“See” listings
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MEMPHIS IN MAY SUNSET SYMPHONY
Thousands will attend this al fresco concert, held annually by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. This year, the orchestra honors the country of Turkey with classical and popular music. Legendary Motown act The Four Tops are slated to perform as well. Catch the fun from 2pm to 9pm on May 24 (05/2008)
In Tom Lee Park
901-525-4611
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AFRICA IN APRIL FESTIVAL
This festival has celebrated a different African country for 22 years; this year it honors The Gambia, a small nation in West Africa. Enjoy artistic and informative events promoting African cultural awareness and celebrating African heritage. April 17-20. (04/2008)
At Robert R. Church Park, Beale St
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LANSKY AT THE PEABODY
Located at The Peabody Memphis hotel, this "Clothier to the King" supplied Elvis with the gold lamé jacket he wore for his famed appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." It has since become a tourist hotspot for die-hard Elvis fanatics and kitsch aficionados alike. (04/2008)
149 Union Ave
901-405-7625
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LISA KURTS GALLERY
Art-lovers won't want to miss Memphis' oldest (and arguably best) gallery. Representing more than 30 artists from the United States and Canada, Lisa Kurts Gallery hosts individual artists, group shows and themed exhibitions. (04/2008)
766 S White Station Rd
901-683-6200
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AMERICAN DREAM SAFARI
When in town, why not see it all? Tour guide Tad Pierson takes visitors all around town in his 1955 pink Cadillac. Choose from juke joint tours or gospel church excursions, or get the best of everything with the most popular tour, "Greatest Hits." (03/2008)
Multiple destinations in Memphis
901-527-8870
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CENTER FOR SOUTHERN FOLKLORE
The South reigns supreme at this funky little spot in the heart of downtown Memphis. Folk art and locally made products line the walls and shelves, and you might be lucky enough to catch a blues show during your visit. (03/2008)
119 S Main St, Ste 106
901-525-3655
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MEMPHIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Fall marks the beginning of symphony season. Join conductor David Loebel in his last-ever season with the MSO, as he leads the orchestra in a repertoire ranging from Elvis to Rachmaninoff. (03/2008)
Locations vary by performance
901-537-2525
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THE DIXON GALLERY AND GARDENS
One of the city's most revered cultural centers, the Dixon hosts permanent collections of French and American Impressionist paintings, as well as touring exhibitions and events in the gardens. This month, don't miss the exhibition of rare English porcelain. (02/2008)
4339 Park Ave
901-761-5250
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MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART
The largest art museum in the state, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art features an excellent permanent collection of art before 1900. It also exhibits world-class visiting collections by artists as varied as Camille Pissarro and Andy Warhol. (02/2008)
1934 Poplar Ave
901-544-6200
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WOODRUFF-FONTAINE HOUSE MUSEUM
This French-style Victorian mansion was built in 1870 along "Millionaires Row" (better known today as Adams Avenue). Don't miss the "Tea and Tour," where visitors start with tea or cocoa in the Carriage House before touring the rest of the estate. (02/2008)
680 Adams Ave
901-526-1469
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MEMPHIS RIVERBOATS
What started with one beautiful boat is now a fleet of luxury liners. Join the grand American tradition of floating down the Mississippi on something certainly more comfortable than a raft. (01/2008)
45 Riverside Dr
901-527-2628
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NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM
Set on the site where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968, this fascinating museum, open since 1991, offers a sobering and educational tour through the struggles of days past. (01/2008)
450 Mulberry St
901-521-9699
www.civilrightsmuseum.org