First-ever mascot brings magic to LeMoyne-Owen
LeMoyne-Owen’s new permanent president wanted a mascot to enhance the school’s culture.
Bianca Thedford
There are 16 articles by Bianca Thedford :
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November 2024
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South Memphis
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October 2024
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Music Homegrown Memphis concert series seeks funding to keep stage lights on
Ten years ago, Andria Brown hosted the first Folk All Y’all concert. Since then, the series has become known for spotlighting fresh, touring artists. However, without sponsors, shows for 2025 are on hold.
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Visual Arts Memphis filmmakers create Black mental health documentary
In the documentary five Memphis women are interviewed about their mental health — specifically anxiety — and how they deal with challenges.
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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 Artist who painted for Oprah has show at Beale Street hotel
The Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis hotel, just up the bluff from Riverside Drive at Beale Street, will open a new exhibition Saturday, Oct. 19.
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Music Orange Mound Music Festival returns for second year
“I believe it’s a beautiful way to merge the arts and give us a day to show something positive because there is so much love and talent in the Mound,” said one of the participating artists.
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Performing Arts Hattiloo accepting submissions for 10-minute play festival
Along with play performances, the festival will include panel discussions, talk backs and workshops.
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September 2024
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Music Local pianist aims to highlight voices in classical music
“(Artina McCain) is adding a wealth of resources in terms of talent that she brings in,” Prizm’s director said. “The Mahogany Chamber Series is highlighting that tremendously and Memphis needs to see it.”
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Arts & Culture Memphis college begins international art internship
The chair of Rhodes’ department of art and art history said the gift gives students the opportunity to develop a professional network to rely on once they graduate.
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Arts & Culture Memphis’ 99.7 The Wolf up for radio station of the year
The Country Music Association has announced its nominees for the 58th annual CMA Awards. 99.7 The Wolf (WLFP-FM) has been nominated for CMA Broadcast Award for Medium Market Station of the Year.
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Music Art Gilliam to be inducted into National Black Radio Hall of Fame
He was inducted in the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame in 2023.
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Metro Heavy rain, gusty winds expected in Memphis due to Hurricane Francine
MLGW is asking customers to secure outdoor items and store enough nonperishable food and water to last up to three days.
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Visual Arts Exhibition showcases three decades of Southern Heritage Classic history
It will feature 120 items from founder Fred Jones Jr.’s collection, as well as memorabilia from the five HBCUs that have participated since its 1990 inception.
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Sports Leftwich Tennis Center receives national award at U.S. Open
The United States Tennis Association named Leftwich Tennis Center as the 2024 Featured Facility of the Year, as part of its Outstanding Facility Awards.
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August 2024
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Arts & Culture Weddings, festivals and a lot of food: Here’s how to celebrate 901 Day
A cookout, a mimosa festival and plenty of music will be playing out across Bluff City on Sunday, Sept. 1. And Wiseacre has plans brewing for Memphis couples looking to tie knot.
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