Editorial Results (free)
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Saturday, May 11, 2013
National Hispanic Professional Organization-Memphis will meet Thursday, May 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Speakers include Larry Jensen, president and CEO of Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors LLC, and representatives from Washington think tank Excelencia in Education. Cost is free for members and $20 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. to info@nhpomemphis.us or 466-6476.
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Friday, May 10, 2013
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will host Vin-A-Que, part of the 2013 Memphis Wine + Food Series, Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. at the museum, 1934 Poplar Ave. The event will include snout-to-tail barbecue, other dishes prepared by local chefs, specialty cocktails and wines, and live music. Tickets are $100 at the door. Visit memphiswineandfoodseries.org.
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Saturday, April 27, 2013
ArtsMemphis will present the Stax to the Max music festival Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. outside the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, 926 E. McLemore St. Admission to the festival is free; discounted museum tickets are $2 between noon and 5 p.m. Visit staxmuseum.com.
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Saturday, April 20, 2013
Ballet Memphis will present “Wizard of Oz” Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21, at The Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main St. Visit balletmemphis.org for tickets.
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Tennessee Shakespeare Co. will present “Hamlet” Wednesday, April 3, through Sunday, April 14, at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens Winegardner Auditorium, 4339 Park Ave. Visit tnshakespeare.org for times and tickets.
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Saturday, March 23, 2013
The Cotton Museum will host Patrick O’Daniel, discussing his book “When the Levee Breaks: Memphis and the Mississippi Valley Flood of 1927,” Thursday, March 28, at 5 p.m. at the museum, 65 Union Ave. Cost is free and includes a complimentary museum tour and reception. Visit memphiscottonmuseum.org.
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Saturday, March 16, 2013
Rhodes College will host Mia Farrow and son Ronan Farrow, presenting “Cinema, Politics and Mobilizing Change in Our Community” Tuesday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the McCallum Ballroom of the Bryan Campus Life Center on campus, 2000 North Parkway. Email locap@rhodes.edu.
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Thursday, March 14, 2013
The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division Supplier Diversity Department will hold a vendor fair for minority- and women-owned small businesses Thursday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to noon in the MLGW administration building lobby, 220 S. Main St. Call Renise Holliday at 528-4635 for details.
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Friday, March 08, 2013
The Southern Women’s Show will be held Friday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 10, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove Road. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 to 12. Visit southernwomensshow.com.
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Saturday, March 02, 2013
HopeWorks will hold its fifth annual A Morning of Hope fundraiser Saturday, March 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Woodland Hills Event Center, 1000 Woodland Hills Drive. Bill Courtney, entrepreneur and the former coach featured in “Undefeated,” will present the keynote. Tickets are $50. Visit whyhopeworks.org or call 272-3700.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 19, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Dr. Roland Gray, medical director of the Tennessee Medical Foundation, will discuss prescription drug abuse. Cost is $18. R.S.V.P. to Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
The Booksellers at Laurelwood will host former Vice President Al Gore, signing “The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change,” Monday, Feb. 18, at noon at the bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended. Visit thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com.
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Saturday, February 02, 2013
Nike Inc. will host construction symposiums for locally owned small, women-owned and minority businesses Thursday, Feb. 7, and Friday, Feb. 8, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the U of M Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 1 N. Front St. Attendees will learn about construction opportunities at Nike’s Memphis expansion. R.S.V.P. to Brenda Montgomery at bmontgomery@memphischamber.com or 543-3500.
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Saturday, January 12, 2013
The Circuit Playhouse and Hattiloo Theatre will present “The Mountaintop” Friday, Jan. 18, through Feb. 10 at Circuit, 51 S. Cooper St. Visit playhouseonthesquare.org for times and tickets.
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Friday, January 11, 2013
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will screen the British Arrows Awards Friday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the museum, 1930 Poplar Ave. Tickets, which include admission to Brooks’ Mod Party from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., are $25 for members of the museum or the Memphis Advertising Federation and $30 for nonmembers. Additional screenings are Saturday, Jan. 12, and Sunday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. Cost is $6 for members and $8 for nonmembers. Visit brooksmuseum.org.
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Thursday, January 10, 2013
Rhodes College and Christian Brothers University will commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Thursday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. in the Spain Auditorium at CBU, 650 East Parkway S. Civil rights activist Ann Sullivan will speak, and the Memphis Police Department Peacemakers will sing. Visit rhodes.edu or cbu.edu.
