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SUMMARY:Radio City Big Star 50th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents a very special 50th Anniversary performance of Radio City Big Star in Crosstown Theater. \nCrosstown Theater at Crosstown Arts\nTuesday\, October 1\, 2024\nDoors open at 6 pm | Show begins at 7 pm\nTickets: $59 + fees \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe legendary Jody Stephens (original Big Star member) will be joined by musical heavyweights Mike Mills (R.E.M.)\, Jon Auer (The Posies)\, Chris Stamey (The dB’s)\, and Pat Sansone (Wilco) for a limited-engagement performance of the cult classic album Radio City in its entirety. \n“A half-century later\, the Memphis band’s sophomore album remains a bright\, beautiful portrait of young\, big emotions and the way they intersected with the joy of music …  After Radio City\, those feelings have been rarely articulated so perfectly since.” — Paste Magazine (2024)
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/radio-city-big-star-50th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:The Crosstown Arts Film Series presents YOU’RE THE LIFE OF ME
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents a special screening of You’re the Life of Me in Crosstown Theater. \nCrosstown Theater\nThursday\, October 3\, 2024\nTickets: $5 at the door\nDoors at 6:30 pm | Film begins at 7:00 pm (sharp!) \nShevan Bastian / 2024  \nFirst time filmmaker Shevan Bastian sets out in Jackson Tennessee with these questions in mind\, as he interviews and works with a group of musicians\, while examining the roots of Black music in a small Southern city on the edge of the Mississippi Delta.  \nThe documentary film You’re the Life of Me loosely follows the pursuit of creative renewal that Howard Rambsy and Barbara Jean Mercer experience as they engage with music making in their later years. Rambsy has written and arranged an obscure 1977 soul song recorded by a band consisting of his friends and family called Cold-Blooded Express. The song\, You’re the Life of Me\, is being recreated with the original members of Cold Blooded as well as Los Yesterdays\, a younger duo consisting of Chicano members of LA’s burgeoning modern soul scene. Mercer dreams of recapturing some of the freedom of her youth by performing from her catalog for a large community of British Northern Soul fans at a reunion in Detroit.  \nRe-accessing their best creative selves\, the two stories bookend interviews and discussions with noted local Jackson Black musical excellence about local musical pedagogy\, the role of the Church in popular music and the former power and glory of juke joints and their contribution to musicianship.  \nThroughout the film\, Howard and Barbara set the tempo\, voicing ideas around belonging\, love and freedom\, foregrounded by a dreamlike accompaniment of the Jacksonian landscape of kudzu and cotton fields. You’re the Life of Me is a love letter to Jackson\, a gentle reminder of the intrinsic connections between community and the art it creates\, and a response to the tension between America’s love for Black culture but not Black people.  \nThe Crosstown Arts Film Series showcases a diverse collection of independent\, international\, historically significant\, artistic\, experimental\, cult\, underground\, and documentary features.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-youre-the-life-of-me/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: The Addams Family
DESCRIPTION:The 1991 film “The Addams Family\,” directed by Barry Sonnenfeld\, is a dark comedy that brings Charles Addams’ iconic characters to life. The story centers on the Addams family\, a quirky and macabre clan led by Gomez and Morticia Addams. Their unsettlingly peculiar lives are disrupted when a con artist named Abigail Craven and her son\, Gordon\, scheme to steal the Addams’ fortune by introducing a deceitful “long-lost” relative\, who turns out to be an imposter. As the Addams family uncovers the plot\, they must deal with the complications of a scheming fraud and the disruption to their unusual yet happy family life. The film blends humor with gothic charm\, showcasing the family’s love for each other despite their eccentricities. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-the-addams-family/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: Nightmare on Elm Street
DESCRIPTION:“A Nightmare on Elm Street\,” released in 1984 and directed by Wes Craven\, is a classic horror film that introduced the iconic character Freddy Krueger. The story revolves around a group of teenagers in the small town of Springwood who are haunted in their dreams by Freddy\, a disfigured killer with a glove of razor-sharp blades. As Freddy begins to kill the teens in their sleep\, their friend Nancy Thompson discovers that the murders are connected to a series of events involving Freddy’s past. To stop Freddy and save her friends\, Nancy must confront her own fears and find a way to bring the vengeful spirit to justice. The film is known for its blend of supernatural elements and psychological terror\, making it a landmark in the horror genre. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-nightmare-on-elm-street/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:The Crosstown Arts Film Series presents AMADEUS
