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JustMyMemphis
"Memphis' Artistic Extravaganza: A Year-Round Celebration of Creativity" Immerse yourself in Memphis' vibrant arts scene with our guide to the city's must-attend arts events, featuring exhibitions, workshops, and festivals that showcase artistic talent and diversity.

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"A Standing Ovation: Celebrating Memphis' Thriving Performing Arts Scene" Experience the magic of Memphis' performing arts scene, from world-class theaters to renowned ballet companies and symphony orchestras, as we take you on a captivating journey through the city's cultural offerings.

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"Painting the Town: A Colorful Journey Through Memphis' Iconic Street Art" Discover the stories behind Memphis' most captivating murals and street art installations, and explore the creative spirit that brings the city's walls to life.

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"Memphis Masterpieces: Uncovering the City's Top Art Galleries" Embark on a journey through Memphis' thriving art scene, exploring the city's top art galleries and the creative masterpieces they house.

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JustMyMemphis
Harmonious Hearts: How Memphis Artists Give Back and Strengthen Their Community Discover how Memphis artists use their talents and resources to give back to their community, creating a lasting impact on the city and its residents through benefit concerts, mentorship programs, workshops, and more.

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Memphis Youth Symphony Program: A Standing Ovation for the Season Finale - MYSP Side By Side 2023 The annual Side-by-Side Concert from MYSP

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Choose901
The 2023 Overton Park Shell Lineup is Here! - Choose901 The Overton Park Shell has released their summer and fall series music lineup filled with free music opportunities and benefit shows!

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Stomp the City Iconic Awards 2023
Stomp the City ICONIC Awards Show Returns for Its Third Year The "Stomp the City" ICONIC Awards Show is not just a celebration of individual achievement, but it is also a call to action to create a safer.

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Madonna Learning Center
Madonna Learning Center “Winter Wonders” Gala Join us for a night of "Winter Wonders" as we raise funds to support the services and programs that empower our students and adults with special needs to reach their greatest potential!

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The Children's Museum of Memphis
Cirque du CMOM in Wonderland “Supporting the mission of the Children’s Museum of Memphis – to inspire children to explore, imagine, and create – growing their minds and inviting endless possibilities.” Michelle & David Scully, Cirque du CMOM Chairs

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JustMyMemphis
Memphis in May to downsize, lose key festival elements for 2023 The Memphis in May (MIM) International Festival announced on Thursday that it will be downsizing 2023′s festival elements due to the ongoing construction at Tom Lee Park.

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JustMyMemphis
Here’s what’s inside the September issue of Memphis Magazine Memphis Magazine's Anna Traverse Fogle talked about the cover story featuring 3 Mid-South coffee purveyors brewing up community in their neighborhoods.

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FedExForum
Memphis Grizzlies host first-ever ‘901 Day Grizz Bash’ on Thursday, September 1, From 5-8 P.M. outside FedExForum | NBA.com The Memphis Grizzlies will celebrate 901 Day and the start of the 2022-23 season with the 901 Day Grizz Bash on Thursday, Sept. 1, from 5-8 p.m. on the plaza outside FedExForum. Grizz Nation is invited to FedExForum for an afternoon and evening filled with Memphis music, local food trucks, SneakFest, Tone Maker Market and more.

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The Memphis Flyer
Memphis Flyer | 901 Day: Bursting with Memphis Music September 1st will clearly be a time to get out there and start vibrating to the local grooves. The sound waves will reverberate throughout the 901 all weekend.

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Black Men Crowned honors Black, male business owners on 901 Day | localmemphis.com Black Men Crowned, an organization that focuses on celebrating and uplifting Black men, said it will complete a trolley tour honoring Black male figures in Memphis.

