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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Presents: Kathy Zhou and Aybil: "REVERIE"
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Zhou and Aybil: “REVERIE” \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, November 21st\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show Starts at 7:30 pm \n$15 in advance (plus fees) | $20 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nKathy Zhou and Aybil cordially invite you to their evening reverie. Through spellbinding performances by candlelight\, Kathy and Aybil share a night of riveting tales\, heartfelt storytelling\, and community connection through song. Each musician will perform a stripped-down set of their songs\, interweaving the stories behind their music and how each composition came to be. Come join us for an unforgettable\, intimate evening full of close audience interactions interspersed with deep\, heartfelt music meant to unify\, spark dialogue\, and nurture connection. \nKathy Zhou is a genre-bending\, piano-powered\, singer-songwriter whose music incorporates traces of art pop\, baroque folk\, theatre\, and classical. Her work has been described as “mesmerizing\,” evoking the feeling of being on a stormy island\, in a colorful nightmare\, or in a dramatic storybook. Her live performances are vivid and magical\, like if Regina Spektor played in a coffee shop with a fantasy-cinematic twist. From her very first note\, Kathy conveys that something magical and wondrous is happening. Each song is like its own little dramatic play with compelling emotional arcs that sometimes fall into a dreamlike stream of consciousness. Audiences have repeatedly stated that “no one else sounds like her\,” as Kathy has carved a style that is uniquely her own. In 2023\, Kathy’s music video to her song\, “Strange Child\,” was in the international Indie Memphis Film Festival. Kathy’s upcoming work\, “A Vivid\, Magic\, Scene\,” is a collection of songs about processing the past and coming to terms with the present\, drawing upon nature/fantasy themes. \nAybil (pronounced Abel) is a Memphis born singer\, songwriter\, observer\, and peacemaker. Writing since an early age\, she works to express the beauty of joy\, sadness and the moments in the middle. Since making her debut in 2020 with the haunting\, introspective single “Jordan Poole”\, Aybil has continued to self-release genre-blending projects rooted in a love for storytelling. Her sound draws comparisons to the inspiring soulful stylings of Bill Withers and India Arie\, while maintaining a vision all her own. \nAudiences can expect an unforgettable night marked by emotionally stirring instrumentation\, raw vocals and authentic lyricism.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-kathy-zhou-and-aybil-reverie/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:The Sonic Prescription – Harnessing Music Heal
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Žak Ozmo\, Founding Director and CEO of the Ozmo Institute for Neuroaesthetics\, explores the healing power of music – its impact on memory\, mood\, immune response\, and brain function. Drawing on clinical work with PTSD\, autism\, and cancer care\, as well as his own experience as a war refugee – Dr. Ozmo offers a uniquely personal and evidence-based perspective on music’s role in recovery and resilience. \nThis immersive talk\, set in the Memphis Listening Lab SoundRoom\, features curated sound experiences that illustrate key neuroscientific insights. Through engaging stories and live demonstrations\, participants will discover how music can serve as a powerful tool for healing\, connection\, and human flourishing.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/the-sonic-prescription-harnessing-music-heal/
LOCATION:Memphis Listening Lab\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Suite 269\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Crosstown Arts Film Series Presents: The Urania Trilogy by Tav Falco in the Crosstown Theater
DESCRIPTION:The Urania Trilogy by Tav Falco\, with an original live score by Alex Greene & the Rolling Head Orchestra \nThe Crosstown Theater @ Crosstown Arts \nThursday\, November 20th\, 2025 \nDoors open at 6:00 pm | Show Starts at 7:00 pm \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nAlex Greene and the Rolling Head Orchestra\, Memphis’ most adept practitioners of the cinematic live score\, join forces with the great Tav Falco to interpret his filmic troika\, The Urania Trilogy. Shot in Austria\, the semi-silent film was “made for those hungry to submerge themselves in Orphic mysteries…It explores myth\, memory\, and identity through dreamlike structures – evoking shifting realities where the past overtakes the present\, and the present overtakes the past\, while already hurling itself into the future.” \nGreene and RHO are well-versed in scoring silent classics\, from Aelita\, Queen of Mars to The Cameraman to Häxan\, all with Greene’s original cinematic jazz compositions. The orchestra features some of Memphis’ finest players of both straight ahead and out jazz\, and includes one of the region’s premier theremin players\, Kate Tayler. \nFalco is touring the world with The Urania Trilogy\, with screenings in New York\, London\, Madrid\, and beyond. Now he brings his vision back to where it all began\, in Memphis\, where his unapproachable Panther Burns were born nearly half a century ago. Always a compelling visual artist\, Falco has\, over recent years\, perfected this mysterious film that could have been made anytime between 1927 and tomorrow. Now\, teaming up with Greene\, an erstwhile Panther Burn himself\, the film combines Falco’s vision with the power of live music and Greene’s haunting compositions.