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Print masterpieces: Brooks' Jacob Lawrence exhibit stirs the mind and heart

Wednesday, July 1, 2009
As powerful narrative, the work of Harlem Renaissance artist Jacob Lawrence speaks directly to the African-American experience. As powerful art, it speaks in equally direct tones to the human experience. In one of the most visually exhilarating exhibits to arrive at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art in some time, "The Prints of Jacob Lawrence, 1963-2000," chronicles most of the etchings, woodcuts, silk screens and lithographs by this important 20th century artist. Full story »
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Art Review: Solo exhibit casts light on more private times in life

Tuesday, June 9, 2009
There are times in Ali Cavanaugh's poignant exhibit at L Ross Gallery that you almost feel like a voyeur eavesdropping on someone's private, transformative moments. The artist is fine with that. After all, her intent is to capture what can't be seen -- the interior of a person -- in addition to the finely wrought realism of her subject's outward poses and gestures. Full story »
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Success is just 'Wicked'

Friday, June 19, 2009
When one considers the many stage musicals these days based on well-known movies or cobbled together from popular songs, the 2003 Broadway hit "Wicked" seems like an old-fashioned, traditional show. Traditional, in the sense that, like the classics "South Pacific" or "Cats," it was inspired by a book. The production opens Wednesday at the Orpheum theater and runs through July 12. Full story »
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07.02.2009: Crew Training International IMAX Theater: "Under the Sea". 3050 Central Avenue. (901)320-6320.

07.02.2009: New Daisy Theater: He Is Legend. 330 Beale Street. 901-525-8981.

07.02.2009: Tilden Rogers Park: The 12th annual Freedom Fest Music and Fireworks Show. 825 N. Airport Road.

07.02.2009: Rizzi's Paradiso Pub: Yes No Maybe. 6230 Greenlee Street. 901-592-0344.

07.02.2009: Mud Island Amphitheatre: New Kids on the Block. 125 N. Front.

07.02.2009: Harrah's Casino Tunica: John Legend. 13615 Old Highway 61 North. 800-946-4946.

07.02.2009: Playhouse on the Square: "Rent". 51 South Cooper Street. 901-726-4656.


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