Memphis Downtowner November 2011 : Page 10
MUSIC CALVARY& the ARTS A TASTE OF a concert series in memory of “It’s funny,” laughs Begonia, “but I became very attached to the tigers. The hardest part was after the unveiling event, and we left six of the tigers out in the plaza for ongoing viewing. I had a hard time stepping away from them, knowing that I was going home, and they would still be out there, alone, exposed to the elements!” As 2011 comes to a close, the ti-gers’ reign on campus will end, and as 2012 dawns, the felines will start migrating to new homes throughout the city. Sponsors at the Centennial Legacy level get to keep their tiger; those at the Celebration level get the chance to bid on their tiger dur-ing an online auction this summer — which means some tigers may or may not stay in Memphis. DOTTIE JONES The 2011 Season, Wednesdays at 12:05 FREE CONCERTS LITE-FARE LUNCH FOLLOWS FOR $ 5 November 9 Memphis Jazz Orchestra November 16 Joyce Cobb November 30 Boy Choir and Chamber Choir December 7 Pops Concert Tuesday, November 15 @ 10:30am The Billy Goats Gruff Sunday, November 27 @ 6:00pm Messiah sponsored by “The project incorporates the best of the University of Memphis, including alumni, artists, friends, educators, staff, and donor support,” says Hedges. “It also joins the Memphis community as they come to campus to embrace the exhibit. Each tiger showcases our present, reflects on our past, and symbolizes productive partnerships for the University of Memphis future.” And what of Begonia’s Striped Tiger? “He’ll be taken to an auto Memphis artist Betsy Bird was one of more than 60 artists who participated in UofM’s centennial project, Tigers Around Town. A total of 100 tigers — one for each university year — were matched with 100 sponsors, resulting in a colorful, playful, and FUNds-producing romp throughout the city in 2012. dealer in Southaven,” she says with a trace of wistfulness. “And yes, it’s hard to let him go. But I will go visit him on occasion!” Tigers Around Town, 678-2586, memphis.edu/alumni/tigersaroundtown/. JOHN PAUL JONES THE TUDOR GROUP (Greenwich, CT) THE DAILY NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH additional support provided by RESEARCH ENTERTAINMENT GROUP Memphis, TN Calvary Episcopal Church in Downtown Memphis 102 North Second Street Memphis, Tennessee 38103 www.calvarymemphis.org 901-525-6602 10 MEMPHIS DOWNTOWNER NOVEMBER 2011 memphisdowntowner.com Kinzie Bird November 2 Maria Spence
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