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SUMMARY:Hereditary
DESCRIPTION:Frightober: \nA grieving family is haunted by tragic and disturbing occurrences. \nWhen Tuesday\, October 7\, 2025 · 7 pm\nWhere Crosstown Arts Theater\nAdmission Free and Open to the Public \nHard R\, Intense Horror
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/hereditary/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Memphis Symphony Orchestra-Go For Baroque
DESCRIPTION:Memphis Symphony Orchestra-Go For Baroque \n Crosstown Arts TheaterFriday\, October 3\, 2025Doors 5:30 pm | Show 6:00 pmTickets: $40 advance \nExperience an unforgettable evening of classical brilliance as the Memphis Symphony Orchestra returns to the Crosstown Arts Theater. Under the baton of conductor Anne Harrigan\, with pianist Samuel Xu\, the program features a captivating blend of elegance\, energy\, and color: \n\n\nRESPIGHI Ancient Airs and Dances\, Suite 1 \n\n\nBACH Piano Concerto No. 1 \n\n\nSTRAVINSKY Pulcinella Suite \n\n\nSecure your tickets now and enjoy an intimate symphonic performance in the heart of Crosstown Concourse.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/memphis-symphony-orchestra-go-for-baroque/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Ink & Linda
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Theater\nOctober 2\, 2025\n7PM \nThe documentary feature centers on the unexpected collaboration of two artists from different disciplines and generations. Inksap is a first-generation Vietnamese American in his twenties who channels his pain and history in his street art\, while Linda is a stateswoman in her seventies who is accomplished in the realm of modern dance. Together\, they run around Los Angeles\, putting their art in buildings while evading the authorities’ prying eyes. \nWhen Thursday\, October 2\, 2025 · 7 pmWhere Crosstown Arts TheaterAdmission$5 at the door
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/ink-linda/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Kafé Kirk: Kirk Whalum & Lindsey Webster
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 legendary musician Lindsey Webster. \n\n \nGet Tickets Now \nLindsey Webster:\nA charismatic and stunning artist\, Lindsey Webster has established herself as a rarity in the world of contemporary jazz. With a soulful\, authentic\, and effortless voice\, she has successfully shaken up the male- and instrumental-dominated genre\, carving a unique path of her own. Soultracks once declared\, “If Carole King and Sade had a kid\, she would be Lindsey Webster.”\n  \nA native of Woodstock\, NY\, Webster grew up surrounded by music\, listening to her “loving hippie parents'” collection of Jimi Hendrix\, Beatles\, and Elvis Costello LPs. She was first a cellist\, studying at the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts\, before transitioning to vocals. She also has a surprising background in cellular and molecular biology and once worked as an EMT and firefighter. Webster’s music is deeply personal and inspired by her belief that “everything is energy\,” a philosophy that guides her to focus on her spirit and create music that is honest and authentic.\n\nIn 2016\, Webster made history with her original song “Fool Me Once\,” becoming the first vocalist to hit #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts since Sade in 2010. She held the top spot for four weeks\, beating Sade’s three-week run. The winning combination of Webster and her long-time musical partner and former husband\, pianist Keith Slattery\, has resulted in two Billboard #1s and eight Top 10s on the Billboard charts. \nCrosstown Theater \nSunday\, September 28\, 6PM \nGet Tickets Now
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/kafe-kirk-kirk-whalum-lindsey-webster/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Hustle & Flow
DESCRIPTION:Hustle & Flow – 20th Anniversary Screening + Special Panel Discussion\nThursday\, September 25Crosstown TheaterDoors: 6:30 pm | Film: 7:00 pm \n\nCelebrate 20 years of Hustle & Flow – the groundbreaking Memphis-made film that became a cultural phenomenon – with a special anniversary screening followed by an exclusive panel discussion featuring writer/director Craig Brewer and Memphis rap legend Al Kapone\, who penned the film’s iconic track Whoop That Trick. \nWinner of the 2006 Academy Award® for Best Original Song (It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp)\, Hustle & Flow tells the story of DJay\, a Memphis hustler with dreams of making it in the rap game. With raw performances\, unforgettable music\, and a deep sense of place\, the film put Memphis on the cinematic map and continues to resonate with audiences around the world. \nThis anniversary event offers more than just a trip back to 2005 – our panel will take you behind the scenes with insider stories\, creative insights\, and reflections on the film’s enduring legacy in both cinema and Southern hip-hop. \n$5 at the door
