Fairs, Festivals, &amp; Fun Events!

www.buckmanartscenter.com

Hattiloo in the Park is a series of free performances that will take place every Saturday, Noon - 3p.m., September 5 to October 24, in 8 Memphis parks. Hattiloo will perform a seamless montage including scenes from plays such as Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, August Wilson's Fences, and God's Trombones; there will be presentations of African and Modern dance; Spokenword by Inner City South; and musical selections from Don't Bother Me I Can't Cope and Mahalia. Noon to 3pm.

MAGIC CARPET RIDE

The Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center

(901) 537-1483

Children ages two and older are invited to grab their magic carpet and join us for a musical adventure across the globe. For four exciting Saturdays in the 2009-2010 season, children and their parents will be transported through the magic of their imaginations to exotic destinations while exploring the musical traditions, dance, movement, visual art and indigenous stories of some of the world’s most exciting locales. The talented and skilled music/dance troupe Being:Art will lead the sessions with guest artists.

Saturday, September 12, 10 a.m. World Tour with Being:Art

Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m. Reggae Romp

Saturday, January 23, 10 a.m. Mariachi and Mexican Folk Dancing

Saturday, April 24, 10 a.m. Greek is the Word

The Magic Carpet Ride series, sponsored by Sarkis Kish, is a world music series for kids. Admission is $5 per child and free to adults. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

GERMANTOWN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

(901) 751-7500

gpacweb.com

Enjoy the various activities and events going on at GPAC! Please visit them online for updates!

ENCHANTED FOREST FESTIVAL OF TREES

Pink Palace Museum

(901) 320-6362

www.memphismuseums.org

This annual holiday exhibit features animated holiday characters, decorated trees, a gingerbread village, and Santa. All proceeds benefit LeBonheur. November 21-December 31, 2009

STARRY NIGHTS 2009

www.starrynightsmemphis.com

Shelby Farms Park Conservancy proudly reintroduces Starry Nights, the Mid-South’s biggest holiday light show. Starry Nights 2009 will feature more than a million environmentally friendly LED lights illuminating dozens of all-new displays along with some of your old favorites. November 27 – January 2, 2010

RACESONLINE.COM

Due to limited events space it’s impossible to list all area races and fun walks…so to keep you moving we are providing the website address: racesonline.com to help keep you moving!

GRAND CANYON: ADVENTURE: RIVER AT RISK

CTI IMAX® Theater

At the Pink Palace

(901) 320-6362

www.memphismuseums.org

Now through November 13, 2009

Discover a Grand Canyon that would take a lifetime to experience. From the mysterious Anasazi who inhabited the Canyon 4,000 years ago, viewers will travel through Grand Canyon history to join Major John Wesley Powell as he challenges the unexplored Canyon and raging Colorado River in 1869, and beyond to present day. Join the adventure.

UNDER THE SEA

CTI IMAX® Theater

At the Pink Palace Museum

(901) 320-6362

www.memphismuseums.org

NOW through March 5, 2010

Travel to some of the most exotic and isolated undersea locations on Earth, including South Australia, the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Traingle islands of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.

Come face-to-face with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea. Explore the beauty and natural wonder of the oceans and learn about the impact of global climate change.

NARNIA

Book by Jules Tasca, Music by Thomas Tierney, Lyrics by Ted Drachman, Based on C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

November 6 - December 22, 2009

Playhouse on the Square

(901) 726-4656

www.playhouseonthesquare.org

Rediscover the wonder of Narnia. Four English children playing hide-and-seek accidentally wander through an enchanted wardrobe and into a land locked in a deep magical winter by the spells of an evil witch-queen. Only the fierce, benevolent lion Aslan (with a little help from the children) can vanquish the tyrant and bring summer back to Narnia and the talking animals who live there. This musical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic novel The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

The Santaland Diaries

By David Sedaris, Adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello

November 20 - December 22, 2009

Playhouse on the Square

(901) 726-4656

www.playhouseonthesquare.org

The elf is back by popular demand, and he’s taking over The Memphian Room! Surrounded by fake snow, tacky decorations, and elves serving drinks, audiences will be immersed in the Santaland experience. Join Crumpet, Macy’s grumpiest elf, as he recounts his training and his hilarious encounters with surly parents and their greedy children! With a healthy dose of sarcasm and snarkiness, Crumpet manages to reveal the shortcomings of the hustle and bustle surrounding the holidays, while gently reminding us of the true meaning of the season. This promises to be a night at the theatre like no other!

