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Head to the Children’s Museum of Memphis on Dec.31 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
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Brinson’s Downtown is hosting its 7th annual New Year’s Eve Party and Assistance Drive for the Homeless to throw a party that’s truly for everyone.
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Fans from across the country and around the world are dusting off their blue suede shoes in anticipation of this year’s Elvis Week, held at Graceland August 9-17.
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The pandemic’s cancelling of live theatre has encouraged arts organizations to present their productions in new ways.
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Playhouse on the Square’s largest fundraiser, the 43rd Original Art Auction, returns April 23-30!Sponsored by i-Bank and H.
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She won’t be the first Black female astronaut in space — that honor goes to Mae Jemison, who flew on the Endeavour in 1998.
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If you haven’t made it to one of the Bluff City’s award-winning light displays, there’s still time. Here are a few you can’t miss.
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Fall has officially begun in Memphis. And that means an eclectic lineup of fall festivals featuring live music, great food and more. Here are a few you should not miss:
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Agricenter International in Memphis is a leader in field crop research, providing professional forums for the development and the demonstration of agricultural technologies. You can support the nonprofit’s educational programs at its fifth annual Feast on the Farm Gala on June 22.
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In the heart of Cordova, there’s a nonprofit that’s been quietly helping support orphanages, schools, and food and education centers for vulnerable children for over 20 years.
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The Memphis Comedy Festival, founded in 2012 by a group of local comedians, seems to get larger each year. This year’s festival runs from April 4-7. Performances are held at The Hi Tone Cafe, TheatreWorks and other venues.
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The No Regrets Singles and Relationships Conference will kick off its fifth consecutive year at Hope Church March 29 and…
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Memphis is known for the blues. But every year in March, Beale Street turns green. For the 46th straight year, the Silky O’Sullivan St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place in downtown Memphis. Come decked out in green for the city’s largest St. Patrick’s Day event.
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From celebrity appearances to a bonanza of boutiques filled with the latest fashion products, the Southern Women’s Show Memphis packs a lot of activity into a single weekend. Ladies who visit Agricenter International from March 1-3 can purchase jewelry, health and beauty products, and clothing from hundreds of exhibitors.
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Blues music is a uniquely American art form. Every year, The Blues Foundation aims to keep this style alive through the International Blues Challenge. The multi-day event has been going on all week and is one of the world’s largest gatherings of blues musicians.
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Hop on a train and enjoy lights along a lake, make your own nutcracker bear or visit with Santa in his workshop. These are just a few ways you can experience the magic of the holidays at Starry Nights, running through Dec. 28.
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These five hacks will ensure you have a great time with your co-workers.
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On Dec. 1, America’s most famous street will come alive with holiday spirit. The Memphis Holiday Parade, one of the biggest holiday events in the city, will feature several elementary and high school bands, along with dance groups, twirlers and floats.
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If you want to support a good cause while having a little fun, join the Memphis Stumbling Santas on Dec. 1 at Flying Saucer. You don’t have to dress up like Santa Claus or a Christmas elf to partake in the fun, although you’re more than welcome to.
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Pretty soon, it’s going to start looking a lot like Christmas in downtown Memphis. On Saturday, Nov. 17, a kid-friendly Holiday Tree Lighting event will take place from 5–7 p.m.
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Let’s Innovate through Education (LITE) will host Pitch Night on Thursday, December 6, from 5:30 to 7:30PM in the McCallum Ballroom in the Bryan Campus Life Center at Rhodes College.
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Elmwood Cemetery is a final resting place for Civil War heroes and victims of the 1878 Yellow Fever epidemic.
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Memphis Area Legal Services (MALS) is the go-to legal advocate for low-income families in western Tennessee. Started in 1968, in the wake of Rev. Martin Luther King’s death, MALS represents clients in Shelby, Fayette, Tipton and Lauderdale counties.
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This year’s Komen Race for the Cure will once again take place at the home of the Redbirds in downtown Memphis. Anyone with a family member or friend who has struggled with breast cancer will be pleased to learn that this is the only race in the community that gives grants to local hospitals for mammograms and diagnostics.
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From a parade honoring the dead and a “Phantom of the Opera” concert, to family festivals and trunk-or-treating, the week leading up to Halloween is packed with ways to get in the Halloween spirit. Here are a few upcoming events in Memphis:
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Summer might be coming to a close, but festival season is far from slowing down in Memphis. Mark your calendar for these upcoming festivals:
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On Sept. 15, the Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) kicks off its 2018-19 concert season with a show by beatboxing legend Bobby McFerrin. But the superstar vocalist isn’t the only big act to take the stage at GPAC in the near future.
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Whether you’re passionate about rappelling or just looking for a thrill, the Exchange Club Family Center is inviting you to go over the edge next month for a good cause.
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