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Arts Beat: 'Narnia' made him a Playhouse kid. Now, he's directing it.

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 21:01:55 -0600

Ty Lenderman was 10 when he appeared in Playhouse’s 2009 production of “Narnia: The Musical” — and now he’s directing the same show.

Indie Memphis, hot wings and the start of holiday shopping

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 13:40:25 -0600

In this week’s To-Do List, the Metal Museum can fix your broken spoon (but not your heart), and Friends of George’s comes with a campy Christmas musical.

Movers & Shakers: Christ Community Health Services names new leadership

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:00:12 -0600

Also, a private school adds to its staff.

Party like it's the Middle Ages, and dive into Japanese and Indian culture

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:06:35 -0500

This week, Buddy Guy plays Graceland, Cameo hosts a techno vampire dance party and Morning After Club pops up after dark. Plus, we’ve got your Halloween party guide.

Movers & Shakers: Private schools add to faculty

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:15:29 -0500

Also, a law firm adds attorneys and a fiber network developer names a president.

Dia de los Muertos, Irish autumn and a Southeast Asian anniversary party

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:44:10 -0500

This week, Collage Dance Collective opens its 17th season, the Broad Avenue Art Walk returns and “Monty Python’s Spamalot” opens at the Orpheum.

Arts Beat: 2 Tony Award-winning shows open

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:43:30 -0500

One is a musical based on the real jam session at Sun Records, while another play, pre-dating the COVID pandemic, explores vaccination debates at a school.

Movers & Shakers: Martin Tate attorney named Lawyer of the Year

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:15:53 -0500

Shea Sisk Wellford receives construction law recognition while GPAC and Memphis River Parks Partnership announce staff additions.

Movers & Shakers: Memphis attorney to lead national law firm

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:03 -0500

Kristine S. Roberts, a Baker Donelson shareholder since 2004, will lead the firm starting in May 2027. MoSH, Junior Achievement and Insightec also announced new hires.

Mempho is back, Jazz Fest is new and we say bye (sort of) to Oktoberfest

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 11:08:08 -0500

This week, there’s a theater fest for kids, Opera Memphis celebrates 70 years and Modest Mouse “floats on” over to Satellite Music Hall.

Arts Beat: Quark stages Pulitzer finalist ‘Thom Pain’

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 10:32:47 -0500

Tony Isbell stars in and directs Will Eno’s 75-minute monologue at TheatreWorks at the Evergreen, and Germantown Community Theatre sets Louisa May Alcott’s story inside Jo March’s attic.

Movers & Shakers: Rhodes professor wins award for poetry

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 10:08:37 -0500

Also in this week’s roundup: a new investment banker at Red Door Wealth Management and a new communications manager in the Shelby County Assessor’s Office.

Outdoor fests from Evergreen to V&E to Broad Ave; plus, a Tom Lee parade

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 15:50:49 -0500

This week, the Mid-South Fair opens in Southaven, and there’s a vegan fest at the Pink Palace.

Movers & Shakers: ARTSmemphis adds to leadership

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:05 -0500

Also, a college adds new faculty, an architecture firm grows, a top real estate agent joins a storied firm and a local grocer adds to its leadership.

Movers & Shakers: UTHSC adds to leadership

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:47:57 -0500

Also, Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South, Financial Federal Bank and Lobos Rush Soccer announce new hires.

Hispanic Heritage celebrations, CY Fest and barbecuing for beginners

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:23:02 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, folk star Valerie June comes home, parking spots become parks and Neo bends bullets at the Pink Palace.

Movers & Shakers: St. Mary's announces new leaders

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:08:42 -0500

A private school makes leadership announcements, and a bank promotes from within.

Mystery, ghosts and music play on Memphis stages

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:27:02 -0500

“Clue” graces the Orpheum Theatre’s stage this month along with “The Sound of Music” at the Harrell Performing Arts Theatre and more.

'Shellebrate' 90 years of music, and share your Memphis hot takes

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:57:37 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, there’s a new comedy club opening at Flyway, and 8Ball and MJG team up with an orchestra at the Orpheum.

Movers & Shakers: Memphis firm earns industry honor from Urban Land Institute

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 04:00:13 -0500

Also, Baptist Memorial Health Care announces a slate of leadership changes, and a bank and a law firm add new employees.