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SUMMARY:Folk All Y'all: Lilly Hiatt
DESCRIPTION:  \nFolk All Y’all: Lilly Hiatt\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nSunday\, February 15\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM \nTickets $20  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nBorn in Los Angeles and raised in Tennessee\, Lilly Hiatt (she/her) first earned buzz with a pair of early solo records before breaking out with 2017’s Trinity Lane. Produced by Shovels & Rope’s Michael Trent\, the record helped Hiatt earn dates with the likes of John Prine\, Margo Price\, Drive-By Truckers\, and Hiss Golden Messenger in addition to festival slots everywhere from Pilgrimage to Luck Reunion. NPR called the album “courageous and affecting\,” while The Independent raved that it showcased Hiatt’s “gift for unpicking knotty lyrical themes in a personalised blend of countrified rock music\,” and Rolling Stone hailed it as “the most cohesive and declarative statement of the young songwriter’s career.” Hiatt delivered on the album’s promise with her similarly well-received 2020 follow-up\, Walking Proof\, and\, unable to tour due to the pandemic\, quickly returned to the studio again for 2021’s Lately\, which The Boston Herald said showcased her “knack for plainspoken\, poetic lyrics” and Uncut proclaimed to be “captivating.”
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/folk-all-yall-lilly-hiatt-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sold Out! Crosstown Arts Film Series: Natchez
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Theater\nSold Out! Thu\, Feb 19\, 7:00 PM\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCrosstown Theater\nSold Out! Fri\, Feb 20\, 7:00 PM\n\n\n\n$10The price you’ll pay. No surprises later.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout\n\n\nNatchez (2025\, dir. Suzannah Herbert) \nNatchez is a quiet\, observant documentary that peers beneath the surface of a Southern town steeped in history\, ritual\, and contradiction. Rather than offering easy conclusions\, the film patiently assembles moments of everyday life\, revealing how memory\, myth\, and identity coexist and clash in subtle\, often unspoken ways. \nDirector Suzannah Herbert approaches her subject with restraint and empathy\, allowing tensions to emerge organically through image and conversation. The result is a film that feels less like an argument and more like a lived experience that is reflective\, unsettling\, and deeply human. Natchez invites viewers to sit with ambiguity and consider how the past continues to shape the present\, especially in places where history is never fully at rest. \nSpecial Guest: Stick around after the credits! Director Suzannah Herbert will be in attendance for a live Q&A immediately following the film.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-arts-film-series-natchez-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Sold Out! Crosstown Arts Film Series: Natchez
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Theater\nSold Out Thu\, Feb 19\, 7:00 PM\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCrosstown Theater\nSold Out Fri\, Feb 20\, 7:00 PM\n\n\n\n$10The price you’ll pay. No surprises later\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout\n\n\nNatchez (2025\, dir. Suzannah Herbert) \nNatchez is a quiet\, observant documentary that peers beneath the surface of a Southern town steeped in history\, ritual\, and contradiction. Rather than offering easy conclusions\, the film patiently assembles moments of everyday life\, revealing how memory\, myth\, and identity coexist and clash in subtle\, often unspoken ways. \nDirector Suzannah Herbert approaches her subject with restraint and empathy\, allowing tensions to emerge organically through image and conversation. The result is a film that feels less like an argument and more like a lived experience that is reflective\, unsettling\, and deeply human. Natchez invites viewers to sit with ambiguity and consider how the past continues to shape the present\, especially in places where history is never fully at rest. \nSpecial Guest: Stick around after the credits! Director Suzannah Herbert will be in attendance for a live Q&A immediately following the film.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-arts-film-series-natchez/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Sons of Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts and Rhodes College Present: \nSons of Town Hall \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, February 20th\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show Starts at 7:30 pm \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nCrosstown Arts\, Rhodes College\, and the Turley Memphis Center for Community Engagement present the theatrical folk duo Sons of Town Hall. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nTransatlantic theatrical folk duo Sons of Town Hall is creating a whole new performance genre. American songwriter/author David Berkeley and British songwriter/producer Ben Parker weave wild tales of sea voyages and frontier work between their heartbreaking songs\, leading audiences on a deeply imaginative and immersive musical trip every show. For fans of Simon and Garfunkel\, Tom Waits\, and Monty Python alike\, audiences are uplifted and inspired\, transfixed and transformed by their gorgeous harmonies. \nBerkeley and Parker play Josiah Chester Jones and George Ulysses Brown\, respectively\, 19th-century vagabonds who travel the world in a hand-built boat to escape troubled pasts in search of adventure and love. They’ll be singing songs from their brand new album Of Ghosts and Gods and telling tales from their hilarious radio-theater fiction podcast series\, Madmen Cross the Water. Sons of Town Hall help us to dream and to hope. Their show is 3-parts concert\, 1-part theater\, and 100% joy. In these turbulent times\, that is exactly what we need.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/sons-of-town-hall/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Eunbi Kim and Iris Musicians
