Radio Days
By Robert Lanier, While young people today may not know that an old-time radio was once like a piece of furniture in virtually every household,…
Blues With a Feeling: the 2023 International Blues Challenge goes on
Words and photos by Ken Billett January 28, 2023—On a wet Saturday night, John Nemeth and his band, The Blue Dreamers, opened their set to…
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Volunteer Odyssey, the local nonprofit volunteer center, is turning 10 in 2023
Celebrate with us on April 15 with a morning of volunteering, an afternoon of fun 10 years of building a pathway to volunteerism that enriches…
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ROE: Circuit Playhouse Presents Regional Premiere Addressing Women’s Rights
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Gene and Carol Katz, Karen McCarthy, and Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, present Lisa Loomer’s new play dedicated…
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Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Dedicates Weekend Performances to the Life of Tyre Nichols
As a community of artists, educators, support staff, family, and friends, Circuit Playhouse, Inc. is committed to our organization’s vision to engage with our community…
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Grigg’s Business College building and the Ell Persons Lynching site move to final step toward historic National Register listings
With Wednesday’s approval by Tennessee State Review Board, the applications now move on to the National Park Service for final review and listing on the…
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Family Ties III: Winnie Ille Pooh
Words and photos by Ken Billett At the bottom of a plastic bowl, Winnie the Pooh smiles up at Tigger who has bounded atop the…
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Whiskey, Wine, & Chocolates Returns to the Memphis Botanic Garden
The Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) is pleased to announce Whiskey, Wine, and Chocolates will return on February 10 from 7-10 pm for the first time…
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Iris Collective “Intersections” Chamber Concert set for Feb. 9
Concert will feature award-winning violinist and Memphis native Randall Goosby and award-winning pianist Zhu Wang At 7:30 pm on Thursday, February 9 at Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse…
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Soulsville and Stax launch third annual free virtual Black History Month presentation February 3rd
Registration now available: Soulsville Foundation’s Stax Museum and Stax Music Academy launches third annual free virtual Black History Month presentation in February The Soulsville Foundation announced…
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February 10 at the Halloran: An Evening with Don Bryant and The Bo-Keys
The 2022-2023 On Stage at the Halloran Centre season continues with a rare on stage appearance by a Memphis music legend. Tickets are on sale…
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