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08/31/21

Braid My Hair: A Salute to Braids and Black Braiders

                    By: Kirstin Cheers Here’s an homage to a community of people who keep our hair protected, healthy and strong during the blistering summers and crippling winters that are upon us: hair braiders. Braids have – at the very least – saved us time, energy and…

Music

08/27/21

Plan ahead: live music not to miss in September

Is there anything worse than finding out about a killer show you’d love to see at the very last minute? (Finding out about it the next day, right?) We’re here to help. Each month we’ll bring you a preview of some of the shows we think you can’t miss in the next 30 days. Mark…

Music

08/27/21

Five Questions with Virghost

In the past 18 months we’ve heard from so many artists about how the pandemic impacted their creativity and output, in ways good and bad. Prolific artist/rapper/songwriter Virghost is no different – he took the time to slow down and take himself and his music a little less seriously. The result is the newly released…

Music

08/24/21

Five Questions with Lawerence Matthews

It was just an ordinary Tuesday… until Don Lifted announced that his new album, 325i, is dropping on October 22! Lucky for you (and for us, tbh) we got a chance to catch up with Don recently on the record, his plans to tour, his artistic evolution and more. Let’s talk about Don Lifted, the…

Activities

08/23/21

Bark to the Park: 5 Dog Parks in the 901!

By: Brianna Smith-Herman Much like us, our pets are ready to be back outside… and social!  With Memphis being a heavy pet-friendly city, there’s more than likely a dog park not too far from your home. My canine diva child, Chilombo, absolutely enjoys social interaction with both dogs and other people and enjoys playing and…

Activities

08/23/21

Black Business Month Spotlight: Pose 901 Selfie Studio

By: Brianna Smith-Herman For those looking to add some 901 swag and excitement to their “Back Outside” pics, Memphis’ first Black Owned photo museum is here to create the perfect experience. Pose 901 Selfie Studio is a new exhibit in Whitehaven located in The Southbrook Mall!  They offer an array of Memphis-themed colorful backdrops, props,…

Music

08/17/21

Live this month // August 2021 Playlist

We want to make it easy for you to discover something new, so each month we’ll be putting together a Spotify mix of some of the artists playing live around Memphis in the next few weeks. Press play whenever and press pause when you hear something you love – you’ll be able to see them…

Music

08/16/21

Five Questions with J.D. Reager of Back to the Light Records

As you look over this weekend’s live music events, one thing becomes clear: Back to the Light Records is seemingly everywhere. The indie label, which was founded last year by native Memphian J.D. Reager, is hosting two notable events within 48 hours. Although he now resides in Chicago, Reager has maintained a deep connection to…

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