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/hustle-flow/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Children of Men
DESCRIPTION:Children of Men\nThursday\, September 18Crosstown TheaterDoors: 6:30 pm | Film: 7:00 pm \n\nIn a future where humanity faces extinction\, no child has been born in nearly two decades. Societies crumble. Governments collapse. Hope is a distant memory. \nFrom visionary director Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity\, Roma)\, Children of Men delivers a gripping\, heart-pounding journey through a world on the brink. Starring Clive Owen\, Julianne Moore\, and Michael Caine\, this modern classic blends science fiction\, political thriller\, and human drama into one unforgettable cinematic experience. \nRenowned for its breathtaking long takes and visceral realism\, Children of Men is widely regarded as one of the most powerful and immersive films of the 21st century. It’s a story about survival\, resilience\, and the fragile ember of hope – more urgent and resonant today than ever. \nJoin us for this rare opportunity to experience Children of Men on the big screen\, exactly as it was meant to be seen: larger-than-life\, with every detail and heartbeat intact. \n$5 at the door
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/children-of-men/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:100 Days of Blues: “The Blues Society”
DESCRIPTION:“The Blues Society”\n\nOn FB\, the film is https://www.facebook.com/thebluessocietyfilm/\n\n\n\nIn 1960s Memphis\, Blues masters and Beatniks created The Memphis Country Blues Festival (1966-1970)\, an event that rocked thefoundations of a conservative world. This documentary weaves together hypnotic and unforgettable performances with animation\, archival images\, and a chorus of diverse voices\, creating a moving image mixtape that  celebrates the music of Furry Lewis\, Rev. Robert Wilkins\, and Bukka White while re-evaluating the era.\n\nDirected by the daughter of one of the festival organizers\, The Blues Society is a kaleidoscopic documentary that asks viewers to draw their own conclusions about the events presented. Winner of an Audience Award at Indie Memphis and best Documentary at the Oxford Film Festival\,the film encourages viewers to ask questions about race\, music\, and American culture and to reconsider their preconceptions about Blues music\, Blues culture\, and Blues history.\n\nThis screening will be followed by a panel discussion with director Augusta Palmer\, appearing with iconic festival participants Jimmy Crosthwait\, Misty Blue Lavender (also known as Marcia Hare)\, and Chris Wimmer.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/100-days-of-blues-the-blues-society/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Memphis to the Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Memphis Rox are bringing something special to Crosstown Theater Thursday September 4! \nJoin us for the world premiere of Memphis to the Mountain\, a new Hulu Original documentary following young climbers from Memphis Rox as they train and attempt to summit Mount Kenya. \nThursday\, September 4\nCrosstown Theater – 1350 Concourse Ave\, Memphis\, TN 38104\nDoors open 6:30 PM | Screening begins 7:00 PM \nWe’ll be showing two episodes (50 min each) the night before the Hulu release! \nFree & open to the public – reserve your spot now. https://bit.ly/45Up6HH
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/memphis-to-the-mountain/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Kafé Kirk: Texas Jazz Jam
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents KAFé KIRK: TEXAS JAZZ JAM\nat Crosstown theater\nSunday\, July 27th 2025\nDoors open at 5:30 pm | Show begins at 6:00 pm\nTickets: $59 in advance (plus fees) | $70 at the door |\npurchase TICKETS HERE\n\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 legendary musicians Tom Braxton and Bobby Lyle.\n\n\n\nTOM BRAXTON\n\n\n\nJazz saxophonist Tom Braxton has garnered critical acclaim while thrilling audiences of all ages from coast to coast and abroad for over two decades. From Africa to Japan\, from New York to L.A.\, Braxton’s distinct\, melodic sound leaves audiences astounded\, clapping\, and on their feet screaming for more! \n\n\n\n\n\nBOBBY LYLE\n\n\n\nLegendary pianist/organist Bobby Lyle was deemed a musical wonder when he released his first album\, The Genie\, which exploded onto the Billboard charts and blew the minds of jazz enthusiasts everywhere. Since that debut\, Lyle has kept a high standard for 30-plus years\, and has successfully maintained a flourishing\, always-evolving career. Lyle’s unrivaled high standard of excellence entitles him to a place on the throne alongside other musical royalty\, making him a permanent fixture in the prodigious society of jazz.