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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents Kirk Kafé: Kirk Whalum with Kim Burrell
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Kirk Kafé: Kirk Whalum with Kim Burrell in the Crosstown Theater \nCrosstown Theater\nSunday\, March 30\, 2025\nDoors open at 5:30 | Show begins at 6:00\nTickets: $59 (plus fees) \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\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.\n\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\nKIM BURRELL\nHouston-based singer and pianist Kim Burrell\, known for her unique “jazz gospel” sound\, began her professional career singing with gospel greats like Rev. James Cleveland. Her solo recording career took off with releases on Tommy Boy Gospel\, and she’s since collaborated with artists ranging from R. Kelly and George Clinton to gospel stars like Shirley Caesar and Kirk Franklin\, and even secular icons like Stevie Wonder and Pharrell Williams (on the Hidden Figures soundtrack). A Grammy-nominated artist\, Kim continues to captivate audiences with her powerful voice and songwriting talent.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-kirk-kafe-kirk-whalum-with-kim-burrell/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Memphis Listening Lab & Novel Memphis present Preston Lauterbach in Conversation with Robert Gordon
DESCRIPTION:Preston Lauterbach in Conversation with Robert GordonFRIDAY\, APRIL 4\, 2025 | 6:00 PMLocation: Memphis Listening Lab | 1350 Concourse Ave\, Suite 269 \nAbout the EventJoin us at Memphis Listening Lab as we welcome Preston Lauterbach in conversation with Robert Gordon to celebrate the release of his new book\, Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King. \nAbout the BookIn this thought-provoking book\, the Black musicians who influenced Elvis Presley’s music finally receive recognition and praise. \nBefore Elvis explores the lives\, legacies\, and interactions of four innovative Black artists—Little Junior Parker\, Big Mama Thornton\, Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup\, and Beale Street guitarist Calvin Newborn—who created the sound that would later be known as Rock ‘n’ Roll. Lauterbach highlights the injustices of copyright theft and media segregation\, giving these artists the credit they deserve. \nAbout the AuthorPreston Lauterbach is the author of multiple acclaimed works including The Chitlin’ Circuit\, Beale Street Dynasty\, and Bluff City. His latest work\, Before Elvis\, was published in January 2025. Lauterbach has co-authored memoirs with significant figures in Black music history\, and his work has been recognized by NPR\, Rolling Stone\, and the Wall Street Journal. \nAbout the Conversation PartnerRobert Gordon is a Grammy-winning writer and an Emmy-winning filmmaker. His work includes films such as Best of Enemies and William Eggleston’s Stranded in Canton\, as well as books like It Came From Memphis and Respect Yourself: Stax Records and the Soul Explosion. \nEvent Details \n\n\nDate: Friday\, April 4\, 2025 \n\n\nTime: 6:00 PM \n\n\nLocation: Memphis Listening Lab | 1350 Concourse Ave\, Suite 269 \n\n\nImportant NotesPLEASE NOTE: This event is at Memphis Listening Lab\, located at 1350 Concourse Ave\, Suite 269.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/memphis-listening-lab-novel-memphis-present-preston-lauterbach-in-conversation-with-robert-gordon/
LOCATION:Memphis Listening Lab\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Suite 269\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents Steve\, Doc & James featuring vocalist Kevin “Football” Sanford in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Steve\, Doc & James featuring vocalist Kevin “Football” Sanford in The Green Room\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, April 4\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance (plus fees) |$25 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nPianist Stephen M. Lee brings a unique blend of reflective meditation and Sunday morning fervor to the stage. Joined by bassist Doc Samba and drummer James Sexton\, featuring Kevin “Football” Sanford\, Lee’s original compositions resonate with a soulful depth\, showcasing his elegant touch on the ivories. From the rich textures of “West African” to the gentle canter of the title track\, Lee’s playing captivates. Experience the heartfelt chords of “Healing Heart\,” the spacious interplay on the trio’s rendition of “What Would I Do If I Could Feel” (from The Wiz)\, and the infectious energy of tunes like “Gone But Not Forgotten” and “Corner of MLK and BB King.” This is a performance that will move your spirit and leave you feeling uplifted.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-steve-doc-james-featuring-vocalist-kevin-football-sanford-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents Mar Vilaseca in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Mar Vilaseca in The Green Room\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, April 5\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door |\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nBorn in Barcelona in 1998\, vocalist\, pianist\, and composer Mar Vilaseca is quickly making her mark on the jazz world. A Juilliard graduate\, she has performed internationally and collaborated with renowned artists like Emmet Cohen and Jeremy Pelt.\nIn this performance\, Mar presents a vibrant repertoire of her latest compositions—songs inspired by her journey moving to a new place and the emotions and experiences it brought. Her music blends the warmth of late ’70s and early ’80s rock and R&B with a touch of jazz and improvisation.