WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Listed below are the sceduled events for the O.V. Wright Memorial Weekend in Memphis:
ROYAL STUDIO TOUR
3pm - 11/14
1320 Willie Mitchell Blvd
DIRECTIONS from
DOWNTOWN
Here's your chance to 'meet and greet' with the one and only Willie Mitchell, and poke around in the legendary studio where O.V. recorded all that soul.
Please click here to sign up.
GOLDWAX RENDEZVOUS
12 noon - 11/15
52 South 2nd
Street
WALKING DIRECTIONS
An informal luncheon with two of the most important figures in Memphis Soul history, Roosevelt Jamison and Quinton Claunch. Click here for more information about this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Pre-paid reservations are a must, so please click on the shopping
cart link below to make yours:
STAX MUSEUM TOUR
4pm - 11/15
926 East McLemore Avenue
DIRECTIONS from DOWNTOWN
An after hours private group tour of the Stax Mueum of American Soul Music led by the Soulsville Foundation's Media director, Tim Sampson. There's a reduced admission charge of $8.50, and we'll have the place all to ourselves!
Please click here to sign up.
O.V. WRIGHT NIGHT
8pm - 11/15
158 Lt. George W. Lee
Avenue
WALKING DIRECTIONS
An all-star tribute to O.V. Wright and his music featuring Otis Clay,
Hi Rhythm, and some special guests. Tickets are $25, and can be
purchased by clicking on the shopping cart link below. All tickets
purchased online will be held for pickup at 'Will Call' at the Ground
Zero the night of the show.
GRAVESIDE MONUMENT DEDICATION
2pm - 11/16
8283 Ellis Road
DIRECTIONS from
DOWNTOWN
The main event, this dedication ceremony will mark the culmination of the Memorial Fund's efforts. A very special service has been organized by O.V.'s family, who would like us to extend this invitation to all of you.
