It was an emotional day for Florida-based musician Todd Herendeen as he closed on Jerry Lee Lewis’ former ranch with Jerry Lee Lewis III and Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson in attendance.

Now-closed Edge Alley owner Tim Barker and food writer Jennifer Chandler dish on complicated issues facing the restaurant industry.

This week, Old Dominick celebrates Christmas in July, Freedom Summer activists share stories and stand-up comedy meets beer at High Cotton Brewing.

The contest is open to Memphis-area artists 18 and older. 

Buyers don’t find out who created their piece until after they purchase it. The Botanic Garden will host a party Sunday, July 28, at the conclusion of the auction. 

The tour will be Saturday, July 27, ending with a live performance at Overton Park Shell by Elvis Presley tribute artist Finley Watkins. “This is where, arguably, rock ’n‘ roll hit the world stage.”

The popular event relocated this year to Tiger Lane, where tempting aromas greeted visitors as more than 80 vendors representing 13 countries set up tents and food trucks to sell all manner of food, drink and knickknacks.

This week, Memphis gets air time on “Down in the Valley,” Crosstown Arts residents open their studios and Asian Night Market goes even bigger. 

C. Rose Smith joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.” They talked about the power of photography going back to the 1800s, the intersection of photography and music and more.

Local preservationist Anasa Troutman purchased the house in a foreclosure sale. 

A native of Memphis, Doherty moved to Los Angeles with her family at age 7 and, within a few years, became an actor.

In 2013, one of Memphis’ best bassists came out with a surprising solo album, his wry humor and welcoming warmth conveyed in a pinched but homey delivery. This month, he’ll release his fifth — and perhaps best — album since then. 

Jamond Bullock, known for his many murals around the city, recently hosted a soft opening for a new art gallery in Whitehaven. 

Toby Sells joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar to talk about his lifelong fascination with — and love of — the paranormal, which he writes about in his first book.

Four shows open in July with topics ranging from opera to Greek tragedy to pop music to new works but all are women-centric. 

This week, Wilson, Arkansas-inspired art comes to Memphis, a Richard Linklater classic screens at Crosstown and the Goo Goo Dolls still won’t tell ’em your name.

The performance is a live score of William Eggleston’s “Stranded in Canton” film.

The Jerry Lee Lewis Plaza will be unveiled in Silo Square in September. 

For Memphis newcomers, the idea of an “alien prince” who calls the Bluff City home may seem stranger than fiction. During his brushes with the law and various elections, Mongo would often wear green body paint, a silver wig and a loincloth — but never any shoes. 

On his newest album, Whalum says he refuses to “fall prey” to a common trend in modern smooth jazz.

The rare classic car has spent the past decade on Beale Street but will return to Mississippi as part of the “Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch Experience.” 

Natalie Wilson, the executive director of The Overton Park Shell, talks about its upcoming season, their Backstage Experience and the upcoming 70th anniversary of Elvis appearing on that stage.

A feasibility study for a Memphis hip-hop museum is underway.

This week, make a splash at Overton Park, party in Downtown’s Barboro Alley and break out your jazz hands at Crosstown Arts.

“Today is the 50th anniversary of Bowie performing ‘Diamond Dogs’ at the Mid-South Coliseum,” artist Mike McCarthy said. “So, I thought why not try to unveil phase one of the sculpture today.”