Plus, you can choose between a tacky sweater or “Blood and Black Lace.” 

Southaven officials have approved a bid for expanding the amphitheater at Snowden Grove — a move that should draw more concerts and a higher level of performers.

The council voice vote was unanimous to rename a street for Young Dolph on Tuesday, Dec. 7, but it came after some council members questioned the honor given the lyrics of some of his music. 

In an effort to draw bigger concerts and compete with similar venues, Southaven officials are considering a 6,000-seat expansion at BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove

Dancer Velvetina Taylor masters the old-fashioned art of the tease.

All but one of this week’s best photos feature faces, and we think they’re pretty terrific. Cast a vote for your favorite.

A $250,000 partnership between the Children’s Museum of Memphis and Porter-Leath allows 1,500 families enrolled in the Porter-Leath Early Head Start program to have free access to the museum.

Social Club: Buzzfeed reviews local Memphis restaurant, Lil Buck plays tribute to Virgil Abloh and The Rock is giving.

Memphian Drew Holcomb and his wife Ellie are back with their annual Neighborly Christmas tour at the Orpheum Theatre Friday, Dec. 3. The folk-rock musicians will receive their golden star on the Orpheum’s Sidewalk of Stars prior to the show. 

The festival will take place April 29 — May 1 at Liberty Park.

A private service was held for Young Dolph, whose real name was Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., at First Baptist Church — Broad. 

The 69 symbolic figures represented the record number of walkers and bikers who were killed on Memphis streets last year.

Yep, we’re thinking about food following Thanksgiving. Feast your eyes on our restaurant pictures, plus a couple of others, then cast a ballot for the best one.

Orpheum Theatre officials said remaining performances of “Disney’s The Lion King” have been canceled due to positive COVID-19 cases among members of the touring company as well as local crew.

The Millenium Tour pays tribute to Young Dolph, Memphians react to Ja Morant’s Nike commercial and ‘Walking in Memphis, gets a remake. 

‘Tis the season for holiday merriment.

“Losing Adolph, Dolph, Man-Man, changes our lives forever. And while we will take each day as it comes, we are comforted in knowing that he leaves a legacy that reflects his heart. A heart that was for his family. A heart that was for the people,” the statement released Wednesday, Nov. 24, reads.

The Recording Academy announced the news Tuesday.

ArtsMemphis is also gearing up for its second annual Arts Week

About 350 Thanksgiving birds were distributed Saturday at the event on North Hollywood Street. A day earlier, turkeys were given out in South Memphis, where slain rapper Young Dolph had planned to participate.

It can be tempting to separate the facts of the rapper’s life and the still very murky facts of his death from the music that made him a success and, in some quarters, a star. But, in life, he encouraged listeners to conflate the two. 

If you’re a fan of new fire stations, old houses, food or sports, we’ve got the photos. Cast a vote for your favorite.

Social media platforms were buzzing with posts, tweets and remembrances from and about Memphis this week.

NutRemix makes its return to the Cannon Center.