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    See it now: Metal Museum preps move to Overton Park’s Rust Hall

    “At the Metal Museum, we’re taking ancient metalworking techniques and combining them with contemporary technology to create beautiful objects,” said Carissa Hussong, the museum’s executive director. “The building itself kind of represents what we do.”

    By Alicia Davidson May 12, 2023
  • The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

    How the Sterick’s new owners want to transform a neighborhood

    Stuart Harris, the founder of the development group that bought the Sterick Building, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar to talk about the group’s vision not just for the building but for the neighborhood around it. 

    By Eric Barnes May 24, 2023
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: Dogchella, Mother’s Day and lots of ballet

    This week, Memphis in May celebrates Malaysia, Opera Memphis honors soldiers and Motownphilly’s back again.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield, Kelsey Bowen May 11, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Former Memphian Arun Gandhi dies

    The grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Arun Gandhi left his imprint all over Memphis, including at Christian Brothers University, where he led the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence for 15 years.

    By Jane Roberts May 11, 2023
  • Front Page

    ‘901 Stories’ will take you through this hallowed Downtown creative space

    Designed as a site-specific production, 901 Stories’ three acts will take the audience through several rooms of the Medicine Factory — each made to suit the setup, mood and theme of a particular story.

    By Žak Ozmo May 19, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    Noelle Trent is leaving the National Civil Rights Museum after eight years

    NCRM plans to conduct a national search to find a permanent replacement.

    By Alicia Davidson May 10, 2023
  • Arlington

    New Arlington mural showcases town history

    Artists and Arlington residents Mark and Megan Davey painted the mural at Arlington’s Depot Square to represent the town’s past with the train depot, water tower and old cotton gin featured.

    By Michael Waddell May 10, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    Poetry contest honors Tom Lee’s heroism 98 years later

    The recipients of the second annual poetry and spoken word competition continued the theme set by last year’s winner of a broader interpretation of Tom Lee’s heroism.

    By Bill Dries May 08, 2023
  • Photo Gallery Arts & Culture

    Beale Street Music Festival, Day 3

    Beale Street Music Festival Day 3 wrapped up Sunday night at Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis. Photographer Ziggy Mack was there capturing photos of fans, and acts including Andy Grammer, Jazmine Sullivan and Los Lobos.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 08, 2023
  • Music

    The good, the bad and the logistics of Beale Street Music Festival 2023

    Festival-goers and vendors had mixed reactions to how the iconic Memphis in May weekend event played out in 2023.

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    Herrington: Can Music Fest make it at the new Tom Lee Park? The early answer is promising

    By Alicia Davidson May 08, 2023
  • Music

    Herrington: Can Music Fest make it at the new Tom Lee Park? The early answer is promising

    The portions of the newly built park that were fenced off tightened the space and altered the flow. But the new parts that were accessible made for a more engaging and functional space.

    By Chris Herrington May 08, 2023
  • Photo Gallery Music

    Beale Street Music Festival, Day 2

    Beale Street Music Festival Day 2 wrapped up Saturday night at Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis. Photographer Patrick Lantrip was there capturing photos of fans, and acts including GloRilla, Finesse2Tymes, Big Boogie, Mac Saturn and Halestorm and Mike.

    By Patrick Lantrip May 07, 2023
  • Music

    Music Fest blues tent back on Beale, where it began

    Many concert goers liked the atmosphere at Handy Park, but not the logistics of walking from Tom Lee Park and ascending the bluff to get there.

    By Alicia Davidson May 07, 2023
  • Music

    Down by the river: BSMF cranks up the energy in Tom Lee Park

    Bands, fans, vendors all celebrate the return of Beale Street Music Festival to its traditional home in Tom Lee Park on a beautiful Friday night.

    By Alicia Davidson May 06, 2023
  • Photo Gallery Music

    Beale Street Music Festival, Day 1

    The Beale Street Music Festival returned to Tom Lee Park Friday, May 5, with acts including Low Cut Connie, Toadies, The Lumineers, Marcy Playground and P.J. Morton.

    By Mark Weber May 06, 2023
  • Music

    Memphis radio stations play musical chairs

    The end of FM 100 this summer has caused ripple effects for Rock 103, KISS FM and Flinn Broadcasting’s Q 107.5 as radio owners go after adult contemporary listeners. 

    By Holly Whitfield May 05, 2023
  • Visual Arts

    Beale Street Musical Festival poster artist tips hat to mentor

    Danny Broadway put his own imprint and texture on the 2023 design while honoring longtime Beale Street Music Festival poster artist George Hunt.

    By Liaudwin Seaberry Jr. May 05, 2023
  • Downtown

    A. Schwab digital scavenger hunt brings basement archives to life

    To celebrate digitizing nearly 5,000 items from its basement archives, A. Schwab created an online scavenger hunt.

    By Alicia Davidson May 05, 2023
  • Music

    St. Paul and the Broken Bones’ Memphis ties grow with album, tour

    This week, the soul ensemble announced a Memphis show in October at Minglewood Hall. 

    By Sam Shansky May 05, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    MIM Guide: How to celebrate Malaysia this week

    It’s Memphis in May’s “international week,” and we’ve got your essential guide to celebrating this year’s honored country of Malaysia.

    By Bianca Phillips May 10, 2023
  • Music

    MIM Guide: Beale Street Music Fest’s Downtown Return

    This weekend, thousands will descend upon the newly renovated Tom Lee Park for Memphis in May’s Beale Street Music Festival. We’ve got a stage map, festival food tips, must-see music recommendations and more.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry May 05, 2023
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: Beignets at the drive-in, Star Wars Day and Groucho Marx

    This week, celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Overton Square, catch 1990s hip-hop act Digable Planets at Minglewood and meet the artist behind Memphis Botanic Garden’s new “Rich Soil” exhibition.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen, Holly Whitfield May 05, 2023
  • The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

    Doing the hard work of helping kids, one child at a time

    Torey Bates, For the Kingdom’s executive director, and Summerjoy Scott, the director of human development, joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar.

    By Eric Barnes May 04, 2023
  • Visual Arts

    ‘Rich Soil’ sculpture exhibit digs into life lessons

    The 29 sculptures that are a part of “Rich Soil” are spread in seven groupings on the Memphis Botanic Garden’s 96 acres.

    By Liaudwin Seaberry Jr. May 04, 2023
  • Performing Arts

    New Ballet brings back ‘Springloaded’ for 20th year

    According to founder and CEO Katie Smythe, “Springloaded” is “important to Memphis because it places these ballets here, in the context of our lives in Memphis.”

    By Blair Kinsey May 02, 2023

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