The Withers Collection Museum and Gallery, 333 Beale St., will host the Withers Creatives Festival June 28-30.

2. Withers Gallery to Host Creatives Festival - Thursday, June 14, 2018

The Withers Collection Museum and Gallery, 333 Beale St., will host the Withers Creatives Festival June 28-30.

3. Events - Wednesday, April 4, 2018

The Withers Collection Museum and Gallery will stage an “I Am A Man” Reenactment Photo Shoot Wednesday, April 4, with the lineup starting at 8 a.m. at Fourth and Beale streets. The picture will re-create photojournalist Ernest C. Withers’ iconic “I Am A Man” photo from the 1968 sanitation workers’ strike. Register in advance at the Withers Collection, 333 Beale St., or online at 2018mlk50.com.

4. Events - Tuesday, April 3, 2018

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees holds the I AM 2018 “Mountaintop” Speech Commemoration Tuesday, April 3, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mason Temple. The program will include Bernice King and Martin Luther King III, the children of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; ambassador Andrew Young; COGIC bishop Charles Blake; AFSCME president Lee Saunders; and other dignitaries. Seating at Mason Temple is by invitation only; overflow seating at Temple of Deliverance, 369 G.E. Patterson Ave., is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit iam2018.org.

5. MLK50 Events: A Roundup of Memphis Happenings - Saturday, March 31, 2018

Here's a selection of events in Memphis marking the 50th anniversary of the 1968 sanitation workers' strike and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. April 3 is the 50th anniversary of King’s last speech – the “Mountaintop” speech at Mason Temple, while April 4 is the 50th anniversary of his assassination on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel.

6. Events - Monday, July 17, 2017

A NASA Contracting Outreach Forum will be held Tuesday, July 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Nursing, Natural Sciences and Biotechnology Building, 675 Union Ave. Representatives from NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Marshall Space Flight Center and Shared Service Center will share how local and regional business owners can become NASA suppliers, subcontractors or service providers. Cost is free; registration required. Register at tsbdc.org/swtcc or call 901-333-5085 for details.

7. Events - Saturday, July 15, 2017

Moonlighting for the Cure 2017, a seven-band show and silent auction benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is Saturday, July 15, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tin Roof, 315 Beale St. Each band features one or more St. Jude employees who “moonlight” as musicians, and several art pieces in the silent auction were donated by St. Jude employees. Admission by voluntary donation. Visit facebook.com/moonlightingforthecure for details.

8. Events - Friday, July 14, 2017

L’Ecole Culinaire will host its “Date Night: Tour of Foods From Napa” cooking class Friday, July 14, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at L’Ecole, 1245 N. Germantown Parkway. Whether this is your first date or anniversary, this unique dining experience explores Napa wines and the foods that go with them. Cost is $95 per person; includes instruction, three-course meal and wine. Register at lecole.edu.

9. Withers Collection Gets Sign on Beale - Saturday, May 20, 2017

The Withers Collection Museum and Gallery, 333 Beale St., now has a lighted sign on the block of Beale Street between Fourth Street and Rufus Thomas Boulevard.

10. Withers Collection Gets Sign on Beale - Tuesday, May 16, 2017

The Withers Collection Museum and Gallery, 333 Beale St., now has a lighted sign on the block of Beale Street between Fourth Street and Rufus Thomas Boulevard.

11. Events - Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Paychecks for Patriots, a hiring event for Tennessee veterans and their family members, will be held Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Job Center, 3040 Walnut Grove Road. More than three dozen employers will be on hand, with many conducting on-site interviews. Attendees should bring resumes and dress for an interview. Job seekers may register in advance at tn.gov/paychecks4patriots or at the door.

12. Events - Monday, October 17, 2016

Southwest Tennessee Community College and Operation Hope will host a “Take Your Life Back” credit and money-management workshop Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Whitehaven Center, 1234 Finley Road. Topics include saving money, understanding your credit score, settling accounts, consumer rights and disputing inaccurate information. Free and open to the public. RSVP to nlashford@southwest.tn.edu or 901-333-4287.

13. Events - Monday, September 12, 2016

The Orpheum Theatre will present “Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage” Tuesday through Sunday, Sept. 13-18, at 203 S. Main St. Visit orpheum-memphis.com for times and tick-ets.

