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 Celebration of African heritage |
Beale Street Memphis, TN 38111 United States +1 901 947 2133 http://www.memphisartscouncil.... |
Africa in April began in 1986 to recognize the heritage of more than 50 percent of Memphis' population. The festival features exhibits and events related to the culture, tradition, history, arts, crafts and music of selected African countries. The Vendor's Marketplace Festival in Handy Park on Beale offers handcrafted goods and cultural artifacts. The festival takes place for four days during the third week in April at locations along Beale Street and throughout downtown Memphis. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Music near the Mississippi in Memphis |
357 Riverside Drive Tom Lee Park Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 525 4611 (Organizers) http://www.memphisinmay.org/bs... |
Memphis is synonymous with great music and the Beale Street Music Festival proudly stands up to the world's expectations. People from far and wide come to be a part of this globally renowned festival. It is part of the Memphis in May festivities and generates a lot of enthusiasm among music lovers. Whether its gospel or soul, R&B or Rock, more than sixty popular artists entertain you over a period of three days, on the four stages at Tom Lee Park. What's more, the cool breeze from the nearby Mississippi river blows over your faces as you sway to the blues. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Bayou Music on Beale |
323 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 543 5388 http://www.czdance.com/Festiva... |
Zydeco is Creole dance music, born among the Cajun population in southwest Louisiana, blending Cajun music with rhythm & blues and soul. Its driving force is the accordion, with the addition of electric bass, horns and keyboards. During the Zydeco Festival, some of the most famous groups in the U.S including Terrance Simien, Boozoo Chavis, Buckwheat Zydeco, and Rockin' Dopsie appear at the various clubs on Beale Street. Held in mid-February, one admission fee gets you a wristband that allows entrance into any of the Beale Street clubs. This is a very popular event with locals and tourists. See their website for further detials. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Spice On Ice |
191 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 205 2525 http://www.fedexforum.com |
This arena is deemed as the most expensive public utility project in the history of Memphis. The construction of the complex cost the New Memphis Arena Public Building Authority a whopping $250 million. The arena can seat up to 20,000 spectators and you can expect to watch exciting basketball matches and events such as Disney on Ice. It is home to the NBA Memphis Grizzlies and the University of Memphis Tigers basketball team. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Waitstaffs Compete |
Beale Street (at 2nd Street) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 526 0110 http://www.bealestreet.com/ |
The month-long Memphis in May festival incorporates a broad mix of cultural and entertainment events, and the Great Wine Race may be one of the most unusual of the officially sanctioned activities. Local restaurants enter teams of employees in a relay race that requires them to run with fully loaded trays of filled wine glasses, passing the trays off to team members like batons. The accompanying parade and awarding of prizes to local winemakers are also worth seeing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Amateur blues musicians compete |
185 Union Avenue (Radisson Hotel) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 527 2583 http://www.blues.org/ |
The Blues Foundation, a Memphis-based organization that brings together 107 blues societies from around the world, sponsors this event, which includes both a conference on the blues (housed at the Radisson Hotel) and performances by artists competing in the challenge in many of the clubs on Beale Street. A USD12 wristband allows wearers entrance into all the clubs on Beale, while USD10 covers admission to the final competition at the Daisy Theater. The event culminates in the Keeping the Blues Alive award ceremony at the Radisson. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Celebration of selected country |
88 Union Avenue, Suite 301 Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 525 4611 http://www.memphisinmay.org/ |
Each year, Memphis honors a different country with this month-long celebration. Various events around the city celebrate the arts and culture of the chosen country, from art exhibits to dance exhibitions to special dishes served in area restaurants. Several events are held in May that are related to Memphis in May, but not to the specific country being honored; these include the World Championship Barbecue Contest and the Beale Street Music Festival. It all ends with the Sunset Symphony on the banks of the Mississippi River. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Scott Woerner |
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 Photo: Hillary Gayle |
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 Past NCAA Championship finalists |
1 Auction Ave (The Pyramid) Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 678 2337 http://www.gotigersgo.com/ |
Memphis goes crazy for basketball, filling The Pyramid for every Tigers game. Many people remember the team by the university's former name, Memphis State University, who produced Penny Hardaway, star of the Phoenix Suns. Penny returns every year to put on a clinic for local kids. Tickets for Tigers games can be hard to come by; try the Web site to order tickets in advance, or call the team office at the university (+1 901 678 2331). The season runs November through March. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Blues and bars on Beale |
200 Beale Street (Between Second & Third) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 527 2583 http://www.handyblues.org/inde... |
A new and welcome extension of the W. C. Handy Blues Award is the Music Festival held at the Shoals of Florence, Alabama. Local and internationally known artists such as Kevin Paige, Long John Hunter, Eddie Shaw, Michelle Wilson and Blind Mississippi Morris perform at the Music Preservation Society. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Helen Mansfield |
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Memphis Blues |
National Ornamental Metal Museum grounds 374 Metal Museum Drive Memphis, TN 38106 United States +1 901 528 0560 (Organiser) http://www.wevl.org/ |
The Blues on the Bluff event is organized by WEVL FM90, a volunteer radio station. It features live performances from the best of the local talent. This year, you can enjoy the festival at the National Ornamental Metal Museum. Groove to a great musical line-up with a rocking backdrop. The proceeds from this annual series help keep this station on air. Come and check out the musical talent that Memphis has to offer. This event is generally held in two parts every year in the months of July and August. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Major art and historical exhibitions |
1 Auction Avenue (The Pyramid Arena Exhibition Hall) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 576 1231 http://www.wonders.org/ |
Almost every spring, Memphis launches a major exhibition in this series at the Pyramid. Previous exhibits have included Catherine the Great, the Tombs of China, King Tutakhamen, and Napoleon. Tours are self-guided by means of individual cassette players. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Team barbecue competition |
Riverside Drive Between Beale Street and Georgia Avenue, Tom Lee Park Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 525 4611 (Organizers) http://www.memphisinmay.org/wb... |
Held in Tom Lee Park in conjunction with Memphis in May, this event has gained nationwide prestige and is often featured on TV shows, such as the 'Today Show', 'Good Morning America' and 'Prime Time Live'. More than 90,000 people attend the festival each year. Called the "Superbowl of Swine", this festival offers cash prizes to a winner that is more than USD61,050. Teams compete in the categories of whole hog, shoulder and ribs, and these teams must have qualified in other contests around the country in order to compete here. Other events include the Miss Piggy Contest, hog calling and a barbecue sauce competition. Admission: Adults USD8 (at the gate), Children (6 & under) Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |