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SUMMARY:Spotlight Concert Series: Barrie Cooper and Brian Ray
DESCRIPTION:Join Memphis Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Barrie Cooper and pianist Brian Ray of Rhodes College for the first Spotlight Concert Series performance. The Spanish-themed program features works by Joaquín Turina\, Eugène Ysaÿe\, and more. \nSpotlight Concert Series showcases members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra in the intimate Green Room at Crosstown Arts. The series provides the Memphis community the opportunity to get to know and learn more about the talented musicians that make up the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Each month will feature a different musician or small chamber group as soloist or featured ensemble. \n$10 at the door | $7 on Eventbrite in advance | $5 at the door with student ID \n\n  \n \nAbout the musicians:\nBarrie Cooper is Acting Concertmaster of the Memphis Symphony. She started violin studies at four with John Kendall at the Suzuki program of Southern Illinois University\, Edwardsville. She also served as Kendall’s assistant\, traveling across the US and Japan to workshops and conferences. Barrie studied viola (because none of her friends would) in order to join the Più Mosso Quartet\, which gave numerous concerts in the Midwest and East Coast. For two years\, she was Principal Viola in the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra. After attending Ithaca College\, Barrie graduated from Peabody Conservatory\, where she won the Marbury Violin Competition and the Josef Kasper Prize for excellence in violin performance. Barrie has spent the last 14 summers as Principal Second Violin at the American Institute of Musical Studies orchestra in Graz\, Austria. A die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan\, she shares her home with two beautiful dogs and five wonderful cats. \n \nIn addition to private piano instruction at Rhodes College\, Brian Ray is the departmental collaborative pianist and also teaches piano classes at the University of Memphis. He has been a soloist with the University of Memphis Orchestra and the Memphis Civic Orchestra and has performed extensively as an assisting pianist in voice recitals. His most recent collaborative ventures have included art song recitals of works by Richard Hundley\, Samuel Barber\, Libby Larsen\, and Rebecca Clarke. He has been a student of Allison Nelson and Joan Gilbert. His areas of research include the piano works of Joseph Marx\, piano repertoire of the 20th century\, works for piano ensemble\, and harpsichord.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/spotlight-concert-series/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown 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.\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators:\n\n\nJia Wang and Chen Wang\n\n\n(both Crosstown Arts residents) \n\n\n \n\n\nPresenting artists:\n\n\n– Melissa Farris\n\n\n– Sumo the Artist\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 Supply Store 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.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-33/
LOCATION:TN
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SUMMARY:Photography Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Photography sharing event  open to all interested in discussing the shooting and editing process of photography. Jamie Harmon will be sharing his methods\, accidents\, and all sorts of art talk. Please come and bring a flash drive of images\, web-link\, or actual prints to talk about. We will share our failures and success. \nFree — sign up on Eventbrite
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/photography-discussion/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, Shared Art Making\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 177\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shared Art Making
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SUMMARY:Kenturah Davis + Desmond Lewis
DESCRIPTION:Seed Space + Delta Axis present: Kenturah Davis + Desmond Lewis\n\n\nMemphis artist Desmond Lewis and Kenturah Davis (an artist working between Los Angeles\, New Haven\, and Accra\, Ghana) were selected by Delta Axis and Locate Arts/Seed Space to exhibit their work together based on their innovative sensitivity to material\, their exploration of social and relational content\, and the critical acclaim associated with their work. \nOpening: Friday\, Feb. 15\, 6-8 pm\nOn view: February 15-March 10\nPanel discussion: Saturday\, Feb. 16\, 2 pm \n\n                 \n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the show:\n\nDelta Axis and Locate Arts/ Seed Space share a mission to promote contemporary art in Memphis and to connect Memphis to the national arts network. After years of dialogue\, a collaboration between the two organizations is emerging in the form of this exhibition. It features an artist practicing in Memphis (Desmond Lewis) and an artist practicing outside of Tennessee (Kenturah Davis). The two artists were selected to exhibit their work together based on their innovative sensitivity to material\, their exploration of social and relational content\, and the critical acclaim associated with their work. \nThis two-person show is one in a series of statewide exhibitions\, organized by Locate Arts\, that features Tennessee artists and artists from out of state\, and partners with a local organization. These exhibitions are leading up to a major statewide event: The TN Triennial\, which will be the largest contemporary art exhibition ever to occur in Tennessee. Its impact will be significant\, both economically and