Events
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Isabel Theselius: Baby on Board
Works by Crosstown Arts resident artist Isabel Theselius. Isabel Theselius is a Swedish artist, currently based in the U.S., whose work takes many forms but continually investigates mortality, desire, memory, and more recently, superstition. By drawing from her own experiences, memories, and family relationships, Theselius' work is equally poetic and empathetic, relatable and enigmatic.
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Crosstown Arthouse presents STALKER (1979) with DUBICEL (2019)
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesThe Crosstown Arthouse Film Series is proud to present DUBICEL, the work of animator, writer and director Yashira Jordan. Yashira was an inaugural participant in the Crosstown Arts Residency program. DUBICEL (12 minutes) is a cosmic child who lives in a galactic dome alone and wants to open the walls that imprison him to discover what is beyond and to discover the stars. DUBICEL will be followed by the full-length film, STALKER, about a metaphysical journey through an enigmatic post-apocalyptic landscape.
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Mellotron Variations Concert Film Premiere
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesJoin us for the premiere of the Mellotron Variations concert film, recorded live at Crosstown Arts on April 21, 2018. Mellotron Variations is a performance of new works and collaborations for the Mellotron by Robby Grant, Jonathan Kirkscey, John Medeski, and Pat Sansone. Projections by Winston Eggleston and John Markham. Videography by Justin Thompson.
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Greg Ward’s Rogue Parade at The Green Room
Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United StatesJoin us in The Green Room at Crosstown Arts for a special performance by Greg Ward's Rogue Parade.
Considered one of the most versatile saxophonists of his generation, bandleader, composer, and arranger Greg Ward is proud to launch his new group, Rogue Parade. A quintet of heavyweight creative Chicago musicians, Rogue Parade features guitarists Matt Gold and Dave Miller, bassist Matt Ulery, and drummer Quin Kirchner.
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Lulu’s Pop-Up Sunday Brunch
Cafe at Crosstown Arts 1350 Concourse Ave, Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United StatesLulu's will host a special pop-up vegan brunch at the cafe at Crosstown Arts. The menu features a tofu scramble plate, trio of biscuit sliders, and smoked shiitake stew, plus […]
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Book Launch for Revolution in Black and White: Photographs for the Civil Rights Era
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesThe Withers Collection is hosting the official book launch and signing for Revolution in Black and White: Photographs for the Civil Rights Era by Ernest Withers on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 6-8 pm at Crosstown Theater.
Doors open at 6 pm in the theater for a booksigning and slideshow, followed by a panel discussion at 6:30 pm with Richard Cahan, Michael Williams, and Rosalind Withers. Moderated by Emmy-nominated journalist and author, Katina Rankin, evening anchor for WATN-TV Local 24.
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Listening Sessions at the Green Room: McLemore Avenue by Booker T. & The MGs (1970)
Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United StatesJoining series host Dr. Charles Hughes (Rhodes College) will be members of the MDs, a Memphis-based Booker T. & the MGs tribute band that performed the entire McLemore Avenue album at the Stax Museum in 2017. This October, the band rearranged another Beatles classic, Revolver, for a capacity Crosstown Arts crowd.
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Crosstown Arts Resident Artist Talk
Crosstown Arts, East Atrium 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United StatesCrosstown Arts resident artists Myung Gyn You, Sandra Jackson-Opoku, Isabel Theselius, Kelley Anderson, and Alex Greene will discuss their work in artist talks. The Crosstown Arts residency program offers multidisciplinary […]
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Big Blank Sketchbook: Long Stitch Bookbinding Workshop
Crosstown Arts, Shared Art Making 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 177, Memphis, TN, United StatesLearn the art of long stitch bookbinding from artist Rory Golden in this Shared Art Making Workshop.
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Crosstown Arthouse presents MY 20TH CENTURY and ANACRONTE
Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesCrosstown Arthouse presents Yashira Jordan's short film, ANACRONTE, and Ildikó Enyedi’s fairytale-like, unconventional ironic film luminaire MY 20TH CENTURY.
