* The Artist's Way Course -
A 10-week course on discovering and recovering your creative self. Based on Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way.
Through March 17.
$49 MJCC members/$59 nonmembers, 761-0810.
Memphis Jewish Community Center, 6560 Poplar, Memphis, 761-0810.
* Ruth's Chris Fat Tuesday Wine Dinner -
Four-course meal featuring Cajun and Creole-inspired dishes.
Tue., Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m.
$79, 761-0055.
Ruth's Chris Steak House, 6120 Poplar, Memphis, 761-0055.
* Winter Beer Dinner -
Four-course dinner with beer pairings. Talk by Drew Barton, a master brewer at Asheville, North Carolina's French Broad Brewery.
Tue., Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m.
$25 U.F.O. Club memphis/$30 nonmembers.
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, 1400 Germantown Pkwy., Suite 114, Cordova, 755-5530, www.beerknurd.com.
* Booksigning by Odie H. Tolbert Jr. -
Former U of M Library Catalog Librarian signs and discusses New Chicago and Beyond. In Room 226.
Wed., Feb. 10, 12 p.m.
University of Memphis, Ned R. McWherter Library, Memphis.
* Bourbon Dinner -
Featuring bourbons distilled by Four Roses Distillery in Kentucky.
Wed., Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m.
$55, 818-9951.
The Grove Grill, 4550 Poplar, Memphis, 818-9951, www.thegrovegrill.com/.
* Raw Food Support Group -
Discuss the raw food lifestyle and sample dishes.
Second Thursday of every month.
Bring a raw dish to share.
Whole Foods, 5022 Poplar, Memphis, 685-2293.
* Altered Books Workshop -
Helen Putnam teaches participants to turn old hardback books into art. Participants should bring personal mementos for their books.
Thu., Feb. 11, 6-9 p.m. and Thu., Feb. 25, 6-9 p.m.
$40 members/$45 nonmembers, 636-4128.
Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry, Memphis, 636-4100.
* Winter Beer Dinner -
Four-course dinner with beer pairings. Talk by Drew Barton, a master brewer at Asheville, North Carolina's French Broad Brewery.
Thu., Feb. 11, 7 p.m.
$25 U.F.O. Club memphis/$30 nonmembers.
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, 130 Peabody Place, Memphis, 523-8536.
* Diversity Dialogue -
Nancy Fairley of Davidson College talks about how black families prepared their children for encounters with racist white people.
Fri., Feb. 12, noon.
843-3529.
Rhodes College, Clough Hall, 2000 N. Parkway, Memphis.
* Monster Jam -
Monster truck series featuring freestyle and racing competitions. Saturday's show is followed by a Built Ford Tough Party with a driver meet-and-greet from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Fri.-Sat., Feb. 12-13, 7:30 p.m.
1-800-745-3000.
FedExForum, 200 S. Third, Memphis, tickets, 525-1515.
* Regions Morgan Keegan Championships & Cellular South Cup -
Featuring Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Melanie Oudin, Tommy Haas, and others.
Feb. 12-21.
www.memphistennis.com.
Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin, Memphis, 765-4400.
* Old Forest Hike -
Walking tour of the region's only urban old-growth forest.
Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.
276-1387.
Overton Park, off Poplar Ave., Memphis.
* Smart Sweetheart -
Sample Whole Foods' romantic dinners and all-natural desserts.
Sat., Feb. 13, 1-3 p.m.
Free.
Whole Foods, 5022 Poplar, Memphis, 685-2293.
* Purrfect Evening: Lounge Style -
Fund-raising party with wine, brandy, scotch, food, and desserts. Benefits Mid-South Spay & Neuter Services.
Sat., Feb. 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
$75, 213-8210.
Home of Kent and Dara Farmer, Call for location, Memphis.
* Aaron Tippin -
Free Valentine's concert salute to veterans. Sponsored by the Veterans Affairs Medical Center of Memphis.
Sat., Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Free but tickets are required for admission, 523-8990.
Minglewood Hall, 1555 Madison, Memphis, 312-6058.
* Di Anne Price & Her Boyfriends Valentine's Day Concert -
Special service of music and readings called "Love and All That Jazz."
Sun., Feb. 14, 11 a.m.
First Unitarian Church of the River, 292 W. Virginia, Memphis, 526-8631.
* Mother Daughter Valentine's Tea -
Afternoon tea in the Memphis Botanic Garden with a history lesson on Valentine's Day, sweet and savory treats, and a variety of teas.
Sun., Feb. 14, 2-4 p.m.
$20 per pair members ($8 additional participant)/$35 per pair nonmembers ($10 additional participant), 636-4126.
Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry, Memphis, 636-4100.
* "Standing on the Side of Love" -
People from many faiths come together to express continued support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender equality. Reception with wedding cake follows.
Sun., Feb. 14, 2 p.m.
Neshoba Unitarian Universalist Church, 7350 Raleigh-Lagrange, Memphis, 266-2626.
* Dee Dee Bridgewater -
Performance by Grammy Award-winning jazz musician.
Sun., Feb. 14, 7 p.m.
$25-$45.
Germantown Performing Arts Centre, 1801 Exeter, Memphis, 751-7500.
* Tuesdays on the Terrace -
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with wines and hors d'oeuvres.
Tue., Feb. 16, 6-8 p.m.
$25 members/$35 nonmembers, 636-4131.
Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry, Memphis, 636-4100.
* Candy Making Class -
Learn to make delectable treats.
Wed., Feb. 17, noon.
Cossitt Library, 33 S. Front, Memphis, 526-1712.
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