Peabody Rooftop Parties

Have you had a chance to attend any of the Rooftop Parties at the Peabody this summer? If not, you still have 2 weeks left to get in on all of the fun!

The Peabody Rooftop Parties are the perfect pre-stop before you go out for the evening, or a great place to hang out with friends after work. The event takes place between 6 pm and 10:30 pm. There’s a $10 cover charge, and guess what? The first drink is on them!

Every rooftop party features live music. This week features G3 The Garry Goin Band. This R&B showband features awesome male and female vocals, supurb sound, and a vast array of songs that you love from the 50’s to today’s top hits.

The food tomorrow night will be ‘soul food’: fried chicken, mac & cheese, cornbread, and summer tomato salad. Remember,  you must be 21 or older to enter, and ladies and hotel guests are free before 7 pm.

Enter the Realm of Music Video Production!

Hey Arbors! Are there any of you out there who have always been interested int the music industry but have no talent whatsoever? Have you or someone  you know always dreamed of making music videos? Well, here’s your chance to gain some insight into the industry at the Music Video Production Summit hosted by the Memphis Music Foundation and Live From Memphis.

This workshop is geared toward filmmakers and musicians seeking to expand their craft and exposure. This is perfect for you communications and video production majors out there. There will also be a panel discussion ranging from the following topics:

• Explaining the unique aspects of producing a music video
• How a music video can publicly showcase the talent of a musician or video artist
• Comparing the difference in filmmaking and music video production
• Discussing the creative relationship with the musician and the director
• And more!

Panel guests include: Mike McCarthy (Memphis Filmmaker); Nathan Black (Unbreakable Productions); Sarah Fleming and Christopher Reyes (Live From Memphis); and Joe Gotti (JG Productions).

So if you’re interested in the music industry, this just may be  your ticket in. The event is free, but space is limited, so RSVP as soon as you can.

photo credit: timgrable

Melt Your Stress Away @ Body Mechanix

Hey Arbors River Oaks! Face it, we all live with daily stresses in our lives. This can come from any number of things including work, family life, anxiety or big decisions coming your way. The million dollar question is, how do you deal with all of these stresses and still keep your sanity? Massage therapy is an excellent solution to your problems and you won’t have to spend a million dollars to get your question answered. Body Mechanix is a wonderful solution.

Body Mechanix (3486 Poplar Ave #101) is a locally owned massage parlor, operated by experienced massage therapists. They offer a wide range of massage options such as therapeutic, sports, and pregnancy, as well as a good variety of specials and packages all at reasonable prices. You can get a 5 minute back tune up for $10 or a Swedish massage starting at $35 for 30 minutes. That’s pretty good considering the prices of other spas out there.

Body Mechanix also has various specials throughout the year. For the summer months of June and July, they are offering a  Lush Hydrating Wrap with exfoliation to keep your skin hydrated and nourished under this summer sun. This is going for roughly $50 but it’s definitely worth it.

So if you want an escape from the stresses in your life, get a massage; you’ll be glad you did.

Where is your favorite place to get a massage around the area?

Lights, Camera, Action! Casting Workshop in Memphis

Hey Arbors River Oaks! Did you have a great holiday weekend? I hope so. Well, it’s time to get back into the swing of things and I have a new event for all of you aspiring actors and filmmakers.

FuelFilm: Memphis, a nonprofit organization that promotes the growth of the area film industry, will host a casting workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, at Memphis Heritage’s Howard Hall (2282 Madison Ave).

The event is aptly titled “Cast Away“. Cute play on words, huh? “Cast Away” is intended to bring local actors together with producers, directors, writers and people interested in filmmaking. Luckily for those interested in acting, the workshop is free. If you are an aspiring filmmaker, the workshop is $10. That’s not bad at all, for what you’re gaining from the experience.

You get to mingle with local actors and filmmakers in order to get their insights into the industry, and actors will have a chance to read for various parts.

I think anybody that’s interested in the entertainment industry should definitely attend. You may not get another opportunity as good as this one.

Would you like to see more workshops like this around town?

Directions from Arbors River Oaks:

Head north on Arbor Commons Cir toward River Commons Cir N. Turn right at River Commons Cir N. Turn left at Humphreys Blvd. Turn left at Walnut Grove Rd. Merge onto I-240 E via the ramp to Nashville. Take exit 12B on the left for Sam Copper Blvd. Merge onto Sam Cooper Blvd. Turn left at E Pkwy N. Turn right at Madison Ave. Destination will be on the right.