Checking on the Arts
Weekdays at 9:01 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. on WKNO 91.1
The Mid-South calendar of arts events. Hosts Darel Snodgrass and Kacky Walton interview local and visiting artists and gallery owners, musicians, conductors, composers, authors, publishers, and others who make the arts happen in our community.
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The Grind City Brass Band, Memphis’ only British-style brass band, presents a concert Saturday, July 18, at 4:00 p.m. at Crosstown Concourse. -
Indie Memphis is hosting a fundraiser on Wednesday, July 22, at Crosstown Concourse that features award-winning filmmaker Robert Gordon’s new documentary, "Newport & The Great American Folk Dream." -
Staying true to their mission of presenting small plays about big ideas, Quark Theatre has announced its 2026-2027 season. -
Playhouse on the Square began its 58th season with the world premiere of "Your Romeo," winner of the 2025-2026 New Works Playwriting Competition. -
This month, WKNO’s Gallery 1091 shines the spotlight on Tennessee Craft Southwest, which champions the local fine craft movement and our state’s handmade heritage. -
Collierville High School graduates Hayden Hooper and Maggie Dinstuhl reflect on representing Memphis at the Jimmy Awards, performing in a Broadway tribute to "Chicago," and pursuing careers in musical theatre. -
Participating in the upcoming August election has become more challenging than usual, and Memphis vocalists Susan Marshall and Keia Johnson are on a mission to help people acquire the tools they need to cast their votes with confidence. -
The acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical "SUFFS," about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Memphis for four performances only. -
The Memphis Botanic Garden brings back a one-of-a-kind art experience where reputation takes a back seat to personal connection and artistic discovery. -
Playhouse on the Square has teamed up with Opera Memphis to co-produce its season 57 finale, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street."
