Happy Monday. This weekend is the one between the Beale Street Music Festival and the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, but there are still Memphis in May International events to attend. Great month to be in Memphis!

2. Events - Friday, March 16, 2018

Circuit Playhouse will present “James and the Giant Peach” Friday, March 16, through April 8 at 51 S. Cooper St. Visit playhouseonthesquare.org for times and tickets.

3. Events - Thursday, March 15, 2018

Nobel Prize winner John Mather will present “The History of the Universe from the Beginning to the End: Where Did We Come From, Where Can We Go?” as Rhodes College’s 2018 Peyton Nalle Rhodes Physics Lecture on Thursday, March 15, at 6:30 p.m. in McNeill Concert Hall on Rhodes’ west campus, 613 University St. Mather is a senior astrophysicist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and the senior project scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope. Free and open to the public; reception and book signing will follow. Visit rhodes.edu/events for details.

4. Memphis Inner City Rugby Plans March 16 Fundraiser - Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Memphis Inner City Rugby is planning “An Evening With MICR” Friday, March 16, to celebrate the young men and women who take part in the league.

Among the evening’s highlights, Freedom Preparatory Academy’s girls’ rugby team will receive rings for their recent championship win, and World Rugby Hall of Famer Phaidra Knight will present the keynote address.

5. Week Ahead: January 8-14 - Monday, January 8, 2018

Happy Monday, Memphis! This week brings the first meetings of 2018 for the Memphis City Council and the Shelby County Commission, events celebrating Elvis’ birthday, a luncheon honoring the local PRSA chapter's Communicator of the Year, the Sozo Children’s Choir, business owner seminars, a full slate of sporting events to attend and more.

6. Latino Memphis Head Communicator of the Year - Saturday, December 30, 2017

Latino Memphis executive director Mauricio Calvo has been chosen by the Memphis chapter of the Public Relations Society of America as its 2017 Communicator of the Year.

The organization will honor Calvo at its monthly luncheon Jan. 11 at the University Club, 1346 Central Ave.

7. Latino Memphis Head Named Communicator of the Year - Thursday, December 28, 2017

Latino Memphis executive director Mauricio Calvo has been chosen by the Memphis chapter of the Public Relations Society of America as its 2017 Communicator of the Year.

The organization will honor Calvo at its monthly luncheon Jan. 11 at the University Club, 1346 Central Ave.

8. Events - Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Project Management Institute Memphis Chapter will meet Wednesday, May 10, at 6 p.m. at the Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave., suite 909. Guest speaker Tom Sampson, regional delivery director of Randstad Technologies’ IT Solutions engagements in the Midwest/Chicagoland area, will address the topic of Agile Transformation. Visit pmimemphis.org for details.

9. Events - Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Chicago blues legend Corky Siegel will perform with musicians from IRIS Orchestra and the Memphis Blues Society Tuesday, May 9, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room, 2119 Madison Ave. Enjoy dinner and drinks while taking in Siegel’s full-length “Chamber Blues” show. Cover is $5. Visit irisorchestra.org.

10. Events - Monday, May 8, 2017

IRIS Orchestra will present a screening of “Born in Chicago” Monday, May 8, at 7 p.m. at Malco’s Studio on the Square, 2105 Court Ave. Live music from the Memphis Blues Society starts in the lobby at 6:30 p.m.; a Q&A and meet-and-greet with Chicago blues legend Corky Siegel will follow the screening. Admission is $15. Call 901-751-7669 to order tickets.

11. Events - Saturday, May 6, 2017

Discover the Dinosaurs Unleashed will be in Memphis Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. Experience up-close encounters with dinosaurs, take a spin in Jurassic Jeeps, and enjoy activities such as bounce houses, a scavenger hunt and Mesozoic Mini Golf. Tickets are $19; children younger than 2 are free with a paid adult. Visit discoverthedinosaurs.com.

12. Events - Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Rotary Club of Memphis will meet Tuesday, March 21, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Dr. Keith G. Anderson, a cardiologist at Sutherland Cardiology Clinic and president of the Tennessee Medical Association, will discuss numerous health care topics, including how federal health care reform could impact Tennessee. Cost is $20 at the door. Email taylor@memphisrotary.org to register.

