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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Saturday Night’ any night; ‘Psycho,’ ‘Amadeus’ at Crosstown

    The theme at the movies this week: New York in the 1970s, via two intriguing, high-profile new docudramas. Crosstown Theater’s Halloween movie series begins with a horror classic and a family-friendly cult favorite. 

    By Chris Herrington October 08, 2024
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    Murder, mystery and musicals abound in Memphis theaters in October

    Memphis October performances include Agatha Christie, Disney, “Moulin Rouge” and the music of Bob Dylan.

    By Alys Drake October 17, 2024
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    Phish frontman, jam bands strike a chord with Mempho fans

    Warm weather and hot music: Guitar-heavy, long sets are just what the Mempho Music Festival goers wanted Saturday at Memphis Botanic Garden.

    By Jody Callahan October 07, 2024
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    Memphis Reads introduces kids to authors from around the world

    The program hasn’t been without controversy, though. In 2023, Memphis Reads officials chose the book “His Name Is George Floyd” by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa.

    By Jody Callahan October 11, 2024
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    The To-Do List: Frightful films, a spooky bar and workouts after dark

    This week, Mempho takes over Radians Amphitheater, pumpkin season is on at the Dixon and the Hi-Tone turns 25. 

    By Alys Drake, Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen October 05, 2024
  • Music

    Music heavyweights re-create Big Star LP with original drummer

    Jody Stephens, the only surviving member of legendary Memphis band Big Star, was joined on stage by Mike Mills of R.E.M., Pat Sansone of Wilco, Jon Auer of The Posies and Chris Stamey of The dBs to audibly re-create Big Star’s second album, “Radio City,” at Crosstown Theater Tuesday night. Reporter Jody Callahan was there, notepad and phone camera in hand.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 01, 2024
  • Music

    Memphis Youth Symphony Program helps budding musicians dream big

    “I hope to show students that creating music is this gift and a tool that they can use not only to enrich their lives but the lives of others,” said Jenny Davis, executive director of the program.

    By Stevie Paige November 04, 2024
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Joker’ returns, ‘Mean Girls’ at 20

    At the same time that “The Penguin” is the most promoted series on HBO, the biggest new movie on the big screens is “Joker: Folie à Deux.” But if you looking for an Oscar contender, check out “The Outrun.” 

    By Chris Herrington October 01, 2024
  • Arts & Culture

    ‘Safety net’ for Memphis artists now available

    A new fund aims to help area artists through “catastrophic” emergencies that hinder their ability to perform and/or earn income. 

    By Stevie Paige October 01, 2024
  • Music

    Local pianist aims to highlight voices in classical music

    “(Artina McCain) is adding a wealth of resources in terms of talent that she brings in,” Prizm’s director said. “The Mahogany Chamber Series is highlighting that tremendously and Memphis needs to see it.”

    By Bianca Thedford September 30, 2024
  • Music

    Five must-see Memphis shows for October

    Also this month, a rising Louisiana folk singer and a well-known jazz saxophonist come to Minglewood Hall, a multi-platinum rock band comes to the Snowden Grove and a slew of ’90s R&B heartthrobs take the Landers Center stage.

    By Elle Perry October 15, 2024
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    The Essential Memphis Library: Big Star’s ‘Radio City’

    Big Star drummer Jody Stephens will be joined by members of R.E.M., the Posies and Wilco to perform the “Radio City” album in its entirety Tuesday at a celebration of the album’s 50th anniversary.

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    Five must-see shows for October

    By Chris Herrington September 30, 2024
  • Performing Arts

    ‘Dracula’ begins season of duality for Ballet Memphis

    Good and bad. Right and Wrong. Sanity and madness. Ballet Memphis explores the link between opposing forces throughout its 38th season, starting with a classic. 

    By Elle Perry September 29, 2024
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis college begins international art internship

    The chair of Rhodes’ department of art and art history said the gift gives students the opportunity to develop a professional network to rely on once they graduate. 

    By Bianca Thedford September 29, 2024
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    Here’s a look at Memphis museums, galleries in October

    Art shows on view in October include the Metal Museum’s Master Metalsmith, two shows at Sheet Cake Gallery and two photographers at Brantley Ellzey’s Summer Studio.

    By Elle Perry October 03, 2024
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    Rappers 8Ball and MJG get honorary sign in ‘the Mound’

    The Airways Boulevard and Park Avenue intersection is now also known as 8Ball Boulevard and MJG Avenue for the duo whose lyrics proclaim they’re “part of the streets, ’cause the streets are a part of us.” 

    By Michael Waddell September 30, 2024
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    ‘Insecure’ star to speak at Memphis podcast festival

    The Podbox Memphis Podcast Festival will also have a pitch competition for a chance to win podcast coaching. 

    By Jordan Rodgers September 27, 2024
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    The To-Do List: Gonerfest is 21

    This week, sneakers meet art and cocktails at Artifacts, Memphians tell stories at TEDx and Orchestra Noir is bringing Y2K back.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Chris Herrington, Kelsey Bowen September 26, 2024
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Artist puts heart and sole into giving back at his former elementary school

    An alumnus donated 50 pairs of Nike Dunk sneakers — free for each of Delano Elementary’s kindergarten students.

    By Stevie Paige October 02, 2024
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    The origin and afterlife of the greatest Memphis soul song

    James Carr’s “The Dark End of the Street,” a little-known but oft-covered song, is possibly the greatest Memphis soul song of all time.

    By Chris Herrington September 26, 2024
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Megalopolis,’ ‘My Robot’

    Other movies showing this week: the horror movie “Azrael,” biopic “Lee,” religious movie “Faith of Angels,” partisan documentary “Vindicating Trump” and more.

    By Chris Herrington September 25, 2024
  • Music

    Rock legend Neil Young to attend Memphis Music Hall of Fame ceremony

    Major music figures from elsewhere often appear at the event to celebrate Memphis music greats, though perhaps few with the stature of Young.

    By Chris Herrington September 23, 2024
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    Let’s Stay Together: The story of Al Green’s backup singers

    Rhodes, Chalmers, Rhodes — a white country-music sister act and a sax player for Jerry Lee Lewis — were backup singers for most of Al Green’s 1970s soul hits. And now they’re getting their due in the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. 

    By Chris Herrington September 23, 2024
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    Jerry Lee Lewis statue goes up in DeSoto County

    The “Great Balls of Fire” singer was memorialized Friday when local officials, Lewis fans and members of his family saw the statue of his likeness unveiled in a plaza bearing his name at Southaven’s Silo Square.

    By Rob Moore September 21, 2024
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    Memphis’ 99.7 The Wolf up for radio station of the year

    The Country Music Association has announced its nominees for the 58th annual CMA Awards. 99.7 The Wolf (WLFP-FM) has been nominated for CMA Broadcast Award for Medium Market Station of the Year.

    By Bianca Thedford September 21, 2024

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