A group of students from Rhodes College and the University of Memphis have organized a music fundraiser to benefit Syrian refugees.

“Sound Out for Syria” is happening Saturday, Nov. 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Hi-Tone Café, 1913 Poplar Ave. The suggested donation is $10 at the door.

2. Midtown Gears Up for Largest Rock for Love Benefit - Friday, August 31, 2012

From Overton Square to the Hi-Tone Cafe to the Levitt Shell, Midtown Memphis is gearing up to “Rock for Love.”

Now in its sixth year, the annual music-based fundraiser for Memphis’ Church Health Center – the nation’s largest faith-based health care ministry for working, uninsured people and their families – will take place over a four-day period from Thursday, Sept. 6, through Sunday, Sept. 9.

3. Christmas Day Big Biz for Some - Thursday, December 22, 2011

While the city sleeps quiet as a mouse the night before Christmas, Christmas night is one of merry-making in Memphis.

Whether it’s a night at the movies, a live music performance or cocktails with friends, Memphians enjoy their Christmas night entertainment, and that translates to a lucrative night for many local businesses.

4. Events - Thursday, August 18, 2011

The Downtown Memphis Commission will hold a public-sector focus group meeting as part of the Downtown Memphis Design Guidelines and Sign Code update Thursday, Aug.18, at noon in the DMC conference room, 114 N. Main St. For more information, call 575-0540.

5. Events - Wednesday, August 17, 2011

The Center City Development Corp. board of directors will meet Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 9 a.m. in the DMC conference room, 114 N. Main St.

6. Events - Friday, March 04, 2011

The Rotary Club of Memphis Central will meet Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chickasaw Country Club, 3395 Galloway Ave. Philip Johnson and Tom Merriam, partners at Argyle Benefits Consultants, will speak. Cost is $25 for guests. For reservations, call Karen Shea at 683-9099.

7. WEVL to Benefit from Hi-Tone Concert - Friday, February 25, 2011

Memphis music legend Harlan T. Bobo, along with opening act Holly and the Heathens, will be performing at the Hi-Tone Café, 1913 Poplar Ave., March 5 to raise money for WEVL FM 89.9.

8. CBRE Lands Leasing Contract With Parkway - Friday, October 01, 2010

The Memphis office of CB Richard Ellis Inc. will handle marketing and leasing services for Parkway Realty Service’s Memphis office building portfolio, the company announced this week.

9. Events - Thursday, August 19, 2010

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will present “Workforce Expense Reductions” Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Baker Donelson’s office, 165 Madison Ave., 20th floor. For more information or to register, contact Nicolette Thomas at 577-2328 or nthomas@bakerdonelson.com.

10. Rock for Love Turns 4 With Blowout Bash - Monday, August 16, 2010

The problem with launching a great new event is that after a few years everybody wants to be a part of it. Actually that’s no problem at all for the organizers of Rock for Love 4, benefiting the Church Health Center (CHC).

11. Rock for Love Benefit This Month - Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Rock for Love 4, the fourth-annual benefit for the Church Health Center will be Aug. 19-21 at the Hi-Tone, 1913 Poplar Ave.

12. MCA Files Permit For South Main Building - Friday, April 09, 2010

The Memphis College of Art has filed a $2.2 million permit with the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement to renovate its newly acquired 49,025-square-foot building at 477 S. Main St. in the South Main Historic Arts District, where the college will house its graduate school.

13. MCA Buys South Main Building for Grad School - Tuesday, February 16, 2010

The Memphis College of Art has bought the 49,025-square-foot warehouse at 477 S. Main St. in the South Main Arts District, where it will house its graduate school.

14. ‘Rock for Love’ Kicks Off Tonight - Thursday, August 21, 2008

“Aristo-crunk,” noted regional garage bands and headliner hip-hop fill the program for the “SunTrust Rock for Love 2” concert Friday and Saturday to benefit the Church Health Center.

Event organizers said growing the sequel to last year’s debut concert was simply a matter of getting out of the way and letting it happen.

15. Events - Friday, March 09, 2007

Children's Hope International holds an International Adoption Information Meeting today from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Hope Presbyterian Church, Room 230, 8500 Walnut Grove Road. The meeting will provide information about adoption programs from China, Russia, Vietnam, Colombia, Ethiopia and Kazakhstan. Admission is free and children are welcome. Call 615-309-8109 for more information.

16. Events - Thursday, March 08, 2007

The 2007 Bartlett Business Expo will be held today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bartlett Recreation Center, 7700 Flaherty Place. Admission is free. For more information, call 372-9457.

The Collierville Chamber of Commerce's business counselor, Mark Taylor, gives a lecture on Tennessee small business development counseling today from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the chamber, 485 Halle Park Drive.

17. Events - Wednesday, March 07, 2007

The Memphis chapter of the Public Relations Society of America has announced its call for entries for the 15th annual VOX Awards Gala. The entry deadline is today and is for work produced and primarily used in 2006. Winners will be announced at the VOX Awards Gala April 26. For complete submission information, fees or to buy gala tickets, visit www.prsamemphis.org.

18. Events - Tuesday, March 06, 2007

The Chickasaw Council Boy Scouts' "Friends of Scouting" dinner is today at 6:15 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Archie Manning, former Ole Miss all-American quarterback and a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, is the guest speaker. A minimum contribution of $250 is requested upon reservation. Call 327-4193 to register.

19. Events - Monday, March 05, 2007

The Chickasaw Council Boy Scouts' "Friends of Scouting" dinner will be held Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Archie Manning, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and an All-American quarterback at Ole Miss, will be the guest speaker. A minimum contribution of $250 is requested upon reservation. Call 327-4193 to register.

20. Laughing All the Way to the Bank - Friday, June 16, 2006

Comedian John Marks has never called in sick while working in comedy clubs over the years, and hopes his new business venture will stay healthy as well.

"There's nothing like being in a sea of people who are laughing," he said. "Being around all that laughter, I think there is something about it that is very healing."

21. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, June 02, 2003
Calendar of Events, June 2-8

Calendar of events June 2-June 8

June 2

The 17th annual Risk and Insurance Management Society Inc.s golf tournament begins with registration at 10:30 a.m. at Southwind. Golfers will receive a box lunch. A recept...

22. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, May 30, 2003
Community briefs 05-30-03

The Memphis Grizzlies Reading and Learning Center opens at the Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Team forward Shane Battier, members of the dance team and team mascot Grizz will be at the event, ...

23. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, April 01, 2003
Evergreen Home Tour

Evergreen Home Tour highlights Overton Park vista

By STACEY WIEDOWER

The Daily News

Lovers of historic architecture, interiors and older homes in general know how difficult it is to resist the temptation to sneak a pe...

24. Archived Article: Standout - Friday, April 26, 2002
A full life A full life By MARY DANDO The Daily News As Law Week 2002 approaches, Memphis oldest practicing lawyer reflects on a life dedicated to community and church affairs. Charles Metcalf Crump was born Oct. 9, 1913. His father, a cotton broker...

25. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, September 29, 1997
Sept Sept. 30 Business Network International, Wolf River chapter, will meet from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant, 1340 S. Germantown Road. For more information, call 324-0041. Business Network International, Ole Germantown chapter, ...

26. Archived Article: Edge - Monday, August 25, 1997
By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Edge relocates, adds drive-through service By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Midtowners in search of an Avalanche, the signature java drink of the coffee house The Edge will need to look a little closer to Downtown to find o...