Arts & Culture

Memphis Rocks category added to Memphis International Film & Music Festival

Submitted by Lyle Bontrager on Tuesday, October 30th, 8:24 am

The Memphis International Film & Music Festival showcases some of the finest independent films from around the world in categories of features, documentaries, music videos, and more. And now there's a special opportunity for would-be Memphis film-makers!

Next year's festival, held April 25-28th, will add a new category: "Memphis Rocks." It will be a catch-all platform to share positive stories, heartfelt moments, and narratives that capture the soul of Memphis. You can show what makes Memphis great, or show what your company, neighborhood, non-profit, or school is doing in our community. And maybe your masterpiece will be played on the silver screen!

Films must be five minutes or less, and there will be five sub-categories for judging: individuals, schools, non-profits, corporations, and a viewers' choice award. The deadline for submissions is February 28th, 2013.

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Actors fill Elmwood for pre-halloween event

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 5:29pm

You can see costumed actors giving their best this Oct. at Elmwood cemetery.

On Saturday, Oct. 27, The Elmwood Players will present the 7th Annual Costume Twilight Tour.

Tours are offered between 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Costumed actors will portray notable Elmwood residents including:

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LeMoyne -Owen offers free gospel concert

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 5:26pm

LeMoyne -Owen offers free gospel concert

LeMoyne-Owen College’s Career Week will be in full swing with the jazzy sounds of international gospel sensation Ben Tankard Oct. 24 at the Cannon Center.

This free concert is part of the 28th annual Black Executives Exchange Program’s Career Week featuring local professionals helping to prepare students for the global marketplace.

Anyone can come but, you have to pick up your free tickets first.

They are available at the Cannon Center Box Office downtown.

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U of M Presidential Watch, Debate & Discuss

Submitted by Alorien Sadler on Wednesday, October 3rd, 8:15 am

The University of Memphis is having a Presidential Watch, Debate and later Discuss tonight at the University of Memphis Rose Theatre from 7-10:30 p.m. for all students.

They ask for you to bring your cell phones and laptops to participate in polling before and after the debate.

Also, don't forget that the University of Memphis is having a student vote drive today on campus.

The University of Memphis is pushing to have 1,000 students register to vote. Deadline to register to vote is October 8.

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Countrywood Neighborhood Sale

Submitted by April Dawn, Journalist

Friday, September 21st, 2012, 11:04am

Every year, yard sale bargain hunters flock to Cordova, Tennessee for the annual Countrywood Neighborhood Sale sponsored by the Countrywood Neighborhood Association.

On Friday, September 22, the huge yard event will draw crowds from all over the Greater Memphis area and from neighboring states.

Last year the sale was a huge success. More than 200 residents participated

Rain or shine, the participating vendors will sell their almost brand new or slightly used items from furniture to clothing and televisions to motorized vehicles to make a buck. Not to mention the local economy benefited as people booked hotel rooms for a few days to stay and visit the grand city of Memphis to shop it’s local stores and dine in local restaurants.

Frequently asked questions:

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Local cloth diaper event educates parents looking to help environment and save money

Submitted by Karen Bray on Thursday, September 13th, 10:44 am

(WMC-TV) - Have you ever considered cloth diapers? Are the first images that pop in your head large swaths of fabric, pins and plastic pants? If so, then you need to find out how different modern cloth diapers are now.

The modern cloth diaper systems are pin-less, easy to use and better for the environment. Another important factor to busy parents is that modern cloth diapers are easy to wash. The fabrics used now are soft, colorful and comfortable on the delicate skin of babies. They are also easier on the environment.

In the United States alone, 49 million diapers per day (18 billion per year) are thrown away. Disposable diapers go into landfills in which (under ideal conditions) it is estimated that it would take hundreds of years to decompose. Each baby in cloth diapers will help to divert many of these diapers from municipal landfills.

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Alzheimer's walk at Shelby Farms this weekend

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Monday, September 10th, 8:44 am

Do something fun this Saturday, September 15, and join hundreds of Mid-Southerners at the visitor's center at Shelby Farms for the Walk To End Alzheimer's.

The walk begins at 9 a.m.

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions.

Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

You can register and walk for free by going to http://www.alz.org

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