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New Ballet brings back 'Springloaded' for 20th year

bkinsey@dailymemphian.com (Blair Kinsey) — Tue, 2 May 2023 04:00:06 -0500

According to founder and CEO Katie Smythe, “Springloaded” is “important to Memphis because it places these ballets here, in the context of our lives in Memphis.”

Listen Out Loud Music Festival features soul, R&B, hip-hop — and maybe career opportunities

bkinsey@dailymemphian.com (Blair Kinsey) — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0500

A festival with the aim of providing career-building opportunities for Memphis artists, creatives and entrepreneurs is back for its second year.

Play '800 (Memphians) have written' to debut this weekend

bkinsey@dailymemphian.com (Blair Kinsey) — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:15:58 -0500

The InHEIRitance Project has spent the past nine months creating a play in Memphis alongside local artists. The group has conducted more than 30 play-devising sessions with 800 Memphians of all ages.

The Orpheum announces its 2023-24 Broadway season

bkinsey@dailymemphian.com (Blair Kinsey) — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:46:35 -0500

The new season debuts Oct. 10 with “Funny Girl” and continues with new-to-Memphis musicals and classic favorites.

Pickleball's popularity continues to grow

bkinsey@dailymemphian.com (Blair Kinsey) — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 21:05:42 -0500

The number of Memphis-area pickleball courts continues to grow, with at least 18 more in the works.

The Orpheum's tempting offer: 'Ain't Too Proud'

bkinsey@dailymemphian.com (Blair Kinsey) — Sun, 5 Mar 2023 04:00:03 -0600

The Temptations come to Memphis — in the form of a Tony Award-winning musical. The tour brings home Jalen Harris, who portrays Eddie Kendricks in the Broadway show.

The To-Do List: Alvin Ailey, Black country music and lot of Elvises

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 2 Mar 2023 18:40:15 -0600

This week, the Dixon and Theatre Memphis celebrate women in the arts, Step Afrika steps into GPAC and there’s a chili showdown at Memphis Made.

Memphis native joins 'The Young and the Restless'

bkinsey@dailymemphian.com (Blair Kinsey) — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:17:30 -0600

A Memphis native has joined the cast of a soap opera that’s been on air more than three times as long as she’s been alive.

'Tina' — and Katori — travel aways to come back home again

bkinsey@dailymemphian.com (Blair Kinsey) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:43:51 -0600

“Tina — The Tina Turner Musical” has landed in the region that raised both singer Tina Turner and writer Katori Hall, the women who made the musical possible.

The To-Do List: TEDx, pinball and your Valentine's Day events guide

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 9 Feb 2023 11:38:22 -0600

This week, the Memphis Botanic Garden pairs Phillip Ashley Chocolates with whiskey, and Old Dominick pairs whiskey with the Super Bowl. Plus, Don Bryant and The Bo-Keys play the Halloran.

This September, hear from David Brooks at Our City, Our Story

bkinsey@dailymemphian.com (Blair Kinsey) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 04:00:05 -0600

This year, MIFA’s annual luncheon intended to inspire thoughtful conversation about community will feature political and cultural commentator David Brooks.