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Local high schooler places in national playwrighting contest

samhegenheiser@gmail.com (Sam Hegenheiser) — Fri, 1 Jul 2022 10:34:03 -0500

Mary Jade “MJ” Learned is already a five-year veteran of local theater, beginning her stage acting career at age 12.

Southwest to hold Friday classes virtually for summer months

samhegenheiser@gmail.com (Sam Hegenheiser) — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:09:36 -0500

Southwest Tennessee Community College has moved to virtual learning and academic services on Fridays only through Aug. 12, to help students and faculty save money on transportation.

A prom for people who ‘didn’t get to go … as their full selves’

samhegenheiser@gmail.com (Sam Hegenheiser) — Wed, 8 Jun 2022 09:09:20 -0500

“Different LGBTQ+ people came of age or came out at different times in their lives,” said Molly Quinn, executive director of OUTMemphis. “We want to celebrate that at Queer Prom.”

New Overton shell show brings back venue's all-time greats

samhegenheiser@gmail.com (Sam Hegenheiser) — Tue, 24 May 2022 13:16:27 -0500

A new exhibit chronicles the Shell’s more than eight-decade existence and pays tribute to some of the musicians who have played there.

Opera Memphis' latest classic comes complete with surprise ending

samhegenheiser@gmail.com (Sam Hegenheiser) — Mon, 16 May 2022 09:21:36 -0500

Opera Memphis’ upcoming one-night showing of “Cosi fan tutte” will rely on audience participation. But, don’t worry, the crowd won’t be asked to sing.

Gallerist turned 'gelateur' brings sweet treats to Crosstown Concourse

samhegenheiser@gmail.com (Sam Hegenheiser) — Wed, 11 May 2022 06:15:23 -0500

A graduate of Penn State’s Ice Cream Short Course and a former student of a “gelato master” at a French pastry school in Chicago, Hugh Balthrop takes great pride in the art of gelato-making.

Brooks to start national search for new director

samhegenheiser@gmail.com (Sam Hegenheiser) — Wed, 4 May 2022 08:52:23 -0500

The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art announced a search committee to oversee the selection of a permanent executive director.

Graceland Too finds temporary home in NYC

samhegenheiser@gmail.com (Sam Hegenheiser) — Tue, 3 May 2022 15:07:31 -0500

Memphis native debuts new play about a former attraction dedicated to Elvis Presley and the tragedy that happened there.

M stands for Memphis, Miami and embellishments

samhegenheiser@gmail.com (Sam Hegenheiser) — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:42:01 -0500

We Tight Knit, comprised of chain-stitch embroidery entrepreneurs Whitney Washington and Ashley Padmore, began as a business in Memphis, made a stop in the Old West and is now expanding to Miami.