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Welcome to Memphis College of Art and our wonderful city,

and all that Memphis has to offer. This guide will serve as a

handbook for you as you spend your college career here in

Memphis. This handbook includes helpful phone numbers,

grocery stores, art supply stores and pharmacy information.

Also, we’ve included extracurricular activities, restaurants,

ideas for nightlife, shopping, festivals and gallery information

to introduce you to our area.

We wish you all the best in your studies at MCA.

Sincerely,

The MCA Admissions and Student Services Staff

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The Peabody149 Union avenue • (901) 529-4000

“The South’s Grand Hotel” is located in downtown Memphis. Continental breakfast

included. A Memphis landmark! For reservations, call 800-732-2639.

holiday inn exPress • Medical Center1180 Union avenue • (901) 276-1175

Located just off I-240, the rooms are nice and new. A continental breakfast included.

The hotel is located approximately two miles from MCA.

sleeP inn aT CoUrT sqUare40 north Front street • (901) 522-9700

Located downtown, on the trolley line, with easy access to I-40 and I-55.

Crown Plaza MeMPhis300 north second street • (901) 525-1800

Located in downtown Memphis on the trolley line, the Crown Plaza offers a full

American breakfast with a made to order omelette station.

holiday innUniversity of Memphis3700 Central avenue • (901) 678-8200Conveniently located on the campus of the University of Memphis, the Holiday Inn boasts a full service restaurant, lounge, and fitness center.

gen x inn 1177 Madison ave • (901) 692-9136 The hotel is located approximately two miles from MCA. The hotel is also located right on the trolley line.

•bed & breakfastsTalboT heirs 99 south second street • (800) 955-3956 (901) 527-9772 Located in the heart of downtown Memphis, just blocks from Beale Street.www.talbotheirs.com

hotels for your family and friends.

MeMPhis College oF arT (901) 272-5100

MCA SAfety & SeCurity DiSpAtCh(901) 507-3030

At&t (888) 757-6500(residential orders)

MeMPhis lighT, gas, and WaTer (MlgW)

(901) 820-7878

PoliCe (WesT PreCinCT)911 or (901) 636-4631

(for emergency)

Fire deParTMenT 911 or (901) 320-5448

(for emergency)

Tennessee deParTMenT oF hUMan serviCes adMinisTraTion

(901) 344-5040

ChrisTian broThers UniversiTy (901) 321-3000

leMoyne-oWen College (901) 435-1500

rhodes College

(901) 843-3000

MeMPhis TheologiCal seMinary (901) 458-8232

MeMPhis inTernaTional airPorT(901) 922-8000

visiTors inFo CenTer(901) 543-5333Press 1 for a free travel guide.www.memphistravel.com

barTon’s Car Care 1553 Overton Park Ave. • (901) 274-1881Domestic and foreign car service and repair.

TraCey’s Foreign aUTo serviCe646 Monroe Ext. • (901) 526-1644

MeMPhis area TransiT aUThoriTy (MaTa)(901) 577-2640Bus schedules may be picked up at the Main Library or call MATA. You can find out information on the trolley line, including prices.www.matatransit.com

yelloW and CheCker Cab (901) 577-7777

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MeMPhis College oF arT snaCk bar (a.k.a. The Sleaze and Slime Cafe)Don’t let the name alarm you - it’s just for fun! Motto: Come for the food, but stay for the gossip. The Sleaze and Slime serves breakfast and lunch weekdays while classes are in session. It opens at 8:30 am and closes at 6:45 pm Monday - Thursday, and on Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm. Meal plans are available in the Sleaze and Slime. Students should contact the business office to arrange an account.

ChrisTian broThers UniversiTy 650 east parkway South (901) 321-3000 • (901) 321-3560 (cafeteria)CBU has a cafeteria where MCA students may purchase meal tickets. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner weekdays, and 2 meals on Saturday and Sunday. Individual meals are all-you-can-eat which includes drink and dessert. Located less than two miles from the school.

rhodes College2000 North parkway W. • (901) 843-3541 (across the street from Overton Park) MCA students may purchase 20 meal cards for $126. All you can eat, cafeteria style. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served 7 days a week. Breakfast: Monday - Friday 7am - 10am Saturday & Sunday 8am - 10am Lunch: Monday - Friday 11am - 3pm Saturday & Sunday 11am - 1:15pm Dinner: Monday - Friday 4:30pm - 7pm Saturday & Sunday 4:30pm - 6:30pm

kroger1761 Union avenue • (901) 272-8630

They have a good deli, salad bar, and bakery! The grocery is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

kroger 1366 Poplar avenue • (901) 272-7881

This grocery is open 24 hours 7 days a week. They accept double coupons and have a great salad bar!

