There are 20 article(s) tagged GPAC:

• December 2024

  • Here’s a look at Memphis museums, galleries in December

    December art shows in Memphis feature collage, “eye-poems,” photography, abstract paintings and murals. 

    By Elle Perry December 02, 2024

• August 2024

  • GPAC has new naming-rights agreement

    “For almost 30 years, our community has benefited from its commitment to GPAC and the value it adds to our city’s culture, economy and quality of life,” City of Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo said.

    By Elle Perry August 27, 2024

• March 2024

  • GPAC’s new season includes Lyle Lovett, The War and Treaty, Meshell Ndegeocello

    Award-winning Americana, jazz and gospel acts; a local roots favorite; an all-female tap group; a tribute to Tony Bennett; modern dance and a Guinean acrobatic troupe are all part of GPAC’s 30th season. 

    By Elle Perry March 08, 2024

• November 2023

  • Five must-see shows for November 2023

    This month’s must-see concert list takes music lovers to Downtown, Midtown and Germantown for indie pop, blues rock, experimental, gospel and jazz.

    By Elle Perry November 01, 2023

• July 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

• 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: 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

• 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

• April 2023

  • The To-Do List: Porchfest, Storyfest and Shelby Forest Spring Fest

    This week, Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin are walking in Memphis (er, well, Germantown), MoSH offers a look behind the scenes and Wiseacre hosts a weird beer festival.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Chris Herrington April 14, 2023

• March 2023

  • The To-Do List: Alvin Ailey, Black country music and lot of Elvises

    This week, the Dixon and Theatre Memphis celebrate women in the arts, Step Afrika steps into GPAC and there’s a chili showdown at Memphis Made.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Chris Herrington, Blair Kinsey March 02, 2023

• October 2022

  • The Iris Collective moves beyond the Iris Orchestra

    On this week’s episode of The Sidebar, executive director of Iris Collective Rebecca Arendt talks about the evolution of Iris, the new season of performances and her firm belief that “everyone can learn to sing.”

    By Eric Barnes October 28, 2022

• August 2022

  • David Sedaris, Chuck Leavell headline new GPAC shows

    A Nashville band with a very Memphis ethos and a keyboard player who has performed with The Rolling Stones, John Mayer and George Harrison are coming to the Germantown Performing Arts Center this fall. 

    By Jordan Arellano August 21, 2022

• April 2022

  • Instead of ending, Iris Orchestra will continue as Iris Collective

    The longtime house orchestra of Germantown Performing Arts Center is transitioning away from a traditional orchestral model and will continue with new performances in November. 

    By Jasmine McCraven April 25, 2022

  • Gus’s, Uncle Lou’s part of new local fried chicken fest

    When the venue partnered with Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken for its grand opening, “people went crazy” for the chicken. 

    By Jasmine McCraven April 12, 2022

• March 2021

  • GPAC offers ‘Bluebird Happy Hour’ concert series

    Musicians will perform live at The Grove at GPAC on Thursday nights through April. The concerts are free, and cocktails and snacks will be available to purchase.

    By Peggy Burch March 24, 2021

• September 2020

  • Iris Orchestra to begin 2020-21 season virtually

    Iris plans to resume its traditional format of a solo artist performing alongside the orchestra in the spring.

    By Elle Perry September 18, 2020

  • The Grove at GPAC season includes music, movies, chefs

    Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4.

    By Elle Perry September 02, 2020

• October 2019

  • Sutton Foster’s cabaret set launches GPAC’s 25th season

    Tony Award-winning singer and actress Sutton Foster, Latin vocalist Eliane Elias, and explorer Mireya Mayor are on GPAC's fall lineup.

    By Jill Johnson Piper October 01, 2019

• February 2019

  • The Weekly Memphian: ‘This Place, This Time,’ Lizzie No, Shawn Colvin and more

    The Weekly Memphian is a partial guide to things happening in Memphis, recommended by Daily Memphian staff. This guide covers February 27 - March 2.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 27, 2019

• January 2019

  • The Weekly Memphian: Bluff City Liars, TEDxMemphis, Jazzmeia Horn and Daley

    The Weekly Memphian is a partial guide to things happening in Memphis, recommended by Daily Memphian staff. This guide covers Jan. 30 - Feb. 5.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 30, 2019