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Sat 11/21: MCA 60th annual Holiday Bazaar

When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Memphis College of Art , 1930 Poplar Avenue, Overton Park, Memphis

Cost: Not available

Age limit: All ages

Description: This much-anticipated event features thousands of pieces of original artwork for sale in time for the holidays.

Unofficially the oldest bazaar in the city, MCA's market has become a mainstay of the holiday season and offers shoppers one-of-a-kind gifts and artwork made by students, faculty, staff and alumni. This year's bazaar features holiday treasures by some of the College's most beloved faculty members like Dolph Smith, Remy Miller, Bob Riseling and Fred Burton. Sculptures, paintings, pottery, ceramics, glass, jewelry and ornaments are only a few of the items for sale. The 60th Annual Holiday Bazaar promises to be, as always, an extraordinary event.

The Holiday Bazaar is free and open to the public. Click here for more information, or call 901-272-5100.

All proceeds benefit MCA's scholarship fund. Sponsored by Jaco Bryant Printers and Bosco's.

Sat 11/21: Pop Art Children’s Workshop

When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Dixon Gallery & Gardens, 4339 Park Ave., Memphis

Cost: $10 - $15

Age limit: All ages

Description: Colors, dots, and diagonals! Participants will explore the Lichtenstein in Process exhibition and create their own Pop Art masterpiece. Materials and snack will be provided. Reservations required. Space limited. $10 members, $15 non members.

Sat 11/21: Troy Mitchell Benefit Concert

When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store , 56 Casey Jones Lane, Casey Jones Village, Jackson, TN

Cost: Not available

Age limit: All ages

Description: Musical entertainment provided by area musicians through Golden Circle Opry. Mitchell, a locksmith, was tragically shot Oct. 28 in a robbery while working on a car for a customer at Guardian Court Apartments. He died the following day and leaves a wife, Kelly, and seven sons. He was a 22 year combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps having earned the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star of Valour.

Checks can be mailed to:
Englewood Baptist Church for Troy Mitchell Family Benefit Concert,” 2239 N. Highland, Jackson, TN 38305.

Call (731) 668-1223. caseyjones.com

Sat 11/21: Ballet On Wheels 2nd Annual Dance for the Harvest Mini Dance Camp

When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where: Evergreen Presbyterian Church, 613 University, Memphis

Cost: Not available

Age limit: 3+

Description: As part of their tradition of giving back to the community, Ballet On Wheels Dance School & Company is hosting it’s second annual Dance for the Harvest Dance Camp and canned goods drive. The dance event is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2009, for children ages 3 through 14 and is free to attend with the donation of a canned or non-perishable food item. All donations will go to MIFA and other local shelters and food banks.

Different styles of dance such as Ballet, Creative Movement, and Jazz/Modern technique classes will take place for different age groups. Participants age 6 and up will dance from 11am to 1:00 pm with multiple dance classes. Participants 3 to 5 years old will take Creative Movement dance classes from 11:00 am to 11:45 am.
In addition, participants will enjoy a mini dance performance presented by the Performance Company of Ballet On Wheels, Theatre of Dance.

Sat 11/21: "Let’s Talk Turkey"

When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center, 600 E. Lawson Road, Jonesboro, AR

Cost: Not available

Age limit: All ages

Description: Come discover fun facts about the Wild Turkey and make a tom to take home, too.

Kids of all ages welcome. (A smock or old shirt recommended for younger kids)

Sat 11/21: Martini Madness Saturdays

When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: The Cove, 2559 Broad Avenue, Memphis

Cost: Not available

Age limit: 21+

Description:

Sat 11/21: Insane Clown Posse

When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, 7 p.m.

Where: New Daisy Theater, 330 Beale Street, Memphis

Cost: $21 - $26

Age limit: All ages

Sat 11/21: Missy Raines and The New Hip

When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, 8 p.m.

Where: Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling Rd., Bartlett, TN

Cost: $20

Age limit: All ages

Description: A trailblazer in her field for years and the most decorated bass player in the history of bluegrass, Missy formed this dynamic quintet distinguished by a fusion of newgrass virtuosity and a jazz-tinged
groove. It’s traditionalAmerican roots music flavored with contemporary funkyinstrumentals that move into a new sphere all their own.

Sat 11/21: "Devil Boys From Beyond"

When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, 8 p.m.

Where: TheatreWorks, 2085 Monroe, Memphis

Cost: $12

Age limit: 18+

Description: Summer of 1957 is a scorcher and something strange is going on in the swamps of Lizard Lick, Florida. With rumors of missing people and giant spaceships running rampant, star NYC reporter Mattie Van Buren races down in search of her next Pulitzer, her booze-hound ex-husband, Gregory Graham in tow, and her arch-enemy, Lucinda Marsh hot on her heels to scoop her story. Flying saucers! Backstabbing bitches! Muscle hunks and men in pumps! INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS meets HIS GIRL FRIDAY in this outrageously insane comedy. Mid South Premiere

Sat 11/21: Charlie Louvin with Dex Romweber

When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, 9 p.m. to 12:15 a.m.

Where: The Hi-Tone Cafe, 1913 Poplar Avenue, Memphis

Cost: $10 - $12

Age limit: 18+