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SUMMARY:Season of Delight at Crosstown Concourse
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts and Crosstown Concourse present Season of Delight ❄️\n \nKick off the holiday season at Crosstown Concourse! Join us for a night of festivities in the Central Atrium\, featuring live music\, crafts\, holiday films\, games\, and our magical annual atrium lighting. Bring your family and friends for an evening that captures the spirit of the season. Mark your calendar for a magical night—don’t miss it! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Highlights\n\nAtrium Lighting: Gather at 6 PM for the festive annual atrium lighting countdown!\nHot Chocolate & Specialty Cocktails: Enjoy hot chocolate from Global and a seasonal cocktail from Art Bar.\nLive Music: Experience the Season with a Jazz band\, an Orchestra\, Choir Performances\, Holiday Classics\, and More!\nHoliday Film Screening: Watch A Christmas Story for free in the Theater.\nResidency Open Studio: Explore Crosstown Arts’ residency studios during their Open Studio event.\n\nActivities for All Ages\n\nGames: Try Wack-A-Grinch\, Tic Tac Snow\, and more holiday-themed games.\nCaricature Artists: Take home a fun holiday portrait.\nSpin Art & Balloon Artists: Create one-of-a-kind crafts.\nHoliday Cards to Santa: Write letters to Santa at our craft station.\nHoliday Portraits: Capture a festive family photo.\n\n\nCentral Atrium\nFriday\, December 6\, 2024\nTime: 5-8 pm\nTickets: Free and open to the public \n\nRSVP \n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore All Season of Delight Events
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Resident Artists Open Studios + Performances
DESCRIPTION:East Atrium + The Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nDate: Friday\, December 6\, 2024\nTime: 5 pm to 8 pm\nPerformances: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm\nReception: 7:30 pm\nLocation: Crosstown Arts. East Atrium \nJoin us for the Residency Open Studios + Performances event at Crosstown Arts! Enjoy studio visits and insight into the creative processes of jin choi\, Victoria Newton Ford\, Areej Jubran\, and Lisette Alvarez\, followed by the musical performances of Ariel Reign and Doter Sweetly! Performances will be followed by in-studio receptions hosted by each artist.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-resident-artists-open-studios-performances/
LOCATION:TN
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SUMMARY:Kortland Whalum in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Kortland Whalum in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, December 6\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nKortland Whalum is a singer-songwriter and actor whose talents span from music to the stage. As an actor\, Kortland has over a dozen theatre credits\, including: Guys & Dolls\, The Color Purple\, CATS\, and Carmen Jones. \n\nWith Sold Out shows at Crosstown Arts’ “The Green Room”\, Kortland is continuing to seek and occupy a unique niche in the world of soft jazz and R&B/Soul music. His EP A Love Letter; a collection of songs including\, “Can We Go [Love’s Paradise]”\, “C’est La Vie”\, and “The Limit” was released in 2021; all of which have garnered favorable local radio play. Kortland can also be seen singing with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra Big Band.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/kortland-whalum-in-the-green-room/
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SUMMARY:WYXR'S RAISED BY SOUND FEST 2024
DESCRIPTION:WYXR PRESENTS RAISED BY SOUND FEST  \nFree Music in the Central Atrium \nEnjoy a day of free music from talented artists\, featuring a mix of genres and incredible performances.\nBlue Tom Revue\n1:00 PM\nComprised of U of M students\, Blue Tom Revue showcases burgeoning new talent who write and perform original tunes of varying genres. \nfosterfalls\n2:15 PM\nMemphis dream folk artist who weaves together open-tuned guitar\, ethereal harmonies\, and meditative\, nature-inspired lyrics. \nHeartbreak Hill Trio\n3:15 PM\nBlues rock power trio from Memphis known for their high-octane live performances. \nCut Worms\n4:20 PM\nGenre-bending Brooklynite\, best described as Americana/Pop/Rock. His 2020 album “Nobody Lives Here Anymore” made Paste’s Best 100 Albums of the 2020s (so far). \nHurray for the Riff Raff (solo)\n5:30 PM\nIndie roots rocker hailing from New Orleans. Their latest album “The Past Is Still Alive” has garnered critical acclaim and features on NPR\, Rolling Stone\, and The New York Times\, and is included in Paste’s Best 100 Albums of the 2020s (so far). \n\nFundraising Events\nJ. Spaceman & John Coxon of Spiritualized Live Score to William Eggleston’s Stranded in Canton\nSOLD OUT\nThis headline show has sold out\, but tickets are still available for the after-party\, and all daytime shows are free to the public. \nAfter Party\nEast Atrium\, Crosstown Concourse\nDoors at 8:30 PM | Party starts at 9:00 PM \nThe after-party to end all after-parties! Featuring a DJ set by The Black Keys and performances by Lil Noid and Tommy Wright III\, this event includes free local eats from Across the Board\, beer from Crosstown Brewing Co.\, Old Dominick\, and Alma del Jaguar\, plus immersive art experiences. This promises to be a festival highlight where diverse musical worlds collide. \n\nThe Black Keys (DJ Set)\nRock duo Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney will bring their vinyl record hang to the East Atrium\, spinning an eclectic mix of party music inspired by Memphis and North Mississippi.\nTommy Wright III\nA rare\, intimate performance from this Memphis rap innovator\, representing the city’s influential underground hip-hop scene.\nLil Noid\nThis Memphis rap pioneer will feel right at home in the mix\, having contributed to The Black Keys’ track “Candy and Her Friends” off their latest album.\n\nGet After Party Tickets
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/wyxrs-raised-by-sound-fest-2024/
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SUMMARY:Kafé Kirk: Kirk Whalum\, Kevin Whalum & Alonzo Bodden
