotel Rooftop. 79 Madison. (901) 333-1200. 5:30 - 10pm. $7. Great R & B music from Memphis bands combined with dancing, cocktails, and tapas.. more
Brandon Santini & Delta Highway Blues Hall. 182 Beale. (901) 528-0150. 8pm - 12am
"Whispers of Lincoln" photographs by Mildred Carter Mud Island River Park. 125 N Front St. Featuring a 2008 Abraham Lincoln reenactment flatboat trip down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. more
The Wiz (Musical) Hattiloo Theatre. 656 Marshall. (901) 525-0009. A kindergarten teacher from Harlem, and her dog Toto are lost in a snowstorm and end up in the Land of Oz. Dorothy learns the only way she can get home is to ease on down the road to see the Wiz.. more
James Govan & The Boogie Blues Band Rum Boogie Café. 182 Beale. (901) 528-0150. 8pm - 12am. more
Dance Lesson of the Month: The Waltz Fogelman Downtown YMCA. 245 Madison. (901) 527-9622. 8 - 9 pm. $25 members, $50 non-members. The waltz will bring smoothness and grace to your dancing. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Through the end of the month.. more
Juke Joint All Stars Blues Hall. 182 Beale. (901) 528-0150. noon - 6pm
Wine Time Thursdays Spindini. 383 S Main. (901) 576-2767. 5:30 - 7:30pm. $20 per person excluding tax & gratuity. Sample four exquisite wines selected by Chef Joe Cartwright,
along with delectable food from Woodland Farms,
while networking with fellow colleagues. New wines every week!. more
Thursday Night Live! Metal Museum. 374 Metal Museum Dr. (901) 774-6380. 6:30 - 9 pm. $5. Family fun with musical performance by The Soulsville Charter School Philharmonic Orchestra. Amazing views of the river.. more
Corinne Bailey Rae New Daisy Theatre. 330 Beale. (901) 525-8981. 7pm. $21. more
MPACT/MULYP Young Professionals Meet-up The MED Adams Ground Auditorium/AG - 28. 877 Jefferson Ave. (901) 528-8340. 5:30pm. Hear from new MED President & CEO, Dr. Reginald Coopwood, express his vision of this staple community hospital, its uniqueness and how young professionals of this city can help spread the positive story of all The MED has to offer. RSVP to redwingroup2@aol.com.. more
Friday, September 03, 2010
Ms. Zeno King's Palace Patio. 162 Beale. (901) 521-1851. 2 - 7pm. more
Hip Hop Expo Memphis Cook Convention Center. 255 N Main. noon - 8 pm. $10. Three-day conference featuring media panels, fashion shows, food, basketball games, and live music. more
The Dr. "Feel Good" Potts Band Blues Hall. 182 Beale. (901) 528-0150. 8pm - 12am
Memphis Jazz Trio Kings Palace Café. 162 Beale. (901) 521-1851. 6:30 - 10:30pm. more
James Govan & The Boogie Blues Band and Guy Venable Rum Boogie Café. 182 Beale. (901) 528-0150. 9pm - 1am; 5:30pm - 8:30pm. more
Leslie E. Jones Elvis Tribute Show Pig on Beale. 167 Beale. (901) 529-1544. 7 - 11pm. more
Haywood Drive Beale Street Tap Room. 168 Beale. (901) 527-4392. 10:30pm - 2:30am
Saturday, September 04, 2010
Historic Bike Tour Central Station Pavillion. S Front and GE Patterson. (901) 634-0076. 9am. The Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club will lead free bike tours of downtown Memphis. The tours will start and end at the market and will consist of a tour guide and escorted cyclist. This will be at a leisurely pace, so bring the whole family along.. more
Memphis Farmers Market Central Station Pavilion. GE Patterson and Front.. 7am - 1pm. Free. Featuring face painting, belly dancing, Save1 Pet adoption, and a historic bike ride. more
James Govan & The Boogie Blues Band and David Bowen Rum Boogie Café. 182 Beale. (901) 528-0150. 9pm - 1am; 5:30pm - 8:30pm. more
2 Weeks Notis King's Palace Patio. 162 Beale. (901) 521-1851. 9pm - 1am. more
The Bluesmasters King's Palace Patio. 162 Beale. (901) 521-1851. noon - 4pm. more
Forest Gras King's Palace Patio. 162 Beale. (901) 521-1851. 4:30 - 8:30pm. more
Guy Venable, Jr. Acoustic Delta Blues Pig on Beale. 167 Beale. (901) 529-1544. 7 - 11pm. more
Puppet Play Hattiloo Theatre. 656 Marshall. (901) 525-0009. 11am. $7 per child. Kids use hand puppets to act out stories that they develop. more
WLOK Stone Soul Picnic Tom Lee Park. Riverside Dr. 1 - 9:30pm. Annual event featuring a full day of gospel music, carnival rides, and theatrical presentations by Hattiloo Theatre
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Forest Gras King's Palace Patio. 162 Beale. (901) 521-1851. 2 - 6pm. more
