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    Friends remember slain musician with the sly grin

    Friends remember Blake Rhea for his “loud” smile and an easygoing nature that made him a favorite to all who knew him.

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    Memphis musician killed after argument, police say

    By Jody Callahan November 11, 2024
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: Taiko drums, Indian food, holiday shopping and boozy cider

    This week, horror fans unite at the inaugural Monster Con, Meddlesome hosts a very short race and Valerie June gets her GPAC moment.

    By Bianca Phillips, Kelsey Bowen, Elle Perry, Alys Drake November 08, 2024
  • free with sign-up Visual Arts

    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Anora’ arrives, a ‘Snail’ tale moves ‘forwards’

    A version of the “beauty and the billionaire” fairy tale, “Anora” won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival this summer and is now being touted as a top contender for a much more mainstream prize: The Oscar. 

    By Chris Herrington November 05, 2024
  • Update Music

    Five must-see Memphis concerts for November (including Justin Timberlake)

    This month, a classic rap group comes to Minglewood Hall, a rap star with a meteoric rise hits the FedExForum stage, a 7-decade musician comes to the Orpheum Theatre and a pop star returns home.

    By Elle Perry November 18, 2024
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Thousands gather to celebrate life on Day of the Dead at Brooks Museum

    The event included a parade from Overton Square to the museum, several musical performances, food vendors, informational booths and so, so many bright fanciful costumes and parade floats.

    By Jody Callahan November 02, 2024
  • Visual Arts

    Dixon exhibition includes ‘superstar’ artists like Picasso, Basquiat

    A new show at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens offers visitors the chance to see works by some of the most important visual artists from the past 150 years — for free.

    By Elle Perry November 04, 2024
  • The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

    Batman tattoos, street art and a new lounge from David Yancy

    The artist joins Eric Barnes to talk about plans for his new lounge on Broad Ave., how graffiti became street art and the value of a Batman tattoo.

    By Eric Barnes November 02, 2024
  • Music

    College classmates in Brazil reunite in Memphis as Iris fellows

    Their next performance is Saturday, Nov. 2, with violinist Randall Goosby, Iris Orchestra founder Michael Stern as conductor, and GPAC Youth Symphony students.

    By Elle Perry November 01, 2024
  • Visual Arts

    T Clifton hosts a reception 40 years in the making

    CBU and U of M have new art exhibitions in November, as does Tops at Madison Avenue Park, Marshall Arts, David Lusk Gallery, and the Dixon Gallery and Gardens.

    By Elle Perry December 30, 2024
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: Rock and bounce on Mud Island, glow at FedExForum

    This week, a Día de Los Muertos parade honors the dead, a Memphis Botanic Garden festival celebrates Japan and three new art shows open at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens.

    By Bianca Phillips, Kelsey Bowen, Elle Perry, Chris Herrington, Jordan Rodgers October 31, 2024
  • Music

    Rock-n-Romp offers sneak peek of new Mud Island experience

    The event is a chance for attendees to see the beginnings of a new attraction being built in the former Mississippi River Museum at the park.

    By Stevie Paige November 01, 2024
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    Memphis Monster Con brings the horror to the fans

    Billy Redden, famous as Banjo Boy in “Deliverance,” is one of many horror stars coming to the Memphis Monster Con next month.

    By Jody Callahan October 31, 2024
  • Music

    Homegrown concert series seeks funding to keep stage lights on

    Ten years ago, Andria Brown hosted the first Folk All Y’all concert. Since then, the series has become known for spotlighting fresh, touring artists. However, without sponsors, shows for 2025 are on hold.

    By Bianca Thedford October 31, 2024
  • free with sign-up Visual Arts

    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Here,’ ‘Haxan’ and ‘Godzilla’ returns

    “Godzilla Minus One” works as action and drama, as monster-movie and as a metaphor for the nuclear anxiety of postwar Japan. It’s just a terrific movie, according to Chris Herrington. 

    By Chris Herrington October 30, 2024
  • Premium Music

    Marion’s Bailey Bigger comes into her own on new album

    “Resurrection Fern,” the second full-length album from the 24-year-old, is a product of stepping fully into adulthood. 

    By Chris Herrington October 28, 2024
  • Arts & Culture

    Sheila E. to speak at Rhodes College

    Sheila E., a Grammy- and Emmy-nominated musician and percussionist, will discuss her music and career at Rhodes College Oct. 28 as part of its Springfield Music Lecture Series.

    By Jane Roberts October 27, 2024
  • Arts & Culture

    Fans and artists mingle at Memphis Comic Expo

    Sure there are plenty of comics to buy, including a first edition of “Superman,” but the event at Renasant Convention Center is mostly about costumes, fun and a chance to meet the creators of popular characters.

    By Jody Callahan October 27, 2024
  • Visual Arts

    Memphis hunting brand hosts film festival to promote conservation

    The festival will include screenings of four short films. Attendees can vote for which one should receive a $10,000 prize.

    By Stevie Paige October 25, 2024
  • Performing Arts

    Binghampton stories take center stage

    “We All We Got: A Binghampton Play” is the culmination of an inaugural Orpheum community playmaking program called Neighborhood Play.

    By Jordan Rodgers October 25, 2024
  • Gallery Visual Arts

    Contemporary Arts Memphis opens space for young artists

    Growing from a four-week summer camp, Contemporary Arts Memphis’ official headquarters provides a student gallery area and room for art instruction. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 24, 2024
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: Dirty mackin’ R&B, vampire ballet and a creature feature

    This week, Sheila E. brings the “Glamorous Life” to Rhodes, Choices celebrates 50 years and the Memphis Tequila Festival helps you get into the Halloween spirit(s). 

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen, Bianca Thedford, Alys Drake, Chris Herrington October 24, 2024
  • Visual Arts

    Memphis filmmakers create Black mental health documentary

    In the documentary five Memphis women are interviewed about their mental health — specifically anxiety — and how they deal with challenges.

    By Bianca Thedford October 25, 2024
  • The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

    WYXR leaders discuss anniversary, next Raised By Sound Fest

    WYXR’s Jared Boyd and Liv Cohen join Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about the station’s four years since launch and the upcoming Raised By Sound Fest in December. 

    By Eric Barnes October 24, 2024
  • Premium Arts & Culture

    Memphis hires DeMarcus Suggs as new ‘arts czar’

    “The easiest way to explain is that for the first time in the city’s history, we’ve created what is basically an Office of Arts and Culture,” said an official involved in the hire.

    By Jody Callahan October 24, 2024
  • Music

    GloRilla conquers self-doubt on her path to becoming one of hip-hop’s most promising voices

    “Even when (GloRilla) talks about the struggles throughout this journey, it’s refreshing,” said Yo Gotti. “I don’t think many artists do that. Everybody wants to play perfect. I think that’s why so many people gravitate to her. She relates to real people.”

    By The Associated Press October 23, 2024

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