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JustMyMemphis
Memphis celebrates 901 Day, list of free events There are plenty of ways to celebrate 901 day. Here is a list of free events happening across the area Thursday:

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901 Day: Here's a list of Memphis events, deals and more MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Thursday marks ‘901 Day’ in the 901! WREG has you covered with all things Memphis. Events: 901 Grizz Bash5 p.m. – 8 p.m.Celebrate the 901 with the Memphis Grizzli…

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Caleb Suggs
MY STORY with Jeffery D. Johnson From his childhood homecourt to the paint at MSU, Jeffery D. Johnson Jr. has dreamt of being a pro baller all his life. But on the day he was finally suppose...

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Furgiven Animal Sanctuary
I Love Dogs: Coloring & Activity Book: Sanctuary, FURGIVEN Animal: 9781737855323: Amazon.com: Books This is a delightful coloring and activity book for kids who love dogs!

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Choose901
901 Day is Coming! Here's Your Guide for Celebrating: - Choose901 901 Day give us 24 hours to be as loud and proud as we want about the love we have for our city—there's hundreds of ways for you to show your city pride.

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JustMyMemphis
Demolition to start on Union Ave. for Brooks Museum new home The Brooks Museum of Art says it’s thrilled about its new home soon to be along Riverside Drive.

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Meet The Locals | Comedian Oscar P Oscar P wants President Trump Back in Office . . .

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Opera Memphis kicks off 30 Days of Opera with outdoor concert | localmemphis.com ABC24’s Patrick Niedzwiedz headed to Memphis’ Health Science Park for the first in a series of free events.

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Choose901
It's Gogh Time: Van Gogh's Immersive Experience Travels to Memphis - Choose901 Memphis is the latest (and greatest) city to be added to Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience traveling exhibition. With the use of virtual projection technology, guests are invited to get lost in the spectacular universe that Vincent Van Gogh created starting March 25th. >> Sign Up for the Choose901 Newsletter for a Chance

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JustMyMemphis
Paul Young is Thankful for all that Downtown Memphis brings to our City! Join us for a look at the Downtown Memphis Commission: Mission and Primary Metrics

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Children's Ballet Theater in East Memphis
The Children’s Ballet Theater Nutcracker | MemphisTravel.com The Children’s Ballet Theater Nutcracker is a charming rendition of the classic holiday tale about young Clara and her adventures, from a magnificent Christmas party, a battle with the Prince and Mouse King, a land of snow, and finally to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Kingdom of Sweets. Audiences have been delighted for years by the exquisite classical training and acting skills of the young children and teens of the Children’s Ballet Theater in this Memphis treasure directed by Mary Van Dyke. Beautiful hand made costumes and amusing, lively choreography transport the audience to Clara's world in the late 1700’s. Included in the performance are guest dancers from Tennessee Ballet Theater, Erin Walter, Artistic Director.

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The New Tri-State Defender
Indie Memphis presents Black Creators Forum and Indie Memphis Film Festival - TSDMemphis.com by Brianna Smith-Herman — Indie Memphis Film Festival presented the 4th Annual Black Creators Forum (BCF) Oct. 15-16. The forum is series of workshops, discussions and speakers led by notable Black critics and industry professionals. The forum’s goal is “to ease the barrier of entry for Black artists who would like to work in film.” […]

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JustMyMemphis
Memphis Jazz Spotlight 2021 Who are we? What are we about? What impact are we having? These are just a few of the questions you find answers to in the Memphis Jazz Workshop 2021 Spotlight! #grabmyCARD https://justmy.com/memphisjazzworkshop

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The Daily Memphian
Red Bull Dance Your Style debuts in Memphis - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian With impromptu choreography and no pre-chosen music, talent from Louisiana and Memphis competed Sunday using styles of jookin’, krumping, locking, popping and more with the audience serving as judges. 

