Thru Jan 9: Graceland Holiday Display. It begins with Santa and the flip of the switch (6p), and Graceland lights up for the holidays, with interior and exterior decorations and a life-size Nativity scene. 333-3322, elvis.com.

Thru Jan 29: Memphis Zoo on Ice. Ice skate your way through the winter season at Memphis’s only outdoor ice skating rink! 9:30a–4:30p & 5:30–10p. Memphis Zoo, 333-6500, memphiszoo.org.

Jan 12: Prizm Ensemble in The Music Box. An “out-of-the-box-thinking” series features intimate cocktail seating, full bar, and some of the most exciting classically trained Memphis musicians who present high-level, interactive chamber music concerts. 7:30p, $20. Germantown Performing Arts Centre, 751-7500, gpacweb.com.

Jan 13: CBU Trivia Night. Night of fun and mind challenges with proceeds benefitting the CBU National Alumni Association Scholarship fund. 5–7p, $15. Christian Brothers University, 321-3254, cbu.edu.

Jan 16: King Holiday. Tour the Museum at reduced $3 admission, or $2 admission with FoodDrive canned good donation benefitting Mid-South Food Bank. Arts and crafts for children, courtyard vendors, local radio station remotes with on-air personalities and special guests, plus Dr. Joe P. Cornelius, making encore performances through the day of The Hat Man. 8a–6p, National Civil Rights Museum, 521-9699, civilrightsmuseum.org.

Jan 16: MIFA’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In honor of Dr. King’s life and legacy, MIFA holds an annual celebration on his birthday. Edward L. Stanton III, U.S. Attorney for West Tennessee, is keynote speaker. 10a, free. MIFA headquarters, 910 Vance, 529-4514, mifa.org.

Jan 16: A Celebration Fit for a King. Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Day and his powerful impact on the fight for civil rights. Visitors make crafts and decorate squares for the peace quilt. 10a–1p, included with museum admission. Children’s Museum, 458-2678, cmom.com.

Jan 19: Opening Reception of Art After Dark. Meet the Artists of This Must Be the Place: Contemporary Photography in Memphis. Listen to home-grown soul and R&B from the Stax Music Academy Band while admiring a photography show that’s all Memphis. 6–9p, regular admission. Dixon Gallery and Gardens, 761-5250, dixon.org.

Jan 20: Incognito! Art Gala. Bid on what you love, not who you know, when 80 artists display unsigned works amid hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and meet-and-greets with the artists, who will sign their works for the winning bidders to benefit MBG’s education programs. 6–8p, $35. Memphis Botanic Garden, 636-4131, memphisbotanicgarden.com.

Jan 20: HOME TEAM HUDDLE Tailgating and Trivia Party. Trivia tournament, great tailgating treats, costume contest, football-themed games, and more to benefit Memphis Habitat for Humanity. 6–10p, $50 for team of five. 7136 Winchester, 322-3504, memphishabitat.com.

Jan 20: Art for Lunch: Armed + Dangerous: Art of the Arsenal. First, engage in a guided tour of Armed + Dangerous and learn about both the artistry and functions of these objects of lethal beauty. Then enjoy a delicious meal and conversation in the Brushmark. 11a, $18, RSVP. Brooks Museum, 544-6225, brooksmuseum.org.

Jan 20–22: 2012 Memphis International Auto Show. Up-close look at hundreds of new cars, trucks, SUVs, and alternative fuel vehicles, plus displays of futuristic concept cars and more. Fri–Sat 10a–9p, Sun 10a–5p, $8. Cook Convention Center, motortrendautoshows.com.

Jan 21: SpongeBob Super Bowl. Fry Cook games, prizes, facepainting, and crafts. Compete with SpongeBob’s team for the Super Bowl title! All ages. 10a–1p, nonmembers $15. Children’s Museum, 458-2678, cmom.com.

Jan 26: Literacy is Key: A Book and Author Affair. Annual luncheon benefits Literacy Mid-South, with New York Times bestselling author Kim Edwards, critically-acclaimed Mississippi-based author Ace Atkins, and Memphis-native author Lisa Patton. 11a, $45. UofM Holiday Inn, 756–7506, memphiskkg.org.

Jan 26: Shelby County Courthouse Tour. Tour the historic courthouse exterior, statues, south hallway museum, antique court room. and law library with city historian Jimmy Ogle. Noon, free. Meet on courthouse steps at Adams and Second, 604-5002, jimmyogle.com

Jan 26–Jan 29: British Arrows Awards. The Brooks goes completely mental with a 75-minute feast of astounding stunts, tear-jerking moments, micro-epics, bawdy scenarios, and feel-good spectacles! Thu–Fri 7p, Sat–Sun 2p, $8. Brooks Museum, 544-6225, brooksmuseum.org.

