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www.komenmemphis.org
The 2012 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will be
held 8 a.m. at the Shops of Saddle Creek on October
27, 2012. There will be a 5K and a 1 mile Family Fun
Walk. This race benefits the Susan G. Komen Foundation
and their efforts to eradicate breast cancer.
kIdS’ MArkeT
Saturday, October 27, 10am-1pm
The Children’s Museum of Memphis
www.cmom.com
Celebrate the fall season by joining in the fun at the
one and only JUST FOR KIDS Flea Market. Barter and
bargain with kids hawking their wares while enjoying
music by The Friendzies. Event will include bungee
swings with trampolines, face painting, games,
bounce house, and doorprizes. Members $3.00 Non-
Members $15.00
dIA de LOS MUerTOS FAMILY dAY
Sat. Oct. 27; 10am to 1pm
Memphis brooks Museum of Art
(901) 544-6200
www.brooksmuseum.org
Free admission
Sponsored by the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable
Foundation
Experience the unique cultural celebration of the Day
of the Dead at the Brooks! Learn about the traditional
customs of the holiday through art making, festive
musical performances, an engaging performance by
CazaTeatro, a dynamic performance by Danza Azteca
Quetzalcoatl, and much more!
MAHALIA (Gospel Musical) Tom Stolz
October 27th (ONe dAY ONLY)
3:30p and 7:30p
Germantown Performing Arts Center
Deborah Manning Thomas and Stefani Bolton team
up in this gospel explosion that celebrates the life
and music of the world’s greatest gospel singer. The
musical features songs including Move On Up A Little
Higher and Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho.
vOLUNTeer dAY
October 27, 9am to 1pm
Chucalissa Museum
(901)785-3160
www.memphis.edu/chucalissa
Have a fun volunteering experience one Saturday
with Chucalissa Museum! Participate in various activities
including artifact sorting and scanning photographs
for the Digital Archive Project.
COSTUMe TWILIGHT TOUr
October 27
www.elmwoodcemetery.org
An Outdoor History-based Drama THAT CAN’T BE
MISSED!
This all-walking tour will begin at 3:00 p.m. and
the last tour will begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for this
event are $15 per adult with children under 12 free. If
you have never visited Elmwood, this tour is the best
way to get to know the cemetery and the individuals
who rest here. Costumed characters portraying
Elmwood residents will introduce you to the history
of Memphis’ oldest active cemetery.
Special Note: The grounds of the cemetery will
be CLOSED beginning at noon on Saturday, October
27th. The gates will re-open at 3PM for the Costume
Twilight Tour.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate the day of
the event.
For our mobility-impaired visitors, we recommend
that you call ahead and speak with Jody
Schmidt or Kimberly McCollum regarding tour route
information.
HALLOWeeN HIke
October 27
Memphis botanic Garden
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
Get an active start to your Halloween celebrations
by taking a not-so-spooky walk through the Garden.
Special treat and activity stations along the way will
feature pumpkin and bat crafts, a spider maze, a bone
dig, and a giant haystack for jumping. Keep the fun
rolling with $1 hayrides and tasty treats from the concession
booth. MBG members $5/non-members $8/2
& under free. Call 636-4126 to register. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
SCAre ON THe SQUAre
October 26, 4-6 p.m.
(901) 853-1666
www.mainstreetcollierville.org
Enjoy trick-or-treating at the Historic Town Square in
Collierville.
MeMPHIS SYMPHONY OrCHeSTrA
October 27
Join members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Germantown Community Library, 1925 Exeter
Road, as they accompany the story “Dirty Joe the Pirate”
by Bill Harley as part of the Family Tunes and
Tales series on Saturday, October 27, at 11 a.m. No
pre-registration required. Call 757-7323.
