SEPTEMBER 2010 AROUND TOWN MEMPHIS EVENTS

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Agricenter International & Show Place Arena: 7777 Walnut Grove, 757-7777, agricenter.org. See website for complete listing. Sep 17-19: Fortune Five Barrel Race, fortune5barrelracing.org. Sep 18-19: Memphis Flea Market "The Big One," 8a-5p, 276-3532, memphisfleamarket.com. Sep 25: Cupcake Camp Memphis benefits Women of Style, Spirit, and Success, 11a-2p, 452-8882, cupcakecampmemphis.com.

Art Museum of the University of Memphis: 142 Communication and Fine Arts Bldg, 678-2224, amum.org. Thru Sep 11: Midnight Robbers: The Artists of Notting Hill Carnival. Art Under a Hot Tin Roof: 117 S. Main, 522-4848, artunderahottinroof.com. An unpredictable gallery with art for all.

Art Village Gallery: 410 S. Main, 521-0782, artvillagegallery.com. Ephraim Urevbu's permanent collection and artist showcases from exotic lands. Ballet Memphis: 7950 Trinity at Germantown Parkway, 737-7322, balletmemphis.org. Sep 11: Fuse, 8p.

Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center: 3663 Appling, 385-6440, bpacc.org. Sep 10: Deborah Allen: County music singer/songwriter, 8p. Sep 18: Dougie MacLean, Scottish music ambassador, 8p. Sep 25: Sonos: A Cappella Sextet, 8p.

Beale Street: Between S. Main and Fourth, 529-0999, bealestreet.com, bealestreetmerchants.com. Wednesdays thru Sep 29: Bike Night.

Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art: Pembroke Square, 119 S. Main, 523-ARTS, belzmuseum.org. Saturdays thru Sep 25: Guided tours, 2p, free w/admission, RSVP.

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library: 3030 Poplar, 415-2700, memphislibrary.org. Events free unless noted. 2nd Saturdays: Memphis Area Legal Services Clinics, 9:30a-noon, no appt, 523-8822, malsi.org. Thru Sep 14: Jam Session: America's Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World, a 100-piece photographic exhibit. Sep 14: The Art of Scatting with Joyce Cobb, 6-7p.

Blue Plate Cafe Gallery: 113 Court Square, 523-2050, debbierichmondart.com. Animal, wildlife, still lifes, and landscape paintings by artist Debbie Dearen Richmond.

Bluesville at Horseshoe Casino Tunica: 525-1515, 800-303-SHOE, harrahs.com.

BRIDGES: 477 N Fifth, 452-5600, bridgesusa.org. Sep 25: Hattiloo in the Park, noon, free, 525-0009. Sep 30: O2E: Ordinary to Extraordinary Learning & Leading Green Community Night, 5:30-7p, donation, 452-5600, bridgesusa.org/o2e.

Brooks Museum of Art: 1934 Poplar, 544-6200, brooksmuseum.org. Thursdays: Brooks After Hours, 5-9p. Thru Sep 5: Photographs from the James K. Patterson Collection. Thru Sep 12: Lysistrata: Etchings by Pablo Picasso. Thru Sep 26: Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 to the Present. Thru Nov 28: Ex-Libris: The Art of Ownership II.

Buckman Performing & Fine Arts Center at St. Mary's Episcopal School: 60 Perkins Extd, 537-1483, buckmanartscenter.com. Thru Sep 10: Levy Art Gallery: In Love with Color, sculptural glass by Lisa Allen, paintings by Jeanne Seagle. Sep 10: MSO: Russian Folklore, 8p, 537-2525. Sep 16-Oct 29: Levy Art Gallery: An Open Book: Paintings and Sculptures. Sep 17: U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America Midwest Winds, 7:30p, free.

Calvary Episcopal Church: 102 N. Second, 525-6602, calvarymemphis.org.

Cannon Center for the Performing Arts: 255 N. Main, 576-1200, box office 576-1269, 800-726-0915, thecannoncenter.com. See website for current listings. Sep 18: MSO: Russian Masters, 8p, 537-2525.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: 1695 Central, 725-2700, iccathedral.

