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    Memphis Movies This Week: Stephen King is back

    One might think that all of Stephen King’s work has already been adapted into a movie or miniseries, but here comes “The Monkey,” adapted from “Skeleton Crew,” one of King’s short story collections. 

    By Chris Herrington February 23, 2025
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    Downtown windows showcase artist’s view of the world

    With bold colors, layered textures and a deep love for Memphis traditions, artist Justin Bowles transforms everyday spaces into vibrant, immersive works of art.

    By Christin Yates February 17, 2025
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    Rescue. Hope. Ascension: Homegrown artist’s posthumous show open at Dixon

    Floyd Newsum Jr. frequently placed ladders — symbols of hope and rescue — in his works as an homage to his father, one of the first 12 Black firefighters in Memphis.

    By Elle Perry February 14, 2025
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    Harlem’s Fashion Row collaboration with Gap features Memphis natives

    Brandice Daniel, founder of Harlem’s Fashion Row, is collaborating with Gap on a collection that will launch Friday and feature six designers.

    By Brandon LaGrone II February 14, 2025
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Captain America,’ ‘Paddington,’ ‘In the Mood for Love’

    It’s a week of uncertain sequels, Oscar shorts and an encore for a modern classic screen in Memphis this week.

    By Chris Herrington February 11, 2025
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    The trolls are here to save the Earth

    Memphis Botanic Garden has been invaded in the best way possible.

    By Brandon LaGrone II February 06, 2025
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘I’m Still Here’ completes Oscars checklist

    The last of the Oscars’ Best Picture nominees to arrive in Memphis arrive this week, playing exclusively at Ridgeway Cinema Grill.

    By Chris Herrington February 04, 2025
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    Brooks to partner with regional museums on exhibitions

    Powered by a $1.65 million grant, shared exhibitions will involve Fisk University, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Birmingham Museum of Art and the Mississippi Museum of Art.

    By Jody Callahan February 05, 2025
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    Tennessee Williams’ paintings among February art exhibitions in Memphis

    Months after his death, the first major Memphis exhibition of South Memphis native Floyd Newsum Jr. opens at the Dixon. Plus, a Colombian artist is showing at Sheet Cake Gallery.

    By Elle Perry February 07, 2025
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    The Essential Memphis Library: Craig Brewer’s ‘Hustle & Flow’

    Twenty years ago — Jan. 29, 2005 — was perhaps the greatest day in the history of Memphis movies, with a pair of made-in-Memphis films taking the top two prizes at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival.

    By Chris Herrington January 29, 2025
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘September 5,’ ‘Paris is Burning’

    The most notable new wide-release film opening in Memphis this week is the mysterious “Companion,” a comedy-thriller that’s gotten positive early buzz. 

    By Chris Herrington January 28, 2025
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Brutalist’ arrives ahead of Oscar noms

    The nominations for the 2025 Academy Awards will be announced Thursday, Jan. 23, and “The Brutalist” will probably figure prominently.

    By Chris Herrington January 21, 2025
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    Two extraordinary exhibits at the Dixon near conclusion

    Paintings ranging from the unknown to Picasso and Basquiat are on display at the Dixon through January 26. The museum’s director, Kevin Sharp, talks about the exhibits with Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

    By Eric Barnes January 20, 2025
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    Memphis galleries to host new art for the New Year

    David Lusk simultaneously hosts the same artist at its Nashville and Memphis galleries, and two St. Mary’s alumna reunite for the Buckman Center’s ‘Spirit of 74’ show.

    By Elle Perry January 10, 2025
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    Herrington: My 10 best films of 2024

    This year’s list gives us strippers, tennis players, boys, daughters, jurors and hundreds of beavers. Plus, there are “Special Jury (of One)” prizes.

    By Chris Herrington December 29, 2024
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    End of an Arrow: Two artists work to revive local organization

    “I just feel a tug to continue it somehow,” said Kristina Tubinis, an Arrow artist and retail and events associate.

    By Julia Baker December 15, 2024
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    Arrow Creative closing; Brooks Museum to absorb programs

    The nonprofit, known for Memphis Fashion Week and its Holiday Bazaar, will close its doors at the end of the year. But officials with the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art plan to keep the fire alive.

    By Julia Baker December 03, 2024
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    Here’s a look at Memphis museums, galleries in December

    December art shows in Memphis feature collage, “eye-poems,” photography, abstract paintings and murals. 

    By Elle Perry December 30, 2024
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Gladiator II,’ ‘Wicked’ bring back familiar stories

    This pre-Thanksgiving weekend brings a couple of prestige-oriented films to the big screen, alongside stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal. 

    By Chris Herrington November 21, 2024
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    Beer bottles, finger models form ‘Energy States’ art exhibit

    CBU art professor Scott A. Carter’s new Dixon exhibit is intricate and personal, exploring themes of death, time and self through found-object and sound-making sculpture.

    By Elle Perry November 18, 2024
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    Memphis Police Department to launch TV show on ABC24

    The Memphis Police Department is hosting a new local TV show to showcase its efforts in curbing crime in the city.

    By Aarron Fleming November 18, 2024
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    Pompeii exhibit gives glimpse into ‘time capsule’

    Casts created in hollowed-out spaces of volcanic ash and other artifacts from the frozen city of Pompeii, which was destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., are on display at Graceland starting this week. 

    By Julia Baker November 15, 2024
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    Six Memphis short films to be shown at Italian film festival

    The collaboration continues a long cultural exchange between Memphis and the small Italian town.

    By Jody Callahan November 12, 2024
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    Indie Memphis returns — a viewer’s guide

    The 27th annual Indie Memphis Film Festival starts Thursday with potential sleeper hits, films of local interest and movies you may not see anywhere else. 

    By Chris Herrington November 12, 2024
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Anora’ arrives, a ‘Snail’ tale moves ‘forwards’

    A version of the “beauty and the billionaire” fairy tale, “Anora” won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival this summer and is now being touted as a top contender for a much more mainstream prize: The Oscar. 

    By Chris Herrington November 05, 2024

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