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.
Joi Malone
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February 2026
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Arts & CultureAhead 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.
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Arts & CultureHow 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.”
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Arts & CultureNational 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.”
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Arts & CultureShop 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.
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MetroHow 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.
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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.
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Arts & CultureA 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.
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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.
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City of Memphis Coalition urges tax hikes to fund social programs
The “Moral Budget” calls for tax increases to fund social programs, especially those that support children, as well as increased funding for transportation, housing and public safety.
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City of Memphis Central Library gets moving on escalator replacement
A complete replacement project is currently underway for the frequently broken escalators at Memphis’ largest public library.
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Performing Arts How a Memphis comedy festival is cracking jokes and fighting for respect
More than 20 comedians, both local and from across the U.S., will hit the stage to tell jokes during the three-day event, now in its third year.
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