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Teen music lab named for late Memphis producer Tay Keith

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:36:14 -0500

The music-production space in Cloud901 in the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library was formally named the Tay Keith Music Lab.

Memphis poet wins Tennessee Book Award

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:40:20 -0500

A Memphis poet beat Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jack White for a state writing award.

Memphis Jazz Festival lineup revealed

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:01:12 -0500

Grammy Award-nominated trumpeter, composer, producer and bandleader Theo Croker will headline the inaugural Memphis Jazz Festival.

Memphis producer Tay Keith died from accidental drug overdose, reports say

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:35:31 -0500

Metro Nashville police officers found him dead in his apartment Thursday, June 18, the department said.

Arts Beat: Summoning fall

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:36:11 -0500

What event or festival embodies fall in Memphis to you?

Hispanic Heritage celebrations, CY Fest and barbecuing for beginners

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:23:02 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, folk star Valerie June comes home, parking spots become parks and Neo bends bullets at the Pink Palace.

'Shellebrate' 90 years of music, and share your Memphis hot takes

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:57:37 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, there’s a new comedy club opening at Flyway, and 8Ball and MJG team up with an orchestra at the Orpheum.

Arts Beat: B.B. King doc, casting for Craig Brewer Snoop Dogg biopic announced

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:17:38 -0500

B.B. King will be the subject of a new documentary and the cast of the Craig Brewer-directed Snoop Dogg biopic has been announced.

Final season of 'P-Valley' coming this year

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:27:37 -0500

Four years after announcing it would renew a third season, Starz has named the air date for “P-Valley,” a Mississippi Delta-based show based off a play by Memphian Katori Hall.

Meet The Daily Memphian's fall 2026 interns

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 04:00:03 -0500

The Daily Memphian has welcomed a new cohort of interns for the fall 2026 semester.

Arts Beat: Pink Palace Crafts Fair returns home

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 10:20:36 -0500

Jeff King, MoSH interim director, said the crafts fair is important because of its connection to local creatives and its legacy and history.

Nu metal and power pop are at the Shell, and it's Beyoncé's birthday

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 12:50:16 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, get a sneak peek at the Memphis musicians playing AmericanaFest, and check out the openings of Satellite Music Hall and the Metal Museum.

WYXR's Raised by Sound Fest expands to two days

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 20:44:27 -0500

This year, one day just isn’t enough for WYXR’s fundraiser music festival. The two-day event is packed with free concerts and performances from Soccer Mommy, Late Night Cardigan and more.

Brooks Museum will offer free admission for final month in Overton Park

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 08:00:11 -0500

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art admission will be free in September for Shelby County residents.

Meet Opera Memphis' new music director

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 07:40:35 -0500

There were three things that drew Donald Lee III to Opera Memphis.

Brooks Museum hosts Broadway musical-themed ball, runway show

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:21:18 -0500

Meet the designers who will compete for a chance to show at the 2027 Memphis Art and Fashion Week.

September must-see shows include Patti LaBelle, Indigo Girls

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:00:13 -0500

Here is part three of a roundup of must-see concerts, including a “Glee” star at GPAC and a Memphis singer-songwriter who has worked with Lil Nas X, Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige coming to Minglewood Hall.

Comedy pops up at Flyway, Meddlesome breweries

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:24:11 -0500

Four comedians are launching The Pit, featuring comedy shows every Thursday at Flyway. At Meddlesome, a producer hosts a monthly showcase.

September must-see shows include Memphis and Texas hip-hop legends

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:10:00 -0500

Here is part two of a roundup of can’t-miss concerts, including a Chattanooga rapper, Kentucky bluegrass and more.

September must-see shows include Chance the Rapper, Booker T. Jones

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:21:02 -0500

Here is part one of a roundup of must-see concerts, including a Boston pop-metal band coming to Growlers and a Memphis-bred band having a homecoming at Satellite Music Hall.