"Farm to Fork" Brunch Sole Memphis. 221 S Third St. (901) 334-5950. 11am and 1:30 pm. $35. Featuring locally sourced ingredients; proceeds to benefit the Memphis Farmers Market. more
David Bowen Kings Palace Café. 162 Beale. (901) 521-1851. 5:30pm - 9:30pm. more
Leslie E. Jones Elvis Tribute Show Pig on Beale. 167 Beale. (901) 529-1544. 6 - 10pm. more
Blake Ryan Band Rum Boogie Café. 182 Beale. (901) 528-0150. 7 - 11pm. more
Plantation All Stars King's Palace Patio. 162 Beale. (901) 521-1851. 6:30 - 10:30pm. more
Monday, September 06, 2010
Juke Joint All Stars King's Palace Patio. 162 Beale. (901) 521-1851. 7:30pm - close. more
Brandon Santini & Delta Highway Rum Boogie Café. 182 Beale. (901) 528-0150. 7 - 11pm. more
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
MPACT 101 South of Beale. 361 S Main. (901) 528-8340. 6pm. This one-hour reception offers new and prospective members general information about MPACT and a guide to getting involved with the organization. It also gives current members a chance to network, connect with and welcome our new members. For more information or to RSVP contact memberconnections@mpactmemphis.org. more
Wine Dinner Currents. 50 Harbor Town Sq. (901) 260-3300. 7pm. Hosted by Wine Expert
Eddie Robinson of Constellation Wines and Gary Burhop of Great Wines & Spirits. more
Swim Lessons for all ages Fogelman Downtown YMCA. 245 Madison. (901) 527-9622. $52 members, $72 non-members. Call for various age groups and times.. more
Patrick Dodd Band Rum Boogie Café. 182 Beale. (901) 528-0150. 7 - 11pm. more
Brandon Santini & Delta Highway Blues Hall. 182 Beale. (901) 528-0150. 8pm - 12am
Juke Joint All Stars Beale Street Tap Room. 168 Beale. (901) 527-4392. 8pm - 12am
Congressional Health Promotor Class Church Health Center. 1115 Union. (901) 261-8833. 6 - 8pm. An eight-week class on starting a health ministry in your congregation
Architecture Month tour Court Square. Court Square. 11:45am. A tour of Downtown architecture. more
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
MPACT Civic Engagement MPACT Memphis. 506 S Main. (901) 528-8340. 6pm. Discuss all of the ways MPACT is putting a new face on our forums and initiatives for the year.. more
Delta Time w/Billy Lavendar Rum Boogie Café. 182 Beale. (901) 528-0150. 7 - 11pm. more
Ms. Zeno King's Palace Patio. 162 Beale. (901) 521-1851. 2 - 7pm. more
Wine Down Wednesdays Mesquite Chop House. 88 Union. (901) 527-5337. 5 - 7pm. $5 wine by the glass • $5 martinis • happy hour prices on all other spirits & beer. Appetizers from the company garden. more
2 Weeks Notis King's Palace Patio. 162 Beale. (901) 521-1851. 7:30pm - close. more
Plantation All Stars Beale Street Tap Room. 168 Beale. (901) 527-4392. 8pm - 12am
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Wine Time Thursdays Spindini. 383 S Main. (901) 578-2767. Call for times.. $20 per person. Featuring four wines to sample with appetizers from Spindini's garden at Woodland Farms.. more
The Wiz (Musical) Hattiloo Theatre. 656 Marshall. (901) 525-0009. A kindergarten teacher from Harlem, and her dog Toto are lost in a snowstorm and end up in the Land of Oz. Dorothy learns the only way she can get home is to ease on down the road to see the Wiz.. more
Brandon Santini & Delta Highway Blues Hall. 182 Beale. (901) 528-0150. 8pm - 12am
Juke Joint All Stars Blues Hall. 182 Beale. (901) 528-0150. noon - 6pm
James Govan & The Boogie Blues Band Rum Boogie Café. 182 Beale. (901) 528-0150. 8pm - 12am. more
Wine Time Thursdays Spindini. 383 S Main. (901) 576-2767. 5:30 - 7:30pm. $20 per person excluding tax & gratuity. Sample four exquisite wines selected by Chef Joe Cartwright,
along with delectable food from Woodland Farms,
while networking with fellow colleagues. New wines every week!. more
Second Thursday D'Edge Art & Unique Treasures. 550 S Main St. (901) 521-0054. 7 - 9pm. Rosa Jordan and Nancy Hardwood discuss their passion for
painting and photography. Introducing Tyler Thompson vocals and guitarist. more
Smoking Up High Madison Hotel Rooftop. 79 Madison Ave. (901) 333-1200. 5:30 - 7:30pm. The after-work event will feature selections of fine cigars from Havana Mix Cigar Emporium, a cash bar with sophisticated drinks, a special rooftop terrace menu with distinctive tapas and small plates, as well as the best sunset view in Memphis.. more
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