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Kafé Kirk with Kirk Whalum and special guests Kevin Whalum and Alonzo Bodden in Crosstown Theater. \nThursday\, December 12\, 2024\nCrosstown Theater\nDoors open at 6:00 pm | Show begins at 6:30 pm\nTickets: General Admission $69 (plus fees) \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \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. This very special performance will Kevin Whalum and Alonzo Bodden.⁠\n⁠\nKEVIN WHALUM⁠\nKevin Whale\, a 35-year entertainment veteran from Memphis\, is a preacher\, published writer\, and motivational speaker. His music has been featured on Sirius/XM Radio\, and he has appeared on several of his brother Kirk’s albums. As a solo artist\, Kevin has released two albums\, Timetable and One Life to Love. He has also been a dedicated educator and performer at the Nashville Jazz Workshop\, where he participated in the acclaimed “Jazz On The Move” series\, presenting the life and music of jazz legends Nat King Cole and Billy Strayhorn.⁠\n⁠\nALONZO BODDEN⁠\nA regular panel member on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me\, Alonzo Bodden has been making audiences around the country laugh for more than 20 years. Alonzo’s latest (2022) comedy special Alonzo Bodden: Stupid Don’t Get Tired\, was released on YouTube by Helium Comedy Studios. In 2019\, he starred in his fourth stand-up special\, Alonzo Bodden: Heavy Lightweight\, which premiered exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.⁠\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.⁠
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/kafe-kirk-kirk-whalum-kevin-whalum-alonzo-bodden/
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SUMMARY:Rachel Maxann’s Holiday Spirits: A Christmas Special with Friends in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Rachel Maxann’s Holiday Spirits: A Christmas Special with Friends in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, December 13\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin singer-songwriter Rachel Maxann for a soulful Christmas celebration featuring heartfelt performances of holiday classics\, original tunes\, and special guests from the local music scene. With her signature blend of folk\, soul\, and blues\, Rachel will fill the night with festive spirit and powerful storytelling. Don’t miss this intimate evening of music\, warmth\, and joy as she shares the stage with talented guest artists for a holiday show to remember.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/rachel-maxanns-holiday-spirits-a-christmas-special-with-friends-in-the-green-room/
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SUMMARY:Mark Edgar Stuart & The BlueShift Ensemble 3rd Annual X-mas Show
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Mark Edgar Stuart & The Blueshift Ensemble 3rd Annual X-mas show in The Green Room\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, December 18\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $16\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\nMark Edgar Stuart comes back with the Christmas Concert! The tradition started three years ago with the Blueshift Ensemble. This year Stuart presents special guests Savannah Brister\, Calvin Barnes\, & Alexis Grace.\nMark Edgar Stuart\nYou’ll have a tough time finding a more widely-embraced modern singer-songwriter in Memphis — Stuart’s enthusiasm about his adopted hometown and what it has to offer is magnetic\, and his songs will stick with you. Grammy-winning music writer/director Robert Gordon is a big fan\, often spinning Mark’s tracks on his weekly radio show\, and other critics agree: “His acerbic wit is reminiscent of John Prine and Randy Newman” (No Depression); “His wry\, cutting view of the world makes something old new again” (Paste); “Always maintaining a tender demeanor\, his songwriting is smart as it is sincere” (Pop Matters). Mark’s stories are sweet but never saccharine\, even-keeled but deeply affecting. He’s lovable and literary\, smart yet plain-spoken\, heartening\, funny\, and always memorable. He sounds new and familiar\, fresh yet timeless. His songs sound like your favorite stories\, retold by a friend.\n\nBlueshift Ensemble\n\nBlueshift Ensemble is a Memphis-based contemporary chamber music ensemble dedicated to bringing artists and audiences together through artistic collaboration. By programming both new and existing classical repertoire alongside multi-genre collaborations\, Blueshift aims to connect a wider audience to today’s classical music. The ensemble draws upon Memphis’s uniquely diverse musical heritage by combining classical music with popular music genres such as rock\, blues\, and soul and collaborating with local musicians\, visual artists\, and composers.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/mark-edgar-stuart-the-blueshift-ensemble-3rd-annual-x-mas-show/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Event Rescheduled: Artist Talks with Lester Merriweather & Alex Paulus
DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement weather\, the Artist Talks on January 11 are now rescheduled for Thursday\, January 16 from 6-8 PM. Apologies for the late notice—this decision was made after our newsletter was sent. We hope you can join us for an evening of art and conversation. \nThe Galleries at Crosstown Arts\nFree and open to the public \nANA•LOG – Lester Merriweather \nFourteen Pics is a cumulative project referencing several continuing bodies of work by Lester Julian Merriweather examining the concept of agency over Black Visualization within American Popular Culture. The works in ANA•LOG draw upon several sources: They take direct visual inspiration from the compositions of the 1982-88 Basquiat-Warhol Collaborations. ANA•LOG’s methodology invokes the long-rumored Dr. Dre concept album The Planets. The gestural treatment of the layered and excavated surfaces in ANA•LOG pays homage to the experimental processes of the mid-60s Developer tool works by the late Jack Whitten. Language is key to the works included in ANA•LOG. In breaking down its linguistic aspects\, Merriweather examined varied forms of the word Analog\, defined as “not computerized”; Analog is a counter-cultural delineation that separates itself from the “Digital”. The individually collaged-by-hand elemental “units” in ANA•LOG act in a fashion similar to pixels in the Digital space. Referencing Memphis slang\, “Ana” is a shortened form of “Animosity”. “Log” in this instance serves as a “Recorded History”. ANA•LOG essentially serves as a “Record of Remembered Angers” obtained through oft repeated racial disparities within American Visual culture. \nSize Matters – Alex Paulus\nI’ve been thinking about scale and proportion a lot lately. The size of an object can make it seem important or unimportant. And we all measure things according to the size of ourselves. Things that are smaller than us can seem trivial\, while larger objects can feel overwhelming. Yet\, when considering the vastness of the universe\, our planet seems tiny and inconsequential.\nMy current series focuses on the juxtaposition of small figures within expansive landscapes\, alongside large-scale portraits depicting figures of profound personal meaning from my childhood. The pieces involving small figures in massive spaces\, create a sense of insignificance. The large portraits give off a sense of immense importance. But this is all relative to the size of the viewer and how it makes them feel.\nI often think about how humans fit into this world and how small we actually are compared to the rest of the universe. I am very interested in the purpose of human existence\, but it seems like we do a lot of weird things for no reason. And I’d like to learn as much as I can with my time here on Earth.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/exhibiting-artist-talk-lester-merriweather-alex-paulus/