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/the-crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-the-urania-trilogy-by-tav-falco-in-the-crosstown-theater/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Presents: Keia Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Keia Johnson \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nTuesday\, November 18\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show Starts at 7:30 pm \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin us for an intimate night in the Green Room with songstress phenom Keia Johnson. With a mix of original music\, R&B classics\, Nu Soul charm\, and as always\, a few surprise; this is a show you don’t want to miss. After living in London for a year\, writing a musical and working with countless Performing Arts groups\, she’s finally ready to return to the stage herself in her unique way. Come expecting to feel good\, dance a little bit\, sing along and just vibe. \nKeia was born in San Antonio\, TX but grew up all over the world in a Military family. Keia listened to a wide range of artists. But it was the move to Memphis that helped her establish her sound and performance style. She has performed with some of the best talent Memphis has to offer\, while also building relationships with notable national names like The Bar-Kays and David Porter of Stax Records. In 2016\, the world seemed to open up for Keia as she was selected for the legendary BB King Allstar band that travelled the world on Holland America Cruise lines singing Blues\, Rock and Roll\, Jazz\, Classic R&B and Soul. Back at home in Memphis\, she was awarded Actress of the Year award (2016) from the “Diversity on Stage & Film” committee as well as being featured in a new independent film “Verge” that showcases local indie Artists from Memphis\, TN. She has recently received her Master of Art in Musical Theatre from the University of London\, Goldsmith’s. To find out more head to her website at keiajohnson.com
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-keia-johnson/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Presents: Folk All Y’all: Sug Daniels
DESCRIPTION:CROSSTOWN ARTS AND FOLK ALL Y’ALL PRESENTS SUG DANIELS\nTHE GREEN ROOM AT CROSSTOWN ARTS\nSATURDAY\, NOVEMBER 15\, 2025\nDOORS OPEN AT 7 PM | SHOW BEGINS AT 7:30 PM\nTICKETS: $20\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSug Daniels (she/her) is a Delaware born\, Philadelphia based\, singer-songwriter\, story teller\, and producer who is using the tools around her to capture the emotions of an era. Daniels’ work is as colorful\, vulnerable\, and charismatic as her personality. She thoughtfully combines elements of folk\, rock\, and soul alternatives to create personal and tender music interlaced with messages of truth and positive change. \nHer single release with Don Giovanni Records “When I’m Gone” garnished well-deserved attention from local and regional radio and venues and opened new paths. After years of touring with The Black Opry\, playing official showcases in SXSW 2022\, and supporting acts such as Sarah Shook & The Disarmers\, Molly Tuttle\,  Adeem The Artist\, William Elliott Whitmore\, Daniels is working on her debut studio album set to be released in the spring of 2025.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-folk-all-yall-sug-daniels/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Merge Memphis Chili Cookoff @ Crosstown Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a day filled with fun\, flavor\, and philanthropy at the 2025 Merge Memphis Chili Cook-Off! Come out to Crosstown Brewing to get a taste of this Fall favorite dish as teams compete for the big prize. Fire up those taste buds for a good cause. \nEntrance starts at 12pm. \nFee: $15 \nLearn more about Merge Memphis HERE. \n 
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/merge-memphis-chili-cookoff-crosstown-brewing-co/
LOCATION:Crosstown Brewing Co.\, 1264 Concourse Avenue\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Plug In & Go: Memphis Electric Vehicle Experience
DESCRIPTION:Meet local EV owners\, explore electric cars up close\, and enjoy games\, prizes\, and community fun!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Plug In & Go – The Memphis Electric Vehicle Experience\, hosted by Drive Electric Tennessee with the Memphis Chapter\, on Saturday\, November 15\, 2025\, from 10 AM to 2 PM. \nThis free\, family-friendly community event invites everyone to learn about electric vehicles in a relaxed and engaging environment. Whether you’re curious about going electric\, already an EV owner\, or simply love community events with purpose\, this day is for you. \n\nElectric Vehicle Showcase: See a variety of EV models—from compact cars to SUVs—on display\, and talk directly with their owners about real-life driving experiences.\nLocal Experts & Sustainability Booths: Learn from Drive Electric Memphis\, your local electric utility\, and community organizations dedicated to clean energy and sustainability.\nGames & Prizes: Test your EV knowledge\, win giveaways\, and enjoy fun activities for all ages.\nCommunity Connection: Discover how electric transportation supports a cleaner\, healthier Memphis and how you can be part of the movement.\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our Partners \nThis event is made possible through the collaboration of dedicated local and statewide partners\, including: \n\nDrive Electric Tennessee – Memphis Chapter\nMemphis Light\, Gas and Water\n\n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/plug-in-go-memphis-electric-vehicle-experience/
