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Tape Art Returning to Memphis

Finished work from Tape Art (Photo courtesy of Leadership Memphis)

Remember the Tape Art outdoor exhibit at Brooks Museum this past Spring? Well, Tape Art is headed back to Memphis to Tape the Square!

Head to Overton Square on Saturday, Sept. 16 to watch the Tape Art crew create a fun, unique outdoor art installation made 100% out of tape, themed to make guests imagine what’s hiding beneath the Square.

Tape Art will begin creating the installation around 10 a.m. and will tear it down after 4 p.m. The times are estimated, so make sure to stop by during the day to watch the progress. Learn more here.

– Leadership Memphis

 

Bluff City Prepares to Party for Solar Eclipse

Solar eclipse.
Memphians are gearing up for events centered on the total solar eclipse. (Photo courtesy NASA)

Folks across North America are looking forward to a once-in-a-lifetime event on August 21 — a total solar eclipse, when the moon will completely cover the sun. Memphians will only see 94% of the eclipse, but we’re making the most of it with activities across the city. Most start between 11:00 a.m. and noon.

• Total Eclipse at the Park – Shelby Farms

• Solar Eclipse at the Pink Palace

• Eclipse at the Brooks Museum

• Solar Eclipse Viewing at Overton Square

• Solar Eclipse Lawn Party, The Dixon

• Solar Eclipse Viewing Party, The Peabody

• Eclipse Lunch Watch Party, Wiseacre Brewing

– Aisling Maki, KQ Communications

 

Top 40 Under 40 Urban Elite Professionals Awards Gala Approaches

A group photo during an awards ceremony.
Top 40 Under 40 Urban Elite pose during the 2016 ceremony. ()Photo courtesy of Cynthia Daniels & Co.

Memphis is full of enterprising, talented and giving professionals making their marks on the city and beyond. The Top 40 Under 40 Urban Elite Professionals Awards Gala kicks off its second year of recognizing Memphians under age 40 who are making the Bluff City and world great.

Presented by Cynthia Daniels & Co., the awards ceremony will honor professionals who are excelling in the following areas: Outstanding Citizen, Entrepreneurship, Community Advocacy, Arts & Entertainment and Education. The black-tie gala will be held on November 18 at Hilton Memphis.

Don’t miss the party! Purchase your ticket for the gala and afterparty here.

– Alisha Tillery, KQ Communications

 

Memphis Music Legends Honored by SCS for Community Impact

Shelby County Schools honored five alumni who have soared in their careers and worked diligently to make an impact in their communities.

The annual Hall of Fame Gala celebrated the accomplishments of these inductees: founding member of The Bar-Kays James Alexander, Bar-Kays lead singer Larry Dodson, State Representative Johnnie R. Turner, former city and county official Shepperson “Shep” Wilbun and University of Memphis Director of Player Development Keelon Lawson.

The event, which was held at the Hilton Hotel Memphis, benefited SchoolSeed, a nonprofit organization supporting community efforts that positively impact students and teachers in the Greater Memphis community.

– Shelby County Schools

 

Naturals in the City Health and Wellness Expo Returns to Memphis

This is the sixth year Naturals in the City will bring the best in natural hair care and wellness to Memphis.

Women with natural hair all over the Mid-South will meet up and experience the 6th Annual Naturals in the City Health and Wellness Expo presented by Design Essentials Naturals. The event will be held July 15-17 at Minglewood Hall in Midtown.

The expo offers the opportunity for attendees to participate in workshops and panel discussions, purchase from exclusive vendors, view natural haircare techniques and professional products/tools. The expo is not exclusive to women and girls with natural hair, but anyone interested in living a natural holistic way of life. Purchase tickets for $10 at www.naturalsinthecity.com.

– Natalie Shinault, KQ Communications

 

Step Back in Time With a Night at the Lorraine Motel

Night at the Lorraine, a fundraiser for the National Civil Rights Museum, invites guests to step back in time for a look at the famous motel's rich history. (Photo courtesy of Isaac Singleton)

The Lorraine Motel is well-known as the site where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot in 1968. On the lighter side of history, the motel attracted many musicians and other famous guests of the era, including B.B. King, Nat King Cole, Count Basie and baseball legend Jackie Robinson.

On June 10 from 7-11 p.m., the National Civil Rights Museum will host “Night at the Lorraine” for guests to step back in time for a look at the motel’s vibrant history. The evening will feature food, live music, dancing to ‘60s hits and a silent auction.

– Aisling Maki, KQ Communications

 

Two-Time Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young Visits Memphis

Civil rights pioneer and two-time Atlanta mayor Andrew Young will speak at the Benjamin L. Hooks Institute's gala, part of its 20th anniversary programming. (Photo courtesy Hooks Institute)

Andrew Young — civil rights pioneer, diplomat, former Georgia congressman and two-time Atlanta mayor — will serve as keynote speaker at the Hooks Institute’s annual gala. Young was also the first African-American United States ambassador to the United Nations, appointed in 1977 by then-president Jimmy Carter.

This is the 20th anniversary of the Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change — named for Memphis civil rights icon Dr. Benjamin Hooks — which teaches, studies and promotes civil rights and social change. The gala will be held Thursday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the University of Memphis Holiday Inn.