13. Events - Monday, March 20, 2017

Aspen Dental, in partnership with Alpha Omega Veterans Services, will provide free dental care for Memphis veterans via its MouthMobile mobile dental office Tuesday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Civic Center Plaza, 170 N. Main St. Appointments are required and can be made by contacting AOVS at 901-729-2345.

14. Events - Saturday, March 18, 2017

The Stax Museum of American Soul Music will open its “A Century of Funk: Rufus Thomas at 100” exhibition with a reception Thursday, March 23, at 7 p.m. at the museum, 926 E. McLemore Ave. Join the Stax Music Academy Rhythm Section and Thomas’ friends and family for a special concert and panel discussion. Cost is free. The exhibition will be on display through Aug. 31. Visit staxmuseum.com.

15. Events - Friday, March 17, 2017

David Lusk Gallery will hold an opening reception for Dwayne Butcher’s “Memphis” and Rana Rochat’s “New Work” Friday, March 17, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at DLG-Memphis, 97 Tillman St. Both exhibitions will be on display through April 22. Visit davidluskgallery.com.

16. Events - Wednesday, March 8, 2017

PRSA Memphis will meet Thursday, March 9, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University Club, 1346 Central Ave. Thomas Carrier, director of this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament South Regional, will be the guest speaker.  Cost is free for members and $25 for nonmembers. Register at eventbrite.com by Wednesday, March 8. 

17. Events - Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Memphis Black Restaurant Week will be held through Sunday, March 6-12. More than a dozen minority-owned eateries will be offering $15 two-course lunches and $25 three-course dinners or other specials. The week will wrap up with Soulful Food Truck Sunday on March 12 at Clayborn Temple, 294 Hernando St. Visit facebook.com/MemphisBlackRW for details.

18. Events - Thursday, March 2, 2017

WKNO Gallery Ten Ninety One will exhibit “Autobiography: Works by Martha Kelly” Thursday, March 2, through March 31 in the WKNO Digital Media Center, 7151 Cherry Farms Road. A closing reception will be held March 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 901-458-2521 or visit wkno.org.

19. Events - Wednesday, March 1, 2017

The city of Memphis Office of Business Diversity & Compliance Outreach will host “Diversity Programs 301: Certification Registration Rally: Getting on the OBDC Registry” Wednesday, March 1, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., room L50. Gain a more in-depth understanding of the city’s Supplier Diversity programs and how to leverage them to grow your business. Also, register your certifications on site with access to standby assistance. Cost is free. Register at eventbrite.com. 

20. Events - Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Brazilian journalist and photographer Sergio Poroger will discuss and sign “Cold Hot,” his photographic book documenting the sights and sounds of the southeastern United States, Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stax Museum, 926 E. McLemore Ave. Visit staxmuseum.com for details.

21. Events - Monday, February 27, 2017

The Orpheum Theatre will present “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” Tuesday, Feb. 28, through March 5 at the Orpheum, 203 S. Main St. Visit orpheum-memphis.com for show times and tickets.

22. Events - Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in NovaCopy’s conference room, 7251 Appling Farms Parkway. Janne Zaccagnino of Ralph Jones Home Plans will present “Landlords vs. Animals: What you need to know about current laws and renting to a service dog family.” Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.com.

23. Events - Tuesday, January 31, 2017

The Blues Foundation’s 33rd annual International Blues Challenge will be held Tuesday, Jan. 31, through Saturday, Feb. 4, at various Downtown locations. Visit blues.org for details and a daily schedule of workshops, jams and other activities.

24. Events - Monday, January 30, 2017

The Blues Foundation’s 33rd annual International Blues Challenge will be held Tuesday, Jan. 31, through Saturday, Feb. 4, at various Downtown locations. The annual international competition and showcase also features nightly jams, workshops, the Keeping the Blues Alive Awards ceremony and more. Visit blues.org for details and a daily schedule.

25. Events - Saturday, January 28, 2017

The 33rd annual International Blues Challenge will be held Tuesday, Jan. 31, through Saturday, Feb. 4, at various Downtown locations. The Blues Foundation’s annual international competition and showcase also features nightly jams, workshops, the Keeping the Blues Alive Awards ceremony and more. Visit blues.org for details and a daily schedule.

26. Events - Thursday, December 1, 2016

The St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend kicks off with the Health & Fitness Expo on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. Open to the public, the expo will feature nearly 100 exhibitors with the latest in all racing needs. Race day on Saturday, Dec. 3, will feature five races: the 5K and 10K starting at 7 a.m., the half-marathon and marathon at 8:30 a.m., and the kids marathon at 1:30 p.m. Visit stjudemarathon.org for details.

