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You can sing your heart out at the Orpheum. But not on the stage.

sbennett@dailymemphian.com (Sarai Bennett) — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 04:00:11 -0500

Saturday afternoon screenings of “Sing 2,” “The Sound of Music” and “Grease” will feature on-screen lyrics, encouraging audience members to belt out their favorite songs.

Memphis pop-rock duo asks, 'Is Anybody Listening?'

sbennett@dailymemphian.com (Sarai Bennett) — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 04:00:10 -0500

Sebastian Stephens, 13, and Isabella DeFir, 20, are releasing their first album as indie rock-pop duo Isabella&Sebastian, and they’re set to play at Bartlett Live Music Series.

'Don't Blink' or you'll miss the Roller Derby World Cup

sbennett@dailymemphian.com (Sarai Bennett) — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 11:25:43 -0500

Memphian Stacy Bautista will compete with the Fuego Latino Roller Derby team at the Roller Derby World Cup in Innsbruck, Austria, which takes place July 3 to 6.

For Memphis film, 'It Takes a Village'

sbennett@dailymemphian.com (Sarai Bennett) — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:51:18 -0500

Screenwriter says the project is “proof and inspiration that you don’t have to go all the way to Los Angeles or New York to produce art or to work on a film set,”

New film festival for kids planned for Pink Palace’s Giant Theater

sbennett@dailymemphian.com (Sarai Bennett) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:53:47 -0500

Filmmakers from across the world have a chance to enter their best work for young audiences to compete for awards such as Best Narrative Short Film or Audience Favorite Feature Film.

Southwest to revitalize theater and music buildings

sbennett@dailymemphian.com (Sarai Bennett) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:38:13 -0500

Students will gain the opportunity to pursue entertainment degrees and access to more entertainment internships, mentorships and hands-on training.

Mid-South Pride parade is rescheduled, plus more Pride events

sbennett@dailymemphian.com (Sarai Bennett) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:02:17 -0500

In June, attendees can choose from events including parties, parades, drag brunches and drag bicycle races during Pride Month.

Memphis artist feeds his swamp obsession

sbennett@dailymemphian.com (Sarai Bennett) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:58:40 -0500

“Landscape is the quickest way to ingratiate yourself and understand what it is to be in Memphis and what it means to be in the Delta South,” Hank Miles Smith said.

Memphis college launches Juneteenth concert series

sbennett@dailymemphian.com (Sarai Bennett) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:44:46 -0500

To celebrate Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, a Memphis college is launching a concert series.

Food Files: Downtown sports bar doubling in size

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 6 Jun 2025 04:00:11 -0500

Plus, a local Italian restaurant has opened its second location while a local vegan restaurant is just starting on its second space.

Kids get in museums for free with new summer pass

sbennett@dailymemphian.com (Sarai Bennett) — Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:12 -0500

The summertime Art for All digital pass gives kids free, unlimited entry to a dozen Memphis area museums. It joins the physical Art for All card that offers one-time admission to 30 attractions all year long.