\n\n\nKIRK WHALUM\n\nSoulful\, passionate\, stirring…these are the words most often used to describe Kirk’s music. Forged from his Memphis\, Tennessee\, gospel roots and his 1980s initiation into the thriving Houston\, TX nightclub scene\, Kirk’s big\, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. The ’80s were highlighted by Kirk’s stepping out of his blossoming sideman role and forming his own band. It was there that Kirk ultimately developed both his “voice” and songwriting in the crucible of the local club scene—especially at a rooftop club called Cody’s. It was also in Houston where jazz pianist Bob James “discovered” him and brought him on tour\, which led to five successful albums with Columbia Records\, including Cache\, Kirk’s first #1 album.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/kafe-kirk-texas-jazz-jam/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Mildred Pierce (1945)- 80th Anniversary Screening
DESCRIPTION:Mildred Pierce (1945)- 80th Anniversary Screening When Mildred Pierce’s wealthy husband leaves her for another woman\, Mildred decides to raise her two daughters on her own. Despite Mildred’s financial successes in the restaurant business\, her oldest daughter\, Veda\, resents her mother for degrading their social status. In the midst of a police investigation after the death of her second husband\, Mildred must evaluate her own freedom and her complicated relationship with her daughter. Directed by Michael Curtiz. Rated N/R. 111 minutes. \n$5 at the door.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/mildred-pierce-1945-80th-anniversary-screening/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Sungazer
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Sungazer in the Theater \nThe Theater at Crosstown Arts\nTuesday\, January 28\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 in advance | $30 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nSungazer is an international Future Jazz duo featuring YouTuber / bassist Adam Neely and drummer Shawn Crowder. \nOriginally formed in Brooklyn\, NY in July of 2014\, Sungazer has brought their unique blend of hard-hitting Jazz Fusion\, 8-bit\, Progressive Rock and EDM to audiences in the U.S. and Europe. Sungazer explores the human element of improvisation within the context of modern electronic music. Exciting\, hard-hitting\, and never predictable\, Sungazer creates music aimed squarely ahead into the 21st century. They released their sophomore EP entitled Sungazer\, Vol. 2  in 2019. \nOn October 11\, 2021 they released their debut full-length album\, Perihelion. The long-awaited debut LP explores time and the liminal spaces between jazz improvisation and modern electronic music aesthetics. The album was co-produced and mixed by Simon Grove (Plini\, Protest The Hero\, Intervals) and features an eclectic cast of guest musicians including Joshua de la Victoria\, Hannah Sumner\, Jae Soto\, Tom Monda (Thank You Scientist)\, Shubh Saran\, Jared Yee\, Christian Li\, Zac Zinger\, Brian Plautz (Aberdeen)\, Brian Krock (Big Heart Machine) and the Resonance Collective.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/sungazer/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Marcella Simien ( ft. Infinity Stairs) & Talibah Safiya
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Marcella Simien ( ft. Infinity Stairs) & Talibah Safiya in The Green Room \nCrosstown Theater at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, January 25\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nMarcella’s debut solo album\, To Bend to the Will of a Dream That’s Being Fulfilled\, captures this deeply personal journey. She played every instrument\, wrote every lyric\, and sang every vocal part herself. “I felt it necessary to have my hand touch every aspect of this collection of music\,” she says. “This was a deeply personal\, very physical experience to go through\, and it was imperative that I used my body as the vehicle to create every tone and texture of this project.”\n\nThe album resonates with the sounds of the South\, blending traditional instruments like the accordion and frottoir with contemporary production and electronic elements. Influenced by her love for Rāga and Indian music\, Marcella also incorporates the harmonium and tanpura\, creating a unique soundscape that reflects her journey of spirituality\, ancestral healing\, and self-acceptance.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/marcella-simien-ft-infinity-stairs-talibah-safiya/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Mahogany Chamber Music Series: Hope
