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Performing Arts
Lawrence “Larry” Hass doesn’t have the traditional background that leads to becoming a full-time magician. The former philosopher wasn’t intrigued with magic as a child and never saw himself pursuing the mystical profession. -
Music
Singer-songwriter Brooke Fair, 14, releases self-written EP
Brooke Fair, a 14-year-old student at Hutchison, recently released a six-song, self-written EP, “All Queens Wear Crowns.” -
Music
Pat Mitchell-Worley talks new role as executive director of Stax Music Academy
After serving as interim director since July, Pat Mitchell-Worley is now executive director of Stax Music Academy. Last year, Mitchell-Worley helped SMA start Stax 101, a new program offering group lessons for beginners. -
Arts & Culture
A chat with 14-year-old Reagan Strange about ‘The Voice’
Fourteen-year-old Reagan Strange, a Memphis native, is a top contestant on NBC's singing competion, "The Voice." The show, now its 15th season, pairs the contestants with one of four celebrity coaches. -
Chris Herrington
The Memphis 10: From ‘Mystery Train’ to ‘The Firm’ and more, the best use of city locations on the big screen
This past weekend, the Hallmark Channel premiered “Christmas at Graceland,” a made-for-television feature film where country star Kellie Pickler offers key support to the film’s real star: Graceland. -
Music
Beale Street Music Festival passes are now on sale
Three-day passes for the 2019 Beale Street Music Festival are now on sale. -
Visual Arts
Young Gifted & Dope showcases visual artists from Memphis and elsewhere
Lyfe is Dope is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its Jam Sessions. Founded by Damien Woods (AKA DJ Dnyce) and bassist David Parks, the production and clothing company’s annual showcase features DJs, musicians, visual artists, filmmakers and dancers. -
Arts & Culture C-SPAN highlighting Memphis literature, history
Cable and satellite network C-SPAN will feature Memphis authors and history this weekend. -
Arts & Culture
U of M hosting Andrew Young ‘The Color of Money’ screening and talk
A Memphis-based financial organization is featured in the latest episode of Andrew Young’s documentary series, and Young will be present for a screening and discussion at the University of Memphis. -
Arts & Culture
Memphis Bigfoot Festival returns
Last fall, Bigfoot walked into Memphis Made Brewing. -
Arts & Culture
Playhouse announces NewWorks@TheWorks playwriting finalists, readings schedule
Playhouse on the Square has announced the 2018 NewWorks@TheWorks Playwriting Competition finalists. -
Arts & Culture
Blues Foundation announces 2019 Keeping the Blues Alive award recipients
The Blues Foundation, based in Memphis, will honor 11 people and organizations at its Keeping the Blues Alive Awards in January during the 35th annual International Blues Challenge. -
Chris Herrington
Herrington: What do Nixon, Clinton and Trump have in common? For now, it’s Elvis
My first reaction when I saw Elvis Presley was getting the Presidential Medal of Freedom was puzzlement: This hasn’t already happened? And, why now? -
Performing Arts
Idlewild Presbyterian’s 48-bell carillon to toll in fall concert Sunday
A fall concert at Idlewild Presbyterian Church will feature the church’s carillon, the largest musical instrument in Memphis. David Caudill, senior carillonneur, and Peggy McClure, associate carillonneur, will present the church’s fall concert on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 2:30 p.m. -
Music
Jerry Lee Lewis playing NYE concert on Beale
Jerry Lee Lewis' Cafe & Honky Tonk is hosting its 83-year-old namesake for a New Year's Eve concert. -
Visual Arts
Brooks Museum’s mural project takes classic art to the streets of Memphis
When Tonya Dyson was little, she recalls, grandmothers were the protectors of the neighborhood. They would be there when the school bus pulled up at the end of the day and would keep a watchful eye until suppertime, making sure all the little ones were safe and cared for. -
Music
Southern Avenue finds quick success, locally and internationally
Named for Southern Avenue, which runs from the easternmost part of the Memphis city limits all the way to South Memphis, Southern Avenue is also the name of an up-and-coming Memphis band that embodies the city’s soul, blues and gospel traditions. -
Visual Arts
Engineers, students work together to create human-sized ‘bird nests’
With Memphis River Parks Partnership’s $1.6 million transformation of Mississippi River Park comes an adult-sized treehouse, birdhouses and oversized bird nests, meant for humans, rather than fowl. -
Arts & Culture
Crosstown Arts’ new Shared Art Making facility includes childcare option
Crosstown Arts' new workspace facility, Shared Art Making, is now open and accepting memberships. -
Neighborhoods
Meet some of the artists who live and work in South Main Artspace
More than 60 Memphis artists call South Main Artspace Lofts home. -
Performing Arts
2018 Indie Memphis Film Festival: Barry, Boots, Van Duren and the award winners
Shortly before “If Beale Street Could Talk” screened during the 2018 Indie Memphis Film Festival, a video of the film’s director, Barry Jenkins, played on the screens. -
Music
Local record label is run by U of M students
Memphis is known for its music, but one record label in town isn’t run by well-known names in the industry – it’s run by students at the University of Memphis. -
Neighborhoods
‘Insecure’ showrunner Prentice Penny’s ‘Uncorked’ filming in Memphis, Paris for Netflix
Netflix has released details about the feature directorial debut of "Insecure" showrunner Prentice Penny, "Uncorked." -
Visual Arts
Binder Projects offers a curated art collection from the comfort of home
A new art gallery concept has opened in Memphis. Rather than a traditional showroom, Binder Projects is primarily an online gallery, allowing novice and long-time art collectors to browse and purchase art online. -
Performing Arts
Playback Memphis looking for 2019 Community Matters partners
Playback Memphis is searching for the next six nonprofit organizations to receive a performance or workshop at a significantly discounted rate. Playback Memphis then invites the chosen organizations to attend a Memphis Matters performance where they will be highlighted and featured.
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