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Stax legend honored with party and Beale Street Brass Note

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 10:21:53 -0500

Johnnie Taylor was honored posthumously with a discussion on his legacy, the unveiling of his Beale Street Brass Note and the showing of a 20-minute documentary on his musical career.

Memphians pitch in to create 10-foot-tall David Bowie sculpture

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 06:26:05 -0500

“Today is the 50th anniversary of Bowie performing ‘Diamond Dogs’ at the Mid-South Coliseum,” artist Mike McCarthy said. “So, I thought why not try to unveil phase one of the sculpture today.”

Here's how local directors, actors make six plays in one day

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:06:12 -0500

A local production this weekend will feature playwrights, directors and actors aiming to create six new plays in the span of 24 hours.

New master metalsmith casts Black history in bronze, steel

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:23:57 -0500

A School of the Art Institute of Chicago professor emeritus, art gallery owner and sculptor is the Metal Museum’s 38th annual master metalsmith.

Craft Food and Wine Festival returns for fifth year

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:54:17 -0500

City Tasting Experiences’ fifth annual Craft Food & Wine Festival featured more than 70 local vendors. Proceeds benefited Church Health, which provides medical care for many food-industry workers.

Health department aims to swat mosquito population

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 11:50:21 -0500

The free Fight the Bite festival offered tips for protecting against disease-carrying insects, as well as information about pest control efforts in the Memphis area.

'Something for everybody' at the Tone Juneteenth Festival

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:30:25 -0500

Horseback rides and the chance to hear live music were some of the ways attendees enjoyed themselves during the Tone Juneteenth Festival.

Orange Mound residents 'not standing' for gun violence anymore

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 20:37:59 -0500

Nearly two months after a block-party shooting, community members, organizations and government officials gathered at an Orange Mound high school to participate in a Walk Against Gun Violence.

Spades tournament, gala, music festival return for Tone Juneteenth

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:45:26 -0500

Tone’s “largest event of the year” will return for the fourth consecutive year.

Memphis hosts a variety of Juneteenth celebrations

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:00:31 -0500

One event, Tone’s music festival, features Memphis rap legend Juicy J and Memphis producer HitKidd.

Memphis Botanic Garden names new executive director

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:46:08 -0500

The new leader will replace current director Michael Allen, who announced his intent to retire after a nearly eight-year stint, in February.

Food for the soil: Memphis restaurants brew up eco-friendly eats

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Sun, 9 Jun 2024 19:24:01 -0500

“If we can remove some food waste from the landfill, then we can make a big impact on climate change,” Project Green Fork’s program manager said about the organization’s annual Loving Local event.

Mayors face off and the Grindfather takes a bow

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Sat, 8 Jun 2024 22:58:03 -0500

Former Memphis Grizzlies forward Tony Allen received the Heal the Hood Foundation’s first-ever Heroes of Change Award during halftime of the high-profile basketball game.

Forever young: Seniors prove you're never too old for prom

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 09:16:47 -0500

The 60 and older prom was a groovy way to get Shelby County seniors out of the house and onto the dance floor. “One of my favorite things I ever heard was that this is the best party that they’ve ever been to on a Monday.”

Unity, love and appreciation on display at Memphis Pride Parade

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 09:12:20 -0500

About 3,000 people participated in the Beale Street event, with floats and marchers representing 110 local groups including businesses, performing arts organizations and nonprofits.

Memphis Italian Fest prides itself on being 'family-friendly'

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 09:11:10 -0500

This year’s event featured carnival rides for the kids, an Italian cooking demo, an indoor game of cornhole, and 901 Goats for families to view, along with 46 cooking teams competing in a variety of Italian food cuisine competitions.

Hattiloo's 18th season includes 'Carmen Jones,' 'The Lion King Jr.'

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Wed, 5 Jun 2024 08:03:13 -0500

The new season features nine shows from July 26, 2024, to June 8, 2025.

I-55 Mississippi River bridge closing for two weeks

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Tue, 4 Jun 2024 19:19:13 -0500

The Interstate 55 Bridge over the Mississippi River will close Sunday, June 9, for two weeks.

Pride events include parade, drive-in films, balls and dance parties

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Thu, 30 May 2024 04:00:08 -0500

Mid-South Pride, Tri-State Black Pride and other organizations will host a variety of events to celebrate Pride Month in Memphis.

City's latest LGBTQ+ liaison brings political voice, experience to role

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Mon, 27 May 2024 04:00:14 -0500

Cordova-native Renee Sekander found her voice while advocating on her college campus. “Even though my voice was a bit shaky at the time, I was really confident in what I was speaking up about.”