Good morning, Memphis! Your lawn chairs and blankets will get plenty of use this week as a bevy of concerts jam out under the night sky. Plus, South Main lights up for Trolley Night, dinosaurs roar into the Agricenter and much more in The Week Ahead…

2. The Week Ahead: July 24-30 - Monday, July 24, 2017

Hello, Memphis! Politics will be heating up this week to match the weather and you’ll be able to see and learn about the stars at the Pink Palace Museum. But there are also some indoor events to take in, including an event for creators at Crosstown Arts.

3. Harris: Syrian Air Strikes Should Change State’s Stance on Refugees - Wednesday, April 12, 2017

State Sen. Lee Harris is calling on the Legislature to rethink its stance on refugees amid legal action taken against the federal government after President Donald Trump ordered an air strike against Syria.

4. Harris: Syrian Air Strikes Should Change State’s Stance on Refugees - Tuesday, April 11, 2017

State Sen. Lee Harris is calling on the Legislature to rethink its stance on refugees amid legal action taken against the federal government after President Donald Trump ordered an air strike against Syria.

5. View From the Hill: A Disjointed Stash of Marijuana Bills - Thursday, March 30, 2017

This year’s marijuana bills are a mixed bag.

Rep. Jeremy Faison is sending his medical marijuana legislation to a task force, as opposed to “summer study,” typically considered the trash heap for unwanted bills.

6. Impact of Three-Day RiverArtsFest Felt Year-Round - Friday, October 21, 2016

RiverArtsFest is gearing up for its 10th annual fine arts festival this weekend Downtown in the South Main Arts District, where more than 20,000 people are expected to attend the three-day event.

Launched in 1989 as Arts in the Park in Overton Park before relocating to the Memphis Botanic Garden in 1992, the fest was revitalized in 2007 as RiverArtsFest and moved to its present location.

7. Last Word: The Greensward Deal, Pulpit to Protest Call and Leader Federal's HQ - Tuesday, July 19, 2016

There is nothing quite like a deadline to produce results.

I’m not talking about this job, although it is more than a coincidence that the closer a deadline gets the more you start to figure out how to write something.

8. Advance Memphis Aims to Provide Workers Economic Sustainability - Tuesday, July 19, 2016

“I’m always thinking about things through an economic lens,” said Steve Nash, executive director of Advance Memphis, at a recent tour of the nonprofit’s new location at 575 Suzette St.

9. Events - Friday, January 16, 2015

Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School will host an opening reception for “Earthbound Treasures: New Works by Tiffany Myers Foss and Katie Dann” Friday, Jan. 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Buckman, 60 Perkins Road Extended. The exhibition will be on display through Feb. 13. Visit buckmanartscenter.com.

10. Events - Friday, January 9, 2015

2015 Memphis International Auto Show will be held Friday, Jan. 9, through Sunday, Jan. 11, at the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. The show will feature hundreds of new models, hot rods and high-end luxury vehicles, as well as test drives and family fun. Visit memphis-autoshow.com for details and discounted tickets.

11. Events - Thursday, January 8, 2015

Memphis Botanic Garden and Artists’ Link will host the Incognito Art Exhibit, featuring unsigned original works by 100 Mid-South artists, Thursday, Jan. 8, through Jan. 30 at the garden, 750 Cherry Road. The show will culminate in an art gala and silent auction Jan. 30. Admission to the exhibit is free; tickets to the gala are $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Visit memphisbotanicgarden.com/incognito or call 901-636-4131.

12. Events - Saturday, January 3, 2015

Memphis Botanic Garden and Artists’ Link will host the Incognito Art Exhibit, featuring unsigned works by 100 Mid-South artists, Friday, Jan. 8, through Jan. 30 at the garden, 750 Cherry Road. The show will culminate in an art gala and silent auction Jan. 30. Admission to the exhibit is free; tickets to the gala are $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Visit memphisbotanicgarden.com/incognito or call 901-636-4131.

13. Events - Thursday, January 1, 2015

The Daily News offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day. Offices will reopen Friday, Jan. 2, at 8:30 a.m.

T.O. Fuller State Park will hold a New Year’s Day hike on the 4.5-mile Discovery Trail Thursday, Jan. 1, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the visitors center, 1500 W. Mitchell Road. Members of the Tennessee Trails Association will be serving samples of black-eyed peas, cornbread, chips and dip and hot chocolate, and a ranger will be present to host a birds of prey program. Cost is free. Call the park office at 543-7581 for details.

14. Events - Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Hard Rock Cafe Memphis will host the seventh annual Hard Rock Guitar Drop Wednesday, Dec. 31, from 6:30 p.m. to Thursday, Jan. 1, at 2 a.m. at Hard Rock, 126 Beale St. The event will feature live music inside and outside the cafe, including a headline performance by The Bar-Kays. General admission is $20. Visit hardrock.com/memphis for more information.

15. Events - Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Memphis Zoo hosts the final night of SunTrust Zoo Lights Tuesday, Dec. 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the zoo, 2000 Prentiss Place. Visitors can enjoy free rides through Zoo Lights on a tram, children’s activities, live reindeer, animal encounters and more. Cost is $6 for members and $8 for nonmembers. Visit memphiszoo.org.

16. We’re All Invited - Friday, July 11, 2014

MEMPHIS, SERVED IN THE SHELL. Following up last week’s column, this from a reader:

“We have no civic pride, half the population is intent on killing as many as they can and the other part lives behind walls or gates. There was a time in the fifties when you could leave your front door unlocked and keys in the car.”

