VOL. 130 | NO. 101 | Monday, May 25, 2015
Memphis Botanic Garden will continue the 2015 Vine to Wine tasting series with “Ooh, La La! French Wines” Tuesday, May 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at MBG, 750 Cherry Road. Each event features eight wines or cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $25 for members or $35 for nonmembers. Visit memphisbotanicgarden.com.
B.I.G. for Memphis, a business interest group that connects Memphis Police colonels and business leaders, will meet Wednesday, May 27, from 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Phelps Security, 4932 Park Ave. Laura Vaughn of the American Red Cross will discuss emergency preparedness. RSVP to bigformemphis@phelpssecurity.com.
City of Memphis Storm Water Program will host a public forum Thursday, May 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Delta Gator Room at Bass Pro Shops’ Big Cypress Lodge, 1 Bass Pro Drive. Attendees can learn how storm water runoff affects the quality of water in streams and rivers. Cost is free; complimentary meals provided. Call 901-636-4349.
The Cotton Museum will host a mint julep cocktail party for the opening of “Faulkner’s World: an Exhibit of Photos by Martin Doan” Thursday, May 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the museum, 65 Union Ave. Guests can enjoy mint juleps, wine, cheese and snacks. Cost is free. Visit memphiscottonmuseum.org.
The Circuit Playhouse will present the regional premiere of “Seminar” Friday, May 29, to June 21, at the theater, 51 S. Cooper St. Buy tickets at playhouseonthesquare.com.
South Main Trolley Night will be held Friday, May 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the South Main Historic Arts District. Visit restaurants, stores and galleries, enjoy live performances and more. Cost is free. Visit gosouthmain.com/trolley-night.html for details.
AIA Memphis will host its “On The Boards” exhibit in conjunction with South Main Trolley Night on Friday, May 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the AIA gallery, 511 S. Main St. The exhibit features digital and hand-drawn renderings of design work by AIA Memphis architectural firms. Visit aiamemphis.org.
The River Series concert series benefiting Maria Montessori School will present Eric Lewis and Andy Ratliff as well as Caleb Sweazy Saturday, May 30, at 7 p.m. in the Harbor Town Amphitheater, 740 Harbor Bend Road. Minimum donation of $5 per person is requested at the door. Visit bit.ly/RiverSeries for details.