Jan 28: The Chocolate Fantasy. Chocolate is everywhere in this deliciously sweet fundraiser for the National Kidney Foundation. Cookies, brownies, ice cream, strawberries, coffee, and more are ready to taste, surrounded by music, entertainment, games, and a live auction. 11a–5p, $18. Oak Court Mall, 683-6185, nkfwtn.org.

Jan 31–Feb 4: International Blues Challenge. Bands and solo/duo acts come from all over the world to compete in the world’s largest Battle of the Blues Band, sponsored by The Blues Foundation. Beale Street Historic District. Finals held at the Orpheum Theater, 527-2583, blues.org.

Agricenter: 7777 Walnut Grove, 757-7790, agricenter.org.

Art Museum of the University of Memphis: 142 Communication and Fine Arts Bldg, 678-2224, amum.org. Thru Jan 7: Memories: Richard Knowles and Steve Langdon, an exhibit celebrating two UofM professors.

Art Under a Hot Tin Roof: 117 S. Main, 522-4848, artunderahottinroof.com. An unpredictable gallery with art for all.

Art Village Gallery: 410 S. Main, 521-0782, artvillagegallery.com. Ephraim Urevbu’s permanent collection and artist showcases from exotic lands.

Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects: 1500 Union, 278-6868, anfa.com.

Ballet Memphis: 7950 Trinity at Germantown Parkway, 737-7322, balletmemphis.org.

Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center: 3663 Appling, 385-6440, bpacc.org. Jan 8: Feelin’ Groovy, Jim Witter on piano singing the hits of Simon and Garfunkel. Jan 20–23: On Golden Pond, times vary.

Beale Street: Between S. Main and Fourth, 529-0999, bealestreet.com, bealestreetmerchants.com.

Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art: Pembroke Square, 119 S. Main, 523-ARTS, belzmuseum.org.

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library: 3030 Poplar, 415-2700, memphislibrary.org. Events free unless noted. Tuesdays: Genealogy Workshops, 7p, RSVP 415-2742.

Blue Plate Cafe Gallery: 113 Court Square, 523-2050, debbierichmondart.com. Paintings by artist Debbie Dearen Richmond.

Bluesville at Horseshoe Casino Tunica: 525-1515, 800-303-SHOE, harrahs.com.

BRIDGES: 477 N. Fifth, 452-5600, bridgesusa.org.

Brooks Museum of Art: 1934 Poplar, 544-6200, brooksmuseum.org. Thursdays: Brooks After Hours, live music and lectures, 5–8p. Thru Jan 15: Sculptural works and monoprints from Kim Thomas. Thru Mar 11: Armed + Dangerous: Art of the Arsenal exhibition. Jan 19: Guided Tour: Armed + Dangerous: Art of the Arsenal, 6:30p. Jan 20: Art for Lunch: Armed + Dangerous: Art of the Arsenal, 11a, $18. Jan 21: Peaceful Warriors Opening Reception, 10:30a Jan 26–29: British Arrows Awards, Thu–Fri 7p, Sat–Sun 2p, $8.

Buckman Performing & Fine Arts Center: 60 Perkins Extd, 537-1483, buckmanartscenter.com. Jan 6–Feb 10: Impressions and Reveals: New Works by Diana Farr at Levy Gallery, Mon–Fri 10a–4p. Jan 20: Loudon Wainwright III, Grammy award-winning singer, guitarist and banjo player, 8p, $35.

Calvary Episcopal Church: 102 N. Second, 525-6602, calvarymemphis.org.

Cannon Center for the Performing Arts: 255 N. Main, 576-1200, box office 576-1269, 800-726-0915, thecannoncenter.com. Jan 7: MSO: Elvis Birthday Pops, annual birthday tribute includes Terry Mike Jeffrey band, 8pm. Jan 14: MSO: The Russians: Rachmaninoff to Tchaikovsky, 8p.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: 1695 Central, 725-2700, iccathedral.org.

Center for Southern Folklore: 119 & 123 S. Main, Pembroke Square, 525-3655, southernfolklore.com. A showcase of folk art, Southern music, and food.

CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Training: 515-2525, mscema.org. Shelby County offers free, two-day disaster preparedness training at the Emergency Operations Center. Schedule your own group of family, friends, and neighbors or attend classes already scheduled.

Chatterbox Studio: 639 Marshall, chatterboxtheater.org.

Children’s Museum of Memphis: 2525 Central, 458-2678, cmom.com. See website for daily programs, clubs, and activities. Thru Jan 15: Balancing Act, interactive exhibit with challenge activities. Jan 16: A Celebration Fit for a King, 10a–1p. Jan 21: SpongeBob Super Bowl, 10a–1p.