LOCATION:South Plaza
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Presents: Cameron Bethany: “YGOMN” Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:YGOMN: The Listening Session \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, November 14\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show Starts at 7:30 pm \n$30 in advance (plus fees) | $36 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin us for an intimate\, genre-bending evening as Cameron Bethany unveils YOUGETONMYNERVES\, the long-awaited follow-up to his 2017 debut YOUMAKEMENERVOUS. This isn’t just a listening session; it’s a ritual. A sonic reckoning of faith\, fun\, and forbidden romance. \nExpect live performances\, a deep-dive Q&A\, and moments you weren’t meant to hear\, until now. \nCameron Bethany is a musical and visual artist\, an enchantment in the flesh and a perpetual student of the craft. Born into a family of musicians\, creativity runs through him like melody through a favorite song. His sound? Soulful with a twist—think R&B kissed by rock\, shaded with experimental tones. He calls it Mod-Fusion\, a genre-blurring approach that bends expectation and feeling in equal measure. \nA gentle disruptor where light and shadow meet\, Cameron’s live performances are less about entertainment and more about transformation. Whether in an intimate room or on a grand stage\, his goal remains the same: to alchemize emotion and leave audiences feeling seen\, stirred\, and spellbound. \nCameron’s musical work has been featured in commercials for brands like Gillette and the Netflix series Trinkets. As a visual artist\, his artwork has appeared on the Peacock series Bel-Air\, three original pieces setting the tone for modern storytelling. \nLater this year\, Cameron will release his first full-length album\, titled YOU GET ON MY NERVES. The title may be cheeky\, but the message promises to cut deep.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-cameron-bethany-ygomn-listening-session/
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Presents: Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nTuesday\, November 11th\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm \nTickets $7 (plus fees) | Free for participants \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe Green Room Jazz Jam is a monthly\, interactive music event hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet. Young up-and-coming musicians and local jazz veterans alike join together for spontaneous music making\, sharing the stage as they tackle the expansive body of repertoire found within the jazz idiom. The Green Room Jazz Jam strives to provide an inclusive and collaborative environment where jazz musicians of all ages and backgrounds may perform\, network\, and interact together in the interest of further fostering Memphis’ diverse music scene. \nAlex Upton is a Memphis-based saxophonist\, composer\, and educator with a deep passion for musics both old and new. Alex is a nationally awarded soloist that has performed and recorded with artists such as Rahsaan Barber\, Rachel Therrien\, Ted Ludwig\, Baron Tymas\, Stephen Anderson\, and James Sexton. Awarded first prize in the 2022 North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Artist Competition\, Alex has performed at both JEN and NASA Conferences\, and has performed at regionally renowned venues including the Brooks Museum of Art\, Crosstown Arts Green Room\, Durham’s Sharp Nine Gallery\, and Bond Brothers Eastside. Their work as a performer and composer is featured on Summit Records with the 360 Jazz Initiative\, and under their own name on their newest full-length album release “Portraits of a Silent Moment”. \nListed below are the jam tunes for the month of November. Participants are encouraged to learn several of the included tunes ahead of time in preparation for the jam. A limited number of blank slots for tune suggestions will be available at the sign-in desk.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-the-alex-upton-quartet-3/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Jam in the House!
DESCRIPTION:JAM IN THE HOUSE!\nTHE GREEN ROOM @ CROSSTOWN ARTS\nSATURDAY\, NOVEMBER 8TH\, 2025\nDOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM | SHOW STARTS AT 7:30 PM\n$20 IN ADVANCE (PLUS FEES) | $25 AT THE DOOR\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\nGET READY FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT OF LIVE HOUSE MUSIC LIKE YOU’VE NEVER HEARD IT BEFORE! FEEL THE ENERGY AS A POWERHOUSE 10-PIECE BAND BRINGS THE GROOVES TO LIFE WITH A DYNAMIC HORN SECTION\, SOULFUL VOCALS\, AND DRIVING PERCUSSION THAT WILL KEEP YOU MOVING ALL NIGHT LONG.\nWHETHER YOU WANT TO HIT THE DANCE FLOOR AND LOSE YOURSELF IN THE RHYTHM\, OR RELAX IN THE COMFORT OF AVAILABLE SEATING\, THIS EVENT IS DESIGNED TO SET THE PERFECT VIBE FOR EVERYONE.\nTHE NIGHT FEATURES THE ELECTRIFYING SOUNDS OF JAMILLE JAM HUNTER AND MOOD SWING\, DELIVERING A FRESH\, LIVE TAKE ON HOUSE MUSIC THAT BLENDS ENERGY\, SOUL\, AND MUSICIANSHIP INTO ONE EPIC PERFORMANCE.\nCOME READY TO DANCE\, VIBE\, AND CELEBRATE MUSIC IN ITS FULLEST FORM!