27. Events - Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the University of Phoenix’s Memphis campus, 65 Germantown Court, first floor. Blight Authority of Memphis executive director Sheila Jordan Cunningham and Neighborhood Preservation Inc. president Steve Barlow will present “Fighting Blight in Memphis.” Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.biz or call Jo Garner at 901-482-0354.

28. Events - Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Southwest Tennessee Community College and Arkansas State University Mid-South will hold a process technology career fair Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Nabors Auditorium on STCC’s Macon Cove campus, 5983 Macon Cove. Employers including Hershey, Valero, Blues City Brewery and Lucite will be on hand. Visit southwest.tn.edu.

29. Events - Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Houston Levee Community Center will open on Thursday, Oct. 27, with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. and a grand opening celebration from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1801 N. Houston Levee Road. HLCC will house a teen lounge, computer lab, games room, and community and multipurpose rooms. RSVP to 901-384-3885 or hlccmemphis@gmail.com.

30. Events - Saturday, October 22, 2016

Leadership Memphis will host its ninth annual Multicultural Breakfast on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Kenneth S. Robinson, president and CEO of United Way of the Mid-South, will present the keynote. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at eventbrite.com through Monday, Oct. 24.

31. Events - Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Mid South Area Business Travel Association will meet Thursday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Courtyard Memphis East, 6015 Park Ave. Brian De Leon of Chrome River Technologies will present “‘What Were They Thinking?’: Expense Report Fraud.” Cost is $25 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Visit msabta.org. 

32. Events - Tuesday, October 4, 2016

The Booksellers at Laurelwood will host Memphis journalist Daniel Connolly for a discussion and signing of “The Book of Isaias: A Child of Hispanic Immigrants Seeks His Own America” Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. at the bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended. Visit thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com.

33. Events - Monday, October 3, 2016

Rhodes College’s Africana Studies program will present “Listen, Rock, Resist” on Monday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in Hardie Auditorium on campus, 2000 North Parkway. Musical artist Mobley will perform and join musicologist Fredara Hadley in a conversation about “how to listen and rock between the lyrics.” Cost is free. Email mckinneyc@rhodes.edu for more information.

34. Events - Monday, May 2, 2016

Memphis Branch NAACP, Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association and the National Park Service will hold a public forum Monday, May 2, from 1:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the National Civil Rights Museum, 450 Mulberry St. The forum and panel discussion is part of the commemoration of the 1866 Memphis Massacre. Visit naacpmemphis.org for details and a schedule of related events.

35. Events - Saturday, April 30, 2016

Independent Bookstore Day will be celebrated on Saturday, April 30, with special discounts, giveaways and events at Burke’s Book Store, 936 S. Cooper St., and The Booksellers at Laurelwood, 387 Perkins Road Extended. Among the highlights: participate in Litographs literary tattoo chain; purchase exclusive IBD books and art pieces; and visit both locations to be entered to win one of 10 prizes. Visit burkesbooks.com and thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com for full schedules.

36. Events - Thursday, April 14, 2016

Teach901 will hold a job fair Thursday, April 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, 800 East Parkway S. More than 30 school operators are hiring for more than 200 available positions for the 2016-2017 academic year. For details and to register, visit teach901.com.

37. Events - Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Memphis Child Advocacy Center will host its annual children’s memorial flag-raising on Wednesday, April 13, at noon on Civic Center Plaza outside Memphis City Hall, 125 N. Main St. The ceremony remembers Shelby County kids who have died as a result of abuse or neglect. Visit memphiscac.org.

38. The Week Ahead: April 11-17 - Monday, April 11, 2016

Let’s get this week started, Memphis! Here’s our roundup of local happenings you need to know about, from New Memphis Institute's popular “Memphis 101” crash course to the music- and culture-filled Africa in April festival.

39. Events - Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development’s mobile Career Coach will be at Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Union Avenue campus on Wednesday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 737 Union Ave. Career Coach staff will help people create resumes and register with jobs4tn.gov, where more than 90,000 jobs are available.

40. Events - Friday, February 26, 2016

The Downtown Memphis Commission will meet Friday, Feb. 26, at noon in the DMC conference room, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Health Professions will host an open house Friday, Feb. 26, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student-Alumni Center’s O.D. Larry Dining Hall, 800 Madison Ave. Learn about careers in physician assistant studies, physical or occupational therapy, medical laboratory science and more. For details, email cohpcareers@uthsc.edu or call 901-448-2042.

