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SUMMARY:Deborah Swiney
DESCRIPTION:The Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, September 5\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7pm | Show begins at 7:30pm \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nPrepare yourself for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the melodies of The Great American Songbook and the smooth\, captivating rhythms of classic and enchanting Bossa Nova featuring the elegant and expressive vocals of Deborah Swiney\, joined by her band of highly accomplished musicians\, whose collective talent creates a rich tapestry of sound with special guest pianist and artist\, Dr. T.W. Sample. This isn’t just a concert\, but an immersive experience that will transport you into the heart of jazz’s golden age\, whether you are a jazz aficionado or a newcomer. Don’t miss this classy and memorable evening! \nFEATURING: \nDeborah Swiney (Vocals) \nDr. T.W. Sample (Piano) \nSylvester Sample (Bass) \nGerard Harris (Guitar) \nTerry Saffold (Drums) \nLannie McMillan (Sax/Flute)
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/deborah-swiney/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Neosoulville: LIVE with Tonya Dyson ft. Emi Secrest
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Welcome to Neosoulville: LIVE with Tonya Dyson ft. Emi Secrest\nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, September 6\, 2025\nDoors open at 7:00pm | Show starts at 7:30pm\nTickets $25 in advance (plus fees) | $35 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nStep inside the soul of the city with the debut of Welcome to Neosoulville: LIVE– a one-of-a-kind music and conversation experience curated by singer/songwriter and soulpreneur Tonya Dyson. Inspired by her acclaimed radio show on WYXR\, this new live series blends performance and storytelling into an unforgettable evening.  \nThe night kicks off with a short set from Tonya alongside a dynamic house band\, setting the tone for what’s to come. She then sits down for an intimate\, unscripted interview with a special guest- an artist whose work shapes and reflects the culture. After the conversation\, the guest takes the stage to perform a full set backed by the house band. From behind-the-scenes stories to soul-stirring live music\, Welcome to Neosoulville: LIVE invites you to experience artistry in its realest form.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/welcome-to-neosoulville-live/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fetén Fetén: "The Magical Planet of Unusual Instruments"
DESCRIPTION:Spanish Cultural Series and Crosstown Arts Present: Fetén Fetén: “The Magical Planet of Unusual Instruments” \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nSunday\, September 7\, 2025 \nDoors open at 5:30 pm | Show begins at 6:00 pm \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nFetén Fetén\, one of the most acclaimed duos in Spain\, present a fun concert for adults and children alike to discover instruments from Spanish traditional music\, such as the violin or the hurdy-gurdy\, along with popular rhythms\, such as waltzes\, trots\, chotis\, jotas\, seguidillas\, or habaneras. \n“The Magical Planet of Unusual Instruments” is a wonderful journey that will embark us from Spain to other lands\, assimilating Balkan echoes\, manouche sounds\, Japanese evocations\, the cries of seagulls or even the sound of the waves. A musical experience not to be missed with two of the best musicians from Spain nowadays! \nFetén Fetén have performed on stages worldwide and collaborated with such artists as Natalia Lafourcade\, Julieta Venegas\, Enrique Bunbury\, Kevin Johansen\, and Jorge Drexler\, among many others. \nWith support from the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/feten-feten-the-magical-planet-of-unusual-instruments/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artist Talks: September 11
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 11\n6–8 PM\nThe Galleries at Crosstown Arts\nFree and open to the public\n\n  \nJoin us for a special evening with exhibiting artists Alexandra Rose\, Anthony George\, Tad Lauritzen Wright\, Andres Arauz\, and Abby Meyers as they discuss their current work on view at Crosstown Arts. \nThis is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the artists about their processes\, inspirations\, and the ideas behind their exhibitions. Whether you’re deeply involved in the local art scene or just starting to explore\, you’ll gain meaningful insight into the creative minds shaping contemporary art in Memphis. \nFree and open to all-come connect with the artists and the art.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/artist-talks-september-11/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts Galleries\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery
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SUMMARY:100 Days of Blues: “The Blues Society”
DESCRIPTION:“The Blues Society”\n\nOn FB\, the film is https://www.facebook.com/thebluessocietyfilm/\n\n\n\nIn 1960s Memphis\, Blues masters and Beatniks created The Memphis Country Blues Festival (1966-1970)\, an event that rocked thefoundations of a conservative world. This documentary weaves together hypnotic and unforgettable performances with animation\, archival images\, and a chorus of diverse voices\, creating a moving image mixtape that  celebrates the music of Furry Lewis\, Rev. Robert Wilkins\, and Bukka White while re-evaluating the era.\n\nDirected by the daughter of one of the festival organizers\, The Blues Society is a kaleidoscopic documentary that asks viewers to draw their own conclusions about the events presented. Winner of an Audience Award at Indie Memphis and best Documentary at the Oxford Film Festival\,the film encourages viewers to ask questions about race\, music\, and American culture and to reconsider their preconceptions about Blues music\, Blues culture\, and Blues history.\n\nThis screening will be followed by a panel discussion with director Augusta Palmer\, appearing with iconic festival participants Jimmy Crosthwait\, Misty Blue Lavender (also known as Marcia Hare)\, and Chris Wimmer.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/100-days-of-blues-the-blues-society/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Modern Masters: Jerry Weldon and Ted Ludwig Trio ft. Pat Bianchi & Stephen Pruitt
