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    Issa Rae’s label signs two Memphis musicians

    “Their talent and artistry represent some of the best in the industry and we look forward to amplifying their voices,” general manager Xtina Prince said.

    By Elle Perry March 05, 2024
  • Arts & Culture

    New Sultana museum could open by April 2025

    Construction is beginning on the new museum, which will be nearly 20 times bigger than the existing one. The developers hope to have it open by April 27, 2025, the 160th anniversary of the disaster. 

    By Keely Brewer March 04, 2024
  • Performing Arts

    ‘Awadagin Pratt: Black in America’ presented at University of Memphis

    The film is a candid look at the challenges and experiences of being a person of color in the United States.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 03, 2024
  • Visual Arts

    Studiohouse on Malvern art gallery opens doors

    Studiohouse on Malvern, located at 418 Malvern St. in Midtown, hosted its second annual open house March 2. It featured owner-artists Keiko Gonzalez and Mary Jo Karimnia as well as other artists and performers.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 03, 2024
  • Music

    5 Fridays of Jazz and Crosstown Arts Jazz Month return to Memphis

    Jazz concert series are returning in March to two Memphis institutions.

    By Sarah Dassinger February 29, 2024
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    ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ adds performance at Theatre Memphis

    Theater fans can catch ‘Charlie Brown,’ ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,’ Broadway’s hit ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ and other shows on stages in Memphis this March.

    By Alys Drake March 12, 2024
  • Arts & Culture

    Artists can receive unrestricted funding through new program

    Through the pilot program called ARTSassist, at least 15 visual artists, dancers, filmmakers and musicians will receive a $5,000 grant.

    By Elle Perry February 29, 2024
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: Rocker’s rockabilly, Whiskey Warmer, Poetry in the Park

    This week, Joyce Cobb kicks off “5 Fridays of Jazz,” crafters swap supplies at Five in One Social Club and comedian Pete Davidson makes a stop at Minglewood.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Holly Whitfield, Kelsey Bowen, Sarah Dassinger, Alys Drake February 29, 2024
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    Hooks National Book Award winner ties Black theater to activism

    In particular, the assistant professor honed in on theater as a way to resist calls for what Fleming describes as “Black patience” or for Black people to suffer and wait patiently to receive equal rights.

    By Kambui Bomani February 28, 2024
  • Performing Arts

    Memphis youth poet laureate, contests, open mic nights creating a ‘poetry resurgence’

    “Poetry is one of Memphis’ best kept secrets,” said the director of a local arts organization.

    By Sarah Dassinger May 23, 2024
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Overton High to get $20K in trumpets, trombones, other instruments

    “(Overton’s) values align with ours: to help bring out the gift of music that lives within all students,” said a Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation representative.

    By Christopher Wright February 27, 2024
  • Performing Arts

    Orpheum’s new Broadway season includes ‘MJ,’ ‘Moulin Rouge’

    “I think it’s one of the best seasons we’ve ever had,” said Brett Batterson, President and CEO of the Orpheum. “There’s a show for everyone.” 

    By Sarah Dassinger February 27, 2024
  • Arts & Culture

    Bottle up: Workshop explores history behind the tree-decorating tradition

    The art of creating bottle trees has become a worldwide phenomenon, especially common in the Southeast, and a class at T.O. Fuller State Park looks into the tradition’s origins.

    By Kambui Bomani February 27, 2024
  • Bartlett

    Officials hoping for smooth Bartlett Library transition

    Bartlett Library users will receive new City of Bartlett Library cards beginning July 1, as the city splits from the Memphis Public Libraries system.

    By Michael Waddell February 25, 2024
  • Performing Arts

    Women in Arts festival returns to Dixon, Theatre Memphis

    Theatre Memphis and Dixon Gallery and Gardens are on their fifth year of conducting the partnership event that’s immersive to the public and centered around women’s art.

    By Kambui Bomani February 25, 2024
  • Visual Arts

    150-year-old image of dark-skinned Jesus finds home

    Memphis Brooks Museum of Art was selected by Rhode Island leaders in the arts, historical preservation and Black history to receive the oldest known stained glass depicting Jesus as a person of color, also known as the “Black Gospel Window.”

    By The Associated Press February 24, 2024
  • Music

    Five must-see shows for March 2024

    A Brooklyn DJ comes to Growlers, a folk legend returns to the Orpheum Theatre, an indie-rock veteran comes to Minglewood Hall, a jazz saxophonist and guitarist come to the Green Room and more.

    By Christopher Wright February 24, 2024
  • Visual Arts

    Grizzlies feature Memphis artists in Black History Month exhibition

    The exhibition includes work from visual artists Khara Woods, Frank D. Robinson and Richard Echols and multi-disciplinary artist Siphne Sylve.

     

    By Kambui Bomani February 24, 2024
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: ‘Black Magic,’ Irish dance, old coins and blue bottles

    This week, Sean Murphy performs Crosstown soundscapes, percussionist Chris Corsano plays Goner and a break-up drama plays out at Elmwood.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield, Alys Drake, Christopher Wright, Kelsey Bowen February 23, 2024
  • Education

    Prime Video college tour series is in town filming a U of M segment

    The 30-minute segment will be able to stream this fall.

    By Jane Roberts February 22, 2024
  • Arts & Culture

    Ikea unveils Memphis mural and model recording studio

    Ikea pays homage to Memphis’ music legacy and future with two new attractions at its local store.

    By Kambui Bomani February 20, 2024
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    Calkins: Pat Halloran believed in a better Memphis. Then he made it come true.

    Pat Halloran’s life was celebrated in grand style Monday. There was music! There was laughter! There were stories about a larger-than-life character who fell in love with Memphis — and then made it a better place. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 19, 2024
  • Music

    Drake cancels Memphis concert (again)

    After rescheduling his upcoming Memphis concert from March to April, rapper Drake has canceled the date altogether.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 19, 2024
  • Music

    Local entertainer wins Ameripolitan’s Musician of the Year

    The Memphis-based piano player took home his win but not before playing a rendition of Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Great Balls of Fire.” 

    By Karen Pulfer Focht February 19, 2024
  • Music

    Valerie June appears in PSA for health care pricing transparency

    “Hospitals and insurers are robbing all of us,” said Valerie June, a Memphis singer-songwriter who has firsthand experience with medical debt. “We demand actual prices.” 

    By Aisling Mäki February 17, 2024

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