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    Reality show set at Memphis academy

    Temmora Levy, who runs a talent development academy in Memphis, is the subject of an eight-episode Lifetime television network series that starts in June. 

    By Elle Perry June 06, 2019
  • Performing Arts

    A prima ballerina retires ‘on top’

    Crystal Brothers has been Giselle, Juliet, Tinkerbell and Odette in her 23-year career performing with Ballet Memphis. “I've lived many a little girl’s dream.”

    By Jane Schneider May 20, 2019
  • Performing Arts

    Ballet Memphis names new artistic director

    Starting July 1, Steven McMahon will take over a job held for 32 years by Ballet Memphis’ founder, Dorothy Gunther Pugh.

    By Elle Perry May 20, 2019
  • Business

    Extensive renovations planned at Theatre Memphis

    As it approaches its 100th anniversary, Theatre Memphis' facility on Perkins Extended will be getting upgraded. 

    By Natalie Pilgrim May 20, 2019
  • Music

    North Mississippi Allstars open Levitt Shell summer concert series

    The North Mississippi Allstars will open the first half of the Levitt Shell's annual summer concert series on May 30. The free concert series will continue through late July, before returning again at the end of August. 

    By Chris Herrington April 25, 2019
  • Music

    Volunteers answer call to help clean up Mid-South Coliseum

    Volunteers answered the call from the Coliseum Coalition to help "pre-vitalize" the Mid-South Coliseum, turning out Saturday to clean up the storied Memphis landmark.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 27, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Senate diverts $2.5M from Memphis riverfront grant to Germantown amphitheater

    The state Senate has pulled $2.5 million from Gov. Bill Lee’s planned $10 million Memphis riverfront redevelopment grant, with plans to redirect the money to a Germantown Performing Arts Center amphitheater.

    By Sam Stockard April 26, 2019
  • Music

    The Weekly Memphian: Lucero Family Block Party, Record Store Day, Ballet Memphis/New Ballet Ensemble and more

    The Weekly Memphian is a partial guide to things happening in Memphis, recommended by Daily Memphian staff. This guide covers April 10-16.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 14, 2019
  • Music

    Live at the Garden lineup spans classic rock and country-pop genres

    The Doobie Brothers returns to the Memphis Botanic Garden concert series in a lineup that also includes Lionel Richie, Toby Keith and Brett Young. 

    By Jared Boyd April 17, 2019
  • Performing Arts

    Meet seven Memphis playwrights

    Seven Memphis playwrights talk about how they got their start, their goals and their perceptions of the local industry.

    By Elle Perry March 18, 2019
  • Performing Arts

    U of M Theater scores with promising Broadway production ‘Be More Chill’

    In a coup that would make any theater director proud, the University of Memphis Department of Theatre & Dance presented its latest musical, “Be More Chill,” this month, just as the production makes its Broadway debut.

    By Jane Schneider February 17, 2019
  • Performing Arts

    Bridge Builders student leaders host poetry slam for survivors of sexual abuse

    Members of the Bridge Builders Change program are creating a safe space for victims of sexual assault, abuse and harassment to share their stories of strength in an open forum.

    By Jared Boyd February 05, 2019
  • Performing Arts

    The Weekly Memphian: Bluff City Liars, TEDxMemphis, Jazzmeia Horn and Daley

    The Weekly Memphian is a partial guide to things happening in Memphis, recommended by Daily Memphian staff. This guide covers Jan. 30 - Feb. 5.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 30, 2019
  • Performing Arts

    The Weekly Memphian: Liz Brasher, ‘Roma', ‘Sweat’ and SPINS

    The Weekly Memphian is a partial guide to things happening in Memphis, recommended by Daily Memphian staff. This guide covers January 23-29.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 23, 2019
  • Performing Arts

    The Weekly Memphian: Justin Timberlake, Sonic Youth, ‘Burning,’ The CMPLX

    The Weekly Memphian is a partial guide to things happening in Memphis, recommended by Daily Memphian staff. This guide covers January 10-15.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 09, 2019
  • Music

    Bobby Rush and Buddy Guy among nominees for Blues Music Awards

    The Memphis-based Blues Foundation has announced nominees for its 40th awards celebration. The winners, recognized for achievements in performances, recordings, songwriting and sustaining the blues, will be revealed in May.

    By Elle Perry January 09, 2019
  • Performing Arts

    Memphis mother and son run LGBTQ magazine, radio show

    Gwendolyn Clemons and her son Davin have a lot in common.

    By Elle Perry January 02, 2019
  • Music

    The Weekly Memphian: ‘If Beale Street Could Talk,’ Willie Nelson, 30 First Jokes and Hybrid Filmmaking

    Elvis turns 84, Willie Nelson brings friends to town, and "If Beale Street Could Talk" takes the screen as we run down some of our favorite things happening in Memphis this week. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 04, 2019
  • Performing Arts

    Venezolanos en Memphis, cellists organize string donation drive

    When members of the local Venezuelan alliance Venezolanos en Memphis learn of a fellow countryperson arriving in Memphis, often with nothing, they provide everything from clothing and mattresses to referrals for housing support.

    By Elle Perry December 28, 2018
  • Germantown

    Germantown Performing Arts Center to welcome guests in spring 2020

    The Grove at GPAC should host visitors in the spring of 2020 after the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a $5 million contract last week – the final approval needed before construction begins.

    By Abigail Warren December 17, 2018
  • Performing Arts

    How a Swiss ballet company founder became ‘Nut ReMix’ Snow Queen

    The Snow Queen in New Ballet Ensemble & School’s 2018 performances of “Nut ReMix” comes all the way from Zurich. But how she came to perform with the group actually begins in Italy.

    By Elle Perry December 12, 2018
  • Performing Arts

    Lil Buck talks transition to film

    While Charles “Lil Buck” Riley rehearsed for this year’s edition of "Nut ReMix" at New Ballet Ensemble & School on Monday afternoon, a crew of two filmed him for an upcoming television dance docuseries.

    By Elle Perry December 14, 2018
  • Germantown

    Madonna Learning Center play provides spirit, warmth of the holiday season

    For many people, the holidays are not complete without attending the annual Christmas play presented by the students of Madonna Learning Center in Germantown.

    By Michael Waddell December 12, 2018
  • Performing Arts

    Local magician reviving magic in Memphis

    A local magician is working to bring back the art of magic to the Memphis area. Jeff Day, who specializes in a Victorian style of magic, performs across the Mid-South for a wide range of audiences.

    By Christin Yates December 15, 2018
  • Performing Arts

    At Tennessee Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare is for everyone

    Growing up, Dan McCleary, founder of Memphis' Tennessee Shakespeare Company, was exposed to Shakespeare in the way many students are today — in its written form.

    By Christin Yates December 11, 2018

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