LOCATION:TN
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T153000
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SUMMARY:Mahogany Chamber Music Series: Hope
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents the Mahogany Chamber Series: Hope in the Crosstown Theater \nCrosstown Theater\nSunday\, January 12\, 2025\nDoors open at 2 pm | Show begins at 2:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $30 at the door | $10 student ticket \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nAs humanity wrestles with creating balance with personal\, cultural\, and community concerns far and near us\, many use visual art and music as hope for a better day. Each piece in this concert reflects on what Dr. Martin Luther King describes as the “Beloved Community” and how we face difficulties\, heal\, and push forward toward the vision of a brighter day. Including works by Margaret Bonds\, Jake Haggie\, Joseph Joubert and two world premieres commissioned by Dr. Armand Hall\, conductor. \nPerformers:\nKearstin Piper Brown\, Soprano\nArmand Hall\, Conductor\nArtina McCain\, pianist/Concert curator\nMahogany Chamber Ensemble
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/mahogany-chamber-music-series-hope/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Exhibiting Artist Talks: Lester Merriweather + Alex Paulus
DESCRIPTION:Artist Talks: Featuring Lester Merriweather & Alex Paulus ⁠\nThe Galleries at Crosstown Arts⁠\nThursday\, January 16\, 2025⁠\n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM⁠\nFree and open to the public⁠ \nANA•LOG – Lester Merriweather\nFourteen Pics is a cumulative project referencing several continuing bodies of work by Lester Julian Merriweather examining the concept of agency over Black Visualization within American Popular Culture. The works in ANA•LOG draw upon several sources: They take direct visual inspiration from the compositions of the 1982-88 Basquiat-Warhol Collaborations. ANA•LOG’s methodology invokes the long-rumored Dr. Dre concept album The Planets. The gestural treatment of the layered and excavated surfaces in ANA•LOG pays homage to the experimental processes of the mid-60s Developer tool works by the late Jack Whitten. Language is key to the works included in ANA•LOG. In breaking down its linguistic aspects\, Merriweather examined varied forms of the word Analog\, defined as “not computerized”; Analog is a counter-cultural delineation that separates itself from the “Digital”. The individually collaged-by-hand elemental “units” in ANA•LOG act in a fashion similar to pixels in the Digital space. Referencing Memphis slang\, “Ana” is a shortened form of “Animosity”. “Log” in this instance serves as a “Recorded History”. ANA•LOG essentially serves as a “Record of Remembered Angers” obtained through oft repeated racial disparities within American Visual culture. \nSize Matters – Alex Paulus\nI’ve been thinking about scale and proportion a lot lately. The size of an object can make it seem important or unimportant. And we all measure things according to the size of ourselves. Things that are smaller than us can seem trivial\, while larger objects can feel overwhelming. Yet\, when considering the vastness of the universe\, our planet seems tiny and inconsequential. \nMy current series focuses on the juxtaposition of small figures within expansive landscapes\, alongside large-scale portraits depicting figures of profound personal meaning from my childhood. The pieces involving small figures in massive spaces\, create a sense of insignificance. The large portraits give off a sense of immense importance. But this is all relative to the size of the viewer and how it makes them feel. I often think about how humans fit into this world and how small we actually are compared to the rest of the universe. I am very interested in the purpose of human existence\, but it seems like we do a lot of weird things for no reason. And I’d like to learn as much as I can with my time here on Earth.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/exhibiting-artist-talks-lester-merriweather-alex-paulus/
LOCATION:TN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034959
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SUMMARY:Say It Loud: The Overlook Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Say It Loud: The Overlook Quartet in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nThursday\, January 16\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: pay what you wish! \nPAY WHAT YOU WISH \nMonica Davis\, violin\nRavenna Lipchik\, violin\nAngela Pickett\, viola\nLaura Metcalf\, cello \nThe “breathtaking\,” “paradigm-shifting” (New York Music Daily) string quartet The Overlook is a unifying\, community-building force\, whose dedication to a more representative musical tradition reverberates throughout their industry. \nThe Overlook formed from a simple need to make and share music with others during the pandemic shutdown. The longtime friends\, some of New York’s most accomplished string players\, gathered to play outdoors in parks and on street corners in upper Manhattan\, and their community stopped to listen. Through these casual outdoor performances\, they built a following in person and on social media\, connected with local businesses and residential enclaves\, and partnered with important neighborhood cultural centers for their first official performances. They witnessed firsthand the power of music to unite and inspire – all without playing a single note of the string quartet repertoire that has been held up as “standard” for hundreds of years. \nSince their inception in June 2020\, The Overlook has worked to effect permanent change in the “classical music canon” by developing a body of repertoire composed by BIPOC\, female\, and non-binary creators. The quartet has presented masterworks