There are 114 article(s) tagged Crosstown Arts:

• August 2023

  • The To-Do List: Beyonce, zines and many ways to celebrate 901 Day

    This week, WLOK’s Stone Soul Picnic moves indoors, the Central Library hosts an LGBTQ 1980s dance party and former members of R.E.M. sing songs about baseball.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Chris Herrington, Kelsey Bowen, Holly Whitfield August 31, 2023

  • The To-Do List: The apocalypse, Sweatfest and The Doobie Brothers (for real this time)

    This week, MEMFix comes to Frayser, a mayoral forum tackles the arts and wrestling stars tackle each other as the WWE brings “Monday Night Raw” to the FedExForum.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield, Kelsey Bowen August 24, 2023

  • The To-Do List: Water lanterns, Black art and LL Cool J’s hip-hop party

    This week, celebrate Robert Raiford’s memory at an outdoor disco, eat your way around the globe at the Germantown International Festival and take a peek inside Ballet Memphis.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen, Rashod Cobb August 18, 2023

  • The To-Do List: Elvis, golf and party where Swifties can ‘Shake It Off’

    This week, Large Professor plays on the anniversary of hip-hop, Michael Oher signs his new book and Crosstown’s plaza becomes a water park.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kambui Bomani, Kelsey Bowen August 15, 2023

  • The To-Do List: A feast, a picnic and Gangsta Boo’s ‘heavenly’ birthday

    This week, Friends of George’s presents “The Drag Boat,” Collierville celebrates trains and the Streetdog Foundation celebrates 14 years with a cowboy-themed dog party.

    By Bianca Phillips, Holly Whitfield, Elle Perry, Chris Herrington, Kelsey Bowen August 03, 2023

• July 2023

  • The To-Do List: Al Kapone, pop-up fashion and movie nights galore

    This week, there are parties at the Southwest Twin and in a new Downtown neighborhood. Plus, professionals link up on e-bikes, and an author explores why farmers love their land.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield, Rashod Cobb July 27, 2023

  • The To-Do List: Pickleball, Golden Girls and Asian street food

    This week, Crosstown Arts screens a John Waters classic, MEMFix comes to Klondike Smokey City and there’s a sound bath in the Crystal Shrine Grotto.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen, Rashod Cobb July 20, 2023

  • The To-Do List: Women’s punk, roller derby and Meddlesome mayhem

    New art shows are opening at ANF Architects, the Metal Museum and Church Health. And big stars are back for the Big3 basketball game.

    By Bianca Phillips, Kelsey Bowen, Chris Herrington July 13, 2023

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

    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.

    By Bianca Phillips, Holly Whitfield, Kelsey Bowen, Jada Ojii July 07, 2023

  • The Moonpie Project: A celebration of art and collaboration

    The initiative began several years ago when Crosstown Concourse was still under construction. The Moonpie Project was a brainchild of muralist Michael “Birdcap” Roy. 

    By Žak Ozmo July 03, 2023

• June 2023

  • The To-Do List: Slide into summer, boot-scoot at Black Lodge; plus, your fireworks guide

    This week, the Hi-Tone hosts a freestyle rap battle, Alicia Keys is at FedExForum and yoga meets plant-based cheese at Crosstown Concourse.

    By Kelsey Bowen, Bianca Phillips, Holly Whitfield June 29, 2023

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

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

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield, Kelsey Bowen, Jada Ojii June 22, 2023

  • The To-Do List: Black Pride, Puppy Pride and Juneteenth weekend

    This week, cult classic “Halloween III” is set to music, the Memphis Botanic Garden celebrates 70 years and Zora Neale Hurston’s life story takes center stage.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen June 15, 2023

  • The To-Do List: Fowl art, free cookout and Women of Soul

    This week, guitars tell stories of American history, the “No Tears Project” educates through civil rights stories and Evan Williams turns Crosstown stories into song. Plus, we get an early start to Juneteenth. 

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield, Kelsey Bowen June 08, 2023

  • The To-Do List: Your Pride guide, plus Todd Snider and Kingpin Skinny Pimp

    This week, Memphis Italian Festival has all the carbs, fries are paired with wine at Railgarten and Grind City gets hoppy and sour.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen, Abigail Warren June 01, 2023

• May 2023

  • The To-Do List: Dolph’s cars, Inkwell’s birthday and powwow music

    This week, celebrate Southern soul food at Slave Haven, learn to skate at the River Garden and catch an Academy Award winner at Comeback Coffee.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen May 25, 2023

  • Crosstown Arts spring 2023 exhibitions: An eclectic mix

    The works of McLean Fahnestock, Khara Woods, Tangela Mathis and Carl Fox feature a variety of media and themes, from video art and abstract painting to mixed-media installations and immersive dreamscapes.

    By Žak Ozmo May 20, 2023

  • The To-Do List: Bikes, drag, ‘Serial Mom’ and Joyce Cobb

    This week, take a “mammoth” hike at Shelby Farms, meet the musicians buried at Elmwood and explore a revamped South City during MEMFix.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen May 18, 2023

  • The To-Do List: Beignets at the drive-in, Star Wars Day and Groucho Marx

    This week, celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Overton Square, catch 1990s hip-hop act Digable Planets at Minglewood and meet the artist behind Memphis Botanic Garden’s new “Rich Soil” exhibition.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen, Holly Whitfield May 05, 2023

• April 2023

  • The To-Do List: Bouncy houses, books, ballet and Ms. Jackson (if you’re nasty)

    This week, the Tennessee Triennial highlights Memphis artists, jookers battle in the Ravine and MEMFix returns with a festival in Alcy-Ball.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen April 27, 2023

  • The To-Do List: Puppies, crystals, Lizzo and Little Richard

    This week, shop for Memphis merch at the Choose901 spring market, celebrate Earth Day with Bodywerk DJs and rock out with Shinedown at FedExForum.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield April 21, 2023

  • The To-Do List: Swing at the Shell, jazz at Crosstown and what to do for Easter

    This week, Amy Dang blends South Asian sounds with contemporary pop, sci-fi fans gather at Midtown Con 2 and the Harlem Globetrotters bring basketball back to FedExForum. 

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington April 07, 2023

• March 2023

  • The To-Do List: Legos, chalk, beer Olympics and a Red Bull dance off

    This week, Master Gardeners get the garden party started, U of M dance students present new works and “Ink” tells the story of Robert Murdoch’s rise.

    By Elle Perry, Bianca Phillips March 23, 2023

  • The To-Do List: Cherry blossom picnic, puppets and where to get green beer

    This week, we’ve got your St. Patrick’s Day guide. Plus, the Godmother of Soul is at the Orpheum, and there’s magic at the Halloran Centre.

    By Elle Perry, Bianca Phillips March 16, 2023

  • The To-Do List: St. Pat’s parade, trash can painting and a Super Mario party

    This week, Black Lodge serves a “Nope”-themed dinner, New Edition gets the band back together and artist Harmonia Rosales’ exhibition opens at the Brooks. 

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry March 09, 2023