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SUMMARY:Indie Wednesday Film Series
DESCRIPTION:Weekly film screenings hosted by Indie Memphis. Films will screen at Crosstown Arts\, Malco’s Studio on the Square\, and Ridgeway Theatre on a rotating basis. \nThis week: All the Rage: Saved by Sarno — Dr. John Sarno battled the pain epidemic by focusing on mind-body connection for over 50 years. Learn how he healed thousands of patients\, including Larry David and Howard Stern. Directed by Michael Galinsky\, David Beilinson\, and Suki Hawley. \nAdmission is pay-what-you-can.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/indie-wednesday-film-series-8/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170818T213217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171024T214402Z
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SUMMARY:Hustle: Apply to ArtSpace & ArtsAccelerator
DESCRIPTION:The fall season comes with arts opportunities! Get all the details on how to apply for affordable housing for artists (right here in Memphis!). ArtsMemphis will share tips on applying for its $5\,000 ArtsAccelerator Grant. There is no better time to be an artist in Memphis. \nProgram at 6 pm | Complimentary food & drink \n\nHustle: professional development for artists is a free program organized by ArtsMemphis\, UrbanArt Commission\, and Crosstown Arts. The series will provide visual artists with information\, resources\, and opportunities to support them in the development of their professional careers. Workshop topics will range from positive studio practices to pricing work and navigating gallery representation. Questions? Contact Mary Jo Karimnia at maryjo@crosstownarts.org.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/hustle-apply-to-artspace-artsaccelerator/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170919T195810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T195810Z
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SUMMARY:Babysitters\, Unicorns\, and Other Freaks
DESCRIPTION:Paintings and animation by Mollie and Nathan Parten \nOrganized by the artist
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/babysitters-unicorns-and-other-freaks/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170824T193723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170824T193723Z
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SUMMARY:Idiopathic
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition with new works by Denise Wakeman and Lacy Mitcham.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/idiopathic/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171012T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171012T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20171002T200449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171010T213747Z
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SUMMARY:Healy + Don Lifted
DESCRIPTION:On the eve of fall break\, Memphis will play host to a colossal night of art and music. Don Lifted\, fresh off the release of his album “Alero\,” is teaming up with Healy for a groundbreaking\, multi-sensory show at Crosstown Arts. \nFollowing the summer release of his sophomore album “Subluxe\,” this is Healy’s first formal Memphis showing and is set to be a fully loaded celebration of true Memphis culture. In addition\, the two are partnering with photographers Lizzie Dean\, Nate Packard\, Reid Mitchell\, and Ben Callicott to showcase work by Memphis youth. Their work will be on display for an hour prior to music. \nWhile this show is FREE\, they will be accepting donations for hurricane relief for Puerto Rico following the damage of Hurricane Maria. \nPhoto exhibition 8:30 pm | Music 9:30 pm
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/healy-don-lifted/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20151215T182353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T202544Z
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Richard Lou \nPresenting Artist(s):\n\n– Caolinn Golden\n– Zach Kremer\n– Steve Taylor\n– Darla Linderode-Henson\n\n\n\n\n\nCrosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback. \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-19/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171009T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171009T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170117T210247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T140630Z
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SUMMARY:Memphis Women in Film Series
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly event series presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts \n\nOctober topic: The Lost Garden: The Life and Cinema of Alice Guy-Blache — Film Screening & Panel Discussion\n\nThe Lost Garden looks at the life and times of Alice Guy-Blaché (1873-1968) — arguably\, the first narrative filmmaker in the world. Creating her first motion picture in France in the 1890s\, Alice Guy-Blaché went on to found her own successful production company in the US\, producing and writing more than 700 films. Clips from her films\, which were cleverly edited to illustrate events from her personal life\, are intercut with revealing excerpts from TV interviews with Guy-Blaché\, photographs\, reminiscences by family members\, and interviews with film historians. A fitting tribute to one of cinema’s most fearless pioneers\, produced by the National Film Board of Canada. Runtime: 53 minutes. \nNetworking at 6:30 p.m.; speaker presentation begins at 7:00 pm.\nComplimentary food and drink. \n\n\n\n\n\nMemphis Women in Film Social Links\nFacebook: https://facebook.com/memphiswomeninfilm/\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/MEMwomeninfilm\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memwomeninfilm/
