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Sharks and Stars
By Julie Ray
Dinosaurs of Antarctica
Just in time to dodge the beastly July heat, opening weekend for Memphis Pink Palace Museum’s CTI Giant Screen Theater offers dinosaurs, sharks, and canines. “We’re going to have an exciting lineup of movies and shows, including daily showings of Dinosaurs of Antarctica and weekend showings of the original 1975 version of Jaws on the giant screen,” says Museum marketing manager Bill Walsh. “In the planetarium, we’ll feature daily showings of the popular Black Holes show.” Guests are highly encouraged to arrive early to purchase tickets to movies and planetarium shows as there are entry protocols including temperature checks, entry questions, and the like that require additional time, along with seating restrictions. As a further safety precaution, guests will be required to wear masks at all times. Concession items will not be available at the theater entrance. However, candy and drinks can be purchased at the Museum Store. “We are limiting seating capacities to 15 percent to ensure safe social distancing and are requiring guests to wear masks at all times and places,” Walsh says. Fifteen percent equates to 50 viewers in the theater and 20 stargazers in the planetarium. Yes, this is opening weekend for the planetarium as well. Both venues will be open Tuesday through Sunday with several showtimes daily. The planetarium will bring back the popular Black Holes along with new shows, Our Sky Tonight and laser animated Legends of the Night Sky. Museum members receive one dollar off ticket price. Individual and family museum memberships are available and can be used in over 360 other ASTC-affiliated museums around the world. MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, VISIT WEBSITE FOR THEATER AND PLANETARIUM SHOW SCHEDULE, MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG. WEEKEND SHOWS START ON JULY 23RD AND CONTINUE THROUGH AUGUST 30TH; $6-$16 PER SHOW, $14-$30 INCLUDES MUSEUM EXHIBITS.
VARIOUS DAYS & TIMES July 23rd-29th Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man + Amy LaVere and Will Sexton Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter, Thursday, July 23rd, 5:30-8:30 p.m., $10 Documentary about the legendary singer-songwriter features performances by musicians he influenced. The Grove will also feature Miss Sharon Jones! on Friday and Standing in the Shadows of Motown on Sunday. Cirque Italia Wolfchase Galleria, 2760 N. Germantown, Thursday, July 23rd, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, July 24th, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 25th, 1:30, 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, July 26th, 1:30, 4:30 & 7:30 p.m., $10-$40 Featuring a stage that holds 35,000 gallons of water that performers dazzle over while thrilling the audience with every move.
Artist reception for “Yearning Horizons” Medicine Factory, 85 W. Virginia, Friday, July 24th, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, July 25th, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free Exhibition of a new body of work by Savannah White inspired by her travel experiences. Memphis Zoo Digital Dinner Party memphiszoo.org, Friday, July 24th, 6-11 p.m., $125 Party includes a four-course meal that is specially crafted by Jimmy Gentry and Erling Jensen and paired with wines. Also featuring animal interpreters, Old Dominick’s master distiller Alex Castle, and an auction.
Babalu Virtual MargaritaMaking Class eatbabalu.com, Friday, July 24th, 6-7 p.m., $25 Babalu’s drink master Michelle Laverty will walk participants through how to whip up a signature Baba Rita and the oh-so-popular Watermelon Margarita in a 30-minute session. Taste of Fitness Memphis Live Online facebook.com/sweat901, Monday, July 27th-Friday, July 31st, 10 a.m., free A 25-minute taste of different workouts available in-person and virtually. Includes cocktail-making demos from Old Dominick, demos and giveaways of health and wellness services and products, and a chance to win prizes from vendors and sponsors.
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