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<strong>Indie Memphis will sponsor a screening of &ldquo;Blue Heron,&rdquo; the feature-film debut of Canadian writer-director Sophy Romvari.</strong> (Courtesy Janus Films)Visual Arts

Memphis Movies This Week: An early look Indie Memphis gem ‘Blue Heron’

One of 2026’s standout arthouse films so far is coming to Studio on the Square for a one-night Indie Memphis screening.

By Chris Herrington 3 hours ago
The To-Do List

Independence Day fun, ‘Incognito’ art and beer mile that’s not really a mile

In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where to get red, white and boozy and how to see Kirk Whalum play for free. 

By Bianca Phillips July 02, 2026
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Memphis Art Museum rooftop sign approved

A Downtown Memphis Commission board gave the green light for the new Memphis Art Museum’s signage, including a code deviation.

By Andy Ashby July 01, 2026
Premium Arts & Culture

Local’s ‘Jeopardy!’ run comes to an end — for now

After 12 straight wins and more than $300,000 earned, Adam Remsen’s time on “Jeopardy!” came to an end — for now — in his 13th game. But there’s more “Jeopardy!” in his future.

By Jody Callahan July 01, 2026

  • Premium Arts & Culture

    Arts Beat: Memphis actors featured in new Netflix film

    Also, director Sam Pollard’s Lorraine Motel documentary will show at the Nashville Film Festival. 

    By Elle Perry July 03, 2026
  • The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

    WYXR’s director about music, AI and the evolution of the station

    Robby Grant joined Eric Barnes on this episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about how WYXR has evolved, the range of program and events it supports and the station’s growth into an arts and community organization.

    By Eric Barnes July 03, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Anti-AI show-and-tell is all about generating interest in ‘real artists’

    “It just doesn’t make sense for people in a city where our water is being used up by the data center … to contribute to that,” said one of the hosts for Lamplighter Lounge’s first anti-AI show-and-tell. 

    By Amaya Taylor July 01, 2026
  • Music

    Latest ‘American Idol’ winner coming to Bartlett

    Hannah Harper, a Missouri native, won season 24 of “American Idol” earlier this year, in part due to her original song, “String Cheese.”

    By Michael Waddell June 29, 2026
  • Premium Business

    Ardent’s legal fight is a broken record

    Those involved in the legal drama surrounding Ardent Studios have been involved in past lawsuits that echo some of the current claims, documents show.

    By Jody Callahan June 29, 2026
  • Premium Neighborhoods

    Calkins: Elvis Presley lives! Or his sign does, anyway.

    “The bold, metal sign in front of the Visitor Center no longer says ‘LVIS PRESLEY BOULEVARD.’ But who fixed it? A quintessentially Memphis institution, of course.”

    By Geoff Calkins 3 hours ago
  • Arts & Culture

    Everything old is new again: Memphis thrifters dig the vintage vibe

    Two separate Downtown events dedicated to second-hand items, from clothing to jewelry to old beer steins, attracted devoted shoppers Saturday afternoon.

    By Jody Callahan June 27, 2026
  • Premium Arts & Culture

    America, and Memphis, are falling back in love with books

    The American Booksellers Association saw its membership swell to numbers not seen since the 1990s. Here’s what local booksellers think of the trend.

    By Noah McLane June 27, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Overton Park Shell breaks ground on $2M artist lounge

    Overton Park Shell board members kicked off the groundbreaking ceremony with a special musical surprise and shared what the future holds for the current artist lounge.

    By Noah McLane June 27, 2026
  • Premium The Arts Beat

    Arts Beat: Nearly 20 exhibitions will open the Memphis Art Museum

    “We’re finding ways to tell new stories with our permanent collection, but also introduce our visitors to new works, new acquisitions that we’ve been holding onto very eagerly to debut them in our new building,” said chief curator Patricia Daigle.

