News Brief: Memphis in May returns

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April 26, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell  
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The 33rd annual Memphis in May International Festival kicks off the month with the Beale Street Music Festival on April 30.

Four stages will be filled with over 60 musical artists, including Mutemath, Colbie Caillat, Goo Goo Dolls, The B-52s, Boys Like Girls, and 3 Doors Down. Tickets purchased at the gate cost $37.

Also, Memphis will be honoring the country Tunisia May 3-9. Tunisia is located in Northern Africa, and many members of the country will present lectures of the lifestyle there.

Then, on May 13, the annual Championship BBQ Contest begins where over 200 teams will compete for over $110,000 in prizes and ultimate bragging rights. The event will take place in Tom Lee Park.

To end this spectacular festival, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra will be performing at the Autozone Sunset Symphony on May 29. Beginning at 6 p.m., families and friends will gather by the Mississippi River to enjoy great music and fellowship.