National Geographic authors, HoneyTrek bloggers, and the world’s longest honeymooners, Mike & Anne Howard, are coming to Memphis. Join them for an afternoon of travel inspiration, tips, and tricks as they chat about their highly acclaimed new book Ultimate Journeys for Two.
Drawing on their experience traveling together across seven continents for six years straight, they curate the globe and offer tested-and-approved recommendations for couples, bringing culture, adventure, and romance to any pair — no matter their age or budget.

Why is critical art writing an important part of the thriving arts scene? What does relevant critical writing look like? Who does it? How can you do it? Professor Virginia Solomon will help us explore this important topic.

Hustle: professional development for artists is a free program organized by ArtsMemphis, UrbanArt Commission, and Crosstown Arts.

EP Release and art show

Live music by Rupert Angeleyes & Joey Joey Michaels , Paul Cherry, Sweaters Together.
$5 cover. Free beer.
Doors at 8 pm | show at 9 pm

When the old Black Lodge closed to find a new home, they held our biggest Halloween party to date. They decided it was to be their last, until they were ready to return.

That time has finally come. As Lodge prepares its new home to open this New Year’s, they invite you to join them in celebrating their return at Halloween Pandemonium. Their RE-birthday, if you will.

Words Matter is a collaboration of creative minds. There are several teams, each beginning the creative process with a literary contribution from a writer. From there, a combination of artists and performers extend that creation into their own media — visual artists, musicians, dancers, actors, photographers, fashion artists, and filmmakers find collective expression from the language.

New work by Natalie Hoffmann, Alex Paulus, and Nick Peña
Organized by the artists

Weekly film screenings hosted by Indie Memphis. Films will screen at Crosstown Arts, Malco’s Studio on the Square, and Ridgeway Theatre on a rotating basis.

This week: All the Rage: Saved by Sarno — Dr. John Sarno battled the pain epidemic by focusing on mind-body connection for over 50 years. Learn how he healed thousands of patients, including Larry David and Howard Stern. Directed by Michael Galinsky, David Beilinson, and Suki Hawley.

The fall season comes with arts opportunities! Get all the details on how to apply for affordable housing for artists (right here in Memphis!). ArtsMemphis will share tips on applying for its $5,000 ArtsAccelerator Grant. There is no better time to be an artist in Memphis.

Paintings and animation by Mollie and Nathan Parten
Organized by the artist

Exhibition with new works by Denise Wakeman and Lacy Mitcham.

Live music by Healy and Don Lifted. Plus, a photography show with work by Lizzie Dean, Nate Packard, Reid Mitchell, and Ben Callicott.

Quarterly event series presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts. October topic: The Lost Garden: The Life and Cinema of Alice Guy-Blache — Film Screening & Panel Discussion

Monthly short film screening series, presented by Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts.

This month: Festival Award Winners 2016
An encore screening of the jury and audience short film award winners from the 2016 Indie Memphis Film Festival.

Monthly filmmaking forum presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts.

Join us as Josh Cotten, former Creative Executive for Mandalay Integrated Media and Vice President of Development for Mandalay Alliance Entertainment, hosts a seminar on what modern Hollywood looks like and how understanding its inner workings can benefit you as an independent filmmaker.

Weekly film screenings hosted by Indie Memphis. Films will screen at Crosstown Arts, Malco’s Studio on the Square, and Ridgeway Theatre on a rotating basis.

This week: One Big Home — What should determine the size of a house, the market or the community? Tensions build in Martha’s Vineyard as residents debate a maximum square footage for new homes. Directed by Thomas Bena.

It’s time for the big O! Organizing. Georgia Creson will share all the good tools for corralling your studio space, setting up and maintaining a usable inventory and keeping track of contacts. It’s never too late to get your sh*t together.

Hustle: professional development for artists is a free program organized by ArtsMemphis, UrbanArt Commission, and Crosstown Arts.

New work by Robert Fortner
Organized by the artist

Memphian Clarence McFerren II is launching his first children’s book, Respectful Lil’ Mac. Meet the author at this book signing event.
Makeup artist Nicole Dorsey will be on-hand for free face painting. Light refreshments will be served.

