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New Ballet's new leader brings 'talent, aspiration, hope' to young dancers

sdassinger@dailymemphian.com (Sarah Dassinger) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:51:13 -0500

“No matter what I’m doing, I spend (time) investing in kids and neighborhoods. At New Ballet, I get to do it in a way that’s fresh and exciting.”

Giving it a twirl: More Memphis schools offer ballet classes

Memphis youth poet laureate, contests, open mic nights creating a 'poetry resurgence'

sdassinger@dailymemphian.com (Sarah Dassinger) — Thu, 23 May 2024 16:14:00 -0500

“Poetry is one of Memphis’ best kept secrets,” said the director of a local arts organization.

National Park Service studying eight Memphis lynching sites

sdassinger@dailymemphian.com (Sarah Dassinger) — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 04:00:14 -0500

Preservationists at the Lynching Sites Project of Memphis believe that the Ell Persons site will eventually achieve a spot on the National Historic Register.

Giving it a twirl: More Memphis schools offer ballet classes

sdassinger@dailymemphian.com (Sarah Dassinger) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:50:40 -0500

“If I wanted to have a sophisticated school, I would have ballet,” Principal Louis Padgett said. “I want (the) boys and girls to be more sophisticated than myself. I said I’d never leave this school until it had ballet.”

New Ballet’s new leader brings ‘talent, aspiration, hope’ to young dancers

Grizzlies partner with painter behind popular Ja Morant tees

sdassinger@dailymemphian.com (Sarah Dassinger) — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 16:00:45 -0500

Alexis Miché sold her Ja Morant t-shirts during the 2023 NBA Playoffs. This year she’s collaborating with the Grizzlies for an official collaboration.

The To-Do List: Orange Mound art, a SXSW preview and free banned books

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024 19:13:48 -0600

This week, Hayley Arceneaux talks about her space trip, Beto O’Rourke signs books and Crosstown celebrates Nintendo’s Mario franchise.

5 Fridays of Jazz and Crosstown Arts Jazz Month return to Memphis

sdassinger@dailymemphian.com (Sarah Dassinger) — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:11:53 -0600

Jazz concert series are returning in March to two Memphis institutions.

The To-Do List: Rocker's rockabilly, Whiskey Warmer, Poetry in the Park

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:58:20 -0600

This week, Joyce Cobb kicks off “5 Fridays of Jazz,” crafters swap supplies at Five in One Social Club and comedian Pete Davidson makes a stop at Minglewood.

Orpheum's new Broadway season includes 'MJ,' 'Moulin Rouge'

sdassinger@dailymemphian.com (Sarah Dassinger) — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:03:11 -0600

“I think it’s one of the best seasons we’ve ever had,” said Brett Batterson, President and CEO of the Orpheum. “There’s a show for everyone.”

The To-Do List: Squirrels on stage, backyard birds and Mardi Gras for dogs

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:17:26 -0600

This week, a Tom Lee Park documentary premieres, an Oscar-nominated film screens for free and Valentine’s Day isn’t over yet.

Free symphony raises funds to launch students into lifetime of music

sdassinger@dailymemphian.com (Sarah Dassinger) — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 12:15:55 -0600

The Memphis Youth Symphony will present its annual fundraising concert, “Symphony ReDefined,” on Feb. 16 at Crosstown Concourse.

Brooks, Dixon highlight work of local teens in new exhibitions

sdassinger@dailymemphian.com (Sarah Dassinger) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:12:14 -0600

The Scholastic Art Awards are “like the art-kid championship game” said Brooks director of education, Kathy Dumlao.