What’s next for Aretha Franklin’s birthplace after it was sold on courthouse steps
Local preservationist Anasa Troutman purchased the house in a foreclosure sale.
Local preservationist Anasa Troutman purchased the house in a foreclosure sale.
A native of Memphis, Doherty moved to Los Angeles with her family at age 7 and, within a few years, became an actor.
In 2013, one of Memphis’ best bassists came out with a surprising solo album, his wry humor and welcoming warmth conveyed in a pinched but homey delivery. This month, he’ll release his fifth — and perhaps best — album since then.
Jamond Bullock, known for his many murals around the city, recently hosted a soft opening for a new art gallery in Whitehaven.
Toby Sells joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar to talk about his lifelong fascination with — and love of — the paranormal, which he writes about in his first book.
Four shows open in July with topics ranging from opera to Greek tragedy to pop music to new works but all are women-centric.
This week, Wilson, Arkansas-inspired art comes to Memphis, a Richard Linklater classic screens at Crosstown and the Goo Goo Dolls still won’t tell ’em your name.
The performance is a live score of William Eggleston’s “Stranded in Canton” film.
The Jerry Lee Lewis Plaza will be unveiled in Silo Square in September.
For Memphis newcomers, the idea of an “alien prince” who calls the Bluff City home may seem stranger than fiction. During his brushes with the law and various elections, Mongo would often wear green body paint, a silver wig and a loincloth — but never any shoes.
On his newest album, Whalum says he refuses to “fall prey” to a common trend in modern smooth jazz.
The rare classic car has spent the past decade on Beale Street but will return to Mississippi as part of the “Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch Experience.”
Natalie Wilson, the executive director of The Overton Park Shell, talks about its upcoming season, their Backstage Experience and the upcoming 70th anniversary of Elvis appearing on that stage.
A feasibility study for a Memphis hip-hop museum is underway.
This week, make a splash at Overton Park, party in Downtown’s Barboro Alley and break out your jazz hands at Crosstown Arts.
“Today is the 50th anniversary of Bowie performing ‘Diamond Dogs’ at the Mid-South Coliseum,” artist Mike McCarthy said. “So, I thought why not try to unveil phase one of the sculpture today.”
Also in July, Texas rappers take the Minglewood Hall stage, a New Orleans jazz band comes to The Green Room at Crosstown Arts, and celebrated rockers play Minglewood and Radians Amphitheater.
A Friday court ruling denies a request by opponents of the museum’s construction who sought a temporary injunction last September to stop construction on the riverfront.
The pink neon sign marks the final step in the rebranding of Palladio Interiors and Garden, an iconic Midtown business with a nearly 30-year history.
Former NASA controller and longtime Memphian Bill Weppner, who worked on the Apollo missions, spoke at the exhibit launch party on Thursday.
A School of the Art Institute of Chicago professor emeritus, art gallery owner and sculptor is the Metal Museum’s 38th annual master metalsmith.
This week, watch a four-hour Taiwanese epic, indulge in self-care at Shelby Forest and sample wine as DJs spin wax at Stax.
A local production this weekend will feature playwrights, directors and actors aiming to create six new plays in the span of 24 hours.
Caroline Norris joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar to talk about Volunteer Odyssey’s mission, how it works to feed volunteers in 70 nonprofits in Memphis and much more.
MVP3 Foundation plans to turn four Downtown properties into artistic hubs, ranging from music to culinary arts.