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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 |
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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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Memphis Black Writers' Conference & Southern Film Festival |
5100 Poplar Ste 726 C/o Memphis Black Writers Conference (Mailing Address) Memphis, TN 38137 United States +1 901 680 2018 http://www.angelfire.com/tn/bl... |
The Memphis Black Writers' Conference & Southern Film Festival has been advocating the integration of the Black community in the world of films, since 1997. Come take part in the poetry readings, workshops, authors' discussions and exhibits. A mix of film screenings, musical performances and readings make this film festival highly interesting. Make sure you confirm the festival dates and venue before making bookings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Films and discussions with directors |
Rhodes College and Ridgeway Four Cinema Memphis, TN 38112 United States +1 901 452 2151 http://www.memphisfilmforum.org/ |
The Memphis International Film Forum has featured such directors such as Del Shores, Don Herzfeldt, and Ira Sachs. This annual event takes place each spring, at the end of March. The festival screens shorts, documentaries, and full-length feature films from all over the world. If you happen to be in the city at the time it takes place, it is definitely worth visiting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Touch Of Italy |
Mt. Moriah and Park Avenue (Marquette Park) Memphis, TN 38117 United States +1 901 767 6949 x7334 http://www.memphisitalianfesti... |
Memphis has a large Italian community that celebrates its heritage every year with a three day festival of food, crafts, and games. Walk around and enjoy the atmosphere of Italy, shown in the different tents competing for prizes. Join in the action of a Bocci game or dancing. Events include Grape Stomping, Pizza Tossing, Italian Cooking Contests and others. There is also an Italian dinner available indoors or try something from one of the many vendors in the park. Games and crafts are available for the kids as well as souvenirs and gifts for everyone. 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 |
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Greek Food & Dancing |
573 N Highland Street (at Sam Cooper Boulevard) Memphis, TN 38122 United States +1 901 327 8177 |
This is the place for anyone who loves Greek food or who wants to give it a try. Try the dinner for a range of tastes or if you don't want to stand in line, you can order individual items at the food stands. The food includes gyros (a sandwich with lamb), spanakopita (a pastry with spinach), and souvlaki (a chicken kebab). Indulge your sweet tooth with a variety of dessert pastries including baklava (a pastry with honey and nuts). After eating, burn off the calories dancing to live Greek music. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine crafts for sale |
750 Cherry Rd (Audubon Park) Memphis, TN 38118 United States +1 901 320 6408 http://www.artsandcraftsfestiv... |
This crafts fair is one of the largest in the country. Artisans come from all over to compete for a spot to display and peddle their wares in Audubon Park. Items include fine jewelry, pottery and ceramics, photography, handmade furniture and lawn ornaments, handmade clothing and specialty food items. Food stalls provide sandwiches, barbecue and ice cream, and live musical performances also take place throughout the event. A shuttle bus provides transportation from the parking lot of Oak Court Mall. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $3 for children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Celebration of Choctaw Culture |
1500 Mitchell Road (T.O. Fuller State Park) Memphis, TN 38109 United States +1 901 543 7581 http://chucalissa.memphis.edu |
Sponsored by the Chucalissa Archaeological Museum, this festival offers a chance for event-goers to learn about the culture and arts of the Southeastern Native American tribes such as the Choctaw people, who have inhabited this area for centuries. Demonstrations of music, singing and dancing celebrate the heritage, while artisans exhibit and sell their wares, which include baskets, pottery and ceremonial items. See museum website for yearly particulars. 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 |
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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 |