Events
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The Art of Science
Crosstown Arts Galleries 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United StatesExploring the beauty of science and the power of art: Local artists paired with medical research scientists and clinicians from across Memphis to introduce new audiences to science that is saving lives every day.
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Pete Fucinaro Trio
Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United StatesCrosstown Arts presents the Pete Fucinaro trio, featuring Kansas City-based musicians saxophonist Pete Fucinaro, bassist Ben Tervort, and drummer Briant Steever.
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CROSSTOWN ARTS PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS : “HOW REDNECKS SAVED HOLLYWOOD”
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesSpend a fast-and-furious two hours with America’s drive-in movie critic as he uses over 200 clips and stills to review the history of rednecks in America as told through the classics of both grindhouse and mainstream movies.
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Yubu and the Ancient Youth featuring a special Stax Tribute
Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United StatesYubu and the Ancient Youth is a unique assortment of musicians with experience in different music genres and cultures in America, East Africa, West Africa and Europe. This has molded them to have a unique perspective on the global music scene. The band has found a home in Memphis Tennessee, the home of the blues, where they develop, create and perform a tasteful spin of blues music.
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SPLENDID MIND LIVE SESSION: TANGELA with DJ set by STH MEMPHIS JEFF
Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United StatesTANGELA is the glittery finish to a masterfully crafted collage. She glows, sparkles, and shines wherever she is present. A fusion of love & artistic vision, TANGELA has dibble-dabbled in The Arts since she was a toddler— weaving in & out of painting classes, bands, theatrical outfits & dance troupes, intent on discovering her most magical talents. Memphis music legends baptized and verified TANGELA at a young age, as she studied under the tutelage of soul music icons at the city’s STAX Academy of Music. The spirit of Memphis — the tension, hustle, grind, grit, and flair — are evident in the Berklee College of Music graduate’s products.
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Kafé Kirk with Kirk Whalum & Maysa at Crosstown Theater
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesCrosstown Arts presents Kafé Kirk with Kirk Whalum and special guest Maysa at Crosstown Theater.
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SHOOT & SPLICE: FILMMAKER SPEED MEETINGS
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesSHOOT & SPLICE: 3rd annual Filmmaker Speed Meetings!!!
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Joel Frahm with the Ted Ludwig Trio
Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United StatesFor more than 30 years, Joel Frahm lived in New York City working in jazz clubs, collaborating with other musicians, and honing his craft. He now lives in Nashville, where he continues to play the music he loves. His bold, inventive tenor sound has won fans in the U.S. and across the world. He has worked alongside Betty Carter, Kenny Barron, Freddy Cole, Dianne Schuur, Kurt Elling, Jane Monheit, Bill Charlap, Brad Mehldau, Matt Wilson, Cyrille Aimee, and many other top artists. He has played as a leader or sideman on more than 100 recordings and has appeared at jazz festivals in the United States, Europe, Israel, Canada and South America.
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Crosstown Arthouse presents LADY SINGS THE BLUES
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesDiana Ross stars as legendary singer Billie Holiday in LADY SINGS THE BLUES! Nominated for an academy award, Diana carries the movie with intense acting chops and of course her own brilliant interpretations of Billie Holiday songs - the recordings of which went number on on the Billboard charts.
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The Smartest Man in the World
Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United StatesThe Smartest Man in the World began as the solo songwriting project of Memphis-based Dead Soldiers vocalist and rhythm guitar player Michael Jasud. It features eclectic songwriting propelled by Jasud's unconventional arrangements and unique melodic sensibility, with songs crafted by Jasud and shaped by some of Memphis's most talented gigging and session musicians. With this latest group of songs he continues to explore relationships, pop culture, technology, and trauma through a millennial lens of postmodern existential dread.
