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SUMMARY:University of Memphis Bluff City Fest
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents the University of Memphis Bluff City Fest in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, March 5\, 2025\nDoors open at 6:30 pm | Show begins at 7:00 pm\nTickets: $10 in advance (plus fees) | $15 at the door | Free students/faculty with ID\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nPerformances by all 9 of our Jazz and Popular Music groups.\nStyles include Rock\, R&B\, Pop\, Jazz\, Rap\, and Metal.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/university-of-memphis-bluff-city-fest/
LOCATION:TN
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SUMMARY:"The Films of Stan Brakhage" with an original live score by Cloudland Canyon
DESCRIPTION:The Crosstown Arts Film Series presents “The Films of Stan Brakhage” with an original live score by Cloudland Canyon at the Crosstown Theater on Thursday\, March 6\, at 7:00 pm.\n\n\n\n \nStan Brakhaage\, a wildly prolific experimental filmmaker in American avant-garde cinema and one of cinema’s principle architects of cinematic modernism\, made nearly 400 films and eight books of film criticism and theory between 1952-2003. Dozens of his films\, including “Anticipation of the Night\,” “Mothlight\,” “Dog Star Man\,” and “Scenes from Under Childhood” are acknowledged masterworks. The techniques he pioneered \, most notably rapid editing\, handheld camera\, lens flares and physical manipulation of the filmstrip\, came to define experimental cinema\, but they were also absorbed by advertising\, music videos\, and Hollywood.\nChallenging all taboos in his exploration of birth\, sex\, death\, and the search for God\,” he turned his camera on explicit lovemaking\, childbirth\, even autopsy. Many of his most famous works pursue the nature of vision itself and transcend the act of filming. His films seek to change the way we see. They encourage viewers to abandon traditional structure in favor of pure visual perception that is not reliant on naming what is seen. His goal was to create a more visceral  visual experience. He believed that “a stream of visual consciousness could be nothing less than the pathway of the soul.” His films are shot in highly sensual colors and utilize minimal soundtracks. \n \nCloudland Canyon  is an experimental rock/psychedelic rock band formed in 2002 by Kip Uhlhorn and Simon Wojan. Cloudland Canyon has released several critically acclaimed albums include Fin Eaves\, Lie in Light\, and An Arabesque. Their recent releases have been produced by Sonic Boom from Spacemen3/Spectrum. With each release\, Uhlhorn has pushed the envelope of experimental pop music\, collaborating with various musicians and producers to create intricate and other wordly compositions .Cloudland Canyon is a must-listen for anyone interested in the possibilities of experimental music in the 21 century. New members joining Uhlhorn in the band include Corbin Linebarier of General Labor\, Graham Burks of Loose Opinions\, and Alex Greene of Alex Greene and the Rolling Head Orchestra. 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-films-of-stan-brakhage-with-an-original-live-score-by-cloudland-canyon/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater,Gallery
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SUMMARY:Will Graves and Soul Reunion Concert and Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Will Graves and Soul in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, March 7\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\nFor nearly two decades\, Will Graves and Soul\, a prolific band led by vocalist Will Graves\, was known all across Memphis and beyond for their high-energy\, live performances. These performances blended the classic traditions of soul\, R&B\, funk\, and blues while incorporating contemporary influences.\n\n\n\nMany of Memphis’ top-tier musicians served tenures with the band during their careers. After nearly a decade of absence\, Will Graves and Soul are reuniting to once again deliver the soulful sound that Memphians enjoyed for many years while also giving tribute to Will and his influence in the Memphis music scene on his birthday.\n\n\n\nWill Graves and Soul was formed in 2001 by lead singer/keyboardist William Graves II. Will has long been recognized as a premier vocal talent in Memphis\, with recognition including winning the Grammy showcase sponsored by the Memphis Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy Awards).\n\n\n\nAs a creative artist and powerful performer\, Will has always attracted quality musicians from the region. Performing soul\, jazz\, pop\, R&B\, rock\, gospel\, and inspirational music\, Will Graves and Soul have opened for artists like Alex Bugnon\, Ledisi\, and Angie Stone. Notably\, Stevie Wonder once joined them on stage during a performance.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/will-graves-and-soul-reunion-concert-and-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:MAR10 DAY 2025 at Crosstown Concourse!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to power up for Crosstown Concourse’s third annual MAR10 Day celebration! This year\, we’re kicking off the fun earlier than ever\, so you can make a whole day of it! \nJoin us for a Mario-packed adventure featuring:\n• Retro arcade classics & Wii gaming stations\n• High-speed Mario Kart tournaments\n• Mario-themed mini-golf & Whack-A-Mole\n• Live DJ spinning iconic gaming tunes\n• Temporary Super Mario tattoos\n• Epic giveaways & prizes\n• Air hockey battles & more! \nWhether you’ve been stomping Goombas since the ‘80s or you’re introducing the next generation to the magic of Mario\, this event is fun for all ages—and best of all\, it’s free! \n📍 The Central Atrium\, Crosstown Concourse\n📅 Saturday\, March 8\, 2025\n🕐 1–3 PM\n🎟 Free + open to the public \nCome dressed as your favorite Mario character and let’s-a go!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/mar10-day-2025-at-crosstown-concourse/
