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The old Temple Israel building has been demolished. But not the congregation’s rich history.

Temple Israel’s former home at Poplar and Montgomery, which opened in 1916, is being torn down. Here’s a look at the building’s history and the plans to preserve part of the facade. 

By John Klyce 9 hours ago
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Arts Beat: ‘Narnia’ made him a Playhouse kid. Now he’s directing it.

Ty Lenderman was 10 when he appeared in Playhouse’s 2009 production of “Narnia: The Musical” — and now he’s directing the same show.

By Alys Drake November 06, 2026
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From the London Hard Rock to Kudzu’s, Steve Edmundson saw it all

Steve Edmondson saw the bar scene in Memphis in the 1970s like few others before founding Kudzu’s. Edmondson shares his story on “The Sidebar,” hosted by Eric Barnes.

By Eric Barnes November 07, 2026
Arts & Culture

Could a Memphian join the villa? ‘Love Island USA’ casting for new season

Next summer, “Love Island USA” could have its first Memphian Islander.

By Elle Perry November 05, 2026

  • The To-Do List

    Indie Memphis, hot wings and the start of holiday shopping

    In this week’s To-Do List, the Metal Museum can fix your broken spoon (but not your heart), and Friends of George’s comes with a campy Christmas musical. 

    By Alys Drake, Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield November 05, 2026
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    Memphis Movies This Week: Oscar hopefuls ‘Wild Horse Nine,’ ‘La Bola Negra’

    Even beyond the Indie Memphis festival, it’s a big movie week in Memphis, with a trio of awards-season hopefuls and one big, promising creature feature landing on local screens. 

    By Chris Herrington November 03, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    The Indie Memphis Film Festival is back. Here’s a viewer’s guide.

    After a one-year hiatus and with reconstituted leadership, the Indie Memphis Film Festival returns this week. 

    By Chris Herrington November 05, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Indie Memphis: ‘The Lorraine,’ ‘Junebug’ are different but essential Southern stories

    Both are Southern films that viewers will leave knowing more and thinking more deeply. In Memphis this week, the filmmakers will be on hand to display them. 

    By Chris Herrington November 02, 2026
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    Memphis Ren Faire: A place of fairies, elves and fanciful costumes

    With blacksmiths, fortune tellers and more, Overton Park takes on a medieval atmosphere for a Renaissance fair that continues through Sunday.

    By Jody Callahan October 31, 2026
  • Music

    Five must-see Memphis concerts for November

    Little Feat’s “Last Farewell Tour” will stop in Memphis on Thursday, Nov. 19 when the band performs at Cannon Center. Memphis duo The Hot Tomato Horns will open the show.

    By Elle Perry October 31, 2026
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    Practical magic: The Broom Closet niche shop sweeps in a wide audience

    The season of the witch is year-round at The Broom Closet, which serves many other religions and spiritualities — maybe even yours.

    By Noah McLane November 04, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    ‘A little India’ brings tastes and sounds of diverse country to Mid-South

    India Association of Memphis organizes the annual festival that offers more than 50 musical performances, plus a bazaar of shops and food booths from every region of India’s 28 states.

    By Sophia Surrett October 30, 2026
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    Arts Beat: Memphian’s cosmic-horror film is screening around the world

    The film won several awards, including the top prize in the Fantasy/Sci-Fi category at the 28th annual Chicago Horror Film Festival.

    By Elle Perry October 30, 2026
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    Party like it’s the Middle Ages, and dive into Japanese and Indian culture

    This week, Buddy Guy plays Graceland, Cameo hosts a techno vampire dance party and Morning After Club pops up after dark. Plus, we’ve got your Halloween party guide. 

    By Alys Drake, Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry October 29, 2026
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    Bartlett’s performing arts center keeps losing money. The city wants your ideas.

    Survey findings will go to the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen in January as the venue’s losses are projected to top $700,000 this fiscal year.

    By Michael Waddell October 28, 2026
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    Exclusive: New Downtown rooftop bar to open next year

    Bar Limina and Ugly Art Co. owners will join forces on a pop-up hotel lobby bar while renovations on the rooftop are underway.

    By Sophia Surrett October 28, 2026
  • Visual Arts

    Using a concrete canvas, fifth grade class says, ‘I belong here’

    Dual-language teacher Brandon James Scott and his group of students celebrated diversity and inclusion by transforming a pathway in Memphis. 

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 28, 2026
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    U of M unveils paintings of 3 of its presidents, including 1 who served more than 80 years ago

    From a 1-inch, black-and-white photo taken more than eight decades ago, Jason Colbert painted a portrait of former University of Memphis President Richard Jones.

    By Jody Callahan October 27, 2026
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    Memphis Movies This Week: Cannes winner ‘Fjord,’ ‘Wild at Heart’ restored

    Two winners of Cannes Film Festival’s prestigious Palme d’Or (first prize) are on Memphis screens this week.

    By Chris Herrington October 27, 2026
  • Premium Music

    Elvis rights owners suing AI company Anthropic for copyright infringement

    The rights holders of more than 250 Elvis Presley songs are suing the Claude chatbot creator. 

    By Elle Perry October 27, 2026
  • Visual Arts

    New sculpture reflects South City’s history

    “Reflections,” designed by local artist Arnold Thompson, was erected in the 6-acre L.E. Brown Park in South City. The park, located at 617 S. Orleans St., contains a multicolored playground and adjoining pool.

    By Kyan Ramsay October 26, 2026
  • Music

    A former drummer in Central High’s award-winning jazz band finds his own beat

    Now a University of Memphis student, drummer Corbin Brassell has released his debut single.

    By Kyan Ramsay October 26, 2026
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    ‘A place to belong’: Memphis Youth Symphony leader reflects on changes, looks forward

    Jenny Davis played in the orchestra as a teenager. As executive director, she’s adding ensembles, outreach and opportunities for students across the city.

    By John Klyce October 26, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Broad Avenue celebrates its continued reinvention with the annual Art Walk

    As some businesses have come and gone, Broad Avenue continues to reinvent itself, with Saturday’s Art Walk as a chance to celebrate the street’s past while helping ensure its future.

    By Jody Callahan October 25, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Shelby Farms Park unveiling new and improved Starry Nights light show

    Starry Nights, Shelby Farms’ annual holiday light show, will return this winter with major upgrades and new attractions around the park.

    By Kyan Ramsay October 25, 2026
  • Premium Arts & Culture

    Arts Beat: For Rhodes professor, pressure wins a poetry prize

    Caki Wilkinson uses pressure and constraint to write her poems, and she just took home a national award for it. But when she first came to Memphis, it was to play basketball.

    By Kelsey Bowen October 23, 2026
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    Calkins: 50 years ago, Vietnamese immigrants arrived in Midtown. A new festival celebrates what they did — and what might be.

    It’s been 50 years since thousands of Vietnamese refugees ended up in Memphis after the Vietnam War. Sunday, the Mekong Memphis Festival aims to celebrate their journey — and spark a revitalization of the neighborhood.

    By Geoff Calkins October 23, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Barbecue fest coming in 2027, but not SmokeSlam

    A combined World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and SmokeSlam is officially not happening as Memphis in May announces 2027 festival dates. Also an MIM official talks about the future of Beale Street Music Festival.

    By Jody Callahan October 24, 2026
  • The To-Do List

    Dia de los Muertos, Irish autumn and a Southeast Asian anniversary party

    This week, Collage Dance Collective opens its 17th season, the Broad Avenue Art Walk returns and “Monty Python’s Spamalot” opens at the Orpheum.

    By Alys Drake, Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen October 22, 2026

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