Checking on the Arts
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The Mid-South calendar of arts events.
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2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, culminating in December with the move to its new building on the bluff in downtown Memphis.
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The new year begins at Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) with a family-friendly event, "Peanut Butter and Jam: Music for Aardvarks," Saturday, January 17, at 10:30 a.m.
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Kacky Walton spoke with Josh Campbell, Executive and Creative Director of Spillit Memphis, an organization that gives storytellers a platform to share unscripted stories in front of a live audience.
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Kacky Walton spoke with award-winning artist and educator Melody Weintraub about her new exhibit, “Seasons,” on view at WKNO’s Gallery 1091 from Monday, January 5, through Thursday, January 29.
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Kacky Walton spoke with Christy Barzizza, Executive Director of Creative Aging Mid-South, about the first two performances of their popular concert series to kick off the new year.
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Kacky Walton spoke with Jenny Davis, Executive Director of the Memphis Youth Symphony Program (MYSP), and conductor Kyle Dickson about this weekend's upcoming performances.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church presents its annual "Service of Lessons and Carols" on Sunday, December 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Dixon Gallery & Gardens, Opera Memphis, and Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group (CBTG) join forces once again for the annual "Christmas Fiesta," happening Saturday, December 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Dixon.
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Kacky Walton spoke with Gary Beard, Interim Director of Music at Idlewild Presbyterian Church, about their 3rd Annual "Festival of Christmas," featuring the Idlewild Chancel Choir and Orchestra.
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Concerts International continues its chamber music season on Thursday, December 11, at Harris Concert Hall with hometown favorite Randall Goosby, performing alongside his Renaissance Quartet and frequent collaborator, pianist Zhu Wang.