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SUMMARY:Autumn Nicholas presented by Folk All Y'all + Crosstown Arts
DESCRIPTION:Folk All Y’all + Crosstown Arts presents Autumn Nicholas in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, March 8\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nAutumn Nicholas (she/he/they/them) is a gifted songwriter and performer who has amazed audiences around the country.  Autumn is one of Music Forward Foundations Emerging LGBTQ+ Artists for 2023 and one of Nashville Scene’s Country Music Almanac 2024 Artists to Watch. They performed at the Newport Folk Festival and 30A Songwriter Festival\, and hosted the first ever all-Black history round at The Blue Bird Cafe in Nashville. Autumn also played the main stage at Nashville Pride\, the Pass the Mic Series at The Tennessee Theatre\, and opened for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at Ryman Auditorium.\nPassionate about their music but also about making a difference in society\, they have been inspired by the BlackLivesMatter and LBGTQ marches. Their music shows different aspects of these movements to motivate people to take action. With music focused on how we are all uniquely beautiful\, beyond our gender\, circumstance\, and skin. Autumn’s lyrics offer inspiring messages and give listeners something to think about.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/autumn-nicholas-presented-by-folk-all-yall-crosstown-arts/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Iris Collective Presents "Recomposed: Elena Urioste"
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents “Recomposed: Elena Urioste” in The Crosstown Theater \nThe Crosstown Theater at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, March 8\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $30  in advance | $30 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nViolinist Elena Urioste returns to Iris as soloist and leader for Recomposed by Max Richter\, an exhilarating and imaginative interpretation of Vivaldi’s iconic Four Seasons. This concert explores works expanded and reconstructed to go beyond one single genre.\nFeaturing the virtuosic string sections of the Iris Collective\, works by Piazzolla and Shostakovich will surprise and delight audiences. Urioste will also engage with families from Baptist Centers for Good Grief\, combining music and meditation as part of Iris’ year-round commitment to health and wellness.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/iris-collective-presents-recomposed-elena-urioste/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992)
DESCRIPTION:In the town of Twin Peaks\, everyone has their secrets—but especially Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee). In this prequel to his groundbreaking 1990s television series\, David Lynch resurrects the teenager found wrapped in plastic at the beginning of the show\, following her through the last week of her life and teasing out the enigmas that surround her murder. Homecoming queen by day and drug-addicted thrill seeker by night\, Laura leads a double life that pulls her deeper and deeper into horror as she pieces together the identity of the assailant who has been terrorizing her for years. Nightmarish in its vision of an innocent torn apart by unfathomable forces\, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me is nevertheless one of Lynch’s most humane films\, aching with compassion for its tortured heroine—a character as enthralling in life as she was in death. Directed by David Lynch. 135 minues. Rated R. \nCrosstown Theater\nThursday\, March 13\, 2025\nTickets: $5 at the door\nDoors at 6:30 p.m. | Films begin at 7:00 p.m. (sharp!) at Crosstown Theater
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/twin-peaks-fire-walk-with-me-1992/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Nanocluster (Immersion | SUSS)
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Nanocluster in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nTuesday\, March 18\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nIn celebration of the release of Nanocluster Vol.3\, Immersion (Colin Newman & Malka Spigel) in collaboration with ambient country masters SUSS bring their Nanocluster series to North America. One performance comprising a set each from Immersion & SUSS followed by a collaborative set. \n\n\nNanocluster is the extension of Colin and Malka’s relationship\, friendships and commitment to art and ideas. They initially met when Colin produced Malka’s band in 1985. The collaboration started there. They then became a couple and created their own projects\, like the instrumental electronic duo Immersion\, in 1994. \n\nThe songs had been written and rehearsed prior to each performance. This adventure led to a debut album\, Nanocluster Vol 1\, released in 2021 with Stereolab singer/guitarist Laetitia Sadier\, German post-rock duo Tarwater\, electronic musician Ulrich Schnauss and experimental artist Robin Rimbaud (Scanner).  \nNanocluster Vol 2 further developed this idea with a stark beauty that sounds like a future pop with sleek lines and unexpected great melodies. Built around Thor Harris\, the charismatic percussion player from Swans and many other projects\, and Cubzoa (Jack Wolter from the band Penelope Isles).  \nKey to the process is Colin and Malka’s radio show for Slack City radio\, Swimming In Sound with its entertainingly diverse playlist that has widened their horizons. It’s also helped build relationships not only with these collaborators but also musicians like the ambient country masters SUSS\, with whom they have produced Nanocluster Vol.3 which will be released in mid February 2025 followed by extended Nanocluster tour in the USA.  \nMalka: “Nanocluster is collaboration but in a very specific form. We don’t have rules. It’s a series of creative snapshots.” \nColin: “It’s chemistry & music. Malka & I operate as a team and now we’ve taken it to another level.” \nNanocluster is a 21st century collusion of shared ideas\, creating a momentary extended musical family. It’s about musical and personal relationships and the meeting place in the middle. A temporary band of house guests. SUSS just moved\, in ideas merged and new soundscapes were forged. This is the place where Immersion happens. 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/nanocluster/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:50th Anniversary screening: One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
DESCRIPTION:One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest tells the story of a free-spirited rogue who takes over the world of a mental hospital by a combination of chutzpah and ingenuity. The film is based on Ken Kensey’s best –selling novel published in 1962. Using the madhouse to symbolize the individual against the system\, the story gets its power from its unforgettable ensemble of characters and accretion of details that reveal what life is about inside a mental institution. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest swept the top five Oscars in 1976\, the first film to do so since It Happened One Night in 1934. Directed by Milos Foreman. 133 minutes. Rated R \nCrosstown Theater\nThursday\, March 20\, 2025\nTickets: $5 at the door\nDoors at 6:30 p.m. | Films begin at 7:00 p.m. (sharp!) at Crosstown Theater
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/50th-anniversary-screening-one-flew-over-the-cuckoos-nest-1975/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:MAJOR.
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents  MAJOR. in The Green Room\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, March 21\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $30 in advance (plus fees) |$35 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nHis name is MAJOR. and his impact the same. The American Soul singer’s star fiercely struck at the debut of his Platinum hit love song\, “Why I Love You”. As Stevie Wonder projected: lovers from all over the world have commissioned the breakout ballad as the perfect soundtrack for their own love stories. MAJOR. (as both actor & singer) is a powerful storyteller who leans into a cool authenticity as his superpower. Amazingly\, he has become a trusted artist for many while inspiring hearts with his relatable message of life laced in that signature falsetto! The joy is infectious and as a “Hope Dealer”\, he leads boldly with the very HOPE in LOVE his music professes. With half a billion digital streams\, 4 independent solo projects\, network TV shows\, movies\, legendary cosigns\, national tours\, & the MAJOR.HOPE Foundation -MAJOR. is far from done. “The Hope Of My Soul” EP is his most recent artistic expression that intersects soul\, gospel\, and Americana – “Baby Will You Love Me”\, “I Prayed For You”\, and the newly released hope anthem “Joy In The Battle” are proof… The GRAMMY\, 2x Soul Train\, and 8x Image Award nominated entertainer promises a whole lot more to come. And it can only be as mighty as the name his mama gave him: MAJOR.!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/major/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:In The Queue
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts Presents:  In The Queue\nJoin us for an insightful Fireside Chat with esteemed Music Supervisor\, Qiana Conley Akinro. With over 20 years of experience in the music industry\, Qiana has cultivated a remarkable career\, navigating the evolving landscape of music supervision with expertise and passion. During volume 1 of In the Queue\, we’ll chat about a music supervisor’s process\, advice for music creatives wanting to land more opportunities in sync\, how to navigate the ever-changing music industry\, and more.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/in-the-queue/
LOCATION:Memphis Listening Lab\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, STE 269\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Memphis Listening Lab
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SUMMARY:HomeGrown Arts Presents: Dance\, Girl!
