Arts & Culture

Performances of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues to Benefit Planned Parenthood

Submitted by Joan Carr, Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, 12:15pm

Performances of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues to Benefit Planned Parenthood

A cast of Memphis women will perform Eve Ensler's award-winning The Vagina Monologues at Circuit Playhouse on February 9-11th to benefit Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m., but doors open at 6:00 p.m. to give audience members time to mix and mingle with the hosts and Planned Parenthood staff.

This year's performances feature new monologues and nine brand new cast members! It's The Vagina Monologues as you've never seen it--funny, shocking, irreverent, touching, heartbreaking, real and raw.

Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for students (you will need to present student ID with your ticket on the night of the show). Tickets can be purchased on line here. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Groups are welcome!

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"Memphis Monologues" Performances to Benefit Planned Parenthood

Submitted by Joan Carr, Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region

Monday, January 30th, 2012, 6:00pm

On Thursday, February 2nd, some prominent Memphis women will tell stories about life, love and sexuality.

It's called The Memphis Monologues, and it takes place at 6:30 p.m. at Theatre South, in the basement of First Congregational Church at 1000 S.

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Four Memphis Museums Among the Nation's Elite

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

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

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

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The Art Of Family

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

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

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

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

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

For more information check out the Dixon website.

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Passionate Love Conference

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

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

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

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

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

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

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

Register online now at bellevue.org

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Local artist to display work at Drummonds Elementary

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Monday, January 16th, 2012, 8:08am

Artist Sherri Warner Hunter will be at Drummonds Elementary on Thursday January 19th at 9 AM.

Her art project is a result of a year and a half long journey to bring more Art awareness to the rural community of Drummonds and surrounding areas.

Drummonds Elementary School’s Art Teacher, Alisha Wall, and Principal Patricia Mills commissioned artist Sherri Warner Hunter, through funds acquired from the Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant of Arts Memphis, a Tipton County Ed Foundation grant and a student coin collection drive.

Hunter worked with and for the students at Drummonds Elementary School in Tipton County, Tennessee to create a large outdoor sculpture to be displayed on the school grounds.

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Eco Expo!

Submitted by Kym Clark on Friday, January 6th, 12:50 pm

The hugely successful Eco Expo is back with even more exhibitors showing us how to treat our earth more gently with green products, materials, services, and organizations.

Exhibitors will be offering ideas and information, and some will be selling their products and services.

The Expo is Sunday February 5th, 2012 from 11am until 3pm at Temple Israel--1376 East Massey Road...Memphis, TN.

For kids and adults of all ages, there’s something for everyone!

Learn, eat, explore, or just visit with some really nice people.

Remember the proverb, “Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents; it was loaned to you by your children.”

We are working together with our fellow community leaders and congregations of all faiths to help save the planet.

E-mail TIMemphisEcoExpo@msn.com or call Linda Kaplan 482-6473 for more information.

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