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OUR 1594TH ISSUE 09.12.19 Early voting for the October 3rd Memphis city election runs from September 13th to September 28th. Much attention has been focused on the mayoral contest, in which incumbent Jim Strickland is facing off against two principal challengers — former Mayor Willie Herenton and County Commissioner Tami Sawyer — and several other minor candidates. That’s a big question for Memphis voters to decide, but I have another, perhaps more important question for you: Who are the four city council candidates you’re going to vote for? That’s not a typo; if you vote in Memphis, you’ll be charged with selecting four candidates for city council. “Why?” you might rightly ask. Shouldn’t I just have to vote for a candidate who lives in my district? Yes. But here’s the weird part: You actually live in two districts — and one of them is Super! So super, in fact, that it has three representatives. Welcome to the wild and wacky world of Memphis City Council districting, a system originally created to assure that black voters wouldn’t win, oh, say, two-thirds of the council’s 13 seats — a percentage that’s representative of the city’s population. A little history lesson: Prior to 1991, there were six “at-large” council seats not tied to any geographical area, and seven geographical district seats. A judge ruled in 1991 that the six atlarge seats were specifically created to dilute the voting strength of the city’s African-American population and charged the city council at that time to come up with a new districting plan. In response, the council created the super district concept, which basically retained the old six at-large council seats but A totally sensible map of city council districts. divided them into two at-large districts of three each. So, basically there were still six at-large seats. Pretty clever, eh? There are still seven districts that reflect various geographical areas of the city. Since they’re not super, let’s call them Normal Districts. If you live in Memphis, you live in one of those seven Normal Districts. They work pretty much like democracy is supposed to work: You vote for someone who lives in the area where you live to represent you on the city council. The Super Districts are called 8 and 9, and they represent, roughly, the western and eastern halves of the city. Each super district has three representatives, who can live anywhere in their half of the city. Each super district council seat has a number, called a “position.” So, in my case, for example, I vote for a District 5 council representative and also vote for candidates running for Position 1, Position 2, and Position 3 in Super District 9. All clear? No? Good, I’m pretty sure that’s the way the plan is supposed to work. Purely by accident, of course, Super District 8 is predominately African-American and Super District 9 predominately not. Since the super district system was created, all of 8’s council representatives have been black and all of 9’s have been white. So weird, eh? There are 26 people running for the six super district seats in this year’s election. Which isn’t at all confusing. And here’s another fun fact: Since the super districts’ candidates only have to live in a particular half of the city, all your elected representatives from a super district could theoretically live on the same block or attend the same church … or belong to the same country club, if you get my drift. To run for a super district seat, you have to have enough money (and volunteers) to campaign in half of the city, which favors candidates with more resources, meaning money. The council election process is screwed up, and this city council has done much to keep it that way, mainly by fighting tooth N E WS & O P I N I O N and nail to prevent the Instant Runoff VotTHE FLY-BY - 4 NY TIMES CROSSWORD - 5 ing process that’s been approved twice by POLITICS - 7 Memphis voters. COVER STORY When the redistricting process comes “MEMPHIS PRIDE” around again after the census in 2020, we BY TOBY SELLS - 10 should insist that the city be divided into WE RECOMMEND - 14 13 geographical council districts. If it takes MUSIC - 16 AFTER DARK - 18 a ballot referendum to get that done, then CALENDAR - 21 so be it. FOOD FEATURE - 31 There is nothing super about super LIFESTYLE FEATURE - 32 districts, except that they’re a super good BREWS - 33 way to keep Memphis from having a truly FILM - 34 representative city council. C L AS S I F I E D S - 3 6 Bruce VanWyngarden LAST WORD - 39 brucev@memphisflyer.com

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MATA, Voting, & Axes

NAME GAME

A new MATA funding proposal, ACLU moves on voter registration, & a new axe-throwing venue.

Facebookers in the Preserve Cooper-Young group played the name game last week for the modern-looking apartment building planned for a spot across the street from Soul Fish Cafe. Amanda Ball: (CY’s very first) Horizontal Tall Skinny [or] Pill Box Gone Wrong. Noel Clark: Cubistro. Ansley Murphy: USB Port of Call. Mag Trisler: 1974 State College. Dan Spector: Cheezball School of Architecture.

MATA M O N EY Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris presented a plan to the Shelby County Commission last week to generate $10 million in funding each year for the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA). The plan would implement an annual $145 registration fee for a household’s third vehicle and beyond. Harris said this would only affect about 17 percent of residents here. If the commission adopts the plan, the county would allocate 1.5 percent of the fees collected, or $1 million of its capital improvement budget, to transit.

September 12-18, 2019

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STEPPING HIGH Shout-out to the Central High School Band for their second win at the High Stepping Nationals. Shelby County Schools posted a photo of the band to Twitter last week.

Clockwise from top left: Highland Axe & Rec, MATA funding, Best of Memphis scam, Nick Vergos, voter registration, Coffee County District Attorney General Craig Northcott

AC LU ACTI O N The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Tennessee filed for an emergency injunction late last month to stop a state law that places substantial requirements on voter registration efforts from going into effect. The law, signed by Governor Bill Lee in May, is set to take effect on October 1st. It’s currently being challenged in an ongoing lawsuit filed by the ACLU and other groups. If the ACLU’s motion for a preliminary injunction is granted, the state would be prohibited from penalizing those participating in voter registration who don’t meet all the requirements of the new law. ANTI-LG BTQ DA Tennessee gay rights groups are calling for a Tennessee District Attorney to be disbarred for saying he issues lower charges for same-sex domestic assault cases and wouldn’t prosecute Tennessee county clerks who deny marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The groups said that Coffee County District Attorney General Craig Northcott’s statements may deter LGBT people from reporting domestic assault, hate crimes, or other violence against them and create an obstacle to accessing the criminal legal system. VE R G OS PAS S ES Nick Vergos, middle son of the late restaurateur Charlie Vergos — founder of the Rendezvous restaurant — died Thursday, September 5th.

Vergos, one of the owners of the legendary Memphis restaurant, was diagnosed with cancer in December, said his brother, John Vergos. People remember Vergos as an outgoing, happy, witty man. In addition to his brother, Vergos leaves his wife Jenny and five children. He leaves his mother, Tasia Vergos, and his sister, Tina Jennings. B O G US B EST O F M E M P H I S A company called Best Memphis Awards is sending out scamming emails to local businesses announcing that they’ve been named a “Best of Memphis” winner. For the record, “Best of Memphis” is a trademarked property of Contemporary Media and the Memphis Flyer. If your business gets a notice that you’ve won a Best of Memphis award from any source other than the Flyer, your “Best of Memphis” notification is bogus — and the plastic plaque they are trying to sell you is a rip-off. The Flyer is currently notifying legitimate winners of its Best of Memphis awards, which will be announced in the September 25th issue. A X ES O N H I G H LAN D Highland Axe & Rec opened last week at 525 South Highland. The 5,000-square-foot venue offers axe throwing, food, two bars, games, TVs, plus plenty of seating. The menu includes a variety of appropriately named items, including the “Axe,” “Big Axe,” and “Fat Axe” (three patties) hamburgers. Visit the News Blog at memphisflyer.com for fuller versions of these stories and more local news.

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LeMoyne-Owen College keeps professor after “appalling” Facebook posts.

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A LeMoyne-Owen College (LOC) professor will keep his job even after the public backlash for his comments on the officerinvolved shooting of Brandon Webber earlier this year. A week after Webber, 21, was shot and killed by U.S. Marshal officers in Frayser, Tom Graves, an author and tenured English professor at the school, responded to the incident in a Facebook post. “A wanted felon who shot a guy five times was found in Frayser by U.S. Marshals,” Graves wrote. “So, the fucking idiot tries to run over the Marshals with his vehicle then exits the car with a gun. So, the war he starts with a whole gang of U.S. Marshals — everyone an expert shooter — ends with him dead as Dillinger.” In his post, Graves also commented that Webber’s earlier Facebook posts “attest to thuggery, with him holding up fistfuls of cash, as if he were the king daddy pimp. Defending this man is wrong. He should be condemned for what he was and represented and did.” After Graves’ post spread around social media, many took issue with it, and some even called for his dismissal. But the college said this week that Graves will keep his position this school year.

“Professor Tom Graves, a member of the LeMoyne-Owen College faculty, returned to the classroom for the 2019-2020 academic year,” according to a statement from the college. “As an educational institution, we promote the free exchange of diverse viewpoints, even those with which some may disagree or take exception.” The college’s decision to keep Graves “directly aligns with the college’s faculty handbook, policies, and procedures,” according to its statement. LeMoyne-Owen officials would not detail what, if any, disciplinary actions were taken against Graves, as the college does not “publicly discuss details of personnel matters, including disciplinary decisions.” Rev. Earle Fisher, a LeMoyne-Owen alumnus,

LOC professor Tom Graves called Webber a “fucking idiot.” pastor, and activist has been on the receiving end of some of Graves’ comments in the past. Fisher said he expected there to be a “more serious reprimand for such an egregious action. To know that someone who shares those views will still be in the classroom attempting to shape young black minds is far from what I think is the ideal context for higher education.” Fisher said his hope is that historically black colleges and universities will “stand more firmly on the tradition of protecting and cultivating black dignity and pride.” LOC’s Student Government Association (SGA) sent a letter to the professor, calling his comments “appalling.” “While we agree that we do not have the facts of the case, we are in unanimous disagreement with your verbiage and disregard for the impact which your words would have on the community you serve,” the letter read. “As a professor at a historically black college, you are keenly aware of the challenges unique to the black/African-American community.” Sainna Christian, the college’s 2019-2020 SGA president, declined to comment on Graves’ returning to the classroom this school year, saying that “at this time, I have no comments on the matter.”

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U.S. House Judiciary members Lee, Nadler, and Cohen at voting rights hearing

Council candidate Mauricio Calvo (l) and mayoral candidates Wilson, Bradley, and Sawyer at last week’s League of Women Voters/ Tennessee Nurses Association forum

Law School on the subject of voting rights. A third member of the ad hoc Judiciary panel was U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX). During the two sessions of the subcommittee’s deliberations, seven witnesses testified, including U of M law professor and former Shelby County Commissioner Steven Mulroy. The predominant subject matter was whether there was enough concrete data available to justify Congressional action to restore the viability of Section 5 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which mandates federal preclearance of any changes in the election laws of affected states. The actual provision of the Act ruled invalid by the Supreme Court in the 2013 Shelby County (Alabama) v. Holder decision was Section 4, which contains a coverage formula that allowed Section 5 to be applied to nine Southern states deemed guilty of past suppression of minority voting rights. The Court ruled that the formula of Section 4 rested on data more than 40 years old and was obsolete. It remains possible for Congress to reinstate the mechanism of Section 5 if a new formula can be found for Section 4, based on more recent evidence of voter suppression, and Cohen’s subcommittee is holding hearings at various locations, including Memphis, to ascertain whether enough such evidence exists. Though impeachment was not a subject for discussion by the subcommittee, nor were questions about it allowed in the format of a postsessions press conference, Nadler served notice in private conversations with session participants that the Judiciary Committee would establish rules for a formal impeachment inquiry this week. A vote on the matter is scheduled for Thursday in Washington. continued on page 8

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JACKSON BAKER

Last week was one in which a central figure in the national impeachment drama came to Memphis, and a week in which the three central figures in the Memphis mayoral race kept to their familiar positions vis-àvis each other. U.S. Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, which seemingly has first dibs on any attempt to impeach President Donald Trump, was the guest on Thursday of one of his subcommittee chairmen, 9th District Congressman Steve Cohen, as Cohen’s Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice held hearings at the University of Memphis

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Congressmen meet in Memphis to investigate voting rights issues; mayoral candidates meet at a forum; political-party officers meet at a festival.

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• Another opportunity, perhaps the last of the election season, for a debate involving all the leading candidates for Memphis mayor was missed on Friday when two of the candidates, Mayor Jim Strickland and former Mayor Willie Herenton, chose not to participate in a forum co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Tennessee Nurses Association at the National Civil Rights Museum. Herenton showed up to greet attendees early during the event but left before the candidates were invited to take the stage to make their presentations and answer questions. Strickland failed to show at all. The three mayoral candidates who did remain and participate in the forum were Tami Sawyer, Lemichael Wilson, and Steven Bradley, all of whom, like Strickland and Herenton, were eligible by having met a fundraising level of at least $30,000. Members of the sponsoring organizations expressed disappointment privately at the decisions of Herenton and Strickland not to participate in a joint debate format. Sawyer expressed herself on the subject with a public statement: “This week, Dr. Herenton has shown that he isn’t in this to serve the people. Just like he walked out on this job during his last term, he’s walked out on women and nurses. Just like he turned his back on this city, he and Mayor Strickland turned their backs on millennials when they refused to participate in the MULYP forum held earlier this week. Memphis can’t afford any more empty chairs in

leadership. We can’t wait for leaders that are present and tireless in their advocacy and representation for all of us. We need a mayor who will show up for each of us, and this is my commitment.” Steven Reid, a campaign advisor to Strickland, responded by saying, “Mayor Strickland attended 10 events over the past weekend, and this was an event that conflicted with his schedule.” The Herenton campaign responded with a simple “no comment.”

