VOL. 129 | NO. 148 | Thursday, July 31, 2014
Overton Square will hold a Thursdays Squared concert Thursday, July 31, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Tower Courtyard at Trimble Place and Florence Street. The series continues through Aug. 28. Visit thursdayssquared.com for a schedule.
The Orpheum Theatre Summer Movie Series will feature a “Grease” sing-along Thursday, July 31, at 7 p.m. at the theater, 203 S. Main St. Tickets are $7. Visit orpheum-memphis.com.
Main Street Collierville will host the Def Tonz as part of the free Sunset on the Square Summer Concert Series Thursday, July 31, at 7 p.m. in the town square, 125 N. Rowlett St. Visit mainstreetcollierville.com.
Remington College will host its “Cuts for Kids” program, offering free back-to-school haircuts for children 17 and younger, throughout August at its Memphis salon, 2741 Nonconnah Blvd. Parents who bring a donation of school supplies can also receive a free haircut, manicure or pedicure. Call 396-8625 for details and to schedule an appointment.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water will host its annual Neighborhood Leaders Conference on Friday, Aug. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Joyce M. Blackmon Training Center, 4949 Raleigh-LaGrange Road. This year’s conference, “Transforming Neighborhoods Through the Arts,” will also include a plenary workshop titled “Memphis Government 101.” Cost is $10 and includes breakfast and lunch. Register at mlgw.com/neighborhoodleader by Friday, July 25.
Dixon Gallery and Gardens will host Food Truck Friday on Aug. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Dixon, 4339 Park Ave. Admission to the gardens is free during food truck hours. The lunch event continues every Friday through September. Visit dixon.org for a schedule.
In-Synk will host a Leadership Lunch and Learn discussing Soren Kaplan’s book “Leapfrogging: Harness the Power of Surprise for Business Breakthroughs” Friday, Aug. 1, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the Triumph Bank boardroom, 5699 Poplar Ave. Tickets are $20. Visit in-synk.com.
Methodist University Hospital heart disease support group Heart to Heart will discuss Hands On CPR Friday, Aug. 1, at 1 p.m. in the hospital’s Center of Excellence in Faith and Health, 1265 Union Ave. Call 516-7435.
Eclectic Eye will hold an opening reception for Maggie Russell’s “An Awkward Pose” Friday, Aug. 1, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at its Midtown boutique, 242 S. Cooper St. The exhibition will be on display through Sept. 17. Visit eclectic-eye.com.