5:00 pm | Mix and Mingle & purchase refreshments from Second Helpings Cafe

5:30 pm | Performance Begins

Memphis is a city unlike any other. Beyond the famous names, legendary music, and familiar landmarks lies a rich collection of surprising stories, forgotten characters, odd traditions, and hidden connections that help explain who we are and why this place continues to fascinate people from around the world.

Join Memphis historians and storytellers Kim and Willy Bearden for an entertaining and insightful evening exploring “the Memphis history you might not know.” From little-known episodes that shaped the city to the quirks, mysteries, and behind-the-scenes stories that rarely make it into history books, you’ll hear the rest of the story behind some of Memphis’s most enduring legends. Along the way, you’ll discover why Memphis remains one of the most authentic, colorful, and compelling cities in America.

Whether you’re a lifelong Memphian or a newcomer eager to understand the city’s soul, this conversation will leave you seeing Memphis in a whole new way.