Events
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A regional quilt challenge in conjunction with Stitched: The Art of Quilting. The BLUE challenge features over 230 quilts in blue made by quilters and artists from the Mid-South. This event is in conjunction with Stitched: Celebrating the Art of Quilting — a festival at Crosstown Arts with art exhibitions, public quilting workshops, and a Gathering of the Guilds showcase. Stitched runs from May 10-July 28, 2019. 
Crosstown Arts welcomes Stitched: Celebrating the Art of Quilting from May 10-July 28, 2019. This festival will feature two art exhibitions, public quilting workshops, and a Gathering of the Guilds showcase. 
These works represent 29 internationally recognized artists working in the quilt form who have been featured in the new book Art Quilts International: Abstract & Geometric by Martha Sielman. Participating artists come from Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, and across the US. The works of art represent a range of styles across the abstract art spectrum. This event is […] |
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On the last Tuesday of each month join Crosstown Concourse neighbors and friends for The Mystic. The Mystic is a time set aside each month to experience the undefinable together through music, dialogue and silence. The Mystic is not affiliated with any defined belief system, but is a shared listening experience intended to deepen our understand of one another. The Mystic is […] |
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Need information on how to submit a competitive residency application? Crosstown Arts Residency Manager Mary Jo Karimnia will answer your burning questions about what a residency is, where to find the right one for you, and how to present your work and write a strong application.
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Join pianist Artina McCain and trombonist Martin McCain for a special performance in the Green Room at Crosstown Arts. The McCain duo will perform an eclectic concert from composers around the world. The evening will be filled with personal musings and facts about the works by David Wilborn, Plog, Lebedev, and Marcus Wilcher. Featuring music from spirituals to classical, ragtime to jazz there is something for every musical palette. Come enjoy these rare gems of the repertoire for bass trombone and piano. |
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Show and sale of paintings by Ethan Taylor On view: Friday, May 31, 6-9 pm and Saturday, June 1, noon-4 pm Organized by the artist
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Indie Memphis Night presented by Orion FCU Screening of Time for Ilhan — A documentary on the journey of rising political star Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, the nation’s first Somali Muslim Legislator, and her quest to redefine politics in America. Pay what you can
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Join Luna Nova Music musicians Daniel Gilbert (violin), Sabrina Laney Warren (soprano), and Brian Ray (piano) for Summer Thoughts, a program of works by J.S. Bach, Alfred Schnittke, Claude Debussy, Einojuhani Rautavaara, and Samuel Barber. Luna Nova Music supports performances of a wide range of twentieth century classics, music of established living composers, and premieres by emerging composers. With concerts, masterclasses and private instruction, Luna Nova Music maintains a strong commitment to the education of performers and listeners, and to the cause of new music in educational institutions and beyond. |
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A musical performance series presented by Sonosphere in collaboration with Crosstown Arts. Nadah El Shazly is a singer and composer living and working in Cairo. She released her critically acclaimed debut album AHWAR in November 2017 via Nawa Recordings. Backing up her release with extensive world wide touring as a solo set and a four-piece band, El Shazly has been featured in local and international festivals including Le Guess Who?, REWIRE, Best Kept Secret, Supersonic, and many more. |
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Join Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum for Kafé Kirk, a monthly jazz series in Crosstown Theater featuring musical and spiritual collaborations with special guest artists. This month's guests: Kortland and Kameron Whalum. |
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Please join Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts for a Shoot & Splice panel discussion on Southern Music Documentaries. Panelists include filmmakers from The Southern Documentary Project, Mary Knight (SINGING OUT), Rex Jones (BEAUTIFUL JIM), and John Rash (NEGRO TERROR). Moderated by photographer and producer Andrea Morales, the panelists will discuss various aspects of producing music documentaries; from building relationships with musicians to representing diversity in music in the south. To learn more about The Southern Documentary Project, please visit southdocs.org. Shoot & Splice is a monthly filmmaking discussion presented collaboratively by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts. |
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Join us for Songwriters in the Round at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts, featuring Don Bryant, Susan Marshall, and Reba Russell. |
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The Crosstown Arts Weekly Film Series is an arthouse-style film series showcasing a diverse collection of independent, international, historically significant, artistic, experimental, cult, underground and documentary features. This week: THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY (NARRATIVE, 1978)
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Darryl Sanford is an incredible pianist with a flare for improvisation. Using his experience in music theory and composition in the gospel world, he applies a spiritual approach to R&B, funk, and soul. He's bringing a few friends with him to the party, so you don't want to miss this one. |
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Fat Possum Records & No Sudden Movements present Memphis ’69 in Crosstown Theater. This concert documentary, shot over 3 days in June of 1969, celebrates an American art form that unites us all. Featuring Bukka White, Furry Lewis, Fred McDowell, and so many more. Memphis '69 first premiered at Slamdance 2019 in Park City, Utah. Followed by a Q&A with Bruce Watson of Fat Possum Records and filmmakers Joe and Lisa Lamattina.