Christian Brothers University: 650 E. Parkway S., cbu.edu.

Christian Brothers University Beverly & Sam Ross Art Gallery: 650 E. Parkway S., 321-3243, cbu.edu. Jan 6–Feb 17: Preserve & Protect by Nancy White.

Christian Brothers University Music: 650 E. Parkway S., 321-3390, cbu.edu.

Christian Brothers University Theater: 650 E. Parkway S., 321-3026, cbu.edu. Jan 28: Stravinsky’s L’histoire du Soldat (The Soldier’s Tale), 8p, $10.

Chucalissa Archaeological Museum: 1987 Indian Village, 785-3160, chucalissa.memphis.edu.

Church Health Center: 1115 Union, 259-HOPE, churchhealthcenter.org. Indoor walking track, heated pool, group exercise, racquetball and basketball courts, cooking classes, health education, workshops, diabetes and hypertension classes, ballet, yoga, and pilates. Tue & Thu: Free cooking classes, 9a, 10:30a, 5:30p.

Circuit Playhouse: 51 S. Cooper, 726-4656, playhouseonthesquare.org. Jan 13–Feb 5: In the Next Room, a doctor finds a new way to treat “hysterical” women, Thu–Fri 8p, Sun 2p, $28+.

Cook Convention Center: 255 N. Main, 576-1200, memphisconvention.com. See website for complete events listing. Jan 20–22: Memphis International Auto Show, Fri–Sat 10a–9p Sun 10a–5p, $8.

Cooper-Young Historic District: 276-7222, cooper-young.biz. 1st Thursdays: Cooper-Young Night Out, festive evening with live music, retail discounts, and restaurant specials, 5–9p, free.

Cornelia Crenshaw Library: 531 Vance, 525-1643, memphislibrary.org.

Cossitt Library: 33 S. Front, 526-1712, memphislibrary.org.

Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange: 65 Union, 531-7826, memphiscottonmuseum.org.

Court Square Concert Series: Court & Main.

David Lusk Gallery: 4540 Poplar, 767-3800, davidluskgallery.com.

David Perry Smith Gallery: 703 New York, 347-3541. Contemporary gallery representing local talent.

Davies Manor Plantation Museum: 9336 Davies Mansion, 386-0715, daviesmanorplantation.org. Shelby County’s oldest log house.

D’Edge Art and Unique Treasures: 550 S. Main, 521-0054, d-edgeart.com. Thru Jan 31: Sister Mary Marie, mixed media.

DeSoto County Civic Center: 4560 Venture Dr., Southaven, 662-470-2131, desotociviccenter.com. See website for current event listing. Jan 27: Comedian Jeff Dunham performs his new Controlled Chaos. 8p.

Disciple Design Gallery: 390 S. Main, 386-4299, discipledesign.com. Christian-based design firm and art gallery.

Dixon Gallery and Gardens: 4339 Park, 761-5250, dixon.org. See website for workshops, lectures, classes, garden demos, and children’s events. Thru Jan 8: From Houdini to Hugo: The Art of Brian Selznick, drawings and paintings from Selznick’s 17 books. Thru Jan 8: Victorian Visionary: The Art of Elliott Daingerfield, works that explore the majesty of the landscapes of the American West. Thru Jan 16: Melissa Dunn: Looking for One Thing, Finding Another, abstract canvasses. Jan 22–April 15: Rembrandt, Rubens, and the Golden Age of Painting from the Speed Art Museum. Jan 22–Mar 4: This Must Be the Place: Contemporary Photography in Memphis. Jan 22–April 15: Selections from the Kattner Collection of American Paintings.

Downtown Alive!: Court Square & Main, 575-0546, downtownmemphis.com. All events 11:45a–1p, free, unless noted. Check website for schedule.

Downtown Historic Bicycle Rides: Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club, Memphis Farmers Market, Central Train Station Pavilion south of Power House, 634-0076.

Downtown Historic Walking Tours: Host Jimmy Ogle, 604-5002, jimmyogle.com, 11:45a, free unless noted. Jan 26: Shelby County Courthouse Tour, noon, free.

Downtown Neighborhood Association: 466-6893, memphisdna.org. 3rd Fridays: Happy Hour, 5:30p. 4th Tuesdays: Public information meetings, 6p social, 6:30p program.

Elmwood Cemetery: 824 S. Dudley, 774-3212, elmwoodcemetery.org.

Energy Fitness: 552 S. Main, 523-2348, energy-memphis.com. Personal training, meal planning, indoor rowing, off-site and online training.

Envision Memphis: Cadre Building, 149 Monroe, 521-8117, envisionmemphis.com. Fitness, leadership and team-building programs, and group classes.