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/memphis-women-in-film-series/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170912T211103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170918T215358Z
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SUMMARY:MicroCinema Club
DESCRIPTION:Monthly short film screening series\, presented by Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts. \nThis month: Festival Award Winners 2016\nAn encore screening of the jury and audience short film award winners from the 2016 Indie Memphis Film Festival. \nDoors at 6:30 pm | Screening at 7 pm. Admission is pay-what-you-can.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/microcinema-club-11/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171003T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171003T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170918T175210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T142027Z
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SUMMARY:Shoot & Splice: The Hollywood Food Chain
DESCRIPTION:Monthly filmmaking forum presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts. \nJoin us as Josh Cotten\, former Creative Executive for Mandalay Integrated Media and Vice President of Development for Mandalay Alliance Entertainment\, hosts a seminar on what modern Hollywood looks like and how understanding its inner workings can benefit you as an independent filmmaker. \nJosh will discuss how the current “Studio System” operates; the relationship between agencies\, production companies\, managers/publicists\, and unions; how that relationship applies to aspiring filmmakers and actors\, and much more. \n\nJosh Cotten also worked as an assistant to the Vice Presidents of Production on the films Into the Blue (starring Paul Walker and Jessica Alba) and The Jacket (starring Adrien Brody and Keira Knightley). \nDoors open at 6:30pm | discussion begins at 7pm | Free and open to the public Complimentary beverages will be available.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/shoot-splice-the-hollywood-food-chain/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170731T194840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T214257Z
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SUMMARY:Indie Wednesday Film Series
DESCRIPTION:Weekly film screenings hosted by Indie Memphis. Films will screen at Crosstown Arts\, Malco’s Studio on the Square\, and Ridgeway Theatre on a rotating basis. \nThis week: One Big Home — What should determine the size of a house\, the market or the community? Tensions build in Martha’s Vineyard as residents debate a maximum square footage for new homes. Directed by Thomas Bena. \nAdmission is pay-what-you-can. \nIndie Wednesday Film Series is presented by Orion FCU. \nFacebook invite
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/indie-wednesday-film-series-7/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170818T212850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T143033Z
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SUMMARY:Hustle: Organizing Your Practice
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the big O! Organizing. Georgia Creson will share all the good tools for corralling your studio space\, setting up and maintaining a usable inventory\, and keeping track of contacts. It’s never too late to get your sh*t together. \nProgram at 6 pm | Complimentary food & drink \n\nHustle: professional development for artists is a free program organized by ArtsMemphis\, UrbanArt Commission\, and Crosstown Arts. The series will provide visual artists with information\, resources\, and opportunities to support them in the development of their professional careers. Workshop topics will range from positive studio practices to pricing work and navigating gallery representation. Questions? Contact Mary Jo Karimnia at maryjo@crosstownarts.org.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/hustle-organizing-your-practice/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170807T213848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T213848Z
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SUMMARY:Auto-da-fé
DESCRIPTION:New work by Robert Fortner \nOrganized by the artist
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/auto-da-fe/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170913T160929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T160929Z
UID:10003138-1505304000-1505311200@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Respectful Lil' Mac Book Launch & Signing
DESCRIPTION:Memphian Clarence McFerren II is launching his first children’s book\, Respectful Lil’ Mac. Meet the author at this book signing event.  \nMakeup artist Nicole Dorsey will be on-hand for free face painting. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/respectful-lil-mac-book-launch-signing/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20151215T182353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170905T190315Z