DESCRIPTION:Modern Masters: Jerry Weldon and Ted Ludwig Trio feat. Pat Bianchi and Stephen Pruitt \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, September 12\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door | $10 student tickets \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJerry Weldon is an internationally recognized Modern Master of saxophone. Come for an evening of incredible music by Weldon and the Amazing Organ Quartet featuring: \nJerry Weldon\, Saxophone (Harry Connick Jr) NYC \nPat Bianchi\, Organ (Pat Martino Trio) NYC \nStephen Pruitt\, Drums ( Eddie Gomez Trio) OKC \nTed Ludwig\, Guitar (Curator) \nJERRY WELDON \nVeteran sax man Jerry Weldon\, has been on the jazz scene for more than 40 years. Jerry\, a native New Yorker\, joined Lionel Hampton’s Orchestra in 1981 upon graduating from Rutgers Jazz Program. In 1990\, Weldon became a charter member and featured soloist in Harry Connick Jr.’s newly formed big band and was seen daily on Connick’s daytime television program\, HARRY. During his tenure with Hampton & Connick\, Jerry toured extensively in the U.S. and Canada\, as well as Europe\, Asia\, Australia and appeared on dozens of television programs. In addition to his own band\, Weldon has worked\, toured and recorded with a host of jazz greats including: Jack McDuff\, Jimmy McGriff\, Joey DeFrancesco\, George Cables\, Jimmy Cobb\, Roy Haynes\, George Benson\, Earl Klugh and Mel Tormé. With more sideman sides than he can count and eleven CD’s as a leader\, Jerry’s latest\, recording is “Those Were the Days.”
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/modern-masters-jerry-weldon-and-ted-ludwig-trio-ft-pat-bianchi-stephen-pruitt/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Amy LaVere with Will Sexton (6 PM SHOW)
DESCRIPTION:Amy LaVere with Will Sexton (6 PM SHOW) \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nSaturday\, September 13\, 2025 \nDoors open at 5:30 PM | Show at 6:00 PM \nTickets $20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin Memphis-based artists Amy Lavere and Will Sexton as they take the stage to record a live-in-concert album! This captivating duo combines noir-tinged groove and whip- smart songwriting to create spellbinding performances. Witness an intimate\, unforgettable night of music in a rare live-album recorded performance! \nMemphis based artists\, Amy LaVere and Will Sexton have been music collaborators and touring companions for 11 years. The quality of their craft\, the miles traveled and their original catalog is ever growing. LaVere’s storytelling and songwriting is barbed and sharp\, a delightful contrast to her sweet soprano vocals and smooth upright bass playing. The dark and charming writerhas released seven solo recordings and has collaborated with many other artists. Her latest project is slated for release in April of 2025 and she’s currently working on her first novel\, a work of ‘near fiction’ she calls it. Over the past three decades\, Will Sexton has grown into a skilled musical polymath: an esteemed writer\, producer\, session player and solo artist with a string of acclaimed LPs to his credit. Sexton’s seasoned guitar playing and velvet vocals are a superb fit to LaVere’s distinctive talent.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/amy-lavere-with-will-sexton-6-pm-show-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Amy LaVere with Will Sexton  (8 PM SHOW)
DESCRIPTION:Amy LaVere with Will Sexton  (8 PM SHOW) \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts  \nSaturday\, September 13\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:30pm | Show starts at 8:00pm \nTickets $20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin Memphis-based artists Amy LaVere and Will Sexton as they take the stage to record a live-in-concert album! This captivating duo combines noir-tinged groove and whip- smart songwriting to create spellbinding performances. Witness an intimate\, unforgettable night of music in a rare live-album recorded performance! \nMemphis based artists\, Amy LaVere and Will Sexton have been music collaborators and touring companions for 11 years. The quality of their craft\, the miles traveled and their original catalog is ever growing. LaVere’s storytelling and songwriting is barbed and sharp\, a delightful contrast to her sweet soprano vocals and smooth upright bass playing. The dark and charming writer has released seven solo recordings and has collaborated with many other artists. Her latest project is slated for release in April of 2025 and she’s currently working on her first novel\, a work of ‘near fiction’ she calls it. Over the past three decades\, Will Sexton has grown into a skilled musical polymath: an esteemed writer\, producer\, session player and solo artist with a string of acclaimed LPs to his credit. Sexton’s seasoned guitar playing and velvet vocals are a superb fit to LaVere’s distinctive talent.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/amy-lavere-with-will-sexton-8-pm-show/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Henry Conerway III
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Henry Conerway III \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts  \nTuesday\, September 16th\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm \nTickets $7 (plus fees) | Free for participants  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe Green Room Jazz Jam is a monthly\, interactive music event hosted by Crosstown Arts. 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. \nHenry Conerway III has become a leading presence on the modern jazz scene since moving to New York in 2015\, as evidenced by his ongoing work with such global touring artists as; the iconic Freddy Cole; the stalwart Jazz at Lincoln Center trumpeter\, Marcus Printup; 2015 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocal Competition Winner\, Jazzmeia Horn; Grammy nominated trumpeter\, Russell Gunn; and several residencies with Jazz at Lincoln Center in Doha\, Qatar. \nListed below are the jam tunes for the month of September. Participants are encouraged to learn several of the included tunes ahead of time in preparation for the jam. A limited number of blank slots for tune suggestions will be available at the sign-in desk. \n\nSEPTEMBER TUNES LIST:\n\n\n\nHave You Met Miss Jones (Rogers)\n\n\nDesafinado (Jobim)\n\n\nUgetsu (Walton)\n\n\nBlues in the Closet (Pettiford)\n\n\nNight Dreamer (Wayne Shorter)\n\n\nStompin’ at the Savoy (Goodman)\n\n\nRound Midnight (Monk)\n\n\nRed Clay (Hubbard)\n\n\nACCESS CHARTS HERE