from the past by Florence Price\, Samuel-Coleridge-Taylor\, and Chevalier de Saint-Georges\, as well as works by living composers Trevor Weston\, Eleanor Alberga\, Carlos Simon\, Jessie Montgomery\, Shelley Washington\, Leila Adu\, Forbes Graham\, and many more. The Overlook has enjoyed collaborating with such artists as New York Philharmonic principal clarinetist Anthony McGill\, Wilco guitarist Nels Cline\, multi-Grammy nominee Curtis Stewart\, and noted visual artist Linda Sormin. To support their work\, the quartet has been awarded grants by the Eastman School of Music\, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council\, Bronx Council on the Arts and Local 802’s Music Performance Trust Fund. \nThe Overlook has developed and presented a new performance series “If the Stars Align” in Uptown-NYC\, with concerts at Washington Heights/Inwood cultural institutions including Hispanic Society of America\, Morris-Jumel Mansion\, Dyckman Farmhouse Museum\, Fort Washington Collegiate Church\, and United Palace Theatre. The quartet recently brought their mission to Lincoln Center at Kaufman Music Center’s “Musical Storefronts”\, Chamber Music NY at Bruno Walter Auditorium\, GatherNYC at the Museum of Arts and Design\, Symphony Space\, Fotografiska New York\, and Wave Hill. Further afield\, the quartet has performed at Chatter ABQ\, WOCO Fest\, The Arts Club of DC\, Music for Montauk\, Mass MoCA\, LeHigh University\, Tuckamore Festival in NL\, Canada\, as well as in a virtual performance presented by the Metropolitan Museum of Art that has been streamed nearly 70\,000 times. \nBy building relationships with composers and championing new works\, collaborating with interdisciplinary creators\, re-thinking the concert experience to include non-traditional spaces\, and consistently engaging with their Uptown NYC community\, The Overlook upholds its mission to create a more representative and relevant musical practice.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/say-it-loud-the-overlook-quartet/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts and Folk All Y’all presents Chris Milam in The Green Room.
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts and Folk All Y’all presents Chris Milam in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, January 18\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nChris Milam\, a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his work on “Kids These Days” and “Meanwhile\,” releases his most ambitious album yet with “Orchid South.” This record captures the essence of youth\, exploring themes of beauty and impending doom with a raw and energetic sound. Recorded live in Memphis with his band\, “Orchid South” bucks current industry trends by prioritizing a cohesive album experience over individual singles.\nMilam’s previous work earned him widespread acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Collaborations with renowned artists like William Bell and Valerie June further solidified his reputation as an artist to watch. “Orchid South” showcases his growth as an artist\, delivering a powerful and authentic rock and roll experience that reflects the spirit of Memphis music.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-and-folk-all-yall-presents-chris-milam-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034959
CREATED:20241025T173855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T160723Z
UID:4703-1737315000-1737322200@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Jay McK
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Jay McK in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, January 19\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJay McK is an artist\, composer\, producer\, and professional bassist\, known for his funky bass lines\, an array of sounds\, solos\, and melodic melodies.Covering the globe\, Jay McK has shared the stage with and soundtracked for LiV Warfield\, Ghost Note\, RC and The Gritz\, Chris Dave and the DrumHedz\, Bobby Sparks\, Shaun Martin\, American Idol winner Ruben Studdard\, and many more. \nJay is a melodic\, grooving\, and funky bassist that focuses on making songs\, tunes\, and concerts feel good within any band’s vibe. His musical prowess has often culminated in him being called upon to serve as musical director. His sound and style can move seamlessly from solid bass grooves to show-stopping solos. \nAs an artist\, Jay strives to write songs with great vibes\, encouragement\, and an uplifting message that every life can understand. Jay‘s goal is to spread love\, create a dancing atmosphere\, encourage spiritual movements\, and influence an incredible experience through music. \nJay McK is now introducing himself as a solo artist with a series of four EP releases\, featuring artists he has collaborated with for years including contemporaries such as drummer/producer\, Blaque Dynamite\, and fellow bassist\, MonoNeon. “Work On Me” and “Dirty Mama” are out now on all streaming platforms. \nBe there for an incredible performance featuring the new music of Jay McK! You’re gonna wanna have your good shoes on for it.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/jay-mck/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034959
CREATED:20241230T204420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T204420Z
UID:4956-1737747000-1737752400@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Elizabeth Wise & Her Guys in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Elizabeth Wise & Her Guys in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, Jan 24\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n“I’ve been all over the world/I’ve seen almost everything/I’ve sung all kinds of places/People call me the queen.” That’s the start of the middle verse from the modern blues standard “Mississippi Woman\,” a gritty song that’s been handed up and down the muddy banks of the mighty river that bears its name and passed along like a secret from the hills of Holly Springs to the juke joints of Memphis and into the hands of Elizabeth Wise\, a folk singer\, guitarist\, and ceramicist who possesses what they used to call an old soul. With a slide in her left hand and conviction in her voice\, Wise inhabits the lines that come next\, delivering them as a mystical incantation and a purposeful statement of fact. “No matter where I go y’all/I give them something real/People all over the world/Need that Mississippi feel.” \nThe Memphis band with songwriting collaborator Bob Buckley and Memphis legends Jim Spake and Tom Lonardo is always a fresh spin on the Wise and Wise/Buckley originals and arrangements of covers.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/elizabeth-wise-her-guys-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034959