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-mar-vilaseca-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents Freedman Steorts: Our Thin Slice ft. FreeWorld in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Freedman Steorts: Our Thin Slice ft. FreeWorld in The Green Room\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nTuesday\, April 8\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $10 (plus fees) | $15 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\nOur Thin Slice\, a modern fusion concert on Tuesday\, April 8th by Freedman Steorts\, Memphis Trombonist. \n\nOur Thin Slice is a journey through all styles of modern trombone music including jazz\, rock\, and interstellar funk. Special musical guest is Memphis band FreeWorld\, the current longest running band on Beale Street\, is the groovy vehicle taking the audience on this trip. \nGet up and get ready to experience an explosive look at the range and history of the trombone sound and to examine the meaning of our fleeting time together. \n\nThis event is given as partial credit towards a degree from Visible Music College in Downtown Memphis. Freedman is guided by Kirk Whalum.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-freedman-steorts-our-thin-slice-ft-freeworld-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Modern Masters: Jaleel Shaw and Ted Ludwig Trio
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Modern Masters: Jaleel Shaw and the Ted Ludwig Trio in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, April 9\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: General $25 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door | $10 Students with Student ID \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\nPhiladelphia native Jaleel Shaw is a saxophonist and composer with degrees from Berklee College of Music and the Manhattan School of Music. A Thelonious Monk Competition finalist\, he released his debut album\, Perspective\, in 2005 to critical acclaim. Shaw has performed with the World Saxophone Quartet (appearing on Political Blues) and leads his own ensembles. He’s also a member of the Roy Haynes Quartet and the Mingus Big Band. \n\nDon’t miss Jaleel Shaw live in Memphis!
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/modern-masters-jaleel-shaw-and-ted-ludwig-trio/
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SUMMARY:Choose901 Spring Market 2025
DESCRIPTION:Choose901 Spring Market 2025\nApril 10–12 | Crosstown Concourse \n🛍 Market Hours:THURS\, April 10: 12–8 PMFRI\, April 11: 12–8 PMSAT\, April 12: 10 AM–4 PM \n🖥 Online Shop: April 14–25 \n\nWhy Attend?The Choose901 Spring Market is your chance to support Memphis makers\, snag fresh gear\, and wear your city pride loud and proud. Every purchase supports City Leadership’s mission to develop local leaders and strengthen our community. \nFrom tees and mugs to one-of-a-kind gifts\, this market is packed with Memphis love—and every dollar goes back into making the city better. \nDon’t Miss: \n\n\nExclusive Choose901 merch \n\n\nLocal vendors from across the 901 \n\n\nA vibrant celebration of all things Memphis \n\n\n\nCan’t make it in person? Shop the market online from April 14–25 and still show some love for the Bluff City. \nLet’s celebrate Memphis together—see you there!
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/choose901-spring-market-2025/
LOCATION:Crosstown Concourse\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents All Night Trio in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents All Night Trio in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, April 11\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $15 (plus fees) | $20 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\nAll Night Trio embodies an energetic and connected approach to music making.\n\nThe shared joy and camaraderie of Matt Villinger\, Peter Schlamb and Zach Morrow creates an infectious and buoyant atmosphere. Their music arrives at the juxtaposition of groove and virtuosity\, melody and improvisation; stimulating ears\, bodies and minds collectively.\n\nThe Midwest roots of the Kansas City based ensemble unite the trio and have been making music together for much of their lives. They released their debut album “All Faded” in 2022.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-all-night-trio-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents the Memphis Symphony Big Band ft. Joyce Cobb & Patrice Williamson in The Crosstown Theater
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents the Memphis Symphony Big Band ft. Joyce Cobb & Patrice Williamson in The Crosstown Theater \nThe Crosstown Theater at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025\nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $35 in advance (plus fees) | $45 at the door | $10 student with ID\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nJoin us for an unforgettable night with the Memphis Symphony Big Band\, led by Scott Moore! Enjoy a mix of timeless classics and exciting new arrangements featuring two vocal powerhouses Joyce Cobb and Patrice Williamson.\nJoyce Cobb is a highly acclaimed and talented musician\, captivating audiences with her soulful voice and undeniable charisma. With a career spanning several decades\, Joyce has earned a reputation as a true icon in the world of jazz\, blues\, and R&B. Her distinctive vocal stylings effortlessly blend power\, emotion\, and nuance\, leaving listeners spellbound.\nA native of Memphis\, Patrice Williamson is a jazz singer who swings hard and can scat with the best of them. She’s been rightly compared to Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan in publications such as the Los Angeles Times and The All-Music Guide to Jazz. Don’t miss this celebration of jazz with the musicians of the Memphis Symphony and the vocal talents of Joyce Cobb and Patrice Williamson!
