Bravo Gelato Available in Memphis

Hey Dogwood Creek! What’s better on a hot summer day than a nice, cool gelato? What about Bravo Gelato? Starting last Saturday, the gelato will now be on the dessert menus of Sweet Grass, Interim, Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen, and Restaurant Iris.

Now, Memphians have a change to get a taste of what Nashville has been raving about for a while. Bravo Gelato brings the flavors of true Italian gelato to Memphis. While it’s not organic, it does contain all-natural ingredients. Bravo Gelato makes a single batch at a time and offer around 180 flavors. They also do a lot of alcohol-based gelatos (which should be an interesting taste).

There are a couple using the Nashville-based beer Yazoo, as well as gelatos using Jack Daniels. There are traditional Southern flavors, too, like apple pie and pecan pie. There’s even a S’mores gelato. So you can see that whatever your taste is, there’s  gelato for that.

The great thing about Bravo Gelato is that they even make requests. There was a chef that ordered roasted parsnips gelato, and Bravo delivered. Parsnips aren’t really my thing, but it’s impressive that Bravo can make a gelato into almost any flavor.

Right now, the gelato is on the menu at the afore mentioned restaurants, and there are talks of them becoming available in grocery stores and maybe even they’re own restaurant. Only time will tell.

Have you ever had gelato?

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: A Truly Uplifting Experience

I love dance. It is my life, it is my passion. My body lives through rhythm, my world revolves around song. And it shows in my steps. Being that I have this immense love for the wonderful art form of dance, there should be no question as to why I love the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater so very, very much.

No, I have not been privileged enough to become a part of the company, but in all honesty, just being able to attend a show, see the dances, feel the rhythm, and live the beauty in the moves is good enough. If you attend the performance at the Orpheum Theater this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Memphis, I’m positive that you will feel the same way.

You don’t have to be a dancer to enjoy Alvin Ailey. You just have to be a lover of nice things. The only requirements, have an open heart, and open mind. That’s it.

Tickets range from $20-$57. There will also be Master’s Classes taught on Saturday for $20. The first class at 10 a.m. will be teaching Horton Method at the University of Memphis Dance Studio. The next will be at 11 a.m. and they will be teaching “Revelation” workshop at First Baptist Broad at 2835 Broad Ave. For this, the cost is $20 or FREE with ticket stub. If there are any dancers out there, I HIGHLY recommend attending these Master’s classes. This is an experience unlike any other, and for $20, that’s basically a steal. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Go out and see for yourself.

Have you ever seen an Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performance?

Southern Women’s Show – Memphis

The Southern Women’s Show is coming to Memphis! From savvy shopping to creative cooking ideas healthy lifestyle tips, the Southern Women’s Show has it all! You won’t want to miss the trendy fashion shows, great celebrity guests, and fabulous prizes.

The event will be held from March 12-14 at the Agricenter at 777 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis TN, 38120. Admission is $9 at the door for adults, children aged 6-12 are $5 and children under 6 are free with paying adult.

It’s sure to be a treat! Vist the website for more information!

Reba McIntire, George Strait, and Lee Ann Womack All in One Building….Wow!

This country music powerhouse trio is slated to perform on March 7th at 7 p.m. at the FedEx Forum at 191 Beale St. This is sure to be a treat for all those lovers of that funky sound with a down home twang.

This will be the first time that Womack will be performing with Reba McIntire on stage, and she couldn’t be more excited to be singing a duet with her idol. When asked about the tour experience, Womack says “It’s been really special for me, but I don’t know for them it might just be another day at the office.”

A recent Tulsa show set a venue record by selling out in less than an hour. Let’s show them that the Memphis area can do even better! Tickets start at $71.50 and can be bought at ticket master.

Would you go to the concert?