Evergreen Presbyterian Church: 613 University, 274-3740, evergreenmemphis.org. Jan 17: CANTUS Men’s Vocal Ensemble, 7:30p, free.

Evergreen Theatre: 1705 Poplar, 274-7139, theatreworksmemphis.org. Jan 14–16: M.A.R.K. Memphis Artists Remember King, performances in celebration of MLK’s birthday, Sat 7p, Sun–Mon 2p, $20.

Exceptional Foundation: 1780 Moriah Woods, 387-5002, exceptionalfoundationwesttn.org.

Families of Incarcerated Individuals: 258 North Merton, 726-6191, familiesofincarcerated.org.

Farmers Market Agricenter: Apr–Oct: Mon–Fri 7:30a–5:30p, Sat 7a–5:30p, 7777 Walnut Grove, 757-7777, agricenter.org.

Farmers Market Botanic Garden: Apr–Oct: Wednesdays 2–6p, 750 Cherry, 636-4100, memphisbotanicgarden.com.

Farmers Market Cooper-Young Community: Open Year Round: Saturdays 9a–1p, Congregational Church parking lot, Cooper and Walker, cycfarmersmarket.org.

Farmers Market Downtown Memphis: Apr–Oct: Saturdays, 7a–1p, Central Train Station Pavilion, corner of S.
Front and G.E. Patterson, 575-0580, memphisfarmersmarket.org.

Farmers Market South Memphis: Apr–Oct: Thursdays noon–6p, corner of Mississippi Blvd. and South Parkway East, 946-9675, somefm.org.

FedExForum: 191 Beale, 205-2640, fedexforum.com. Also see Memphis NBA Grizzlies. Jan 7: Harlem Globetrotters, 7p, $19+.

FireHouse Community Arts Academy: 985 S. Bellevue, 948-9522, memphisblackartsalliance.org.

Fire Museum of Memphis: 118 Adams, 320-5650, firemuseum.com.

First Baptist Church: 200 E. Parkway, 454-1131, fbcmemphis.org.

First Baptist Church-Lauderdale: 652 S. Lauderdale, 448-1985, uthsc.edu.

First Congregational Church: 1000 S. Cooper, 278-6786, firstcongo.com.

First Unitarian Church of the River: 292 W. Virginia, 526-8631, churchoftheriver.org.

First United Methodist Church: 204 N. Second, 527-8362, firstchurchmemphis.org.

Fogelman Executive Center: UofM, 330 Innovation & Central, memphis.edu.

Fountain Art Gallery: Chickasaw Oaks Plaza, 3092 Poplar, 458-7100, fountainartgallery.com. Contemporary, fine art by Midsouth artists.

Friends for Life: 43 N. Cleveland, 272-0855, friendsforlifecorp.org.

Gallery Fifty Six: 2256 Central, 276-1251, galleryfiftysix.com. Jan 6–27: New Talent 2012, opening reception Jan 6, 5–8p, free.

Germantown Community Theatre: 3037 Forest Hill Irene, 754-2680, germantowncommunitytheatre.org.

Germantown Performing Arts Centre: 1801 Exeter, 751-7500, gpacweb.com. Jan 7: IRIS Orchestra: Heidi Grant Murphy, soprano. 8p, $55. Jan 12: Prizm Ensemble in The Music Box. 7:30p, $20. Jan 15: MSO: The Russians: Rachmaninoff to Tchaikovsky, 8p. Jan 20: Jazz in the Box: Champian Fulton, 8:30p, $25. Jan 21, 24: Opera Memphis: Die Fledermaus, Johann Strauss’s comic operetta, 7:30p, 257-3100, operamemphis.org. Jan 27: The 5 Browns, 8p, $25+.

Ghost River Brewing: 827 S. Main, 278-0087, ghostriverbrewing.com. Saturdays: Brewery tours and tasting, 1p, free.

Gibson Guitar Factory & Showcase: 145 Lt. George W. Lee, 543-0800, gibson.com.

Girls Inc. of Memphis: 60 N. Third, 523-0217, girlsincmemphis.org.

Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal Church: 1720 Peabody, 272-7425, gslparish.org.

Graceland: 3734 Elvis Presley Blvd, 800-238-2000, 332-3322, elvis.com. Jan 5–2012: Elvis on Tour, celebrating the award-winning documentary of the same name.

Greater Memphis Chamber: 22 N. Front, 543-3500, memphischamber.com. See website for schedule of mixers, orientations, networking, and education events.

Greenbelt Park – Harbor Town: West on A.W. Willis Bridge, right at roundabout, first parking lot on left.

Habitat for Humanity: 761-4771, memphishabitat.com.