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-the-memphis-symphony-big-band-ft-joyce-cobb-patrice-williamson-in-the-crosstown-theater/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Strictly Jazz: The Music of Chet Baker in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Strictly Jazz: The Music of Chet Baker in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, April 13\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door | $10 students with ID\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nThe Strictly Jazz Series\, a joint presentation by Crosstown Arts and Strictly Jazz Entertainment\, celebrates classic jazz music through contemporary interpretations by acclaimed musicians.\nTrumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker is one of the most well-known and revered of all jazz musicians. His smooth sound and interpretation of jazz and popular standards made him a true original in the art form. Join the Jeremy Shrader Quartet as we celebrate the music and the musician\, performing many hits from Chet Baker’s recorded catalog of American music. The concert also features long-time collaborators and Memphis jazz legends Jim Spake\, Alvie Givhan\, Bob Buckley\, and Earl Lowe.\nTo say that Jeremy Shrader loves good music would be an understatement. His passion shines through in the notes he plays on trumpet\, his singing of classic songs\, and the many bands he leads\, including the New Memphis Hepcats\, the Hot Memphis Five\, and the Jeremy Shrader Octet. Throughout his musical career in Memphis\, he has remained busy\, performing in countless settings\, with jazz as his main love.\nBorn in Clarksville\, Tennessee\, Jeremy was exposed to Southern gospel music early on. His parents were musicians—his father a drummer—and they sang standards like Chattanooga Choo Choo and Sentimental Journey around the house. He started piano at nine or ten\, learned guitar along the way\, and picked up trumpet in middle school to join the band. In high school\, he became immersed in swing and big band music\, playing in the jazz band and exploring other jazz styles.\nAt the University of Memphis\, he earned a degree in Jazz Composition while playing in multiple ensembles. As a sophomore\, he founded the New Memphis Hepcats\, which continues to thrive today. Jeremy also freelances across genres\, co-founded Electric Room Records\, and teaches privately—continuing to shape Memphis’s jazz scene with his passion and talent.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/strictly-jazz-the-music-of-chet-baker-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Resident Artist Talks
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts is proud to present the spring residency cohort’s Resident Artist Talks! Join artists Ethan James McVay\, Susan Maakestad\, Vania Barraza\, Kelundra Smith\, Camilla Sims\, and A$H. for an evening of insight into the work of these six dynamic resident artists. This free event at The Green Room will feature presentations from various disciplines—including film\, music\, painting\, sculpture\, and playwriting—who will share their creative journeys\, inspirations\, and artistic processes. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to connect with artists and hear firsthand about their work and the intersection of different art forms. Whether you’re a long-time art enthusiast or new to the creative community\, we invite you to experience the passion and creativity that drives these talented individuals. \nDon’t miss this inspiring evening—come meet the artists and dive into the world of contemporary art! \n\nDetails\n\nDate:\n04/15/25\nTime:\n\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\nCrosstown Arts The Green Room
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/resident-artist-talks-4/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts
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SUMMARY:WYXR’s 2025 Stereo Sessions: Phineas Newborn – Phineas' Rainbow
DESCRIPTION:WYXR’s 2025 Stereo Sessions: Phineas Newborn – Phineas’ Rainbow \nWYXR’s beloved Stereo Sessions returns for its fourth season\, now expanding into a nationally syndicated podcast. This immersive listening party experience explores albums from the Memphis music catalog that have achieved cult recognition. \nSession 1: Phineas Newborn – Phineas’ Rainbow\n🎶 Sounds like: Classic jazz solo piano\n🎵 For fans of: Ahmad Jamal\, Duke Ellington\, Thelonious Monk \nHost Joe Restivo\, a jazz and rock guitar virtuoso\, will offer critical commentary on Newborn’s importance to Memphis’ jazz legacy\, highlighting his delicate balance between jazz innovation and commercial acceptance. \nMemphis Listening Lab –\nWednesday\, April 16\, 2025\nEvent begins at 6:00 PM\nFREE ADMISSION
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/wyxrs-2025-stereo-sessions-phineas-newborn-phineas-rainbow/
LOCATION:Memphis Listening Lab\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Suite 269\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T210000
