04/28/21
By: Ezra Wheeler As the weather gets warmer, Memphians of all stripes are flocking outdoors to parks, patios, and playgrounds to soak up a bit of sun. Whether you’re looking for exercise, entertainment, or simple relaxation, Memphis’ riverfront offers a variety of options for everyone. While we always recommend exploring and making your own adventure,…
04/22/21
Today’s Earth Day and what better way to take care of the planet by starting in your own (literal and figurative) backyard? Memphis Transformed and Clean Memphis have partnered up with Choose 901 and Volunteer Odyssey for a challenge with a goal to reduce litter around the city! As we all know, the pandemic has…
04/21/21
By: Ezra Wheeler While community gardens may sound like a quaint concept, the fact is that they are becoming an increasingly popular solution to the lack of affordable and nutritional food options in communities across America. Studies have shown that the benefits of community gardens extend beyond the immediate and obvious nutritional gains for a…
04/19/21
Whether you need a Memphis music education, to get connected to what’s new and notable in the scene, or if you’re just in search of some inspiration, our city’s podcasters have you covered. We rounded up a few of our favorites to get you started. The Shellcast The Shellcast, a new podcast by the Levitt…
04/12/21
We love a good visual around here, and Tyke T’s latest isn’t just another music video – he’s taking us on a journey with the short film for his single “Lottery.”
04/07/21
Did you know that when Memphis musicians travel to other cities, the music industry knows to put some respect on their names? Dottie knows it well, because she’s built an impressive career backing up icons like Jennifer Lopez, Ciara, Jesse J. and more. Now it’s time for Dottie to step to the front of the stage – we fell in love with her song and video “Outta My Mind,” so we sat down with her to bring you Five Questions.
03/29/21
For generations, Memphis has been all about music. While we all have our favorite musicians who share their souls with us on the stage, there are so many people behind the scenes who make the music industry tick. Whether it’s the venues that literally put artists in the spotlight or the countless organizations who have made it…
03/22/21
Women have been directing films from the beginning of cinema — and have continued to break new cinematic ground since. Earlier on women sometimes had a good shot at participating, but as the studio system took shape, men largely muscled women out of directing, producing, show running and other key creative roles. Female directors persisted anyway, innovating techniques and tackling subjects once prohibited to their gender. This piece focuses on filmmakers that have innovated or pushed boundaries in some way. Thanks to a push for more women in this film and television space.
03/22/21
Marcella Simien is a Memphis-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Louisiana. The daughter of zydeco legend Terrance Simien, her music blends Memphis soul with New Orleans funk to create something altogether new. Although the ongoing pandemic has kept Marcella from her regular slate of live performances, we caught up with the swamp-soul queen to ask…
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