There are 9 articles by Joi Malone :

• April 2026

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    Visual Arts

    ‘Crafting, it’s undervalued’ — but not at events like Art in the Loop

    More than 8,000 people are expected to attend this East Memphis art festival.

    By Joi Malone April 09, 2026
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    Arts & Culture

    A plus for fans of vinyl: Annual record swap spins into weekend event

    Memphis Listening Lab at Crosstown Concourse is adding a viewing of the “Summer of Soul” film and a live performance by hip-hop artist Cut Chemist to events at the old Sears building.

    By Joi Malone April 07, 2026
  • Music

    ‘Cupid Shuffle’ singer, Cedric Burnside to perform at Memphis in May barbecue contest

    As more than 200 pitmasters from 27 states and seven different countries go toe to toe during the barbecue competition, the “Line Dancing King” and a Grammy Award-winning local blues artist are among the entertainment.

    By Joi Malone April 03, 2026
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    Metro

    How Marcus Winchester helped make Memphis into a city

    How does the first mayor and keystone member of early Memphis grow to be a forgotten piece of history? A local author may have an answer or two.

    By Joi Malone April 02, 2026
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    Arts & Culture

    Shop Black Fest heading to Downtown Memphis

    Tee and Greg Westbrook founded the annual traveling marketplace that also offers guidance for vendors who want to create sustainable business models.

    By Joi Malone April 01, 2026

• March 2026

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    Arts & Culture

    National Civil Rights Museum open seven days a week in March

    The hope is that the change in hours will assist with the museum’s “youth-based initiative.”

    By Joi Malone March 11, 2026
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    Arts & Culture

    How does a designer celebrate his third collab with the Grizzlies? A musical fashion show.

    After his past collections with the Memphis Grizzlies sold out, Prep Curry’s designs are back at FedExForum for a “three-peat.”

    By Joi Malone March 09, 2026
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    Arts & Culture

    Ahead of her Grizzlies halftime show, Memphis triple threat inspires students to ‘Run the City’

    After wrapping a two-month concert tour to local schools, musician and dancer Brezay will hit the Grizzlies court, and her fashion collection will hit FedExForum’s merch shop. 

    By Joi Malone March 06, 2026

• February 2026

  • Arts & Culture

    New film festival aims to unite Black Southern creatives

    Aint Film Festival, the passion project of Memphis native and filmmaker Zaire Love, runs Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 26-28.

    By Joi Malone February 26, 2026