Don’t forget to check local bookstores and libraries for ongoing fun events as well!

OCTOBER

OUR FAMILY FARM

14281 Stateline Rd

Olive Branch, MS 38654

(662) 893-7888

www.ourfamilyfarmtours.com

Our Family Farm is open now through October 31st. for tours and fall farm fun! Come see the corn maze, hay tunnel, huge pumpkins in the Pumpkin Patch, and enjoy hayrides and more! Make plans to tour a real, working family farm. Educational classes and hands-on learning for all ages! Livestock! Crops! Gardens! and Equipment. School field trips, scouts, church groups, and other organizations will enjoy this ideal setting.

Admission: Teachers are admitted free of charge! Tours are by reservation. $5/student. Tour plus corn maze $8/student. Minimum of 10 per group. Picnic area is available.

FANTASTIC FAMILY CAMPOUT SNOOZE

Memphis Zoo

(901) 333-6556

www.memphiszoo.org

Grab your tent and sleeping bags and bring the whole family to camp out in the wildest place around! Enjoy a fabulous program, an interactive animal presentation, and a moonlight Zoo safari. This special summer Zoo Snooze includes t-shirt, cookout, evening snack, light continental breakfast, and admission to the Memphis Zoo the following morning. The evening begins at 6 p.m. and the fun doesn’t end until 9 a.m. the following morning. October 9, 2009

METAL MUSEUM REPAIR DAYS

National Ornamental Museum

(901) 774-6380

www.metalmuseum.org

Don’t worry about a ding! Metalsmiths from across the country will be here October 9 - 11 to solder, sharpen, remove dents, re-tin copper cookware, and repair garden furniture and statuaries. You'll want to stick around all day Saturday for a full day of events, including the Family Fun tent, gallery talk by Master Metalsmith Elizabeth Brim, and our annual art auction. We fix everything but cats, cars, and broken hearts!

VESTA HOME SHOW

(901) 756-4500

www.mahba.com

Memphis Area Home Builders Assn. has selected The Villages at White Oak as the site of the Vesta Home Show this year. Several companies will be building eight homes in the $275,000-$300,000 range for the event in Arlington, which will run Oct. 9 to Nov. 1.

READ OUT ON THE MISSISSIPPI

Mud Island River Park

www.mudisland.com

Grab a blanket and a book and enjoy an afternoon of family reading time outdoors along the Mississippi River with special guests from the Memphis Public Library. This event is for children 3-6 years old and their parents. 3pm-4pm, October 10, 2009

ZOO BOO

Memphis Zoo

(901) 333-6556

www.memphiszoo.org

Creep into the zoo for the most ghoulish event in town. Enjoy haunted or not-so-haunted houses, magic shows, live music and dancing, scary arts and crafts, costume contests, trick-or-treating, and more. 6:30 -9:30pm, October 16, 17, 23, and 24, 2009.

MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART

(901) 544-6200

www.memphis.edu/chucalissa/

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Creation Station

Join teaching artist Amy Hutcheson for a fun-filled hands-on project inspired by the Renaissance works from the "Masterpieces from the Museo de Arte de Ponce" exhibition. Saturday, October 17

11am-1pm. Free with museum admission

NATIVE AMERICAN DAYS

Chucalissa Museum

(901)785-3160

A youth program designed to allow K-9 to come be entertained and educated through hands on activities, storytelling, and demonstrations that celebrate Native American heritage. October 20-23, 2009.

FAIRY TALE TRAIL

At Cameron Park in Germantown

Germantown Community Theatre

www.germantowncommunitytheatre.org

(901) 754-2680

The Fairy Tale Trail is a special performance we do within the Germantown Festival of Fun and Fright every October. Students act, lip-synch and dance their way through a fairy tale, performing for hundreds of audience members of all ages. There are no auditions and everyone will get a chance to shine. 6:30pm – 8:30pm, October 23 -24, 2009

MUDPIE MONDAYS

Memphis Botanic Garden

Meet on the Little Garden Patio and use our dishes, spoons, seeds, twigs, and flower petal decorations to “bake” your own cake creations. Drop-in activity; free with garden admission. Call 636-4126 for information. 10am-12 noon, October 12, & 26.