Center for Southern Folklore: 119 & 123 S. Main, Pembroke Square, 525-3655, southernfolklore.com. A showcase of folk art, Southern music, and food. Thursdays & Fridays: Free Brown Bag Lunch Concerts, noon.

CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Training: 515-2525, mscema.org. Shelby County offers free, two-day disaster preparedness training at the Emergency Operations Center. Schedule your own group of family, friends, and neighbors or attend classes already scheduled.

Chatterbox Studio: 639 Marshall, chatterboxtheater.org. Sep 7: Open house for new recording studio, 7-9p, donations. Sep 25: Sight Gag performance, 8p, $5, TheatreSouth, 1000 S. Cooper.

Christian Brothers University: 650 E. Parkway S., cbu.edu. Sep 16: Distinguished Catholic Lectors Series: Renowned Biblical Scholar Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson, 7p.

Christian Brothers University Beverly & Sam Ross Art Gallery: 650 E. Parkway S., 321-3243, cbu.edu. Thru Sep 23: Places We Worship, the Memphis Camera Club's best photographs of area churches and places of worship.

Chucalissa Archaeological Museum: 1987 Indian Village, 785-3160, chucalissa.memphis.edu. Sep 11: Premier of the new African American Cultural Heritage in Southwest Memphis exhibit, noon-2p.

Church Health Center Wellness: 1115 Union, 259-HOPE, churchhealthcenter.org. Indoor walking track, heated pool, yoga, group exercise, racquetball and basketball courts, cooking classes, health education, and workshops.

Church of the River: Channel 3 Drive off Riverside, 526-8631, churchoftheriver.org.

Circuit Playhouse: 51 S. Cooper, 726-4656, playhouseonthesquare.org. Thru Sep 19: Superior Donuts, provocative comedy explores the challenges of embracing the past.

Cook Convention Center: 255 N. Main, 576-1200, memphisconvention.com. See website for complete listing. Sep 3-4: Memphis Hip Hop Weekend Expo, 881-0795, memphishiphopweekend.com.

Cooper Young Historic District: 276-7222, cooper-young.biz. 1st Thursdays: Cooper Young Night Out, festive evening with live music, retail discounts, and restaurant specials, 5-9p, free.

Cornelia Crenshaw Library: 531 Vance, 525-1643, memphislibrary.org.

Cossitt Library: 33 S. Front, 526-1712, memphislibrary.org.

Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange: 65 Union, 531-7826, memphiscottonmuseum.org.

Court Square Downtown: Between N. Main and Second at Court.

Dance Works: Trinity United Methodist, 1738 Galloway, 452-8811, danceworksinc.org. Youth dance lessons, camps, and programs year-round.

David Lusk Gallery: 4540 Poplar, 767-3800, davidluskgallery.com. Sep 1-25: Abstract paintings of Hamlett Dobbins; reception Sep 10, 6-8p.

David Perry Smith Gallery: 703 New York, 347-3541. Contemporary gallery representing local talent. Sep 16: Cooper Young Art Invitational, 6-9p, free.

Davies Manor Plantation Museum: 9336 Davies Mansion, 386-0715, daviesmanorplantation.org. Shelby County's oldest log house. Open April-Dec.

D'Edge Art and Unique Treasures: 550 S. Main, 521-0054, d-edgeart.com. Contemporary folk and blues art and unique treasures.

DeSoto County Civic Center: 4560 Venture Dr., Southaven, 662-470-2131, desotociviccenter.com.

Disciple Design Gallery: 390 S. Main, 386-4299, disciple-design.com. Christian-based design firm and art gallery.

Dixon Gallery and Gardens: 4339 Park, 761-5250, dixon.org. See website for workshops, lectures, classes, garden demos, and children's events. Thru Sep 19: Helen M. Turner: The Woman's Point of View. Thru Sep 19: Quiet Spirit, Skillful Hands: The Graphic Work of Clare Leighton. Thru Sep 26: In the Blood: John Torina and Clare Torina.

Downtown Historic Bicycle Rides: Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club, Memphis Farmers Market, Central Train Station Pavilion south of Power House, 634-0076. 1st & 3rd Saturdays thru Oct 16: 9a, free, all skill levels, helmets required.