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. will present the State of the City address at the Kiwanis Club of Memphis meeting Wednesday, Jan. 9, from noon to 1 p.m. at The University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Cost is $18 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. to bethhaag@comcast.net.
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Tuesday, January 08, 2013
The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law will host student loan expert Heather Jarvis Tuesday, Jan. 8, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the school’s Wade Auditorium, 1 N. Front St. Jarvis’ seminar is part of a workshop for second- and third-year law students. Visit memphis.edu/law for details.
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Saturday, December 29, 2012
The 54th AutoZone Liberty Bowl Football Classic, featuring Iowa State University vs. University of Tulsa, will be held Monday, Dec. 31, at 2:30 p.m. at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, 335 S. Hollywood St. The Temptations will perform at halftime. For a list of bowl week events, visit autozonelibertybowl.org.
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Friday, December 28, 2012
The South Main Art Trolley Tour will be held Friday, Dec. 28, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the South Main Historic Arts District. Email info@southmainmemphis.net.
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
The South Main Art Trolley Tour will be held Friday, Dec. 28, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the South Main Historic Arts District. Email info@southmainmemphis.net.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
The South Main Art Trolley Tour will be held Friday, Dec. 28, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the South Main Historic Arts District. Email info@southmainmemphis.net.
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Design Review Board OKs Athletic Club Construction -
Monday, October 08, 2012
The Downtown Memphis Commission’s Design Review Board approved Wednesday, Oct. 3, the construction and renovation application of EYKONIC Group LLC’s Downtown Athletic Club at 387 S. Main St.
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South Main Athletic Club, Cafe Wins $200K Loan -
Thursday, August 16, 2012
After some initial concerns by the Center City Development Corp. board, a local development team has received the green light to move forward with its plans to renovate the 26,500-square-foot building at 387 S. Main St. into a mixed-use development that will include an athletic club and café.
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South Main Athletic Club, Cafe Wins $200K Loan -
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
After some initial concerns by the Center City Development Corp. board, a local development team has received the green light to move forward with its plans to renovate the 26,500-square-foot building at 387 S. Main St. into a mixed-use development that will include an athletic club and café.
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Friday, July 20, 2012
The Orpheum Theatre will present “The Princess Bride” as part of its summer classic movie series Friday, July 20, at 7:15 p.m. at the theater, 203 S. Main St. Visit orpheum-memphis.com or call 525-3000 for tickets.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
Dixon Gallery & Gardens will host Art After Dark Thursday, July 19, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Dixon, 4339 Park Ave. The event, themed A “Memphis Vive” Fiesta, will feature food, drinks, music by Los Cantadores and a tour of the Memphis Vive exhibit. Visit dixon.org.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
The Booksellers at Laurelwood will host a life-coaching workshop with Cynthia Schulz Tuesday, July 17, at 6 p.m. at the bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended. Schulz’s presentation is titled “Failure is Never Final.” Visit thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com.
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Friday, July 13, 2012
The Memphis Young Professionals Network of the Memphis Association of Realtors will host Jay Papasan, co-author of “Millionaire Real Estate Agent,” Friday, July 13, at 10 a.m. in the MAAR education center, 6393 Poplar Ave. Email ypnmemphis@gmail.com.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Attorneys from AutoZone Inc., Bass, Berry & Sims PLC and Memphis Area Legal Services will hold the fourth annual free legal clinic for Memphis-area seniors Tuesday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at Orange Mound Senior Center, 2590 Park Ave. The pro bono clinic offers seniors essential legal advice and helps in the preparation of wills, advanced care plans and more. Call Linda Warren Seely of MALS at 523-8822.
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Monday, July 09, 2012
TnAchieves will hold a reception for prospective mentors for the 2012-2013 school year Monday, July 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Leadership Memphis, 365 S. Main St. Current mentors and tnAchieves staff will talk about opportunities to mentor high school seniors planning to attend community college. Visit tnachieves.org or email Kaci Murley at kaci@tnachieves.org.
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Memphis will begin a free workshop series to answer entrepreneurs’ questions Thursday, June 21. Visit scorememphis.org or call 544-3588 for a schedule.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Hutchison School, 1740 Ridgeway Ave. Janet Cherry of SCORE will present “Brain Break: Good for the Body, Mind and Heart.” Cost is free. Call Jo Garner at 482-0354.