COME PLAY IN THE GARDEN

Memphis Botanic Garden

(901) 636-4126

Pumpkin Painting. 10am-12pm. Memphis Botanic Garden offers a different playtime or craft activity in various areas of the Garden on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Free to members or with paid Garden admission. No reservations necessary. Call 636-4126 for information. October 17, 2009

HALLOWEEN HIKE

Memphis Botanic Garden

Get an active start to your Halloween celebrations by taking a not-so-spooky walk through the Garden. Special treat and activity stations along the way will feature pumpkin and bat crafts, a spider maze, a bone dig, and a giant haystack for jumping. Keep the fun rolling with $1 hayrides and tasty treats from the concession booth. MBG members $5/non-members $8/2 & under free. Maximum $40 per family. Call 636-4126 to register. 10 a.m.-2 p.m, October 31.

ANNUAL MOMS CRAFTS FAIR & COMEC FUNDRAISER!

Owings Life Enrichment Center, Germantown, TN

www.comec.org

A Craft fair that benefits the Commission on Missing & Exploited Children (COMEC). Moonbounce, Prizes, Singers, Dancers, Sweet & Sassy Makeovers & more! For more information call, Selena Silvestro at 337-9132 or email: comecevents@gmail.com, 9am-3pm, October 17, 2009

2ND ANNUAL VisionWalk

Overton Park East Parkway Pavilion

www.fightblindness.org

Join hundreds of people in the fight against blindness at Overton Park East Parkway Pavilion on 9am, Saturday, October 17, 2009, for the 2nd Annual Memphis VisionWalk!

CELEBRATE MUNFORD

www.munford.com

A street fair with many vendors, a car show, an art contest and live entertainment. This year's featured entertainment is American Idol's Alexis Grace and Munford's own Chris Love. Downtown Munford at 9am October 17, 2009

ORPHEUM STAR SEARCH 2009

The Orpheum Theatre

(901) 525-7800

www.riverartsfestmemphis.org

Local High School & College students show their stuff at this annual event at the Orpheum Theatre.

8pm, October 17, 2009

STAR WARS FAMILY FUN DAY!

THE COMPLETE VADER

Davis-Kidd Booksellers

(901) 683-9801

The force is with Davis-Kidd Booksellers, especially on Star Wars Family Fun Day! Bring your family and friends to meet Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, and others! Star Wars-themed games, crafts, and a specially discounted voucher will be sold for the "Complete Vader" collector's book that will be released the following week. Don't forget to bring your camera! Sunday, October 18 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm

STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME

Memphis Botanic Garden

(901) 547-7588

www.dsamemphis.org

The Down Syndrome Association of Memphis & the Mid-South is proud to present: STEP UP for Down Syndrome, making it the largest disability awareness event in the Mid-South. The event includes a one-mile walk that leads participants through the beautiful Memphis Botanic Garden. As you STEP UP you are showing the community that people with Down syndrome lead meaningful lives and are contributing members of society. 12-4pm, October 18, 2009

MILEY CYRUS IN CONCERT AT FedEx Forum

Miley Cyrus' 2009 North American Tour, presented by Walmart, and promoted by AEG Live will make a stop in Memphis for a performance at FedExForum. The North American tour will feature special guest Metro Station. 7pm, October 21, 2009

NASCAR Nationwide Series 250

Memphis Motorsports Park

(800) 407-7333

NASCAR Racing comes to Memphis! October 23-24, 2009

RIVER ARTS FEST MEMPHIS

South Main Street, Memphis

Fine Art, live Entertainment, Food, Hands-on Art for kids, and Vendors. FREE!