socially\, with an enduring effect\, especially on our visual arts community. The TN Triennial will be a celebration of the experience of contemporary art in Tennessee\, and will include works by renowned artists from inside and outside of the state. The curator has been selected\, important venues are signed up and the dates are set. More information will be released this spring. \nAbout the artists:\nKenturah Davis is an artist working between Los Angeles\, New Haven\, and Accra (Ghana). Her work oscillates between various facets of portraiture and design. Using text as a point of departure\, she explores the fundamental role that language has in shaping how we understand ourselves and the world around us. This manifests in a variety of forms including drawings\, sculpture\, and performances. Davis was commissioned by LA Metro to create large-scale\, site-specific work that will be permanently installed on the new Crenshaw/LAX rail line\, opening fall 2019. Her work has been included in institutional exhibitions in Africa\, Asia\, Australia and Europe. Davis earned her BA from Occidental College and MFA Yale University School of Art. \nDesmond Lewis is a sculptor who was born and raised in Nashville\, TN. Lewis received his AA from Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, MA in 2012\, BS from Tennessee State University in Nashville\, TN in 2014\, and MFA from The University of Memphis in 2017. Selected group exhibitions include Current Collapse at Ruddell Gallery in 2017 in Spearfish\, SD\, Price is Right at David Lusk Gallery in 2017 in Memphis\, TN\, Equality Matters at Mildred Cox Gallery in 2017 in Fulton\, MO\, and The Collective Presents: Liberation at the Clough-Hanson Gallery at Rhodes College in 2018 in Memphis\, TN. Public and private collections include the Penland School of Crafts\, Carolina Bronze Sculpture Park\, City of Lenoir\, NC\, City of Hickory\, NC\, Vermont Carving and Sculpture Center\, The University of Memphis\, Soulsville USA\, NexAir LLC\, Skowhegan Parks and Recreation\, and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. In 2017\, He was named one of the 100 Interesting and Influential People of Memphis. Residencies include the Pittsburgh Glass Center (2018)\, Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture (2018)\, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts (2017)\, and the Vermont Carving and Sculpture Center (2016). Desmond is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Ceramics at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville\, TN. His studio is based in Memphis\, TN. \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/kenturah-davis-desmond-lewis/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, West Gallery\, Crosstown Concourse\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Every American Thing
DESCRIPTION:Recent works by Lester Merriweather \nOpening: Friday\, Feb. 15\, 6-8 pm\nOn view: February 15-March 10 \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nArtist bio:\nLester Julian Merriweather (b.1978) is a Memphis-based visual artist. He attended the Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture. He holds an MFA from Memphis College of Art and a BA from Jackson State University. \nMerriweather has exhibited extensively throughout the U.S. at various venues such as the Studio Museum in Harlem\, NYC\, Diverseworks in Houston\, the Contemporary in Atlanta\, and Stella Jones Gallery in New Orleans. He has also exhibited abroad at the Zacheta National Gallery in Warsaw\, Poland. He has exhibited locally at Powerhouse Memphis\, The Brooks Museum of Art\, The Dixon Gallery\, Crosstown Arts and The CMPLX. \nMerriweather served as the Curatorial Director at the University of Memphis for the Jones Gallery and the Martha & Robert Fogelman Galleries of Contemporary Art for six years. He served on the Board of Directors for Number\, Inc. Independent Journal for the Arts where he created the Art of the South Series. He participated in the Collabortory Memphis project. He was also a founding member of the ArtsMemphis Artist Advisory Council and the artsAccelerator Grant Panel Program. Complex Magazine named him one of Fifteen Young Black Artists Making Waves in the Artworld. \nHe currently serves as the Curatorial Consultant for The PPF Art Collection. He is on advisory panels for the CLTV and LocateArts. Merriweather serves as Principal of LJM Studio Memphis. \nArtist statement: \nMANE-MADE (CURIOSITIES)\nRare Black Narratives.\nWe forget they’re human (The Consumptives).\nExaltations + Exactions\nIdeas Relevant to Real People\n(It is Night For Now). \n(Photo)Souvenirs\n(To) Love Me Like They Love\nOr to take away in remembrance\nThe Evening Standard\nOn Everything.\nThey Have Taken Everything. \n#BetterGardensAndJungles\n+\nThe Esteemed Desert \nMOVING THE TRUTH INTO POWER.\nA Pronounced Event in a Fragile Moment.\nInterruptions:\nYou’ve Been Here Before\nWe’ve Been Here Before\nHow Different Things Would Have Been  \nNo Sympathy for Kings\nMove up further and further\nHave less people to talk to\nLess Communication\nAbout that Action  \nNo two days are alike.\nAngels Avoiding Sleep\n\nINTERIORS DEVOID OF RACE\n#BetterGardensAndJungles\nInteriors Devoid of Race \nThe People’s Republic of Memphis\nOn Occasion:\nThe failures of revolution and the inherent investigation of the colonial sublime \nTo then preserve this land;\nThat other sublime.\nArrows Fly (After Words Fail)\nHere Am I  \nDysmorphic\nEverything happens exactly as it should. \n(Exceptions)\nJust On The Other Side\nAlways like it ever Was\nStill Unwelcome  \nI am in search of I examine the connection(s) between colonialism and modern-day capitalism throughout visual culture(s).