17. Methodist South Hospital Completes Renovations - Saturday, May 10, 2014

Methodist South Hospital will host a ribbon-cutting and consecration ceremony to celebrate the completion of its lobby and first floor renovations Friday, May 9, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The 10-month renovation project includes an expansion of the lobby area and a newly renovated ICU waiting room, ICU break/sleep room, gift shop, chapel and physician break room. Other renovations include expanded credit union and outpatient registration areas and new tile throughout the first floor. The 9,500-square-foot renovation project cost approximately $2 million.

18. Methodist South Hospital Completes Renovations - Friday, May 9, 2014

Methodist South Hospital will host a ribbon-cutting and consecration ceremony to celebrate the completion of its lobby and first floor renovations Friday, May 9, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The 10-month renovation project includes an expansion of the lobby area and a newly renovated ICU waiting room, ICU break/sleep room, gift shop, chapel and physician break room. Other renovations include expanded credit union and outpatient registration areas and new tile throughout the first floor. The 9,500-square-foot renovation project cost approximately $2 million.

19. Harris Files Ford Challenge at Deadline - Thursday, April 3, 2014

Memphis City Council member Lee Harris is challenging Democratic state Sen. Ophelia Ford in the August primary for District 29, the Senate seat held by a member of the Ford family since 1975.

20. Events - Friday, January 10, 2014

The Whitehaven Partnership will meet Friday, Jan. 10, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Whitehaven branch library, 4120 Millbranch Road. Shelby County Trustee David Lenoir, and representatives from the Memphis Police Department and other city agencies will discuss improving Whitehaven neighborhoods. Email cburton615@hotmail.com or call 345-3695.

21. Events - Thursday, January 9, 2014

Hattiloo Theatre will present “One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show” Thursday, Jan. 9, to Jan. 26 at the theater, 656 Marshall Ave. Visit hattiloo.org.

22. Memphian Cobb Joins MIFA As Meals on Wheels Director - Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Trentwood Cobb has joined Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association as director of MIFA Meals on Wheels, which provides hot meals to senior citizens in the greater Memphis area.

Hometown: Memphis

23. Hansen Promoted to Store Manager at Macy’s - Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Greg Hansen has been promoted to vice president/store manager at Macy’s Oak Court.

Hometown: Lynbrook, N.Y.

24. New Midtown Boutique Offers Total Fashion Package To All Women - Monday, August 10, 2009

Arshula Lynn recently put up the open sign at her new business, Main Event Boutique, and then put music from the Black Eyed Peas on the stereo.

The upbeat music streaming onto the sidewalk from 1859 Madison Ave. matched her attitude. She’s ready to help cure people of the economic doldrums.

25. Blockman Joins Keller Williams - Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Harold Blockman has been named the new vice president & principal broker of the Memphis Central Market Center for Keller Williams Realty.

Blockman serves as director of the board of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors and was selected for the 2007 Community Service Award by MAAR. Blockman is also president of the Tennessee GRI Association and a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Club.

26. Name, HQ Location Are Thorny Issues In Airline Merger Talks - Wednesday, January 23, 2008

ATLANTA (AP) - A particularly thorny issue for Delta Air Lines Inc. in its talks with United Airlines and Northwest Airlines about a combination with one of the carriers is where the merged company would be based and what it would be called, industry observers say.

27. Events - Tuesday, January 9, 2007

Out on a Limb, the Memphis area limb loss support group, meets today at 7 p.m. at Jewish Family Service, 6560 Poplar Ave. Denise Blockman, a licensed massage therapist at Baptist Rehabilitation Hospital, presents "A New Year's Resolution That is Easy to Keep: Seated Fitness for EveryBody." For more information, call William Samuels at 767-8511.

28. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, October 27, 2003
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MLGW, U of M Host Electrical Power Forum Oct. 27

The Tennessee Education Lottery Corp. board of directors meets at 1 p.m. in Nashville. The meeting is open to the public. Call Will Pinkston at (615) 253-6881. Court Appointed Special A...

29. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, October 9, 2002
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Kim Carter joined Coastal Securities in Memphis as public finance vice president. She earned a master of business administration degree from the University of Memphis and a bachelors degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C. &nbs...

30. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, January 14, 2002
Calendar of events Jan Calendar of events Jan. 14-Jan. 20 Jan. 14 The International Association of Administrative Professionals will have its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn East. Ruth W. Lentz, IJL Wachovia first vice president of inve...

31. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, January 7, 2002
Calendar of events Jan Calendar of events Jan. 7-Jan. 13 Jan. 7 The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art displays the Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons, an exhibition of original artwork from the world of Looney Tunes and Merry Melodies through Sunday. Visitors ...

32. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, December 28, 2001
The painti The paintings of twins Jerry and Terry Lynn will be displayed at the Memphis Jewish Community Centers Shainberg Gallery Jan. 6 through Jan. 27. A reception with the artists is 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 6. While their work developed through a ...

33. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, October 25, 2000
Victor Mills was named as the general manager of the Peabody hotel Victor Mills was named general manager of the Peabody hotel. He joined the Peabody Hotel Group in 1990 through the Peabody Orlando hotel. During his tenure, he earned the Peabody Gro...

34. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, December 3, 1999
Baptist Memorial Health Cares mobile mammography will make visits to two Baptist locations during December Baptist Memorial Health Cares mobile mammography unit will make visits to two Baptist locations in December. Tuesday, the unit will be parked ...

35. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, July 9, 1998
The Memphis Bar Association announced the results of the associations Judicial Preference Election concerning all contested judicial and clerk races on Aug The Memphis Bar Association announced the results of the associations Judicial Preference Ele...

36. Archived Article: Back - Wednesday, June 19, 1996
The Black Business Association of Memphis is sponsoring a day of activities dedicated to women in business on June 20 The Black Business Association of Memphis is sponsoring a day of activities dedicated to women in business on June 20. Activities w...