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents a special screening of Amadeus in Crosstown Theater. \nCrosstown Theater\nThursday\, October 10\, 2024\nTickets: $5 at the door\nDoors at 6:30 pm | Film begins at 7:00 pm (sharp!) \nMiloš Forman / 1984 / 158 minutes / Rated PG  \nMiloš Forman directed Peter Shaffer’s screenplay\, based on his Tony Award-winning play\, about the 18th century rivalry between journeyman court composer Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham in an Academy Award-winning tour-de-force performance) and his rival\, young upstart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (fellow Best Actor nominee Tom Hulce). Saul Zaentz’s lavish production features opulent period details\, while Shaffer’s witty script speaks eloquently about the challenge of art while leaving room for Mozart’s gorgeous music to dominate. The film earned 11 nominations and its 8 Oscar wins include Best Picture\, Actor\, Art Direction\, Costume Design\, Directing\, Makeup\, Sound\, and for Shaffer’s adapted screenplay. \nThe Crosstown Arts Film Series showcases a diverse collection of independent\, international\, historically significant\, artistic\, experimental\, cult\, underground\, and documentary features.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-amadeus/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T160000
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SUMMARY:Lovelight Orchestra featuring John Nemeth
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Lovelight Orchestra featuring John Nemeth in the Theater \nThe Theater at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, October 11\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $30 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe phrase “the Memphis sound” often evokes Sun rockabilly or the mid-‘60s “deep soul” era of Stax\, but a style equally important in the city’s rich musical history was the big band blues found on the singles of Bobby “Blue” Bland\, B.B. King and Herman ”Junior” Parker. It’s a sound proudly celebrated today by the Love Light Orchestra\, a group of seasoned Memphis musicians whose name derives from Bland’s 1961 hit “Turn On Your Love Light.” \nThe 10-piece band—initially envisioned by guitarist Joe Restivo\, vocalist John Nemeth and arranger/trumpeter Marc Franklin—also reveals their affection for Bland here through covers of “”I’ve Been Wrong So Long” and “Poverty\,” and they tip their hat to King and Parker through\, respectively\, “Bad Breaks” and “Sometimes.” \nIn addition to dipping into the catalogs of Buddy Ace\, Freddie King\, and Percy Mayfield\, the band demonstrates their deftness with uptown blues via the solid originals “Singing For My Supper\, “Lonesome and High\,” and the Ray Charles-inspired opener “See Why I Love You.” Casual fans of Memphis music might only recognize their cover of Al Green’s iconic “Love and Happiness\,” but it’s reset here as a shuffle\, building upon riffs that Franklin says were inspired by Charles Mingus’ “Fables of Faubus.” \nThe Love Light Orchestra’s overall sound\, says Franklin\, was inspired by Joe Scott\, the longtime arranger for Bland\, whose work Franklin discovered after he was hired to play with Bland in the early ‘90s [Saxophonist Art Edmaiston and drummer Earl Lowe also did stints with Bland]. “The first time I heard his work it sounded like Ellington\, but more downhome\, with extended harmonics that you don’t necessarily hear on blues or soul records. It’s a jazz thing\, throwing extra notes into the chords—at Stax they didn’t do 6th chords.” \nBland and King’s signature styles developed with the aid of formally trained Memphis musicians versed in swing arrangements. King’s first two singles featured the city’s first family of jazz\, Phineas Newborn\, Sr.\, and his sons Calvin and Phineas\, Jr.\, and some of King and Bland’s early recordings featured arranger and multi-instrumentalist Onzie Horne\, Sr.\, later a contributor to “Theme From Shaft.” \n“The Memphis sound of the ‘50s put in the sophistication with the horns\, but it never lost that gritty aspect of the blues\,” says Nemeth. “And the spirituality in the vocals was tremendous— the melodies have such great movements\, and the lyrical rhythms are perfect.” \nGuitarist Restivo has plenty of solos here\, but notes “we wanted to make a horn record\, so the featured instrument is saxophone. That was the axe of choice on Beale Street at the time.” Grammy winning producer/engineer Matt Ross-Spang cut the record at the tiny DKDC bar in Midtown Memphis\, and recalls “it was more or less done after we cut it.” \n“This music is really supposed to be heard live\, to be in the room to feel the horns\, and it turned out magically—lightning in a bottle twelve times in just a couple hours.” \nJohn Nemeth / Vocals⁠\nMarc Franklin / Trumpet / Arranger⁠\nArt Edmaiston / Tenor Sax⁠\nJason Yasinsky / Trombone⁠\nKirk Smothers / Baritone Sax⁠\nPaul Mckinney / Trumpet⁠\nEarl Lowe / Drums⁠\nJoe Restivo / Guitar⁠\nMatthew Wilson / Double Bass⁠\nGerald Stephens/Piano