October 24 -25, 2009

JUNIOR AUXILIARY of TIPTON COUNTY FALL FRENZY

Trust Company Bank in Brighton, TN

A spectacular shopping event featuring many vendors. The entries from the children's art contest "Face and Places of Tipton County" will also be on display. 10 – 4pm, October 24, 2009

MERRY MARKETPLACE

Agricenter International

(901) 452-2151

www.jlmemphis.org

The SunTrust Merry Marketplace is the official start of the holiday shopping season. With unique merchants, special events, generous sponsors and committed volunteers, Merry Marketplace draws more than 10,000 shoppers each year. The show serves as a major fundraiser for the Junior League of Memphis. October 29 – October 31, 2009

RACE FOR THE CURE

Shops of Saddle Creek

(901) 332-5586 ext. 1224

www.raceforthecurememphis.org

The 2009 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will be held at the Shops of Saddle Creek on October 31, 2009. There will be a 5K and a 1 mile Family Fun Walk. This race benefits the Susan G. Komen Foundation and their efforts to eradicate breast cancer. 8:30am, October 31, 2009

1ST ANNUAL H.U.S.T.L.E. FESTIVAL GOES TO SOUTH MEMPHIS

Georgia Ave & Orleans St. 10am -6pm

The purpose of the H.U.S.T.L.E. (Help US To Lead & Excel) Festival is to educate and empower the community at large by connecting them with local resources for personal improvement, while providing wholesome family fun and entertainment. There will be a host of activities and educational opportunities available. Entertainment includes vocalists, dance teams, relay races, games, face painting, informational booths such as health, college, military, and finance. There will be household giveaways to assist in meeting the basic needs of the people. Snacks will be provided. Event is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 901-870-5313. October 31, 2009

NOVEMBER

FAMILY DAY AT THE DIXON

Dixon Gallery & Gardens

(901) 761-5250

www.dixon.org

Join us for another exciting Family Day at the Dixon! This time we are celebrating Pop Art style. You can enjoy art activities, games, refreshments, great music and much more. And don’t forget to visit the exhibition Lichtenstein In Process. Pop Art Day: 10am-2pm - Free admission. November 7, 2009

See you then!

CAMPFIRE PARTY

Memphis Botanic Garden

Join us for a cozy campfire, night hike, evening activities, and stargazing. Hot dogs, s’mores, and cider will be provided. MBG members $5/non-members $5 plus garden admission. Call 636-4126 to register.

5-8pm, November 2, 2009

WIZARD OF OZ

The Orpheum Theatre

www.balletmemphis.org

(901) 737-7322

Get swept up in the story of Dorothy and her three special friends, retold in an imaginative narrative by Ballet Memphis’ Steven McMahon that has been heralded by Dance magazine as “something to celebrate.

November 7-8, 2009

MULLINS CRAFT FAIR

Mullins United Methodist Church

4 N. Mendenhall Memphis, TN

(901) 685-8253

Handcrafted items, knitting, woodworking, crocheting and more! Over 100 vendors form across the Mid-South and beyond will showcase their creations. Don’t miss this opportunity to round up some holiday gifts for everyone on your list! November 14, 2009

PETER AND THE WOLF

The Orpheum Theatre

(901) 525-3000

The duck, the bird and the cat join Peter and his grandfather to outsmart a crafty wolf in this familiar tale, set to both classical and contemporary music. Prokofiev's musical themes for each of the characters are the colorful ribbons that tie the show together. An old favorite with a brand new look, it is a charming musical introduction to theatre for the youngest of audiences and adults too. Families of all ages will enjoy this classic tale on stage at the Orpheum Theatre. 6pm, November 11, 2009

MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART

(901) 544-6200

European Vacation Family Day

Join us to celebrate the "Masterpieces from the Museo de Arte de Ponce" exhibition. Enjoy hands-on activities, interactive gallery guides, and a performance from "Narnia" by Playhouse on the Square. Saturday, November 14, 10am-1pm. Free admission

WKNO Digital Media Center Grand Opening

7151 Cherry Farms Road in Cordova

www.wkno.org

Join us to view the new WKNO facility. Meet Mr. Steve from PBS Kids, Mr. Chuck, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and WordGirl. Tours, music, refreshments and more. http://www.wkno.org/. 901-458-2521. This event is free and open to the public. Sunday, November 15, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

FLIP the SWITCH CEREMONY in COURT SQUARE, 5 pm at Court Square

(901) 575-0561

It’s the official kick-off event for the season! The “elves” that helped decorate Downtown will throw the switch on the Main Street and Court Square lights and decor! Holiday carols and musical performance by Stax Music Academy with hot chocolate, apple cider and lots of ohhhhs and ahhhhhs Friday, November 20, 2009

THANKSGIVING AT BIKINI BOTTOM WITH SPONGEBOB

Children’s Museum of Memphis

(901) 320-3170

Meet Spongebob and enjoy other fun activities from 11am – 2pm, November 21,

YOUNG ARTIST CONCERT

Germantown Performing Arts Center

(901) 751-7500

www.gpacweb.com

The Young Artist Concert features Germantown's best young performing talent. Students are selected by audition to perform in the spotlight of the GPAC stage. November 21 at 8pm.