DESCRIPTION:Eunbi Kim and Iris Musicians\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSat\, Feb 21\, 2026\, 7:30 PM\nGigsMemphis\n\n\n\n$24.72The price you’ll pay. No surprises later.\nBuy now \n\n\n\nAbout\n\n\nPianist Eunbi Kim’s sonic memoir\, it feels like a dream\, features a soundworld of classical music threaded with an indie-pop awareness–– expanded by the hypnotic projected visuals of new media artist Xuan. This immersive multimedia performance explores issues of family and identity. It offers listeners the soundspace to meditate on the dreams they carry and pass on. \nit feels like a dream includes works by Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR)\, Angélica Negrón\, Pauchi Sasaki\, and Sophia Jani for piano\, pre-recorded voices\, and electronics written for and performed by Kim. The featured work is “Mother’s Hand\, Healing Hand (엄마손은 약손)” by Peruvian-Japanese composer Pauchi Sasaki. Says Kim about the work: “Pauchi’s piece uses an audio sample of my mother singing a traditional Korean chant that mothers sing to their children when they’re feeling sick.” \nThis program extends Iris Collective’s collaboration with Carnegie Hall as a national partner of the Lullaby Project. Families of students at Memphis Oral School for the Deaf worked closely with Iris musicians to create personal lullabies that honor each child’s unique journey and strengthen family bonds through music\, language\, and play. These heartfelt lullabies complete a program devoted to creativity and togetherness.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/eunbi-kim-and-iris-musicians/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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SUMMARY:DOM FLEMONS PRESENTS THE BRONZE BUCKAROO FILM & SONGSTER SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, February 23\, 2026 \n7:30 PM  9:30 PM \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts 1350 Concourse Avenue\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104United States \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS RIGHT NOW\n\n\n\n\n\nDom Flemons (he/him)\, The American Songster\, invites you to experience the captivating history of Black Cowboys and the roots of American music through an innovative concert experience. \nACT I \n“Dom Flemons Presents Black Cowboys” features a live performance of songs from his Grammy-nominated album\, interwoven with scenes from the iconic 1939 film\, “The Bronze Buckaroo.” Released during the Golden Age of Hollywood Westerns\, “The Bronze Buckaroo” broke barriers as an all-Black cast film\, offering a rare and powerful representation of Black cowboys on the silver screen. Flemons’ performance breathes new life into classic cowboy songs\, while the film’s visuals over a rare glimpse of Black cowboys on the silver screen. \nACT II \nDuring the second half of the show Dom Flemons takes you on an entertaining journey through a century of American roots music. This concert experience showcases the rich tapestry of Black country music traditions and incorporates Flemons’ original songs from his GRAMMY nominated album “Traveling Wildfire.” As he performs\, Flemons weaves in personal anecdotes and historical insights\, providing a deeper context for the music and its cultural significance. \nExperience the evolution of American music through the lens of Black artists who shaped the genre\, and gain a deeper appreciation for the enduring power of roots music to inspire\, uplift\, and connect us all through Dom Flemons’ music. \nAbout Dom Flemons \nDom Flemons is known as “The American Songster®” since his repertoire covers over one hundred years of American roots music. Flemons is a folk musician\, black country artist\, songwriter\, multi-instrumentalist\, music scholar\, historian\, actor\, slam poet\, record collector\, curator\, podcaster\, cultural commentator\, influencer\, writer\, and the creator\, host\, and producer of the American Songster Radio Show on WSM in Nashville\, TN. \nHe is the Co-Founder and original member of the GRAMMY-Winning Carolina Chocolate Drops.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/dom-flemons-presents-the-bronze-buckaroo-film-songster-show/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Folk All Y’all: DOM FLEMONS PRESENTS THE BRONZE BUCKAROO FILM & SONGSTER SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Folk All Y’all: DOM FLEMONS PRESENTS THE BRONZE BUCKAROO FILM & SONGster show\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nMonday\, February 23\, 2026  \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM \nTickets: $30  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nDom Flemons (he/him)\, The American Songster\, invites you to experience the captivating history of Black Cowboys and the roots of American music through an innovative concert experience. \nACT I \n“Dom Flemons Presents Black Cowboys” features a live performance of songs from his Grammy-nominated album\, interwoven with scenes from the iconic 1939 film\, “The Bronze Buckaroo.” Released during the Golden Age of Hollywood Westerns\, “The Bronze Buckaroo” broke barriers as an all-Black cast film\, offering a rare and powerful representation of Black cowboys on the silver screen. Flemons’ performance breathes new life into classic cowboy songs\, while the film’s visuals over a rare glimpse of Black cowboys on the silver screen. \nACT II \nDuring the second half of the show Dom Flemons takes you on an entertaining journey through a century of American roots music. This concert experience showcases the rich tapestry of Black country music traditions and incorporates Flemons’ original songs from his GRAMMY nominated album “Traveling Wildfire.” As he performs\, Flemons weaves in personal anecdotes and historical insights\, providing a deeper context for the music and its cultural significance. \nExperience the evolution of American music through the lens of Black artists who shaped the genre\, and gain a deeper appreciation for the enduring power of roots music to inspire\, uplift\, and connect us all through Dom Flemons’ music.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/folk-all-yall-dom-flemons-presents-the-bronze-buckaroo-film-songster-show/
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SUMMARY:Xavier Lynn + opener Black Cream
DESCRIPTION:Xavier Lynn + opener Black Cream\nThe Green Room \nThursday\, February 26\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nXAVIER LYNN \nXavier Lynn’s music blends the smooth grooves of southern soul with the funk-driven energy of artists like Prince and Funkadelic\, all wrapped in the heartfelt emotion of R&B. His sound is both timeless and fresh\, drawing from his influences while creating something uniquely his own.

