Arts & Culture

Greekfest celebrates 50th anniversary

Submitted by Bo Bradley, AN5 News Photographer

Monday, October 3rd, 2011, 3:38am

St. George Greek Orthodox Church will hold its 50th Anniversary Greekfest, on Saturday October 8, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

The event will be held on the church grounds at 6984 Hwy 70 (Summer Avenue) in Bartlett, with a free admission.

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Dinosaurs coming to Memphis Zoo

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Friday, September 30th, 2011, 9:24am

This spring the Memphis Zoo opens an all new exhibit featuring Dinosaurs.

The exhibit will have 15 animatronic creatures.

This attraction will be open March 10 through July 8, 2012.

The Memphis Zoo is partnering with a company that has done this exhibit around the country from San Diego to St. Louis.

The Zoo president says this may sound familiar, but technology is taking the exhibit to a whole new level.

"Many people may remember the dinosaur exhibit the Memphis Zoo had in the 90s," said Dr. Chuck Brady, Memphis Zoo President and CEO.

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Dine out to support scholarships, services for children with Autism

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Tuesday, September 27th, 8:37 am

“Dine Out For Autism” September 27 & 29, 2011

Transformations would like to announce “Dine Out For Autism” event, scheduled Tuesday, September 27 and Thursday, September 29, 2011″ Proceeds from this event will help fund our scholarship program to provide free services to children affected by ASD. The following restaurants have agreed to donate a percentage of their proceeds for this worthy cause:

Tuesday, September 27

The Commissary – 2290 Germantown Rd., Germantown – All Day!
On The Border – 2766 N. Germantown Pkwy, Memphis – (in front of Wolf Chase Galleria) – 4 p.m. to close.

Thursday, September 29

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County Mayor's Charitable Golf Tournament

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

Friday, September 23rd, 2011, 6:45pm

County Mayor's Charitable Golf Tournament

Get ready to hit the links with the mayor! Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell invites you to join him Friday, October 14 at Edmund Orgill Golf Course for the Shelby County Mayor’s Charitable Golf Tournament!

This event annually benefits a Shelby County Elementary or Middle School in need of additional support. Northaven Elementary School has been selected as this years beneficiary.

The Orgill Golf Course has hosted the FedEx St. Jude Open, US Open, and National Publinx qualifiers.

Lunch and registration begin at 11am with a shotgun start at noon. For more information call 901-379-7872.

Information and image provided by the Shelby County Mayor's Office.

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Whirled peace at St. Ann

Submitted by Nicole Blum

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011, 10:14am

September 21st was just another Wednesday for most Memphians, but for students at St. Ann Catholic School it was a day spent celebrating International Day of Peace and letting hatred and selfishness "spin" into the wind.

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20 Years of Connecting People and History

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011, 11:42pm

20 Years of Connecting People and History

The National Civil Rights Museum celebrates 20 years of civil rights and history education this Saturday September 24. The free celebration begins at 11a.m. with food, games, and prizes. Follow the link here to the National Civil Rights Museum website take a look at the flyer for Saturday’s event and read more about the history of the National Civil Rights Museum.

Information gathered from the National Civil Rights Museum

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Steven Curtis Chapman's Songs and Stories Tour Comes to Hope

Submitted by Brent Green

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011, 9:49pm

Steven Curtis Chapman's Songs and Stories Tour Comes to Hope

Friday, September 30, Steven Curtis Chapman will perform his Songs and Stories Tour with special guest Andrew Peterson and Josh Wilson in the South Hall Theatre at Hope Presbyterian Church located at 8500 Walnut Grove Rd. in Cordova.

Because this is an acoustic-driven, intimate event with a story teller vibe, it is being held in the South Hall Theatre. The South Hall holds just 1,000 seats and provides a very intimate experience. Because of this they expect an early sell out, so you are encouraged to get your tickets before they're gone.

You also have the chance to purchase a separate ticket with the unique opportunity to be a part of the pre-show soundcheck and listen to Steven perform some songs in a stripped back "story teller" fashion.

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