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Richard Lou\nPresenting Artist(s): Elizabeth Alley\, Julie Nouwen\, Paula Kovarik\, Danielle Sierra \n\n\n\n\nCrosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback. \n  \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-18/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170909T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170909T070000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170815T171918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T171918Z
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SUMMARY:Four Knowledge II
DESCRIPTION:Work by Beth Barnes Winterburn\, Kat Gore\, Janet Stuart Smith\, and Lisa Williamson. Curated by Ken Hall. \n\nWinterburn\, granddaughter of famed Delta photographer Harris Barnes\, holds a BFA from the University of Tennessee. Her work in bold\, gestural brush strokes and minimalist detail has built a strong following. Very mathmatical in approach \, her work is an exploration in control. \nKat Gore is a graduate of Memphis College of Art with years of experience working in the interior design industry while creating her unique approach to mixed media painting. She has had many shows and continues to find fresh inspiration. \nLisa Smith Williamson holds and BFA and MFA from Memphis College of Art and is in the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts. When not painting or studying\, she is working to create The Junkyard Memphis interactive art museum. \nJanet Stuart Smith’s notable work has included scenes of Paris\, Venice\, downtown Memphis\, and her family’s beloved Justine’s. Ever nimble her recent work is lighter\, florals or abstracts in watercolor. Her work is widely collected in homes and businesses.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/four-knowledge-ii/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170815T171701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T171701Z
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SUMMARY:Four Knowledge II Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Work by Beth Barnes Winterburn\, Kat Gore\, Janet Stuart Smith\, and Lisa Williamson. Curated by Ken Hall. On view through Sept. 9. \n\nWinterburn\, granddaughter of famed Delta photographer Harris Barnes\, holds a BFA from the University of Tennessee. Her work in bold\, gestural brush strokes and minimalist detail has built a strong following. Very mathmatical in approach \, her work is an exploration in control. \nKat Gore is a graduate of Memphis College of Art with years of experience working in the interior design industry while creating her unique approach to mixed media painting. She has had many shows and continues to find fresh inspiration. \nLisa Smith Williamson holds and BFA and MFA from Memphis College of Art and is in the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts. When not painting or studying\, she is working to create The Junkyard Memphis interactive art museum. \nJanet Stuart Smith’s notable work has included scenes of Paris\, Venice\, downtown Memphis\, and her family’s beloved Justine’s. Ever nimble her recent work is lighter\, florals or abstracts in watercolor. Her work is widely collected in homes and businesses.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/four-knowledge-ii-opening-reception/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170906T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170810T194452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170816T202447Z
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SUMMARY:MicroCinema Club
DESCRIPTION:Monthly short film screening series presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts. Sponsored by Orion FCU. \nThis month: Festival Narrative Shorts — Staff Picks 2016\nSelection of narrative shorts from the 2016 Indie Memphis Film Festival\, curated by programmer Brighid Wheeler. \nPay-What-You-Can | Doors open at 6:30pm | Screening begins at 7pm \n\nDOGSBODY | dir. by Josh Crockett | 7:16 min.\nThe job hunt takes a strange turn for Renée when she visits the home of a wealthy potential employer. (Played before feature\, LITTLE SISTER) \nOTHER PEOPLE’S HEADS | dir. by Stephen Winterhalter | 13:01 min.\nTwelve legal officials are presiding over a guillotine execution that goes bizarrely wrong when the prisoners have an unexpected reaction to death. (After Dark Shorts Block)\n \nTHIS IS NOT A LOVE SONG | dir. by Ursula Ellis | 10:06 min.\nIn this expressionistic coming-of-age film\, two self-alienated teenage girls with a Wikipedia-based understanding of punk rock music attend their first live show with some unexpected and potentially long-lasting consequences. (Played before feature\, ARE WE NOT CATS)\n \nTHAT PARTY THAT ONE NIGHT | dir. by Mylissa Fitzsimmons | 14:25 min.\nSocially and sexually awkward teenager Melissa finds herself alone with her crush after being ditched by her friends at a party one night. (Narrative Shorts Block #2)\n \nQUE SERA | dir. by Robyn Hicks | 6:28 min.\nA young couple navigates the ups and downs of a cancer diagnosis. Inspired by the writer and director’s personal life\, the film is an observation on how such devastating circumstances can pull people apart and bring back them together. (Narrative Shorts Block #1)\n \nHUX | dir. by Mageina Tovah | 11:49 min.\nHux\, longing to connect\, rebels against the lonely isolation of her autism. Braving the confusing\, chaotic world of others\, her attempts at interaction are repeatedly thwarted by her powerful aversion to stimuli and by an epidemic that decimates the population. But when all seems lost\, Hux finds one final chance to connect. (Narrative Shorts Block #2)\n \nCUCKOLD PICASSO | dir. by Lance Larson | 5 min.