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Feature Story Dennis Whitehead Darling is the inaugural fellow of the McCleave Project, an initiative of the opera company to bring a focus on diversity and inclusion to the genre.

Opera Memphis awards first McCleave Fellowship to local director

Andy MeekThursday, June 7, 2018
Feature Story A mirrored exterior at the Rendezvous shipping facility in the Pinch District reflect historic buildings. (Ziggy Mack)

In photos: See Memphis’ past, present, and future in The Pinch

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 23, 2018
Development News The Wonder Cowork Create balcony extends over Floyd Alley. (Eric Clausen)

Artists to open new co-work space in Edge District

Michael WaddellTuesday, May 22, 2018
Feature Story Natalie Schuh, a digital marketing manager in Memphis, says she is taking this class because, "I want to step away from what I've been doing and narrow down what I'm offering and who I'm working with." (Brandon Dahlberg)

New Memphis College of Art offering helps makers think inside the box

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, April 19, 2018
Feature Story Baby Grand principals Dan Price and Ben Colar (Averell Mondie)

"Experience designers" and Archer Malmo alumni launch creative branding firm

Madeline FaberWednesday, March 21, 2018
Feature Story Lizz Winstead, co-founder of The Daily Show and Lady Parts Justice, is headlining the 2018 Memphis Comedy Festival at TheatreWorks on Saturday, Mar. 10 at 9 p.m. (Lizz Winstead)

Why the co-creator of 'The Daily Show' says Memphis excels at crossing comedy with activism

Cole BradleyWednesday, March 7, 2018
Development News Tailors' Union

Rizzo's Diner co-owner to open Downtown cocktail bar

Michael WaddellWednesday, February 21, 2018
Feature Story Multimedia artist Lawrence Matthews of The Collective talks with Dr. David Acey, professor of African-American rhetoric and creator of Africa in April at Black Resistance Opening Reception hosted by The Brooks programmed by The CLTV. (Ashley Bend)

From Stax Records to social media, two generations of Black arts leaders support the scene

Kirstin CheersWednesday, February 21, 2018
Feature Story Andrew "Rome" Withers, left, son of Ernest C. Withers, helped unveil a historical marker at the home of the iconic Civil Rights photographer.

Honoring the life and work of Civil Rights icon Ernest C. Withers

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, February 14, 2018
Development News Black Lodge returns

The return of Black Lodge Video brings innovation to analog retail

Michael WaddellTuesday, February 6, 2018
Feature Story The Diverse Faces of Memphis panel included (left to right) Niko Lyras, Mauricio Calvo, Kong Wee Pang, and Eileen Frazier. (Renee Davis Brame)

Immigrant artists find their spark in Memphis

Renee Davis BrameWednesday, January 31, 2018
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Memphis is a rich with authentic arts and culture assets. From the thriving music industry with deep roots in every important American genre to arts districts blossoming from Broad Avenue to Soulsville, Memphis' creative talents are not left in the history books. The city is home to a nationally acclaimed professional ballet company, opera and symphony orchestra and new galleries and collectives that are bringing the city's latest generation of artists into greater recognition.
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