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/every-american-thing/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts East Atrium\, 1350 Concourse Avenue\, Memphis\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Atrium,Gallery
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SUMMARY:New Work: Coriana Close
DESCRIPTION:Video art by Coriana Close \nAbout the artist:\nCoriana Close was recently promoted to Associate Professor of Photography at The University of Memphis. She has a BA in Cinema Studies with Honors in Studio Art from Oberlin College\, and an MFA in Photography from The University of Arizona. Coriana works in both still photography and appropriated layered video. Conceptually her work focuses on social justice\, state-sanctioned violence\, and the relationship between human beings and the natural world. Her work has been noted in publications including the Philadelphia Inquirer\, UA News\, Athens News\, Chronicle Tribune\, and the Republican American. She has exhibited and lectured in universities and galleries across the United States. \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/active-shooter/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, Screening Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery,Screening Room
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SUMMARY:Recent Acquisitions: Friends of the Brooks Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Group exhibition curated by Lester Merriweather. \nFeaturing work by:\nRadcliffe Bailey\nTorkwase Dyson\nKevin Beasley\nSanford Biggers\nTorkwase Dyson\nLawrence Mathews lll\nLester Merriweather\nCarl Moore\nEbony Patterson\nSheila Pree Bright\nErnest Withers
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/recent-acquisitions-friends-of-the-brooks-museum-of-art/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, East Gallery\, Crosstown Concourse\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Gallery,Gallery
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SUMMARY:Salute & Sip: For the Love of Soul Music
DESCRIPTION:Sip specially crafted cocktails in Art Bar and enjoy classic soul music in honor of Black History Month.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/salute-sip-for-the-love-of-soul-music/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts Art Bar\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Bar
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception for Kenturah Davis + Desmond Lewis
DESCRIPTION:Seed Space + Delta Axis present: Kenturah Davis + Desmond Lewis\n\n\nMemphis artist Desmond Lewis and Kenturah Davis (an artist working between Los Angeles\, New Haven\, and Accra\, Ghana) were selected by Delta Axis and Locate Arts/Seed Space to exhibit their work together based on their innovative sensitivity to material\, their exploration of social and relational content\, and the critical acclaim associated with their work. \nOpening: Friday\, Feb. 15\, 6-8 pm\nOn view: February 15-March 10\nPanel discussion: Saturday\, Feb. 16\, 2 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the show:\n\nDelta Axis and Locate Arts/ Seed Space share a mission to promote contemporary art in Memphis and to connect Memphis to the national arts network. After years of dialogue\, a collaboration between the two organizations is emerging in the form of this exhibition. It features an artist practicing in Memphis (Desmond Lewis) and an artist practicing outside of Tennessee (Kenturah Davis). The two artists were selected to exhibit their work together based on their innovative sensitivity to material\, their exploration of social and relational content\, and the critical acclaim associated with their work. \nThis two-person show is one in a series of statewide exhibitions\, organized by Locate Arts\, that features Tennessee artists and artists from out of state\, and partners with a local organization. These exhibitions are leading up to a major statewide event: The TN Triennial\, which will be the largest contemporary art exhibition ever to occur in Tennessee. Its impact will be significant\, both economically and socially\, with an enduring effect\, especially on our visual arts community. The TN Triennial will be a celebration of the experience of contemporary art in Tennessee\, and will include works by renowned artists from inside and outside of the state. The curator has been selected\, important venues are signed up and the dates are set. More information will be released this spring. \nAbout the artists:\nKenturah Davis is an artist working between Los Angeles\, New Haven\, and Accra (Ghana). Her work oscillates between various facets of portraiture and design. Using text as a point of departure\, she explores the fundamental role that language has in shaping how we understand ourselves and the world around us. This manifests in a variety of forms including drawings\, sculpture\, and performances. Davis was commissioned by LA Metro to create large-scale\, site-specific work that will be permanently installed on the new Crenshaw/LAX rail line\, opening fall 2019. Her work has been included in institutional exhibitions in Africa\, Asia\, Australia and Europe. Davis earned her BA from Occidental College and MFA Yale University School of Art. \nDesmond Lewis is a sculptor who was born and raised in Nashville\, TN. Lewis received his AA from Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, MA in 2012\, BS from Tennessee State University in Nashville\, TN in 2014\, and MFA from The University of Memphis in 2017. Selected group exhibitions include Current Collapse at Ruddell Gallery in 2017 in Spearfish\, SD\, Price is Right at David Lusk Gallery in 2017 in Memphis\, TN\, Equality Matters at Mildred Cox Gallery in 2017 in Fulton\, MO\, and The Collective Presents: Liberation at the Clough-Hanson Gallery at Rhodes College in 2018 