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents Adam Larson Quartet with special guest Kortland Whalum in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Adam Larson Quartet with special guest Kortland Whalum in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, April 18\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 (plus fees) | $25 at the door | $10 student ticket\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nCritically-acclaimed saxophonist and bandleader Adam Larson brings a special version of his band to The Green Room for an intimate 90 minute set on Friday\, April 18th. For this outing\, Larson will feature a band that includes Grammy-Nominated musicians Stu Mindeman on piano\, bassist Clark Sommers and drummer Dana Hall. Larson will present his genre-blending original compositions from his 10 albums as a leader as well as some yet to be recorded songs that touch the corners of R&B\, Hip-Hop\, Rock and Jazz. Larson has been touring almost exclusively with his trio over the past three years\, making this quartet appearance a must-see event.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-adam-larson-quartet-with-special-guest-kortland-whalum-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents Clark Sommer’s Feats Ephemera in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Clark Sommer’s Feats Ephemera in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, April 19\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 (plus fees) | $30 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\nIn the 15 years since signing on to Kurt Elling’s working band\, Grammy-Award Winning bassist Clark Sommers has emerged among Chicago’s indispensable bassists. He has filled his resume\, on stage and on disc\, in bands that range from the rambunctious 13-piece Chicago Yestet to the intimate settings of piano trios and vocalist-led quartets. His own projects include his open-sky trio Ba(SH) and the quintet Clark Sommers Lens. He’s collaborated with guitarists Jeff Parker and Matt Gold\, pianist Darrell Grant\, keyboard whiz Gary Versace\, and vibraphonist Joe Locke. His albums brim with his smart and tuneful compositions.\n\nBut by 2019\, he felt restricted in his musical development. “I wanted to get deeper into writing\,” he says now. ‘I wanted to see what I could do if I had the capacity to add more texture to a group – to go further into the exploration of harmonic possibilities\, and to try spreading out the sounds using different instruments.”\nIt is a *rare* opportunity to take in the beauty that is Clark Sommers’ large ensemble music and even rarer yet to feature a who’s-who of Memphis musicians in collaboration with some of Chicago’s most prolific talent.\n\nJoin Clark and his ensemble for ONE-night only in the Green Room at Crosstown Arts on Saturday\, April 19th at 7:30pm.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-clark-sommers-feats-ephemera-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Listen: Michael Arkush with Coach Bill Courtney at Memphis Listening Lab
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Listen: Michael Arkush with Coach Bill CourtneyTuesday\, April 22 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pmMemphis Listening Lab | Suite 269\, 2nd Floor\, East Atrium \nJoin us at Memphis Listening Lab for a special live podcast recording with Michael Arkush\, acclaimed sportswriter and author of over 12 books\, including The Last Season with Phil Jackson\, Unguarded with Scottie Pippen\, The Big Fight with Sugar Ray Leonard\, and Against the Grain with Coach Bill Courtney himself. \nIn this session of the “Supporting Greatness” series from An Army of Normal Folks\, Coach Bill will sit down with Arkush to explore the lives of legendary athletes and the everyday people who helped shape their paths. Arkush’s latest book\, The Golf 100: A Spirited Ranking of the Greatest Players of All Time\, offers fresh insight into some of the most iconic names in sports history. \nAbout the Series:An Army of Normal Folks is a movement and podcast created by Coach Bill Courtney (Oscar-winning subject of Undefeated). The podcast highlights extraordinary stories of everyday Americans who stepped up to make a difference in their communities. Past guests have included Mike Rowe (Dirty Jobs)\, Paul Young (The Shack)\, and Medal of Honor recipients Dakota Meyer and David Bellavia. \nEvent Details:This event is free and open to the public. Attendees are welcome to bring lunch and quietly enjoy the conversation. Seating is limited—RSVPs are encouraged. \n[RSVP HERE]
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/lunch-listen-michael-arkush-with-coach-bill-courtney-at-memphis-listening-lab/
LOCATION:Memphis Listening Lab\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Suite 269\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130304
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SUMMARY:Memphis Music Strategy: Recommendation Reading Room – CREATION at Memphis Listening Lab
DESCRIPTION:Memphis Music Strategy: Recommendation Reading Room – CREATIONWednesday\, April 23 | 6:00 – 8:00 pmMemphis Listening Lab | Suite 269\, 2nd Floor\, East Atrium \nCalling all Memphis music creators—this session is for you. Join the Office of Creative & Cultural Economy at Memphis Listening Lab for the first in a four-part series focused on implementing the Memphis Music Strategy. \nThis interactive Recommendation Reading Room will review the full set of 25 recommendations in the Memphis Music Strategy\, with a special focus on the CREATION segment of the city’s music ecosystem. Your input will help shape short-\, mid-\, and long-term priorities to strengthen support for local artists. \nWhy CREATION?According to the strategy\, Memphis’ music ecosystem is made up of five parts:• Creation• Production• Distribution• Exhibition• Transverse \nThis session kicks off the series by centering the voices of those who create—musicians\, songwriters\, composers\, and beyond. \n📄 Download the full report ahead of the session at artsmemphis.org/sound-diplomacy \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/memphis-music-strategy-recommendation-reading-room-creation-at-memphis-listening-lab/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130304
