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Call (901) 590-4049. June 8: Travis Tritt. 8 p.m. at Sam’s Town Casino, 1477 Casino, Robinsonville, Miss. Tickets: $38.25-$48.25. (800) 456-0711 or Ticketmaster outlet stores. June 8: The Delta — Everything Southern! Conference now in its seventh year will be held at the Michael D. Rose Theatre on the University of Memphis campus. 8:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Celebration of the history, culture of the Delta region. Continental breakfast, lunch and snacks and parking all included in price of admission: $65 Early Bird, $75 after May 25. Call (901) 678-8219. Visit online: memphis.edu/deltaconference. June 8-July 1: “No, No, Nanette.” Music by Vincent Youmens; lyrics by Otto Harback and Irving Caesar; book by Otto Harback and Frank Mandel. Theatre Memphis (Lohrey Stage), 630 Perkins Ext. Call (901) 682-8323. theatrememphis.org. June 8-July 8: “Tuna Does Vegas.” The Circuit Playhouse, 51 S. Cooper. (901) 726-4656. playhouseonthesquare.org June 9: 16th annual Gibson 5K Run/walk. 7 p.m. at Second and Beale in Downtown Memphis. $25 in advance ($1 discount Memphis Runner Track Club members) $30 race day. A benefit for St. Patrick Community Outreach, Inc. (901) 726-0419. gibsonguitar5k.com June 9: Rick Springfield. 8 p.m. at Gold Strike Millennium Theatre. Tickets $39.95, $49.95 plus tax, service fee. Gold Strike Gift Shop or call (866) 245-4536. June 10: The 5th Annual Israel Festival and 5K Run/walk. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Shelby Farms. Free, family-oriented event offers food, music, children’s activities, speakers, fascinating educational exhibits, etc. Call (901) 240-8102. memphisfriendsofisrael.org June 15: Father’s Day Snooze. 7 p.m.-9 a.m. $65 ($55 members). Fathers spend the night at the zoo with their sons/daughters where everyone learns about animal fatherhood; tour part of the zoo on a moonlit safari, play exciting games, and more. Call (901) 333-6576. memphiszoo.org June 15-16: The Desoto Shrine Club 4th annual 2012 BBQ Cook-off. A Desoto Shrine Club, 2888 Gwynn Road in Hernando. A Kansas City BAR-B-Q Society sanctioned event. Over 40 teams expected to compete for total prize package of $7,500. Also, a carnival with rides, games; live music June 15-16 and “Show & Shine Car Show.” For cooking team entry forms or business sponsorships, call (901) 487-6785 or online at desotobbq.com. All proceeds are for the benefit of Desoto Shrine Club and are not deductible as charitable contributions. June 15-16: Funk Fest. Featuring Charlie Wilson and Erykah Badu. Mud Island Amphitheatre, 125 N. Front. 6 p.m. Tickets: $45, $65, $75 or $130 for 2-day pass; plus service fee. Call (901) 576-7241. June 15-17: The 19th Annual Juneteenth Freedom & Heritage Festival. Douglass Park in North Memphis. A carnival, petting zoo, water slide, a car and bike show, three days of wrestling and a walk in the park with fitness expert Donna Richardson Joyner (June 17). Theme: “Honoring African-american Educators.” juneteenthmemphis.org June 16: First annual Fathers Day Weekend-smooth Grooves Music Fest. Isley Brothers, Kem, Fantasia. 8 p.m. Landers Center (formerly Desoto Civic Center), 4560 Venture Drive in Southaven. Tickets: $57.50, $67.50, $77.50, $97.50 plus service fees. Call (662) 280-9120; (888) 280-9120. Ticketmaster outlet stores. June 19: Gang of Outlaws featuring ZZ Top, 3 Doors Down, Gretchen Wilson and Leroy Powell. 