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A plus for fans of vinyl: Annual record swap spins into weekend event

jmalone@dailymemphian.com (Joi Malone) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 06:41:03 -0500

Memphis Listening Lab at Crosstown Concourse is adding a viewing of the “Summer of Soul” film and a live performance by hip-hop artist Cut Chemist to events at the old Sears building.

'Cupid Shuffle' singer, Cedric Burnside to perform at Memphis in May barbecue contest

jmalone@dailymemphian.com (Joi Malone) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 04:00:10 -0500

As more than 200 pitmasters from 27 states and seven different countries go toe to toe during the barbecue competition, the “Line Dancing King” and a Grammy Award-winning local blues artist are among the entertainment.

How Marcus Winchester helped make Memphis into a city

jmalone@dailymemphian.com (Joi Malone) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 18:47:41 -0500

How does the first mayor and keystone member of early Memphis grow to be a forgotten piece of history? A local author may have an answer or two.

Shop Black Fest heading to Downtown Memphis

jmalone@dailymemphian.com (Joi Malone) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:19:32 -0500

Tee and Greg Westbrook founded the annual traveling marketplace that also offers guidance for vendors who want to create sustainable business models.

National Civil Rights Museum open seven days a week in March

jmalone@dailymemphian.com (Joi Malone) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:44:47 -0500

The hope is that the change in hours will assist with the museum’s “youth-based initiative.”

How does a designer celebrate his third collab with the Grizzlies? A musical fashion show.

jmalone@dailymemphian.com (Joi Malone) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 09:58:04 -0500

After his past collections with the Memphis Grizzlies sold out, Prep Curry’s designs are back at FedExForum for a “three-peat.”

Ahead of her Grizzlies halftime show, Memphis triple threat inspires students to ‘Run the City’

jmalone@dailymemphian.com (Joi Malone) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 04:00:09 -0600

After wrapping a two-month concert tour to local schools, musician and dancer Brezay will hit the Grizzlies court, and her fashion collection will hit FedExForum’s merch shop.

New film festival aims to unite Black Southern creatives

jmalone@dailymemphian.com (Joi Malone) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:49:31 -0600

Aint Film Festival, the passion project of Memphis native and filmmaker Zaire Love, runs Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 26-28.