Emerald Theatre Co. will bring a flurry of 10-minute plays, a yuletide sing-along, a musical from the creator of “Rent” and a black comedy about what it means to be a “man” in Hollywood.
The Memphis historian describes his new book as Mississippi Delta pool hall existentialism.
This week, a film at Crosstown Arts could make you see the world differently. And Skinny’s birthday party at the Hi-Tone is guaranteed to give you Nickelback earworms.
The professional comedian, performing under the FunnyMaine moniker, gained popularity for his comedic re-enactments of University of Alabama football fans.
From the Belz family to the Brooks, museum curators have selected 95 pieces and expect to take several more from the iconic art collection.
A country star comes to Snowden Grove, a rock star hits Live at the Garden, a rap star celebrates 25 years of the song that brings women running to the dance floor, and an annual gathering celebrates blues.
Playwright Jeremy O. Harris selected a piece by Keegon Schuett from more than 2,000 entries from 55 countries to win the 2024 Yale Drama Series Prize. Schuett is a graduate of Collierville High and the University of Memphis.
The National Civil Rights Museum hosts prominent civil rights leaders for a daylong symposium in honor of the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
It was an emotional day for Florida-based musician Todd Herendeen as he closed on Jerry Lee Lewis’ former ranch with Jerry Lee Lewis III and Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson in attendance.
Now-closed Edge Alley owner Tim Barker and food writer Jennifer Chandler dish on complicated issues facing the restaurant industry.
This week, Old Dominick celebrates Christmas in July, Freedom Summer activists share stories and stand-up comedy meets beer at High Cotton Brewing.
The contest is open to Memphis-area artists 18 and older.
Buyers don’t find out who created their piece until after they purchase it. The Botanic Garden will host a party Sunday, July 28, at the conclusion of the auction.
The tour will be Saturday, July 27, ending with a live performance at Overton Park Shell by Elvis Presley tribute artist Finley Watkins. “This is where, arguably, rock ’n‘ roll hit the world stage.”
The popular event relocated this year to Tiger Lane, where tempting aromas greeted visitors as more than 80 vendors representing 13 countries set up tents and food trucks to sell all manner of food, drink and knickknacks.
This week, Memphis gets air time on “Down in the Valley,” Crosstown Arts residents open their studios and Asian Night Market goes even bigger.
C. Rose Smith joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.” They talked about the power of photography going back to the 1800s, the intersection of photography and music and more.
Local preservationist Anasa Troutman purchased the house in a foreclosure sale.
A native of Memphis, Doherty moved to Los Angeles with her family at age 7 and, within a few years, became an actor.
In 2013, one of Memphis’ best bassists came out with a surprising solo album, his wry humor and welcoming warmth conveyed in a pinched but homey delivery. This month, he’ll release his fifth — and perhaps best — album since then.
Jamond Bullock, known for his many murals around the city, recently hosted a soft opening for a new art gallery in Whitehaven.
Toby Sells joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar to talk about his lifelong fascination with — and love of — the paranormal, which he writes about in his first book.
Four shows open in July with topics ranging from opera to Greek tragedy to pop music to new works but all are women-centric.
This week, Wilson, Arkansas-inspired art comes to Memphis, a Richard Linklater classic screens at Crosstown and the Goo Goo Dolls still won’t tell ’em your name.
The performance is a live score of William Eggleston’s “Stranded in Canton” film.