7 p.m. at Snowden Grove Amphitheatre, 6275 Snowden Lane, Southaven. Tickets $45-$75. (662) 892-2660. Ticketmaster outlet stores. June 20: Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil. Fedexforum, 8 p.m. Call (901) 205-2640. Tickets $50, $80, $125, $175 plus service fees. Ticketmaster outlet stores. June 20: Daughtry. 7:30 p.m. at Snowden Grove Amphitheatre, 6275 Snowden Lane, Southaven. Tickets $35-$65. (662) 892-2660. Ticketmaster outlet stores. June 22: Norah Jones. Mud Island Amphitheatre, 125 N. Front. 8 p.m. Tickets: $48-$60 plus services fee. Call (901) 576-7241. June 23: Benefit Gospel Singing: 3 p.m. Marianna Baptist Church, 8413 Miss. 309 in Holly Springs, Miss. Groups include The Mcewens, Blood Bought, Potters Clay. Fun, food and good gospel singing. Donations will be taken. Call (901) 317-7222. June 23: Charley Pride. 8 p.m. Horseshoe Casino, Robinsonville, Miss. $35 & $100. Box office: Call (800) 303-7463; (800) 363-7666. Ticketmaster outlet stores. June 28: Lady Antebellum: Own The Night 2012 World Tour. 7 p.m. at Snowden Grove Amphitheatre, 6275 Snowden Lane, Southaven, Miss. Opening act: Darius Rucker, Thompson Square. Tickets: $30.50, $47.50, $57.50. Call (662) 892-2660 or tickemaster.com or Ticketmaster outlet stores. June 29: The Outlaw Roadshow featuring Counting Crows with special guests. 7 p.m. at Snowden Grove Amphitheatre, 6275 Snowden Lane, Southaven. Opening acts: Darius Rucker, Thompson Square. Tickets: $25-$45 plus service fees. Call (662) 892-2660. Ticketmaster outlet stores, tickemaster.com. June 29-July 22: “Xanadu.” Playhouse on the Square, 66 S. Cooper. Call (901) 726-4656. playhouseonthesquare.org July 6-7: Rodney Carrington. 8 p.m. at Gold Strike Millennium Theatre. Tickets $39.95, $49.95 plus tax, service fee. Gold Strike Gift Shop, or call (866) 245-4536. July 6-8/13-15: “Alice in Wonderland.” The Fair Theatre, 114 E. Market, Somerville, Tenn. Call (901) 466-1882 for advance tickets and information. Presented by STAR (Somerville Theatrical Arts Repertory Inc.). July 8: Boston. 8 p.m. Horseshoe Casino, Robinsonville, Miss. $55-$100 plus service fees. Box office: Call (800) 303-7463 or (800) 363-7666. Ticketmaster outlet stores. July 15: An Intimate Evening with James Taylor and His Band. Mud Island Amphitheatre, 125 N. Front. 8 p.m. Tickets: $49.50-$75. Call (901) 576-7241. Aug. 16: Elvis 35th Anniversary Concert. 8 p.m. Fedexforum, 191 Beale. Call (901) 205-2640 or (800) 745-3000. Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets: $65, $85, $95, $105, $300 plus service fees. Aug. 17: Brad Paisley with The Band Perry and Easton Corbin. 7:30 p.m. at Snowden Grove Amphitheatre, 6275 Snowden Lane, Southaven. $55-$85. Call (662) 892-2660. Ticketmaster outlet stores. Aug. 18: Oak Ridge Boys. 8 p.m. at Gold Strike Millennium Theatre. Tickets $39.95, $44.95 plus tax, service fee. Gold Strike Gift Shop or call (866) 245-4536. Aug. 18: Memphis Tri-state Blues Festival. Presented by Heritage Entertainment. 6:30 p.m. Landers Center (formerly Desoto Civic Center), 4560 Venture Drive, Southaven. Tickets $42, $47.75, $52.75 plus service fees. Call (662) 280-9120; (888) 280-9120. Ticketmaster outlet stores. Aug. 24-Sept. 16: “Fiddler on the Roof.” Music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, book by Joseph Stein. Lohrey Stage at Theatre Memphis, 630 Perkins Ext. Call (901) 682-8323. theatrememphis.org. Aug. 31: Meat Loaf. 8 p.m. Horseshoe Casino, Robinsonville, Miss. $55-$100 plus service fees. Box office: Call (800) 303-7463 or (800) 363-7666. Ticketmaster outlet stores. Sept. 7: Classic Comedy Jam. Rickey Smiley & Friends. 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum, 203 S. Main. Tickets: $57.50 and $47.50 plus service fees. All seats