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Memphis Youth Symphony Program
MYSP rebranded 2021 on Vimeo This is "MYSP rebranded 2021" by JustMy: The Digital NewsStand on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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ArtsMemphis
ArtsMemphis, First Horizon scramble to patch holes in arts budgets

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The Memphis Flyer
Memphis Flyer | Annette Annette stars Adam Driver as Henry McHenry, a comedian in the perpetually aggrieved style of Lenny Bruce, who falls deeply in love with opera singer Ann Defrasnoux, played by Marion Cotillard.

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The Daily Memphian
Oh, snap: Which picture is your favorite? - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News Our photographers captured some classic Elvis Week images, and also made it to an unusual school, an iconic store and some sporting events. Cast your ballot for the best one.

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The New Tri-State Defender
Native Memphian a standout in new generation of aspiring playwrights

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ArtsMemphis
Youth arts education is imperative Pat Mitchell-Worley, I believe art is not just a “feel-good,” esoteric aesthetic. Art is not just about the intangible. . .

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The Fun Crew
Skills Every Animator Needs to Practice Animation is an excellent career choice for creatives. Here are some of the basic skills you’ll want to perfect before entering the industry.

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The Fun Crew
Essential Gear You Need To Play a Gig As a musician, you need to have all your ducks in a row before playing a gig and performing live. Check out this essential gear you need to play a gig.

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Painting with a Twist
What Is A Paint N Sip Event? If you want to spend time with the girls or a romantic night out with your spouse, a Paint N Sip event is where you need to be.

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Kayla Keena
The Biggest Challenges in Producing Video Content Anyone can make a video these days. Creating quality video content, however, proves more difficult. Avoid these pitfalls as you produce videos worth watching.

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Silence the Violence Through the Arts 2021 | Hosted by Justice for Cameron Inc. Justice for Cameron Inc. Is excited to announce Silence the Violence Through the Arts 2021. This art contest will be a great complement to our annual “CAMpaign”, Silence the Violence.

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New Memphis
Nut Remix at the Drive-In (2020) The annual tradition continues with a twist! New Ballet’s Nut Remix, presented by Nike, will be showing at the Malco Summer Avenue Drive-In December 10th and 17th!

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New Memphis
Juicy J: The Hustle Continues Album Review | Pitchfork On his fifth solo album, the Memphis legend invites guests like Jay Rock and Megan Thee Stallion, splitting the difference between coasting and staying fly.

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The Fun Crew
Children's Ballet Theater kicks off a month of Celebrations! Show your support for the Children's Ballet Theater this season with safe and fun Holiday Events for the entire family!

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Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Peter Abell | The X-Factors That Transform a Non-Profit Organization - Conversations That Create Change Podcast with Sam Coates My guest this week is Peter Abell, the CEO of Memphis Symphony Orchestra. I’ve heard about how much transformation MSO had undergone over the last few years. Today we’re talking about deeper reasons that push you into your interests, how to transform a struggling non-profit, the X-factors that create a significant impact, how a symphony drives the classical music within a city, how to step back and look at challenges differently, how to adjust when COVID-19 affects your organization, how to address your need for control, the feeling when you know it’s going to be hard, and more. I hope you enjoy this week’s episode.

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ArtsMemphis
Arts During Covid-19 ArtsMemphis shines a spotlight on local art organizations and how they are moving forward during Covid-19

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ArtsMemphis
Local NonProfit Support Arts Community Through Pandemic Today ArtsMemphis is proud to announce $450,000 in local and national funding to assist the organization’s efforts in supporting the local arts community.

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Joseph Greenwood
$100K in Home Furnishings to help 25 Fire Stations National Retailer Thanks First Responders with Station Upgrades, Hosts July 4th Grand Opening Event

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The Fun Crew
Helping LOCALS: Sitting down with Kalena Bovell Kalena Bovell is the assistant conductor at Memphis Symphony Orchestra, we sit-down to talk with her about Covid-19, Black Lives Matter, and her personal story.

