Events

Come out and enjoy soul-tinged jazz that goes down nice and smooth with Michaelyn Oby and Copasetic.

Doors open @ 7:00pm
Show starts @ 8:00pm
$10 cover

Friday And Saturday, April 3-4, 2009
Michael D. Rose Theatre Lecture Hall
The University Of Memphis
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Sponsored by:
The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change
at The University of Memphis

Event Co-Sponsors:
Scholars In Critical Race Studies Group
The Marcus W. Orr Center For The Humanities
The University Of Memphis Public Service Funds
African And African American Studies
Department Of Communication

FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2009
9:30 Opening remarks by Daphene R. McFerren, Director
Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change, University of Memphis
9:30 OBAMA AND THE MEDIA: CARICATURES, REPRESENTATIONS AND HIP HOP
Chair: Reece L. Auguiste, University of Memphis

Friday Night April 3 2009

6:30 Meet Big Sam in the Folklore Store
$25 Includes Beer & Beverages plus Show.

8:00 Big Sam's Funky Nation in Folklore Hall with on stage interview
$15 Advance Purchase
$18 Day of Show
Discount of $5 for students with valid Student ID

buy tickets now!

Come prepared to shake your tail feathers like a Mardi Gras Indian Friday, April 3, as Big Sam’s Funky Nation delivers that funky New Orleans sound to the Center for Southern Folklore Hall.

Big Sam’s Funky Nation is presented by the Center for Southern Folklore and welcomed by 96 Oink 1, The Pig. (If you can't see the audio player below, click here to listen >>)

Come out and join Tamara Jones, Candy Fox & Shunta at Soul Cafe (3557 Ridgeway Road, next to New Direction Church) on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 for their show "The Look of Love"!

Each night will feature electrifying live musical performances from 8 to 11 p.m.

Soul Café offers tantalizing food and a fabulous family atmosphere – all ages are welcome!

Advanced reservations are encouraged and admission is only $7.

For more information, please go to www.soulcafememphis.com or call 901.322.1695!

Please feel free to spread the word to all your friends and family. We hope to see you there! You will DEFINITELY have a wonderfully entertaining musical experience!

Friday And Saturday, April 3-4, 2009
Michael D. Rose Theatre Lecture Hall
The University Of Memphis
Download PDF Flyer

Sponsored by:
The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change
at The University of Memphis

Event Co-Sponsors:
Scholars In Critical Race Studies Group
The Marcus W. Orr Center For The Humanities
The University Of Memphis Public Service Funds
African And African American Studies
Department Of Communication

FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2009
9:30 Opening remarks by Daphene R. McFerren, Director
Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change, University of Memphis
9:30 OBAMA AND THE MEDIA: CARICATURES, REPRESENTATIONS AND HIP HOP
Chair: Reece L. Auguiste, University of Memphis

Come out and join Tamara Jones, Candy Fox & Shunta at Soul Cafe (3557 Ridgeway Road, next to New Direction Church) on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 for their show "The Look of Love"!

Each night will feature electrifying live musical performances from 8 to 11 p.m.

Soul Café offers tantalizing food and a fabulous family atmosphere – all ages are welcome!

Advanced reservations are encouraged and admission is only $7.

For more information, please go to www.soulcafememphis.com or call 901.322.1695!

Please feel free to spread the word to all your friends and family. We hope to see you there! You will DEFINITELY have a wonderfully entertaining musical experience!

'Soulful Mondays' featuring the new group Groove Therapy fronted by one of the baddest vocalists in Memphis, D Monet.
Neil's, April 6th @ 7pm, & the cover is only $5.
If you're into Chaka, Layla, Aretha, etc....You don't want to miss this. Check her out at http://www.myspace.com/dmonet33.

KOLD KUTZ TUESDAYS 7:00PM UNTIL OPEN MIC @THEZE BONEZ SPORTS BAR AND GRILL IN WEST MEMPHIS HOSTED BY GRANGRAN.

