Local Events

The IRIS Collective concert season continues Saturday, February 21, at 7:30 p.m. at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts with "It Feels Like a Dream," featuring Eunbi Kim and IRIS musicians.

Kacky Walton talked with Dr. Dawson Hull, Pastor of Worship Arts at Germantown Baptist Church, about the next performance in their Masterpiece Concert Series, which invites the audience to step into a world where music tells the story.

Rev. James Lawson Jr.’s memoir, "Nonviolent: A Memoir of Resistance, Agitation, and Love," explores his role in the Civil Rights Movement and his philosophy of nonviolent direct action. Co-author Emily Yellin discusses his legacy ahead of a February 20 event at the National Civil Rights Museum.

Featured: Ballet Memphis presents original works with Wintermix; Dj Nico and Qemist explore love with music inside the Crosstown Arts Green Room

The third and final installment of the Black Artists in America series, From the Bicentennial to September 11, is on view at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens now, through Sunday, March 29.

Kacky Walton spoke with Felicia Peat, WKNO’s Education and Outreach Manager, about the 3rd Annual "A Memphis of Hope Art Show," on view through February 26 at the station’s Gallery 1091.

Kacky Walton talked with Victor Santiago Asunción, executive director of the Memphis Chamber Music Society (MCMS), about a concert program created especially for Valentine’s weekend.

Concerts International’s chamber music season continues Friday, February 13, at 7:00 p.m. at Harris Concert Hall with a flute and guitar duet featuring Gary Schocker and Jason Vieaux.

Kacky Walton talked with Christy Barzizza, Executive Director of Creative Aging Mid-South, and Jeremy Schrader, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist with his band Big Barton. The seven-piece ensemble performs classic country and western music, taking audiences back to the golden era of Nashville’s WSM radio.

Darel Snodgrass talked with GPAC Executive Director Parke Kennedy about new dates for several performances that were postponed due to recent winter weather.