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 Make plans to attend the Center City Commission's 2009 Annual Luncheon on Thursday, July 23, a networking event with 500 of the city’s community, civic and business leaders and advocates for downtown growth. Jeff Sanford, President of the Center City Commission for the past 11 years, will share his candid views on Downtown, and a frank word or two about the future of Memphis. Entertainment provided by Amy LaVere & The Tramps, Hattiloo Theatre, and HYBRID Dancers presented by New Ballet Ensemble. Click here to register!  Call or come by WellWorx Sporting Clubs for a 7 day free trial membership to check out their variety of group fitness classes including Zumba, Spin, Yoga, and many more! 1 N Main. 526-7966. 
See three simultaneous summer shows at the National Ornamental Metal Museum! Check out The Permanent Collection Four Ways including the Under Lock and Key, The JG Braun Co, Domesticity and The Dorothy Sturm Enamels exhibits, through August 23. While your there, see Five Regional Sculptors including Tylur French, Mark Nowell, R. Carroll Todd, Yvonne Bobo, and Brian Russell, through August 23 and Tributaries by Nathan Dube through July 12. 374 Metal Museum Drive. 774-6380. 
Downtown Alive: Tori Norton performs "Love Thing" 
Downtown Alive: Valhalla performs "Find Your Way Home" 
 Capriccio Grill at The Peabody Hotel is offering a gravity defying WICKED pre-theater dinner. 3 courses with a glass of wine for $45 per person. Items include Atlantic salmon, minestrone soup, hot Godiva chocolate cake, and more! Includes complimentary valet parking at The Peabody. 149 Union. 529-4199. If you are a restaurant owner or manager and would like your business featured in the Livin' It Up Good Eats section, feel free to contact Stephanie Bennett at 575-0546 or email bennett@ downtownmemphis.com! 
It is time for Shelton Clothiers Summer Sale! All suits are 30 - 50% off! Alterations, special orders and custom not included. All remaining sportswear is now up to 50% off, including sport shirts, shorts and dress slacks! Special group ties are only $24.99, so hurry in for best selection! 147 S Main. 522-9995. 
Find the most beautiful jewelry in an unexpected place! The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Gift Shop has a wide collection of jewelry, purses, apparel, accessories, that will amaze you. These Copper Leaf Necklaces are available as cottonwood with amber jewels or oak with red jewels. With 100% of all proceeds benefitting the children at St. Jude, you can feel good about treating yourself! 332 N Lauderdale. 495-3300. 
Check out this classic pair of straight leg cotton twill shorts from American Apparel! This unisex style is available in medium charcoal or midnight navy, and is sure to keep you looking and feeling cool all summer! 528 S Main. 528-1722. If you are a retail store owner or manager and would like your business featured in the Livin' It Up Found Downtown section, feel free to contact Stephanie Bennett at 575-0546 or email bennett@ downtownmemphis.com! 
Find out how to sell your arts, craft, and wares on Main Street!
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You don't want to miss the biggest fireworks show of the year! The Red, White, and Blues Celebration will take place on July 4th in Downtown Memphis! Music starts at WC Handy Park at Beale at Third at 5pm, with acts including Work Release, Thought Train, and Mercury Blvd! The fireworks show kicks off in Tom Lee Park at Riverside Drive at 9:30pm. Bring the whole family Downtown to the greatest Independence Day celebration! Call 529-0999 for more information. Country on Beale: James Otto and Heidi Newfield. Thurs, July 2. Handy Bar. 200 Beale. 526-0110. 
Peabody Rooftop Party: Craig Brewer's $5 Cover Night. Thurs, July 2. The Peabody Hotel Rooftop. 149 Union. 529-4000. 6 - 10pm. $5, ladies get in free until 8pm. With Valerie June, Muck Sticky, and Al Kapone! Sunset Atop the Madison: Memphis All-Stars. Thurs, July 2. The Madison Hotel Rooftop. 79 Madison. 333-1200. 5:30 - 10pm. $7. WICKED. Thurs, July 2 - Sun, July 12. Orpheum Theatre. 203 S Main. 525-3000. Drop Dead Gorgeous, He is Legend, Before Their Eyes, Watchout! There's Ghosts. Thurs, July 2. New Daisy Theatre. 330 Beale. 525-8981. 6:30pm. $12. Steve Smith and The Meteors and Monsieur Jeffrey Evans. Thurs, July 2. Memphis Mary's. 345 Madison. 507-2720. 7pm. $5. 
