CALENDAR of EVENTS:
July 23 - 29
T H EAT E R
Hattiloo Theatre
God’s Trombone, enjoy the original production of inspirational sermons by African-American preachers reimagined as poetry, reverberating with the musicality and splendid eloquence of spirituals. Free. Ongoing. Sarafina!, past production about human rights in the 21st century, written by Mbongeni Ngema. Ongoing. Iola’s Southern Fields, enjoy an online past performance drawn from the writings of Ida B. Wells. Free. Ongoing. 37 S. COOPER (502-3486).
Kudzu Playhouse
Kudzu Playhouse Virtual, join Kudzu social media for donation-based classes, games, scholarship opportunities, and more. Download the app for more fun theater activities and information. Ongoing. P.O. BOX 47 (888-429-7871).
The Orpheum
Orpheum Virtual Engagement, join Orpheum staff, artists, and students for activities, interviews, and more on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Visit website for more information. Ongoing. 203 S. MAIN (525-3000).
Playhouse on the Square
Playhouse on the Square at Home, a series of digital content through POTS website and social media platforms. View past performances, engage in quizzes, enjoy digital playwriting, and more. Free. Ongoing. 66 S. COOPER (726-4656).
Tennessee Shakespeare Company
July 23-29, 2020
Decameron Project, a livestreaming effort from the Tabor Stage in which artists will bring you live readings, inspirational poetry, famous speeches by Shakespeare, fun stories, and more. Inspired by Giovanni Boccaccio, who escaped the plague in the 14th century and wrote 100 stories
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Send the date, time, place, cost, info, phone number, a brief description, and photos — two weeks in advance — to calendar@memphisflyer.com or P.O. Box 1738, Memphis, TN 38101. DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS, ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS WILL APPEAR IN THE FLYER’S ONLINE CALENDAR ONLY.
while in seclusion. tnshakespeare.org. Free. Ongoing, 10:15 a.m.
on social media and tag the artists and gallery. Brighten your day and stay connected through art. Visit website for art to color. Free. Ongoing.
7950 TRINITY (759-0604).
Theatre Memphis
Online on Stage, a Theatre Memphis Facebook group that serves as a clearinghouse for performers wanting to share their talents. Featuring storytime, readings, or performance art. Ongoing.
L ROSS GALLERY, 5040 SANDERLIN (767-2200), LROSSGALLERY.COM.
630 PERKINS EXT. (682-8323).
MEMPHISMAGAZINESTORE.COM.
Memphis Flyer Coloring Book Order your book today. Benefiting local artists and journalism. $35. Ongoing.
Wolfchase Galleria
Metal Museum Online
Cirque Italia, cirqueitalia.com. $10-$40. Thurs., July 23, 7:30 p.m., Fri., July 24, 7:30 p.m., Sat., July 25, 1:30, 4:30 & 7:30 p.m., and Sun., July 26, 1:30, 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Peruse the art and craft of fine metalwork digitally. Featuring past gallery talks from previous exhibitions, interviews with artists, and demonstrations, including “Beauty in the Boundary,” the museum’s exhibition of gates and railings. Free. Ongoing.
2760 N. GERMANTOWN (763-1430).
A R TI S T R EC E P TI O N S
Eclectic Eye
METAL MUSEUM, 374 METAL MUSEUM DR. (774-6380).
Closing reception for “Hernando in Nocturne,” exhibition of new work by Max Malcolms. Fri., July 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Monthly Art Giveaway
242 S. COOPER (276-3937).
Medicine Factory
Artist reception for “Yearning Horizons,” exhibition of a new body of work by Savannah White, inspired by her travel experiences. Fri., July 24, 5-8 p.m., and Sat., July 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 85 W. VIRGINIA (581-5815).
OTH E R A R T HA P P E N I N G S
2020 Virtual Door Dash The annual kickoff for Adapt-A-Door fundraiser in November. Peruse pictures of available doors or other items to make into furniture, art, or other adaptive reuse. Artists can register on website or call. Through July 31. MEMPHIS HERITAGE, 2282 MADISON (272-2727).
3rd Space Online
Visit Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn for exciting activities and relief efforts from the local creative community. Ongoing. 3RDSPACEARTS.ORG.
Arrow Creative Online Store
All sales benefit local creatives. Shop locally made jewelry, candles, greeting cards, soaps, and more. Ongoing. ARROW CREATIVE, 2535 BROAD, ARROWCREATIVE.ORG.
Arrow Creative: Positively Creative Quarantined Convos
Inspiring conversations live on Instagram with creatives. Free. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. & 8 p.m. ARROW CREATIVE, 2535 BROAD.
Call to Artists for “Unresponsive”
Seeking work in solidarity
“Chucho,” new mural by MrBbaby, on view at Eclectic Eye, ongoing with the Black community of Memphis. Submit new works of visual art, music, spoken word, and writing to be included in a large-scale, open-call exhibition and performance event when Crosstown Arts reopens to the public. Through July 31. CROSSTOWN ARTS AT THE CONCOURSE, 1350 CONCOURSE, STE. 280 (507-8030).
Call to Artists: “Inspiration from Isolation”
Artists from across the globe are invited to enter a free art competition sponsored by Agora Gallery in New York. Selected artists will receive prizes and opportunities. Free.
Through July 31. NYARTCOMPETITIONS.COM.
Crosstown Arts Residency Program 2021
Multidisciplinary residencies to visiting and Memphisbased artists and curators working in any creative discipline including visual and performing arts, music, film, and writing in all genres. Through Sept. 15. CROSSTOWN CONCOURSE, 1350 CONCOURSE, CROSSTOWNARTS.ORG.
David Lusk Gallery Daily Special
A new piece of art from a gallery artist pops each day at 12:01 a.m. Check daily for new art offerings. Ongoing. DAVID LUSK GALLERY, 97 TILLMAN (767-3800).
“Doodling Around”
Download art by gallery artists to print out and color. Post
The gallery is giving a work of art to a lucky visitor each month. Drop off your business card or 3x5 card with contact information for a chance to win. Through June 30, 2021. MID-SOUTH ARTIST GALLERY, 2945 SHELBY.
Call to Artists: “Nasty Women Memphis: War Paint”
Seeking work for the Memphis exhibit in fall 2020 at Crosstown Arts in the Concourse, benefiting Planned Parenthood. Visit the website for more information and submission. Through July 31. CROSSTOWN ARTS AT THE CONCOURSE, 1350 CONCOURSE, STE. 280 (270-8409), NASTYWOMENMEMPHIS.COM.
Open on Main: My Memphis View Art & Gallery
Visit artist Mary-Ellen Kelly online for “My Memphis View” products including books, prints, T-shirts, drink coasters, and posters. Featuring virtual gallery tour.