The live performance will feature a mix of songs from previous releases like “Make It Through” and “Sorry It Ends This Way”\, along with brand-new\, unreleased songs that highlight the depth and range of his artistry. \nSupported by a talented band—Aaron Mayfield on keys\, Devin Way on drums\, Justice Michael on percussion\, and Christian Camp on bass—this live show will be full of energy and heartfelt moments. Themes of growth and renewal run through the set\, creating an authentic and memorable live experience that showcases the evolution of Xavier Lynn’s music. \nBLACK CREAM \nHailing from Memphis\, Black Cream is a powerhouse trio that defies genre labels while paying homage to the city’s deep musical roots. Comprised of drummer and lead vocalist Chris Barnes\, bassist and vocalist Derek Brassel\, and guitarist and vocalist Thomas Crivens\, Jr. (T.O.)\, the band weaves together a rich tapestry of R&B\, soul\, gospel\, and rock. \nAll three members cut their teeth in the church\, where Memphis’ tradition of musical excellence shaped their artistry. Now\, they blend that foundation with a unique sound that’s equal parts groove\, soul\, and rocking edge. Black Cream’s electrifying live performances showcase powerful originals\, inventive covers\, and vocal stylings that evoke everything from vintage Cream to the Isley Brothers\, all delivered with a modern twist.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/xavier-lynn/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:New York Philharmonic's Audrey Wright plays Zwilich Violin Concerto
DESCRIPTION:New York Philharmonic’s Audrey Wright plays Zwilich Violin Concerto \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEllen Taaffe Zwilich’s Violin Concerto is a dynamic and engaging work that blends traditional violin techniques with a modern\, expressive edge. Featuring violinist Audrey Wright as the virtuosic soloist\, this concerto unfolds with energetic rhythms\, lush melodic lines\, and moments of deep introspection. \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 27\, 2026 | 6:30pm\n\nVenue: Crosstown Arts – Crosstown Theater \n5:30pm Doors | 6:30pm Show \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission \n$40.00 \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/zwillich-violin-concerto/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Corey Lou & DaVillage
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Corey Lou & DaVillage  \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, February 27\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nCorey Lou & DaVillage is bringing their signature Memphis sound to Crosstown Green Room for an unforgettable night of live music\, raw emotion\, and unstoppable groove. From smooth R&B to high-energy funk and hip-hop rhythms\, every song tells a story and every moment pulls you deeper into the vibe. \nThis isn’t just a concert — it’s an experience. A celebration of community\, creativity\, and connection. Expect powerhouse vocals\, live instrumentation\, and that real Memphis soul you can feel. \nCorey Lou is a Memphis-bred soul/R&B artist whose music blends the city’s gospel choir power with Stax-trained polish. Raised on deep church harmonies and shaped by the Stax Music Academy\, he channels timeless Southern soul through a contemporary lens—intimate lyrics\, warm vocals\, and groove-driven arrangements. \nIn 2020 he formed his live band\, Corey Lou & Da Village\, and in 2022 launched DaVillage Entertainment to steward his releases and creative direction. The new live show is high-energy\, electric\, and flat-out fun—even if you don’t know a single song\, you’ll feel part of it from the first chorus. On stage\, Corey leads with a storyteller’s presence; in the studio\, he focuses on songs about love\, growth\, and real-life reflections. \nCorey Lou is currently preparing his debut project\, a set of heartfelt\, groove-rich tracks that spotlight his voice and band—crafted to bring people together through melody\, message\, and feel. \nPERSONNEL: \nCorey Lou – Lead Vox \nZalissa Stewart – Lead Vox \nAnthony Dabney – Drums \nChris Franklin – Bass \nKem Gray – Aux Keys \nIsaiah Walker – Main Keys \nIsaiah Newsome – Lead Guitar
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/an-evening-with-corey-lou-davillage/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tiger Pro Wrestling
DESCRIPTION:The Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSat\, Feb 28\, 2026\, 7:30 PM\n\n\n\n$24.72The price you’ll pay. No surprises later.\nBuy now \n\n\n\nAbout\n\n\nJoin us at the Green Room for live wrestling presented by Tiger Pro Wrestling! \nFeaturing wrestlers from all over the country\, including right here in Memphis\, Tiger Pro Wrestling brings high-impact action and excitement to crowds of all ages. \nImmediately following Tiger Pro Wrestling will be live music from local bands The Heavy Pour and Deaf Revival. \nFresh off a stellar 2025 seeing the release of their EP “Lovesick\,” The Heavy Pour look to bring their heavy noise to The Green Room for the first time. \nDeaf Revival also debuts their brand of hard-hitting rock in The Green Room after a momentous 2025 where they performed at Riverbeat Festival and released their debut album Desperate Music\, Desperate Times. \n\n\n\n\nThis is an all ages event\n\n\nPresented by Crosstown Arts.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/tiger-pro-wrestling/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Mystic
DESCRIPTION:So\, what is The Mystic? The Mystic is a catalyst; through music\, story\, silence and dialogue\, we hope to strengthen our attachment to hopes and dreams. In the mystic\, diversity is a prerequisite for all creativity\, which is why Crosstown Concourse is the perfect home. In The Mystic\, the world is far-better served by different beliefs than it could ever be if limited by rigid uniformity. \nAnd if this doesn’t rock your gypsy soul\, the goal of The Mystic is to not feel better but get better at feeling.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-mystic-13/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Lawrence Graduate Bayreuth Tuben Quintet
