From the artwork covering the catalog, to the artist hired to create pieces in front of museum guests, a major exhibition has multiple Memphis influences.

Four years ago, Academy Award winning director and writer Barry Jenkins selected Raven Jackson winner of Indie Memphis’ Black screenwriter residency.

The film will be screened at the Cordova Malco Friday, Sept. 15 through Thursday, Sept. 21.

“From premieres to timeless classics, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra is set to provide a musical feast for symphony enthusiasts and newcomers alike,” says reviewer Žak Ozmo.

The tour is designed to showcase the stories enshrined at Elmwood. In the case of Robert Church and Boss Crump, it shows the vast difference in lives of two men from Holly Springs, Miss. 

Early fall weather is accenting the 50th Germantown Festival this weekend at C.O. Franklin Park and the Germantown Charity Horse Show grounds.

During the special, performers will celebrate Elvis Presley’s music “and his favorite time of year” live from the grounds of Graceland.

“There are so many other unique objects and curiosities in this relatable exhibit, all created by this country’s diverse population.”

Four years ago, Joel Parsons was in Bronxville, New York, when he saw something he wanted to bring back to Memphis.

The lawsuit, due for its first hearing later this month, is a deep dive into past disputes about how to use the “public promenade” the city’s founders created more than 200 years ago.

“I’m proud to endorse someone who represents true leadership. I need everyone to know I’m behind Paul Young and I’m voting Paul Young,” Potts said.

“If you feel that inclusion, acceptance and kindness are something we’ve been lacking as of late, please go and see this funny, relatable show. The world might just become a better place.”

“We just traded lines until the song got written,” Keith Sykes said.

This week, the dream of the 2000s is Live at the Garden, an art exhibition at Rhodes is in “conversation” with one at the Brooks and the weenies will be running in Germantown.

Eric Barnes continues his talk with Andy Cates — board chair of Memphis Fourth Estate, Inc., the nonprofit that owns The Daily Memphian — about how The Daily Memphian came to be on this episode of The Sidebar.

Grab a plate because we’ve got “Green Onions,” “Bar-B-Q,” “Beans and Cornbread” and “Sugar Puddin’” coming your way.

The Memphis Zoo has made a push to primarily sell general admission tickets online.

Music lovers, record collectors, zinesters, artists, punks and poets alike were participants at the festival taking place in Crosstown’s Central Atrium.

“The Art of Liquid Art” exhibit honoring artists whose designs adorn beer cans, is set for 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 at Marshall Arts Gallery, 639 Marshall Ave.

Organizers aim to highlight the creativity and talents of Lakeland residents by hosting the group’s first-ever Arts & Crafts Festival next month on the town square.

“It started with three guys working at the radio station who wanted to go out to what’s now Martin Luther King Park ... with some hotdogs and some records and entertain people,” said organizer Dorrit Gilliam.

Shepherd, an Emmy-nominated and NAACP Image Award-winning talk show host, sitcom actress and comedian, will co-emcee the Healthier 901 Fest at Shelby Farms Park on Saturday, Sept. 2. 

A soul legend will play the Orpheum Theatre during Southern Heritage Classic festivities, a viral singer-songwriter will play 1884 Lounge, a harpist will play The Green Room and hardcore punk bands will take the Growlers stage.

This week, WLOK’s Stone Soul Picnic moves indoors, the Central Library hosts an LGBTQ 1980s dance party and former members of R.E.M. sing songs about baseball.

As The Daily Memphian approaches its fifth anniversary on Sept. 17, Dan joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about the launch, The Daily Memphian, his column and more.