in Memphis\, TN. Public and private collections include the Penland School of Crafts\, Carolina Bronze Sculpture Park\, City of Lenoir\, NC\, City of Hickory\, NC\, Vermont Carving and Sculpture Center\, The University of Memphis\, Soulsville USA\, NexAir LLC\, Skowhegan Parks and Recreation\, and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. In 2017\, He was named one of the 100 Interesting and Influential People of Memphis. Residencies include the Pittsburgh Glass Center (2018)\, Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture (2018)\, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts (2017)\, and the Vermont Carving and Sculpture Center (2016). Desmond is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Ceramics at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville\, TN. His studio is based in Memphis\, TN. \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/opening-reception-for-kenturah-davis-desmond-lewis/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, West Gallery\, Crosstown Concourse\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery,West Gallery
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Every American Thing
DESCRIPTION:Recent works by Lester Merriweather \nOpening: Friday\, Feb. 15\, 6-8 pm\nOn view: February 15-March 10 \nArtist bio:\nLester Julian Merriweather (b.1978) is a Memphis-based visual artist. He attended the Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture. He holds an MFA from Memphis College of Art and a BA from Jackson State University. \nMerriweather has exhibited extensively throughout the U.S. at various venues such as the Studio Museum in Harlem\, NYC\, Diverseworks in Houston\, the Contemporary in Atlanta\, and Stella Jones Gallery in New Orleans. He has also exhibited abroad at the Zacheta National Gallery in Warsaw\, Poland. He has exhibited locally at Powerhouse Memphis\, The Brooks Museum of Art\, The Dixon Gallery\, Crosstown Arts and The CMPLX. \nMerriweather served as the Curatorial Director at the University of Memphis for the Jones Gallery and the Martha & Robert Fogelman Galleries of Contemporary Art for six years. He served on the Board of Directors for Number\, Inc. Independent Journal for the Arts where he created the Art of the South Series. He participated in the Collabortory Memphis project. He was also a founding member of the ArtsMemphis Artist Advisory Council and the artsAccelerator Grant Panel Program. Complex Magazine named him one of Fifteen Young Black Artists Making Waves in the Artworld. \nHe currently serves as the Curatorial Consultant for The PPF Art Collection. He is on advisory panels for the CLTV and LocateArts. Merriweather serves as Principal of LJM Studio Memphis.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/opening-reception-every-american-thing/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts East Atrium\, 1350 Concourse Avenue\, Memphis\, TN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: New Work by Coriana Close
DESCRIPTION:Opening reception for video art by Coriana Close \nAbout the artist:\nCoriana Close was recently promoted to Associate Professor of Photography at The University of Memphis. She has a BA in Cinema Studies with Honors in Studio Art from Oberlin College\, and an MFA in Photography from The University of Arizona. Coriana works in both still photography and appropriated layered video. Conceptually her work focuses on social justice\, state-sanctioned violence\, and the relationship between human beings and the natural world. Her work has been noted in publications including the Philadelphia Inquirer\, UA News\, Athens News\, Chronicle Tribune\, and the Republican American. She has exhibited and lectured in universities and galleries across the United States.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/opening-reception-active-shooter/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, Screening Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T161557
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception for Recent Acquisitions: Friends of the Brooks Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Opening reception for a group exhibition curated by Lester Merriweather. \nFeaturing work by:\nRadcliffe Bailey\nKevin Beasley\nSanford Biggers\nTorkwase Dyson\nLawrence Mathews lll\nLester Merriweather\nCarl Moore\nEbony Patterson\nSheila Pree Bright\nErnest Withers
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/opening-reception-for-recent-acquisitions-friends-of-the-brooks-museum-of-art/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, East Gallery\, Crosstown Concourse\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Gallery,Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190215T160000
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SUMMARY:Bars and Brushes
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Obsidian Comics and Rebuild Inc. \nFeaturing Vitamin CEA\, Yung Jewelz\, Aisha Raquel\, and Kwame Braxton. \n$10 cover
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/bars-and-brushes/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T090000
DTSTAMP:20260518T161557
CREATED:20190116T215046Z
