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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.

Dark allegations echo after Prince Mongo's death

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:43:01 -0500

After Robert Hodges died Aug. 13 from a fall at his home, many shared touching obituaries about the city’s legendary “Prince Mongo.” But others told much darker stories about Hodges’ alleged inappropriate behaviors around adolescent boys.

Mid-South Fair announces music lineup

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:31:18 -0500

This year’s Mid-South Fair includes an artist lineup with some Memphis and national country acts.

'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.

Final season of 'P-Valley' coming this year

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:27:37 -0500

Four years after announcing it would renew a third season, Starz has named the air date for “P-Valley,” a Mississippi Delta-based show based off a play by Memphian Katori Hall.

Pulitzer Prize winner to speak about homelessness at MIFA event

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:44:16 -0500

Brian Goldstone wrote a book about the millions of homeless people in the U.S., “There is No Place For us: Working and Homeless in America,” which won the Pulitzer Prize for nonfiction.

Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum leader to depart after 23 years

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 13:34:02 -0500

John Doyle was instrumental in the museum’s growth and helped launch the Memphis Music Hall of Fame in 2012.

Nu metal and power pop are at the Shell, and it's Beyoncé's birthday

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 12:50:16 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, get a sneak peek at the Memphis musicians playing AmericanaFest, and check out the openings of Satellite Music Hall and the Metal Museum.

WYXR on the bands who'll perform at this year's Raised by Sound Fest

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 19:39:37 -0500

Raised by Sound, which takes place Dec. 4 and 5 at Crosstown Concourse, includes a mix of free shows and paid shows.

WYXR's Raised by Sound Fest expands to two days

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 20:44:27 -0500

This year, one day just isn’t enough for WYXR’s fundraiser music festival. The two-day event is packed with free concerts and performances from Soccer Mommy, Late Night Cardigan and more.

Memphis Movies This Week: A Dolly Parton tribute, an early Oscar doc contender

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 15:12:17 -0500

In the wake of her recent death, Malco Theatres will host a “Tribute to Dolly” double-feature Saturday night at its Ridgeway, Collierville and Desoto theaters featuring “Steel Magnolias” and “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”

Brooks Museum will offer free admission for final month in Overton Park

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 08:00:11 -0500

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art admission will be free in September for Shelby County residents.

The AM/DM podcast: Satellite Music Hall, Metal Museum space opening

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:16:36 -0500

A very local holiday anchors this week but there’s plenty of other happenings coming up.

Blues 'enthusiast' Morgan Freeman's album covers 100 years of the genre

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:14 -0500

The “Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience” comes to the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center at the University of Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 26.

September must-see shows include Patti LaBelle, Indigo Girls

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:00:13 -0500

Here is part three of a roundup of must-see concerts, including a “Glee” star at GPAC and a Memphis singer-songwriter who has worked with Lil Nas X, Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige coming to Minglewood Hall.

Art therapy program helps juveniles make and break patterns

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:00:13 -0500

The Brooks Museum’s Art Therapy Access Program allows at-risk youth to tap into “something within them that they maybe didn’t know existed before.”

Photo Gallery: 901 Weekend Kickoff at South Main Trolley Night

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:13:46 -0500

Photographer Sean Davis was on hand to capture the action for The Daily Memphian.

September must-see shows include Memphis and Texas hip-hop legends

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:10:00 -0500

Here is part two of a roundup of can’t-miss concerts, including a Chattanooga rapper, Kentucky bluegrass and more.

September must-see shows include Chance the Rapper, Booker T. Jones

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:21:02 -0500

Here is part one of a roundup of must-see concerts, including a Boston pop-metal band coming to Growlers and a Memphis-bred band having a homecoming at Satellite Music Hall.

Roller Derby, Wiseacre have birthdays; 901 Day starts early on Beale

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:58:37 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where drinking beer can save a river and where adults can have a field day.