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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Downtown Buzz


City Council approved $3 million in incentives to help Downtown attract Pinnacle Airlines to One Commerce Square ...Read more in the Commercial Appeal 

Center City Revenue Finance Corporation unanimously approved a tax freeze for One Commerce Square if investors get Pinnacle Airlines as a tenant ...  Read more in the Commercial Appeal

Several businesses are opening in Downtown with financial incentives from the Center City Commission (and we can help you open a business too!) ... Read more in the Memphis Daily News

Memphis Redbirds are in it to win it!  It's down to the wire in the Redbirds last homestand which could lead them to the PCL Championship! ...Read more in the Commercial Appeal

Riverfront Development Corporation has approved a long-term plan for Mud Island River Park that will extend Greenbelt Park, offer water taxis, revamp the 60-acre park and add a pedestrian bridge ...Read more in the Commercial Appeal 

Downtown's University of Memphis Law School has been ranked as a top 10 ultimate value in education in the country ... Read more in the Commercial Appeal

More than a hospital, LeBonheur's Children Hospital in Downtown boasts an impressive art collection worth more than $1 million and created by more than 50 local artists ... Read more in the Memphis Daily News

CCC President Paul Morris has issued an SOS to save our city's skyline ... Read more in the Memphis Daily News

Downtown's condo market is optimistic even with a dip in July sales ...Read more in the Memphis Daily News

St. Jude will it's first ever "Give Thanks Bike Ride" fundraiser on September 25 with 20-mile, 40-mile and 70-mile routes through the city... Read more in the Memphis Daily News





Plan Ahead for ...
 
Corinne Bailey Rae @ New Daisy, Sept 2
 
Memphis Music & Heritage Fest, Sept 4 - 5

Thursday Music Nights at the Metal Museum, starting Sept 9

Alley Jams! @ various alleys, Fridays, Sept 10 - Oct 15
 
Pyrate Festival, Sept 19

Disney on Ice @ FedExForum, Sept 24 - 26
 
Black Crowes Last Tour @ Mud Island, Sept 30

Downtown Eats


There's just nothing better than southern food and Itta Bena's upscale take on our Delta favorites has landed them national attention.  What's more,  they pare their cuisine with music by Memphis' best known divas - Ruby Wilson, Susan Marshall and DiAnne Price!  Enjoy the food with amazing Memphis music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night!  

145 Second Avenue at Beale Street (above BB Kings Club), 578-3031, website

Downtown Shops






Art on a Hot Tin Roof
117 S Main Street, 522-4848, website











Muse Inspired Fashions
517 South Main, 526-8738, website