Four Memphis artists share a birthday and an exhibition
Also in November, five friends and artists invite the public into their new art school and gallery, ShapeShifter.
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October 2025
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Real Estate Memphis Art Museum has a plan for opening
The Brooks Museum will change its name to “Memphis Art Museum” when it moves to the new building.
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Visual Arts Brooks Museum names new chief curator
The new chief curator organized the exhibition “Master Narrative” by Harmonia Rosales and “Eye is Another” by Memphis artist Tommy Kha, both in 2023.
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The Arts BeatArts Beat: How Princeton James ‘operates in (his) gift’
Princeton Echols says his touring Soulful Murder Mystery Experience is like: “an escape room and dinner theater had a baby.” He’s also traveling to Italy next month for a screening of a film he directed.
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The To-Do List Party like a vampire at Cameo and watch ‘Frankenstein’ come to life
This week, meditate with a Buddhist monk at Crosstown, view Mexican art at the University of Memphis and hoist a stein in Overton Square.
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The To-Do ListBrew parties for coffee or beer lovers, plus art on the river
This week, local theaters perform murder shows, Crosstown showcases Vietnamese culture and you can make pottery at Chucalissa.
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The Arts BeatArts Beat: Lifetime, AMC network feature Memphians in new shows
A new show, filmed in Memphis and Atlanta, stars Memphis rapper Slimeroni and features numerous other local connections. And, Eric Jerome Dickey’s novel comes to Lifetime.
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Visual Arts Historic-photo exhibit exports Memphis soul to Seoul
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Arts Council Korea are also planning a three-year partnership that would bring emerging Korean curators to the American Southeast.
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Performing Arts Collage Dance debuts a new season, new members program
Collage’s $25,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant was canceled earlier this year, but the Memphis dance company is forging ahead with a new season of shows that open this weekend.
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The To-Do List One Artoberfest, two Oktoberfests and Beale Street’s new hoodoo museum
This week, Monster Market opens, Slowdown Cinema screens a vampire classic and Brantley Ellzey takes over Crosstown Arts’ galleries.
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Performing ArtsArts Beat: Nine dance organizations unite in new initiative
“We have an embarrassment of riches of quality, excellent dance in Memphis,” Steven McMahon, of Ballet Memphis, said.
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Arts & CultureHow Memphis designer Holtermonster crafted ‘a freaky pop-up for weirdos like you’
Lauren Rae Holtermann’s career is filled with movie designs and concert posters. But when October rolls around, her Monster Market comes out.
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Visual Arts With basketball court refresh, Project Backboard comes back to where it started — Memphis
The art project breathes new life into the public basketball court.
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Music Five must-see Memphis concerts for October
This month, sing “The Boy Is Mine” at FedExForum, see Peter Frampton at the Orpheum and more.
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Visual Arts ‘2025 Project,’ West Africa, 1890s France and more on display in Memphis art galleries this October
Plus, a Midtown eyewear boutique hosts a reflective exhibition.
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MidtownArts Beat: October means NatureZen in Overton Park
The month aims to celebrate the park and the positive effects of nature on mental and physical health with events like yoga, birding, nature walks, journaling and workshops.
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The To-Do List Jam out at Mempho, and do the Time Warp again at the Orpheum
This week, eat mooncakes at Crosstown, taste your way around the Medical District and show your commitment to Sparkle Motion at the Pink Palace.
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Visual Arts Brooks Museum hosts Black quilting exhibition, meet Metal Museum master metalsmith
Plus, GPAC hosts the work of late Memphis College of Art graduate Edward H. Perry, and Sheet Cake Gallery opens two exhibitions.
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September 2025
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Arts & Culture Photo Gallery: Latin Fest 901
Each September, Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with family-friendly music, dance, food and cultural activities.
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The Arts BeatArts Beat: U of M brings even more Shakespeare (and new dance works)
While the U of M’s production is “part Shakespeare, part block party, 100% heart,” Germantown Community Theatre is doing Shakespeare with an all-female cast.
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The To-Do List Soak up the fall vibes with cocktails, campfires, fair rides and outdoor music
This week, watch artisans at work at the Pink Palace Craft Fair, celebrate the Greenline’s birthday at Hampline and view rarely seen artwork by Edward H. Perry.
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The Arts BeatArts 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.
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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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