Earlier this month, the detailed plan for the new museum was approved by the Downtown Memphis Commission’s Design Review Board.

This week, Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin are walking in Memphis (er, well, Germantown), MoSH offers a look behind the scenes and Wiseacre hosts a weird beer festival.

An exhibition of detailed and luminously colored paintings in the Renaissance style that has “taken the art world by storm” is now on display at the Brooks. 

“I want you to come to the museum to meet old friends for coffee on the roof garden, where you’ll also encounter beautiful sculpture,” said the museum’s executive director. “I want art to spill out onto your path as you walk, bike, or run past the museum.”

Attorney Mitch McDeere of John Grisham’s “The Firm,” will soon be back in action — and back in trouble.

As hundreds of Memphians covered the ground around Brooks Museum of Art for Chalkfest 2023, local artists recreated works from the museum’s collection.

The film is set to debut in 65 markets across 136 screens, including at Malco Theatres. But there is also another drama unfolding, in Shelby County Chancery Court. 

The Memphis in May International Festival’s 2023 poster artist is Memphian Kong Wee Pang. 

From Legos to a veggie sandwich, take a look at some recent photos. 

In a review of the 61 works of art by 62 artists in Memphis Airport’s new Concourse B, Zak Ozmo finds an exhibit that is “robust and diverse.”

If there’s something big going on around town, there’s a good chance The Daily Memphian photographers Mark Weber and Patrick Lantrip are there to capture the moment. Take a look at this week’s images.

Most Memphis children will be on Spring Break next week, March 13-17, and if you’re hoping to find some fun (and maybe free) activities for kids, here are a few local places that have you covered.

The Dixon’s new exhibit, “American Made,” is a wondrous exhibit of paintings and sculptures from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection, on display at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens until April 16. 

The two East Memphis entities joined forces to commemorate not only Women’s History Month but specifically women in the arts. 

Lots of happy pictures this week, including a freshly minted teacher, a three-year-old preparing for the time of her young life, a winning season for Overton High, and good news for an artist. Which is your favorite?

The court allowed the highest penalty based on the level of fraud.

It was a bittersweet week, as the city said farewell to Officer Geoffrey Redd, who died after being shot at the Poplar-White Station Library. 

The exhibit also displays works from contemporary artists, who adopted Bill Helwig’s techniques, such as Martha Banyas, Marilyn Tendrich, William Harper and Jamie Bennett. 

Cute kids? Check. Cute critters? Check. A moving mural? Got it. A heartfelt win for the Tigers? You bet. Tell us which photo you like best. 

The mural appears on the wall of the Steve A. Castle House of Rhythm and Blues near Hein Park and was commissioned by the club’s owner, Steve A. Adams.

“The museum is one of the best ways to teach Judaism in a sensory way: to see, to hear, to touch, to listen,” Rabbi Micah Greenstein said.

The Daily Memphian captured East High’s student TV studio, a women’s support center, a vegan farmers market staple and Bartlett High’s Nevaeh Scott, who is honoring her mother. 

Photographer Patrick Lantrip captured some of those attending Tyre Nichols’ funeral including Tristan Strickland, who drove all the way from Michigan to pay his respects.

Memphians said goodbye to Lisa Marie Presley this week in a special service at Graceland, but they also celebrated a win for Tigers basketball, a new restaurant, and an addition at St. Jude.

Memphis will join Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga in a five-month, statewide art exhibition this week.