\nPablo Picasso’s “1971 Harlequin Head\,” thought forever lost in a Romanian fire\, is found vividly alive in the disturbed psyche of a tortured man’s soul. (After Dark Shorts Block)\n \nCHARLIE CLOUDHEAD | dir. by Rupert Cresswell | 8 min.\nA short film about a man with a cloud above his head. (Narrative Shorts Block #2)\n \nBALCONY | dir. by Toby Fell-Holden | 17 min.\nIn a neighborhood rife with racial tension\, a local girl falls for a recent immigrant who is the victim of prejudice and shame. (Narrative Shorts Block #1)\n \nAMY | dir. by Oliver Kember | 1:42 min.\nIn Middle America\, in a time gone by\, one man finally meets the girl of his dreams. His romance skills\, however\, aren’t quite up to snuff… (After Dark Shorts Block) \n\nFacebook invite
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/microcinema/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170905T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170815T172457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T203829Z
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SUMMARY:Shoot & Splice: An Evening with Graham Gordy
DESCRIPTION:Monthly filmmaking forum presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts. \nJoin Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts for a very special Shoot & Splice: An Evening with Graham Gordy. Mr. Gordy is perhaps best known as the creator and executive producer of the partially shot and Memphis-set Cinemax series Quarry. Hear from Graham about his experiences in making the series and working as a writer in the so-called “golden age of television\,” as well as how he’s gone about making a career for himself while still calling the South his home. \nGraham Gordy completed his M.F.A. in Dramatic Writing at NYU where he received the Goldberg Award for Playwriting. His plays have been produced and performed by Naked Angels\, The New Group\, New York Stage and Film\, The Drama Dept.\, and The Royal Court (London). He was a writer for the Sundance series Rectify and was co-creator and executive producer of the Cinemax drama Quarry. He was a writer\, producer\, and actor in the upcoming independent feature Antiquities and is currently writing for the third season of True Detective. \nDoors open at 6:30pm | discussion begins at 7pm | Free and open to the public Complimentary beverages will be available.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/shoot-splice-an-evening-with-graham-gordy/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170902T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170902T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170825T201120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170825T201120Z
UID:10003126-1504357200-1504368000@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:In(format)ion
DESCRIPTION:Recent works by Lester Julian Merriweather. Music by Applejac (Unhooked Generation). \nOrganized by the artist
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/information/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170826T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170710T171123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170710T171123Z
UID:10003100-1503727200-1503748800@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Crosstown 'Clectic
DESCRIPTION:Second annual art show and sale hosted by TN Craft Southwest. Featuring works by Mary Batholemew\, Dale & Brin Baucum\, Brandy Boyd\, Pat Chafee\, Hallie Charney\, Rose Conway\, Katie Dann\, Jeanine Hill\, Debbie Lovett\, Joshua Samuels\, Angela Schneider\, and Catherine Stevens.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-clectic/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170710T170951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170710T171011Z
UID:10003098-1503662400-1503673200@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Crosstown 'Clectic Preview Party
DESCRIPTION:Second annual art show and sale hosted by TN Craft Southwest. Featuring works by Mary Batholemew\, Dale & Brin Baucum\, Brandy Boyd\, Pat Chafee\, Hallie Charney\, Rose Conway\, Katie Dann\, Jeanine Hill\, Debbie Lovett\, Joshua Samuels\, Angela Schneider\, and Catherine Stevens. \nPreview party: August 25\, 5-8 p.m.\nMain event: August 26\, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-clectic-preview-party/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170819T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170718T170713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170718T171005Z
UID:10002700-1503140400-1503162000@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:MadAir Decks Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Third annual exhibition of skateboard artwork featuring more than 50 longboard and skateboard decks designed by 30 Memphis-based artists. Works will be on display and for sale. MadAir merchandise will also be sold. \nFood | Drinks | Local vendors \n$5 door fee (includes 2 drink tickets) \nOrganized by the artist\nFacebook invite
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/mad-air/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170818T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170818T185500
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170725T165940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T165940Z