Fellow sufferers: David Cambron (l), president of the Germantown Democratic Club, and Naser Fazlullah, outreach chairman of the Shelby County Republican Party, endured 90-degree temperatures to represent their respective parties at last weekend’s annual Germantown Festival. Their handshake symbolized a common faith in the democratic process.

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This summer was the hottest on record, and finally, some cooler weather is ahead of us. To celebrate beating the heat and the arrival of autumn, Fitness Under the Stars may be just the place to go. Taking place around sunset every Friday until October 18th, Fitness Under the Stars features free yoga, barre, spin, and aerobics classes led by a collective of local fitness studios. The nineweek-long summer/fall fitness series takes place at Mud Island River Park, providing an aquatic background perfect for letting go and getting fit at the same time. “It’s all about coming and leaving all your issues and problems, everything, on the mat,” says Courtney McNeal, who has partnered with Mud Island River Parks to present Fitness Under the Stars. “Or, as Janeen Gordon told me during an interview, ‘Just let it all flow down the river.’” Fitness Under the Stars got its start when McNeal, who’d been a member of Your Inner Yogi, saw the need for more free fitness programming in Memphis. “There is yoga that takes place on the riverfront. And that’s been pretty consistent,” she says. “It’s fabulous. I’ve actually participated in it several times. But I wanted to do something a little bit different — something that gives a little more variety and at a different location.” The stars aligned when McNeal heard about Fuel the Fourth Bluff, a community grant provided to Memphians with ideas for programs to revitalize the Civic Commons footprint, a six-block area that stretches from Main Street to Mud Island, as part of a national initiative called Reimagining Civic Commons. FITNESS UNDER THE STARS, MUD ISLAND RIVER PARK, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 6 P.M., FREE. REGISTER AT FITNESSUNDERTHESTARS901.EVENTBRITE.COM.

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Famed Downtown eatery Little Tea Shop gets the documentary treatment. Food Feature, p. 31

THURSDAY September 12

FRIDAY September 13

Roadshow Patio Sessions Roadshow BMW, 405 N. Germantown Pkwy., 5:30-8:30 p.m. This free event features the sultry sounds of Marcella & Her Lovers. Guitar duo David Kurtz and Billy Maharrey open the show. El Mero Taco and Grub food trucks will be on site, and a selection of local craft beers will be available.

A Celebration of Black Composers Crosstown Theatre, 1350 Concourse, Suite 280, 1-4 p.m., $12 Award-winning artists James Rodriguez (baritone), Gwendolyn Alfred (soprano), Alisa Horn (cello), and Artina McCain (piano) perform a range of gospel, jazz, and classical sounds and songs.

Movie Night at Chimes Square Overton Square, 2101 Madison, 7-9:30 p.m. Bring your chairs, blankets, and leashed pups to the square for a free movie night under the stars. This edition features a showing of Napoleon Dynamite (yess!). Free popcorn. Vote for Pedro!

Lynyrd Skynyrd: Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour BankPlus Amphitheater, 6275 Snowden, Southaven, 6 p.m., starting at $39.50 (lawn seats) Are you a simple man or a free bird? Well, Tuesday’s gone, and if there has ever been a time to yell “Play some Skynyrd!,” this is it. Someone please do this.

Priscilla Presley (above) hosts a Southern Style Weekend at Graceland. Lifestyle Feature, p. 32

Opera Memphis Levitt Shell, 1928 Poplar, 7-9 p.m. Part of September’s 30 Days of Opera series, this family-friendly free concert event also features food trucks and concessions. Picnic baskets, beverages, blankets, and lawn chairs are welcome.

Classic Music Festival: Keith Sweat, Joe, and Tamia Landers Center, 4560 Venture Dr., Southaven, 8 p.m., $77-$97 Who can love you like Keith Sweat? Nobody, baby. This show featuring sets of classic R&B from Sweat, Joe, and Tamia will have you “Twisted.”

Ecstatic Dance with Eric Swartz Delta Groove Yoga, 2091 Madison, 7:30-8:45 p.m., $9 Sort of like a primal scream for your body, this event has the participant free-form dancing — without speaking — to “allow the body to find the movement it craves” alongside slow chants, Icarosinspired electronica, tribal rhythms, jazz, and more.

3 Course Comedy Midtown Crossing Grill, 394 N. Watkins, 10-11:30 p.m. Pay-what-you-can event features stand-up comedy by first runnerup “Funniest Person in Memphis” Benny “Elbows” Frederick (10 p.m.), followed by improvised PowerPoint presentations and an improv comedy jam open to everyone.

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Crossroads It’s finally that time of year again, a time when one of Memphis’ largest celebrations occurs. “When they started the first Cooper-Young Festival back in 1988, there were 25 vendors, and it was more like a bake sale than anything,” says Tamara Cook, executive director of the Cooper-Young Business Association (CYBA). “And I believe Joyce Cobb was the headliner that year.” This year, the arts and crafts festival will host more than 435 artisans and a number of up-and-coming musical acts, including Robenx, Marcella & Her Lovers, and CMajor. “It’s going to be rocking,” says Cook. In 2010, Cooper-Young Festival attendance hit 100,000, and to help address some of the overcrowding, some transportation services and commute options have been established. “Five years ago, we started doing a shuttle service,” says Cook. “And three years ago, we started the bike corral. Last year, Innovate Memphis did a really good job. They babysat around 300 bikes.” Beyond giving local artists, businesses, and organizations exposure, Cooper-Young Fest has enabled the CYBA to use the proceeds to fund an estimated $700,000 in restorations to the neighborhood. Some of the long list of completed projects include restoring the gazebo (or bandstand) at the corner of Cooper and Young, adding crosswalks in front of Celtic Crossing and First Congregational Church, and giving back to nonprofit organizations, including House of Mews and OUTMemphis, in the area. There are plans to begin safety projects, which include the installation of six skycop cameras and a handful of reduced speed limit signs. COOPER-YOUNG FESTIVAL, COOPER ST. AND YOUNG AVE., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 9 A.M.-7 P.M., FREE.

SATURDAY September 14 West FIGHT ON Shelby Farms Park, 6093 Great View Dr. N., 6 a.m.-noon, registration fee varies by event Cycling, running, and walking fund-raiser for the fight against cancer. All funds raised from the event benefit UT West Institute for Cancer Research. Aura Portraits by John Madsen The Broom Closet, 546 S. Main, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $40 What color is your aura? Visionary artist John Madsen crafts watercolor aura paintings at this appointment-only event. Portraits take about one hour to complete, and subjects receive a printed guide to its meaning.

SUNDAY September 15 Eric Gales Beale Street Brass Note Ceremony Beale Street, 4 p.m. Former child prodigy turned renowned blues-rock guitarist is inducted into Beale Street’s “Walk of Fame.” The native Memphian has recorded 18 albums for major record labels, in addition to session and tribute work. The celebration continues Sunday with a live performance at B.B. King’s Blues Club ($25-$30) at 8 p.m. Rec Room Rumble: Round II Rec Room, 3000 Broad, 9 p.m. ’Tis but a scratch! Memphis Armored Fight Club presents a night of medieval-style combat with real swords and real steel armor.

Whiskey in the Wild Lichterman Nature Center, 5992 Quince, 5-8 p.m., $25 (dinner only), $50 (dinner and whiskey tasting) Proceeds benefit Lichterman educational programs. Sip whiskey, eat barbecue, and bid on silent auction items. Food provided by Highlander Restaurant and Pub. Whiskey donated by Big River Distillery, maker of Blue Note Bourbon and Riverset Rye. Hunny Blunt’s Rolling Room Lamplighter Lounge, 1702 Madison, 9 p.m., $5 A mystical drag show featuring Holly Walnutz, Brenda Newport, Mary Gagz, Helena Homewrecker, and Ippi.

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rtina McCain, assistant professor of piano at University of Memphis, is a busy woman. In addition to teaching and performing locally, she and husband Martin McCain, a bass trombonist who teaches at Texas State University, regularly tour as a duo. And she produces concerts and programs on her own on an international scale. Given all that, it’s not surprising that when I do catch up with her to discuss A Celebration of Black Composers, her concert with three other artists at Crosstown Theater on Friday, she’s halfway around the world. Memphis Flyer: Where are you calling from? Artina McCain: I’m in Malaysia now. My husband is playing here, and I’m tagging along, doing some concerts and master classes. And then we’re going to Bangkok to play a concert for bass trombone and piano at Mahidol University. Who will be joining you for the concert at Crosstown Theater? The performers are James Rodriguez, a baritone who teaches at Texas Christian University; and a soprano, Gwendolyn Alfred, who teaches at Texas Southern University; and then a local cellist, Alisa Horn, will join us for some chamber works and also a solo feature of the George Walker Sonata for Cello and Piano, Movement II. And then, of course, myself on piano. James and I performed a few years ago in a black composers concert in Austin, Texas. We had sold-out shows every weekend, so for the last two years or so, James and I — and we added Gwendolyn — have been doing this tour of works for voice and piano primarily, and some chamber music, by black composers. In the upcoming concert, I’ll play with everybody, James will sing some pieces by himself, Gwen will sing some pieces by herself, and we’ll do some trio stuff. So we’ll have a lot of variety, with baritone, soprano, and cello, and I’ll also be playing some solo piano works. Who are some of the composers you’ll be spotlighting? One piece is by William Grant Still. It’s

called “A Deserted Plantation.” It’s based on poetry by Paul Laurence Dunbar, who many people may know, and it was commissioned by a famous composer in his era, Paul Whiteman. The first movement, “Spiritual,” is a pretty popular gospel tune in the black church, called “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me.” The third movement of “A Deserted Plantation” sounds like something that people would dance to in a club back in the ’50s or ’60s. It’s a kind of ragtime music that we might associate with New Orleans. So in combining such forms with his conservatory training, he was sort of a Gershwin-type figure. Yeah. It’s funny that you say that because he was the first, actually. He was before Gershwin, but Gershwin got more of the credit for using genres like the blues. Is Florence Price part of this program? Yes, she is. Florence Price is making a resurgence these days. James will be performing a few of her pieces, like “A White Rose” and “Song to the Dark Virgin,” with poetry by Langston Hughes. Artina McCain

Who are some of the other composers involved? Gwendolyn will be performing pieces by Moses Hogan, who did quite a number of arrangements of negro spirituals. Then we’re doing a piece by Undine Smith Moore, “Love Let the Wind Cry.” And to bring the cellist in the group, we’ll be doing a piece by George Walker, a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer who just passed away last year. There’s a lot of diversity in the programming, from the negro spiritual to maybe the more stereotypical classical art song. It’s such a fusion of genres that most people will feel it’s very familiar. A Celebration of Black Composers, Friday, Sept. 13th, at Crosstown Theater, 7:30 p.m., $12; A Celebration of Black Female Composers, Sunday, Sept. 15th, at Harris Hall, University of Memphis, 7:30 p.m., free.

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FedExForum 191 BEALE STREET

Alfred’s 197 BEALE 525-3711

Gary Hardy & Memphis 2 Thursdays-Saturdays, 6-9 p.m.; Karaoke Thursdays, TuesdaysWednesdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. and Sundays-Mondays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Mandi Thomas Fridays, Saturdays, 6-9 p.m.; The 901 Heavy Hitters Fridays, Saturdays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Flyin’ Ryan Fridays, Saturdays, 2:30 a.m.; Memphis Jazz Orchestra Sundays, 6-9 p.m.

B.B. King’s Blues Club 143 BEALE 524-KING

The King Beez Thursdays, 5 p.m.; B.B. King’s All Stars Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8 p.m. and Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m.; Lisa G and Flic’s Pic’s Band Saturdays, Sundays, 12:30 p.m.; Eric Gales Brass Note Jam Sunday, Sept. 15, 8 p.m.