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents Memphis Jazz Orchestra + Bobby Watson in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Memphis Jazz Orchestra + Bobby Watson in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, April 23\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 (plus fees) | $25 at the door | \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nJoin the Memphis Jazz Orchestra and special guest\, saxophonist and composer Bobby Watson\, for a one night only collaboration. \nFounded in 1992 by Howard Lamb and Carl Wolfe\, and currently under the direction of Dr. Michael Shults\, the Memphis Jazz Orchestra is among the oldest continuously performing professional big bands in the United States. Featuring a who’s who of Memphis jazz veterans and up-and-coming talent alike\, they have held a historic weekly residency at Alfred’s on Beale Street for over three decades. \n\n\nSaxophonist Bobby Watson is among the most historically significant living composers and performers in jazz. He has performed and recorded with artists including Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers (in which he was the storied band’s longest tenured musical director from 1977-1981)\, George Coleman\, Charlie Persip\, Wynton Marsalis\, Branford Marsalis\, Max Roach\, Joe Williams\, Dianne Reeves\, Lou Rawls\, Betty Carter\, Carmen Lundy\, and more. In addition to George Coleman\, Bobby has had close musical associations with other Memphis luminaries including pianists James Williams and Mulgrew Miller.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-memphis-jazz-orchestra-bobby-watson-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130304
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SUMMARY:The Crosstown Arts Film Series presents Goodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus (2024)
DESCRIPTION:The Crosstown Arts Film Series presents Goodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus (2024) at Crosstown Theater \n \nGoodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus is a riveting documentary that unravels the enigmatic story of Q Lazzarus\, the cult singer behind the haunting 1988 track “Goodbye Horses.” The film chronicles her sudden disappearance from the public eye\, the rediscovery of her music decades later\, and the remarkable twists that defined her journey. Through interviews\, archival footage\, and intimate storytelling\, the documentary illuminates the life of an artist who defied the music industry’s conventions and remained true to herself. \nDirected by Eva Aridjis. 103 minutes. Not rated. \nCrosstown Theater\nThursday\, April 24\nDoors at 6:30 PM | Film begins at 7:00 PM (sharp!)\nTickets: $5 at the door
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/the-crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-goodbye-horses-the-many-lives-of-q-lazzarus-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130304
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents Steve Hirsh and Friends in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Steve Hirsh and Friends in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nThursday\, April 24\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\nSteve Hirsh composes music on the drumset. He has been leading improvising ensembles around Minnesota’s Twin Cities for 20 years. He has played with some of the world’s leading practitioners of real-time group composition\, including Daniel Carter\, Joel Futterman\, William Parker\, Dave Sewelson\, Matthew Shipp\, Ivo Perelman\, Eri Yamamoto\, and Steve Swell. In addition to performing in Minnesota\, he plays regularly in New York and around the United States\, and he collaborates internationally. \n\nArt Edmaiston – Memphis saxophonist\, improvisor/composer and player of “Ecstatic Energy Music” Thirty-plus years of experience touring and performing on stages and in recording studios with a wide array of artists (Gregg Allman\, Bobby “Blue” Bland\, the Doobie Brothers\, JJ Grey & Mofro\, Stevie Wonder\, Little Feat\, Dee Dee Bridgewater and most recently Ra Kalam Bob Moses) earned Edmaiston the ability to enhance music in colorful and exciting ways unique to his place in life. Art’s voluptuous sound on the tenor saxophone was sculpted from years spent playing R&B and blues in Memphis\, but has origins in the small country town of Troy\, TN where he grew up playing alone in wide open cow pastures and soybean fields. \nChad Fowler is a saxophonist\, flautist\, and composer from Arkansas. He grew up musically playing in Memphis horn sections\, but his love has always been improvised music and the avant-garde. He has performed and recorded with some of the greats in the genre\, including William Parker\, Reggie Workman\, Melanie Dyer\, and Matthew Shipp and is active with Memphians Chris Parker and Kelley Hurt’s No Tears project. Chad also runs a record label\, Mahakala Music\, dedicated to free and improvised music. \nKeyboardist and composer Alex Greene has four decades of experience in Memphis and New York\, and has performed and recorded albums\, live scores and soundtracks with his Rolling Head Orchestra since 2009. He first studied musique concrète and computer synthesis at NYU with composer Judy Klein in the 1980s\, and has worked for over twenty years with New York composer Dave Soldier\, including his piano work on The LeWitt Etudes\, an album conceived by Soldier and drummer William Hooker\, and many recordings by The Kropotkins. Meanwhile\, he’s played in a variety of Memphis groups ranging from Alex Chilton to Reigning Sound to Cloudland Canyon. Most recently\, he co-founded the improvisatory group Deepstaria Enigmatica\, whose debut\, The Eternal Now Is the Heart of a New Tomorrow\, was released on ESP-Disk’ this year. \n\nKhari Wynn is a guitarist from Boston\, Massachusetts\, now based in Memphis\, Tennesee\, best known for his work in the jazz-rock genre and hip hop. He is the son of acclaimed music critic/writer Ron Wynn and lived across from Willie Mitchell’s Royal Studios as a child. He began playing electric guitar at age fourteen and placed second in the 1999 National Jimi Hendrix Competition.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-steve-hirsh-and-friends-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130304
