There are 26 article(s) tagged Germantown Performing Arts Center:

• 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

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

    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.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen, Chris Herrington, Alys Drake, Christopher Wright March 21, 2024

• February 2024

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

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

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield, Alys Drake, Christopher Wright, Kelsey Bowen February 23, 2024

• May 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

• February 2023

  • ‘Tosca’ at Opera Memphis a memorable performance — and a timely one

    Ned Canty’s staging of “Tosca” and the ensemble’s excellent musicianship made this an experience to remember in this first-class drama that was evocatively sung. It was particularly timely as well.

    By Žak Ozmo February 14, 2023

  • The To-Do List: Black lit, Black art and ‘Works of Heart’

    This week, Hattiloo Theatre and Crosstown Arts share coming-of-age stories on the stage and screen. And Tennessee Shakespeare Company shares a classic love story switcheroo. 

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Jasmine McCraven February 02, 2023

• October 2022

  • The To-Do List: Wattstax, Weird Al, ‘Pretty Woman’ and Nasty Women

    This week, original members of The 24-Carat Black stop at Stax, the Broad Avenue Arts District gets a “Paint Memphis” makeover and soul legend Mavis Staples plays GPAC.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Jasmine McCraven, Judaea Driscoll October 07, 2022

• September 2022

  • The To-Do List: A Classic game, a weenie race and Backstreet’s back

    This week, decompress with a day-long yoga fest, drink wine in the name of science and jam out to Americana music at the Lucero Family Block Party.

    By Abigail Warren, Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry September 08, 2022

• August 2022

  • GPAC receives $1.4M state grant to help recover from pandemic losses

    A grant nearing $1.4 million will help Germantown Performing Arts Center cover costs the city traditionally paid through 2024.

    By Abigail Warren August 06, 2022

• June 2022

  • The To-Do List: Watch the sky get lit, view the sunset and make a splash

    This week, Regina Bradley talks Southern hip-hop, a two-day music fest raises funds to help those struggling with addiction and Backbeat Tours drives you around town for beer and pizza.

    By Elle Perry, Bianca Phillips June 30, 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

  • GPAC hosts summer arts camp for adults with special needs

    Adults with special needs will have access to yoga, meditation, origami and other activities in July through the Creative Arts Ensemble at Germantown Performing Arts Center.

    By Alicia Davidson April 21, 2022

• February 2022

  • The To-Do List: Quarantine photos, big-band blues and a Souper Party

    This week, Collage Dance Collective is back on stage after a two-year hiatus, artists from the University of Memphis’ student-run record label perform at Crosstown Arts, and prog-metal band Coheed and Cambria is at Graceland.

    By Elle Perry, Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington February 17, 2022

  • The To-Do List: Valentine’s concerts, Broadway’s Tootsie and virtual Stax films

    This week, see Memphis jookin’ legend Lil Buck and the Broadway adaptation of “Tootsie” at the Orpheum, learn the history of Memphis street names, and treat yourself (and maybe your special someone) to Valentine’s week concerts.

    By Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Jasmine McCraven, Bianca Phillips, Abigail Warren February 10, 2022

• September 2021

  • GPAC to require vaccinations or negative tests

    GPAC will require proof of vaccination or a negative test for indoor events.

    By Abigail Warren September 24, 2021

• July 2021

  • Germantown announces sidewalk poetry contest winners

    The finalists’ works will be installed on sidewalks and trails throughout the city.

    By Abigail Warren July 10, 2021

• May 2021

  • Tickets sell fast to Memphians craving live performances

    Venues for live performance – the Orpheum, the Levitt Shell, the Landers Center – say audiences are eager for a return to shows.

    By Rob Moore May 19, 2021

• September 2020

  • The Grove at GPAC: Food, movies and live music

    The Grove at Germantown Performing Arts Center provides a socially-distanced outdoor dinner and a movie event on Thursdays through Oct. 15. 

    By Jennifer Biggs September 21, 2020

• June 2020

  • The Grove is ready to groove, with a few restrictions

    Germantown is opening The Grove at GPAC outdoor entertainment venue, but for now COVID-19 requirements limit the experience to small groups at the new venue. 

    By Abigail Warren June 02, 2020

• February 2020

  • GPAC at 25 offers ‘dizzying’ lineup of national, international acts

    The Grove at GPAC, an outdoor theater with a food pavilion, will be only the second performing arts center in the country to have a Daktronics video wall capable of simulcasting the performance inside to an outdoor audience.

    By Jill Johnson Piper February 17, 2020

• November 2019

  • Germantown works to establish public art ‘road map’

    Germantown wants to establish a public arts master plan. The plan serves as a "road map" to help the city display its culture and history through various mediums of public art. 

    By Abigail Warren November 11, 2019

• May 2019

  • State funding for GPAC allows upgrades to The Grove

    The Grove at GPAC will be getting upgrades previously put on hold for the outdoor venue. The state's $2.5 million allocated for the project will allow the city to add funding to its bottom line.

    By Abigail Warren May 09, 2019

• April 2019

  • Senate budget restores Tom Lee Park funding to full $10M

    NASHVILLE – The state Senate is restoring $2.5 million to a Tom Lee Park improvements project and earmarking $2.5 million from a different source for a Germantown Performing Arts Center amphitheater.

    By Sam Stockard April 30, 2019

• December 2018

  • Germantown Performing Arts Center to welcome guests in spring 2020

    The Grove at GPAC should host visitors in the spring of 2020 after the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a $5 million contract last week – the final approval needed before construction begins.

    By Abigail Warren December 17, 2018

• October 2018

  • Suburban Dispatch: Bid requests for The Grove in Germantown go out; information on municipal candidates

    Germantown opened the bid process on its new outdoor venue – The Grove – earlier this week and the mandatory pre-bid meeting for those interested is later today.

    By Clay Bailey October 24, 2018