Nov. 14

The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law hosts an open house and admissions workshop from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in room 250 at the law school, 3715 Central Ave. Call 678-5403.

Nov. 15

The Mid-South chapter of Data Management Association International hosts its inaugural meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Memphis FedEx Institute of Technology, 365 Innovation Drive. Dr. Peter Aiken of Virginia Commonwealth University speaks on "Evolving Data Management Challenges" and "XML for Data Management: Usage Examples." For more information, visit www.midsouthdama.org.

Nov. 16

Calvary Episcopal Church hosts Kallen Esperian at 12:05 p.m. at the church, 102 N. Second St. The free concert is part of Calvary & The Arts 2005. A lunch of penne pollo prepared by the Peabody chefs follows the concert for $6. Lunch tickets are available at the door. Call 525-6602.

The Memphis Bar Association presents "Everything You Wanted to Know About Contempt and More" from noon to 1 p.m. in the MBA conference room at the SunTrust Bank Building, One Commerce Square, Suite 1050. Call 527-3573 or visit www.memphisbar.org.

Nov. 17

The City of Memphis presents a disaster preparedness workshop for members of the public from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. Call 576-4239 to register.

The Collierville Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 498 Halle Park, Suite 102. Call 853-1949 for reservations.

Memphis College of Art presents its 56th annual Holiday Bazaar and first-choice sale from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the college, 1930 Poplar Ave. Cost is $25 in advance; $35 at the door. Call 272-5103.

The Downtown Neighborhood Association meets at 6:30 p.m. at Cafe Francisco, 400 N. Main St. The program includes the annual election of board members and officers, a review and vote on modified bylaws and a report on the 2005 Downtown Home Tour. Call 527-DNA1.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation hosts a public meeting to discuss watershed water quality at 7 p.m. at the Collierville Community Center, 440 W. Powell Road. For details, visit www.state.tn.us/environment/wpc/watershed/#intro.

The University of Memphis FedEx Institute of Technology hosts "Tuning Up Tennessee's Workforce" at 7:30 p.m. at FIT, 365 Innovation Drive. Cost is $30 and includes dinner. For more information, contact Xiangen Hu at 678-5736 or visit www.workforcecolab.org/events.

Nov. 18

The Memphis Potters' Guild hosts its 25th annual Holiday Show and Sale through Nov. 20 at Grace St. Luke's Church and School, 1760 Peabody Ave. The annual event features works in clay by local artisans. Admission is free. Contact Agnes Stark at 458-2354.

Rhodes College hosts the sixth annual Blues City Challenge, an intercollegiate invitational mock trial tournament, through Nov. 20 at the Shelby County Courthouse, 140 Washington St. Contact Dr. Marcus Pohlmann at 843-3843 for more information.

Nov. 19

AJE Productions hosts the first Life Changing Home and Small Business Showcase from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Germantown Centre, 1801 Exeter Road. The showcase is designed to offer prospective business owners hope in the midst of economic challenges through networking and information sessions to enhance business productivity. Call 650-4955 or visit www.ajeproductions.com.

Pat Kerr Tigrett presents the 12th Annual Blues Ball, a premier gala honoring Memphis music and musicians, at 6:30 p.m. at The Pyramid, One Auction Ave. The event raises funds for the Memphis Charitable Foundation. General admission tables cost $2,500, $3,500 and $5,000. Call 527-5683.