Memphis Jazz Festival lineup revealed
Grammy Award-nominated trumpeter, composer, producer and bandleader Theo Croker will headline the inaugural Memphis Jazz Festival.
Elle Perry
Arts and Culture Editor
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Music Memphis producer Tay Keith died from accidental drug overdose, reports say
Metro Nashville police officers found him dead in his apartment Thursday, June 18, the department said.
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Performing Arts Arts Beat: Summoning fall
What event or festival embodies fall in Memphis to you?
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The To-Do List Hispanic Heritage celebrations, CY Fest and barbecuing for beginners
In this week’s To-Do List, folk star Valerie June comes home, parking spots become parks and Neo bends bullets at the Pink Palace.
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The To-Do List ‘Shellebrate’ 90 years of music, and share your Memphis hot takes
In this week’s To-Do List, there’s a new comedy club opening at Flyway, and 8Ball and MJG team up with an orchestra at the Orpheum.
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Arts & CultureArts Beat: B.B. King doc, casting for Craig Brewer Snoop Dogg biopic announced
B.B. King will be the subject of a new documentary and the cast of the Craig Brewer-directed Snoop Dogg biopic has been announced.
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Arts & Culture Final season of ‘P-Valley’ coming this year
Four years after announcing it would renew a third season, Starz has named the air date for “P-Valley,” a Mississippi Delta-based show based off a play by Memphian Katori Hall.
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Metro Meet The Daily Memphian’s fall 2026 interns
The Daily Memphian has welcomed a new cohort of interns for the fall 2026 semester.
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MusicArts Beat: Pink Palace Crafts Fair returns home
Jeff King, MoSH interim director, said the crafts fair is important because of its connection to local creatives and its legacy and history.
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The To-Do List Nu metal and power pop are at the Shell, and it’s Beyoncé's birthday
In this week’s To-Do List, get a sneak peek at the Memphis musicians playing AmericanaFest, and check out the openings of Satellite Music Hall and the Metal Museum.
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Music WYXR’s Raised by Sound Fest expands to two days
This year, one day just isn’t enough for WYXR’s fundraiser music festival. The two-day event is packed with free concerts and performances from Soccer Mommy, Late Night Cardigan and more.
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Visual Arts Brooks Museum will offer free admission for final month in Overton Park
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art admission will be free in September for Shelby County residents.
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MusicMeet Opera Memphis’ new music director
There were three things that drew Donald Lee III to Opera Memphis.
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Visual ArtsBrooks Museum hosts Broadway musical-themed ball, runway show
Meet the designers who will compete for a chance to show at the 2027 Memphis Art and Fashion Week.
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Music September must-see shows include Patti LaBelle, Indigo Girls
Here is part three of a roundup of must-see concerts, including a “Glee” star at GPAC and a Memphis singer-songwriter who has worked with Lil Nas X, Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige coming to Minglewood Hall.
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Arts & CultureComedy pops up at Flyway, Meddlesome breweries
Four comedians are launching The Pit, featuring comedy shows every Thursday at Flyway. At Meddlesome, a producer hosts a monthly showcase.
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Music September must-see shows include Memphis and Texas hip-hop legends
Here is part two of a roundup of can’t-miss concerts, including a Chattanooga rapper, Kentucky bluegrass and more.
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Music September must-see shows include Chance the Rapper, Booker T. Jones
Here is part one of a roundup of must-see concerts, including a Boston pop-metal band coming to Growlers and a Memphis-bred band having a homecoming at Satellite Music Hall.
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The To-Do List Roller Derby, Wiseacre have birthdays; 901 Day starts early on Beale
In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where drinking beer can save a river and where adults can have a field day.
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Arts & Culture These films will play at Like You Children’s Film Festival
The festival premieres two short films written, directed and produced by students in grades third through sixth who participated in the recent Like You Film Camp summer camp at Idlewild Elementary.
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The To-Do List Tomatoes get edgy, A. Schwab rocks out and Playhouse is gonna be so ‘fetch’
This week, “Inception” will bend your mind, a comedy fest goes to the dogs and tequila is everywhere.
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Music 3-day Memphis Jazz Festival coming this fall
A free jazz festival featuring local and national artists is slated for Downtown Memphis.
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Music Satellite Music Hall to host community preview night
The new venue at Crosstown Concourse is opening its doors to the public on Sept. 2, with all proceeds from the preview benefiting Stax Music Academy.
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Arts & Culture Motion pictures are getting motion seating
The technology will sync the physical effects with the actions and scenes happening on the screen.
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Music The Grove at GPAC announces fall season
Salsa, jazz, Southern rock, R&B, Americana and a Beatles tribute show are coming to The Grove at the Germantown Performing Arts Center this fall.
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