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<strong>Caroline Guild learns how to weld during the National Ornamental Metal Museum's A Day of Tasters event Jan. 10 where Memphians can experience what's it's like to work in the foundry.</strong> (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)Premium Visual Arts

Aspiring blacksmiths, welders and more get ‘taste’ of metal arts

The National Ornamental Metal Museum’s “Taster” classes are meant to do just what the name implies: give folks a taste of different styles of the metal arts with the hope that they fall in love with it.

By Jody Callahan 7 hours ago
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Be a blacksmith for a day, and celebrate the Goblin King’s 40th birthday

This week, Novel hosts a Broadway party, local cartoonists gamify art and Good Fortune’s head bartender takes over an Edge District bar.

By Bianca Phillips, Kelsey Bowen, Alys Drake January 08, 2026
Visual Arts

Memphis Movies This Week: Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?,’ a Jim Jarmusch award-winner

Jim Jarmusch is a New York filmmaker, but one with Memphis connections. Chris Herrington says the filmmaker’s “Mystery Train” is arguably the greatest of Memphis movies.

By Chris Herrington January 09, 2026
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

What to expect as Baron Von Opperbean gets closer to opening on Mud Island

Jee Vahn Knight discusses Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time, the next phases of expansion and how their business model works, on this week’s Sidebar.

By Eric Barnes January 09, 2026

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    Arts Beat: Memphis museums, filmmakers in national spotlight

    Music, museums, moviemakers. When it comes to Memphis, there is plenty to check out. And we aren’t the only ones who think so. 

    By Elle Perry January 09, 2026
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    Arts Beat: Hear Detroit jazz, Memphis soul and a ‘Genius Grant’ winner in January

    A local band celebrates a new album and a decade of creating music, while two singers proclaim Memphis R&B is not dead (via concert).

    By Elle Perry January 04, 2026
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    What to expect on Beale Street this New Year’s Eve

    Memphis police are promising a noticeably heavier presence on and around Beale Street as 2025 becomes 2026. Here’s what else to expect Downtown.

    By Bill Dries December 31, 2025
  • The To-Do List

    Hike, paddle, mediate or wrestle your way into a new year

    This week, an Elvis tribute artist pays tribute to Elton John, and Navy takes on Cincinnati in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

    By Bianca Phillips January 02, 2026
  • Visual Arts

    Dixon opens third installment of ‘Black Artists in America’

    Also in January, Central High alumni get separate exhibitions at the Buckman Center and the Botanic Garden.

    By Elle Perry January 04, 2026
  • Visual Arts

    Memphis Movies This Week: A promising note on ‘Song Sung Blue,’ a ‘Plague’ in theaters

    “Stranger Things” fans can watch the finale of the Netflix series in a communal, big-screen setting at Paradiso Cinema Grill on New Year’s Eve and on New Year’s Day. 

    By Chris Herrington January 04, 2026
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    ‘Crazy amazing:’ How an artist painted one of the city’s largest murals at Le Bonheur

    “We wanted it to look like, no matter what your background is or where you’re from, come to Le Bonheur, and you’ll be at home,” said the artist. “If you’re from outer space and you need to come to Le Bonheur, be from outer space. Or, if you live in a cactus or if you live in a boot, come on by.”

    By John Klyce January 04, 2026
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    For Monica Sanchez, Cazateatro is a labor of love

    The bilingual theater troupe teaches theater and ballet classes and puts on several shows and major events each year. 

    By John Klyce January 04, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis singer-songwriter Don Bryant dies at 83

    Bryant’s music spanned soul and gospel, singing and songwriting, and the Grammy Award-nominated musician co-wrote the Ann Peebles hit song “I Can’t Stand the Rain.”

    By Elle Perry December 26, 2025
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    The Arts Beat: New year, more art

    What’s coming in 2026? Museums, band reunions, new concert venues, landmark anniversaries, a handful of funny guys and portals to parallel universes. 

