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07/21/22

The Memphis Parent’s Guide for Back-to-School: Elementary-Aged Kids

By: Ariel Taranski We bet you’ve already seen the shelves clear at local stores to make way for school supplies. Though summer doesn’t feel like it’s coming to a close for the kids, the time for back-to-school shopping is creeping up on us all! Don’t fret, though. We’re here with all the information you’ll need…

Culture

07/20/22

Bodywerk: Memphis’ DJ Superteam

By Ezra Wheeler  (Cover photo by Buck Billings) A few years ago, I heard someone claim that Memphis is “so far behind, it’s ahead.” While I chuckled at the clever wordplay, there was also an undeniable truth to the sentiment. We Memphians cling tight to our cultural traditions and are often late to the party…

Arts

07/15/22

 5 Visual Artists to Check Out This Summer 

By: Elise Herron Lately, Memphis visual artists have been featured on countless national platforms. But there are still plenty of places to see their art around town. Here are a few stops to make this summer.  Kellie Romany   Kellie Romany creates drawings, paintings, and ceramics that explore human connection in a way that feels…

Culture

07/14/22

Small Business Spotlight: The Mane Wildling

By: Elise Herron Great floral design should not only reflect the personality of a party, but also inspire energy, connection, and nostalgia among its guests. That’s the philosophy of Verushka Wilson, owner and lead designer of small Memphis floral studio, The Mane Wildling. Its niche is uncommon creations that elevate the vibe of an event.…

Music

07/12/22

Venue Profile: Tailor’s Union + The Pocket

by Jayne Ellen White Those underground clubs seen in old movies with brick walls, round tables full of friends and couples sipping on something strong while dressed to the nines and watching live music—-they don’t exist much anymore. Has live music become slightly less intent on the music part and a little more focused on…

Culture

06/28/22

Josh Shaw of Blvck Hippie Talks Black Indie Rock

Memphis is known as the origin place of so much American music. It’s easy to wax poetic about the topic in an overly general way– locals and visitors alike know Beale Street as the home of the blues, and many know Memphis as a place where labels like Stax Records, & Hi Records (Royal Recording…

Memphis

06/26/22

Black Families in Memphis Music

It’s no surprise that Memphis is full of talented musicians in the Black community. What you may not know is many of them happen to be tied to each other in one way or another. Whether they are close friends, met a few times at a local concert, or happen to be family, this is…

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