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.
Jasmine McCraven
Digital Desk Reporter
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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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November 2022
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Music 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.
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MetroThreat of severe weather, tornadoes this afternoon closes schools
Rainfall is expected to continue through midnight, possibly into early Wednesday morning, and the National Weather Service said severe storms could produce tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail.
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East Memphis The art of Christmas: Holiday market tradition continues
Memphis Arts Collective’s temporary shop at Poplar Plaza, which offers pottery, jewelry, sculptures, handmade clothes and more, marks its 30th anniversary.
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South Memphis Whitehaven residents try to replace ‘Charlie Brown tree’ at Southland
“That tree is a part of the experience. It’s one of those good old fashioned family experiences that you can have.”
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Arts & CultureMemphian lands lead in Christmas film
In the musical “It’s Christmas Again,” Lawson Touliatos takes on the role of Jake Young, a teenager who isn’t yet familiar with the true meaning of Christmas.
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Metro Memphian among Colorado Springs shooting victims
OUTMemphis held a candlelight vigil Monday evening at 892 S. Cooper St.
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Business Enchanted Forest at MoSH is a winter wonderland
The two-level exhibit, which opened on Saturday, includes 43 holiday decorated trees, a selfie station, a gingerbread village and a snow-covered Christmas village.
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Music Memphians commemorate ‘Dolph Day’ with acts of service
In Memphis, and across the nation, people received services such as free meals, winter kits, haircuts and mental health services.
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Downtown Longtime manager, wife take reins at Silky O’Sullivan’s on Beale
Historic Downtown bar and grill Silky O’ Sullivan’s will soon be under new ownership.
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FoodFirst come, first served: Locals are Whataburger’s new first customers
Jim Lord, Danyel Bonds and Sherrie Taylor can now enjoy one complimentary Whataburger meal a week for a whole year.
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Music Several Memphis artists nominated for Grammy Awards
Rapper GloRilla, producer HitKidd, rapper Marco Pavé and band North Mississippi Allstars were among Grammy nominees with local ties.
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Arts & Culture Brick by brick: Lego conventions to make Memphis debuts
“Brick Universe” and “Brick Convention” are bringing Lego attractions, merchandise and professional artists from all over the country for specialized fan events in Memphis.
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Food The Rock’s Teremana Tequila Truck rolls through Memphis
The truck’s crew served complimentary tacos and French toast sticks to the city’s “everyday heroes” as part of its tour across the country.
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DowntownHistoric Black church looks to next chapter with large renovation project
Collins Chapel dates back to 1841, when it was founded by enslaved people. Since then, its congregants have included Ida B. Wells, W.C. Handy and founders of the local NAACP chapter.
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Arts & Culture Social Club: Memphian, East High alum assaulted at UK asks for justice
People across the country are rallying behind Kylah Spring, a University of Kentucky freshman from Memphis, after a video of her being assaulted on campus went viral.
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Early voting
ElectionsThe posts: Local voters talk Election Day
Voters across the region showed off their “I Voted” stickers, criticized the election process, and weighed in on Gov. Bill Lee online.
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Music Noteworthy: B.B. King’s Blues Club band, Nix brothers to receive Beale Street honor
The Walk of Fame program was started in 1986 to recognize contributors to Memphis music history.
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Arts & Culture Memphis Botanic Garden shines light on Japanese traditions
The Memphis Japan Festival, presented through a collaboration between the garden and the Japan-America Society of Tennessee, showcases all things Japanese.
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Music In the Clubs: Recording studio reopens to teach kids how to make music
“All of (Notes for Notes) studios were in cities that had a rich music history,” said the head of the local Boys & Girls Clubs. “So, I knew we’d definitely be a good fit.”
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Arts & Culture Social Club: 50 years of ‘Let’s Stay Together;’ Memphians name a snowplow
A documentary about The Invaders hits streaming sites and Memphians give their best snowplow names.
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Music Five notable concerts happening this November
Coming to a stage near you this month: The long-time Memphian playing a makeup show in Germantown, the local rapper who has his own dance challenge on TikTok and an artist currently on his eighth arena tour.
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Arts & Culture Memphis Botanic Garden to build outdoor kitchen, tropical glasshouse
The Memphis Botanic Garden has launched a new, $5 million capital campaign to pay for a number of facility upgrades at the East Memphis site.
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October 2022
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Downtown Halloween fest in an alley = Alleyween
Brinson’s Downtown and Craft Axe Throwing celebrated the holiday with a gathering on Floyd Alley.
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