Poplar Pike Playhouse will present “The Wiz” Thursday, Feb. 21, through March 9 at the theater, 7653 Old Poplar Pike. Visit ppp.org for times and tickets.

2. Events - Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Greater Memphis Chamber and Duncan-Williams Inc. will host Job Fuel: 2013 Conference on Job Creation Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. Jim Clifton, chairman and CEO of Gallup, and Dr. Gene Huang, chief economist and vice president at FedEx, will discuss what leaders need to know about the future of job creation. Cost is $50 per person or $450 per table of 10. Visit memphischamber.com.

3. Events - Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Kiwanis Club of Memphis will meet Wednesday, Feb. 13, from noon to 1 p.m. at The University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Lucy Shaw will discuss the Bridges Out of Poverty program. Cost is $18 for nonmembers.

4. Events - Monday, February 11, 2013

VA Medical Center Women’s Veterans Program and Cardiology Clinic will hold its Red Dress Fashion Show and heart health program Monday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at the medical center theater, 1030 Jefferson Ave. Constance Adcock, coordinator of WomenHeart Memphis, will speak. Visit memphis.va.gov.

5. Events - Saturday, February 09, 2013

Memphis Child Advocacy Center will hold its Works of Heart valentine auction, featuring works by more than 100 local artists, Saturday, Feb. 9, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Memphis College of Art, 1930 Poplar Ave. Visit memphiscac.org.

6. Events - Tuesday, January 15, 2013

The University of Memphis School of Public Health will host Dr. John Dreyzehner, Tennessee Commissioner of Health, for “Public Health is Everybody’s Business” Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the FedEx Institute of Technology fishbowl room 203, 365 Innovation Drive. Visit memphis.edu/sph for details.

7. Events - Monday, January 14, 2013

The Memphis Chapter International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet Monday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m. at Memphis Marriott East, 5795 Poplar Ave. Pamela D. Pitts, financial adviser with Waddell & Reed Inc., will discuss financial planning and investments. Cost is $22. R.S.V.P. to Sharon Gardner at sharon.gardner@asentinel.com or 752-6213.

8. CashSaver Trades Hands for $3.2 Million - Friday, December 28, 2012

The CashSaver in Midtown has traded hands. 

Kansas City, Kan.-based Super Market Developers Inc. bought the 69,017-square-foot building at 1620 Madison Ave. at Avalon Street from 1620 Madison LLC for $3.2 million. Fred Monks III, president/chief manager of 1620 Madison LLC, signed the special warranty deed.

9. Events - Friday, August 17, 2012

Playhouse on the Square will present “Legally Blonde: The Musical” Friday, Aug. 17, through Sept. 9 at Playhouse, 66 S. Cooper St. Visit playhouseonthesquare.org for times and tickets.

10. Events - Tuesday, August 14, 2012

The National Association of Women Business Owners – Memphis will meet Tuesday, Aug. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Napa Cafe, 5101 Sanderlin Ave., suite 122. Author and trainer Jodi Santangel will present “Cracking the Code to Connecting Powerfully With People.” Cost is $18 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Register at nawbomemphis.org.

11. Events - Monday, August 13, 2012

Shelby County Trustee David Lenoir will address the Collierville board of aldermen Monday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. at Collierville Town Hall, 500 Poplar View Parkway. The open forum will include an update on property tax revenue and future economic trends affecting the community. Visit shelbycountytrustee.com.

12. Events - Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Lipscomb Pitts Breakfast Club will host an executive lunch with Doug McGowen Tuesday, March 27, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Napa Café, 5101 Sanderlin Ave., suite 122. McGowen will discuss starting new businesses, growing existing businesses and how to use commercial blight as an opportunity. Email Jeremy Park at jeremyp@lpinsurance.com for reservations.

13. Events - Monday, March 26, 2012

The Tennessee Solar Institute will offer a free course in the basics of solar installation and photovoltaic technology Monday, March 26, through Friday, March 30, at the University of Memphis Fogelman Conference Center, 330 Innovation Drive. The 40-hour course will be held each day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and lunch will be provided. At the conclusion of the course, an entry-level certificate of knowledge exam will be given. For more information, contact Patricia Wells at patricia.wells@tennessee.edu or 615-253-6371.

