Rembrandt, Rubens & the Golden Age of Painting at Dixon Gallery & Gardens
Rembrandt, Rubens & the Golden Age of Painting, is at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens, Jan. 22-Apr. 15. Besides the iconic pair mentioned in the title, the exhbition features works by Anthony Van Dyck, Jan Steen, Jacob van Ruisdael, William Hogarth, Thomas Gainsborough & others.
In East Memphis, the Dixon Gallery & Gardens features world-class art exhibitions, the largest collection of French Impressionist paintings in Tennessee, and 17 acres of formal and woodland gardens.Find onne of South’s finest collections of French Impressionist art at Dixon Gallery & Gardens. On 17 acres of formal & informal gardens. Call 901-761-5250 or visit www.dixon.org.
Armed & Dangerous: Art of the Arsenal is at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Armed & Dangerous explores the evolution, function, and craft of weaponry and armor across time and continents. Throughout history, humans have crafted armaments for both offensive and defensive purposes. Ranging from simple axes and shields to complex guns and armor, these weapons developed over the centuries reflect the evolution of technology, class, myth making, and personal identity. Often, their functionality is equaled by their superb artistry; and they provide great insight into our understanding of changes in human culture.
Encompassing weapons from around the world and spanning 3000 years, this exhibition includes culturally diverse armaments: a Greek helmet, American muskets and pistols, a Persian horned helmet, three sets of medieval armor, African shields, and a Samurai suit. All of which display a balance of fine craftsmanship and functionality.
Regardless of when or where they were made, these objects were created to fight, protect, and intimidate and just as often to convey power and status. Many of them have been inspired by the natural world, where fierce fangs, claws, beaks, and horns are displayed not only to injure or kill, but also to avoid battle through demonstrations of dominance.
The embellishment of some of the exquisite examples of early weapons, such as elaborately designed swords, shields, daggers, clubs, and maces, belies their functional purpose.
Armed & Dangerous: Art of the Arsenal is at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art through March 11, 2012.
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is in Overton Park and is open Wed.-Sun., closed Mon. & Tues. Call 901-544-6200 or visit www.brooksmuseum.org.
It’s No Secret! Hollywood Casino’s A Winner!
For a one of a kind experience complete with action packed table games, non-stop slots and free weekend entertainment, just follow the red carpet to Hollywood Casino.
At Hollywood Casino you’ll discover action and excitement with a cast of more than 1,100 slots and over 30 world-class table games to choose from. Maybe wining and dining like a star is more your style? Our award-winning Fairbanks Steakhouse features some of the finest cuts around. Our fabulous Epic Buffet offers something for everyone, further proving you don’t have to be famous to feast like you are. And the Celebrity Grill is open 24 /7 to satisfy your hunger for the limelight anytime day or night.
The Safari Bar is the perfect spot for dodging paparazzi while enjoying a drink or two with friends. And after all the excitement, our luxurious 494-room hotel offers all the star-studded pampering you deserve. From the moment you arrive, we pull out all the stops to ensure every experience is a perfect take.
Saturdays in November also allows you to choose your dream tablet every 15 minutes from 6pm to midnight. Tablet computers are the hottest must-have gadgets this season. They’re compact, multi-functional and you’re connected wherever you go. Win your choice of an Apple® iPad 2(tm), a Sony® Tablet(tm) S or a Samsung® Galaxy Tab(tm) 10.1 at Hollywood Casino Tunica. Earn entries daily beginning October 30 with FIVE TIMES (5X) entries on Fridays. New members receive 5 free entries when they sign up for a Players Card so bring a friend!
Come and enjoy the spotlight at Hollywood Casino Tunica. We’re located just 35 miles south of Memphis. Call 1-800-871-0711 or visit us online at hollywoodcasinotunica.com.
Delicious, Flavorfully Roasted Meats At Texas De Brazil
At 150 Peabody Place in downtown Memphis, Texas de Brazil offers a fixed price menu that features select cuts of Certified Angus beef, lamb, pork, chicken and Brazilian sausage. Slowly roasted over an open flame and served with garlic mashed potatoes, fried bananas, Brazilian cheese bread and a variety of specialty sauces, any cut is a meal fit for a king.
