Memphis Destination Planning Guide

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. 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 diversity, and providing enriched learning experiences. 516 Tennessee, Ste. 224 | 901-312-9787 Fax: 901-544-7163 Memphis & Shelby County Film & Television Commission Greater Memphis Arts Council The Blues Foundation Visit the Blues Music world headquarters. See photos, posters, paintings, autographed guitars and merchandise. The Blues Foundation presents the 24th International Blues Challenge, beginning Jan 31 and the 2008 Blues Music Awards in May. 49 Union Ave. | 901-527-2583 | Fax: 901-529-4030 www.blues.org 9th largest united arts fund in the country. Provides funding for 20 major local arts organizations, more than 30 community arts projects, and education and outreach efforts that bring the arts to thousands of schoolchildren every year. 8 S. Third St., Ste. 300 | 901-578-2787 Fax: 901-578-2784 | www.memphisartscouncil.org 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 Memphis Symphony orchestra Malco Theatres 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 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” means more than blues and rock n’ roll. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra holds performances in one of America’s best acoustically-designed halls, the Cannon Center and at GPAC. For the 56th season, pianist Peter Serkin, violinists Jennifer Koh and James Ehnes, and Pops headliners Jennifer Holliday and Amy Grant will perform. 585 S. Mendenhall Rd. | 901-537-2525 www.memphissymphony.org Cultural Development Foundation of Memphis Develops and promotes a viable and prolific music industry building on Memphis’ rich cultural heritage. 22 n. Front St. | 901-543-3518 www.memphismusic.org Memphis and Shelby County Music Commission Strives to provide excellent artistic productions that expose school-aged children and their families to the performing arts, while supporting cultural The Music at Lindenwood Concert series has presented the world’s finest opera singers, conductors, The Vienna Choir Boys, The U.S. Marine Band, The Canadian Brass, and more. This season includes “Brunch, Broadway and Bayless”, “American Salute”, “The Christmas Spectacular!”, “Hymns Impromptu” and “For Mom.” 2400 Union Ave. | 901-458-1652 Fax: 901-458-0145 | www.lindenwoodcc.com Music at Lindenwood 103 http://www.memphisfilmcomm.org http://www.balletmemphis.org http://www.memphisartscouncil.org http://www.blues.org http://www.memphissymphony.org http://www.malco.com http://www.playhouseonthesquare.org http://www.memphismusic.org http://www.lindenwoodcc.com

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Memphis Destination Planning Guide Contents Themed Itineraries Annual Events Meeting and Convention Services Memphis CVB Sales Staff Convention Facilities Hotels and Lodging Meeting/Event Planners Hotels and Lodging Tour/Travel Planners Attractions Dining Shopping Sports and Recreation Stages, Arenas and Entertainment Venues Theater and Performing Arts Sightseeing and Tour Services Around Town Transportation Airlines Business Services City Map Downtown Map

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