While engineering problems put a halt on construction of the Kroc Center, the work has been resumed and the mistake has been resolved.  The setback will mean a year’s delay for completion of the complex project, which costs $30 million.  Rather than being finished next month, it is now scheduled to be completed in October of 2012.  The countdown clock... [Read more...]

When was the last time you visited the Orpheum Theatre? Whether it’s been a while or you’re a frequent visitor, I wanted to keep you in the loop about what they’ve got going on.  For you film buffs here at Madison Humphreys Center, it’s a great time to take advantage and check out one or more of the films they’ll be screening.  Here is a schedule... [Read more...]

Back to School popped up on a lot of parents this year... (I guess the summer has just been too fun to notice)... We have a couple kinks to work out in Memphis with our city schools being on lockout, but if all is in favor, kids will be back in class in less than a month! On top of the books, supplies and clothes parents have to buy, kids always beg... [Read more...]

It’s almost back-to-school time! Well, not really.  For Memphis, when the school year will start remains to be seen.  On Tuesday night, the Memphis City Schools board voted to indefinitely delay the 2011-2012 school year.  The decision was made at an emergency meeting. Board members want the city of Memphis to pay millions owed to the school system... [Read more...]

Have you been to the Memphis Botanic Garden lately? They’ve got a slew of events lined up for the whole family.  July, for example, has events every single day, most days with four or more going on.  Activities that start or started in July include: Delicious Dining Days (July 1-29) Second Nature Art Exhibit (July 1-31) Weekly Painting Classes... [Read more...]

During a time when the Memphis Grizzlies have been enjoying an impressive run, everything could come to a swift halt in the blink of an eye.  While our basketball team has been on a roll, a labor dispute could keep them from enjoying another great season. At a collective bargaining impasse, NBA owners have locked out their players.  Whether the stalemate... [Read more...]

Madison Humphreys Center is all about helping others. We've  been blessed to be a happening community in Memphis, so it's only right that we give back to our immediate community. We're currently doing it with Fogelman (our management group) and Feeding America, raising money and collecting canned foods to help local food banks. But who said philanthropy had... [Read more...]

Have you been on our Facebook Page lately? If not, become a fan--you can connect online or from your smart phone! What's even better is if you do that and "check-in" to Madison Humphreys Center using the "FB Places" app, you could get a FREE GIFT CARD from us! Here's how to do it: Using FB places, "check-in" (let your friends know where you are) to... [Read more...]