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents HomeGrown Arts Presents: Dance\, Girl! in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, March 22\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 (plus fees) \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nDance\, Girl! A testament to black girlhood is a choreopoem by Bria B Saulsberry\, produced by Homegrown Arts. This magnetic story explores the journey of a black girl discovering the dance of adolescent learning—remembering what has been taught\, forgetting what has been passed down\, and becoming who is needed. The experience combines poetry\, dance\, and music\, celebrating the tradition of dance.\n\n\n\nBria Saulsberry is a poet and youth arts advocate from Memphis. She helps local programs to support Memphis youth in creative writing and performance. In 2019\, she co-founded Homegrown Arts and serves as the Director of Education and Youth Development at the Soulsville Foundation.\n\n\n\nJasmine Settles is a writer and director. She studied at Henderson State University and the University of Memphis. In 2019\, she won the Berry Hannah Prize. Jasmine owns Cafe Noir\, an online bookstore\, and founded the Literature is Liberating Foundation. She performs on many stages in Memphis.\n\n\n\nAkina Morrow is a Memphis native and graduated from the University of Tennessee. She works as a Business Specialist for ALSAC/St. Jude and is the Managing Director at HomeGrown Arts. She directed “For Colored Girls” at Evergreen Theater and serves on the media team for her local church. Akina is also a board member for Perfecting Gifts\, Inc.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/homegrown-arts-presents-dance-girl/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Paul Taylor: Old Forest Trail 10 Year Anniversary Concert
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Paul Taylor in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, March 26\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $15 in advance (plus fees) | $20 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nPaul Taylor is a fixture in the Memphis music scene\, known for his versatile artistry and collaborations with countless musicians. A highly skilled multi-instrumentalist\, Paul has worked as a drummer\, bassist\, and guitarist with artists such as Ann Peebles\, Reba Russell\, The PRVLG\, Hope Clayburn\, Mighty Souls Brass Band\, Eric Gales\, Shawn Lane\, Amy LaVere\, Jim Dickinson\, MEM_MODS\, Sons of Mudboy\, Loveland/Duren\, Chuck Prophet\, Robert Ellis\, and many more. In addition to his work as a sideman\, Paul has released three solo records under his own name and three more under his pseudonym\, New Memphis Colorways. \n\n\nHe returns to the Crosstown Arts Green Room for a special 10-year anniversary performance of music from his critically acclaimed EP\, The Old Forest Trail. The EP serves as both an homage to the Old Forest Arboretum in Overton Park and a tribute to his father\, Pat Taylor\, who passed away in 2015. The concert will also include new music he has written since 2020\, when he embarked on a new chapter in Door County\, Wisconsin\, a move that has inspired fresh creative work.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/paul-taylor-old-forest-trail-10-year-anniversary-concert/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Some Like It Hot (1959)
DESCRIPTION:Two down on their luck jazz musicians find themselves out of a job and on the run after the police raid the speakeasy they perform in and they inadvertently stumble upon a gang war. With no money and nowhere to hide\, a gig with Sweet Sue and her Society Syncopators at a Florida beach resort seems like the perfect getaway. There’s just one problem: the Syncopators are an all-female band\, and Joe and Jerry aren’t women – yet. \nArmed with some dodgy wigs and wobbly falsettos\, Joe and Jerry manage to join the Syncopators\, where they meet Sugar Kane: a hooch-swilling\, ukulele-playing knockout with a soft spot for bad boy saxophone players. Barely able to believe their good fortune\, things start to go off the rails for the pair when they begin to attract unwanted attention from lecherous millionaires and some familiar faces show up at their hotel for a gathering of the country’s most dangerous criminals. Directed by Billy Wilder. 122 minutes. N/R- This is a collaborative screening with the Orpheum Theatre Group.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/some-like-it-hot-1959/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Cyrille Aimée
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Cyrille Aimée in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, March 28\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $30 (plus fees) | $35 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nCyrille Aimée grew up in a multilingual household full of music where dancing was an everyday activity\, soundtracked by the Afro-Caribbean sounds of her mother’s native Dominican Republic. The family home was in Samois-sur-Seine\, the location of the Django Reinhardt Festival\, and the teenage Cyrille would climb out of her bedroom window at night to mingle with the players\, igniting a passion for jazz.\n\nMoving to New York City\, her talents quickly gained her a reputation among her peers as a matchless interpreter of song. She performed and recorded with Roy Hargrove and stole the show in front of the notoriously hard-to-please crowd at the Harlem Apollo. Steven Sondheim invited her to star in a tribute at New York’s City Centre\, backed by Wynton Marsalis. Her 2019 album Move On featured versions of Sondheim’s songs which received praise from Sondheim himself\, and her version of “Marry Me a Little”\, was nominated for a 2019 Grammy Award.\nAt the height of her New York success\, new horizons beckoned. Visiting New Orleans\, she fell in love with the energy and diversity of the city and made it her home. Linking back to New York to connect up all the dots\, she teamed up with producer/multi-instrumentalist Jake Sherman\, and together they have created her latest album\, A Fleur de Peau. to be released on a new label\, the London-based imprint Whirlwind Recordings\nCombining the depth and sophistication of jazz\, the immediacy of pop\, the irrepressible dance rhythms of the Caribbean\, it’s more intimate and more accessible than anything Cyrille has done before.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/cyrille-aimee/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:The British Isles – Mendelssohn “Scottish” and Danny Boy