14. Events - Tuesday, July 26, 2016

View Inc. will hold a Olive Branch job fair for material handler and machine operator positions Tuesday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Whispering Woods Hotel & Conference Center, 7300 Hacks Cross Road. Bring an up-to-date resume. RSVP not required; must be registered by 1 p.m. for a guaranteed interview. Visit viewglass.com.

15. Events - Saturday, July 23, 2016

The city of Memphis will hold its first “We Mean Business” Symposium on Tuesday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. Hundreds of small and minority-owned businesses will convene to learn about certification, registration and contracting opportunities with city government. Earl Graves Jr., president and CEO of Black Enterprise Magazine, will present the keynote. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited; RSVP to bdcinfo@memphistn.gov.

16. Events - Thursday, March 10, 2016

A community job fair hosted by Agape Child & Family Services, New Direction Christian Church, Maximus and Right Resource Management will be held Thursday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at New Direction, 5777 Winchester Road. Resume assistance will be provided from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. For more information, call Jerrod Gunter at 901-333-6821 or Twana Whitlock at 901-323-3600, ext. 22.

17. Events - Wednesday, March 9, 2016

HireLive will host a sales and marketing career fair Wednesday, March 9, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 5069 Sanderlin Ave. Email your resume to 11056-36-mh2006@apply.maxhire.net and bring 10-15 resumes to the event. Visit hirelive.com.

18. Events - Tuesday, March 8, 2016

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. will meet Tuesday, March 8, at 9 a.m. in the Downtown Memphis Commission conference room, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.

HireLive will host a sales and marketing career fair Wednesday, March 9, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 5069 Sanderlin Ave. Email your resume to 11056-36-mh2006@apply.maxhire.net and bring 10-15 resumes to the event. Visit hirelive.com.

19. Events - Monday, March 7, 2016

Carriage Crossing Restaurant Week will be held through Thursday, March 6-10, in The Shops at Carriage Crossing, 4674 Merchants Park Circle. Diners at participating restaurants (Bonefish Grill, Carrabba’s, Firebirds, Hickory Tavern and STIX) can enjoy $40 prix fixe menus that include an appetizer, two entrees and dessert for two. Reservations recommended. Visit shopcarriagecrossing.com to preview menus.

20. Events - Saturday, March 5, 2016

Carriage Crossing Restaurant Week will be held Sunday through Thursday, March 6-10, in The Shops at Carriage Crossing, 4674 Merchants Park Circle. Diners at participating restaurants (Bonefish Grill, Carrabba’s, Firebirds, Hickory Tavern and STIX) can enjoy $40 prix fixe menus that include an appetizer, two entrees and dessert for two. Reservations recommended. Visit shopcarriagecrossing.com to preview menus.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. Events - Saturday, May 24, 2014

The Levitt Shell will present Big Star’s Third Live as part of its 2014 free concert series Friday, May 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the shell, 1928 Poplar Ave. Visit levittshell.org for a concert schedule.

25. Withers Collection Expands With Dorothy Mae’s Cafe - Monday, May 26, 2014

With signs of new life on the block of the Beale Street entertainment district between Hernando and Fourth streets, Rosalind Withers feels like she is ready to go in some new directions with the Withers Collection, the home of the collected works of her late father, photographer Ernest Withers.

26. Events - Friday, May 23, 2014

The Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale will be held Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. More than 15,000 books and other items will be for sale, all priced at $2 or less. Proceeds benefit the library. Visit memphislibrary.org

27. Events - Saturday, April 19, 2014

The Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival will be held Friday, April 18, through Sunday, April 20, in Robert R. Church Park, at the corner of Fourth and Beale streets. The festival includes festivities, food, arts/crafts and music showcasing the honored country of Burkina Faso. Visit africainapril.org for a schedule.

28. Events - Monday, July 2, 2012

The Memphis & Shelby County Music Commission will hold Memphis Music Monday networking Monday, July 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale St. The biweekly events include music community networking and business exchange, guest speakers and music business presentations. Cost is free. Visit memphismusic.org.

29. Events - Thursday, June 21, 2012

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Memphis will begin a free workshop series to answer entrepreneurs’ questions Thursday, June 21. Visit scorememphis.org or call 544-3588 for a schedule.