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The New Tri-State Defender
TSD FLASH! - Community in photos, something to ponder and today's music video vibe: Aretha Franklin serenades the Obamas - TSDMemphis.com Where a few are gathered… The Mother’s Day service at St. Mark Baptist Church on Lauderdale, where the Rev. J.C. Bacchus (below photo, seated) is pastor, was heartfelt by those who chose to congregate and worship in-person, adhering to measures recommended for safety during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photos: Tyrone P. Easley) So they say it’s […]

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The Daily Memphian
English is her second language; she's been signing since she was 1 - The Daily Memphian Brenda Cash, a child of deaf parents, uses her first language as an advantage for those unable to access valuable medical information during COVID-19.

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The Daily Memphian
Memphis College of Art celebrates final commencement via Facebook - The Daily Memphian A class of 50 graduates were honored through a prerecorded program of remarks and awards during a Facebook Live ceremony, the final graduation of Memphis College of Art's 84-year history.

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The Daily Memphian
The Essential Memphis Library: Elvis Presley’s 'Elvis is Back!' - The Daily Memphian "Elvis is Back!," Elvis Presley's 1960 album comprises the best elements of the King of Rock 'N' Roll.

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The Daily Memphian
Rhodes College to release musical collaboration with elementary school choir - The Daily Memphian In partnership with Grahamwood Elementary, Rhodes College's Mike Curb Institute is releasing a digital single that drew on the talents of fifth graders.

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The Daily Memphian
Don Bryant's soul music endured decades; now it's got to outlast a pandemic - The Daily Memphian The release of Bryant’s third full-length album, “You Make Me Feel,” has been delayed until June. He hopes he'll be able to support it on a concert stage.

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HuffPost
Let’s Just Admit That A Zoom Party Isn’t Really A Party | HuffPost Stop with the awkward virtual mass gatherings. Instead, embrace intimacy during the pandemic.

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Motherhood Thrust Me Into A New, Often Isolated Life. Then The World Joined Me. | HuffPost Caring for a newborn baby and life amid a pandemic share so many similarities that they can blur together.

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Indie Memphis
50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee in 2020, by MovieMaker We’re writing this year’s list of 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee in relative isolation, not knowing when large gatherings will be okay again.

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Indie Memphis
Indie Memphis, Oxford Film Festival innovate during COVID-19 shutdown Indie Memphis and Oxford Film Festival among groups innovating ways of bring films to shut-in audiences.

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Indie Memphis
THE MORE THE MERRIER Virtual Discussion w/ Barry Jenkins and Miriam Bale - YouTube

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Indie Memphis
Shoot & Splice: On Editing with Eileen Meyer and Michael Taylor - YouTube

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Indie Memphis
Indie Memphis Spotlight: Raven Jackson on Vimeo This is "Indie Memphis Spotlight: Raven Jackson" by JustMy: The Digital NewsStand on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Indie Memphis
Movie Club — Indie Memphis Indie Memphis Movie Club

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Great Performer DWAM: Indie Memphis during the Pandemic on Vimeo This is "Great Performer DWAM: Indie Memphis during the Pandemic" by JustMy: The Digital NewsStand on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people…
8 Movies That Increase Your IQ - #5 Will Test How Smart You Are We enjoy movies so much that we can underestimate how much value they offer.

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ArtsMemphis
Artist Emergency Fund Distribution ARTSMEMPHIS + MUSIC EXPORT MEMPHIS DISTRIBUTE $77,190 TO 159 LOCAL ARTISTS, SECURE NEW ROUND OF FUNDING FROM KRESGE FOUNDATION TO CONTINUE STABILIZING COVID-19 IMPLICATIONS MEMPHIS - This week, ArtsMemphis and Music Export Memphis are distributing $77,190 to 159 artists across Shelby County in direct response to their establishment of the Artist Emergency Fund, made possible by a Community Foundation of Greater Memphis COVID-19 Regional Response Fund grant and compounded with generous gifts fro

