July 2011
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07/26/11Trolley Night to Offer Giving OpportunityA pre-party is scheduled during Friday's Trolley Night to spread the word about a new Dress for Success location in Memphis. From 6-9 p.m., guests can enjoy a "Glamorous Night of Philanthropy" at 300 S. Main. The event is being hosted by Andrea Fenise of Young Executives for Success, or Y.E.S. The actual launch party will be held Aug. 26 at the Cordova Wine Cellar. Dress for Success is an international nonprofit organization that helps women find jobs and acquire professional clothing. For more information on these events, visit http://SayYes2011.eventbrite.com. |
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07/21/11MidSouth World Dance Center Hosts Open HouseHead over to the MidSouth World Dance Center (MWDC) on Saturday, July 30th, and try free demonstrations of a diverse range of dances — Argentine tango, Spanish flamenco, belly dance, hip-hop, and more."Our goal with this open house is to introduce ourselves to Memphians who haven't yet mustered the courage to try one of our classes," says Liz London, the center's director and principal instructor of Memphis Raqs Bellydance. "Many adults see a dance class listing and think, 'That's not for me.' On the contrary, we have classes for every stage of your life."For instance, those of a certain age can try the "seniors-specific" classes, including "Not So Country Line Dancing," and the belly dance sessions dubbed "Hot Flashes... Posted at 10:11 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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07/12/11Hooper Troopers Offer Second "Play Date"Want to escape the heat and still keep the body moving? Join the Hooper Troopers on Saturday, July 16th, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., for their second play date — now a monthly event — in the atrium of Minglewood Hall at 1555 Madison, The first half-hour features impromptu instruction for hula-hooping beginners. Then the floor is open for practice and play. The $5 at-the door fee goes to Minglewood Hall for use of its space.Want to know more about this new and booming exercise trend? The group resumes hoop classes in August at the Mid-South World Dance Center, 3100 Walnut Grove Rd. You can learn hoop cardio (movement and exercises focused on fitness) on Mondays, 6-7 p.m.; intro to hoop dance, Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m.; and ... |
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07/11/1150 Years of The Dive ShopIf underwater photographs of exotic locales appeal to you — not to mention food, music, and all things diving — don't miss The Dive Shop's half-a century birthday celebration coming up Saturday, July 23rd, from 1-5 p.m. at 999 South Yates Road.Clearly those kinds of photographs appealed to Doug McNeese Sr., who first thought of opening the store in 1959, while watching the old TV show Sea Hunt with his son Doug Jr. At that time, McNeese owned three stores dealing in records, jewelry, and toys. But he couldn't resist the lure of diving. He closed those businesses, learned to dive, and in 1961 opened The Dive Shop in a shopping center on Poplar across from East High School. To keep the company afloat in the early years, McNeese... |
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07/06/11Do You Like MEMPHIS Magazine? Then Tell Us WHY, Exactly. We Really Want To Know.Our colleague Vance Lauderdale (posed so smugly at left) operates under the bizarre delusion that more than a dozen people not only read his monthly ramblings, but even like to hear what he says in his "Ask Vance" column. Well ... maybe they do, maybe they don't.But we're tired of taking his word for it. So now's your chance to tell us what you read in our magazine, what you like and don't like, and what you'd like to see more of.To that end, we've created a Memphis Magazine Online Reader Survey: just spend about five minutes checking off a few pages of boxes, and you'll be entered to win one of five $100 Folk's Folly gift certificates. Every survey-taker will also receive a $5 off coupon code good for renewing your existing subscription or ordering a new subscription.That's a... Posted at 03:44 PM | Permalink | Comments: 2 |
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07/05/11International Humane Group Targets Memphis Animal ServicesIn Defense of Animals (IDA), an organization with 85,000 members worldwide, has issued an "Action Alert" about Memphis Animal Services, also known as the Shelter. The alert urges recipients to put pressure on state and local officials to "clean up" the facility on Tchulahoma and states, "we are concerned about reports indicating that things have gotten worse, not better" since the Shelter was raided in 2009.Among concerns cited are dogs being lifted by catchpoles to an elevated cage (shown here); multiple animals in the euthanasia room watching euthanasia of other animals, "a clear violation of American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines"; and no pre-euthanisia sedation given to the animals unless they are already agitated.Being named... Posted at 03:24 PM | Permalink | Comments: 6 |
