Memphis is buzzing with activity, especially when it comes to entertainment and the performing arts.  The next few weeks bring tons of performances to Memphis and the surrounding area, and if you haven’t filled up your schedules yet, it’s time to start thinking ahead.  Here is a list of some of the things that are going on over the next four weeks: Memphis... [Read more...]

If you’ve just arrived in Memphis for a visit, there are lots of attractions that you will want to make sure to stop at while you’re here.  You may have a lot to see in a short time, so we wanted to provide you with a short list of places you must see during your trip: Memphis Zoo: Animal lovers, this is the place to be! The zoo has everything you... [Read more...]

Gear up for this year’s Beale Street Music Festival, music fans! The festival, which takes place from April 29th through May 1st, calls people from all over to gather in appreciation of talented musicians. For $69, you can get tickets for all 3 days, but this is a special price.  The offer expires on April 18th, so if you’d like to take advantage,... [Read more...]

Last chance to stop by the Germantown Athletic Club to register for the Germantown Half Marathon & 26th Annual Mayor’s Cup 5K! You’ve got until 8 pm tonight for late registration.  The club is located at 1801 Exeter Rd. The marathon will start and end at the Germantown Athletic Club and will go from 7:30 am to 10:30 am.  Every participant gets... [Read more...]

Want to see a performance of “Memphis” on stage? If so, you can catch the Broadway cast on tour as they visit the Orpheum from October 14th – 23rd.  If you don’t want to wait that long, there will be film screenings in April and May at the Malco Paradiso. The Malco will be showing a filmed version of an original Broadway performance from January. ... [Read more...]

Live theater helps us to enjoy a sense of community as we engage in the rich variety of situations—comedic, tragic, and everything in between. We sit and enjoy a performance with a diversity of people and cultures within our community. Live theater binds us together and helps us understand both our commonalities and our differences a little better. Playhouse... [Read more...]

Here at Madison Humphreys Center, we like to give recognition to our employees and tell you a little bit about them.  Our MHC employee spotlight for March is Assistant Manager Stephen Phelps! Stephen has been employed with Fogelman Management Group for 3 ½ years.  He used to work as a termite contractor and outside sales rep.  He enjoys working with... [Read more...]

On Location: Memphis is a festival showcasing the finest independent films from all over the world.  One purpose of the festival, which takes place in 35 days,  is to show the rest of the world how hospitable we are here in our great city (and, of course, to salute the talented independent filmmakers).  We all know what a great place we have here, with... [Read more...]

Could Memphis take center stage this year? Maybe.  It will potentially be the film site for the upcoming film, aptly titled “Memphis.”  The story will chronicle the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., and writer-director Paul Greengrass has singled out the Lorraine Motel portion of the National Civil Rights Museum as one of the choices high on the list... [Read more...]