Harbor of Health: 718 Harbor Bend, 522-1555, harborofhealth.com. Get in, get out, and get well with same-day appointments at this UT Medical Group program.

Harrah’s Event Center: Tunica, 800-303-7463, harrahs.com.

Harrell Performing Arts Theatre: 440 W. Powell, Collierville, 457-2780, harrelltheatre.org.

Hattiloo Theatre: 656 Marshall, 502-3486, box office 525-0009, hattilootheatre.org. Saturdays: The Music Box, 8p. Jan 5–22: Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, centering around one of Billie Holiday’s last performances. Thu–Sat 7:30p, Sun 3p, $10. Jan 26–Feb: The Meeting, depicts the supposed meeting of Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King. Thu–Sat 7:30 Sun 3p, $25.

Humane Society of Memphis: 937-3900, memphishumane.org.

Hunt Phelan: 533 Beale, 525-8225, huntphelan.com.

Idlewild Presbyterian Church: 1750 Union, 726-4681, idlewildchurch.org.

IMAX Theater: Memphis Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central, 320-6362, memphismuseums.org. Thru Mar 2: The Ultimate Wave: Tahiti. Jan 7–Nov 16: Born to be Wild, the remarkable bond between humans and animals. Jan 8–Jan 6 2012: Hubble.

Immaculate Conception Cathedral: 1695 Central 725-2700, iccathedral.org.

Inbalance Fitness: 718 Harbor Bend, 522-1559, inbalancefitness.com. Yoga, pilates, family fitness, cardio/strength, karate, kickboxing, and more.

Indie Memphis: 214-5171, indiememphis.com. See website for complete events listing.

Jack Robinson Gallery of Photography: 44 Huling, 576-0708, robinsonarchive.com. By appointment. Works of
Jack Robinson and other fine arts photographers.

Jewish Community Center: 6560 Poplar, 761-0810, jccmemphis.org.

Job Corps: 525-4491, jobcorps.gov.

Joysmith Gallery: 46 Huling, 543-0505, joysmith.com. African-American artists plus ancestral and contemporary art.

Klein Fitness: 338 S. Main, 573-823-8753, kleinfitness.blogspot.com. Flexible personal and group training at citywide locations by appointment.

Latino Cultural Center of Memphis: 2509 Harvard, 327-5246.

LeMoyne-Owen College: 807 Walker, 774 9090, loc.edu.

Levitt Shell at Overton Park: 272-2722, levittshell.org. See website for current listing.

Lewis Senior Center: 1188 N. Parkway, 56-42556.

Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium & Fairgrounds: 729-4344, thelibertybowlstadium.com.

Lichterman Nature Center: 5992 Quince, 767-7322, memphismuseums.org. Open year-round for self-guided trail backpacking and nature programs/exhibits. Jan 28: Seed Swap, 10a–1p. Jan 18: Plant Pointers Garden Lecture, noon. Jan 7, 14, 21, 28: Privet Pull, 9a–noon. Jan 28: Trail Blazin’ Volunteers, 9a–noon.

Lindenwood Christian Church: 2400 Union, 458-1652, lindenwoodcc.com.

Literacy Mid-South: 902 Cooper, 327-6000, literacymidsouth.org.

Live at the Garden Concert Series: Memphis Botanic Garden, 576-4105, tickets 800-745-3000, liveatthegarden.com.

Madison Hotel: 79 Madison, 333-1200, madisonhotelmemphis.com. Fridays: Wine Tasting Reception, 6–8p, $35.

Majestic Grille: 145 S. Main, 522-8555, majesticgrille.com. Jan 1: New Year’s Day Brunch.

Medicine Factory: 85 W. Virginia, 581-5815, medicine-factory.org. Installation-based work and on-site artist studios.

Memphis Acoustic Music Association: 274-1626, mamamusic.org.

Memphis Animal Services Mobile Pet Adoption: 362-5310, memphisanimalshelter.org.

Memphis Blues Rugby Club: USA Stadium, 4351 Babe Howard, Millington, 568-8338, memphisbluesrugbyclub.com. Games at 1p and are free unless otherwise noted.

Memphis Botanic Garden: 750 Cherry, 636-4100, memphisbotanicgarden.com. Visit website for classes, workshops, lunch and learn events, camps, receptions, and lectures. Jan 4–31: Incognito Art Exhibit. Jan 10–Feb 14: Japanese Calligraphy, enjoy the art of Japanese calligraphy, Tuesdays 7–8:30p. Jan 11: Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Chickens in the Backyard, noon–1p. Jan 15: Great Gardens of the World: New York City High Line, 4p, $10.

Memphis Center for Independent Living: 1633 Madison, 726-6404, mcil.org.