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-henry-conerway-iii/
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SUMMARY:Children of Men
DESCRIPTION:Children of Men\nThursday\, September 18Crosstown TheaterDoors: 6:30 pm | Film: 7:00 pm \n\nIn a future where humanity faces extinction\, no child has been born in nearly two decades. Societies crumble. Governments collapse. Hope is a distant memory. \nFrom visionary director Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity\, Roma)\, Children of Men delivers a gripping\, heart-pounding journey through a world on the brink. Starring Clive Owen\, Julianne Moore\, and Michael Caine\, this modern classic blends science fiction\, political thriller\, and human drama into one unforgettable cinematic experience. \nRenowned for its breathtaking long takes and visceral realism\, Children of Men is widely regarded as one of the most powerful and immersive films of the 21st century. It’s a story about survival\, resilience\, and the fragile ember of hope – more urgent and resonant today than ever. \nJoin us for this rare opportunity to experience Children of Men on the big screen\, exactly as it was meant to be seen: larger-than-life\, with every detail and heartbeat intact. \n$5 at the door
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/children-of-men/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Savannah Brister
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Savannah Brister\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, September 19\, 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening as Memphis’ own Savannah Brister takes the stage\, headlining a night of raw emotion and masterful songwriting. Hot off the release of her debut album Soft\, Savannah invites you into her world\, where country roots meet jazz sophistication\, and every lyric feels like a conversation.\n\n\nHer sound has been described as “Norah Jones meets Dolly Parton” — a soulful blend of tenderness and grit that will leave you hanging on every note. Whether you’ve followed her journey from the beginning or are just discovering the magic\, this is the show you won’t want to miss.\n\n\n\nOpening the night is the brilliant Tony Fisher\, bringing his signature blend of rich storytelling and country soul to set the tone for the evening.\n\n\nMark your calendar\, grab your people\, and come be part of a night of great music.\n\n\n\nSavannah Brister\, a Memphis-based singer-songwriter\, captivates audiences with her compelling voice and heartfelt songwriting. Her performances are infused with an undeniable emotional depth\, resonating with listeners and creating an inviting\, intimate atmosphere. In early 2019\, Savannah gained national recognition when she appeared on NBC’s The Voice and earned a spot on John Legend’s team. Her talent has also been celebrated through numerous accolades\, including an HMMA award for her song “Dear World” and multiple awards for her song “Feelings\,” which is on her latest album “Soft.” Don’t miss the chance to witness Savannah Brister’s heartfelt artistry live—she’s sure to leave you inspired and wanting more.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/savannah-brister/
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SUMMARY:Tony Thomas Three — Album Release Concert
DESCRIPTION:Tony Thomas Three— Album Release Show \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nSaturday\, September 20\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm \nGA Tickets $25 in advance (plus fees) | $35 at the door \nVIP Tickets $55 (plus fees)  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin us for a one-of-a-kind evening as Memphis organ trio Tony Thomas Three celebrates the release of their debut album\, Get With This!\, recorded live to analog tape at Southern Grooves\, by Grammy-winning producer Matt Ross-Spang. \nTony Thomas Three is Memphis soul-jazz reimagined — a gritty\, groove-heavy supergroup led by legendary organist Tony Thomas (U2\, Joe Walsh) with guitarist Charlton Johnson (Count Basie Orchestra)\, drummer Ken Coomer (Wilco\, Uncle Tupelo). Recorded live to analog tape at Southern Grooves Studio by Grammy Award-winning Producer Matt Ross-Spang\, their debut album “Get With This!” blends jazz\, soul\, and the Memphis groove into a raw\, richly textured sound. With deep ties to the city’s musical legacy — from Count Basie to Beale Street — this all-star ensemble reimagines classics and original compositions with unmatched depth and soul. Limited to just 300 deluxe LPs (with companion CD)\, this release is both a sonic and visual collector’s gem.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/tony-thomas-three-album-release-concert/
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SUMMARY:Larry & Joe
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts Presents: Larry & joe\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, september 21\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 PM\n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door\npurchase TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLarry & Joe were destined to make music together.\n\n\nAs a duo they perform a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music on harp\, banjo\, cuatro\, fiddle\, maracas\, guitar\, upright bass\, and whatever else they decide to throw in the van. This performance will feature a distinct blend of their musical inheritances and traditions as well as storytelling about the ways that music and social movements coalesce.\n\n\nLarry Bellorín hails from Monagas\, Venezuela and is a legend of Llanera music. Joe Troop is from North Carolina and is a GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass and oldtime musician. Currently based in the Triangle of North Carolina\, both men are versatile multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters on a mission to show that music has no borders.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/larry-joe-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Leander Star: "ARCANA"