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SUMMARY:Kenturah Davis + Desmond Lewis Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Panel discussion with artists Kenturah Davis and Desmond Lewis. Moderated by Brian R. Jobe.\n\nAfter the discussion\, the public is invited to visit the studio of Desmond Lewis at 3:30pm. His studio is located at 2856 Lamb Place in Memphis.\n\n\n\n\nAbout the show:\nSeed Space + Delta Axis present: Kenturah Davis + Desmond Lewis\n\n\nMemphis artist Desmond Lewis and Kenturah Davis (an artist working between Los Angeles\, New Haven\, and Accra\, Ghana) were selected by Delta Axis and Locate Arts/Seed Space to exhibit their work together based on their innovative sensitivity to material\, their exploration of social and relational content\, and the critical acclaim associated with their work. \nOn view: February 15-March 10 \nDelta Axis and Locate Arts/ Seed Space share a mission to promote contemporary art in Memphis and to connect Memphis to the national arts network. After years of dialogue\, a collaboration between the two organizations is emerging in the form of this exhibition. It features an artist practicing in Memphis (Desmond Lewis) and an artist practicing outside of Tennessee (Kenturah Davis). The two artists were selected to exhibit their work together based on their innovative sensitivity to material\, their exploration of social and relational content\, and the critical acclaim associated with their work. \n\n\nThis two-person show is one in a series of statewide exhibitions\, organized by Locate Arts\, that features Tennessee artists and artists from out of state\, and partners with a local organization. These exhibitions are leading up to a major statewide event: The TN Triennial\, which will be the largest contemporary art exhibition ever to occur in Tennessee. Its impact will be significant\, both economically and socially\, with an enduring effect\, especially on our visual arts community. The TN Triennial will be a celebration of the experience of contemporary art in Tennessee\, and will include works by renowned artists from inside and outside of the state. The curator has been selected\, important venues are signed up and the dates are set. More information will be released this spring. \nAbout the artists:\nKenturah Davis is an artist working between Los Angeles\, New Haven\, and Accra (Ghana). Her work oscillates between various facets of portraiture and design. Using text as a point of departure\, she explores the fundamental role that language has in shaping how we understand ourselves and the world around us. This manifests in a variety of forms including drawings\, sculpture\, and performances. Davis was commissioned by LA Metro to create large-scale\, site-specific work that will be permanently installed on the new Crenshaw/LAX rail line\, opening fall 2019. Her work has been included in institutional exhibitions in Africa\, Asia\, Australia and Europe. Davis earned her BA from Occidental College and MFA Yale University School of Art. \nDesmond Lewis is a sculptor who was born and raised in Nashville\, TN. Lewis received his AA from Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, MA in 2012\, BS from Tennessee State University in Nashville\, TN in 2014\, and MFA from The University of Memphis in 2017. Selected group exhibitions include Current Collapse at Ruddell Gallery in 2017 in Spearfish\, SD\, Price is Right at David Lusk Gallery in 2017 in Memphis\, TN\, Equality Matters at Mildred Cox Gallery in 2017 in Fulton\, MO\, and The Collective Presents: Liberation at the Clough-Hanson Gallery at Rhodes College in 2018 in Memphis\, TN. Public and private collections include the Penland School of Crafts\, Carolina Bronze Sculpture Park\, City of Lenoir\, NC\, City of Hickory\, NC\, Vermont Carving and Sculpture Center\, The University of Memphis\, Soulsville USA\, NexAir LLC\, Skowhegan Parks and Recreation\, and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. In 2017\, He was named one of the 100 Interesting and Influential People of Memphis. Residencies include the Pittsburgh Glass Center (2018)\, Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture (2018)\, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts (2017)\, and the Vermont Carving and Sculpture Center (2016). Desmond is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Ceramics at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville\, TN. His studio is based in Memphis\, TN.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/kenturah-davis-desmond-lewis-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, West Gallery\, Crosstown Concourse\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:West Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T150000
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SUMMARY:The Art of Love: An Artistic Experience
DESCRIPTION:Love-themed art exhibition and musical performance. \nOrganized by The A.R.T.S. Initiative\, Inc. \nThe A.R.T.S. Initiative utilizes the dynamic power of the A.R.T.S. to make a positive change for artists and the community with the ultimate creative spaces/events for creative freedom. \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-art-of-love-an-artistic-experience/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T161557
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SUMMARY:Viva Bolivia!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Art Bar for a Bolivian-inspired cocktail night with drinks mixed by guest bartender Alex Karimnia.\n\nThe drink menu will feature Illimani Sour (with citrus and vibrant fruits)\, La Muela del Diablo  (with honey\, ginger\, bubbles\, and smoke)\, and the The Salty Cholo (with blanc vermouth and saline).\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the bartender:\nAlex Karimnia began craft-bartending around the same time he decided to start traveling. In 2016\, he quit his corporate job in search of adventure and began bartending to fund his travels. \nHe has vied his trade in Nashville and Denver\, as well as in Costa Rica and Bolivia. Alex recently returned from Bolivia and\, with him\, brought a few special surprises. \nSays Alex: “From miles and miles of white salt horizons that make you feel like you’re floating\, to a city in the sky with a cursed witches market that smells of burning Paulo Santo\, Bolivia is unlike anywhere else on earth. I will be making cocktails inspired by the bizarre and wonderful uniqueness found in this magical country. Come hang out and try some!”
