Memphis Destination Planning Guide 2009 - (Page 107) BALLET MEMPHIS theater and perforMing arts From the galleries of historic South Main to the classrooms of the distinguished Memphis College of Art in Midtown, the arts are alive and well in Memphis. Beyond the visual arts, the city offers visitors multiple choices when it comes to live theatre, dance, classical concerts and performance art. Yellow box denotes advertiser. artsmemphis We are a 46 year old funding organization (the 6th largest in the U.S.), which provides operating and project support to 27 arts groups. As major fundraisers, grant makers and art promoters in the city, ArtsMemphis contributed more than $4M to the Memphis arts community in 2008. 575 s. mendenhall | 901-578-2787 fax: 901-578-2784 | www.artsmemphis.org Sister theatre to Playhouse on the Square. Memphis’ only professional live theatre. Offering the best of Broadway and off-Broadway. Performances at an affordable price. Meeting/party facilities and group discounts available. 1705 poplar ave. | box office: 901-726-4656 fax: 901-272-7530 | www.playhouseonthesquare.org the circuit playhouse memphis & shelby county film & television commission Official city/county liaison for film and television productions shooting on-location in the Mid-South. Publishes annual production resource directory. Permits and assists all production. 50 peabody pl., ste. 250 | 901-527-8300 fax: 901-527-8326 | www.memphisfilmcomm.org ballet memphis Founded in 1986 by Artistic Director Dorothy Gunther Pugh, Ballet Memphis performs at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Memphis, as well as at non-traditional venues throughout the city and on tour. Also operates Ballet Memphis School and The Pilates Centre of Ballet Memphis. 7950 trinity rd. | 901-737-7322 | fax: 901-737-7037 www.balletmemphis.org cultural development foundation of memphis memphis music foundation the blues foundation Visit the Blues Music world headquarters. See photos, posters, paintings, autographed guitars and merchandise. The Blues Foundation presents the 25th International Blues Challenge, beginning Feb 4 and the 30th Blues Music Awards on May 7. 49 union ave. | 901-527-2583 | fax: 901-529-4030 www.blues.org The Cultural Development Foundation of Memphis (CDFM) provides culturally diverse artistic experiences that enrich the lives of school-age children and their families. CDFM provides education and cultural awareness for the underserved communities; promotes artistic excellence that inspires community audiences; and builds collaborations and partnerships. 516 tennessee, ste. 128 | 901-312-9787 fax: 901-544-7163 A non-profit, economic development agency that focuses on developing and growing the music industry in Memphis. We are a small business development agency that assists Memphis artists and music industry entrepreneurs with knowledge, connections and networks. 431 s. main st. | 901-527-1029 | fax: 901-527-1049 www.memphismeansmusic.com memphis symphony orchestra malco theatres Have your next event at the Malco! Movie theatres provide the perfect setting for a wide range of programs. Stadium seating and classroom-style lecture facilities allow you to conduct a highimpact, innovative and cost effective meeting in a comfortable venue. Malco Theatres offer you the ability to mix business with pleasure! 5851 ridgeway center pkwy. | 901-761-3480 800-467-6677 | fax: 901-681-2044 | www.malco.com Memphis’ music tradition for over 50 years. You can hear great music for the 2008-2009 season as Maestro David Loebel conducts for his final season in Memphis. Joining the MSO this upcoming season is violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, songstress Patti Austin, pianist Jonathan Biss, pianist Awadagin Pratt and more. Student and group discounts available. 585 s. mendenhall rd. | 901-537-2525 www.memphissymphony.org 107 http://www.playhouseonthesquare.org http://www.memphisfilmcomm.org http://www.artsmemphis.org http://www.memphismeansmusic.com http://www.balletmemphis.org http://www.blues.org http://www.memphissymphony.org http://www.malco.com
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