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents Kalia Vandever in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Kalia Vandever in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, April 25\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 (plus fees) | $30 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\nKalia Vandever is an American trombonist and composer living in Brooklyn\, NY. Her approach to the trombone is distinctive and defined by her sonorous tone and lyrical improvisational voice. She leans into the challenges of the instrument and allows patience and melody guide her process.\nIn her compositional practice\, Kalia draws from her love of songs and improvisation\, creating a landscape of sounds that resonate in the body and hold the listener. She released her debut ensemble album\, In Bloom in 2019 which has been described as “the rise of an exciting voice for the music” (Seton Hawkins\, Hot House Jazz Magazine). Her sophomore album\, Regrowth released in May\, 2022 on New Amsterdam Records and “confirms her strengths as a composer and bandleader with a distinctly contemporary point of view.” (Nate Chinen\, WBGO Jazz) Her debut solo album\, We Fell In Turn featuring her works for trombone\, voice and electronics released on AKP Records in March\, 2023 and has received praised by NPR\, Bandcamp\, Stereogum\, and KCRW. \nKalia received her Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies at the Juilliard School in 2017. She has toured and performed internationally\, performing at festivals such as the Winter Jazz Festival and BRIC Jazz Festival. She is also known for her work as a side-woman\, performing with jazz artists including Joel Ross\, Immanuel Wilkins\, Fay Victor\, to name a few. She has also performed with popular artists including Harry Styles\, Lizzo\, Japanese Breakfast\, Moses Sumney\, Jennifer Hudson\, and Demi Lovato. She has appeared on Saturday Night Live twice\, as well as Samantha Bee’s Full Frontal. \n\nKalia is an awardee of the 2022 Next Jazz Legacy\, a program founded by New Music USA and the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice. She was also selected to curate the 2022 Music Series for The Arts Center at Duck Creek in East Hampton.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-kalia-vandever-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130304
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents Symmetry 10 – Piece Jazz Ensemble in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Symmetry 10 – Piece Jazz Ensemble in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, April 30\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door | $10 students with ID \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nGary Topper has performed with Ray Charles\, Stevie Wonder\, Patti LaBelle\, Nancy Wilson\, Michel Legrand\, Henry Mancini\, Lena Horne\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Tony Bennett\, Phineas Newborn\, Jr.\, James Williams\, Mulgrew Miller\, Donald Brown\, Bill Mobley\, Bill Mays\, David Matthews\, Mike Longo Big Band\, Ed Palermo Big Band\, Chip Jackson\, Jerome Richardson\, George Young\, Jerry Dodgion\, Lou Marini\, Wayne Andre\, Lou Soloff\, Jim Pugh\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Bob Cranshaw\, Don Friedman\, Richard Davis\, Candido New York Broadway shows: Jelly’s Last Jam\, Grease\, Saturday Night Fever\, The Wild Party\, Phantom of the Opera and Hairspray. \nGary has played on the Grammy award-winning recordings: “Tony Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot and Cool”\, and “He Is The Light”\, Al Green\, as well as “Talk Is Cheap”\, Keith Richards; “Live! One Night Only”\, Patti LaBelle; “Floridays”\, Jimmy Buffet; “Toots In Memphis”\, Toots Hibbert; “The Silver Fox”\, Charlie Rich; “Voices In Standards”\, Lew Anderson Big Band\, “Happy Birthday Haiti”\, Kiskeya Orchestra; “Moonlighting”\, Gary Lemel and many others. \nGary has played on feature film soundtracks such as You’ve Got Mail\, The Spanish Prisoner\, The Object Of My Affection\, Analyze This\, Picture Perfect\, Meet Joe Black\, It Could Happen To You\, Joe’s Apartment\, Life\, Lucky Numbers.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-symmetry-10-piece-jazz-ensemble-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T213000
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Film Series: I Know Catherine\, The Log Lady (2025)
