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Arts Beat: Playback Memphis is now Everystory
Virginia Reed Murphy describes playback theater as a “storytelling and witnessing practice.” Since 2010, her organization has given more than 500 performances.
Elle Perry
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The To-Do List What’s up: ‘X-Files,’ a fungi fest and ‘Bop Til You Drop’
This week, old movies return to the big screen, a plant pop-up pops up at another pop-up and two Downtown hotels host DJ events.
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Arts & Culture Networking event adding pitch competition, creatives night
“Here we have an event where people are coming together, hundreds of people consistently, for eight years, having a fantastic time,” the founder said.
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The To-Do List Cooper-Young Fest, Pride Fest (again) and the co-creator of the Ninja Turtles
This week, Southaven launches its hummingbird fest, the Halloran Centre celebrates 10 years and Beale Street throws a 100th birthday party for B.B. King.
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Performing ArtsArts Beat: All of Memphis is a stage
Memphis is going bard-core on Shakespeare-inspired productions.
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Performing Arts Alumni stars return to stage as Halloran Centre looks to the future
The Halloran Centre’s mostly free arts programs have produced a Broadway performer, a singer and songwriter and a nationally touring star. Now, they’re back on the main stage.
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Performing Arts Tennessee Shakespeare Co. putting on two free series of shows
During the season, the Shout-Out Shakespeare Series will bring Tennessee Shakespeare Co. performances to locations around the Memphis area.
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Music New Memphis ‘Soul Crawl’ tour kicks off with soul food, music
There’s a new way to sample the food and music of Soulsville in Memphis.
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Performing Arts Pet theater, a circus act and flamenco: ‘Go on an adventure’ at the Buckman
“Not everything that we have is a household name. And a lot of things we have are things that will be a household name one day,” the Buckman Arts Center director said about the new season.
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Business Meet The Daily Memphian’s fall 2025 interns
Two interns are from Memphis while the other is from Nashville.
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Music Five must-see Memphis concerts for September
A rock star hits Graceland Soundstage, four soul and funk legends play FedExForum, a Broadway star comes to the Germantown Performing Arts Center and Southern Heritage Classic brings an award-winning jazz quartet to the Orpheum.
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Spirit of Memphis New series combines conversations and concerts
Welcome to Neosoulville: Live at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts is a concert-and-conversation series set to launch Saturday.
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The Arts BeatArts Beat: A ride on the Memphis Rap & Hip Hop Tour
Memphis brother and sister Carlos and Taylor Barksdale launched the tour in mid-August.
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The To-Do List Smash Mouth is at the zoo, ZZ Top is at the Garden and the brat pack is back
This week, art meets booze at the Dixon and the Brooks, and weenie dogs race at the Germantown Festival.
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Performing Arts Ballet Memphis names first executive director
Ballet Memphis will now operate under a dual leadership model with the new executive director and the existing artistic director.
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Music Stephen Malkmus, Kurt Vile to headline 2025 Raised by Sound Fest
“We’re expanding the free daytime programming to two stages inside Crosstown Concourse, which means even more chances to catch incredible live music and explore the building throughout the day,” said Liv Cohen, WYXR’s community engagement and events lead.
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Performing Arts Ballet Memphis tackles Shakespeare twice in new season
A tragic romance and a spooky drama are on Ballet Memphis' newest season schedule.
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The Arts BeatArts Beat: Listen to new Memphis music for 901 Day
Discover new Memphis music with the Arts Beat’s latest playlist, here just in time for 901 Day.
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Visual Arts Memphis artists tackle flora and the abstract in September shows
Here’s a roundup of what’s coming to local art galleries in September.
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The To-Do List Shinedown comes home, opera is everyday and Project Pat is on Beale
This week, the sun sets on the Sunset Skate series, the Delta Fair brings thrills (and a lot more) and Slider Inn goes “Back to the Future.”
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Performing Arts True crime, ‘Sweeney Todd’ and ‘LaZer Divas’ show up in Opera Memphis’ new season
A new season of Opera Memphis starts at libraries, farmers markets and festivals.
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Visual ArtsArts Beat: New Overton Park Shell project is a walk of art
When going to the Overton Park Shell, you’re gonna want to take the scenic route.
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Visual Arts Brooks curators want Memphis to be nationally known for Black art
In her newly permanent role, Adeze Wilford comes to the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art to help provide opportunities to people who frequently feel left out.
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Music Southaven’s KIRBY plays tribute to Mississippi in new album
The album is a “familial” record, KIRBY says, based on her “Mississippi Black American experience.”
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The To-Do List Darius Rucker’s at the Garden, and there’s a horror circus at the mall
On The To-Do List this week: The Ostrander’s show must go on, Kelly English serves an art-inspired menu and the Stax Music Academy opens the fall Shell series with a summer-themed show.
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