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/jam-in-the-house/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Crafts & Drafts Festival Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION: Join us for the best Memphis holiday shopping event with serious personality! \n\nShop 90+ of the Mid-South’s most creative makers\, crafters\, and artists — just in time to find those perfect\, not-so-basic gifts.\nWhile you shop\, enjoy some of the best local and regional seasonal brews and soak up the good vibes in our Crafts & Drafts Beer Garden. Plus — all the festive fun Crosstown has to offer\, including a chance to visit with Santa! 
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crafts-drafts-festival-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Crosstown Concourse\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Presents: Autumn Defense
DESCRIPTION:Autumn Defense \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, November 7\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show Starts at 7:30 pm \n$25 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nAfter a ten-year break from the studio\, The Autumn Defense pick up right where they left off on their long-anticipated sixth album\, Here and Nowhere. Infusing the band’s breezy\, harmony-drenched take on Laurel Canyon with lush orchestration and psychedelic flourishes\, the collection is dreamy and impressionistic\, full of warm\, inviting tunes as beautiful as they are bittersweet. Like much of the group’s catalog\, it’s an album full of mystery and wonder\, a rich\, open-hearted work that nods to everything from Nick Drake and John Martyn to Carole King and David Crosby as it contemplates the passage of time\, reckoning with what we lose\, what we gain\, and who we become along the way. \nFounded by core duo John Stirratt and Pat Sansone—and now featuring longtime rhythm section James Haggerty and Greg Wieczorek—The Autumn Defense first took shape in New Orleans\, where the band recorded their 2001 debut\, The Green Hour. While the group has at times been pigeonholed as a Wilco side project (Stirratt is a founding member\, and Sansone joined around the release of 2004’s A Ghost Is Born)\, The Autumn Defense’s sound has always been decidedly more West Coast than alt-country\, drawing comparisons to The Beach Boys\, The Byrds\, and Love over the course of five critically acclaimed studio albums. NPR hailed the group’s “timeless pop songs\,” while Rolling Stone called their music “gorgeous” and “delightful\,” and the New York Times praised their delivery as “warm and radiant.”
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-autumn-defense/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents | Iris Fellows at The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Iris Fellows at The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nThursday\, November 6\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance (plus fees) | $20 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\nJoin the Iris Artist Fellows as they return for an engaging and intimate evening of lively string duos!\n\n\n\nAbout the Fellows:\n\n\n\nOriginally from Belem do Pará\, Alexandre Negrão started his violin studies when he was 7 years old at the Fundação Amazônica de Música. Alexandre is a former member of the Theatro da Paz Symphony Orchestra and has served as acting concertmaster from 2014 to 2016.\n\n\n\nAlexandre has studied in a special international string program in Southern Louisiana at Nicholls State University under the direction of Prof. James Alexander in Fall 2016. After completing the program\, Alexandre auditioned and was admitted with full scholarship for his undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri – School of Music. He has graduated with master’s in music degree in violin performance in the class of Professor Eva Szekely this August 2025 and was the violin chair for the New Music Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Stefan Freund.\n\n\n\nCurrently he dedicates his time to discover and perform music from underrepresented composers from Brazil and the USA. While teaching and guiding young musicians in the community\, Alexandre help students to find their on paths in music and in life.\n\n\n\nRoberta dos Santos is an avid chamber musician and advocate for contemporary music. A Brazilian cellist\, Roberta collaborates with some of the most diverse and renowned composers to elevate underrepresented voices in the music scene\, both in Brazil and internationally.\n\n\n\nAs an educator\, Roberta has dedicated over a decade to teaching at Associação Músicos do Futuro in Taboão da Serra\, her alma mater. She is a Suzuki-certified instructor\, trained under Dr. Tanya Carey\, and she has mentored students at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Civic Youth Ensembles.\n\n\n\nRoberta continues to influence the next generation of musicians through collaborations with the Memphis Youth Symphony Program\, PRIZM Ensemble\, and other initiatives\, while also maintaining a private studio in the U.S. and Brazil. Roberta is a doctoral candidate in cello performance at the University of Memphis\, where she also serves as a teaching assistant. Her doctoral research explores themes of social justice and race within Brazilian classical music. Her principal mentors include Ji Yon Shim Anderson\, Felipe Avellar de Aquino\, Dennis Parker\, Brian Snow\, and Kimberly Patterson.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-iris-fellows-at-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260804T043036
