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.
On a schooner in the Arctic Circle, artists, writers, musicians and scientists come together to observe, experience and research the frigid region.
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.”
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.
“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.”
If you’re looking for more grown-up counterprogramming, there’s “The Housemaid,” an apparent thriller from “Bridesmaids” director Paul Feig.
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.
IMAX screenings include a holiday film, a horror film, a holiday horror film and a Rolling Stones concert film.
The Orange Mound neighborhood marker is located at corner of Park Avenue and Airways Boulevard.
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.
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.
Also, three exhibitions are on view at Sheet Cake Gallery, while Tops Gallery has exhibitions on view at both locations.
Also opening this week: “Zootopia 2” hits the big screen along with Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller.
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.
Like You Children’s Film Fest brings both whimsy and education to the Pink Palace.
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.
The statewide event’s Memphis exhibit will focus on the legacy of the Memphis College of Art.
In East Memphis, an artist’s utopian daydream is becoming a reality.
Erica Qualy, the founder of Memphis Zine Fest, has one word for the make-it-yourself mini-magazines with endless possibilities: liberating.
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.
Jay Etkin’s been an artist, a gallery owner, the head of a museum, an innovator — and a friend.
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.
Could Jennifer Lawrence be back in a big way? Plus, alien attacks at the Pink Palace, and chickens on the run.
Also in November, five friends and artists invite the public into their new art school and gallery, ShapeShifter.
The Brooks Museum will change its name to “Memphis Art Museum” when it moves to the new building.Related story:
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.
With Halloween around the corner, here are some spooky films — new and old — to get you in the spirit.
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.
“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.
Lauren Rae Holtermann’s career is filled with movie designs and concert posters. But when October rolls around, her Monster Market comes out.