Eventos para disfrutar en verano en nuestra ciudad
Events to Be Enjoyed in the Summer in Our City
Por Vivian Fernández y Rafael Figueroa – LPL
MEMPHIS, TN (LPL) — ¿Sabías que hay 165 parques y áreas verdes en nuestra ciudad? Desde caminar, correr o simplemente admirar la naturaleza, este verano no sólo se limita a espacios abiertos y albercas, sino también a eventos comunitarios artísticos y de interés general.
Los museos, las academias de arte y varias organizaciones artísticas comunitarias ofrecen un sinfín de actividades que varían dependiendo de los intereses familiares o de cada individuo.
Si quieres aprender un nuevo pasatiempo, algunas compañías ofrecen clases a precios módicos.
A continuación, ofrecemos una lista de eventos, talleres y clases que se pueden disfrutar en este verano:
Levitt Shell Summer 2018 Free Music Concert Series
Hasta el 15 de julio, el Levitt Shell estará presentando su serie de conciertos gratis para la comunidad de Memphis y el Medio Sur. Todos estos conciertos, de distintos géneros musicales, son ideales para toda la familia.
Lugar: The Levitt Shell – 1928 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38104
Hora: Todos los conciertos comienzan a las 7:30 PM
Entradas: Gratis
Para más información o para ver la lista de artistas y bandas que se estarán presentando, ir a https://www.levittshell.org/summer18/
Campamento de Arte de Verano en MCA
Lunes, 4 de junio, 9 AM – 3 PM
Memphis College of Art and Community Education
1930 Poplar Ave, Memphis, Tennessee 38104
Shoot & Splice: Filmando con película
Crosstown Arts in Crosstown Concourse
Martes, 5 de junio, de 7 PM – 9 PM
East Atrium en Crosstown Arts, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, Tennessee 38104
Conciencia Plena Para Todos
Church Health Center en Crosstown Concourse
Martes, 5 de junio, 5 PM – 5:30 PM
Crosstown Arts, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, Tennessee 38104
Película: Roedores de Tamaño Inusual
Indie Memphis Nights
Martes, 5 de junio, 7 PM- 9 PM
Malco Ridgeway Cinema Grill
5853 Ridgeway Center Pkwy, Memphis, Tennessee 38120
https://events.indiememphis.com/schedule
Copa de la Diversión Presenta Juego de Béisbol Memphis Música contra Los Tacoma Rainiers
Miércoles, 6 de junio, a partir de las 6 PM.
AutoZone Park, 200 Union Avenue, Memphis TN 38103
Exhibición de Arte en El Mercadito de Memphis
Comunidades Unidas en Una Voz, Centro Cultural
Sábado, 9 de junio, 10 AM – 5 PM
3766 Ridgeway Memphis, TN 38115
Habrá un Taller de “Conoce Tus Derechos Laborales y de Inmigración”.
Cazateatro’s Bilingual Workshops Week
En este campamento de verano de Cazateatro, los niños (entre 10 y 12 años de edad) podrán aprender, o mejorar, su inglés y español mientras conocen un poco más sobre el mundo de la actuación en teatro. Al final del campamento habrá una presentación para los familiares y amigos de los pequeños aprendices.
Fecha: Del 11 al 15 de junio del 2018
Costo: $80 por niño. El cupo es limitado.
Lugar: The Evergreen Theatre – 1705 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
Feria de Salud “Let’s Breathe”
Departamento de Salud del Condado de Shelby
Sábado, 16 de junio, 9 AM – 1 PM
Tiger Lane, 450 Early Maxwell Blvd. Memphis, TN 38104
http://www.shelbytnhealth.com/
Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
Concierto Bailable en Blue Moon Event Center
Domingo, 17 de junio, 9 PM – 12 AM
2560 Mt. Moriah Rd. Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 326-9935
Mario Henrique presenta su exhibición “Sueños”
Galería Art Village
Viernes, 29 de junio, 6 PM – 9 PM
410 S Main St, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
http://www.artvillagegallery.com/
Talleres de Cerámica en “Seize the Clay”
Chickasaw Oaks Village
De martes a viernes, 10 AM – 4 PM; sábado y domingo, de 9 AM – 5 PM
3084 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38111
Decoración de Postres y Pasteles
De lunes a domingo, 10 AM – 7PM
Frost Bake Shop – 7876 Stage Hills Blvd. Bartlett, TN 38133
http://www.frostbakeshop.com/cake-decorating-classes
Clases de fotografía en Photo Space
Clases para todos los niveles de fotografía
PhotoSpace – 6047 Executive Centre Dr. Suite 4, Memphis, TN 38134
http://www.memphisphotospace.com/classes/
Clases de Costura
Aprenda lo básico sobre la costura
Memphis Sewing Machine & Vacuum Co. 1250 N. Germantown Road, Cordova, TN 38016
De lunes a viernes, de 8:30 AM – 6 PM; sábados de 8:30 AM – 5 PM
https://memphissewingmachine.com/beginner101/
Lecciones de Piano
Amro Music ofrece clases de piano para todos los niveles.
