Robby Grant and Jared Boyd of WYXR join Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

Broadway theater has returned to the Orpheum, starting with “Come From Away,” a musical production about airplane passengers diverted to a small town in Newfoundland following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. 

“Even though Memphis may seem like a smaller city or less important in the world of art, I think that the project is one of the most significant opportunities for me,” the artist said. 

When Chris Porter started Creative Punch Marketing Group, he said he had three goals: Do great work, make an impact and work with friends.

The pair worked together to develop a six-panel mural in support of reopening the coliseum.

Mempho Music Festival’s return came at a new location, on the grounds of the Radians Amphitheater at the Memphis Botanic Garden. 

For the second week in a row, one of our photos features the aftermath of a shooting. But the other pictures of food, sports and a factory announcement remind us that life goes on in the wake of sorrow. Vote for your favorite.

MTSU is currently developing a class called “The Tay Keith Experience,” where Keith will give students guidance on how to work professionally in the music industry. 

With his band Blvck Hippie, Josh Shaw’s joined a growing Memphis renaissance of young Black artists. And with a debut album getting buzz, he’s taking the show on the road. 

Victoria Jones of Tone joined Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about rebranding, the mission of the organization, and its growth and expansion after acquiring the United Equipment Building in Orange Mound.

Baking is underway for the 62nd Memphis Greek Festival, coming Oct. 8 and Oct. 9. It’s a bit smaller, but ‘still a party.’

From jam bands to blues upstarts to singer-songwriters both rootsy and rockin’, the return of the Mempho Music Festival showcases a cross-section of contemporary Southern sounds. 

The Satellite Screenings take place across the country during the festival’s closing weekend Friday, Jan. 28 through Sunday, Jan. 30.

Barbecue fest was actually held at Liberty Park in 2011 after flooding on the Mississippi River necessitated it be moved. 

The record label executive bought a reported share of $750,000.

BPACC begins its 23rd season on Saturday, Oct. 2, running through May 7, 2022.

“IAM was kind of birthed there,” vice president Jeni Harris said. “So we’re excited that it’s kind of full circle back here.”

The former Memphian “had no qualms” about the project. “I grew up in Tennessee. Tina (Turner) grew up in Tennessee. I know that place. I know the culture.” Hall is up for two Tony Awards at the ceremony Sunday, Sept. 26.

After a one-year hiatus, the festival hosted by Museum of Science and History, has more than 150 artisan vendors, plus crafts demonstrations and a slew of children’s activities. 

This week’s pictures capture a range of emotions from sorrow to joy, and our photographers were there to capture the moments. Vote for your favorite.

Ives, who co-founded Goner Records with Eric Friedl, discusses the 18-year history of the Gonerfest music festival (which starts Thursday evening, Sept. 23), his love for vinyl, and his weekly music show on WYXR.

The COVID pandemic turned a visit home to a full return for photographer Huger Foote, who found his muse in Memphis. Eighteen of Foote’s photos are now showing at David Lusk Gallery.

September is Library Card Sign Up month, and Memphis Public Libraries is promoting its special edition Black history library cards, which were designed by contestants earlier this year.