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    Arthur Flowers is bringing hoodoo home to heal the soul of Memphis

    Arthur Flowers — the native South Memphian, novelist, Syracuse professor emeritus, and self-proclaimed High Hoodoo of Memphis — is coming home this week to perform at the Stax Museum.

    By Joshua Carlucci September 22, 2022
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    Memphis artist hopes new venue will ‘shed light’ on city’s art scene

    Hulsey Britt and Frankey Anderson approached Kenneth Wayne Alexander with a proposition: to curate a combined art space, restaurant, and entertainment venue dedicated to Black culture and Black excellence.

    By Joshua Carlucci September 20, 2022
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    Arlington Jams shines light on district’s top musicians

    With an interest in music dating to her early childhood days, Priya Vani hs expanded her talents and is featured on a new music series called Arlington Jams.

    By Michael Waddell September 19, 2022
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    Balloon fest brings sky-high fun close to home

    The Collierville Balloon Festival soared into Shelby County for the second time, Sept. 17-18, 2022, with early morning ascensions, and an afternoon-evening carnival.

    By Jasmine McCraven September 18, 2022
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    Elmwood’s Soul of the City salutes musical talent buried there

    Three nights of costumed walking tours, Oct. 6-8, pay tribute to the songwriters, producers, composers and singers buried in Memphis’ oldest cemetery.

    By Jane Roberts September 18, 2022
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    ‘We aren’t afraid': Memphis gathers for the 2022 Cooper-Young Festival

    After weeks of violence, community members gather at the Cooper-Young Festival Saturday, Sept. 17, to celebrate “our diversity and beauty and our rich culture.”

    By Alicia Davidson September 19, 2022
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    Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

    Patrick Lantrip snapped a slew of pictures to capture what may be the final Southern Heritage Classic matchup for Jackson State and Tennessee State. Take a look and select your favorite.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 17, 2022
  • Music

    Social Club: The Rock gives Memphis a toast and locals line up for wings

    Crumpy’s Hot Wings celebrates 31 years, The Rock gives a toast to Memphis and rapper GloRilla gets nominated for a BET Award. 

    By Jasmine McCraven September 16, 2022
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    Medical District Collaborative adds color to the neighborhood

    Through the project, the Memphis Medical District Collaborative is on a mission to “add some vibrancy” to the area.

    By Judaea Driscoll September 16, 2022
  • Music

    The ‘Raw Extractions’ of Lukah: a South Memphis emcee

    In a city that is mostly recognized for its gritty rap scene, Timothy “Lukah” Love is restoring balance. 

    By Jasmine McCraven September 16, 2022
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    Booker T. Jones plays ‘Green Onions’ and Robert Plant pays tribute as latest Memphis Music Hall of Fame class honored

    Booker T. Jones and Priscilla Presley were among eight new inductees to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.

    By Alicia Davidson September 16, 2022
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    Calkins: Bango! Pete Pranica is Mark Twain (for a limited time only)

    For two shows, Pete Pranica will transform into Mark Twain. Call him Big Twain, maybe? It’s all for the benefit of the Tennessee Shakespeare Company. And it’s just the latest evidence that Pranica is a great Memphian. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 15, 2022
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    The To-Do List: Beer, fit, film and fall fests galore

    This week, hot air balloons ascend over Collierville, dragons dance at Crosstown Concourse and stars are inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Chris Herrington September 16, 2022
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    Remaking Madison Avenue, one block, one sidewalk and one tree at a time

    Here’s how MidtownMemphis.org is working with other groups on the Madison Avenue Improvement Project to beautify a busy Midtown street.

    By Eric Barnes October 10, 2022
  • Performing Arts

    Giordano Dance leaps into Halloran — and you can, too

    Giordano Dance Chicago has been touring for 60 years and is known as America’s original jazz dance company. But this month’s performances represent the first time the Orpheum Theatre Group will host the dancers. 

    By Jordan Arellano September 15, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Cooper-Young Festival returns Saturday

    One of the standards of the festival season — the Cooper-Young Festival will take over the Midtown neighborhood Saturday with vendors, artists and entertainment.

    By Alicia Davidson September 15, 2022
  • Music

    As Booker T. grooves, Stax Museum readies 20th anniversary

    Booker T. Jones grooved on “Green Onions” again, ahead of his Memphis Music Hall of Fame induction, and the Stax Museum teased a year’s worth of 20th anniversary events as past, present and future collided in Soulsville. 

    By Chris Herrington September 15, 2022
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    ‘Pass Over’ tackles race and police brutality head on

    “We are wanting to tell more stories about Memphis and who we are. It’s just so important that we humanize everyone,” said the director of a new production from Playhouse on the Square. 

    By Jordan Arellano September 14, 2022
  • Visual Arts

    Indie Memphis announces fest lineup, new leader

    International prize-winners and a deep array of local-interest documentaries highlight the lineup for the 25th Indie Memphis Film Festival. 

    By Chris Herrington September 13, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Sofia Coppola to direct ‘Elvis and Me’ film

    The project is the second film to be created based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir. In 1988, a TV movie version of “Elvis and Me” was released with the same title.

    By Jasmine McCraven September 13, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Pinch District Artist Market has rich tradition at Westy’s

    It all started with a waiter who saw the fence around the restaurant’s North Main Street patio as a place to display his art.

    By Jasmine McCraven September 12, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    U of M professor’s book helps indie filmmakers script own path

    University of Memphis professor Marty Lang talks about his new book designed to help indie film producers make a living. 

    By Aarron Fleming September 11, 2022
  • Visual Arts

    Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos

    The healing power of sports: Tonight fans can cheer our hometown athletes, the Memphis Redbirds. And until Sept. 19 you can sign up a child for free or almost-free tennis lessons. And if you get a chance, thank the MPD officers who helped make Let’s Finish Eliza’s Run possible.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 10, 2022
  • Visual Arts

    Six local artists to provide instruction at Memphis Botanic Gardens

     Artists who attend the en plein air events are encouraged to submit their work for an exhibition that will be on display in December. However, any artist can submit their artwork for consideration for the exhibit; the submission deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 1. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 10, 2022
  • The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

    From ‘Young Rock’ to Billy Eichner, Kerri Mahoney makes TV shows and movies real

    The Memphis-based graphic designer joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about props, album covers, toys and more.

    By Eric Barnes September 10, 2022

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