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Recent works by Lester Merriweather Opening: Friday, Feb. 15, 6-8 pm 
Seed Space + Delta Axis present: Kenturah Davis + Desmond Lewis Memphis 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. Opening: Friday, Feb. 15, 6-8 pm 
Group exhibition curated by Lester Merriweather.
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Join cellist Jonathan Kirkscey and Jane Slatery from Church Health for a mindfulness meditation workshop featuring live music integrated into the class. Free and open to the public. Participants should bring their own yoga mat or blanket. Jane Slatery is an advanced practice psychiatric-mental health clinical nurse specialist. She incorporates mindfulness practices in […] |
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Crosstown Arts resident artists Pierre Primentens, Scott Carter, and Kristin McWharter will discuss their work in a series on monthly artist talks. |
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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. Shoot & Splice is a monthly forum for film makers presented by Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts. |
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Crosstown Arts resident artists Shea Hembrey, Natalie Hoffmann, and Yazan Fahmawi will discuss their work in a series on monthly artist talks. The 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. |
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A fashion-focused showcase and performance. Apparel by This Is Intentional, Illanostalgia, Amara Adornments, and more. Music by Ricky Davaine, ISpeakWithAGift, DJ David Yancy III, and DJ Cel Shade. Food by the Kiosk $5 fashion contest (open to the public) Free entry to the show |
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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. Created 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. This performance features MSO musicians Rena Feller (clarinet), Michael Scott (bassoon), and Joseph Salvalaggio (oboe) and narrated by Todd Berry.
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Artist Lester Merriweather will discuss his work in Every American Thing, on view in the Crosstown Arts East Atrium through March 10. |
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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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Crosstown Arts presents saxophone and percussion ensemble AlteredSound Duo in a performance featuring works by David Vayo, Adam D. O'Dell, Chelsea Loew, Kerrith Livengood, and Alex Minceck. Location: Crosstown Arts Green Room |
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Join us for the third installment of the Green Room Sessions, an exercise in close listening and thoughtful discussion about classic songs and albums from the Stax Records catalog. This month, Dr. Charles Hughes will examine Isaac Hayes' seminal album, Hot Buttered Soul. The anchor of Stax's massive 27 album and 30 single "Soul Explosion" in 1969, the album highlights the burgeoning genius of Hayes as a performer and composer. With only five songs and no obvious radio hit, it was a major risk for both Hayes and the label, but it paid off, as the album sold well over a million copies and Hayes became an overnight star. Joining Dr. Hughes will be former Stax Records owner Al Bell, who initiated the "Soul Explosion" and played a key role in encouraging Hayes and other Stax artists to explore new sounds and to use the album format to experiment and bring in new audiences. |
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Exploring the remarkable story of Victor Rios’ evolution from school pushout and gang member to UC professor — while confronting crucial questions of race, class, and power —and the promise and perils of education.
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Join us in The Green Room at Crosstown Arts for Chinese Connection Dub Embassy, Memphis' premier reggae soul band. This popular Memphis-based group describes their sound as "Reggae/Lover's Rock/Dancehall/DUB/ STAX Soul." |
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The LIVE from THE GREEN ROOM music series offers an intimate experience with some of the best up-and-coming artists in the region. Enjoy an inviting lounge setting and an array of artists — some you’ll already know and others you're waiting to discover. Tonya Dyson is the real deal in the revival movement and the new soul underground. She seamlessly blends gospel, jazz, and R&B, instantly rebooting Memphis' soul legacy. |
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Crosstown Arts resident artists Clarisse Baleja Saïdi, Leanna Keyes, and Adrienne Dawes will discuss their work in a series of monthly artist talks. The 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.
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Crosstown Arts filmmaker in residence Pierre Primetens curates a block of new and relevant short films from his current home base of Portugal. Monthly short film screening series, presented by Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts |
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Now in its fourth edition, Young Collectors Contemporary is one the most celebrated art events and the perfect destination to discover and buy visual art from emerging artists. Presented by Young Arts Patrons, the art fair returns to Memphis from March 21-24 and showcases the genius of a national roster of emerging artists. The Fair’s ambitious four-day program includes live performances, engaging panel discussions, experimental works, and food and drink from some of Memphis's best restaurateurs, and mixologists. The exhibition that goes along with the conference will remain on view at Crosstown Arts through April 7. After the ticketed events, the exhibition will be free and open to the public.
