Go Memphis Events

Sun 3/21: 'The Wiggles: Big Big Show in the Round'

When: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 10 a.m.

Where: Malco Paradiso, 584 South Mendenhall, Memphis

Cost: Free - $10

Age limit: All ages

Description: Sam, Jeff, Anthony, Murray, Wags the Dog, Dorothy the Dinosaur and the rest will take the stage, so to speak, when “The Wiggles: Big Big Show in the Round” screens at 10 a.m. Saturday March 20 and Sunday March 21 at the Malco Paradiso, 584 S. Mendenhall. Billed as “the first-ever live-concert movie for preschoolers,” the 90-minute event featuring the popular children’s group was shot in December in Sydney, Australia.
Tickets: $10 each. Visit malco.com.

Sun 3/21: Says You!

When: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 1:30 p.m.

Where: Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School, 60 Perkins Ext., Memphis

Cost: $30

Age limit: All ages

Description: The game of words and whimsy, bluff and bluster makes its Mid-South debut. Buckman is thrilled to host this beloved public radio must-hear. With three chances to be a part of live tapings featuring all of your favorite poetic panelists, including Richard Sher, Barry Nolan, Francine Achbar, Tony Kahn, Carolyn Faye Fox, Arnie Reisman, Paula Lyons and Phil Salkind, you’ll want to see them both!

Ticket Price: $30

More info: www.saysyou.net and www.buckmanartscenter.com

Sun 3/21: The "World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions

When: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: FedExForum, 191 Beale, Memphis

Cost: $24.50 - $31.50

Age limit: All ages

Description: The “World Famous” Lipizzaner Stallions will bring their unique style of family entertainment to FedExForum for two exciting shows on Sunday, March 21.

Tickets for both the 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. shows are available for $31.50, $26.50 and $24.50 and are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations, ticketmaster.com, the FedExForum Box Office or by phone at (800) 745-3000. All ticket prices are subject to additional fees and service charges.

The “World Famous” Lipizzaner Stallions include many of the traditional movements and exercises presented at the world-renowned Spanish Riding School of Vienna. The event maintains the classical presentation of the Lipizzaner, also featured is the forefather of the Lipizzaner – the Spanish Andalusian.

Many of the horses and riders who appear in this 40th Anniversary edition of “Dancing With Horses” were hand picked by producer Gary Lashinsky to perform in this family oriented arena attraction. Over the years, more than twenty-five million people throughout North and South America, The United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and Hawaii have seen this internationally acclaimed spectacle.

For more information go to fedexforum.com or lipizzaner.com.

Sun 3/21: Mad Hatter's Tea Party

When: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 2 p.m.

Where: Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road, Memphis

Cost: $20 - $35

Age limit: All ages

Description: Parents: bring the kids to celebrate the first day of spring in Wonderland!

MBG members $20 per pair ($8 per additional person)
MBG nonmembers $35 per pair ($10 per additional person)

Reservations are required: (901) 636-4126.

Sun 3/21: The 2010 Al Chymia Shrine Circus

When: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 2 p.m.

Where: Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove, Memphis

Cost: Not available

Age limit: All ages

Description: Proceeds benefit Al Chymia Shrine Center. Call (901) 377-7337.

Sun 3/21: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

When: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 3 p.m.

Where: Orpheum Theater, 203 South Main, Memphis

Cost: $20 - $57

Age limit: All ages

Description: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Presented by Cultural Arts for Everyone. Performances 8 p.m. March 19 and March 20 and 3 p.m. March 21 at the Orpheum theater. Tickets are $20-$57. Call 525-3000.

Sun 3/21: University of Memphis Singers and Chamber Choir

When: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 4 p.m.

Where: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 4851 Park, Memphis

Cost: Free

Age limit: All ages

Description: The ensembles will sing selections they will perform on their Austrian concert tour this summer.

Sun 3/21: "Natural Connections"

When: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School, 60 Perkins Ext., Memphis

Cost: Not available

Age limit: All ages

Description: Ceramics by Mimi Dann and photographs by Deborah Warren.

Exhibition opens Feb. 19, and runs through April 2.

Sun 3/21: Natural Connections: Ceramics by Mimi Dann and photographs by Deborah Warren

When: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School, 60 Perkins Ext., Memphis

Cost: Not available

Age limit: All ages

Description: Feb. 19 to April 2, 2010: Ceramics by Mimi Dann and photographs by Deborah Warren will be exhibited in the Levy Gallery of the Buckman Arts Center.

Sun 3/21: Art Speak Memphis presents Spoken Word artist Darius "Phatmak" Clayton

When: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Art Village Gallery, 410 S. Main Street, Memphis

Cost: Not available

Age limit: All ages

Description: Art Speak Memphis is featuring the art of spoken word Sunday, March 21, 2010. The event is located at the Art Village Gallery, 410 South Main Street. Doors open at 5:00 pm, words begin to flow at 5:30 pm. Admission is free.

Spoken word is best described as the art of verbal language. Words are placed together with a beat and sound that includes plays on phrases and tones. Art Speak is proud to present spoken word artists Darius “Phatmak” Clayton and Nigerian spoken word duo A Squared.
Nigerian duo A Squared will be opening with a combination of inspirational words and poetic melody. A Squared is comprised of a brother and sister team, Amaha (vocalist) and AT Chill (poet). Together they will perform original, enlightening duets with hints of song intertwined between each word.

A passionate, honest, and talented man acquiring knowledge, Darius “Phatmak” Clayton uses the ink pen as a stress reliever. Clayton was raised in the inner city of Memphis, Tennessee and was introduced to the art of poetry at the age of 15. His “dive-in head first, sink or swim” mentality provided him with many sobering experiences in his lifetime which reflected in his poetry a sense of relatable truth and experience driven wisdom - creating a first person experience for listeners and readers. He gives captivating live performances – mixing theatric delivery, soul music ballads through conversational tones and in your face soul drenching messages.

Art Speak is a bi-weekly event that introduces different forms of local art to the Memphis community. Whether it is visual art or musical art, we embrace all forms. This event allows artists in our city a platform to showcase their talent on a bi-weekly basis and an opportunity to possibly build a local fan base.

For more information please visit www.artspeakmemphis.blogspot.com