A touchdown celebration will be held for Wei Chen, the first Chinese citizen to circumnavigate the globe, Friday, July 29, at 10:30 a.m. at Wilson Air Center, 2930 Winchester Road. Chen will land his Daher-Socata TBM700 after completing a 69-day trip around the world.

2. ArtsMemphis Kicks Off Bravo Membership Drive - Friday, July 22, 2011

ArtsMemphis will launch this year’s Bravo membership program at a free Orange Out kickoff event on July 29. The event will feature performances by Ballet Memphis, Billie Worley & the Candy Co., The Memphis Dawls and Tout Lemon.

3. Friday Events Target Interns - Friday, June 24, 2011

Two events catering to students and young workers in the Memphis area who want to learn more about the community and connect with peers are scheduled for Friday, June 24, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., coinciding with the South Main Art Trolley Tour.

4. Events - Tuesday, February 22, 2011

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Ned Canty, general director of Opera Memphis, will speak. Cost is $18 per person. Advanced reservations are required. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

5. Events - Monday, February 21, 2011

The University of Memphis will hold a public information session for its Back on Track program Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Michael D. Rose Theatre on campus. The program is designed for students, particularly adults who didn’t graduate, to return to school and complete their degrees. For more information, call 678-1237.

6. Events - Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Talk Shoppe will present “The Purple Cow: Maximizing Your Exposure in the Market” Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call 482-0354.

7. Events - Monday, October 04, 2010

The Salvation Army will hold its 2010 Corporate Challenge Golf Tournament Monday at 1 p.m. at Spring Creek Ranch, 149 Chinquapin Drive. The tournament will benefit The Salvation Army’s Renewal Place Program. To register, contact Amy Beth Dudley at 260-9120 or amybeth_dudley@uss.salvationarmy.org.

8. Events - Wednesday, September 22, 2010

The University of Memphis Career Services Office and the Academic Internship Office will hold its annual Career and Internship Expo Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom on campus. The fair is free and open to students and alumni. For more information, call 678-2239 or visit www.memphis.edu/careerservices.

9. Events - Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Center City Development Corp. Board of Directors will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the CCC conference room, 114 N. Main St. For more information, call 575-0574.

10. Events - Monday, September 13, 2010

The Greater Memphis Paralegal Alliance, Inc. will hold a monthly continuing legal education meeting Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Linda Nettles Harris, assistant United States attorney, will speak on the topic “Employment Discrimination.” Cost is $18 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Reservations are due Monday at noon. For reservations, call Michelle King at 419-3870 or Clara Murray at 378-7077.

11. Events - Thursday, July 29, 2010

The Memphis/Mid-South Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will present the seminar “Appeals A to Z” Thursday from 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Clifford Davis and Odell Horton Federal Building, 167 N. Main St., 11th floor, jury assembly room.

12. Events - Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Small Biz Memphis will host Business Builders Circle meetings Wednesday and Thursday from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. at 1661 International Drive, Suite 400. For more information, call 205-9303.

13. Events - Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will hold the Baker Donelson Emerging Company Boot Camp Breakfast Briefing Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at its Downtown office, 165 Madison Ave. The title of the brief is “What It Means to Be the Boss.” The event is free but seating is limited. To register, contact Brittany Meeker at 577-2275 or bmeeker@donelson.com.

14. Events - Monday, July 26, 2010

MPACT Memphis will host an MPACT Chat titled “Technology” Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at its office, 506 S. Main St. The event is free and open to the public. To reserve a place, contact Penelope McDowell at 528-8340 or pmcdowell@mpactmemphis.org.

15. Events - Tuesday, July 20, 2010

The Small Business Chamber will hold a luncheon featuring Shelby County Commissioner Steve Mulroy Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, visit www.smallbusinesschamber.com.

16. Events - Monday, July 19, 2010

The University of Memphis will host a computer science camp for girls Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the university’s campus. Only basic computer familiarity is required. There is no charge to attend. For more information, call 678-5465 or e-mail info@cs.memphis.edu.

17. Events - Friday, July 16, 2010

Small Biz Memphis will hold a small biz celebration Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Shirt Bistro, 4966 Poplar Ave. For more information, call 205-9303.

18. Events - Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Talk Shoppe will present “How to be Red Hot in a Cool Market” Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call 482-0354.

19. Events - Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Small Biz Memphis will host Business Builders Circle meetings Tuesday through Thursday from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. at 1661 International Drive, Suite 400. For more information, call 205-9303.

20. Events - Monday, July 12, 2010

The Madison Hotel will host Smoking Up High: High-Class, Low-Key, a monthly rooftop cigar event, Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the rooftop of the hotel, 79 Madison Ave. The event will feature a selection of cigars from the Mix Cigar Emporium, a cash bar and tapas. For reservations, call 333-1224.

21. MPACT Memphis Launches Feedback Project - Thursday, July 08, 2010

MPACT Memphis will hold a series of community chats for young professionals during July as part of its “feedback project.”

The chats will take place at 506 S. Main St. with social networking beginning at 5:30 p.m. and formal discussion starting at 6:15 p.m.

22. Events - Friday, September 04, 2009

MPACT Memphis will hold a Lunch Bunch today at noon at MPACT’s office, 506 S. Main St. To R.S.V.P., contact Joy Turner at jturner@mpactmemphis.org or 528-8340.

23. Events - Thursday, September 03, 2009

The Association of Fundraising Professionals will hold its monthly luncheon today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christian Brothers University, 650 East Parkway. To register, visit www.afpmemphis.org.

24. Events - Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Talk Shoppe will present “How to Buy Bank-Owned Real Estate Foreclosures” 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.

25. Events - 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.

26. Archived Article: S. Main (lead) - Monday, April 05, 2004
South main

South Main Properties Change Hands

As two owners leave arts district, new projects emerge

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

The South Main Arts District is continually changing and growing, and residential projects are increasingl...

27. Archived Article: Graphic - Thursday, December 10, 1998
Crime in Memphis Crime in Memphis Incident reports containing a complete ZIP code reflect a dip in crime in November, compared to October, in Memphis and Shelby County, according to data provided by those law enforcement agencies. Here's a look at h...

28. Archived Article: Gov't (ccdc) - Thursday, November 19, 1998
Plans to build a Downtown baseball stadium got another boost Wednesday at the Center City Development Corp Ballpark scores second run with land transfers By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News Plans to build a Downtown baseball stadium got another boost We...

29. Archived Article: Gov't (ccrfc) - Wednesday, November 18, 1998
Plans to build a 280-unit apartment complex in Midtown received initial approval from a Center City board Tuesday Midtown apartments get initial green light By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News Plans to build a 280-unit apartment complex in Midtown recei...

30. Archived Article: Graphic - Thursday, November 12, 1998
Crime in Memphis Crime in Memphis Cool weather didnt diminish police activity in Shelby County. Heres a look at the number of incident reports filed during October by ZIP code. ZIP code No. of incidents 38002 (Arlington/Lakeland) 41 38017 (Collie...