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Description: Tacky tree trimmings, gaudy garlands, and redneck ribbons festoon the town of Tuna, Texas as this much-loved audience favorite returns by popular demand. Home for the holidays takes on a whole different meaning in the Lone Star State's third-smallest town when the colorful denizens of Tuna compete in the annual lawn display contest. But beware the Christmas Phantom who is sabotaging the elaborate decorations. Two actors portray the entire population, and multiple costume quick-changes help to put the riotous fun in holiday dysfunction.

Ticket prices range from $10 to $35. Please call the Box Office at (901) 726-4656
Date: 12/19/2008
Location: Playhouse on the Square, 51 South Cooper, Memphis 38104

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Description: Last spring, Dr. Hal Poe of Union University shared his collection of C.S. Lewis with the Memphis Public Library & Information Center. This winter, Dr. Poe brings Edgar Allan Poe memorabilia. Beginning January 5, the Edgar Allan Poe Exhibit will be on display in the Goodwyn Gallery of the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. This collection of artwork and memorabilia will be a must see for fans of Poe, or for anyone who is interested in American Literature. Because Poe is considered the “inventor of the modern detective story,” this exhibit promises to be an interesting and unique take on the American master beloved by millions—Edgar Allan Poe. In addition, Dr. Poe, a distant relative of the writer, will give a talk about the exhibit and the life of the American master on Thursday, January 8 at 7 p.m.
Date: 01/05/2009
Venue: The Benjamin L Hooks Central Library
Location: 3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis 38111

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Description: As Chanukah approaches, the Temple Israel Museum has organized an exhibition of unusual
dreidels from around the world. Drawing primarily from the collection of Temple members
Louise and Jerry Sklar, these fine examples are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. The
handcrafted dreidels are made from a variety of materials including glass, mixed metals, wood,
Lucite, paper maché, ceramic, and plastic.
Join the Temple Israel Museum Board and the Sklar family for a reception celebrating the
beginning of the holiday season and the exhibition’s opening on Friday, December 5, following
the 6:15 Shabbat service.
Date: 01/05/2009
Venue: Temple Israel Museum
Location: 1376 East Massey, Cordova 38016

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Description: Curated by Mark Guilbeau, Contemporary Cast Iron II includes a variety of contemporary approaches to iron art making. Although the featured artwork is predominately comprised of cast iron, the show is not limited to just metals or the casting processes. The nearly fifty artists represented in the show couple metals with materials as diverse as wood, wax, fog, and fish skin in contemporary explorations of this 5000 year-old process. The opening, November 15 from 5 to 8pm, will feature a special iron casting performance. A team of highly skilled artists will use two cupola-style iron furnaces to produce molten iron and cast a work of art live on the Museum grounds. The opening is free for members and $20 for non-members. Contemporary Cast Iron II is generously sponsored by the Lawler Foundry Corporation. Exhibition runs from November 15, 2008 to January 19, 2009.

Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sundays 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., Closed Mondays and during exhibit changes.
We are also closed the last week of December.

Admission Prices: Adults: $5.00
Seniors 62+: $4.00
Students (with valid ID) and Children 5-18: $3.00
Free for children under 5, Museum Members, AASLH members, and tour bus operators.
Date: 01/06/2009
Venue: National Ornamental Metal Museum
Location: 374 Metal Museum Drive, Memphis 38106

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Description: Family Skate Night at FunQuest every Tuesday night from 6 to 9pm. Laser Tag is open on these nights! Call 850-9600 for more information.
Date: 01/06/2009
Venue: FunQuest
Location: 440 Hwy 72, Collierville 38017

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Description: TOTS and TRIKES - EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING from 9:30am - 12:30pm. ADMISSION $2.00 Admission and Lunchbox $5.00 Family of Four Admission and Lunchbox $ 15.00.
Bring your tricycles or big wheels for fun and games!!! Mom's - bring your laptop, clip coupons, read a book or chat! Reservation recommended for groups. Please contact Vickie at 901-850-1124.
Date: 01/07/2009
Venue: FunQuest
Location: Funquest, 440 Hwy. 72, Collierville 38017

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Description: Toddler Storytime at the M.R. Davis Library in Southaven. 10:30-11am - call (662) 342-0102 for more information.
Date: 01/07/2009
Venue: MR Davis Public Library
Location: 8889 Northwest Drive, Southaven

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