In Memphis Federal Court Monday morning, Memphis Police surveillance of protesters over the last two years is on the docket of U.S. District Judge Jon P. McCalla. McCalla ruled earlier this month in advance of the nonjury trial that police conducted “political surveillance” of protesters in violation of a 1978 federal court consent decree.

2. Events - Saturday, June 9, 2018

Hattiloo Theatre performs “Raisin,” a musical adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun,” Friday, June 8, through July 1 at 37 S. Cooper St. Visit hattiloo.org for showtimes and tickets.

3. Last Word: Alexander on Trump, Gibson Sells and Chandler Home Sales Numbers - Friday, October 20, 2017

If you tuned out at half-time in Houston Thursday evening, you may need to examine your committment and give me five sets of wind sprints from East Parkway to the fountain at the other end of Tiger Lane. And no drinking the blue water.

4. Gibson Guitar Factory Looking For New Home - Friday, October 20, 2017

Nashville-based guitar maker Gibson Brands Inc. is putting its Downtown Memphis factory on the market as it looks for a new, smaller home.

The 18-year-old Gibson Beale Street Showcase and Guitar Factory – located on nearly six acres at 145 Lt. George W. Lee Ave., across South B.B. King Boulevard from FedExForum – clocks in at 127,620 square feet and has an adjacent 330-space parking lot. And it could be yours for $17 million.

5. Events - Friday, June 23, 2017

The Live at the Garden summer concert series kicks off with Little Big Town on Friday, June 23, at 8:30 p.m. (gates at 6:30 p.m.) at Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road. Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com. Visit liveatthegarden.com or call 901-636-4107 for details and a series schedule.

6. WUMR to Kick Off Radiothon June 25 - Saturday, June 10, 2017

University of Memphis radio station WUMR 91.7 FM “The Jazz Lover” is kicking off its annual Jazz in June Radiothon fundraiser this month with help from a pair of Memphis recording artists.

7. WUMR to Kick Off Radiothon June 25 - Tuesday, June 6, 2017

University of Memphis radio station WUMR 91.7 FM “The Jazz Lover” is kicking off its annual Jazz in June Radiothon fundraiser this month with help from a pair of Memphis recording artists.

8. Events - Saturday, November 19, 2016

A public meeting on the Pinch District redevelopment plan will take place Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Balinese Ballroom, 330 N. Main St. The planning team will present the vision that has been crafted for the Pinch District following two public input meetings earlier this year, and also will discuss connectivity between this initiative and other projects in the immediate vicinity. For more information, contact Brett Roler at roler@downtownmemphis.com or 901-575-0540.

9. Events - Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the University of Phoenix’s Memphis campus, 65 Germantown Court, first floor. Juanita Hamilton of the city of Memphis will discuss the city’s down payment assistance programs. Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.biz or call Jo Garner at 901-482-0354.

10. The Week Ahead: July 4-10 - Monday, July 4, 2016

Happy Fourth of July, Memphis! We hope you’re enjoying a long weekend – and if you do have to work today, we hope you’re able to sneak out early enough to watch some of the local fireworks displays tonight. Here are details on a few of them, plus other local happenings you need to know about this week…

11. The Week Ahead: June 20-26 - Monday, June 20, 2016

Let’s get this week started, Memphis! Here’s our roundup of local happenings you need to know about, from a new headstone for one of the Beale Street Sheiks to an event to celebrate (and buy from) Memphis' maker community. 

12. New Daisy Planning 74th Birthday Bash - Saturday, May 21, 2016

The New Daisy Theatre is celebrating its 74th birthday in a few weeks and is inviting the public to celebrate it with George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic.

13. New Daisy Planning 74th Birthday Bash - Tuesday, May 17, 2016

The New Daisy Theatre is celebrating its 74th birthday in a few weeks and is inviting the public to celebrate it with George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic.

14. RedBall Project Bounces Into Memphis April 28 - Saturday, April 23, 2016

A 250-pound red inflated ball will mark the centennial celebration at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art starting April 28.

The RedBall Project by artist Kurt Perschke moves to a different site every day through May 7, when it returns to the Brooks entrance for the formal centennial celebration of the museum’s opening.

15. RedBall Project Bounces Into Memphis April 28 - Wednesday, April 20, 2016

A 250-pound red inflated ball will mark the centennial celebration at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art starting April 28.

The RedBall Project by artist Kurt Perschke moves to a different site every day through May 7, when it returns to the Brooks entrance for the formal centennial celebration of the museum’s opening.

16. Events - Saturday, April 16, 2016

The Bo-Keys will perform an album release concert for “Heartache by the Number,” on Thursday, April 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, 926 E. McLemore Ave. Admission is $10 at the door. Visit staxmuseum.com for details.

