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GEORGIA ON MY MIND: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF RAY CHARLES FEATURING CLINT HOLMES, TAKE 6, NNENNA FREELON AND KIRK WHALUM FEB 29 8 PM

MAR 18 7:30 PM WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE LIVE

APR 16 7:30 PM VICTOR WOOTEN

CALENDAR of EVENTS: Feb. 27 - March 4

Send the date, time, place, cost, info, phone number, a brief description, and photos — two weeks in advance — to calendar@ memphisflyer.com or P.O. Box 1738, Memphis, TN 38101.

DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS, ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS WILL APPEAR IN THE FLYER’S ONLINE CALENDAR ONLY.

THEATER

Hattiloo Theatre Women in the Pit, folks of Mount Zion Baptist Church are pretty riled up. Deacons and elders charged with the selection of a new pastor are at odds with one another when the most qualified candidate is a woman. hattiloo.org. Sundays, 3 p.m., Saturdays, 2 & 7:30 p.m., and Thursdays, Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Through March 22. 37 S. COOPER (502-3486).

Tennessee Shakespeare Company Twelfth Night: Tour Preview, production of Shakespeare’s comedy preview for families. Reserve tickets by email, carmenmandley@tnshakespeare. org. Wed.-Thur., Feb.26-27, 10:30 a.m. 7950 TRINITY (759-0604).

ARTIST RECEPTIONS

Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School Opening Reception for New Works by Bill Huettel, buckmanartscenter.com. Fri., Feb. 28, 5-7 p.m. 60 N. PERKINS EXT. (537-1483).

Crosstown Concourse Opening reception for “STUDIOS,” exhibition of paintings, drawings, and digital drawings by Keiko Gonzalez in the East Gallery. Fri., Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m. Opening reception for “Here Is Where We Meet,” exhibition of new work by Dennis Congden and Susan Lichtman in the West Gallery. Fri., Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m. 1350 CONCOURSE.

Crosstown Theater Opening reception for Video Art by Nicole Miller, exhibition of film and installations to explore the transformative capabilities of the moving image to reconstruct interpretations of self and culture. Fri., Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m. 1350 CONCOURSE.

EACC Fine Arts Center Gallery Artist reception for “The Art of Jazz,” exhibition of works by artist Angela Green. Meet and greet prior to The Spinners Spotlight Series performance. Sat., Feb. 29. EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 1700 NEWCASTLE, FORREST CITY, AR.

Eclectic Eye Opening reception for “Unbridled Ambition,” exhibition of works by Heidi Walter. eclectic-eye.com. Fri., Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m. 242 S. COOPER (276-3937).

Jack Robinson Photography Gallery Opening reception for “Salon des Refusés,” exhibition of unselected submissions to the University of Memphis’s 37th Annual Juried Student Exhibition. Fri., Feb. 28, 6-9 p.m. 44 HULING (576-0708).

My Memphis View Art & Gallery Opening reception for “Among the Wildflowers,” exhibition of works by Jesi Janiak. Live painting at 6:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 28, 6-9 p.m. 5 S. MAIN.

St. George’s Episcopal Church Artist reception for Artists’ Link Spring Show & Sale, exhibition of work including clay sculpture, collage, assemblage, fiber art, photography, and paintings. stgchurch.org. Sun., March 1, 2-4 p.m. 2425 S. GERMANTOWN (754-7282).

Stock&Belle Artist reception for “Manufactured Studios,” exhibition of new works by Asimsart along with three other rising Memphis artists, Kea Woods, Julien

Yray, and Noah Womack. (662-420-8582), asimsart.com. Fri., Feb. 28, 6 p.m. 387 S. MAIN (734-2911).

COMEDY

Gold Strike Casino Michael Carbonaro Live!, goldstrike.mgmresorts.com. $40. Fri., Feb. 28, 8 p.m. 1010 CASINO CENTER, TUNICA, MS (888-245-7829).

POETRY/ SPOKEN WORD

Co-Motion Studio Spillit Slam: Take the Leap, evening of your stories. The theme is “Take the Leap.” Stories about the times we dared and the times we wish we had. spillitmemphis.org. $10. Sat., Feb. 29, 7-10 p.m. 416 N. CLEVELAND.

BOOKSIGNINGS

Booksigning by Andy Davidson Author discusses and signs The Boatman’s Daughter. Tues., March 3, 6 p.m. NOVEL, 387 PERKINS EXT. (922-5526).