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE

The Orpheum Theatre

(901) 525-3000

www.madscience.org/midsouth

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE is an original new musical extravaganza filled with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. Ornaments come to life as costumed characters who perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season and showcase pageantry, ingenuity and breathtaking artistry. An international cast of acrobats, aerialists, singers, dancers and musicians fill this Cirque Dream on stage, in the air and while dangling from a 24 foot tall magical tree. November 17-22, 2009

Mad Science of the Mid-South Presents: CSI: Live

Orpheum Theatre

(901) 213-3555

An exciting, interactive journey through the fascinating world of crime scene investigations. Students become part of the action, becoming witnesses, suspects and CSI recruits. Together they will use logic and forensic know-how to uncover hidden details, investigate the evidence and test their theories.

6pm, November 23, 2009

SUNTRUST ZOO LIGHTS

Memphis Zoo

www.memphiszoo.org

Enjoy a beautiful holiday lighting display and visit Santa and his reindeer.

November 27- December 30, 2009

CHRISTMAS IN BARTLETT

@ the Bartlett Municipal Center

5868 Stage Road, Bartlett, TN

Come shop with local crafters and artisans for the area. Tickets are $2.00 for adults and children under 12 are admitted free with parent. For more information, call Lisa Johnson at (901) 384-6099.
November 27th from 4PM - 8PM
November 28th from 9AM - 4PM

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR STARRING THE WORLD-FAMOUS ROCKETTES

FedExForum

(901) 205-2525

www.fedexforum.com

FedExForum will host the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the world famous Rockettes, for the first time ever! November 27- 28, 2009

CHASING GEORGE WASHINGTON: A White House Adventure

The Orpheum Theatre

(901) 525-7800

www.germantowncommunitytheatre.org

In this charming new musical, Dee Dee, Jose, and Annie accidentally knock George Washington out of his portrait and into real life. As they try to get the nation's first President back into his painting, the threesome encounters other famous White House residents, including the Lincolns, Dolley Madison, and Jackie Kennedy. 6pm, November 30, 2009

DECEMBER

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER

Germantown Community Theatre

(901) 754-2680

A family Christmas story By Barbara Robinson, Directed by Jeanna Juleson

Weekday Matinees, with special weekend performances. December 1-19, 2009

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Theatre Memphis

(901) 682-8323

www.theatrememphis.org

For many, A Christmas Carol is the epitome of the perfect holiday story. If you agree, you won’t want to miss the Theatre Memphis production. December 4-23, 2009

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Memphis Botanic Garden

Have your picture taken with Santa, enjoy botanical crafts, yummy food, and more at this festive annual event. Call 636-4100 for information or reservations. December 5, 2009

MEMPHIS ROCK ‘N ROMPHOLIDAY PARTY, 2 - 5 pm at 531 South Main

(901) 575-0561

A monthly concert event that is truly for kids and families! Some of Memphis’ BEST musicians take the stage for this family-friendly concert. Saturday, December 5, 2009

MEMPHIS HOLIDAY PARADE 5 pm on South Main Street

(901) 575-0561

It’s THE event of the season! Thousands of families line Main Street to cheer on bands, floats, twirlers, dancers, funky cars, mascots and all kinds of crazy sights. And “you-know-who” will make a special appearance!

MEET SANTA CLAUS

The Children's Museum of Memphis

www.memphisjbr.kintera.org

Meet Santa Claus and enjoy other fun activities! Call 901-458-2678 for more information. Sat, December 12, 11am – 2pm

NUTCRACKER

The Orpheum Theatre

(901) 737-7322

www.balletmemphis.org

Give your family a memorable gift and take them to this year’s Nutcracker. Splendid costumes and scenery will transport you, along with Clara and the Prince, to the Kingdom of Sweets where colorful dance and characters await. Truly a unique story line, not told anywhere else as three choreographers lend their style to the season’s family favorite. December 11-13, 2009

2009 Memphis JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK

Laurelwood Shopping Center

Get in the spirit this holiday season at the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis®. Be one of the thousands of runners and walkers who hit the nation’s pavements, pathways and parks this winter to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability.