17. Events - Friday, April 15, 2016

Memphis Botanic Garden will hold the Spring’s Best Plant Sale on Friday and Saturday, April 15-16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 750 Cherry Road. MBG’s largest sale of the year features a wide assortment of plants plus specialty garden items by local artisans. Admission is free. Visit memphisbotanicgarden.com.

18. The Week Ahead: February 29, 2016 - Monday, February 29, 2016

How was your weekend, Memphis? We know what you’ll be doing Tuesday (voting, of course!), but plenty of nonpolitical happenings grace this week’s calendar too – from a trio of Grizzlies games to a fundraiser supporting fair housing.

19. New Daisy Owner Says Tax Dispute Unnecessary - Saturday, October 24, 2015

The co-owner of the New Daisy Theatre says the Tennessee Department of Revenue should have been able to find someone at the Beale Street nightclub to talk with before resorting to padlocking the business for a day.

20. Events - Friday, October 16, 2015

Eyewear Gallery will offer free dry-eye and allergy eye screenings Fridays in October, including Oct. 16, from noon to 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit eyeweargallery.com or call 901-763-2020.

21. Events - Thursday, October 15, 2015

AARP Cordova Chapter will meet Thursday, Oct. 15, at 11:30 a.m. at the Cordova branch library, 8457 Trinity Road. Walgreens representatives will speak about immunizations, Medicare, other pharmacy-related topics and services for seniors. Guests are welcome. Email fmyers912@yahoo.com for details.

22. New Daisy Renovation Signals New Era for Historic Building - Saturday, July 25, 2015

With a national partner found in Live Nation Entertainment, the New Daisy Theater is getting all dolled up to host nearly 200 musical acts annually.

The job doesn't just call for a new coat of paint to cover the decades of graffiti: the historic theater at 330 Beale is getting a complete overhaul.

23. Events - Saturday, May 2, 2015

Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau will celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week with a “Party in the Park” Wednesday, May 6, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Court Square, at Main Street and Court Avenue. The event will include food trucks, booths, entertainment, giveaways and more. Visit ilovememphisblog.com.

24. Events - Friday, May 1, 2015

2015 Beale Street Music Festival will be held Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3, in Tom Lee Park. The kickoff to the Memphis in May International Festival includes more than 60 acts crossing every genre. Tickets are $40 each day. Visit memphisinmay.org/musicfestival for a lineup and more information.

25. Events - Thursday, April 30, 2015

The Orpheum Theatre will host Bob Dylan and his band in concert Thursday, April 30, at 8 p.m. at The Orpheum, 203 S. Main St. Buy tickets at Orpheum-memphis.com.

26. Live Nation Buys Stake In Bonnaroo Music Festival - Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Concert promoter and ticket seller Live Nation said Tuesday that it bought a controlling stake in annual music festival Bonnaroo.

The purchase will boost Live Nation’s portfolio of music festivals, which attract hundreds of thousands of people paying hefty ticket prices. Late last year, it bought a controlling stake in Lollapalooza.

27. Beale Panel Faces Conflict-of-Interest Questions - Thursday, April 23, 2015

The new city panel that would guide the long-term development and possible expansion of Beale Street isn’t quite ready to begin work yet.

The Memphis City Council gave its conditional approval Tuesday, April 21, to Mayor A C Wharton Jr.’s 13 nominees for the new Beale Street Tourism Development Authority provided 11 of them provide written statements swearing they have no direct financial interest in Beale Street businesses.

28. Events - Wednesday, April 22, 2015

JETS Memphis (Jet & Engine Trading Society) will host its second annual evening reception Wednesday, April 22, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, 191 Beale St. The commercial aviation business and networking event will include heavy hors d’oeuveres, drinks, and rock and soul music. Visit team.aero/jetsmemphis to RSVP.

29. Live Nation Beale Alliance Touted As Concert Comeback - Thursday, April 2, 2015

On the sidewalk in front of the New Daisy Theater on Beale Street are two brass music notes, side by side. One honors the late Mid-South Concerts promoter Bob Kelley and the other honors Mike Glenn, the New Daisy’s long-time operator.

30. Malone Takes Early Vote In Mayoral Primary - Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Former Shelby County Commissioner Deidre Malone took the early vote in the three-way Democratic primary for Shelby County Mayor.

The first results of the Tuesday, May 6, election night showed Malone leading rivals county commissioner Steve Mulroy and former Shelby County Schools board member Kenneth Whalum Jr.

31. Events - Friday, February 14, 2014

The Mid-South Sports and Boat Show will be held Friday, Feb. 14, through Sunday, Feb. 16, at Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove Road. The event will include boat and tackle vendors, and seminars for both children and adults. Visit midsouthboatshow.com for hours and ticket prices.

32. Events - Saturday, February 1, 2014

The University of Memphis will host its Black History Month opening ceremony and presentation of the Authur S. Holmon Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. James L. Netters Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. in the Michael D. Rose Theatre, 470 University St. Visit memphis.edu for a schedule of other Black History Month activities.