Blue Note Bar & Grill 341-345 BEALE 577-1089

Queen Ann and the Memphis Blues Masters Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.-midnight.

Blues City Cafe 138 BEALE 526-3637

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Sean Apple Thursdays, 4-7:30 p.m.; Earl “The Pearl” Banks Tuesdays, 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Brandon Cunning Band Sundays, 5-9 p.m.; FreeWorld Sundays, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Landon Lane with Rodney Polk Mondays, 7-11 p.m.; Brad Birkedahl Band Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

The Classic Mayhem: Kevin Gates and Friends Friday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Handy Bar 200 BEALE 527-2687

The Amazing Rhythmatics Tuesdays, Thursdays-Sundays, 7 p.m.-1 a.m.

Hard Rock Cafe 126 BEALE 529-0007

Itta Bena 145 BEALE 578-3031

Nat “King” Kerr Fridays, Saturdays, 9-10 p.m.

King Jerry Lawler’s Hall of Fame Bar & Grille 159 BEALE

Lunch on Beale with Chris Gales Wednesdays-Sundays, 12-4 p.m.; Eric Hughes solo/ acoustic Thursdays, 5-8 p.m.; Karaoke Mondays-Thursdays, Sundays, 8 p.m.; Live Bands Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.

King’s Palace Cafe 162 BEALE 521-1851

David Bowen Thursdays, 5:309:30 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays, 6:30-10:30 p.m., and Sundays, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

King’s Palace Cafe Patio Sonny Mack Mondays-Fridays, 2-6 p.m.; Cowboy Neil Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7 p.m.midnight and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-6 p.m.; Fuzzy Wednesdays, Fridays, 7 p.m.-midnight; Baunie and Soul Sundays,

Belle Tavern

168 BEALE 576-2220

Big Don Valentine’s Three Piece Chicken and a Biscuit Blues Band Thursdays, Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight; Delta Project Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Rum Boogie Cafe 182 BEALE 528-0150

Memphis Music Monday Third Monday of every month, 6-9 p.m.

162 BEALE 521-1851

King’s Palace Cafe Tap Room

Eric Hughes Band Wednesdays, Thursdays, 7-11 p.m.; Pam and Terry Fridays, Saturdays, 5:308:30 p.m.; FreeWorld Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Memphis Blues Masters Sundays, 7-11 p.m.; Vince Johnson and the Plantation Allstars Mondays, Tuesdays, 7-11 p.m.

Rum Boogie Cafe Blues Hall 182 BEALE 528-0150

Vince Johnson and the Plantation Allstars Saturdays, 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 8 p.m.-midnight; Memphis Blues Masters Mondays, Thursdays, 8 p.m.-midnight; Ryan Snyder Sept. 13-14, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Cowboy Neil Band Sundays, 8 p.m.-midnight; Delta Project Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight.

Silky O’Sullivan’s 183 BEALE 522-9596

Dueling Pianos Thursdays, Wednesdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m.-3 a.m., and Sundays, Tuesdays, 8 p.m.midnight.

117 BARBORO ALLEY 249-6580

The Rusty Pieces Sundays, 6:30-9 p.m.

Blind Bear Speakeasy 119 S. MAIN, PEMBROKE SQUARE 417-8435

Live Music Thursdays-Saturdays, 10 p.m.

Brass Door Irish Pub 152 MADISON 572-1813

Live Music Fridays; Carma Karaoke with Carla Worth Saturdays, 9-11 p.m.

Dirty Crow Inn 855 KENTUCKY

The Orpheum

Sunrise

203 S. MAIN 525-3000

670 JEFFERSON

Gladys Knight, Jeffrey Osborne Thursday, Sept. 12, 8 p.m.

Paulette’s RIVER INN, 50 HARBOR TOWN SQUARE 260-3300

Live Pianist Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 5:30-9 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Mondays-Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m.

Regina’s 60 N. MAIN

Richard Wilson Saturdays, 3-5 p.m.; Open Mic Night Saturdays, 4-7 p.m.

Rumba Room 303 S. MAIN 523-0020

Salsa Night Saturdays, 8:30 p.m.-3 a.m.

Rev Neil Down with Band Friday, Sept. 13, 8-11 p.m.; Blackwater Trio Saturday, Sept. 14, 8-11 p.m.; The Accessories Sundays; Bobbie Stacks and Friends Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m.

DJ Cody Fridays, Saturdays, 10 p.m.

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

124 GE PATTERSON

130 PEABODY PLACE 523-8536

Songwriters with Roland and Friends Mondays, 7-10 p.m.

The Halloran Centre 225 S. MAIN 525-3000

Concert for a Nonviolent Memphis Sunday, Sept. 15, 4 p.m.

Huey’s Downtown 77 S. SECOND 527-2700

Jason Middlekauff Sunday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Silly Goose 100 PEABODY PLACE 435-6915

The Vault Leight July Friday, Sept. 13, 8-11 p.m.; Chris Johnson Saturday, Sept. 14, 8-11 p.m.

Medical Center Health Sciences Park CORNER OF MADISON AND DUNLAP

Fridays in Health Sciences Park: Iris Orchestra Friday, Sept. 13, 12-1 p.m.

1884 Lounge 1555 MADISON 609-1744

Boombox, DrewBeats Saturday, Sept. 14, 9 p.m.

B-Side 1555 MADISON 347-6813

Ten High, Bloodbags Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 p.m.; Dan Whittaker & the Shinebenders Sunday, Sept. 15, 9 p.m.; Devil Train Mondays, 8 p.m.; David Cousar Tuesdays, 9 p.m.; Outer Ring Wednesdays, 9 p.m.

Bar DKDC 964 S. COOPER 272-0830

Goner Third Thursday Every third Thursday; Marcella & Her Lovers Saturday, Sept. 14, 10:30 p.m.; Mary Gagz and Her Gaggle of Drags Mondays, 8:3011 p.m.; Lahna Deering Tuesday, Sept. 17, 9 p.m.; Fiona Silver Wednesday, Sept. 18, 10:30 p.m.

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 3030 POPLAR 415-2700

Memphis Wind Symphony Sunday, Sept. 15, 3-4 p.m.

Blue Monkey 2012 MADISON 272-BLUE

Karaoke Thursdays, 9 p.m.midnight.

The Heart Memphis Band Sunday, Sept. 15, 8:30 p.m.-midnight.

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Huey’s Midtown

2120 MADISON 432-2222

1927 MADISON 726-4372

Sunday Brunch with Joyce Cobb Sundays, 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.

Canvas 1737 MADISON 443-5232

Karaoke Thursdays, 9:30 p.m.; Kyle Pruzina Live Mondays, 10 p.m.-midnight.

Celtic Crossing 903 S. COOPER 274-5151

Jeremy Stanfill and Joshua Cosby Sundays, 6-9 p.m.; Candy Company Mondays.

The Boogaloos Sunday, Sept. 15, 4-7 p.m.; Surface-to-Air Band Sunday, Sept. 15, 8:30 p.m.midnight.

Lafayette’s Music Room 2119 MADISON 207-5097

Jackopierce Thursday, Sept. 12, 8 p.m.; Memphis Soul Remedy Friday, Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m.; Fingertrick Friday, Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m.; Almost Elton John & the RocketMen Friday, Sept.

p.m.; The Wealthy West Sunday, Sept. 15, 7-8:30 p.m.

Midtown Crossing Grill

Miss Joyce Henderson Fridays, Saturdays, 11 p.m.-3 a.m.; Memphis Blues Society Juke Jam Sundays, 4 p.m.

394 N. WATKINS 443-0502

Natalie James and the Professor Saturdays, Sundays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; “The Happening” Open Songwriter Showcase Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Minglewood Hall 1555 MADISON 312-6058

Whiskey Myers, Tennessee Jet Friday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m.

East Memphis

Memphis Botanic Garden

All Saints Episcopal Church

Brett Young Saturday, Sept. 14.

1508 S. WHITE STATION 685-7333

University of Memphis The Bluff 535 S. HIGHLAND 454-7771

DJ Ben Murray Thursdays, 10

750 CHERRY 636-4100

Mortimer’s 590 N. PERKINS 761-9321

Brinson & Momany: Tribute to Black Religious Composers of the 20th Century Sunday, Sept. 15, 3-4 p.m.

Van Duren Solo Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School

Karaoke Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

60 N. PERKINS EXT. 537-1483

Iris Dement Sunday, Sept. 15,

T.J. Mulligan’s 1817 KIRBY 755-2481

Poplar/I-240 Neil’s Music Room 5727 QUINCE 682-2300

Eddie Smith Fridays, 8 p.m.; Pulse: a Tribute to Pink Floyd Saturday, Sept. 14, 8 p.m.; Flashback Sunday, Sept. 15, 4-7 p.m.; Debbie Jamison & Friends Tuesdays, 6-10 p.m.; Elmo and the Shades Wednesdays, 8 p.m.midnight.

The Cove 2559 BROAD 730-0719

Ed Finney & Neptune’s Army with Deb Swiney Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Wayde Peck Fridays, 6 p.m.; Paul Anthony Friday, Sept. 13, 9 p.m.; The Skitch Saturdays, 6 p.m.; Crawpatch Saturday, Sept. 14, 8 p.m.; Jazz Jam with Frog Squad Sundays, 6 p.m.; Richard Wilson Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.; Ben Minden-Birkenmaier Wednesdays, 6 p.m.; Karaoke Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

Owen Brennan’s THE REGALIA, 6150 POPLAR 761-0990

Lannie McMillan Jazz Trio Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Summer/Berclair

Crosstown Theater 1350 CONCOURSE

Barbie’s Barlight Lounge

A Celebration of Black Composers Friday, Sept. 13, 1-4 p.m.

661 N. MENDENHALL

Possum Daddy’s Karaoke Saturdays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Dru’s Place 1474 MADISON 275-8082

Maria’s Restaurant

Karaoke Fridays-Sundays.

6439 SUMMER 356-2324

Karaoke Fridays, 5-8 p.m.

The Green Room at Crosstown Arts 1350 CONCOURSE, SUITE 280 507-8030

Kevin Morby, William Tyler Friday, Sept. 13, 8-11 p.m.; Katharine Hedlund Saturday, Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m.; Kafé Kirk with Bernie Williams Sunday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m.

Whitehaven/ Airport Marlowe’s Ribs & Restaurant

Growlers

4381 ELVIS PRESLEY 332-4159

1911 POPLAR 244-7904

Hi Tone 412-414 N. CLEVELAND 278-TONE

D.D. Island, Schaefer Llana, Spence Bailey, Day Kisser Thursday, Sept. 12, 9 p.m.; Peter More, John Keegan and the Cut Ties Friday, Sept. 13, 10 p.m.; The Weeks, Spendtime Palace, and the Vernes Saturday, Sept. 14, 9 p.m.; Blvck Hippie, Baby Boy Bartles and the Boys, Grandpa Grew Trees Sunday, Sept. 15, 9 p.m.; The Pressure Kids Monday, Sept. 16, 10 p.m.; Mute Swan, Sun Weight, The Ellie Badge, Blvck Hippie Wednesday, Sept. 18, 9 p.m.

Karaoke with DJ Stylez Thursdays, Sundays, 10 p.m. 3855 ELVIS PRESLEY 398-6528

13, 10 p.m.; Golightly Saturday, Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m.; The Three Amigos Saturday, Sept. 14, 2 p.m.; Bluff City Bandits Saturday, Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m.; Triple Annie Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 p.m.; Joe Restivo 4 Sundays, 11 a.m.; Madison Line Mondays Mondays, 6 p.m.; Royal Blues Band Tuesday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m.; Breeze Cayolle & New Orleans Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.; Lucky 7 Brass Band Wednesday, Sept. 18, 8 p.m.

Lamplighter Lounge 1702 MADISON 567-5322

La URSS Saturday, Sept. 14, 9 p.m.

Levitt Shell OVERTON PARK 272-2722

Rob Baird Thursday, Sept. 12, 7-8:30 p.m.; Opera Memphis Friday, Sept. 13, 7-9 p.m.; The Dip Saturday, Sept. 14, 7-8:30

P&H Cafe 1532 MADISON 726-0906

Rockstar Karaoke Fridays; Escape from the Zoo, The Wailing Banshees Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 p.m.; Open Mic Music Mondays, 9 p.m.-midnight.

Railgarten 2160 CENTRAL

Lucky 7 Brass Band Friday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m.; Cooper-Young Fest After-Party and John Whittimore Appreciation Day with Le Tumulte Noir, Papa Top’s West Coast Turnaround, Boom Boom Pachyderm, Mark Edgar Stuart, Jack Oblivian and the Tearjerkers, The Delta Queens Saturday, Sept. 14, 3 p.m.