CREATED:20251105T000012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T000012Z
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:7PM Thursday\, November 6\, 2025 | Free AdmissionScreening presented in collaboration with WKNO \nJoin us for a special screening of The American Revolution\, the latest Ken Burns documentary series exploring the extraordinary events and figures that shaped the founding of the United States. This free community screening\, presented in partnership with WKNO\, offers audiences the opportunity to experience the film on the big screen while engaging in thoughtful discussion about the enduring legacy of America’s fight for independence. \nA conversation will take place before the film\, featuring G. Wayne Dowdy\, a leading Memphis historian and archivist whose work has helped preserve the city’s rich cultural and political history. \nDowdy serves as Senior Manager of the Memphis Public Libraries History Department and has authored multiple books on Memphis history. Recognized by the Tennessee Historical Commission for his contributions to archival preservation\, Dowdy is a respected voice on the intersections of local history\, government\, and civic identity. His stewardship of the Memphis Public Library’s special collections continues to shape how the city’s stories are remembered and shared. \nAdmission to this screening is free\, courtesy of WKNO.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260804T043036
CREATED:20251029T181325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T181325Z
UID:6554-1762452000-1762459200@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:WYXR Pull Up
DESCRIPTION:The Pull-Up returns to Crosstown Concourse on Thursday\, Nov. 6 from 6–8 p.m. \nWYXR is throwing the doors open so you can meet the brilliant folks shaping their hallway into a hive of creativity and care. \nExplore the neighbors who make this place special:
• Dragonfly Collective\, the community-focused team behind projects like The Hospitality Hub and Play Where You Stay
• Memphis Listening Lab\, spinning stories and preserving music history on wax
• Amurica\, where Jamie Harmon will snap custom portraits on a one-night-only backdrop made just for The Pull-Up.\nThen slide into WYXR HQ for live performances by Blue Tom Records\, The University of Memphis’ student-run label. \nTotally free to attend. Designed for discovery. Powered by people who love Memphis. \nPull up and take the tour.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/wyxr-pull-up/
LOCATION:Memphis Listening Lab\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Suite 269\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T220000
DTSTAMP:20260804T043036
CREATED:20250905T002911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T002911Z
UID:6199-1762023600-1762034400@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Presents: She’Chinah
DESCRIPTION:She’Chinah \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nSaturday\, November 1st\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nAfter years of captivating stages in Los Angeles and beyond\, She’Chinah returns to Memphis for a special one-night performance at The Green Room on Saturday\, November 1st. \nHer last show at this venue in 2022 came within one ticket of selling out—and this time\, we expect nothing less than a packed house. \nThis event is more than a concert. It’s a homage to her evolution as an artist and a heartfelt dedication to those who have supported her journey from the very beginning. Expect new music\, elevated visuals\, and an energy that only She’Chinah can deliver. \nThis is a bold\, full-circle moment—and one Memphis won’t want to miss. \n FLASHING LIGHT WARNING \nThis show will include strobe and flashing lights. Viewer discretion is advised.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-shechinah/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T210000
DTSTAMP:20260804T043036
CREATED:20251016T215224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T215224Z
UID:6494-1761933600-1761944400@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:The Witching Hour Halloween Party @ Crosstown Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:Calling all ghouls and goblins of Memphis: you’re invite to the Witching Hour at Crosstown Brewing on Friday\, October 31 from 6-9 PM! \nCome start your Halloweekend off right with music from @djgeehoney and show off your best looks in our costume contest! Registration for the costume contest is $10 and includes a free pint of your favorite Crosstown brew! The winner will receive a $30 gift card with the runner up receiving a $20 gift card.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/the-witching-hour-halloween-party-crosstown-brewing-co/
LOCATION:Crosstown Brewing Co.\, 1264 Concourse Avenue\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260804T043036
CREATED:20251016T212420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T212420Z
UID:6492-1761850800-1761858000@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Film Series Special Event: Nosferatu with Live Score
