The To-Do List: Cat paw-ty, coffee culture and Hannibal Lector times two
This week, learn cocktail science at Lichterman, spend an evening in Paris at the Orpheum and hear IMAKEMADBEATS’ new album — but with lasers.
Alys Drake
Alys Drake is a Memphian born and raised in the Bluff City. A theater-lover, she has worked in a variety of marketing and communications roles at entities within the advertising, legal, marketing, religious and financial services sectors. She is a graduate of Memphis Central High School and Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi.
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November 2024
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Neighborhoods How to commemorate Veterans Day in Memphis
Memphis celebrates Veterans Day with ceremonies, parades and a fundraiser. Plus, here’s what is closed.
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Performing Arts November theater in Memphis: old favorites and new spins
Opening this month: “The Wizard of Oz,” “A Motown Christmas,” “Peter Pan,” “Who’s Holiday,” “Parallel Lives” and more.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Taiko drums, Indian food, holiday shopping and boozy cider
This week, horror fans unite at the inaugural Monster Con, Meddlesome hosts a very short race and Valerie June gets her GPAC moment.
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Metro Saturday night quake shakes Mid-South
An earthquake was recorded Saturday night three kilometers east of Steele, Missouri.
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October 2024
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Dirty mackin’ R&B, vampire ballet and a creature feature
This week, Sheila E. brings the “Glamorous Life” to Rhodes, Choices celebrates 50 years and the Memphis Tequila Festival helps you get into the Halloween spirit(s).
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Horror on screens and stages; Tim Burton style on the runway
This week, get your damaged doodads repaired at the Metal Museum, take a selfie with an alpaca in Overton Square and do the Time Warp again.
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Visual Arts‘This Really Happened’ pilot to screen in Memphis after Tribeca success
When a comedian and a playwright discovered they were dating the same guy, it was only logical they would write a screenplay about it.
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Performing ArtsMurder, mystery and musicals abound in Memphis theaters in October
Memphis October performances include Agatha Christie, Disney, “Moulin Rouge” and the music of Bob Dylan.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Helene help, Hitchcock and Halloween all over
This week, car lovers motor into the Edge, artists paint murals near Al Town and Oktoberfests are in full swing.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Frightful films, a spooky bar and workouts after dark
This week, Mempho takes over Radians Amphitheater, pumpkin season is on at the Dixon and the Hi-Tone turns 25.
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September 2024
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State Government Former Tennessee Gov. Winfield Dunn dies
Dunn moved to Memphis after marrying his wife Betty in 1950. He served as Tennessee’s governor in 1970-75.
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Performing Arts September plays include a whodunit, a musical and Shakespeare
Coming soon: a prize-winning drama from a local playwright, a theater company’s first musical production and free Shakespeare performances around town.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Pizza, pints, funnel cakes and the art of letting go
This week, celebrate Latin culture with salsa dance, art, DJs and an Overton Square fest. Plus, old-school hip-hop artists come together in Orange Mound, and 1990s alt-rockers The Wallflowers take the stage at Graceland.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: A Mid-Autumn fest and a ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’
This week, fests feature French films, multiple styles of yoga, live music and more than 430 local artists and vendors.
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Performing ArtsKing of Pop, man-eating plant, fairies in the spotlight
Whether it’s a 10-minute play, the story of jazz club in Detroit or a classic Shakespearean tale, Memphis theaters’ September lineup has a taste of everything.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Really short plays, fancy homes and Smashing Pumpkins
This week, Memphis musicians preview AmericanaFest sets, pink wines get some love and 35 years of the Southern Heritage Classic are on display.
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August 2024
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Performing ArtsArts are part of every answer to Memphis’ challenges, Michael Detroit says
The Memphis theater community gathered for the 40th Ostranders annual local theater awards, where the Playhouse on the Square leader received a lifetime achievement honor.
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Performing Arts Michael Detroit to get lifetime achievement award
The 40th Ostranders, which will be held Monday, Aug. 26, will honor Playhouse on the Square’s executive producer as well as other notable productions and performances.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Black Lodge’s last bash (really) and an Off the Rails art party
This week, I Love Memphis and Streetdog Foundation celebrate 15 years (but not together), and there will be swingin' and swayin' and DJs playing on Maggie H. Isabell Street.
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Performing ArtsNew dates set for sold-out ‘Grease’
As a popular musical adds performances, our August theater will keep you up-to-date on all the shows around town.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Graceland Too is back! And ye olde Ren Faire is here with beer
This week, Crosstown Arts screens a classic breakdancing film, romance fans meet (cute) at Novel and Juvenile gets the ladies on the dance floor.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Sake, sushi, chicken, beer and ‘Coconut Cake’
This week, learn about creepy dolls in Elmwood Cemetery, relive your youth at a brewery book fair and dig into the plot at an old drive-in.
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Performing ArtsThis Memphis theater company needs just 10 minutes to wow audiences
Emerald Theatre Co. will bring a flurry of 10-minute plays, a yuletide sing-along, a musical from the creator of “Rent” and a black comedy about what it means to be a “man” in Hollywood.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Champagne, lemonade and cocktails for your ‘Tell-tale Heart’
This week, a film at Crosstown Arts could make you see the world differently. And Skinny’s birthday party at the Hi-Tone is guaranteed to give you Nickelback earworms.
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