TODAYS EVENTS
Memphis In May Salutes Sweden
5/1/2013 12:00:00 AM
5/1/2013
Memphis In May Salutes Sweden

Each year, Memphis in May brings exciting and alluring exhibits from the honored country to local museums, galleries, and public spaces, providing PEOPLE OF THE MID-SOUTH with the opportunity to experience international culture first-hand. Exhibits are on display on May 1 - 31 of each year. This year at the Mississippi River Museum:

 "The Lappland Exhibit"

 Lappland Exhibit, Nordiska Museum, Stockholm- The lives of the native people of northern Sweden, Lappland, is explored in this exhibit. Remote, cold and difficult environment shaped these hearty people who learned to live off of the land.

 



5/25/2013
Man of Thousand Moves Memphis Jookin All-Styles Championship

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

 Witness featured dancers from MTV, BET, New York City Broadway, So You Think You Can Dance, and more compete for the Ultimate Memphis Jookin Title presented by Memphis Urban Dance Entertainment.

 Memphis Urban Dance Entertainment provides a platform for professional dancers to showcase their mouth-dropping and amazing hip-hop and ballet dance technique. The goal of MUD Entertainment is to provide an organized Memphis Jookin entertainment league that is built to advertise major sponsors and support the local small business sector through the powerful art form of Memphis Jookin!

 For more information, please call (901) 690-4070.

 


6/2/2013
Raw Organic Foods Cooking Class

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Registration: $20

 Join Linda Miller from Healthy Alternatives, LLC as she demonstrates ways to prepare awesome vegan and vegetarian dishes. Linda’s approach to food: Gotta' taste good! She depends on herbs and spices, as her mom and grandmother did, but even more so, the health benefits of these culinary additives. Linda’s goal is for each person to leave with new information, a satisfied belly and a happy heart!

 Registration fee is $20 per person – includes all materials, recipes, and admission to the Mississippi River Museum. For more information or to register, contact Linda Miller at 870-732-5900 or healthyalternative@sbcglobal.net


6/14/2013
Sleep Out on the Mississippi


Join us for Sleep Out on the Mississippi at the beautiful Mud Island River Park. Campers sleep underneath the stars next to Ole Man River. Just bring yourself to enjoy this unique camping experience. We provide a 12’x12’ tent, dinner, live entertainment, recreational activities, campfire with marshmallows, and breakfast. Just bring your sleeping bag. Advanced reservations required due to limited space.

 


6/22/2013
103.5 Ultimate Family Reunion

3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

Join us for the 103.5 Ultimate Family Reunion with Michel'le, your family, thousands of your friends and neighbors, and your 103.5 Radio Family! Remember, IT'S FREE, so bring everyone you know!

 

 


7/12/2013
Sleep Out on the Mississippi

Join us for Sleep Out on the Mississippi at the beautiful Mud Island River Park. Campers sleep underneath the stars next to Ole Man River. Just bring yourself to enjoy this unique camping experience. We provide a 12’x12’ tent, dinner, live entertainment, recreational activities, campfire with marshmallows, and breakfast. Just bring your sleeping bag. Advanced reservations required due to limited space.

 


8/9/2013
Sleep Out on the Mississippi


Join us for Sleep Out on the Mississippi at the beautiful Mud Island River Park. Campers sleep underneath the stars next to Ole Man River. Just bring yourself to enjoy this unique camping experience. We provide a 12’x12’ tent, dinner, live entertainment, recreational activities, campfire with marshmallows, and breakfast. Just bring your sleeping bag. Advanced reservations required due to limited space.

 


9/3/2013
Read Out on the Mississippi

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

 What better place is there to enjoy a good book than at the banks of the Mississippi River?

 Join Memphis’ premier Mississippi River Park for this wonderful family activity! Plus, you don’t want to miss a super special surprise from our awesome guest reader Emma Webb!

 Read Out on the Mississippi goes far beyond just reading a story. This event encourages a love for literature and stimulates imagination.

 


9/21/2013
Mid-South Pyrate Faire

Saturday, September 21, 2013 – Sunday, September 22, 2013

 Join us as we celebrate the Golden Age of Piracy! Any well dressed pirate, or pirate at heart, is encouraged to join in the fun. Whether you be a land lubber or a season scallywag, you will have a great time.

 This free, family-friendly event is presented by the Mid-South Buccaneers as they promote camaraderie through historical reenactments and all things swashbuckling and dramatically exciting.

 For more information, visit www.midsouthpyratefaire.com or email captain.robert.darksoul@gmail.com.


9/29/2013
Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis

Sunday, September 29, 2013

 Hey Memphis... Make Noise and Be Heard!

 It's never too soon to get started...we have already achieved so much but there is much left to do! The Crohn's and colitis community in Tennessee is committed to continue awareness and fundraising efforts because we need to find better therapies and ultimately a cure for our friends and neighbors who struggle daily with these terrible digestive diseases.

 Take Steps Memphis has been moved to the fall! Now is the time to get registered and kick your fundraising into high gear! Don’t forget to get all of your team members registered.  Once you get your teammates on board, encourage them to fundraise with Facebook, set-up their own online fundraising page and upload a photo or a video message. It is very easy to hit your team goal when you get all of your teammates to raise money with you. If you aren't a part of a team, see if you can get your friends, family and co-workers to walk with you and be sure to spread awareness about Take Steps and IBD along the way!

 For more information, contact Janelle Benuska at jbenuska@ccfa.org or 615-356-0444.


10/5/2013
3rd Annual Duncan-Williams Dragon Boat Races

Saturday, October 5, 2013

 Don’t miss the boat!

Dagon boat racing is the 8th fastest growing sport in the world and the most fun, unique cultural event featuring adrenaline-pumping action. Dragon boat racing grows in popularity each year, with more than 50 million people in 63 countries participating. Teams of 20 paddlers, a drummer and steerer race in authentic Hong Kong-style, 46-foot-long dragon boats. All ages, skill levels and physiques can paddle, making it the ultimate team building sport, requiring synchronicity and finesse, more than power to win.

 Bring your Team. Bring your Spirit. More information at memphis.racedragonboats.com.

 


10/11/2013
Sleep Out on the Mississippi


Join us for Sleep Out on the Mississippi at the beautiful Mud Island River Park. Campers sleep underneath the stars next to Ole Man River. Just bring yourself to enjoy this unique camping experience. We provide a 12’x12’ tent, dinner, live entertainment, recreational activities, campfire with marshmallows, and breakfast. Just bring your sleeping bag. Advanced reservations required due to limited space.