Good morning, Memphis! Still recovering from your turkey hangover? Get out of the house this week and enjoy the official start of the season with a range of holiday events – including Starry Nights’ Tacky Holiday Sweater Night and Choose901’s holiday pop-up shop – then get out there and cheer on your St. Jude Memphis Marathon runners. And that’s just a taste of what’s going on in The Week Ahead...

2. Scene Change - Saturday, July 22, 2017

The sprawling mixed-use complex opening next month on North Cleveland in Midtown is a high-profile example of where Memphis’ art community finds itself at the halfway mark in 2017.

When Crosstown Concourse opens there Aug. 19, it won’t just represent a new beginning that turns a former Sears distribution center into a 1.5-million-square-foot community mainstay. With tenants like Crosstown Arts moving in, the development is also a representation of how the city’s arts landscape is changing this year.

3. The Week Ahead: July 3-July 9 - Monday, July 3, 2017

Hello, Memphis – and happy almost-Fourth of July. Not sure where to catch the fireworks this week? We have a few suggestions, plus more local happenings you need to know about in The Week Ahead...

4. The Week Ahead: February 7-13 - Monday, February 6, 2017

There’s a lot to love this week, Memphis! The 41st annual Memphis Open tennis tournament begins Saturday at The Racquet Club of Memphis. That same morning historic Elmwood Cemetery hosts a “Love on the Rocks” walking tour featuring tragic and humorous tales of love gone wrong. And if you love the Grizzlies, they are playing the not-so-loved San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors this week. 

5. Events - Saturday, December 10, 2016

The Fourth Bluff Ice Rink will open Saturday, Dec. 10, at Mississippi River Park (Riverside Drive next to the Tennessee Welcome Center) and will remain open through January. Hours on Sundays are noon to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays-Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The rink is closed on Mondays. Admission is $10 and includes skate rental. For details, visit memphisriverfront.com.

6. Events - Friday, December 9, 2016

Ballet Memphis and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra will perform “Nutcracker” Friday through Sunday, Dec. 9-11, at The Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main St. Performances start at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day. This annual holiday production features a cast of nearly 100 professional dancers, local children, musicians and vocalists. Buy tickets at balletmemphis.org.

7. Events - Thursday, December 8, 2016

Ballet Memphis and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra will perform “The Nutcracker” Friday through Sunday, Dec. 9-11, at The Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main St. Performances start at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day. This annual production features a cast of nearly 100 professional dancers, local children, musicians and vocalists. Buy tickets at balletmemphis.org.

8. Events - Thursday, October 13, 2016

The Booksellers at Laurelwood and Crosstown Arts story booth will host Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Olen Butler for a discussion and signing of “Perfume River” Thursday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. at the story booth, 438 N. Cleveland St. Visit crosstownarts.org.

9. Events - Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the University of Phoenix’s Memphis campus, 65 Germantown Court, first floor. Leah Anne Morse of Cartridge World, Collierville, will present “Latest Technology and Tips for Cost-Effective Printing in a 3-D World.” Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.biz or call Jo Garner at 901-482-0354.

10. Events - Monday, October 10, 2016

NAWBO Memphis will celebrate Women in Small Business Month with a “makers” panel at its October luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pinot’s Palette, 8225 Dexter Road, suite 103. The owners of four creative businesses will discuss the challenges of pricing talent, promoting oneself and growing a business. Visit nawbomemphis.org for details and tickets.

11. Events - Thursday, September 8, 2016

The 27th Southern Heritage Classic Cultural Celebration will kick off with events Thursday, Sept. 8, through Saturday, Sept. 10, leading up to the annual football game between Tennessee State and Jackson State Saturday at 6 p.m. at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, 335 S. Hollywood St. Visit southernheritageclassic.com for a schedule.

12. Events - Wednesday, September 7, 2016

The 27th Southern Heritage Classic Cultural Celebration will kick off with events Thursday, Sept. 8, through Saturday, Sept. 10, leading up to the annual football game between Tennessee State and Jackson State Saturday at 6 p.m. at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, 335 S. Hollywood St. Visit southernheritageclassic.com for a schedule.

13. Events - Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Memphis Botanic Garden’s Farmers Market will be open Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at MBG, 750 Cherry Road. Shop a variety of locally grown and produced goods, including fresh produce, flowers, breads, artisan items and more. The market runs every Wednesday through Oct. 26. Visit memphisbotanicgarden.com.