– Aisling Maki, KQ Communications

 

Get Hoppy at Memphis Made Brewing Shindig

Hopped III will feature limited-run local beers. (Photo courtesy of Memphis Made Brewing Co.)

Located in the heart of Midtown’s Cooper-Young neighborhood, the small, independent Memphis Made Brewing Co. is known for its fresh, local beers, both seasonal and limited releases. And on April 15, you’ll have the opportunity to check out some tasty new brews, which will be released throughout the day.

Hopped III will feature limited-run hoppy creations for beer lovers and Hopped III glasses for the first 100 customers. Families are welcome to the free event, which will also feature food trucks and live music.

Hopped III takes place from noon to 9 p.m. at 768 Cooper Street.

– Aisling Maki, KQ Communications


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Cook’s Lake Offers Island Fun at the Caribbean Fulljoy

Enjoy reggae music, Caribbean cuisine and more at Caribbean Fulljoy at Cook's Lake. (Photo courtesy of Isaac Singleton)

Springtime is a perfect time to be on the lake – specifically Cook’s Lake in northwest Memphis. Beginning Sunday, April 1, come out to Cook’s Caribbean Fulljoy, the hottest reggae party in town, to get a taste of authentic island flavor to the backdrop of a beautiful lake.

Weekly, you’ll enjoy authentic Jamaican musicians live, along with Carribean cuisine and more. Don’t miss the opportunity to dance the night away at this hidden Memphis gem.

Adults tickets are $15, and student tickets are $10 when you show an official university ID. Get more information at www.cooksfulljoy.com or purchase tickets here.

– Alisha Tillery, KQ Communications

 

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Memphis

Memphians enjoy the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Photo courtesy of bealestreet.com)

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here are ways Memphians can partake in the festivities:

Eat Irish food! The Brass Door is the perfect downtown lunch spot for shepherd’s pie. Celtic Crossing in Midtown is a good choice for fish and chips. The Irish nachos are also a treat. Celtic has a huge St. Patrick’s Day celebration every year, and these are the perfect foods to complement your libations.

Go to the parade! Silky O’Sullivan’s on Beale Street tops off its week-long celebration with the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It starts at 3PM, and festivities continue until everyone goes home.

– Amelia Ables, KQ Communications

 

Brown Baptist Hosting Over 500 Pastors for Preaching Conference

Pastor Bartholomew Orr of Brown Baptist Church & Pastor Sherman Helton of New Hope Baptist Church

Brown Baptist is partnering with Mid-America Baptist Seminary & TN Baptist Convention to host a free two-day session targeted toward equipping pastors, preachers, seminary students and church leaders for topics such as racial reconciliation, social justice, and community leadership.

“With all the issues facing our community, it’s important for all pastors, no matter the church size, to have access to resources to help the community,” says Bartholomew Orr, Senior Pastor of Brown Missionary Baptist Church.

The conference is open to pastors, church leaders, as well as the community. Interested parties can register and find additional details at brownbaptist.org.

– David Brown, KQ Communications

 

Beale Street Music Festival Lineup a Winner

Now in its 41st year, the Beale Street Music Festival draws more than 80,000 music fans to Memphis each year.

Let the party begin! The lineup for Beale Street Music Festival 2017, slated for May 5-7, was released this week and is a dream come true for music lovers.

Known as the kick-off for Memphis in May International Festival, an annual celebration of music, food and culture, the BSMF brings thousands of fans to the Bluff City for a soulful time on the Mississippi River.

This year’s festival features the best of mainstream, underground and indie acts, including Snoop Dogg, Tori Kelly, Soundgarden, Jill Scott and MGMT. There are too many great acts to name. Get tickets here.

– Alisha Tillery, KQ Communications

 

Ladies’ Day out at Southern Women’s Show

Southern Women's Show returns to the Agricenter March 10-12. (Photo courtesy of southernshows.com)

Sorry guys, this event is strictly for the southern belles. The Southern Women’s Show is making its way back to the Bluff City. The Woman’s Show series travels to multiple cities throughout the nation, including Birmingham, Orlando and Novi, Michigan.

Ladies are encouraged to enjoy shopping, eating, pampering and networking, March 10-12 at the Agricenter International in Memphis. Activities include a mother-daughter look-a-like contest and live hourly cooking demonstrations. Sixteen-year-old Olympic medalist and 2016 winner of “Dancing with the Stars,” Laurie Hernandez, will be this year’s celebrity guest.

For more information, visit southernshows.com.

– Brittney Elkins, KQ Communications

 

Cooper-Young Neighborhood Hosts Half Pints for Half Pints

Cooper-Young businesses are teaming up to host "Half Pints for Half Pints," a fundraiser for Peabody Elementary School.

On Saturday, February 25, Cooper-Young businesses and organizations will team up to host Half Pints for Half Pints, a fundraiser that supports arts and technology programming at the neighborhood’s Peabody Elementary School.

The event will take place at Memphis Made Brewing Company’s Tap Room, site of the iconic “I Love Memphis” mural. Partygoers can indulge in craft beer and tasty food from neighborhood restaurants such as Aldo’s, Mulan and Celtic Crossing.

The party will also include tunes by DJ Zac Ives of Goner Records and a silent auction featuring items from local businesses. Peabody Elementary’s PTA will receive proceeds.

– Aisling Maki, KQ Communications


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