IT'S NO SECRET
Spread the word about our fantastic upcoming online classes to friends far and wide!
After a brief hiatus to address overwhelming demand, Eric W. Stiles Sr. is relaunching his affordable online classes in sewing, tailoring, patternmaking, and garment construction. With years of experience teaching online through partnerships with 62 U.S. colleges, including in your state. Stiles is making his return with a renewed approach to guiding aspiring designers.
This time, the courses will be hosted directly on Stiles' dedicated website, offering self-paced learning tailored for students nationwide and beyond. These affordable classes are perfect for those managing busy schedules or unable to attend in-person sessions at Stiles’ EWS Academy in Oak Park, IL, or Moraine Valley College in Palos Hills, IL. For learners unable to join at these locations, the online format provides flexibility to master sewing and tailoring skills from anywhere.
The first round of classes kicks off on Monday, February 10, 2025, with each session running for two weeks. Registration is now open—be sure to secure your spot early! Classes will be delivered via email, along with a special password for access. When registering, please ensure you provide the email address you regularly use.
Students will gain two-week-24-hour a day access to each class through a unique password, which will expire at the end of that 2-week session. To continue their learning journey, participants should then register for the next phase of classes.
NOTE:
For the best experience and skill development, students are strongly encouraged to follow the recommended class sequence, ensuring steady progress and mastery of techniques.
“Relax, enjoy the journey, and embrace the learning process,” Stiles advises his prospective students, emphasizing quality and craftsmanship. He encourages all students to begin with foundational #101 courses in sewing and patternmaking to establish a strong skill set before advancing to #102 courses.
More Advanced Tailoring and Pattern Making Classes Coming Soon! 
Before diving into these exciting new classes, it's important to complete the foundational classes listed above. These upcoming advanced courses will cover professional pattern-making techniques and expert garment construction for a wide range of apparel, including pants, shirts, bodices, coats, and more. Students will learn to create precise patterns, master complex tailoring skills, and produce high-quality, custom garments with a professional finish.
These courses will feature professional patterns and expert techniques for crafting pants, shirts, bodices, coats, and more. With Stiles' expert guidance, you'll embark on a creative journey—all from the comfort of home.
Master the Art of Fashion with Eric W. Stiles Sr.
With over 40 years of unparalleled experience, Eric W. Stiles Sr.—known as Mr. EWS—is a true icon in the fashion industry. Having collaborated with prestigious brands like Brioni, Giorgio Armani, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Tom Ford, he has perfected the art of tailoring and design. As a Supervisor, MTM Expert, and Master Bespoke Tailor, his craftsmanship sets the benchmark for excellence.
For questions, suggestions, and information, call Mr. Stiles at: 708-424-4397

Local Event: Mr. Stiles Brings Back His Online Sewing/Tailoring, Patternmaking & and Garment Construction Classes

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Germantown Performing Arts Center 1801 Exeter Rd. Germantown, TN 38138

Peanut Butter &amp; Jam: Andrew Best
Saturday, January 11, at 10:30 AM in the Watkins Studio Theater at GPAC.
Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can!
Get to know singer/songwriter Andrew Best and his latest children’s album Emerson the Moose in this super-fun musical session. This show will charm both children and adults with his whimsical songs like “The Name Is Lizard,” “Squampy the Giraffe,” and “Wiggle Jiggle.” Performing regular shows at libraries, schools, and across the region, Andrew Best is ready to bring his original tunes to GPAC!
Now in its 29th season, this program introduces children ages 8 and under to a variety of genres including music, dance, and multicultural arts in an informal concert setting. Parents and children are invited to move and groove in these highly interactive performances held on scheduled Saturdays in the Watkins Studio Theater or on the main stage.