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/lovelight-orchestra-featuring-john-nemeth/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T113000
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: The Goonies
DESCRIPTION:“The Goonies\,” released in 1985 and directed by Richard Donner\, is an adventure-comedy film that follows a group of kids in the small town of Astoria\, Oregon. When they discover a treasure map in the attic of one of their homes\, the gang—known as the Goonies—sets out on a quest to find the hidden pirate treasure of the notorious One-Eyed Willy. Their adventure is complicated by the criminal Fratelli family\, who also wants the treasure. As the Goonies navigate booby traps and solve puzzles\, they experience thrilling escapades and uncover the value of friendship and bravery. The film is celebrated for its blend of action\, humor\, and heart\, becoming a beloved classic of the 1980s. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-the-goonies/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: Psycho
DESCRIPTION:“Psycho\,” directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1960\, is a landmark in the thriller and horror genres. The film follows Marion Crane\, who steals a large sum of money and flees\, eventually checking into a remote motel run by the enigmatic Norman Bates. As Marion disappears\, her sister and a private detective begin searching for her. The film is famous for its shocking plot twists and the iconic shower scene\, which set a new standard for suspense and psychological horror. Hitchcock’s masterful direction and the film’s exploration of psychological themes have made it a timeless classic. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-psycho/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: Young Frankenstein
DESCRIPTION:“Young Frankenstein\,” released in 1974 and directed by Mel Brooks\, is a comedic homage to classic horror films. The story follows Dr. Frederick Frankenstein\, the grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein\, who initially rejects his family’s legacy. However\, he eventually returns to his ancestral castle and\, inspired by his grandfather’s experiments\, decides to continue the work of reanimating the dead. With the help of quirky assistants\, Frederick creates a new monster\, leading to a series of humorous and bizarre events. The film is celebrated for its clever writing\, iconic performances\, and affectionate spoof of the original Frankenstein films. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-young-frankenstein/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
DESCRIPTION:“The Rocky Horror Picture Show\,” released in 1975 and directed by Jim Sharman\, is a cult musical comedy that parodies science fiction and horror B-movies. The film follows a young engaged couple\, Brad and Janet\, who find themselves stranded at the mysterious castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter\, a flamboyant and eccentric alien transvestite. Throughout the night\, they encounter a series of bizarre characters and musical numbers as Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation\, a muscle-bound man named Rocky. Known for its interactive audience participation and campy humor\, the film has become a beloved classic\, especially celebrated for its quirky characters\, catchy songs\, and unique blend of genres. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-the-rocky-horror-picture-show/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: Creature from the Black Lagoon
DESCRIPTION:“Creature from the Black Lagoon\,” released in 1954 and directed by Jack Arnold\, is a classic sci-fi horror film that introduced audiences to a memorable monster. Set in the Amazon rainforest\, the story follows a group of scientists who discover a prehistoric amphibious creature living in a remote lagoon. As they attempt to capture the creature for study\, they face perilous encounters and escalating danger. The film is notable for its atmospheric tension\, groundbreaking underwater cinematography\, and the iconic Gill-man\, who has become one of the classic Universal Monsters. It explores themes of human curiosity\, environmental intrusion\, and the fear of the unknown. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-creature-from-the-black-lagoon/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: Evil Dead
DESCRIPTION:“The Evil Dead\,” released in 1981 and directed by Sam Raimi\, is a seminal horror film known for its intense scares and innovative style. The story follows five college friends who venture to a remote cabin in the woods for a vacation. There\, they discover an ancient book called the Necronomicon\, which\, when read aloud\, unleashes demonic forces that possess and terrorize the group. The film is renowned for its gritty\, low-budget production\, its inventive camera work\, and its blend of horror and dark humor. Raimi’s direction\, along with Bruce Campbell’s iconic performance as Ash Williams\, helped establish “The Evil Dead” as a cornerstone of the horror genre\, leading to a cult following and several sequels. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-evil-dead/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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