This week, a TheatreWorks play centers on Chicago’s Pekin Theater, the Mid-South’s wilderness is on display at the Dixon and the 1980s are back at Minglewood.

Before her story ended abruptly, Memphis’ own Gangsta Boo was writing a book and developing a new way for artists to be heard. 

The man behind some of SZA’s hottest beats hails from Memphis — and is embarking on a solo career of his own.

The ceremony served as the official opening for Graceland’s “The Making of ELVIS” movie exhibition, which includes behind the scenes footage, props from the film, set pieces, and costumes worn by the cast. 

The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip was on hand to capture the fun as skiers swooshed into the new year.

Other Memphians to receive the award include Sun Records founder Sam Phillips (1991), Beale Street jazz legend W.C. Handy (1993) and Royal Studios impresario Willie Mitchell (2008).

Basketball fans on Twitter think Ja Morant’s new signature shoe isn’t so original. 

As the “Elvis” movie looks ahead to possible Oscar nominations, an exhibit about the making of the film opens at Graceland. 

This week, manifest your dreams with a vision board, or learn the arts of mindfulness and origami. Plus, Lisa Marie Presley will be in town for Elvis’ birthday weekend.

Emmy award-winning entertainers Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle are set to co-headline their first show at the FedExForum.

Born Lola Mitchell, Gangsta Boo was an original member of Three 6 Mafia.

Take a walk down memory lane with our collection of 2022 photos from The Daily Memphian.

Coming to a stage near you this month: A veteran acoustic guitarist, a rock opera that stars its writer and the return of GloRilla.

Some of us are pumped about the new year, but let’s take a sec to check out some pics from the final week of 2022, which brought outages, worship amid outages, and a disgruntled fan at a record-breaking bowl game.

We’ve got ideas for your New Year’s Eve, including an art party, a rap show and a Victorian six-course meal. Plus, some places are still celebrating Christmas. 

Seems everyone is telling Santa what they like. You can get in on the act and tell us which photo you prefer.

Nike releases classic Penny Hardaway sneakers and Memphis artists, producers receive critical acclaim. 

From big-screen blockbusters to cheap chillers, Oscar favorites to under-the-radar international flicks, Chris Herrington shares his top films of 2022 — just in time for your holiday weekend viewing. 

“The goal of the pop-up museum is to showcase the character of a leader and businessman and to highlight the journey of someone whose early beginnings may mirror that of many young kids and entrepreneurs starting so that they may draw inspiration to keep pushing on their own endeavors.”

This week, watch “Home Alone” on the big screen, see Chris Gales at the Westin and spend Christmas night with The Sheiks.

“I think this will shock Memphians to see the creativity that is here that the majority of Memphians do not already know about.”

CEO George Monger is out to make sure independent performers artists get every cent they earn from royalties.

Playhouse on the Square will end its internship program in favor of more full-time staff and better compensation for contractors through its new Associate Theatre Company.

The Memphis Sports & Events Center is open, Walter L. Bailey Jr. gets a portrait, Grizzlies ride the wave to the top and Sunrise Memphis’ new location. 

This week, go caroling without singing a note at Phil Kline’s “Unsilent Night,” give a homeless pet a better life for just $12 and see “Gremlins” on the big screen.