BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Crosstown Arts - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://crosstownarts.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Crosstown Arts
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260425T090357
CREATED:20251014T174613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T174110Z
UID:10004718-1760036400-1769363999@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Brantley Ellzey: Reflection + Ritual + Refuge
DESCRIPTION:On view through January 25\, 2026Crosstown Arts GalleriesFree and open to the public\nTues-Friday from 11-8pm and Saturday and Sunday from noon-6pm \nIn Reflection + Ritual + Refuge\, artist Brantley Ellzey weaves a world where repetition becomes remembrance\, where reflection fractures into beauty\, and where the quiet\, persistent act of making becomes a form of resistance. \nAcross media and gesture\, Ellzey explores how we survive: by circling back\, by touching what has been lost\, by naming what others ignore. Rolling\, collecting\, documenting\, layering—these are his rituals. Some are personal. Some are political. All are acts of reckoning. \nThe spiral is his recurring form. It turns through the exhibition like a silent logic\, natural\, ancestral\, unstoppable. It is found in architecture\, in emotion\, in protest\, in paper. Each gesture becomes a structure. Each structure becomes a kind of refuge. \nThis is work that blurs the line between the sacred and the ordinary\, between the deeply interior and the publicly defiant. There are no beginnings or endings here\, only movement\, only return. \nReflection + Ritual + Refuge is not a single story\, but a field of them. It invites the viewer to look closer\, to enter slowly\, to see how something small\, repeated\, can become something vast. \nBrantley Ellzey is a Memphis-based artist known for transforming everyday printed materials into sculptural works that explore memory\, place\, and cultural identity. Raised in Osceola\, Arkansas\, and trained at Tulane University in Theater and Architecture\, Ellzey brings a multidisciplinary approach that blends architecture\, design\, and storytelling. His work appears in collections across the country\, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital\, Steelcase\, Conde Nast\, and Nicole Kidman’s production headquarters.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/brantley-ellzey-reflection-ritual-refuge/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts Galleries\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Brantley_2100_1500.jpg
GEO:35.1522897;-90.0132964
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Crosstown Arts Galleries 1350 Concourse Ave. Suite 280 Memphis TN 38104 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280:geo:-90.0132964,35.1522897
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090357
CREATED:20251122T002456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T103834Z
UID:10004735-1764698400-1764702000@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:The Mystic
DESCRIPTION:The Mystic Live at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nExperience the Un-Definable\nThe Mystic. Hosted in the acoustically refined Green Room by Church Health and Crosstown Arts\, this event invites you to lean into story\, music\, silence\, and dialogue\, while shedding the rigid boundaries of uniform belief. \n\nWhat to Expect\n\nWhen & Where: First Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.\, held at The Green Room inside Crosstown Concourse (1350 Concourse Ave\, Memphis\, TN 38104)\nFormat: An evolving panel of speakers and artists leads the session\, bringing voices from diverse faiths\, disciplines\, and art forms. Expect music\, spoken word\, ruminative silence\, and open conversation afterward\nAtmosphere: Informal yet intentional. The space encourages lingering. There is no hurry. It is not about a “show” in the traditional sense\, it is about being together in exploration and feeling.\n\n\nWhy It’s Worth Your Time\n\nA break from the norm\nIn a world saturated with rapid content and superficial interactions\, The Mystic offers something different\, depth\, quiet\, presence\, and community.\nDiverse voices\, shared space\nWhether you identify with a faith tradition\, none at all\, or are simply curious\, this event welcomes you. It embraces a belief that true creativity thrives in diversity.\nCreative setting\nThe Green Room is designed for rich audio and visual performance and intimate experience. Its acoustics and environment enhance whatever unfolds.\nFree to attend\nThere is no cost to participate. It is a rare opportunity to experience something meaningful without financial barrier.\n\n\nInsider Tips\n\nArrive early to get a preferred seat and settle in\nStay afterward to join the unstructured\, communal conversation\nSuspend expectation and embrace the unknown\nInvite a friend for a shared\, memorable experience\nDress comfortably because the vibe is relaxed and grounded\n\n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-mystic-12/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/The-Mystic.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090357
CREATED:20251107T151050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T103959Z