A Suntrust bank with extended banking hours is located inside.

easy Way ProdUCe 596 south Cooper • (901) 726-4917The Easy Way is open 7am - 7pm Monday - Saturday. They are always stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables.

Whole Foods5014 Poplar avenue • (901) 969-4368 Whole Foods sells health foods, vitamins, and natural products with a deli. Monday - Saturday 8am - 10pm, Sundays 8am - 9am

CosT saver 1620 Madison avenue • (901) 272-0171Open 24 hours a day. A First Tennessee bank islocated inside with extended banking hours.

SunTruST1895 union Avenue • (901) 543-4040

Services include 24-hour tellers, unlimited check writing, and free checking. Minimum $25

deposit to open an account.

BAnk of AMeriCA2731 union extended Ave • (901) 320-5510

A $25 deposit is required to open a student account.

No minimum balance is required. Services include free on-line banking with Bill Pay, free Visa Checkcard, and student VISA credit card

available with no annual fee.

firST TenneSSee165 Madison Avenue • (901) 523-4883

(inside Cost saver)The first order of checks is free and services

include unlimited, free ATM usage throughout the U.S. Bring your MCA student I.D. to open

a student account. A $100 opening deposit is required.

regionS2053 union Avenue • (901) 580-6000Student accounts do not charge monthly service fees or fees per check. This bank offers unlimited check writing and ATM, no minimum balance, 24-hour tellers are available. The first check order is free depending on account type. 2 forms of I.D. and a $50 deposit is required to open an account. A free VISA Checkcard is provided as well as free online banking with Bill Pay.

broWn JUg liqUors2375 Summer Avenue • (901) 458-3501Brown Jug Liquors will cash personal checks for students with a valid school I.D. and driver’s license. The charge is 1% for MCA students.8am - 11pm Monday - Saturday.

kroger1761 Union avenue • (901) 272-8630Kroger will cash checks for $1.5o. You must have a driver’s license or a state issued i.d. No handwritten checks. 8am-9pmMCa bUsiness oFFiCe

(901) 272-5123This on-campus office will cash one check per week, $25 limit, 25 cents per check cashing fee.

8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday.

Get fresh produce, fresh cut flowers, meats, farm fresh eggs, honey, jellies and baked goods.

MeMPhis FarMer’s MarkeTDowntown Central Station, located at South front street and West ge Patterson avenueSaturdays, April - October, 7am - 1pm

The agriCenTer FarMer’s MarkeTeast Memphis, 7777 Walnut Grove roadMonday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pmSaturday 7am - 5:30pm, May - October

CooPer-yoUng CoMMUniTy FarMer’s MarkeTMidtown, located in the parking lot of first Congo at the corner of Cooper Street and Walker AvenueSaturdays 9am - 1pm, year round

FARMER’S MARKETs

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MlgW220 south Main

(901) 820-7878 or (901) 544-6549www.mlgw.com

To set up a new service with Memphis Light, Gas and Water, visit http://service.mlgw.org/

serviceforms/start.php

CoMCasTCable Television Service

(901) 259-1400 (Customer Service)Comcast is responsible for all cable

connections in the midtown area. Call for information on the various cable packages

and internet connections.

dishFor Dish tv packages visit dish.com

direCTv For satellite service visit Directv.com

At&tFor residential service: (888) 757-6500You can set up service online at att.com and click on shop and click on home to set up a landline.

Do DuDS15 north belvedere • (901) 272-3635

Located at the corner of Belvedere & Madison.

Do DuDS1625 Madison Avenue • (901) 725-7552

Located across from the Cash Saver. Both locations are open 7 am - 9 pm

seven days a week.

DrAke CleAnerS197 North evergreen • (901) 726-4464

Monday - Friday 6:30am - 6pm Saturday 8am - 3pm

MerCury VAleT SerViCe, inC.1798 Madison Avenue • (901) 725-1726Monday - Friday 7am - 7pm Saturday 7am - 6pm

HAppy DAy CleAnerS66 Monroe • (901) 527-1040Monday - Friday 7am - 6:30pm Saturday 8am - 3pm

nunnery’S exCluSiVe CleAning 2024 union Avenue • (901) 276-5553 They offer dry cleaning and minor alterations. Monday - Friday 7am - 6pm Saturday 8am - 4pm

MeMpHiS College of ArTToxiC lounge1939 Poplar ave Coin operated machines for student use.Students have 24/7 access.