41. Events - Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Teach901 in conjunction with Teacher Town USA will hold a job fair Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, 800 East Parkway S. More than 30 school operators are hiring for more than 200 available positions for the 2016-2017 academic year. For details and to register, visit teach901.com.

42. Events - Monday, February 15, 2016

Teach901 in conjunction with Teacher Town USA will hold a job fair Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, 800 East Parkway S. More than 30 school operators are hiring for more than 200 available positions for the 2016-2017 academic year. For details and to register, visit teach901.com.

43. Events - Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Central Defense Staffing will host a recruitment event Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6084 Apple Tree Drive, suite 10. CDS is seeking to fill positions for all shifts at various accounts in Memphis and North Mississippi. Applicants must bring two forms of ID and be able to pass drug screening and background checks. Visit centraldefensestaffing.com or call 901-473-6385, ext. 400.

44. Events - Monday, February 8, 2016

The Orpheum Theatre will present 2014 Tony Award winner “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder” Tuesday, Feb. 9, through Feb. 14 at the theater, 203 S. Main St. Buy tickets at orpheum-memphis.com.

45. Events - Saturday, February 6, 2016

University of Memphis Hooks Institute will host “Stokely: A Life” author Peniel E. Joseph for a lecture, lunch and book signing Thursday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. in the University Center River Room, 499 University St. Joseph’s biography of Stokely Carmichael won the 2014 Benjamin L. Hooks Institute National Book Award. Visit memphis.edu/benhooks for details.

46. Events - Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Kiwanis Club of Memphis will meet Wednesday, Feb. 3, from noon to 1 p.m. at The University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Mike Fleming, president of the Memphis Railroad and Trolley Museum, will speak. Lunch fee is $20. RSVP to bethhaag@comcast.net.

47. Events - Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Rotary Club of Memphis will meet Tuesday, Feb. 2, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Randy Boyd, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, will speak. Visit memphisrotary.org.

48. Events - Wednesday, January 13, 2016

The Booksellers at Laurelwood will host “The Guest Room” author Chris Bohjalian for a discussion and signing Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at 387 Perkins Road Extended. Visit thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com.

49. Events - Tuesday, January 12, 2016

The Orpheum Theatre will present Roald Dahl’s “Matilda” Tuesday, Jan. 12, through Jan. 17 at the theater, 203 S. Main St. Buy tickets at orpheum-memphis.com.

50. Events - Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Kiwanis Club of Memphis will meet Wednesday, Dec. 2, from noon to 1 p.m. at The University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Chef Jennifer McCullough (Chef Jenn) will speak. Lunch fee is $20. RSVP to bethhaag@comcast.net.

51. Events - Monday, November 30, 2015

Lifeblood will host its third annual “Bears for Le Bonheur” holiday donation program Tuesday, Dec. 1, through Dec. 15 at any donor center or mobile blood drive. For each donor that gives blood or platelets, Lifeblood will donate a stuffed bear to a Le Bonheur patient. Visit lifeblood.org or call 800-LIFEBLOOD for details and to schedule an appointment.

52. Events - Tuesday, November 17, 2015

The Orpheum Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning musical revival of “Pippin” Tuesday, Nov. 17, through Nov. 22 at the theater, 203 S. Main St. Buy tickets at orpheum-memphis.com.

53. Events - Monday, November 16, 2015

Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab will present “Your Eyes After Age 60,” a free interactive info session, Monday, Nov. 16, at 1:30 p.m. at MHJR, 36 Bazeberry Road. The session will include demonstrations and resources for finding the right eye care. Call Christine Weinreich at 901-722-3311 for more information.

54. Used Tennis Balls Needed For Community Art Project - Saturday, November 14, 2015

Can tennis imitate art? Yes, apparently so.

The Memphis Open presented by ServiceMaster is asking for used tennis balls that will be used for a community art project.

Up to 5,000 of the collected tennis balls will be placed in the fence surrounding the Leftwich Tennis Center to create a one-of-a-kind tennis ball mural.