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents the Mahogany Chamber Music Series in The Crosstown Theater  \nThe Theater at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, January 12\, 2025\nDoors open at 2 pm | Show begins at 2:30 pm\nTickets: $20 (plus fees) in advance | $30 at the door | $10 student ticket \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nAs humanity wrestles with creating balance with personal\, cultural\, and community concerns far and near us\, many use visual art and music as hope for a better day. Each piece in this concert reflects on what Dr. Martin Luther King describes as the “Beloved Community” and how we face difficulties\, heal\, and push forward toward the vision of a brighter day. Including works by Margaret Bonds\, Jake Haggie\, Joseph Joubert and two world premieres commissioned by Dr. Armand Hall\, conductor. \nThe Performers: \nKearstin Piper Brown\, soprano\nArtina McCain\, piano\nArmand Hall\, conductor\nMahogany Ensemble \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/mahogany-chamber-music-series-hope/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Kafé Kirk: Kirk Whalum\, Kevin Whalum & Alonzo Bodden
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Kafé Kirk with Kirk Whalum and special guests Kevin Whalum and Alonzo Bodden in Crosstown Theater. \nThursday\, December 12\, 2024\nCrosstown Theater\nDoors open at 6:00 pm | Show begins at 6:30 pm\nTickets: General Admission $69 (plus fees) \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 very special performance will Kevin Whalum and Alonzo Bodden.⁠\n⁠\nKEVIN WHALUM⁠\nKevin Whale\, a 35-year entertainment veteran from Memphis\, is a preacher\, published writer\, and motivational speaker. His music has been featured on Sirius/XM Radio\, and he has appeared on several of his brother Kirk’s albums. As a solo artist\, Kevin has released two albums\, Timetable and One Life to Love. He has also been a dedicated educator and performer at the Nashville Jazz Workshop\, where he participated in the acclaimed “Jazz On The Move” series\, presenting the life and music of jazz legends Nat King Cole and Billy Strayhorn.⁠\n⁠\nALONZO BODDEN⁠\nA regular panel member on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me\, Alonzo Bodden has been making audiences around the country laugh for more than 20 years. Alonzo’s latest (2022) comedy special Alonzo Bodden: Stupid Don’t Get Tired\, was released on YouTube by Helium Comedy Studios. In 2019\, he starred in his fourth stand-up special\, Alonzo Bodden: Heavy Lightweight\, which premiered exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.⁠\n⁠\nKIRK WHALUM⁠\nSoulful\, passionate\, stirring…these are the words most often used to describe Kirk’s music. Forged from his Memphis\, Tennessee\, gospel roots and his 1980s initiation into the thriving Houston\, TX nightclub scene\, Kirk’s big\, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. The ’80s were highlighted by Kirk’s stepping out of his blossoming sideman role and forming his own band. It was there that Kirk ultimately developed both his “voice” and songwriting in the crucible of the local club scene—especially at a rooftop club called Cody’s. It was also in Houston where jazz pianist Bob James “discovered” him and brought him on tour\, which led to five successful albums with Columbia Records\, including Cache\, Kirk’s first #1 album.⁠\n⁠
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/kafe-kirk-kirk-whalum-kevin-whalum-alonzo-bodden/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater,Gallery
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: Evil Dead
DESCRIPTION:“The Evil Dead\,” released in 1981 and directed by Sam Raimi\, is a seminal horror film known for its intense scares and innovative style. The story follows five college friends who venture to a remote cabin in the woods for a vacation. There\, they discover an ancient book called the Necronomicon\, which\, when read aloud\, unleashes demonic forces that possess and terrorize the group. The film is renowned for its gritty\, low-budget production\, its inventive camera work\, and its blend of horror and dark humor. Raimi’s direction\, along with Bruce Campbell’s iconic performance as Ash Williams\, helped establish “The Evil Dead” as a cornerstone of the horror genre\, leading to a cult following and several sequels. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-evil-dead/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: Creature from the Black Lagoon
DESCRIPTION:“Creature from the Black Lagoon\,” released in 1954 and directed by Jack Arnold\, is a classic sci-fi horror film that introduced audiences to a memorable monster. Set in the Amazon rainforest\, the story follows a group of scientists who discover a prehistoric amphibious creature living in a remote lagoon. As they attempt to capture the creature for study\, they face perilous encounters and escalating danger. The film is notable for its atmospheric tension\, groundbreaking underwater cinematography\, and the iconic Gill-man\, who has become one of the classic Universal Monsters. It explores themes of human curiosity\, environmental intrusion\, and the fear of the unknown. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-creature-from-the-black-lagoon/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