UID:10004729-1764954000-1764964800@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Delight: Annual Holiday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 5\, 20255-8 pmCrosstown Concourse \nCrosstown Arts invites you to our annual Delight holiday celebration\, an evening filled with festive activities\, music\, and community cheer. \nBundle up (or don’t it’s inside Concourse!) and enjoy: \n\n\nLive music and a DJ \n\n\nHoliday craft activity \n\n\nFace painters \n\n\nIceless skating rink \n\n\nCaricature artist \n\n\nWinter games \n\n\nA visit from the Grinch \n\n\nAnd more seasonal surprises throughout the building \n\n\nThis event is free and open to all ages. Bring friends\, bring family\, and help us kick off the holiday season at Crosstown Concourse. \nThe End of All Art joins Crosstown Arts once again\, as the Concourse lights up for the holidays. We’ll be set up and slinging books for everyone on your gift list. Nothing is better than a good book. \n \nAlso a special screening of Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa in the Crosstown Theater at 7PM! \n \nAlso\, The Crosstown Arts Residency Open Studio is happening during Delight! Meet our artists and see their process up close and personal. Just come up to the Crosstown Arts Galleries and we’ll help you find them.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/delight-annual-holiday-celebration/
LOCATION:Crosstown Concourse\, Central Atrium\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN
CATEGORIES:Central Atrium
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Delight2025_SocialMedia.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090357
CREATED:20251002T130016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T233622Z
UID:10004710-1764963000-1764972000@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Kortland Whalum
DESCRIPTION:Kortland Whalum \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, December 5\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show Starts at 7:30 pm \n$30 in advance (plus fees) | $40 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nTwo-step into a new golden era of music with Kortland Whalum. His vocal styling is influenced by soul\, jazz\, and R&B while possessing a rich\, classy elegance with a powerful\, often gospel-tinged\, vocal delivery. Immerse yourself in his captivating\, sultry vocals reimagining timeless soul classics alongside fresh contemporary gems. This performance not only promises musical magic but also marks Kortland’s growing footprint in the Memphis arts scene.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoining Kortland this concert:\n\n\n\nKeys – Calvin Barnes\n\n\nGuitar – JB Brownlee\n\n\nBass – Loren Clark\n\n\nDrums – Henry Conerway III\n\n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/kortland-whalum-5/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/image0.jpeg
GEO:35.1521433;-90.0155942
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Crosstown Arts The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave. Suite 280 Memphis TN 38104 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280:geo:-90.0155942,35.1521433
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090357
CREATED:20251103T213918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T011603Z
UID:10004726-1765308600-1765312200@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Ozmo Institute’s Concerts for Well-Being: Diamond Strings
DESCRIPTION:Ozmo Institute’s Concerts for Well-Being: Diamond Strings \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nTuesday\, December 9\, 2025 \nDoors at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nConcerts for Well-Being \n\nWhat if music could help you feel better—body and mind?\n\n\n\nWelcome to Concerts for Well-Being\, where beautiful music meets the science of sound’s power to restore\, uplift\, and inspire. Created by the Ozmo Institute for Neuroaesthetics and guided by its founder\, Dr. Žak Ozmo\, these events invite you to slow down\, listen deeply\, and experience how music can transform how we feel.\n\n\n\nEach concert blends world-class performances with moments of reflection\, mindfulness\, and connection. You’ll hear timeless works—from the serenity of Baroque harmonies to the passion of Romantic melodies—performed with warmth and care.\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong music lover or simply seeking an hour of peace\, these concerts offer a chance to unwind\, reset\, and rediscover the healing power of music. Take a breath\, open your ears\, and let music do what it does best—bring us back to ourselves.\n\n\n\nDiamond Strings: A Concert for Well-Being\n\n\n\nYennifer Correia\, violin\n\n\nBarrie Cooper\, violin\n\n\nAaron Tubergen\, viola\n\n\nEstefan Perez\, cello\n\n\n\nFormed by violinist Yennifer Correia\, Diamond Strings unites four outstanding musicians from the Memphis Symphony Orchestra who share a passion for music that touches the heart. What began as a personal project among friends has grown into a vibrant ensemble known for performances that combine artistry\, sincerity\, and joy.\n\n\n\nIn this Concert for Well-Being\, Diamond Strings explores music across centuries—from the serenity of Bach to the emotion of Brahms—in a program designed to calm the mind\, awaken the senses\, and remind us how deeply sound connects us all.\n\nStep inside\, let the music unfold\, and leave feeling a little lighter.\n\n\n\nPresented by the Ozmo Institute for Neuroaesthetics\n\n\nIn partnership with Crosstown Arts