DESCRIPTION:The Lawrence Graduate Bayreuth Tuben Quintet \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nTuesday\, March 3\, 2026  \nDoors open at 7 PM | Show begins at 7:30 PM \n$20 in advance | $25 at the door | $10 student tickets  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nExisting in a realm of pure creativity\, the Lawrence Graduate Bayreuth Tuben Quintet is known for their playful programming\, often collaborating with singers and dancers\, as well as sometimes laying down their tubas and singing or dancing themselves! The irreverent chamber music ensemble embraces camp\, cringe\, and radical vulnerability\, wholeheartedly expressing queer joy\, grief\, and bravery. \nThe Lawrence Graduate Bayreuth Tuben Quintet is a tuben horn quintet that\, fluid by design and inclination\, is comprised of at least six members who identify as\, know\, or would like to know\, someone who is LGBTQ+. In light of recent events\, the LGBTuben Quintet have issued an emergency deployment of themselves to the state of Tennessee.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-lawrence-graduate-bayreuth-tuben-quintet/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Memphis R&B Is Not Dead" with Trinity Adair & Phillip Bond
DESCRIPTION:“Memphis R&B Is Not Dead” with Trinity Adair & Phillip Bond \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, March 6\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nIn early 2025\, online discourse reignited a long-standing conversation about the state of the Memphis R&B scene—and\, more broadly\, the misconception that Memphis music exists in only one lane. The truth is far richer: Memphis is home to a dynamic spectrum of sound\, from alternative to traditional genres\, each brimming with artistry\, identity\, and cultural weight. For those who claim they can only hear one genre\, they simply aren’t listening closely enough. This collaboration between Trinity Adair and Phillip Bond aims to change that. \nTrinity Adair is a Nashville-raised singer-songwriter and recent University of Memphis Music Business graduate whose Memphis journey has been defined by passion\, curiosity\, and community. Trinity has already left her mark on the city—hosting the weekly radio show For the Gworlz on 91.7 FM WYXR\, collaborating with a diverse roster of local artists\, and contributing her talents to the historic Overton Park Shell. \nPhillip Bond is a 29-year-old Tennessee native. Born in Jackson and raised in Memphis\, his roots bleed music\, imagination\, and authenticity. From performing at a young age in church and in choirs to performing as a background singer for Kristen Chenoweth\, Phillip knows that music is what he was destined for. While he was studying at the University of Memphis\, he went on to perform in multiple choir groups\, feature in Pentatonix’s music video for “O Come\, All Ye Faithful”\, opened for K Michelle and Jeremiah\, and sang with American soprano\, Angela Brown.  \nThis show doesn’t just entertain; it proves a point: Memphis music is alive\, expansive\, and more diverse than ever.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/memphis-rb-is-not-dead-with-trinity-adair-phillip-bond/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opera Memphis: Pretty Little Room
DESCRIPTION:Memphis\, 1892. Western State Mental Hospital\nAlice Mitchell has done something horrible\, they tell her. Something sinful. It’s why she was sent here. As she struggles to remember her story\, the other women locked away with her join their voices to that of Freda\, the young woman Alice loved. But why can’t anybody else see her?\nThe world premiere of this new opera by Memphis composer Robert Patterson and librettist Jerre Dye was made possible by Jeanie Mercer and Breen Bland. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/opera-memphis-pretty-little-room/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Recent Future + General Labor
DESCRIPTION:Recent Future + General Labor  \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nSaturday\, March 7\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM \n$18 in advance (plus fees) | $22 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE  \n\nRecent Future\n\n\n\nFor one night only\, Recent Future transforms The Green Room into a dance floor for the doomed and the dreamers. Experience the band live as their music videos engulf the room in flickering fantasies\, blurring the lines between the concert you’re watching and the world they’re building. Memphis favorites General Labor will start the night off.\n\n\n​​Memphis-based Charlie Davis (Trash Goblin\, Detachment Kit) and David Johnson (James and the Ultrasounds\, Tall David) met in Governor’s School for the Arts in 1998. Their decades’ long friendship\, fueled by late-night jams and hangouts\, resulted in the creation of Recent Future. As the concept took root during the pandemic\, their ideas reflected the world’s uncertainty and upheaval\, mixed with the personal reflection\, anxiety and ultimately\, hope\, of new fathers. Their respective artistic mindsets meld into bleeding-edge synth punk that’s simultaneously danceable yet doom-laden. Vinyl release to follow later this year via Red Curtain Records.\n\n\n\n“Ardent\, Uncompromising\, Danceable electro-clash doom dance\, Synth punk\, Powerful and assured\, Insightful” – Liz Lane (DJ Modern Girl WEVL)\n\n\n\nGeneral Labor\n\n\n\nThe beauty of General Labor is that they’re impossible to pin down. As they prepare their third official album Production Metrics\, General Labor have found themselves blending industrial\, coldwave\, and punk into a mix with no easy reference points. Advance singles like “Strays” and “Death Comes Knocking” follow the band’s dual 2024 releases\, Galaxy Motors and The Airtight Garage\, which both proffered their own rebalancing of the sonic mix that lives at the heart of General Labor’s music. These tracks\, along with reconstructions of underground hits like “Ghost Rider” and “Eisbär\,” offer new glimpses into the band’s synthetic-meets-organic ethos. Together\, Thomas Corbin\, Elijah Poston\, and Mitch Mealer’s music serves as a response to the technological hellscape that eats at all of us. Humanity is always at the heart of General Labor\, even when it’s obscured by stabbing synths and gnarled rebar percussion.\n\n\n\n– Machine Duplication Recordings
