This year’s Spirit of Memphis award recipient Ekundayo Bandele discusses how a self-described introvert went from rap battles in Brooklyn to running one the nation’s four freestanding Black theaters.
During several counts each spring and summer, volunteers check on the health of the state’s butterfly population — “a proxy for everything.”
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
October concerts in the Memphis area include Lakecia Benjamin, The Avett Brothers, Amy Grant, Brittney Spencer, Bryson Tiller, Hayley Williams, and Morris Day and the Time and The S.O.S. Band.
The Cooper‑Young record store’s annual festival returns to Wiseacre and the Overton Park Shell with a surge of late‑night shows.
If you have trouble finding something to do in Memphis these days, well, we don’t know what to say.
The Federal Duck Stamp Contest is taking place in Memphis on Thursday and Friday. Pick the winner, and Geoff Calkins will buy you lunch.
On its grand opening day, the new Memphis Art Museum will have four site-specific installations.
The music-production space in Cloud901 in the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library was formally named the Tay Keith Music Lab.
A Memphis poet beat Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jack White for a state writing award.
At least two of this week’s main events are happening in Overton Park.
The Tennessee Music Advisory Council, which will focus on economic opportunities, professional development, industry connections and preserving the state’s musical heritage.
There are 35 bands or solo musical acts on the official Gonerfest schedule, not including others likely in town just for unofficial shows and after parties. Here are 10 of note.
The museum to commemorate the nation’s worst maritime disaster is set to open just 20 minutes from Downtown Memphis.
Grammy Award-nominated trumpeter, composer, producer and bandleader Theo Croker will headline the inaugural Memphis Jazz Festival.
Metro Nashville police officers found him dead in his apartment Thursday, June 18, the department said.
What event or festival embodies fall in Memphis to you?
Not all high school competition takes place on the gridiron or hardwood. For nearly four decades, a lot of it has taken place under the bright lights of a TV studio down by the river.
In this week’s To-Do List, folk star Valerie June comes home, parking spots become parks and Neo bends bullets at the Pink Palace.
Joey Lewis is on “The Sidebar” to talk about his love for the hotel and everything it has become.
If you get confused when you see references to “red pill” or “blue pill,” you’ve got an opportunity to get that sorted.
Jeff King has been running Memphis Museums of Science & History for nearly a year. Now, he has the job for good.
Brunch patrons at the Majestic Grille can enjoy a side of music with their eggs as the Memphis Jazz Workshop performs on the last weekend of each month, starting Sept. 26-27.
The second annual Like You Children’s Film Festival puts a spotlight on emotional growth and connectivity for kids in a fun and interactive space.
“Clue” graces the Orpheum Theatre’s stage this month along with “The Sound of Music” at the Harrell Performing Arts Theatre and more.
B.B. King will be the subject of a new documentary and the cast of the Craig Brewer-directed Snoop Dogg biopic has been announced.
After Robert Hodges died Aug. 13 from a fall at his home, many shared touching obituaries about the city’s legendary “Prince Mongo.” But others told much darker stories about Hodges’ alleged inappropriate behaviors around adolescent boys.
Just a few years ago, Keerthana Manoj was working a nine-to-five with a pastime passion for music. Today, she’s a full-time musician with a debut EP, and it’s only the beginning.
This year’s Mid-South Fair includes an artist lineup with some Memphis and national country acts.