Butler University Welcomes You to Memphis, Tennessee Butler University Staff Attending: Barry Collier, Vice President / Director of Athletics Jaci Thiede, Vice President of University Advancement Mike Freeman, Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs Ken LaRose, Associate Athletic Director for Development Danny Kibble, Executive Director of Alumni and Engagement Graham Honaker, Senior Development Officer Patrick Schaecher, Senior Development Officer Megan Ward, Leadership Annual Giving Officer Jessica Balser, Leadership Annual Giving Officer Thursday, March 23 Butler Bulldogs Open Practice Session 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM (Central Time) • FedEx Forum Butler University Welcome Reception and Ticket Distribution 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Central Time) • Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel Friday, March 24 Pre-Game Gathering • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Central Time) The Green Room at the Tin Roof 315 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103 #4 Butler vs. #1 North Carolina • 6:09 PM (Central Time) FedEx Forum Saturday, March 25 Off day, no tournament games. Spend the day enjoying Memphis with other Bulldog fans or on your own. Sunday, March 26 If Butler advances, we will play the winner of the #3 UCLA vs. #2 Kentucky Time TBA *There may be additional Pre and/or Post Game Gatherings TBA based on game times. Activities in Memphis Tours and Museums Graceland Explore Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland Mansion. Fully immerse yourself in Elvis' life and career like never before at Elvis Presley's Memphis as you experience Elvis' roots, his influences and his artistry. Explore the personal side of Elvis Presley with an interactive iPad tour of Graceland Mansion, hosted by John Stamos and featuring commentary and stories by Elvis and his daughter, Lisa Marie. The tour of Graceland Mansion includes the living room, his parents’ bedroom, the kitchen, TV room, pool room, the famous Jungle Room, his father’s office, the newly-enhanced Trophy Building, the Racquetball Building – newly-restored to how it looked in 1977, and Meditation Garden. Step aboard Elvis’ customized airplanes to see how he traveled in luxury. The Lisa Marie includes a living room, conference room, private bedroom and features gold-plated seatbelts, leather-covered tables and 24-karat gold-flecked sinks. Plus, you can take a glimpse at Elvis’ smaller Lockheed Jetstar, the Hound Dog II. Friday & Saturday – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Variety of tours available at a different price points, see the web site for more information. graceland.com (https://www.graceland.com/) 3765 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38116 901.332.3322 National Civil Rights Museum When it comes to civil rights, it’s important not only to learn about historical milestones but also to interpret them in a way that can be applied to today’s challenges. Through multi-sensory and multi-media innovations, historical artifacts and structures, events, speakers and online resources, the National Civil Rights Museum champions educational programming and offers visitors a full immersion experience. The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel is a very special experience that takes visitors through centuries of history. Visitors begin within the original Lorraine Motel structure and continue through the Legacy exhibits within the Young & Morrow and Boarding House buildings across Mulberry Street. Guests should allow at least two hours for a quality visit and experience. Hours and Cost: Daily – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Adults $15 (seniors & students w/ ID) $14, children (4-17), $12. National Civil Rights Museum (http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/) 450 Mulberry Street, Memphis, TN 38103 901.521.9699 Sun Studio If music was a religion, then Memphis would be Jerusalem and Sun Studio its most holy shrine. In 1954, an unknown Elvis Presley, grabbed a mic and sang his heart out making Sun the most famous recording studio in the world. Take a guided tour through the birthplace of rock 'n' roll where you will experience outtakes from recording sessions, touch Elvis' first microphone and hear the real story of the studio that launched the careers of not only Elvis Presley, but Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, B.B. King, Roy Orbison, Charlie Rich, and many others that signed with the Sun label. Sam Phillips opened Sun Studio in 1950 with the goal of capturing the pure, raw energy of Beale Street. It produced the first rock 'n' roll single: Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats' version of "Rocket 88" in 1951 and continues as an active recording business for many notable artists including U2, JW-Jones, Hubert Sumlin, Larry Taylor and Richard Innes, John Mellencamp and more. Tours are given at the bottom half of every hour. While you're waiting, enjoy