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/recent-future-opener-general-labor/
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SUMMARY:Opera Memphis: Pretty Little Room
DESCRIPTION:Memphis\, 1892. Western State Mental Hospital\nAlice Mitchell has done something horrible\, they tell her. Something sinful. It’s why she was sent here. As she struggles to remember her story\, the other women locked away with her join their voices to that of Freda\, the young woman Alice loved. But why can’t anybody else see her?\nThe world premiere of this new opera by Memphis composer Robert Patterson and librettist Jerre Dye was made possible by Jeanie Mercer and Breen Bland. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/opera-memphis-pretty-little-room/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Morrell Pruitte Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Morrell Pruitte Jr.  \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nTuesday\, March 10\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM \n$7 tickets (plus fees) | Free for participants  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe Green Room Jazz Jam is a monthly\, interactive music event hosted this month by Morrell Pruitte Jr. Young up-and-coming musicians and local jazz veterans alike join together for spontaneous music making\, sharing the stage as they tackle the expansive body of repertoire found within the jazz idiom. The Green Room Jazz Jam strives to provide an inclusive and collaborative environment where jazz musicians of all ages and backgrounds may perform\, network\, and interact together in the interest of further fostering Memphis’ diverse music scene.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-morrell-pruitt-jr/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:The City of Tomorrow: A Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:The City of Tomorrow: A Town Hall \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nWednesday\, March 11\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7 PM | Show begins at 7:30 PM \n$18 in advance | $22 at the door | $10 student tickets   \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe City of Tomorrow is a new breed of woodwind quintet — boldly innovative\, theatrically adventurous\, and committed to reimagining the possibilities of chamber music in the 21st century. Known for their “ferocious ensemble precision” and “exhilarating performances\,” the ensemble brings together five outstanding musicians united by a passion for contemporary music and a belief that art can — and should — engage with the most pressing issues of our time. \nWinners of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and recognized across North America for their visionary programming\, The City of Tomorrow specializes in works that push the boundaries of the woodwind quintet. From immersive electroacoustic experiences to works confronting climate change and social justice\, their repertoire is as intellectually engaging as it is sonically captivating. \nEqually at home in concert halls\, experimental venues\, and site-specific environments\, The City of Tomorrow invites audiences to join them on a journey into the future of classical music—where tradition meets innovation\, and where bold ideas find their voice through wind and breath.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-city-of-tomorrow-a-town-hall/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Film Series: Hardware
DESCRIPTION:March 12\, 2026\nHardware (1990\, dir. Richard Stanley)\nA cult classic of dystopian science fiction\, Hardware is a ferocious blast of cyberpunk paranoia and industrial-age anxiety. Set in a scorched near future\, the film follows the deadly consequences of reassembling a military robot designed solely to kill\, serving as a grim metaphor for humanity’s inability to stop rebuilding its own destruction. \nWith its abrasive soundtrack\, brutal visuals\, and claustrophobic energy\, Hardware feels closer to a punk album than a conventional science fiction film. Director Richard Stanley fuses comic-book aesthetics\, body horror\, and apocalyptic dread into a raw\, unpolished vision that still resonates decades later. Loud\, mean\, and unapologetically grimy\, this is science fiction as rebellion\, best experienced in a theater at full volume.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-arts-film-series-hardware/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Spring Exhibitions
