Arts & Culture

February MPLIC event calendar

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Monday, January 30th, 2012, 1:22pm

Have you visited your local library lately? Here is a look at the various events planned. You can take advantage of programs that include everything from finance workshops to Valentine’s Day parties; it’s all happening at your local Memphis Public Library.

Memphis Public Library Calendar Events

February, 2 2012- February 29, 2012

Thursday, February 2

How to Read and Improve Your Credit Report, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 6pm learn about the various aspects of a credit report, and get suggestions on how to improve a credit score.
Memphis Music, Photographic Exhibit, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 10 am. Displayed through February 29, 2012.
Arthur Webb, Genealogist and Tri-State Defender editor Arthur Webb Collection Highlights, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 10 am.

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Four Memphis Museums Among the Nation's Elite

Submitted by Michael Addison on Sunday, January 29th, 1:35 pm

The American Association of Museums (AAM) has announced three Memphis museums have received re-accreditation for 2011 through 2026.

The Dixon Gallery and Gardens, The Pink Palace and the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel were accredited during the 2011 review cycle, joining the Brooks Museum which was re-accredited during an earlier review cycle.

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The Art Of Family

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Saturday, January 28th, 2012, 10:18pm

Dixon Gallery & Gardens helps families explore the "art" of parenting with "Mini Masters" every Tuesday in February.

The workshop is for parents & kids, and is designed for toddlers to get hands-on exposure to shape, colors, textures and more.

Story time & snack time are included. "Mini Masters" is free for members & just $5 each week for non-members. There are discounts for youth & senor citizens.

For more information check out the Dixon website.

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The Memphis Symphony Orchestra presents Opus One Connections

Submitted by Jamel Major on Friday, January 27th, 8:15 pm

The Memphis Symphony Orchestra presents Opus One Connections, the first in a series of free community programs open to the public, on January 29, 2012 featuring Latin-Jazz singer Marcela Pinilla.

The event will be held at 3 p.m. in the courtyard beside the carousel of the Hickory Ridge Mall, located at 6075 Winchester.

An offshoot of the popular Opus One series, Opus One Connections helps to make the music art form more accessible to the community through nontraditional music. Opus One Connections combines musical experiences with related engaging activities in a family-friendly setting.

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Memphis Monologues Performance

Submitted by Krista Pennie Myers, News Producer

Friday, January 27th, 2012, 2:24pm

Mid-South women will perform their own Memphis Monologues Thursday February 2nd at TheatreSouth in First Congo Church on Cooper.

There will also be a silent auction featuring local artwork, Ballet Memphis performance tickets and an iPad2.

Doors open at 6:30pm.

Admission is free.

Donations benefit Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region.

Reservatoins: vagomomemphis@gmail.com

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Chocolate Fantasy

Submitted by Terresa Lewis, News Producer

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012, 11:18am

You're invited to Come and taste Memphis’ best chocolate desserts, candies, cookies, ice cream, pastries and other chocolate treats from over 30 vendors. The 27th Annual Chocolate Fantasy benefiting the National Kidney Foundation of West Tennessee will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 11:00am-5:00pm at Oak Court Mall. Enjoy music, entertainment, live auction and games in the Food Court Area.

Some of the participating vendors are: Draper’s Catering, Sam’s Club, Subway, Cookie Florist, YoLo Frozen Yogurt, Brown Baguette Bakery & Cafe, Chick-Fil-A, Crepe Maker, Delta Pecan Orchard, Dinstuhl’s, Wade & Company Catering, Firehouse Subs, Gibson’s Donuts, Godiva Chocolatiers, Just Catering, Makeda’s Homemade Cookies, Carmela’s Caffe, Ciao Bella , Costco, TCBY, Nestle, Blue Bell, Great American Cookies and many more...........

Tickets are $16 in advance and $18 day of event.

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Passionate Love Conference

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

Friday, January 20th, 2012, 9:49pm

Join Bellevue Baptist Church Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., to enjoy a creative and fun conference that will ignite the passion in your marriage—creating a Cross-centered marriage.

Speakers Joe White, Ted Cunningham, and Steve and Donna Gaines will help couples discover marital intimacy and open new doors through the power of the cross.

Soul Mate Live is partnering with Passionate Love Conferences to help couples:

    -Discover a deeper and more fulfilling relationship
    -Find hope for the future of their marriage
    -Begin the legacy of a passionate, loving commitment

Cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple. Childcare for birth-5th grade will be available for $10 for one child or $15 for two or more children. You will receive instructions for registering for childcare in the confirmation e-mail you receive after you register.

Register online now at bellevue.org