Memphis art scene heats up with Southern summers, swamp studies
As temperatures rise, June comes with new art exhibitions across Memphis that explore the Ghost River, blend Southern culture with iconic Japanese imagery and highlight metal artistry.
Elle Perry
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The Arts BeatArts Beat: Stax honors Chicago soul DJ with new digital archive
Bob Abrahamian’s collecting journey began with him wanting to learn about soul samples of hip-hop records.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Garden secrets, water lanterns and Miranda Lambert
This week, read in the Ravine with Cafe Noir, and try vegan dishes paired with music at Alex Wong’s Permission Party.
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Music Memphis featured in new Steve Aoki music video
Before his performance at Riverbeat Music Festival, DJ Steve Aoki and former Florida Georgia Line singer Tyler Hubbard made some stops at Memphis hotspots to film the music video for their new song.
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The To-Do ListThe To-Do List: SmokeSlam, Cosmic Carnival and Bill & Ted’s last adventure
This week, Ruby Bridges is here for her namesake reading festival and GWAR brings shock rock (and lots of fake blood) to Minglewood.
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Real Estate Goodbye, drive-In: Summer Avenue theater closes
The site was listed for sale in March, but the president of Malco Theatres said it would only be sold “if it was the right thing to do.”
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Germantown GPAC director stepping down
Germantown Performing Arts Center’s longtime executive director is stepping down effective Friday, May 30.
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The Arts BeatArts Beat: Music from V.C.R, Valerie June, Victoria Dowdy
A pope movie returns to the big screen, GloRilla is throwing a bash and Memphians look ‘superfine' for a Met Gala party.
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Music From Bonnie to Lil Wayne, here are five must-see May concerts
A Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and a trio of R&B singers hit the Orpheum stage, hot New Orleans rappers come to the FedExForum, a plethora of gospel singers come to the Landers Center, and a satirical heavy-metal band travels to Minglewood Hall.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: BBQ fest, Greek Fest, Jugfest and art that’s out of this world
This week, Memphis celebrates Tom Lee, Soul & Spirits celebrates smoked beer and Wiseacre is having the most metal pop-up shop ever.
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Visual ArtsMemphis May art exhibitions feature AAPI, youth artists
In May, Memphis art exhibitions are showcasing youth and Asian American and Pacific Islander artists.
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Music ’Fit for a fest: What did Memphians wear to Riverbeat?
Something for the rain and something for flair. At a music festival where fashion meets function, here’s what attendees were wearing.
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Music ‘Memphis is the center point of the world’ when it comes to music
Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, better known as Chuck D as part of hip-hop group Public Enemy, received a Soulsville Foundation Power of Music award Friday and spoke about the power of music to change the world.
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The Arts BeatArts Beat: Brooks Museum hosts Memphis Art & Fashion Week
Fashion programming has become so in-demand at a local art museum that the institution will soon host a week of festivities dedicated to it.
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Visual ArtsMemphis, Mississippi play key role in new Michael B. Jordan vampire film
“Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan collaborate again in “Sinners,” where blues music and Memphis musicians play a major role.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Troll Fest, murder songs and the death of the Log Lady
This week, Alton Brown brings his “Last Bite” to Memphis, and Chris Isaak brings his “Wicked Games” to Graceland. Plus, Riverbeat takes over Tom Lee, and Memphis Fashion Week is here.
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Music The Memphis connection to Anderson .Paak and Tokimonsta
During Riverbeat, be on the lookout for cameos from R&B group GAWD, composed of Los Angeles native Alana Linsey and Memphis native Alayna Rodgers.
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April 2025
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Music GloRilla’s ‘Glo Bash’ coming to FedExForum
GloRilla last performed at FedExForum last year as part of Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer” tour.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Race cars or crawfish, and nerd out on the science of wine
This week, watch 10-minute plays at Hattiloo Theatre, see Julien Baker & Torres in Oxford and get a sneak peek of Baron von Opperbean (with cocktails for a cause).
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Music Widespread Panic, Tyler Childers to headline 2025 Mempho Music Festival
The lineup includes Flaming Lips, Sierra Ferrell, Mavis Staples, Father John Misty, Charley Crockett and The Pharcyde.
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MusicMemphis Symphony to open season with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
The upcoming 2025-2026 season also includes a celebration of the U.S.’ 250th birthday and a collaboration with Opera Memphis.
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Music Overton Park Shell reveals 2025 free summer concert series lineup
The Overton Park Shell’s free summer concert series opens and closes with local acts.
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Music ZZ Top, Third Eye Blind, Darius Rucker coming to Live at the Garden
“We’re incredibly excited to celebrate the 25th season of Live at the Garden,” said the director.
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The To-Do ListThe To-Do List: Shell Daze, Time Warp and Mary J. Blige for real this time
This week, Peabody rooftop parties return, Africa in April is back and Saddle Creek opens another art show.
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Visual Arts Renasant Convention Center showcases artists in rotating exhibits
The Renasant Convention Center is putting the work of local artists on display to its 450,000 annual visitors.
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