ArT CenTer MCA Branch, ground floor of MCA

MCA students recieve a 15% discount Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5pm

Friday 8:30am - 2pm

ArT CenTer Main branch

1636 union Avenue • (901) 276-6321

HoMe DepoT1627 poplar Avenue • (901) 722-3535

gArDen riDge5280 Summer Avenue • (901) 767-7731

HoBBy loBBy1991 exeter road • (901) 757-4419

lowe’S HArDwAre585 N. perkins • (901) 684-2750

offiCe DepoT785 union Avenue • (901) 543-2667

MiCHAel’S851 South White Station rd. • (901) 762-0117

MeMpHiS pHoTo Supply561 erin Drive • (901) 767-2702

MeMpHiS priMAry CAre ASSoCiATeS1750 Madison Avenue • (901) 276-2410

BApTiST Minor MeDiCAl CenTer 3295 poplar Ave # 105 • (901) 327-8188

wAlgreenS “TAke CAre CliniC”1863 union • (901) 272-2006 walgreens.com

riTe aid1810 Union avenue • (901) 272-6191

Located approximately one mile from MCA. Rite-Aid is open 24 hours a day. Store and

pharmacy are open 7am - Midnight, 7 days a week.

Cvs2115 Union avenue Store: (901) 274-4085

Walgreen’s drUgsTore 1863 Union avenue Store: (901) 272-1141Pharmacy: (901) 272-2006 Located less than a mile from MCA, Walgreen’s store and pharmacy are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

AT&T800-222-0300

u.S. SprinT800-877-4646MCi

800-444-3333Bell SouTH800-288-2020

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MiDtoWN Bike Co.517 S Main St. • (901) 522-9757

Monday - Friday 10am - 6pmSaturday 10am - 5pm

TargeT601 Colonial road • (901) 685-9240

(at Southern & Colonial)Located approximately six miles from MCA.

Monday - Saturday 8am - 11pmSunday 8am - 10pm

PoTTery barn FUrniTUre oUTleT and WilliaMs-sonoMa oUTleT

4720 Spottswood Avenue • (901) 818-9770 Located in the same shopping center

as the Target at Southern and Colonial. Monday - Saturday 9am - 9pm

Sunday 11am - 6pm

JuN Lee trADiNG Co.3397 Summer Avenue • (901) 327-1822

New York knockoffs! $30 minimum purchase may apply.

Monday - Saturday 9am - 6:30pm

laUrelWood booksellers387 perkins road ext. • (901) 683-9801

Friday & Saturday 7:30am - 10pmMonday - Thursday 7:30am - 10pm

Sunday 9am - 8pm

bUrke’s book sTore936 S. Cooper • (901) 278-7484Located approximately 1 mile from school. Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pmSunday 11am - 5pm

Lit equipMeNt & SuppLieS309 Union avenue • (901) 527-8445Lit offers great deals on pots, pans, and other assorted kitchenwares. Monday - Friday 8am - 5pmSaturday 8am - Noon

aPPle sTore saddle Creek7615 West farmington • (901) 751-6980New Apple hardware, applications, and accessories. On site technical support and service available as well as weekly workshops. Monday - Saturday 10am - 8pmSunday Noon - 5:30pm

besT bUy5821 Poplar avenue • (901) 537-7999Electronics, software, video games, music, dvd’s, phones, cameras, car stereos and home appliances can be bought.Monday - Saturday 10am - 9pmSunday 11am - 8pm

WalMarT sUPerCenTer577 Germantown pkwy. • (901) 758-1591

Located in Cordova, about a 20 minute drive from MCA. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

sUPer TargeT475 N Germantown pkwy. • (901) 248-0200

Located in the same shopping center as the Walmart Supercenter, Super Target is open

Monday - Saturday 8am - 10pmSunday 8am - 9pm

Maggie’s PharM13 Florence street • (901) 722-8898

Custom blended body products, oils, herbs and unique gifts.

Monday - Friday, 10am - 5:30pmSaturday 10am - 5pm

sTein MarT 827 S. White Station road • (901) 684-6626

Monday - Saturday 10am - 9pmSunday Noon - 6pm

t.J. MAxx 5100 park • (901) 761-9338

Monday - Saturday 9am - 9:30pmSunday 11am - 8pm

anThroPologie7615 West farmington Blvd., Germantown

(901) 309-3440Monday - Saturday 10am - 8pm

Sunday Noon - 5:30pm

Pier 13115 Walnut grove road • (901) 458-6021Monday - Saturday 10am - 9pmSunday 11am - 7pm

A. SChWAB’S163 beale street • (901) 523-9782Schwab’s is a Memphis institution with lots of assorted “stuff.” Monday - Friday 10am - 6pmSaturday 10am - MidnightClosed Sunday.