CREATED:20241230T204635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T231033Z
UID:4958-1737833400-1737838800@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Marcella Simien ( ft. Infinity Stairs) & Talibah Safiya in The Crosstown Theater
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Marcella Simien ( ft. Infinity Stairs) & Talibah Safiya in The Crosstown Theater \nCrosstown Theater at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, January 25\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nMarcella’s debut solo album\, To Bend to the Will of a Dream That’s Being Fulfilled\, captures this deeply personal journey. She played every instrument\, wrote every lyric\, and sang every vocal part herself. “I felt it necessary to have my hand touch every aspect of this collection of music\,” she says. “This was a deeply personal\, very physical experience to go through\, and it was imperative that I used my body as the vehicle to create every tone and texture of this project.” \nThe album resonates with the sounds of the South\, blending traditional instruments like the accordion and frottoir with contemporary production and electronic elements. Influenced by her love for Rāga and Indian music\, Marcella also incorporates the harmonium and tanpura\, creating a unique soundscape that reflects her journey of spirituality\, ancestral healing\, and self-acceptance. \nTalibah Safiya is an independent Soul Artist and a captivating story teller from Memphis TN. Using minimal but impactful instrumentation and visually stimulating lyricism\, Talibah deeply connects you to her story and your own. \nHer debut project “Love Spells Live” was released in March of 2023 in collaboration with the University of Memphis’s Highwater Records. Her second project with Highwater Records is “Black Magic” was released in 2024. It is a reimagining of blues Classics from the Highwater catalog including artists like Junior Kimbrough and Jessie Mae Hemphill. This project is done in collaboration with 77x gold and platinum engineer and producer Ari Morris\, visual artist\, and producer\, Bradon Deener\, and multi-instrumentalist producer\, Madame Fraankie. She has written songs for RapSh!t on HBO Max\, Sexxy Red\, and more.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/marcella-simien-ft-infinity-stairs-talibah-safiya-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034959
CREATED:20241025T174122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T160552Z
UID:4705-1738092600-1738101600@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Sungazer
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Sungazer in the Theater \nThe Theater at Crosstown Arts\nTuesday\, January 28\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 in advance | $30 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJanuary 28 lineup features Salami Rose Joe Louis followed by Sungazer. \nSalami Rose Joe Louis is a multi-instrumentalist producer and genre traveler\, captivating audiences with her unique blend of electronic music and avant-garde experimentation. Signed to Flying Lotus’s esteemed Brainfeeder label\, she crafts intricate soundscapes primarily on her beloved Roland MV8800\, nicknamed “Funfunfun.” \nHer critically acclaimed debut\, ‘Zdenka 2080\,’ a sci-fi epic\, earned a nomination for Giles Peterson’s Worldwide Awards Best Album of 2020. This groundbreaking album\, along with her subsequent work\, including the recent ‘Akousmatikous\,’ explores profound themes: climate change\, the power of imagery\, and the struggle for liberation from societal conditioning. \nFrom supporting genre-bending luminaries like Flying Lotus and Cinematic Orchestra to collaborating with Toro y Moi and Hiatus Kaiyote\, Salami Rose Joe Louis has built a reputation for her electrifying live performances. Now\, she presents a live EP\, capturing the raw energy and improvisational magic of her dynamic quartet\, showcasing the full spectrum of her artistic vision. \nSungazer is an international Future Jazz duo featuring YouTuber / bassist Adam Neely and drummer Shawn Crowder. \nOriginally formed in Brooklyn\, NY in July of 2014\, Sungazer has brought their unique blend of hard-hitting Jazz Fusion\, 8-bit\, Progressive Rock and EDM to audiences in the U.S. and Europe. Sungazer explores the human element of improvisation within the context of modern electronic music. Exciting\, hard-hitting\, and never predictable\, Sungazer creates music aimed squarely ahead into the 21st century. They released their sophomore EP entitled Sungazer\, Vol. 2 in 2019. On October 11\, 2021 they released their debut full-length album\, Perihelion. The long-awaited debut LP explores time and the liminal spaces between jazz improvisation and modern electronic music aesthetics. The album was co-produced and mixed by Simon Grove (Plini\, Protest The Hero\, Intervals) and features an eclectic cast of guest musicians including Joshua de la Victoria\, Hannah Sumner\, Jae Soto\, Tom Monda (Thank You Scientist)\, Shubh Saran\, Jared Yee\, Christian Li\, Zac Zinger\, Brian Plautz (Aberdeen)\, Brian Krock (Big Heart Machine) and the Resonance Collective.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/sungazer/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034959
CREATED:20241230T204922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T204922Z
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SUMMARY:Art Edmaiston in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Art Edmaiston in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, January 31\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $15 (plus fees) \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nArt Edmaiston – Memphis saxophonist\, improvisor/composer and player of “Ecstatic Energy Music”.\n\n\nArt’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 farm land and soybean fields.\n\n\n\nEdmaiston creates forward-looking music while being fully present in the moment. Bold improvisations teeming with energetic melodies that alternate between husky subtones and brilliant multiphonic flourishes. Blues and spiritual music are an underlying influence in the original compositions as well as a touchstone throughout his solo journeys.\n\n\nHis personal creative approach to the soprano saxophone makes use of smeared notes\, pitch bends and tonal manipulations offering listeners an aural picture of abstract liberated instrumental expression unlike anything heard in mainstream music performances.\n\n\n\nJoining Art in his debut performance as a leader is a cast of talented musicians and artists who have contributed to his development throughout his thirty-plus years of professional work.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/art-edmaiston-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034959