DESCRIPTION:May 1st–  I Know Catherine\, The Log Lady (2025) The True story of the extraordinary death and big\, big life of Catherine Coulson. Director David Lynch and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright\, Robert Schenkan both created new works for her. Celebrated actors\, producers\, directors\, writers\, and cinematographers\, who worked with her on stage\, screen\, and behind the camera\, came together with her close family and friends at her deathbed\, to help her play her most iconic part one last time. \nDavid Lynch wrote Catherine’s final scenes hours before he directed her in the role he created for her. The Log Lady was conceived in 1973 on Eraserhead\, born in 1990 in Twin Peaks\, and is dying 25 years later in Twin Peaks: The Return\, as Catherine knew she only had days to live. This documentary explores Catherine E. Coulson’s life and her role as Twin Peaks’ Log lady\, featuring interviews and archival footage that reveal her artistic journey and the character’s cultural influence. Directed by Richard Green. Rated N/R. 114 minutes. \n \n$5 at the door
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-film-series-i-know-catherine-the-log-lady-2025/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130304
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T154632Z
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Presents: The Blue Tom Records Revue
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents The Blue Tom Records Revue in The Green Room \nTHE GREEN ROOM AT CROSSTOWN ARTS\nTHURSDAY\, MAY 1\, 2025\nDOORS OPEN AT 7 PM | SHOW BEGINS AT 7:30 PM\nTICKETS: $1O | FREE FOR STUDENTS\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nThe Blue Tom Records Revue showcases student performers from the University of Memphis’ Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. Serving as the finale of the student-run record label’s live performance series\, the Revue will feature music from all genres\, including R&B\, rock\, folk\, rap\, and jazz.\n\n\n\nBlue Tom Records is the student-run record label facilitated by music industry students at the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis.\n\n\n\nStudents in our Record Operations (MUID 4850 & 4851) and Concerts & Touring (MUID 4301 & 4825) courses produce\, market\, manage\, and display their original music throughout Memphis over the course of two semesters.\n\n\n\nBlue Tom has performed at: Mempho Fest; WYXR’s Raised By Sound Fest; Overton Park Shell on Wheels; Health Sciences Park; and hosted festivals at Crosstown Theater.\n\n\nAlumni of the label include: The Band Camino\, Aaron James\, PreauXX\, Kid Maestro\, Jordan Occasionally\, Nick Black\, Alexis Jade\, and others.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-the-blue-tom-records-revue/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130304
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SUMMARY:Puppy Palooza 2025
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Concourse presents Puppy Palooza 2025South PlazaSAT\, May 3\, 202511 AM – 2 PM | Free + Open to the Public \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🐾 Puppy Palooza is back! Bring your furry friends and join us on Saturday\, May 3\, for a paw-some day of fun on Crosstown Concourse’s South Plaza. The event is free and open to the public. \nHighlights include:• Pet photos + caricatures 📸🎨• Dog adoptions with Real Good Dog Rescue 🐶❤️• Pup pops from Mempops • Costume contest with prizes from Hollywood Feed 🎁• Toy giveaways + bacon bubbles 🧸🫧• Magic show + DJ 🎶✨• Blessing of the Animals by Church Health• Agility courses + yard games 🎾 \nDon’t miss this tail-wagging good time at Crosstown Concourse! 🐕✨
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/puppy-palooza-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130304
CREATED:20250428T151913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T151913Z
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SUMMARY:Memphis Vintage Market 2025 at Crosstown Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:Shop a curated selection of vintage vendors at the Memphis Vintage Market\, hosted at Crosstown Brewing Co. Enjoy vintage goods\, live music\, local beer\, and food — plus coffee by Team Car Cafe. \nMORE INFO: Follow @crosstownbrewingco for updates. \nEVENT: Memphis Vintage Market 2025 \nDATE: Saturday\, May 3\, 2025 \nTIME: 12 PM – 6 PM \nLOCATION: Crosstown Brewing Co.1264 Concourse Ave. \nDETAILS: \n\n\nVintage shopping \n\n\nLive music \n\n\nBeer + food \n\n\nCoffee by Team Car Cafe
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/memphis-vintage-market-2025-at-crosstown-brewing-co/
LOCATION:Crosstown Brewing Co.\, 1264 Concourse Avenue\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130304
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T153150Z
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SUMMARY:Global Café presents Cinco de Mayo Beer Mile – Benefiting All 4s Rescue League & Spay Memphis
DESCRIPTION:Cinco de Mayo Beer Mile – Benefiting All 4s Rescue League & Spay Memphis\nSATURDAY\, MAY 4 | 10 AMOutside Crosstown Concourse (Closed Course) \nGet your running shoes—and your beer-drinking game—ready! Global Café’s 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Beer Mile is back and better than ever\, combining cold brews and fast feet for a good cause. \nHow it works: \n\n\nDrink a beer \n\n\nRun 1/4 mile \n\n\nRepeat 4 times (that’s a full mile) \n\n\nMust be 21+ to participate (IDs checked at check-in). \nPrizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Fastest Runners\, and your registration includes: \n\n\nFour cold beers donated by Crosstown Brewing Company \n\n\nA free Juan Margarita coupon for Global Café \n\n\nAccess to post-race brunch specials at Global Café \n\n\nAll proceeds benefit All 4s Rescue League and Spay Memphis—helping animals in need while we have a little competitive fun. \nThe race begins in front of Crosstown Concourse on a closed course.Sign up [HERE]. \nStart training now. We’ll see you at the starting line!