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents three exhibitions: Shades of Heritage by Wiley Henry\, A Rabbit With a Gun by Lawrence Matthews\, and Club Walrus\, Fluvial Effluvia\, and Know No Now by Karl Erickson. The exhibitions bring together three distinct artistic practices that explore themes of heritage\, perception\, identity\, and humanity’s relationship with the wider world. \nOn view through June 7\, 2026\, the exhibitions highlight artists working across painting\, drawing\, animation\, installation\, and multimedia forms\, each approaching the act of representation from a unique perspective. \n\nShades of Heritage — Wiley Henry\nIn Shades of Heritage\, Wiley Henry presents a selection of paintings and drawings centered on the human figure and the formative influence of personal history. Through traditional realist techniques\, Henry explores how heritage shapes identity and artistic expression. \nThe exhibition reflects Henry’s belief that his work emerges directly from the experiences that shaped him. As the artist explains\, the works collectively “reflect my identity\, artistic perspective\, and creative approach\,” emphasizing the role heritage plays in both subject and meaning. \nHenry’s fascination with the human form allows him to depict figures with ease and emotional immediacy. He describes this connection as inseparable from his upbringing and the environment that formed him: “I am who I am because of my heritage.” \nAlthough the exhibition is not explicitly religious\, Henry notes that spiritual themes often surface within his work. In several pieces he depicts gatherings of Black angels and children in celestial settings\, continuing a long tradition of artists who have portrayed angelic figures throughout history. \nHenry is a Memphis-born artist whose work has been widely reproduced and commissioned for portraits of prominent individuals\, including judges\, actors\, politicians\, and community leaders. A graduate of the Memphis College of Art\, he has built a career rooted in traditional realism and a distinctive ability to capture what he describes as the “essence of the human spirit.” \n\nA Rabbit With a Gun — Lawrence Matthews\nLawrence Matthews’ A Rabbit With a Gun explores the unsettling feeling that reality itself may be unstable. The exhibition grew out of the artist’s immersion in media and ideas about altered perception and the uncanny nature of everyday life. \nMatthews describes his recent years as a period spent grappling with the feeling that something about existence feels “off”—that space\, time\, and social interactions sometimes behave in strange or unpredictable ways. “People are confusing\,” he writes. “Time moves in ways which it shouldn’t. Months zoom past in hours.” \nIn this body of work\, Matthews imagines what might happen if one actively pushes against those familiar routines and expectations. He describes venturing “further and further into spaces off the path—in the world\, in my past and in my own head.” The works become attempts to share those moments when perception shifts and the boundaries of reality feel fluid. \nBorn and raised in a neighborhood between the Mississippi border\, Memphis city limits\, and the surrounding suburbs\, Matthews’ life experience informs a sensibility closely aligned with Southern Gothic traditions. His work draws from the emotional tension of those environments—places both overlooked and deeply personal. \nMatthews holds a BFA from the University of Memphis and has spent more than a decade exhibiting\, performing\, and collaborating with arts organizations. His multidisciplinary practice blends visual art\, performance\, and narrative into works that reflect the intertwined experiences of memory\, place\, and identity. \n\nClub Walrus\, Fluvial Effluvia\, and Know No Now — Karl Erickson\nKarl Erickson’s exhibition combines digital animation\, installation\, and audio-visual experimentation to explore a world in which humans are only one of many active participants. His work asks viewers to consider the agency of the “other-than-human” entities that share the planet with us. \nFor Erickson\, this includes plants\, animals\, machines\, trash\, electricity\, and the microscopic systems that underpin life itself. The complex tools he uses—such as photogrammetry\, modular synthesizers\, and 3D animation—mirror the complexity of ecological systems. \nWithin these animated environments\, meaning becomes unstable and identities shift. Erickson intentionally disrupts conventional structures of logic and interpretation\, allowing nonsense\, humor\, and absurdity to proliferate. This approach challenges what he describes as the “authoritative\, single-minded way of understanding the world” that privileges strict rational order above all else. \nMany of Erickson’s digital puppets are built from discarded materials\, emphasizing the interconnected assemblage of things that make up the world. By animating these objects and giving them uncanny life\, he invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with the physical environment. \nErickson’s work has been presented widely in galleries\, museums\, film festivals\, and performance spaces. His animation Know No Now has screened internationally and received the Best Animation award at the Chroma Art Film Festival in Miami. \n\nOn View at Crosstown Arts\nTogether\, these three exhibitions offer distinct but complementary perspectives on the human experience—from the shaping power of heritage\, to the instability of perception\, to the broader networks of life and matter that surround us. \nThe exhibitions remain on view at Crosstown Arts in Memphis through June 7\, 2026.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/spring-exhibitions/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts Galleries\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 13\, 2026 | 6–8 PMFree and open to the public \nCelebrate the opening of our Spring exhibitions with an evening of art\, conversation\, and community. This reception brings together three distinct bodies of work spanning painting\, installation\, and multimedia exploration across our galleries and screening spaces. \nFeaturing: \nWiley Henry\nEast GalleryShades of Heritage \nLawrence Matthews\nWest GalleryA Rabbit With A Gun \nKarl Erickson\nScreening Room + Pop Out WallsClub Walrus\, Fluvial Effluvia\, and Know No Now \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/opening-reception-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts Galleries\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Speaker Girl\, Joybomb\, & Sunweight