Cafe Soul- 492 S Main St
Doors open @ 8pm. Show starts @ 9p.
$10 admission. Call 901-859-0557 for more info.

Cafe Soul- 492 S Main St
Doors open @ 8pm. Show starts @ 9p.
$10 admission. Call 901-859-0557 for more info.

Lyrical Haiku
Occasions
201 S. Cooper
Memphis, Tn 38104

Monday April 13, 2009 8:00pm

Featuring Hardface, Virghost, Fro
And the hottest
Singers actors & poets

Admission: $7
$10 for 2
**$5 for college students
**$1 off for FedEx employees
FREE FOOD!!!
Who dem’ say there’s no-thing to do in Memphis???

**must show I.d.

Africa In April Cultural Awareness Festival, Inc. celebrates 23 years of African History and Culture on the internationally famous Beale Street at Robert R. Church Park, Downtown Memphis, Tennessee on April 16 - 19, 2009.
This historic international festival is a four day event emphasizing cultural diversity and ethnicity including music, cuisine, education, economics, transportation, technology, history, fashion, demonstrations, arts, crafts, and creative performances. Each year a different African country is selected showcasing a multiplicity of mediums.

The 2009 honored country is The Republic of Mauritania.

Will Graves & Soul @ Soul Cafe
Two Shows! 8pm & 10pm.
$7 admission.

Africa In April Cultural Awareness Festival, Inc. celebrates 23 years of African History and Culture on the internationally famous Beale Street at Robert R. Church Park, Downtown Memphis, Tennessee on April 16 - 19, 2009.
This historic international festival is a four day event emphasizing cultural diversity and ethnicity including music, cuisine, education, economics, transportation, technology, history, fashion, demonstrations, arts, crafts, and creative performances. Each year a different African country is selected showcasing a multiplicity of mediums.

The 2009 honored country is The Republic of Mauritania.

Will Graves & Soul @ Soul Cafe
Two Shows! 8pm & 10pm.
$7 admission.

Africa In April Cultural Awareness Festival, Inc. celebrates 23 years of African History and Culture on the internationally famous Beale Street at Robert R. Church Park, Downtown Memphis, Tennessee on April 16 - 19, 2009.
This historic international festival is a four day event emphasizing cultural diversity and ethnicity including music, cuisine, education, economics, transportation, technology, history, fashion, demonstrations, arts, crafts, and creative performances. Each year a different African country is selected showcasing a multiplicity of mediums.

The 2009 honored country is The Republic of Mauritania.

SPOKEN WORD AND SONG HOSTED BY GRANGRAN IN WEST MEMPHIS @THEZE BONEZ SPORTS BAR & GRILL,113 S 20TH..OPEN MIC AT WEST MEMPHIS NEWEST SPOT..GREAT FOOD AND ATMOSPHERE.
7.00PM UNTIL..ADM FREE UNTIL JULY 31,2009.

Odessa presents...

JAZZNIKS
A beatnik retrospect through sound

Music by Infinite Heights / Funkẹ

Spoken word by
Ashley Odum
Anti-Life Equation
Hardface

Odessa -2613 Broad Ave.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
10pm-til
$5 Cover
Complimentary Refreshments

Cafe Soul- 492 S Main St
Doors open @ 8pm. Show starts @ 9p.
$10 admission. Call 901-859-0557 for more info.

Cafe Soul- 492 S Main St
Doors open @ 8pm. Show starts @ 9p.
$10 admission. Call 901-859-0557 for more info.

Weekly singing contest at Euphoria (704 Madison). Winner takes the $150 cash prize. Starts at 7pm. Arrive early to sign up. Hosted by John Anthony and Lenny Cain. $5 admission.

Marshall Arts- 639 Marshall Ave (across street from Hattiloo Theatre).
Tonight ONLY! Food, Fun, DJ

Jamille "Jam" Hunter / May 1st Friday
Jazz/Neo-Soul @ Cafe Soul (492 S Main St)
8 PM. $10 admission