CREATED:20250102T165627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T165651Z
UID:4965-1738438200-1738445400@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:An Evening with The Wilkins Sisters in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents An Evening with The Wilkins Sisters in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, February 1\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $23 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe Wilkins Sisters are Tangela Longstreet\, Joyce Jones\, and Tawana Cunningham from Memphis\, TN. They are the daughters and back-up singers for their father\, the late great Rev. John Wilkins. The Wilkins Sisters were brought up singing in the church inspired by their mother (Betty Maxwell Wilkins) and father (Rev. John Wilkins) and mix gospel\, blues and R&B to make a music that is moving\, soulful\, and uplifting. As little girls they used to open for their father at services\, shows\, and picnics. Growing up they had their own groups and singing projects as well\, and Tangela\, the leader of the trio has had her own band\, Tan and The Violinettes\, for over 25 yearsThe daughters came back together about 10 years ago when they were asked to accompany their father on several songs on his award winning first full-length record\, You Can’t Hurry God\, on Fat Possum’s Big Legal Mess label. \nThe daughters called themselves 3D\, short for\, 3 Daughters\, when singing with their father. They went on to tour with him for the next 10 years entertaining crowds and festivals worldwide. For Reverend Wilkins’ second release\, Trouble\, recorded at famed Royal Studios and released by Memphis label Goner Records\, Rev Wilkins wanted his daughters featured more prominently and that’s exactly what he did. Trouble features the daughters ‘strong soulful vocal leads as well their warm\, distinctive harmonies. Upon their father’s untimely passing\, Tangela\, Joyce and Tawana decided to get back together to honor their father and continue the family tradition as The Wilkins Sisters.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/an-evening-with-the-wilkins-sisters-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034959
CREATED:20250131T213106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T004848Z
UID:5084-1738951200-1738958400@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents an Opening Reception for From the Ashes\, Supernatural Telescope\, The Colors of the Caribbean\, and A Journey into the Shadows in the Galleries at Crosstown Arts.
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents an Opening Reception for From the Ashes\, Supernatural Telescope\, The Colors of the Caribbean\, and A Journey into the Shadows in the Galleries at Crosstown Arts. \nJoin us for an evening of art\, music\, and community as we celebrate four powerful exhibitions: \nFrom the Ashes by Maritza Dávila-Irizarry\nSupernatural Telescope by Danielle Sierra\nThe Colors of the Caribbean by Juan Roberto Murat Salas\nA Journey into the Shadows by Nelson Gutierrez \nEnjoy a special reception menu provided by Ben E. Keith\, featuring Chef Kevin Sullivan of Kitchen Laurel\, and sip on the Frosted Citrine\, a complimentary signature cocktail from Art Bar\, featuring vodka\, orange\, maple syrup\, bitters\, and soda. \nLive music by Ted Ludwig and Michael Shults will set the perfect backdrop for an evening of inspiration and conversation. \nThe Galleries at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, February 7\, 2025\n6-8 PM\nFree and open to the public \nDon’t miss this unforgettable night celebrating art and creativity. \nLearn more about the current exhibitions HERE.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-an-opening-reception-for-from-the-ashes-supernatural-telescope-the-colors-of-the-caribbean-and-a-journey-into-the-shadows-in-the-galleries-at-crosstown-arts/
LOCATION:TN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034959
CREATED:20250107T171756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T211313Z
UID:4981-1738956600-1738962000@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents CHURCH IN THE WILD in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents CHURCH IN THE WILD in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, February 7\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $15 in advance (plus fees) | $20 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nMemphis-based rapper and curator Dame Mufasa has been performing on the underground scene since 2018 with a focus on bridging the gap between hip-hop and contemporary art while challenging what’s considered high art throughout the culture with powerful storytelling lyrics and provocative\, unapologetic stories inspired by his South Memphis upbringing. Dame uses his visual arts background to bring additional texture to his overall aesthetic and live show production demanding rap music be respected as high art from the ghetto to the gallery. \n\n\nNegro Terror is the brainchild of Omar Higgins with the help of family and others. Before Omars untimely passing his wishes were for his family to keep it going (the band and other projects) if things take a turn for the worst. With new line up lead by brother David Higgins (Vox/Guitar) and a rotating roster of amazing musicians.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-church-in-the-wild-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034959
CREATED:20250121T204231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T204231Z
UID:5028-1738998000-1739012400@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Church Health and Crosstown Concourse Present the Crosstown 10K/5K Benefiting Church Health
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Concourse – 1350 Concourse Ave\, Memphis\, TN 38104\nSaturday\, February 8\, 2025 \nRegistration:\nSecure your spot now at Race Roster. \nSchedule: \n\nRegistration: 7:00 AM\nRace Start: 8:00 AM\n\nBenefitting: Church Health – providing essential healthcare services for our community. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nScenic Midtown run route\nPopular race after-party featuring:\n• Hot coffee and cold beer\n• Fresh fruit and hot food\n• Awards ceremony\n• Info tables and more!\n\nJoin us to support a healthier Memphis and celebrate at Crosstown Concourse after the race!
