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Teacher honors daughter's disability with book 'I Am Different'

jdriscoll@dailymemphian.com (Judaea Driscoll) — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 04:00:04 -0600

Monica Thomas wanted to publish a children’s book to help her daughter and children like her with Myasthenia Gravis, a rare autoimmune disease.

From frights to hikes: Here are 8 ways to spend Halloween in Memphis

jdriscoll@dailymemphian.com (Judaea Driscoll) — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:24:12 -0500

Events include storytelling contests, “haunted community centers,” classic films, parties and even a Halloween-themed hike.

Camp SAY returns to help children who stutter

jdriscoll@dailymemphian.com (Judaea Driscoll) — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:58:56 -0500

“Every voice matters,” said the vice president of education and communication for the Orpheum Theatre Group and a longtime volunteer with SAY.

Ragtime stylings and gospel classics keep toes tapping

jdriscoll@dailymemphian.com (Judaea Driscoll) — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:42:41 -0500

The Side Street Steppers keep fans of old-time tunes coming back each Sunday in October at Saddle Creek North in Germantown.

Cooper-Young tree becomes Gnome House

jdriscoll@dailymemphian.com (Judaea Driscoll) — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:43:58 -0500

Cooper-Young neighbors and passersby might have noticed a new addition to the Midtown community recently.

The To-Do List: 'Stranger Things' with lasers and the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:03:56 -0500

This week, festivals offer gourmet food and hundreds of wines and beers, Geoff Calkins moderates a sports talk and PRIZM Ensemble plays the works of Amanzi Arnett.

Downtown Sip & Serve cleanup series to debut

jdriscoll@dailymemphian.com (Judaea Driscoll) — Sat, 8 Oct 2022 11:02:30 -0500

Sip & Serve begins with cleaning trash off streets and ends with a happy hour for participants age 21 and older.

The To-Do List: Wattstax, Weird Al, 'Pretty Woman' and Nasty Women

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 7 Oct 2022 11:58:56 -0500

This week, original members of The 24-Carat Black stop at Stax, the Broad Avenue Arts District gets a “Paint Memphis” makeover and soul legend Mavis Staples plays GPAC.

Memphis celebrates Wattstax anniversary with film screening

jdriscoll@dailymemphian.com (Judaea Driscoll) — Mon, 3 Oct 2022 16:04:43 -0500

The concert sometimes called the “Black Woodstock” turns 50 this year.

Free Shakespeare series returns with 'Macbeth'

jdriscoll@dailymemphian.com (Judaea Driscoll) — Sun, 2 Oct 2022 04:00:01 -0500

“We believe Shakespeare and his stories are for everyone, and so we seek to bring his stories to everyone in our community.”

Mempho returns with Widespread Panic headlining two nights for 2022 festival

jdriscoll@dailymemphian.com (Judaea Driscoll) — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0500

Mempho Music Festival returns this weekend, bringing options for music and food lovers alike.

Medical District Collaborative adds color to the neighborhood

jdriscoll@dailymemphian.com (Judaea Driscoll) — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 21:24:39 -0500

Through the project, the Memphis Medical District Collaborative is on a mission to “add some vibrancy” to the area.