Court Square Concert Series
When: October 2, 9, and 16; 3:30-5:30pm
Where: Court Square, on Court Street between Front and Second.
Cost: Free Admission
Court Square Concert Series will have them dancing in the streets during the month of October. Come downtown and listen to great music to reenergize you for your work week ahead. Guest performers are 2 Mule Plow, Tennessee Mass Choir, Memphis Jones and Star & Micey. Each concert is free and open to the public.  Blankets, picnic baskets, and coolers are encouraged. www.downtownmemphis.com

16 over 48: the Memphis Demos
When: October 8 & 9. 8:00-9:00 pm; Midnight
Where: Ardent Studio, 2000 Madison
Cost: Free Admission
16 Over 48 is an event developed by Ardent Studios with Memphis musicians in mind. The project will feature a series of 48 hour events allowing musicians to bring out their inner recording artist on state-of-the-art gear at a fraction of the normal cost. The debut event – The Memphis Demos – will begin at midnight on October 8, 2011. Participants in The Memphis Demos will record in Ardent’s renovated Studio C, outfitted with everything needed to make the best demos possible. A backline of drums and guitar and bass amps will be set up and ready to track through their new SSL Duality console. For 48 hours, 16 groups of musicians need only bring their instruments and voices to track in a ready-to-go environment with very little setup required. Experienced musicians of any genre and instrumentation are welcome. Each group will walk away with two CD copies of their performances, mixed on the fly.www.ardentstudios.com

Footloose Opening
When: October 14
Location: A theater near you!
Cost: Varied
Craig Brewer’s remake of the 1984 classic Footloose opens across the country. City kid Ren McCormack moves to a small town where rock ‘n’ roll and dancing have been banned, and his rebellious spirit shakes up the populace.www.footloosemovie.com

Memphis, the Musical

When: October 14-23

Where: The Orpheum
Cost: Various
Broadway play, “Memphis: The Musical,” is set to begin its national tour in its namesake city when it plays at The Orpheum Theatre The Orpheum Latest from The Business Journals Wichita Aviation Film Festival planned for SaturdayDowntown office condo prices fall furtherRoberts Tower behind on electric bills Follow this company. The Tony Award winner for Best Musical is a fictionalized story of the birth of rock ’n’ roll radio in 1950s Memphis. It is loosely based on the life of WHBQ deejay Dewey Phillips. www.orpheum-memphis.com

Arts Pop Up: Frayser
When: October 15; 10:00am- 2:00pm
Where: Ed Rice Community Center, 2907 N. Watkins
Cost: Free Admission
Join Arts Memphis and nonprofit arts groups from across the community in Frayser for a day of art and activities! There will be main stage performances from numerous arts groups, including the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Plus, They’ll be distributing Arts Access cards (Arts Access is a free ticket program sponsored by Baptist Memorial Health Care and coordinated by Arts Memphis in partnership with over 30 organizations). Come to the Ed Rice Community Center for an interactive day of family fun! Visit www.artsmemphis.org

Levitt Shell 75th Anniversary
When: October 15; 7:00pm
Where: Levitt Shell, Overton Park
Cost: Various
Once-In-A-Lifetime Musical Performances: Memphis music all-stars perform in magnificent style celebrating 75 years of making music history in Memphis. Performers include Sid Selvidge, Kelley Hurt, Lisa Shoup, Sam Shoup, Sidney Kirk, Tom Lonardo, Bill Easley, Gary Topper, Jim Spake, Kirk Smothers, Tom Link, Reid McCoy, Scott Thompson, Howard Lamb! www.levittshell.org

Third Thursday
When: October 20, 2011
Where: South Main and Peabody Place
Cost: Free admission
Third Thursdays at Main and Peabody, now offers multiple music venues, food, drink and retail specials, and a casual block party-style atmosphere.  Keep an eye on the Majestic grille Facebook page for all the details.www.facebook.com/#!/MajesticGrille

River Arts Festival
When: October 22; 10am-6:00pm &October 23, 2009; 10:00am-7:00pm
Where: South Main Arts District
Cost: Free Admission
River Arts Fest is an annual fine arts festival in the historic South Main Arts District. River Arts Fest features an artist market with more than 150 regional and national artists, as well as an invitational art exhibition, art demonstrations, food, music, and fun for all! As a part of Memphis Means Music Month, The River Arts Fest will have over 50 acts performing on four stages. And it’s all free! River Arts Fest, a 501(c)3 organization, is governed by a leadership committee of volunteers from the business, arts and civic sectors, as well as a Board of Directors and an Advisory Council. All profits will go back into growing the festival and cultivating the arts community in Memphis.http://www.riverartsfest.org

2011 Community Partner Events Leadership Memphis Diversity Breakfast
When: October 26; 8:00am
Where: University of Memphis Holiday Inn
Cost: Cost is $50 per person
Leadership Memphis presents the annual Multicultural Breakfast on October 26 to focus on multiculturalism in the Memphis community and its increasing importance relating to civic inclusivity, quality of life, and global connectivity. The program will feature a special M3 Month performance and guest speaker Dr. Rajiv Grover of the University of Memphis who will speak on ” Two Keys to Great Leadership: Diversity and Creativity.” This talk will focus on two relevant concepts that make great leaders – diversity and creativity.  How diversity influences creativity and how creativity effects individual and organizational performance will be discussed.  Evidence from recent findings regarding the same will be presented.  Behaviors, attitudes and policies influencing diversity and creativity will be explored. The Multicultural Breakfast is open to Leadership Memphis alumni and the general public. The event begins at 8:00 am.www.leadershipmemphis.org

Memphis Farmers Market
When: Every Saturday in October; 7:00am-1:00pm
Where: South Main Bus Terminal
Cost: Free admission
The Memphis Farmers Market is a weekly non-profit outdoor market featuring local farmers and artisans. Enjoy live music and weekly themed events and programs. The market showcases locally sourced produce and food items and locally produced arts and crafts from the Mid-South region and also serves to educate the community about eating local, nutrition and food choices. www.memphisfarmersmarket.org

Opera Memphis Tosca
When: October 29; 7:00pm
Where: Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter Road, Germantown, TN 38138
Cost: $10
Opera Memphis opens its 2011-2012 season with Puccini’s classic drama TOSCA. Set in Rome in 1800, the opera includes some of Puccini’s best-loved arias and has inspired legendary performances from many of opera’s performances from many of opera’s leading singers, including Luciano Pavarotti and Maria Callas.www.operamemphis.org

Rock Your Granny
When: Saturday October 29^th, 4:00pm
Where: Levitt Shell, Overton Park
Cost: Free Admission
Bring your mobile phones and vote for your favorite band at this concert. All money raised by the bands for this event will support arts programs for older adults. Prizes for the bands with the most votes include a professionally produced music video, studio time, plus much more! All types of bands are invited to participate in this concert. For more information Meryl Klein at creativeaging@bellsouth.net or 901-272-3434.  www.creativeagingmidsouth.org

The Breakfast Club: Special Kids Edition
When: October 30, 11:00am-3:00pm
Location: Revive Oxygen/Cereal/Energy Bar 1559 Madison Ave. (inside of Minglewood Entertainment Complex).
Departing from the late night, club-driven party scene and into the light of day; TBC focuses on presenting excellent talent in a great venue at a low cost to be enjoyed by the entire family. Bring the kids for the cereal bar and enjoy the best in Neo Hip.Hop and True School Hip.Hop. www.facebook.com/TheBreakfastClubMemphis