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Dining Guide Location Guide Thursday, Jul 24
Music Listings
Dexter Romweber Duo (formerly Flat Duo Jets) - . Thu., July 24. Murphy's 1589 Madison (Midtown) 726-4193.
"Girls Night Out" with MojoShow Karaoke - . Thursdays. Wrangler's Bar & Grill 4210 Altruria Bartlett 405-4866 http://www.myspace.com/wranglersbarandgrill.
Hot Havana Nights with DJ Moises - . Thursdays. Senses The Night Club 2866 Poplar (Midtown) 454-4081.
Kaleidoscope - . Thursdays and Thu., July 24. Brookhaven Pub & Grill 695 Brookhaven Circle (East Memphis) 680-8118 http://www.brookhavenpubandgrill.com/.
Karaoke - . Ongoing. The Windjammer Restaurant 786 E. Brookhaven Circle (East Memphis) 683-9044.
. Thursdays, Sundays. Wet Willie's 209 Beale (Beale Street) 578-5650.
. Thursdays, Fridays. Errol's Sports Bar & Grill 6560 U.S. Highway 51 N. Millington (Frayser/Millington) 872-2979.
. Thursdays-Saturdays. Muggs 4396 Raleigh-Lagrange Memphis (Raleigh) 372-3556.
Ladies Night and open mic night - . Thursdays. RJ's Sports Bar & Grill 120 Quinton Munford (Frayser/Millington) 840-2004.
Ladies Night (over 18 play free) - . Thursdays. Hog Head Saloon at the Billiards Club 2686 Kirby-Whitten (Bartlett) 362-8685.
Ladies Night with DJ - . Thursdays. The View Sports Bar & Grill 3222 Airways (Whitehaven/Airport) 332-3800.
MC Jammer, Mo Jo & Co., and DJ - . Ongoing. J&J Bar and Grill 1065 N. Thomas Memphis (Downtown) 523-9823.
Theater
Pride and Prejudice - based on the classic novel by Jane Austen. Through July 27. Theatre Memphis 630 Perkins Ext. (East Memphis) 682-8323.
String of Pearls - play about a string of pearls passed down from generation to generation and friend to friend. Through Aug. 3. TheatreWorks 2085 Monroe Memphis (Overton Square).
Other Art Happenings
Painting Class - With Marilyn Wannamaker. Through Aug. 2. $240 members/$275 nonmembers 636-4128. Memphis Botanic Garden 750 Cherry 685-1566.
Glass Fusion Class - Learn the art of glass fusing and slumping in a relaxed group environment. Thursdays, 3 p.m., Fridays, 7 p.m. and Mondays, 3 p.m. $35 comocreative.com. Como Paint Your Own Pottery 105A Main, Como, MS (North Mississippi) 662-526-9559.
Ongoing Art
"The Art Cooker III: Meat Meet Metal" - exhibition of sculptural cookware. Through Nov. 2. National Ornamental Metal Museum 374 Metal Museum Dr. (Downtown) 774-6380.
"Blues Icons" - work by George Hunt and Steve Roberts. Through July 31. D'Edge Art & Unique Treasures 550 S. Main Memphis (South Main) 521-0054.
"Bobbers, Birds and Follies" - paintings by Chris Burkholder. Through July 31. Perry Nicole Fine Art 3086 Poplar Memphis (East Memphis) 405-6000.
"Boondoggler" - art by Mark Nowell. Through July 31. Material 2553 Broad Memphis (Midtown).
"Driven to Abstraction" - work by Antonio Carreno, Reyna Castano, Adger Cowans, Bill Dallas, Brenda Joysmith, Lela Kay, and Tafa. Through July 31. Joysmith Gallery & Studio 46 Huling 543-0505.
Educational Exhibitions & Events
"Around Tennessee, 1820-1920" - an exhibition of furniture, textiles, and paintings. Through Sept. 7. Memphis Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Memphis (Midtown) 544-6200.
"I Shot Ray Charles" - images of Ray Charles by photographer Howard Morehead. Through Dec. 31. Stax Museum of American Soul Music 926 E. McLemore 942-SOUL.
Roving Mars - documentary following the journey of NASA's Mars twin Exploration Rover robots. Through Nov. 14. IMAX Theater In the Memphis Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central (Chickasaw Gardens/U of M) 320-6320.
Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure - film about reptiles that lived in the age of dinosaurs. Through March 6, 2009. IMAX Theater In the Memphis Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central (Chickasaw Gardens/U of M) 320-6320.
Shibui Kimono Exhibit - traditional Japanese clothing designed by Patti Lechman. Through July 30. Memphis Botanic Garden 750 Cherry 685-1566.
Rock/Blues/Rap/Country
 Sunset Atop the Madison - Weekly rooftop concerts. This week: Reba Russell. Thu., July 24, 5:30 p.m. $7. Madison Hotel 79 Madison Memphis (Downtown) 333-1200 www.madisonhotelmemphis.com. Peabody Rooftop Party - Weekly sunset party on the roof of the Peabody. This week: Mean Green Music Machine. Thu., July 24, 6-10 p.m. $5. The Peabody Hotel 149 Union (Downtown) 529-4000.