Wild Bill’s 1580 VOLLINTINE 207-3975

The Wild Bill’s Band with Tony Chapman, Charles Cason, and

p.m.; Neon Mooners Saturday, Sept. 14, 9:30 p.m.; Bluegrass Brunch with the River Bluff Clan Sundays, 11 a.m.

Oasis Hookah Lounge & Cafe 663 S. HIGHLAND 729-6960

Live Music with DJ ALXANDR Fridays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Live Music with Coldway Saturdays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

University of Memphis, Harris Concert Hall INSIDE THE RUDI E. SCHEIDT SCHOOL OF MUSIC 678-5400

Black Female Composers Concert Sunday, Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m.; Luna Nova Ensemble Monday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m.

7-8:30 p.m.

East of Wangs 6069 PARK 763-0676

Eddie Harrison Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m.; Lee Gardner Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m.

Folk’s Folly Prime Steak House

Elvis Tribute featuring Michael Cullipher Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Live Entertainment Mondays-Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Elvis Gospel Music Show Fridays, 1-2:30 p.m.; Karaoke hosted by DJ Maddy Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m.

Southbrook Town Center 1254 E. SHELBY DRIVE

She DJs Classic Hideout Silent Party Friday, Sept. 13, 11:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 14, 4-3 a.m.

551 S. MENDENHALL 762-8200

Larry Cunningham ThursdaysSaturdays; Aislynn Rappe Sundays; Keith Kimbrough Mondays-Wednesdays.

Huey’s Poplar 4872 POPLAR 682-7729

Charvey Mac’s Six String Lovers Sunday, Sept. 15, 8:30 p.m.midnight.

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Arlington/Eads/ Oakland/Lakeland Rizzi’s/Paradiso Pub 6230 GREENLEE 592-0344

Live Music Thursdays, Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m.; Karaoke and Dance Music with DJ Funn Fridays, 9 p.m.

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Old Whitten Tavern 2465 WHITTEN 379-1965

midnight; Delta Rain Tuesday, Sept. 17, 6-9 p.m.

Roadshow BMW 405 N. GERMANTOWN 365-2584

Roadshow Patio Sessions: Marcella & Her Lovers Thursday, Sept. 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

T.J. Mulligan’s Cordova 8071 TRINITY 756-4480

The Southern Edition Band Tuesdays.

Frayser/Millington Harpo’s Hogpin

Live Music Fridays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Live Music Saturdays, 9 p.m.

RockHouse Live

Huey’s Millington

5709 RALEIGH-LAGRANGE 386-7222

Live Bands Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Don’t Let Your Song Fade Away: Suicide Awareness Benefit Saturday, Sept. 14, noon and Sunday, Sept. 15, 4-2 a.m.; Karaoke Mondays, Tuesdays, Sundays, 8 p.m.-2:30 a.m.; Live Band Karaoke Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight.

Shelby Forest General Store 7729 BENJESTOWN 876-5770

4212 US 51 N. 530-0414

8570 US 51 N.

Chris & Sarah Sunday, Sept. 15, 6-9 p.m.

Pop’s Bar & Grill 6365 NAVY 872-0353

Possum Daddy or DJ Turtle Thursdays, 5-9 p.m.; CeCee Fridays, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; Possum Daddy Karaoke Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m. and Saturdays, 7-11 p.m.

Toni Green’s Palace 4212 US 51 N.

Steak Night with Tony Butler and the Shelby Forest Pioneers Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

Toni Green’s Palace MondaysSundays, 7 p.m.; Live DJ Thursdays, Fridays, 7 p.m.

Collierville

Germantown

Highlander Restaurant & Pub 78 N. MAIN

Richard Wilson Every other Friday, 8-10 p.m.

Huey’s Collierville 2130 W. POPLAR 854-4455

The Pistol & the Queen Sunday, Sept. 15, 8-11:30 p.m.

Cordova Fox and Hound Sports Tavern 819 EXOCET 624-9060

Karaoke Tuesdays, 9 p.m.

Huey’s Cordova 1771 N. GERMANTOWN PKWY. 318-3030

Two Mule Plow Sunday, Sept. 15, 4-7 p.m.; The Chaulkies Sunday, Sept. 15, 8:30 p.m.-

Huey’s Southwind 7825 WINCHESTER 624-8911

Young Petty Thieves Sunday, Sept. 15, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Patio Pirates Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6-9 p.m.

Huey’s Germantown 7677 FARMINGTON 318-3034

Jamie Baker & the VIPs Sunday, Sept. 15, 8-11:30 p.m.; Gerry Finney Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6-9 p.m.

Ice Bar & Grill 4202 HACKS CROSS 757-1423

Unwind Wednesdays Wednesdays, 6 p.m.-midnight.

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Wine Bar 9087 POPLAR 755-0092

Live Music on the patio Thursdays-Saturdays, 7-10 p.m.

North Mississippi/ Tunica BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove 6285 SNOWDEN, SOUTHAVEN, MS (662) 892-2660

Lynyrd Skynyrd: Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour, Cody Jinks Friday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Dan McGuinness 3964 GOODMAN, SOUTHAVEN, MS 662-890-7611

Acoustic Music Tuesdays.

Hollywood Casino 1150 CASINO STRIP RESORT, TUNICA, MS 662-357-7700

Live Entertainment Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Horseshoe Casino & Hotel AT CASINO CENTER, SOUTH OF MEMPHIS, NEAR TUNICA, MS 1-800-303-SHOE

Joe Nichols, Diamond Rio Friday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m.

Huey’s Southaven 7090 MALCO, SOUTHAVEN, MS 662-349-7097

Hillbilly Mojo Sunday, Sept. 15, 8:30 p.m.-midnight.

Landers Center 4660 VENTURE, SOUTHAVEN, MS 662-280-9120

Classic Music Festival: Keith Sweat, Joe, and Tamia Friday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m.

Raleigh Stage Stop 2951 CELA 382-1576

Open Mic Night and Steak Night Thursdays, 6 p.m.midnight; Blues Jam hosted by Brad Webb Thursdays, 7-11 p.m.

West Memphis/ Eastern Arkansas Southland Casino Racing 1550 N. INGRAM, WEST MEMPHIS, AR 800-467-6182

Live Music Fridays, Saturdays, 10 p.m.; Live Band Karaoke Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Theatre Memphis

A Few Good Men, an apathetic military lawyer is assigned to the case of two Marines charged with the murder of a fellow squadron member at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. $25. Sept. 13-29. 630 PERKINS EXT. (682-8323).

TheatreWorks

Reflections, an exploration of self through dance. $10. Sat., Sept. 14, 7 p.m. 2085 MONROE (274-7139).

Various locations

Pericles, Prince of Tyre, a separated family from another land endures extreme trials before being reunited, encouraging audiences to consider their responses to those they meet in similar need. Various times and locations; see website for more information. (759-0604), tnshakespeare.org. Through Sept. 21. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

ARTI ST R E C E PTI O N S

Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School

Opening Reception for “New Works by Todd Berry and Jan Shivley,” exhibition featuring paintings by Todd Berry and whimsical jewelry by Jan Shivley. Fri., Sept. 13, 5-7 p.m. 60 N. PERKINS EXT. (537-1483).

“Let It Last” by Hamlett Dobbins on view at David Lusk Gallery, through October 12th

Overton Park Gallery

Opening Reception for “Feibelman/Gooch,” exhibition of paintings by Lewis Feibelman and sculptures by Mark Gooch. Fri., Sept. 13, 6-8 p.m. 1581 OVERTON PARK (229-2967).

Playhouse on the Square

Opening Reception for “Daily Pleasures,” exhibition of new work by Martha Kelly. marthakellyart.com. Free. Fri., Sept. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Opening Reception for “Fiber2Film2Fiber,” exhibition of new work by Judith Dierkes. Sun., Sept. 15, 3-5 p.m. 66 S. COOPER (726-4656).

OTH E R A R T HA P P E N I N G S

30 Days of Opera

Month-long celebration of all things opera. Through Sept. 30. VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION, OPERAMEMPHIS.ORG.

Artist Talk: Derek Fordjour with Elliot Perry

Born in Memphis in 1974, Derek Fordjour is an interdisciplinary artist who works in video/film, sculpture, and painting. Fordjour received his MFA from Hunter College, a BA from Morehouse College, and an Ed. M in arts education from Harvard University. Based in New York, Fordjour has work in several public and private collections, including the Studio Museum in Harlem, the Dallas Museum of Art, and the Whitney Museum of American Art, where he recently debuted an outdoor

DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS, ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS WILL APPEAR IN THE FLYER’S ONLINE CALENDAR ONLY. mural, Half Mast, which reflected on mass shootings and the constant threat of violence against black and brown bodies. Collector Elliot Perry will lead the conversation with Fordjour. Wed., Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m.

NOW ARRIVING AT YOUR

TRACE ADKINS Saturday, November 2 • 8PM Millennium Theatre

MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART, 1934 POPLAR (544-6209).

Artists’ Link Meeting

Speakers include Niles Wallace, Saj Crone, Angela Goza, Matthew Hasty, Paige Scheinberg, Fred Burton, and Laurie Brown. Third Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m. JASON’S DELI, 3473 POPLAR (324-3181).

Aura Portraits by John Madsen

Visionary artist John Madsen crafts watercolor aura paintings at this appointment-only event. Portraits take about one hour to complete, and subjects receive a printed guide to its meaning. $40. Sat., Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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A CELEBRATION OF BLACK COMPOSERS

TIME: 7:30pm - 9:30pm PLACE: Crosstown Theater $12 | $5 at door w/ student ID

THE BROOM CLOSET, 546 S. MAIN (497-9486).

Casting Demonstration Saturdays, Sundays, 1:30 p.m. METAL MUSEUM, 374 METAL MUSEUM DR. (774-6380), METALMUSEUM.ORG.

Metal on the Move Bus Tour

The artists of Metal Museum take a bus tour with sculptures and projects designed by the museum throughout the last 40 years. The tour will begin and end at Crosstown Concourse and will include a walking tour of several sculptures housed at the Memphis Botanic Garden. Members: $30, nonmembers:

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CALENDAR of EVENTS: SEPT. 12 - 18

Send the date, time, place, cost, info, phone number, a brief description, and photos — two weeks in advance — to calendar@ memphisflyer.com or P.O. Box 1738, Memphis, TN 38101.

CALENDAR: SEPTEMBER 12 - 18 continued from page 21 $35. Sun., Sept. 15, 1-4 p.m. CROSSTOWN CONCOURSE, 1350 CONCOURSE AVE. (774-6380), METALMUSEUM.ORG.

Open Late

Galleries and gardens will be open late. Free with admission. Every third Thursday, 6-8 p.m. THE DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS, 4339 PARK (761-5250), DIXON.ORG.

Saturday Sketch

For ages 15+. Sketch in the gardens or galleries with a special guest instructor each month. Bring a pad of paper or a sketchbook. Pencils and colored pencils only. Free with admission. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. THE DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS, 4339 PARK (761-5250), DIXON.ORG.

ONGOI NG ART

Art Museum at the University of Memphis (AMUM)

“Africa: Art of a Continent,” exhibition of African art from the Martha and Robert Fogelman collection. Ongoing. 142 COMMUNICATION & FINE ARTS BUILDING (678-2224).

Art Village Gallery

“Out of Africa: Inhabitants of the Earth,” exhibition of work by Nigerian artist Uchay Joel Chima. www.artvillagegallery. com. Ongoing. 410 S. MAIN (521-0782).

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF POINSETT COUNTY, ARKANSAS DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION JOHN WALCK VS. JENNIFER WALCK

PLAINTIFF

NO. DR-2015-173

DEFENDANT

ArtsMemphis

“Unfolding: The Next Chapter in Memphis,” exhibition of visual art by local Memphis artists, curated by Kenneth Wayne Alexander. (578-2787), www.artsmemphis.org. Free. Ongoing, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 575 S. MENDENHALL (578-2787).

NOTICE OF COMMISSIONER’S SALE

September 12-18, 2019

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the Order of Sale of Marital Property contained in that certain Decree of Divorce appearing in paragraph 4(d), of the Circuit Court of Poinsett County, made and entered on August 26, 2016, in a certain cause No. DR-2015-173 then pending therein between John Walck and Jennifer Walck, the undersigned, as Commissioner of said Court will offer for sale at public venue to the highest bidder, at the main entrance of the County Courthouse in which said Court is held in Harrisburg, Arkansas in the County of Poinsett, with the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on the 8TH day of October, 2019, at 10:30 a.m., the following described real property situated in Shelby County, Tennessee to wit: 1.

