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Shoot & Splice: Memphis On Set
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesNational film and television shows (like the Hallmark “Graceland” films & Bluff City Law) have caught on to what an incredible place Memphis is to make their work. For the September Shoot & Splice, Sharon O’Guin (Deputy Film Commissioner for the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission) will talk about the hard work the Commission is doing behind the scenes to both bring national level productions to Memphis and assist local film and television professionals. Then hear some on-set experiences from some very talented Memphians, including Kevin Brooks, Kerri Mahoney and Jil Szewski - all three currently working on Bluff City Law.
Shoot & Splice is a monthly filmmaker forum presented collaboratively by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts.
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Crosstown Arthouse Presents Grindhouse Features: SWEET SWEETBACK’S BAADASSSSS SONG
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesThe Crosstown Arthouse Film Series showcases a diverse collection of independent, international, historically significant, artistic, experimental, cult, underground and documentary features. This week: SWEET SWEETBACK'S BAADASSSSS SONG
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The Grammy Award-Winning Rebirth Brass Band at Crosstown Theater
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesJoin us for a performance by the Grammy Award-winning, New Orleans-based Rebirth Brass Band on the Kemmons Wilson Family Stage at Crosstown Theater.
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Crosstown Arthouse presents Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesToni Morrison: The Pieces I Am is an artful and intimate meditation on legendary storyteller Toni Morrison. It examines her life, her works, and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout her literary career. Morrison leads an assembly of her peers, critics and colleagues on an exploration of race, history, America and the human condition.
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A Celebration of Black Composers
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesCome join us at Crosstown Theater as we celebrate the works of composers of African descent from around the world.
Featuring rhythms from gospel to jazz, the serene to classical influences, there is something for everyone. Featuring award-winning artists James Rodriguez (baritone), Gwendolyn Alfred (soprano), Alisa Horn (cello) and Artina McCain (Piano).
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Kafé Kirk with special guest Bernie Williams
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesJoin Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum for Kafé Kirk, a monthly jazz series in Crosstown Theater featuring musical and spiritual collaborations with special guest artists. This month’s guest: former New York Yankees center fielder and World Series Champion/jazz guitarist Bernie Williams.
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Crosstown Arthouse presents A Face in the Crowd
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesA FACE IN THE CROWD chronicles the rise and fall of Larry “Lonesome” Rhodes (Andy Griffith), a boisterous entertainer discovered in an Arkansas drunk tank by Marcia Jeffries (Patricia Neal), a local radio producer with ambitions of her own.
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A Night of Memphis Deep Soul Gospel at Crosstown Theater
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesJoin Bible & Tire Recording Co. and D-Vine Spirituals for a night of Memphis Soul Gospel featuring The Sensational Barnes Brothers, Elizabeth King, D-Vine Spiritualettes, The Vaughn Sisters, the Rev. John Wilkins, Elder Ward, Liz Brasher, and Gary "Lucky" Smith on the Kemmons Wilson Family Stage at Crosstown Theater.
The concert will celebrate the launch of The Sensational Barnes Brothers’ newly recorded, rugged ‘Nobody’s Fault But My Own' and Elizabeth King & The Gospel Souls’ 1970s gems ‘The D-Vine Spirituals Recordings.’ Both recordings will be released on September 20th from the new Bible & Tire Recording Co., headed up by Bruce Watson of Fat Possum Records with the aim of showcasing new and archival Memphis gospel releases.
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Todd Snider at Crosstown Theater
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesFormer Memphian Todd Snider is back, and he's performing a solo show at Crosstown Theater. Opening act: Dean Alexander
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Theater Sound Test with The PRVLG and Paul Taylor
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesJoin us for a free sound test performance by The PRVLG and Paul Taylor at Crosstown Theater. Please note that this is not a concert. The performers will be starting […]