UID:10003102-1503068400-1503082500@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Vibe Supply
DESCRIPTION:Performances by James Onyx Casher\, Lauren Laux\, Tsu Lu\, JRan\, ISpeakWithaGift\, Godbody Jones\, Svmdvde\, and Early. Pop-up shop by Giovante. \nFree admission.\nDoors at 8 pm | Show at 9:30 pm.\nOrganized by Teddy Loet.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/vibe-supply/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170713T213757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170713T213757Z
UID:10002698-1502892000-1502902800@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Indie Wednesday Film Series
DESCRIPTION:Weekly film screenings hosted by Indie Memphis. Films will screen at Crosstown Arts\, Malco’s Studio on the Square\, and Ridgeway Theatre on a rotating basis. \nThis week: Romeo is Bleeding — A young poet transcends turf war violence in Richmond\, CA by creating an urban adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. \nDirected by Jason Zeldes | Executive Produced by Russell Simmons \nDoors at 6:30 pm | Screening at 7 pm\nAdmission is pay-what-you-can.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/indie-wednesday-film-series-6/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170815T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20161130T173436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T213342Z
UID:10002895-1502802000-1502809200@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Hustle : eltsuH
DESCRIPTION:Traditional success in the art world can be elusive. But what does less traditional success look like? Hustle often examines professionalism through a strongly business-oriented lens. Artist/Professor/Activist Joel Parsons will help us change that out for a pair of rose-colored glasses.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                 \n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation with Q&A to follow.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram begins at 6 pm\nComplimentary food and drinks \n\nHustle: professional development for artists is a free program organized by ArtsMemphis\, UrbanArt Commission\, and Crosstown Arts. The series will provide visual artists with information\, resources\, and opportunities to support them in the development of their professional careers. Workshop topics will range from positive studio practices to pricing work and navigating gallery representation. Questions? Contact Mary Jo Karimnia at maryjo@crosstownarts.org.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/hustle-eltsuh/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170814T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170630T165311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170630T185120Z
UID:10003094-1502717400-1502722800@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Memphis Women in Film Series
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly event series presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts. The presenting sponsor for this event is the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission. \nAugust topic: “XX TCB: Producing in Memphis (and Beyond)\,” a discussion with producers Erin Hagee Freeman\, Kim Bledsoe Lloyd\, Dreka Shevon\, and Melissa Anderson Sweazy. Moderated by Joann Self Selvidge. \nJoin us for a conversation about what it takes to be a great producer and what pitfalls to avoid as you are honing your craft. Our panelists have produced a wide range of creative content\, from narrative and documentary shorts and feature films to commercials and web series. Find out what these women have learned from their experience developing projects from concept to completion. \nNetworking at 6:30 p.m. | panel discussion begins at 7:00 pm.\, followed by an audience Q&A\nComplimentary food and drink \nFacebook invite \nMemphis Women in Film Social Links\nFacebook: https://facebook.com/memphiswomeninfilm/\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/MEMwomeninfilm\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memwomeninfilm/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Panelists\n\nErin Hagee Freeman is a producer with Craig Brewer’s BR2 Productions\, a Memphis-based production company that has been producing films\, music videos\, and web-based series since 2000. She produced Brewer’s first feature film\, THE POOR & HUNGRY\, and the award-winning short film\, THE MORNING RITUAL. In 2007 and 2008\, Erin produced $5 COVER\, an indie music\, multi-platform series featuring Memphis-based musicians and artists and the horror film SAVAGE COUNTY for David Harris and MTV New Media. Erin would later team back up with Harris and Gunpowder & Sky for a web-based live comedy show that BR2 is currently in post production on\, YOU LOOK LIKE. In 2015 and 2016\, Erin produced short films for Memphis’ NBA team The Grizzlies\, including MARC GASOL: OF MEMPHIS and MIKE CONLEY\, THE CONDUCTOR\, which features players from the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and dancers from Collage Collective. This film is currently streaming on NBA.com.Kim Bledsoe Lloyd is owner/founder of Black Muddy River Productions. She has worked as producer and in recent years and as an editor on feature films and shorts. Some of her clients include Sony Legacy\, Eagle Rock Entertainment\, Graceland Enterprises\, Memphis Rock and Soul Museum\, and The Curb Institute. Prior to this\, she worked as