Ballet Classes
Mobile Ranger Program Interested in having a Ranger speak to your class about wildlife native to Tennessee? Schedule a time for the Mobile Ranger Program to come to your school and present to your students any time of the year. For more information, contact the Park Ranger Naturalist at 751-7684.
GERMANTOWN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (GPAC) GPAC, located at 1801 Exeter Road, is the premier entertainment venue in the Memphis area. In the Duncan-Williams Performance Hall at GPAC, patrons can experience all genres of music and performing arts including classical, bluegrass, jazz, Americana, country, gospel, opera, modern dance, ballet and cirque. GPAC also has family, education and community outreach programs for all ages. For information and tickets call the GPAC Box Office at 751-7500, visit GPACweb.com or drop by weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opening Night at GPAC featuring Bobby McFerrin: Circlesongs Saturday, September 15, 8 p.m. A cappella singers, beatboxers and vocalists of all genres claim Bobby McFerrin as an inspiration. Join us for all the fanfare that comes with Opening Night of the GPAC Season featuring this masterful and innovative performer joined by a dozen a cappella voices.
Jazz in the Box Fridays, 7 and 8:30 p.m. September 21 Johnny O’Neal Trio Sinne Eeg October 19 November 16 Fred Hughes Trio Featuring both new and well-established artists, Jazz in the Box gives you an opportunity to get up close and personal with live jazz. Cabaret seating and drinks for purchase make this a perfect way to kick off your weekend. Charles Lloyd & The Marvels Friday, September 28, 8 p.m. The iconic Charles Lloyd—jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer, arranger and native Memphian—celebrates his 80th birthday in 2018 riding high on a second wave of popularity and innovation. The 2015 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master’s latest offering is with his ace ensemble, The Marvels (Bill Frisell, Greg Leisz, Rueben Rogers and Eric Harland). Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan Friday, October 5, 8 p.m. The Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan celebrate a repertoire of song, music and dance derived from the traditions of the semi-nomadic travelling musicians of Rajasthan, from whom they descend. Their brand-new show mesmerizes with a vibrant, colorful stage and promises poets, troubadours, musicians, dancers and even a fakir (fire eater)! Sponsored in part by the Indian Community Foundation.
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