VOL. 132 | NO. 61 | Monday, March 27, 2017
The city of Memphis Division of Engineering will hold an open house-style public input meeting on 10 Memphis street repaving/bike lane projects Monday, March 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. Attendees can learn about the 10 repaving projects, many of which contain bike lanes in the proposed design, and offer written comments and questions. For more information, email nicholas.oyler@memphistn.gov.
Temple Israel will host an interfaith panel discussion titled “Why Justice is Foundational to Christianity, Islam and Judaism” on Monday, March 27, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Temple Israel, 1376 E. Massey Road. Rabbi Micah Greenstein, Rev. Stephen R. Montgomery of Idlewild Presbyterian Church and Yasir Qadhi of Memphis Islamic Center will discuss their shared religious-based commitment to social justice issues. Free and open to the public. Visit timemphis.org for details and to RSVP.
The second series of Memphis 3.0 public meetings continues this week at these locations:
• Tuesday, March 28, 5:30 p.m.: Hollywood Community Center, 1560 N. Hollywood St.
• Thursday, March 30, 5:30 p.m.: Glenview Community Center, 1141 S. Barksdale St.
The comprehensive planning team will share research that has been conducted since the first set of rallies, which generated more than 10,000 comments, and seek input on specific topics to help shape priorities and goals. Visit memphis3point0.com for details and a schedule of upcoming meetings.
The National Civil Rights Museum will host Hispanic feminist Dolores C. Huerta for a screening of the documentary “Dolores” and a conversation with the activist Tuesday, March 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in NCRM’s Hooks Hyde Hall, 450 Mulberry St. Seating is limited; reservations are highly recommended. Visit civilrightsmuseum.org for details.
Germantown Performing Arts Center will host ArtSavvy: Bollywood Then and Now Tuesday, March 28, at 7 p.m. at GPAC, 1801 Exeter Road. The session, which is held in conjunction with GPAC’s International Series show “Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical,” will use film and discussion to highlight the elaborate dance styles and music of Bollywood films. Cost is free; RSVP required. Email boxoffice@gpacweb.com or call 901-751-7500 for reservations.
The Midtown Memphis Development Corp. will host the 2017 Mojo of Midtown Awards Bash Wednesday, March 29, at 6 p.m. at Circuit Playhouse, 51 S. Cooper St. The awards honor six individuals and organizations for their “mojo” in making significant contributions to Midtown.
Ticket are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Visit facebook.com/MidtownMemphis.MMDC for details.