There are 10 article(s) tagged Memphis In May International Festival:

• February 2020

  • Memphis in May unveils fine arts poster to honor Ghana

    This year's artist is Carl E. Moore, whose work has been included in more than 150 solo and group exhibitions.

    By Jared Boyd February 05, 2020

• December 2019

  • Three 6 Mafia, Lil’ Wayne, The Lumineers to appear at BSMF 2020

    Mavis Staples and Young Dolph, both with Memphis connections, also are on the music festival lineup.

    By Jared Boyd December 19, 2019

  • Tom Lee Park plan designs begin redraft next month

    The Studio Gang design firm talked by video conference Tuesday with the board of the Memphis River Parks Partnership about meeting the specific terms of a mediated agreement announced last week. Among the results is more space for the 2006 Tom Lee Memorial in the park.

    By Bill Dries December 11, 2019

  • Memphians gather to congratulate Cynthia Ham at retirement celebration

    Memphians gathered at BRIDGES to celebrate the career and leadership of Cynthia Ham, a pivotal figure in the development of Memphis in May, Archer Malmo, Mud Island and Beale Street Historic District.

    By Jared Boyd December 06, 2019

  • City releases mediation agreement with Tom Lee Park overhaul specifics

    The mediation between the Memphis River Parks Partnership and the Memphis In May International Festival ends months of mediation between the two with a detailed agreement, down to square footage and feet between stages.

    By Bill Dries December 05, 2019

• May 2019

  • City achieves record for world’s longest picnic table at Celebrate Memphis fest

    Memphis is the home to a new world record, after beating a French town's attempt earlier this year for the world's longest picnic table at Celebrate Memphis.

    By Jared Boyd May 29, 2019

  • Share recipes for chance to sit with us at Celebrate Memphis picnic table

    Memphis is turning 200, Memphis in May is throwing a big picnic, and we're inviting you to join us as we attempt to set a Guinness world record by setting the longest picnic table in the world.

    By Jennifer Biggs May 01, 2019

• February 2019

  • Alternative sites for Memphis in May festival latest point of contention

    Memphis in May International Festival officials on Friday released the Downtown Memphis Commission's list of six alternative sites for the premier outdoor festival, including Beale Street and two on Mud Island, unbeknownst to the Downtown organization. 

    By Michelle Corbet February 22, 2019

  • Daniels: New spirit shines through Tom Lee Park design

    The bold new design for Tom Lee Park aspires to create one of the country's great waterfronts while sending a message that Memphis is a place that embraces its past but isn't defined by it. 

    By Tyree Daniels February 19, 2019

  • Cardi B, Dave Matthews Band, The Killers, Khalid playing Beale Street Music Festival

    The lineup is out for the 2019 Beale Street Music Festival, to be held May 3-5 in Tom Lee Park. 

    By Elle Perry February 13, 2019