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One of “Bluff City Law’s” Main Characters is a Lesbian. No Objections Here.

story by Joan Allison, Focus® Mid-South managing editor (image above: Jayne Atkinson as Della Bedford, photo by Virginia Sherwood) MEMPHIS—Sept. 10 2019 — What’s quirky about Memphis? I asked this…

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Repair Days at the Metal Museum Brings Over 100 Metalsmiths to the City of Memphis

MEMPHIS (August 20, 2019) – The Metal Museum is pleased to announce Repair Days 2019, an annual fundraiser that supports Museum programming throughout the year. During Repair Days, over 100 metalsmiths…

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30 Days of Opera in National Spotlight

Opera Memphis in National Spotlight during this year’s 30 Days of Opera events. Memphis, Tenn. August 27, 2019 – 30 Days of Opera returns September 1-30, 2019, putting Memphis and…

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ETC’s Fourth Annual 10 Minute Play Festival

Emerald Theatre Company in residency at THEATREWORKS at the SQUARE 2085 Monroe Ave September 6, 7, 8, 2019 Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM…

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Everybody Say Yeah to Kinky Boots

by Kevin Shaw | photos courtesy of Playhouse on the Square In the early 1990’s, I was visiting a childhood friend in New York City who set me up on…

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ETC’s Fourth Annual 10 Minute Play Festival

Emerald Theatre Company in residency at THEATREWORKS at the SQUARE 2085 Monroe Ave September 6, 7, 8, 2019 Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM…

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The Memphis Film Prize to Award $10,000 Grand Prize this Weekend

story by Danielle McBride | photos courtesy of David Merrill Many filmmakers have entered their reels into competition, but only one will win the $10,000 Memphis Film Prize this weekend…

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Queer Circus Group Doesn’t Clown Around

by Robin Beaudoin | photos by C.MAC Photography Attendees at QCG productions are treated to more than just the traditional three-ring circus. In fact, hoops and cages are everywhere. The…

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The Circuit Playhouse Opens Season With Play About Family

Memphis’ Professional Resident Theatre Company’s Circuit Playhouse stage begins the 51st season with the regional premier of: THE HUMANSBy Stephen Karam August 23 – September 8 The Circuit Playhouse51 South…

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There’s a New Dog in Town!

by Joan Allison | photos by Chellie Bowman Today through Labor Day across America, 818 hotdogs will be consumed—every, single. second. That’s according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage…

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One of “Bluff City Law’s” Main Characters is a Lesbian. No Objections Here.

Repair Days at the Metal Museum Brings Over 100 Metalsmiths to the City of Memphis

30 Days of Opera in National Spotlight

ETC’s Fourth Annual 10 Minute Play Festival

Everybody Say Yeah to Kinky Boots

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ETC’s Fourth Annual 10 Minute Play Festival

The Memphis Film Prize to Award $10,000 Grand Prize this Weekend

Queer Circus Group Doesn’t Clown Around

The Circuit Playhouse Opens Season With Play About Family

There’s a New Dog in Town!

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