There are as many versions of Memphis as there are Memphians. We have something for everyone… and a soul like no other city’s.
Take a look through MemphisConnect and you’ll understand why the 100+ diverse voices represented are all inspired to call Memphis home.
This weekend in Memphis promises to be as fun as it will be gorgeous. Our latest set of people’s picks below will definitely keep you busy! steph38103 @MemphisConnect Hot Wing Festival! Crawfish Festival! Memphis Farmers Market! Redbirds Fireworks! This is my FAVORITE weekend of the year!! lalunablanca @MemphisConnect heading to the inaugural @TEDxMemphis on Saturday. [...]
MemphisConnect April 14, 2010 One Comment
presents Powering the Conversation: How Social Media Gives Businesses a Big Voice Featuring Chris Brogan Sharing Tactics & Tips to Develop Your Business Online International social media expert Chris Brogan will share invaluable information on how to align online media with your current business strategies. Bringing over 11 years of experience using social media and [...]
Spring exhibits and classes from the nation’s only museum dedicated exclusively to the preservation of fine metalwork. Join us this Spring for two new exhibitions: Tributaries 9: Susan Myers Through May 23 Myers explores the concept of value through transformation. Her work is hand fabricated from thin aluminum flashing that she forms and manipulates like [...]
This is going to be a gorgeous weekend in Memphis, and there is no shortage of things to do! Below is our latest round of people’s picks, with a special nod to Spirit of Memphis celebrations throughout the city: SpiritofMemphis Today is Celebrate Favorite Memphis Foods!!! There are LOTS of events happening around the City [...]
MemphisConnect April 7, 2010 No Comments
You don’t want to miss the opportunity to see-and be an integral part of-Memphis Matters! From our friend Virginia Murphy of Playback Memphis: Playback Memphis will hold the last public performance of its spring 2010 Memphis Matters series on April 9 & 10 at 8 p.m. at TheatreSouth, 1000 S. Cooper (inside First Congregational Church). [...]
If you missed the Spirit of Memphis initiative that we mentioned a few weeks ago, here’s a reminder: it’s happening this weekend! Spearheaded by students in the University of Memphis MILE program, the Spirit of Memphis is a collection of pep rallies for the city of Memphis that will turn the tide of the self-esteem of [...]
MemphisConnect April 1, 2010 21 Comments
Four adventures. One amazing show. Nickelodeon presents their newest, biggest, most exciting live show ever – STORYTIME LIVE! Come play along with your favorite preschool pals live on stage. Leap into Fairytale Land with “Dora the Explorer,” journey through Filthingham with “The Backyardigans,” hop into Wonderland with “Wonder Pets!,” and join the Monkey King’s celebration [...]
MemphisConnect March 30, 2010 No Comments
From our friends Mark Yates and Claire Rossie with Voices for Memphis’ Children: You are cordially invited to our first Voices for Memphis’ Children event! “Networking the Dream” will be on Thursday, April 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Itta Bena Restaurant in BB King’s. We have partnered with Methodist’s We are the Beloved [...]
MemphisConnect March 30, 2010 2 Comments
MemphisConnect is proud to relate stories of our community as told from the unique perspectives of diverse residents. After all, there are as many versions of Memphis as there are Memphians! One such Memphian is Ana Nabakowski, a photographer who will soon share her Memphis in a weekly series entitled 52 Weeks of Memphis: Capturing [...]
Time for another weekend in the Bluff City! Our Memphis tweeps have some recommendations for you to stay involved, busy and totally entertained: leanncary @MemphisConnect please spread the word. @SeeingRedBand will be playing the Juke Joint at Southland Park this Fri & Sat. 7:30 – 11:30. Thanks. SneakPeek901 @MemphisConnect http://twitpic.com/1arbes – Join @SneakPeek901 + @FliPelican [...]
MemphisConnect is a partnership between The Leadership Academy, MemphisED and Simple Focus. We provide a gathering place for diverse Memphians to share the opportunities, initiatives and activities that inspire them to make Memphis home.
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