Booksigning by Candacy Taylor Author discusses and signs The Overground Railroad. Free with registration. Thurs., Feb. 27, 6 p.m. NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, 450 MULBERRY (521-9699), CIVILRIGHTSMUSEUM.ORG.

Booksigning by Corey Mesler Author reads and signs Camel’s Bastard Son. Sat., Feb. 29, 3-5 p.m. BURKE’S BOOK STORE, 936 S. COOPER (278-7484), BURKESBOOKS.COM.

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01.18 01.19 01.22 ROUGAROUX RELEASE PARTY 12:00pm - 10:00pm Crosstown Brewing Co. FREE Join Crosstown Brewing Co. for the release of a new limited beer, Rougaroux. Full Dog Food truck will be there serving food, starting at 2pm, and a music video fi lming and live performance by The Turnstyles starting at 6pm. CROSSTOWN WALKERS 12:00pm - 1:00pm Red staircase in East Atrium FREE This event is open to everyone — vegans, vegetarians, and the veg-curious, but please bring a dish prepared without meat, dairy, and eggs. There’s no set standard for how many people your dish should serve, but a dish that serves 8-10 people is a good bet. CROSSTOWN ARTS NO MEAT MEET-UP VEGAN POTLUCK 3:00pm - 5:00pm Cafe at Crosstown Arts FREE

This winter, Crosstown Walkers will kick off a free 10-Week Indoor Walking Program, which runs from January 22-April 1st. Sign up to commit to getting your steps in around Crosstown Concourse. Receive a health assessment, nutrition education, and swag bags. 01.18 01.19 01.22 ROUGAROUX RELEASE PARTY 12:00pm - 10:00pm Crosstown Brewing Co. FREE Join Crosstown Brewing Co. for the release of a new limited beer, Rougaroux. Full Dog Food truck will be there serving food, starting at 2pm, and a music video fi lming and live performance by The Turnstyles starting at 6pm. CROSSTOWN WALKERS 12:00pm - 1:00pm Red staircase in East Atrium FREE This event is open to everyone — vegans, vegetarians, and the veg-curious, but please bring a dish prepared without meat, dairy, and eggs. There’s no set standard for how many people your dish should serve, but a dish that serves 8-10 people is a good bet. NO MEAT MEET-UP VEGAN POTLUCK 3:00pm - 5:00pm Cafe at Crosstown Arts FREE

CROSSTOWNCONCOURSE.COM/EVENTS The Cutaway Acoustic Guitar Series: ALBERTO LOMBARDI 7:30 - 9:30pm The Green Room | $15 More This Week At Crosstown Arts: BOOKER T. JONES Sat Jan 18th 8:00 - 11:00pm, Crosstown Theater, $60 NO MEAT MEET-UP VEGAN POTLUCK Sun Jan 19th 3:00 - 5:00pm, Cafe at Crosstown Arts, FREE ARTIST TALK: CREATIVE DESTINATION WITH PAM SANTI Sun Jan 19th 5:30 - 6:30pm, Crosstown Arts, West Gallery, FREE RYAN LEE CROSBY AND GRANT SMITH WITH SHAUN MARSH Wed Jan 22nd 7:30 - 9:30pm, The Green Room, $10 • • • • Family Workshop: ONCE UPON A STORY 10:30 - 12:00pm Screening Room | FREE A TRIP TO THE MOON & AELITA: QUEEN OF MARS with live score by Alex Greene & The Rolling Head Orchestra 7:30 - 11:30pm Crosstown Theater | $5 01.17 01.18 01.23 CROSSTOWN ARTS

