Sunset on the Square: Jeffrey and the Pacemakers

Hey MSF! Have you attended an of the Sunset on the Square concerts here in town? If not, tomorrow would be the perfect time to go! On Thursday, July 8, the featured act at Collierville’s Sunset on the Square Concert Series is: Jeffrey and the Pacemakers.

Why should you attend? Only for an evening full of live music, food, and fun! While the concert is free, food is not. Vendors will be on site selling their goods, but they’re never too expensive.

So, just who are Jeffrey and the Pacemakers anyway? Well, they are a local Memphis band with a sound reminiscent to the the Beatles, the Kinks, the Rolling Stones, Gerry and the Pacemakers and various other British Invasion groups as well as the Byrds and other 60’s groups. They will definitely be bringing some old school pop and rock and roll to the square, so if you’re a fan of this kind of music, it’ll definitely be a treat for you.

All of the concerts start at 7 pm and are located on Collierville’s Historic Town Square. Check the website for the remaining dates.

All the World’s A Stage…

And it’s just waiting for your all-star performance! Hey Madison at Schilling residents, have your friends ever told you that you belonged on stage? Do you ever watch movies and say ‘I could’ve played that part!’, or have you ever seen television shows where you just wish that you could have been an extra for just one minute? If so, don’t you think it’s about time for you to hone  your skills to make your dream come true? And to have fun while doing it?

FreakEngine is hosting an Open Improv workshop tonight from 7-9 pm at the Evergreen Theater. True enough, improv acting may not necessarily land you an Oscar, but it’ll definitely be fun (and entertaining to your friends!).

This sounds like a really fun event, so if you’re in the Memphis Midtown area tonight, why not stop through. Otherwise, it’s about a 20 minute drive.

Directions from Madison at Schilling:

Head north on Madison Farms Ln toward Madison Row. Turn left at Madison Row. Take the 1st right onto Schilling Blvd. Turn left at Schilling Blvd W. Turn left at W Poplar Ave. The Evergreen Theater will be on your left.

The Best of Rue McClanahan

Blanche was easily one of my favorite Golden Girls, next to Sophia of course. Their antics made me laugh many, many times, and I couldn’t go without giving tribute to one of my favorite characters. Rue McClanahan was such a wonderful actress. Her are some of her best/funniest moments:

The Greater Memphis Area: So Culturally Inclined

During the summer months, and any time really, the greater Memphis area has so much going on! And it’s not only focused on one group; everyone gets a chance to show their style and culture at anyone of Memphis’ great cultural festival. Along with the Memphis Italian Festival happening this week, there’s the Latino News Festival.

It will take place Friday June 4th thru Sunday June 6th, 2010 at the corner of Winchester Rd and Riverdale in Memphis TN.

In addition to the lively and colorful aspects that you come to expect with festivals, which encompasses music, fair rides, arts and crafts, and food; the Latinos News Festival will also provide a venue for services and information from local businesses to the Latino community. This gives festival goers a chance to expand their horizons to new fields that may have been previously unseen.

Admission is only $6 and kids 4 and under are free. Come out and enjoy  yourselves!

Ladies! Break out the Cosmos and Stilettos, it’s Time for SATC 2!

Girl Power! Gotta love it! Gather all of your best buds and get all dolled up for a night on the town, and start it off with seeing ‘Sex and the City 2′ in theaters!

Marvin Gaye Tribute Concert

You know we’ve got to find a way, to bring some lovin’ here today

-Marvin Gaye

Truer words have never been spoken. And that’s why this Saturday, May 29 at Minglewood Hall from 6 to 7 pm, there will be a tribute concert just for Mr. Gaye.

This is a live show that has had previous performances by Tim Terry, Menefer, Will Graves, Stephanie Bolton, Nujynisis, Larry Springfield and several other local artists. It’s the 6th year that this will be performed in Memphis.

There’s  a different theme every year. This year’s theme is “The Genres”, focusing on Marvin’s influence on music and the artists that have used his works, such as Jay-Z and Luther Vandross.

It’s sure to be an amazing event. Tickets are between $18 and $25.

What to eat after exercising….

Whenever I’m done exercising, my first want is a big bowl of ice cream to relax with and cool down. But that’s not exactly the best way to go; burning 500 calories to gain 600 kind of defeats the purpose of exercising, right?

There are certain foods that are good to eat right after exercising. The first things you should grab are ‘good’ carbs. Yeah I know, people often tell you that you should stay away from carbs, but after a workout, they are exactly what you need to replenish your body.

Next, you should pack on the protein! On average after exercise, a person should get in 10-15 grams of protein. If you want meat to satisfy this requirement, try small portions of lean grilled chicken or fish.

Here are a couple of recipes that you can tackle after a workout.

What do you like to eat after working out?

Well, this is one way to work out…

For many people, exercising isn’t really our idea of a good time. Take me for example, I hate to sweat, so gym workouts aren’t really for me. But I know that it’s something I must do to stay healthy. Often times people will listen to music, watch television, or read a book while exercising to make the process not so tedious. Well, this girl took having fun while exercising to the next level. Check it out!

‘Nuff Said…

I can’t even begin to tell you how many days I’ve felt like this, lol. What about you?

Vegan? Give Chef Tom A Call!

How do  you feel about having your food prepared fresh at home…and you don’t have to do ANY work. That’s what Chef Tom does. Starting at $180, Chef Tom, a chef specializing in vegan food, will come to your home (or wherever you are), cook the meal (with the ingredients and utensils that he brings), and clean up afterwards after vacuum sealing your food. That’s not half bad.

Especially when the food tastes the way that it does; I’ve heard a lot of great reviews. A showstopper of his is what he calls a nasty sandwich. Not nasty as in taste, but the nasty in the way foods coated with BBQ sauce and coleslaw can be. The sandwich is a hand-made sausage topped with made-from-scratch barbecue sauce and coleslaw, and totally vegan.

So if you’re looking to watch what you eat, shoot Chef Tom an email. You’ll be glad you did.

Do you know of any vegan restaurants around Collierville?

photo credit: The Commercial Appeal

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