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra  \nDate: Friday\, March 28\, 2025 \nTime: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM \nVenue: Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Memphis\, TN 38104 \nAn Enchanting Evening of Music from the British Isles\nJoin the Memphis Symphony Orchestra for a captivating musical journey through the British Isles\, featuring works inspired by its landscapes\, melodies\, and rich history. Under the direction of Eckart Preu\, this special evening will showcase the remarkable talent of violinist Hannah White\, delivering a performance filled with soul-stirring melodies and symphonic grandeur. \nProgram Highlights:\n🎼 Percy Grainger – Danny Boy\nA beautifully orchestrated arrangement of the beloved Irish folk tune\, evoking deep emotions and nostalgia. \n🎼 Samuel Coleridge-Taylor – Violin Concerto\nA stunning and lyrical work\, showcasing virtuosic violin passages and lush orchestration\, brought to life by the gifted Hannah White. \n🎼 Felix Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 3 “Scottish”\nInspired by the rugged beauty of Scotland\, this symphony paints vivid musical landscapes\, from stormy highlands to grand\, sweeping melodies. \nExperience the Music in an Intimate Setting\nSet in the Crosstown Theater\, this concert promises an immersive experience with world-class acoustics and an inviting atmosphere. Whether you’re a longtime classical music lover or new to orchestral performances\, this evening offers a powerful and moving tribute to the British Isles. \nTickets Available Now!\nSecure your seats for this unforgettable performance.\nLearn More & Purchase Tickets \nDon’t miss this night of breathtaking music and masterful performances!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-british-isles-mendelssohn-scottish-and-danny-boy/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Mark Guiliana plays MARK
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Mark Guiliana in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, March 29\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $30 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nHailed by The New York Times as “a drummer around whom a cult of admiration has formed\,” Grammy-nominated superstar drummer & composer Mark Guiliana brings an adventurous spirit\, eclectic palette\, and gift for spontaneous invention to a staggering range of styles. Equally virtuosic playing acoustic jazz\, boundary-stretching electronic music\, or next-level rock\, he’s become a key collaborator with such original sonic thinkers as St. Vincent\, Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam/Soundgarden)\, Brad Mehldau\, M83\, Meshell Ndegeocello\, and the late\, great David Bowie. \nGuiliana’s latest release ‘MARK’\, is his first entirely solo work which boldly showcases him as composer\, arranger and multi-instrumentalist – performing and layering percussion\, piano\, synthesizers and more. This new foray into his growing body of renowned work\, recorded at Studio 606 in Los Angeles\, is a culmination of Guiliana’s experiences and inspirations\, and at the same time the catalyst of a new direction. ‘MARK’ follows his first two acclaimed Edition Records albums ‘the sound of listening’ and ‘Mischief’.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/mark-guiliana-plays-mark/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T153000
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SUMMARY:Kirk Kafé: Kirk Whalum with Kim Burrell - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Kirk Kafé: Kirk Whalum with Kim Burrell in The Theater at Crosstown Arts \nThe Theater at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, March 30\, 2025\nDoors open at 5:30 | Show begins at 6:00\nTickets: $59 (plus fees) \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\nJoin Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum for Kafé Kirk\, an ongoing jazz series in Crosstown Theater featuring musical and spiritual collaborations with special guest artists.\n\n\nKIRK WHALUM\nSoulful\, passionate\, stirring…these are the words most often used to describe Kirk’s music. Forged from his Memphis\, Tennessee\, gospel roots and his 1980s initiation into the thriving Houston\, TX nightclub scene\, Kirk’s big\, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. The ’80s were highlighted by Kirk’s stepping out of his blossoming sideman role and forming his own band. It was there that Kirk ultimately developed both his “voice” and songwriting in the crucible of the local club scene—especially at a rooftop club called Cody’s. It was also in Houston where jazz pianist Bob James “discovered” him and brought him on tour\, which led to five successful albums with Columbia Records\, including Cache\, Kirk’s first #1 album.\n\nKIM BURRELL\nHouston-based singer and pianist Kim Burrell\, known for her unique “jazz gospel” sound\, began her professional career singing with gospel greats like Rev. James Cleveland. Her solo recording career took off with releases on Tommy Boy Gospel\, and she’s since collaborated with artists ranging from R. Kelly and George Clinton to gospel stars like Shirley Caesar and Kirk Franklin\, and even secular icons like Stevie Wonder and Pharrell Williams (on the Hidden Figures soundtrack). A Grammy-nominated artist\, Kim continues to captivate audiences with her powerful voice and songwriting talent.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/kirk-kafe/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T163000