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Girl\, Joybomb\, & Sunweight \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nFriday\, March 13\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7 PM | Show begins at 7:30 PM \n$20 in advance | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nSpeaker Girl\, Joybomb\, and Sunweight are coming together to showcase what the Memphis Alternative scene is sounding like these days. It’ll be an electric night filled with sounds of eclectic saxophone\, fiery pop-punk\, and hyperkinetic indie-rock that you wouldn’t want to miss out on. \nThis is a big stop among the many shows of Speaker Girl Tour promoting their debut record ‘Speaker Girl EP.’ You may hear their songs being spun at Crosstown’s very own WYXR and around other stations in the city. \nSpeaker Girl \nSpeaker Girl is an alternative band from Memphis\, Tennessee. Ranging from softer\, melodic indie rock to grunge/punk\, they have been described as “hyperkinetic” and “post-grunge ghosts.” \nThis show will be a stop on Speaker Girl Tour promoting their debut record ‘Speaker Girl EP’. \nJoybomb \nJoybomb is a fiery alt-rock band from Memphis\, TN\, blending indie\, pop-punk\, and post-hardcore into a sound that’s explosive and anthemic. With electrifying live shows and razor-sharp hooks\, they tackle everything from consumer culture and political theatre to tragic romance. \nSunweight \nSunweight is a rock/jazz group from Memphis\, TN. Filled with psychedelic guitar and synth\, eclectic saxophone\, and tight rhythm incorporating a unique Memphis style; the music has elements for everyone to connect to.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/speaker-girl-joybomb-sunweight/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Will Graves and Soul: "That's the Way of the World"\, Tribute to Earth Wind & Fire
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\nWill Graves & Soul: “That’s the Way of the Word”\, Tribute to Earth Wind & Fire\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nSunday\, March 15th\, 2026\nDoors open at 5:30 PM | Show starts at 6:00 PM\n$20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\n\nWill Graves and Soul Presents The Album “That’s The Way of the World” – A Tribute to Earth\, Wind and Fire. \nWill Graves and Soul will perform the album in its entirety\, and feature special guest vocalists.\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. \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. \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). \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-thats-the-way-of-the-world-tribute-to-earth-wind-fire/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Resident Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 19\, 2026 | 6–8 PMThe Green Room at Crosstown ArtsFree and open to the public \nJoin us for an evening of conversation and insight as Crosstown Arts’ Spring Residents share their work\, processes\, and what they’ve been developing during their time in the residency. \nThe Resident Artist Talk offers a behind-the-scenes look at the ideas\, experiments\, and evolving practices that shape each artist’s work. From visual art and sound to dance\, film\, and interdisciplinary exploration\, this cohort represents a dynamic cross-section of contemporary creative practice. \nFeaturing Spring 2026 Residents: \n\n\nYangbin Park – Visual Art / Print & Papermaking \n\n\nRobin Bruce – Performance / Sound / Healing Arts \n\n\nKenny Morningstar – Music / Production \n\n\nThe Dream Team – Dance / Movement \n\n\nRacheal Mitchell – Film \n\n\nThis free public event invites audiences to engage directly with the artists\, hear about their research and creative processes\, and ask questions in an informal\, welcoming setting. \nWhether you’ve followed their work throughout the session or are just discovering it\, this is an opportunity to connect with the artists and the ideas shaping their time at Crosstown Arts. \nFree and open to the public. Seating is first come\, first served.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/resident-artist-talk-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Film Series: Beyond the Black Rainbow
DESCRIPTION:March 19\, 2026\nBeyond the Black Rainbow (2010\, dir. Panos Cosmatos)\nMore mood piece than narrative\, Beyond the Black Rainbow is a hypnotic plunge into retro-futurist nightmare. Set inside a sterile research facility in an alternate 1980s\, the film unfolds like a fever dream\, saturated with neon color\, droning synthesizers\, and a suffocating sense of control. \nDirector Panos Cosmatos crafts an atmosphere of near-total alienation\, where emotion is suppressed and individuality is treated as a malfunction. The film’s slow\, deliberate pacing rewards patience\, immersing viewers in a sensory experience that feels both nostalgic and deeply uncanny. Equal parts science fiction\, horror\, and audiovisual installation\, Beyond the Black Rainbow is cinema as trance\, unsettling\, beautiful\, and unforgettable on the big screen.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-arts-film-series-beyond-the-black-rainbow/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T210000
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SUMMARY:Folk All Y'all: Will Kimbrough in Tribute to Todd Snider
