TONIGHT

The King Abides

Rescheduled after last weekend's rainfall, "Elvis: '68 Special" and "The Big Lebowski" screen in a free double-feature at the Levitt Shell in Overton Park -- an event that extends the 12th annual Indie Memphis Film Festival a day beyond its original Oct. 15 conclusion, wa-hoo! The famous Elvis 1968 NBC-TV special begins at 6:45 p.m.; the 1998 Coen Brothers cult comedy classic follows at 8:45.

Visit indiememphis.com.

Two-Faced

Robert Louis Stevenson's terrifying tale about a good doctor with an evil alter-ego arrives at Theatre Memphis in time for holiday chills. This nonmusical adaptation of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Jeffery Hatcher (writer of "Compleat Female Stage Beauty" and the stage version of "Tuesdays with Morrie") summons the spirit of Victorian horror serials, with a twist. Multiple actors play the rapacious Mr. Hyde, giving evil a variety of faces.

7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1 at Theatre Memphis, 630 Perkins Ext. Tickets are $23 adults, $15 students. Call 682-8323.

Fall for 'Freefall"

New Ballet Ensemble performs its annual fall concert, "Freefall," tonight and Saturday at its studio, 2157 York Ave. The company blends contemporary and urban choreography, including a piece by local jookin' artist Shamar Rooks. In addition, company members will perform Martha Graham's three solo works, "Lamentation," and dancer Maxx Reed performs a tribute to Michael Jackson's iconic movement style.

7:30 tonight and Saturday at New Ballet Ensemble. Suggested donation is $15. Call 726-9225.

Green Scene

Artists' Link "Goes Green," a show by members of the Memphis-area visual arts resource group with pieces based on the themes of recycling, nature, and/or the color green, runs through Dec. 10 at the Beverly & Sam Ross Gallery, Christian Brothers University, 650 E. Parkway South. Juried by artist Veda Reed. The opening reception is tonight from 5:30 to 7:30.

Visit artistslink.org or cbu.edu/library/gallery.

SATURDAY

Blue Yonder

The long-running Lucy Opry bluegrass concert series returns to Bartlett Performing Arts Center Saturday with a concert from Grammy-nominated quintet Blue Highway, winners of the international Bluegrass Music Association's Song of the Year for the title track to their most recent record Through the Window Of A Train.

Showtime: 8 p.m. Tickets: $20, available at the box office and by phone at 901-385-6440. For more information, visit bpacc.org.

SUNDAY

Good Wood

The gossamer encaustic work of Lisa Williamson, the playful deconstructionism of Julie Groveman and lathe-created pieces by the Mid-South Woodturners Guild make for a diverse art show at the Nathan and Dorothy Shainberg Gallery of the Memphis Jewish Community Center, 6560 Poplar, which begins Sunday and runs through Nov. 8. A formal opening reception takes place on Oct. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. and will feature a woodturner's demonstration.

Call 761-0810 or go to jccmemphis.org.

Rollin' on a River

Ed. Porter, local musician and owner of the maverick record label Loverly (which currently "sits in a closet on the third floor," he says), shows off his artistic side in "River Panels," a group of photographic meditations on the Mississippi River, at Otherlands, 614 S. Cooper, that runs through Nov. 30. An opening reception is slated from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, and will feature ambient music by Dave Shouse.

Call 278-4994 or go to otherlandscoffeebar.com.

TUESDAY

Kate's Great

Pop singer-songwriter Kate Voegele found fame the new-fashioned way. The Cleveland native, 22, was an early Internet sensation who signed with MySpace Records in 2006. Following modest sales of her 2007 debut album, Don't Look Away, she signed on for a recurring role in the CW drama, "One Tree Hill," in 2008. Voegele returned to her acting gig this fall but she is finding time for a 30-city tour, including a stop Tuesday at the Hi-Tone Café, in support of her sophomore release, A Fine Mess. With special guests Green River Ordinance.

1913 Poplar Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; show starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $15, available at the door or online at hitonememphis.com. For more information, call 901-278-8663.

WEDNESDAY

A Real Scream

Sponsored by Black Lodge Video, the latest edition of "Movies to Masticate To" at the Odessa performance and art space at 2613 Broad Ave. is a four-hour Halloween special beginning at 7 p.m. that includes horror shorts, irresistible vintage trailers and a screening of the new shock feature "Trick 'r Treat," with a prestige cast that includes Dylan Baker, Brian Cox and "True Blood" vampire dream-date Anna Paquin. Free Halloween candy will be provided, but please Bring Your Own (witch's) Brew.

Recommended donation: $2. Visit odessatheblog.wordpress.com.

Hannah and Her Brother

When Miley Cyrus came to town two years ago as her TV alter-ego Hannah Montana, the show sold out in 8 minutes. Things are a little slower this time around as the teen star embarks on her first world tour in support of the EP The Time Of Our Lives. Tickets are still available for Cyrus' show Wednesday at FedExForum with special guests Metro Station, a pop band featuring her big brother, Trace.

191 Beale St. Showtime: 7 p.m. Tickets: $39.50, $59.50, and $79.50, available at the box office and through Ticketmaster.

Built It And They Will Come

Long-running Boise, Idaho, indie-rockers Built to Spill return to Memphis for a concert at Minglewood Hall Wednesday night. The group, led by singer/guitarist Doug Martsch, follows classic releases like 1999's Keep it Like a Secret and 2006's You In Reverse, with its latest, the just-released There Is No Enemy. Swiss band Disco Doom will open the show.

Doors open at 6 p.m; showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Minglewood box office (1555 Madison Avenue), online at minglewoodhall.com or by phone, 1-866-609-1744.

THURSDAY

Louie, Louie

Louis Spohr fans think it's about time the 19th-century violin virtuoso, conductor and composer got some notice. A Festival Concert with Romantic Music celebrating Spohr's work is at 7:30 p.m. at Harris Concert Hall at the University of Memphis. The Spohr Society of the United States, founded by U of M's Susan Owen-Leinert and Michael Leinert, joins with other musicians from the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at U of M to perform several well-regarded but rarely heard pieces at this free event.

For information, call 678-1651 or go to louis-spohr-society.org.

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