The To-Do List: Mardi Gras, griots, pirates and the faces of David Bowie
This week, clothing and pottery pop up next to Hard Times Deli, a new sculpture celebrates caregivers and the Dixon’s director talks about cat paintings.
Elle Perry
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February 2025
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Secret comedy and passionate music
This week, the Crosstown Arts film series comes back with a love story, ‘Hamilton’ is back at the Orpheum and the Tennessee Equality Project brings its gumbo contest back for the 12th year.
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Performing Arts Crafting for the stage: Ballet Memphis dancer showcases her work in ‘Winter Mix’
“The way that she makes dance, it just kind of comes out of her,” Ballet Memphis’ artistic director said of Emilia Sandoval, who choreographed her third commission for the company.
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Visual Arts Rescue. Hope. Ascension: Homegrown artist’s posthumous show open at Dixon
Floyd Newsum Jr. frequently placed ladders — symbols of hope and rescue — in his works as an homage to his father, one of the first 12 Black firefighters in Memphis.
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Performing ArtsFor this Cordova High grad who’s on Broadway, life is a cabaret
Memphis native Calvin Leon Smith says starring in “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club” now on Broadway feels prescient.
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Arts & Culture 14 events for Valentine’s — or Galentine’s — Day in Memphis
Events abound for singles, couples and friends — female or not. Some of the more unique offerings include “bromance bingo” (costumes encouraged), an Elmwood Cemetery walking tour, couples yoga, a “bestie” silent book club and more.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Heart works and other art works, plus a Mardi Gras Ball
This week, Broad Avenue cures your sweet tooth, Blue Suede Vintage reopens in a new spot and Lunar New Year celebrations continue at the Agricenter.
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Visual Arts Tennessee Williams’ paintings among February art exhibitions in Memphis
Months after his death, the first major Memphis exhibition of South Memphis native Floyd Newsum Jr. opens at the Dixon. Plus, a Colombian artist is showing at Sheet Cake Gallery.
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MusicKash Doll to Keith Sykes: Five must-see shows for February
Also this month, two venues showcase local Americana and R&B musicians in new series and Stax Music Academy’s annual Black History Month show features Ant Clemons, Evvie McKinney and Corey Lou & DaVillage.
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Music Riverbeat releases daily lineups, single-day tickets
Several acts either were nominated for and/or performed at the 2025 Grammy Awards, including Khruangbin and Benson Boone.
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Metro Meet The Daily Memphian’s spring 2025 interns
Meet Brandon LaGrone II and Redding Jackson. Both interns will work on general news assignments.
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January 2025
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Ballet dancers, dancing lions and a spacy dance party
This week, Tennessee Williams’ painting are on view at Rhodes, Thomas Dambo’s Trolls are in the Garden and Dru’s Bar is hosting a Grammy’s watch party (with prizes!).
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Year of the Snake kicks off; Simien and Safiya play Crosstown
This week, the Memphis Farmers Market pops up, a Guinean-inspired circus stops at GPAC and a Pink Palace exhibit shows why Earth matters.
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Music New year, new concerts: Five must-sees for January
A lauded multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter comes to Germantown Performing Arts Center, two Memphis songbirds play a joint bill at Crosstown Arts and more for music in Memphis this month.
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Music Missy Elliott, The Killers, Anderson .Paak will headline Riverbeat
The lineup also includes Benson Boone, Cage the Elephant, Khruangbin, Ludacris, Public Enemy, Busta Rhymes, Flo Milli, Tokimonsta, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
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Performing Arts Hattiloo’s new season includes a Tony-winning play
Among the plays are “Dreamgirls,” “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” “Jubilee” and “Madagascar,” a musical based on the DreamWorks animated film about a group of animals at New York’s Central Park Zoo.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Beer science, Mahjong, Dolly Day and DJ nights galore
This week, watch the planets “align” from Harbor Town, catch up on the Mad Max series and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Crosstown concert honors MLK, and Ikea has a party
This week, a Circuit Playhouse production tells the story of Stalin’s body doubles, the Brooks launches a new happy hour and Memphis songwriters take the Halloran stage.
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Visual Arts Memphis galleries to host new art for the New Year
David Lusk simultaneously hosts the same artist at its Nashville and Memphis galleries, and two St. Mary’s alumna reunite for the Buckman Center’s ‘Spirit of 74’ show.
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Performing ArtsOutgoing Ballet Memphis CEO leaves behind tenure full of ‘on ramps’
Gretchen Wollert McLennon first stepped dance shoes in Ballet Memphis at 11 years old. Now, after five years building on the company’s legacy, she’s taking a bow.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Elvis birthday at Graceland and global blues on Beale
This week, wrestle your way into 2025, make a Memphis-centric zine and see Bone Thugs-n-Harmony for real this time.
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December 2024
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Visual Arts T Clifton hosts a reception 40 years in the making
CBU and U of M have new art exhibitions in November, as does Tops at Madison Avenue Park, Marshall Arts, David Lusk Gallery, and the Dixon Gallery and Gardens.
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Visual Arts Here’s a look at Memphis museums, galleries in December
December art shows in Memphis feature collage, “eye-poems,” photography, abstract paintings and murals.
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Arts & CultureCollierville grad will be front and center in UT’s College Football Playoff
University of Tennessee drum major Christian Carroll, of Collierville, is only the third Black drum major in the school’s history.
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MusicUT’s three Black drum majors all have ties to Memphis
There have only been three Black drum majors in the more than 150 years since the University of Tennessee marching band was founded.
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