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Having exhibitions by two very different sorts of artists "helps educate patrons," said David Lusk, owner of David Lusk Gallery in Laurelwood. "They generally like it. The space is big, and they can always turn a corner and see something else." There will be a reception tonight, from 6 to 8, for the exhibitions "From Peace Mountain," by local artist Don Estes, and "Connected," by Anne Siems from Seattle. Full story »

Don't overlook the side exhibit at the Dixon. Titled "Voices of a New South," the collection of two dozen pieces by four contemporary African-American artists from Memphis is as eye-popping in its own way as the main event. Full story »

Pay close heed to Thomas Wilkins' first Memphis concert, for it has a message. "It's a look at how more recent composers look back at older composers or styles to reference or synthesize their styles," Wilkins said in a recent telephone interview. Full story »

Friday night's Memphis Symphony Orchestra concert was a brisk and refreshing mash-up of style and substance. The chamber music performance at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center was the first public appearance of conductor Thomas Wilkins, one of three candidates for the job of retiring maestro David Loebel. While all ears were tuned to the orchestra, all eyes were on Wilkins, an assured, elegant presence whose program was varied and fascinating.
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