30. Events - Thursday, June 14, 2012

The Memphis alumni chapter of LeMoyne-Owen College will kick off the Jerry C. Johnson Sports Weekend with a ceremony renaming the school’s gymnasium to the C. Arthur Bruce Hall/Jerry C. Johnson Gymnasium Thursday, June 14, at 10 a.m. at LOC, 807 Walker Ave. Call 435-1235.

31. Events - Thursday, May 17, 2012

The Black Business Association of Memphis will hold a general membership meeting Thursday, May 17, at 8 a.m. at the BBA office, 555 Beale St. Contact BBA at bbamemphis.com, info@bbamemphis.com or 526-9300.

32. Gallery to Premiere Withers Documentary - Thursday, January 26, 2012

The Withers Collection Museum and Gallery, 333 Beale St., will feature a premiere Thursday, Jan. 26, of a new documentary on civil rights era photographer Ernest Withers.

33. Events - Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Talk Shoppe will present “Open Microphone Discussing Hot Business Topics” Wednesday, Nov. 23, 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 482-0354.

34. Withers Documentary to Air as Museum Opening Awaits - Friday, February 18, 2011

The family of photographer Ernest Withers is bracing for another wave of national attention this month.

A CNN documentary on Withers work that includes his cooperation with the FBI toward the end of the civil rights movement he chronicled airs Sunday on the cable news channel.

35. Glimpse into History - Wednesday, February 2, 2011

David Simmons has seen them peering in the windows of his new storefront at 333 Beale St.

36. Museum Shows Withers’ Legacy Intact - Thursday, September 30, 2010

Work on a new Beale Street museum honoring the life and work of a world-renowned photographer is complete, with the opening planned for mid-October.

The Ernest Withers Collection Gallery and Museum will display Ernest C. Withers’ powerful photographs that celebrate the life and triumphs of Memphis blues. He secured the legacy of Beale Street with a camera lens in spite of an era that ignored African-American achievement.

37. Events - Monday, September 27, 2010

The Memphis Bar Association will hold a continuing legal education class Monday from noon to 1 p.m. at Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC, 130 N. Court Ave. For more information or to register, call 527-3582 or visit www.memphisbar.org.

38. Events - Thursday, August 19, 2010

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will present “Workforce Expense Reductions” Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Baker Donelson’s office, 165 Madison Ave., 20th floor. For more information or to register, contact Nicolette Thomas at 577-2328 or nthomas@bakerdonelson.com.

39. Events - Wednesday, August 18, 2010

The National Black MBA Association will hold a breakfast meeting Wednesday at 7 a.m. at 860 Ridge Lake Blvd. The topic of the meeting is “The Brand You: Perception vs. Reality.” For more information, visit www.nbmbaa.org.

40. Events - Friday, June 4, 2010

Gallery Fifty Six will host an opening reception for artist JC Graham Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the gallery, 2256 Central Ave. Graham’s show, “One Room Schoolhouse,” will run through June 30. For more information, visit www.galleryfiftysix.com.

41. Events - Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The Memphis Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America will meet today at 11:45 a.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Terrance Fluker of the U.S. Census Bureau will speak. The luncheon is free for members, $25 for nonmembers and $15 for students. For more information, call 7549035.

42. Events - Tuesday, March 9, 2010

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. will meet today at 9 a.m. at the Center City Commission, 114 N. Main St. For more information, call 575-0540.

43. Events - Thursday, February 4, 2010

The Memphis Advertising Federation will hold a roundtable discussion today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at EmergeMemphis, 516 Tennessee St. The title of the discussion is “Guerilla Marketing – Unconventional Strategies for Outsmarting Your Competition.” For reservations, e-mail info@aafmemphis.org.

44. Events - Wednesday, February 3, 2010

The Greater Memphis Chamber will hold a breakfast forum today from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Peabody hotel, 149 Union Ave. Tom Schmitt, chairman of the chamber, will speak. To register, contact Ericka Milford at 543-3518 or emilford@memphischamber.com.

45. Events - Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital’s Stroke Support Group will meet today at 4 p.m. in Suite 250 of Medical Office Building A on the its campus, 7655 Poplar Ave. For more information, call Angela Riggins at 516-6929.

