FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DriveitHomeMemphis.com Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Memphis is pleased to announce: the 6th annual Drive it Home Vehicle Raffle Presented by Memphis Area Ford Dealers. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $25 each and will be on sale from March 6-May 4. The winning ticket holder will have his or her choice of a new 2018 Ford Mustang, Fusion, or Escape. Tickets can be purchased at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis® or local Supercuts locations. Ronald…

An exhibition of photographs from the Ernest Withers collection, including works from Dr. Withers’ vast archive of more than one million negatives that have never been seen by the public. On view: March 17-May 13 Opening reception: Saturday, March 17, 6-8 pm About the artist: Ernest Columbus Withers (1922-2007) was a freelance photojournalist in Memphis, Tennessee and captured nearly 60 years of cultural history. Born and raised in Memphis to Arthur and Pearl Withers, Ernest was the fifth of six…

Young Arts Patrons is pleased to present Young Collectors Contemporary, a four-day art experience. Part exhibition/part immersive professional development seminar/part contemporary arts conference, Young Collectors Contemporary is a cutting-edge art fair that is multidisciplinary in scope. The goal is to expand the spectrum of emerging artists to new and existing collectors to support the arts economy. The exhibition that goes along with the conference will remain on view at Crosstown Arts through April 28. After the ticketed events, the exhibition…

A 7-week recreational coed flag football season. All games will be held at Chickasaw Heritage Park in downtown Memphis. Relax at Huey’s downtown after the matches and enjoy food/drink specials. Up to 16 people per team, 8 vs. 8, no contact, no more than 5 male players on the field. More information at www.grindcityathletics.com

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Sewing Lessons Evening classes on Tuesday and Thursdays , projected to start around first of April, day classes are projected to start in May. Ages 8 up to adults 8 week classes 1 hour per week $100.00 price includes basic beginner sewing supplies location- my residence in Bartlett TN sewing machines are not required for beginner classes Advance sewing lessons ages 12-adult 8 week class 1 hour per week location- my residence in Bartlett TN sewing machine is suggested for…

L Ross Gallery is pleased to announce a duo exhibition titled “Under a Midnight Rainbow” for Memphis artists Chuck Johnson and Niles Wallace. This exhibition opens April 4 and continues through April 28 with a reception honoring the artists Friday, April 6, 6:00-8:00 pm, at L Ross Gallery, 5040 Sanderlin Avenue. Chuck Johnson’s oil paintings for this exhibition explore the relationship between the decorative traditions in geometric patterns found in diverse cultures and western modernism. He received both his BFA…

Are you looking for great gift ideas or even amazing deals? Then, this is JUST FOR YOU! Meritan is having our second online auction, “Bid. Win. Support Meritan.” The online auction will start April 9th and conclude April 30th. For every $1 raised, Meritan is able to provide $36 worth of services. Your auction item purchase makes a huge difference! All the proceeds directly benefit Meritan to help foster care children, homebound seniors, and persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.…

Up and coming pop star Lily DeTaeye has a new music video out: “Shoulda Known Better”. The wonderful Ridgeway 4 and Studio on the Square 5 theaters are screening it before their films to help promote rising artists in Memphis. Come out to enjoy the arts and support creatives in your community! Watch Lily’s music video here as well: https://www.popmatters.com/lily-detaeye-shoulda-known-better-2526049499.html

Voices of the South presents The Memphis FRINGE Festival April 13 – 22, 2018 TheatreSouth,1000 S. Cooper, Memphis, TN 38104 Tickets: $10/Show OR $65 Festival Pass FULL SCHEDULE & Tickets available online: www.voicesofthesouth.org 12 Shows from 12 Different Companies Over Two Weekends! FRINGE as an adjective – not part of the mainstream; unconventional, peripheral, or extreme. Voices of the South began their company 22 years ago by preparing a show to perform for the International Fringe Festival in Scotland. Voices…