aMeriCan aPParel528 South Main Street • (901) 528-1722Great source for t-shirts, hoodies, & more. Perfect for silk-screening. Monday - Thursday Noon - 8pmFriday & Saturday 11am - 8pmSunday Noon - 6pm

Urban oUTFiTTers2151 Central Ave • (901) 272-2117Monday - Saturday 10am - 9pmSunday 11am - 7pm

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JUnior leagUe rePeaT boUTiqUe3586 Summer Avenue • (901) 327-4777

Used clothing & household items for sale. Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm

goodWill ThriFT sTore

574 S. highland • (901) 458-6610Monday - Saturday 9am - 6pm

Sunday Noon - 6pm

salvaTion arMy ThriFT sTore3329 Austin peay • (901) 373-3245

They sell clothing, household items, and furniture.

Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 7:45pm

disabled aMeriCan veTerans3440 Summer Avenue • (901) 452-7669

Used furniture and clothing for sale. Monday - Saturday 8:30am - 6:30pm

MeMPhis Flea MarkeT7777 Walnut grove road • (901) 276-3532

Bargain shopping indoors.Find dates and times online at

memphisfleamarket.com

PlaTo’s CloseT4760 Poplar avenue • (901) 761-1616Trendy second hand clothing store.Monday - Saturday 10am - 9pmSunday Noon - 7pm

anTiqUe WarehoUse2563 Summer Avenue • (901) 323-0600Lots of booths with great treasures to be had. Groovy 60’s to 70’s home furnishings and vintage clothing. Watch for 2nd Saturday sale every month for additional savings.

At&t2282 Union(901) 725-0408 T-Mobile

1498 Union(901) 725-2200

sPrinT PCs5299 Poplar (901) 680-7520

radio shaCk1625 Poplar(901) 726-4411Offers Sprint, AT&T and TMobile

FrenCh riviera sPa2011 Union ave • (901) 728-6463

Current students can enjoy FREE membership. Pick up a contract

in Student Services. Activate your membership at the Union Ave location

with the completed contract and your student ID. Your membership is valid at all Memphis Area French Rivieria Spas.

Monday - Friday 5am - 9pm, Saturday 8am - 6pm, closed on Sunday

UniversiTy oF MeMPhis sWiMMing Pool

624 echles street • (901) 678-3461Early Bird Swim is Monday through

Friday from 5:30 - 8am Fees are paid by cash or check. You can swim on your

own or ask for free instruction.

MeMPhis PUbliC library3030 Poplar avenue • (901) 415-2700

Between Tillman & Holmes on Poplar Of course they have books, but they also

have a great selection of vinyl albums, ranging from Bach to indie rock.

www.memphislibrary.org Monday - Thursday 9am - 9pm,

Friday - Saturday 9am - 6pm, and Sunday 1pm - 5pm

shelby FarMs Parklocated east of the Walnut Grove

exit off i-40Shelby Farms is a huge public park in

the heart of the city with trails, greenline for biking and running, paddle boat

rentals, picnic areas and off leash dog area. The Shelby Farms greenline

connects with the midtown greenline.

yMCa245 Madison avenue • (901) 527-9622If you’re interested in joining the YMCA, the membership fee is $42/mo. paid by automatic bankdraft. This fee includes the pool, Nautilus, and all other facilities. Monday - Thursday 5:30am - 10pm, Friday 5:30am - 9pmSaturday 8am - 6pm, Sunday Noon - 6pm

rhoDeS CoLLeGe GyM & pooLMemberships include full use of all facilities within and adajcent to the Bryan Campus Life Center, including the tennis courts, Alburty Pool, and the outdoor track. To sign up go to www.rhodes.edu and look under athletics. Open Monday through Thursday 7am - 11pm, Friday 7am - 10pm, Saturday 10am - 10pm & Sunday 1pm - 11pm Abbreviated hours during breaks.

all sTar lanes1576 S. White Station road • (901) 683-2695Memphis’ best bowling. Cosmic bowling begins nightly after 9pm Monday - Thursday 10am - Midnight, Friday and Saturday 10am - 2am, and Sunday Noon - Midnight.

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midtownkWik CheCk #10

2013 Madison avenue • (901) 274-9293They have the best sandwiches in town!

Monday - Sunday 11am - 10pm

CelTiC Crossing903 south Cooper • (901) 274-5151

A traditional Irish Pub in the heart of Midtown, the Celtic Crossing is open daily 11am - 3am

bosCos sqUared2120 Madison avenue • (901) 432-2222

Tennessee’s original micro-brewery, is also a stone’s throw from Studio on the Square movie theatre.