46. Southwest to Sponsor Child, Adult Food Program - Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Southwest Tennessee Community College is sponsoring the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Meals will be provided at no separate charge to eligible children at the Early Childhood Education Center, 717 Beale St., and at the Campus Kid’s Corner, 5990 Resources Drive.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service administers the Child and Adult Care Food Program through grants to states.
The program serves meals and snacks to eligible children and adults who are enrolled for care at participating child care centers, day care homes and adult day care centers.
CACFP also provides meals to children in emergency shelters and snacks to youths participating in after-school care programs.
For more information, call Mary Palmer, director of Campus Child Care, at 333-4500.

47. Events - Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Vaco Mid-South will host a continuing education seminar today at 8 a.m. at the Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road. Topics of the event are “Fair Value Measurements,” “Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment” and “Extensible Business Reporting Language.” Cost is $75. To register, call Joe Fracchia or Justin Farmer at 333-2250.

48. Events - Tuesday, November 10, 2009

The Memphis Animal Shelter Advisory Board will meet today at 10 a.m. in the second floor conference room of City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Mayor A C Wharton Jr. will attend.

49. CCDC to Consider Two Business Loans - Wednesday, September 16, 2009

The Center City Development Corp. is scheduled to consider two loan applications from a pair of Downtown businesses at the board’s meeting this morning.

50. Events - Tuesday, September 8, 2009

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Memphis Flyer senior editor Michael Finger will speak. Lunch is $18 per person and reservations are required. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

51. Events - Monday, December 31, 2007

The 83 Lounge will host its New Year's Celebration today at The Madison Hotel, 79 Madison Ave. Amy Lavere and the Tramps will perform and hors d'oeuvres, an ice-carved martini luge bar and a champagne toast will all be provided. Cost is $83 per person, and reservations are required by calling 333-1200.

52. Events - Friday, December 28, 2007

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will hold its FCA Prayer Breakfast today at 7 a.m. at Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Tickets are $80. For more information, call the FCA's Memphis office at 683-3399.

53. Events - Thursday, December 27, 2007

The Memphis Bar Association (MBA) will hold "Last Minute 'Buy the Hour'" CLE courses today beginning at 9 a.m. in the MBA conference room, 80 Monroe Ave., Suite 220. All the day's courses together equal six hours of CLE credit. The meeting times and topics are: "Meeting and Dealing with Objections to Discovery," 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; "Handling Stress," 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; "Conflicts of Interest in Insurance Defense Work," 11 a.m. to noon; "Don't Waive Your Client's Case Goodbye: The Purposes and Perks of a Preliminary Hearing," 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.; "Professionalism," 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.; and "Bankruptcy's Impact on Other Areas of Law," 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

54. Events - Wednesday, December 26, 2007

The AutoZone Liberty Bowl will host a Team Welcome Party today at 6 p.m. at Jillian's, 150 Peabody Place. The event will offer food and drinks, as well as the opportunity to meet the players and staff. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling 795-7700 or by e-mailing tickets@libertybowl.org.

55. Events - Monday, December 24, 2007

The AutoZone Liberty Bowl will host a Welcome Party Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Jillian's, 150 Peabody Place. The event will include food and drinks, as well as the opportunity to meet the players and staff of the two participating teams. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling 795-7700 or by e-mailing tickets@libertybowl.org.

56. Events - Friday, December 21, 2007

The Memphis Bar Association will hold a continuing legal education seminar titled "Last Minute CLE" today from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Topics include "Accidental Clients?" and "Basic Digital Hygiene for Lawyers: Ethics and the New Technology We Use Every Day." This seminar equals three hours of credit. For fee information, call the MBA at 527-3573.

57. Events - Monday, June 4, 2007

The Engineers' Club of Memphis hosts its weekly meeting and lunch today at noon at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Darren Sanders, deputy Shelby County engineer, is the guest speaker. Cost is $12 and no reservations are required.

58. Events - Tuesday, December 19, 2006

The Memphis office of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center hosts "Business Start-Up" Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon at Renaissance Business Center, 555 Beale St. The free seminar will outline the first steps in starting a business. For information, call Yolanda Handy at 333-5085.

59. Events - Monday, December 18, 2006

The Downtown Parking Authority board meets today from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Center City Commission's conference room, 114 N. Main St. The board will hear presentations from four proposals submitted in response to the request for proposals for the 100 S. Main St. property. Call 575-0540 for more information.

60. Events - Friday, December 15, 2006

The Memphis office of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center hosts "Developing a Business Plan" today from 10 a.m. to noon at Renaissance Business Center, 555 Beale St. The $20 seminar will cover how to create a business foundation and identify the status of business finances. For information, call Yolanda Handy at 333-5085.