DESCRIPTION:Sink your teeth into a Halloween-week classic on Thursday\, October 30\, 2025\, 7 pm at the Crosstown Theater. F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu\, the shadow-soaked masterpiece that helped define horror on screen\, returns in a special presentation featuring a brand-new live score by General Labor. \nThe Memphis ensemble will perform an immersive\, modern accompaniment that threads eerie minimalism\, pulsing percussion\, and textural electronics through Murnau’s iconic imagery\, breathing new life into Count Orlok’s creeping silhouette and the film’s haunted coastal vistas. This is not a soundtrack you’ll find on streaming: it’s a one-night-only conversation between musicians and movie\, unfolding in real time on the big screen. \nWhether you’re discovering Nosferatu for the first time or revisiting it through fresh ears\, this live score transforms a silent-era landmark into a visceral\, present-tense experience\, perfect for the season. \nJoin us as the Crosstown Arts Film Series bridges cinema history and contemporary sound\, otherworldly\, atmospheric\, and absolutely in the spirit of Halloween. \nB/W\, silent with intertitles. Not rated. Approx. 90 min.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-film-series-special-event-nosferatu-with-live-score/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260804T043036
CREATED:20251016T194944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T194944Z
UID:6486-1761850800-1761856200@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Echoes in the Room - Episode 5 - Ladies Night
DESCRIPTION:Single women get in free. Married women get in free. Men get in free. Everyone gets in free. Robert ‘Suave’ Gordon and David ‘Debonair’ Less will be playing music from their private stock that you’ve never heard and are unlikely to hear again (with maybe one or two exceptions). \nAll featuring the best women performers live and in the studio. Live shows and studio tracks that just didn’t make the record for one reason or another. Koko Taylor\, Maria Muldaur\, Ann Peebles\, Laura Dukes\, Carla Thomas\, Tracy Nelson\, Lisa Shoup\, Louise Hoffsten and Mavis Staples. \nIf you’re not there\, you’re in the wrong place. As always\, no streaming or recording.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/echoes-in-the-room-episode-5-ladies-night/
LOCATION:Memphis Listening Lab\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Suite 269\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260804T043036
CREATED:20251024T212751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T212751Z
UID:6535-1761760800-1761768000@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Resident Artist Talks
DESCRIPTION:Meet the brilliant minds behind the art! Join us for the Fall 2025 Resident Artist Talks at Crosstown Arts\, where our current Artists-in-Residence will share insights into their creative processes and give a behind-the-scenes look at their latest work. \nThis is your opportunity to engage with each artist\, ask questions\, and learn more about what inspires them and what they’ve been working on during their residency. Whether you’re a fellow artist\, art enthusiast\, or just curious\, this event promises a unique window into the creative world. \nFeatured Artists-in-Residence: \n\nPassapartout Duo\nAlice Faye Duncan\nKid Kardiac\nKhara Woods\nCristina Molina\n\nNo RSVP required — just come as you are and get inspired! \nLocation: The Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFREE and open to the public
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/fall-2025-resident-artist-talks/
LOCATION:TN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260804T043036
CREATED:20251016T192956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T192956Z
UID:6478-1761760800-1761768000@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Optic Sink - New Music Release
DESCRIPTION:Local dance-influenced punks Optic Sink present their third album\, Lucky Number\, during a free listening event at Memphis Listening Lab. Come hear the full album on an amazing sound system two days before its official release date.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/optic-sink-new-music-release/
LOCATION:Memphis Listening Lab\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Suite 269\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260804T043036
CREATED:20250924T192129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T162921Z
UID:6378-1761678000-1761685200@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Fright-tober Free Film Series: The Exorcist
DESCRIPTION:Frightober: \nWhen a mysterious entity possesses a young girl\, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life. \n \nWhen Tuesday\, October 28\, 2025 · 7 pm\nWhere Crosstown Arts Theater\nAdmission Free and Open to the Public \nHard R\, the very definition of intense horror.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/frightober-the-exorcist/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T213000
DTSTAMP:20260804T043036
CREATED:20250905T000812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T000812Z
UID:6189-1761676200-1761687000@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Presents: Cypress Ensemble: "Beethoven and Foote"
