Past Events
May 2019
Babu Press presents Once Upon a Star
Come enjoy Once Upon a Star, 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 Barrie Cooper (violin), Nobuko Igarashi (clarinet), and Joseph Salvalaggio (oboe). Narrated by Todd Berry.
Story Time & Music with Jamie Purnell
From award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Purnell, Proud Penguin tells the feel-good tale of a penguin whose spirits are lifted from building a new friendship with a seagull. Proud Penguin will delight and entertain families as they read and sing along to the free downloadable song and story that embodies a universal message of kindness and self-acceptance.
This interactive event includes a discussion of penguins and seagulls, a reading of the story, singing and dancing to a live performance of the “Proud Penguin” song by Jamie Purnell, and a booksigning, all promoting the message of Proud Penguin: BE HAPPY TO BE YOU. A fun event for all ages.
April 2019
Babu Press Presents: Maybe, a Mouse
Come enjoy “Maybe, a Mouse,” 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 Barrie Cooper (violin), Mark Wallace (cello), and Joseph Salvalaggio (oboe) and will be narrated by Todd Berry.
March 2019
The Amazing Adventures of LadyBug Lady and Beetle Boy
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.
February 2019
Phineas & the Fantastic Fairy Tale Factory
Come enjoy “Phineas and the Fantastic Fairy Tale Factory,” 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 Barrie Cooper (violin), Susanna Whitney (bassoon), and Joseph Salvalaggio (oboe) and narrated by Todd Berry.
December 2018
There’s a Dinosaur at My Bedroom Door
Join us on the Crosstown Concourse Theater Stair for “There’s a Dinosaur at my Bedroom Door!,” 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.
November 2018
When Giant Babies Attack!
Come enjoy 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.
July 2018
Voices Up! Open Mic
Sign up to perform original spoken word about whatever subject you choose. Or simply come and enjoy.
Zine Fest is also happening from 4-7 pm on the Theater Stair. Come early and browse the work of zine vendors from across the city.
Hosted by Allahrah Muhammed and Crosstown Arts
Twenty spots available for poets. To sign up, email jazmin@crosstownarts.org.
Zine Fest IV
Join us on Friday July 20th from 4-7 pm for Zine Fest IV as we celebrate zines and zinesters in Memphis! This is a FREE, ALL AGES event. This year’s fest will take place on the Crosstown Concourse Theater Stair (located on the second floor near Crosstown Arts).
June 2018
Voices Up! Open Mic
Sign up to perform original spoken word about whatever subject you choose. Or simply come and enjoy.
The Crosstown Arts youth beat-making workshop taught by Sunny Dizzle will present its final culmination of work through a beat battle. Original music by youth will be showcased throughout this event.
Location: Crosstown Concourse Theatre Stair, 2nd Floor of the Central Atrium
Hosted by Crosstown Arts
YokYok From France to Memphis
Paris-based artist group Alterier YokYok will present a talk about Treedom, a place-making initiative and art installation located on A.W. Willis between Second and Third Streets in the Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC).
YokYok artists will also discuss other similar projects they have worked on around the world.
After the talk, there will be a group bicycle ride from Crosstown Concourse to the installation site. MMDC will serve popsicles at the site.
May 2018
The Moonpie Project Presents: Detour
Artist Detour will create a present an artist talk at Food for Thought, a weekly lecture series on the Crosstown Concourse Theater Stair.
Mural location: Crosstown Arts alley between 430 & 438 N. Cleveland
The Moonpie Project is an ongoing, rotating mural series curated by Michael Roy in memory of muralist Brad Wells
Voices Up! On Feminism & Respect
Spoken word performance on theme of feminism and respect. Hosted by poets Janay Kelley and Nadifah Rasheed.
March 2018
The Moonpie Project presents Casey Kawaguchi
A new mural by Casey Kawaguchi. Casey’s mural will be on view from March 19 through the end of May. He’ll present an artist talk on Tuesday, March 13 at noon at Food for Thought on the Crosstown Concourse Theater Stair.
Mural location: Crosstown Arts alley between 430 & 438 N. Cleveland
February 2018
Voices Up! On Immigration & America
A spoken word event for everyone
Hosted by Crosstown Arts and Guest Artist Boro the Poet
Come experience The Only Six’s song premiere of “We Can Make It Better.” Comic books created by youth from the True Tales Comics workshop will be available for purchase.