New Kids on the Block. Thurs, July 2. Mud Island Amphitheatre. 125 N Front. 525-1515. 7:30pm. $42.50 - $75. Brown Bag Concert: The Honey Dewdrops. Fri, July 3. Center for Southern Folklore. 119 S Main. 525-3655. Noon - 1pm. Free. Dash Rip Rock. Fri, July 3. Automatic Slim's. 83 S Second. 525-7948. 10pm. Rickets and Butcher Jones. Fri, July 3. Hard Rock Café. 315 Beale. 529-0007. 10pm. Lightajo. Fri, July 3. Beale Street Tap Room. 168 Beale. 527-4392. 10pm. 
Black Rock Revival. Sat, July 4. Hattiloo Theatre. 656 Marshall. 240-8867. Soul of America '09. Sat, July 4. Stop 345. 345 Madison. 507-2720. 10pm - 2am.. $10 before, $15 door. Music by Don Valentine and the Hollywood Allstars, Willie Covington, Tonya Dyson, and more! Red, White, and Boots! Sat, July 4. Mud Island River Park. 125 N Front. 576-7241. 6pm. Fireworks, food, and fun. Fireworks on the 4th Rooftop Party with Ingram Hill. Sat, July 4. The Peabody Hotel Rooftop. 149 Union. 529-4000. 6 - 11pm. $20. Summertime picnic buffet for the 4th of July fireworks! Firecracker Blowout: Red, White, and Blue Party. Sat, July 4. Red Rooster Bar and Music Hall. 140 Lt George W Lee. 521-1092. 9pm. 
Memphis Farmers Market: Red, White, and Blueberries. Sat, July 4. Central Station. 545 S Main. 6am - 1pm. Music by Valerie June, and Ken and Robyn Greene. Memphis Redbirds vs Round Rock and Fireworks Show! Sat, July 4 - Tues, July 7. AutoZone Park. Third and Union. 721-6000. Fireworks follow the game on Saturday. The 4th of July Bash. Sat, July 4. The Peabody Hotel Continental Ballroom. 149 Union. 753-5573. 8pm. $46. Featuring After 7 and Eric Benet. 
DiAnne Price and Her Boyfriends. Sun, July 5. Huey's Downtown. 77 S Second. 527-2700. 8:30pm - 12:30am. Preston Shannon. Sun, July 5 - Tues, July 7. Rum Boogie Café. 182 Beale. 528-0150. 8pm - 12am. Juke Joint All Stars. Sun, July 5. King's Palace Patio. 162 Beale. 521-1851. 6:30pm - 10:30pm. Sunday night Chicago-style Steppin' Lessons. Sun, July 5. Rumba Room. 303 S Main. 523-0020. 6:30pm. Dead Irish Blues and Jimmy Crosthwait. Mon, July 6. Kudzu's. 603 Monroe. 525-4924. 
A Day to Remember, Saosin, Emmure, Attack Attack!, Breathe Carolina, and Millionaires. Mon, July 6. New Daisy Theatre. 330 Beale. 525-8981. 4pm. $20. Mesquite Chop House Wine Dinner. Mon, July 6. Mesquite Chop House. 88 Union. 527-5337. 7pm. $45. Four-course dinner with wine pairings. Dance of the Month: Rumba! Starts Tues, July 7. Fogelman Downtown YMCA. 245 Madison. 527-9622. Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 - 9pm. $25, $50 nonmembers. Delta Highway. Tues, July 7 - Wed, July 8. Blues Hall. 182 Beale. 528-0150. 8pm - 12am. Poetry Over Music. Tues, July 7. Onix. 412 S Main. 552-4609. 7pm. 
Pay What You Can Pilates Class.Tues, July 7. Inbalance Fitness. 718 Harbor Town. 522-1559. 8am. Memphis Redbirds vs ALB. Wed, July 8. AutoZone Park. Third and Union. 721-6000. 7:05pm. King Beez. Wed, July 8. BB King's Blues Club. 147 Beale. 524-KING. 5:30 - 8pm. Eric Hughes Blues Band. Wed, July 8. Alfred's. 197 Beale. 525-3711. 6 - 10pm. |
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