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    Five must-see shows for June 2023 (plus, a festival)

    Folk singers who have lived around the country will take the Hernando’s Hide-A-Way stage, local hip hop and R&B acts will perform in a Green Room showcase and Drake comes home to the FedExForum.

    By Elle Perry June 01, 2023
  • Music

    Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid adds rooftop party series

    Downtown Memphis has a new rooftop party series and a crystal skull may or may not be involved. 

    By Liaudwin Seaberry Jr. May 30, 2023
  • Arlington

    Arlington High grad wins $10,000 award at 2023 Sports Emmys

    An Arlington High sports journalist kick-started his college career with a scholarship awarded last week at the Annual Sports Emmy Awards.

    By Michael Waddell May 27, 2023
  • Music

    Tina Turner belonged to the world, but West Tennessee claims a little piece

    Tina Turner’s story bares some similarities to another closer-to-home Tennessee artist: Elvis Presley. But while Presley was given his crown early, Turner fought for hers over decades.

    By Chris Herrington May 26, 2023
  • Music

    Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar whose hits included ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It,’ dead at 83

    Her life became the basis for a film, a Broadway musical co-written and produced by Memphian Katori Hall, and an HBO documentary in 2021 that she called her public farewell.

    By The Associated Press May 24, 2023
  • Music

    Youth talent rocks Memphis Botanic Garden at Teen Fest 2023

    Nine Memphis teenagers took their talents to the Radians Amphitheater stage Saturday, May 13, at an event designed to showcase young artists’ skills.

    By Alicia Davidson May 13, 2023
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: Dogchella, Mother’s Day and lots of ballet

    This week, Memphis in May celebrates Malaysia, Opera Memphis honors soldiers and Motownphilly’s back again.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield, Kelsey Bowen May 11, 2023
  • Music

    The good, the bad and the logistics of Beale Street Music Festival 2023

    Festival-goers and vendors had mixed reactions to how the iconic Memphis in May weekend event played out in 2023.

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    Herrington: Can Music Fest make it at the new Tom Lee Park? The early answer is promising

    By Alicia Davidson May 08, 2023
  • Music

    Herrington: Can Music Fest make it at the new Tom Lee Park? The early answer is promising

    The portions of the newly built park that were fenced off tightened the space and altered the flow. But the new parts that were accessible made for a more engaging and functional space.

    By Chris Herrington May 08, 2023
  • Photo Gallery Music

    Beale Street Music Festival, Day 2

    Beale Street Music Festival Day 2 wrapped up Saturday night at Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis. Photographer Patrick Lantrip was there capturing photos of fans, and acts including GloRilla, Finesse2Tymes, Big Boogie, Mac Saturn and Halestorm and Mike.

    By Patrick Lantrip May 07, 2023
  • Music

    Music Fest blues tent back on Beale, where it began

    Many concert goers liked the atmosphere at Handy Park, but not the logistics of walking from Tom Lee Park and ascending the bluff to get there.

    By Alicia Davidson May 07, 2023
  • Music

    Down by the river: BSMF cranks up the energy in Tom Lee Park

    Bands, fans, vendors all celebrate the return of Beale Street Music Festival to its traditional home in Tom Lee Park on a beautiful Friday night.

    By Alicia Davidson May 06, 2023
  • Photo Gallery Music

    Beale Street Music Festival, Day 1

    The Beale Street Music Festival returned to Tom Lee Park Friday, May 5, with acts including Low Cut Connie, Toadies, The Lumineers, Marcy Playground and P.J. Morton.

    By Mark Weber May 06, 2023
  • Music

    Memphis radio stations play musical chairs

    The end of FM 100 this summer has caused ripple effects for Rock 103, KISS FM and Flinn Broadcasting’s Q 107.5 as radio owners go after adult contemporary listeners. 

    By Holly Whitfield May 05, 2023
  • Music

    St. Paul and the Broken Bones’ Memphis ties grow with album, tour

    This week, the soul ensemble announced a Memphis show in October at Minglewood Hall. 

    By Sam Shansky May 05, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    MIM Guide: How to celebrate Malaysia this week

    It’s Memphis in May’s “international week,” and we’ve got your essential guide to celebrating this year’s honored country of Malaysia.

    By Bianca Phillips May 10, 2023
  • Music

    MIM Guide: Beale Street Music Fest’s Downtown Return

    This weekend, thousands will descend upon the newly renovated Tom Lee Park for Memphis in May’s Beale Street Music Festival. We’ve got a stage map, festival food tips, must-see music recommendations and more.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry May 05, 2023
  • Music

    Six things to know before you go to Beale Street Music Festival

    In five days, music fans will return to the river for Beale Street Music Festival at the newly redesigned Tom Lee Park. Here’s what you need to know before you go.

    By Bianca Phillips May 05, 2023
  • Education

    ‘Bold and vibrant’: Whitehaven High band director dies in Atlanta

    Newsom died while out of town with the band in Atlanta, where they performed yesterday, April 29.

    By Alicia Davidson May 01, 2023
  • Music

    Five must-see shows for May

    Memphis audiences can see a regional Mexican band, a singer-songwriter duo with Mid-South roots, a Memphis rapper, a Coldplay tribute, and the Dave Matthews Band.

    By Denise Parnell April 30, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    Jack Parnell, with a voice for the ages, dies at 84

    He was the morning drive-time voice on WHBQ from 1958 to 1971. 

    By Jane Roberts April 28, 2023
  • Music

    Willie Nelson bringing Outlaw Music Festival to BankPlus Amphitheater

    Outlaw country veteran Willie Nelson will play Southaven in October as part of his annual Outlaw Music Festival Tour and extension of his 90th birthday.

    By Beth Sullivan April 25, 2023
  • Music

    MoSH makes some noise for nation’s oldest high school band

    Memphis Museum of Science and History exhibit hits the right note with “Band of Brothers – CBHS: America’s Oldest High School Band.” 

    By Alicia Davidson April 23, 2023
  • Music

    Memphis vinyl shops ready for Record Store Day

    Record Store Day is an annual event celebrated by vinyl shops and music enthusiasts around the world since 2007; this year, national organizers expect more than 400 exclusive releases.

    By Sam Shansky April 21, 2023
  • Music

    Memphis Botanic Garden reveals 2023 Live at the Garden lineup

    The 2023 Live at the Garden lineup includes two shows that were canceled last year.

    By Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield April 20, 2023

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