DESCRIPTION:Folk All Y’all: Will Kimbrough in Tribute to Todd Snider  \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nFriday\, March 20th\, 2026 \nTwo Shows! \nDoors open at 7 PM | Show Starts at 7:30 PM SOLD OUT \nDoors open at 4:30 PM | Show Starts at 5PM \nTickets: $25 \nPurchase Tickets for 5PM Show \nUber-versatile\, musician’s musician Will Kimbrough (he/him) has enjoyed a long and winding career. He’s released nine albums while fronting Will and the Bushmen\, The Bis-Quits\, Willie Sugarcapps\, and Daddy. \nKimbrough’s abundant production credits include Shemekia Copeland’s last three albums\, America’s Child\, Uncivil War\, and Done Come Too Far\, which garnered two Grammy nominations and multiple wins at the Blues Music and Living Blues Awards. \nAs a much in-demand guitarist\, Will’s played on countless and wide-ranging recording sessions\, seen the world from a stage on multiple tours with  Rodney Crowell and Emmylou Harris\, and returned to his Nashville home with an Americana Music Association Instrumentalist of the Year award in hand. \nAnd Kimbrough’s songs and/or session work have appeared on every Jimmy Buffett studio album released in the last twenty years\, from License to Chill’s “Piece of Work” to the Paul McCartney-praised and the iTunes #1\, “Bubbles Up\,” on the upcoming Equal Strain on All Parts. \nBut this special tribute show will honor Will’s relationship with one artist in particular: his dear friend and bandmate Todd Snider. We’re grateful for the chance to share Todd’s music and celebrate his soul in the city that always welcomed him back.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/folk-all-yall-will-kimbrough-in-tribute-to-todd-snider-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Kafe Kirk: "MEMPHIS SOUL STEW" feat. Kenneth Whalum III with Jim Spake & Kirk Smothers
DESCRIPTION:Kafe Kirk: “SOUL STEW” feat. Kenneth Whalum III with Jim spake & kirk smothers\nThe Crosstown Theater  \nSunday\, March 22nd\, 2026  \nDoors open at 5:00 PM | Show starts at 6:00 PM \n$59 in advance (plus fees) | $70 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \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. This concert will feature songwriter and producer Kenneth Whalum III with Jim Spake & Kirk Smothers.  \nKenneth Whalum III \nKenneth Whalum is a Memphis-born singer\, songwriter\, saxophonist\, and producer whose work bridges soul\, jazz\, and alternative music with emotional depth. He first made his name on the road with Al Green and Isaac Hayes before touring and recording with icons like Jay-Z\, Maxwell\, and the late D’Angelo\, as a member of his band\, The Vanguard. He’s contributed to albums including Maxwell’s Grammy-winning BLACKsummers’night (arranging horns and playing saxophone\, including on the hit single “Pretty Wings\,” which topped the Billboard R&B; chart and won the Grammy for Best R&B; Song)\, Beyoncé’s B’Day and Renaissance\, Jay-Z’s American Gangster and 4:44\, and Mac Miller’s Swimming. \nImportant Ticket Warning Please purchase your tickets only through our official website or DICE. Tickets purchased from third-party resale sites cannot be verified and may be fake\, invalid\, or overpriced. We cannot guarantee entry for tickets bought from unauthorized sources.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/kafe-kirk-memphis-soul-stew-feat-kenneth-whalum-iii-with-jim-spake-kirk-smothers/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sound Fuzion
DESCRIPTION:Sound Fuzion \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nTuesday\, March 24\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM \n$10 in advance (plus fees) | $12 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe University of Memphis’ premier pop ensemble Sound Fuzion comes back to the Green Room in Crosstown Concourse for a night of music you won’t forget. This entirely student-run group has toured around the world dazzling audiences with their voices and instruments. Join us for a night you won’t forget! This touring ensemble of 7 vocalists\, five instrumentalists\, and two sound engineers represents the University at high schools\, corporate functions and University-sponsored activities\, in addition to performing as part of the Music School’s annual concert season. The ensemble performs many different styles of popular music including Top 40\, rhythm & blues\, jazz\, alternative and country. Sound Fuzion is regionally known for its professional and dynamic style and has performed with the Memphis Symphony on three occasions to standing room only crowds.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/sound-fuzion-5/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Film Series: Stepping Into the Unknown: Films from the Bob Dylan Center
DESCRIPTION:March 26\, 2026\nStepping Into the Unknown: Films from the Bob Dylan Center\nBob Dylan Center Director Steven Jenkins will present the films and engage in a post-screening discussion. \nGet Your Tickets! \nThis special curated program draws from rare and revelatory cinematic materials connected to Bob Dylan’s life\, work\, and cultural impact. Rather than offering a conventional biography\, Stepping Into the Unknown presents a mosaic of perspectives\, fragments\, moments\, and explorations that reflect Dylan’s enduring resistance to definition. \nSourced from the Bob Dylan Center’s archives\, the program highlights film as a crucial lens through which Dylan’s art and mythology have been shaped and challenged. Fans and newcomers alike will encounter unexpected angles on one of America’s most elusive artists\, reinforcing why Dylan continues to inspire interpretation\, debate\, and reinvention. This one-night-only event offers a rare opportunity to experience these works collectively\, as cinema was meant to be seen.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-arts-film-series-stepping-into-the-unknown-films-from-the-bob-dylan-center/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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