DESCRIPTION:“The Rocky Horror Picture Show\,” released in 1975 and directed by Jim Sharman\, is a cult musical comedy that parodies science fiction and horror B-movies. The film follows a young engaged couple\, Brad and Janet\, who find themselves stranded at the mysterious castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter\, a flamboyant and eccentric alien transvestite. Throughout the night\, they encounter a series of bizarre characters and musical numbers as Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation\, a muscle-bound man named Rocky. Known for its interactive audience participation and campy humor\, the film has become a beloved classic\, especially celebrated for its quirky characters\, catchy songs\, and unique blend of genres. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-the-rocky-horror-picture-show/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: Young Frankenstein
DESCRIPTION:“Young Frankenstein\,” released in 1974 and directed by Mel Brooks\, is a comedic homage to classic horror films. The story follows Dr. Frederick Frankenstein\, the grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein\, who initially rejects his family’s legacy. However\, he eventually returns to his ancestral castle and\, inspired by his grandfather’s experiments\, decides to continue the work of reanimating the dead. With the help of quirky assistants\, Frederick creates a new monster\, leading to a series of humorous and bizarre events. The film is celebrated for its clever writing\, iconic performances\, and affectionate spoof of the original Frankenstein films. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-young-frankenstein/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: Psycho
DESCRIPTION:“Psycho\,” directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1960\, is a landmark in the thriller and horror genres. The film follows Marion Crane\, who steals a large sum of money and flees\, eventually checking into a remote motel run by the enigmatic Norman Bates. As Marion disappears\, her sister and a private detective begin searching for her. The film is famous for its shocking plot twists and the iconic shower scene\, which set a new standard for suspense and psychological horror. Hitchcock’s masterful direction and the film’s exploration of psychological themes have made it a timeless classic. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-psycho/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: The Goonies
DESCRIPTION:“The Goonies\,” released in 1985 and directed by Richard Donner\, is an adventure-comedy film that follows a group of kids in the small town of Astoria\, Oregon. When they discover a treasure map in the attic of one of their homes\, the gang—known as the Goonies—sets out on a quest to find the hidden pirate treasure of the notorious One-Eyed Willy. Their adventure is complicated by the criminal Fratelli family\, who also wants the treasure. As the Goonies navigate booby traps and solve puzzles\, they experience thrilling escapades and uncover the value of friendship and bravery. The film is celebrated for its blend of action\, humor\, and heart\, becoming a beloved classic of the 1980s. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-the-goonies/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T160000
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SUMMARY:Lovelight Orchestra featuring John Nemeth
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Lovelight Orchestra featuring John Nemeth in the Theater \nThe Theater at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, October 11\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $30 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe phrase “the Memphis sound” often evokes Sun rockabilly or the mid-‘60s “deep soul” era of Stax\, but a style equally important in the city’s rich musical history was the big band blues found on the singles of Bobby “Blue” Bland\, B.B. King and Herman ”Junior” Parker. It’s a sound proudly celebrated today by the Love Light Orchestra\, a group of seasoned Memphis musicians whose name derives from Bland’s 1961 hit “Turn On Your Love Light.” \nThe 10-piece band—initially envisioned by guitarist Joe Restivo\, vocalist John Nemeth and arranger/trumpeter Marc Franklin—also reveals their affection for Bland here through covers of “”I’ve Been Wrong So Long” and “Poverty\,” and they tip their hat to King and Parker through\, respectively\, “Bad Breaks” and “Sometimes.” \nIn addition to dipping into the catalogs of Buddy Ace\, Freddie King\, and Percy Mayfield\, the band demonstrates their deftness with uptown blues via the solid originals “Singing For My Supper\, “Lonesome and High\,” and the Ray Charles-inspired opener “See Why I Love You.” Casual fans of Memphis