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Memphis artist explores ‘A World on Fire’

ocyrus@dailymemphian.com (Olivia Cyrus) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Roger Allan Cleaves’ paintings transport you to “Forget Me Nots Land,” a fictional world inspired by Black household knickknacks and art history influences. His exhibition is on display at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens through April 12.

Dixon's final 'Black Artists in America' exhibition explores 20th, 21st centuries

ocyrus@dailymemphian.com (Olivia Cyrus) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:07 -0500

Earnestine Jenkins, an art-history professor at the University of Memphis for nearly 25 years, curated the exhibition “Black Artists in America: From the Bicentennial to September 11.”

February home sales up with a busy spring expected

ocyrus@dailymemphian.com (Olivia Cyrus) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:02:09 -0500

Shelby County recorded 897 homes sold, followed by 68 in Fayette County and 46 in Tipton County.

Collierville renews fireworks contract for Independence Day

ocyrus@dailymemphian.com (Olivia Cyrus) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:46:20 -0500

Collierville officials have approved an extension of their contract with the company that provides its fireworks display for the Independence Day celebration.

Overton Park Shell will 'shell-ebrate' 90 years over four days

ocyrus@dailymemphian.com (Olivia Cyrus) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:59:37 -0500

The historic Memphis venue will honor its musical legacy with free concerts, local artists, a performance by Booker T. Jones and — of course — birthday cake.