Work by Beth Barnes Winterburn, Kat Gore, Janet Stuart Smith, and Lisa Williamson. Curated by Ken Hall.

Winterburn, granddaughter of famed Delta photographer Harris Barnes, holds a BFA from the University of Tennessee. Her work in bold, gestural brush strokes and minimalist detail has built a strong following. Very mathmatical in approach , her work is an exploration in control.
Kat Gore is a graduate of Memphis College of Art with years of experience working in the interior design industry ….

Work by Beth Barnes Winterburn, Kat Gore, Janet Stuart Smith, and Lisa Williamson. Curated by Ken Hall. On view through Sept. 9.

Monthly short film screening series presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts. Sponsored by Orion FCU.

This month: Festival Narrative Shorts — Staff Picks 2016
Selection of narrative shorts from the 2016 Indie Memphis Film Festival, curated by programmer Brighid Wheeler.

Monthly filmmaking forum presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts.

Join Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts for a very special Shoot & Splice: An Evening with Graham Gordy. Mr. Gordy is perhaps best known as the creator and executive producer of the partially shot and Memphis-set Cinemax series Quarry. Hear from Graham about his experiences in making the series and working as a writer in the so-called “golden age of television,” as well as how he’s gone about making a career for himself while still calling the South his home.

Recent works by Lester Julian Merriweather. Music by Applejac (Unhooked Generation).
Organized by the artist

Second annual art show and sale hosted by TN Craft Southwest. Featuring works by Mary Batholemew, Dale & Brin Baucum, Brandy Boyd, Pat Chafee, Hallie Charney, Rose Conway, Katie Dann, Jeanine Hill, Debbie Lovett, Joshua Samuels, Angela Schneider, and Catherine Stevens.

Second annual art show and sale hosted by TN Craft Southwest. Featuring works by Mary Batholemew, Dale & Brin Baucum, Brandy Boyd, Pat Chafee, Hallie Charney, Rose Conway, Katie Dann, Jeanine Hill, Debbie Lovett, Joshua Samuels, Angela Schneider, and Catherine Stevens.

Third annual exhibition of skateboard artwork featuring more than 50 longboard and skateboard decks designed by 30 Memphis-based artists. Works will be on display and for sale. MadAir merchandise will also be sold.

Performances by James Onyx Casher, Lauren Laux, Tsu Lu, JRan, ISpeakWithaGift, Godbody Jones, Svmdvde, and Early. Pop-up shop by Giovante.

Weekly film screenings hosted by Indie Memphis. Films will screen at Crosstown Arts, Malco’s Studio on the Square, and Ridgeway Theatre on a rotating basis.

This week: Romeo is Bleeding — A young poet transcends turf war violence in Richmond, CA by creating an urban adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

Quarterly event series presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts. The presenting sponsor for this event is the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission.

August topic: “XX TCB: Producing in Memphis (and Beyond),” a discussion with producers Erin Hagee Freeman, Kim Bledsoe Lloyd, Dreka Shevon, and Melissa Anderson Sweazy. Moderated by Joann Self Selvidge.

Visual artist and photographer Rod Kirby presents new work.

Neo-soul, poetry, hip-hop, dance, and more.

Artist talks by Danielle Sierra, Heidi Walter, and Andrea King, whose work is on display in this two-day exhibition.

Works by Danielle Sierra, Heidi Walter, and Andrea King

Monthly short film screening series, presented by Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts.

This month: Slamdance Anarchy Shorts
The 2017 “Anarchy” shorts program by Slamdance Film Festival is an anti-genre form of resistance to dominant cultural paradigms.

Monthly filmmaking forum presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts
August topic: Pre-Production

Before the cast and crew arrive on set, there have already been weeks, or even months, of planning already in place. Pre-production prep is one of the most important, and challenging, things you must do for your film.

