As the “summer blockbuster” concept took hold, “Jaws” was widely credited — or blamed — with birthing the concept.

When going to the Overton Park Shell, you’re gonna want to take the scenic route.

In her newly permanent role, Adeze Wilford comes to the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art to help provide opportunities to people who frequently feel left out.

The Memphis Youth Art Mart returns, and this year, 17-year-old co-organizer Baylus Schaffler says it’s tapping into a new form of art. 

Lee directs Denzel Washington in a remake of a classic Japanese drama. Coen Brothers' cult comedy is at the Pink Palace.

In May, attendees of the Stage & Sketch figure-drawing class drew wrestlers as graphic designer and illustrator Shelda Edwards called out poses.

At mid-year, the biggest comedy hit at a somewhat resurgent American box office has been a sleeper-success female-buddy movie. Maybe that will change in the weeks ahead.

One artist uses performance, mixed media, collage, and video “to converse with other young, alienated women and femmes who struggle to find their entire selves in a capitalistic landscape.”

The photos capture the joy and energy of a live B.B. King performance.

“It’s really surprising how many kids have never been to a museum before,” said docent Anne Whirley. “But they’re all engaged and well-behaved.”

Plus, Chris Herrington shares his “Best of 2025 so far” movie list.

Funding will go toward three nonprofits with programs to support children dealing with trauma, death and stress through stage performances, art classes and instruments. 

Chef Kelly English is hosting a four-course meal inspired by “Away with the Tides,” an exhibition currently at the Brooks Museum of Art. 

Plus, two new horror films and a thriller about an anti-government extremist in a stand-off with a chief of police. 

Whether it’s a name you know or a name that’s hidden, this month, artists and photographers from Memphis and beyond capture the Arkansas Delta, quiet moments of everyday life and more. 

At the Incognito Art Auction to benefit the Memphis Botanic Garden, buyers will be purchasing pieces that speak to them without knowing who actually created them until the sale is complete.

And “Spinal Tap” goes to 41.

“Brad Pitt and race cars? I guess Father’s Day comes twice this year.”

“You go to other areas (of Memphis) and they have memorable sculptures and landmarks,” the artist Lorenzo Scruggs said. “Whitehaven? We build our own landmark.”

“We want to show Memphis children that you could grow up and be an artist as a job,” said Children’s Museum CEO Stewart Burgess.

Construction on the Memphis Art Museum, what the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will become when it moves Downtown, has continued. So has construction on the Metal Museum’s location in the Memphis College of Art building.

Back to “Brokeback Mountain” and why you should see “Materialists.” 

Filmmakers from across the world have a chance to enter their best work for young audiences to compete for awards such as Best Narrative Short Film or Audience Favorite Feature Film.

Visitors to the Dixon Gallery & Gardens can venture inside a fantastical world for free until Sunday, June 29.

Plus, Chris Herrington ranks the Wes Anderson films he’s seen.