Lot 96, FINAL PLAT, PHASE II, SUTTON PLACE P.D., as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 217, Page 3, in the Register’s Office of Shelby County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Being part of the same property as conveyed to IRONGATE HOMES, LLC, by Deed recorded at Instrument Number 09050092, in the Register’s Office of Shelby County, Tennessee.

2. 3. 4. 5.

Boat: 1990 Sea Ray 20’ Cuddy Cabin boat. Hull # SERV32611990 Boat Trailer: 1992 Load Rite, ID# 4E0dR014N2000135 Camper: 1985 Mallard Model 1US, body type TL Furniture: a. 4 piece leather sofa b. Dining table c. (8) Dinning chairs d. (4) Bar stools e. King size memory foam bed f. 8 x 11 area rug

TERMS OF SALE: The Cordova, Tennessee property shall be sold by public sale by the Poinsett County Circuit Clerk acting as Commissioner, within (60) days of the entry of the Decree, unless the parties agree otherwise. Notice of the sale shall be provided in Jonesboro Sun, in Craighead County and The Memphis Flyer in Shelby County, A one (1) time a week for four (4) consecutive weeks prior to the date of sale. The final publication shall be no more than (10) days prior to the sale. The proceeds from the sales shall first be applied to the payment of any debt existing thereon, and the costs of the sales.

Misty Russell Commissioner

Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art

“Chinese Symbols in Art,” ancient Chinese pottery and bronze. www.belzmuseum.org. Ongoing. 119 S. MAIN, IN THE PEMBROKE SQUARE BUILDING (523-ARTS).

Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School

“New Works by Todd Berry and Jan Shivley,” exhibition featuring paintings by Todd Berry and whimsical jewelry by Jan Shivley. Sept. 13-Oct. 28. 60 N. PERKINS EXT. (537-1483).

Clough-Hanson Gallery

“Machera Floors,” Johana Moscoso’s “Machera Floors” are a series of large-scale floor sculptures accompanied by process videos in which the artist and her peers dance Colombian cumbia and salsa over unfired porcelain tiles. The exhibition looks at gender and Latinx culture through dance. Through Oct. 12. Senior Thesis Exhibition, exhibition of work by Rhodes studio art majors Olivia Rowe, Charlotte Sechrist, Qian Xu, Sara Lynn Abbott, and Melissa Kiker. www.rhodes.edu/events. Ongoing. RHODES COLLEGE, 2000 N. PARKWAY (843-3000).

“Daily Pleasures” by Martha Kelly at Playhouse on the Square, Friday, Sept. 13th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Crosstown Arts at The Concourse

“Counterpoint,” exhibition of new work by Scott Carter, a former Crosstown Arts resident artist. Through Oct. 20. “Residual Imprint,” exhibition of new work by Jia Wang, a former Crosstown Arts resident artist. Through Oct. 20. “The Sin Park,” exhibition of new work by Wang Chen, a former Crosstown Arts resident artist. Through Oct. 20. 1350 CONCOURSE AVE., SUITE 280 (507-8030).

Crosstown Concourse

“R&D,” a collection of artwork from the fall 2018 University of Memphis sculpture students. Ongoing. 1350 CONCOURSE AVE.

David Lusk Gallery

“Let It Last,” exhibition of new work by Hamlett Dobbins. Through Oct. 12. 97 TILLMAN (767-3800).

DCI Gallery

“Bonnie Gravette,” exhibition of new work by the artist. Through Sept. 13. 776 BROOKHAVEN.

The Dixon Gallery & Gardens

“Place Shapes,” exhibition of recent work by Elizabeth Alley. dixon.org. Through Oct. 6. “Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection,” exhibition spanning the decades between the late 1890s and early 1960s, which examines the particularly complex challenges female artists confronted in a traditionally conservative region during a period in which women’s social, cultural, and political roles were being redefined and reinterpreted. dixon.org. Through Oct. 13. “Kate Freeman Clark,” exhibition that brings together nearly 40 paintings by Southern-born Impressionist. Clark’s work was defined by her intimate portraits of family and friends, bucolic landscapes, and compelling still life paintings.

dixon.org. Through Oct. 13. 4339 PARK (761-5250).

Eclectic Eye

“Nature of the Line,” exhibition of new work by Andrew Williams, whose art embraces the chaotic process of ceramic while creating abstract parts that reference the building blocks of life. Through Sept. 18. 242 S. COOPER (276-3937).

Edge Gallery

Folk Artists, exhibition of work by Debra Edge, John Sadowski, Nancy White, Bill Brookshire, and other folk artists. Ongoing. 509 S. MAIN (647-9242).

Epiphany Salon & Gallery

“Seeing Dots,” exhibition of new works by Dale Martin and Julie Nouwen. Through Oct. 23. 726 NORTH PARKWAY (406-3026).

FireHouse Community Arts Center

Mosal Morszart, exhibition of works by Black Arts Alliance artist. www.memphisblackartsalliance.org. Ongoing. 985 S. BELLEVUE (948-9522).

Fogelman Galleries of Contemporary Art, University of Memphis

“Kulcher,” exhibition of photography by Lawrence Jasud. Through Oct. 11. “Not Dead Wood,” exhibition of new work by Jean Koeller. Through Oct. 4. 3715 CENTRAL.

Germantown Performing Arts Center “New Light,” exhibition of work from the Jack Robinson archives. Sept. 18-Oct. 31. 1801 EXETER (751-7500).

Graceland

“Hillbilly Rock,” exhibition featuring items from The Marty Stuart Collection. graceland. com. Ongoing. 3717 ELVIS PRESLEY (332-3322).

Jay Etkin Gallery

David Hall, exhibition of watercolor works on paper. www. jayetkingallery.com. Ongoing. 942 COOPER (550-0064).

L Ross Gallery

“Near-Earth Object,” exhibition of work by Melissa Dunn. lrossgallery.com. TuesdaysFridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

CALENDAR: SEPTEMBER 12 - 18 Through Sept. 28. 5040 SANDERLIN (767-2200).

Marshall Arts Gallery

“Love of Art” and “Memphis,” exhibition of work by Nikki Gardner and Debra Edge by appointment only. Ongoing. 639 MARSHALL (679-6837).

Memphis Botanic Garden

Twilight Thursdays, extended hours staying open til sunset. Each week will have a different highlight from plants to pets. www.memphisbotanicgarden. com. Thursdays. “Bicentennial Blues Bed,” new, year-long planting celebrating the Bluff City’s bicentennial, located just outside of the Four Seasons Garden. www. memphisbotanicgarden.com. Ongoing. 750 CHERRY (636-4100).

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

this exhibit which will feature art works by 18 local artists in oils, acrylic, watercolor, and photography. (754-7282), www.stgchurch.org. Free. Sundays, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Through Sept. 29. 2425 SOUTH GERMANTOWN (754-7282).

Sue Layman Designs

Sue Layman Designs Ongoing Art, exhibition of oil-on-canvas paintings featuring brilliant colors and daring geometric shapes. (409-7870), suelaymandesigns.com. Ongoing. 125 G.E. PATTERSON (409-7870).

Talbot Heirs

Debra Edge Art, ongoing. 99 S. SECOND (527-9772).

Village Frame & Art

“20th Century Memphis Photographs,” exhibition

of work by Charlie Ivey and Virginia Schoenster, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 540 S. MENDENHALL (767-8882).

WKNO Studio

“Rural Route,” exhibition of new works by Ellen and Butch Boehm, Deborah Fagan Carpenter, Jimmy Crosthwait, Andrea and Larry Lugar, Geordan Lugar, Marda Lugar Mesler, and Agnes Gordon Stark. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Through Sept. 27. 7151 CHERRY FARMS (458-2521).

Woman’s Exchange Art Gallery

“Empowers,” exhibition of new works by Savannah White, Debbie Pacheco, Meredith Olinger, Maggie Hayes, and Anna Bearman. Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Through Sept. 14. 88 RACINE (327-5681).

OPERA

Opera Memphis

Part of September’s 30 Days of Opera series, this family-friendly free concert event also features food trucks and concessions. Picnic baskets, beverages, blankets, and lawn chairs are welcome. Fri., Sept. 13, 7-9 p.m. LEVITT SHELL, OVERTON PARK (272-2722).

DAN C E

Argentine Tango Society

All level dancers; everyone is welcome. $10. Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. BERT FERGUSON COMMUNITY CENTER, 8085 TRINITY (341-9282).

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“Arts of Global Africa,” exhibition of historic and contemporary works in a range of different media presenting an expansive vision of Africa’s artistry. brooksmuseum.org. Through June 21, 2021. “Bouguereau & America,” exhibition of work by the French academic painter William-Adolphe Bouguereau. His modern and highly polished interpretations of classical subjects as well as his intimate and idealized portrayals of peasant life, were avidly sought by American collectors. brooksmuseum.org. Through Sept. 22. Rotunda Projects: Federico Uribe, exhibition of magical creatures and playful installations from everyday objects. brooksmuseum.org. Through Oct. 11. “Small Passion,” exhibition of work by Albrecht Dürer, who has long been recognized as one of the most influential artists of the European Renaissance and one of the finest printmakers in the history of art. Through Oct. 27. “About Face,” exhibition located in the Education Gallery highlighting the different ways artists interpret the connection between emotion and expression. brooksmuseum.org. Ongoing. “Drawing Memory: Essence of Memphis,” exhibition of works inspired by nsibidi, a sacred means of communication among male secret societies in southeastern Nigeria by Victor Ekpuk. brooksmuseum.org. Ongoing. 1934 POPLAR (544-6209).

Memphis College of Art

“Horn Island 35,” through Oct. 4. 1930 POPLAR (272-5100).

Metal Museum

“40 Under 40: The Next Generation of American Metal Artists,” to continue the celebration of the museum’s 40th anniversary, this exhibition explores the next generation of influential American metal artists. (774-6380), www.metalmuseum.org. Tues.Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Through Sept. 15. 374 METAL MUSEUM DR. (774-6380).

1581 OVERTON PARK (229-2967).

Playhouse on the Square

“Brick and Blumenthal,” exhibition of new works by V.A. Brick and Kelly Blumenthal. Sundays, 12-5 p.m., and Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Through Nov. 3. “Fiber2Film2Fiber,” exhibition of new work by Judith Dierkes. Mondays-Sundays, noon Through Nov. 3. “Daily Pleasures,” exhibition of new work by Martha Kelly. marthakellyart.com. Sept. 13-Nov. 3. 66 S. COOPER (726-4656).

Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum

“Images of Africa Before & After the Middle Passage,” exhibition of photography by Jeff and Shaakira Edison. (527-3427), slavehavenmemphis. com. Ongoing. 826 NORTH SECOND STREET (527-3427).

St. George’s Episcopal Church

“September Song,” the Artists Group of Memphis is comprised of local artists who get together to show their art works. Joy Phillips Routt, chairman of the Art Gallery at St. George’s Church, has curated

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“Feibelman/Gooch,” exhibition of paintings by Lewis Feibelman and sculptures by Mark Gooch. Sept. 13-Oct. 10. Dorothy Northern and Jennifer Sargent, exhibition of works. Ongoing.

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Overton Park Gallery

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Members of the Argentine Tango Society give lessons. Included with museum admission. Third Wednesday, Thursday of every month, 6:30 p.m. MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART, 1934 POPLAR (544-6209).

Ecstatic Dance with Eric Swartz

There’s more than one way to induce a meditative state — such as free-form dancing alongside slow chants, Icarosinspired electronica, tribal rhythms, jazz, and more. $9. Fri., Sept. 13, 7:30-8:45 p.m. DELTA GROOVE YOGA, 2091 MADISON.

Filling the Air

Annie Freres and Weightless Aerial present a night of enchanting acrobatics, dance, and cabaret. $20 adults, $10 students. Fri., Sept. 13, 8-9:30 p.m.

Old Forest Hike

C O M E DY Comma Comedians Present: 1, 2, 3 Comedy, Every other Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Midtown Crossing Grill

See what used to be, Memphisstyle, with Mike McCarthy. Call to schedule a tour. Ongoing. (486-6325), WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ YELLOWROCKGHOST.

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394 N. WATKINS (443-0502).

Cooper-Young Festival

B O O KS I G N I N G S

Booksigning by Harvey Wall

Author discusses and signs his new book, The Secret of St. Andrews. Sat., Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

EXT. (537-1483).

Booksigning by Memphis Reads and CBU Fresh Reads

ADVENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1879 N. GERMANTOWN PARKWAY (853-1413 OR 662-340-3720).