33. Events - Friday, January 31, 2014

Network of Memphis will meet Monday, Feb. 3, at 5:30 p.m. at Dixie Cafe, 4699 Poplar Ave. The women’s networking organization will host Mark Dean, executive director and CEO of Volunteer Mid-South. RSVP at networkmemphis.org by Friday, Jan. 31, at noon.

34. Events - Thursday, January 30, 2014

Christian Brothers University will host a panel discussion titled “Let’s Talk About Race” Thursday, Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. in Spain Auditorium at CBU, 650 East Parkway S. A diverse panel of CBU students will discuss their lives and dispel myths. Cost is free. Visit cbu.edu.

35. Events - Saturday, August 31, 2013

The Center for Southern Folklore will present the Memphis Music & Heritage Festival Saturday, Aug. 31, and Sunday, Sept. 1, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Main Street between Peabody Place and Union Avenue. The event will include music, food, and arts and crafts vendors. Cost is free. Visit southernfolklore.org for a list of performers.

36. Events - Friday, August 30, 2013

Business and Professional Women of Tennessee members will meet Friday, Aug. 30, at 11:30 a.m. at Jason’s Deli, 3743 Poplar Ave., to discuss re-establishing a Memphis chapter. The state organization is an affiliate of the BPW Foundation, an advocate for women on work-life balance and workplace equity issues. Email martha.ervin@ervinhypnosiscenter.com or call 489-5481.

37. Events - Tuesday, April 24, 2012

The National Black MBA Association of Memphis will hold its Visionaries Breakfast Symposium Tuesday, April 24, from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the Tower Room, 5100 Poplar Ave. The topic is “Great Minds Don’t Think Alike.” Cost is $10 for association members, Leadership Academy members and MBA students, and $15 for nonmembers. Register at nbmaavbs.eventbrite.com.

38. Events - Thursday, November 12, 2009

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will present “Show Me the Money (and the Strings): Things the Construction Industry Needs to Know about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” today from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Ron Terry Center of First Tennessee Bank, 4385 Poplar Ave. The event is free. To register, contact Nicolette Thomas at 577-2328 or nthomas@bakerdonelson.com.

39. Events - Friday, October 26, 2007

The Memphis Advertising Federation will hold its annual seminar with workshops to help nonprofit organizations with marketing communications, public relations and advertising today from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Foundation, 1900 Union Ave. Registration is $95 at the door, including breakfast and lunch. Contact Sally Baker-Brenner at adfed1@memphisadfed.org or at 748-8889 to register.

40. Events - Thursday, October 25, 2007

The Memphis Regional Chamber will host its Breakfast Forum today from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Memphis Marriott East, 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Memphis Mayor Willie W. Herenton will present "Memphis: Achieving its Potential." Space is limited. R.S.V.P. to Tunga Lee at 543-3571 or tlee@memphischamber.com.

41. Events - Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Talk Shoppe presents "Snapshot of the Memphis Multifamily Market" today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 759-7808.

42. Events - Tuesday, May 8, 2007

St. Francis Hospital will host a luncheon for Memphis-area business leaders to discuss hospital quality ratings today at 11:30 a.m. in the St. Catherine's Room at St. Francis, 5959 Park Ave.

43. Events - Monday, May 7, 2007

Methodist Transplant Resource Center is holding its annual golf tournament, Transplant Fore Life Classic, today at 11 a.m. at Irene Golf & Country Club, 8141 Irene Blvd. The tournament is limited to 36 teams. For more information or to register, call 516-7993 or e-mail swearinj@methodisthealth.org.

44. Events - Tuesday, December 5, 2006

The Sales and Marketing Society of the Mid-South holds its holiday party today from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Regions Bank, 6200 Poplar Ave. Cost is free for members and $15 for guests. For more information, call 937-5532 or e-mail smsofmidsouth@midsouth.rr.com.

45. Events - Friday, February 24, 2006

The Center City Commission's Board of Directors meets today at noon in the CCC conference room, 114 N. Main St. Call 575-0540.

The Memphis Bar Association presents "Advanced Estate Planning Practice Update-2006" today from noon to 3:15 p.m. in the MBA Conference Room of the SunTrust Building, One Commerce Square, Suite 1050. Registration fee is $189; $99 for newly admitted lawyers and retired senior attorneys. Call 527-3573 or visit www.memphisbar.org for more information.

46. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, February 21, 2005
City Park Services Director Reveals Plan for Wolf River Greenway

Wolf River Conservancy Hosts Annual Meeting

Feb. 21

The Institute of Real Estate Management presents IREM RES201: Successful Site Management from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the...

47. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, February 14, 2005
MBA Hosts High School Mock Trial Competition

YLD Hosts High School Mock Trial Competition

Feb. 14

The Young Lawyers Division of the Memphis Bar Association hosts the local district 2005 Tennessee High School Mock Trial Competition through F...