55. Events - Saturday, November 14, 2015

Chick-fil-A will host its fourth annual Daddy-Daughter Date Night on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 5 p.m. at the Memphis Zoo, 2000 Prentiss Place. The evening will include dinner, ice skating, a Zoo Lights sneak peek and more. Chick-fil-A will donate $5,000 from ticket sales to Make-A-Wish Mid-South. Buy tickets at chickfilamemphis.com.

56. Used Tennis Balls Needed For Community Art Project - Thursday, November 12, 2015

Can tennis imitate art? Yes, apparently so.

The Memphis Open presented by ServiceMaster is asking for used tennis balls that will be used for a community art project.

Up to 5,000 of the collected tennis balls will be placed in the fence surrounding the Leftwich Tennis Center to create a one-of-a-kind tennis ball mural.

57. Events - Tuesday, November 10, 2015

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. will meet Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 9 a.m. in the Downtown Memphis Commission conference room, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.

58. Events - Monday, November 9, 2015

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network will host the Quality of Life and Palliative Care Policy Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Memphis Bioworks Foundation, 20 Dudley St. The forum will discuss the impact of public policy on patient quality-of-life issues in Tennessee. Cost is free. RSVP at acscan.org or email lynn.williams@cancer.org.

59. Events - Saturday, November 7, 2015

Cadence Bank and MIFA will hold a Cadence Community Connection @ MIFA session on holiday budgeting Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the MIFA Family Center, 910 Vance Ave. The session will cover how to deal with extra expenses around the holidays. Cost is free. Visit mifa.org.

60. Events - Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Crosstown Arts and The Booksellers at Laurelwood will celebrate the national release of “Memphis Noir” Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m. at Crosstown Arts’ Story Booth, 438 N. Cleveland St. The anthology’s editors and several contributors will be in attendance. Visit thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com.

61. Events - Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Germantown Neighborhood Preservation Commission will hold the free Neighborhood Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Great Hall & Conference Center, 1900 S. Germantown Road. Mayor Mike Palazzolo is the keynote speaker. For details, email saharris@germantown-tn.gov or call 901-757-7203.

62. Events - Thursday, October 22, 2015

Greater Memphis Chamber will host the HR/Legal Summit on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Three interactive sessions will focus on common legal workplace issues employers need to know. Cost is $60 for members and $75 for nonmembers. Register at memphischamber.com.

63. Events - Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Kiwanis Club of Memphis will meet Wednesday, Oct. 21, from noon to 1 p.m. at The University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Brooks Museum of Art director Emily Ballew Neff is the guest speaker. Cost is $20. RSVP to bethhaag@comcast.net.

64. Events - Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Cannon Wright Blount will present “Getting Started With QuickBooks: Learn From the Experts” on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at its offices, 756 Ridge Lake Blvd., suite 100. The class will cover new company setup, entering/paying bills and more. Cost is $100. Register at cannonwrightblount.com/resources or 901-685-7500.

65. Events - Monday, October 19, 2015

Cooper-Young’s Rocktober music series continues Monday through Thursday, Oct. 19-22, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the gazebo at Cooper Street and Young Avenue. Performers include Richard Jones (Oct. 19), Loveland Duren (Oct. 20), Anne Schorr (Oct. 21) and Nancy Apple (Oct. 22). Concerts continue throughout October. Visit cooperyoung.com.

66. Events - Saturday, October 17, 2015

Flocktoberfest Fireworks, featuring the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, will take place Friday, Oct. 23, at dusk outside Bass Pro Shops at The Pyramid, 1 Bass Pro Drive. The free concert and fireworks spectacular is part of the World’s Hunting & Waterfowl Expo, Oct. 16-25 at Bass Pro. Visit basspro.com/waterfowlexpo for a list of events and activities.

67. Memphis Mayoral Contenders Talk Public Transit - Thursday, September 24, 2015

The four major contenders for Memphis mayor all favor keeping the Mid-South Coliseum in some form and a Memphis Zoo parking garage.

But the positions were limited to yes-or-no answers during the Memphis Rotary Club debate Tuesday, Sept. 22, among Mayor A C Wharton and challengers Harold Collins, Jim Strickland and Mike Williams.

68. Events - Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Downtown Memphis Commission executive search committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 22, at noon at the DMC office, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.

69. Events - Monday, September 21, 2015

Downtown Memphis Commission executive search committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 22, at noon at the DMC office, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.