Local Event: Peanut Butter & Jam: Andrew Best

Peanut Butter & Jam: Andrew Best

Saturday January 11, 2025: Peanut Butter &amp; Jam: Andrew Best
Saturday, January 11, at 10:30 AM in the Watkins Studio Theater at GPAC.
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GPAC | Germantown Performing Arts Center

“The world needs more musicians like her: creatively restless and ambitious.” – NPR Music
Masterful and mercurial, acclaimed Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer Meshell Ndegeocello has eschewed genre for originality, celebrity for longevity, and musical trends for musical truth. Fans have come to expect the unexpected from Meshell, but audiences everywhere are fascinated by her sojourns into soul, spoken word, R&amp;B, jazz, hip-hop, and rock, all bound by a lyrical, spiritual search for love, justice, respect, resolution, and happiness.
A vast array of influences have informed all of Ndegeocello’s albums, and there are traces of her native go-go, hip hop, R&amp;B, new wave, and punk in each. Each album has been a step away from the last, each used as a chance to investigate and integrate new sounds and ideas. She makes her Blue Note Records debut with The Omnichord Real Book, a visionary and deeply jazz-influenced album that marks the start of a new chapter in her trailblazing and unpredictable career. 
A bass player above all else, Ndegeocello brings her warm, melodic groove to everything she does and has appeared alongside the Rolling Stones, Madonna, Alanis Morrisette, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Chaka Khan, and many more. Meshell was the first woman to be featured on the cover of Bass Player magazine. Among a long list of accolades, Ndegeocello has been nominated for 12 Grammy Awards, winning in 2024 for Best Alternative Jazz Album and in 2021 for Best R&amp;B Song. 
Find your center with the incomparable Meshell Ndegeocello.

Local Event: Meshell Ndegeocello

Meshell Ndegeocello

Saturday January 11, 2025: “The world needs more musicians like her: creatively restless and ambitious.” – NPR Music
Masterful and mercurial,...

Minglewood Hall

Saturday January 11 DOORS 7:00 pm STARTS 8:00 pm AGES All Ages
Minglewood Hall is a cashless venue. This event is general admission standing.

Local Event: Destroy Lonely: FOREVER TOUR

Destroy Lonely: FOREVER TOUR

Saturday January 11, 2025: Saturday January 11DOORS 7:00 pmSTARTS 8:00 pmAGES All Ages
Minglewood Hall is a cashless venue. This event is...

Buckman Performing Arts Center

$35
Description: The country’s number one food podcast will be making its Memphis debut live on the Buckman stage, and the Mid-South will be the featured guest! Join James Beard and Webby Award-winning host Dan Pashman for a special taping of the show that “is not for foodies, it's for eaters.” The Sporkful
uses humor and humanity to approach food from many angles, including science, history, identity, culture, economics, and lengthy debates on the best way to layer a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Dan is a contributor to NPR, host of the Cooking Channel's You're Eating It Wrong, and designer of the new pasta shape cascatelli, which was named one of Time Magazine’s “Invention of the Year”.

Local Event: The Sporkful Podcast Live with Dan Pashman 

The Sporkful Podcast Live with Dan Pashman 

Thursday January 16, 2025: $35
Description:  The country’s number one food podcast will be making its Memphis debut live on the Buckman stage,...

“Bria Skonberg looks like a Scandinavian angel, plays trumpet like a red hot devil, and sings like a dream.” – The Wall Street Journal
New York-based trumpeter, vocalist, and composer Bria Skonberg links the present with the past by playing inventive arrangements of traditional jazz oeuvres, clever reinterpretations of contemporary classics, and original compositions with genuine heart and dynamic flair. Skonberg is a two-time Juno Award Nominee for Best Vocal Jazz Album, winning the award in 2017. She has also garnered over 6 millions streams on Spotify, made the Top 5 on the Billboard jazz charts, and was voted #2 Rising Star by Downbeat Magazine. 
Recently, Skonberg has sung the music of Aretha Franklin alongside Michelle Williams, played with U2 at the Apollo, sat in with the Dave Matthews band, appeared as a featured guest with Jon Batiste, and performed the national anthem at Madison Square Garden. Her latest recording project—produced by Grammy Award-winner Eli Wolf—prominently features Skonberg’s compelling songwriting skills, highlights her fiery trumpet playing and smoky vocals, and solidifies her as a truly unique voice in the jazz-blues crossover realm.
Skonberg first appeared at GPAC as a featured member of the 2019 Monterey Jazz Festival Touring Band alongside Cécile McLorin Salvant, Jamison Ross, Melissa Aldana, and Christian Sands. A highly sought-out performer and educator, Skonberg is the leader of the Sisterhood of Swing large ensemble, represents Jazz at Lincoln Center in schools, is co-director of the New York Hot Jazz Champ, and is currently creating original educational programming for the Louis Armstrong Museum. 
Find your center with rising jazz star Bria Skonberg.