Downtown Historic Walking Tours: Host Jimmy Ogle, 604-5002, jimmyogle.com: 11:45a, free unless noted. Sep 21: Union Manhole Cover & History, meet @ Front & Union. Sep 28: Front Street, meet @ Front & Union.

Downtown Neighborhood Association: 466-6893, memphisdna.org. 4th Tuesdays: Public general meetings, Jan-Nov, 6p social, 6:30p program. Thru Sep 15: T-shirt design competition. See website for details.

Elmwood Cemetery: 824 S. Dudley, 774-3212, elmwoodcemetery.org. Sep 10: Lunch & Lecture: Voices of Yellow Fever, noon, RSVP $12. Sep 11: Public docent walking tour, 10:30a, $10.

Energy Fitness: 552 S. Main, 523-2348, energy- memphis.com. Personal training, meal planning, indoor rowing, off-site and online training.

Envision Memphis: Cadre Building, 149 Monroe, 521-8117, envisionmemphis.com. Fitness, leadership, and teambuilding programs, group classes, and Mona Spa & Laser Center satellite location.

Evergreen Presbyterian Church: 613 University, 274-3740, evergreenmemphis.org.

Evergreen Theatre: 1705 Poplar, 274-7139, theatreworksmemphis.org.

Farmers Market Agricenter: Thru Oct 30: Mon-Fri 7:30a-5:30p, Sat 7a-5:30p, 7777 Walnut Grove, 757-7777, agricenter.org.

Farmers Market Botanic Garden: Thru Oct 27: Wednesdays 2-6p, 750 Cherry, 636-4100, memphisbotanicgarden.com.

Farmers Market Cooper Young Community: Thru Oct 30: Saturdays 8a-1p, Congregational Church parking lot, Cooper and Walker, cycfarmersmarket.org.

Farmers Market Downtown Memphis: Thru Oct 30: Saturdays 7a-1p, Central Train Station Pavilion, corner of S. Front and G.E. Patterson, memphisfarmersmarket.org. Sep 5: Farm to Fork Brunch, 11a & 1:30p, Sole Restaurant, 221 S. Third, RSVP 334-5950.

Farmers Market South Memphis: Thru Sep 30: Thursdays noon-6p, corner of Mississippi Blvd. and South Parkway East, 946-9675, somefm.org.

FedExForum: 191 Beale, 205-2640, fedexforum.com. Also see Memphis NBA Grizzlies. See website for complete listing. Sep 14: How Sweet the Sound choir competition, 7:30p. Sep 24-26: Disney on Ice - Let's Celebrate.

FireHouse Community Arts Academy: 985 S. Bellevue, 948-9522, memphisblackartsalliance.org. Last Sundays: Free jazz music concerts. Bring your own instrument to jam with the musicians, 3-5p.

Fire Museum of Memphis: 118 Adams, 320-5650, firemuseum.com. Sep 11: Tribute to Memphis firefighters who died in the line of duty and first responders of the 9/11 attacks on America, 8:30a.

First Baptist Church: 200 E. Parkway, 454-1131, fbcmemphis.org.

First Congregational Church: 1000 S. Cooper, 278-6786, firstcongo.com.

First Unitarian Church of the River: 292 W. Virginia, 526-8631, churchoftheriver.org.

First United Methodist Church: 204 N. Second, 527-8362, firstchurchmemphis.org.

Fountain Art Gallery: Chickasaw Oaks Plaza, 3092 Poplar, 458-7100, fountainartgallery.com. Contemporary, fine art by Midsouth artists.

Gallery 210: Visible School, 1015 S. Cooper, Ste. 210, 377-3372.

Gallery Fifty Six: 2256 Central, 276-1251, galleryfiftysix.com. Fine art and sculpture gallery.

Germantown Community Theatre: 3037 Forest Hill Irene, 754-2680, germantowncommunitytheatre.org. Sep 10-26: Godspell - An Inspirational Musical Experience.

Germantown Performing Arts Centre: 1801 Exeter, 751-7500, gpacweb.com. Sep 12: Jazz Saxophonist McCoy Tyner, 7p. Sep 19: MSO: Russian Masters, 2:30p, 537-2525.

Ghost River Brewing: 827 S. Main, 278-0087, ghostriverbrewing.com. Saturdays: Brewery tours and tasting, 1p, free.

