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    T Clifton hosts a reception 40 years in the making

    CBU and U of M have new art exhibitions in November, as does Tops at Madison Avenue Park, Marshall Arts, David Lusk Gallery, and the Dixon Gallery and Gardens.

    By Elle Perry December 30, 2024
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Here,’ ‘Haxan’ and ‘Godzilla’ returns

    “Godzilla Minus One” works as action and drama, as monster-movie and as a metaphor for the nuclear anxiety of postwar Japan. It’s just a terrific movie, according to Chris Herrington. 

    By Chris Herrington October 30, 2024
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    Memphis hunting brand hosts film festival to promote conservation

    The festival will include screenings of four short films. Attendees can vote for which one should receive a $10,000 prize.

    By Stevie Paige October 25, 2024
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    Contemporary Arts Memphis opens space for young artists

    Growing from a four-week summer camp, Contemporary Arts Memphis’ official headquarters provides a student gallery area and room for art instruction. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 24, 2024
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    Memphis filmmakers create Black mental health documentary

    In the documentary five Memphis women are interviewed about their mental health — specifically anxiety — and how they deal with challenges.

    By Bianca Thedford October 25, 2024
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    Memphis Movies This Week: Pre-Halloween double-features, if you dare

    This week’s recommendations are very much in “proceed with caution” territory. Plus, “Conclave” joins the Oscar race.

    By Chris Herrington October 23, 2024
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    Artist who painted for Oprah has show at Beale Street hotel

    The Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis hotel, just up the bluff from Riverside Drive at Beale Street, will open a new exhibition Saturday, Oct. 19.

    By Bianca Thedford October 21, 2024
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    ‘This Really Happened’ pilot to screen in Memphis after Tribeca success

    When a comedian and a playwright discovered they were dating the same guy, it was only logical they would write a screenplay about it.

    By Alys Drake October 17, 2024
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    Indie Memphis announces film-fest slate, featuring ‘Nickel Boys’

    One of the year’s most highly anticipated films, an adaptation of author Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer-winning novel “Nickel Boys,” will be the centerpiece selection of the 27th Indie Memphis Film Festival.

    By Chris Herrington October 16, 2024
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    Craig Brewer to direct Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson in Neil Diamond-tribute artist film

    Memphian Craig Brewer captures “Lightning & Thunder” in his latest project about a tribute artist duo.

    By Elle Perry October 16, 2024
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘We Live in Time,’ ‘Rumours,’ horror galore

    Chris Herrington’s pick for the best movie in Memphis this week is Mel Brooks’ black-and-white horror-comedy classic “Young Frankenstein.”

    By Chris Herrington October 15, 2024
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    Brooks Museum fuses fashion, fall with Tim Burton-inspired costume ball

    Couture Collective, the museum’s new fashion affinity group, and award-winning designer and University of Memphis fashion design professor Sonin Lee are hosts of “Come as Thou Art.” 

    By Stevie Paige October 15, 2024
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Saturday Night’ any night; ‘Psycho,’ ‘Amadeus’ at Crosstown

    The theme at the movies this week: New York in the 1970s, via two intriguing, high-profile new docudramas. Crosstown Theater’s Halloween movie series begins with a horror classic and a family-friendly cult favorite. 

    By Chris Herrington October 08, 2024
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Joker’ returns, ‘Mean Girls’ at 20

    At the same time that “The Penguin” is the most promoted series on HBO, the biggest new movie on the big screens is “Joker: Folie à Deux.” But if you looking for an Oscar contender, check out “The Outrun.” 

    By Chris Herrington October 01, 2024
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    ‘Safety net’ for Memphis artists now available

    A new fund aims to help area artists through “catastrophic” emergencies that hinder their ability to perform and/or earn income. 

    By Stevie Paige October 01, 2024
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    Here’s a look at Memphis museums, galleries in October

    Art shows on view in October include the Metal Museum’s Master Metalsmith, two shows at Sheet Cake Gallery and two photographers at Brantley Ellzey’s Summer Studio.

    By Elle Perry October 03, 2024
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    Artist puts heart and sole into giving back at his former elementary school

    An alumnus donated 50 pairs of Nike Dunk sneakers — free for each of Delano Elementary’s kindergarten students.

    By Stevie Paige October 02, 2024
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    Exhibition showcases three decades of Southern Heritage Classic history

    It will feature 120 items from founder Fred Jones Jr.’s collection, as well as memorabilia from the five HBCUs that have participated since its 1990 inception.

    By Bianca Thedford September 09, 2024
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    Here’s a look at Memphis museums, galleries in September

    September art shows have themes of abstract expressionism and minimalism, making syrup from fruit, expanding the definition of drawing, the rural U.S., video games and “ana” — slang for “animosity.”

    By Elle Perry September 11, 2024
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    New exhibit shows recent Memphis history through a ‘fresh lens’

    Through Morales' lens, viewers will meet drag queens, people working at restaurants, people worshipping at church, neighborhood football players, cheerleaders and majorettes. 

    By Elle Perry September 05, 2024
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    Iconic Overton Park landmark starts major renovation

    A midcentury building in Midtown is undergoing a transformation to become the new gallery and studio space for one Memphis museum. 

    By Bill Dries September 01, 2024
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    At 67, Vincent Clay is starting his art degree at U of M

    He started college but quit decades ago. He never stopped wishing it could be different.

    By Jane Roberts August 26, 2024
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    Memphis artist raising money to stay on South Main

    Since moving to the South Main Arts District in 2005, David Bunk said he has seen a number of art galleries close. He said the area needs more shops for locals and tourists.

    By Christin Yates August 18, 2024
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    Artists draw on reality with in-the-flesh models

    Drawing classes with live models (sometimes clothed, sometimes not) help artists hone their skill at sketching the human form.

    By Michael Waddell August 17, 2024
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    U of M museum puts entire African collection on display

    Museum staffers have brought every African piece out of storage for a sprawling exhibition that includes new items.

    By Elle Perry August 17, 2024

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