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Whats Happening in Memphis This Weekend: May 16-18th




There is lots of  great things happening around the city of Memphis this weekend!


Friday May 16, 2014


What: Memphis in May  World Championship BBQ cooking contest

Where:Tom Lee park Friday and Saturday  9.00 admission



Why Im interested:   Memphis and BBQ, what else needs to be said?!  And if you are fortunate enough to know someone with a tent?  Ohhhh weee!!!!   P.S.  It’s a cash only event


What: Bridging Souls Productions (BSP)presents: Spring  Awakening

Where: May 16th @8pm  May, 18th @4pm  at 1705 poplar ave Memphis, (Evergreen Theater)

Why Im interested: I love artistic expression in all forms, dance especially. This event will feature performances from   professional dancers  Dorse Brown,  Steven Prince Tate, and choreographer Frankie Fernandes. 

What: Faith Evans Ruch with Davis Coen

Where:Newbys  593 S. Highland  10:00pm

Why Im interested:  I love Faith’s voice and style, so anytime I get to see her it’s a treat, but to see her in combination with local blues songwriter, Davis Cohen  together is a must see.  Great music, alcoholic beverages  in a casual come as you are environment, what more can you ask for?

 
Saturday may 17, 2014
 
What: Tennessee Brewery  Untapped

Where: 495 Tennessee Street,  all weekend from 11 am-11pm

Why Im Interested: Beer, food trucks, comfy chairs?   WHY THE HELL wouldn’t I be!  LOL  through the end of the month the  old Tennessee brewery is holding events  hoping that someone will be inspired to purchase,  if not  the owners plan to tear it down.  Come out, support and spread the word!


What: The Heat Featuring Deshun and Jasira

Where: Brinsons 341 Madison Ave

Why Im Interested:  I love Jasira, her laid back style and smooth vocals are always a pleasure.  The combination of Jasira, Deshun and a live band ensures that this will be an event worth more than the cost of admission!

 

Sunday May 18,

What: Artistik Lounge

Where: Dance studio inside Minglewood Hall 7-11 pm

Why Im interested:  it’s a lounge mane!  I’ve reviewed the event in detail before so I wont go much further here.  This is one of those events people always claim they can’t find in Memphis.     Live music in a lounge atmosphere,  an amazing band and extraordinarily talented features. Each month the show manages to give you the perfect combination of comfort and newness.  And did I mention the Cipher at the end of the show?  Uh huh. Don’t miss it

 

What: Love Jones Presents: Welcome To DC  Release party

Where:300 S Main  9pm

Why Im Interested:  Devin Crutcher is an all around great talent.   His performances are always memorable and he definitely “gives good show”.  Love jones always boasts a great lineup and im sure that this event celebrating  Devin’s national album release will be one you don’t want to miss!

 

What : Lil Boosie concert

Where: Mud Island Amphitheatre 125 N. Front Street

Why Im interested:  Im not really a Boosie Fan, but I hear he puts on an amazing show and my guy Tyke T will be one of the opening acts! 

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