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Arts Agenda: Family-focused events include felines and free activities

kim deanna botanic

at Crosstown Arts Green Room | Friday, August 7 | 7:30 PM
"Sunny Side is a New Orleans-based jazz band inspired by the timeless sounds of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, and other early jazz legends. Blending rich 3-part harmonies, a tight rhythm section, and an electrifying vocalist/dancer, Sunny Side delivers an authentic and energetic New Orleans-style jazz experience."
at MoSH Pink Palace Museum & Mansion | Saturday, August 8 | 2:30 PM
"CatVideoFest is a curated collection of the internet's best and most entertaining cat videos, bringing together playful kittens, clever cats, surprising friendships, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments on the big screen."
at Stax Museum of American Soul Music | Saturday, August 8 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
"Families can also take advantage of health and physical appointments, school supply giveaways, a community vendor fair, food trucks, and more. Plus, guests will enjoy free admission to the Stax Museum, where they can explore the history of American Soul music and the lasting legacy of Stax Records."
at Memphis Botanic Garden | Saturday, August 8 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
"Families will enjoy live local music from the Fun Studio Band featuring Graham Winchester, Jeff Hulett, The Church Brothers, and Frank McClallen with special guests to be announced soon! Plus hands-on activities, community partners, and an evening of outdoor fun designed to spark creativity, movement, and play."

Checking on the Arts: MBG's Family Garden Curator Natalie Brashear and Musician Jeff Hulett Music join the conversation to talk about the new Sun Studio-inspired play space.
at Memphis Botanic Garden | Sunday, August 9 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM
"I am drawn to the places where light, both literally and metaphorically, breaks through - whether in history, faith, nature, or the layered surface of a painting. My work explores themes of light, beauty, restoration, and hope through color, texture, and gestures."
at Memphis Botanic Garden | Sunday, August 9 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM
"Deanna Mullins is a native Memphian working primarily in acrylic, water-color and mixed media. She is known for her bright colors, bold use of shapes and patterns and often whimsical paintings. It is her joy to use her creative gifts as her way of giving back and engaging with the community."