Isaac Hayes and David Porter co-wrote the 1966 hit for Memphis-based Stax Records soul duo Sam and Dave.

Opening in Memphis on Wednesday is “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” a 36-years-later sequel that features all four key principals from the original.

The series is a true crime drama based on a decades-old Atlanta “street tale,” according to the Memphis director. 

The 901 Day festival had a jookin’ flashmob, youth talent showcase, spoken word performances, a fashion show and plenty of music.

The artist who wrote and illustrated the children’s book “Marisol’s Dress” said she hopes the it will help refugee children understand that while their paths have been fraught with difficulty, hope is within reach.

On this week’s episode of “The Sidebar,” filmmaker Craig Brewer talks about his career challenges and new series “Fight Night,” starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Hart, Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson and others.

A midcentury building in Midtown is undergoing a transformation to become the new gallery and studio space for one Memphis museum. 

A cookout, a mimosa festival and plenty of music will be playing out across Bluff City on Sunday, Sept. 1. And Wiseacre has plans brewing for Memphis couples looking to tie knot.

This week, runners finish the miles Eliza Fletcher could not, Matthew Sweet and MonoNeon are at the Shell and you can shop — without spending a dime — on Broad Avenue.

Here’s an overview to help Memphis filmgoers navigate what’s out there. 

The Memphis theater community gathered for the 40th Ostranders annual local theater awards, where the Playhouse on the Square leader received a lifetime achievement honor.

“For almost 30 years, our community has benefited from its commitment to GPAC and the value it adds to our city’s culture, economy and quality of life,” City of Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo said.

The 40th Ostranders, which will be held Monday, Aug. 26, will honor Playhouse on the Square’s executive producer as well as other notable productions and performances.

He started college but quit decades ago. He never stopped wishing it could be different.

Trezevant recently welcomed its second Iris Collective artists-in-residence. Typically in their 20s or 30s, the artists live in the senior community for a year in exchange for playing at least four hours a week there.

The Memphis Library Foundation wrapped up a series of brainstorming sessions Friday, Aug. 23, at the Central Library meeting rooms that are the center of the discussion about an expansion of the library.

This week, I Love Memphis and Streetdog Foundation celebrate 15 years (but not together), and there will be swingin' and swayin' and DJs playing on Maggie H. Isabell Street. 

“For artists in this city, the biggest missing piece is marketing,” said James “IMAKEMADBEATS” Dukes. “Creative installations like this help out dramatically.”

Since moving to the South Main Arts District in 2005, David Bunk said he has seen a number of art galleries close. He said the area needs more shops for locals and tourists.

Drawing classes with live models (sometimes clothed, sometimes not) help artists hone their skill at sketching the human form.

The University of Memphis owns the countless hours on its label, High Water Records.

Museum staffers have brought every African piece out of storage for a sprawling exhibition that includes new items.

Creative Aging’s executive director Mia Henley joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about the organization’s work across Memphis.

“This defendant allegedly used a brazen scheme to try to defraud the Presley family of their interest in this singularly important landmark,” said Kevin Ritz, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee.

Photographer Brad Vest captured the 2024 Candlelight Vigil, the annual cornerstone event for Elvis Week, at Graceland on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.