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September 2022
Rushes Ensemble performs Michael Gordon’s Rushes
Crosstown Arts presents Rushes Ensemble in the Central Atrium.
June 2022
Black Music Month Pop-Up Series: C maJor and Eillo
Each Thursday in June, Crosstown Arts presents a special Black Music Month pop-up series in the Central Atrium. All performances are free and open to the public.
5:30-7:30pm | Central Atrium
Free and open to the public
Born and raised in Memphis, TN, music has always been apart of C maJor’s life. As an infant, his mother would put him to sleep with classical selections. In middle and high school he would go on to perform as a percussionist in ….
Black Music Month Pop-Up Series: NicoTheGoddess
NicoTheGoddess is a singer/songwriter and classical violist from North Little Rock, AR. Classically trained in viola and voice, NicoTheGoddess has utilized those talents to ultimately create her own unique signature in alternative R&B music.
Black Music Month Pop-Up Series: AzPen
AzPen is from the rich musical tradition that is Memphis Music including blues, jazz, soul, gospel and classical music. Led by keyboardist Charles Pender, the band includes LaShawn Pender (vocals), Charles Pender Jr. (tenor sax), Vincent Oglesby (bass), and Reginald Taber (drums/percussion).
October 2021
Day of the Dead at Crosstown Concourse
In partnership with Cazateatro, Crosstown Concourse presents a Day of the Dead celebration with music, folklore, dancers, altars, and crafts. Featuring performances by Cazateatro Catrinas/Catrines, Ballet Meztli, Danza Azteca Xochitquetzal, Mariachi Guadalajara, Tropical Fusion Latin Band, DJ Alexis White, and more! Milis Flowers and Gift flower cart will be on-site. And don’t miss a special FREE matinee screening of Coco in Crosstown Theater at 2 pm (register for Coco here).
Free and open to the public
Día de Muertos takes place on November ….
September 2021
Memphis Listening Lab/WYXR Record Swap & Crosstown Arts’ Memphis Zine Fest 6
Memphis Listening Lab/WYXR’s first annual Record Swap and Crosstown Arts’ sixth annual Zine Fest are coming together for one awesome event in the Crosstown Concourse Central Atrium!
Shop from records, CDs, cassettes, and other music-related merch and memorabilia curated by Memphis Listening Lab on the first floor of the Central Atrium. WYXR will be selling tees and other radio station merch.
On the second floor of the Central Atrium, Crosstown Arts will host its annual Zine Fest where guests can shop for zines created by local makers.
This year Memphis Zine Fest 6 will be coupled with the Memphis Listening Lab & WYXR’s Record Swap! This event is FREE and ALL AGES so bring your friends and family.
Haven’t made a quaran-zine?? No problem! We’ll have a free zine-making table! There will also be a DIY zine-making station each day of the fest with demonstrations and supplies to help you get started on making your very own zine! Just bring your ideas! Think Memphis, music, literature, punk, DIY, handmade prints, photographs, whatever you want!
Memphis Listening Lab/WYXR Record Swap & Crosstown Arts’ Memphis Zine Fest 6
Memphis Listening Lab/WYXR’s first annual Record Swap and Crosstown Arts’ sixth annual Zine Fest are coming together for one awesome event in the Crosstown Concourse Central Atrium!
Shop from records, CDs, cassettes, and other music-related merch and memorabilia curated by Memphis Listening Lab on the first floor of the Central Atrium. WYXR will be selling tees and other radio station merch.
On the second floor of the Central Atrium, Crosstown Arts will host its annual Zine Fest where guests can shop for zines created by local makers.
This year Memphis Zine Fest 6 will be coupled with the Memphis Listening Lab & WYXR’s Record Swap! This event is FREE and ALL AGES so bring your friends and family!
Haven’t made a quaran-zine?? No problem! We’ll have a free zine-making table! There will also be a DIY zine-making station each day of the fest with demonstrations and supplies to help you get started on making your very own zine! Just bring your ideas! Think Memphis, music, literature, punk, DIY, handmade prints, photographs, whatever you want!
October 2019
Crosstown Creep Sweep Trunk or Treat
Bring your little ghouls and goblins to Crosstown Concourse this Halloween for trick-or-treating in the Central Atrium. Live music by Almost Elton John, the Snowden Middle School orchestra, and a Thriller dance flash mob.
Free and open to the public
July 2019
Memphis Zine Fest V
Memphis Zine Fest is an annual celebration of zines and zinesters in our community!
For one night only, come out and see what your favorite local zine makers have been creating this year and check out brand new zines from the students in our youth zine making workshop.
This year’s fest will take place on Friday July 19th in the Crosstown Concourse Central Atrium from 5-8 pm. As always, this is a free and all ages event, so feel free to bring your friends, your kids, and your grandparents.
Public All-Ages Zine-Making Workshop
Did you know? Zine making is for everyone! No matter your skill or experience levels, you can do it!
Come get your zine on at this free Public All Ages Zine Making Workshop on Saturday, July 13 from 1-3 in the Crosstown Concourse Central Atrium.