music might only recognize their cover of Al Green’s iconic “Love and Happiness\,” but it’s reset here as a shuffle\, building upon riffs that Franklin says were inspired by Charles Mingus’ “Fables of Faubus.” \nThe Love Light Orchestra’s overall sound\, says Franklin\, was inspired by Joe Scott\, the longtime arranger for Bland\, whose work Franklin discovered after he was hired to play with Bland in the early ‘90s [Saxophonist Art Edmaiston and drummer Earl Lowe also did stints with Bland]. “The first time I heard his work it sounded like Ellington\, but more downhome\, with extended harmonics that you don’t necessarily hear on blues or soul records. It’s a jazz thing\, throwing extra notes into the chords—at Stax they didn’t do 6th chords.” \nBland and King’s signature styles developed with the aid of formally trained Memphis musicians versed in swing arrangements. King’s first two singles featured the city’s first family of jazz\, Phineas Newborn\, Sr.\, and his sons Calvin and Phineas\, Jr.\, and some of King and Bland’s early recordings featured arranger and multi-instrumentalist Onzie Horne\, Sr.\, later a contributor to “Theme From Shaft.” \n“The Memphis sound of the ‘50s put in the sophistication with the horns\, but it never lost that gritty aspect of the blues\,” says Nemeth. “And the spirituality in the vocals was tremendous— the melodies have such great movements\, and the lyrical rhythms are perfect.” \nGuitarist Restivo has plenty of solos here\, but notes “we wanted to make a horn record\, so the featured instrument is saxophone. That was the axe of choice on Beale Street at the time.” Grammy winning producer/engineer Matt Ross-Spang cut the record at the tiny DKDC bar in Midtown Memphis\, and recalls “it was more or less done after we cut it.” \n“This music is really supposed to be heard live\, to be in the room to feel the horns\, and it turned out magically—lightning in a bottle twelve times in just a couple hours.” \nJohn Nemeth / Vocals⁠\nMarc Franklin / Trumpet / Arranger⁠\nArt Edmaiston / Tenor Sax⁠\nJason Yasinsky / Trombone⁠\nKirk Smothers / Baritone Sax⁠\nPaul Mckinney / Trumpet⁠\nEarl Lowe / Drums⁠\nJoe Restivo / Guitar⁠\nMatthew Wilson / Double Bass⁠\nGerald Stephens/Piano
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/lovelight-orchestra-featuring-john-nemeth/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:The Crosstown Arts Film Series presents AMADEUS
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents a special screening of Amadeus in Crosstown Theater. \nCrosstown Theater\nThursday\, October 10\, 2024\nTickets: $5 at the door\nDoors at 6:30 pm | Film begins at 7:00 pm (sharp!) \nMiloš Forman / 1984 / 158 minutes / Rated PG  \nMiloš Forman directed Peter Shaffer’s screenplay\, based on his Tony Award-winning play\, about the 18th century rivalry between journeyman court composer Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham in an Academy Award-winning tour-de-force performance) and his rival\, young upstart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (fellow Best Actor nominee Tom Hulce). Saul Zaentz’s lavish production features opulent period details\, while Shaffer’s witty script speaks eloquently about the challenge of art while leaving room for Mozart’s gorgeous music to dominate. The film earned 11 nominations and its 8 Oscar wins include Best Picture\, Actor\, Art Direction\, Costume Design\, Directing\, Makeup\, Sound\, and for Shaffer’s adapted screenplay. \nThe Crosstown Arts Film Series showcases a diverse collection of independent\, international\, historically significant\, artistic\, experimental\, cult\, underground\, and documentary features.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-amadeus/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: Nightmare on Elm Street
DESCRIPTION:“A Nightmare on Elm Street\,” released in 1984 and directed by Wes Craven\, is a classic horror film that introduced the iconic character Freddy Krueger. The story revolves around a group of teenagers in the small town of Springwood who are haunted in their dreams by Freddy\, a disfigured killer with a glove of razor-sharp blades. As Freddy begins to kill the teens in their sleep\, their friend Nancy Thompson discovers that the murders are connected to a series of events involving Freddy’s past. To stop Freddy and save her friends\, Nancy must confront her own fears and find a way to bring the vengeful spirit to justice. The film is known for its blend of supernatural elements and psychological terror\, making it a landmark in the horror genre. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-nightmare-on-elm-street/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: The Addams Family
