Fingers crossed, spring is here to stay! Plant sales, egg hunts, fresh linens, picnics and more … all blooming in Memphis throughout April.
April 4–6, 2014: The Memphis Garden Club presents the Memphis Flower Show Memphis/Milano, at Dixon Gallery and Gardens.
The creative inspiration of the 2014 Memphis Flower Show: Memphis Milano depicts the international movement of the 1980s that was a reaction against modernism. Memphis Milano, the exhibit, is a collection of industrialist furniture and design objects owned by local Memphian, Dennis Zanone.
The Memphis Flower Show, a Garden Club of America Major Flower Show, is sponsored biennially by Memphis Garden Club and Dixon Gallery and Gardens. The purpose of this show is to exhibit outstanding horticulture, conservation, floral interpretations of fine art, and photography as well as to allow Memphis-area youth participants to join in an educational exhibit. The show will be open and free to the public Saturday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. dixon.org/memphisflowershow2014
April 5, 2014: Memphis Drumline at GPAC
The Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) will offer a Memphis Drumline performance as part of GPAC’s celebrated music education program, Peanut Butter & Jam (marking its 18th season this year). While all ages are guaranteed a good time, Peanut Butter & Jam events are geared towards families and children, introducing youth to a wide variety of musical instruments and styles.
On April 5, the Memphis Drumline performance will begin at 10:30 a.m. Celebrate spring with an outdoor concert featuring the very best percussionists in Memphis! Picnic lunches, blankets and chairs are encouraged. Buy a ticket for each child, and two adults can attend along with the child for no additional charge. gpacweb.com
April 11, 2014: Wild World of Wine and Beer at the Memphis Zoo
A fun night in the Courtyard of the Memphis Zoo: the 16th Annual Wild World of Wine and Beer. Enjoy food, wine, beer and a silent auction for artwork from some of the Zoo’s very own artists. This event is the Zoo’s largest fundraiser and supports conservation here and around the globe. For ages 21 and up; $45 for members, $55 for nonmembers. memphiszoo2013.sitewrench.com
April 11–12, 2014: Lichterman Nature Center Plant Sale
Join the Lichterman Nature Center for their spring 2014 plant sale on Friday, April 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Volunteers grow thousands of native and wildlife-friendly plants for this once-a-year sale. Experts are on hand to answer questions about the plants offered as well as other gardening topics. Locally harvested seeds, selections from the Lichterman Salvia Collection, heirloom plants and more.
Shop early for best selection. Free admission and parking to tour the exhibit buildings and walking trails. Half-price sale Saturday, April 12, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. memphismuseums.org
April 11–12, 2014: Memphis Botanic Garden Spring Plant Sale
Memphis Botanic Garden’s largest plant sale of the year, April 11 to 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., will feature a huge assortment of perennials, annuals, tropicals, herbs, shrubs, and trees, plus specialty garden items by local artisans. Expert Garden staff and Master Gardeners will be on hand to assist with purchases and plant care tips. Stop by and spin the Earth Challenge Trivia Wheel for a chance to win an eco-prize!
Proceeds from plant sales directly support the educational and horticultural growth of the Memphis Botanic Garden. Admission is free to the public. memphisbotanic.sitewrench.com
April 12–13, 2014: Ballet Memphis presents Peter Pan at the Orpheum
A Neverland like no other, this world premiere from the choreographer of Cinderella and Wizard of Oz will give you wings with all the magic, flying and wonder, complete with live orchestra. Showing at the Orpheum on Saturday April 12 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sunday April 13 at 2:00 p.m. orpheum-memphis.com
April 15–16, 2014: Jane Scott Hodges, Book Signing and Trunk Show
In April, Memphis will have a special visitor. Couture linen designer Jane Scott Hodges, founder of Leontine Linens, will be signing her book, Linens, on April 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with a trunk show to follow on April 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., all at Driscoll Design and Decoration. linensense.com
April 18, 2014: Easter Eggstravaganza by Main Street Collierville
On Friday, April 18 (Good Friday), in partnership with the Collierville Ladies Jr. Auxiliary, Main Street Collierville will present an Easter Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the Square. For more details, call 901.853.1666 or visit mainstreetcollierville.org.
April 18, 2014: Lindenwood chancel choir, orchestra and soloists present Of the Passion
This annual service of music and reflection performed by the Lindenwood chancel choir, orchestra and soloists will begin at 5:30 p.m. on April 18. Of the Passion, choral masterworks from the requiems of Mozart, Verdi, Brahms, Rutter and Faure, is an Easter service which also features meditations by seven of Memphis’ leading clergy. lindenwoodcc.com
April 19, 2014: Egg Hunt at Memphis Botanic Garden
Everyone in the family will enjoy exploring the Garden’s 96 acres in search of hidden eggs with prizes for grown-ups and children alike, then take a seat or get up and dance along with family-friendly live music. Kids will love the hands-on crafts and activities. Join them from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on April 19. memphisbotanicgarden.com
April 25–26, 2014: Dixon Garden Fair
This year’s sale, Friday and Saturday (April 25 and 26) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature a wide range of plants from difficult-to-find natives to the latest cultivars of woody and herbaceous perennials. Shoppers will be able to choose from many new introductions as well as award-winning favorites. This year they have included a wide selection of grasses and many dwarf varieties of several different plants. Dixon staff and volunteers will be on hand to help with plant selections and any gardening questions. dixon.org
Pack your picnic basket and enjoy Memphis’ long awaited spring 2014!