61. Events - Thursday, December 14, 2006

The Memphis office of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center hosts "Developing a Business Plan" Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at Renaissance Business Center, 555 Beale St. The $20 seminar will cover how to create a business foundation and identify the status of business finances. For information, call Yolanda Handy at 333-5085.

62. Events - Wednesday, December 13, 2006

J.W. Gibson II, chairman of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners' Housing and Economic Development Committee, holds a public hearing today at 4 p.m. at the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. For more information, call 545-4309.

63. Events - Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Friends of the Poplar-White Station Branch Library presents Donn Southern as part of its Second Thursday Community Lecture Series Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at 5094 Poplar Ave. Southern, a practicing attorney and former judge of the Probate Court of Shelby County, will discuss "What You Should Know About Wills, Estates and Probate Court." For more information, call 682-1616.

64. Events - Friday, December 8, 2006

The Center City Commission's W/MBE (Women and Minority Business Enterprise) committee offers "Real Estate Development Deal Clinic" today from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Southwest Tennessee Community College Jess Parrish Library. The two-day course will teach aspiring real estate developers how to test the financial feasibility of proposed development projects. The fee for the course is $160 and includes all training materials. Pre-registration is required. Call Jerome Rubin, manager of diversity outreach, at 575-0581 or visit www.downtownmemphis.com for more information.

65. Events - Wednesday, December 6, 2006

The Memphis chapter of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center hosts "Business Start-Up" today from 10 a.m. to noon at Renaissance Business Center, 555 Beale St. The free seminar will outline the first steps in starting a business. For information, call Yolanda Handy at 333-5085.

66. 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.

67. Events - Friday, November 17, 2006

The Memphis office of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center hosts "Developing a Business Plan" today from 10 a.m. to noon at Renaissance Business Center, 555 Beale St. The seminar will cover how to create a business foundation and identify the status of business finances. Cost is $20. For information, call Yolanda Handy at 333-5085.

68. Events - Thursday, November 16, 2006

The Memphis office of the American Cancer Society (ACS) hosts its 30th annual Great American Smokeout today at 11 a.m. at 1378 Union Ave. The event, which was created to encourage people to stop smoking, also will be the kickoff of a grassroots campaign to support a statewide smoke-free law in Tennessee. For more information, call 725-8621 or visit www.cancer.org/smokeout.

69. Events - Wednesday, November 15, 2006

The Sales and Marketing Society of the Mid-South meets today from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Discussion topic is "Market and Connect to the Different World of the Younger Generation." Cost is $25 and includes lunch. Call 937-5532 or e-mail smsofmidsouth@midsouth.rr.com for more information.

70. Events - Tuesday, November 14, 2006

The Memphis chapter of the Recording Academy presents "How to Make A GRAMMY-Winning Mix: A Listening Session with Paul Ebersold" today from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Media Co-Op at First Congregational Church, 1000 S. Cooper St. The session is free for Recording Academy members and $5.99 for non-members. Call 525-1340 or e-mail memphis@grammy.com for more information.

71. Community Development Council, MATCU Offer Home Ownership Seminar - Monday, November 13, 2006

Nov. 13

The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law holds an open house and admissions workshop from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Room 248 at 3715 Central Ave. Prospective students will learn about the law school admissions process, financing a legal education and careers in law. For more information, call 678-5403.

72. Events - Monday, November 13, 2006

The Memphis chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Fox Ridge Pizza, 1769 N. Germantown Parkway. For reservations or additional information, call Jill Rayman at (662) 393-9595 or Kathy Haynes at 351-3723.

73. Events - Thursday, November 9, 2006

The Memphis Regional Chamber holds its Leadership Luncheon Speaker Series today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Richard R. Tarr, president and executive director of InMotion Musculoskeletal Institute, is the guest speaker. The event is for Chamber members only. Cost is $25. Call Tunga Lee at 543-3571 or visit www.memphischamber.com for more information.

74. Events - Tuesday, November 7, 2006

Lewis Fisher Henderson Claxton and Mulroy LLP hosts the "Diversity Over Breakfast" seminar today at 8:30 a.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave. Vangela M. Wade, recently appointed senior attorney for Lewis Fisher, will lead the seminar. It will provide an exploration of key components of the business case for diversity and its impact on the bottom line. For more information, call 767-6160.