Local Event: Bria Skonberg Quintet

Bria Skonberg Quintet

Saturday January 18, 2025: “Bria Skonberg looks like a Scandinavian angel, plays trumpet like a red hot devil, and sings like a dream.” – The...

Saturday January 18 DOORS 7:00 pm STARTS 8:00 pm AGES All Ages
Minglewood Hall is a cashless venue. This event is general admission standing.

Local Event: Dweezil Zappa: The Rox(postroph)y Tour

Dweezil Zappa: The Rox(postroph)y Tour

Saturday January 18, 2025: Saturday January 18DOORS 7:00 pmSTARTS 8:00 pmAGES All Ages
Minglewood Hall is a cashless venue. This event is...

January 24 to April 3, 2025,&nbsp;Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 Closing Reception Thursday, April 3, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
 
Free 
Spirit of ‘74, Fire and Water unites two St. Mary’s Class of ’74 alums Mary Hills Baker Powell and Katie Dann for an exhibition in the Levy Gallery of the Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s.

Local Event: Spirit of ‘74, Fire and Water: New Works by Mary Hills Baker Powell and Katie Dann

Spirit of ‘74, Fire and Water: New Works by...

Friday January 24, 2025: January 24 to April 3, 2025,&nbsp;Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
                        Closing Reception...

Spirit of ‘74, Fire and Water: New Works by Mary Hills Baker Powell and Katie Dann

“Explosive drumming and dance routines, the group delivered mind-blowing acrobatic sequences with extraordinary precision.” – Vice Magazine
A show by Yamoussa Bangoura inspired by daily life in Guinea, Afrique en Cirque shares the beauty, youth, and artistry of African culture. A colorful production beyond its scenery, costumes, and staging, it makes any theater vibrate with energy and represents the strength, agility, and joys of young Africans. Acrobats execute gravity-defying moves and human pyramids, accompanied by the contemporary sounds of Afro-jazz, percussion, and kora—a 21-string instrument used extensively throughout West Africa. Welcome to the universe of Kalabanté Productions, and prepare for an unforgettable journey.
First becoming interested in the circus arts as a young man growing up in Conakry, Guinea, Bangoura once dreamed of founding a school of circus arts and directing his own multidisciplinary company specializing in African arts. A true lifelong student, Bangoura found inspiration all around him by studying everything from the circus performers he saw on European TV to the Nyamakala practiced by the Fula people of West Africa and by practicing on the beach and soil around his home.
Bangoura went on to join Guinea’s original circus company, Circus Baobab, as well as Cirque Éloize, Cavalia, and Cirque du Soleil. In 2007 he finally realized his dream and opened his own company, Kalabanté Productions, in Montreal, Canada, accompanied by several family members, including his twin sisters, brothers, and cousins. Kalabanté Productions is proud to share their work, achievements, and skills to inspire others.
Come find your center with the thrilling Afrique en Cirque.

Local Event: Cirque Kalabanté

Cirque Kalabanté

Friday January 24, 2025: “Explosive drumming and dance routines, the group delivered mind-blowing acrobatic sequences with extraordinary...

$35
Expansive and emotionally driven, Alison Cook Beatty Dance is a New York City-based company founded in 2012. The ever-evolving ensemble of world-class dancers enmeshes classically based modern technique with elements of contemporary movement. ACBD is celebrated for exploring the universal human condition with poignant and expressive choreography. Anchored in elements of ballet, ACBD travels the country with uplifting performances and inspiring outreach.

Local Event: Alison Cook Beatty Dance

Alison Cook Beatty Dance

Friday January 31, 2025: $35
Expansive and emotionally driven, Alison Cook Beatty Dance is a New York City-based company founded in 2012. The...

Pay what you can with donations accepted.
Description: Kids ages two and up are invited to grab their magic carpet as we take flight with Alison Cook Beatty Dance. The Blue Bird Bash will feature selections from Murmuration by the company. Participants will spread their wings with creative movement and make their own bird mask.

Local Event: Magic Carpet Presents Blue Bird Bash with Alison Cook Beatty Dance

Magic Carpet Presents Blue Bird Bash with...

Saturday February 1, 2025: Pay what you can with donations accepted.
Description:  Kids ages two and up are invited to grab their magic carpet...