Las lecciones son de una hora por semana, durante ocho semanas.
Amro Music – 2918 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111
De lunes a jueves, de 9 AM – 7 PM; viernes y sábado, de 9:30 AM – 6 PM
https://www.amromusic.com/piano-classes
Shiloh National Military Park
El Parque Militar Nacional Shiloh contiene una gran variedad de sitios históricos. Además del campo de batalla de Shiloh (Shiloh Battlefield), de 5.000 acres, el parque cuenta con una unidad separada en Corinth, Mississippi. Situado dentro de los límites del Shiloh Battlefield está un cementerio nacional de Estados Unidos, que contiene las tumbas de 4.000 soldados y sus familiares. El Monumento Histórico Nacional de Shiloh Indian Mounds también se encuentra dentro de los límites del Shiloh Battlefield y conserva los restos de un pueblo indígena de la era de Mississippi. Para más información, visita https://www.nps.gov/shil/index.htm.
Horario: 8 AM – 5 PM
Dirección: 1055 Pittsburg Landing Road. Shiloh, TN 38376
Ahora, si prefieres viajar en estas vacaciones de verano, te recomendamos que visites Nashville u otros lugares de interés como Gatlinburg y Chattanooga en Tennessee, St. Louis (Missouri) o Little Rock (Arkansas).
En Chattanooga, por ejemplo, podrías ir a lugares únicos y hermosos, por su historia y naturaleza, como Rock City, Ruby Falls y el Tennessee Aquarium. Nashville, por su lado, te ofrece diversas opciones como el Grand Ole Opry, el Museo y Salón de la Fama del Country (Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum), Opryland USA, el Partenón, Belle Meade Plantation, el Museo de Johnny Cash (The Johnny Cash Museum), el Ryman Auditorium, Music Row, el Centennial Park y mucho más.
A nivel local, Memphis cuenta con una extensa lista de sitios turísticos que son ideales para toda la familia, comenzando con el Memphis Zoo, el Pink Palace, Graceland, Shelby Farms Park, Stax Museum, Sun Studio, el Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, el Memphis Music Hall of Fame, el National Civil Rights Museum, el Children’s Museum of Memphis, el Memphis Railroad and Trolley Museum, el Orpheum Theatre, Beale Street, Mud Island River Park, el Dixon Gallery and Gardens y el Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, entre otros.
Como verás, no tienes por qué aburrirte en estas vacaciones, ya que tienes mucho para escoger.
ENGLISH:
MEMPHIS, TN (LPL) — Did you know that there are 165 parks and green areas in our city? From walking, running or simply admiring nature, this summer is not only limited to open spaces and swimming pools, but also to artistic and general interest community events.
Museums, art academies, and community arts organizations offer a host of activities that vary depending on family or individual interests.
If you want to learn a new hobby, some companies offer classes at reasonable prices.
Below is a list of events, workshops, and classes that can be enjoyed this summer.
Levitt Shell Summer 2018 Free Music Concert Series
Until July 15, the Levitt Shell will be presenting its traditional series of free concerts, featuring different musical genres for everyone.
Place: The Levitt Shell – 1928 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38104
Time: 7:30 PM
Tickets: Free
For more information, visit https://www.levittshell.org/summer18/
Summer Art Camp at MCA
Monday, June 4, 9 AM – 3 PM
Memphis College of Art and Community Education
1930 Poplar Ave. Memphis, Tennessee 38104
Shoot & Splice: Filming with film
Crosstown Arts in Crosstown Concourse
Tuesday, June 5, from 7 PM – 9 PM
East Atrium at Crosstown Arts, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, Tennessee 38104
Mindfulness for Everyone
Church Health Center at Crosstown Concourse
Tuesday, June 5, 5 PM – 5:30 PM
Crosstown Arts, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, Tennessee 38104
Movie: Rodents of Unusual Size
Indie Memphis Nights
Tuesday, June 5, 7 PM- 9 PM
Malco Ridgeway Cinema Grill
5853 Ridgeway Center Pkwy, Memphis, Tennessee 38120
https://events.indiememphis.com/schedule
Copa de la Diversión Presents Baseball Game Memphis Music Against The Tacoma Rainiers
Wednesday, June 6, starting at 6 PM.