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/global-cafe-presents-cinco-de-mayo-beer-mile-benefiting-all-4s-rescue-league-spay-memphis/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130304
CREATED:20250506T164611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T164611Z
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SUMMARY:Book Signing  &  Reading – Down on the Corner at Memphis Listening Lab (in collaboration with Novel  Memphis)
DESCRIPTION:Novel Memphis + Memphis Listening Lab present DOWN ON THE CORNER: Adventures in Busking and Street Music with Cary Baker in conversation with Robert Gordon \nJoin us in the Listening Lab at Crosstown Concourse for an evening of street‑music stories. Cary will be on site selling copies of Down on the Corner\, and we’ll have Robert Gordon’s books for sale too. This event is free and open to the public. \nFRI\, MAY 9 @ 6:00 PM
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/book-signing-reading-down-on-the-corner-at-memphis-listening-lab-in-collaboration-with-novel-memphis/
LOCATION:Memphis Listening Lab\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Suite 269\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130304
CREATED:20250502T211836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T211836Z
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SUMMARY:Art For All Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Get ready for the 2025 Art for All Festival at Crosstown Arts! 🎨\nJoin us for an unforgettable FREE day packed with creativity\, community\, performances\, and fun for the whole family! \n🎭 Meet your favorite local organizations like Brooks Museum\, The BIG We\, Hattiloo Theatre\, Heal the Hood\, Ballet Memphis\, Orpheum\, Dixon\, and many more!\n🎨 Dive into hands-on artmaking\, dance to live performances\, strike a pose in the photo booth\, play interactive games\, and get your face painted with flair! \nBring your friends and family—Art for All means FUN for ALL! Don’t miss it! \nRSVP HERE 
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/art-for-all-festival-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130304
CREATED:20250502T221142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T221240Z
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Garden Party at Crosstown Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:We’re pulling out all the stops for Mom with a day full of planting\, sipping\, and dancing! Create your own potted masterpiece at our DIY “Bloom Bar\,” enjoy bottomless Momosas\, and groove to live music from the Bluff City Backsliders starting at 3pm. Flowers\, fizz\, and fun — it’s the ultimate mom’s day out!  \nRSVP HERE 
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/mothers-day-garden-party-at-crosstown-brewing-co/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130304
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SUMMARY:Folk All Y’all presents: Kyshona
DESCRIPTION:Folk All Y’all presents: Kyshona\n \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, May 10\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 (plus fees) \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\nKyshona (she/her) is an artist ignited by untold stories\, and the capacity of those stories to thread connection in every community. With the background of a licensed music therapist\, the curiosity of a writer\, the patience of a friend\, the vision of a social entrepreneur\, the resolve of an activist\, and the voice of a singer – Kyshona is unrelenting in her pursuit for the healing power of song. She lends her voice and music to those that feel they have been lost\, silenced\, forgotten or alone. Through her organization Your Song\, she facilitates therapeutic songwriting sessions with groups and individuals in hopes of reconnecting those who are divided. \nKyshona’s latest project\, Legacy\, tells the long story of her own family’s journey. Recorded right here in Memphis at Southern Grooves (our Crosstown Concourse neighbor)\, the album furthers Kyshona’s mission to connect and enlighten through the sharing of our histories. We are so excited to welcome her back to Folk All Y’all to celebrate this beautiful release.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/folk-all-yall-presents-kyshona/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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