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!
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).
On Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 3:00pm, a memorial mass for Elvis Presley will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church (1425 East Shelby Drive). Get there early because large crowds are expected. Recorded music will begin playing at 2:15pm and the St. Paul Choir will begin playing at 2:45pm. There will be a spaghetti dinner following the mass.
Auditions to be a dancer for the Memphis Grizzlies begin on Saturday, August 11 at the practice facility at the FedEx Forum. Registration begins at 9am and ends at 10am.
Dance auditions are only open for females who are at least 18 years old and have graduated from high school.
Bring with you a dance resume and a head shot. Check out the website for more information on try outs. Good Luck!
The MPD is hiring for full time and reserve officers, as well as PSTs. This gives residents an excellent opportunity to give back to our community and make a difference for our citizens. If you think you have what it takes to become on of Memphis’ finest, head out to the Memphis Police Deparment Training Academy (4371 O.K. Robertson Road – Frayser) to pick up an application packet.
If you’ve been driving around Memphis with a suspended license, you may be able to get some help getting your license back in good standing. The City Court Clerk’s Office has announced an amnesty program that will continue until the end of the year. Fees and fines that are 10 years old will be reduced by 50 percent, allowing people to get their licenses reinstated much cheaper and quicker.
Visit or call the City Court Clerk’s office (545-5400) to see if you are eligible and what you need to do.
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 at the Orpheum Theater! Order your tickets now for the hilarious musical event!
Tickets go on sale July 23, 2007 at 10am.
The shows are on November 2, 3, and 4.
Memphis is the Pork Barbecue Capital of the World
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