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Memphian Kris Thomas set to sing at Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals

Memphian Kris Thomas set to sing at Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals

Fresh off making into the Top 10 on NBC's The Voice, Kris Thomas will be singing the National Anthem when the Memphis Grizzlies host the San Antonio Spurs for Game 3 Saturday. He confirmed the news to Action News 5 Friday morning. Tipoff for Game 3 is set for 8pm Saturday May 25th

Cooper-Young Summer concert series announced

Cooper-Young Summer concert series announced

Get ready for summer music.

Cooper-Young is just the most recent to add their list of musicians hitting the gazeebo this summer.

The concerts showcase a mix of local talent with a broad spectrum of music genres each Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in June, July and August. 

The Gazeebo is right at the intersection of Cooper and Young.

You'll find the full lineup below.

  • June 5 – Robbie and The Bandanas
  • June 12 – Freedom Rock
  • June 19 – Underway Jazz
  • June 26 – River City Revival
  • July 3 – Standby for Mars
  • July 10 – Cherry Brooks and Cal Jackson
  • July 17 – Sibella Band
  • July 24 – Side Street Steppers
  • July 31 – Blues City Brass
  • August 7 – VIP Combo Jazz
  • August 14 – Freedom Rock
  • August 21 – Underway Jazz
  • August 28 – School of Rock

Country club to host wedding and event seminar

Country club to host wedding and event seminar

 

It is that time of year for weddings. Just in time for many of you brides-to-be, there is a free wedding workshop at the Colonial Country Club from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 21. WIth more than $10,000 worth of giveaways from venues, photographers, videographers, travel agents, florists, DJ's, Stationery specialists, make-up artists, tuxedos, rentals, caterers and more - it is something you won’t want to miss. Feel free to bring your bridesmaids and groomsmen.

Willy Bearden, host of “Memphis Memoirs” to speak at Bartlett Historical Society

Willy Bearden, host of “Memphis Memoirs” to speak at Bartlett Historical Society

Willy Bearden will be the special guest speaker at the Bartlett Historical Society meeting on Monday, February 11. Mr. Bearden is best known for his popular Memphis Memoirs program that airs on WKNO-TV.

He has also has had many other pursuits in music, history and filmmaking, including directing and producing the full-length motion picture, One Came Home.

The meeting will be held at the Bartlett Museum/Gotten House located at 2969 Court Street and begins at 7:00 p.m.

L’École Culinaire presents lunch, dinner for Valentines Day

L’École Culinaire presents lunch, dinner for Valentines Day

L’École Culinaire is featuring “Beauty and the Feast” lunch and dinner for sweethearts on Thursday, Feb. 14 at the Presentation Room. For just $25 per couple or $35 per couple with wine service, guests can enjoy a romantic culinary meal.

The menu features options in two of the three courses and offers additional wine service. The first selection begins with compressed strawberries, local field greens and white ponzu or scallops-peeky toe crab, green pea water and green apple espuma. The next choice offered is mero bass, smoked potatoes dauphinoise and parsley salad or pan roasted flat iron, “popcorn” potatoes, and oysters. For dessert, the chefs have created pistachio sponge, white chocolate creamux, and toasted meringue.               

As a special Valentine’s offer, each guest is presented with a box of handmade chocolates and a $5 gift certificate to Salon Cosmetique.