TODAYS EVENTS
Memphis In May Salutes Sweden
5/1/2013 12:00:00 AM
5/1/2013
Memphis In May Salutes Sweden

Each year, Memphis in May brings exciting and alluring exhibits from the honored country to local museums, galleries, and public spaces, providing PEOPLE OF THE MID-SOUTH with the opportunity to experience international culture first-hand. Exhibits are on display on May 1 - 31 of each year. This year at the Mississippi River Museum:

 "The Lappland Exhibit"

 Lappland Exhibit, Nordiska Museum, Stockholm- The lives of the native people of northern Sweden, Lappland, is explored in this exhibit. Remote, cold and difficult environment shaped these hearty people who learned to live off of the land.

 



5/25/2013
Man of Thousand Moves Memphis Jookin All-Styles Championship

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

 Witness featured dancers from MTV, BET, New York City Broadway, So You Think You Can Dance, and more compete for the Ultimate Memphis Jookin Title presented by Memphis Urban Dance Entertainment.

 Memphis Urban Dance Entertainment provides a platform for professional dancers to showcase their mouth-dropping and amazing hip-hop and ballet dance technique. The goal of MUD Entertainment is to provide an organized Memphis Jookin entertainment league that is built to advertise major sponsors and support the local small business sector through the powerful art form of Memphis Jookin!

 For more information, please call (901) 690-4070.

 


6/2/2013
Raw Organic Foods Cooking Class

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Registration: $20

 Join Linda Miller from Healthy Alternatives, LLC as she demonstrates ways to prepare awesome vegan and vegetarian dishes. Linda’s approach to food: Gotta' taste good! She depends on herbs and spices, as her mom and grandmother did, but even more so, the health benefits of these culinary additives. Linda’s goal is for each person to leave with new information, a satisfied belly and a happy heart!

 Registration fee is $20 per person – includes all materials, recipes, and admission to the Mississippi River Museum. For more information or to register, contact Linda Miller at 870-732-5900 or healthyalternative@sbcglobal.net


6/14/2013
Sleep Out on the Mississippi


Join us for Sleep Out on the Mississippi at the beautiful Mud Island River Park. Campers sleep underneath the stars next to Ole Man River. Just bring yourself to enjoy this unique camping experience. We provide a 12’x12’ tent, dinner, live entertainment, recreational activities, campfire with marshmallows, and breakfast. Just bring your sleeping bag. Advanced reservations required due to limited space.

 


6/22/2013
103.5 Ultimate Family Reunion

3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

Join us for the 103.5 Ultimate Family Reunion with Michel'le, your family, thousands of your friends and neighbors, and your 103.5 Radio Family! Remember, IT'S FREE, so bring everyone you know!

 

 


7/12/2013
Sleep Out on the Mississippi

Join us for Sleep Out on the Mississippi at the beautiful Mud Island River Park. Campers sleep underneath the stars next to Ole Man River. Just bring yourself to enjoy this unique camping experience. We provide a 12’x12’ tent, dinner, live entertainment, recreational activities, campfire with marshmallows, and breakfast. Just bring your sleeping bag. Advanced reservations required due to limited space.

 


8/9/2013
Sleep Out on the Mississippi


Join us for Sleep Out on the Mississippi at the beautiful Mud Island River Park. Campers sleep underneath the stars next to Ole Man River. Just bring yourself to enjoy this unique camping experience. We provide a 12’x12’ tent, dinner, live entertainment, recreational activities, campfire with marshmallows, and breakfast. Just bring your sleeping bag. Advanced reservations required due to limited space.

 


9/3/2013
Read Out on the Mississippi

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

 What better place is there to enjoy a good book than at the banks of the Mississippi River?

 Join Memphis’ premier Mississippi River Park for this wonderful family activity! Plus, you don’t want to miss a super special surprise from our awesome guest reader Emma Webb!

 Read Out on the Mississippi goes far beyond just reading a story. This event encourages a love for literature and stimulates imagination.

 


10/11/2013
Sleep Out on the Mississippi


Join us for Sleep Out on the Mississippi at the beautiful Mud Island River Park. Campers sleep underneath the stars next to Ole Man River. Just bring yourself to enjoy this unique camping experience. We provide a 12’x12’ tent, dinner, live entertainment, recreational activities, campfire with marshmallows, and breakfast. Just bring your sleeping bag. Advanced reservations required due to limited space.