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Monday, June 11, 2012
Operation Feed, the annual workplace food drive to benefit Mid-South Food Bank, continues through June 29. Register at midsouthfoodbank.org or contact David Stephens at dstephens@midsouthfoodbank.org or 497-1153.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
The Center City Development Corp. board of directors will meet Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 9 a.m. in the DMC conference, 114 N. Main St.
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Green Shoots -
Monday, November 28, 2011
As the local commercial real estate market approaches the end of 2011, experts say it appears to be in line with national fundamentals for secondary and tertiary markets.
Shelby County commercial sales in the third quarter were the highest sales volume since Q3 2007, with $259 million, according to real estate information company Chandler Reports, www.chandlerreports.com.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. will meet Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 9 a.m. at 114 N. Main St.
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Monday, August 22, 2011
The Memphis Symphony Chorus will hold auditions to select new chorus members Monday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m. at Balmoral Presbyterian Church, 6413 Quince Road. The 2011-2012 season will feature the chorus performing “Home for the Holidays,” “Carmina Burana” and “Mahler 2” with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Interested singers can email info@memphissymphonychorus.org or call 537-2500 to schedule an audition time.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
The Memphis Mid-South Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will present “Summer Seminar: Federal Discovery Practice” Thursday, July 28, at 1:15 p.m. at the Clifford David and Odell Horton Federal Building, 167 N. Main St., 11th floor, Jury Assembly Room. To register, visit www.fedbar.org/memphis and print out the registration form and mail it to the address provided.
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Monday, July 11, 2011
The Booksellers at Laurelwood will host a discussion and book-signing with Adam Ross, author of the new novel “Ladies & Gentlemen,” Monday, July 11, at 6 p.m. at the bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended.
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Friday, July 08, 2011
The Rotary Club of Memphis Central will meet Friday, July 8, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Dee Floyd of Methodist Hospice will speak. Cost is $20 for nonmembers. For reservations, call Karen Shea at 683-9099.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop Tuesday, June 28, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., suite 502. Participants will learn how to search for and find the most promising grant opportunities for their organizations. Cost is $60 for members, $110 for nonmembers and $55 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Methodist South Hospital will open its Farmers Market Monday at with a consecration service at 1 p.m. in front of the Medical Office Complex, 1251 Wesley Drive. The Farmers Market will open every Monday through Oct. 10 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is open to the public. For more information, call 516-3580.
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Monday, April 04, 2011
The April 4th Foundation will hold its 11th Annual Commemorative Awards Banquet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. Civil rights activist Charles Patrick will receive the Open Door Award. The I Am A Man award recipient and keynote speaker will be Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright. For more information or tickets, call 859-3364.
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
The Center City Development Corp. will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the CCC conference room, 114 N. Main St.
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Monday, February 07, 2011
Davis-Kidd Booksellers will host a reading and book-signing with Kevin Brockmeier, author of “The Illumination” Monday at Davis-Kidd, 387 Perkins Road Extended.
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Friday, February 04, 2011
The Greater Memphis Chamber will hold a mixer Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Memphis East, 5795 Poplar Ave. Cost is free for the first four employees of a member company, $10 for each employee after four and $20 for prospective members. The registration deadline is Friday. To register, contact Ericka Milford at 543-3518 or emilford@memphischamber.com.
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Monday, November 01, 2010
The Memphis Farmers Market will hold a Farm to Fork dinner Monday at 6 p.m. at Majestic Grille, 145 S. Main St. Seating is limited. For reservations, call 522-8555. For more information, visit www.memphisfarmersmarket.org.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
The Memphis Lawyers’ Chapter and University of Memphis Law Student Chapter of the Federalist Society will present a lecture by Wall Street Journal columnist and author John Fund titled “A Visitor’s Guide to an Alien Planet: Washington, D.C.” Wednesday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Wade Auditorium at the law school, 1 N. Front St. The event is free and open to the public.
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., suite 502. Daniel Moore, audit manager at Watkins Uiberall PLLC, will speak on the topic “Understanding Nonprofit Accounting.” Cost is $60 for members, $110 for nonmembers and $55 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.
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Friday, September 17, 2010
The Center City Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet Friday at 11 a.m. in the CCC conference room, 114 N. Main St. For more information, call 575-0574.