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/church-health-and-crosstown-concourse-present-the-crosstown-10k-5k-benefiting-church-health/
LOCATION:Crosstown Concourse\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034959
CREATED:20250107T172040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T171959Z
UID:4983-1739043000-1739050200@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts and Folk All Y’all presents: Liz Longley
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts and Folk All Y’all presents: Liz Longley\n \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, February 8\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 (plus fees) \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\nLiz Longley (she/her) is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter celebrated for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice and deeply emotional music. Known for her distinctive blend of folk\, pop\, and Americana\, Liz has earned accolades from prestigious songwriting competitions\, including the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship Competition. \nHer self-titled debut album was praised as “stunning” (HuffPost) and marked by “cleverness and wit” (Dallas Morning News). The follow-up\, Weightless (2016)\, was lauded as “a thing of beauty” by Pop Dose. Liz’s sixth album\, Funeral For My Past\, became a notable success after her fans raised over $150\,000 on Kickstarter to fund its independent release\, making her the #4th-most funded solo female musician in Kickstarter history. The album received widespread acclaim\, with Forbes calling it “stunning” and Billboard highlighting its diverse range from Americana to shimmering pop anthems. \nBecoming a mother in 2022 profoundly impacted Liz’s songwriting\, infusing her music with greater depth and perspective. Her upcoming album reflects this new chapter in her life\, showcasing both her personal growth and her continued evolution as an artist.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-and-folk-all-yall-presents-presents-liz-longley/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034959
CREATED:20250130T223956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T223956Z
UID:5077-1739302200-1739311200@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents Modern Masters: Rahsaahn Barber and the Ted Ludwig Trio in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Modern Masters: Rahsaahn Barber and the Ted Ludwig Trio in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nTuesday\, February 11\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: General $25 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door | $15 Students with Student ID (plus fees) \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\nAcclaimed saxophonist Rahsaan Barber brings his unique blend of jazz\, blues\, funk\, and world music to the stage. A master of his instrument\, Barber has shared the stage with legends like Christian McBride and Brian Blade\, and graced renowned venues worldwide\, from the Village Vanguard to the Kennedy Center.\n\n\n\nThis concert will showcase Barber’s virtuosity and creativity\, featuring his own compositions and arrangements. Expect an evening of captivating improvisation\, soulful melodies\, and infectious rhythms that will leave you wanting more.\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Rahsaan Barber live in concert!
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-modern-masters-rahsaahn-barber-and-the-ted-ludwig-trio-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034959
CREATED:20250130T225401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T225401Z
UID:5079-1739473200-1739484000@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:The Crosstown Arts Film Series presents In The Mood For Love (2000) directed by Wong Kar-wai in Crosstown Theater
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents a screening of In the Mood for Love (2000) in Crosstown Theater. \n\n\n\n\nCrosstown Theater\nThursday\, February 13\, 2025\nTickets: $5 at the door\nDoors at 6:30 pm | Film begins at 7:00 pm (sharp!) \nWong Kar-wai / 2000 / 98 minutes / PG \n\n  \nHong Kong\, 1962: Chow Mo-wan (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) and Su Li-zhen (Maggie Cheung Man-yuk) move into neighboring apartments on the same day. Their encounters are formal and polite—until a discovery about their spouses creates an intimate bond between them. At once delicately mannered and visually extravagant\, Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love is a masterful evocation of romantic longing and fleeting moments. With its aching musical soundtrack and exquisitely abstract cinematography by Christopher Doyle and Mark Lee Ping-bin\, this film has been a major stylistic influence on the past decade of cinema and a milestone in Wong’s redoubtable career. (Janus Films) \nThe Crosstown Arts Film Series showcases a diverse collection of independent\, international\, historically significant\, artistic\, experimental\, cult\, underground\, and documentary features.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/the-crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-in-the-mood-for-love-2000-directed-by-wong-kar-wai-in-crosstown-theater/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034959
CREATED:20250107T172335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T172721Z
UID:4985-1739561400-1739568600@crosstownconcourse.com
SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents DJ Nico & Qemist: Lovers Night in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents DJ Nico & Qemist: Lovers Night in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, February 14\, 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\n\nDJ Nico\, a Memphis-based DJ\, brings her unique blend of House\, Techno\, Jersey\, and Jungle to the dance floor. \nWith a knack for seamlessly integrating nostalgic samples into her sets\, Dj Nico crafts a sonic journey that will make you sweat. Expect pulsating beats and infectious rhythms as she effortlessly transitions between genres\, creating an electrifying atmosphere that keeps the energy high all night long. \nWhether she’s spinning at underground clubs or larger venues\, Dj Nico’s dynamic mixes and innovative style set her apart as a leading figure in the Memphis music scene. \nQemist is making his mark in the underground Producer/DJ scene with heavy-hitting club mixes\, juke\, footwork\, techno and jungle productions\, and incredible live performances. Michael “Qemist” Ivy is a multi-faceted electronic artist from Memphis\, TN with a wide range of production and music creation techniques. Hailing from a traditional musical background while listening to house\, techno\, footwork\, and club music\, Qemist has emerged as one of the fresh\, new electronic artists from the South. The Memphis Luminary has gathered up quite an impression.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-dj-nico-qemist-lovers-night-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034959
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents Strictly Jazz: The Music of Michael Brecker
