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February 2024

“Iliumpta”

02/09/24 – 04/28/24
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Crosstown Arts, East Gallery, Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104 United States

Iliumpta is a retelling of Homer’s Iliad set in the Southernmost bayous of Mississippi. Named after the county the story takes place in, Iliumpta draws comparisons between masculinity in the American South and the sandaled heroes of yore, often pointing out the weakness in a regional outlook that insists on staying put during hurricanes.

“The Earthworm and the Hawk”

02/09/24 – 04/28/24
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Crosstown Arts, West Gallery, Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104 United States

The Earthworm and the Hawk is the overlap between two states of being.

In the private and non-verbal world of Melissa Dunn’s sketchbook, she burrows deep, generating drawings intuitively from her imagination. As the pages fill up, she steps back and shifts perspective, becoming more objective. The lay of the land comes into sharp focus. Here she maps out, poses questions, and acts decisively.

“What Were You Meant For?”

02/09/24 – 04/28/24
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Crosstown Arts, Screening Room, 1350 Concourse Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104 United States

“What were you meant for?” is an art exhibition that delves deep into the world of film to uncover the seldom-seen layers of Black male identity. It navigates a tapestry of scenes that bring to the forefront the poignant battles between vulnerability and societal expectations, challenging the confining boxes of toxic masculinity. Through curated cinematic moments, the exhibition forces viewers to confront their own biases and question ingrained beliefs about strength, resilience, and emotional depth.

March 2024

Paul McKinney and The Knights ft. Jamille “Jam” Hunter

03/29/24
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280
Memphis, TN 38104 United States

With a core in the music experience of the Black Church, The Knights salute the contributions of traditional jazz artists and composers. The eclectic and seasoned audience members that enjoy impassioned blues and hearty R&B are embraced. The soundscape produced stirs the soul and rouses the hands and feet.

Spring Is in the Air: Patrice Williamson and Friends

03/30/24
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280
Memphis, TN 38104 United States

Jazz Times magazine states that “Patrice Williamson isn’t a singer, she’s a one-woman jazz sampler. — She is a woman of many voices, each distinctly intriguing, all distinctly her own.”

April 2024

Shoot & Splice: Black Creators Forum Pitch Rally

04/02/24
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104 United States

Join us for an exhilarating evening where film lovers and filmmakers converge, as eight talented creators pitch their projects, vying for a chance to secure $10,000 to bring their cinematic visions to life. From captivating narratives to thought-provoking documentaries, immerse yourself in a diverse array of stories waiting to be told.

The Crosstown Arts Film Series presents DAYS OF HEAVEN

04/04/24
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104 United States

One of the most critically acclaimed films of all time, Days of Heaven is a moving story about two men who love the same woman. Richard Gere, a fugitive from the slums of Chicago, finds himself pitted against a shy, rich Texan (Sam Shepard) for the love of Abby (Brooke Adams). Writer/director Malick’s first film since Badlands is an extraordinary cinematic achievement of sight and sound.

Those Pretty Wrongs

04/05/24
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280
Memphis, TN 38104 United States

Those Pretty Wrongs enter their tenth year as a band having just toured the U.S., UK, and Australia in support of their best-reviewed album yet, Holiday Camp, which Mojo called “irresistible” for its “celestial harmonies and dealing with wrangled emotions” while Uncut hailed the album for its “dreamily autumnal mastery of the power pop form”.

Sacred Soul Queen of Memphis: Elizabeth King

04/06/24
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280
Memphis, TN 38104 United States

Elizabeth King, the Sacred Soul Queen of Memphis, will release her new album Soul Provider with this special record release concert at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts. A special performance by the Jubilee Hummingbirds will open up the evening.

Modern Masters Jazz Series: Steve Masakowski and The Ted Ludwig Trio

04/10/24
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280
Memphis, TN 38104 United States

Steve Masakowski is an award-winning jazz guitarist, educator, and inventor. He invented the guitar-based keytar and the switch pick, and has designed three custom-built seven-string guitars. He developed an approach to playing the guitar by using his pick design, allowing him to switch from fingerpicking to flatpicking.

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