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Join folk singer-songwriter Malcolm Holcombe and Nancy Apple for a special evening of music at the Green Room at Crosstown Arts.
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Join us after the screening of Memphis ’69 for an after-party with the full lineup of Sons of Mudboy at The Green Room. Memphis ’69, a concert documentary shot in Memphis over three days in June 1969, will screen at 7:30 pm in Crosstown Theater (presented by Fat Possum Records & No Sudden Movements). After the film, head to The Green Room for a concert by Memphis underground band, Sons of Mudboy. |
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The public is invited to this quilting showcase and community presentation. Learn from quilt appraiser Nancy McDonough and share your favorite quilt in a quilt show-and-tell.
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Join us for a performance by the Sharde Thomas Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band, featuring the granddaughter of famed fife player Otha Turner, in The Green Room at Crosstown Arts. DJ Andrew McCalla will be spinning records throughout night around the Rising Stars' performance. |
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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. Facilitator: Kristin McWharter
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Crosstown Arts summer session resident artists Wi-Moto Nyoka, Stacy Kranitz, James Walker, and Valerie Houston will present artist talks in the Pecha Kucha style. 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, […] |
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Join the Troika String Trio for a concert featuring works by Franz Schubert, Franz Joseph Haydn, John Harbison, and Scott Joplin in the Green Room at Crosstown Arts. The Troika String Trio features Memphis Symphony Orchestra musicians Jessie Munson (violin), Beth Luscombe (viola), and Mark Wallace (cello). The Spotlight 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. Regular symphony-goers and those who are new to classical music are all welcome. |
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The Crosstown Arts Weekly Film Series is an arthouse-style film series showcasing a diverse collection of independent, international, historically significant, artistic, experimental, cult, underground and documentary features. This week: SUBURBIA (NARRATIVE, 1984)
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Join us for a performance by Austin-based soul singer Tameca Jones in The Green Room at Crosstown Arts. Jones has made a name for herself as the “Queen of Austin Soul,” blowing minds with her tasteful and vibrant interpretations of a diverse list of artists that include Tina Turner, Nirvana, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, and more. |
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Tova Odelia Presents: Perfect Imperfections, an art exhibition. Through all flaws, there's a beautiful mistake. Organized by the artist
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Crosstown Arts resident Wi-Moto Nyoka — a Brooklyn, NY-based playwright and filmmaker — presents a staged reading of Cold Sweat, a Dusky Projects coming-of-age anthology series about making it to high school in one piece. Read more about Cold Sweat Free and open to the public
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You're invited to a party at The Green Room! Explore Crosstown Arts' new eclectic music venue with short sets by Blueshift Ensemble, Lucky 7 Brass Band, and 926 (Stax Music Academy Alumni Band). Don't miss this night of music with soul, brass band, and contemporary classical. |
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Presented by Hilton Designs and Re-birth Essentials by Mary O.J. Fashion show and maker market featuring local vendors and designers. Shop from one-of-a-kind artwork, fashions, jewelry, and more.