14. Events - Thursday, February 16, 2012

The Lipscomb Pitts Breakfast Club will hold a Female Business Leader Lunch Thursday, Feb. 16, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Napa Café, 5101 Sanderlin Ave., suite 122. The lunch will allow business leaders an opportunity to network and discuss ideas. To R.S.V.P., email Jeremy Park at jeremyp@lpinsurance.com.

15. Events - Wednesday, February 15, 2012

The Center City Development Corp. board of directors will meet Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 9 a.m. at 114 N. Main St.

16. Events - Tuesday, February 14, 2012

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board of directors will meet Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 9 a.m. at 114 N. Main St.

17. Events - Monday, February 13, 2012

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board of directors will meet Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 9 a.m. at 114 N. Main St.

18. Events - Thursday, December 08, 2011

The Lipscomb Pitts Breakfast Club will hold a female business leader lunch Thursday, Dec. 8, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Napa Café, 5101 Sanderlin Ave., suite 122. The female-focused lunch brings various business leaders and up-and-coming leaders together to discuss challenges and opportunities, as well as serve as a brain trust to cultivate programs focused on women in business. To R.S.V.P., email Jeremy Park at jeremyp@lpinsurance.com.

19. Events - Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Talk Shoppe will present the seminar “Talk Shoppe Marketing: Are You Getting the Most for Your Money?” Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

20. Events - Tuesday, December 06, 2011

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday, Dec. 6, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Bill Gibbons, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security, will speak. Cost is $18 per person. For reservations, email Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

21. Lightman Entity Buys Sanderlin Centre - Tuesday, November 08, 2011

5101 Sanderlin Ave.
Memphis, TN 38117
Sale Amount: $5.3 million

Sale Date: Nov. 1, 2011

22. Sanderlin Centre Sells for $5.3M to Lightman Entity - Monday, November 07, 2011

An entity composed of Michael A. Lightman Sr. and family members has bought Sanderlin Centre retail property at 5101 Sanderlin Ave. for $5.3 million.

23. Lightman Entity Buys Sanderlin Centre for $5.3M - Friday, November 04, 2011

An entity composed of Michael A. Lightman Sr. and family members has bought Sanderlin Centre retail property at 5101 Sanderlin Ave. for $5.3 million.

24. Events - Thursday, August 25, 2011

The Downtown Memphis Commission board of directors will meet Thursday, Aug. 25, at noon at 114 N. Main St. For more information, call 575-0540.

25. Events - Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Talk Shoppe will present “Earthquake Hazard Overview for the Mid-South” Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

26. Events - Tuesday, August 23, 2011

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. will meet Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 9 a.m. at 114 N. Main St.

27. Events - Friday, July 29, 2011

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.

28. Events - Thursday, June 16, 2011

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will present “Family and Medical Leave Act Compliance: What You Need to Know,” Thursday, June 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the law firm’s office, 165 Madison Ave., 20th floor. For more information or to register, contact rsvp@bakerdonelson.com.

29. Events - Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Talk Shoppe will present “Benefit from the Wealth of Services Offered by the Shelby County Extension Service” Wednesday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Hyatt Place, 9161 Winchester Road. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

30. Cooper-Young Latest Locale for Vegan Eatery - Monday, April 11, 2011

Comfort food meets compassionate living at Imagine Vegan Café, set to open later this month at 2156 Young Ave. in Midtown’s eclectic Cooper-Young Neighborhood.

31. Events - Friday, April 01, 2011

The Lipscomb & Pitts Breakfast Club will hold a happy hour mixer Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Napa Cafe, 5101 Sanderlin Ave., suite 122. No reservations are required.

