Is there a better way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather than experiencing Shakespeare in the park? I think not! Tennessee Shakespeare Company presents “The Tempest” as part of its new Shakespeare in the Park series, April 11-22 at the Wooden O Amphitheatre in Shelby Farms Park. Thanks to our friends at the Tennessee Shakespeare [...]
If you have a chance this weekend, head over to Shelby Farms Park for some crisp fall weather and Shakespeare! The Tennessee Shakespeare Company finishes their season opener with Macbeth at the Shelby Farms Outdoor Wooden Amphitheatre. I had the chance to go last week, right as the weather was getting a bit chilly, and [...]
The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) and the Memphis Urban League Young Professionals (MULYP) are teaming up with Christian Brothers University, around the shared goal of developing young professionals and advancing our community, to present an interactive panel discussion “Forum 20/20: The Vision of Memphis,” Wednesday, October 19th at CBU’s Buckman Hall from 5:30 until [...]
In support of the University of Memphis’ Green Campus Initiative, the 4th annual Tiger Blue Goes Green will be held on Tuesday, October 4th. The goal of Tiger Blue Goes Green 2011 is to encourage environmental awareness, inquiry, and activism. The Center for Biofuel Energy & Sustainable Technologies is spearheading this event to display sustainable, [...]
Elvis Week 2011 is under way. Check out the full schedule of events to help celebrate the Memphis and Rock n Roll legend. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) are conducting a Federal Certification Review for the Memphis Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).Your input is needed for the review process. Join the [...]
MIFA continues their “One Light, Many Colors,” series Thursday August 4, 2011, with Dr. Nabil Bayakly, Director of Al Noor Muslim Community Center. The free weekly programs focus on world religions and are designed to promote dialogue and understanding among people of all faiths each Thursday at 10 a.m. at Town Village Audubon Park retirement [...]
One thing that we love about Memphis is that you can make a real impact. For example, there are a number of opportunities this week to get involved and make a difference throughout our community, including: Design Workshop for the Overton-Broad Connector The Overton-Broad Connector will be a premier example of a safe and innovative [...]
Memphis-The Summer Experience provides career-minded college, professional and graduate students interning or working in Memphis for the summer, opportunities to connect with their peers, established leaders, and ultimately our great city of Memphis. June 6 Kick-Off Welcome Reception Felicia Suzanne’s Restaurant 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. June 22 MMBC Economic Development Fair: Building Leaders & Entrepreneurs of [...]
Come celebrate Hispanic culture & Memphis diversity with Latino Memphis! Thanks to our friend Mauricio Calvo, Executive Director of Latino Memphis, for sending us information about this great event! On Saturday, May 7, 2011, the first-annual CincoKMayo 5K Race and Festival will be held at Shelby Farms Park from 9:00am-2:00pm. This fun, family-centered event is [...]
Before there was a Memphis: The New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-12 Join the University of Memphis Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI) at the Cannon Center on April 13 for a free evening of Memphis history! Speakers include Mayor AC Wharton, CERI Director Chuck Langston, and Memphis historian Jimmy Ogle. Click above for additional [...]
