This collection of color and black-and-white images of the late, great Ray Charles features the singer, songwriter, and entertainer in an array of environments, from back stage and behind the scenes to portraits and live performance photos.


“I SHOT RAY CHARLES” is on loan from the California African American Museum (CAAM), which recently hosted the Stax Museum’s exhibit, “WATTSTAX: I Am Somebody,” which debuted at the Stax Museum in 2004. Through this exhibition, CAAM showcases the initial selections from the recently donated collection of the distinguished photographer Howard Morehead, who died in 2003.

Photo: Ray Charles, 1961, Gelatin silver print, by Howard Morehead.

The insatiable curiosity of Curious George - the little monkey who has captured the imagination and hearts of millions of children and adults for 65 years - comes to life in the Van Vleet Gallery. The exhibit introduces young children to Curious George’s world and leads visitors on a fun, meaningful interactive math, science and engineering-based adventure. The immersive exhibit environment takes place in the neighborhood where Curious George lives with his friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat. Inside the exhibit there are several areas: Apartment Building, Sidewalk Produce Stand, Construction Site, City Park, Mini Golf, Space Rocket, Farm and Museum Within the Museum. The exhibit was designed, developed and built by Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Universal Studios Consumer Products Group. All ages. Included with museum admission.

There is nothing quite so frightening as the idea of a sea monster. But there was a time when they did exist. Explore the science of sea monsters up close and personal at the Crew Training International Imax Theater. For more information, call 901-320-6362 or visit www.memphismuseums.org.

Back for the 20th year, this divisional competition features more than 400 drivers in eight racing categories. Prominent graduates of the series include Ashley Force, Brandon Bernstein and Melanie Troxel.

"Hugh Masekela has been, and will continue to be, an importance force in the world of music.” (Amazon)

Long before the term “world music” was coined, South African born trumpeter and flugelhornist Hugh Masekela was ingeniously fusing his own vibrant post-bop style with R&B, pop and African rhythms. In 1968, Masekela became an overnight sensation with his irresistible instrumental hit “Grazing in the Grass.” With its breezy horn lines and catchy, percussive rhythms, the song topped the Billboard charts, earned a Grammy nomination and eventually sold four million copies worldwide. Opening act violinist, Tourie and Damien Escobar will perform an exciting blend of classical, jazz, R&B, and hip-hop, entertaining for all audiences.

This is the reschedule date for a previously postponed event. All tickets purchased previously will be honored.  For more information, call 901-525-3000.