December 12, 2009

Jingle Bell Run/Walk® is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Run or walk a 5 kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving. Be there with bells on!

MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART

(901) 544-6200

Emett Otter's Jug Band Christmas

Get into the holiday spirit with a screening of Jim Henson's "Emett Otter's Jug Band Christmas" Sunday, December 13, 3pm. Free admission

MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART

(901) 544-6200

Light Festival

After the film, enjoy holiday caroles, sweet treats, hands-on activities, carriage rides through Overton Park and much more at the museums annual holiday open house. The grand finale will be a fantastic light show, set to holiday tunes, at the Levitt Shell. There's something for everyone. December 13, 4-6pm Free Admission

WIZARD OF OZ

The Orpheum Theatre

(901) 525-3000

Enjoy this classic family musical live at the Orpheum Theatre.

December 15- 20, 2009

WINTER CAMP

Memphis Botanic Garden

Parents, finish your last-minute shopping while your children enjoy games, crafts, lunch, and a movie. Ages 4-9. MBG members $25/non-members $30. Lunch will be provided. Call 636-4126 for information or reservations. 10-2 p.m., December 21, 2009

CHRISTMAS AT GRACELAND

Graceland

(901) 332-3322

www.elvis.com

November 28-January 8

Graceland lights up and continues Elvis’ traditional Christmas lights and decorations on the mansion property. Bring the whole family for a holiday delight!

BLACK NATIVITY (Musical/Dance)

Hattiloo Theatre

(901) 502-3486

Written by Langston Hughes

Black Nativity is a retelling of the classic Nativity story with an entirely Black cast. Traditional Christmas carols are sung in gospel style, with a few songs created specifically for the show. Originally written by Langston Hughes, the show was first performed on Broadway on December 11, 1961. December 3 – 27, 2010

NEW YEAR’S AT NOON

The Children's Museum of Memphis

Children have never had more fun celebrating New Year’s than at The Children’s Museum. Visitors get in the party spirit as they ring in 2010 by counting down to noon in the museum’s Time Square exhibit. Includes super fun activities and games! Included with museum admission. December 31, 10am – 1pm

JANUARY

THE ADVENTURES OF HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON

The Orpheum Theatre

(901) 525-7800

www.civilrightsmuseum.org

Based on the delightful picture book by Crockett Johnson, Harold follows the zany adventures of an inventive young boy who creates the world he wants to explore using nothing more than a big purple crayon and his sky's-the-limit imagination.

Time: 6pm, January 22, 2010

FEBRUARY

AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH

National Civil Rights Museum

(901) 521-9699

All month

Experience and celebrate African-American culture. The

museum offers exhibits, speakers, and special events.

THE PIANO LESSON

Hattiloo Theatre

(901) 502-3486

February 4 – 28, 2010

Written by August Wilson

The play – awarded a Pulitzer Prize in 1990 – takes place in Pittsburgh in 1936. The play centers on a piano that was once traded by the Charles’ family's white master for two of the family's ancestors. Boy Willie and Berniece, the siblings who inherit the piano, argue about whether or not to sell it. Berniece's climactic refusal to allow Boy Willie to move the piano exorcises the ghost of the white slave owner who has been haunting the family.

Cirque de CMOM

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS

(901) 320-3170

Help the museum raise needed funding at a fun and fabulous party! Celebrate the museum's 20th Anniversary at our annual fund raiser. Call 901-458-2678 for details. Sat, February 6, 2010, 8pm – Sun, February 7, 2010, 12am

2010 REGIONS MORGAN KEEGAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Racquet Club of Memphis

(901) 765-4400

www.rmkchampionships.com

February 12 – 21, 2010

The only professional tennis tournament in the world to be held in a private club featuring the world’s top men’s and women’s players. Don’t miss a minute of the action. It is a win-win situation for the players, sponsors, fans and children.