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Gov't: Spending to Rise Under Health Care Overhaul -
Friday, September 10, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) – The nation's health care tab will go up – not down – as a result of President Barack Obama's sweeping overhaul. That's the conclusion of a government forecast Thursday, which also predicts the increase will be modest.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will present “New Treatments, No Tricks,” a free seminar on minority participation in clinical trials, Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UT Student-Alumni Center, 800 Madison Ave. To register, call 448-1938.
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Monday, June 14, 2010
The Memphis Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Select East Memphis, 5795 Poplar Ave. The meeting will include new member orientation, an awards banquet and installation ceremony. Cost is $20. For reservations, contact Dianne Cordaro at 287-6009 or e-mail diannecordaro@yahoo.com.
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WUMR Starts Jazz in June Radiothon -
Friday, June 11, 2010
The University of Memphis’ WUMR will host its weeklong “Jazz in June” Radiothon beginning Sunday and running through June 20.
Volunteers will take pledges by phone. They can be made by calling 678-4000 or toll-free 877-955-5299.
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Friday, June 04, 2010
Gallery Fifty Six will host an opening reception for artist JC Graham Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the gallery, 2256 Central Ave. Graham’s show, “One Room Schoolhouse,” will run through June 30. For more information, visit www.galleryfiftysix.com.
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Tennessee Small Business Development Center will hold one-on-one counseling sessions with Mark Taylor today at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Collierville Chamber of Commerce, 485 Halle Park Drive. The sessions are free but appointments are required. For appointments, call 853-1949.
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Monday, January 18, 2010
Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a birthday celebration Monday at 10 a.m. at its Midtown headquarters, 910 Vance Ave. The event is free and open to the public and will include music, a keynote address by Bartholomew Orr, senior pastor at Brown Missionary Baptist Church, cake and volunteers will participate in a special holiday meals delivery. For more information, call 529-4544.
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Tuesday, January 05, 2010
The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Gov. Phil Bredesen will speak. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Dr. Buzz Aldrin will discuss and sign his book “Magnificent Desolation” today from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 387 Perkins Road Extended. For more information, call 683-9801.
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
The Shelby County Beer Board will meet today at 2 p.m. at the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. For more information, call Steve Summerall at 545-4301.
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will host “A Most Rare Vision: Shakespeare’s Bottomless Dream” today at 6 p.m. at the Brooks, 1934 Poplar Ave. The Tennessee Shakespeare Co. will perform. A three-course dinner with entertainment will be served afterward for $35. The performance is included with museum admission. For dinner tickets, visit www.tnshakespeare.org.
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Monday, August 10, 2009
The Memphis Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet today at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Select East, 5795 Poplar Ave. Dr. Ron Davis, campus dean at Strayer University, will present “Emotional Intelligence and Servant Leadership.” Cost is $20. For reservations, contact Dianne Cordaro at diannecordaro@yahoo.com or 287-6009.
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Thursday, August 06, 2009
The Mid-South Area Business Travel Association will hold its monthly luncheon today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Select East Memphis, 5795 Poplar Ave. Emily Capadalis of First Tennessee Bank’s Private Client Financial Services Division will speak. Cost is $25 for members and $40 for guests. For more information, visit www.msabta.com.
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Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Talk Shoppe will present “Getting Started Right in Real Estate Investment” today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
Christian Brothers University will present the fourth session of its Family Business Enrichment Series today from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Spain Auditorium in Buckman Hall. The topic of the lecture is “Integrating Closely Held Businesses Into Personal Financial and Investment Strategies.” For reservations, call 321-3999 or e-mail rsvp@cbu.edu.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will present a workshop titled “Advocacy & Public Policy” today from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Alliance office, 5100 Poplar Ave. Alliance for Justice will lead the workshop. Cost is $65 for members, $125 for nonmembers and $55 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit
www.npexcellence.org.
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Monday, June 29, 2009
The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will present a workshop titled “Advocacy & Public Policy” Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Alliance office, 5100 Poplar Ave. Cost is $65 for members, $125 for nonmembers and $55 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.
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Friday, October 31, 2008
The Memphis Bar Association will host a continuing legal education seminar today from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the MBA conference room, 80 Monroe Ave., Suite 220. Patrick Wrenn will apply Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” to the practice of law. Registration is $45 and the class is worth 1.5 hours of credit. For more information, call 527-3573.
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
The University of Memphis will host a five-part series titled “Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Literature–Identity and Imagination,” in Room 226 of the University of Memphis McWherter Library. The next session will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. The final session will be held Dec. 4. The series, which discusses Jewish literature, is free and will be led by Dr. David Patterson. For more information or reservations, contact Ross Johnson at 678-8211 or rmjohnsn@memphis.edu.
