Had a great time at the Bluff City Fair. Now I'm the kind of person (over 50) that doesn't like…read morecrowds. I get there at 10:30 (they opened at 10), parking was easy and only $5. Walked right up to the ticket booth and hubby and I both being military was able to get in for $5 each. Security checked us in with ease (no drama) and I got to bring in my small Spider-Man umbrella (I don't do direct sunlight) which totally made my day. We had two friends with us and we don't ride anything but we love to walk around, people watch, eat, laugh, eat, talk to the vendors, eat more. The setup was excellent. Indoor vendors (not a lot) but they all had some great prices on their items. We had fun talking and I think hubby got talked into buying something for the tv! Lol! We had a nice cool area to sit down in with huge tables and chairs where we ate our fried bologna sandwich (oooh sooo good) and fried oreos (ooh even better)! This fair is quite a bit smaller than the Delta Fair but we all agreed that we liked this one better because we had a chance to walk around without the crowds and the food was still good. The kids that were here early were able to ride without standing in line. We didn't have to wait in line for food or the bathrooms. Oh and speaking of the bathrooms-you might want to bring your own wipes, paper, sanitizer or whatever you use. I keep an arsenal of stuff with me so I'm good but the bathrooms were not as clean as they could have been. Other than that everything was great. At around 2 we started to leave as the crowd started moving in which worked out great. We will definitely return next year.

I saw so many events here over the years. Concerts, sporting events, etc. It's a real shame that…read morethis grand old building just sits abandoned and neglected. There are so many cities with venues just like this one that are thriving and useful to the communities they are in. There is absolutely no reason the coliseum can't be the same way. Reopen her now!!!

Went to the southern heritage class to hear and support Craigmont High marching band. Had an…read moreawesome time watching UAPB play Tennessee State University. The environment was great it was a great turnout. The field looked awesome in spite of the renovations. There's no bad seat in the stadium. Well done to all that supported the Liberty Bowl game

My roommate and I attended the Boise State versus Memphis football game last Saturday; since I am a…read moreBoise State fan. Although it wasn't a packed house, we still had a fun time. The Boise State and Memphis fans were really nice and there were plenty of fun things to do. I'm hoping to be back to this stadium for a bowl game or the next time Boise State comes to Memphis.

Crystal Harris Bi-Coastal Entrepreneur with…read more Richard Self of Freelance Video One Sends Congrats to Anthony Doggett / Ant Grip Griffin and the entire 901 skate team What awesome performances - Memphis Freestylers 901 bring a unique excitement to the showcase of roller skating - giving Memphis it's own stamp and recognition that represents the swag that puts the 901 on the map for competitive talent. A must see - skating fans all over are in for something special in the field of performing arts and entertainment.

Well, I wish there was a way to review individual shows, but I guess that doesn't make sense since…read morethe productions are temporary. So, I will comment on the venue itself up here and place a block below for specific shows and will update that block whenever I see a new one! I'll put the run dates in the title line so you know whether or not to pay attention to it. Venue Review My wife and I absolutely love live theater and I think we've been to most of the theater venues in Memphis. We've seen many productions at the Playhouse on the Square and it is just a fabulous place to see a play, or even the ballet. It is not a huge venue so when I say, "There isn't a bad seat in the house." that is dead on. The seating is comfortable. The facilities are clean. The staff is always nice. And the productions are always top-notch! One thing about Playhouse and its surrounding theaters is the pricing for their shows is usually very reasonable compared to the competing theater across town. We always come in from the North, down Central and usually, we park in the parking garage near the square itself. This last time it was raining and we noticed there is actually a parking lot on the East side of the building! It is a nice parking lot and it is, of course, a much shorter walk than the walk from the garage! However, if you plan to eat before or after a show, the garage might be a better choice. Production Reviews Below Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - 1/19-2/18/2024 I am a HUGE fan of the 1971 film, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder (who isn't, right?). I think we all would like to forget the 2005 remake of the story with J. Depp, so to say I'm dubious when it comes to the treatment of this story is probably an understatement. Knowing I am such a fan of this story, my wife surprised me with tickets to this show. I've never seen it done live and I was excited but trepidatious because some of the stuff I loved about the 1971 movie, the special effects, the sets, just couldn't be duplicated on a live stage. That said, because I knew that going, in I was a bit forgiving and might have been a little excited to see how they adapted it. I was not disappointed one bit! Of course, the main storyline was the same, but there were nuances of modernization. The names of the children were the same and the core of their bad behavior too. However, their backstories and the style of their ultimate demises were slightly different. I won't give critical details away as I don't want to spoil it for you, but just as an example, Mike Teevee's problem is still sitting in front of a screen too much, but his addiction is to the Internet and video games rather than classic television. Clever. The young star of the show, Drake Shehan, was incredible and an absolute delight to watch! The young man could sing, and dance, and his acting quality was that of someone 10 years his senior! The rest of the cast was great as well, just a super ensemble. This was one of the best shows we've seen at Playhouse and they did a fantastic job of adapting this to the stage. You have a little more than a week to catch this and you should before it is gone!

I had no idea that places like this existed in Memphis outside of the Orpheum, but I was pleasantly…read moresurprised. My wife and I enjoyed the performance of "Your Arms Too Short To Box With God", last night. This will be the first of many performances that we will enjoy here! I highly recommend a trip for a performance. You will not be disappointed.

Theater is unmarked, actually is physically at 2105 LaSalle. Hard to find unless you know it's off…read moreCooper, a few feet north of Madison

The theater had an odor and it was nasty. If I could have gotten my money back I would have left…read more I will never come back here.

Under Ms. Smythe's leadership, New Ballet has worked and continues to work collaboratively with…read morenumerous organizations including Shelby County Schools (in school and after school programs in Dunbar Elementary, Belle Forest Community Schools and the Maxine Smith STEAM Academy), The Binghampton Development Corporation, The Women's Foundation, The Salvation Army Kroc Center, Hatiloo Theater, the Memphis Symphony, the Buckman Art Center, St. Mary's, BRIDGES USA, Girls Inc., Gestaldt Community Schools, KIPP Diamond Academy, Southern Avenue Charter School, Memphis Athletic Ministries, Memphis City Schools, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Rhodes College, Opera Memphis, Arts in the Park and the Memphis College of Art, and the Dixon Gallery. Send your child for a professional dance experience ...

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