There was a moment during the March unveiling of former Mayor A C Wharton Jr.’s portrait in the Hall of Mayors when the task of framing history gave way to the present.

It came when attorney Ricky E. Wilkins talked about the importance of Wharton and his predecessor, Willie Herenton – the only two black mayors in Memphis history – to the city’s political present. Wharton attended the event; Herenton was noticeably absent.

2. Graves Named Director Of Downtown YMCA - Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Angelic Graves has joined YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South as executive director of the Louis T. Fogelman Downtown YMCA. Graves, a Chicago native, comes to Memphis from the YMCA of Metro Chicago, where she most recently served as executive director of the South Side YMCA.

3. Events - Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Remington College will hold the 3 Lives blood drive Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at its Memphis campus, 2710 Nonconnah Blvd. The drive is part of a national effort to recruit minority blood donors and help supply local hospitals. Visit 3lives.com.

4. Events - Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the University of Phoenix, 65 Germantown Court, first floor. David Stolze with Got You Covered Roofing will present “What to Look for in Hiring a Quality Roofer.” Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.com.

5. Events - Monday, October 5, 2015

Touchdown Club of Memphis will meet Monday, Oct. 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Chickasaw Country Club, 3395 Galloway Ave. University of Memphis head coach Justin Fuente is the guest speaker. Cost is $60. Visit tdcmemphis.com.

6. Events - Saturday, October 3, 2015

Cooper-Young’s Rocktober music series kicks off Monday through Thursday, Oct. 5-8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the gazebo at Cooper Street and Young Avenue. Performers include Tony Maynard (Oct. 5), Davy Ray Bennett (Oct. 6), Nora & Chuck Retroactive (Oct. 7) and Subtractions (Oct. 8). Concerts continue throughout October. Visit cooperyoung.com.

7. Events - Thursday, September 17, 2015

2015 Cooper Young Festival Art Invitational will be held Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Jay Etkin Gallery, 942 S. Cooper St. The free event allows Cooper-Young artists to showcase their work in a gallery environment. Visit cooperyoungfestival.com.

8. Events - Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Sales and Marketing Society of the Mid-South will meet Wednesday, July 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chickasaw Country Club, 3395 Galloway Ave. Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. will speak. Cost for nonmembers is $35. Visit sms-midsouth.org.

9. Events - Tuesday, July 14, 2015

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. will meet Tuesday, July 14, at 9 a.m. in the Downtown Memphis Commission conference room, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.

10. Events - Monday, July 13, 2015

The Orpheum Theatre will present “Motown: The Musical” Tuesday, July 14, through July 19 at the theater, 203 S. Main St. Buy tickets at orpheum-memphis.com.

11. Chism Opens Capital Advisors/Bellwether Enterprise's Memphis Office - Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Jeremy Chism has joined Capital Advisors/Bellwether Enterprise as vice president to open the company’s Memphis commercial real estate loan production office. The firm provides financing solutions through a vast network of insurance companies, CMBS lenders and commercial lenders for commercial real estate.

12. Events - Thursday, January 17, 2013

Black Business Association of Memphis will meet Thursday, Jan. 17, at 8 a.m. at the Renaissance Business Center, 555 Beale St. Ricky Tucker of Rix International will speak, and a light breakfast will be served. Visit bbamemphis.com.

13. Events - Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Center City Development Corp. board of directors will meet Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 9 a.m. in the Downtown Memphis Commission conference room, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphis.com.

14. Events - Tuesday, April 18, 2006

The Shelby County Conservation Board meets Wednesday at 8 a.m. in the Shelby Farms Visitors Center, 500 Pine Lake Drive. Call 576-4265.

The Memphis Regional Chamber presents "Another Chamber Advantage" Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at 22 N. Front St., Suite 200. Ricky Tucker, founder of RIX International, will discuss leadership skills, individual responsibilities and getting results during his "Self and Team Leadership to Get Results, Not Excuses" presentation. Contact Perrye Peters at ppeters@memphischamber.com to reserve your space.

15. Events - Monday, April 17, 2006

The Memphis Regional Chamber's Mid-South Quality Productivity Center presents "Auditing for Improved Performance" today through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the chamber, 22 N. Front St., Suite 200. The three-day course is designed for novices and experienced auditors who want to provide their companies with value-added auditing. Cost is $535 for members and $595 for non-members. Contact Alexis Burgman at 543-3530 or aburgman@memphischamber.com for more information.