Great menu, try the fried artichoke appetizer!Open 11am - 3am everyday.

CenTral barbeCUe2249 Central avenue • (901) 272-9377

The barbecue is slow smoked, Memphis style. Open daily 11am - 9pm

Friday & Saturday 11am - 10pm

bayoU bar and grill2094 Madison ave • (901) 278-8626

Cajun fare, open weekdays from 11am - 2am and until 3am weekends. Check for daily specials.

loCal on The sqUare2126 Madison ave • (901) 725-1845

Great food and drinks served at this Overton Square favorite. You can enjoy food late into the evening and

the brunch is to die for. Open 11am-2am and until 3am weekends.

bhan Thai1324 peabody • (901) 272-1538Enjoy a casual, unique approach to Asian cuisine in midtown on a great outdoor deck. Lunch: Tuesday - Friday 11am - 2:30pm Dinner: Sunday & Tuesday 5pm - 9:30pm, and until 10:30pm weekends. Closed Monday.

yoUng avenUe deli2119 young Avenue • (901) 278-0034Eat great sandwiches and play pool and foosball in the oh-so hip Cooper-Young area. 11am - 3am everyday. Wiles-sMiTh1635 Union avenue • (901) 278-6416A drug store with an old-fashioned lunch counter. You can get cheap food and great malts! Breakfast & lunch: Monday - Friday, 10am - 3:45pm Saturdays 10am - 3pm

MeMPhis Pizza CaFe2087 Madison avenue • (901) 726-5343Enjoy oven-baked gourmet pizza on the tree-shaded outdoor deck and patio. Sunday - Thursday 11am - 10pmFriday & Saturday 11am - 11pm

The beaUTy shoP966 south Cooper • (901) 272-7111

Dine where Priscilla had her hair done! American eclectic cuisine, open for lunch:

Monday - Saturday 11am - 2pmDinner: Monday - Thursday 5pm - 10pm,

Friday & Saturday 5pm - 11pm, Sunday brunch 10am - 3pm

Reservations suggested.

sekisUi MidToWn25 south belvedere • (901) 725-0005

A favorite sushi bar that serves traditional Japanese fare as well.

Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am - 2pmDinner: Sunday - Thursday 5pm - 9:30pmFriday - Saturday dinner 5pm till 10:30pm

Early Bird Special 5pm - 7pm everyday.

hUey’s1927 Madison Avenue • (901) 726-4372

Enjoy the best burgers in Memphis and listen to live music every Sunday.

Open daily 11am - 2am.

Fino’s FroM The hill1853 Madison avenue • (901) 272-3466

Italian groceries, deli meats, sandwiches, and daily specials.

Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 6:30pm

ChiWaWa2059 Madison Ave. • (901) 207-1456For one of the best patios in Midtown head to this eatery. They serve an interesting combination of tacos and hotdogs. Open Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 12am, Sunday 11am - 2am

CaFe eCleCTiC603 N. McLean • (901) 725-1718Coffee, tea, sandwiches. Old European cafe feel.Monday - Saturday 6:30am - 10pmSunday 9am-3pm

saigon le51 north Cleveland • (901) 276-5326Serves the best Vietnamese & Chinese food around. Monday - Saturday 11am - 9pm

Molly gonzales’ la CasiTa2006 Madison avenue • (901) 726-1873Molly’s serves great Mexican food. Open daily 11am - 10pm, and until 11pm weekends.

downtowneArNeStiNe & hAzeL’S

531 S. Main St • (901) 523-9754(South Main & G.E. Patterson)

It is the type of place with a great jukebox, live-music, dancing, and soul-burgers. Opens at 11am and 12pm

Sunday and crowded ‘til dawn!

blUes CiTy CaFe138 beale street • (901) 526-3637

They are open 11am - 3am, and sometimes till 5am with nightly live music. They serve good Memphis eats at

affordable prices. Happening place!

Charles vergos’ rendezvoUs52 south second street • (901) 523-2746

(General Washburn Alley across the street from The Peabody)Memphis’ most famous barbecue served in a fun, nostalgic atmosphere. They don’t accept

reservations, so expect a wait. Open Tuesday - Thursday 4:30pm - 10:30pm, Friday 11am - 11pm, Saturday 11:30am - 11pm

arCade resTaUranT540 south Main street • (901) 526-5757

Open since 1919, it’s Memphis’ oldest cafe, and still really good.