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/viva-bolivia/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts Art Bar\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Bar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T161557
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T194133Z
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SUMMARY:Zines 101: Cut & Paste
DESCRIPTION:Join us in a night of making simple zines! Come prepared with information you want to spread. Maybe you want to make a giant collage\, or write out reasons your best friend is wonderful\, or list tips on getting through a gloomy day\, or draw all of your favorite animal friends. We will do some brainstorming and then see a short demo. Then we will spend the majority of our time making an eight-page quarter-size zine. \nFree — Sign up here \nFacilitated by artist and zinester A.M. O’Malley-Miller. She can be found elsewhere on the internet here\, here and here.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/zines-101-cut-paste/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, Shared Art Making\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 177\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shared Art Making
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190218T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260518T161557
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T162904Z
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SUMMARY:Photoshop Beginner's Class — Line Art
DESCRIPTION:What is a pixel? What is a vector? Where does one start when making art in photoshop? Instructor and School of Visual Arts MFA Gino Barzizza will explain the in-depth world of digital art production. \nGino will walk you through his method influenced by comic book production and traditional animation techniques. The class will include How to Get Started\, Tools\, Importing Images into Photoshop\, Layers and Layer Properties\, Pixel vs. Vector\, Printing\, and Line Art Coloring … Gino style. \nLocation: Crosstown Arts Shared Art Making\nSuggested donation of $45 — Sign up here \n\nFAQs \nIs there a minimum age requirements to enter the event?\n18 years old is the the minimum age requirement. \nHow do I get there?\nShared Art Making is located in the Crosstown Concourse at 1350 Concourse Ave Suite 177\, Memphis\, TN 38104. Free parking is available in the Concourse garage. The parking garage is well-lit and the G4S security guards will be happy to escort you to your vehicle. We are on the first floor just past Farm Burger and the red spiral staircase next to the Suntrust Financial Confidence Center. \nWho is this class for?\nThis class is for Shared Art Making members and the community. \nImportant Class Policy\nPlease be respectful of the short time you and the other participants have to learn and be on time. If you arrive more than a half an hour late\, we will not be able to teach you. We ask that you not cancel your reservation or ticket less than a week in advance. \nHow can I contact the organizer with any questions?\nEmail shared@crosstownarts.org with any questions you may have. \nCancellation of Classes\nIf the minimum number is not met in class enrollment\, the teacher may opt to cancel class. If this is the case\, we will give a full refund of class payment. We will attempt to give as much notice as possible.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/photoshop-beginners-class-line-art/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, Shared Art Making\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 177\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shared Art Making
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T161557
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T204207Z
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SUMMARY:MicroCinema: 2018 Music Video Showcase
DESCRIPTION:An encore screening of national and international music videos from the 2018 Indie Memphis Film Festival\, curated by Senior Programmer Brighid Wheeler. \nMonthly short film screening series\, presented by Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts \nDoors at 6:30 pm | Screening at 7 pm. Admission is pay-what-you-can. Presented by Orion.Cro
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/microcinema-2018-music-video-showcase/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T133000
DTSTAMP:20260518T161557
CREATED:20190214T203856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T203856Z
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SUMMARY:LED Flashlight: Intro to Soldering for Electronics
DESCRIPTION:Soldering is at the core of every electronics project. In this class we will learn how to solder a point-to-point LED flashlight/hanging lamp. Instructors Gino and Diana Barzizza will show you tips and tricks to get you started on your journey into DIY electronics. Class includes introduction to electrical theory (Voltage\, Amperage\, Resistance) and hands-on building of a LED flash circuit using resistors\, switches\, LEDs and batteries. In the world of DIY electronics there is always something more to learn. This class is a first in a series in which students will build on their skills. Great class for beginners. \nSuggested donation of $45 — sign up here \nClass Structure\nPart One \n\nBread boarding Circuits and Reading Schematics\nIntroduction into theory behind electronic circuit: how does it work? Students will learn about components\, voltage and amperage\, resistors\, switches and batteries.\n\nPart Two \n\nLearning to Solder: Teaching beginners how to solder and getting comfortable with handling a soldering iron. Starting with tinning a wire\, splicing wires and soldering components into an actual circuit.\n\nPart Three \n\nBegin soldering Circuit for LED Flashlight based on Schematic.\nConnect wires\, resistors\, switches and battery clips in the correct channel to turn on LED light.\n\nPart Four \n\nPlacing circuit in enclosure and testing circuits. Learn shop Safety and handle power tools.\nEnd with a good understanding of turning things on and off.\n\nElectronics Materials Used during Class: \n\nSoldering iron\, stand\, helping hands\nBreadboard and multi-colored wires\nSolder and Red and Black Wire\nBatteries and Battery Clips\nSponges and Steel wool\nDrill and drill press\nWire and Jewel cutters\n\nNext Steps: \n\nPractice kits to hone Soldering skills\nIdentifying a wide array of Components and read Schematics\nLearn about Integrated Circuits and build blinky LED lights
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/led-flashlight-intro-to-soldering-for-electronics/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, Shared Art Making\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 177\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shared Art Making
