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The American Legion Fair: At Cobb-Parr Park in Covington, Tenn., featuring 29 rides, carnival food, games, local vendors, a variety of family entertainment. Free parking, free admission. Unlimited ride wristbands $ 25 (individual ride tickets also on sale). Fair continues 5 p.m. Friday, and 1 p.m. SaturdaySunday. Park closes 11:30 p.m. Call 901-230-3870. americanlegionfair2010. com. Cooper-Young Night Out: Business owners stay open late and dish it all up, including art and music in Cooper-Young District, starting at 5 p.m. Thursday. Sibella Band, a threewoman Memphis band comprised of Tamar Love, Valentine Leonard and Sarah Ford, performing 6 p.m. at the Gazebo. cooperyoung.biz. Funny Bone Comedy Club: At Harrah’s Casino, Tunica, Miss. Call 662-3574242. Ages 21 and older. funnybonetunica.com. GrowMemphis Garden Party: Featuring local food, local music, a signature cocktail flavored with ingredients sourced from GrowMemphis partner gardens and local farms. 7: 30-10: 30 p.m. Friday at Overton Park Golf Course Club House. Garden Party celebrates the farms, the food and the jobs GrowMemphis brings to the community. Harbor Town Dog Show — “Who Let the Dogs Out”: 10th annual show presented by Downtown Animal Hospital. Noon- 4 p.m. Sunday at Nursery Park in Harbor Town. Spectators may attend for free, and reserve seating available in the VIP ( Very Important Pooch/Parent) Green Room. Rain date is Nov. 4. Call 901-937-3900. memphishumane.org. The 5th annual Leadership Memphis Multicultural Breakfast: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holiday Inn at the University of Memphis. Registration and the buffet line open at 7: 30; program 8:10-9: 30 a.m. $ 50 per person or $500 per table of 10. To RSVP, call 901-2780016 by Friday. Meeman-Shelby Heritage Festival & 75th Anniversary Tennessee State Parks Celebration: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park in Millington. Demonstrators, vendors, games, live music, interpretive programs. Free. Call 901- 876-5215 or 876-5201. Memphis & Arkansas Bridge Walks: 2 p.m. Sunday. Meet at Crump Park (Metal Museum Drive. Exit 12C from Westbound I-55 Crump Blvd.). 901- 6045002. jimmyogle.com. Memphis Brooks Museum of Art: “The Brilliance of Tiffany: Lamps from the Neustadt Collection,” on view through Jan. 13. Celebrating “Louis Comfort Tiffany’s (1848-1933) revolutionary contributions to modern decorative lighting.” Also, ‘ The Taste for Tiffany,’ including Tiffany items from local collectors. Call 901-5446200. brooksmuseum.org. Memphis Pink Palace Museum: at 3050 Central. Call 901- 636-2362. memphismuseums.org “On Track in Memphis”: Railroad memorabilia and demonstrations of model making, painting, designing and more; ends Sunday. Exhibit is courtesy of the Memphis Society of Model
Railroaders. Memphis Symphony League 2012 Diamond Jubilee: Celebrating the 60th season of the Memphis Symphony League. Thursday at Chickasaw Country Club, 3395 Galloway Ave. 11:30 a.m. reception; noon luncheon. Tickets $50, $ 450 table of 9. Patron tickets $75, $ 675 table of 9. RSVP by Friday. Make checks payable to: Memphis Symphony League; mail to Jeanette Cooley, 6200 Shady Grove Lane, Memphis, 38120. 901458- 8287 or 901- 481- 8287. “The Mikvah Project”: An exhibit of photographs and interviews documenting the resurgence of the ritual of the mikvah — an ancient Jewish bath — on display through Jan. 14 at Temple Israel, 1576 E. Massey Road. Open: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m.-noon Sunday. Call 901761-3130. mikvahproject. com. Overstock Yard Sale: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Theatre Memphis, 630 Perkins Ext. Items for sale represent countless stage performances and includes some vintage costumes and sewing patterns and other unique items. Early bird shoppers at 7 a.m. ($5). Doors open to the public at 8 a.m. Visit: 901682- 8601. theatrememphis. org. Remington CollegeMemphis Campus Celebrates 25th Anniversary: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at 2710 Nonconnah Blvd. A day of fun family and educational events. Karaoke, Halloween haunted room for kids, live music from the Intermission Jazz Experience, blood pressure checks, line dancing, etc. Free and open to the public. 800- 448- 6405. remingtoncollege.edu. The 6th annual RiverArtsFest: Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Historic South Main Arts District in Downtown Memphis. Art for sale by more than 170 juried artists, music and performance on three stages, handson art activities, artist demonstrations, food and beverages, more. “Preview Party” 6-9 p.m. Friday at 431 S. Main includes food wine tasting, dancing, Artist Market booths. $25 includes free wristband entry to RiverArtsFest all weekend. Visit: riverartsmemphis.org. Tuesday Tours: 11:45 a.m. Tuesday. South Main Street (Chisca Hotel at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave.). The 45-minute tour is free, handicapped accessible. Visit online: jimmyogle. com. The 7th annual Uptown Chili Cook- Off & Pumpkin Decorating Contest and Officer Appreciation: 7th annual, Sunday at the corner of Greenlaw and Uptown. Bring your homemade chili to the park at 3 p.m.; judging at 4 p.m. Call 901-949-1309 for more