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Friday, June 27, 2008
The Orpheum Theatre will hold an open house today from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., 203 S. Main St. The open house will feature free food and drinks, backstage tours and organ concerts. Attendees will receive complimentary tickets for “Gladiator,” showing that night. For more information, call Matt Doll at 529-4283.
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
The Memphis Regional Chamber will hold its monthly "Breakfast Forum: News and Networking for Business Professionals" today from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Marriott East, 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd. The cost to attend is $20 for chamber members and $30 for nonmembers. For more information, visit www.memphischamber.com or contact Ericka Milford at 543-3518 or emilford@memphischamber.com.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
master IT will host a business seminar, "Business Unplugged," today from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the University of Memphis FedEx Institute of Technology, 365 Innovation Drive. Several speakers from technology companies will be in attendance. For more information or to register, visit www.master-it.com/unpluggedevent.html or call 377-7891.
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Friday, November 23, 2007
Graceland will begin the holiday season today with the annual lighting of Elvis' traditional lights and decorations on the mansion property at dusk (about 5:45 p.m.) at 3734 Elvis Presley Blvd. The display will be up through the Elvis Presley Birthday Celebration Jan. 8.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2007
The Cathedral of Faith Community
Church will host its eighth annual Thanksgiving Feast & Clothes Giveaway Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 2212 Jackson Ave. Donations for new or gently worn clothes, shoes and other items are being accepted. For more information, call 327-1616 or 949-5226.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
The Shelby Farms Park Conservancy will host a public forum to collect community input about the future of the park today from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at White Station High School, 514 S. Perkins Road. For more information, call 767-PARK or visit www.shelbyfarmspark.org.
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Monday, November 19, 2007
The Engineers' Club of Memphis will hold its weekly meeting today at noon at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Cost is $12 and no reservations are required. Randy Richardson, deputy director of the Port of Memphis, will speak on "International Gateway - Memphis."
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Friday, June 15, 2007
The Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County will hold its first "Putts for Mutts" Golf Classic today at 8 a.m. at Cottonwoods Golf Course in Tunica. The tournament will be a four-person scramble. The entry fee is $125 per player or $500 for a team of four. Call the society at 937-3902 or visit www.memphishumane.org to register.
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Thursday, June 14, 2007
The Collierville Chamber of Commerce will host Tennessee Small Business Development Counseling with Mark Taylor today from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the chamber, 485 Halle Park Drive. The event is free and open to the public. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 853-1949.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2007
The Center City Development Corp. board of directors will hold a meeting today at 9 a.m. in the CCC conference room, 114 N. Main St.
The Memphis Public Library and the Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will host a trainer from the Foundation Center for a free workshop today from 9 a.m. to noon at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. To register, call 415-2734.
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Friday, February 16, 2007
The Visible Film Festival, sponsored by MPACT Memphis, the National Civil Rights Museum and the Visible School, will be held today and Saturday at 387 S. Main St. The event, titled "Acts of Faith and Justice: The Abolition of Modern-Day Slavery," kicks off at 8 p.m. today with a Concert to End Slavery. Visit www.visiblefilmfestival.com for more information.
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Thursday, February 15, 2007
The Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce holds its general membership luncheon today at 11:15 a.m. at the Germantown Country Club, 1780 Kimbrough Road. Dr. Jeff L. Myers will speak.
The Institute of Management Accountants-Memphis Chapter (IMA) holds its monthly Technical Session today at 11:45 a.m. in the Medallion Restaurant at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Dr. Ernest Nichols, director of the FedEx Center for Supply Chain Management at the FedEx Institute of Technology, is the guest speaker. The meeting is open to the public and costs $20. To make reservations, visit the IMA Web site at www.imamemphis.org.
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Wednesday, February 14, 2007
The Memphis Regional Chamber holds its member orientation meeting today from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 22 N. Front St., Suite 200. Call 543-3502 or visit www.memphischamber.com for more information.
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Tuesday, February 13, 2007
The Memphis Regional Chamber holds its member orientation meeting Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 22 N. Front St., Suite 200. Call 543-3502 or visit www.memphischamber.com for more information.