As if that's not enough, there's a 40-item seasonal selection bar stocked with a Texas-sized variety of appetizers, soups, salads and side items. Selections include imported cheeses, made in-house salad dressings, fresh buffalo mozzarella, steamed asparagus with strawberry sauce, shrimp salad, imported Italian salamis, spicy surimi sushi, soup du jour and more.
Stuffed? Well have some Brazilian cheesecake for dessert anyway. Texas de Brazil has an extensive wine list, and offers hand-rolled cigars.
Texas de Brazil is open daily for dinner. Lunch is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wed.-Fri. Major credit cards are accepted. Call 901-526-7600 for information and reservations. Visit www.texasdebrazil.com.
#1 Barbecue In Memphis? CORKY'S BARBECUE!
Corky’s ribs have been voted #1 throughout the South! Lean, tender, hickory-smoked, Memphis-style ribs. Rubbed with Corky’s famously flavorful dry shake and served wet or dry, they are the flavor of Memphis, and a must-eat if you’re in town. Just as delicious are Corky’s wonderful barbecue sandwiches – pork or beef. And both deserve to be enjoyed with a side of Corky’s fantastic barbecue beans. Corky’s also offers barbecue salad, barbecue chicken, barbecue & spaghetti, hot tamales, chili & Cajun shrimp. And don’t forget to get a loaf of onion rings for everyone at the table to share.
And just remember, when you’re licking your fingers to get every bit of that delicious flavor, you saw it in Key Magazine!
Corky’s serves lunch & dinner daily. Beer is available. M.C., D.C., Visa, Amex, Discover accepted.
There are 3 Corky’s BBQ Restaurants in the Memphis area: 5259 Poplar, 901-685-9744, near Poplar and I-240 in Memphis; 1740 Germantown Rd. at Dexter, 901-737-1988, in Cordova; and 743 W. Poplar, 901-405-4999, in Collierville. Visit www.corkysmemphis.com for information.
Backbeat Tours Dares You To Visit The Dark Side Of Memphis!
Backbeat Tours invites you to experience the darker side of Memphis with a delightfully chilling Memphis Ghost Tour. Visit the haunts of the phantoms & ghosts of Beale St. as well as a choice selection of the city's history-laden older sites.
Various tour highlights include:
The Orpheum Theatre, home of Mary, since 1921 downtown's most celebrated 'haint'.
Former brothel, Earnestine & Hazel's, supposedly one of the most haunted buildings in America.
The Gayoso House, scene of a brutal murder & a host of paranormal phenomena.
Deadman's Alley, also known as Barboro Alley, where the bodies stacked up daily during the yellow fever epidemic of 1878.
The Civil War hospital of Howard's Row.
This month these tingling, goose-bumping tours are offered in 1-hour & 2-hour varieties:
The 2-hour Memphis Ghost Tour is Wed.-Sat. at 8:00pm.
The 1-hour Dark Side Tour is at 8:00pm on Sundays.
For more information call Backbeat Tours, 901-527-9415, or visit www.BackbeatTours.com.
Inspiration Art Gallery Features Works By Thomas Kinkade
Bring your home to life with the inspirational paintings of America's most collected living artist, Thomas Kinkade. Kinkade, known as "The Painter of Light," has painted over 1,000 masterworks including cabin and cottage scenes, beautiful gardens and street scenes, inspirational paintings, powerful seascapes, and more.
Kinkade has been published for over 25 years and continues to create inspiring, moving, and compelling art. "He has won numerous awards and has been the spokesperson for several compelling art charitable organizations, including the Salvation Army for whom he raised several million dollars to benefit 9/11 victims with his painting titled "The Light of Freedom", said Inspiration Art Gallery's Betty Black.
"My mission as an artist," says Thom, "is to capture those special moments in life adorned with beauty and light; to project a serene simplicity that can be appreciated and enjoyed by everyone. That's what I mean by sharing the light."
You can find the work of Thomas Kinkade and other regional, national, and local artists at Inspiration Art Gallery, located in Wolfchase Galleria, at 2760 N. Germantown Pkwy, just north of I-40. For more information call 901-257-1212. Visit them also at www.ThomasKinkadeMemphis.com. or www.InspirationArtGallery.com.
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