Bobby Lanier dies at age 90
Bobby Lanier, former Germantown alderman and county mayoral aide, died Saturday. He was 90 years old.
Jared Boyd
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Arts & Culture Boyd: 40 Memphis songs I loved in 2019
Some new songs and some old help a Memphis music devotee figure out what defines this town's expression.
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January 2020
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MusicBooker T. Jones takes a sentimental journey ahead of homecoming show
In advance of a performance at Crosstown Theater, Booker T. Jones reflects on his recent visit to Memphis and the meaning of homecomings.
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Music Southern Avenue, Mavis Staples among nominees for Blues Music Awards
The 41st annual Blues Music Awards will be held at the Cannon Center with an after-party in the lobby of the Renasant Convention Center.
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Performing Arts Ballet Memphis’ founder to retire
Dorothy Gunther Pugh left her role as artistic director of the ballet company in May 2019 and will depart the CEO job in June. She founded the organization in 1986.
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Metro NWS: Damaging winds, possible tornadoes to hit Mid-South
Meteorologists have issued a wind advisory and flash flood watch for the Memphis Metro Area.
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Metro Saturday storms take down trees, power throughout Memphis area
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division representatives say they hope to have all power restored by the end of Monday after storms Saturday knocked out power for many across the city and county.
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Visual Arts Eggleston Art Foundation starts ‘living legacy’ with Dixon art show
The Memphis-based foundation will honor the storied career of photographer William Eggleston with shows that connect his work to that of younger artists.
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Metro These are ways to get involved in Memphis this MLK Day
As is customary in Memphis, Martin Luther King Day celebrations are often considered a “day on, instead of a day off.” Here are several opportunities to immerse yourself, friends and family in service and leadership during the holiday.
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Arts & Culture Council honors former Bar-Kay Larry Dodson with street name
The retired lead singer of the local funk band was told his wife would be honored at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Instead, he was given an honorary street in Whitehaven, ahead of his 69th birthday.
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Spirit of Memphis Memphis Tourism launches Music Hub site, program
When Jayne Ellen White arrived in Memphis 13 years ago, it was to explore Memphis music. Now, she's devised a way for other visitors to do the same.
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Metro Harris, county commissioners hold public transit forum
The meeting, held in Crosstown Concourse, centered around a resolution for a potential increase in vehicle registration fees to help fund Shelby County's investment in MATA.
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Performing Arts Alvin Ailey company’s return is ‘family reunion’ for Orpheum exec
The Orpheum's vice president and COO Dacquiri Baptiste spent 19 years with the renowned dance company before moving to Memphis in June 2019.
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Arts & Culture The Weekly Memphian: Tool, Lisa Fischer, Cut Chemist
Tool inspires the tour of a trio of comedians, who'll set up the night before the band's FedExForum appearance.
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February 2020
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Education Shelby County’s new champ advances to national bee
A Lausanne Collegiate School eighth grader will represent Shelby County at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May.
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Arts & Culture New podcast reminds kids their parents were once ‘Like You’
Memphis filmmaker Noah Glenn was inspired by his two daughters and his idol, children's television host Fred Rogers, when he devised podcasts to help children through anxieties and fears.
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Arts & Culture Memphis in May unveils fine arts poster to honor Ghana
This year's artist is Carl E. Moore, whose work has been included in more than 150 solo and group exhibitions.
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Music Wilco to perform at Shell Yeah! series
Levitt Shell officials are planning four ticketed benefit concerts to aid in preservation of the park.
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Music Lil’ Jon sighting lights up Memphis Twitter after ‘Crunk Ain’t Dead’ video shoot
A remix for Memphis rapper Duke Deuce's “Crunk Ain’t Dead” features Atlanta’s self-proclaimed “King of Crunk” Lil’ Jon, as well as the Arcade, the Orpheum and Crystal Palace.
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Arts & Culture CMOM celebration of Chinese culture ushers in the Year of the Mouse
With the help of the University of Memphis Confucius Institute, the museum programmed games, crafts, food and performances geared toward teaching children how to celebrate the Chinese New Year tradition.
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MusicRoller-skating guitarist readies for second chance at soul success
Mark Anthony Lee spent the early '80s strumming and skating at the same time. But after years on the sidelines of Memphis soul, a Los Angeles record label has tapped his 1982 single for a compilation of unsung Memphis artists.
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Music DaBaby, Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer join list of BSMF 2020 headliners
Memphis artists confirmed to appear include Don Bryant & the Bo-Keys, Moneybagg Yo and Al Kapone.
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Arts & Culture Visiting Alvin Ailey dancers choreograph connection to community
Ahead of their second of three local performances, dancers from the world-renowned theater company led a sold out crowd of Mid-South community members through a choreography workshop based on Alvin Ailey's signature dance piece, "Revelations."
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Arts & Culture Cossitt Library manager looks beyond books
After a career blending tech and ministry, Shamichael Hallman is watching over renovations for Cossitt Library, a Downtown Memphis landmark with a complicated past.
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Business TEDx Memphis connects big ideas with a broad audience
Memphis leaders across various disciplines share their expertise with language intended to inspire the average person, regardless of background or experience.
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