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Enjoy an evening of familiar hits from the Stax and Hi Records catalogues performed by a select group of the finest musicians in the city and fronted by one of Memphis' premiere vocalists, Susan Marshall. This show is a bon voyage of sorts for this all-star group of Memphis musicians before they head overseas to perform at the Memphis in Poland festival. Joining Susan on stage will be Marcin Arendt, Peewee Jackson, Heather Trussell, Sam Shoup, Rebecca Arendt, Harold Smith, and special guests. This performance will be recorded for broadcast on Memphis own internationally syndicated radio program, Beale Street Caravan. |
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Monthly short film screening series, presented by Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts. 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.
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Join flutist Elise Blatchford and pianist Adrienne Park for a special performance featuring works for flute and piano, toy piano, piccolo, bass flute, and all sizes in between! The program features works by Prokofiev, Joan Tower, Stephen Montague, Jonathan Bailey Holland, and William Grant Still.
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Join us for a concert by soul singer-songwriter Citizen Cope on the Kemmons Wilson Family Stage at Crosstown Theater on Tuesday, June 18. Doors at 7 pm | performance at 8 pm |
5 events,
Art exhibition based on the life of, and books written by, Andreia Pherneatress. On view:
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Crosstown Arts summer session resident artists Lucy McKeon, Steve Bellin-Oka, Nick Peña, Pamela Allen, and Pete Hoffecker Mejía will present artist talks in the Pecha Kucha style. 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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The Crosstown Arts Weekly Film Series is an arthouse-style film series showcasing a diverse collection of independent, international, historically significant, artistic, experimental, cult, underground and documentary features. This week: AMERICAN POP (NARRATIVE, 1981)
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Join us for a performance by Italian guitarist/singer-songwriter MarioMonterosso, drummer George Sluppick, and bassist Steve Clark in The Green Room at Crosstown Arts. Original songs and covers for a burning rocking night. |
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Come hear the soulful sounds of Karen Brown and her band at The Green Room as we celebrate Black Music Month. Karen Brown will usher in the soul and victorious celebration of African American historical holiday, Freedom Day!
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Crosstown Arts resident artists Eden Wiseman and Ori Dvir and resident Pete Hoffecker Mejia will host open studio nights at Crosstown Arts. Pete Hoffecker Mejia will have an open studio from 8-8:45 pm in Studio #104 in Shared Art Making. Eden and Ori are in Studio #209 (down the hallway beside the East Gallery), and […] |
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On the last Tuesday of each month join Crosstown Concourse neighbors and friends for The Mystic. The Mystic is a time set aside each month to experience the undefinable together through music, dialogue and silence. The Mystic is not affiliated with any defined belief system, but is a shared listening experience intended to deepen our understand of one another. The Mystic is […] |
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Nationally recognized quilter Maria Shell will teach individuals how to make quilt blocks. Each block will then be added to the final masterpiece — a community quilt. Beginners and experts are invited. Makers do not need to have any experience making quilts or quilt blocks. All materials will be supplied.
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Need information on how to submit a competitive residency application? Crosstown Arts Residency Manager Mary Jo Karimnia will answer your burning questions about what a residency is, where to find the right one for you, and how to present your work and write a strong application. |
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Memphis Metro Fashion Week runway show hosted by Algernon Johnson Red carpet at 6:30 pm | Runway show at 7:30 pm Admission is $12
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Tribute to jazz trumpeter and composer Lee Morgan featuring Philip Joyner (trumpet), Alvie Givhan (piano), Bryant Lockhart (tenor sax), Carl Caspersen (acoustic bass), and Cedric Keel (drums). |
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Annual experimental electronic music festival in The Green Room at Crosstown Arts. Line-up for Saturday, June 29: Matmos Rapoon Mykel Boyd Optic Sink Max Eilbacher MPX Line-up for Sunday, June 30: Moor Mother Pas Musique Tavishi Outside Source Artificer Paul Vinsonhaler Jack Alberson |
