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  • Spirit of Memphis

    Whitehaven native pays homage to community with YMCA sculpture

    “You go to other areas (of Memphis) and they have memorable sculptures and landmarks,” the artist Lorenzo Scruggs said. “Whitehaven? We build our own landmark.”

    By Joseph Mangin June 26, 2025
  • Visual Arts

    The Children’s Museum has a heart for art

    “We want to show Memphis children that you could grow up and be an artist as a job,” said Children’s Museum CEO Stewart Burgess.

    By Joseph Mangin June 24, 2025
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    First-ever public fireworks show to light up Lakeland’s sky

    Plus a list of fireworks shows coming to Memphis’ suburbs to celebrate Fourth of July.

    By Michael Waddell June 22, 2025
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    New GPAC leader is immersed in local arts

    Parke Kennedy took the role of Germantown Performing Arts Center executive director earlier this month. She wants to keep GPAC on the path it’s on.

    By Abigail Warren June 23, 2025
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    Arts Beat: Memphis musicians on TV

    In recent weeks, Memphis musicians including Valerie June, Gloria “GloRilla” Woods, and Kia Shine have made TV appearances, both as music performers and as actors. 

    By Elle Perry July 17, 2025
  • Music

    Free jazz concerts keep the good times rolling

    Free jazz and good vibrations are flowing at North Main Street and Court Avenue.

    By Joseph Mangin June 20, 2025
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: HoochieCon, Project Pat, Brewfest and summer solstice fun

    This week, Juneteenth events continue, the rained-out Mid-South Pride parade has a new date and Lukah releases a new album — with lasers.

    By Alys Drake, Bianca Phillips, Kelsey Bowen, Elle Perry June 19, 2025
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    Fire damages historic theater on Beale

    When it opened, the theater was a prominent stop on the “Chitlin’ Circuit.”

    By Jody Callahan June 18, 2025
  • The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

    Metal Museum head talks about future, new plans for old building

    Executive director Carissa Hussong breaks down how the new Metal Museum building dramatically increases the programming — and the revenue generation — that will be possible in the museum’s new home.

    By Eric Barnes June 28, 2025
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    Where things stand with Memphis museum projects

    Construction on the Memphis Art Museum, what the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will become when it moves Downtown, has continued. So has construction on the Metal Museum’s location in the Memphis College of Art building.

    By Elle Perry, Bill Dries June 23, 2025
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis Movies This Week: Zombies roam ‘28 Years Later’

    Back to “Brokeback Mountain” and why you should see “Materialists.” 

    By Chris Herrington June 17, 2025
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    Southwest to revitalize theater and music buildings

    Students will gain the opportunity to pursue entertainment degrees and access to more entertainment internships, mentorships and hands-on training.

    By Sarai Bennett June 16, 2025
  • Music

    ‘Abbott Elementary’ star slated for new Memphis block party event

    A group of DJs, including actor, comedian and rapper Zack Fox, is putting the soul in summer solstice at Grind City Brewing. 

    By Elle Perry June 24, 2025
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    Where them fans at? Line dancing steps into the spotlight

    In parks and studios across Memphis, line dancing is drawing people together through shared steps, soulful music and a spirit of joy.

    By Christin Yates June 20, 2025
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    Speed and freedom: That’s why roller skating will never die

    The owners of Cordova Skating Center recently spent more than $100,000 on upgrading the rink. Why spend that kind of money? Because roller skating will never die.

    By Jody Callahan June 14, 2025
  • Visual Arts

    New film festival for kids planned for Pink Palace’s Giant Theater

    Filmmakers from across the world have a chance to enter their best work for young audiences to compete for awards such as Best Narrative Short Film or Audience Favorite Feature Film.

    By Sarai Bennett June 18, 2025
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    Far-flung influencers travel from around world to see Memphis gardens

    Attendees of The Fling, a yearly event for gardening communicators and influencers, came to Memphis to tour the horticultural wonders the city has to offer, from home gardens to Annesdale Mansion.

    By Nick Lingerfelt July 03, 2025
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    Arts Beat: Craig Brewer’s Snoop Dogg biopic and more Memphis ‘Lilo & Stitch’ connections

    Plus, Memphis director Suzannah Herbert’s film takes 2025 Tribeca Festival’s Best Documentary Feature award.

    By Elle Perry July 17, 2025
  • Music

    Memphis college launches Juneteenth concert series

    To celebrate Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, a Memphis college is launching a concert series.

    By Sarai Bennett June 12, 2025
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: Black Pride, dog yoga and what to do for Bonnaroo FOMO

    This week, Juneteenth gets started early, the BoDeans are at the Shell and the Memphis Social Bicycle Club races — in drag. 

    By Alys Drake, Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Jody Callahan, Kelsey Bowen June 12, 2025
  • Music

    Gonerfest announces lineup for 22nd edition

    The Cooper-Young record label and record store will bring its fest to Wiseacre Brewery on Broad Avenue for three days, with the final day at the Overton Park Shell. 

    By Elle Perry June 12, 2025
  • The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

    How the Shell on Wheels expands The Shell’s reach

    Shell on Wheels is bringing the experience of being in Overton Park at The Shell to Memphis neighborhoods.

    By Eric Barnes June 14, 2025
  • Visual Arts

    Ladders take flight at latest Dixon exhibition

    Visitors to the Dixon Gallery & Gardens can venture inside a fantastical world for free until Sunday, June 29.

    By Elle Perry June 11, 2025
  • Visual Arts

    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Materialists,’ an intriguing rom-dram

    Plus, Chris Herrington ranks the Wes Anderson films he’s seen.

    By Chris Herrington June 11, 2025
  • Music

    Hall of Fame: A new class of Memphis musicians announced

    The “Rock and Roll Granny,” the man who went down to the Crossroads, a titan of Memphis radio and three noted soul/R&B singers of different stripes and generations are the new inductees of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.

    By Chris Herrington June 13, 2025

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