Memphis youth poet laureate, contests, open mic nights creating a ‘poetry resurgence’
“Poetry is one of Memphis’ best kept secrets,” said the director of a local arts organization.
Sarah Dassinger
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MetroNational Park Service studying eight Memphis lynching sites
Preservationists at the Lynching Sites Project of Memphis believe that the Ell Persons site will eventually achieve a spot on the National Historic Register.
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Performing Arts Giving it a twirl: More Memphis schools offer ballet classes
“If I wanted to have a sophisticated school, I would have ballet,” Principal Louis Padgett said. “I want (the) boys and girls to be more sophisticated than myself. I said I’d never leave this school until it had ballet.”
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New Ballet’s new leader brings ‘talent, aspiration, hope’ to young dancers
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Performing ArtsNew Ballet’s new leader brings ‘talent, aspiration, hope’ to young dancers
“No matter what I’m doing, I spend (time) investing in kids and neighborhoods. At New Ballet, I get to do it in a way that’s fresh and exciting.”
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Giving it a twirl: More Memphis schools offer ballet classes
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Arts & Culture Grizzlies partner with painter behind popular Ja Morant tees
Alexis Miché sold her Ja Morant t-shirts during the 2023 NBA Playoffs. This year she’s collaborating with the Grizzlies for an official collaboration.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Orange Mound art, a SXSW preview and free banned books
This week, Hayley Arceneaux talks about her space trip, Beto O’Rourke signs books and Crosstown celebrates Nintendo’s Mario franchise.
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February 2024
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Music 5 Fridays of Jazz and Crosstown Arts Jazz Month return to Memphis
Jazz concert series are returning in March to two Memphis institutions.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Rocker’s rockabilly, Whiskey Warmer, Poetry in the Park
This week, Joyce Cobb kicks off “5 Fridays of Jazz,” crafters swap supplies at Five in One Social Club and comedian Pete Davidson makes a stop at Minglewood.
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Performing Arts Orpheum’s new Broadway season includes ‘MJ,’ ‘Moulin Rouge’
“I think it’s one of the best seasons we’ve ever had,” said Brett Batterson, President and CEO of the Orpheum. “There’s a show for everyone.”
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Squirrels on stage, backyard birds and Mardi Gras for dogs
This week, a Tom Lee Park documentary premieres, an Oscar-nominated film screens for free and Valentine’s Day isn’t over yet.
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Music Free symphony raises funds to launch students into lifetime of music
The Memphis Youth Symphony will present its annual fundraising concert, “Symphony ReDefined,” on Feb. 16 at Crosstown Concourse.
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January 2024
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Visual ArtsBrooks, Dixon highlight work of local teens in new exhibitions
The Scholastic Art Awards are “like the art-kid championship game” said Brooks director of education, Kathy Dumlao.
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