32. Events - Thursday, March 31, 2011

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will host a roundtable discussion titled “Use of Competitor’s Trademark in Keyword Advertising: Infringement or Not?” Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at Baker Donelson’s office at 165 Madison Ave., 20th floor. For more information or to register, contact Brittany Meeker at 577-2275 or bmeeker@bakerdonelson.com.

33. Events - Wednesday, March 30, 2011

The Small Business Chamber and Talk Shoppe will present “The Mastermind Principle: From the Book ‘Think and Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill” Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

34. Events - Wednesday, March 23, 2011

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 502. Participants will learn about the fundamentals of nonprofit communications. Cost is $99 for members, $150 for nonmembers and $89 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

35. Cosmic Coconut to Add Juicy Fare to Memphis Dining Scene - Thursday, March 17, 2011

In a city renowned for pulled pork sandwiches and slow-cooked ribs, opening a vegan juice bar and cafe might seem like an entrepreneurial gamble.

But Ashley Dunn, owner of the Cosmic Coconut, scheduled to open in East Memphis’ Sanderlin Center in April, said she believes now is the perfect time.

36. Events - Thursday, February 17, 2011

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will host a breakfast briefing forum titled “Hiring: Starting the Employment Relationship Off on the Right Note” Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Baker Donelson’s office at 165 Madison Ave., 20th floor. For more information or to register, contact Nicolette Thomas at 577-2328 or nthomas@bakerdonelson.com.

37. Events - Friday, December 03, 2010

The Center City Commission Diversity Committee will meet Friday at 2 p.m. at 114 N. Main St.

The Greater Memphis Chamber will host a conversation with Duncan Williams, president of Duncan-Williams Inc., as part of its speaker series Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Cost is $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. For reservations, contact Ericka Milford by Friday at 543-3518 or emilford@memphischamber.com.

38. Bikram Yoga Has New Owners - Thursday, October 14, 2010

Christine Boyer and Isaac Christopher are the new owners of Bikram Yoga, 5101 Sanderlin Ave. They assumed ownership Oct. 6.

39. Events - Monday, September 20, 2010

The Alzheimer’s Association will hold an introduction class to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association offices, 326 Ellsworth St. For more information, call 565-0011 or visit www.alz.org.

40. Events - 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.

41. Events - Thursday, May 13, 2010

The Greater Memphis Chamber will hold a breakfast forum Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Cost is $25 for members and $35 for prospective members. For reservations, call Ericka Milford at 543-3518 or visit www.memphischamber.com.

42. Events - Wednesday, May 12, 2010

The Collierville Chamber of Commerce will hold a general membership meeting Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ridgeway Country Club, 9800 Poplar Ave. Buffet lunch is $20. For reservations, call 853-1949 or www.colliervillechamber.com.

43. Events - Tuesday, May 11, 2010

The National Association of Women Business Owners will meet Tuesday from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Panchos Mexican Restaurant, 717 N. White Station Road. The meeting will include a discussion with Shelby County mayoral candidates. For more information, contact Nita Black at 413-1315 or nawbomemphiswomen@yahoo.com.

44. Events - Monday, May 10, 2010

The Methodist South Hospital Stroke Support Group will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. in Suite 124 at Methodist South Hospital, 1300 Wesley Drive. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or to register, contact Heather Andresen at 516-3726 or visit www.methodisthealth.org.

45. Events - Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Wheeler Homes with Larry Ohrberg of Signature Realty will host an open house today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Trinity Park subdivision, 8551 N. Trinity Park Drive in Olive Branch. The event will feature model homes, food catered by Natural Born Grillers and giveaways. For more information, visit www.wheelerhomes.net or call 496-9863.

46. Events - Monday, December 07, 2009

The InMotion Musculoskeletal Quarterly Lecture Series will be held today at 5 p.m. at the FedEx Institute of Technology on the University of Memphis campus. Dr. Harry McKellop will present “Cross-Linked Polyethylene in Hip Joint Arthroplasty: Clinical Performance at Ten Years.” The forum is free and open to the public. To register, call 271-0000.

47. Forty Carrots Provides Kitchen, Meal Help - Monday, November 16, 2009

The freezer inside Forty Carrots growls like a hungry stomach, and no matter how hard the employees of this business try, they can’t keep it completely full.