DESCRIPTION:Leander Star: “ARCANA” \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nTuesday\, September 23rd\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show Starts at 7:30 pm \n$15 in advance (plus fees) | $20 at the door | $10 student ticket \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nFrench horn player Leander Star presents “ARCANA” – a solo horn concert\, a ritualized communal tarot reading\, and a whimsical lecture on the history and meaning of the tarot. Featuring cartomancy by Leander Star and works for solo horn by Gilson Santos\, Nate Kessler\, Sofia Coman\, Trygve Madsen\, Charlie Aveon\, Alice Gomez\, Daniel Grabois\, Rian Edwards\, Shanyse Strickland\, Tommi Hyytinen\, and Leander Star. Wondering what to expect? Come let the cards reveal it to you! \nAs a founding member of the avant garde wind quintet The City of Tomorrow\, Leander Star has been at the forefront of modern horn performance and led the group into new directions of programming\, producing seamless concept concerts that include lighting effects and creative movement to enhance the audience’s experience. In the 2022-2023 season\, Leander designed and choreographed their show\, “Waves\, Breaths\, and Dead Cities\,” a contemplation of music and isolation during the global pandemic\, premiered by Crosstown Arts in Memphis\, TN with video by filmmaker Breezy Lucia and set design by Celeste Von Ahnen.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/leander-star-arcana/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Hustle & Flow
DESCRIPTION:Hustle & Flow – 20th Anniversary Screening + Special Panel Discussion\nThursday\, September 25Crosstown TheaterDoors: 6:30 pm | Film: 7:00 pm \n\nCelebrate 20 years of Hustle & Flow – the groundbreaking Memphis-made film that became a cultural phenomenon – with a special anniversary screening followed by an exclusive panel discussion featuring writer/director Craig Brewer and Memphis rap legend Al Kapone\, who penned the film’s iconic track Whoop That Trick. \nWinner of the 2006 Academy Award® for Best Original Song (It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp)\, Hustle & Flow tells the story of DJay\, a Memphis hustler with dreams of making it in the rap game. With raw performances\, unforgettable music\, and a deep sense of place\, the film put Memphis on the cinematic map and continues to resonate with audiences around the world. \nThis anniversary event offers more than just a trip back to 2005 – our panel will take you behind the scenes with insider stories\, creative insights\, and reflections on the film’s enduring legacy in both cinema and Southern hip-hop. \n$5 at the door
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/hustle-flow/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:The Music of Ray Price
DESCRIPTION:The Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, September 26\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00pm | Show begins at 7:30pm \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening celebrating one of the most influential voices in country music history — Ray Price. Known for his rich baritone and for revolutionizing the country rhythm with the iconic “Ray Price Beat”\, Price left a legacy that reshaped the genre and inspired generations of artists. \nOn September 26th\, we pay tribute to this legendary artist with a night dedicated to two of his most acclaimed albums: Night Life and Another Bridge to Burn. These timeless recordings showcased Price at his vocal peak\, surrounded by some of the greatest players in country music — and now\, that spirit will be revived on stage. \nThis tribute features a powerhouse lineup of some of the finest musicians in Memphis: \n\nBenton Parker – Vocals\nDanny Banks – Drums\nJohn Whittemore – Pedal Steel\nCarl Caspersen – Bass\nT Jarrod Bonta – Piano\nJon Hay – Guitar\nMario Monterosso – Guitar\nAlice Hasen – Violin\n\nTogether\, this ensemble brings unmatched authenticity and artistry to the stage\, channeling the heart\, soul\, and swing that defined Ray Price’s golden era. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the sound\, this show promises a night of masterful musicianship and deep reverence for a true country music pioneer.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-music-of-ray-price/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Strictly Jazz: The Music of George Benson featuring Charlton Johnson
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT Strictly Jazz: The Music of George Benson featuring Charlton Johnson \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nSaturday\, September 27\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM \nTickets $20 (plus fees) | $25 at the door   \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin us for the September installment of the Strictly Jazz Series as Memphis guitar veteran Charlton Johnson pays homage to the great George Benson! The Crosstown Strictly Jazz Series\, presented by Crosstown Arts in collaboration with Strictly Jazz Entertainment\, is designed to salute classic jazz music as contemporary musicians perform the work of the legends. \nGrammy award winning guitarist & vocalist George Benson has been an icon in the music world with many hits on the pop charts as well as winning numerous awards for his amazing and iconic guitar work. \nThis concert will feature a mixture of George Benson’s guitar featured recordings as well as a special selection of some of his most requested vocals. \nThe discography of George Benson consists of the original releases of thirty-six studio albums and five live albums on Prestige Records\, Columbia Records\, Verve Records\, A&M Records\, CTI Records\, Warner Bros. Records\, GRP Records\, Concord Records\, and Provogue Records\, as well as two music DVDs.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/strictly-jazz-the-music-of-george-benson-featuring-charlton-johnson/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kafé Kirk: Kirk Whalum & Lindsey Webster