THe UGLY dUCkLING & THe TOrTOISe ANd
THe HAre
Sunday, October 28 at 6:00pm
The Orpheum Theatre Memphis
(901) 525-3000
www.orpheum-memphis.com
The Ugly Duckling and The Tortoise and the Hare
are brought to life through the use of Corbian’s signature
electroluminescent puppetry and Lightwire’s use
of cutting edge technology, moving sculpture, and
dance to create an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling”
has helped generations of children understand one
of humanity’s universal struggles. Lightwire Theater
brings this classic story to the modern stage offering
hope to us all as we root for the ugly duckling who
exemplifies resilience and heroism along the way to
becoming a beautiful swan.
Aesop’s fable, “The Tortoise and the Hare,” now
more than 2,500 years old, continues to drive home the
time-tested adage, “Slow and steady wins the race.”
Lightwire Theater, with its dazzling visuals, poignant
choreography and creative use of music ranging
from classical to jazz to pop, literally brings these
beloved tales into a new and brilliant light.
MONSTer bASH
Wednesday, October 31, 2pm-4pm
www.cmom.com
It’s the third annual CMOM Monster Bash! Enjoy lots
of spooky crafts and goopy experiments. Don’t forget
to wear a child-friendly costume to take part in a
special “Costumes on Parade” fashion show. Every
participant wins a prize! Come early to enter a drawing
for a special Monster Bash Goodie Basket. Get
the whole family together for a little beastly movie
trivia. Visit special exhibit areas for treats without the
tricks. Don’t miss this ghoulish good time! The event
is included with museum admission.
STArrY NIGHTS 2012
November 23- december 28
at Shelby Farms Park
Presented by First Tennessee
every Monday closed to cars for run, Walk &
ride the Starry Nights!
www.starrynightsmemphis.com
The Mid-South’s favorite holiday light show is back &
brighter than ever in 2011! With new exhibits & improvements
to your favorites, you won’t want to miss
this year’s show, featuring 1.5 million environmentally
friendly LED lights. This year, vehicles are off limits every
Monday for Run, Walk & Ride the Starry Nights!
For more information, call (901) 767-7275.
SNOWY NIGHTS IN MY bIG bACkYArd
November 23 – december 29
Memphis botanic Garden
(901) 636-4116
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
Come play in the snow, drink hot cocoa, enjoy a musical
light show, and create fun winter crafts in My
Big Backyard at Memphis Botanic Garden. Thanksgiving-December.
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INdIAFeST 2012
November 3
Agricenter International
(901) 482-5652
www.indiafestmemphis.org
Discover India through its people, heritage, music,
culture, food, and arts at this annual celebration.
Join the C.R.O.S.S.FIRE COMMANDOS for your birthday!
Our 90-minute Superhero Training Birthday parties include:
• Trampoline Bungee Jumping
• Foam Pit and Zip Line
• Obstacle Course
C.R.O.S.S.FIRE Spaceship Nerve Center
IrIS - kOH ANd LAredO, bACk WITH bACH
November 3
Germantown Performing Arts Center
(901) 751-7500
www.gpacweb.com
Many great musicians have shared the stage with
IRIS at GPAC, but none more revered than the legendary
Jaime Laredo.
THe veLveTeeN rAbbIT
November 6 at 6:00pm
The Orpheum Theatre
(901) 525-3000
www.orpheum-memphis.com
This innovative production combines the theatrical
magic and signature style of Enchantment Theatre
with the musical magic of Tony, Emmy and Grammy
Award-Winning Composer/Arranger Don Sebesky.
With an original musical score, life-sized puppets,
masks and magic, Enchantment Theatre Company
brings to life this charming tale of love and devotion,
creating an unforgettable theatrical experience for
the whole family!
rACe FOr GrACe 5k
November 3
benefiting bright Spots in Memphis
www.shadygrovepres.org
We invite you to join us on Saturday, November
3, 2012, for the 16th annual Race for Grace 5K Walk/
Run and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk/Run at Shady Grove
Presbyterian Church.
The Race for Grace 5K is a unique opportunity to
join people of all faiths and backgrounds in an effort
to bring hope for healthier lives to those who have
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