CALENDAR of EVENTS:
September 3 - 9
T H EAT E R
A R TI S T R EC E P TI O N S
Hattiloo Theatre
Mid-South Artist Gallery
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).
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. 630 PERKINS EXT. (682-8323).
Gallery Show and Contest. Saturdays. Through Oct. 31. MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN, 750 CHERRY (636-4100).
Quinlan Rhodes, exhibition of works in a transcendent process of self-discovery captivated by Jungian psychology and influenced by dream symbolism, the unconscious, archetypes, and her love for nature and its diverse inhabitants. Sat., Sept. 5, 2-4 p.m.
Margaret Thomson in Coversation with Anne Moss Rogers
Author and guest discuss The World Looks Different Now: A Memoir of Suicide, Faith, and Family via Zoom. Tues., Sept. 8, 6 p.m.
2945 SHELBY.
NOVEL, 387 PERKINS EXT. (922-5526).
OTH E R A R T HA P P E N I N G S
Memphis Flyer Coloring Book
3rd Space Online
Order your book today benefiting local artists and journalism. $35. Ongoing.
Visit Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn for exciting activities and relief efforts from the local creative community. Ongoing.
MEMPHISMAGAZINESTORE.COM.
Metal Museum Online
3RDSPACEARTS.ORG.
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.
Amanda Lee Savage: “Art and Anticolonialism”
Historian and cofounder of Native Rites will join participants remotely to speak on topic in the context of the exhibition “Native Voices, 1950s to Now: Art for a New Understanding” via Facebook. Free. Thurs., Sept. 3, 6 p.m.
METAL MUSEUM, 374 METAL MUSEUM DR. (774-6380).
Monthly Art Give Away
RHODES COLLEGE, 2000 N. PARKWAY (843-3000), RHODES.EDU.
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.
Arrow Creative Online Store
All sales benefit local creatives. Shop locally made jewelry, candles, greeting cards, soaps, and more. Ongoing.
MID-SOUTH ARTIST GALLERY, 2945 SHELBY.
ARROW CREATIVE, 2535 BROAD, ARROWCREATIVE.ORG.
Artist of the Year Nominations
Honor the artists who have given of themselves in the way of art. To nominate an artist, send a short note to the Gallery, 2945 Shelby St., Bartlett, Tennessee 38134, or email, mable1002000@aol.com. $100. Through Nov. 30. MID-SOUTH ARTIST GALLERY, 2945 SHELBY.
My Memphis View Gallery: Art Chat 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.
“Doodling Around”
Download art by gallery artists to print out and color. Post 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. L ROSS GALLERY, 5040 SANDERLIN (767-2200), LROSSGALLERY.COM.
September 3-9, 2020
CROSSTOWN CONCOURSE, 1350 CONCOURSE, CROSSTOWNARTS.ORG.
PINK PALACE WWW.MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG
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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.
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Quinlan Rhodes at the Mid-South Artist Gallery, Saturday, September 5th, 2-4 p.m. First Brush of Fall: Plein Air Season at the Garden
Mary-Ellen Kelly chats with Memphis artists via Instagram Live platform, @downtownmemphis/instagram. Free. Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Through Sept. 30. MY MEMPHIS VIEW ART & GALLERY, 5 S. MAIN, MARYELLENKELLYDESIGN.COM.
Set up your easel through October. Enter your art for a chance to be in the December
CRAFTS FAIR POP UP SHOP Opens Friday, September 4th, 2020 Curated by Memphis Modern Market