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SUMMARY:Steve\, Doc & James featuring vocalist Kevin "Football" Sanford
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Steve\, Doc & James featuring vocalist Kevin “Football” Sanford in The Green Room\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, April 4\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance (plus fees) |$25 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nPianist Stephen M. Lee brings a unique blend of reflective meditation and Sunday morning fervor to the stage. Joined by bassist Doc Samba and drummer James Sexton\, featuring Kevin “Football” Sanford\, Lee’s original compositions resonate with a soulful depth\, showcasing his elegant touch on the ivories. From the rich textures of “West African” to the gentle canter of the title track\, Lee’s playing captivates. Experience the heartfelt chords of “Healing Heart\,” the spacious interplay on the trio’s rendition of “What Would I Do If I Could Feel” (from The Wiz)\, and the infectious energy of tunes like “Gone But Not Forgotten” and “Corner of MLK and BB King.” This is a performance that will move your spirit and leave you feeling uplifted.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/stephen-lee/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Mar Vilaseca ft. The Alternate Takes
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Mar Vilaseca ft. The Alternate Takes in The Green Room\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, April 5\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door |\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nBorn in Barcelona in 1998\, vocalist\, pianist\, and composer Mar Vilaseca is quickly making her mark on the jazz world. A Juilliard graduate\, she has performed internationally and collaborated with renowned artists like Emmet Cohen and Jeremy Pelt. \nIn this performance\, Mar presents a vibrant repertoire of her latest compositions—songs inspired by her journey moving to a new place and the emotions and experiences it brought. Her music blends the warmth of late ’70s and early ’80s rock and R&B with a touch of jazz and improvisation.\n\nThe Alternate Takes are a new organ trio out of Memphis\, Tn featuring Tony Thomas on organ\, Danny Banks on drums and Logan Hanna on guitar.\nThe deep swing and tough grooves played by this band of professionals are honed through years of logging late nights in clubs and on tours around the globe. So much attention has been given to the study of the music recorded in the 1960’s (sometimes referred to as “Soul Jazz”) that listeners will wonder if they have been transported back in time.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/mar-vilaseca/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Freedman Steorts: Our Thin Slice ft. FreeWorld
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Freedman Steorts: Our Thin Slice ft. FreeWorld in The Green Room\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nTuesday\, April 8\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $10 (plus fees) | $15 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\nOur Thin Slice\, a modern fusion concert on Tuesday\, April 8th by Freedman Steorts\, Memphis Trombonist.\n\nOur Thin Slice is a journey through all styles of modern trombone music including jazz\, rock\, and interstellar funk. Special musical guest is Memphis band FreeWorld\, the current longest running band on Beale Street\, is the groovy vehicle taking the audience on this trip.\nGet up and get ready to experience an explosive look at the range and history of the trombone sound and to examine the meaning of our fleeting time together.\n\nThis event is given as partial credit towards a degree from Visible Music College in Downtown Memphis. Freedman is guided by Kirk Whalum.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/freedman-steorts-our-thin-slice-ft-freeworld/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Modern Masters: Jaleel Shaw and Ted Ludwig Trio
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Modern Masters: Jaleel Shaw and the Ted Ludwig Trio in The Green Room\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, April 9\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: General $25 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door | $10 Students with Student ID\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\nPhiladelphia native Jaleel Shaw is a saxophonist and composer with degrees from Berklee College of Music and the Manhattan School of Music. A Thelonious Monk Competition finalist\, he released his debut album\, Perspective\, in 2005 to critical acclaim. Shaw has performed with the World Saxophone Quartet (appearing on Political Blues) and leads his own ensembles. He’s also a member of the Roy Haynes Quartet and the Mingus Big Band.\n\nDon’t miss Jaleel Shaw live in Memphis!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/modern-masters-jaleel-shaw-and-ted-ludwig-trio/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T163000
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SUMMARY:All Night Trio