    By Elle Perry June 28, 2026
  • The To-Do List

    Summer parties, West Coast cruising culture and B.B. King’s second chance

    In this week’s To-Do List, a band of medical pros play on a rooftop, a 1975 coming-of-age classic is on the big screen and songwriters compete to have the “Last Song Standing.”

    By Alys Drake, Beth Gooch, Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry June 25, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Fourth of July events to light up across Memphis area

    Neighborhoods and cities across the metro area will host events ranging from fishing rodeos to fireworks.

    By Amaya Taylor June 29, 2026
  • Music

    Man or Astro-man? and Death to headline Gonerfest 23

    A surf rock band from Alabama and a pioneering punk rock band from Detroit are among the 30+ bands scheduled for the 23rd Gonerfest.

    By Elle Perry June 25, 2026
  • Performing Arts

    Collierville student wins at National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York

    The ceremony — hosted by Bowen Yang, formerly of “Saturday Night Live” — followed a 10-day intensive that included coaching sessions, training and rehearsals led by Broadway professionals. Participants come from 58 programs across the U.S.

    By Alys Drake June 23, 2026
  • Visual Arts

    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Supergirl’ flies, ‘Cooley High’ looks back

    Also showing: The new “Jackass: Best and Last” is advertising itself as the “fifth and final installment” of the TV-born, gonzo-stunt comedy franchise.

    By Chris Herrington June 23, 2026
  • Music

    Alabama concert rescheduled after weather cancellation

    After thunderstorms force cancellation, Alabama concert rescheduled for September.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 23, 2026
  • Performing Arts

    Opera Memphis announces 2026-27 season featuring classics, premieres, and free citywide events

    The mainstage season opens Oct. 24 with “Rigoletto” at the Cannon Center in collaboration with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.

    By Alys Drake June 23, 2026
  • Premium Visual Arts

    Bistros, absinthe and good-time girls: Discover Parisian cafe culture at the Dixon

    “Café Society” includes works by Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, among others.

    By Elle Perry June 21, 2026
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    Medical crisis cut Memphis native’s time on Netflix reality show

    The White Station High alumnus took an unconscious, face-first fall into a fire pit with a vat of boiling water hovering over the flames. Now he’s recovered and grateful for the adventure.

    By Amaya Taylor June 21, 2026
  • Premium Arts & Culture

    At 6 games and counting, Adam Remsen is Memphis’ newest ‘Jeopardy!’ champion

    To prepare for his run on the show, Adam Remsen studied his knowledge weak spots (opera, 19th century presidents, European monarchs and world rivers) and focused on the most important part of the game: the buzzer.

    By Jody Callahan June 20, 2026
  • Premium The Arts Beat

    Arts Beat: ‘Tarzan’ and a world premiere open in Memphis-area theaters

    Disney’s “first prince” and a beloved American president are the focus of the two shows opening this weekend.

    By Alys Drake June 25, 2026
  • The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

    John Zeanah wants city planning to be smarter — so he wrote a book

    Eric Barnes talks to John Zeneah, the city’s chief of development and infrastructure, about his book: “Today’s Comprehensive Plan: An Adaptive Approach.”

    By Eric Barnes June 18, 2026
  • Update Music

    Memphis music producer Tay Keith has died at 29

    Grammy Award-nominated Memphis producer Brytavious Chambers, known professionally as Tay Keith, has died, according to Nashville police.

    By Elle Perry June 22, 2026
  • Premium Transportation & Logistics

    Tennessee tourism aims to fight AI fakery

    Only one in 20 travelers could identify a real photo of a Tennessee outdoor tourism spot when shown alongside an AI-generated image. Here’s how the state’s Department of Tourist Development plans to counter that.

    By Noah McLane June 18, 2026
  • The To-Do List

    How to celebrate Juneteenth; plus, brews, cars and the art of protesting

    In this week’s To-Do List, the Empress of Soul is on the King of Rock’s stage, and “Jaws” is swimming in just in time for your beach trip.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Alys Drake, Chris Herrington June 18, 2026

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