Yellow Fever Rock & Roll Ghost Tour

Three-Course Comedy, a smorgasbord of laughs with a serving of Improv Insanity, a helping of Musical Armando with pianist and songwriter Jason Pulley, and to top it all off, an improv jam with the Bluff City Liars. Second Friday of every month, 10-11:30 p.m.

BARNES & NOBLE, 2774 N. GERMANTOWN (386-2468).

Waltz on in for all the ice cream you can eat with sundae toppings and DJ recorded ballroom music. Members $9/nonmembers $13. Second Saturday of every month, 7-10 p.m.

OVERTON PARK, OFF POPLAR (276-1387).

95 S. MAIN (473-9573).

BUCKMAN ARTS CENTER AT ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, 60 N. PERKINS

USA Dance Greater Memphis Annual Ice Cream Social

Walking tour of the region’s only urban old-growth forest. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.

Local

Panelists Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris, Dr. Charles Hughes, Preston Lauterbach, and Dr. Zandria Robinson discuss and sign Memphis: 200 Years Together. Wed., Sept. 18, 6 p.m. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY THEATER, 650 E. PARKWAY S. (321-3369).

West FIGHT ON at Shelby Farms, Saturday, September 14th, 6-11:30 a.m.

TO U R S

L E CT U R E / S P E A K E R

LICHTERMAN NATURE CENTER, 5992 QUINCE (767-7322),

Opera and Race: Celebrating the Past, Building the Future

In conjunction with Opera Memphis, speakers Naomi André, Giovanna Joseph, and Anh Le discuss the topic. Fri., Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. RHODES COLLEGE, HYDE HALL, BURROW REFECTORY (843-3000).

City Tasting Tours

Bicentennial History Hikes

Meet at the guest desk in the Visitor Center. Tuesdays, 2 p.m. MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG.

Calvary Episcopal Church Tours

CITYTASTINGTOURS.COM.

Docent-led tours discuss stained glass windows, architecture, and symbols in Christian art. Free. Second Wednesday, Sunday of every month, 11:15 a.m. CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 102 N. SECOND (525-6602), CALVARYMEMPHIS.ORG.

Savor tastings at five eateries, interact with chefs and managers, and sample local flavors while strolling down Main Street and enjoying new art installations and historic landmarks. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1:30 p.m.

Cutting Garden Tours

Garden docents will focus on the cutting garden each week on Saturday morning. Meet in the Catmur Foyer to see the large urn design and start tour. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon. THE DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS, 4339 PARK (761-5250), DIXON.ORG.

Annual neighborhood festival in Memphis’ largest historic district, with food, music, and crafts. Sat., Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. COOPER-YOUNG DISTRICT, COOPERYOUNGFESTIVAL.COM.

Memphis Chinese History and Culture Festival

Special event to celebrate more than 100 years of Chinese history in Memphis. There will be Chinese arts and crafts, music performance by Zhou Family Brass Band, and the unveiling of the historical marker “Chop Suey Cafe and Chinese Merchants on Beale Street.” Sun., Sept. 15, 2-5 p.m. HANDY PARK, BEALE STREET (468-8834).

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F R I D AY - S U N D AY

11-13

SHOP Shop for eclectic, one-of-a-kind arts and crafts. Handcrafted pottery, glass, woven goods & much more!

P L AY Entertain your playful side with live music from local bands. Feast on our food truck smorgasbord.

EXPLORE Explore intriguing crafts demonstrations and hands-on learning. Entertain your brain at the Pink Palace Crafts Fair.

Purchase tickets in advance at the Pink Palace Museum or EventBrite.com Experience faster entry to the fair and discounted prices. Tickets may also be purchased at the Crafts Fair gate.

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Cooper-Young Festival Friday 4-Miler

The annual kickoff to festival weekend is the 28th race through the neighborhood. This year will be the debut Trestlefest, a street party with Garibaldi’s pizza, Memphis Made beer, and live music. Fri., Sept. 13, 7-9 p.m. COOPER-YOUNG DISTRICT, CORNER OF COOPER AND YOUNG, COOPERYOUNG4MILER.RACEROSTER.COM/.

Eye Opener 5K PJ Run The only race in town where racers can roll out of bed and come in their jammies. This family-friendly event is held to raise awareness of the dangers of driving sleep impaired. $10$30. Sat., Sept. 14, 8-11 a.m.

HOUSTON LEVEE PARK, 9777 WOLF RIVER (486-2984), EO5KPJRUN. RACESONLINE.COM.

Midwest Pro Mod Series

Get those engines revving. Some of the top dragsters race in this series. $10-$20. Fri., Sept. 13, 4 p.m., and Sat., Sept. 14, 10 a.m. MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, 5500 VICTORY LANE.

Game

Triple-A National Championship

Pitting the winner of the Pacific Coast League against the winner of the International League

in a one-game, winner-takeall showdown for Triple-A supremacy. Memphis is the first city to have the honor of repeating as Triple-A National Championship Game host since 2011. Tues., Sept. 17, 7 p.m.

Magic Carpet Ride with Weightless Aerial

Weightless Aerial, under the direction of former Miss Memphis Callie Compton, specializes in captivating the imagination by translating movement into stories with unparalleled grace, beauty, and balance. $5. Sat., Sept. 14, 10 a.m.

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Walk ‘n’ Talk

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Sip on a cup of tea or coffee from Fourth Cup while you listen to Memphians’ stories and share ideas with others. Wednesdays, 6:45-7:30 a.m.

PAW Patrol: Adventure Play

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West FIGHT ON

Multi-sport celebration of the cancer-fighting spirit of the community to raise funds for the West Institute. Annual event for cyclists, runners, walkers, sponsors, and volunteers from all across the Mid-South. Registration fee varies by event. Sat., Sept. 14, 6-11:30 a.m. SHELBY FARMS, 500 N. PINE LAKE (767-PARK), WESTFIGHTON.ORG.

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Fantastical Writers of the Mid-South

For writers who specialize in science-fiction/fantasy, etc. Second Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. BARNES & NOBLE, 2774 N. GERMANTOWN (386-2468).

Chinese Festival, with Zhou Family Brass Band, at Handy Park, Sept. 15th, 2-5 p.m. A Novel Book Club

A wide variety of genres, interests, and reading styles, with book club members involved in choosing future selections. Third Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. NOVEL, 387 PERKINS EXT. (9225526), WWW.NOVELMEMPHIS.COM.

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Free-flowing exhibit with activities encouraging teamwork, self confidence, and playing the roles of the rescuing heroes. Included with museum admission. Through Feb. 2, 2020, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS, 2525 CENTRAL (458-2678), CMOM.COM.

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UTHSC’s Departments of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy will partner the department of engineering at Christian Brothers University to present the student-led program. It was started at the University of Delaware to provide mobility to children with disabilities through adapted toy cars. Free. Sat., Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-noon. UT STUDENT-ALUMNI CENTER, 800 MADISON (901.448.5542).

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Don’t Let Your Song Fade Away: Suicide Awareness Benefit

Twelve bands, one location to raise suicide awareness and funds for the Memphis Crisis Center. All proceeds will be given to the Memphis Crisis Center after the last bands plays. $10. Sat., Sept. 14, noon, and Sun., Sept. 15, 4-2 a.m. ROCKHOUSE LIVE, 5709 RALEIGHLAGRANGE (731-377-0238).

HopeWorks Golf Scramble

Twenty-fourth annual fundraiser to help HopeWorks provide students with career guidance, personal and group counseling, job seeking skills, internships, high school equivalency diploma preparation classes, and opportunities for spiritual growth. For more information, contact Felicia Carter at fcarter@whyhopeworks.org or call 272-3700. Cost per individual: $300; cost per team: $1200. Fri., Sept. 13, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. GLEN EAGLE GOLF COURSE, 6168 ATTU STREET (272-3700).

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Back to the Moon: For Good

Planetarium show that lets the audience relive the thrills of lunar exploration. Various times, see website for details. Ongoing. AUTOZONE DOME PLANETARIUM, MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362), MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG.

Barber Motorsports Museum Presents: A Century of the American Motorcycle Exhibition, curated by the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, exploring a century of the American motorcycle.

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City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign

The Poor People’s Campaign — a grassroots, multiracial movement — drew thousands of people to Washington, D.C., to demand social reforms while living side-by-side on the National Mall in a tent city known as Resurrection City. This poster exhibition explores the history and legacy of this important moment in U.S. history. Sept. 14-June 30. MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362).

Eric Gales Beale Street Brass Note Ceremony

Former child prodigy turned renowned blues-rock guitarist is inducted into Beale Street’s “Walk of Fame.” The native Memphian has recorded eighteen albums for major record labels, in addition to session and tribute work. Sat., Sept. 14, 4 p.m. BEALE STREET, DOWNTOWN MEMPHIS (529-0999).

Fab Fridays Laser Light Show

State-of-the-art laser light tribute shows. Fridays, 7, 8 & 9 p.m.

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Hunny Blunt’s Rolling Room

A mystical drag show featuring Holly Walnutz, Brenda Newport, Mary Gagz, Helena Homewrecker, and Ippi. $5. Sun., Sept. 15, 9 p.m. LAMPLIGHTER LOUNGE, 1702 MADISON (726-9916).

Making Memphis: 200 Years of Community

Bicentennial celebration, the exhibit illustrates how the threads of Memphis history form a larger story or web of history. Through Oct. 20. MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362), MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG.

Mid-South Derby and Ales Race: A Track of the Clones

Build a derby car, bring a childhood car, or just come watch the fun at monthly racing at local breweries. Rules and more info at derbyandales.com. Free. Thurs., Sept. 12, 7-10 p.m. MEMPHIS MADE BREWING COMPANY, 768 S. COOPER (207-5343), DERBYANDALES.COM.

Rec Room Rumble: Round II

Memphis Armored Fight Club presents a night of medievalstyle combat with real swords and real steel armor. Sat., Sept. 14, 9 p.m. REC ROOM, 3000 BROAD (209-1137).

Sun, Earth, Universe

A new museum exhibit about Earth and space. Ongoing. MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362).

Velvetina’s Blue Moon Revue

Live music, burlesque performances, and dinner from the Lounge. $30. WednesdaysSaturdays, 7-9 p.m. Through Sept. 28. MOLLIE FONTAINE LOUNGE, 679 ADAMS (917-705-0945), BLUEMOONREVUEMEMPHIS.COM.

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ASBEE Kosher BBQ Festival

Festival entry is free for all ages with a variety of family, kid, and even pet-friendly activities. With ASBEE-Grizzlies 3-on-3 basketball tournament, Le Bonheur’s Kiddie Corral, Memphis GameTruck, the Grizz crew, and more. Sun., Sept. 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ANSHEI SPHARD-BETH EL EMETH CONGREGATION, 120 YATES (682-1611), ASBEEKOSHERBBQ.COM.

Flight Tour: A Taste of Memphis

Up to 16 people per bike enjoy a flight of local spirits and bew during this two-hour pubcrawl with Sprock n’ Roll’ bike bar to Old Dominick Distillery and Ghost River Brewing Tap Room. BYOB, but no glass tour. $315-$400. Fridays, Saturdays, noon-8 p.m. MOLLIE FONTAINE LOUNGE, 679 ADAMS (917705-0945), BLUEMOONREVUEMEMPHIS.COM.

Standing Strong Dinner

Annual Memphis fund-raiser to support Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi, featuring special guest Amber Tamblyn, film director, actor, author and outspoken advocate for abortion rights. $200. Thurs., Sept. 12, 7 p.m. MEMPHIS HILTON, 939 RIDGE LAKE (684-6664).

Whiskey in the Wild

Whiskey tasting, barbecue dinner, and silent auction, all for the Pink Palace Family of Museums. $25 (dinner only), $50 (dinner and whiskey tasting). Sun., Sept. 15, 5-8 p.m. LICHTERMAN NATURE CENTER, 5992 QUINCE (767-7322).

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Apollo 11: First Steps Edition

Film celebrating the 50th anni-

versary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Check CTI Theater schedule for show times and ticket prices. Ongoing. CTI 3D GIANT THEATER, IN THE MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362), MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2D)

An ancient prophecy seems to be coming true when a mysterious presence begins stalking the corridors of a school of magic and leaving its victims paralyzed. Sat., Sept. 14, 4-6:30 p.m., and Sun., Sept. 15, 4-6:30 p.m. CTI 3D GIANT THEATER, IN THE MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362).