    By Kelsey Bowen January 04, 2026
  • Visual Arts

    Glaciers, asthma and the midnight sun: Memphis artists’ adventures in the Arctic Circle

    On a schooner in the Arctic Circle, artists, writers, musicians and scientists come together to observe, experience and research the frigid region. 

    By John Klyce December 25, 2025
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    Why giving is essential to The Daily Memphian

    Sarah Leach, The Daily Memphian’s director of fundraising and development, joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”

    By Eric Barnes December 25, 2025
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    Stitching love into every seam: Quilt guild’s pillowcases give Youth Villages children something of their own

    A local quilting group donates part of their talent to Youth Villages residents, creating pillowcases for the children living in the Bartlett facility.

    By Michael Waddell January 04, 2026
  • The To-Do List

    Dance to 1990s country hits, and then party like it’s 2026 — because it will be

    This week, paint and sip at the Rumba Room, laugh at Flyway Comedy Club and listen to Alex Chilton’s hits at Memphis Listening Lab. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 24, 2025
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    DeSoto author debuts ‘Duck and Bubba’ book based on family bonds

    A local author who has concentrated on writing about Alzheimer’s disease has pivoted to a 12-book series on youths who gain superpowers.

    By Brandon LaGrone II January 04, 2026
  • Premium Visual Arts

    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Song Sung Blue,’ ‘Marty Supreme’

    Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme” arrives with the tagline “Dream Big.” But Craig Brewer’s “Song Sung Blue” one-ups it with the tagline “Dream Huge.”

    By Chris Herrington January 04, 2026
  • Premium Arts & Culture

    Herrington: My favorite films of 2025

    The movie industry has been imperiled for at least a couple of decades now, but good — even great — movies are still being made. Here are 10 favorites from 2025.

    By Chris Herrington January 04, 2026
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    Arts Beat: What Memphis arts and culture looked like in 2025

    From arts shows, concerts, to theater productions and beyond, the Memphis art scene blossomed in 2025. Here’s a recap of some of our top arts and culture moments. And some staff favorites.

    By Kelsey Bowen January 04, 2026
  • Premium Visual Arts

    From Memphis to Milwaukee: Craig Brewer’s journey to his biggest moviemaking stage yet

    “With a Christmas Day release in theaters coast-to-coast, with two big stars and a repertoire of well-loved music, ‘Song Sung Blue’ is a pretty good advertisement for the musicians and studios of Memphis.”

    By Chris Herrington January 04, 2026
  • The To-Do List

    Carol like it’s 1837, explore a winter wonderland and have a beer with Santa

    This week, Central Station hosts its last Ladies’ Night, The PRVLG plays the New Daisy and Lafayette’s is having a “Charlie Brown Christmas.”

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry December 23, 2025
  • Premium Visual Arts

    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Avatar,’ ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at the Orpheum

    If you’re looking for more grown-up counterprogramming, there’s “The Housemaid,” an apparent thriller from “Bridesmaids” director Paul Feig. 

    By Chris Herrington December 16, 2025
  • Premium Visual Arts

    ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ win big with Southeastern film critics

    Paul Thomas Anderson’s topical action-comedy romp “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s Delta-set horror period piece “Sinners” dominated this year’s awards vote of the Southeastern Film Critics Association. 

    By Chris Herrington December 15, 2025
  • Arts & Culture

    Champagne dreams: Where to party on New Year’s Eve

    Say goodbye to 2025 with a midnight toast, and then set some healthy resolutions and eat some lucky black-eyed pea soup. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 15, 2025
  • Premium Arts & Culture

    Metal Museum plans to open Overton Park space in 2026

    The new Metal Museum space will include a cafe, which officials hope will become a destination on its own.

    By Jody Callahan December 12, 2025
  • Premium Music

    Alabama Shakes will be first concert at new Grind City Amp

    Grind City Brewing Co.’s new outdoor venue is set to open in spring 2026. 

    By Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield December 15, 2025

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