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 legendary musician Lindsey Webster. \n\n \nGet Tickets Now \nLindsey Webster:\nA charismatic and stunning artist\, Lindsey Webster has established herself as a rarity in the world of contemporary jazz. With a soulful\, authentic\, and effortless voice\, she has successfully shaken up the male- and instrumental-dominated genre\, carving a unique path of her own. Soultracks once declared\, “If Carole King and Sade had a kid\, she would be Lindsey Webster.”\n  \nA native of Woodstock\, NY\, Webster grew up surrounded by music\, listening to her “loving hippie parents'” collection of Jimi Hendrix\, Beatles\, and Elvis Costello LPs. She was first a cellist\, studying at the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts\, before transitioning to vocals. She also has a surprising background in cellular and molecular biology and once worked as an EMT and firefighter. Webster’s music is deeply personal and inspired by her belief that “everything is energy\,” a philosophy that guides her to focus on her spirit and create music that is honest and authentic.\n\nIn 2016\, Webster made history with her original song “Fool Me Once\,” becoming the first vocalist to hit #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts since Sade in 2010. She held the top spot for four weeks\, beating Sade’s three-week run. The winning combination of Webster and her long-time musical partner and former husband\, pianist Keith Slattery\, has resulted in two Billboard #1s and eight Top 10s on the Billboard charts. \nCrosstown Theater \nSunday\, September 28\, 6PM \nGet Tickets Now
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/kafe-kirk-kirk-whalum-lindsey-webster/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Folk All Y'all: Sunny War
DESCRIPTION:Folk All Y’all and Crosstown Arts Present: Sunny War  \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nTuesday\, September 30\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM \nTickets $20  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nIt’s no secret that great art comes from the margins. From those who are either pushed to create from inner forces\, or who create to show they deserve to be recognized. Street singer\, guitarist\, and roots music revolutionary Sunny War (she/her) has always been an outsider\, always felt the drive to define her place in the world through music and songwriting. Her restless spirit\, a byproduct of growing up semi-nomadic with a single mother\, led her across the country\, making a name for her prodigious guitar work and incisive songwriting\, which touches on everything from police violence to alcoholism to love found and lost. \nWe’ve been a fan of Sunny’s for years now\, and followed her even more closely when she began collaborating with our friend Anthony Da Costa. This show has been years in the making\, so come join us for this outside-the-box scheduling to make sure you don’t miss the chance to finally welcome Sunny War to Memphis!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/folk-all-yall-sunny-war/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Ink & Linda
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Theater\nOctober 2\, 2025\n7PM \nThe documentary feature centers on the unexpected collaboration of two artists from different disciplines and generations. Inksap is a first-generation Vietnamese American in his twenties who channels his pain and history in his street art\, while Linda is a stateswoman in her seventies who is accomplished in the realm of modern dance. Together\, they run around Los Angeles\, putting their art in buildings while evading the authorities’ prying eyes. \nWhen Thursday\, October 2\, 2025 · 7 pmWhere Crosstown Arts TheaterAdmission$5 at the door
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/ink-linda/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Garrison Starr
DESCRIPTION:Garrison Starr \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts  \nThursday\, October 2nd\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show starts at 7:30 pm \n$25 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE  \nGarrison Starr returns to her hometown for a special evening of music\, sharing brand-new songs from her forthcoming record The Gospel Truth. Known for her unmistakable voice\, honest songwriting\, and powerful live performances\, Starr invites audiences into the heart of her latest work—a collection of songs that blend raw vulnerability with hard-won hope. This intimate concert offers fans a first listen to the stories and sounds shaping The Gospel Truth\, alongside the authenticity and connection that have defined her career. \nGarrison Starr is the quintessential musical triple-threat\, singer\, songwriter\, Grammy-nominated record producer\, and her soon-to-be-released latest full-length album\, Garrison Starr and The Gospel Truth\, reveals her at the height of her powers. \nStarr calls the new collection of songs\, “Swamp Gospel Hymns for Humans\,” the next chapter in her story of recovery and healing from her Evangelical Christian upbringing. Her previous album\, “Girl I Used To Be\,” released during the pandemic in March 2021\, launched her exploration of deconstruction on the path towards self-love and forgiveness. “Girl I Used To Be” is the story of saying goodbye to what was\, and The Gospel Truth is the story of the journey over the bridge to freedom. \nStarr has been releasing singles from the new record over the last several months\, following a number of TV placements on Monarch\, Bull\, and most recently\, Walker: Independence\, a consistent pattern for Starr throughout her remarkable career.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/garrison-starr/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Memphis Symphony Orchestra-Go For Baroque
