Before 1895, Dockery Plantation was, like much of the Delta at the time, a swampy tangle of gum and cypress …
Arts & Music
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When the Grammy board searched for the most appropriate location to build its first museum outside L.A., they could have …
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Working as newspaper reporters in 1978 in Greenville, Mississippi, David Saltz and I jumped on a last-minute media invite to …
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Levitt Shell hosts 50 concerts each year, with performances by national and international touring acts. You will not want to …
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The annual Beale Street Music Festival runs from May 3-5, with performances by Dave Matthews Band, The Killers, Gary Clark …
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Since 2015, The Collective (or CLTV) has worked to empower black artists throughout Memphis. However, the nonprofit has never reaped …
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Blues music is a uniquely American art form. Every year, The Blues Foundation aims to keep this style alive through …
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Winter will be upon us soon, and for Memphis music fans this means the chance to see some prominent acts …
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We all know Bev Johnson’s distinctive, husky voice, which has been gracing Memphis’ airwaves for over 40 years. Next year, …
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The Memphis Music Hall of Fame recently inducted seven new members, including Aretha Franklin. Have you heard of the other …
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If you’ve walked the streets of Memphis lately, you’ve probably noticed the artwork that has been appearing on the sides …
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The Indie Memphis Music Festival aims to create community through film and support independent filmmakers in Memphis and throughout the …
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America’s most iconic street is gearing up for a new tradition. On Oct. 20, the first quarterly Beale Street Artcrawl …
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On Sept. 15, the Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) kicks off its 2018-19 concert season with a show by beatboxing …
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The National Civil Rights Museum’s popular outdoor concert series is back again, bringing another month of free soul, jazz and …
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At the end of the month, Pure Memphis Music Series returns to Old Dominick Distillery. On August 23, singer-songwriter Harlan …
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When someone mentions Memphis, what thoughts come to mind? If you said “blues music,” you’re probably in the majority. Here …
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The annual Bluff City Art and Poetry Slam is back for its fourth year this weekend at the Cordova Library. …
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Six decades into her career, Dolly Parton still proves she is up for new artistic challenges.
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Memphis, it’s time to support your local urban music artists. The 26th annual Juneteenth Urban Music Festival starts on June …
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Getty Images, Oath and the National Disability Leadership Alliance have partnered to launch a new album called The Disability Collection.
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2018 is a big year, as it marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in Memphis. …
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Take your art with a splash of soul when the Urban Art Commission hosts the Bring Your Soul Block Party …
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For years — and now, more than ever — the bold, abstract prints, which originated in African tribes, have been …
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You can hear the sweet laughter and pitter-patter of little feet echo throughout the Hickory Ridge Mall as tiny ballerinas …
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A gem located across from the Stax Museum was once home to legendary blues artist Memphis Slim and a local …
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“Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power” makes its U.S. debut at Crystal Bridges. Featuring the …
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A Mid-South man has sparked the latest social media viral trend. It all started when Bart Orr, a 26-year-old musician …
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Curious about up-and-coming Memphis artists? Well, you’re in luck!
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Memphis is known for its one-of-a-kind musical influencers. So, who’s the next big act to emerge from the Bluff City?