Memphis Child Advocacy Center: 1085 Poplar, 525-2377, memphiscac.org.

Memphis College of Art: 1930 Poplar, 272-5100, mca.edu. Works by students in all media.

Memphis College of Art Graduate School: 477 S. Main, 272-5100, mca.edu.

Memphis Gay & Lesbian Community Center: 892 S. Cooper, 278-6422, mglcc.org.

Memphis Grizzlies NBA: FedExForum, 205-2640, grizzlies.com. Season runs Oct–March. Game time 7p unless noted. Jan 3: Sacramento Kings. Jan 10: Oklahoma City Thunder. Jan 12: New York Knicks. Jan 14: Charlotte Hornets. Jan 16: Chicago Bulls. Jan 21: Sacramento Kings. Jan 30: San Antonio Spurs. Jan 31: Denver Nuggets.

Memphis Heritage: Howard Hall, 2282 Madison at Edgewood, 272-2727, memphisheritage.org.

Memphis Music Mondays: Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale, 529-0007. 1st & 3rd Mondays: Music business community: networking and ideas exchange, live music, food, 5:30p.

Memphis Redbirds AAA Baseball: AutoZone Park, 721-6000, memphisredbirds.com. Season runs Apr–Sep, games 7:05p unless otherwise noted.

Memphis Riverboats: 45 S. Riverside, 527-BOAT, memphisriverboats.net. Open Mar–Nov. Sightseeing cruises, dinner & music cruises, and airboat rides, RSVP.

Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum: Inside FedExForum, 191 Beale at Third, 205-2533, memphisrocknsoul.org.

Memphis Symphony Orchestra: 585 S. Mendenhall, 537-2500, Box Office 537-2525, memphissymphony.org.

Memphis Urban League: 413 N. Cleveland, 272-2491, mphsurbanleague.org.

Memphis Zoo: 2000 Prentiss Place, 276-WILD, memphiszoo.org. See website for workshops, classes, and clubs. Thru Jan 29: Memphis Zoo on Ice, hours vary.

Metal Museum: 374 Metal Museum Dr, 774-6380, metalmuseum.org. Thru Feb 19: Sarah Perkins, Tributaries series artist. Thru Mar 4: Fresh: Exhibition in Print. Thru Mar 4: Weighed in the Balance: Akan Gold Weights.

Midsouth Food Bank: 527-0841, midsouthfoodbank.org.

Midsouth Spay & Neuter Services: 324-3202, spaymemphis.com.

MIFA: 910 Vance, 527-0808, mifa.org. Jan 16: MIFA’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, annual celebration. 10a, free.

Minglewood Hall: 1555 Madison, 312-6058, minglewoodhall.com. See website for current events listing.

Mirimichi Golf Course: Millington, 259-3800, mirimichi.com.

Miss Cordelia’s Grocery: 737 Harbor Bend, 526-4772, misscordelias.com.

Mississippi River Museum: Mud Island River Park, 125 N. Front, 576-7241, mudisland.com. Open Apr–Oct.

Mississippi RiverKings Hockey: DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, MS, 662-342-1755, riverkings.com. Season runs Oct–Mar, gametime 7pm unless noted. Jan 3: Mississippi Surge. Jan 6: Fayetteville FireAntz (Elvis Night). Jan 20: Huntsville Havoc. Jan 28: Fayetteville FireAntz. Jan 30: Huntsville Havoc.

MPACT Memphis: 22 N. Front, 528-8340, mpactmemphis.org. See website for schedule of mixers, orientations, networking, and education events.

Mud Island Park: 125 N. Front, 576-7241, mudisland.com. Open Apr–Oct.

Music Commission (Memphis & Shelby County): 125 N. Main, Ste 200, 576-6850, memphismusic.org.

Music Resource Center (Memphis): 431 S. Main, Ste 201, 527-1029, memphismeansmusic.com.

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO): 413-1315, nawbomemphis.org. See website for workshops, programs, networking, and mixers.

National Civil Rights Museum: 450 Mulberry, 521-9699, civilrightsmuseum.org. 3rd Wednesdays: Lunch and Learn Series, 11:45a–1p. Jan 12–Aug 20: For All The World To See: Visual Culture And The Struggle For Civil Rights, relationship between visual images and the struggle for racial justice. Jan 14: King Youth Day, focuses on the many roles and responsibilities the Dr. Martin Luther King undertook in his life, 9:30a–noon, arts and crafts, 10a–2p, Dr. Joe P. Cornelius performs The Hat Man, the story of a boy who blames his lack of achievement on being black, 1:30p. Jan 16: King Holiday, arts and crafts, courtyard vendors, 8a–6p, $3. Jan 25: The Many Sides of Dr. King: Ministry and the Movement.