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents All Night Trio in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, April 11\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $15 (plus fees) | $20 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\nAll Night Trio embodies an energetic and connected approach to music making.\n\nThe shared joy and camaraderie of Matt Villinger\, Peter Schlamb and Zach Morrow creates an infectious and buoyant atmosphere. Their music arrives at the juxtaposition of groove and virtuosity\, melody and improvisation; stimulating ears\, bodies and minds collectively.\n\nThe Midwest roots of the Kansas City based ensemble unite the trio and have been making music together for much of their lives. They released their debut album “All Faded” in 2022.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/all-night-trio/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T170000
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SUMMARY:Memphis Symphony Big Band ft. Joyce Cobb & Patrice Williamson
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents the Memphis Symphony Big Band ft. Joyce Cobb & Patrice Williamson in The Crosstown Theater \nThe Crosstown Theater at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025\nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $35 in advance (plus fees) | $45 at the door | $10 student with ID\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nJoin us for an unforgettable night with the Memphis Symphony Big Band\, led by Scott Moore! Enjoy a mix of timeless classics and exciting new arrangements featuring two vocal powerhouses Joyce Cobb and Patrice Williamson.\nJoyce Cobb is a highly acclaimed and talented musician\, captivating audiences with her soulful voice and undeniable charisma. With a career spanning several decades\, Joyce has earned a reputation as a true icon in the world of jazz\, blues\, and R&B. Her distinctive vocal stylings effortlessly blend power\, emotion\, and nuance\, leaving listeners spellbound.\nA native of Memphis\, Patrice Williamson is a jazz singer who swings hard and can scat with the best of them. She’s been rightly compared to Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan in publications such as the Los Angeles Times and The All-Music Guide to Jazz. Don’t miss this celebration of jazz with the musicians of the Memphis Symphony and the vocal talents of Joyce Cobb and Patrice Williamson!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/memphis-symphony-big-band-ft-joyce-cobb-patrice-williamson/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T163000
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SUMMARY:Strictly Jazz: The Music of Chet Baker
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presentsStrictly Jazz: The Music of Chet Baker in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, April 13\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door | $10 students with ID\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nThe Strictly Jazz Series\, a joint presentation by Crosstown Arts and Strictly Jazz Entertainment\, celebrates classic jazz music through contemporary interpretations by acclaimed musicians.\nTrumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker is one of the most well-known and revered of all jazz musicians. His smooth sound and interpretation of jazz and popular standards made him a true original in the art form. Join the Jeremy Shrader Quartet as we celebrate the music and the musician\, performing many hits from Chet Baker’s recorded catalog of American music. The concert also features long-time collaborators and Memphis jazz legends Jim Spake\, Alvie Givhan\, Bob Buckley\, and Earl Lowe.\nTo say that Jeremy Shrader loves good music would be an understatement. His passion shines through in the notes he plays on trumpet\, his singing of classic songs\, and the many bands he leads\, including the New Memphis Hepcats\, the Hot Memphis Five\, and the Jeremy Shrader Octet. Throughout his musical career in Memphis\, he has remained busy\, performing in countless settings\, with jazz as his main love.\nBorn in Clarksville\, Tennessee\, Jeremy was exposed to Southern gospel music early on. His parents were musicians—his father a drummer—and they sang standards like Chattanooga Choo Choo and Sentimental Journey around the house. He started piano at nine or ten\, learned guitar along the way\, and picked up trumpet in middle school to join the band. In high school\, he became immersed in swing and big band music\, playing in the jazz band and exploring other jazz styles.\nAt the University of Memphis\, he earned a degree in Jazz Composition while playing in multiple ensembles. As a sophomore\, he founded the New Memphis Hepcats\, which continues to thrive today. Jeremy also freelances across genres\, co-founded Electric Room Records\, and teaches privately—continuing to shape Memphis’s jazz scene with his passion and talent.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/strictly-jazz-the-music-of-chet-baker/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Resident Artist Talks
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts is proud to present the spring residency cohort’s Resident Artist Talks! Join artists Ethan James McVay\, Susan Maakestad\, Vania Barraza\, Kelundra Smith\, Camilla Sims\, and A$H. for an evening of insight into the work of these six dynamic resident artists. This free event at The Green Room will feature presentations from various disciplines—including film\, music\, painting\, sculpture\, and playwriting—who will share their creative journeys\, inspirations\, and artistic processes. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to connect with artists and hear firsthand about their work and the intersection of different art forms. Whether you’re a long-time art enthusiast or new to the creative community\, we invite you to experience the passion and creativity that drives these talented individuals. \nDon’t miss this inspiring evening—come meet the artists and dive into the world of contemporary art!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/resident-artist-talks-5/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:Gallery,The Green Room
