Pink Palace August calendar

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Monday, July 5th, 2010, 5:19pm

Press release:

Memphis Pink Palace Family of Museums
AUGUST 2010 Calendar
www.memphismuseums.org
Pink Palace Museum ? CTI IMAX® Theater ? Sharpe Planetarium ? Lichterman Nature Center
Museum Exhibits
PLEASE NOTE TICKET PRICES: $9.75 Adults, $9.25 Seniors, $6.25 Children (3-12). Tickets/reservations, 901.320.6362 Mon – Sat, 9am-5pm and Sun, 12 noon-5pm 3050 Central Ave. Memphis, TN 38111
Surviving: The Body of Evidence
Now through September 19, 2010
You are a survivor. Your body holds the evidence. The process of evolution and its outcomes have had a profound impact on every aspect of your daily life. Take a journey of self-discovery, through this interactive, multimedia exhibition that starts and ends, with you.
Moving Stories
Now through October 17, 2010
Moving Stories is the history of orthopedic surgeons and patients from 1933 into the future, concentrating on individual subjects in nine areas.
I AM A MAN
Now through October 24, 2010
The Ernest Withers Portfolio documents the Little Rock Central High desegregation crisis and the Sanitation Workers Strike in Memphis, as well as many other catalytic events in the civil rights movement.

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Green Teams: Engaging Employees in Sustainability

Submitted by Ken Adams on Monday, July 5th, 2:52 pm

The following came from greenbiz.com

Today, as green becomes more mainstream, a growing number of employees want to work for a company committed to sustainability and seek a work setting where the green practices they value at home are being implemented at the office.

Green teams are self organized, grassroots and cross functional groups of employees who voluntarily come together to educate, inspire and empower employees around sustainability. They identify and implement specific solutions to help their organization operate in a more environmentally sustainable fashion.

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Shootout ends in morning crash at Poplar & Kirby

Submitted by Tammy Phillips on Monday, July 5th, 2:50 pm

Memphis Police say a shootout lead to a one car crash at Poplar & Kirby this morning. This picture shows you what it looked like around 8:30am this morning. Police from Germantown and Memphis responded to the scene, taping the area off with police tape.

Investigators say it all started at Club Visions at 3684 Ridgeway. Two groups of guys got into an argument while leaving the club. A 26-year-old man and two passengers left the club in a Trans Am. They told police they were chased by three guys in a Jaguar.

Investigators say during the chase shots were fired. The 26-year-old driver of the Trans Am was shot in the face. Police say that's when he and his passengers returned fire and began chasing the Jag to get tag numbers.

The driver of the Jaguar wrecked out at Poplar and Kirby shortly after 4am. All three people in the Jag bailed out of the car and ran. P

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Bangkok Alley opens new location

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Friday, July 2nd, 2010, 5:41pm

Press release:

Bangkok Alley Opens East Memphis Location

(Memphis, TN) The award winning Thai restaurant, Bangkok Alley, has opened a fourth location in the Memphis area. Located at 715 Brookhaven Circle West in East Memphis, the new restaurant seats 85 people and is in a beautifully redesigned 2,200 square foot space formally occupied by The Kitchen. Specializing in authentic Thai cuisine, Bangkok Alley offers a sushi bar and a full service menu from appetizers to entrees to desserts as well as a lounge area.

Bangkok Alley is owned by Thara and Dottie Burana of Cordova. The Buranas other locations are 2150 West Poplar in Collierville, 5960 Getwell Road in Southhaven and 121 Union in downtown Memphis.

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Lunch with the chefs

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Friday, July 2nd, 2010, 5:28pm

Press release:

"Lunch with the Chefs”, an exciting event to raise money for the Apple Grove Memory Walk Team for the Alzheimer’s Association. Sponsored by Homewood Suites, Hampton Inn, Elfo’s and East End Grill, a truly memorable day is planned at Apple Grove on Friday, July 2nd from 12 pm until 3 pm! The sponsors are raising both money and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association, with drawings to be held for travel and entertainment packages with any donation.

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Events at Buckman Arts Center

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Friday, July 2nd, 2010, 5:19pm

Press release:

Event: In Love with Color: Sculptural Glass by Lisa Allen and Paintings by Jeanne Seagle
Date: August 13 to September 10, 2010
Times: Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Reception: Friday, August 13, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School
60 Perkins Extended, Memphis, TN 38117
Contact: (901) 537-1483 or cyounker@stmarysschool.org
More info: www.buckmanartscenter.com
Ticket Price: Free
Description: Sculptural glass by Lisa Allen and paintings by Jeanne Seagle will be on exhibit in the Levy Gallery of the Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School.

Event: Magic Carpet Ride: IndiaFest! Indian Dance and Music
Date: Saturday, August 14, 2010
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Buckman Arts Center at St.

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Summer debate instititute registration extended

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Friday, July 2nd, 2010, 5:14pm

Press relase

Summer Debate Institute Announced
When: July 19 - 23
Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Daily
Where: University of Memphis
Theatre and Communications Building
This program is offered free of charge to all MCS high school students. Non-MCS high school students may attend for a fee of $300.00.
During the program we will prepare the students to debate the national high-school policy debate topic for 2010-2011. We will provide instruction, core files and supplies. Students must bring their own lunch, or money to purchase lunch on campus. Students are also responsible for their own transportation.
Pre-Registration is required. Registration forms are available on the website, www.memphisdebate.org and must be completed and sent to:
Memphis Urban Debate League
Attn: Chrysti Chandler Burnett
205 N.