There are 32 article(s) tagged Stax Museum of American Soul Music:

• February 2024

  • The To-Do List: Squirrels on stage, backyard birds and Mardi Gras for dogs

    This week, a Tom Lee Park documentary premieres, an Oscar-nominated film screens for free and Valentine’s Day isn’t over yet.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Sarah Dassinger, Kambui Bomani, Alys Drake February 15, 2024

• October 2023

  • The To-Do List: Spooky movies, campfires and Harry Potter in concert

    This week, Tennessee Shakespeare presents “The Tempest” (twice and for free!), more than 100 artists will paint murals around the Edge and the Drive-By Truckers bring Southern rock to the Shell.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Holly Whitfield, Elle Perry October 05, 2023

• July 2023

  • Back-to-school giveaways begin Saturday

    As the first day of school and tax-free weekend approach, organizations, including the Memphis Police Department and Memphis Public Libraries, are helping students prepare with free school supplies.

    By Alicia Davidson July 28, 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

• March 2023

  • Ronnie DeVoe of New Edition brings homeowner resources to Stax Museum

    Home buyers, real estate professionals and national organizations gathered for the “Live Your Legacy” event on Sunday, March 12.

    By Jasmine McCraven March 13, 2023

• November 2022

  • Hot dog! Local wins tour in Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

    “When people know we’re coming, they show up in hot dog outfits, bring their weenie dogs, and that’s really all normal for us,” said one of Oscar Mayer’s hotdoggers. 

    By Alicia Davidson November 18, 2022

  • The To-Do List: Christmas creep, Reba, and Cory Branan’s album release

    This week, Devan Shimoyama discusses his portraits of queer Black men, a Memphis publishing icon signs his first novel and a pop-up offers Thanksgiving dinner without the meat.

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

• 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

  • Arthur Flowers is bringing hoodoo home to heal the soul of Memphis

    Arthur Flowers — the native South Memphian, novelist, Syracuse professor emeritus, and self-proclaimed High Hoodoo of Memphis — is coming home this week to perform at the Stax Museum.

    By Joshua Carlucci September 22, 2022

  • The To-Do List: Gonerfest, Veganfest, Arcade fest and Martin/Short

    This week, Crosstown Arts screens a Japanese gangster film, Cynthia Daniels hosts five parties in one and the Pink Palace Crafts Fair is back for the 50th time.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington September 22, 2022

  • As Booker T. grooves, Stax Museum readies 20th anniversary

    Booker T. Jones grooved on “Green Onions” again, ahead of his Memphis Music Hall of Fame induction, and the Stax Museum teased a year’s worth of 20th anniversary events as past, present and future collided in Soulsville. 

    By Chris Herrington September 15, 2022

• August 2022

  • Soulsville comes full circle as Mitchell Worley takes the helm

    Perhaps few are as well-suited to be the head of Soulsville as Pat Mitchell Worley, co-host of “Beale Street Caravan,” former communications director of the Memphis Music Foundation, one-time hard rock DJ and protégé of Deanie Parker. 

    By Chris Herrington August 16, 2022

• July 2022

  • Pat Mitchell Worley tapped to lead Soulsville Foundation

    Stax Music Academy’s executive director and a longtime local arts advocate is set to head the Memphis music foundation beginning in August. 

    By Shera Avi-Yonah July 26, 2022

  • Consul-General of Japan welcomed to Memphis at Stax Museum

    CEO of Greater Memphis Chamber Beverly Robertson says with Memphis being a global logistics leader along with exciting economic developments like landing the 2021 Ford’s BlueOval City, encouraging Memphis-Japanese relations enriches the city culturally and economically.

    By Alicia Davidson July 08, 2022

• June 2022

  • Stax, NCRM featured in new Civil Rights podcast

    The three-episode series entitled, “Tennessee Civil Rights Trail Podcast,” will feature events of the movement that happened in the state during the 1950s and 1960s, as told by veteran civil rights activists.

    By Jasmine McCraven June 14, 2022

• March 2022

  • The To-Do List: Beale goes green, Tiger Lane has soul and the ‘80s are back at FedExForum

    This week, PXLS covers video game music at Crosstown Arts, Stax opens an exhibition of 1970s nightclub photography and Alton Brown Live stops at the Orpheum Theatre.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington March 10, 2022

• February 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

  • The To-Do List: Jookin’ class, transit equity and toasting to Lunar New Year

    This week, you can learn about public transit advocacy and how to jook and then you can raise your glass to the Lunar New Year.

    By Elle Perry, Chris Herrington February 03, 2022

  • Black History Month events roll in for February

    Stax, National Civil Rights Museum and gear up to celebrate Black History Month.

    By Jasmine McCraven February 02, 2022

• February 2021

  • Black History Month events go virtual at Civil Rights Museum, Stax, Hattiloo

    The National Civil Rights Museum will host a virtual panel Feb. 5 with editors and contributors to the new book “Four Hundred Souls.”

    By Peggy Burch February 04, 2021

• May 2020

  • How Stax Museum will reopen – Executive Director Jeff Kollath joins Eric Barnes on the Extra Podcast

    The head of the Stax Museum talks about plans for reopening — and contemplates when live music and events will happen again.

    By Eric Barnes May 26, 2020

• March 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 10: U of M athletics releases statement

    CBU faculty member, student under self-quarantine; Le Bonheur updates visitor policy; stocks rebound. 

    Editor's note: Due to the serious public health implications associated with COVID-19, The Daily Memphian is making our coronavirus coverage accessible to all readers.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 16: SCS extends closure to April 6

    Confirmed cases

    Tennessee

    52

    Shelby County

    2

    • Tunica casinos close temporarily
    • Catholic Diocese of Memphis decree cancels Eucharist celebration, excuses people from mass
    • U of M may postpone spring graduation 
    • Dow experiences worst day since 1987
    • Gov. urges all Tennessee schools to close

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

• January 2020

  • Booker T. Jones takes a sentimental journey ahead of homecoming show

    In advance of a performance at Crosstown Theater, Booker T. Jones reflects on his recent visit to Memphis and the meaning of homecomings.

    By Jared Boyd January 06, 2020

• November 2019

  • Boyd: Booker T. Jones’ memoir a meditation on moving on

    Booker T. Jones' memoir "Time Is Tight" considers what it's like to let your talent lead you away from the comforts of the Bluff City.

    By Jared Boyd November 03, 2019