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T160000
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SUMMARY:Adam Larson Quartet with special guest Kortland Whalum
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Adam Larson Quartet with special guest Kortland Whalum in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, April 18\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 (plus fees) | $25 at the door | $10 student ticket\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nCritically-acclaimed saxophonist and bandleader Adam Larson brings a special version of his band to The Green Room for an intimate 90 minute set on Friday\, April 18th. For this outing\, Larson will feature a band that includes Grammy-Nominated musicians Stu Mindeman on piano\, bassist Clark Sommers and drummer Dana Hall. Larson will present his genre-blending original compositions from his 10 albums as a leader as well as some yet to be recorded songs that touch the corners of R&B\, Hip-Hop\, Rock and Jazz. Larson has been touring almost exclusively with his trio over the past three years\, making this quartet appearance a must-see event.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/adam-larson-quartet/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T163000
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SUMMARY:Clark Sommer's Feast Ephemera
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Clark Sommer’s Feast Ephemera in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, April 19\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 (plus fees) | $30 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\nIn the 15 years since signing on to Kurt Elling’s working band\, Grammy-Award Winning bassist Clark Sommers has emerged among Chicago’s indispensable bassists. He has filled his resume\, on stage and on disc\, in bands that range from the rambunctious 13-piece Chicago Yestet to the intimate settings of piano trios and vocalist-led quartets. His own projects include his open-sky trio Ba(SH) and the quintet Clark Sommers Lens. He’s collaborated with guitarists Jeff Parker and Matt Gold\, pianist Darrell Grant\, keyboard whiz Gary Versace\, and vibraphonist Joe Locke. His albums brim with his smart and tuneful compositions.\n\nBut by 2019\, he felt restricted in his musical development. “I wanted to get deeper into writing\,” he says now. ‘I wanted to see what I could do if I had the capacity to add more texture to a group – to go further into the exploration of harmonic possibilities\, and to try spreading out the sounds using different instruments.”\nIt is a *rare* opportunity to take in the beauty that is Clark Sommers’ large ensemble music and even rarer yet to feature a who’s-who of Memphis musicians in collaboration with some of Chicago’s most prolific talent.\n\nJoin Clark and his ensemble for ONE-night only in the Green Room at Crosstown Arts on Saturday\, April 19th at 7:30pm.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/clark-sommers-feast-ephemera/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T163000
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SUMMARY:Memphis Jazz Orchestra + Bobby Watson
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Memphis Jazz Orchestra + Bobby Watson in The Green Room\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, April 23\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 (plus fees) | $25 at the door |\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nJoin the Memphis Jazz Orchestra and special guest\, saxophonist and composer Bobby Watson\, for a one night only collaboration.\nFounded in 1992 by Howard Lamb and Carl Wolfe\, and currently under the direction of Dr. Michael Shults\, the Memphis Jazz Orchestra is among the oldest continuously performing professional big bands in the United States. Featuring a who’s who of Memphis jazz veterans and up-and-coming talent alike\, they have held a historic weekly residency at Alfred’s on Beale Street for over three decades.\n\n\nSaxophonist Bobby Watson is among the most historically significant living composers and performers in jazz. He has performed and recorded with artists including Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers (in which he was the storied band’s longest tenured musical director from 1977-1981)\, George Coleman\, Charlie Persip\, Wynton Marsalis\, Branford Marsalis\, Max Roach\, Joe Williams\, Dianne Reeves\, Lou Rawls\, Betty Carter\, Carmen Lundy\, and more. In addition to George Coleman\, Bobby has had close musical associations with other Memphis luminaries including pianists James Williams and Mulgrew Miller.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/memphis-jazz-orchestra-bobby-watson/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112857
CREATED:20250418T190944Z
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SUMMARY:Good Bye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus (2025)
DESCRIPTION:April 24th \nDoors:6:30\nScreening: 7:00\n$5:00 per entry \n\n                 \n\n\n    \nAn intimate journey through the life of singer Diane Luckey aka Q Lazzarus\, narrated through her own words\, lyrics and music. The exceptionally talented but vastly underappreciated Q\, who sang the cult hit song “Goodbye Horses”\, reveals the reason behind her mysterious 25-year-long disappearance and paves the way towards her re-emergence\, with stories heartbreaking\, hilarious and moving. Directed by Eva Aridjis Fuentes. Rated N/R.  103 minutes. \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/good-bye-horses-the-many-lives-of-q-lazzarus-2025/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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