Artist talk by Sara Moseley

Opening reception for work by Sara Moseley

Weekly film screenings hosted by Indie Memphis. Films will screen at Crosstown Arts, Malco’s Studio on the Square, and Ridgeway Theatre on a rotating basis.

This week: Shake ‘Em on Down — The story of Mississippi Fred McDowell, the godfather of the North Mississippi style of blues. The film will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers Joe York and Scott Barretta.

A series of dance and photographic works
Photo gallery open at 6 p.m.
Dance performance begins at 7 p.m.

Second annual festival for young adults with guest speakers, spoken word, and worship services. There will also be a breakout session where men and women will be ministered to in separate rooms.

Live performances + listening session.

Monthly short film screening series, presented by Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts.

This month: Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour
The 2017 program offers audiences a taste of Sundance, from laugh-out-loud comedy to contemplative reflections of the world we live in.

Monthly filmmmaking forum presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts
July topic: Hair & Makeup with Alicia George
Join professional hair and make-up artist Alicia George (Space Warriors, Losers Take All) as she discusses set etiquette, working with actors, creating a portfolio, and more. Alicia will also have a live hair and make-up demonstration to give a sample of the craft that goes into achieving a proper cinematic look.

Performance by Coldway with opening acts Trees, JDS, Dylan Amoré, and Ashley Ave. Also featuring DJ ALXANDR.

Performance by Ryan Azada and the 24:7 Jam Team, Dora, Ben Abney, and Wicker.

Memphis Concrete is an experimental electronic music festival featuring a variety of musicians performing over the course of two nights.

Weekly film screenings hosted by Indie Memphis. Films will screen at Crosstown Arts, Malco’s Studio on the Square, and Ridgeway Theatre on a rotating basis.

This week: A Stray — Desperate to outrun his bad luck, a young Muslim refugee seems like he just might make it, until he crosses paths with a stray dog. WINNER – 2016 Indie Memphis Festival Special Jury Prize. Directed by Musa Syeed.

Bee Specs Agency fashion show hosted by Tyara Nicole and Celebrity Stylist Harrison T. Crite. Live performance by Brennan Villines.

An exhibition on the lives of Cara DiStefano and Joshua Strydom from their time in the City of One Hundred Spires, Prague, Czech Republic.

This month: 2016 New York Japanese CineFest
A selection of shorts from the 2016 New York Japanese CineFest presented by Memphis resident Yukiko Maguire.

Monthly filmmmaking forum presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts. June topic: Film Criticism.
Please join our esteemed panel of film critics — John Beifuss & Chris Herrington of The Commercial Appeal and Chris McCoy of The Memphis Flyer — as they discuss everything pertaining to the art of film criticism.

Spoken word, hip-hop, open mic, and live DJ. All proceeds will benefit 901 Evolution.

EP release party for new work by Teddy Loet and ODDyssey

Tosha Creations presents a group exhibition featuring work by Toshay the Artist, Justice Stokes, Pachone Jackson, Joey Capone, Taylor Jackson, Antoria Ingram, Britt Reed, Sebastian McDaniel, and Timberlan Andrea.

Nine rising artists will display their work and share the motivation behind their pieces. This semester, the students created work addressing the topic of intersectionality — a term used to describe the overlapping or intersecting social identities and related systems of oppression, domination, or discrimination. Students were asked to embrace their differences or question their oppression. Issues they face vary from racism to islamophobia to cyberbullying and so many others.

Premiere of the documentary Finding Tobey, which details the history of the Memphis skateboarding scene and the eventual construction of the city’s first public skatepark.

Crosstown Arts and The Recording Academy Memphis Chapter present a discussion with GRAMMY award-winning producer and recording engineer Matt Ross-Spang and recording engineer, mixer, producer, and vinyl mastering engineer Jeff Powell.

Weekly film screenings hosted by Indie Memphis. Films will screen at Crosstown Arts, Malco’s Studio on the Square, and Ridgeway Theatre on a rotating basis.

This week: Gabo: The Creation of Gabriel Garcia Marquez — the biography of Garcia Marquez, Nobel Prize winner in Literature, told with the narrative tension of an investigation through an impressive collection of interviews.