Gibson Guitar Factory & Showcase: 145 Lt. George W. Lee, 543-0800, gibson.com.

Golf Tournaments: Sep 11: Valero/Agape Golf Scramble at Tunica National Golf, 8a, 323-3600, agapemeanslove.org. Sep 13: American Liver Foundation/Harte-Hanks Golf Classic at The Links at Cottonwoods, 8a, 766-7668, liverfoundation.org. Sep 13: Arthritis Foundation Golf Tournament at Tunica National Golf Course, 1p, 685-9060, arthritis.org/tennessee. Sep 13: NAPM-Memphis Golf Tournament at Memphis National Golf Club benefits Ronald McDonald House, 8a, 381-2219, rmhmemphis.org. Sep 17: Mid-South Food Bank Classic at The Links at Galloway, noon, 497-1153, midsouthfoodbank.org. Sep 24: DeNeuville Learning Center Tournament at Memphis National Golf Club, 1:30p, 758-5035, deneuvillegolf.com. Sep 30: AOVS Classic at The Links at Cottonwoods benefits Alpha Omega Veterans Services, 7:30a & 1p, 729-2345, aovs.org. Sep 30: RiverKings Scramble at Ridgeway Country Club benefits Jr. StreetKings Youth Roller Hockey Program, 1p, 870-7825, riverkings.com.

Grace St. Luke's Episcopal Church: 1720 Peabody, 272-7425, gslparish.org.

Graceland: 3734 Elvis Presley Blvd, 800-238-2000, 332-3322, elvis.com.

Greater Memphis Chamber: 22 N. Front, 543-3500, memphischamber.com. See website for schedule of mixers, orientations, networking, and education events.

Habitat for Humanity: 761-4771, memphishabitat.com.

Harbor of Health: 718 Harbor Bend, 522-1555, harborofhealth.com. Get in, get out, and get well with same-day appointments at this UT Medical Group program.

Harrah's Event Center: Tunica, 800-303-7463, harrahs.com. Aug 27: Rob Thomas, 9p. Aug 28: Billy Idol, 9p.

Harrell Performing Arts Theatre: 440 W. Powell, Collierville, 457-2780, harrelltheatre.org. Sep 11: DeltaCappella, 7p.

Hattiloo Theatre: 656 Marshall, 502-3486, box office 525-0009, hattilootheatre.org. Saturdays: The Music Box, 8p. Thru Sep 12: The Wiz, a kindergarten teacher from Harlem and her dog, Toto, get lost in a snowstorm and end up in Oz. Sep 12-Oct 17: Joe Turner's Come and Gone.

Health Events: Sep 2: Free wellness check includes blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, bone density, body mass, and (for a cost) flu and pneumonia vaccines. 10a-5p, Main & Court Square, 525-0036, aarpwalgreens.com/tour.

Hospitality Hub: 146 Jefferson, 522-1808, hospitalityhub.org. 2nd Tuesdays: Legal Clinic for the Homeless, 1-3p, free.

Humane Society of Memphis: 937-3900, memphishumane.org.

Hunt Phelan: 533 Beale, 525-8225, huntphelan.com.

Idlewild Presbyterian Church: 1750 Union, 726-4681, idlewildchurch.org.

IMAX Theater: Memphis Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central, 320-6362, memphismuseums.org. Thru Nov 12: Lewis & Clark: The Great Journey West. Thru Nov 12: The Alps. Thru Mar 4: Dolphins and Whales: Tribes of the Ocean, new Jean-Michel Cousteau adventure.

Immaculate Conception Cathedral: 1695 Central 725-2700, iccathedral.org.

Inbalance Fitness: 718 Harbor Bend, 522-1559, inbalancefitness.com. Yoga, pilates, family fitness, cardio/strength, karate, kickboxing, and more.

Indie Memphis: 214-5171, indiememphis.com. Thru Oct 31: Freedom Series, films and conversations to diversify and enlighten. See website for schedules.

Job Corps: 525-4491, jobcorps.gov.

Joysmith Gallery: 46 Huling, 543-0505, joysmith.com. African-American artists plus ancestral and contemporary art.

Klein Fitness: 573-823-8753, kleinfitness.blogspot.com. Flexible personal and group training at citywide locations by appointment.

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