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Visual Arts
Since September, there has been a replica of a U.S. immigrant detention center cage at the Art Museum of the University of Memphis. And on Saturday, Opera Memphis singers and a pianist will perform in that custom-built structure. -
Metro
Levitt Shell names new executive director
The Levitt Shell at Overton Park is getting a new executive director as Shelby Farms Park executive Natalie Wilson announced she will be taking over at the helm. -
Arts & Culture
The Weekly Memphian: Nutcracker, LITE Pitch Night, Atmosphere, Dale Watson and more
Let's Innovate Through Education Pitch Night: During LITE Memphis’ ninth – and largest – semi-annual Pitch Night, 35 high school students will pitch their entrepreneurial ideas. Those in attendance will help select which ideas will receive thousands of dollars. -
Music
Visible Radio is all Memphis music, all the time
Visible Music College president Ken Steorts has joked that the institution for higher learning has a secret FM radio station. The station, on the dial at 100.3 FM, is not a secret exactly. -
Arts & Culture
The Weekly Memphian: St. Jude Marathon, Margo Price at Minglewood and more
The Weekly Memphian is a partial guide to things happening in Memphis, recommended by Daily Memphian staff. This week's list covers Nov. 28 to Dec. 4. -
Performing Arts
Starz orders Katori Hall drama to series; Memphis native cast
Subscription cable and satellite network Starz has announced the pickup of a television series created by Memphis native Katori Hall. -
Midtown
Midtown Cabinetry continues legacy of high-end custom millwork in Memphis
Despite big-box retailers such as Lowe's, Home Depot and Ikea, the custom cabinet business is alive and well in the Bluff City. -
Breaking News Performing Arts
Germantown Community Theatre, MVP3 cultivating a ‘gold mine’ of acting talent
Marie Pizano, CEO and founder of MVP3 Entertainment Group, has a mission to bring Hollywood, California, to Memphis to help train and mentor young actors. Her vision will come to life Nov. 30 at Germantown Community Theatre. -
Performing Arts
Larry Hass adds to Memphis magic scene
Lawrence “Larry” Hass doesn’t have the traditional background that leads to becoming a full-time magician. The former philosopher wasn’t intrigued with magic as a child and never saw himself pursuing the mystical profession. -
Music
Singer-songwriter Brooke Fair, 14, releases self-written EP
Brooke Fair, a 14-year-old student at Hutchison, recently released a six-song, self-written EP, “All Queens Wear Crowns.” -
Music
Pat Mitchell-Worley talks new role as executive director of Stax Music Academy
After serving as interim director since July, Pat Mitchell-Worley is now executive director of Stax Music Academy. Last year, Mitchell-Worley helped SMA start Stax 101, a new program offering group lessons for beginners. -
Arts & Culture
A chat with 14-year-old Reagan Strange about ‘The Voice’
Fourteen-year-old Reagan Strange, a Memphis native, is a top contestant on NBC's singing competion, "The Voice." The show, now its 15th season, pairs the contestants with one of four celebrity coaches. -
Chris Herrington
The Memphis 10: From ‘Mystery Train’ to ‘The Firm’ and more, the best use of city locations on the big screen
This past weekend, the Hallmark Channel premiered “Christmas at Graceland,” a made-for-television feature film where country star Kellie Pickler offers key support to the film’s real star: Graceland. -
Music
Beale Street Music Festival passes are now on sale
Three-day passes for the 2019 Beale Street Music Festival are now on sale. -
Visual Arts
Young Gifted & Dope showcases visual artists from Memphis and elsewhere
Lyfe is Dope is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its Jam Sessions. Founded by Damien Woods (AKA DJ Dnyce) and bassist David Parks, the production and clothing company’s annual showcase features DJs, musicians, visual artists, filmmakers and dancers. -
Arts & Culture C-SPAN highlighting Memphis literature, history
Cable and satellite network C-SPAN will feature Memphis authors and history this weekend. -
Arts & Culture
U of M hosting Andrew Young ‘The Color of Money’ screening and talk
A Memphis-based financial organization is featured in the latest episode of Andrew Young’s documentary series, and Young will be present for a screening and discussion at the University of Memphis. -
Arts & Culture
Memphis Bigfoot Festival returns
Last fall, Bigfoot walked into Memphis Made Brewing. -
Arts & Culture
Playhouse announces NewWorks@TheWorks playwriting finalists, readings schedule
Playhouse on the Square has announced the 2018 NewWorks@TheWorks Playwriting Competition finalists. -
Arts & Culture
Blues Foundation announces 2019 Keeping the Blues Alive award recipients
The Blues Foundation, based in Memphis, will honor 11 people and organizations at its Keeping the Blues Alive Awards in January during the 35th annual International Blues Challenge. -
Chris Herrington
Herrington: What do Nixon, Clinton and Trump have in common? For now, it’s Elvis
My first reaction when I saw Elvis Presley was getting the Presidential Medal of Freedom was puzzlement: This hasn’t already happened? And, why now? -
Performing Arts
Idlewild Presbyterian’s 48-bell carillon to toll in fall concert Sunday
A fall concert at Idlewild Presbyterian Church will feature the church’s carillon, the largest musical instrument in Memphis. David Caudill, senior carillonneur, and Peggy McClure, associate carillonneur, will present the church’s fall concert on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 2:30 p.m. -
Music
Jerry Lee Lewis playing NYE concert on Beale
Jerry Lee Lewis' Cafe & Honky Tonk is hosting its 83-year-old namesake for a New Year's Eve concert. -
South Memphis
Brooks Museum’s mural project takes classic art to the streets of Memphis
When Tonya Dyson was little, she recalls, grandmothers were the protectors of the neighborhood. They would be there when the school bus pulled up at the end of the day and would keep a watchful eye until suppertime, making sure all the little ones were safe and cared for. -
Music
Southern Avenue finds quick success, locally and internationally
Named for Southern Avenue, which runs from the easternmost part of the Memphis city limits all the way to South Memphis, Southern Avenue is also the name of an up-and-coming Memphis band that embodies the city’s soul, blues and gospel traditions.
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