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Lakeland Reviews Planning Guidelines -
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
On the surface, it might seem strange that Scott Carmichael looks back to his 26 years as a sailor on a naval destroyer when he thinks about preparing for his current role as mayor of the city of Lakeland.
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Friday, September 23, 2005
The 149th Mid-South Fair opens today and runs through Oct. 2 at the Mid-South Fairgrounds, 940 Early Maxwell Blvd. Fair admission is $5, or free for children 5 and under. Visit www.midsouthfair.org.
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Charleston Mayor to Speak at Architecture Month Event -
Monday, September 19, 2005
Sept. 19
The City of Memphis Department of Public Works presents a discussion on the importance of keeping our water clean from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the Memphis Police Department Downtown Precinct, 545 S. Main St. Contact Sharon Gordon at 299-4265.
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Federalist Society Hosts Session on Federal Judges -
Monday, September 12, 2005
Sept. 13
The Memphis Public Library and Information Center hosts a grand re-opening of the newly renovated Hollywood branch library at 10:30 a.m. at the library, located at 1530 N. Hollywood St. Call 323-6201.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2005
The government relations committees of the Collierville, Bartlett and Germantown Area Chambers of Commerce host a lunch with U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ridgeway Country Club, 9800 Poplar Ave. Call 372-9457, 853-1949 or 755-1200 for more information.
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Friday, September 17, 2004
City Councilwoman Carol Chumney presents Coffee with Carol Chumney at 9 a Memphis City Council member Carol Chumney presents Coffee with Carol Chumney at 9 a.m. Saturday at Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 387 Perkins Road. Call 576-6786. The Alzheimers A...
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Monday, September 23, 2002
Calendar of events Sept Calendar of events Sept. 23-Sept. 29
Sept. 23
Consumer Credit Counseling Service is offering free budget and credit workshops on developing and maintaining a personal budget and using credit cards wisely. Using credi...
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Monday, September 09, 2002
Calendar of events Sept Calendar of events Sept. 9-Sept. 15
Sept. 9
The Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., hosts Fannie Flagg, author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe and Standing in the Rainbow, at the taping of Book Talk f...
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Monday, August 26, 2002
Calendar of events Jan Calendar of events Aug. 26-Sept. 8
Aug. 26
Consumer Credit Counseling Service is offering free budget and credit workshops on how to develop and maintain a personal budget and how to use credit cards wisely. Using cre...
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Monday, August 19, 2002
Calendar of events Jan Calendar of events Aug. 19-Aug. 25
Aug. 19
Peabody Place Museum, 119 S. Main St., features A Legacy Unearthed: Early Chinese Clay Burial Figures through Oct. 31. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through F...
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Thursday, February 22, 2001
By SUE PEASE CCDC approves new tenant loan program By SUE PEASE The Daily News The Center City Development Corp. Wednesday approved a new loan program designed to assist new retailers and office tenants locating Downtown on or near Main Street. The ...95.
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Wednesday, February 14, 2001
CCRFC changes fee structure Revenue Finance Corp. updates fee structure By SUE PEASE The Daily News After revisiting its fee structure Tuesday, the Center City Revenue Finance Corp. changed its closing cost charge to 1 percent of total cost for proj...96.
Archived Article: Comm Focus -
Friday, January 07, 2000
A little hurts a lot in storm water pollution Contaminants cause storm water catastrophes Antifreeze is essential to cold weather travel, but it also presents a potential problem. Just a few drops of antifreeze spilled on a driveway or street can ha...97.
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Friday, October 29, 1999
The Friends of the Library will sponsor its Old and Rare Book Auction from 7:30 p The Friends of the Library will sponsor its Old and Rare Book Auction from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Main Library, 1850 Peabody Ave. The auction will include mo...98.
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Thursday, August 05, 1999
On the rise On the rise As the mercury rises, so do the number of incidents reported to local law enforcement. The three months of the second quarter 1999 reflect that trend as reports neared 7,600 in June, up from nearly 7,500 in May and more than ...99.
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Friday, June 25, 1999
Crime statistics Crime statistics Whitehaven topped the list of ZIP codes with the most incidents reported in Memphis or Shelby County for the past two months. Collectively, Germantown came in with the lowest number of incidents reported to law enfo...100.
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Friday, February 28, 1997
The deadline to pay 1996 Shelby County Property taxes is today, according to the Shelby County trustees office The deadline to pay 1996 Shelby County Property taxes is today, according to the Shelby County trustees office. Beginning March 1, propert...