a handmade milkshake at the café or browse their incredible gift shop for Sun recordings, books, concert posters and other Sun memorabilia. For your convenience, there is a free shuttle to and from Graceland, the Rock 'n' Soul Museum and Sun Studio. Hours and Cost: Daily – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Adults $12, children (5-11) complimentary; no children under age 5 permitted. sunstudio.com (https://www.sunstudio.com) 706 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103 800.441.6249 Beale Street Historic District The music and entertainment pulse of downtown Memphis, Beale Street at the turn of the 20th century served as a haven for African Americans migrating from small towns. Legendary greats such as W.C. Handy, B.B. King, Rufus Thomas, Willie Mitchell and Isaac Hayes have showcased their talents on Beale. Beale Street offers three blocks of nightclubs, specialty shops, galleries and restaurants. For over 150 years, Beale Street has hosted blues music and entertainment. Beale played a pivotal role in branding Memphis as one of the most musically rich cities in the world, and was prominent in hosting some of the first black business owners in the south. In between, the street was host to the birth of blues music, the civil rights movement, rock ‘n’ roll, racks of ribs and bands. As thousands of bands, fans, major blues players, entertainers and reporters (including the American blues scene) descend on Beale, the street once again takes a party atmosphere as only the blues can provide, colliding a searing helping of original Memphis soul with dozens of different styles, takes and interpretations of hundreds of artist’s blues music and dedication. Most of the buildings that exist on Beale are the same buildings that have been frequented by the great many music lovers and great musicians that came in the 100 years before, providing a proprietary sense of history to the legendary street. Bealestreet.com (http://www.bealestreet.com/) Memphis Zoo At the Memphis Zoo, get nose-to-nose with polar bears and splashed by sea lions in Northwest Passage. Visit giant pandas "Ya Ya" and "Le Le" in CHINA, a breathtaking Asian-inspired exhibit. Take in the sights and sounds of Yellowstone National Park at the Teton Trek exhibit, featuring grizzly bears, elk, timber wolves and trumpeter swans. The Memphis Zoo is an interactive and fun experience for the whole family. Don't miss the newest exhibit: Zambezi River Hippo Camp, home to hippos, flamingos, Nile crocodiles and other animals along the 1,600 miles of Africa's Zambezi River. Viewing all the exhibits requires a walk of about 2 miles, and visitors should allow three to five hours to see the entire property. Guided tram tours are available for a small fee. Hours and Cost: Daily – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Adults $15, children (2-11) $10, Seniors (age 60+) $14, Parking is $5 memphiszoo.org (https://www.memphiszoo.org) 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis, TN 38112 901.333.6500 Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum According to the Smithsonian Institution, the finest museum system in the world, “Rock ‘n’ Soul: Social Crossroads” is the story of the body of music that had the most influence on the culture and lifestyles of the world during the middle 20th Century unto this day. It affected the way we walked, the way we talked, the way we combed our hair and the way we dressed – not only in Memphis or the nation, but the entire world. The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum’s exhibition about the birth of rock and soul music, created by the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of musical pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the music that shook the entire world. Located at 191 Beale, on the corner of legendary Highway 61 at the FedEx Forum sports and entertainment complex, the museum offers a comprehensive Memphis music experience from the rural field hollers and sharecroppers of the 1930s, through the explosion of Sun, Stax and Hi Records and Memphis’ musical heyday in the 70s, to its global musical influence. The museum’s digital audio tour guide is packed with over 300 minutes of information, including over 100 songs, and takes visitors at their own pace through seven galleries featuring 3 audio visual programs, more than 30 instruments, 40 costumes and other musical treasures. Hours and Cost: Daily – 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Adults $12, children (5-17) $9 memphisrocknsoul.org (https://www.memphisrocknsoul.org) 191 Beale Street & Hwy 61, Memphis, TN 38103 901.205.2533 Restaurant & Bar List for Memphis Flight Restaurant & Bar____ ____ flightmemphis.com 39 South Main Street Memphis, TN 38103 901.521.8005 (reservations accepted) The Majestic Grille ______________________________ majesticgrille.com 145 South Main Street Memphis, TN 38103 901.522.8555 (reservations accepted) McEwens mcewensmemphis.com 120 Monroe Avenue Memphis, TN 38103