14. Events - Monday, September 5, 2016

The Daily News offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day. Offices will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 8:30 a.m.

Church Health’s Farmers Market will be open Tuesday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market runs every Tuesday through Oct. 25. Visit churchhealthcenter.org/farmersmarket for details.

15. Events - Saturday, September 3, 2016

The Memphis Music & Heritage Festival, presented by the Center for Southern Folklore, will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3-4, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Main Street between Peabody Place and Union Avenue. The event will include live music on four outdoor stages and two stages inside the Center for Southern Folklore, 119 and 123 S. Main St.; arts and crafts vendors; food vendors; and more. Admission is free. Visit southernfolklore.com.

16. Events - Friday, September 2, 2016

The Memphis Music & Heritage Festival, presented by the Center for Southern Folklore, will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3-4, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Main Street between Peabody Place and Union Avenue. The event will include live music on six stages, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors and more. Admission is free. Visit southernfolklore.com.

17. Events - Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Working Writers’ Cocktail Hour will be held Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Crosstown Arts story booth, 438 N. Cleveland St. Memphis writers of all types are invited to mingle, have a drink, and connect with each other. Cost is free. For details, visit crosstownarts.org.

18. Events - Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Working Writers’ Cocktail Hour will be held Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Crosstown Arts story booth, 438 N. Cleveland St. Memphis writers of all types (poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, journalism, art/music writing, etc.) are invited to mingle, have a drink, and connect with other working writers. Cost is free. For details, visit crosstownarts.org.

19. The Week Ahead: August 22-28 - Monday, August 22, 2016

This week, Habitat for Humanity gets a hand from some famous friends, the City Council talks marijuana, and TEDxMemphis returns with more "ideas worth sharing." And that's just a taste of what's in store in the week ahead...

20. Events - Saturday, August 20, 2016

Sparkling Nights, the 18th annual Spirit of SRVS auction and wine tasting, will be held Saturday, Aug. 20, from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. The fundraiser will feature vintage wines, silent and live auctions, and more. Tickets are $75 in advance or $85 at the door; tickets for the new VIP area are $125. Visit srvs.org.

21. Events - Monday, August 22, 2016

Wolf River Conservancy and Memphis Botanic Garden will present “Conservation of the Monarch Butterfly” on Monday, Aug. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at MBG, 750 Cherry Road. Cora Lund Preston of the Monarch Joint Venture will provide the latest updates on monarch butterflies and discuss what citizens can do to help. Admission is free for WRC and MBG members, and $4 for nonmembers. Visit wolfriver.org or call 901-219-7323 for details.

22. Events - Tuesday, July 19, 2016

The Booksellers at Laurelwood and Crosstown Arts’ story booth will host Donald Ray Pollock, discussing and signing “The Heavenly Table,” on Tuesday, July 19, at 6 p.m. at the story booth, 438 N. Cleveland St. Visit crosstownarts.org.

23. Events - Saturday, July 16, 2016

Art Dash 2016, benefiting Friends for Life, will be held Wednesday, July 20, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Circuit Playhouse, 51 S. Cooper St. Pay $125 for a premium ticket, and when your number is called, dash for your chosen piece of art from around 100 donated works. Art Dash Friends tickets, for those who want to enjoy the party without taking home a piece, are $25. Buy tickets at brownpapertickets.com or email blake.meador@friendsforlifecorp.org.

24. Events - Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Church Health Center’s Farmers Market kicks off its 2016 season Tuesday, June 7, at 1115 Ave. A healthy cooking class begins at 9 a.m.; the market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market runs every Tuesday through Oct. 25. Visit churchhealthcenter.org/farmersmarket for details.

25. Events - Monday, June 6, 2016

Memphis Botanic Garden will hold an opening reception for “Deconstruct/Reconstruct” by Amy Hartelust and Chloe Yorl on Monday, June 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at MBG, 750 Cherry Road. The exhibition is on display through June 30. Visit memphisbotanicgarden.com or call 901-636-4100.

26. Events - Saturday, June 4, 2016

WLOK Radio will present its 40th anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 4, at 7 p.m. at The Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main St. The celebration will be a concert featuring Al Green, The Brown Singers, The Gospel Four, the Tennessee Mass Choir, and the Stax Academy Alumni Band. Tickets start at $20. Visit orpheum-memphis.com.

27. Working Writers’ Cocktail Hour Returns - Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Crosstown Arts’ Working Writers’ Cocktail Hour is returning in June with the goal of continuing to cultivate and connect the Memphis writing community.

