Here’s what you need to know about Mempho Music Festival
The Mempho Music Festival will be held Friday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 1 at the Radians Amphitheater at the Memphis Botanic Garden, located at 750 Cherry Road.
Kambui Bomani
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September 2023
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East Memphis Pink Palace Crafts Fair showcases nearly 150 artists
Since its first year, the Pink Palace Crafts Fair has developed into the largest juried arts and crafts fair in the Mid-South.
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Neighborhoods MEMFix spotlights reimagined Southland Mall
Greater Whitehaven Economic Redevelopment Corp. leaders say the mall, that once held 60 stores, can again be an anchor for the Whitehaven community.
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Arts & Culture Latin Fest 901 ‘building a bridge between cultures’
“The festival is a melting pot where all communities come together to enjoy the diversity of the Hispanic community,” said Monica Sanchez, co-founder and artistic director of Cazateatro Theatre Group.
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Collierville As hot air balloons take off, Collierville Balloon Festival uplifts community
“The Collierville Balloon Festival is important for the entire Mid-South community,” said festival president Susan Ewing. “It is a great event to help with the economic impact in Collierville as well as the entire Mid-South.”
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Arts & Culture Beale Street tunes in for radio duo Drake & Zeke
“Zeke and I shared so many interests,” Drake Hall said of his late deejay partner Zeke Logan. “We both loved Led Zeppelin, the Stones, and anything good. If it was good, we played it.”
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Visual Arts New documentary honors local World War II hero
The film will be screened at the Cordova Malco Friday, Sept. 15 through Thursday, Sept. 21.
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Midtown Central Gardens tour gives visitors a glimpse inside historic homes
Six homes, dating back as far as 1906, in the Central Gardens area were part of the tour, spotlighting some of the intricate design and architecture in Memphis.
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Sports Southern Heritage Classic: Tennessee State holds off Arkansas-Pine Bluff
A blocked field goal return in the final minute helps the Tigers defeat the Golden Lions in the 34th annual Southern Heritage Classic.
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Southern Heritage Classic Parade marches through Orange Mound
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Sports Southern Heritage Classic Football Preview: Tenn. State, Ark.-Pine Bluff both hungry for a win
Since Eddie George has taken over the helm as the Tigers’ head coach before the 2021 season, he has yet to win the Southern Heritage Classic. Rookie head coach Alonzo Hampton of UAPB is leading his program into their first-ever SHC.
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Metro Memphis Zoo pushes online-only general admission tickets
The Memphis Zoo has made a push to primarily sell general admission tickets online.
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Midtown Crosstown Concourse hosts annual Record Swap and Zine Fest
Music lovers, record collectors, zinesters, artists, punks and poets alike were participants at the festival taking place in Crosstown’s Central Atrium.
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Downtown The place to be: Tom Lee Park reopening brings Memphis together
After a five-year rollout plan that highlighted a well-documented demolition and a $61 million renovation, Memphis’ signature public park makes its return.
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August 2023
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Music ESPN taps Justin Timberlake to curate music
His curation with producer Timbaland will include a new single with singer Nelly Furtado.
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Food News Mad Grocer brings Mempholatta and more to Crosstown Concourse
“So far our house-made take-and-bake program has been flying off the shelves,” said Mad Grocer co-owner Max Hussey. “(That) as well as our in-house sauces and dressings.”
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SportsCalgary’s Mya Jones living her ‘dream’ in Memphis
On and off the pitch, Calgary’s Mya Jones is making her impact on the 17th-ranked Memphis women’s soccer team.
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Sports UAPB alumni excited about Southern Heritage Classic inclusion
For the first time since 1993, the Southern Heritage Classic will not include Jackson State University for its annual football showdown against the Tennessee State Tigers.
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Sports Tigers romp over Ohio State for third straight win in women’s soccer
Freshman Anna Hauer opened the scoring in the 18th minute and fellow freshman Ashley Henderson (Harding Academy) scored twice to propel the 17th-ranked Tigers to a 6-1 win over Ohio State.
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Visual Arts Paint Memphis class highlights the art of graffiti
“This event is a great community outreach,” said local artist David Yancy III as he led an art workshop at the Ravine in Memphis’ Edge District.
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Criminal Justice TBI investigating ‘barricade situation’ shooting on Holly Hedges Drive
MPD responded to a domestic violence call Sunday morning where an armed man allegedly barricaded himself inside a home on Holly Hedges Drive.
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Music As hip-hop turned 50, a famed Memphis hip-hop producer turned 40
Multiplatinum producer “Drumma Boy” is back in his hometown to celebrate his birthday and release of his book.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Elvis, golf and party where Swifties can ‘Shake It Off’
This week, Large Professor plays on the anniversary of hip-hop, Michael Oher signs his new book and Crosstown’s plaza becomes a water park.
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Arts & Culture Art and community blend at Memphis Botanic Garden exhibit
Memphis Botanic Garden heats up with the “Summer Sizzle ‘23” exhibit, where the works of more than 50 Memphis-area artists are on display.
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Bartlett Eleven-year-old girl rescued from storm drain in Bartlett
Bartlett Police reported the child was found unharmed at around 11 a.m. in the exact area where she went missing.
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Arts & Culture Streetdog celebrates 14 years with ‘Paws and Outlaws’ party
The celebration featured drinks, live music from the Shufflegrit band, family games, a western-themed photo booth, dogs up for adoption, raffle prizes, a silent auction and a doggie pool party for the attending canines.
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