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Join us for a performance by the Obruni Dance Band in The Green Room at Crosstown Arts on Wednesday, March 20. The Obruni Dance Band specializes in West African highlife music, the eminently danceable grooves that have dominated popular music in Ghana for nearly a century, where cascading guitar arpeggios swirl around intricately locked bass and drums. Obruni is the brainchild of bassist and singer Adam Holton, who studied the music of Ghana for a time. (from Alex Greene, The Memphis Flyer) |
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Now in its fourth edition, Young Collectors Contemporary is one the most celebrated art events and the perfect destination to discover and buy visual art from emerging artists. The four-day art fair and conference includes an open-to-the-public exhibition with multidisciplinary work by emerging artists. The goal is to expand the spectrum of artists to new and […]
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Crosstown Arts presents Chicago-based drummer, producer, and sonic collagist Makaya McCraven in the Green Room on Thursday, March 21. Makaya McCraven is a beat scientist. The bleeding edge drummer, producer, and sonic collagist is one of Chicago’s savviest cultural players and a multi-talented force whose inventive process & intuitive, cinematic style defy categorization. |
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Live art photography event. We Roam will set up backdrops and play music, and anyone is invited to stop by for a photo shoot. |
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Join Memphis Symphony Orchestra clarinetist Rena Feller for the second Spotlight Concert Series performance at Crosstown Arts. Rena will be joined by flutist Delara Hashemi, bassoonist Susanna Whitney, and pianist Susan Snyder for a program of works by Johann Joachim Quantz, Georg Philipp Telemann, Jacques Ibert, Walter Piston, and Max Friedman (premiere). |
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The Mystic is a catalyst; through music, story, silence and dialogue, we hope to strengthen our attachment to hopes and dreams. In the mystic, diversity is a prerequisite for all creativity, which is why Crosstown Concourse is the perfect home. In The Mystic, the world is far-better served by different beliefs than it could ever be if limited by rigid uniformity. The Mystic is hosted by a rotating panel including Rabbi Micah Greenstein, Chris Miner, Dr. Scott Morris, Dr. Sonia Walker and Kirk Whalum. |
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With a line-up of Philadelphia musicians whose influences range from Sun Ra to Bulgarian brass bands, West Philadelphia Orchestra is a unique live ensemble in today’s auto-tuned musical world. They began playing Romanian ballads, Macedonian folk-dance songs, Bulgarian wedding music, and Klezmer in late 2006, and have continued expanding their repertoire of Eastern European music. |
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D.A.D. presents Melanin Effect with fashion, art, and music. Special performances by Carmen Hicks, Duece Tracy, Ricky Davaine, Goldperms, Izzy Moore, Dylan Amoré, The Goddessie, and Veyeb. |
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Art exhibition and musical performance Organized by the artist Exhibition — 1-5 pm Performance by Young Soul 1 — 5-9 pm
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Crosstown Arts spring session resident artists will open their studios to the public in this behind-the-scenes look at the residency program. The 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. |
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It’s quilt show-and-tell time! As part of the Stitched 2019 festival, Crosstown Arts is creating a video entitled “This Quilt.” Did you make a quilt that has a story? Is there an heirloom in your family that needs its time in the spotlight? Did your newborn receive a quilt from a friend? Bring it into The Green Room at Crosstown Arts on March 30 between 10 am and 2 pm, and we will add you and your quilt to the film. The video will debut at the STITCHED festival at Crosstown Arts May 10, 2019 and run through July. Mark your calendar and be part of the fun! Let us know if you can make it! RSVP to stitched2019@gmail.com.
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The students and faculty from The Memphis Jazz Workshop present The Music from the Hard-Bop Years (1955-1965). Featuring the music of jazz artists, such as Lee Morgan, Art Blakey, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, Cannonball Adderley, Bobby Timmons, Wayne Shorter, and more. This event is chaired by jazz pianist and educator Stephen Lee. Featuring Stephen Lee (piano), Gary Topper (tenor sax), Johnny Yancey (trumpet), Tyler Cain (acoustic bass), and Nygel Yancey (drums). |
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