New Ballet Ensemble and School: 2157 York, 726-9225, newballet.org.

New Daisy Theatre: 330 Beale, 525-8981, newdaisy.com. See website for complete events listing. Jan 14: David Allan Coe. 7p, $20.

Opera Memphis: Clark Opera Memphis Center, 6745 Wolf River Pkwy, 257-3100, operamemphis.org.

Orpheum Theatre: 203 S. Main, 525-3000, 800-982-2787, orpheum-memphis.com. Jan 28: Magic School Bus, hop on the bus and learn about global warming, 11a & 6p, $15+.

Overton Park: 2080 Poplar, overtonparkforever.org.

Painted Planet Art Space: 798 S. Cooper, 502-7668, paintedplanetart.com. Local art and handcrafted jewelry that’s out of this world.

Palladio Art Gallery: 2169 Central, 276-3808, palladioantiques.com. Original art by local artists.

Peabody Athletic Club: 149 Union, 529-4000, peabodymemphis.com. Ellipticals, treadmills, StairMaster, free weights, Jacuzzi, tanning, and more.

Peabody Memphis: 149 Union, 529-4161, peabody-memphis.com. Jan 1: New Year’s Day Brunch with Bloody Mary Bar, Capriccio Grill, 11a–2:30p, adults $35 children 5-12 $12, RSVP 529-4199.

Pink Palace Museum: 3050 Central, 320-6362, memphismuseums.org. Thru Jan 8: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial:Made in Memphis. Jan 28–Mar 25: The Bison: American Icon. Thru Mar 26: Head to Toe, women’s accessories that defined style, 1900–1970.

Planned Parenthood: 1407 Union, 725-1717, ppgmr.org.

Playhouse on the Square: 66 S. Cooper, 726-4656, playhouseonthesquare.org. Thru Jan 7: Camp Good Grief’s Gingerbread Dream, a holiday display featuring an art deco NYC, and the cast of Annie. Jan 20–Feb 12: Next to Normal, suburban mother stops taking meds for mental disorder. Thu–Sat 8p, Sun 2p, $33+.

Poplar Pike Playhouse: 7653 Old Poplar Pike, 755-7775, ppp.org.

Porter-Leath Children’s Center: 577-2500, porterleath.org.

Racquet Club of Memphis: 5111 Sanderlin, 765-4400, rcofmemphis.com.

Red Cross Training: 1400 Central, 726-1690, midsouthredcross.org.

Red Fish Gallery and Gifts: 356 N. Main, 577-1468, redfishgalleryandgifts.com. Boutique and gallery with an eclectic collection of art, jewelry, and collectibles. 1st Thursdays: Sip and Shop Party, 5–9pm.

Reelfoot Lake State Park: 731-253-9652, tnstateparks.com.

Rhodes College Clough-Hanson Gallery: 2000 N. Parkway, 219-2012, rhodes.edu. Jan 20: Opening reception for Nashville artist Mark Hosford, 6–8p.

Rhodes College: 2000 N. Parkway, 843-3775, rhodes.edu.

Rhodes College McCallum Ballroom: 2000 N. Parkway, 843-3529, rhodes.edu. Jan 14: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration, 1–4p, free.

Rhodes College McCoy Theatre: 2000 N. Parkway, 843-3839, rhodes.edu.

Rhodes College Music: 2000 N. Parkway, 843-3775, rhodes.edu. Events 7:30pm, free, unless noted.

Roller Derby: 2397 South Tiger Lane, thelibertybowlstadium.com.

Salvation Army: 260-9130, uss.salvationarmy.org.

Second Presbyterian Church: 4500 Poplar, 454-0034, 2pc.org.

Sharpe Planetarium: 3050 Central, 320-6320, memphismuseums.org. Jan 7–Mar 3: Worlds in Motion. Thru Mar 19: Wonders of a Winter Night, explore the constellations.

Shelby County Courthouse: 140 Adams Ave, 527-2583.

Shelby Farms Park: 500 N. Pine Lake, 767-PARK, shelbyfarmspark.org.

Sierra Club Chickasaw Group: tennessee.sierraclub.org/chickasaw.

Small Business Chamber: 763-1800, smallbusinesschamber.com. See website for schedule of mixers, orientations, networking, and education events.

Soulsville USA: 926 E. McLeMore, 946-SOUL, soulsvilleusa.com. Historic music neighborhood.

South Main Association: 578-7262, southmainmemphis.net. Monthly public information meeting. 2nd Tuesdays: 6p social, 6:30p program, $5 for nonmembers. Jan 10: Program: Downtown Memphis Commission president Paul Morris: State of Downtown Address. The Blues Foundation, 49 Union.

