Five Memphis-area concerts to attend this December
Coming to a stage near you this month: A legendary Motown band, an Orange Mound-born rapper with national acclaim and a three-time Grammy Award-winning a cappella crew.
Jasmine McCraven
Digital Desk Reporter
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November 2022
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December 2022
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Germantown Painting party’s a stroke of luck for homeless pets
Since launching in 2007, Painting With A Twist has donated over $5 million to nonprofit organizations across the nation. Sunday’s event supported Memphis Pets Alive! animal rescue group.
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Arts & Culture Memphis Black Arts Alliance to honor Elise Neal, Katori Hall
The Memphis Black Arts Alliance is celebrating four decades with an award show honoring Memphians with impact on local, national or global artistry.
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Arts & Culture Memphis activist named one of 2022’s most influential Black Americans
Justin J. Pearson is the only Memphian on the list, joining other leaders including LeBron James, Tyler Perry, Jordan Peele and Solange Knowles.
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South Memphis Whitehaven raises funds to replace ‘Charlie Brown’ Christmas tree
“This is the power of the community,” Respect The Haven founder Jason Sharif said.
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Arts & Culture Social Club: Memphians react to Oak Court Mall foreclosure
Locals talk getting their first job at the Oak Court Mall and Kaari Morant’s griddy on Twitter this week.
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Business ‘Business block party’ supports local entrepreneurs
Marcaren Christian launched the event three years ago because, “I saw the cool things that all these people were doing and I just wanted to put everyone in the same room so that we could all see each other.”
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Arts & Culture Wrap it up: A local buyer’s gift guide
From coffee roasts to tailored coats, here are several Shelby County-based ideas for holiday gift-giving.
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Music Janet Jackson brings tour to Memphis
The singer is celebrating her 50th anniversary in entertainment.
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Music Boombox, Bluetooth speaker caroling coming to Cooper-Young
Cooper-Young residents will go caroling Saturday. Instead of singing, however, they will use boomboxes, Bluetooth speakers and their phones.
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City of Memphis The ‘porch pirates’ are out there, poaching packages — here’s how to prevent it
Residents across Memphis react to the rate of package thefts, often moments after they’re delivered, from the front porch. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself from porch pirates this holiday season.
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Midtown Deck the paws: Pets snap it up with Santa
Humans and hounds head to Hollywood Feed for suitable-for-framing holiday souvenirs.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Hear holiday tunes, run like a reindeer and party like an ogre
This week, go caroling without singing a note at Phil Kline’s “Unsilent Night,” give a homeless pet a better life for just $12 and see “Gremlins” on the big screen.
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Metro Memphis could feel wind chills as low as 15 below Friday
“(It will be) too cold to be outside for long periods of time,” said a NWS meteorologist. “And, in addition to that, we do have our winds that are going to be gusting up to 40 miles per hour.”
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Music Nationwide museum tour to celebrate Young Dolph
“The goal of the pop-up museum is to showcase the character of a leader and businessman and to highlight the journey of someone whose early beginnings may mirror that of many young kids and entrepreneurs starting so that they may draw inspiration to keep pushing on their own endeavors.”
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Music Social Club: Memphians top Billboard, NPR best 2022 music lists
Nike releases classic Penny Hardaway sneakers and Memphis artists, producers receive critical acclaim.
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January 2023
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MusicMemphis rapper Gangsta Boo has died
Born Lola Mitchell, Gangsta Boo was an original member of Three 6 Mafia.
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Performing Arts Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle coming to Memphis
Emmy award-winning entertainers Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle are set to co-headline their first show at the FedExForum.
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Arts & Culture Social Club: Three 6 fans say goodbye to Gangsta Boo; Ja 1s get a reaction
Basketball fans on Twitter think Ja Morant’s new signature shoe isn’t so original.
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Spirit of Memphis River skiers open 2023 with charity
Despite this year’s low water levels, many volunteers and onlookers showed up on Sunday to participate in this year’s Ski Freeze Memphis event — including six-time top fuel champion Clay Millican.
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Public Safety TBI called in after arrested suspect transported to hospital
District Attorney General Steve Mulroy has requested a “use of force investigation.”
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Education U of M professor among scientists who discovered dueling black holes
The discovery could help scientists understand the impending merger between the Milky Way, which includes our solar system, and the Andromeda Galaxy.
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Music Here’s how you can celebrate MLK Day in Memphis
There are multiple ways Memphis-area groups will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth.
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Visual Arts Month-long art showcase coming to Marshall Arts, Slim & Husky’s
A month-long art showcase will feature installations from more than 30 visual artists in two art galleries.
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Arts & Culture Social Club: ESPN gets a taste of Pollard’s, GloRilla makes hip-hop watch list
Last Sunday’s NFL Countdown featured a mini-documentary on Dallas Cowboys running back and Memphis native Tony Pollard, whose family owns Pollard’s Bar-B-Que.
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