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Celebrate 'National Tell a Story Day' on April 27 at Your House Author of Blessed to be Me tells cocooning families how to bond over shared memories they have likely been keeping to themselves

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Memphis Youth Symphony Program
Memphis Youth Symphony: Sounds of the Season 2018 on Vimeo This is a Look Back at the 2018 Season for the Memphis Youth Symphony Program

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The Guardian
World's first virtual design festival launches in response to Covid-19 | Art and design | The Guardian Organised by the team at digital magazine Dezeen, products and talks from the schedules of several cancelled design weeks, will appear online

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New Memphis
Your Quarantine Reading List | Blurb Since we’ll all be socially distancing and sheltering in place for a while, we thought we would put together this Memphis-centric reading list. This list...

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The Kelly Price Project
Travel the World by Foot by Rochelle Stevens - Kelly Price Rochelle Stevens, a Two-Time Olympic Gold & Silver Medalist tells the story about her drive to strive past challenges and perceptions to achieve success. A must read for anyone with aspiration to succeed. This memoir touches inspiring athletes, children to young adults & corporate audiences with hope & determination. Learn more about Rochelle Stevens at http://www.rochellestevensfoundation.com/Home.html

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‘Master of None’ Co-Creator Alan Yang’s Latest Project Is His Most Personal One Yet | HuffPost With "Tigertail," the director moves toward fulfilling his dreams of seeing more Asian representation in Hollywood.

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News « Kristen Kieffer Kieffer Ceramics is functional pottery handmade in Massachusetts by studio potter Kristen Kieffer.

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Three Rolls | Welcome!

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ArtsMemphis
ArtsMemphis is getting noticed for positive change in our support for the local nonprofit arts community! We’re proud of it, and we want to be sure you to know about it, too. The Daily Memphian published an article focusing on diversity in our city’s nonprofit board leadership. When they talk about organizations making intentional positive change, ArtsMemphis is at the top of the list. We are recognized for our equitable grant process. We are recognized for our work to diversify our board leadership. We are recognized for the purposeful changes we have made to ensure everyone feels conn

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ArtsMemphis
Arts and Culture Sector United in Response to COVID-19 MEMPHIS, TN (March 13, 2020) – The arts and culture sector continues to take precautionary measures to protect the health and safety of staff, artists and audience members and program participants by adhering to Shelby County Health Department, Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization recommendations. In a call today convened by Terri Lee Freeman, President & CEO of the National Civil Rights Museum and chair of the Memphis Cultural Coalition, thirty members of the

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Memphis Symphony Orchestra
MSO's new season, from 'La Mancha' and Aretha to 'Romeo and Juliet' - The Daily Memphian The orchestra will salute Beethoven’s 250th birthday with Symphony No. 9, perform a tribute to Aretha Franklin and revisit “Romeo and Juliet” with the help of the Tennessee Shakespeare Company.

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Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Snowden School play music together | localmemphis.com Professional musicians play instruments and perform with students

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Arts Memphis
ArtsMemphis to host Art by Design Art by Design was founded in 2016 by ArtsMemphis Board member and interior designer Greg Baudoin as an annual curated series of events highlighting Memphis’ interior design community and supporting our city’s artists and arts organizations.

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Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Memphis Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Rehearsal for The Three B's! - YouTube Find your tickets today! https://memphissymphony.org/concert-calendar/event/1445944 Benjamin Beilman takes the stage with conductor Robert Moody the weekend ...

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Houston Magazine
Kerry Washington Discusses Her Evolution as an Actor, an Activist and an American If there’s any question about Kerry Washington’s star power, all you need to do is check out a picture of her from the premiere of her new film, American Son, at the Toronto Film Festival.

