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05/02/22

5 Live Shows Not to Miss in May

With the Summer finally approaching, venues and outdoor stages are finally opening up with a variety of shows that include a little bit of something for everyone. Despite the star-studded touring acts making up Beale Street Music Fest, the local scene can still hold their own with a wide mix of shows and genres. Here…

Culture

04/24/22

Preview of the River Series at the Harbor Town Amphitheater

By Zachary Corsa Nestled amongst the stately townhomes and leafy walking trails of Harbor Town–a well-loved New Urbanism community just north of downtown Memphis on Mud Island–is one of the most charming secrets of the Bluff City. A short distance from the Maria Montessori School complex is the school’s stone amphitheater, a grassy and intimate…

Culture

04/18/22

Four Ways to Upcycle Your Clothes

By: Elise Herron Do you ever feel like you have too many clothes but nothing to wear? If you’ve become bored with your wardrobe, then consider upcycling it. You’ll bring new life to old threads and keep your clothes out of the landfill. Here are a few local businesses to help you get started. Dye…

Culture

04/14/22

“Soul Kids” Puts Memphis’ Youth in the Global Spotlight

By Kierstyn Pryor Stax Music Academy has done it again! As students of the academy continue to excel in their goal of keeping Stax Records’ legacy alive, they have taken their talents a step further. From earlier opportunities such as playing international performances and working with singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake, the students are back in the…

Arts

04/08/22

This Season is Springloaded! – Catch Up with Maxx Reed

On April 9th and 10th at the Halloran Centre,  New Ballet Ensemble will be hosting its annual Springloaded production. The show features a diverse repertoire choreographed by international artists, including Memphis-raised alumni, Maxx Reed and Briana Brown. They both trained at New Ballet during their youth and then served as teaching artists for the school.…

Culture

04/06/22

5 Questions with Graham Winchester

By Jayne Ellen White Midtown Memphis’ music scene is prolific, much like one of its primary contributors, the multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Graham Winchester. Winchester can be seen performing as one half of the band Turnstyles, and co-founded Memphis’ Blast Habit Records in 2021. The label’s first release, So Gung Ho, is also one of Winchester’s…

Culture

03/30/22

Rapper SUPERSTARSWISH is Ready for the Limelight

By Zachary Corsa SUPERSTARSWISH is confident, ambitious, and driven. For a hustling young rapper in the venerable Memphis hip-hop game, there’s no other way to be if you hope to leave your mark and join the ranks of the Bluff City legends that preceded you. But in a scene teeming with hopefuls and might-be’s, SWISH…

Culture

03/24/22

Women’s History Month: Women Are Changing The Face Of The Once Male-Dominated Funeral Industry

By: Brianna Smith-Herman The funeral service industry has long been a male-dominated one, but times are changing as more women are entering into the profession and breaking down stereotypes. While still not yet considered female-dominated, the fresh infusion of death-positive philosophy, life celebration, and death doulaship by women is changing the face of the death…

Culture

03/23/22

Ladies of Latino Memphis – Adriana Perez-Zarco

You may know just how hard the Latino Memphis works to support our city’s Latin/x/e community, but did you know that there are so many talented women behind the organization’s programs and endeavors? This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the women who are dedicated to driving Latino Memphis’ mission! To learn more about Latino Memphis,…

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