Magic Carpet Presents Blue Bird Bash with Alison Cook Beatty Dance

“... a perfectly combustible electric-acoustic outfit whose smart, often challenging and unpredictable compositions draw from fusion, postbop, and contemporary jazz.” – JazzTimes
Throughout their storied, decades-long history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 25 albums, performed countless sold-out tours, and enjoyed worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success. This group’s melding of jazz, funk, and R&amp;B secured the group two Grammy Awards, one for R&amp;B Instrumental Performance in 1987 and the other for Jazz Fusion Performance in 1989.
The group originally formed in the late 1970s as the backup band for guitarist Robben Ford. Keyboardist Russell Ferrante, bassist Jimmy Haslip, and drummer Ricky Lawson quickly discovered a natural chemistry and musical affinity that led to their formation of this ‘band within a band.’ The group chose their name for its connotation of liveliness, energy, and a stinging nature. Since then, with the addition of saxophonist Bob Mintzer, the Yellowjackets have gained and maintained prominence as one of jazz’s most influential and loved groups. 
Over the years, the band has undergone numerous lineup changes. Never failing to rise to the inevitable challenges of adjustment, Ferrante, Kennedy, and Mintzer have maintained an extraordinarily high quality of musicianship that is the rival of many but a surprise to no one who knows and appreciates the band and their music. The most recent addition to the band is Australian bass player Dane Alderson, who brings a new, youthful approach with his exceptional rhythmic sensibility and natural disposition toward groove.
Find your center with standout phenoms the Yellowjackets.

Local Event: Yellowjackets

Yellowjackets

Saturday February 1, 2025: “... a perfectly combustible electric-acoustic outfit whose smart, often challenging and unpredictable compositions...

Saturday February 01 DOORS 7:00 pm STARTS 8:00 pm AGES All Ages
Minglewood Hall is a cashless venue. This event is general admission standing.

Local Event: Michigander

Michigander

Saturday February 1, 2025: Saturday February 01DOORS 7:00 pmSTARTS 8:00 pmAGES All Ages
Minglewood Hall is a cashless venue. This event is...

Thursday February 06 DOORS 7:00 pm STARTS 8:00 pm AGES All Ages
Minglewood Hall is a cashless venue. This event is general admission standing. Tickets will be available 72 hours prior to event.

Local Event: Gavin Adcock

Gavin Adcock

Thursday February 6, 2025: Thursday February 06DOORS 7:00 pmSTARTS 8:00 pmAGES All Ages
Minglewood Hall is a cashless venue. This event is...

https://wellsroofingandremodeling.com/

Have you been struggling to solve your roofing issues these last months? You are not alone. Whether you're a homeowner looking for the right <a href="https://wellsroofingandremodeling.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">roofing contractor near me</a> or you own a business seeking dependable commercial roofing service providers, we have just the solution for you!
The upcoming Roofing Contractors United virtual event offers valuable insights for homeowners, business owners, and local congregations in Memphis and Shelby County. Dedicated to bridging the gap between potential clients and dependable service providers, this Zoom gathering is an interactive platform exploring everything from basic roofing repair to large-scale replacement projects. These professionals know the importance of preserving structural integrity, especially for houses of worship. Trust their expertise to safeguard architectural beauty and heritage while caring for your building’s roof.
During this event, expect a thorough introduction to roofing installation and maintenance. Seasoned contractors will cover practical tips that help you detect early signs of wear, preventing costly damage. They will also highlight routine upkeep strategies that prolong your roof’s lifespan and save you money in the long run. Whether safeguarding modern residential properties or restoring historic churches, these experts bring dedication to every project. Additionally, attendees will hear firsthand accounts from homeowners who have navigated the process of selecting the right contractor. These personal stories offer insights into successes and lessons learned from projects that did not go according to plan.
Moreover, participants can look forward to a showcase of completed projects from various <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Roofing-Contractor-Memphis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">roofing companies</a>, demonstrating each expert’s commitment to craftsmanship and stellar customer service. By seeing the quality of their work on residential and commercial properties and the gorgeous steeples and spires restored in the local church community, you can better appreciate the care they bring to every endeavor.

Local Event: Roofing Contractors United - Virtual Meeting in Memphis and Shelby County

Roofing Contractors United - Virtual Meeting in...

Saturday February 8, 2025: Have you been struggling to solve your roofing issues these last months? You are not alone. Whether you're a...

