There are 5 article(s) tagged jookin':

• June 2024

  • Bus shelter art of jookin’ dancers ‘like the Rocky statue for Memphis’

    Muralist Brandon Marshall said he designed the Hickory Hill images to inspire drivers and bus riders with uplifting pictures of “a strong cultural asset for the city.”

    By King Jemison June 21, 2024

• 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

• November 2021

  • Legendary Memphis DJ featured in Adidas campaign

    The ad plays tribute to Memphis’ DJ Spanish Fly and jookin’.

    By Jasmine McCraven November 16, 2021

  • Lil Buck’s ‘Memphis Jookin': The Show’ to premiere at Orpheum

    Following the premiere in Memphis, the jookin’ crew will go on a national tour. 

    By Jasmine McCraven November 09, 2021