DESCRIPTION:Cypress Ensemble: “Beethoven and Foote” \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nTuesday\, October 28\, 2025 \nDoors open at 6:30 pm | Show Starts at 7:00 pm \n$18 in advance (plus fees) | $22 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe Memphis-based Cypress Ensemble\, a group of close friends and dedicated musicians\, invites audiences to a compelling evening of chamber music that bridges the familiar and the forgotten. \nThe program features one of Beethoven’s beloved Opus 18 string quartets—works that have become cornerstones of the chamber music repertoire. Known for their youthful energy\, charm\, and emotional depth\, these quartets capture Beethoven at a moment of brilliant innovation. This particular quartet includes one of his most celebrated slow movements\, offering a moment of sublime beauty within a piece full of joy and wit. \nPaired with Beethoven’s classic is a true hidden gem: the Piano Quintet in A minor by Arthur Foote\, a name largely unfamiliar to modern audiences despite his historic importance. Foote was the first successful American-trained composer\, and in his time\, this quintet was hailed by critics as “as good as anything coming out of Europe right now.” His music is marked by lyrical\, easily followed melodies and a sense of adventurous exploration—hallmarks of early American classical expression. \nThis 70-minute concert offers a rare chance to hear Foote’s masterwork live\, alongside a Beethoven quartet that continues to resonate across centuries. It’s an evening designed to inspire discovery and celebrate the richness of the chamber music tradition. \nDon’t miss this unique musical experience with Cypress Ensemble.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-cypress-ensemble-beethoven-and-foote/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T220000
DTSTAMP:20260804T043036
CREATED:20250905T000414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T000414Z
UID:6187-1761418800-1761429600@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Presents: Dead Soldiers: CivilwarLand Record Release Show feat. Blvck Hippie
DESCRIPTION:Dead Soldiers: CivilwarLand Record Release Show feat. Blvck Hippie \nCrosstown Theatre \nSaturday\, October 25\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show at 7:30 pm \n$30 in advance (plus fees) | $37 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nAfter almost 15 years\, two records\, two eps\, thousands of shows\, 4 vans\, 2 trailers and 20 plus tires the eclectic Memphis based Americana outfit Dead Soldiers are back with their third full length record and their most poised and mature effort to date. Here they continue to build on the influence of unique and irreverent American songwriters like Tom Waits\, Randy Newman\, Warren Zevon and (mostly Canadians) The Band while crafting something thoroughly modern and in conversation with this current moment in history.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-dead-soldiers-civilwarland-record-release-show-feat-blvck-hippie/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260804T043036
CREATED:20251016T163808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T163808Z
UID:6476-1761415200-1761422400@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Richard Lawrence - Photo Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:The Memphis Listening Lab hosts a special event where photography and music collide to tell the story of one of Memphis’ greatest assets\, its music. \nAs we look and listen\, Richard Lawrence’s photographs lead us through the quiet corners and familiar landmarks that have helped shape Memphis music. Some are still lively\, others long gone\, yet each carries a presence we take comfort in—even if we never set foot there. Together\, they invite us to see how the Memphis Sound lives and breathes all around us\, woven into the spaces where life itself unfolds.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/richard-lawrence-photo-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Memphis Listening Lab\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Suite 269\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T220000
DTSTAMP:20260804T043036
CREATED:20250904T235832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T235832Z
UID:6185-1761332400-1761343200@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Presents: An Evening With Joyce Cobb & Doug MacLeod
DESCRIPTION:CROSSTOWN ARTS PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH JOYCE COBB & DOUG MACLEOD\nTHE GREEN ROOM AT CROSSTOWN ARTS\nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 24\, 2025\nDOORS OPEN AT 7 PM | SHOW BEGINS AT 7:30 PM\nTICKETS: $\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a night of unforgettable music as two legends of American roots and blues take the stage: Joyce Cobb and Doug MacLeod. This one-of-a-kind concert brings together Cobb’s soulful\, powerhouse vocals with MacLeod’s masterful storytelling and fingerstyle blues guitar\, promising a deeply moving and joyful experience for all music lovers
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-an-evening-with-joyce-cobb-doug-macleod/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260804T043036
CREATED:20251016T162452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T162452Z
UID:6473-1761328800-1761336000@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Angelo Rapan - Listening Event
DESCRIPTION:“Introspective Resonance is a unique and authentic\, vibrational sound journey\, that brings together two very different music instruments\, piano and gongs. This album is a rare\, ground breaking live recording\, where the artists have the foresight to step aside\, set a positive intension and let their creativity\, beauty and healing come shining through.”
