For the New Year, the Dixon Gallery and Gardens chose an exhibition so grand it wouldn’t all fit through the doors.

No problem, said Dixon director Kevin Sharp. Museum officials just expanded the doors.

2. Events - Friday, September 23, 2011

The Gavel Club of Memphis will meet for a Dutch treat lunch at Friday, Sept. 23, at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Julie Pierotti, assistant curator at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, will speak. For more information, call Bob Gray at 290-5721.

3. Events - Thursday, September 22, 2011

The Memphis chapter of the Society for Information Management will present its 24th edition of the Strategy Series for Executives, titled “Unleashing the Power of IT for Innovation and Growth,” Thursday, Sept. 22, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Westin Memphis Beale Street Hotel, 170 Lt. George W. Lee Ave. The event is free for qualified corporate executives. To register, visit www.hmgstrategy.com.

4. Young Artists in Spotlight at Dixon - Monday, January 24, 2011

The next generation of Memphis artists will have a chance to express themselves in a youth-filled exhibition that has opened at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens.

“10 Under 30” explores the emerging talent of students from the Memphis College of Art and the University of Memphis art department, giving each one of them a rare chance to be showcased in an established art museum before building their careers.

5. Dixon Exhibit Reveals Verve Behind Still Life - Monday, November 8, 2010

Most Americans are introduced to still life artistry in junior high school art classrooms, the walls of which are usually lined with drawings of fruit bowls and flowers.

But a new exhibit already open at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens shows how dynamic doing nothing can be.

6. Events - Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Talk Shoppe will present “Impact Outlook & Opportunities: Tackling Tough Questions” 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 - Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Small Biz Memphis will host the Cordova/Bartlett and East Memphis/Midtown Business Builders Circle meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. at 1661 International Drive, suite 400. The Germantown/Collierville meeting will be Thursday at 7:45 a.m. at 2176 West St. For more information, call 205-9303.

8. Events - Monday, August 30, 2010

Small Biz Memphis will host the Cordova/Bartlett and East Memphis/Midtown Business Builders Circle meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. at 1661 International Drive, suite 400. The Germantown/Collierville meeting will be held Thursday at 7:45 a.m. at 2176 West St. For more information, call 205-9303.

9. Events - Wednesday, March 31, 2010

The Mid-South Minority Business Council will present the seminar “Strategies for Business Development” today from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at MMBC, 158 Madison Ave., Suite 300. Cost is $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers. To register, call 525-6512.

10. Events - Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will present “Top Ten Ways to Reduce Your Wage and Hour Liability” today from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, 280 Marathon Way in Southaven. The event is free. To register, contact Nicolette Thomas at 577-2328 or nthomas@bakerdonelson.com.

11. Dixon to Feature National Ornamental Metal Museum Work - Monday, January 11, 2010

he National Ornamental Metal Museum isn’t moving from its haven above the Mississippi River, but East Memphis arts patrons soon will have a chance to view metal art from local artists without trekking Downtown.

12. Dishmon Joins UT Medical Group - Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Dr. Dwight “Dan” Dishmon has joined the Department of Medicine at UT Medical Group.
Dishmon is an interventional cardiologist and cares for adults with ischemic heart disease and peripheral arterial disease.
He earned his medical degree and completed his internal medicine residency and general cardiology fellowship training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He later completed additional fellowship training at Michigan State University’s Borgess Medical Center. 

13. Art Exhibits Bring Chile To Memphis in May Forefront - Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Headliners from various pop genres will entertain the masses on Beale Street and in Tom Lee Park. The sensuous aroma of barbecue will waft through the streets of Downtown. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra will keep Ol’ Man River rollin’ along even though James Hyter has passed away.