Events
Calendar of Events
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The fifth annual Art of the South exhibition, presented by Number:, features works by artists from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington DC. Juried by Brian Jobe of Locate Arts. 
A collaborative installation by Frances Berry and Jenny Fine On view through September 2 |
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Join us for the official launch of the International Memphis website. Admission is free and we will be celebrating the diverse array of international culture and art in Memphis. There will be performances throughout the evening as well as visual art on display. Sponsored by the Kresge Foundation and Salzberg Global Seminar |
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Monthly short film screening series, presented by Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts. This month: FilmFatales Shorts Join us for a selection of short films presented by Indie Memphis and Film Fatales, highlighting underrepresented voices including content by and about women of color and the LGBTQ community. Full film line-up here. Doors at 6:30 pm | Screening at 7 […] |
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Performance by The City of Tomorrow, a woodwind quintet with a fearless aesthetic and a commitment to 21st-century music, in the Central Atrium of Crosstown Concourse. Free and open to the public. |
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Babu Press and Memphis Symphony Orchestra principal oboist Joseph Salvallagio present this fun and educational event, perfect for the whole family. Come enjoy an original children's story featuring audience participation and musical accompaniment by MSO musicians Joseph Salvallagio (oboe), Mark Wallace (cello), and Jenny Davis (flute). While kids enjoy the concert, parents can enjoy French […]
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Join local singer/songwriter Josh Waddell as he celebrates three years of making music in Memphis. You will hear the stories behind his original music as well as experience his soothing Americana style in an intimate, inviting space. This will be a unique event, as Waddell will share future plans and introduce a new collaboration effort: MT & VALLEY. Opening performance by Arkansas native Katie Ferron. |
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Crosstown Arts resident artists will deliver talks in the Pecha Kucha format. The key to Pecha Kucha is the 20×20 format: all presenters show 20 slides for 20 seconds each, making each presentation concise and dynamic. If you’re wondering what “Pecha Kucha” means, it draws its name from the Japanese term for the sound of “chit chat.” |
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Join prolific Memphis filmmaker Mark Jones as he presents his workshop and discussion, "Filmmaking Within Your Means." Mark will share his writing and filmmaking ethos, including writing for realistic and simple locations and minimizing the amount of speaking roles. But most importantly, this workshop will help teach you how to embrace your supposed creative limitations to make a wholly unique and original film. |
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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. All sessions are free and open to the public. Special thanks to Art Center for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. |
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A festival of collaborations among musicians and artists of diverse genres from Memphis and beyond, bringing to life unique performances and workshops in the award-winning Crosstown Concourse. Performances by: Amy Lavere & Will Sexton with musicians of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, IMAKEMADBEATS, ~Nois Saxophone Quartet, Artistik Approach, Blueshift Ensemble and ICEBERG New Music, if … else, Crosstown Winds, Vibes & Waves crew, among many others. Interactive workshops:
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Join the Southern Foodways Alliance for a film screening and discussion of Tennessee barbecue. The group will screen segments from Whole Hog about pitmaster Ricky Parker, followed by Like Father, a film about his son Zach Parker. Zach, now owner of B.E. Scott's Barbeque, will sit on the panel and offer a taste of whole hog barbecue for attendees. Tickets are $12. |
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Bridging Souls Productions will celebrate eight years of dance throughout Memphis and the Mid-South with a final performance. Admission: $10 |
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Party at 430 N Cleveland and the Hitone, featuring Al Town. Presented by Mad Air Decks. Hand-designed Mad Air skate deck art by 27 local artists and local vendors at the 430 Gallery. Live music at the Hitone from 7 pm to 2 am. And an outdoor skate ramp presented by Al Town. $10 wristband […] |
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Join us for the preview of the 21st Annual Outflix Film Festival. The event will reveal this year’s festival line-up and winners of their local short film competition. Special guest judges from Oxford Film Festival, Indie Memphis, and the local filmmaking community will also host a panel discussion following the competition. Light food and beer/wine provided (ID required). Free to the public. Donations accepted. |
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Jazz tribute to American jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard featuring Scott Thompson (trumpet | flugelhorn), Art Edmaiston (tenor sax), Pat Fusco (piano), Sam Shoup (acoustic bass), and James Sexton (drums). The 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. |
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Temple Israel will host a film screening of The Little Dictator, a short, comedic film centering around Israeli identity and culture. Drinks, snacks, and a lively post-film discussion. Watch the trailer here. |