75. Community Foundation Offers Business Planning Workshop - Monday, November 6, 2006

Nov. 7

The Memphis Regional Chamber holds its Chamber Ambassadors meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at BRIDGES Inc., 477 N. Fifth St. Call Sally Minor Cook at 543-3546 or visit www.memphischamber.com for more information.

76. Events - Friday, November 3, 2006

Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance LLC hosts a "Driven to Success" workshop Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2670 Union Ave. Ext., Ste. 200. Business adviser Tim Brady will lead the workshop. Attendees will learn how to rethink their business expenses, plan a mobile office and determine a break-even point across the board. Call 800-292-8072 to register.

77. Events - Tuesday, October 31, 2006

The Memphis Regional Chamber offers "Preparing Your Business for the Unthinkable" today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 22 N. Front St., Ste. 200. Mark Giannini, co-founder of Service Assurance Corp., is the guest speaker. Call Tunga Lee at 543-3571 or e-mail tlee@memphischamber.com for more information.

78. Events - Monday, October 30, 2006

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors holds a broker forum on "Threats to the MLS" today from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Call 818-2444 for reservations.

79. Events - Friday, October 27, 2006

The Memphis Advertising Federation offers "Marketing Tips from the Pros: A Seminar for Non-Profits" Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, 1900 Union Ave. Speakers will cover a range of topics from Internet marketing to online donations to communicating with diverse audiences. Cost is $79 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. To register, call Kathy Kelley at 523-2828 or e-mail kkelley@midsouth.rr.com.

80. Events - Thursday, October 26, 2006

The Memphis office of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center hosts a session on eBay today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Renaissance Business Center, 555 Beale St. The seminar will cover selling basics, opening a PayPal account and more. Cost is $50. For information, call Yolanda Handy at 333-5085.

81. Events - Tuesday, October 24, 2006

The Memphis office of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center hosts "Business Start-Up" Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon at Renaissance Business Center, 555 Beale St. The seminar will discuss the first steps in starting a business. Cost is free. For information, call Yolanda Handy at 333-5085.

82. Memphis Regional Chamber Hosts Commerce Day Luncheon - Monday, October 23, 2006

Oct. 23

RIX International LLC offers three sessions for the "Be Your Best" Success 2006 Seminar Series from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 3355 Poplar Ave., Ste. 107. Three sessions will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Career Transitioning Seminars are designed for people who have been unemployed for more than six months, or those who are unhappy in their current positions and would like to switch to a more meaningful and purposeful career. Cost is $49. For more information, visit www.rixinternational.com or call 870-7492.

83. Events - Thursday, October 19, 2006

MPACT Memphis, the Financial Planners Association and Christian Brothers University offer the "Retirement" seminar, the eighth in a nine-part series of financial literacy seminars, today from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Buckman Hall on the CBU campus, 650 E. Parkway South. Contact Mark Jordan at 312-7760 or visit www.mpactmemphis.org to register.

84. Events - Wednesday, October 18, 2006

The Sales and Marketing Society of the Mid-South holds its monthly luncheon today from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Jana Kerr Pettey, publisher and editorial director of Justine Magazine, is the guest speaker. Cost is $25 for non-members and free for members. For more information, call Darrell Uselton at 326-4979.

85. Court Square Concert Series Moves to Jefferson Davis Park - Monday, October 16, 2006

Oct. 16

The Memphis chapter of the Association of Women in Communications meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Junior League of Memphis, 3475 Central Ave. The chapter also is accepting nominations for the 2007 AWC board of directors. For reservations, e-mail aliciabarden@gmail.com.

86. Events - Monday, October 16, 2006

The Memphis Bar Association presents "Recent Developments in Tennessee UPL" Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. in the MBA conference room at 80 Monroe St., Ste. 220. For more information, call 527-3573 or visit www.memphisbar.org.

87. Events - Wednesday, October 11, 2006

The Memphis office of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center hosts "Business Start-Up" today from 10 a.m. to noon at Renaissance Business Center, 555 Beale St. The seminar will discuss the first steps in starting a business. Cost is free. For information, call Yolanda Handy at 333-5085.

88. Events - Wednesday, October 11, 2006

The Memphis office of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center hosts "Business Start-Up" today from 10 a.m. to noon at Renaissance Business Center, 555 Beale St. The seminar will discuss the first steps in starting a business. Cost is free. For information, call Yolanda Handy at 333-5085.