DESCRIPTION:The 1991 film “The Addams Family\,” directed by Barry Sonnenfeld\, is a dark comedy that brings Charles Addams’ iconic characters to life. The story centers on the Addams family\, a quirky and macabre clan led by Gomez and Morticia Addams. Their unsettlingly peculiar lives are disrupted when a con artist named Abigail Craven and her son\, Gordon\, scheme to steal the Addams’ fortune by introducing a deceitful “long-lost” relative\, who turns out to be an imposter. As the Addams family uncovers the plot\, they must deal with the complications of a scheming fraud and the disruption to their unusual yet happy family life. The film blends humor with gothic charm\, showcasing the family’s love for each other despite their eccentricities. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-the-addams-family/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:The Crosstown Arts Film Series presents YOU’RE THE LIFE OF ME
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents a special screening of You’re the Life of Me in Crosstown Theater. \nCrosstown Theater\nThursday\, October 3\, 2024\nTickets: $5 at the door\nDoors at 6:30 pm | Film begins at 7:00 pm (sharp!) \nShevan Bastian / 2024  \nFirst time filmmaker Shevan Bastian sets out in Jackson Tennessee with these questions in mind\, as he interviews and works with a group of musicians\, while examining the roots of Black music in a small Southern city on the edge of the Mississippi Delta.  \nThe documentary film You’re the Life of Me loosely follows the pursuit of creative renewal that Howard Rambsy and Barbara Jean Mercer experience as they engage with music making in their later years. Rambsy has written and arranged an obscure 1977 soul song recorded by a band consisting of his friends and family called Cold-Blooded Express. The song\, You’re the Life of Me\, is being recreated with the original members of Cold Blooded as well as Los Yesterdays\, a younger duo consisting of Chicano members of LA’s burgeoning modern soul scene. Mercer dreams of recapturing some of the freedom of her youth by performing from her catalog for a large community of British Northern Soul fans at a reunion in Detroit.  \nRe-accessing their best creative selves\, the two stories bookend interviews and discussions with noted local Jackson Black musical excellence about local musical pedagogy\, the role of the Church in popular music and the former power and glory of juke joints and their contribution to musicianship.  \nThroughout the film\, Howard and Barbara set the tempo\, voicing ideas around belonging\, love and freedom\, foregrounded by a dreamlike accompaniment of the Jacksonian landscape of kudzu and cotton fields. You’re the Life of Me is a love letter to Jackson\, a gentle reminder of the intrinsic connections between community and the art it creates\, and a response to the tension between America’s love for Black culture but not Black people.  \nThe Crosstown Arts Film Series showcases a diverse collection of independent\, international\, historically significant\, artistic\, experimental\, cult\, underground\, and documentary features.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-youre-the-life-of-me/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Radio City Big Star 50th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents a very special 50th Anniversary performance of Radio City Big Star in Crosstown Theater. \nCrosstown Theater at Crosstown Arts\nTuesday\, October 1\, 2024\nDoors open at 6 pm | Show begins at 7 pm\nTickets: $59 + fees \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe legendary Jody Stephens (original Big Star member) will be joined by musical heavyweights Mike Mills (R.E.M.)\, Jon Auer (The Posies)\, Chris Stamey (The dB’s)\, and Pat Sansone (Wilco) for a limited-engagement performance of the cult classic album Radio City in its entirety. \n“A half-century later\, the Memphis band’s sophomore album remains a bright\, beautiful portrait of young\, big emotions and the way they intersected with the joy of music …  After Radio City\, those feelings have been rarely articulated so perfectly since.” — Paste Magazine (2024)
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/radio-city-big-star-50th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:The Crosstown Arts Film Series presents WESTERMANN: MEMORIAL TO THE IDEA OF MAN IF HE WAS AN IDEA
