With bold colors, layered textures and a deep love for Memphis traditions, artist Justin Bowles transforms everyday spaces into vibrant, immersive works of art.

Floyd Newsum Jr. frequently placed ladders — symbols of hope and rescue — in his works as an homage to his father, one of the first 12 Black firefighters in Memphis.

Brandice Daniel, founder of Harlem’s Fashion Row, is collaborating with Gap on a collection that will launch Friday and feature six designers.

This week, the Crosstown Arts film series comes back with a love story, ‘Hamilton’ is back at the Orpheum and the Tennessee Equality Project brings its gumbo contest back for the 12th year.

It’s a week of uncertain sequels, Oscar shorts and an encore for a modern classic screen in Memphis this week.

“The Press,” a documentary tracking the ups and downs in 2024 for the Panthers’ girls track team as they race to a win, debuts Tuesday.

Memphis native Calvin Leon Smith says starring in “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club” now on Broadway feels prescient.

Events abound for singles, couples and friends — female or not. Some of the more unique offerings include “bromance bingo” (costumes encouraged), an Elmwood Cemetery walking tour, couples yoga, a “bestie” silent book club and more.

Andy Cates, who is the chairman of the board of Memphis Fourth Estate Inc. that owns and operates The Daily Memphian, and CEO Eric Barnes talk about the history of the news organization.

This week, Broad Avenue cures your sweet tooth, Blue Suede Vintage reopens in a new spot and Lunar New Year celebrations continue at the Agricenter.

Also this month, two venues showcase local Americana and R&B musicians in new series and Stax Music Academy’s annual Black History Month show features Ant Clemons, Evvie McKinney and Corey Lou & DaVillage.

Memphis Botanic Garden has been invaded in the best way possible.

Collierville Balloon Festival is returning in 2025 after a one-year hiatus, but there are several changes for the September event, including where it is held.

The three-day festival was “paused” in 2024, Memphis in May officials said at the time, largely due to issues regarding the reconfigured Tom Lee Park that led to a less-than-successful 2023 installment of the event.

Bertram Williams Jr. previously played the lead in Hattiloo’s latest play, which opened Friday, Jan. 17. 

Small-town politics, founding fathers and a mystery memory loss are the topics of shows opening in Memphis in February.

The company will take the stage at the Orpheum Theatre for a limited engagement.

The last of the Oscars’ Best Picture nominees to arrive in Memphis arrive this week, playing exclusively at Ridgeway Cinema Grill.

Powered by a $1.65 million grant, shared exhibitions will involve Fisk University, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Birmingham Museum of Art and the Mississippi Museum of Art.

Several acts either were nominated for and/or performed at the 2025 Grammy Awards, including Khruangbin and Benson Boone.

Germantown Presbyterian’s music director will lead his final service Sunday. He’s held various positions in a 60-year career, but he said he’s always loved church music.

Memphis River Parks Partnership officials announce plans to honor Lee, who on May 8, 1925, pulled 32 survivors of a capsized steamship to shore, making five trips and working by lantern light.

Paul Chandler, the head of the Germantown Performing Arts Center, shared his thoughts on local venues on this week’s The Sidebar podcast.

The venue’s outdoor space overlooks the Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and the Mississippi River. 

This week, Tennessee Williams’ painting are on view at Rhodes, Thomas Dambo’s Trolls are in the Garden and Dru’s Bar is hosting a Grammy’s watch party (with prizes!).