The Cutaway Acoustic Guitar Series: ALBERTO LOMBARDI 7:30 - 9:30pm The Green Room | $15 More This Week At Crosstown Arts: BOOKER T. JONES Sat Jan 18th 8:00 - 11:00pm, Crosstown Theater, $60 NO MEAT MEET-UP VEGAN POTLUCK Sun Jan 19th 3:00 - 5:00pm, Cafe at Crosstown Arts, FREE ARTIST TALK: CREATIVE DESTINATION WITH PAM SANTI Sun Jan 19th 5:30 - 6:30pm, Crosstown Arts, West Gallery, FREE RYAN LEE CROSBY AND GRANT SMITH WITH SHAUN MARSH Wed Jan 22nd 7:30 - 9:30pm, The Green Room, $10 • • • • Family Workshop: ONCE UPON A STORY 10:30 - 12:00pm Screening Room | FREE A TRIP TO THE MOON & AELITA: QUEEN OF MARS with live score by Alex Greene & The Rolling Head Orchestra 7:30 - 11:30pm Crosstown Theater | $5 01.17 01.18 01.23 03.05 STORY TIME WITH MEMPHIS PUBLIC LIBRARY & CONNECT CREW 11:00am - 12:00pm | Big Stairs | FREE CROSSTOWN ARTS 02.27 CAROLINE KEYS AT CROSSTOWN ARTS 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | The Green Room | $10 02.28 GURF MORLIX 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | The Green Room | $10 03.03 HINT OF LIME BRASS TRIO IN THE GREEN ROOM 7:30pm - 9:30pm | The Green Room | $10 02.29 EXHIBITION ARTIST TALKS 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Crosstown Arts Galleries | FREE THE MUSIC OF GROVER WASHINGTON JR. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | East Atrium | $15 NICK PAGLIARI WITH ME & LEAH 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm | The Green Room | $10

Booksigning by David Aguilar Author discusses and signs Luna: The Science and Stories of Our Moon. Wed., March 4, 6 p.m. MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN, 750 CHERRY (636-4100).

Booksigning by Joshua Hood in conversation with Mark Greaney Author discusses and signs Robert Ludlum’s The Treadstone Resurrection. Fri., Feb. 28, 6 p.m. NOVEL, 387 PERKINS EXT. (922-5526).

Booksigning by Moziah Bridges and Tramica Morris Authors discuss and sign Mo’s Bows: A Young Person’s Guide to Start-Up Success-Measure, Cut and Stitch Your Way to a Great Business. Sat., Feb. 29, 4 p.m. BARNES & NOBLE, 2774 N. GERMANTOWN (386-2468), BN.COM.

SPORTS / FITNESS

35th Annual Bowlin’ on the River Bowl-A-Thon Participating bowling centers include Billy Hard- wick’s All-Star Lanes, 1576 S. White Station, and Funquest Bowling, 440 U.S. 72 West in Collierville. Reserve your lane online. Through April 25. VARIOUS LOCATIONS, BOWLATHON.COM.

901 FC vs. Memphis Tigers Sat., Feb. 29, 6 p.m. AUTOZONE PARK, THIRD AND UNION (721-6000).

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers Sat., Feb. 29, 7 p.m. FEDEXFORUM, 191 BEALE, FEDEXFORUM.COM.

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings Fri., Feb. 28, 7 p.m. FEDEXFORUM, 191 BEALE, FEDEXFORUM.COM.

Memphis Hustle Basketball Fri., Feb. 28, 7 p.m., and Sat., Feb. 29, 7 p.m. LANDERS CENTER, 4560 VENTURE, SOUTHAVEN, MS (662-280-9120), LANDERSCENTER.COM. St. Jude Barrel Race Visit website for more information. Fri.-Sun., Feb. 28-Mar. 1. AGRICENTER INTERNATIONAL, SHOWPLACE ARENA, 105 S. GERMANTOWN, BARRELJAM.COM.

KIDS

Memphis Parent Camp Expo From traditional outdoor summer camps to specialized day and overnight camps, there will be plenty of local and area camps on hand to choose from, for kids aged preschool to 18. Free. Sat., Feb. 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362), MEMPHISPARENT.COM.

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

Passport to Oregon Willamette Valley’s best wineries descend upon Memphis for a tasting. Deep discounts will be offered on any orders placed during event. $75. Thurs., Feb. 27, 5 p.m. 409 S. MAIN, SOUTH MAIN ARTS DISTRICT.

FILM

Carmen Jones Tells the story of Carmen Jones who works in a parachute factory in North Carolina during WWII. $5. Thurs., Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. CROSSTOWN THEATER, 1350 CONCOURSE.

I AM MEmphis Scholars of Breath of Life will premier the film. Red carpet walk at 5 p.m. $2-$5. Fri., Feb. 28, 5-6 p.m. BREATH OF LIFE PREPARATORY ACADEMY, 3795 FRAYSER-RALEIGH (383-5546), BOLPP.ORG. Mid-South Black Film Festival Featuring workshops, panels, fashion, conference luncheon, and more in addition to screenings. Visit website for schedule of events. $10-$75. Through March 1. VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMA- TION, MIDSOUTHBLACKFILM.COM.

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