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Mar 6-22: The Book of Will at Playhouse on the Square What: Book of Will Where: Playhouse on the SquareWhen: March 6-22Price: Tickets start at $42You’ve got plenty of chances this March to see the famous play, The Book of Will, a spinoff from the play, Hamlet. Tickets start at $42 and the show begins on March 6 and runs through March 22. playhouseonthesquare.org

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ArtsMemphis
ArtsMemphis Announces $49,000 for Art Projects in four West Tennessee Counties ArtsMemphis grants over $49,000 for art projects in four West Tennessee Counties MEMPHIS, TN (October 16, 2019) – ArtsMemphis recently awarded Arts Build Communities (ABC) grants, on behalf of the Tennessee Arts Commission, to thirty non-profit organizations seeking funding for artistic and cultural projects that benefit the Shelby, Fayette, Lauderdale and Tipton counties. Arts Build Communities is a program funded by the Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC) and administered by ArtsMemphis. A

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Memphis is One of Six Cities Participating in a national Creative Community Development Workshop hosted by ArtsMemphis Memphis is One of Six Cities Participating in a national Creative Community Development Workshop hosted by ArtsMemphis ArtsMemphis has been selected by Americans for the Arts as one of six organizations in cities across the United States to host Artists at the Community Development Table Workshop. This program was developed to deepen the capacity of local artists and arts organizations to pursue arts-based solutions to community development.  ArtsMemphis has served as the primary arts sup

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ArtsMemphis
Meet the Grantees: Germantown Community Theatre Germantown Community Theatre Germantown Community Threatre (GCT) has been a part of the MidSouth performing arts scene since 1972. Originally located in a chapel at Germantown’s St. George’s Episcopal Church, they moved to their current location on Forest Hill Irene Road near Poplar Avenue, 36 years ago. GCT is the only organization in the City of Germantown that offers locally produced theatre with local actors, directors and artistic staff. It is also the only community theatre i

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ArtsMemphis
Meet the Grantees: Ballet On Wheels Ballet On Wheels Founded in 2002 by Chauniece R. Thompson, Ballet On Wheels (BOW) is Memphis’ first non-profit pre-professional African American ballet school and dance company.  BOW’s mission is to develop and define art education and appreciation of classical ballet and other dance genres, through self discipline, creative expression and performance exposure, in young people of diverse backgrounds.  Ballet On Wheels provides dance instruction in classical ballet, creativ

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ArtsMemphis
ArtsMemphis Awards Six Artist Grants; Schedules Exhibit to Showcase Work MEMPHIS, TN (February 21, 2020) – ArtsMemphis has awarded $30,000 in grants to six local visual artists through its ArtsAccelerator program. The ArtsAccelerator Grants are incentive grants for visual artists who are at a critical juncture in their careers. The grant is intended to deepen and expand artistic work to advance the grant recipient’s artistic accomplishments. This year’s grant recipients are Karina Alvarez, Funlola Coker, Amber George, Johana Moscoso, Katrina Perdue

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New Memphis
Memphis’ Black Arts Community Thriving in the New Year – The Network Journal

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Memphis College of Art
MCA’s 69th & Final Annual Holiday Bazaar The Bazaar will kick off on Friday, Nov. 22 with a ticketed Preview and Purchase Party and have an Open Market with free admission on Saturday, Nov. 23.

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Jon Hall
I love A Parade Who doesn’t love a parade, right? For many years, we watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on TV as we prepared the turkey, meal and house and waiting for our family to arrive for the extravagant lunch.

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Jayme Stokes
The Memphis International Jazz Festival 2019 Recap! The Memphis International Jazz Festival aims to preserve and expand the tradition and legacy of jazz in Memphis, TN through a new approach to the festival concert model. A 4-day festival the weekend before Thanksgiving.

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New Memphis
Five women who rock in Memphis - We Are Memphis Feeling like your usual playlists are a little heavy on the dudes? Craving the sounds of some of Memphis’ raddest women? Look no further. Here’s an introduction to five Memphis women who rock. 1. Liz Brasher Bringing together the sounds of her longtime home of Memphis and her birthplace of rural North Carolina, Liz Brasher …