Community Foundation awards $200,000 to 19 organizations
Local organizations getting funds for technology enhancements, personnel training through Coummnuity Foundation grants.
Elle Perry
Arts and Culture Editor
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Arts & Culture Memphian Alice Faye Duncan’s newest book focuses on Gwendolyn Brooks
Macmillan published Alice Faye Duncan’s first children’s book in 1995. Sterling Children’s Books will release Duncan’s latest, “A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks” on Jan. 1. Duncan will host a virtual book signing where she will read Brooks’ poems from the book, as well as discuss her significance in American literature. -
Arts & Culture Memphian Skyy Blair wins nationwide competition from BET and Issa Rae’s ColorCreative
Memphis author, screenwriter and playwright April “Skyy” Blair decided 2018 would be her “year of yes,” a leap of faith to start saying yes to things she normally would not consider. -
Arts & Culture Aretha Franklin birthplace case continued in environmental court
Shelby County Environmental Court Judge Patrick Dandridge heard a status update about Aretha Franklin’s birthplace on Dec. 12. -
Business Tech901 course helps Rhodes College employee grow in career
With a $250 class – and hard work – Kimberly Wamble was able to grow her salary by 20 percent. -
Visual Arts New program places working artists in Memphis preschools
Fifty Shelby County Schools pre-kindergarten teachers and administrators began professional development workshops in early childhood visual arts curricula, art center management strategies and the connections between visual arts, literacy and early childhood development in late September. -
Visual Arts How Feldman’s time in Memphis prepped the incoming National Gallery of Art director
Earlier this week Kaywin Feldman was named the first female director of the National Gallery of Art in the museum’s 77-year history – and nobody in Memphis was surprised. -
Performing Arts Lil Buck talks transition to film
While Charles “Lil Buck” Riley rehearsed for this year’s edition of "Nut ReMix" at New Ballet Ensemble & School on Monday afternoon, a crew of two filmed him for an upcoming television dance docuseries. -
Performing Arts How a Swiss ballet company founder became ‘Nut ReMix’ Snow Queen
The Snow Queen in New Ballet Ensemble & School’s 2018 performances of “Nut ReMix” comes all the way from Zurich. But how she came to perform with the group actually begins in Italy. -
Music Latest Acoustic Sunday Live features Bobby Rush, benefits Protect Our Aquifer
Bobby Rush is playing a Memphis benefit concert in a little more than a week’s time. The beneficiary of the concert: a nonprofit with the mission to create an entity that will monitor and manage the Memphis Sand Aquifer in Shelby County. The aquifer is the source of Memphis’ drinking water. -
Visual Arts ‘La Posada’ features Opera Memphis singers, immigrant detention center replica
Since September, there has been a replica of a U.S. immigrant detention center cage at the Art Museum of the University of Memphis. And on Saturday, Opera Memphis singers and a pianist will perform in that custom-built structure. -
Music Visible Radio is all Memphis music, all the time
Visible Music College president Ken Steorts has joked that the institution for higher learning has a secret FM radio station. The station, on the dial at 100.3 FM, is not a secret exactly. -
City of Memphis Big Jump Project brings Glide Rides and a cultural kiosk to South Memphis
It’s a warm and sunny Saturday morning in South Memphis. About 40 people have gathered at the South Memphis Farmers Market for the latest South Memphis Glide Ride.
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Performing Arts Starz orders Katori Hall drama to series; Memphis native cast
Subscription cable and satellite network Starz has announced the pickup of a television series created by Memphis native Katori Hall. -
Business Amy Howard’s A Makers’ Studio combines direct sales and DIY
About 26 years ago, Amy Howard started Amy Howard Collection, a company where she designed and manufactured furniture. -
Real Estate Shab Chic Marketplace opening in time for Black Friday
Shab Chic Marketplace, a set of gussied-up shipping containers housing retail, was originally supposed to open in November 2017. It is located in the parking lot next to the former Kudzu’s Bar & Grill, which had an address of 603 Monroe Ave. Across the street is High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley, the latter of which also houses micro-retailers. -
Music Pat Mitchell-Worley talks new role as executive director of Stax Music Academy
After serving as interim director since July, Pat Mitchell-Worley is now executive director of Stax Music Academy. Last year, Mitchell-Worley helped SMA start Stax 101, a new program offering group lessons for beginners. -
Music A chat with 14-year-old Reagan Strange about ‘The Voice’
Fourteen-year-old Reagan Strange, a Memphis native, is a top contestant on NBC's singing competion, "The Voice." The show, now its 15th season, pairs the contestants with one of four celebrity coaches. -
Music Beale Street Music Festival passes are now on sale
Three-day passes for the 2019 Beale Street Music Festival are now on sale. -
Visual Arts Young Gifted & Dope showcases visual artists from Memphis and elsewhere
Lyfe is Dope is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its Jam Sessions. Founded by Damien Woods (AKA DJ Dnyce) and bassist David Parks, the production and clothing company’s annual showcase features DJs, musicians, visual artists, filmmakers and dancers. -
Arts & Culture U of M hosting Andrew Young ‘The Color of Money’ screening and talk
A Memphis-based financial organization is featured in the latest episode of Andrew Young’s documentary series, and Young will be present for a screening and discussion at the University of Memphis. -
Arts & Culture C-SPAN highlighting Memphis literature, history
Cable and satellite network C-SPAN will feature Memphis authors and history this weekend. -
Arts & Culture Memphis Bigfoot Festival returns
Last fall, Bigfoot walked into Memphis Made Brewing. -
Performing Arts Playhouse announces NewWorks@TheWorks playwriting finalists, readings schedule
Playhouse on the Square has announced the 2018 NewWorks@TheWorks Playwriting Competition finalists. -
Music Blues Foundation announces 2019 Keeping the Blues Alive award recipients
The Blues Foundation, based in Memphis, will honor 11 people and organizations at its Keeping the Blues Alive Awards in January during the 35th annual International Blues Challenge.
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