Events

Hailing from Azerbaijan, the New York-based Amina Figarova is an internationally influenced—and recognized—composer, pianist, and bandleader. Those three roles come to the forefront in Figarova’s sextets, bands with a remarkable chemistry that brings her detailed arrangements to life. Every member of the group stands out as a first-rate individual, but their dedication to Figarova’s eclectic and powerful compositions gives this group its depth of feeling and elite status. The Amina Figarova Sextet has been a hit at major festivals like the Newport Jazz Festival and New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

Since moving to Los Angeles from her native Guatemala, singer-songwriter-producer Gaby Moreno has released eight albums and earned 4 GRAMMY nominations for her albums “Illusion” (Best Latin Pop Album, 2017) , “Alegoría” (Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album, 2022), "X Mí (Vol. 1)" (Best Latin Pop Album - 2023) and for producing legendary cuban singer Omara Portuondo's album "Vida" (Best Latin Tropical Album - 2023). She is also a 5-time nominee and winner of a Latin GRAMMY for “Best New Artist” (2013).

Crosstown Arts presents BLUE IN THE FACE in Crosstown Theater. Crosstown Theater at Crosstown Arts Thursday, May 2, 2024 Doors...

Memphis-based saxophonist Alex Upton will bring their original modern, straightahead jazz compositions to The Green Room at Crosstown Arts. The second half of the performance will be the premiere of a brand-new, five-movement suite for jazz combo entitled “In Retrospect”.

Crosstown Arts presents Ben Nichols and Rick Steff (of Lucero) in The Green Room. The Green Room at Crosstown Arts...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo while supporting a good cause at Global Café’s BEER MILE event on Sunday, May 5th, at...

Described in a recent 5-star review in DownBeat magazine as having “incredible prowess and tender musicality,” New York saxophonist and composer Jim Snidero encapsulates what is both unique and compelling about jazz, reflected in over 10 million plays on Spotify. Hailed as having a sound “at the highest level among his fellow alto saxophonists of the 21st century” (All About Jazz), and improvisation that is “mind-boggling and, at the same time, hugely enjoyable” (The Guardian), Snidero is a veteran recording artist placing in both DownBeat critic and reader polls (EMI, Milestone, Savant …) and sideman (Mingus big band, Jack McDuff, Eddie Palmieri, Frank Sinatra …) who can truly say “been there, done that.”

Crosstown Arts and the Stax Museum present a 50th Anniversary Screening of Truck Turner in Crosstown Theater. Crosstown Theater Thursday,...

Join Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts for a discussion of best practices when applying for filmmaking grants and labs. Joseph Carr will lead a presentation for filmmakers applying for Indie Memphis’ IndieGrant program*. He will break down the application process step-by-step and provide tips on what the jurors look for when reviewing submissions. Additionally, Indie Memphis’ Kayla Myers and Amanzi Arnett will discuss other local and national opportunities for grant funding, as well as provide guidance on how to best present yourself and your project when applying for funding.

Crosstown Arts and Indie Memphis present MicroCinema: Children’s Film Festival Seattle 2024: Best of the Fest Live Action Showcase in...

Crosstown Arts presents Endless Poetry in Crosstown Theater. Crosstown Theater Thursday, May 16, 2024 Tickets: $5 at the door Doors at...

Crosstown Arts presents the Mississippi Moon Festival Showcase preview in The Green Room. The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Thursday,...