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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The Levitt Shell at Overton Park is getting a new executive director as Shelby Farms Park executive Natalie Wilson announced she will be taking over at the helm.

Subscription cable and satellite network Starz has announced the pickup of a television series created by Memphis native Katori Hall.

Marie Pizano, CEO and founder of MVP3 Entertainment Group, has a mission to bring Hollywood, California, to Memphis to help train and mentor young actors. Her vision will come to life Nov. 30 at Germantown Community Theatre.

Lawrence “Larry” Hass doesn’t have the traditional background that leads to becoming a full-time magician. The former philosopher wasn’t intrigued with magic as a child and never saw himself pursuing the mystical profession.

Playhouse on the Square has announced the 2018 NewWorks@TheWorks Playwriting Competition finalists.

A fall concert at Idlewild Presbyterian Church will feature the church’s carillon, the largest musical instrument in Memphis. David Caudill, senior carillonneur, and Peggy McClure, associate carillonneur, will present the church’s fall concert on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 2:30 p.m.

Netflix has released details about the feature directorial debut of "Insecure" showrunner Prentice Penny, "Uncorked."

Shortly before “If Beale Street Could Talk” screened during the 2018 Indie Memphis Film Festival, a video of the film’s director, Barry Jenkins, played on the screens.

Playback Memphis is searching for the next six nonprofit organizations to receive a performance or workshop at a significantly discounted rate. Playback Memphis then invites the chosen organizations to attend a Memphis Matters performance where they will be highlighted and featured.

Last year, a graduating senior at Rhodes College was directing scenes from Lynn Nottage’s “Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine,” for her final project in the directing class.

Dr. David Evans owns Total Eye Care in East Memphis. His wife, Esther Evans, serves as practice administrator.

Almost 20 years ago then-choreographer-in-residence Trey McIntyre created "The Memphis Suite" for Ballet Memphis. McIntyre has now remixed that work for Ballet Memphis' Fall Mix. 

Four years after Lecolion and Carina Washington founded PRIZM Ensemble in Memphis, the organization launched the PRIZM Music Camp & International Chamber Music Festival. In 2013, PRIZM launched its after-school mentoring program, PRIZM in the Schools, and in 2015 it began OMusic Project, which serves Orange Mound.

After 10 years and 500 shows, Levitt Shell executive director Anne Pitts is stepping down.

The national tour of the “School of Rock,” hits the Orpheum Theatre, starting Wednesday, Oct. 9. It is based on the film of the same name and features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. 

A musical about Nutbush-native Tina Turner, written by Memphis-native Katori Hall, will head to Broadway in fall 2019.