Movie Night at Chimes Square: Napoleon Dynamite

A listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while he must deal with his bizarre family life back home. Thurs., Sept. 12, 7-9:30 p.m. THE TOWER COURTYARD AT OVERTON SQUARE, 2092 TRIMBLE PLACE MEMPHIS, TN 38104.

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Absent Friends present the cult classic with a live shadowcast and costume contest. $10. Second Friday of every month, 11:30 p.m. THE EVERGREEN THEATRE, 1705 POPLAR (274-7139).

Superpower Dogs 3D

Sure, you’ve heard of Lassie and Ren Tin Tin, but these “ruff ” and ready canine heroes are the real deal. From hurricanes, earthquakes and avalanches, canine rescuers use their incredible super senses to locate and rescue victims of disasters. Various showtimes, check website for more details. Ongoing. CTI 3D GIANT THEATER, IN THE MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362).

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

In this documentary, author Toni Morrison leads an assembly of her peers, critics and colleagues on an exploration of race, history, America, and the human condition. $5. Thurs., Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. CROSSTOWN THEATER, 1350 CONCOURSE AVENUE.

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In this first-ever Kenyan film screened at Cannes, shown in its home country only after winning a Supreme Court decision, daughters of rival local politicians fall in love in colorful Nairobi, despite family objections and the country’s criminalization of same-sex relationships. In English and Swahili with English subtitles. Free. Tues., Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m. BENJAMIN L. HOOKS CENTRAL LIBRARY, 3030 POPLAR (415-2726).

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some significant conversations,” says Wexler. “I got some great stories on film.” Fred Davis, who is black, and Jed Dreifuss, who is Jewish, told Wexler about a breakfast group they formed there after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. “[They] said it was such a scary time in Memphis, of course, but they wanted to do something about this to try to bring blacks and whites together.” Why Little Tea Shop? “Blacks and whites had been eating there,” she says. “It was sort of a naturally integrated place. Both black and white people felt comfortable being there.” Former Mayor A C Wharton told Wexler everyone “was on the same playing field. Everyone had respect for each other,” and it “felt like people hung up whatever it was that made them different from other people at the door — like the coat rack. You hung up your biases and came in and you were all the same.” Since it began, women played an important role in the operation of Little Tea Shop. Betty Cunningham was manager when Bell owned it. Bell eventually sold the restaurant to his daughter, Sara Bell Stewart, who now owns Mortimer’s restaurant. Lauck Everybody loves bought the Little Suhair Lauck and Tea Shop in 1982. Little Tea Shop. “There’s a huge female component to the operation and staff of that restaurant,” Wexler says. Lauck is the “third aspect” of the story, she adds. “Here you have a Palestinian immigrant who is the quintessential Southern hostess. She’s amazing.” Wexler has raised $12,000 of the $20,000 she needs to complete the film through Fractured Atlas. The documentary speaks to everybody. “A lot of people who are from other places will see this film and say, ‘I remember the restaurant like that in my town.’ “To me, it speaks to all the good in the world,” Wexler says. “Everybody is kind, happy, and they have some cornbread. We’d better say corn sticks.” Find The Little Tea Shop Film on Facebook for more info and a link to the fund-raiser.

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hile eating at another restaurant, Molly Wexler got the idea to make a documentary on an iconic Downtown lunch spot. “It was exactly one year ago at the grand opening of the Global Café, and I saw Suhair,” says Wexler, referring to Suhair Lauck, Little Tea Shop owner. Wexler told her husband, “It’s amazing that the Little Tea Shop is still around, and it hasn’t changed.” Little Tea Shop has long been the “business person’s go-to place,” Wexler says. She told her husband, “Imagine the conversations they had there. If only the walls could talk. I’ll bet some of the biggest ideas that have changed the trajectory of Memphis happened at the Little Tea Shop. That would be a great short documentary.” Now, Wexler is making Little Tea Shop’s walls talk through the film she’s making about the restaurant at 69 Monroe. “I [researched] to see if it was worth moving forward with this idea. People got so excited. People love the restaurant. They love Suhair.” Little Tea Shop “was founded by two women in 1918, which was unheard of,” says Wexler. Lillie E. Parham and Emily A. Carpenter “wanted a place for their friends to have lunch whenever they were shopping Downtown.” They served tea sandwiches and “had a little shoebox at the front where they made change — a low-key operation. And, for a long time, that’s what it was,” Wexler says. “What I had trouble figuring out was when it became the business person’s place to go.” She believes it was when Vernon Bell bought the restaurant in the 1940s. It was close to Cotton Row and the Memphis Cotton Exchange. Its popular Lacey Special — baked chicken, corn sticks, and rice— was named after cotton broker C. A. Lacey. Customers included politicians, bankers, lawyers. “I tried to talk to well-respected Memphians to find out if they remember

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riscilla Presley — actor, producer, and one-time wife to Elvis Presley — still fields a lot of questions about her former husband. One question she gets with remarkable frequency is, “Why didn’t Elvis stay in Hollywood?” “I get asked that quite a bit,” Presley muses. “It all comes down to not only is it his home, but it’s in his blood, the South. It’s in him as far as the friendships [and] his history in Memphis.” That’s why Presley is hosting an Elegant Southern Style Weekend at Graceland Friday, September 27th, through Sunday, September 29th. Presley realized the best way to answer that recurring question once and for all was to show fans what drew the King of Rock-and-Roll back home time and again — the friendship, familiarity, and food (for starters) that Memphis is known for. “I just want to share that,” Presley explains. “I want to share that with our visitors.” The event will celebrate the fashion, food, architecture, design, and culture of the South with expert-led seminars, lively parties and events, workshops, and more. “We have five seminars, every one of them including somebody that touched Elvis’ life in many ways, his friendships. I know he missed that very much when he was here in Hollywood,” Presley says. “When I first arrived in Memphis on Christmas 1962, all of his friends were there to greet me at Graceland. It was my surprise, all the people that he talked about in Germany were there. I was overwhelmed by the hospitality; I was overwhelmed by the warmth.” That first show of Southern hospitality struck a chord with Presley, a chord that still resonates. “I’ve lived quite a few places because my father was in the military. I never really had that kind of bonding because I was a young kid going every three years, sometimes two, to a different school. So I embraced that and still do.” The jam-packed lineup of Presley’s weekend includes several of her friends, as well. Presley’s longtime friend, Memphis fashion icon Pat Kerr, will be a special guest. “I went to Patricia Stevens’ finishing school. I just turned 18 and met Pat Kerr there,” Presley says. “We became instant friends, and she actually taught me how to [wear] makeup back in the day.” Fashion plays a prominent role in the proceedings, as well it should. As recognizable for his jet-black hair and Lansky Bros. suits as for his voice and hips, Elvis was, after all, one of the first American

performers to shatter the mold when it came to crafting his signature look. “I helped Elvis with a lot of his clothing, not that he needed it because he had such style. But I would out go out and get things that I felt that he would like, especially in Vegas. I brought him the belt that he wore in his jumpsuit. I would shop in SoHo in New York. I would take a couple of trips a year and look for things for him that he might want to include in his style and his wardrobe.” Hitting a little closer to home is special guest Hal Lansky of Lansky Bros. “We know the story about Elvis,” Presley says. “That was his favorite place on Beale Street, Lansky Bros., and he went in because the styles were so different. I really am looking forward to talking about that and what was important to him and why. He never wanted to look or be common in dress. He knew that style really was a

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part of not only yourself but expression.” Another cause for excitement for Presley is the selection of guests. Emmy Award-winning costume designer Janie Bryant is scheduled to attend the event. “She is just the perfect person for our first time out,” Presley says. “She did Mad Men and HBO’s Deadwood.” Additional guests include Chef Kelly English of Restaurant Iris, motivational speaker and the inspiration behind the film The Blind Side Leigh Anne Tuohy, and Zoe Gowan, senior home editor for Southern Living magazine. In short, Presley puts it best when she says, “I really believe that making something an event really makes memories.” Priscilla Presley hosts A Southern Style Weekend at Graceland Friday, September 27th, through Sunday, September 29th.

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It was in this air of fashionable defeat that I found myself in Ajax’s Diner on Oxford’s idyllic square, ordering what promised to be a great morning-after beer for the team whose unsullied optimism of opening week had just been, well, sullied. It was Southern Prohibition’s Devil’s Harvest Breakfast IPA. It’s the “breakfast” part that made me think of someone suffering through the hangover of something untoward: a night that really went your way — or a gameday that really didn’t. In my experience, Southern Prohibition Brewing out of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, knows what it’s doing: They retired their Jack the Sipper ESB, one of the few really good ESBs I’ve had on this side of the Atlantic. It’s a great warm-weather

drinker. High Cotton makes a pretty good one as well. Devil’s Harvest Breakfast IPA is a clean and refreshing ale. I’ve been all over the beer map this summer, and I’d forgotten how much I like IPAs, although this version isn’t entirely true to the traditional style. Here, the hops have more of a grapefruit zig than a heady floral pop. For all that, Devil’s Harvest has a great IPA aroma to it, and they’ve cut down on the bitterness. I’m assuming here that the “breakfast” part has more to do with the relatively light 4.9 percent ABV rather than the tart grapefruit finish. This is not the ale for drowning your sorrows the morning after. Although I can definitely see settling down after finals to show a couple of pints who’s boss, it would be a mistake to call this the mimosa of beer. The end result is an IPA that stands up on its own for a pint or two and pairs well with big flavors of heavier fare. I hadn’t planned on getting the red beans and rice at Ajax, but it’s hard to resist. It’s fantastic and comes with a wedge of cornbread, too, so if you find yourself facing a sudden and unplanned carbo-load, this IPA is a pretty good choice. The pour is cloudy, and it has a good collar on it, but the truth is that Devil’s Harvest is light on the palate. I’ll leave it to you to make the call on breakfast. Something vexed me though. Crossing the square, I noted a dozen or so young men in blaze-orange jumpsuits and shackles. I realize that quick defeat makes a team rethink its season strategy, but kidnapping the UT football team and chaining them up didn’t seem entirely sporting. Sort of like a late hit — except with multiple felony counts. But I digress. I was having lunch with a friend who has a real job, so he was drinking water. Devil’s Harvest was a hell of a lot more interesting than that, although he pointed out that the big building in the center of the square was the courthouse and those handcuffed fellas were prisoners, not the UT line after all. I suppose it really is important to be a good sport.

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love the scenery in Oxford this time of year, although I’m not sure that they like the look of Memphis at the moment. Which is the thing about the kickoff of the football season — every year we all brim with the optimism of any new venture that we haven’t yet managed to screw up entirely. For half the football fans out there, however, that lofty confidence will crash and burn by the end of opening day. It’s enough to drive you to drink. Still, as they say at Ole Miss, “We may lose the game, but we never lose the party.” Yeah, it’s kind of stupid, but they (we) have a point. Really, is it any worse than the University of Memphis’ unofficial war cry: “Actshulllly, we beat UT that time. Remember? Really. Google it.”

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It’s Okay All your questions about It Chapter Two, answered.

e: Well, I saw the rest of It. You: The rest of what? M: It. Y: Right, what did you see the rest of? M: It.

Y: What is it? M: Chapter Two. You know, the sequel to the highest grossing horror movie of all time, It. Y: Oh, yeah. I forgot about It. It seems like It came out a long time ago. M: It was only 2017. That’s life in the Trump era. Y: Huh. Well, how was it? M: It was okay, I guess. I’ll have to admit, I thought the first one was overrated, even though I know most people don’t agree. It made $700 million domestically! There were some good performances, like Sophia Lillis as Beverly Marsh, the lone girl in the group of teenage friends who call themselves the Losers. They live in the small town of Derry, Maine, which, it turns out, has a kind of Hellmouth situation. Y: You mean like Sunnydale in Buffy the Vampire Slayer? M: Not exactly. It was built on the site where an

ancient evil crashed to Earth from the sky, presumably from space. Now it’s haunted by Pennywise, a demon who looks like a clown who dances and sings little songs. Y: A clown, huh? That doesn’t sound so scary. M: The clown eats children. Y: Huh. M: Also, it sometimes takes the form of a semihumanoid spider thingy. And it knows your worst fear and will taunt you with it before it eats you with its thousand-toothed maw. Y: That’s messed up. M: That’s Stephen King for you. It’s based on one of his most beloved novels. Y: What’s it called? M: It. Y: Right. Shoulda seen that one coming. So how does it compare to the book? M: I don’t know; I never read It. Y: Not a Stephen King fan? M: No, I like King just fine. ’Salem’s Lot was my jam. Vampires crossed with Lovecraftian, New England, existential horror — someone should adapt that one. Shut up and take my money!

