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Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Farmers' Market at the Botanic
Garden. Shop from a variety of goods locally grown and made,
including fresh produce, home-baked breads and sweets, honey,
and more. 2-6pm, Wednesdays thru Oct 29. 750 Cherry,
636-4100, memphisbotanicgarden.com.
Jul 3: Cooper Young Night Out. Energy hums during an exciting
neighborhood event held each month in this eclectic, historic
district, where restaurants and retail establishments stay
open late in a festive atmosphere that includes live music,
discount specials, and more. 1st Thursdays, 5-9pm, free.
Cooper and Young, 276-7222, cooperyoungnightout.com.
Jul 3: Flag City Freedom Celebration. This annual tradition
teams Millington with the U.S. Navy to honor those who serve
in America's armed forces, with food, fireworks, and
music featuring Ricky Nelson's twin sons with former
Elvis backer James Burton and other musical legends. Coolers
and lawnchairs welcome; leave pets at home. 5pm music, 8:45pm
fireworks, free. Navy Lake, Kerr-Rosemark, 874-5555, ci.millington.tn.us.
Jul 3: Thursdays @ the Gallery and Onix. The only connecting
art gallery and restaurant Downtown mixes it up with a 25-and-older,
business casual crowd for an evening of jazz, networking, art,
music, libations, and hors d'oeuvres. 7-11pm, $5. Art
Village Gallery
and Onix Restaurant, 410-412 S. Main, 521-0782, artvillagegallery.com.
Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Peabody Rooftop Parties (season finale).
The rooftop tradition concludes another season with live music,
dancing, cocktails, and views of the Mississippi River, with
top local and regional entertainment acts rounding out the
stage. This month's lineup: Conch Republic, Thanks for
Nothing, Egypt Central, Mean Green Music Machine, Dr. Zarr's
Amazing Funk Monster. 6-10pm, $5. Peabody Memphis, 529-4000,
peabodymemphis.com.
Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Sunset Atop the Madison. The rooftop
season reaches skyward with live music, appetizers, cash bar,
door prizes, and as much dancing as your feet can stand! This
month's lineup: Amy LaVere, Elmo and the Shades, Brian "Breeze" Cayolle,
Reba Russell, Charlie Wood. 5:30-11pm, Thursdays thru
Sep 25, $7. Madison Hotel, 79 Madison, 333-1200, madisonhotelmemphis.com.
Jul 4: CMOM Celebrates the 4th of July. A day filled with
patriotic activities includes Fireworks Art, Apple Pie Fourth
of July Storytime, Freedom Shakers, Independence Day Parade
(2pm), Let Freedom Sing Karaoke, and more. 9am-5pm, Children's
Museum, 458-2678, cmom.com.
Jul 4: July 4 to The MAX. A family fun day down by the river
with 98.1 The Max broadcasting live. Music, food specials,
park activities, and a perfect place to watch the fireworks
on the Mississippi. 10am-conclusion of fireworks, free.
Mud Island River Park, 576-7241, mudisland.com.
Jul 5, 12, 19, 26: Downtown Memphis Farmers Market. Get fresh,
get local with area produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, herbs,
and other homemade goods for sale in a family-friendly, health-focused
atmosphere. Onsite pet-sitting, cooking demos, vendor talks,
health screenings, live entertainment, special activities,
and more to benefit and sustain local farms. Details on website.
7am-1pm, Saturdays thru Oct. 25, free entry and parking.
Central Station Pavilion, G.E. Patterson and Front, 575-0580,
memphisfarmersmarket.org.
Jul 10: Japanese Garden Candlelight Tour. See the garden in
a whole new light, in addition to pre-tour cultural activities
with stories of Japanese folklore and garden symbolism. 7:30-9pm,
$8. Memphis Botanic Garden, 636-4110, memphisbotanicgarden.com.
