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Five must-see shows for April

cwright@dailymemphian.com (Christopher Wright) — Fri, 5 Apr 2024 14:28:49 -0500

A retro but fresh bluegrass duo, an experimental music lineup, a violin concerto composed by a modern jazz legend and performed by one of classical’s most celebrated violinists, one of R&B’s modern greats and a west coast hip-hop heroine come to Memphis in April.

The To-Do List: Siriano style, hoops on Beale and cherry blossoms in bloom

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:19:23 -0500

This week, sci-fi fans unite at Mid-South Con, ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd share a stage and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra gets cosmic with Pink Floyd.

Metal Museum receives $1 million anonymous donation

cwright@dailymemphian.com (Christopher Wright) — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:15:36 -0500

“This makes for $14 million in total from foundations that are outside of the (Memphis) community,” said the museum’s executive director. “That speaks to the national importance of our institution.”

For rock band Jombi, adrenaline of live shows 'becomes addictive'

cwright@dailymemphian.com (Christopher Wright) — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 05:44:26 -0500

“When someone comes up to us after a show and says they enjoyed the set, or a song, or the way we played this or that part, that’s the best feeling,” guitarist Sam Wallace says.

Stax Records docuseries to premiere at SXSW

cwright@dailymemphian.com (Christopher Wright) — Sat, 9 Mar 2024 14:08:54 -0600

Titled “STAX: Soulsville, USA,” the multi-part documentary series directed by Jamila Wignot covers the expansive history of the legendary Memphis-based recording studio.

Poke World's 'muddy bun' brings messy fun to Memphis area

cwright@dailymemphian.com (Christopher Wright) — Sat, 9 Mar 2024 04:00:08 -0600

Zang zang baos became huge on East Asian social media sites starting in 2017, where users began to post their “muddy bun face,” after their first bite covers eaters in cocoa dust. But there’s no guarantee it will last long in the Mid-South.

Memphis Roller Derby slams into new season with doubleheader

cwright@dailymemphian.com (Christopher Wright) — Fri, 8 Mar 2024 18:12:12 -0600

Roller derby essentials include hard slams against wood or concrete floors, blockers using their hips, shoulders and forearms like NFL linemen, and tough-as-nails nicknames.

Norfolk Southern closures on track to continue eastward

cwright@dailymemphian.com (Christopher Wright) — Tue, 5 Mar 2024 18:15:15 -0600

The closures are expected to begin at 8 a.m. and last the full day of their respective date.

Railroad crossings closed near University of Memphis

cwright@dailymemphian.com (Christopher Wright) — Tue, 5 Mar 2024 18:13:13 -0600

Commuters heading both south or northbound on Highland or Patterson streets will need to find an alternative route.

Overton High to get $20K in trumpets, trombones, other instruments

cwright@dailymemphian.com (Christopher Wright) — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:54:04 -0600

“(Overton’s) values align with ours: to help bring out the gift of music that lives within all students,” said a Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation representative.

Five must-see shows for March 2024

cwright@dailymemphian.com (Christopher Wright) — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:41:13 -0600

A Brooklyn DJ comes to Growlers, a folk legend returns to the Orpheum Theatre, an indie-rock veteran comes to Minglewood Hall, a jazz saxophonist and guitarist come to the Green Room and more.

The To-Do List: 'Black Magic,' Irish dance, old coins and blue bottles

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:40:00 -0600

This week, Sean Murphy performs Crosstown soundscapes, percussionist Chris Corsano plays Goner and a break-up drama plays out at Elmwood.

Binghampton kids express hope for gun safety with march, wooden hearts

cwright@dailymemphian.com (Christopher Wright) — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:24:30 -0600

This year, the organization’s staff, four Memphis Police officers and about 20 kids in attendance used the coming holiday to send a message.

Melrose High teen named Memphis 'Youth of the Year'

cwright@dailymemphian.com (Christopher Wright) — Fri, 9 Feb 2024 17:36:14 -0600

Sixteen teenagers — one from each of the Memphis-area Boys and Girls Clubs serving high school students — submitted transcripts, resumes and essays, which were judged by the nonprofit’s leadership in the months leading up to Thursday’s competition.

Board names new Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent

cwright@dailymemphian.com (Christopher Wright) — Fri, 9 Feb 2024 17:14:10 -0600

MSCS’ Board of Education announced Marie N. Feagins as the school district’s new superintendent.

The To-Do List: Mardi Gras, Valentine's and a T. rex named Sue

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 8 Feb 2024 21:40:21 -0600

This week, a Black History Month exhibition opens at Arrow, the Brooks Museum celebrates Lunar New Year and Elvis tribute artists invade Graceland.

Memphis Zoo's vet hospital to undergo renovations

cwright@dailymemphian.com (Christopher Wright) — Thu, 8 Feb 2024 21:33:23 -0600

The announcement of the renovations comes after a two-year fundraising push, the goal of which was specifically to update the hospital.

Fresh off Grammy wins, Jason Isbell stops at Rhodes

cwright@dailymemphian.com (Christopher Wright) — Wed, 7 Feb 2024 21:43:45 -0600

“Music is what we have in common with strangers,” said Jason Isbell, now six-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, to a near standing-room-only crowd at Rhodes College.

5 must-see shows for February 2024

cwright@dailymemphian.com (Christopher Wright) — Fri, 2 Feb 2024 04:00:07 -0600

In February, a genre-shifting vocalist comes to the Germantown Performing Arts Center with new material, a wind ensemble explores atmospheric modernity at Crosstown Arts’ Green Room, an indie-folk veteran comes to the cozy Comeback Coffee cafe and an R&B super-show will bring the party to the Landers Center.

Birdcap's first Memphis solo exhibition a 'full circle moment'

cwright@dailymemphian.com (Christopher Wright) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:47:48 -0600

Michael Roy, who started his arts career geared towards “serious abstract paint(ing),” says a Memphis College of Art professor told him “(your) hand wants to be a cartoonist.”