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In Remembrance THURSDAY, 4/8
FEATURING LIVE MUSIC BY
MICHELLE & JEREMY SHRADER
MICHELLE & JEREMY SHRADER
FAMILY NIGHT: FRIDAY, 4/9
PHOTO COURTESY BRIANNABORS.COM
By Julie Ray
Brian Nabors
On Easter Sunday, the National Civil Rights Museum will present a virtual commemoration in honor of Dr. Marin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy on the 53rd anniversary of his death. This year’s event will feature a conversation with Rev. James Lawson, a key King ally in pursuit of nonviolent philosophy who trained a number of activists on civil disobedience. A performance of “Precious Lord,” Dr. King’s favorite gospel hymn, will be presented by the vocal ensemble Adajjyo. A keynote from Dr. Bernard Richardson, Dean of Rankin Chapel at Howard University, will explore King’s last days. The broadcast will culminate with a moment of silence at 6:01 p.m., the time King was shot on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. Following the commemoration is the world premiere of “Caged,” a commissioned Chamber Orchestra piece by African-American composer Brian Nabors, performed by Iris Orchestra and Memphis Symphony Orchestra Diversity Fellows. The piece takes listeners on an energetic, rhapsodic journey through a range of emotions. “This work embodies our need to ‘let loose’ and release the restrictive tension that quarantining and the pandemic as a whole brought upon us,” Nabors says. “This piece pairs the barbarous with the deeply introspective and brings listeners to an inward reconciling of the grief many are feeling during this difficult time. Although we may feel ‘caged’ at the moment, the power of music is what continues to lift our spirits and will eventually pull us through to the other side.” Both groups of artist fellows will also present a live outdoor performance in Overton Square on April 11th at 3 p.m. The concert will showcase underrepresented composers and feature a live premiere of “Caged.” Nabors will attend and give an exclusive introduction to his work. REMEMBERING MLK, ONLINE FROM THE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, CIVILRIGHTSMUSEUM.ORG, SUNDAY, APR. 4, 5 P.M., FREE.
VARIOUS DAYS & TIMES April 1st - 7th MUSIC BY
April 1-7, 2021
JOSH THRELKELD FOOD TRUCKS & MUSIC AT 5 PM MOVIE AT 6 PM
WORD TRAVELS:
ANNUAL SIDEWALK POETRY CONTEST KICKOFF
SUNDAY, 4/11 FROM 2PM-4PM WITH A LIVE CONCERT BY
AMY LAVERE & WILL SEXTON
Word Travels is funded by the Word Travels Mitch Major Memorial Fund
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CASH for the CLC Online from Community Legal Center, facebook.com/clcmemphis, Thursday, Apr. 1, 7 p.m., free A benefit concert for the Community Legal Center featuring performances and in-depth discussions on justice work in Memphis with Rosanne Cash. Pride and Prejudice Germantown Community Theatre, 3037 Forest Hill-Irene, opens Friday, Apr. 2, 8 p.m., continues through Apr. 11, $70 flex pack/4 tickets A bold, surprising, boisterous, and timely performance for a new era that explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life.
Rum Day Party Fat Charlie’s Speakeasy, 107 Harbor Town Square, Saturday, Apr. 3, 2 p.m., $60 Dress in your best island attire and enjoy rums from around the Caribbean paired with authentic island cuisine and music. Easter Sunrise Service Memorial Park Cemetery, 5668 Poplar, Sunday, Apr. 4, 7 a.m., free Meet at the Crystal Shrine Grotto for the annual Easter service at sunrise. Please wear a mask and social distance for the health and safety of all.
Yoga in the Grove Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter, Tuesday, Apr. 6, 6:15 p.m., and every Tuesday through Apr. 24, $6 Join Beth Ross for Vinyasa yoga, which combines breath and flowing movements while providing an opportunity to reconnect with yourself. Reservations required. Brian Regan Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 N. Main, Wednesday, Apr. 7, 7:30 p.m., $37 With the perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, funnyman Regan entertains fans who span generations.