Jul 11: Dog Daze in Memphis. Trot over to AutoZone Park for
the unveiling of 75 artistically decorated Buddy Dogs, an animal
welfare, tourism, and public art project launched by the Humane
Society of Memphis & Shelby County. Then sit, stay for
the Redbirds vs. Omaha Royals game that follows. 6pm, AutoZone
Park, 937-3902, memphishumane.org.
Jul 11: Sleep Out on the Mississippi. Bring only a sleeping
bag for this unique camping experience that includes dinner,
entertainment, recreational activities, campfire, breakfast,
and more. Tent provided. 2nd Fridays, 5pm, through Oct 10,
$40/person. Mud Island, RSVP 576-7236, mudisland.com.
Jul 12: The Cotton Club. The 18-piece Memphis Knights swing-era
band joins the Red Hot Lindy Hop dancers (free dance lesson!),
Blues City Pastry desserts and coffee -- or BYOB -- for
a night of swinging around the dance floor. 7:30pm, $10. Cotton
Museum, 531-7826, memphiscottonmuseum.org.
Jul 12: Hotter Than July. This tribute to the legendary Stevie
Wonder celebrates his life and music with a medley of favorites
old and new to benefit the Rebirth Foundation, which assists
students with art education. 7pm, $20. New Daisy Theatre, 330
Beale, 246-7454, memphisrebirth.com.
Jul 15: Downtowner Magazine Photo Contest Deadline. Calling
all shutterbugs! The "Uniquely Memphis" photo contest
captures those one-of-a-kinds that make Memphis, Memphis! Winners
announced in the September issue; all entries will be displayed
in Pembroke Square Lobby. For contest rules and submission
details: 525-7118, memphisdowntowner.com.
Jul 19: Passport to Paris Family Day. Bonjour les Amis! Explore
French culture with hands-on activities, story time, Passport
to Paris exhibit, printmaking lesson, music, and refreshments.
A bientot! 10am-4pm, free w/gallery admission. Dixon
Gallery, 761-5250, dixon.org.
Jul 19: WEVL Blues on the Bluff. Bring blankets or lawn chairs
for a guaranteed good time in front of the mighty Mississippi
backdrop. Music from The Bo-Keys, Blind Mississippi Morris & The
Pocket Rockets, and others. Central BBQ, wine, and beer available -- all
to benefit volunteer radio station WEVL FM 89.9. 6-11pm,
$15. Nat-l Ornamental Metal Museum grounds, 528-0560,
wevl.org.
Jul 20: Legends Dinner. Celebrate the Liberty Bowl's
50th anniversary by joining stars of the past at this festive
rendezvous with former bowl head coaches, most valuable players,
and other football stars. 6pm cocktails, 7pm dinner, $100.
Peabody Hotel, RSVP
795-7700, autozonelibertybowl.org.
Jul 20: Memphis Farmers Market Monthly Dinner Tour. Each month,
a local chef shops the Downtown Memphis Farmers Market and
prepares a menu from the delicious, fresh, and locally grown
produce and meats discovered there. Five-course tasting menu
with wine pairings benefits the market. 6pm, $65. Restaurant
Iris, 2146 Monroe, 590-2828.
Jul 24: Altered Books Workshop. Helen Putnam teaches how to
turn old hardback books into an artistic vision by aging paper,
folding pages, decorating old text with collage, painting,
and cutting niches and drawers. Bring personal mementos for
your books. 6-9pm, $35 includes all materials. Memphis
Botanic Garden, RSVP 636-4128.
Jul 25: South Main Art Trolley Tour. Hop a trolley or stroll
through the historic arts district as shops, restaurants, and
galleries open their doors, displaying unique art, merchandise,
and cuisine. Last Fridays, 6-9pm. South Main Historic
Arts District between Vance and St. Paul, 578-7262, southmainmemphis.org.
Jul 29: Tuesdays on the Terrace: Sonoma in Summer. Cool down
with a colorful selection of Sonoma varietals, summer snacks,
and painting demos by MBG Artists in Residence. 6-8pm,
$35. Memphis Botanic Garden, RSVP 636-4131, memphisbotanic-
garden.com.