The fourth edition of the cocktail hour, sponsored by The Daily News, will be held June 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at story booth, 438 N. Cleveland Ave.

28. Events - Saturday, April 23, 2016

Howard Hall Amp’d Up, a front porch party at Memphis Heritage, will be held Saturday, April 23, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 2282 Madison Ave. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live music by Jeffrey and the Pacemakers, plus free hot dogs, chips, soda and beer. Cost is free; donations accepted. Visit memphisheritage.org.

29. Events - Friday, April 22, 2016

Memphis Black Expo will hold a workforce ready seminar for ages 15-18 on Saturday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to noon in the St. Andrew AME Church community life center, 1472 Mississippi St. The seminar will prepare attendees for the youth summer job fair, to be held April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at the same location. Attendees must pre-register at memphisblackexpo.com/workforceready and a parent must sign the student in at the event.

30. Events - Thursday, February 11, 2016

Crosstown Arts and The Booksellers at Laurelwood will host a discussion and signing with Ed Tarkington, author of “Only Love Can Break Your Heart,” Thursday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. at Crosstown Arts’ Story Booth, 438 N. Cleveland St. Visit thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. Events - Monday, January 11, 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.

35. Events - Saturday, January 9, 2016

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis will host the 14th annual Valero Memphis Refinery Tool Box Bash on Friday, Jan. 15, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road. The event will include live and silent auctions, whiskey tasting, live music and more. Tickets are $60 at toolboxbash.com or 901-322-3532.

36. 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.

37. Events - Monday, November 2, 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.

38. Events - Saturday, October 31, 2015

“Memphis Noir” release party, hosted by Crosstown Arts and The Booksellers at Laurelwood, will be held 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.

39. Events - Thursday, March 26, 2015

Chandler Reports will hold its Master Your Market: 2014 Year-in-Review on Thursday, March 26, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Memphis Marriott East, 5795 Poplar Ave. The seminar will feature an in-depth analysis of local commercial and residential real estate trends, and a guest panel discussion. Cost is $10 for Chandler subscribers and $15 for nonsubscribers. Visit bit.ly/MasterYourMarket032615.

40. Events - Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Startup Grind, a series designed to educate, inspire and connect entrepreneurs, will host a discussion with James Ruffer on Wednesday, March 25, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Cowork Memphis, 902 S. Cooper St. Ruffer is a security expert, ethical hacker and co-founder of mobile payments startup PAAY. Tickets are $15 online or $20 at the door. Visit startupgrind.com/memphis for details.

41. Events - Monday, June 9, 2014

Methodist South Hospital will host a stroke support group meeting for survivors and caregivers Monday, June 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the outpatient rehabilitation center, 1251 Wesley Drive, suite 141. Dr. Hafiz Elahi will present “Stroke From the Neurologist’s Perspective.” Email patricia.morgan@mlh.org or rushali.naik@mlh.org.

42. Events - Saturday, June 7, 2014

Moon River Music Festival, hosted by Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, will be held Saturday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Levitt Shell, 1930 Poplar Ave. The event will include more than a dozen performers, food trucks, activities and more. General admission is $25. Visit moonriverfestival.com.

43. Events - Thursday, March 13, 2014

The Memphis chapter of the American Payroll Association will meet Thursday, March 13, at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Siskind Susser attorney Bruce Buchanan will present “E Verify and the I-9.” Cost is $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Register at memphisapa.org.

44. Events - Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Lifeblood and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center will host a community blood drive Wednesday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at UTHSC, 800 Madison Ave., rooms B201-B204. Visit lifeblood.org or call 529-6320 for eligibility guidelines and appointments.

45. Events - Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Calvary Episcopal Church will hold its 2014 Lenten Preaching Series and Waffle Shop weekdays through April 11 at the church, 102 N. Second St. Speakers from various faiths will speak from 12:05 p.m. to 12:40 p.m.; the Waffle Shop will be open from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visit calvarymemphis.org for a list of speakers.

46. Events - Friday, March 7, 2008

The Methodist Healthcare Foundation will host its annual Stan Patterson Art of Medicine Lectureship today at 8 a.m. at the Medical Education & Research Institute, 44 S. Cleveland St. Dr. Javier R. Kane, the director of Palliative and End-of-Life Care at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, will present "Medical Decision-Making in the Care of Suffering." Seating is limited. For more information, call 516-0500.