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Rhodes College\, Crosstown Arts presents a special screening of Westermann: Memorial to the Idea of Man If He Was an Idea in Crosstown Theater.  \nCrosstown Theater\nThursday\, September 26\, 2024\nTickets: $5 at the door\nDoors at 6:30 pm | Film begins at 7:00 pm (sharp!) \nLeslie Buchbinder / 2023 / 86 minutes / Not Rated  \nA 3-D documentary film about the life and work of artist and marine H.C. (“Cliff”) Westermann\, voice-acted by four-time Academy-Award nominee Ed Harris\, conceived and directed by Leslie Buchbinder\, and featuring interviews with Ed Ruscha\, Frank Gehry\, and many others. As a veteran of World War II and the Korean War who struggled with the ramifications of modern warfare\, Westermann’s dramatic personal history can be traced through his beguiling\, surreal artworks. The film is executive produced by the international art icon KAWS\, and award-winning documentary producer Caryn Capotosto\, whose prior projects include “Little Richard: I Am Everything” and “The Thief Collector.” Westermann features music by legendary artists Laurie Anderson\, the Kronos Quartet\, and Terry Allen\, with an original score by MacArthur “Genius Grant” winner Tomeka Reid. \nThe Crosstown Arts Film Series showcases a diverse collection of independent\, international\, historically significant\, artistic\, experimental\, cult\, underground\, and documentary features.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-westermann-memorial-to-the-idea-of-man-if-he-was-an-idea/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:The Crosstown Arts Film Series presents BEING THERE
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Being There in Crosstown Theater.  \nCrosstown Theater\nThursday\, September 19\, 2024\nTickets: $5 at the door\nDoors at 6:30 pm | Film begins at 7:00 pm (sharp!) \nHal Ashby / 1979 / 130 minutes / Rated PG \nIn one of his most finely tuned performances\, Peter Sellers plays the pure-hearted\, childlike Chance\, a gardener who is forced into the wilds of Washington\, D.C.\, when his wealthy guardian dies. Shocked to discover that the real world doesn’t respond to the click of a remote\, Chance stumbles into celebrity after being taken under the wing of a tycoon (Melvyn Douglas\, in an Oscar-winning performance)\, who mistakes his protégé’s horticultural mumblings for sagacious pronouncements on life and politics\, and whose wife (Shirley MacLaine) targets Chance as the object of her desire. Adapted from a novel by Jerzy Kosinski\, this satire\, both deeply melancholy and hilarious\, is the culmination of Hal Ashby’s remarkable string of films in the 1970s\, and a carefully modulated examination of the ideals\, anxieties\, and media-fueled delusions that shaped American culture during that decade. \nThe Crosstown Arts Film Series showcases a diverse collection of independent\, international\, historically significant\, artistic\, experimental\, cult\, underground\, and documentary features.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-being-there/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:The Crosstown Arts Film Series presents MAMA'S SUNDRY
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the filmmakers Brody Kuhar and Joshua Cannon\, Crosstown Arts presents a special screening of the new documentary Mama’s Sundry in Crosstown Theater. Panel discussion moderated by Tom Shadyac. \nCrosstown Theater\nThursday\, September 12\, 2024\nTickets: $5 at the door\nDoors at 6:30 pm | Film begins at 7:00 pm (sharp!) \nBrody Kuhar & Joshua Cannon / 2024 / 15 minutes / Not Rated \nIn South Memphis\, married artists Bertram Williams and Talibah Safiya transform their creative practices into vehicles for a higher purpose. Enter Mama’s Sundry\, a collaborative movement fostering wellness and sustainability through education\, service initiatives and a neighborhood garden that produces fresh fruit and vegetables within a community that’s long been designated a food desert. Followed by a panel discussion. \nThe Crosstown Arts Film Series showcases a diverse collection of independent\, international\, historically significant\, artistic\, experimental\, cult\, underground\, and documentary features.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-mamas-sundry/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:The Crosstown Arts Film Series presents THE RED SHOES
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents a screening of The Red Shoes in Crosstown Theater. \nCrosstown Theater\nThursday\, September 5\, 2024\nTickets: $5 at the door\nDoors at 6:30 pm | Film begins at 7:00 pm (sharp!) \nMichael Powell & Emeric Pressburger / 1948 / 135 minutes / Not Rated \nThis Powell And Pressburger classic is widely considered to be one of the greatest films ever made and winner of two Oscars. It focuses on Vicky\, a young ballerina starring in a ballet The Red Shoes. Like her character in the ballet\, she is irresistibly drawn to dancing. Her life becomes split between her simple human passion and artistic devotion to her profession. The film contains ballet sequences of stylistic mastery\, and is visually one of the most innovative and beautiful works of cinema ever created. \nThe Crosstown Arts Film Series showcases a diverse collection of independent\, international\, historically significant\, artistic\, experimental\, cult\, underground\, and documentary features.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-the-red-shoes/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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