Sunday - Thursday 7am - 3pm, Friday - Saturday 7am - 3pm

gUs’ World FaMoUs hot & SpiCy ChiCken310 south Front street • (901) 527-4877Without a doubt, Gus’ serves the best spicy, juicy, fried chicken in the Mid-South. Open daily 11am - 9pm, weekends until 10pm

lUnCh box eaTs288 S. 4th Street • (901) 526-0820Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm Saturday Noon - 7pmClosed Sunday

aUToMaTiC sliM’s83 south second street • (901) 525-7948Experience a unique blend of Southwestern and Jamaican cuisine in a funky atmosphere. Lunch: weekdays 11am - 4pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday 4pm - 10pm Friday - Saturday 4pm - 11pm Sunday 5pm - 10pmBrunch: Saturday & Sunday 9am-3pm

aldo’s Pizza Pies100 south Main street #101 • (901) 577-7743

dinos grill645 N. McLean Blvd. • (901) 278-9127Italian food with Thursday night dedicated to all you can eat spaghetti for a set price. Tues - Friday 10:30am - 9pmSaturday 7am - 9pmSunday 7am - 8pm

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Malco hotline(901) 681-2020

Black lodge Video831 S. Cooper • (901) 272-7744

Hard to find, foreign, independent and obscure movies can be found here. Black Lodge is

the last video rental store in Memphis.

Studio on the Square2105 Court Avenue • (901) 725-7151Located in Overton Square off Cooper, Studio On the Square features an outdoor patio and a wine and cappuccino bar. See their web site for other Malco locations and movie listings: www.malco.com

Memphis is bursting with things to do when the sun goes down. Billiard halls, dance clubs, and

live music clubs abound. Listed below are some of places that open their doors to the 18+ crowd.

New Daisy TheaTre 330 Beale Street • (901) 525-8979Venue hosting live music and boxing.

hi-ToNe 412 N Cleveland • (901) 278-8663This venue hosts local & touring music, and has all-you-can-eat wings on Mondays 5-11pm.

Java CabaNa 2170 Young Ave. • (901) 272-7210This late-night coffeeshop hosts open mic nights & poetry readings.

Young Avenue Deli 2119 Young Ave. • (901) 278-0034

Late night food, bar, pool tables, & music venue.

R.P. TRAcks 3547 Walker • (901) 327-1471

Home of the world famous BBQ Tofu Nachos.

B.B. king’s Blues cluB143 Beale Street • (901) 524-5464

Late night live music.

THe cove2559 Broad Ave • (901) 730-0719

Located in the Broad Arts District, The Cove is a nautical

themed bar for those 21 and older. Open Tues - Sat 5pm - 3am

P & H Cafe1532 Madison Ave.(901) 726-0906A favorite midtown dive with great food, pool tables, art shows, live music, trivia and bingo.

Memphis has a very thriving and vital “Art Scene” that provides exposure for local, regional, national, and international artists in all media. The Greater Memphis Area supports high-quality commercial art galleries, alternative spaces, museums, and scores of other underground venues with gallery and exhibition space.

The Brooks MuseuM of ArToverton Park, 1934 Poplar Avenue(901) 544-6200www.brooksmuseum.org

The Dixon Gallery4339 Park avenue (901) 761-5250www.dixon.org

national ornamentalmetal museum

374 metal museum Drive(901) 774-6380

www.metalmuseum.org

South Main art GallerieSTake a free trolley tour the last Friday of every month to enjoy the art in some 15 galleries on

South Main Street.

hYDe GallerY at neSin GraDuate School

477 South Main Street(901) 272-5100

allie cat artS961 S cooper

(901) 722-0094

DaviD Lusk GaLLery (commercial gallery)4540 Poplar avenue(901) 767-3800in Laurelwood complex

www.davidluskgallery.com

robinson GaLLery400 south Front street(901) 576-0708

nu GaLLery2577 broad avenuenugallery.net

THE ROZELLE WAREHOUSE822 Rozelle • (901) 644-5706

GALLERY FIFTY SIX2256 Central Avenue • (901) 276-1251

galleryfiftysix.com

CROSSTOWN ARTS GALLERY430 N. Cleveland • (901) 484-4418

VINI - fIVE IN ONE2535 Broad Avenuewww.fiveinone.org

MARShALL ARTS (studio co-op)639 Marshall Avenue • (901) 522-9483

you should definitely visit at least one of these museums while in town:

more galleries you don’t want to miss:

alternative spaces:

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MeMPhis grizzliesResidents of the FedEx Forum,

Memphis’ NBA baketball team.October through April.