70. Events - Saturday, September 19, 2015

The Metal Museum will host Repair Days Weekend Thursday, Sept. 24, through Sunday, Sept. 27, at the museum, 374 Metal Museum Drive. Metalsmiths from around the country will be on hand to repair broken metal objects; all proceeds benefit the museum. Visit metalmuseum.org for a schedule of activities.

71. Events - Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Endowment Resource Group will host two seminars for nonprofits Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 11 a.m. and noon at Triumph Bank, 5699 Poplar Ave. The seminar will focus on avoiding the most common endowment-related mistakes nonprofits make. Cost is free; register at healthyendowment.com.

72. Events - Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Artspace Consulting Services will host public meetings on the future of Memphis College of Art’s Downtown property Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at 477 S. Main St. The public is invited to share their ideas about possible uses for the building. RSVP is recommended, but not required. Visit bit.ly/1PqezEW for details.

73. Events - Monday, September 14, 2015

Cannon Wright Blount will present Getting Started With QuickBooks: Learn From the Experts on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at its offices, 756 Ridge Lake Blvd., suite 100. The class will cover new company setup, entering/paying bills and more. Cost is $100. Register at cannonwrightblount.com/resources or 901-685-7500.

74. Events - Saturday, September 12, 2015

ArtBash on Flicker Street will be held Friday, Sept. 18, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Flicker Street Studio, 74 Flicker St., will display “The Work Room Exhibition,” while David Lusk Gallery-Temp, 64 Flicker, will present “200 Miles Away” and a book release and signing for Audrey Taylor Gonzalez’s “South of Everything.” Visit flickerstreetstudio.com and davidluskgallery.com.

75. Events - Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Memphis Botanic Garden will host a Food Truck Garden Party Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the garden, 750 Cherry Road. The event will feature live music, cash bar and food trucks, plus the new Memphis Parent Play Zone, featuring activities for families and kids. Tickets include one drink and are $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Visit memphisbotanicgarden.com.

76. AMA Lunch to Highlight Marketing Technology - Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Digital technology has radically transformed the way media messages are produced and absorbed. For marketers, the lines between marketing and IT have also blurred dramatically.

The Memphis Chapter of the American Marketing Association will present “Success with Marketing Technology: Executing in a Digitally Transformed World” at its August luncheon, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m. at The University Club, 1346 Central Ave.

77. Events - Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Memphis Blues Society and Overton Square will host a Bluesday Tuesday concert featuring Darren Jay Fallas with guest Papa Don McMinn Tuesday, June 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Tower Courtyard, 2101 Madison Ave. Cost is free. Visit overtonsquare.com.

78. Events - Monday, June 15, 2015

Page Robbins Adult Day Center will host a free dementia care presentation Monday, June 15, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Germantown Presbyterian Church, 2363 Germantown Road S. David Troxel, co-founder of the Best Friends Approach, will speak followed by a Q&A. Cost is free. Visit pagerobbins.org.

79. Events - Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Society of Female Transportation Professionals Mid-South will host the second annual Blue Pump Gala Wednesday, March 18, at 5:15 p.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Tickets are $50. Visit memphis.edu/setwc for details.

80. Events - Saturday, February 28, 2015

Leadership Memphis will host its 2015 Leadership Awards Luncheon Wednesday, March 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Awardees Pat Halloran, Brian Stephens and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare will be honored for empowering the community and making a positive impact in the Mid-South. Tickets are $50. Visit leadershipmemphis.org.

81. Events - Friday, February 27, 2015

South Main Trolley Night will be held Friday, Feb. 27, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the South Main Historic Arts District. Visit gosouthmain.com/trolley-night.html for details.

82. Events - Saturday, February 14, 2015

Beale Street Merchants Association will host Beale’s annual Mardi Gras parade Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 5:30 p.m. The celebration will feature a fanfare of carts, horse-drawn carriages, bicycles and wagons decorated in Mardi Gras fashion; beads and candy; and jazz and blues music. Visit bealestreetmerchants.com.

83. Events - Thursday, February 12, 2015

The Memphis Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America will honor Loeb Properties president Bob Loeb, the chapter’s 2014 Communicator of the Year, at its monthly luncheon Thursday, Feb. 12, at 11:45 at the University Club, 1346 Central Ave. Cost is free for members and $25 for nonmembers. Visit prsamemphis.org.

84. Events - Wednesday, February 11, 2015

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center and Waller Lansden Dortch and Davis LLP will kick off the “Protecting Your Intellectual Property” series Thursday, Feb. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Renaissance Business Center, 555 Beale St. Participants will learn more about patents, copyrights, trademarks, nondisclosure agreements and more to protect their business. Visit tsbdc.org/swtcc or call 901-333-5085 to register.