DESCRIPTION:Memphis Symphony Orchestra-Go For Baroque \n Crosstown Arts TheaterFriday\, October 3\, 2025Doors 5:30 pm | Show 6:00 pmTickets: $40 advance \nExperience an unforgettable evening of classical brilliance as the Memphis Symphony Orchestra returns to the Crosstown Arts Theater. Under the baton of conductor Anne Harrigan\, with pianist Samuel Xu\, the program features a captivating blend of elegance\, energy\, and color: \n\n\nRESPIGHI Ancient Airs and Dances\, Suite 1 \n\n\nBACH Piano Concerto No. 1 \n\n\nSTRAVINSKY Pulcinella Suite \n\n\nSecure your tickets now and enjoy an intimate symphonic performance in the heart of Crosstown Concourse.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/memphis-symphony-orchestra-go-for-baroque/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Mid-Autumn Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at Crosstown Arts! \nJoin us on Saturday\, October 4\, 2025\, from 6–9 pm for a family-friendly evening filled with culture\, community\, and fun. Kids and adults alike can enjoy traditional activities\, festive treats\, and the joy of gathering under the autumn moon. \nBring the whole family and experience this beautiful cultural tradition right here at Crosstown Concourse! \n\nCrosstown Arts\nSaturday\, October 4 | 6–9 pm\nFree + kid-friendly
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/mid-autumn-festival-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Concourse\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104
CATEGORIES:East Atrium
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SUMMARY:Nick Zoulek: "Enter Branch"
DESCRIPTION:Nick Zoulek: “Enter Branch” \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nSaturday\, October 4th\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door | $10 student tickets \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nNick Zoulek builds worlds out of brass\, breath\, and reeds. Based in Chicago\, Zoulek is a saxophonist whose music feels physical\, visceral\, and urgent. Tender one moment\, tectonic the next\, his sounds are simultaneously alive and mechanized. Allan Kozinn wrote in The Wall Street Journal\, “Zoulek’s performance\, on saxophones in every range\, is stunningly virtuosic\, whatever the genre.” A musician of “pure mindfulness and talent” (PopMatters)\, his intuitive playing results in a “no-holds barred engine of avant-garde exploration.” (Portland Press Herald) \nZoulek’s new album\, Enter Branch\, unfolds as a narrative of growth. It bridges his vivid approach to the saxophone with a cast of collaborators from across the musical spectrum\, including Sean Carey (S. Carey\, Bon Iver)\, spoken-word legend J. Ivy\, Nathalie Joachim\, Nick Photinos\, Chris Porterfield (Field Report)\, ~Nois\, and the Tontine Ensemble. These artistic voices merge with Zoulek’s prismatic performance style. His solo saxophone sound is raw\, almost impossibly layered. This is not achieved through digital effects like looping or delay\, but rather through a tapestry of circular breathing\, extended overtones\, vocalizations\, and unrelenting arpeggios. Every tone of the saxophone is live and unedited\, recorded in full\, uninterrupted takes\, and shaped with experimental mic setups. Even the cracks of the saxophone’s sound create a root system of expression\, woven with strands of vocals\, bowed strings\, ambient drones\, seismic depth\, and unfiltered warmth from his collaborators. \nZoulek is thrilled to bring Enter Branch to Crosstown Arts\, collaborating with members of the University of Memphis Rudi E Scheidt School of Music to bring his music to life.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/nick-zoulek-enter-branch/
LOCATION:TN
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SUMMARY:Everything Yes
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Everything Yes\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, October 5\, 2025\nDoors open at 6 pm | Show begins at 6:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door\npurchase TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEverything Yes is an American jazz fusion band spearheaded by the drummer Zack Graybeal\, known famously as ZackGrooves on his platforms\, Sean Reeser\, prolific composer\, producer and tenor sax master & Cole Sipe\, composer\, sound engineer and magistral bassist.\n\n\n\nThis powerhouse of a band brings a fresh take on the style while staying true to the roots.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/everything-yes-2/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Hereditary
DESCRIPTION:Frightober: \nA grieving family is haunted by tragic and disturbing occurrences. \nWhen Tuesday\, October 7\, 2025 · 7 pm\nWhere Crosstown Arts Theater\nAdmission Free and Open to the Public \nHard R\, Intense Horror
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/hereditary/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:American Fiction
DESCRIPTION:A novelist who’s fed up with the establishment profiting from Black entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of the hypocrisy and madness he claims to disdain. \nWhen Thursday\, October 9\, 2025 · 7 pm\nWhere Crosstown Arts Theater\nAdmission\n$5 at the door
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/american-fiction/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Brantley Ellzey: Reflection + Ritual + Refuge
