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    Lego madness comes to Southaven: ‘You can build anything’

    At the Brick Convention, continuing through Sunday, fans can celebrate everything Lego, plus buy sets and meet master builders.

    By Jody Callahan April 25, 2026
  • North Mississippi

    Building memories: Brick Convention returns to Landers Center

    A Lego-themed convention this weekend in Southaven will feature various brick-built creations, special guests and interactive fun for all ages.

    By Brandon LaGrone II April 24, 2026
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    Arts Beat: How TheatreWorks is making Quark Theatre work

    After 10 years at TheatreSouth, Quark Theatre is joining TheatreWorks as a resident company. Quark’s motto is “small plays about big ideas.”

    By Alys Drake April 24, 2026
  • Performing Arts

    Drama, comedy and a rock-opera open across Memphis

    A popular and controversial rock opera about Jesus’ final week, a satire about theater egos and getting sardines or a look into the criminal underworld of mobs? Take your pick of what’s showing on theater stages across Memphis. 

    By Alys Drake April 24, 2026
  • Performing Arts

    The AM/DM podcast: The joys of a very full weekend

    This weekend includes a rock opera, roller derby, Shelby Forest Spring Fest, a rescheduled vegan block party and a Lego convention. Plus a Friends of the Library book sale and a yard sale. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 24, 2026
  • The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

    Dance company brings ballet down to Beale

    Ashley Hannah Davis considered retiring from dance in 2021. But Machine Gun Kelly, the Prohibition-era gangster born (and later arrested) in Memphis, helped changed her mind — or at least his wife and partner-in-crime Kathryn Kelly did.

    By Holly Whitfield April 24, 2026
  • The To-Do List

    A free Grind City show, a singalong brunch and a Halloween party in April

    In this week’s To-Do List, a Kubrick classic screens at Crosstown, Shelby Forest has a fest for hillbillies and Memphis Roller Derby opens its 20th season.

    By Alys Drake, Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Ellen Chamberlain, Kelsey Bowen April 23, 2026
  • Music

    Patti LaBelle, John Legend, Alabama, Kansas: Who’s playing Live at the Garden in 2026?

    An EGOT winner, a Nashville country group, a funky band alongside the “Godmother of Soul” and beyond are hitting the stage at Memphis Botanic Garden.

    By Elle Perry April 22, 2026
  • North Mississippi

    Southaven Springfest kicks off at Snowden Grove Park

    A rite of the season: Southaven is holding its Springfest this week through Saturday with rides, concessions and the aromatic draw of the annual barbecue contest.

    By Brandon LaGrone II April 22, 2026
  • Visual Arts

    Memphis Movies This Week: Pop stars in ‘Michael,’ ‘Mother Mary’

    Memphian Jaylen Hunter makes his movie debut as the young version of Marlon Jackson in the earlier sections of new Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael.”

    By Chris Herrington April 21, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Nominees announced for Orpheum’s 17th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards

    The ceremony will take place Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre.

    By Alys Drake April 21, 2026
  • Premium Music

    Ask the Memphian: Where did Elvis live before Graceland?

    Everyone knows Elvis lived at Graceland. But before this, he spent 13 months at 1034 Audubon Drive, during one of the most consequential periods of his career.

    By John Klyce April 20, 2026
  • Premium Midtown

    All that ‘city glitter’ isn’t gold: How Cooper-Young said Hell-o

    When one Cooper-Young gardener grew tired of driving by trash every day, she rolled up her sleeves and did something about it.

    By Nick Lingerfelt May 12, 2026
  • Premium Arts & Culture

    Arts Beat: Why the national choreography center is stopping in Memphis

    The National Center for Choreography–Akron is “Making Moves” across the United States, but the ties that bring it to Memphis go beyond tour dates. 

    By Elle Perry April 17, 2026
  • Premium Music

    Will the Live Nation monopoly ruling affect Memphis? It’s complicated.

    A Live Nation venue is expected to open in Memphis this year. This week, a jury declared the organization an illegal monopoly. Where does that leave the city? 

    By Jody Callahan April 16, 2026
  • Performing Arts

    How a Memphis comedy festival is cracking jokes and fighting for respect

    More than 20 comedians, both local and from across the U.S., will hit the stage to tell jokes during the three-day event, now in its third year.

    By Joi Malone April 16, 2026
  • The To-Do List

    Hear music on porches, the Peabody rooftop and at the new Grind City Amp

    In this week’s To-Do List, an animal-free circus comes to the Buckman, crawfish are on Riverside Drive and you can watch every episode of the first season of “Twin Peaks” on a big screen.

    By Alys Drake, Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Ellen Chamberlain, Nick Lingerfelt April 17, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Expected rain pushes Cooper-Young Porchfest to Sunday

    Expected rain delays Cooper-Young Porchfest one day to Sunday, April 19.

    By Jody Callahan April 17, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis Art Museum tour ends with $6 million

    Memphis City Council members got a peek inside what will be the new Memphis Art Museum before voting to repurpose city funds for public infrastructure outside the Front Street museum.

    By Samuel Hardiman April 14, 2026
  • Premium Real Estate

    Historic building where Elvis trained in martial arts hits the market

    Growlers, a locally owned and operated concert venue, occupies the building at 1911 Poplar Ave.

    By Andy Ashby April 15, 2026
  • Visual Arts

    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Twin Peaks’ marathon, ‘SNL’ doc ‘Lorne’

    Herrington said one movie pick this week is “‘Fargo’ meets ‘John Wick’” with some comedic “Hot Fuzz” in the mix. There’s also an SNL documentary.

    By Chris Herrington April 14, 2026
  • Premium Visual Arts

    Collierville artist began his career at 74 years old

    He did so after being encouraged by his mother’s best friend Jeannine Paul, a then-94-year-old Memphis artist.

    By Vani Jaishankar April 13, 2026
  • Premium Music

    From a dusty road to musical gold, ‘Soul Man’ David Porter looks back

    David Porter recounts his youth in South Memphis and how Stax Records became Soulsville in his upcoming memoir, “Soul Man: Life of a Songwriter,” releasing April 14.

    By Chris Herrington April 12, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Chucalissa festival is a reminder ‘this culture, this heritage, is important’

    Hundreds of Native Americans and others gathered at Chucalissa Saturday for the first homecoming festival at the Choctaw site in more than a decade.

    By Jody Callahan April 11, 2026
  • Premium Arts & Culture

    Arts Beat: Nashville-based artist plays tribute to his Memphis hometown

    Elvis, Jerry Lawler and the Beale Street Flippers: Find the nooks and crannies of Memphis culture in this “Where’s Waldo”-inspired piece. 

    By Elle Perry April 10, 2026

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