Mary Jade “MJ” Learned is already a five-year veteran of local theater, beginning her stage acting career at age 12.

In this playlist, Elizabeth Cawein highlights “all the new Memphis music you might’ve missed from January to June.”

Marvell L. Terry II joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about his advocacy for the LGBTQ community, his work to support people with HIV/AIDS and what it means to be a Black gay man.

Cameron Bethany, who grew up in Hickory Hill, said Saturday’s 2022 Orion Free Concert Series show at Overton Park Shell will be his first solo performance in five years.

This week, Regina Bradley talks Southern hip-hop, a two-day music fest raises funds to help those struggling with addiction and Backbeat Tours drives you around town for beer and pizza.

Here are places and events where you can celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, live music and food.

Country music singer Steven Cade, who formerly experienced homelessness himself, presented the instrument for residents of the shelter to enjoy.

Vote for your favorite from our quartet of stress-busting images: Catholic Charities’ urban garden, filled with flowers and images of faith; comfort food from an East Memphis eatery; a promising meeting about BlueOval City, and some cuddly ducklings.

The head of Crosstown Arts’ artist-in-residence programs talks opportunities for artists, the role of the arts in Memphis, and her near 10-year-history with the Crosstown project.

Welcome to this weekly roundup of what Memphians are saying and what’s being said about Memphis on social media, curated by digital desk reporter Jasmine McCraven.

Local artist Anderson Goin and his group are embracing the “ugly” to make it beautiful. 

This week, a free soul concert series kicks off at Fourth Bluff Park, “Jesus Christ Superstar” opens at the Orpheum and there’s a Nude Party at Overton Park Shell (but you should wear clothes). 

Ja Raffe has an important role to play in Utah, but that hasn’t stopped locals from bemoaning the move. 

“Elvis” is the biggest-ever Elvis movie and Elvis is arguably — maybe inarguably — the biggest-ever Memphian. But what will the film ultimately mean for Memphis and one of its most popular tourist attractions? 

On Friday, June 24, a small group of local writers, directors and actors will come together to write, produce and perform six 10-minute plays within 24 hours. 

With eyes on the future while nodding to the past, the Black arts organization Tone gets glamorous before Sunday’s ‘Family Reunion’ in Orange Mound.

There was lots of activity this week at the Museum of History (formerly known as Memphis Pink Palace Museum); summer school students received a visit from state dignitaries, and an East Memphian proclaims his love for neighbors. Which image is your favorite?

A spaghetti and catfish debate, mixed feelings about the depiction of Mississippians in “P-Valley” and fans react to a new Tiger commit.

Five members of the U.S. Navy Leapfrog Team parachuted onto the front lawn of the Museum of Science and History Thursday, June 16, as part of Memphis Navy Week.

Orange Mound’s Tone is hosting a Juneteenth gala that calls for dress in “Afrofuturistic black tie.”

Memphis in May is projecting a record-setting financial loss of roughly $1.9 million for 2022. Its largest loss, previous to this, was in 2020 when the festivities were totally canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This week, Juneteenth celebrations are planned across the city, ’90s alt-rockers Collective Soul and Everclear will play (but not together) and an “ooky” musical opens at The Harrell Performing Arts Theatre.

Former Memphian Garrison Starr will perform her entire 1997 debut album Friday, June 17, at the Crosstown Theater. 

You’ll never guess where Elliot Perry is being honored Tuesday night. At the Museum of Modern Art, in New York. It’s the latest accomplishment for one of the greatest, humblest Memphians.

The three-episode series entitled, “Tennessee Civil Rights Trail Podcast,” will feature events of the movement that happened in the state during the 1950s and 1960s, as told by veteran civil rights activists.