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Lamar, MS · Arts & Culture
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BPACC's fall season features John Waite, Brittney Spencer, and more
Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center (BPACC) has already had one event this fall: the Tennessee Shakespeare Company's outdoor production of "Love's Labor's Lost" by the lake, but its regular season begins inside the theatre with 80s icon John Waite. Darel Snodgrass spoke with BPACC Director Michael Bollinger about Waite...
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Memphis Madness comes to Memphis Zoo
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Madness is headed to the Memphis Zoo this year. The yearly tradition will be held at the zoo for the first time ever to open the 2026-27 season on October 13. The 90-minute showcase of Memphis men’s and women’s hoops will be alongside performances from...
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‘A Different World’ creator brings community conversation to Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The showrunner of Netflix’s “A Different World” sequel series, Felicia Pride, is stopping in Memphis for a community conversation spotlighting the city’s creative community. Netflix released the rebooted “A Different World” on Sept. 24, nearly four decades after the original sitcom debuted....
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TV executive’s powerful message to Memphis creatives: the biggest opportunities aren’t on camera
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A sold-out crowd gathered at Memphis’ Metal Museum this weekend to hear from one of Hollywood’s rising creative leaders, and her message was clear: some of the biggest opportunities in entertainment happen behind the scenes. Felicia Pride, executive producer of Netflix’s reboot of the...
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Upcoming show at FedExForum canceled
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Bryson Tiller’s upcoming show at FedExForum is canceled. According to Ticketmaster, the event organizer canceled the show, which was scheduled for October 6. A reason for the cancellation was not given. Refunds will be issued within 14-21 days.
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Memphis Honors Tay Keith With The Key To The City
Memphis paused Sunday to honor one of its own. Mayor Paul Young presented the key to the city to the family of Tay Keith, the Grammy-nominated Memphis producer behind some of hip-hop’s biggest records, on what would have been his 30th birthday. The city also declared September 20 Tay Keith Day.
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Memphis honors hero Tom Lee with inaugural lantern parade
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hundreds gathered downtown for Tom Lee Day on Saturday. There was food, music, and local vendors at the big event. More than 100 years ago, Tom Lee had the gumption to jump into the Mississippi River to help people in need. Lee didn’t know how to...
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The Hughes Art Show showcases generations of Memphis artists
Memphis Botanic Garden presents The Hughes Art Show through Thursday, October 29. Three of the sisters joined Kacky Walton to talk about growing up in an artistic environment and the paths each took to create their unique work. The exhibit showcases the talents of four Memphis-native siblings: Dr. Allen Hughes, a nationally award-winning wildlife painter and carver; oil painter Jane Hughes Coble; plein air landscape painter Sally Hughes Smith; and Anne Hughes Sayle, an oil painter, watercolorist, ceramic and fabric artist. The exhibit also features the work of Coble's daughter, Anne Hightower Trainer, who has a commissioned art business designing and painting oil, acrylic, and watercolor pieces.
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Upcoming Concerts at Crosstown Arts to get you into the fall spirit
As the leaves change color and the cold weather finally descends on Memphis, you may be looking for events to warm your spooky heart. We have curated a list of upcoming shows this month at the Green Room that are sure to get you into the fall spirit. Don’t forget to visit the Art Bar next door for their seasonal menu, then head over to the Green Room for a fall-tacular evening!
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Upcoming Events & Happenings: October 2026
Art in the Tearoom “Autumn Colors”: Now through Dec. 18 at the Woman’s Exchange, 88 Racine St. Shop hours M-F 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., tearoom 11:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. For menus go to weofmemphis.org. Mid-South Corn Maze: Now-Oct. 31, Agricenter Intl. Thur. & Fri. 4-10...
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The Inaugural Evergreen Street Fair Brings Music, Food and a Kids Zone to Overton Park Ave
Evergreen is taking the block party up a notch with its very first street fair, and Overton Park Avenue is clearing out the cars to make room 🌳 On Saturday, October 3, the Evergreen Historic District Association hosts the inaugural Evergreen Street Fair, with live music, neighborhood booths and a kids zone.
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Fantasia, Anthony Hamilton and October London Bringing Love of Soul Tour to Landers Center in Southaven
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist Fantasia is bringing the Love of Soul Tour to the Landers Center in Southaven on Saturday, April 10, 2027, joined by fellow R&B stars Anthony Hamilton and October London. The 8 p.m. show at 4560 Venture Dr promises a night of signature...
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National Civil Rights Museum hosts 35th Annual Freedom Awards
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The 35th annual Freedom Awards took the stage in downtown Memphis Thursday night, honoring trailblazers in civil rights and sports. The star-studded event was held at the Orpheum Theatre. Award-winning actor Larenz Tate hosted, and there were performances from Grammy Award-winning artist Tamela Mann. But the most important part of the night […]
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Clark’s Final-Round Push Highlights CBU Golf Performance
Hot Springs, AR- Christian Brothers University men's golf closed out its three-round tournament with Brandon Clark and Nathan London leading the Buccaneers, as both finished tied for 21st at nine-over par. Clark produced CBU's biggest turnaround of the tournament. After opening at 10-over, he settled in with a one-over second...
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Mallory/Wurtzburger: 80 Exhibitions, 18 Years" celebrates local artists at the Dixon
The Dixon Gallery & Gardens continues its 50th anniversary celebration with "Mallory/Wurtzburger: 80 Exhibitions, 18 Years," an exhibition honoring 18 years of local artists featured in the Mallory/Wurtzburger Galleries. Darel Snodgrass spoke with Dixon's Martha R. Robinson Curator Julie Pierotti about the expansive new exhibition, which brings together many of...
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Olive Branch schedules free Movies Under the Stars series for October
The 2026 Movies Under the Stars series is scheduled to begin Oct. 1 on the front lawn of City Hall in Olive Branch, according to the City of Olive Branch. The city said the event will continue each Thursday night during October, with movies beginning at 7 p.m. The lineup...