Tech up and text with Bravo!

Bravo Memphis is keeping up with the times to keep you up to date!

Visit http://www.moptin.com/?BRAVO to opt in to the Bravo Wireless Network. We will send a very limited amount of messages straight to your phone or PDA to remind you of upcoming events, notify you of any changes, and let you know about contests and voting as well.

We are offering this service free of charge, but your plan's standard texting rates apply.

Happy texting!

Check out our friends at Minglewood Hall!

I went to see Old Crow Medicine Show at MingleWood Hall last night and all I can say is "FINALLY!". Memphis is long overdue for a venue like this and I had a blast. While the will-call line was long and cold (next time I'll just pick up my tix early), everything moved very smoothly. Beer lines weren't frustrating, the crowd was laid back and friendly, and we all were able to enjoy the sites and sounds of The Felice Brothers and Old Crow made for one outstanding evening.

I NEVER stood in line for the bathroom (and for a girl that is huge) and every aspect of the evening was just seamless.

Congrats to Mike Smith, Leia Walsh and the team at Minglewood for putting on a great show and and running such a great venue. I can't wait to see more shows here! http://www.minglewoodhall.com/

Leaders of the Pack

Hi Bravo Fans,

We had a great leadership meeting last night. Thanks to all the Leadership Council members who came out! Even though there are only a few events left in the season, there are still some very exciting things going on with Bravo that you won't want to miss!

I can't reveal all of our surprises and good news just yet, but you can be assured that the Leadership Council is working hard and coming up with some great ideas for more exciting Bravo events!

Stay tuned for more details and don't forget to reserve your spot for the March World Premier event with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. Email Elizabeth at erouse@artsmemphis.org today to reserve your spot.

Not a Bravo member yet? Join today for just $20 for the rest of the season! Visit www.artsmemphis.org/bravo and don't miss out anymore!

You make the call!

The Arts DO matter, and that’s the main focus of all our efforts at ArtsMemphisTV.

Each episode of ArtsMemphisTV showcases a nominated individual who is passionate about their work and wants to share their passion with others.

The Memphis area holds a rich abundance of artistic diversity, and ArtsMemphisTV shares that diversity with the world through interviews with an array of individuals and themes including visual art, music, film, dance and theatre.

If there is someone you know who should be a part of this program, please fill out the nomination form and let us know all about them!


http://media. livefrommemphis. com/projects/artsmemphistv

Memphis is far from Miserable

So, as you all may know, Memphis was just listed as the second most miserable city to live in by Forbes.

First of all, Memphis is not miserable. Have you been here? Yes, we have a high crime rate and no effective public transportation, but let's look at the positives here:

- Music just don't get much better then Memphis music
- What other city can you walk through downtown at 8 in the morning on a weekday and hear jazz, blues, and smell bbq?
- Memphis. Tiger. Basketball. Period.

And let's talk about the arts...in a time when most places are weeding out their symphonies, ballets, and operas, we have all of that and more! Did you go to Treemonisha or AbunDANCE? The arts scene in Memphis is hot, juicy, and sweet.

We just saw weekend packed with people in town for UPTA auditions, The International Blues Challenge, and much more.

Miserable? Forbes better check its list again.

And YOU, yes YOU, can get in on the action.

Bravo Memphis is helping you take advantage of all of this with amazing events each month across a variety of arts genres.

Let's show the rest of the country how non-miserable Memphis is.

Looking forward...

We are still pumped from the most recent Bravo event and are receiving great feedback from everyone who was there...we want to hear from you, too! Comment here, visit us on Facebook, MySpace, or Tweet on Twitter. You can find us anywhere!

The March event is sure to be a hit. There will be a backstage reception at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts before Awadagin Pratt performs Brahms 4 and an original composition by
Joel Hoffman.

Friday, March 13
Bravo Memphis and Memphis Symphony Orchestra present Brahms 4 with Awadagin Pratt
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
6:30 backstage reception and conversations with the composer
7:30 performance

You will not want to miss this!

As always, this event is free for Bravo members and just $10 for guests. That includes all of your drinks, food, and the show! Reserve your spot with Elizabeth at erouse@artsmemphis.org or visit www.artsmemphis.org/bravo for more deets.

We all got the Blues with Bravo last night!

WOW! Is all we have to say about the Bravo event last night at the Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art and the Center for Southern Folklore. The exhibits were outstanding, the crowd was phenomenal, and there aren't even words to describe the performance by Blind Mississippi Morris and Brad Webb.

Were you there? We would love to hear from you. Review this event by visiting http://www.artsmemphis.org/event/detail/30409.

Don't miss our next event:
Friday, March 13
WORLD PREMIER of Brahms 4 with Awadagin Pratt and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at the Cannon Center for Performing Arts

More details to come...stay tuned!

Here are some pics from last night's event:

Tomorrow's the day...don't miss it!

Don't be the one to miss out on the cultural event of the season!

Tuesday, February 3
6 - 8 pm
119 South Main
Bravo Memphis Presents:
Blind Mississippi Morris and Brad Webb at the Center for Southern Folklore and Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art

FREE for Bravo members
$10 for guests
Drinks, food, and performance included!

Reserve your spot today by emailing Elizabeth Rouse at erouse@artsmemphis.org.

Not a Bravo Member yet? Visit www.artsmemphis.org/bravo. Deeply discounted memberships for the rest of the season are still available!