AutoZone Park, 200 Union Avenue, Memphis TN 38103
Art Exhibit at El Mercadito
Comunidades Unidas en Una Voz, Centro Cultural
Saturday June 9, 10 AM – 5 PM
3766 Ridgeway Memphis, TN 38115
There will be a Workshop to Know Your Labor and Immigration Rights
Cazateatro’s Bilingual Workshops Week
With this summer camp offered by Cazateatro, children (between the ages of 10 and 12) can learn English and Spanish while discovering the world of acting. At the end of the camp there will be a special performance for relatives and friends. For more information, visit https://cazateatro.org/.
When: June 11 – June 15, 2018
Cost: $80 per child. Space is limited.
Where: The Evergreen Theatre – 1705 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
Let’s Breathe Health Fair
Shelby County Health Department
Saturday June 16, 9 AM – 1 PM
Tiger Lane, 450 Early Maxwell Blvd. Memphis, TN 38104
http://www.shelbytnhealth.com/
Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
Dance and Concert at Blue Moon Event Center
Sunday, June 17, 9 PM- 12 AM
2560 Mt. Moriah Rd. Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 326-9935
Mario Henrique Presents his Exhibition “Dreams”
Art Village Gallery
Friday, June 29, 6 PM – 9 PM
410 S Main St. Memphis, Tennessee 38103
http://www.artvillagegallery.com/
Ceramic Workshops in “Seize the Clay”
Chickasaw Oaks Village
From Tuesday to Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM; Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM – 5 PM
3084 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38111
Decorating Desserts and Cakes
From Monday to Sunday, 10 AM – 7 PM
Frost Bake Shop – 7876 Stage Hills Blvd. Bartlett, TN 38133
http://www.frostbakeshop.com/cake-decorating-classes
Photography Classes at Photo Space
Classes for all levels.
PhotoSpace – 6047 Executive Center Dr. Suite 4, Memphis, TN 38134
http://www.memphisphotospace.com/classes/
Sewing Classes
Learn the basics about sewing.
Memphis Sewing Machine & Vacuum Co. – 1250 N. Germantown Road. Cordova, TN 38016
Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM – 6 PM; Saturday, 8:30 AM – 5 PM
https://memphissewingmachine.com/beginner101/
Piano lessons
Amro Music offers piano lessons for all levels.
The lessons are one hour per week, for eight weeks.
Amro Music – 2918 Poplar Avenue. Memphis, TN 38111
From Monday to Thursday, 9 AM – 7 PM and Friday and Saturday, 9:30 AM – 6 PM
https://www.amromusic.com/piano-classes
Shiloh National Military Park
Shiloh National Military Park contains a wide array of historic sites. In addition to the 5,000-acre Shiloh Battlefield, the park contains a separate unit at Corinth, Mississippi. Located within the boundaries of Shiloh Battlefield is a United States National Cemetery, which contains the graves of 4,000 soldiers and their family members. The Shiloh Indian Mounds National Historic Landmark is also located within the Shiloh Battlefield boundaries and preserves the remnants of a Mississippian Era Indian village.
For more information, visit https://www.nps.gov/shil/index.htm.
Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Address: 1055 Pittsburg Landing Road. Shiloh, TN 38376
Now, if you prefer to travel this summer, we recommend that you visit Nashville or other places of interest such as Gatlinburg and Chattanooga in Tennessee, St. Louis (Missouri) or Little Rock (Arkansas).
In Chattanooga, for example, you could go to unique and beautiful places, for their history and nature, such as Rock City, Ruby Falls, and the Tennessee Aquarium. Nashville, on the other hand, offers various options such as the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Hall of Fame and Museum, Opryland USA, the Parthenon, Belle Meade Plantation, the Johnny Cash Museum, the Ryman Auditorium, Music Row, the Centennial Park and many more.
Locally, Memphis has an extensive list of tourist sites that are ideal for the whole family, starting with the Memphis Zoo, the Pink Palace, Graceland, Shelby Farms Park, Stax Museum, Sun Studio, the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, the National Civil Rights Museum, the Children’s Museum of Memphis, the Memphis Railroad and Trolley Museum, the Orpheum Theatre, Beale Street, Mud Island River Park, the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, among others.
As you can see, there is plenty to choose from, so you won’t have time to be bored this summer.