89. Events - Tuesday, October 10, 2006

The Memphis chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) meets today at 6 p.m. at Fox Ridge Pizza, 1769 N. Germantown Parkway. For more information, call Jill Rayman at 550-0487.

90. Memphis Bar Association Members Act Out at Buckman - Monday, October 9, 2006

Oct. 10

The Memphis Bar Association presents "Entertaining Motions" from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Buckman Performing Arts Center, 60 Perkins Road Extended. The production is a parody of legal life featuring music and skits by and for the Memphis legal community. Call 527-3573 for more information.

91. Memphis Bar Association Members Act Out at Buckman - Monday, October 9, 2006

Oct. 10

The Memphis Bar Association presents "Entertaining Motions" from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Buckman Performing Arts Center, 60 Perkins Road Extended. The production is a parody of legal life featuring music and skits by and for the Memphis legal community. Call 527-3573 for more information.

92. Events - Friday, September 22, 2006

The Memphis Public Library and Information Center and Memphis Animal Services (MAS) hold the second annual Memphis Animal Appreciation Day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. Dogs will be available for adoption at the event. A free seminar "Caring for Your New Pet" also will be offered. For more information, call 362-5310.

93. Events - Wednesday, September 20, 2006

The Center City Commission presents P-Smoov, Lex G., Tom Skeemask & The Memphis Movement as part of the second annual Court Square Concert Series today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Court Square in Downtown Memphis. The concert series will feature local bands every Wednesday through Oct. 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Other featured performers this year include the The Billy Gibson Band and The Memphis Allstars. The concerts are free and open to the public. For more information, call CCC special events manager Stephanie Ziemba at 575-0546.

94. Events - Tuesday, September 19, 2006

The Memphis Area Home Builders Association holds the groundbreaking ceremony for the 2007 Spring Vesta Home Show today at 10 a.m. at Spring Creek Ranch in Collierville Reserve. For more information, contact Sara Hodge at 487-6632 or shodge@mahba.com.

95. Children's Museum Hosts Golf Tournament Today - Monday, September 18, 2006

SEPT. 18

The Children's Museum of Memphis (CMOM) hosts the fourth annual CMOM Golf Tournament to benefit the "Yes, EVERY Child!" program at 11:30 a.m. at Memphis Country Club, 3034 Southern Ave. The Yes, EVERY Child! program provides free CMOM admission for less fortunate families. Lunch will be provided starting at 11:30 a.m., and the tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Golfers will play in teams of four for $300 a person. Call 458-2678 for information or to register.

96. Events - Monday, September 18, 2006

The Memphis Bar Association and the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law present "The First Amendment & Separation of Church & State" today from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Rabbi David Saperstein, director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism in Washington, is the guest speaker. For more information, visit www.memphisbar.org.

97. Events - Friday, September 15, 2006

The Memphis office of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center hosts "Developing a Business Plan" today from 10 a.m. to noon at the Renaissance Business Center, 555 Beale St. Cost is $20. For information, call Yolanda Handy at 333-5085.

98. Events - Thursday, September 14, 2006

The Apartment Association of Greater Memphis (AAGM) hosts its third annual "Maintenance Olympics" today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road. Proceeds from the fund-raising event will benefit Ronald McDonald House. For more information, contact Penny Estes at 359-1050 or pestes@crawfordsmithsharp.com.

99. Events - Wednesday, September 13, 2006

The Memphis Bar Association's Sole/Small Firm Section presents "So Your Client Has a Social Security Disability Problem - What to Do" today from noon to 1 p.m. in the MBA conference room, 80 Monroe Ave., Ste. 220. Cost is $10 for section members, $30 for non-section members and $40 for non-MBA members. Call 527-3573 or visit www.memphisbar.org for more information.

100. Kidney Foundation Hosts Golf Tournament Fund-Raiser - Monday, September 11, 2006

Sept. 11

The Cadillac Invitational Golf Tournament begins at 12:30 p.m. at Ridgeway Country Club, 9800 Poplar Ave. Proceeds benefit the National Kidney Foundation of West Tennessee. Cost is $250, which includes cart, green fees, lunch and dinner, golf glove and more. For information or to register, call the National Kidney Foundation of West Tennessee at 683-6185.