For tickets, call 888-HOOPnba.com/grizzlies

MeMPhis redbirdsMemphis’ own minor league

baseball team.901-721-6000

minorleaguebaseball.com

MeMPhis TigersUniversity of Memphis college basketball.gotigersgo.com

MississiPPi riverkingsMinor league professional hockey.(662)-342-1755riverkings.com

Trolley nighTsEvery last Friday of the month,

S. Main to N. Main 6pm-until (901) 270-0106 • southmainmemphis.

net/trolley-nights

leviTT shellMusic every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday,

Saturday and Sunday. Late May through mid- August

www.levittshell.org

haTTiloo TheaTre656 Marshall Avenue. • (901) 525-0009

orPheUM TheaTre203 S. Main Street • (901) 525-7800

MalCo drive in TheaTer 5851 ridgeway Center parkway901-761-3480 • www.malco.com

PlayhoUse on The sqUare66 S. Cooper St. • (901) 726-4656playhouseonthesquare.org

gerManToWn PerForMing arTs CenTregpacweb.com(901) • 751-7500

bUCkMan PerForMing arT CenTer(901) 537-1483 • artsmemphis.org

CenTral gardens hoMe ToUrMid-September

(901) 672-7630www.centralgardens.org

sUn sTUdio706 union Ave., 38103

Tours are given at the bottom half of every hour from

10:30am through 5:30pm.800-441-6249

MeMPhis riverboaTs (901) 527-BOATS

www.memphisriverboats.net

graCeland3734 elvis presley Boulevard Memphis,

Tn 38116(901) 332-3329

elvis.com/graceland

sTax MUseUM oF aMeriCan soUl MUsiC

926 e. McLemore Avenue(901) 942-7685

soulvilleusa.com

CoTTon MUseUM65 Union avenue

(901) 531-7826 memphiscottonmuseum.org

elMWood CeMeTery824 South Dudley Street

(901) 774-3212Elmwood is on the National Register of

Historic Places, and is home to a bird sanctuary and arboretum. Tours by

appointment.

MeMPhis brooks MUseUM oF arT1934 Poplar avenue(901)544-6200 www.brooksmuseum.org

DixoN GALLery & GArDeNS4339 park Ave. (Closed on Mondays)(901) 761-5250www.dixon.org

Pink PalaCe3050 Central Ave. (901) 320-6320 Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 12pm-5pm memphismuseums.org

roCk n soUl191 Beale St. & hwy 61 at fedexforum Open daily 10am - Last tour at 6:15pm(901) 205-2533www.memphisrocknsoul.org

gibson gUiTar145 Lt. George W. Lee Ave. Mon - Sat 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, & 4pmSunday 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, & 4pm gibson.com

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aChieveMenT CenTerMeet with our Career Services Director to plan for the future. Career planning, internship information,

and part time job opportunities all available.Academic support help available.

Monday - Thursday 10am - 7pmFriday 9am - 5pm

CoPy MaChineThere is a black and white and color copy machine in the library. Regular copies are $.10 per copy, color

copies $1.00 per copy.

PosTage sTaMPsPostage stamps are for sale in the Business Office

(up to 3 at a time). This office is open from 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

MailboxesAll students are assigned an on-campus mailbox

at the beginning of each semester regardless of whether or not they live in student housing. The

MCA Registrar is the contact person. Any mail can be sent to: 1930 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104.

ParkingAll students that drive a car to school should see

the MCA office of Safety and Security for a free car registration number and sticker.

CoUnselingOur Director of Student Life provides in-house crisis counseling services and referrals for long-term assistance to MCA students. All meetings are confidential.

arT sUPPliesThe campus Art Center is operated by the Art Center store on Union Avenue. The campus location is well-stocked, but anything you need from the main store can be supplied. MCA students receive 15% discount.

loCkersLockers are assigned by the Director of Student Life at the beginning of each semester. To request a locker, go to the Student Life Office which is located in Student Services in the Administration Building on Poplar Avenue.

sTUdio sPaCeIndividual studio spaces are assigned by department chairpersons. Transfer students, juniors, and seniors are eligible. Check with the Design Arts Chair for Design Arts space and the Fine Arts Chair for Fine Arts space.

delTa FairEarly September

Agricenter deltafest.com

MeMPhis greek FesTivalAnnunciation Greek Orthodox

Church • May • (901) 327-8177 memphisgreekfestival.com

MeMPhis iTalian FesTivalMarquette Park in East Memphis

May - June • (901) 767-6949 memphisitalianfestival.com

MeMPhis in May inTernaTional FesTival

Events take place at Tom Lee Park all month long • (901) 525-4611

memphisinmay.org

MeMPhis MUsiC FesTivalLabor Day weekend(901) 525-3655thebealestreetmusicfestival.com

gerManToWn FesTivalMid-September • (901) 757-9212germantownfest.com

Mid-soUTh FairSeptember - October midsouthfair.org

elvis WeekWeek of August 16elvisweek.com

CooPer-yoUng FesTivalSeptember • (901) 276-7222cooperyoungfestival.com

ClanJaMFryLate September • (901) 274-3740clanjamfrymemphis.org

Pink PalaCe CraFTs FairEarly October • (901) 320-6408memphismuseums.org

indie MeMPhis FilM FesTivalEarly October • (901) 251-5171indiememphis.com

aFriCa in aPrilApril • (901) 947-2133africainapril.org

river arTs FesT October • (901) 261-5534riverartsmemphis.org

CosTUMe TWilighT ToUr aT hisToriC elMWood CeMeTeryOctoberelmwoodcemetery.org/events

