Memphis, TN

The Children’s Museum of Memphis began displaying a traveling exhibit called Living in Space back in June. It has been a real hit amongst visitors. December 16th is the last day to check out the exhibit, so hurry in while you still have a chance.

The exhibit gives kids the chance to see what life is like for an astronaut in space. Kids get to pretend to do official science research as they work as astronauts and get to see what it is like to live, play, and eat in space. Kids can also experience real stories from space.

The exhibit is made up of three parts: “Living in Space,” “Working in Space” and “Playing in Space.” Each part gives kids a chance at hands on, educational fun. They even get to see what it’s like to have to go to the bathroom in space!

Living in Space is presented in English and Spanish.

Admission to the exhibit is included with regular museum admission.

The exhibit ends on December 16, 2007.

This Tony Award winning show has been so popular that John Travolta was in the big screen version of it. Now you have a chance to see what started it all. The Broadway show is coming to Memphis! Order your tickets now for the hilarious musical event!

The shows are on November 2, 3, and 4.

Friday, September 14, Michael McDonald will be performing as part of the Live at the Garden, Summer Concert Series at the Memphis Botanic Gardens.

Live at the Garden gives you the opportunity to spend an evening enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Gardens as you enjoy a snack and listen to the fabulous music of Michael McDonald.

Tickets start at $35.

The show starts at 8:30 pm (gates open at 7pm).

The show will go on, rain or shine!

You may or may not be aware that the City of Memphis hosts tax sales. A tax sale is when property is sold for its unpaid taxes. This occurs at a public auction. Usually these properties can be bought for great deals. These are advertised within twenty days of the sale in the paper. Each property has specific terms.

Note that the auction only accepts cash, cashier check, or money order.

If you are into real estate this is something worth looking into.

Ok, Memphis. It seems like we have finally gotten a break from all of the hot weather. After so many days in a row of triple digit temperatures, 98 degrees feels good. Who knew we would look at temperatures in the upper 90’s as a cool front!
Enjoy the cooler weather everyone!

Today (August 27th) is the last day to see “The Art of Stax: Essential Album Photographs by Joel Brodsky” at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. The exhibit features the life and work of Joel Brodsky. On display are some original photos used for record album covers, including Isaac Hayes’ Black Moses; Booker T. and the MGs’ McLemore Avenue, Mavis Staples’ Only for the Lonely, Jean Knight’s Mr. Big Stuff, and David Porter’s Victim of the Joke?

This is for all of you Memphis fans out there. Now you can get your very own shirt that lets everyone know just how you feel about Memphis. Amazon.com offers a great I Love Memphis shirt that is reasonably priced. Check it out!

From August 10 - September 9, 2007 come check out Jerry Springer as an Opera at Playhouse on the Square (51 South Cooper St.). Just like on the television show, the opera features people making confessions of all types, from infidelities to complex secrets. The talk show host eventually must make a sort of reconciliation between Jesus and Satan. That’s all the information you get. You’ll have to go see it to find out how it turns out.

Attention Blue Dog Fans!!
July 29, 2007 to October 14, 2007. Come check out some of the work of George Rodrigue. The exhibit is on display at The Dixon Gallery and Gardens and spans the artist’s forty year career. Some items on display have never been seen before. Check it out!

From April 1, 2007 to October 31, 2007, visitors can check out a wonderful wedding dress exhibit at the Wood-Fontaine House Museum. At the exhibit you can check out antique dresses with some historical information provided on items on display. Check it out between noon and 4:00pm Wednesday thru Sunday.

Located in downtown Memphis at the corner of Main Street and G.E. Patterson is the Arcade Restaurant where you can get breakfast all day, every day. The restaurant opened in 1919 and still flourishes today. The restaurant is so popular, it has been seen in several Hollywood movies, including: Mystery Train, Great Balls of Fire, The Client, Elvis: The Early Years, Memphis, A Family Thing, and 21 Grams.

Check out some great history right in your own backyard. The Historic Elmwood Cemetery, located at 824 South Dudley Street, is one of the oldest cemeteries in the country. There are 19 Confederate Generals buried in the cemetery. You can also check out some of the old statues and monuments. Definitely a great experience for history lovers!

“Experience Memphis sightseeing fun from a duck’s eye view”.
Check out Memphis’ duck tours that will take you across land and water to see some of the best sights Memphis has to offer. Some of the landmarks you will see include:
• National Civil Rights Museum
• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
• Sun Studio
• Gibson Guitar Museum
• The Pyramid
• Mud Island Park

You’ll also have fun as the land/water vehicle takes a dip in the Mississippi River!
The tour lasts 70 minutes, 20 of which are on the water.

On Thursday, August 16, 2007 head downtown to The Peabody between the hours of 4:45pm and 6:00pm. During this time Elvis will be inducted into the Duck Walk Hall of Fame. Priscilla Presley will be a special guest on hand for the ceremony.

On Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 8:30pm there will be a candlelight vigil for Elvis Presley at Graceland. Elvis fans will carry a candle up the driveway to Elvis’ gravesite and back with a candle. Admission is free and no reservations are required. The vigil is expected to last until early Thursday morning (August 16).