Roofing Contractors United - Virtual Meeting in Memphis and Shelby County

"Seeing the Blind Boys of Alabama in concert is part living history, part concert, all uplifting experience..." – The Washington Post 
The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized as both living legends and modern-day innovators. They are not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions; the group has helped to define those traditions in the 20th century and has almost single-handedly created a new gospel sound for the 21st. More than seven decades after they first joined forces, they’ve proven to be as dynamic and as musically ambitious as ever. 
Touring throughout the South during the Jim Crow era, the Blind Boys flourished thanks to their unique sound, which blended the close harmonies of early jubilee gospel with the more fervent improvisations of hard gospel. In the early 1960s, the band sang at benefits for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and were a part of the soundtrack to the Civil Rights movement. 
Celebrated by the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of five Grammy Awards, the Blind Boys have attained the highest levels of achievement. These phenoms are known for crossing multiple musical boundaries with their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material by songwriters such as Eric Clapton, Prince, and Tom Waits. They have appeared on recordings with many artists, including Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville, Patty Griffin, Mavis Staples, Taj Mahal, and many more.
Come find your center for the blues with the legendary Blind Boys of Alabama.

Local Event: Blind Boys of Alabama

Blind Boys of Alabama

Saturday February 8, 2025: "Seeing the Blind Boys of Alabama in concert is part living history, part concert, all uplifting experience..." – The...

Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter Rd., Germantown, TN, 38138

An Evening with Keith Sykes and Special Guest Roger Cook
Thursday, February 13, at 7:30 PM in the Highland Capital Performance Hall at GPAC.
In the last 40 years, Keith Sykes has become a renowned storyteller and a massively successful songwriter with credits on over 100 songs recorded by artists from Rosanne Cash to George Thorogood. He toured the country with Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band and recorded the Volcano album after co-writing the title track with Jimmy. Touring every corner of America and playing in just about every conceivable kind of venue, he has appeared on Saturday Night Live and Austin City Limits and hosted songwriter nights on Memphis’ legendary Beale Street with many of music’s most talented songwriters.
Joining Keith Sykes for this special evening is English singer-songwriter Roger Cook. Cook has written many hit records for other recording artists and has had a successful recording career of his own. Best known for his collaborations with Roger Greenaway, Cook's co-compositions have left an indelible mark on the music industry. His works include the enduring hits "You've Got Your Troubles" and the transatlantic million-selling songs "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing" and "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress."
In 1997, Cook became the first British songwriter to enter the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Local Event: An Evening with Keith Sykes and Special Guest Roger Cook

An Evening with Keith Sykes and Special Guest...

Thursday February 13, 2025: An Evening with Keith Sykes and Special Guest Roger Cook
Thursday, February 13, at 7:30 PM in the Highland Capital...

An Evening with Keith Sykes and Special Guest Roger Cook

Thursday February 13 DOORS 6:30 pm STARTS 7:30 pm AGES All Ages
Minglewood Hall is a cashless venue. This event has reserved seating and general admission standing options available.

Local Event: Marc Broussard - Time is a Thief Tour

Marc Broussard - Time is a Thief Tour

Thursday February 13, 2025: Thursday February 13DOORS 6:30 pmSTARTS 7:30 pmAGES All Ages
Minglewood Hall is a cashless venue. This event has...

Minglewood Hall 1555 Madison Avenue Memphis,  TN 38104

Sunday February 16 DOORS 6:00 pm STARTS 7:00 pm AGES All Ages
Minglewood Hall is a cashless venue. This event is reserved seating.

Local Event: Sam Morril: The Errors Tour

Sam Morril: The Errors Tour

Sunday February 16, 2025: Sunday February 16DOORS 6:00 pmSTARTS 7:00 pmAGES All Ages
Minglewood Hall is a cashless venue. This event is...

Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 North Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103

<ul><li>Stunningly beautiful costumes and dance</li><li>A cast of award-winning, world-class artists</li><li>Powerful storytelling that evokes a lost culture</li><li>State-of-the-art patented backdrop technology</li><li>A full orchestra with mesmerizing, original scores</li></ul>

Local Event: Shen Yun Performing Arts 2025

Shen Yun Performing Arts 2025

Tuesday February 18, 2025: Stunningly beautiful costumes and danceA cast of award-winning, world-class artistsPowerful storytelling that evokes...

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