Greater Memphis Arts Council’s Bravo Memphis Announces New Season and Kick Off Party

This Arts Council program for young professionals opens its 2006-2007 season with a sampling of cultural events for 21 to 40-somethings interested in the arts

MEMPHIS-August 2, 2006— For young professionals age 21 to 40 who are looking for a fun way to experience the city’s cultural scene, Bravo Memphis’ season kickoff is the place to be.
The 2006-2007 membership kickoff party will be held Thursday, August 17 at 6:00 pm at Downtown’s Zanzibar (412 South Main), giving culturally-minded individuals the opportunity to sign up for an arts sampler package that provides everything from dance and drama to independent film and visual arts.

Membership fees will be discounted the night of the kickoff to $80 per single or $125 per double (any two people). This season subscription covers the ticket price to seven arts events this season (see list below), plus complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at a social hour before each event. Members also have the chance to meet the leaders and performers at local arts organizations and get a “backstage talk” before every event.

In existence for more than 15 years, the program is part of the Greater Memphis Arts Council and now boasts more than 200 members. “Bravo Memphis is a wonderful program—it provides an easy and affordable way to enjoy a wide sampling of some of the city’s best cultural offerings, in a setting where you can network with peers and learn a little something special about the arts at the same time,” said Alice Donohoe, Bravo Memphis Leadership Council President.
“If you were buying tickets individually to all of the events on our schedule it would cost much more than our subscription fee, so we know we are offering our members a great return on their investment in the arts,” added Bravo Memphis Coordinator Pat Mitchell Worley. “Plus, it’s a lot of fun!”

2006-2007 Bravo Memphis Season (dates to be announced at kickoff)
Hip Hop Immortals Exhibit Stax Museum
Porgy and Bess Opera Memphis
Folk and Outsider Art Exhibit Center for Southern Folklore
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Playhouse on the Square
Trey Bien! Ballet Memphis
Alvin Ailey Dance Demonstration Cultural Development Foundation of Memphis
Indie Memphis Film Indie Memphis

FAST FACTS
What: Bravo Memphis Season Kickoff Party
When: Thursday, August 17, 6:00-9:00 pm
Where: Zanzibar, 412 South Main St.
For What Group: Young professionals, 21 to 40-something.
Free admission, performance by New Ballet Ensemble, season subscriber discounts, arts ticket giveaways, and much more! Visit www.memphisartscouncil.org for more info.