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Art, music, dance classes offer seniors free creative outlets

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 04:00:04 -0500

From art and crafts opportunities to piano, drum and dance classes, Creative Aging offers seniors free ways to express their creativity and discover new hobbies.

Blues artists bring 'songs everybody loves' to festival stage

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:21:50 -0500

The lineup for the Tri-State Blues Festival’s 20th anniversary includes J-Wonn, Bobby Rush, Tucka, King George, Chick Rodgers and more.

Bog & Barley to begin serving Sunday brunch

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 04:00:12 -0500

East Memphis’ Bog & Barley is adding another ‘b’ to its offerings: brunch.

Tina Turner, Chadwick Boseman, Grace Jones alight at the Brooks

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:21:45 -0500

“We’re just so proud to have the exhibition here in what is now the largest majority Black city in America,” said the Memphis Brooks Museum’s executive director. “We think it’s so essential that every Memphian sees themselves reflected here in our museum.”

Thousands of bikers roll into Memphis

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Fri, 4 Aug 2023 19:00:46 -0500

An estimated 30,000 motorcyclists are gathering at Tiger Lane for the 46th National Bikers Roundup at Liberty Park. The event was organized by several Black motorcycle clubs.

Two fatal crashes occur at same intersection outside biker convention

'Legendary' Roxie's Grocery owners honored for nearly 40 years of service

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Fri, 4 Aug 2023 15:39:24 -0500

The business has been a mainstay for locals who praise the store for its famous burgers and sense of community, but now the owners are selling the building.

Drake's 'logistically impossible' Memphis concert canceled

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 21:38:29 -0500

Drake was scheduled to perform Sunday, Aug. 6, at the FedExForum as part of his “It’s All A Blur Tour.”

Overton Park Shell unveils mobile version of venue

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:22:09 -0500

The Overton Park Shell has a new tool to bring concerts all over the city.

Residents roll on Riverside for Sunset Skate

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 04:00:14 -0500

Memphis River Parks Partnership organizes the event; the next one takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 27.

Local athletes take home gold, silver medals at USA Weightlifting Nationals

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 05:41:30 -0500

Taylor Babb of Arlington and Connor Callaway of Collierville both competed in the 2023 USA Weightlifting National Championships.

Teens get paid while learning about health care careers

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Fri, 7 Jul 2023 17:19:06 -0500

The summer program, which launched in 2022, pays teens $15 an hour as they learn.

The To-Do List: Break-Up Show returns, Christmas comes early

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 7 Jul 2023 13:19:44 -0500

This week, Cyrena Wages is at the Grove, Anthony Q is at The Green Room and you can make wishes at the Memphis Botanic Garden.

University of Memphis professor selected for Harvard fellowship

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Mon, 3 Jul 2023 10:03:44 -0500

Fewer than 4% of people that applied received Harvard University’s 2023-2024 Radcliffe Institute Fellowship. One of those who did is a U of M professor.

Area cooling centers include Northaven, Bartlett

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:57:56 -0500

With an excessive heat warning currently in effect in Shelby County, cooling centers are available to help the public beat the heat.

Youth draw out neighborhood beauty on Binghampton sidewalks

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:54:21 -0500

Children and teens cleaned up Memphis streets including Tillman Street, Carpenter Street and Mimosa Avenue. Then, they were handed chalk.

MoSH spotlights national, local guitars and guitarists

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:43:43 -0500

“We really tried to focus on celebrating Memphis music in all its different genres, from blues to soul to rock and roll to punk.”

Drake gets key to Shelby County

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:47:27 -0500

While visiting the Bluff City, the “Rich Flex” rapper was honored with a key to Shelby County by Commissioner Mickell Lowery.

The To-Do List: Queer Prom, alien movies and a summer party on Summer

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:54:49 -0500

This week, cool off with Disney’s “Frozen” at the Orpheum, get nostalgic with Matchbox Twenty and watch plays created in 24 hours

New festival spotlights Memphis women in music

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:10:38 -0500

The lineup includes several local favorites, including seasoned jazz songstress Joyce Cobb, rapper Glockianna, and the Klitz Sisters, Memphis’ pioneering punk band that formed in the late 1970s.

Carmeon Hamilton's latest HGTV show to focus on local homeowners

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:00:11 -0500

The TV program will follow the designer and her team as she helps “frustrated Memphis-area homeowners who are stuck with houses that aren’t practical for their family’s needs.”