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T161557
CREATED:20190204T214830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T165410Z
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SUMMARY:The Music of Roy Hargrove
DESCRIPTION:Jazz tribute to American musician Roy Hargrove featuring The Knights of Jazz with Paul McKinney (trumpet/flugelhorn)\, Keenan Shotwell (piano)\, Kelvin Walters (alto/ tenor sax)\, Jeremy Wright (guitar)\, Alan Maguire (acoustic bass)\, James Sexton (drums)\, and Tonya Dyson (guest vocalist). \nTickets: $15 (purchase on Eventbrite)\nDoors at 6:30 pm | performance at 7 pm\nLocation: Crosstown Arts East Atrium \nThe Crosstown Jazz Series\, presented by Strictly Jazz Entertainment in collaboration with Crosstown Arts\, is designed to salute classic jazz music as contemporary musicians perform the work of the legends.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-music-of-roy-hargrove/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts East Atrium\, 1350 Concourse Avenue\, Memphis\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Atrium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T175900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T224333Z
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SUMMARY:SPINS feat. Fùnké
DESCRIPTION:A live monthly DJ series at Crosstown Arts \nThis month: Fùnké (Afro House \, Deep House\, Broken Beat)\nCost: $5 — Purchase on Eventbrite\nLocation: The Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nThe SPINS series will feature music as diverse as the City of Memphis. Each month\, a rotating line-up of DJs will play everything from old-school Hip-Hop and House to Ultra Lounge and Afrobeat. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. So\, come chill. Come hang. Come Party! \n\n\nAbout Fùnké:\nConjuring from the watery crossroads of the Mississippi and Wolf River\, Fùnké blends a hypnotic brew of Ancestral\, Deep\, Mzansi\, Kuduro\, Soulful\, Minimal House\, and Broken Beat. Fùnké sees the dance floor as a sacred container that holds everything from our joys to our woes and uses the healing power of music as a vehicle to move out of our minds and in our spirits. \nFùnké’s talent has landed her at events such as The Atlanta Weekender\, Detroit Movement\, Art Basel\, Excursions\, Funkboxx\, Afrique Electrique and more. Fùnké has made waves alongside Tony Touch\, Brian Coxx\, Bradford James\, Salah Ananse\, Rahaan\, Marcus Vogel\, Recloose\, Carlos Mena\, Bassnectar\, Applejac\, DJ Minx\, Cordell Johnson\, King Britt\, Earl “Mixxin” McKinney\, Rich Medina\, SHYBOI\, Sabine Blaizin\, Grupo Fantasma\, Sierra Leone Refugee Allstars and Seun Kuti & Egypt 80. \n\nMixcloud Link:\nhttps://www.mixcloud.com/kayodefunke/
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/spins-feat-funke/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190225T130000
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SUMMARY:The Music of Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Join cellist Jonathan Kirkscey and Jane Slatery from Church Health for a mindfulness meditation workshop featuring live music integrated into the class.\n\n\n \n\n\nFree and open to the public. Participants should bring their own yoga mat or blanket.\n\n\n \n\n\nJane Slatery is an advanced practice psychiatric-mental health clinical nurse specialist. She incorporates mindfulness practices in her clinical work to help patients suffering with anxiety\, depression\, trauma\, chronic pain\, stress\, and many other chronic conditions. Through this mindful listening and mediation experience incorporating sound\, movement\, and meditation\, participants will better connect mind\, body\, and spirit.\n\n\n \n\n\nMade possible through support by ArtsFirst\, the First Tennessee Foundation\, and ArtsMemphis.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-music-of-meditation/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190227T140000
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Resident Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts resident artists Pierre Primetens\, Scott Carter\, and Kristin McWharter will discuss their work in a series of monthly artist talks. \nThe Crosstown Arts residency program offers multidisciplinary residencies to visiting and Memphis-based artists and curators\, working in any creative discipline including visual and performing arts\, music\, film\, and writing in all genres.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-arts-resident-artist-talk-5/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, East Atrium\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Atrium,Residency
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T161557
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SUMMARY:Shoot & Splice: Gabe Mayhan on Cinematography
DESCRIPTION:Gabe Mayhan is a cinematographer who shoots features\, documentaries\, shorts\, television shows\, and commercials. Join Gabe as he discusses setting up shots\, camera and lens choices\, lighting\, working with directors\, directing documentaries\, creating a sustainable career as a cinematographer in a fly-over state\, and his involvement in the Arkansas Film Society. \nDoors at 6:30 pm | presentation at 7 pm \nShoot & Splice is a monthly forum for film makers presented by Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts. \n\nAbout Gabe Mayhan:\nGabe Mayhan has compiled a diverse body of work over the course of his cinematography career. Whether it was from his time covering breaking news\, to shooting in remote locations in South America for an adventure show\, or crafting stylistic narrative stories\, he approaches each project with dutiful ambition\, respectful collaboration\, and innovative technique. His work has been screened at film festivals such as Slamdance and Tribeca\, broadcast on networks the likes of HBO\, Showtime and PBS\, and screened theatrically across the US. Many of the films have been recognized and awarded for the cinematography. \n2016 was a pretty big year for Gabe\, having two films released theatrically\, Greater and Lazy Eye. Greater is a heartfelt drama set in the world of college football. And Lazy Eye\, a bittersweet romance about reconnecting with a lost love. Although very different in style and content\, both films have been well-received. Gabe also returned behind the lens for the second season of  Mineral Explorers\, a travel show that explores the origins and geological stories of minerals from around the world. \nOther forthcoming works are the feature