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What's new for Elvis Week 2022

mhiggins@dailymemphian.com (Mikayla Higgins) — Tue, 9 Aug 2022 06:36:50 -0500

Scheduled events for the 45th commemoration of Elvis Presley’s death include screenings of “Elvis” as well as performances from some younger musicians.

Doritos recognizes local gamer as 'Changemaker'

mhiggins@dailymemphian.com (Mikayla Higgins) — Tue, 2 Aug 2022 04:00:08 -0500

Katie Robinson is a local gamer who goes by the name PikaChulita and has more than 15,000 followers on Twitch.

Why Drumma Boy and his dad offer clarinet scholarships to the U of M

mhiggins@dailymemphian.com (Mikayla Higgins) — Mon, 1 Aug 2022 09:14:24 -0500

“With the right work ethic, skill set, mindset, dedication and determination to get that GPA, it’s worthy that they get tuition waived,” Drumma Boy said.

Beale Street Caravan returns with new shows after two years, new director

mhiggins@dailymemphian.com (Mikayla Higgins) — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:25:38 -0500

For the past two years, Memphis’ Beale Street Caravan remained on air by broadcasting from its archives. Now, the radio program is returning with live performances.

Film aims to show how Memphis helped shape Ida B. Wells

mhiggins@dailymemphian.com (Mikayla Higgins) — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:42:02 -0500

“I want people to see (Ida B. Wells) as a real person. I also want to see Memphis as a character in the development of Ida B. Wells because she’s not coming from thin air.”

Tony-nominated musical opens Hattiloo's 16th season

mhiggins@dailymemphian.com (Mikayla Higgins) — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 07:35:11 -0500

The musical takes the audience on a journey through Nomax, who is penniless and has just been dumped by his girlfriend Lorraine. While Nomax listens to the radio one morning, five guys named “Moe” emerge from it.

Metal Museum exhibit highlights Black artisans

mhiggins@dailymemphian.com (Mikayla Higgins) — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 04:15:44 -0500

“From Artisans to Artists” — the Metal Museum’s new exhibit — began with research for a University of Memphis art history professor’s book.

New artist collective's first show focuses on the 'ugly'

mhiggins@dailymemphian.com (Mikayla Higgins) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:00:38 -0500

Local artist Anderson Goin and his group are embracing the “ugly” to make it beautiful.

A 'Starr' returns to Memphis, 25 years later

mhiggins@dailymemphian.com (Mikayla Higgins) — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:51:05 -0500

Former Memphian Garrison Starr will perform her entire 1997 debut album Friday, June 17, at the Crosstown Theater.

Memphis Proud: MoSH exhibit showcases local LGBTQ history

mhiggins@dailymemphian.com (Mikayla Higgins) — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:02:08 -0500

“Part of our mission as a rebranded museum is to honestly tell the stories of Memphis,” said Raka Nandi, MoSH’s director of exhibits and collection.

'Action!' New Brooks exhibit captures moments of motion

mhiggins@dailymemphian.com (Mikayla Higgins) — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 04:00:12 -0500

The idea behind “Action!: Art in Motion” was to harness children’s love of animation.

Memphis libraries add outdoor festivals to summer reading program

mhiggins@dailymemphian.com (Mikayla Higgins) — Fri, 3 Jun 2022 14:38:42 -0500

The Memphis Library Foundation and Memphis Public Libraries have added something new to their annual summer literacy program: outdoor festivals at five branch libraries.