DESCRIPTION:On view through January 25\, 2026Crosstown Arts GalleriesFree and open to the public\nTues-Friday from 11-8pm and Saturday and Sunday from noon-6pm \nIn Reflection + Ritual + Refuge\, artist Brantley Ellzey weaves a world where repetition becomes remembrance\, where reflection fractures into beauty\, and where the quiet\, persistent act of making becomes a form of resistance. \nAcross media and gesture\, Ellzey explores how we survive: by circling back\, by touching what has been lost\, by naming what others ignore. Rolling\, collecting\, documenting\, layering—these are his rituals. Some are personal. Some are political. All are acts of reckoning. \nThe spiral is his recurring form. It turns through the exhibition like a silent logic\, natural\, ancestral\, unstoppable. It is found in architecture\, in emotion\, in protest\, in paper. Each gesture becomes a structure. Each structure becomes a kind of refuge. \nThis is work that blurs the line between the sacred and the ordinary\, between the deeply interior and the publicly defiant. There are no beginnings or endings here\, only movement\, only return. \nReflection + Ritual + Refuge is not a single story\, but a field of them. It invites the viewer to look closer\, to enter slowly\, to see how something small\, repeated\, can become something vast. \nBrantley Ellzey is a Memphis-based artist known for transforming everyday printed materials into sculptural works that explore memory\, place\, and cultural identity. Raised in Osceola\, Arkansas\, and trained at Tulane University in Theater and Architecture\, Ellzey brings a multidisciplinary approach that blends architecture\, design\, and storytelling. His work appears in collections across the country\, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital\, Steelcase\, Conde Nast\, and Nicole Kidman’s production headquarters.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/brantley-ellzey-reflection-ritual-refuge/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts Galleries\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Brantley Ellzey - Reflection + Ritual + Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 10\, 2025 | 6-9 pm | Crosstown Arts Galleries\nFree and open to the public \nJoin us for the opening of Reflection + Ritual + Refuge\, a major solo exhibition by Memphis-based artist Brantley Ellzey. \nBrantley Ellzey\n\n\n\nREFLECTION + RITUAL + REFUGE STATEMENT\n\nIn Reflection + Ritual + Refuge\, artist Brantley Ellzey weaves a world where repetition becomes\nremembrance\, where reflection fractures into beauty\, and where the quiet\, persistent act of making\nbecomes a form of resistance.\nAcross media and gesture\, Ellzey explores how we survive—by circling back\, by touching what’s been\nlost\, by naming what others ignore. Rolling\, collecting\, documenting\, layering—these are his rituals. Some\nare personal. Some are political. All are acts of reckoning.\nThe spiral is his recurring form. It turns through the exhibition like a silent logic—natural\, ancestral\,\nunstoppable. It’s found in architecture\, in emotion\, in protest\, in paper. Each gesture becomes a structure.\nEach structure becomes a kind of refuge.\nThis is work that blurs the line between the sacred and the ordinary. Between the deeply interior and the\npublicly defiant. There are no beginnings or endings here—only movement\, only return.\nReflection + Ritual + Refuge is not a single story\, but a field of them. It invites the viewer to look closer\, to\nenter slowly\, to see how something small—repeated—can become something vast.\n\n\n\n\nARTIST BIO (Revised)\n\nBrantley Ellzey is a Memphis-based artist known for transforming everyday printed materials into\nsculptural works that explore memory\, place\, and cultural identity. Raised in Osceola\, Arkansas\, and\ntrained at Tulane University in Theater and Architecture\, Ellzey brings a unique\, multidisciplinary\napproach to his work—blending architecture\, design\, and storytelling.\nEllzey has played a vital role in Memphis’s creative landscape\, first establishing his studio in the heart of\nCrosstown. His current space at Summer Avenue and Baltic Street continues to serve as both a working\nstudio and gallery.\nEllzey’s work appears in collections across the country\, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital\,\nSteelcase\, Conde Nast and Nicole Kidman’s production headquarters. His art invites viewers to see the\nbeauty and meaning in what’s often overlooked.\n\n\n\nARTIST BIO (East Atrium)\nBRANTLEY ELLZEY\nREFLECTION + RITUAL + REFUGE\nREFLECTIONS\nIn a world of relentless motion and media noise\, the Reflections installation ("Reflections" being a nod to a\nstoried gay bar in Memphis.) invites the viewer into a space of quiet disorientation—where distortion\nreveals deeper truths.\nUsing rolled mirrored mylar as both material and metaphor\, this body of work challenges our relationship\nwith perception. The surfaces ripple\, fracture\, and fold light into fragmented realities\, evoking the tension\nbetween clarity and chaos. Echoing the Hypostyle Hall in Luxor\, Egypt—where towering columns once\nhoused ritual\, reverence\, and collective awe—this installation transforms the gallery into a contemporary\nsanctuary. The space becomes both architectural and emotional: a forest of mirrored pillars that hold not\njust structure\, but memory.\nThe act of rolling—a primal\, physical gesture—becomes a meditative ritual\, a way to process the\nturbulence of current events and personal anxieties. Meticulous yet destabilizing\, the work invites viewers\n\nto confront their own shifting perspectives. The mirrored mylar refuses to offer a perfect reflection;\ninstead\, it bends the familiar into the uncanny\, revealing how fragile and flexible our realities truly are.\nThis installation honors reflection as a radical act\, ritual as a survival mechanism\, and refuge as a\nnecessary\, sacred space.\n\n\n\n\nARTIST STATEMENT (East Gallery)\nBRANTLEY ELLZEY\nREFLECTION + RITUAL + REFUGE\nSPIRAL ARCHITECTURES\nIn Spiral Architectures\, the act of rolling paper becomes both a personal ritual and a sculptural meditation\non time\, memory\, and survival. Composed of rolled vintage magazines\, construction paper\, a complete\n1962 encyclopedia\, targets\, Mylar\, cellophane and hand-stamped black paper marking every day the\nartist has been alive\, this installation turns an ordinary gesture into an extraordinary archive.\nDrawing inspiration from a childhood memory—a local craftsperson in the artist’s hometown who worked\nwith rolled paper— Spiral Architectures reclaims that modest tradition and reimagines it as a practice of\nresilience. Each roll becomes a vessel: of cultural ideals\, domestic fantasies\, gendered expectations\,\nhistorical knowledge\, and the private rituals of a life lived through seismic personal and collective events.