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<strong>In April, Lisa Williamson, artist and University of Memphis professor, spent two weeks on a schooner in the Arctic Circle.</strong> (Submitted)Visual Arts

Glaciers, asthma and the midnight sun: Memphis artists’ adventures in the Arctic Circle

On a schooner in the Arctic Circle, artists, writers, musicians and scientists come together to observe, experience and research the frigid region. 

By John Klyce December 25, 2025
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Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Song Sung Blue,’ ‘Marty Supreme’

Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme” arrives with the tagline “Dream Big.” But Craig Brewer’s “Song Sung Blue” one-ups it with the tagline “Dream Huge.”

By Chris Herrington December 26, 2025
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Arts Beat: What Memphis arts and culture looked like in 2025

From arts shows, concerts, to theater productions and beyond, the Memphis art scene blossomed in 2025. Here’s a recap of some of our top arts and culture moments. And some staff favorites.

By Kelsey Bowen December 19, 2025
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From Memphis to Milwaukee: Craig Brewer’s journey to his biggest moviemaking stage yet

“With a Christmas Day release in theaters coast-to-coast, with two big stars and a repertoire of well-loved music, ‘Song Sung Blue’ is a pretty good advertisement for the musicians and studios of Memphis.”

By Chris Herrington December 19, 2025

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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Avatar,’ ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at the Orpheum

    If you’re looking for more grown-up counterprogramming, there’s “The Housemaid,” an apparent thriller from “Bridesmaids” director Paul Feig. 

    By Chris Herrington December 16, 2025
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    ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ win big with Southeastern film critics

    Paul Thomas Anderson’s topical action-comedy romp “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s Delta-set horror period piece “Sinners” dominated this year’s awards vote of the Southeastern Film Critics Association. 

    By Chris Herrington December 15, 2025
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Ella McCay,’ ‘The Shining’ on IMAX

    IMAX screenings include a holiday film, a horror film, a holiday horror film and a Rolling Stones concert film.

    By Chris Herrington December 10, 2025
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    Photo Gallery: An Orange Mound metal marker

    The Orange Mound neighborhood marker is located at corner of Park Avenue and Airways Boulevard.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 08, 2025
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    ‘A little bit cowboy, a little bit visionary': Metal Museum founder James Wallace dies

    With his bushy mustache and a Stetson on his head, James Wallace didn’t exactly look like a man who literally willed a museum to life, then nurtured its continued existence for nearly three decades afterward.

    By Jody Callahan December 04, 2025
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    Memphis Movies This Week: Oscar contender ‘Hamnet’ and a super-sized ‘Kill Bill’

    A potential Best Picture winner starring a Best Actress candidate comes to Memphis theaters. Plus, the Paradiso will be participating in a national IMAX “sneak preview” screening. 

    By Chris Herrington December 06, 2025
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    December exhibitions showcase Memphis via photography, painting

    Also, three exhibitions are on view at Sheet Cake Gallery, while Tops Gallery has exhibitions on view at both locations.

    By Elle Perry December 04, 2025
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    What’s at the movies this week? ‘A Knives Out Mystery,’ ‘Zootopia 2,’ more

    Also opening this week: “Zootopia 2” hits the big screen along with Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller.

    By Chris Herrington November 29, 2025
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    This one’s for the nature lovers

    Some stunning images shot by local residents of wildlife and the natural splendor of Shelby County will be featured in next year’s Tennessee Wildlife Federation calendar.

    By Michael Waddell November 30, 2025
  • Visual Arts

    This kids’ film festival is about digesting complex ideas — and having fun

    Like You Children’s Film Fest brings both whimsy and education to the Pink Palace.

    By Jody Callahan November 22, 2025
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘Pulp Fiction,’ Tav Falco

    Chris Herrington says “Pulp Fiction” carries the thrill of a young director coming into his own, taking chances and pulling them off, discovering just how good he can be.

    By Chris Herrington November 18, 2025
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    From Beale to Broadway, statewide art exhibition spotlights 4 museums in Tennessee

    The statewide event’s Memphis exhibit will focus on the legacy of the Memphis College of Art.

    By Elle Perry November 17, 2025
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    New art school is ready to transform students — and teachers

    In East Memphis, an artist’s utopian daydream is becoming a reality.

    By John Klyce November 17, 2025
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    Arts Beat: Memphis Zine Fest celebrates mini-magazines and their makers

    Erica Qualy, the founder of Memphis Zine Fest, has one word for the make-it-yourself mini-magazines with endless possibilities: liberating.

    By Elle Perry November 14, 2025
  • Arts & Culture

    Spillit Memphis launching film festival

    True stories of Rowan Oak property in Oxford, adopting greyhounds from the racetracks and Tom Lee’s life will be screened at the first Spillit film festival.

    By Joel Haley November 11, 2025
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    Artist Jay Etkin’s passion is celebrating life — but it looks a lot like community instead

    Jay Etkin’s been an artist, a gallery owner, the head of a museum, an innovator — and a friend.

    By John Klyce November 09, 2025
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    Arts Beat: Beautifying the city starts with a call to artists

    The manager of the city’s percent-for-art program is looking for artists of any age to reimagine crosswalks, neighborhood signs, markers and beyond.

    By Elle Perry November 07, 2025
  • Visual Arts

    Memphis Movies This Week: Jennifer Lawrence in ‘Die My Love,’ Tom Cruise gets ‘Risky’

    Could Jennifer Lawrence be back in a big way? Plus, alien attacks at the Pink Palace, and chickens on the run. 

    By Chris Herrington November 05, 2025
  • Visual Arts

    Four Memphis artists share a birthday and an exhibition

    Also in November, five friends and artists invite the public into their new art school and gallery, ShapeShifter.

    By Elle Perry November 02, 2025
  • Downtown

    Memphis Art Museum has a plan for opening

    The Brooks Museum will change its name to “Memphis Art Museum” when it moves to the new building.

    Related story: 

    Brooks Museum names new chief curator

    By Elle Perry October 31, 2025
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    Brooks Museum names new chief curator

    Born in New Jersey, raised in North Carolina and now a mother of two “full-blooded Memphians,” Patricia Lee Daigle is no stranger to change. And as the Brooks Museum’s new chief curator, she’s taking on some big changes.

    By Elle Perry October 30, 2025
  • Visual Arts

    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Springsteen’ on screen, Halloween favorite films

    With Halloween around the corner, here are some spooky films — new and old — to get you in the spirit.

    By Chris Herrington October 21, 2025
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    Historic-photo exhibit exports Memphis soul to Seoul

    The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Arts Council Korea are also planning a three-year partnership that would bring emerging Korean curators to the American Southeast.

    By Elle Perry October 14, 2025
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘After the Hunt,’ ‘Silence of the Lambs’

    “Challengers” and “Call Me By Your Name” director Luca Guadagnino takes a swing at “cancel culture” and Malco’s Throwback Thursday showing this week hits home — partly.

    By Chris Herrington October 15, 2025
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    How Memphis designer Holtermonster crafted ‘a freaky pop-up for weirdos like you’

    Lauren Rae Holtermann’s career is filled with movie designs and concert posters. But when October rolls around, her Monster Market comes out. 

    By Elle Perry October 09, 2025

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