The To-Do List: Black Pride, Puppy Pride and Juneteenth weekend
This week, cult classic “Halloween III” is set to music, the Memphis Botanic Garden celebrates 70 years and Zora Neale Hurston’s life story takes center stage.
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June 2023
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In year 70, Memphis Botanic Garden looks to grow even more
Gina Harris, the Botanic Garden’s director of education and events said the venue has grown “by leaps and bounds” in the last 20 years, adding new gardens and areas, as well as communities served.
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The To-Do List: Your Pride guide, plus Todd Snider and Kingpin Skinny Pimp
This week, Memphis Italian Festival has all the carbs, fries are paired with wine at Railgarten and Grind City gets hoppy and sour.
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May 2023
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Table Talk: June festivals, parties and a ‘Fries & Wine’ event
At a new party this June, you can snack on McDonald’s fries while also sipping a glass of wine (or beer).
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Where to take mom for Mother’s Day in Memphis
Mother’s Day is May 14 and several Memphis restaurants will host brunches to celebrate.
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The To-Do List: Beignets at the drive-in, Star Wars Day and Groucho Marx
This week, celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Overton Square, catch 1990s hip-hop act Digable Planets at Minglewood and meet the artist behind Memphis Botanic Garden’s new “Rich Soil” exhibition.
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‘Rich Soil’ sculpture exhibit digs into life lessons
The 29 sculptures that are a part of “Rich Soil” are spread in seven groupings on the Memphis Botanic Garden’s 96 acres.
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April 2023
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Memphis Botanic Garden reveals 2023 Live at the Garden lineup
The 2023 Live at the Garden lineup includes two shows that were canceled last year.
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March 2023
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The To-Do List: Campfire party, Journey and trail running films
This week, learn who’s not buried at Elmwood, see Van Duren at the Halloran and honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. on the 55th anniversary of his death.
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Memphis Botanic Garden blooms with Japanese culture — and cherry blossoms
The boom of Taiko drums, intricate kimonos and koi windsock crafting were just some elements of Japanese arts and culture displayed at Memphis Botanic Garden’s Cherry Blossom Picnic.
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The To-Do List: Cherry blossom picnic, puppets and where to get green beer
This week, we’ve got your St. Patrick’s Day guide. Plus, the Godmother of Soul is at the Orpheum, and there’s magic at the Halloran Centre.
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Memphis Botanic Garden to host new plant pop-up sale
“By hosting a pop-up sale featuring these selections, we are hoping to share our love for spring ephemerals and the early pop of color they offer with our fellow Mid-South gardeners,” said Daniel Grose, Memphis Botanic Garden director of horticulture.
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February 2023
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The To-Do List: TEDx, pinball and your Valentine’s Day events guide
This week, the Memphis Botanic Garden pairs Phillip Ashley Chocolates with whiskey, and Old Dominick pairs whiskey with the Super Bowl. Plus, Don Bryant and The Bo-Keys play the Halloran.
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January 2023
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Learning comes naturally at Memphis Botanic Garden
The educational programs MBG offers include on-site classes for students as well as in-school visits. Both have been blooming as schools have been returning to more normal routines.
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Park? Music venue? Wedding site? Executive director discusses Botanic Garden
Mike Allen, the Botanic Garden’s executive director, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar to talk about all the different aspects of the Botanic Garden and plans for expansion.
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The To-Do List: Artists go incognito, Dan Montgomery’s back and the Brooks gets ‘wild’
This week, manifest your dreams with a vision board, or learn the arts of mindfulness and origami. Plus, Lisa Marie Presley will be in town for Elvis’ birthday weekend.
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December 2022
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The To-Do List: Victorian caroling, Christmas on Beale and Corey Feldman
This week, cuddle up by a fire pit near the river, celebrate Latin American and Caribbean holiday traditions and get buck at Imagine Vegan Cafe.
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November 2022
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The To-Do List: Memphis gets lit, plus WinterArts and Lil Buck
This week brings holiday lights (and Lizzo lasers) galore, a chance to hike off Thanksgiving excesses, monster trucks and various adaptations of the classics.
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Memphis Botanic Garden shines light on Japanese traditions
The Memphis Japan Festival, presented through a collaboration between the garden and the Japan-America Society of Tennessee, showcases all things Japanese.
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The To-Do List: Downtown has a field day, and Bigfoot stomps in one last time
This week, The PRLVG plays a free happy hour show, Visible Music College students drum for 24 hours and coffee lovers perk up at the Grind City Coffee Xpo.
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Memphis Botanic Garden to build outdoor kitchen, tropical glasshouse
The Memphis Botanic Garden has launched a new, $5 million capital campaign to pay for a number of facility upgrades at the East Memphis site.
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October 2022
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The To-Do List: ‘Stranger Things’ with lasers and the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul
This week, festivals offer gourmet food and hundreds of wines and beers, Geoff Calkins moderates a sports talk and PRIZM Ensemble plays the works of Amanzi Arnett.
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Mempho Music Fest spotlights national and local artists
“I’ve heard some good music here this weekend,” said Steph Grindell, who drove from Birmingham to attend the three-day festival. “And the weather was all good”
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September 2022
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Mempho returns with Widespread Panic headlining two nights for 2022 festival
Mempho Music Festival returns this weekend, bringing options for music and food lovers alike.
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Six local artists to provide instruction at Memphis Botanic Gardens
Artists who attend the en plein air events are encouraged to submit their work for an exhibition that will be on display in December. However, any artist can submit their artwork for consideration for the exhibit; the submission deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 1.
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