South Main Historic Arts District: Between Vance and St. Paul, 578-7262, southmainmemphis.net. Last Fridays:
South Main Art Trolley Tour, shops, restaurants, and galleries stay open late, 6–9p.

Southland Park Gaming & Racing: I-40 & I-55, exit 279A, West Memphis, 870-735-3670, southlandgreyhound.com.

Southwest TN Community College: Manassas @ Union Campus, 737 Union.

St. John’s Episcopal Church: 3245 Central, 323-8597, stjohnsmemphis.org.

St. John’s Methodist Church: 1207 Peabody, 726-4104, stjohnsmidtown.org.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral: 692 Poplar, 527-3361, stmarysmemphis.org.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church: 277 S. Fourth, 527-2542, stpatsmemphis.org.

Stax Museum of American Soul Music: 926 E. McLemore, 946-SOUL, staxmuseum.com. Thru Mar 31: Otis Redding: I’ve Got Dreams to Remember.

Strawberry Plains Audubon Center: Holly Springs, MS, 662-252-1155, strawberryplains.audubon.org. Hikes, birdwatching, creative arts classes, gardening.

Studio 1688: 497 N. Hollywood, 726-1688, blownfuseglass-art.com. Co-op gallery with changing exhibits. Classes and workshops available.

Sue Layman Designs: 125 G.E. Patterson, Suite 103, 527-2872, suelaymandesigns.com. Paintings and prints by Sue Layman.

T Clifton Art: 2571 Broad, 323-ARTS, tcliftonart.com. Distinguished art, artistic custom framing, hip location! Thru Jan 28: Landscapes, recent paintings by noted landscape artist Ford Smith.
Tennessee Shakespeare Company: 759-0604, tnshakespeare.org.

Theatre Memphis: 630 Perkins Extd, 682-8323, theatrememphis.org. Jan 27–Feb 12: The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde.

TheatreSouth: 1000 Cooper, 726-0800, voicesofthesouth.org. Jan 20, 21: Voices of the South: Prison Stories, a look into the lives of women in the Shelby County Division of Corrections, 8p, $20.

TheatreWorks: 2085 Monroe, 274-7139, theatreworksmemphis.org. Jan 6–29: POTS@TheWorks: The Club, a comic satire where the gloves come off at an upper-class men’s club: 726-4656.

Trinity Lutheran Church: 210 Washington, 525-1056, trinitymemphis.org.

University of Memphis: 678-2000, memphis.edu.

University of Memphis Marcus W. Orr Center for the Humanities: Scates Hall, 678-3550, memphis.edu/moch.

University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music: 129 Music Bldg, 678-5400, memphis.edu/music. Events 7:30p, free, unless noted. Locations vary.

University of Memphis Theatre: 678-2576, memphis.edu/theatre.

University of Memphis Tiger Basketball: FedExForum, 678-2331, gotigersgo.com. Season runs Nov–Mar. Jan 4: Tennessee, 7p. Jan 11: Southern Miss, 6p. Jan 21: SMU, noon. Jan 25: Rice, 7p. Jan 28: Marshall, 8p.

University of Memphis Tiger Football: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, 678-2331, gotigersgo.com. Season runs Sep–Nov. Tailgating at Tiger Lane or family-friendly tailgating available at the Children’s Museum of Memphis parking lot.

Uptown Neighborhood: 949-1309, uptownmemphis.org.

Urban Child Institute: 600 Jefferson, 378-3866, memphiswomen.org.

Visible School: 200 Madison Ave, 381-3939, visibleschool.com.

W.C. Handy Home: 352 Beale, 527-3427.

W.C. Handy Performing Arts Park: 200 Beale, 526-0115, bealestreet.com.

The Warehouse: 63 E. G.E. Patterson.

WatotoMemphis Theater of the Performing Arts: 55 S. Main, 409-9892, watotomemphis.com.

Westin Memphis Beale Street Hotel: 170 Lt. George W. Lee, 334-5900, westin.com/bealestreet.

Wings Cancer Foundation: 100 N. Humphreys, 322-2984. One-third-mile Walking the Wings Labyrinth Garden open 24 hours daily for prayer, contemplation, and exercise.

WKNO: 7151 Cherry Farms, 458-2521, wkno.org.

Women of Achievement: 525-7510, womenofachievement.org.

Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis: 8 S. Third, 578-9346, wfgm.org.

Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum: 680 Adams, 526-1469, woodruff-fontaine.com. Thru Jan 8: Victorian Yuletide, celebrating 140 yrs of yuletide traditions.

YMCA Fogelman Downtown: 245 Madison, 527-9622, ymcamemphis.org. Jan 3–31: Dance Lesson of the Month, Foxtrot, Tue & Thu, 8–9p.

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