Memphis Destination Planning Guide 2009 - (Page 18) what’s new For a complete list, visit www.memphistravel.com. a thrilling journey out west giving visitors the chance to see grizzly bears, elk, timber wolves, arctic waterfowl, sandhill cranes and trumpeter swans. embark on a hike through the greater yellowstone ecosystem and learn about the wildlife, history, and culture of this fascinating part of the united states. 2009 will continue to be excitement filled with the new baby giraffe and the expectation of a newborn baby elephant due in july. memphis in may 2009 honors the republic of chile beale street landing construction is under way in making the mississippi river accessible for everyone from downtown memphis. the beale street landing project will feature five different park spaces on different elevations that will have seating areas and water features. it will also include a 480 foot long floating dock for the classic memphis riverboats, a grass covered ramp under which will be a 13,000 square foot glass-walled building for ticket sales, gift shop and small restaurant as well as an underground parking garage with space for seventy cars. so wander down to the beale street landing and marvel at the size of the river or just relax and take in the beauty of a sunset over the water. memphisinmay.org join us for this annual celebration of music, food, fun and memphis with an international twist. this year’s honoree, the republic of chile, will have a cultural influence on all aspects of this exciting annual festival. the 2009 schedule has been released and is as follows. may 1-3 – beale street music festival may 4-9 – international week salute to chile may 14-16 – world championship barbecue cooking contest may 23 – sunset symphony peabody hotel expansion and anniversary freedom’s sisters january 24th – april 5th www.peabodymemphis.com celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2009, the peabody hotel continues to grow. hailed as the south’s grand hotel, it will be adding 163 upscale suites – 2 office suites, 152 standard suites, 7 upgraded suites and 7 presidentialtype suites – on the second and third levels of the entertainment complex at 150 peabody place. this much-anticipated addition will give the already magnificent peabody hotel over 600 hotel rooms. www.civilrightsmuseum.org dare to dream. take a stand. make a difference. the national civil rights museum will feature an exhibit of women who lived by these challenging words. ella baker, mary mcleod bethune, shirley chisholm, septima clark, kathleen cleaver, fannie lou hamer, barbara jordan, mary church terrell, betty shabazz and other extraordinary women will all be showcased in this interactive and inspiring exhibit. sponsored by the ford motor company fund. international blues challenge in its 25th year memphis zoo’s teton trek www.memphiszoo.org rated the number one zoo by tripadvisor in 2008 and just minutes from downtown, the memphis zoo continues to get better and better. opening in late summer of 2009, the fred and diane smith family teton trek will be a stunning 4 acre exhibit and 18 www.blues.org blues artists from all over the world will compete for top honors in the 25th year of this international contest. hopeful musicians will perform for media, talent buyers, record labels and, of course, fans. in 2008, trampled under foot (kansas city blues society) took first place in the band category while lionel young (colorado blues society) came out on top in the solo / duo section. blues music awards in its 30th year www.blues.org the 30th annual blues music awards will take place this year at the cook convention center right here in memphis. industry representatives, fans, and famed blues performers will all be in attendance to http://www.memphistravel.com http://www.memphisinmay.org http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org http://www.peabodymemphis.com http://www.blues.org http://www.memphiszoo.org http://www.blues.org
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