Customers raid it for the ready-made casserole creations of Phyllis Cline. She and her staff are the secret kitchen helpers for households all over Memphis. Besides offering prepared foods, Forty Carrots sells every kind of culinary gadget imaginable.

48. 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.

49. 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.

50. Events - Tuesday, July 21, 2009

The Memphis Bar Association will hold a continuing legal education seminar today from noon to 1 p.m. at the MBA office, 80 Monroe Ave., Suite 220. Arthur Chapman of Cornerstone Settlements will speak about comprehensive settlement planning. To register, visit www.memphisbar.org/cle.

51. Events - Monday, July 20, 2009

The Memphis Bar Association will hold a continuing legal education seminar Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the MBA office, 80 Monroe Ave., Suite 220. Arthur Chapman of Cornerstone Settlements will speak about comprehensive settlement planning. To register, visit www.memphisbar.org/cle.

52. Events - Friday, July 17, 2009

MPACT Memphis will have a lunch with Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton Jr. today at noon at Pearl’s Oyster House, 299 S. Main St. The lunch is for members only. To R.S.V.P., contact Joy Turner at jturner@mpactmemphis.org or 528-8340.

53. Events - Tuesday, June 09, 2009

The Greater Memphis Chamber will hold orientation today from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the chamber office, 22 N. Front St. The orientation is free for members and prospective members. To register, contact Alexis Rutland at 543-3511 or arutland@memphischamber.com.

54. Events - Monday, June 08, 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. Cost is $22. For reservations, contact Dianne Cordaro at 287-6009 or diannecordaro@yahoo.com.

55. Events - Monday, March 16, 2009

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners will meet today at 1:30 p.m. in the commission chambers, 160 N. Main St. For more information, call Steve Summerall at 545-4301.

56. Events - Friday, March 13, 2009

Rhodes College will hold its 22nd annual Institute on the Profession of Law today from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bryan Campus Life Center Ballroom. The topic is “The Lost Lawyer: Failing Ideals of the Legal Profession.” Anthony Kronman, the Sterling Professor of Law at Yale Law School, is the keynote speaker. Cost is $300 per person and includes breakfast at 7:30 a.m. To register, call the Meeman Center 843-3965 or visit meeman.rhodes.edu.

57. Events - Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Memphis Area Women Business Owners will hold a wine and cheese mixer today from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Napa Café, 5101 Sanderlin Ave., Suite 122. For reservations, e-mail Tess Bear at nawbotreas@yahoo.com, Nita Black nitab@memphisoriginals.com or Alandas Dobbins at alandas@nsightmemphis.com.

58. Events - Monday, March 09, 2009

The Engineers’ Club of Memphis Inc. will hold its weekly meeting and lunch today at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Will Moore of Atkins Capital Management LLC will present “Positive Things in Memphis.” Cost is $14. No reservations are required.

59. Events - Thursday, May 08, 2008

The Memphis Investors Group will meet today at 7 p.m. at the Germantown Athletic Club, 1801 Exeter Road. Mark Klee and Caryn McKinney of postbankruptcyreport.com are the featured speakers. Early-bird sessions will be held at 6 p.m. The event is free to first-time visitors and members, while repeat visitors pay $20. For more information, contact Tammy Green at 414-2729 or mig@memphisinvestors.com.

60. Events - Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Talk Shoppe will meet today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. The topic will be "How to Find the Best Mortgage in this Topsy-Turvy Market" with Jo Garner, a loan officer with First Tennessee Bank. The event is free. For more information, call Garner at 759-7808.

61. Events - Tuesday, May 06, 2008

The Collierville Chamber of Commerce will host its Small Business Development Counseling today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with Mark Taylor, business counselor, at 485 Halle Park Drive. Appointments, which are free, must be made in advance by calling 853-1949.