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/lavventura-london-concerts-for-well-being-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_7566.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090357
CREATED:20251007T200015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T003924Z
UID:10004678-1765481400-1765488600@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Mark Edgar Stuart & The Blueshift Ensemble w/ special guests Bailey Bigger\, Alexis Grace\, & Infinity Stairs
DESCRIPTION:Mark Edgar Stuart & The Blueshift Ensemble w/ special guests Bailey Bigger\, Alexis Grace\, & Infinity Stairs \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nThursday\, December 11\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show Starts at 7:30 pm \n$22 in advance (plus fees) | $27 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nBeloved Memphis singer-songwriter\, Mark Edgar Stuart\, joins The Blueshift Ensemble once again for their 4th Annual Christmas Show! It will be an unforgettable evening of songs\, stories\, symphonic sounds\, and shenanigans. Special guests will include Alexis Grace with visuals by Infinity Stairs\, plus a very special opening set by Bailey Bigger & Wyly Bigger. \nYou’ll have a tough time finding a more widely-embraced modern singer-songwriter in Memphis. Quick-witted and empathetic\, aloof but probably alert of the room tone\, most folks will find themselves compatible with Mark Edgar Stuart. His musicality and honest voice showcase a resilient and relaxed artist\, both sage and seasoned. John Prine even admiringly referred to him as the “Remote Control Guy” when they met\, a nod of approval for one of Stuart’s signature songs. Grammy-winning music writer/director Robert Gordon is a big fan\, often spinning Mark’s tracks on his weekly radio show\, and other critics agree: “His acerbic wit is reminiscent of Randy Newman” (No Depression); “Always maintaining a tender demeanor\, his songwriting is smart as it is sincere” (Pop Matters); “His wry\, cutting view of the world makes something old new again” (Paste Magazine); “Damn fine songwriter” (Arkansas Times) \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/mark-edgar-stuart-the-blueshift-ensemble-w-special-guests-bailey-bigger-alexis-grace-infinity-stairs/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/MES-XMAS-25.jpg
GEO:35.1521433;-90.0155942
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Crosstown Arts The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave. Suite 280 Memphis TN 38104 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280:geo:-90.0155942,35.1521433
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090357
CREATED:20251030T150022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T195149Z
UID:10004724-1765567800-1765575000@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Gospel Talk "Christmas Revue" feat. Elizabeth King\, The Jubilee Hummingbirds\, and Vintage Souls
DESCRIPTION:Gospel Talk “Christmas Revue” feat. Elizabeth King\, The Jubilee Hummingbirds\, and Vintage Souls \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, December 12\, 2025 \nDoors at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM \n$30 in advance (plus fees) | $37 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nExperience the power and spirit of Memphis gospel as The Jubilee Hummingbirds and Elizabeth King share the stage for a night of sacred soul and jubilee harmonies fit for the Christmas season. \nThe Jubilee Hummingbirds\, founded in the 1940s by Clarence Johnson\, are one of Memphis’s longest-running gospel groups. Known for their energetic jubilee singing style\, the group has deep roots in gospel history—early members included future soul greats like James Carr and O.V. Wright. Today\, under the leadership of William “Redd” Watson\, the Hummingbirds carry forward their rich tradition with timeless passion and uplifting sound. \nElizabeth King\, a powerhouse of Memphis sacred soul\, has been performing since the 1960s. With her resonant contralto voice and unwavering devotion\, she has led congregations\, inspired audiences\, and shared her message of faith and perseverance on gospel radio for decades. \nListen for the “soul of sound at the Crosstown\,” and join us for a night of authentic Memphis gospel that celebrates the season!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/gospel-talk-christmas-revue-feat-elizabeth-king-the-jubilee-hummingbirds-and-vintage-souls/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Elizabeth-King.jpg
GEO:35.1521433;-90.0155942
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Crosstown Arts The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave. Suite 280 Memphis TN 38104 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280:geo:-90.0155942,35.1521433
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090357
CREATED:20251208T230631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192348Z
UID:10004743-1765632600-1765636200@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:TUBACHRISTMAS!
