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  • (SOLD OUT) Strictly Jazz: The Music of Nina Simone

    Crosstown Arts The Green Room

    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. Featuring vocalist D'Monet with Johnny Tate, Carl Caspersen, Jonathan Bass, and Anthony Knox.

  • Shoot & Splice: On Writing with Craig Brewer & Hennah Sekander

    Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

    Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts are excited to present a conversation on film & TV writing between filmmaker Craig Brewer and writer Hennah Sekander. This wide ranging conversation will include topics such as the WGA strike, the current creative & business culture of the industry, ins and outs of the writers room, and much more. Prepare for a fun, engaging evening with two of the top writers in the current film & TV industry!

  • “LUZ”: Amaro Dubois & David Cordoba

    Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United States

    Violist Amaro Dubois and pianist David Cordoba perform music from Dubois’ new album Luz.

  • Phantom of the Paradise

    Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

    Directed by Brian De Palma, Phantom of the Paradise satirizes both horror films and rock groups in the story of a composer of a rock cantata on the theme of Faust, who sells his soul for rock ’n’ roll. Oscar-winner Paul Williams stars and composed the superb rock musical score.

  • *SOLD OUT* Rachel Maxann with Cyrena Wages and Joe Restivo

    Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United States

    As a singer/songwriter, Rachel Maxann describes her style as vintage indie-rock and post-modern folklore. Originally from Ohio, Rachel has been deeply influenced by the music culture of every area where she has lived — North Carolina; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Memphis.

    “In the same show, you’ll hear country influences, blues influences, rock and pop influences, and maybe even some musical theater,” she says.

  • Crafts & Drafts

    Crosstown Concourse 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN

    Local artists and makers showcase their wares during a fun afternoon of outdoor holiday shopping. Guests will browse a curated selection of handmade goods, as well as a great selection of beers and food available for purchase to stoke shopping spirits. 

  • Proud As Folk featuring The Black Opry Revue

    Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United States

    Black Opry amplifies Black artists and builds community for Black fans of country, blues, folk, and Americana music. In honor of Pride month, this celebration of queer Black voices in roots music will feature Carmen Dianne, Josey, and Julia Cannon.

  • No Tears Project: Community Concerts

    Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United States

    Two performances - Shows begin at 2 pm and 6:30 pm

    A 90-minute concert from the No Tears Project ensemble led by Christopher Parker (piano) and Kelley Hurt (voice). The band will perform the world premiere of new works written by and in collaboration with Memphis artists, including saxophonist Robert “Bobby LaVell” Garner. A new arrangement of Memphis pianist Donald Brown’s song “Poem for Martin,” written by Marc Franklin, as well as selections previously written by Oliver Lake, Parker, and Hurt, in honor of the Little Rock Nine will also be performed. Poet and spoken word artist Treasure Shields Redmond, and dancer Ashley Tate will also join the ensemble as special guests for both community concerts.

  • Modern Masters Jazz Series: Paul Carr

    Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United States

    When you think of an ambassador for jazz music today, you have got to include Paul Carr in that grouping, as his work touches all fronts including jazz education, performance and presentation.

  • MicroCinema: Tribute to Barbara Hammer

    Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

    In honor of the incredible experimental lesbian filmmaker, Barbara Hammer, Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts are excited to bring this Tribute to Barbara Hammer for this month’s MicroCinema. A prolific filmmaker, installation artist, and pioneer of feminist and queer cinema for over 50 years, Hammer’s work consistently and relentlessly explored the intimate experiences of lesbian relationships, the erasure and censorship of queer history, and the relationship between sex, age, and the body.