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Memphis Jazz Festival draws visitors for weekend of music
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The inaugural Memphis Jazz Festival is drawing crowds to downtown Memphis for a weekend of live music and fun. “We’re always looking for unique ways to bring people to our downtown. If you want to change what people think about downtown, change the perception, you’ve got to bring them out to an […]
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Fun events happening in Memphis this weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s the weekend, and you know what that means! It’s your weekend roundup, and despite inclement weather this weekend is packed with ways to get out. The first-ever Memphis Jazz Festival moved its Saturday afternoon and evening performances indoors to the New Daisy Theatre to avoid weather conflicts.
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The Narrows and the widespread support for ‘Chris’
Being faced with the unmerciful and unrelenting grief that’s delivered with the death of a loved one can leave the receivers plateaued in productivity, paralyzed in a state of shock. This type of loss hits especially hard in band settings, and most groups make the understandable decision to step down from the spotlight. Unless you’re local Memphis band, The Narrows, who after tragically losing drummer Chris Daniels funneled their efforts and emotions into producing the rest of their album titled “Chris” — named as tribute to Daniels, who was crucial to their signature sound. The band also put together community-centered events that amplified the artistry Daniels left behind, ensuring their drummer did not go out without an encore.
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Edge District businesses unite to host Edgetoberfest
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Six Edge District businesses came together on Saturday for an all-day neighborhood celebration. Flyway Memphis’s annual Edgetoberfest and Edge Motor Museum, alongside Steel Rose Metal Co., Bar Limina, Hard Times Deli, and Gussied Up Motor Fest, anchor the day with live music, entertainment, and more.
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Mempho Music Festival, Tigers game go on as Isaias misses Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Hurricane Isaias missed Memphis on Saturday, leaving dry weather and a calm breeze instead of the wet and windy conditions that had been expected. Crowds at the Mempho Music Festival and the Tigers football game were able to enjoy both outside events without rain. Festival-goers came...
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Widespread Panic Is Joined by Ivan Neville, Chuck Leavell and Randall Bramblett for Debuts and Bustouts in Memphis
Widespread Panic returned to the stage yesterday in Memphis. The group was on hand to headline Saturday’s lineup at the Mempho Music Festival. Once again Nick Johnson appeared on guitar while Jimmy Herring remains on medical leave. Panic welcomed guest artists to the stage throughout the evening. First up...
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Little Women: The Broadway Musical | Germantown Community Theatre
Louisa May Alcott's coming-of-age novel "Little Women" has delighted readers for generations and has been adapted for the screen numerous times. Director Daniel Stuart Nelson joined Kacky Walton to discuss his artistic vision for "Little Women: The Musical," now on stage at Germantown Community Theatre (GCT). Nelson discussed how music enhances the storytelling and the search for the perfect "Jo."
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2026 Sonny Award to Reba Russell
HELENA-WEST HELENA – Mid-South blues icon Reba Russell, a longtime King Biscuit Blues Festival favorite, received the Delta Cultural Center’s 2026 Sonny Payne Award for Blues Excellence on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. An integral part of the Memphis music scene for many years, Russell has been entrancing club...
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Memphis Made Horror Film Wins Award at Major Chicago Film Festival
Dreams of a Dead God, a found-footage cosmic horror short film written and directed by Memphis filmmaker Jim Weter, has taken home the top honor in the Fantasy/Sci-Fi category at the 28th Annual Chicago Film Festival in Chicago, IL. Created by Jim and an all-Memphis cast & crew, this is the 8th national award the film has won.
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Free Rodney Atkins Concert in Southaven Set for Oct. 15
Country fans in DeSoto County can catch a big-name show next week without buying a ticket. Memphis country station KIX 106 is bringing its KIX In The Sip concert to BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove on Thursday, Oct. 15, with country hitmaker Rodney Atkins headlining. Admission to the Rodney Atkins Southaven show is free, according to the event listing on Discover DeSoto, DeSoto County’s official tourism site.
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Olive Branch Mardi Gras Parade Adds Battle of the Bands
The Olive Branch Mardi Gras parade is adding a new twist for its fifth year. The Olive Twig Humanitarian Group says it will hold its first-ever Battle of the Bands during the 2027 parade in historic Old Towne Olive Branch. Local high school bands will compete for a trophy, bragging rights and a $1,000 grand prize. The City of Olive Branch shared the news on its official Facebook page, along with a note from Mayor Ken Adams.
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Memphis Jazz Festival schedule altered due to weather
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The inaugural Memphis Jazz Festival will look a bit different than planned. The schedule for the weekend’s events has shifted due to expected weather impacts from Hurricane Isaias. Friday’s Jazz After Hours will go on as planned at the Westin Memphis Beale Street. However,...
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9 Elvis Presley cars in Graceland’s automobile museum, from the pink Cadillac to a Stutz Blackhawk
Elvis cars at Graceland fill their own museum in Memphis. Graceland opened its automobile museum on June 12, 1989. By its 25th anniversary in 2014, the museum held more than 20 cars that Elvis owned. Today the collection sits inside Elvis Presley’s Memphis, under the name Presley Motors. The display changes from time to time,... The post 9 Elvis Presley cars in Graceland’s automobile museum, from the pink Cadillac to a Stutz Blackhawk appeared first on FAST LANE ONLY .
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WingFest at Silo Square Coming to Southaven Oct. 24
Wing fans in DeSoto County have a new date to circle. The inaugural WingFest at Silo Square is Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. in Southaven. Central BBQ is presenting the afternoon of wings, competition, and family activities, and part of the proceeds will benefit Southaven Middle School, according to the event listing on the Southaven Chamber of Commerce calendar.
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Preservation Society takes steps to save Byhalia's 1852 historic church
Built in 1852, the historic sanctuary at 2532 Church St. stands as the oldest building in the Byhalia area. Now, after more than 170 years of continuous service, the landmark is entering an active new chapter of preservation and civic life. Town residents, church members and civic leaders recently gather...
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Satellite Music Hall — Memphis’s new music venue
Despite Memphis’s prolific music scene, the city has long been plagued with big artists skipping the Mid-South on their national tours, but with Live Nation’s new Satellite Music Hall, that trend may be ending. The new medium-sized Memphis venue is located next to Crosstown Concourse and is designed to bring bigger acts to the Memphis area that might not be able to fill up large venues like the FedEx Forum and the Landers Center.
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Southaven Veterans Day Luncheon Set for Nov. 11
Southaven will honor local veterans next month with its annual free luncheon. The Southaven Veterans Day luncheon is set for Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Southaven Community Safe Room, 7312 Highway 51 North. Mayor Darren Musselwhite and the City of Southaven are hosting the event. Seating is by reservation, so the city is asking guests to call ahead.