Talk Shoppe will present the seminar “Tips to Getting the Right Flooring at the Right Price” with Gwen Christensen of Builders Floors and Interiors Wednesday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

Temple Israel Sisterhood will host an evening of conversation and music with IRIS principal orchestra conductor Michael Stern and violinist Vadim Gluzman Wednesday, March 14, at 7 p.m. at Temple Israel, 1376 E. Massey Road. The event is free and open to the public.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will present a labor and employment breakfast briefing titled “Managing the Challenging Employee and Reducing Legal Risk” Thursday, March 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Baker Donelson, 165 Madison Ave., suite 2000. The program and breakfast are free. Email rsvp@bakerdonelson.com to register.

Eighty3 will host ladies night Thursday, March 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the restaurant, 83 Madison Ave. Dinner will include a four-course menu using chocolate in every course. Cost is $59. For more information or reservations, call 333-1224.

The University of Memphis will host a lecture by Nigel Strudwick, U of M art history professor and former curator in the Department of Ancient Egypt and Sudan at the British Museum in London, Thursday, March 15, at 7 p.m. in the University Center Fountain View Suite, room 350. The lecture is titled “Capturing Ancient Egyptian Art: Norman and Nina de Garis Davies.” The lecture is free and open to the public. A reception will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Muslims in Memphis will hold a health fair and legal seminar Saturday, March 17, at 10 a.m. at Kate Sexton Community Center, 1235 Brown Ave. For more information, call 576-7070.

The Oakland Regional Chamber of Commerce will host Gala 2012 Saturday, March 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Carahills II, 1960 U.S. 70. The evening will include wine, dinner, community awards and a silent auction. Cost is $35 per person and $280 for a table of eight. For more information or tickets, call 466-0286.

An Evening with Rick Steves will be held Saturday, March 17, at 7 p.m. at The Buckman Performing Arts Center at St. Mary’s Episcopal School, 60 Perkins Road Extended. Steves will offer tips on planning a European vacation. For tickets, call WKNO at 325-6565.