85. Events - Tuesday, February 10, 2015

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. will meet Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 9 a.m. in the Downtown Memphis Commission conference room, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.

86. Events - Monday, February 9, 2015

Morris Auction Group will host a free seminar for potential property sellers to learn about the real estate auction marketing method Monday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Morris Auction Group offices, 2687 Mount Moriah Terrace. Visit morrisauctiongroup.com for details.

87. Events - Saturday, February 7, 2015

Teach901 will host its third annual teacher job fair Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Central BBQ Downtown, 1247 Butler Ave. Candidates interested in pursuing a career as an educator in the Memphis area are invited. More than 20 organizations will be seeking hires. Visit teach901.com/job-fair to register.

88. Events - Tuesday, January 13, 2015

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. will meet Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 9 a.m. in the Downtown Memphis Commission conference room, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.

89. Events - Wednesday, December 17, 2014

The Center City Development Corp. board will meet Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 9 a.m. in the Downtown Memphis Commission conference room, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.

90. Events - Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Madonna Learning Center will present its 2014 Christmas play, “Home for the Holidays,” Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Germantown Performing Arts Center Duncan-Williams Performance Hall, 1801 Exeter Road. Tickets are $5. Visit gpacweb.com.

91. Events - Monday, December 15, 2014

The 13th annual Porter-Leath Toy Truck will collect new, unwrapped toys and monetary donations Monday, Dec. 15, to Dec. 19 from 7 p.m. to 7 p.m. at WMC-TV Action News 5, 1960 Union Ave., and Bud Davis Cadillac, 5433 Poplar Ave. Donations from both locations will benefit children and families served by Porter-Leath. Visit porterleath.org.

92. Events - Wednesday, November 19, 2014

National Civil Rights Museum will host a lunch and learn with Daphene McFerren, director of The Benjamin Hooks Institute at the University of Memphis, Wednesday, Nov. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. at the museum, 450 Mulberry St. The topic is “Freedom’s Front Line: The Voting Rights Struggle in Fayette County, Tenn.” Cost is free; bring your own lunch. Visit civilrightsmuseum.org.

93. Events - Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Memphis Grizzlies and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee will host a family-friendly event Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. near the giant Grizzlies jersey in Tom Lee Park Downtown. Attendees can register for a Fitness Trail Passport, and those who complete all six stations will be in the running for prizes, including tickets to Grizzlies opening night and autographed items. Visit getriverfit.com.

94. Events - Tuesday, October 28, 2014

The Orpheum Theatre will present “Once” Tuesday, Oct. 28, through Nov. 2 at the theater, 203 S. Main St. Buy tickets at orpheum-memphis.com.

95. Events - Wednesday, October 15, 2014

The Center City Development Corp. will meet Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. in the Downtown Memphis Commission conference room, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.

96. Events - Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Kiwanis Club of Memphis will meet Wednesday, Oct. 1, from noon to 1 p.m. at The University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. The guest speaker is University of Memphis President M. David Rudd. Cost is $18 for nonmembers.

97. Events - Tuesday, September 30, 2014

American Marketing Association, Memphis Chapter will meet Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lipscomb & Pitts Building, 2670 Union Ave. Jeremy Park, president of the Lipscomb Pitts Breakfast Club, will present “Giving Back With a Purpose: The Shift in Corporate Engagement and Cause Marketing.” Cost is $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Visit memphisama.org.

98. Events - Monday, September 29, 2014

American Marketing Association, Memphis Chapter will meet Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lipscomb & Pitts Building, 2670 Union Ave. Jeremy Park, president of the Lipscomb Pitts Breakfast Club, will present “Giving Back With a Purpose: The Shift in Corporate Engagement and Cause Marketing.” Cost is $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Visit memphisama.org.

99. Events - Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Sales and Marketing Society of the Mid-South will meet Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Racquet Club, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Phil Trenary, president and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber, will present “Selling Memphis: locally, nationally and internationally.” Cost for nonmembers is $35 at the door. Visit sms-midsouth.org.

100. Events - Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Remington College Memphis campus will hold the 3 Lives blood drive, a national effort to recruit minority blood donors, Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Remington, 2710 Nonconnah Blvd. Visit 3lives.com.