DESCRIPTION:TUBACHRISTMAS! \nSaturday\, December 13\, 2025  \n1:30pm – 2:30pm in the Central Atrium  \nFree and Open to the Public \nThe renowned TUBACHRISTMAS! celebrates its 52nd anniversary with a free performance in the Central Atrium at Crosstown Concourse! If you’re not quite sure what TUBACHRISTMAS! is\, come see for yourself. But since it’s the season of giving\, we’ll give you a hint: it involves tubas. \nIf you are a tuba or euphonium player who wants to play\, you have a slightly different schedule. Check it out and register here.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/tubachristmas-2/
LOCATION:Central Atrium\, Crosstown Concourse\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/TUBACHRISTMAS.jpeg
GEO:35.1521433;-90.0155942
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Central Atrium Crosstown Concourse 1350 Concourse Ave. Memphis TN 38104 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1350 Concourse Ave.:geo:-90.0155942,35.1521433
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090357
CREATED:20251013T203423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T054208Z
UID:10004714-1765735200-1765742400@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Kafé Kirk: Kirk Whalum with special guest Kandace Springs
DESCRIPTION:Kafé Kirk: Kirk Whalum with special guest Kandace Springs \nCrosstown Theater \nSunday\, December 14\, 2025 \nDoors open at 5:00 PM | Show starts at 6:00 PM \n$59 in advance (plus fees) | $70 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum for Kafé Kirk\, an ongoing jazz series in Crosstown Theater featuring musical and spiritual collaborations with special guest artists. This concert will feature jazz pianist and singer\, Kandace Springs\, and the opener will feature 2025 Essentially Ellington Champions\, Central High School Jazz Band. \nKandace Springs \nNashville may be the heart of country music\, but it also birthed jazz pianist and singer Kandace Springs\, whose soulful lyricism and raw talent have carried her from parking cars to performing at major venues worldwide. Raised by her father\, a backup singer for legends like Aretha Franklin\, Kandace’s musical journey began when she taught herself jazz and classical standards by ear\, later finding inspiration in artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Norah Jones. Despite working as a hotel parking attendant\, her breakthrough came after her father passed her demo to industry insiders\, leading to a partnership with hitmakers Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken. A pivotal audition with Don Was at Blue Note Records\, followed by Prince’s mentorship\, helped shape her unique sound. Her debut single\, “Love Got In The Way\,” landed her national TV appearances\, and her collaboration with Prince further solidified her place in the music world. Her 2016 album Soul Eyes earned worldwide acclaim\, and in the years following\, Kandace performed on prestigious stages\, including with Sting and Jack White. The pandemic led her to explore other passions like vintage car restoration\, but music soon called her back. In tribute to her late father\, she released Run Your Race\, her most personal work to date. Now\, Kandace is preparing for a new chapter with Lady in Satin\, a stunning homage to Billie Holiday\, recorded with a 60-piece orchestra—a project she describes as one of the most incredible musical experiences of her life.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/kafe-kirk-kirk-whalum-kandace-springs/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/KafeKirk-KandaceSprings_12_14_25_CrosstownTheater_SocialMedia5.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090357
CREATED:20250724T200039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T220407Z
UID:10004670-1765913400-1765922400@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:"Holiday" Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts  \nTuesday\, December 16th\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm \nTickets $7 (plus fees) | Free for participants  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe Green Room Jazz Jam is a monthly\, interactive music event hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet. Young up-and-coming musicians and local jazz veterans alike join together for spontaneous music making\, sharing the stage as they tackle the expansive body of repertoire found within the jazz idiom. The Green Room Jazz Jam strives to provide an inclusive and collaborative environment where jazz musicians of all ages and backgrounds may