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/angelo-rapan-listening-event/
LOCATION:Memphis Listening Lab\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Suite 269\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T220000
DTSTAMP:20260804T043036
CREATED:20250904T235506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T235506Z
UID:6183-1761246000-1761256800@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Presents: Joe Restivo and Friends: “A Beautiful Friendship” Record Release Show
DESCRIPTION:Joe Restivo and Friends: “A Beautiful Friendship” Record Release Show \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nThursday\, October 23\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7:00pm | Show begins at 7:30 \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin us for a night of deep grooves\, soulful melodies\, and Memphis magic as Joe Restivo celebrates the release of his highly anticipated second album as a leader “A Beautiful Friendship”. \nRecorded at the legendary Sam Phillips Recording Studio and engineered by the incomparable Scott Bomar\, the album features a dream lineup of Memphis heavyweights—organist Charlie Wood and drummer Renardo Ward\, who held down the iconic organ trio gig at King’s Palace on Beale Street in the late ’90s. Inspired by the late\, great Calvin Newborn\, this reunion brings that classic rhythm section back together\, with Wood flying in from the UK to help make it happen. \nFor this special one-night-only event\, Restivo also welcomes Chris Hazelton—one of Kansas City’s top Hammond B-3 organists and current member of UK soul sensation James Hunter’s band—to add his signature flair. The lineup is rounded out by two of Memphis’s finest: saxophonist Kirk Smothers (tenor and baritone) and percussionist Felix Hernandez\, both of whom are also featured on the record. \nDon’t miss this rare convergence of musical legends\, hometown heroes\, and soulful storytelling!
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-joe-restivo-and-friends-a-beautiful-friendship-record-release-show/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T220000
DTSTAMP:20260804T043036
CREATED:20250924T183028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T183630Z
UID:6367-1761242400-1761256800@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Mid-Autumn Season: Dharma Talk – “Mindful Living: Finding Calm in a Busy World”
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness has gained popularity recently\, but what does it truly mean? Within Buddhism\, mindfulness is practiced together with concentration and insight as a path to awareness and wisdom. How can we effectively apply mindfulness in our busy lives to cultivate peace and clarity? \nThe Vietnamese American Community\, Crosstown Concourse and Crosstown Arts are excited to invite you to a special evening of meditation and teaching with Buddhist monk Thích Pháp Hòa\, Venerable Abbot at Truc Lam Monastery and Westlock Meditation Center in Edmonton\, Canada. Thích Pháp Hòa is a well-respected Vietnamese Buddhist monk known for his insightful and approachable Dharma talks that offer guidance for living. He was officially ordained as a monk at the age of 15\, and later received full Bhikkhu ordination in Plum Village\, France under the transmission master\, Thích Nhất Hạnh. He is a prominent monk who has held positions as the abbot of Trúc Lâm Monastery and Westlock Meditation Centre. Thầy’s teachings have resonated with communities around the world\, as he blends profound teachings with relatable anecdotes with an emphasis on living in the present moment\, mindful communication\, and simplicity. \nFollowing Thích Pháp Hòa’s meditation and Dharma lecture\, he will be joined by Rev. Dr. Jason Turner (Senior Pastor\, Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church) and Tom Shadyac (founder of Memphis Rox and film director\, producer\, and writer widely known for Ace Ventura: Pet Detective\, The Nutty Professor\, Liar Liar\, Patch Adams\, and Bruce Almighty) for a roundtable discussion and Q&A session on prayer and mindfulness from the perspectives of their own faith traditions.” \nA second Dharma talk in Vietnamese will follow this discussion at 8:00pm. \n\nWhere: Crosstown Arts Theater\nWhen: 6:00pm in English\, 8:00pm in Vietnamese\nAdmission: FREE (Registration required)\n\n  \nReserve your space for the English talk HERE. \nReserve your space for the Vietnamese talk HERE.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/dharma-talk-mindful-living-finding-calm-in-a-busy-world/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T213000
DTSTAMP:20260804T043036
CREATED:20250924T191228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T191228Z
UID:6374-1761159600-1761168600@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:University of Memphis: “Bluff City Fest”
DESCRIPTION:University of Memphis: “Bluff City Fest”\nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nWednesday\, October 22nd\, 2025 \nDoors open at 6:30 pm | Show starts at 7:00 pm \n$ 10 in advance (plus fees) | $15 at the door | Free for students/faculty with ID \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nNine powerhouse ensembles. One electrifying night. Experience the future of music as student groups from the University of Memphis Popular Music Program take the stage in a genre-spanning live concert event. These talented student performers bring the heat with high-energy sets across a wide spectrum of styles — from rock anthems and pop hits\, to soulful jazz\, funk grooves\, and genre-blending originals. \nMore than just a student recital\, this is a fully produced live showcase — complete with pro-level lighting\, sound\, and stage design — that highlights the diversity\, creativity\, and technical skill of Memphis’s next generation of artists.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/university-of-memphis-bluff-city-fest/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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