films All the Birds Have Flown South\, a southern gothic drama that deals with despair and addiction\, and Antiquities\, a coming-of-age story about a young man encountering loss and finding himself in the journey. \nWhether behind the lens or in the director’s chair\, his work on documentaries is gaining attention as well. In 2012\, he shot All About Ann\, an HBO documentary chronicling the life and legacy of Texas Governor Ann Richards\, and Champion Trees\, a documentary for PBS that explores the relationship between art and nature. The show captured two Emmys for Cultural Documentary and Cinematography in 2014. Slated to air spring of 2017\, the documentary Dream Land tells the history of an African American neighborhood during segregation and the lasting impact of Urban Renewal. In both Champion Trees and Dream Land\, Gabe held double duties as the films’ director and cinematographer. \nGabe’s unique vision and strong understanding of story have quickly gained the interest of filmmakers and audiences around the country. He brings an understanding that each project has its own way to be crafted visually\, and within each story there is a unique opportunity to evolve the narrative emotionally through the cinematography\, allowing the film to be seen — in its best light.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/shoot-splice-gabe-mayhan-on-cinematography/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts East Atrium\, 1350 Concourse Avenue\, Memphis\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Atrium
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Resident Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts resident artists Shea Hembrey\, Natalie Hoffmann\, and Yazan Fahmawi will discuss their work in a series on monthly artist talks. \nThe Crosstown Arts residency program offers multidisciplinary residencies to visiting and Memphis-based artists and curators\, working in any creative discipline including visual and performing arts\, music\, film\, and writing in all genres.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-arts-resident-artist-talk-6/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts East Atrium\, 1350 Concourse Avenue\, Memphis\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Atrium,Residency
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SUMMARY:Fashion House
DESCRIPTION:A fashion-focused showcase and performance. \nApparel by This Is Intentional\, Illanostalgia\, Amara Adornments\, and more. \nMusic by Ricky Davaine\, ISpeakWithAGift\, DJ David Yancy III\, and DJ Cel Shade. \nFood by the Kiosk \n$5 fashion contest (open to the public)\nFree entry to the show
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fashion-house/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190309T040000
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SUMMARY:Spring Fling Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Art show and sale hosted by the Memphis Arts Collective
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/spring-fling-extravaganza-2/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430
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SUMMARY:The Amazing Adventures of LadyBug Lady and Beetle Boy
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy “The Amazing Adventures of LadyBug Lady and Beetle Boy\,” an original children’s story featuring audience participation and musical accompaniment by members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. \nCreated by MSO principal oboist Joseph Salvalaggio\, Babu Press performances use classical music to help kids develop an appreciation for the arts and foster a love of reading. The performances are entertaining for audiences of all ages\, from toddlers to adults. \nThis performance features MSO musicians Rena Feller (clarinet)\, Michael Scott (bassoon)\, and Joseph Salvalaggio (oboe) and narrated by Todd Berry. \nFree and open to the public \nAbout “The Amazing Adventures of LadyBug Lady and Beetle Boy”:\nOne fateful day at the science museum\, a freak accident turns Luella and Leonard into superheroes and not a minute too soon. The evil super villain\, the Bothersome Bookworm is on the rampage and only LadyBug Lady and Beetle Boy can stop her! Full of fun insect facts\, this interactive concert-story is set to music by Ponchielli\, Mussorgksy\, Grieg\, and Rimsky Korsakov’s The Flight of the Bumblebee\, along with original music by oboist Joey Salvalaggio.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-amazing-adventures-of-ladybug-lady-and-beetle-boy/
LOCATION:Crosstown Concourse\, Big Stair\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, 2nd floor Central Atrium\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Stairs
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SUMMARY:Lester Merriweather Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Artist Lester Merriweather will discuss his work in Every American Thing\, on view in the Crosstown Arts East Atrium through March 10. \nArtist bio:\nLester Julian Merriweather (b.1978) is a Memphis-based visual artist. He attended the Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture. He holds an MFA from Memphis College of Art and a BA from Jackson State University. \nMerriweather has exhibited extensively throughout the U.S. at various venues such as the Studio Museum in Harlem\, NYC\, Diverseworks in Houston\, the Contemporary in Atlanta\, and Stella Jones Gallery in New Orleans. He has also exhibited abroad at the Zacheta National Gallery in Warsaw\, Poland. He has exhibited locally at Powerhouse Memphis\, The Brooks Museum of Art\, The Dixon Gallery\, Crosstown Arts and The CMPLX. \nMerriweather served as the Curatorial Director at the University of Memphis for the Jones Gallery and the Martha & Robert Fogelman Galleries of Contemporary Art for six years. He served on the Board of Directors for Number\, Inc. Independent Journal for the Arts where he created the Art of the South Series. He participated in the Collabortory Memphis project. He was also a founding member of the ArtsMemphis Artist Advisory Council and the artsAccelerator Grant Panel Program. Complex Magazine named him one of Fifteen Young Black Artists Making Waves in the Artworld. \nHe currently serves as the Curatorial Consultant for The PPF Art Collection. He is on advisory panels for the CLTV and LocateArts. Merriweather serves as Principal of LJM Studio Memphis.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/lester-merriweather-artist-talk/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, East Atrium\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Atrium
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