\nThis is a space where time is both compressed and expansive. The repetitive gesture of rolling\,\nperformed over and over\, mirrors the mental and emotional work required to process life's challenges.\nThe materials—both personal and public\, nostalgic and overlooked—are transformed into quiet\nmonuments.\nLike the mirrored columns in the adjacent space\, these works reflect a desire for order in the face of\nchaos. But while the columns reach outward and upward\, Spiral Architectures turns inward\, into\nmemory—into the places of refuge we build within ourselves.\n\n\n\nARTIST STATEMENT (East Gallery – Small Room)\nBRANTLEY ELLZEY\nRFLECTION + RITUAL + REFUGE\n2025 PROJECT\n2025 Project confronts the sharp edge of the present moment—where reflection gives way to resistance\,\nand refuge is found not in memory but in the uncompromising act of creation.\nThis section uses the same ritual of rolling paper found throughout Reflection + Ritual + Refuge\, but here\nthe material is weaponized. Pages from Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise are rolled\nand overlaid with the image of an oversized hand gripping a gun. Nearby\, printed shooting targets—also\nrolled—are clustered in groupings\, their form echoing both vulnerability and defense. These works refuse\nsubtlety; they inhabit a space of threat\, visibility\, and protest.\nAs a queer artist\, the creator of this work grapples with a growing fear for the future—particularly the\nfragility of hard-won rights like same-sex marriage. 2025 Project names the unspoken: that the LGBTQI+\ncommunity is being deliberately targeted by political and religious forces who cloak intolerance in the\nlanguage of “values.”\nUnlike the other sections\, which look inward or backward to memory and ritual for solace\, this work offers\nno comfort. Instead\, it insists on visibility. It is both a warning and a refusal to be erased. The only refuge\nhere is found in resistance—through protest\, through truth-telling\, and through the act of making art when\nthe world demands silence.\n\n\n\nARTIST STATEMENT (Screening Room)\nBRANTLEY ELLZEY\nREFLECTION + RITUAL + REFUGE\nEVERYTHING TURNS\nThere is a rhythm beneath the visible world\, a pattern older than language\, deeper than memory.\nEverything Turns is a meditation on that turning—on the spiral as both structure and spell.\nIn this first experimental film by the artist\, the act of rolling becomes ritual – a quiet conjuring\, a way of\nshaping chaos into meaning. The spiral appears not only in nature—in storms\, galaxies\, seashells—but in\nthe body\, in breath\, in grief\, in healing. To roll is to draw energy inward. To coil. To contain. To remember.\nConnected to the broader exhibition through gesture and material\, Everything Turns expands the central\nact of rolling into a cosmology—a kinetic ritual that links body to world\, past to present\, and the personal\nto the planetary.\n\n\n\nARTIST STATEMENT (West Gallery)\nBRANTLEY ELLZEY\nREFLECTION + RITUAL + REFUGE\nSPECIAL PROJECTS\nSpecial Projects offers a window into the artist’s expanded practice—a space where ritual meets curiosity\,\nand art becomes an act of noticing\, collecting\, and reshaping the world.\nWhether documenting found objects unearthed while gathering trash at his inner-city studio\, protesting\nthe silent vandalism of historic buildings through the Memphis Masonry Preservation Society\, listing small\nacts of love during a year of crisis (Love List 2020)\, restaging the language of advertising to subvert\npower\,  ready-mades\, and intimate portraits of meals shared with his husband\, the artist weaves humor\,\nactivism\, sensitivity\, and critique into a practice rooted in paying attention.  These special projects reveal\nthe artist’s impulse to organize chaos\, to ritualize the everyday\, and to blur the line between personal\narchive and public performance.\nHere\, photography\, social media\, and found materials become not just tools—but rituals. This is art as\ndocumentation\, as resistance\, as a kind of spiritual filing system. There is no hierarchy of material\, no\nfixed path through the works on display —only the result of a mind mapping meaning through every\ndetail.\n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/opening-reception-brantley-ellzey-reflection-ritual-refuge/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts Galleries\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Modern Masters: Danny Gottlieb with the Ted Ludwig Trio
DESCRIPTION:Modern Masters: Danny Gottlieb with the Ted Ludwig Trio \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, October 10\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7pm | Show begins at 7:30pm \n$25 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door | $10 student tickets  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nDon’t miss this month’s installment of the Modern Masters Jazz Series the Ted Ludwig Trio welcomes to the stage drumming titan Danny Gottlieb! Having performed with a “who’s -who” of modern jazz including Gary Burton\, Pat Metheny\, Mahavishnu Orchestra\, Randy Brecker\, and Stan Getz\, Gottlieb has touted one of the most prolific jazz careers of the latter fifty years. Join us for this one-of-a-kind nexus between a jazz drums giant and Memphis’ finest artists! \nDanny Gottlieb is one of the most popular drummers in jazz and contemporary music. Although best known as the drummer in the original Pat Metheny Group\, during the past 30 years Danny has performed and recorded with some of the world’s greatest musicians. They include: Bobby McFerrin\, Sting\, John McLaughlin\, Gil Evans\, Gary Burton\, Stan Getz\, Chick Corea\, David Byrne\, Herbie Hancock\, Wayne Shorter\, Gerry Mulligan\, Clark Terry\, Al Di Meola\, The Blues Brothers Band\, Booker T and the MGs\, Jeff Berlin\, Lew Soloff\, Michael Franks\, Mark Egan\, Mike Stern\, Dr. John\, the NDR Big Band\, WDR Big Band\, HR Big Band\, GRP Big Band\, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Orchestra\, the George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band\, and many more. He is featured on more than 300 CDs to date\, including four Grammy Award Winners.
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