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Area 1 is comprised of land between US 51 and Raleigh Millington Road, Area 2 continues from Raleigh Millington Road to Singleton Parkway, and Area 3 covers land from Singleton Parkway to the project’s eastern boundary at Sledge Road. The proposed project seeks to improve Millington’s resilience to future flooding and alleviate current flooding conditions of surrounding communities by establishing a large floodway between the existing levee north of Big Creek and Paul Barrett Parkway. This would allow flood waters to bypass the community and provide flood protection for nearby neighborhoods and the Naval Support Activity Mid-South. The Big Creek Activity would also provide broader community benefits through connectivity of greenway trails, walking paths, multipurpose fields and other recreational amenities. For this notice, the majority of proposed activities are located within or adjacent to the Big Creek Floodplain. The project area directly along Big Creek is within the regulatory floodway with a large portion of remaining project land falling within the 100-year floodplain and a small section appearing in the 500-year floodplain. The total project area is made up of approximately 1,400 acres with 1,100 acres within a floodplain. Considering the conceptual alternatives covered in the Big Creek Basin-Wide Drainage Study, the Big Creek Wetland and Restoration Activity concept has been developed and is designed to address flooding issues by improving the community’s resilience to future flooding and alleviating current flooding conditions of adjacent communities. Although the primary purpose of the project is to alleviate current flooding conditions of adjacent communities, this project also intends to restore and enhance the existing floodplain and natural aquatic systems. Restoration and enhancement of the adjacent floodplain’s natural conditions will include transitioning some of the currently drained (previously converted) wetland soils into native herbaceous wetlands. Grade controls, where appropriate, will be installed. These controls will lead to enhanced stabilization of the stream channels, reducing upgradient erosion and downstream sediment loading. The proposed actions would include grading, filling and earth moving to lower land elevations and provide additional floodwater conveyance and storage. Recreational activities, including multipurpose fields and trails, are planned throughout the project area. A mix of multipurpose greenways and natural trails have been proposed for the project area with boardwalks included to traverse and minimize disturbance of wetland areas. As part of the project, tree planting will occur for any cleared area to ensure no net loss of the tree canopy. The Big Creek Wetland and Restoration Activity is estimated to affect approximately 2.96 acres of wetlands and 121.51 acres of floodplain. The following describes the project locations and their proposed improvements: Area 1 Area 1 focuses on recreational amenities, including a trail system, four (4) multipurpose fields, three (3) parking areas, one (1) amphitheater stage, three (3) shelters, one (1) playground and one (1) disc golf course. A pedestrian bridge crossing Big Creek with a trail connector to neighborhoods north of Big Creek is also included within Area 1. Levee improvements are also planned north of Big Creek. The project proposes to heighten approximately 1 mile of existing levee, north of Big Creek from US 51 to the rail line west of Raleigh Millington Road. A gate structure at Newport Ditch would also be replaced. A trail would run along the top of the levee to improve connectivity between neighborhoods in the areas north of Big Creek. The net result will be filling approximately 120,000 cubic yards in raising the area for multipurpose fields, parking and access roads. Other activities planned for Area 1, including trails and disc golf course, will remain at existing grades. Work associated with the development of Area 1 would impact approximately 25.98 acres within the floodplain and would not result in impacts to wetlands. Area 2 The trail system would continue from Area 1, meandering through Area 2, occasionally splitting into multiple trails to offer differing paths for trail users. Additional amenities and observation and picnic areas are included within Area 2 of the proposed project. The construction of a pump station and supporting flood control elements, such as a floodwall to tie in to the existing levee, is also planned along North Fork Creek near Pitts Street and Brinkley Street. The net result will be excavation of approximately 120,000 cubic yards. Most of this material would come from the western edge of Area 2 (approximately 14 acres) and would be used as fill material in Area 1. The remainder of Area 2 will contain trails, boardwalks and other site amenities that will remain at or near existing grades. Approximately 0.08 acre of wetland and 18.96 acres of floodplains will be impacted by development within Area 2. Area 3 For most of this section, the land will be kept in a natural state with a meandering trail. While activity and programming through Area 3 will focus on the natural environment, the proposed project includes a paved trail traveling along Big Creek with a primitive trail to the south following roughly along the Old Big Creek Channel. Sections of boardwalks are proposed to be built up throughout Area 3 to cross over wetland areas, minimizing impacts to these features. In addition to the trail system, a berm and Big Creek diversion channel are planned within Area 3 to provide additional flood storage. The net result will be fill of approximately 530,000 cubic yards used for the 70-acre berm outlining the majority of Area 3. This material will come from the excavation of the 15-acre diversion channel. The remainder of Area 3 will contain primitive trails, boardwalks and three trail heads that will remain at or near existing grades. Approximately 2.88 acres of wetlands and 76.57 acres of floodplain will be impacted by project development within Area 3. Shelby County Government has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures to be taken to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and preserve natural and beneficial values: The construction documents for the Big Creek Wetland and Restoration Activity project will be reviewed and coordinated with the Shelby County Government and City of Millington Local Floodplain Administrators, to certify that these Phases will have no significant net effect on the designated wetland and floodplain. Shelby County Government has reevaluated the alternatives to building in the wetland and floodplain and has determined that it has no practicable alternative. Environmental files that document compliance with steps 3 through 6 of Executive Order 11988, are available for public inspection, review and copying upon request at the times and location delineated in the last paragraph of this notice for receipt of comments.

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This activity will have no significant impact on the environment for the following reasons: 1.

Earthwork operations in the Big Creek Wetland and Restoration Activity area are balanced up to the 100-year flood elevation (for every cubic yard of fill material added, there is a separate cubic yard of excavation elsewhere on the site.) The public-use site features in Area 1 are being further raised above the floodplain, resulting in a net fill for the site.

A detailed wetland and waters delineation survey and report has been completed by a team of Tennessee Qualified Hydrologic Professionals to identify existing wetlands and water courses that would be impacted and affected by these improvements. The proposed site grading and location of features were altered to minimize impacts to the identified aquatic features. Prior to construction, appropriate permit authorization for alterations to aquatic features will be acquired from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Personnel with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have reviewed the material provided regarding the Big Creek Wetland and Restoration Activity in Millington, Shelby County, Tennessee. Although there appears to be suitable Indiana bat and northern long-eared bat roosting habitat on the site, the area is outside of any known occurrence buffers, and recent bat surveys in the general area have not indicated presence of either species. Based on this, adverse impacts to the Indiana or northern long-eared bat as a result of the project are not anticipated.

There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those with an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Additional information on the proposal may be obtained by contacting Trevor Cropp at (901) 244-5520. Written comments must be received by the Shelby County Government Office of Resilience at the following address on or before October 7, 2019: Barge Design Solutions, Inc. Attention: Trevor Cropp 60 Germantown Court, Suite 100 Cordova, TN 38018 during the hours of 8:00 AM to 5 PM. Comments may also be submitted via email at: Trevor.Cropp@bargedesign.com. Date: September 12, 2019

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In recent years, the Summer Avenue Merchants Association has been working on a marketing initiative to “rebrand” Summer Avenue as an international district. Part of this effort has included the installation of banners and flags that represent business owners’ countries of origins. According to the association, between Highland and White Station, business owners along Summer Avenue hail from more than 30 different countries. I had heard of the Summer Avenue Merchants Association before but was not too familiar with the rebranding efforts until I reviewed some of the news coverage on the association and its work. While I am sure that they are moving forward with this marketing initiative with the best intentions, I was disheartened reading some of the language used to describe Summer Avenue and the vision they have for it. I invite them — and all of us who frequent the area — to consider the implications of naming Summer Avenue an “international district.” It is a beautiful thing to see the various cultures celebrated, but when that celebration is not accompanied by any support for the communities who contribute to the changing cultural and economic landscape that the international identity is built from, we are doing our neighbors an injustice. Summer Avenue and its residents have changed drastically over the past decades. Anyone who grew up in the surrounding neighborhoods before the 1980s can attest to that. This has been true for people within these neighborhoods who have created greater access to culturally specific food and multilingual news resources, as well as Memphians from outside the neighborhood who patronize businesses in the area. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recognized the growing presence of the immigrant population, undocumented people, and mixed-status families and entered the neighborhood and community spaces, terrorizing families. I bring this up because this is one of the many things that the Summer Avenue Merchants Association and other leaders of the rebranding effort should keep in mind. Are we simply going to take people’s national identities and use them as a marketing strategy and ignore them when their family members or neighbors have been taken on the way to work or school? Additionally, what does it mean for our city to officially recognize this area as an international district when it does not fully accept its immigrant communities? Is there an equal investment in the communities who contribute to the richness of the Summer Avenue landscape (and their safety) as there is with the rebranding? In the High Ground News article “Summer Avenue to rebrand as an international district,” former County Commissioner Heidi Shafer was quoted as saying “the Latino community can offer a really strong family unit, and I want to strengthen that every place we possibly can.” Though this may sound like a compliment paid to Latinx families, it is important to recognize the context of that statement in a majority black city, where black families are stereotyped for being “broken,” and in a historical context that black residents integrating white neighborhoods would make it possible for families of color to move into these neighborhoods. Given that context, the implication is no longer “Latinx families are strong” but rather “Latinx families are stronger than black families.” This is racism that puts being Latinx and black as mutually exclusive, positions black families as inferior, and pushes black families further out from the vision of Summer Avenue. Non-black Latinx people should reject the generalization that Latinx people have strong family units because statements like that can be weaponized to divide communities of color. Ann Daramola writes, “The question of rebranding is the question of ownership, audience, and power.” Daramola challenges us to think about who the audience is in rebranding efforts. Which audience is being prioritized? The merchants association describes Planet Fitness and Aldi’s as “desirable new businesses,” in contrast to “less desirable merchants like unlicensed flea markets and laundromats.” What is lost here? In a neighborhood that already has nine laundromats, according to the association, it seems that these services are important to the area. For people who may not be readily able to afford washing machines and their upkeep, accessible laundromats are vital. The question then is, what are the underlying reasons that can explain why they “deter new development”? Are these sought-after businesses prioritizing the comfort and security of certain audiences? The flea market that was replaced by the Planet Fitness was a missed opportunity. Flea markets are informal economies in communities. For various reasons, they may be people’s source of income. They are also spaces for social exchange, a convenient place for communities to engage and exchange news and information — which is important for current and new residents of the neighborhood to be able to acclimate. Fitness centers offer recreational activities that some may benefit from if they have the time, and time is a privilege, too. We cannot dismiss a flea market as “less desirable” when it was a resource for many in the surrounding communities. If efforts to renew the license were unsuccessful, next considerations could have been: How can we work with vendors, see them as potential local business owners, and create structure to equip them with the skills to sustainably run a business? Imagine the ripple effects of that. Aylen Mercado is a brown, queer, Latinx chingona and Memphian exploring race and ethnicity in the changing U.S. South.

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New/ Used LPs, 45s & CDs.

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2152 Young Ave 901-722-0095 ALL PRO INVESTIGATIONS LLC

Civil / Criminal / 30+ Years When there’s a need to know

Call 901-646-8452 Let’s Talk

Coco & Lola’s MidTown Lingerie

Fixin’s for Vixens cocoandlolas.com Memphis’ Top Lingerie Shop

*TEAM CLEAN* Antiques & Collectibles 21,000 sq ft. 100 + booths 5855 Summer Ave. (corner of Summer and Sycamore View ) exit 12 off I‑40 | 901.213.9343 Mon‑Sat 10a‑6p | Sun 1p‑6p

All natural cleaning for your home • office • studio environment Contact Candace @ 901-262-6610 or teamcleanmemphis@gmail.com

TUT-UNCOMMON ANTIQUES 421 N. Watkins St. 278-8965

50% OFF ALL EARRINGS throughout September

1500 sq. ft. of Vintage & Antique Jewelry. Retro Furniture and Accessories. Original Paintings, Sculpture, Pottery, Art & Antiques. We are the only store in the Mid-South that replaces stones in costume jewelry.

$CASH 4 JUNK CARS$ Non‑Operating Cars, No Title Needed.

901-691-2687

SIMPLY HEMP SHOP

We carry a variety of CBD products. Full Spectrum oil, sprays, skin care, and even CBD for Pets. Find us at South Main Hemp at 364 S. Front,Two Rivers Bookstore at 2172 Young Ave, Foozi Eats in Clark Tower, Blue Suede Do’s in the iBank or online at simplyhemp.shop 901-443-7157