Events
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Crosstown Arthouse presents LADY SINGS THE BLUES
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesDiana Ross stars as legendary singer Billie Holiday in LADY SINGS THE BLUES! Nominated for an academy award, Diana carries the movie with intense acting chops and of course her own brilliant interpretations of Billie Holiday songs - the recordings of which went number on on the Billboard charts.
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The Smartest Man in the World
Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United StatesThe Smartest Man in the World began as the solo songwriting project of Memphis-based Dead Soldiers vocalist and rhythm guitar player Michael Jasud. It features eclectic songwriting propelled by Jasud's unconventional arrangements and unique melodic sensibility, with songs crafted by Jasud and shaped by some of Memphis's most talented gigging and session musicians. With this latest group of songs he continues to explore relationships, pop culture, technology, and trauma through a millennial lens of postmodern existential dread.
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CROSSTOWN ARTS AND WYXR PRESENT: CRAIG BREWER’S SECRET SCREENING
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesCrosstown Arts and WYXR present another edition of filmmaker and Memphian Craig Brewer’s SECRET SCREENING in the Crosstown Theater on Friday July 15! You are invited to come and enjoy one of Craig’s favorite films, with an introduction to the film from Craig himself!
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Folk All Y’all presents Daniel Champagne
Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United StatesAs the son of a musician and a guitar prodigy himself, Daniel Champagne had a head-start on a career in music, but it’s his indefatigable work ethic and exuberant appreciation for his supporters that have elevated him from simply an artistic genius to a rising international star. If he were simply a songwriter, his work would be admired throughout the industry; if he were only a singer, audiences would be engaged and enchanted by his voice; if he were just a guitarist, he would deserve world-wide acclaim for his artistry. But he’s not just any one of these, he’s all three. And he is, quite simply, amazing.
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Lana J.
Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United StatesFrom the Bluff and Blues of Memphis, Lana J. comes from a soulfully-sound city and creative culture. Her exposure and acceptance into the Stax Music Academy at the age of 13 allowed her to develop songwriting, live show, production, and recording knowledge at an early age. Along with the influence of R&B, Neo-Soul, Funk genres, Lana J. started singing in her hometown church and began studying music in choir in middle and high school. In high school, she was a member of an all-female a capella group “Key of She”, providing her with experience arranging, traveling, and performing. She recently graduated with a B.A. in Popular and Commercial Music at Loyola University New Orleans.
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Resident Artist Talks
Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United StatesJoin us for some fun and fast moving Resident Artist talks Pecha Kucha-style! 20 slides for 20 seconds each by 8 residents will give you a flavorful window into each of their practices! Featuring Christine Lee, Reyes Ramirez, Glass Half Full (Caroline Reck & Connor Hopkins), Mahwish Chishty, Megan Milks, Miah Jeffra, Tommy Kha and Basia Thomas.
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Apollo Mighty
Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United StatesApollo Mighty is an R&B/Soul artist based out of Chicago in the United States. In 2020, Apollo released his EP project “Behavior” which amassed over 600,000+ streams across platforms. “Behavior” was well received and reviewed by both critics and fans. It was featured on multiple official Spotify playlists; including “Fresh Finds” and “Fresh Finds: The Wave”, Apple Music playlist “Future Hits”, Youtube Music’s “RELEASED” and Tidal’s “New Suggested Tracks” and “New Albums” for R&B/Soul. More features included; KISS FM, CS Magazine, Raynbow Affair Magazine, Sounds So Beautiful, Alfitude, Dynmk, IndieShuffle, h-wing, CaesarLivenLoud, Yellow & Black to name a few.
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Crosstown Arthouse presents MIRACLE MILE
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesAfter a chance meeting at La Brea Tar Pits and an unlikely first date, Harry and Julie are on their way to falling head over heels in love.
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Dustin Furlow
Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United StatesDustin Furlow is an award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist whose playing and songwriting reflect a clear influence of today’s contemporary-folk artists. With comparisons to songwriters such as Ray LaMontagne and virtuoso guitar-players like Tommy Emmanuel, Furlow eventually carved out a sound that became easily distinguishable by it’s marriage of complex guitar work and warm, home-spun lyrics. From the haunting melodies in “Evergreen” to the foot-tapping groove of “Cherokee Lake” Dustin is an ambassador of dynamic control on stage. In 2019 he played over 200 shows, many with harp-guitarists and International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion Matt Thomas.
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Indie Memphis Screening – DAVID LYNCH’S LOST HIGHWAY
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesA tormented jazz musician finds himself lost in an enigmatic story involving murder, surveillance, gangsters, doppelgangers, and an impossible transformation inside a prison cell.
