There are 7 article(s) tagged Yvonne Bobo:

• May 2022

  • Sculptor Yvonne Bobo’s latest project: Giant paper-mâché puppets

    The large animal puppets will go on parade this weekend and be used in a dance program at the University of Memphis this fall. 

    By Chris Herrington May 10, 2022

• April 2022

  • Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

    We’ve got Grizzlies, artistry and food. Cast a ballot for the week’s best picture.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 30, 2022

  • The To-Do List: Stax soul fest, jookin meets Philip Glass, and a puppet fashion show

    This week, The Subteens get the band back together, Bodywerk plays electronic music at Silly Goose and Memphians of all ages share their stories at Storyfest. Plus, it’s Beale Street Music Festival weekend.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry April 28, 2022

• July 2021

  • FIREBIRD blends modern dance, sculpture at uncommon space

    After making a splash with last fall’s BVOE, Off the Walls Arts returns with FIREBIRD, blending modern dance and sculpture at its unconventional South Memphis arts space.

    By Chris Herrington July 29, 2021

• October 2020

  • The Memphis 10: The mind-bending ‘BVOE Multiverse’ gets an extension, still hopes for more

    Putting BVOE in the Mid-South Coliseum remains Reyes’ dream scenario. And, yes, this seems far-fetched. But let me ask you this: What Mid-South Coliseum idea isn’t far-fetched?

    By Chris Herrington October 29, 2020

• July 2019

  • South City art space up for DMC Good Neighbor Grant

    Yvonne Bobo's project to create space for 15 artists and a nonprofit called Off the Walls that will serve at-risk youth and adults in South City may receive additional incentives. 

    By Elle Perry July 12, 2019

• March 2019

  • Trap Fusion restaurant, artist studios seek ICED loans

    A Whitehaven restaurant and proposed artist studios are seeking forgivable loans from the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County.

    By Elle Perry March 07, 2019