Mid-soUTh Maze September - Octobermidsouthmaze.com

zoo booOctobermemphiszoo.org

MeMPhis CoMiC ConNovembermemphiscfc.com

sTarry nighTsNovember - December(901) 767-7275 starrynightsmemphis.com

holiday ParadeSanta and his elves at this annual parade through the South Main Arts District. Early December(901)575-0540

beale sTreeT neW year’s eveDecember 31 - January 1

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A student’s safety and the safety of others are of extreme importance. Our Campus Safety & Security (CSS) Office is located

on the ground floor near Printmaking. The Campus Safety & Security department offers

many services and here are just a few you will need to know when you come to MCA:

STuDenT iD: All students, faculty & staff must wear their identification card while on campus. All entrances to the building

remain locked and access can be gained by using your ID card.

pArking DeCAl: All student cars should be registered with CSS. When you register your car, you will be given an MCA parking decal that is to be placed in the rear driver’s side window. This decal helps MCA personnel find a student in case of an accident involving his/her car, if lights are left on, or if a car needs to be moved for one reason or another.

SHuTTle SerViCe: CSS officers run a shuttle service to and from MCA housing and Rust Hall. The shuttle runs weekdays 8:30am - 8:50am bringing students from housing over to their classes. It also runs in the evenings from 6pm- 7pm from Rust Hall back to housing. On 24-hour nights, the shuttle runs every hour back to housing. Shuttle service to the Administration Building and Nesin Graduate Center.

pArking: The streets around the College are considered city property and are maintained by city police. You may parallel park on the curb around the College or perpendicular park where designated. The speed limit in the park is 15 mph.

PERSONAL SAFETY: Stay alert and tuned in to your surroundings. Always trust your instincts; if

you feel uncomfortable in a place or situation, leave and get help. Avoid talking on your cell phone

or doing anything that would distract you while you are walking to your car or are in unfamiliar

surroundings.

PEDESTRIANS: Choose busy streets and avoid going through vacant lots, alleys or other deserted

areas. At night, walk in well-lit areas whenever possible and preferably with a friend.

When using public transportation, be sure to have your fare out and ready before you leave

home. Plan your route to the busiest, best-lit stop possible, both to get on and off a bus. If you must

wait, stay near the attendant’s stand or in the best-lit area possible. Always keep your purse, backpack,

packages, etc. in your lap or between your feet and not in an empty seat.

DRIVERS: Always lock your car and take the keys, even if you’ll be gone only a short time. Keep your car in good running condition, and keep the tank at least one-quarter full. Lock your doors while driving or sitting in your vehicle. Park in well-lit areas if you are going somewhere after dark or must return to your car after dark. If you are carrying packages or valuable items, store them in your trunk or make sure they are not visible in the car.

Keep your car’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and a complete description including year, make, model and color along with your insurance company name and policy number in a safe place.

from nashville i-40w Follow i-40w. At the I-240 interchange, follow the signage to Sam Cooper Blvd. (the left two lanes). Continue on Sam Cooper Blvd until it dead ends at east parkway, then turn left. The next traffic light is poplar Ave., Turn right. Follow poplar Ave. to the second traffic light at Tucker St., and turn right into overton park. MCA is just beyond the Brooks Museum.

from Arkansas i-40e

Continue onto i-240w (center lane). Take the union Ave., exit #30.

Turn right on union Ave. Heading east, turn left on

Tucker St. (One street east of Mclean Blvd).

Keep straight on Tucker through poplar Ave. into

overton park. MCa is just beyond the Brooks

Museum.

from Mississippi i-55n

Take exit #1 to front Street, turn right on Front, then make an immediate left on poplar Ave. Make a left at Tucker St. into overton park. MCa is just beyond the Brooks Museum.

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Overton Park1930 Poplar AvenueMemphis, TN 38104

Admissions(901) 272-5151 or (800) 727-1088 fax: (901) 272-5158www.mca.edu • info@mca.eduStudent Affairs(901) 272-5138