commercial Producer and Head of Production with Modern Production Concepts Memphis\, working on regional and national advertising campaigns. She has produced and co-produced live music concerts for TV/DVD release as well as interview produced for documentaries and webcasts including several years with the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Her career began as Segment Producer and Production Coordinator on the Time Warner/TBS music series\, “Live From the House of Blues” with hosts Dan Aykroyd and Katie Wagner. Some of her favorite experiences include stellar and singular moments with John Lee Hooker\, Levon Helm\, The Allman Brothers\, Bob Dylan\, Keith Richards\, The Dixie Cups\, Bonnie Raitt\, and BB King. As a volunteer board and executive board member of The Recording Academy\, she has advocated nationally for intellectual property rights across all listening and performance platforms. \nDreka Shevon is a Producer\, Writer\, and Director who inspired and helped pioneer an independent film movement in Mississippi after she single-handedly produced her first feature film in 2007\, READY FOR LOVE\, a romantic comedy that she produced\, directed\, edited\, and filmed\, and in which she acted in the starring role. Her current body of work includes several short films that speak to issues affecting lower and middle class Americans. Audiences say her style of film is “Raw and Gritty” and told from a place of truth. Her short film\, THE COMPANION\, which deals with mental illness and child molestation\, won BEST NARRATIVE SHORT FILM at the Miami Women’s International Film Festival. It also screened at several other festivals including Martha Vineyards African American Film Festival and Hollywood Black Film Festival. More recently\, Dreka was Co-Producer of the short film WOMAN SCORNED\, which has screened in more than 11 festivals\, winning two awards and several nominations. She is currently writing a script for her highly anticipated sophomore feature. Her video production company\, Prime Stone Media\, is currently based in Atlanta\, GA. \nMelissa Anderson Sweazy is an award-winning screenwriter\, filmmaker\, music video director and professional photographer based in Memphis\, TN. Her documentary feature GOOD GRIEF\, co-directed with Laura jean Hocking\, will debut in the fall of 2017. She is the recipient of the Indie Memphis Grizzlies Grant for her animated short “Stephanie Loves the Grizzlies.” Her hour drama pilot script “The Fox Sisters” is currently in consideration for the Sundance Episodic Lab. Her commercial work for corporate clients has won her Emmy nominations and multiple Addy awards. Her essays have been published in Babble.com\, LA Weekly\, and McSweeney’s Internet Tendency\, and she delivered a Tedx-Memphis talk entitled “If You Love Them Let Them Go: A Hypocrite’s Guide to Free Range Parenting.” You can see and read about her work at melissasweazy.com \nAbout Memphis Women in Film\nWe are female film directors who advocate for greater representation of women and girls in filmmaking roles in the Memphis area. For event info and updates\, you can follow us on Facebook.com/MemphisWomeninFilm and Twitter @MEMwomeninfilm.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/memphis-women-in-film-series-2/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170812T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170725T161355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T161355Z
UID:10002706-1502521200-1502542800@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:The Rod Kirby Show
DESCRIPTION:Visual artist and photographer Rod Kirby presents new work. \nLight refreshments will be served. Organized by the artist.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-rod-kirby-show/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170811T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170725T165247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T165247Z
UID:10002708-1502456400-1502470800@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:RBS Entertainment Fourth Anniversary Show
DESCRIPTION:Neo-soul\, poetry\, hip-hop\, dance\, and more.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/rbs-entertainment-fourth-anniversary-show/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20151215T182353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T151849Z
UID:10002639-1502197200-1502204400@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Artist installation 5:30-6 p.m. \nDiscussion 6-8 p.m. \n\nFacilitator: Richard Lou\nPresenting Artist(s):\n\nElizabeth Brothers\nKai Aaron\nDale Martin\nJoy Murray Cochran\n\n\n\n\n\nCrosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback. \n  \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-17/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170805T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104951
CREATED:20170706T163949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170706T163949Z
UID:10003096-1501920000-1501927200@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:An (Art)form of Worship 2: Di(e)chotomy Artist Talks
DESCRIPTION:Artist talks by Danielle Sierra\, Heidi Walter\, and Andrea King\, whose work is on display in this two-day exhibition. \nOrganized by the artist
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/an-artform-of-worship-2-diechotomy-artist-talks/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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