MOZART REQUIEM

“MLK Performance”

(901) 537-2525

www.memphissymphony.org

A not-to-be-missed event as the community comes together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, April 10 at 8pm and April 11 at 2:30pm at the Germantown Performing Arts Center.

THE MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

The Orpheum Theatre

www.healthykidsandteens.com

This triumphant story of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play professional major league baseball, chronicles the young athlete’s nonviolent struggle to integrate what was then considered a “white man’s game.” Through it all, Jackie’s courage, intelligence, leadership, resilience and athletic skill propelled him to become a national hero. This show is general admission seating and is an official Family Series Show. February 15, 2010

MONET TO MATISSE DAY

Dixon Gallery & Gardens

(901) 761-5250

www.dixon.org

It is Family Day at the Dixon and we are very excited to celebrate the impressionistic way! Our exhibition Monet to Matisse: French Masterworks from the Dixon Permanent Collection will be up and we would like to invite you to join us for a fun filled day of art activities, en plein air painting, music, refreshments and much more.A Bientôt! February 20, 2010 10am-2pm Free admission

FAMILY FUNSPOTS! SUMMER CAMPS & ADVENTURE FAIR

WOLFCHASE GALLERIA MALL

(901) 624-0184

www.familyfunspotsmag.com

February 20, 2010 10am-3pm

Camp out with us at Family FunSpots! 3rd Annual Camp & Adventure Fair! Parents – Talk to representatives from all kinds of different summer camps, birthday party vendors and much more! Don’t miss the opportunity to explore a different summer experience! For more information or if you’d like to become a vendor, contact us at (901) 624-0184 or email us: info@familyfunspotsmag.com. See you then! Plenty of fun activities for the kids too!

AbunDANCE: Joyful Noise

Playhouse on the Square

(901) 737-7322

www.balletmemphis.org

An all-out reason to celebrate—from the percussive Takademe by Robert Battle and the African rhythms of Trey McIntyre’s Second Before the Ground, to a new work by Czech choreographer Petr Zahradnicek and a new Jane Comfort collaboration with soul-inspiring saxophonist Kirk Whalum. February 27-March 7

MARCH

Family Farm Fest
14281 State Line Rd.
Olive Branch, MS
(662) 893-7888 or (901) 494-9539
http://www.ourfamilyfarmtours.com
Come celebrate National Ag Day at Our Family Farm, plenty of farm fun planned with games, exhibits, demonstrations and more. The admission is $5, Group Rates available. A portion of the proceeds to be donated to Future Farmers of America. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 1-5pm. Don't miss the fun!

VICKSBURG RUN THRU HISTORY

Vicksburg National Military Park

(601) 638-8741

March 6, 2010

Over 1,500 runners participate in the 10K, 5K, and 1-

mile races through the National Park to commemorate one

of the most decisive battles of the American Civil War.

A YEAR WITH TOAD AND FROG

The Orpheum Theatre

www.orpheum-theatre.com

Back for an encore performance this hit on Broadway, remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows two great friends, cheerful Frog and grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the spring, they plant gardens, swim, rake leaves and go sledding, learning life lessons along the way, including a most important one about friendship and rejoicing in the attributes that make each of us different and special. This show is general admission seating and is an official Family Series Show. March 3, 2010

FIGHT FOR LIFE - RACE AGAINST CHILDHOOD OBESITY

5k Walk/Run, 1mile Family Walk at Shelby Farms Park

www.campgetfit.org

Saturday, March 13, Event start time: 9am. Benefiting CampGetFit, Sponsored by Healthy Kids and Teens and other Memphis Community Partners. For more information and to register, please visit www.campgetfit.org or www.healthykidsandteens.com

SHAKEPEARE’S WOMEN

Hattiloo Theatre

(901) 502-3486

March 11 – 28, 2010

Conceived of by Ekundayo Bandele and Leslie Riddick

In celebration of Women's History Month, we stage scenes, soliloquies and songs to present an imaginative exploration of the Bard's women, from his celebrated leads

(Rosalind, Juliet, and Lady Macbeth) to his lesser-known but no less intriguing ladies

(such as Othello's Emilia and Henry VI's Joan). Shakespeare's female characters represent not only the many faces of womanhood; they illuminate the depth of human experience.

Tomie de Paola's Strega Nona: The Musical

The Orpheum Theatre