perform\, network\, and interact together in the interest of further fostering Memphis’ diverse music scene. \nAlex Upton is a Memphis-based saxophonist\, composer\, and educator with a deep passion for musics both old and new. Alex is a nationally awarded soloist that has performed and recorded with artists such as Rahsaan Barber\, Rachel Therrien\, Ted Ludwig\, Baron Tymas\, Stephen Anderson\, and James Sexton. Awarded first prize in the 2022 North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Artist Competition\, Alex has performed at both JEN and NASA Conferences\, and has performed at regionally renowned venues including the Brooks Museum of Art\, Crosstown Arts Green Room\, Durham’s Sharp Nine Gallery\, and Bond Brothers Eastside. Their work as a performer and composer is featured on Summit Records with the 360 Jazz Initiative\, and under their own name on their newest full-length album release “Portraits of a Silent Moment”. \nListed below are the jam tunes for the month of November. Participants are encouraged to learn several of the included tunes ahead of time in preparation for the jam. A limited number of blank slots for tune suggestions will be available at the sign-in desk. \nDECEMBER TUNES LIST: \n– Stella by Starlight (Young) \n\n– The Christmas Song (Torme)\n\n\n– I’ll Remember April (Raye/DePaul)\n\n\n– Christmas Time is Here (Guaraldi)\n\n\n– Beatrice (Rivers)\n\n\n– Confirmation (Parker)
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-the-alex-upton-quartet-7/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/JazzJamSession_12_16_25_TheGreenRoom_SocialMedia_HOLIDAY6.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090357
CREATED:20251122T003247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T104316Z
UID:10004736-1765999800-1766007000@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Make the Yuletide Gay with Crys Matthews\, Flamy Grant\, and HEATHER MAE
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025\n7:30 PM  9:30 PM\n\nIt’s our newest holiday tradition! Don your gay apparel and cozy up next to three award-winning songwriters for a night of holiday classics\, original music\, storytelling\, comfort\, and joy. 2025 International Folk Music Artist of the Year award winner Crys Matthews is joined by genre-defying artist/activist Heather Mae and shame-slaying singer-songwriter drag queen Flamy Grant for a winter show like no other. We’re making merry and celebrating the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community in a time when so many are trying to silence our voices. Don’t miss this night of feel-good\, uplifting\, soul-filling music as we Make the Yuletide Gay for the second year in a row! \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/make-the-yuletide-gay-with-crys-matthews-flamy-grant-and-heather-mae/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/yulegay.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090357
CREATED:20251208T223950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T223950Z
UID:10004742-1765999800-1766007000@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Folk All Y'all: Make the Yuletide Gay
DESCRIPTION:Folk All Y’all: Make the Yuletide Gay! \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nWednesday\, December 17\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM \nTickets $25  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nIt’s our newest holiday tradition! Don your gay apparel and cozy up next to three award-winning songwriters for a night of holiday classics\, original music\, storytelling\, comfort\, and joy. 2025 International Folk Music Artist of the Year award winner Crys Matthews is joined by genre-defying artist/activist Heather Mae and shame-slaying singer-songwriter drag queen Flamy Grant for a winter show like no other. We’re making merry and celebrating the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community in a time when so many are trying to silence our voices. Don’t miss this night of feel-good\, uplifting\, soul-filling music as we Make the Yuletide Gay for the second year in a row!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/folk-all-yall-make-the-yuletide-gay/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Banner1920x1080-1.webp
GEO:35.1521433;-90.0155942
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Crosstown Arts The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave. Suite 280 Memphis TN 38104 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280:geo:-90.0155942,35.1521433
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR