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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
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    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 June 30, 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
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    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
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    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
  • Arts & Culture

    The art of connection: Memphis artist crafts community one collage at a time

    Through a podcast, artist gatherings, guided walks through Overton Park and his popular collage parties, visual artist and musician Zack Orsborn has found people who are, like, really creative.

    By Kelsey Bowen June 08, 2025
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    For some, Juneteenth a reminder of painful past

    Each year, the two-day Memphis festival celebrates June 19, 1865, when enslaved Texans learned of the Emancipation Proclamation.

    By Jody Callahan June 07, 2025
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    Pride parade and festival canceled, Juneteenth event delayed

    Saturday morning’s thunderstorms that brought lightning and 1-2 inches of rain have disrupted several outdoor events planned for the day.

    By Jody Callahan June 07, 2025
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    Memphis artist feeds his swamp obsession

    “Landscape is the quickest way to ingratiate yourself and understand what it is to be in Memphis and what it means to be in the Delta South,” Hank Miles Smith said.

    By Sarai Bennett June 12, 2025
  • Arts & Culture

    Here’s a guide to Memphis Juneteenth events 2025

    This year’s Memphis Juneteenth events include concerts, festivals, parades, film screenings, dance, theater and spoken word. 

    By Elle Perry June 19, 2025
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    Mid-South Pride parade is rescheduled, plus more Pride events

    In June, attendees can choose from events including parties, parades, drag brunches and drag bicycle races during Pride Month.

    By Sarai Bennett June 12, 2025
  • Music

    Beale Street Live music series kicks off

    Meant to be showcase intimate performances by Memphis musicians, Beale Street Live kicked off Friday with a performance by local artist Savannah Brister.

    By Jody Callahan June 06, 2025
  • Performing Arts

    Playhouse stages ‘A Bronx Tale’ musical

    Theatergoers can choose from award-winning musicals, a show filled with ‘80s tunes, a dark comedy and an intimate drama on Memphis stages in June.

    By Alys Drake June 13, 2025
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    Made in Memphis Entertainment office, recording studio for sale

    Tony Alexander, president and director of MIME, said the entertainment group does not plan to leave the city, but is ‘testing the waters’ on selling its Union Avenue real estate.

    By Dima Amro June 06, 2025
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    New Jeff Buckley documentary set for summer release

    A new documentary about late musician Jeff Buckley is headed to theaters this summer, but will it be headed to a theater near you?

    By Chris Herrington June 12, 2025
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    Arts Beat: Novel shares summer reading list with a local twist

    The devil’s in the Bluff City in at least two of the novels on this book list — a Memphis-set family drama and a “Southern noir’ full of “madcappery.”

    By Elle Perry June 11, 2025
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: Pride is on Beale, and ‘weird music’ is at Crosstown

    This week, Juneteenth kicks off early, Just City gives us a reason to laugh and you can sip booze in a bookshop for a good cause.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen, Alys Drake June 06, 2025
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    New mural, furniture coming to Edge District alley

    An Edge District alley is getting a glow-up. 

    By Dima Amro June 04, 2025

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