Artist and musician Wayne Russell is having an art sale at Feelin’ Memphis, 509 S. Main, this weekend. The shop is open 9 to 6 today and 9 to 4 tomorrow. Wayne and his wife Reba Russell are Memphis music legends.
Did you know that the NBA team featuring Ja, Des, and JJJ is not the first pro sports team to be called the Memphis Grizzlies? See for yourself.
The CEO of the Dock Ellis Foundation, along with the family of Tamia Taylor, is calling for Memphis Riverboats to make changes. Taylor disappeared around the time she took a “booze cruise” on one of the riverboats in early September, and her body was pulled from the river about 2 weeks later. The main addition being requested is security cameras to record crowds on the boats, which can accommodate as many as 300. The riverboat company has suspended all upcoming booze cruises.
Memphis Symphony Orchestra features Pictures at an Exhibition & Chris Brubeck Guitar Concerto at the Cannon Center tonight from 7:30 to 9:30. This will be the world premiere of Brubeck’s double guitar concerts, and he will play both classical and blues guitar.
Immerse Artists Experience comes to the Renasant Convention Center Sunday. These are said to be events in which dancers can train in an engaging and supportive environment.
The first three Thursdays in October, there will be Fall Dance in Tom Lee Park from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Each week instructor Edgar (of Rumba Room) will teach a class on a different style of dance.
There will be a Paint & Sip at Loflin Yard Wednesday beginning at 6 PM.
Shelley Brown and Lee Holliday play Central BBQ Downtown tonight from 6 to 9.
There’s a Blessing of the Animals at Calvary Episcopal, 102 N. Second, tonight at 6 PM. Leashed/restrained pets are welcome. Belly Rubs Bassett Rescue will be there handing out goodies.
Memphis 901 FC hosts Birmingham Legion FC tonight at 7. Preview
That’s it for now. Back tomorrow or Monday.