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Strictly Jazz: The Music of Michael Brecker \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFebruary 15\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nMichael Brecker was a highly influential American jazz saxophonist and composer. He was known for his technical brilliance\, soulful playing\, and ability to seamlessly blend jazz and pop elements. Brecker’s contributions to both jazz and pop music have solidified his place as one of the most important musicians of his generation and one of\, if not the most important\, saxophonists post-John Coltrane that the world has ever known. \nPaying homage to Brecker for one night only is a group led by internationally recognized saxophonist Adam Larson\, who was first inspired to pursue a career in saxophone after hearing a Brecker solo while on the way to a travel basketball game. Says Larson: “I asked my dad what instrument was soloing\, and I could not believe that it was a saxophone! I remember telling my dad that I don’t know if I’d ever get to that level\, but I wanted to try”. Such was the impetus that jumpstarted the career of Larson\, who at age 35 has recorded on dozens of albums\, releasing ten under his own name. Frequently touring the country\, Larson is excited to return to the Green Room with a stellar band that includes Grammy-Award-winning bassist and frequent Larson collaborator Clark Sommers as well as local stalwarts pianist Alvie Givhan and drummer James Sexton. \nAsked about the musical selections for the February 15th outing\, Larson says he will pull from some of his favorite Brecker recordings with special consideration to Brecker’s album “The Nearness of You: The Ballad Book”\, timely for the Valentine’s Day holiday.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-strictly-jazz-the-music-of-michael-brecker/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Listen: Vox's Rachel Cohen & Oscar-winner Coach Bill Courtney
DESCRIPTION:Feb 18\, 2025 \n11:30am to 1:30pm\n\nAn Army of Normal Folks is a movement and podcast that’s led by Memphian & Oscar-winner Coach Bill Courtney (Undefeated on Amazon Prime). \nIt’s based on his powerful vision that “Our country’s problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words on TV\, but by An Army of Normal Folks just deciding ‘Hey\, I can help.'” \nThe podcast has been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show\, Sherri Show\, Mike Rowe’s podcast\, and on the cover of Guideposts Magazine. \nWe’re launching a new live interview series called “Lunch & Listen” where you come watch interviews with some of the most fascinating Americans while eating lunch… quietly and cleanly 🙂 \nThey’ll be hosted at Memphis Listening Lab’s beautiful Sound Room at Crosstown Concourse. \nOur second Lunch & Listen will be with Vox writer Rachel Cohen. \nRachel is the author of this extraordinary article “Why I Changed My Mind About Volunteering” that we’ll interview her about. \nShe’s been covering social policy issues in DC for more than a decade\, with reporting published in more than two dozen national outlets including the New York Times\, the Atlantic\, Bloomberg\, the Daily Beast\, and the Washington Post. \nWe hope you’ll join us for what’s sure to be a fascinating live interview with Rachel and Coach Bill. \nFeel free to join even if you can’t stay the entire time. \nFree street parking is available and also on the 3rd floor or above of the parking garage. \nThe Memphis Listening Lab is in the east atrium of Crosstown Concourse\, on the 2nd floor just above French Truck Coffee. \nMake sure to RSVP so that we have a seat saved for you. \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/lunch-listen-voxs-rachel-cohen-oscar-winner-coach-bill-courtney/
LOCATION:Memphis Listening Lab\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Suite 269\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T213000
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SUMMARY:Rob Jungklas in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Rob Jungklas in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, February 21\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $15 (plus fees) \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nMemphis-based blues singer-songwriter Rob Jungklas\, whose music has been described as “profane and poetic\, haunted by ghosts and damnation\,” has been a mainstay of the Memphis music scene for 15 years. After signing with Manhattan Records in 1986\, Jungklas released Closer to the Flame\, which reached #102 on the Billboard 200. Join us to celebrate his latest album.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/rob-jungklas-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T213000
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SUMMARY:NeoMosaic Ensemble in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents NeoMosaic Ensemble in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, February 22\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $15 (plus fees) in advance | $20 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nNestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains\, where squirrels and raccoons frolic beneath sweetgum trees\, you’ll discover the NeoMosaic Ensemble. Based at the Murrayville Library of North Georgia\, where we perform twice a month\, we are a vibrant collective of performers locally and from across the United States. In addition to our local performances\, we travel to present new music composed by our members and colleagues from the National Association of Composers (NACUSA). \nFounded in 2023 at the Murrayville Library\, we have since presented at universities\, historical sites\, art galleries\, and national conferences with our performances. We were also featured on NACUSA’s Sounds New inaugural album released by SkyDeck Records\, which earned a Global Music Award. Proudly championing the work of living composers\, we bring unique\, engaging programs to audiences around the globe.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/neomosaic-ensemble-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T163000
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SUMMARY:The Mahogany Chamber Series: Dazzling Duos
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts and PRIZM Ensemble present The Mahogany Chamber Series: Dazzling Duos \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, February 23\, 2025\nDoors open at 2 pm | Show begins at 2:30 pm\nTickets: $15 in advance (plus fees) | $20 at the door | $10 student with ID \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nDr. Sabrina Hu and Dr. Cathal Breslin have performed together worldwide for over 20 years in many of the most prestigious U.S.\, Europe\, and Asia venues. Together\, they founded the Walled City Music Festival\, one of the most innovative Chamber Music Festivals in Europe\, now in its 16th season. They currently reside in Phoenix\, Arizona\, where they maintain active careers as performers\, educators\, and Artistic Directors. \n\n\nNyaho/Garcia Duo: Susanna Garcia and William Chapman Nyaho met during doctoral studies at the University of Texas at Austin during the 1980s. Their formation as a duo represented not only their respect for each other’s musicianship but their sharing of a similar musical philosophy bringing the excitement and joy of music for two pianos to a wider audience.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/the-mahogany-chamber-series-dazzling-duos/
LOCATION:TN
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