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  • State Government

    Tennessee’s drag ban struck down by federal judge

    The ruling, released early Saturday morning, found that the bill was an unconstitutional restriction on free speech.

    By Ben Wheeler June 03, 2023
  • The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

    Sidebar podcast: One year of reporting on environmental issues

    It was exactly a year ago that we were able to hire a full-time reporter, Keely Brewer, to cover environmental issues.

    By Eric Barnes June 01, 2023
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: Your Pride guide, plus Todd Snider and Kingpin Skinny Pimp

    This week, Memphis Italian Festival has all the carbs, fries are paired with wine at Railgarten and Grind City gets hoppy and sour.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen, Abigail Warren June 01, 2023
  • Premium Music

    Hard Rock closing July 30; back in ‘97, it was boon for Beale

    As late as the spring of 2022, a letter was filed with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development, indicating a plan to build a Hard Rock Hotel at 326 Beale St.

    By Jane Roberts June 01, 2023
  • Visual Arts

    Brooks Museum breaks ground on new site Downtown

    “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a world-class new home for Memphis’ art collection,” the museum’s executive director said. “Right now, Memphis is known for music, barbecue and the Grizzlies. In 2026, it will also be known for its history, present and future, as a world-class, visual arts destination.”

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    In advance of today’s groundbreaking, Brooks raises $135M for Downtown museum

    By Christin Yates June 02, 2023
  • Visual Arts

    In advance of today’s groundbreaking, Brooks raises $135M for Downtown museum

    “The astonishing thing about this campaign is that the first $100 million was raised without a rendering or a clear visual of what the new museum will look like.”

    Related story:

    Brooks Museum breaks ground on new site Downtown

    By Christin Yates June 01, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    With federal ruling on state drag law forthcoming, Pride events begin

    Although enforcement of the state’s Adult Entertainment Act is under a temporary restraining order until June 6, organizers of this year’s Memphis Pride Festival say they’ve made some changes to the entertainment to ensure performers’ safety.

    By Ben Wheeler June 01, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    A look at Memphis in May: most polled liked return to the river

    Another Memphis in May International Festival is in the books, and most of the Daily Memphian readers who responded to a social media poll were happy with the return to the river.

     

    By Bianca Phillips May 31, 2023
  • Update Music

    Five must-see shows for June 2023 (plus, a festival)

    Folk singers who have lived around the country will take the Hernando’s Hide-A-Way stage, local hip hop and R&B acts will perform in a Green Room showcase and Drake comes home to the FedExForum.

    By Elle Perry June 01, 2023
  • Music

    Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid adds rooftop party series

    Downtown Memphis has a new rooftop party series and a crystal skull may or may not be involved. 

    By Liaudwin Seaberry Jr. May 30, 2023
  • Suburbs

    Artist restores Hernando’s historic signposts

    With a steady hand and a brush tipped with black durable paint, Suzanne Cox is updating and clarifying some of Hernando’s historic street signs.

    By Toni Lepeska May 28, 2023
  • Downtown

    ‘This race allows us to show off the assets of Memphis’

    Runners power along the Mississippi for the Great American River Run as this year’s Memphis in May crosses the finish line. 

    By Alicia Davidson May 29, 2023
  • Arlington

    Arlington High grad wins $10,000 award at 2023 Sports Emmys

    An Arlington High sports journalist kick-started his college career with a scholarship awarded last week at the Annual Sports Emmy Awards.

    By Michael Waddell May 27, 2023
  • Music

    Tina Turner belonged to the world, but West Tennessee claims a little piece

    Tina Turner’s story bares some similarities to another closer-to-home Tennessee artist: Elvis Presley. But while Presley was given his crown early, Turner fought for hers over decades.

    By Chris Herrington May 26, 2023
  • The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

    The horror of eating bad potato chips

    Of the 19 flavors of Lay’s we tried, I could only score two of them as pretty good. And a few of them were, for lack of a better word, revolting.

    By Eric Barnes May 26, 2023
  • The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

    MoSH executive director Kevin Thompson joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar

    Kevin joined Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about how MoSH – which includes The Pink Palace, the Lichterman Nature Center and other facilities – weathered COVID as well as new developments at the museum. 

    By Eric Barnes May 26, 2023
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: Dolph’s cars, Inkwell’s birthday and powwow music

    This week, celebrate Southern soul food at Slave Haven, learn to skate at the River Garden and catch an Academy Award winner at Comeback Coffee.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen May 25, 2023
  • Premium Health Care

    Ryan Seacrest and friends open studio at Le Bonheur

    Patients will have the opportunity to host their own radio and TV shows, play games, watch live musical performances and interview celebrity guests. 

    By Aisling Mäki May 26, 2023
  • Downtown

    MIM Guide: How to run your best race at the Great American River Run

    Memphis in May wraps up this weekend with the Great American River Run. We’ve got tips for runners in the half-marathon, 10K or 5K races, plus tricks to up your spectator game.

    By Bianca Phillips May 25, 2023
  • Music

    Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar whose hits included ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It,’ dead at 83

    Her life became the basis for a film, a Broadway musical co-written and produced by Memphian Katori Hall, and an HBO documentary in 2021 that she called her public farewell.

    By The Associated Press May 24, 2023
  • Food

    Barbecue contest is up in smoke till next year

    This year’s Grand Champion is the first rib team to win Memphis in May’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in more than 20 years.

    By Holly Whitfield May 20, 2023
  • Premium Visual Arts

    Crosstown Arts spring 2023 exhibitions: An eclectic mix

    The works of McLean Fahnestock, Khara Woods, Tangela Mathis and Carl Fox feature a variety of media and themes, from video art and abstract painting to mixed-media installations and immersive dreamscapes.

    By Žak Ozmo May 20, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    Six-week, citywide garden event begins with Cooper-Young

    Over the next six weeks, garden enthusiasts will be able to visit hundreds of gardens at businesses, homes and organizations throughout the Memphis area.

    By Liaudwin Seaberry Jr. May 19, 2023
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: Bikes, drag, ‘Serial Mom’ and Joyce Cobb

    This week, take a “mammoth” hike at Shelby Farms, meet the musicians buried at Elmwood and explore a revamped South City during MEMFix.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen May 18, 2023
  • Premium Visual Arts

    Dixon’s ‘Watercolors & Ceramics’ exhibit showcases movement, passion

    The exhibit features the beauty and intricacy of a unique style of painting that combines elements of Chinese calligraphy with Western abstraction.

    By Žak Ozmo May 17, 2023

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