Photographer Patrick Lantrip captured some of those attending Tyre Nichols’ funeral including Tristan Strickland, who drove all the way from Michigan to pay his respects.

“It took me to more of a business mindset and helped me approach photography in a totally different way,” said Memphian Erica Ross of Arrow Creative’s “The Look” fashion photography contest, which Ross won in 2021.

At one time, Stax founder Jim Stewart had musicians such as Otis Redding and Janis Joplin over to his house. He hasn’t always gotten a lot of fanfare himself, but that was part of his M.O. 

“As artists, we’re sometimes cultural ambassadors, and we can say with our bodies what people can’t always say with words,” Ashley Murphy-Wilson said. 

This week, Hattiloo Theatre and Crosstown Arts share coming-of-age stories on the stage and screen. And Tennessee Shakespeare Company shares a classic love story switcheroo. 

“Dispensing with the traditional orchestral introduction is as effective here as it was when the groundbreaking concerto was composed. The performance brought some much-needed beauty into this world.”

This year, MIFA’s annual luncheon intended to inspire thoughtful conversation about community will feature political and cultural commentator David Brooks.

A new festival focused on celebrating Black authors and literature will kick off at Crosstown Concourse this weekend. 

Coming to a stage near you this month: a legendary pop sensation, a world-renowned composer and a viral country star. 

In a museum in Hernando, DeSoto Countians can get a look at their past and an appreciation for those who settled there.

“We want everyone to feel a piece of Shell magic in their community,” said the Shell’s executive director. “The Shell is a bright spot in Memphis, and everyone should have this joy that we have here.”

The Memphis Police Department footage of Tyre Nichols’ beating spurred hundreds of people to participate in Downtown marches Saturday. As the gatherings concluded, a trumpet player offered a bluesy hymn.

Memphians said goodbye to Lisa Marie Presley this week in a special service at Graceland, but they also celebrated a win for Tigers basketball, a new restaurant, and an addition at St. Jude.

A Christian music festival in Olive Branch this June is expected to draw thousands of spectators with an unnamed top performer as headliner.

This week, NKA Gallery shows work by Black male artists, Opera Memphis presents a political thriller and you can learn to play the harmonica (for free).

One of the opera’s major goals with the move is to be able to use the space cooperatively and collaboratively with other arts groups.

Memphis will join Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga in a five-month, statewide art exhibition this week.

Austin Butler, the young actor who took on the formidable role of Elvis Presley, is also one of five Best Actor finalists. 

“I wanted to catch them at their most authentic before the prison system had gotten a hold of them, before they had been changed by this trial. I wanted to see their actual faces,” artist Charles Shipp said. 

Memphis native and young adult author Kristen R. Lee said she wants to tell stories from people who are not heard from often. Her new book, out Tuesday, explores those experiences.

The Museum of Science and History is using puzzles, videos and more to teach people about artificial intelligence in its new exhibit. “Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind and The Machine” opened Jan. 22.

More than a thousand mourners — including Axl Rose, Billy Corgan and Alanis Morrisette — gathered at Graceland to remember Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley, who died in Los Angeles on Jan. 12.

If you like any of the following, we might have a picture for you this week: Cats, pizza, trees, the Memphis Grizzlies or Tigers basketball. Take a look and vote for your favorite.

Plus: Julien Baker’s band boygenius makes the cover of Rolling Stone. 

The festival’s three main stages will take place in Tom Lee Park.