Elvis Week 2009
Memphis celebrates the music and life of the King every year during the week surrounding the anniversary of his death . To check out the following guide to this year's events honoring Elvis Presley and for more information on any of these events visit: www.elvisweek.com.
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A Chorus Line
Sept. 22 - Sept. 27 - Orpheum Theatre
The original production of A CHORUS LINE opened at the Public Theater’s Newman Theatre on May 21, 1975 and transferred to Broadway’s Shubert Theatre on July 25th, opening there on October 19th of that year. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Score and Book, and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. It ran for nearly 15 years, closing on April 28, 1990 after 6,137 performances.
A CHORUS LINE remains the longest-running American musical in Broadway history.
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Indie Film Festival 2009
Set for October 8-15, 2009, the 12th annual Indie Memphis Film Festival is headquartered at the Studio on the Square, a boutique theater that provides an atmosphere of intimate accessibility in the heart of the historic Overton Square neighborhood of Midtown Memphis -- the city's cultural center and home to a plethora of restaurants, bars and clubs, all a literal stone's throw from the theater. |
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When it comes to food, Memphis is best known for its soul food and BBQ. But don't let the abundance of down-home eateries fool you. From fresh roses on the table at the Peabody's Chez Philippe to the soft piano music at Paulette's and the award winning menu at Circa Memphis is full of upscale restaurants that are perfect for a romantic evening on the town.
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Hi-Tone Cafe
The Hi-Tone was established in 1998 and quickly became one of Memphis' premiere music venues. Under new ownership in April of 2002, the Hi Tone has re-dedicated itself to bring Memphians and mid-southerners the best
national and local acts from a wide variety of music genres.
The Hi-Tone has been voted #1 Place to See Live Music six times since 1998 by the "Best of Memphis" public polls. The Hi-Tone brings more original live
music to the city than most all other venues combined. The house produces over 300 shows per year with nearly 1,000 sets per year.
Conveniently located in the heart of midtown in Memphis, Tennessee, the Hi-Tone offers music fans a unique experience with world-class musical talent.
The National Ornamental Metal Museum
The National Ornamental Metal Museum is the only institution in the United States devoted exclusively to the preservation and promotion of fine metalwork.
Enjoy special exhibitions and selections from the permanent collection, tour the sculpture garden and metal shop and watch artists at work, all while taking in the magnificent view of the Mississippi River.
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