Show of artwork inspired by the video game, Street Fighter. Jazz fusion band Reach will perform remixes of Street Fighter background music. Cosplay models will accent the room. Walk-in cosplay models are welcome.

Works by Nate Renner

The story begins where the traditional tale ends — at the wedding ceremony of Cinderella and her prince. After the first wedding dance begins, the townspeople gossip about the prince’s new bride, Cinderella. She isn’t as nice as others may believe. Come and enjoy a gallery exhibition and performance by the high school students of Trezevant, Central and Manassas. Devised, designed, and performed by Crosstown Youth Theatre

Monthly short film screening series, presented by Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts.
This month: Hometowner IndieGrant Shorts — encore presentation of seven Memphis short films supported by Indie Memphis’ IndieGrants program.

Quarterly event series presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts. May topic: Equal Means Equal — Film Screening & Panel Discussion

Inaugurate the Resistance​ is an exhibition on Memphians’ experiences of the Women’ Marches that happened on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC, and Memphis.

Monthly filmmmaking forum presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts. In this month’s panel, esteemed cinematographer Ryan Earl Parker will guide you through his creative process.

Christian Brothers University BFA exhibition featuring Lauren Jeu, Lennox Lee, and Alex Swanson.

Christian Brothers University BFA exhibition featuring Lauren Jeu, Lennox Lee, and Alex Swanson.

Theatrical performance by the New Hope Christian Academy drama club

An exploration of bird signs and omens with work by Lizi Beard-Ward and Darla Linerode-Henson.

An exploration of bird signs and omens with work by Lizi Beard-Ward and Darla Linerode-Henson.

Weekly film screenings hosted by Indie Memphis. Films will screen at Crosstown Arts, Malco’s Studio on the Square, and Ridgeway Theatre on a rotating basis. This week: The 4th — Jamie just needs some lighter fluid, but terrible luck fuels a comedy of errors as his Fourth of July party goes awry. Admission is pay-what-you-can.

A multi-media art show celebrating the explosive power of the young women of this new generation

Meet the Memphis Lions and Hub City Cyclones coaches, owners, and players, and see the newly designed team fashions. Sponsored by Supremacy Sports.

Featuring the art of Andre L. Miller
An exploration of Black femininity through art, music, and cultural conversation. Artist Andre L. Miller will display his latest series of feminine-themed paintings and discuss the inspiration behind his work. There will be music by DJ Sutch N Sutch, libations from Empress Bartending, and other delightful artistic treats.
$7 admission

New art by Alex Paulus

Monthly short film screening series, presented by Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts. This month: Ottawa Animated Shorts

Award-winning playwright and filmmaker Katori Hall will discuss her work in theatre, including penning The Mountaintop (2010 Olivier Award for Best New Play), which ran on Broadway and starred Angela Bassett and Samuel L. Jackson. She’ll discuss how she made the transition into filmmaking with her debut short film Arkabutla, and she will examine the differences and similarities in creating original work for the stage and screen, as well as how working in each discipline can greatly assist the continuing growth of an artist.

This exhibition and art sale will feature 1,000 handmade crosses created by artist Chris Nadaskay. All the proceeds from each purchase will go to Advance Memphis and the 38126 community.

This exhibition and art sale will feature 1,000 handmade crosses created by artist Chris Nadaskay. All the proceeds from each purchase will go to Advance Memphis and the 38126 community.

This exhibition and art sale will feature 1,000 handmade crosses created by artist Chris Nadaskay. All the proceeds from each purchase will go to Advance Memphis and the 38126 community.

Concert with performances by Giest, Crocket Hall, and Jareef Greene.

A collaborative art show in which artists from several states — North Carolina, Georgia, New York, Tennessee, and Texas, to name a few — come together to share stories of who they are and what they’re trying to get out of life.

Weekly film screenings hosted by Indie Memphis. This week: Trivia Night. A trivia competition at 6 p.m. will precede the film; Q&A will follow the film.