Opera/Voice
Memphis Boychoir and Chamber Choir Auditions - Seeking male children and adult singers for 2008-2009 season. Through July 31. 323-8597. St. John's Episcopal Church 3245 Central Memphis (Midtown) 327-7801.
Dance
Ballet on Wheels Registration - Seeking dance students ages 3 and up for classes in creative movement, pre-ballet, jazz, and hip-hop. Through July 25. 870-4348 or balletonwheels.org. Ballet On Wheels Dance School & Company 2085 Monroe (Midtown).
Ballroom Dancing Lessons - Singles and couples, beginner through advanced. Call for appointment. Ongoing. 238-1543. Gallery Ballroom 400 S. Front, entrance on Huling Memphis (South Main) 238-1543.
"A Chance to Dance" Program - Intensive study dance program sponsored by DanceWorks. Through Aug. 1. Southwest Tennessee Community College Union Avenue Campus, 737 Union 333-5174.
Swing Dance Lessons - With Red Hot Lindy Hop Thursdays, 7 p.m. $7 www.redhotlindyhop.com. Studio 708 708 West Brookhaven Circle (East Memphis).
Literati
Brown Bag Author Series - Lecture by Jeannie Wayne, author of Arkansas' King of Cotton and the Cotton Crisis of 1919-1932: Lee Wilson and the Invocation to 'Get Hard and Raise Hell'. Thurs., July 24, noon. Free. The Cotton Museum 65 Union (Downtown) 531-7826.
Speakers/Public Forums
"E-Commerce for Small Business Owners" - Barry Reifler on how to expand a business through electronic commerce. Thu., July 24, 6:30 p.m. Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 3030 Poplar Memphis (Midtown) 415-2700.
"Industrial Chemistry Helps the Environment" Lecture - Presentation by Sandra Upchurch, who's teaching high school students to do complex chemical analyses of their environment. Thu., July 24, 6:30 p.m. 237-4819. Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 3030 Poplar Memphis (Midtown) 415-2700.
Conferences/Workshops
"The Art of Justice" Nonviolence Conference - Two-week conference on the spiritual dimension of the arts in culture and worship geared toward activists, artists, and clergy. Through July 25. 334-5860. Conect, Inc. 256 N. Merton.
Sports
Memphis Redbirds Versus Portland Padres - Thu., July 24, 7:05 p.m. and Fri., July 25, 7:05 p.m. 721-6000. AutoZone Park Third and Union Memphis (Downtown) 721-6000.
Food & Wine Events
Cooking Class - Healthy cooking tips sponsored by the Church Health Center. Thursdays, 2 p.m. 259-4673. Hope & Healing Center 1115 Union info, 761-1278.
Tapas on the Terrace - Tapas and seasonal entrées by Chef Wally Joe and Andrew Adams. Thursdays, 5-9 p.m. Memphis Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Memphis (Midtown) 544-6200.
Kids
CMOM Family Night - The children's museum will feature family movies and stay open until 8 p.m. every Thursday night in July. Thursdays. Continues through July 31. Children's Museum of Memphis 2525 Central Memphis (Midtown) 320-3170.
Cool Art Fun Camp - For teens ages 15 to 18. Mon.-Fri., July 21-25. $195 722-8417. Jeanne's School of Art 3355 Poplar, Suite 304 (East Memphis) 454-7985.
"Curious George: Let's Get Curious" - Exhibit featuring interactive scenes from the Curious George children's books. Through Sept. 28. Children's Museum of Memphis 2525 Central Memphis (Midtown) 320-3170.
Summer Gymastics and Cheerleading Class - Kids 3 to 12 learn tumbling and gymnastics. Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. 452-1939. First Congregational Church 1000 S. Cooper Memphis (Cooper-Young) 278-6786.
Miscellaneous Fun
Casting Call - Blue Coat Entertainment seeks men and women to play cops, prostitutes, serial killers, and strippers for the indie film Dope Money. Through July 30. Call for appointment 463-8137.
River City Classic Celebrity Fundraiser Weekend - Annual golf tournament at T.O. Fuller State Park on Sat., July 26th. Also, a meet-and-greet at King Biscuit Diner, a Celebrity Basketball Camp at Hamilton High School, and a wrap-up party featuring Vivica Fox at the 50/50 Elite Bar & Grill. Thurs.-Sat., July 24-26. 406-5755.
Milan No-Till Field Day Cotton Fashion Show and Luncheon - Cotton fashions presented by the National Cotton Women's Committee. Thu., July 24, 11:30 a.m. Free 731-686-7494. Milan Elementary School Hwy. 45, Milan, TN.
Orpheum Summer Chick Flick Series - Weekly screenings of movies for women. This week: To Catch a Thief. Arrive early for a pre-show sing-along. Thu., July 24, 7:15 p.m. $5 adults/$4 children. The Orpheum 203 S. Main (Downtown) 525-3000 www.orpheum-memphis.com.
Poetry/Spoken Word
Aftersets - open-mic hosted by Phatmak. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $5 503-3242. DWB Wings & Bar 3279 Kirby Parkway.
Open Mic Poetry Reading - Thursdays, 8 p.m. Free. Java Cabana 2170 Young (Cooper-Young) 272-7210.
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