62. Events - Monday, May 05, 2008

The Engineers' Club of Memphis will meet today at noon at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. This week's speaker is the U of M's Dick Ranta, who will present "College of Communication and Fine Arts Adds a Graduate Program in Architecture." The cost is $12 and no reservations are required. For more information, e-mail maryc@mscaa.com.

63. Events - Thursday, January 17, 2008

Women on the Move will host a luncheon today at 11:30 a.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave., ninth floor. My Harrison, special agent in charge of the FBI Memphis field office, is the featured speaker. The cost is $19.50 per person. For reservations, call 684-1010.

64. Events - Tuesday, September 26, 2006

The Memphis Bar Association presents "Krelstein on Contempt-The Saga Continues," which explores contempt of court proceedings, today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the MBA conference room at Brinkley Plaza, 80 Monroe St., Ste. 220. For more information, visit www.memphisbar.org.

65. Banned Books Take Center Stage at U of M - Monday, September 25, 2006

Today

In observance of the National Library Association's Banned Books Week, the University of Memphis' Ned R. McWherter Library hosts readings through Sept. 29 beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the library's rotunda. The readings will be from books that were considered controversial at some time in American history. Selections will include "The Rights of Man" by Thomas Paine, "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding and "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. A virtual panel discussion to introduce Banned Books Week will be held today from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Room 226 of the library. All related events are free and open to the public. For more information, call Tom Mendina at 678-4310.

66. Events - Tuesday, August 29, 2006

The Highland Hundred, the booster group for the University of Memphis football program, holds its first meeting today at 7 p.m. at the Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road. A social hour begins at 6 p.m. Current members, as well as those who want to be members, are encouraged to attend. For more information, call (800) 283-7737.

67. Pink Palace Museum Offers Brain Lecture Series - Monday, August 28, 2006

Aug. 29

Pink Palace Museum presents "Maintain Your Brain," as part of its Brain Lecture Series from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Memphis Pink Palace Mansion Theater, 3050 Central Ave. The lecture series is being held in conjunction with the museum's exhibits "Brain: The World Inside Your Head" and "The Brain - Outside of Your Head." The lecture is free and no reservations are needed. Call 320-6388 for details.

68. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, November 08, 2004
HEADLINE

GMAQ Hosts Regional Quality Conference

Nov. 9

The Association for Women in Communications meets at 11:45 a.m. at Napa Cafe, 5101 Sanderlin Ave. For reservations, e-mail ljones@mifa.org. The Memphis City Council meets at 3:30 p.m. a...

69. Archived Article: Trends Focus - Monday, April 05, 2004
President the Memphis Restaurant Association Christian Georgi, East End Grill

Area Restaurants See Pickup in Traffic

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

A second glass of wine and a full lobster plate are requests area restaurants are beginning t...

70. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, May 12, 2003
Calendar of events May 12-18

Calendar of events May 12-18

May 12

Network of Memphis meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton, 5069 Sanderlin Ave. Dinner is $21. May 13

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. meets at 9 a.m. at the Crump Building, ...

71. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, May 08, 2003
The Center for Managing Emerging Technology hosts its final Visions seminar for 2002-2003 beginning at 8:30 a

The Center for Managing Emerging Technology hosts its final Visions seminar for 2002-2003 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Universit...

72. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, March 23, 1998
March 23 March 23 The League of Women Voters will meet at 7 p.m. at the Poplar-White Station Public Library, 5094 Poplar Ave. The speaker will be Gay M. Johnston, executive director of the Memphis Literacy Council. For more information, call 327-689...

73. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, November 24, 1997
Nov Nov. 24 The League of Women Voters will meet at 7 p.m. at the Poplar-White Station Library, 5094 Poplar Ave. The topic will be juvenile crime. The panel of speakers includes Walter Crews, deputy chief with the Memphis Police Department, and Lind...

74. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, November 21, 1997
Women in Communications will meet Tuesday at 11:45 a Women in Communications will meet Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. at Bistro 122, 5101 Sanderlin Ave. The speaker will be JoAnne Keyton of the University of Memphis whose topic will be "Revitalizing You...