Day Trippin’ to Nashville
story and photos courtesy of Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum We’ve waited patiently, masked, and gotten vaccinated (this editor hopes you’ve gotten vaccinated). Nashville is always a quick
September 2, 2021
Focus Mid-South
Ray Rico, a Latinx advocate, owns a digital marketing agency and publishes Focus LGBT magazine, amplifying LGBTQ+ voices in Tennessee and the Mid-South. He champions HIV advocacy, fighting stigma and discrimination. Through his work, Ray strives for a more inclusive society.
Playhouse on the Square Welcomes Area Professionals to Networking Event
Playhouse the Square, the Mid-South’s largest professional live theatre company, will be hosting quarterly networking events for young professionals beginning Thursday, September 23, 2021 – 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. The
August 26, 2021
Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group Announces its 2021-2022 Season
(Memphis, TN) August 24,2021: Our current times have been challenging. During the pandemic, while there are so many uncertainties, art has been a constant, able to hold us together and
August 24, 2021
CHOICES Announces New Fellowship for Black Midwives
August 9, 2021, Memphis, TN – Jennifer Pepper, executive director of CHOICES: Memphis Center for Reproductive Health, announced today the nonprofit is launching a fellowship program for new midwife graduates.
August 12, 2021
Moxy Memphis August Events
THE CONSORTIUM MMT PRESENTS: DJ ALPHA WHISKEY AND BRANDON KINDER AT MOXY MEMPHIS DOWNTOWN Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 6-9 p.m. 40 N. Front St., Memphis, TN 38103 Just can’t get
August 4, 2021
Tips for Traveling with Dogs
Not all dogs that act nervous when they get into a car feel that way out of fear or anxiety resulting from a traumatic experience. It could be something as
July 8, 2021
A Magical Mix: Matt Petty + Cristy Michel
by Focus Staff | photo courtesy of Matt Petty You Can Call Me Sir is an electronic rock collective featuring Louisiana-bred, LA based dominatrix Cristy Michel (vocals, guitars, bass, beats-
June 30, 2021
OUTMemphis Announces the Opening of the Youth Emergency Center
MEMPHIS, TN, June 21, 2021 – OUTMemphis will open doors of its Youth Emergency Center Tuesday, June 22, 2021. The facility is the first of its kind in the region
June 28, 2021
Pride in Local Music: A Livestream Event
AUSTIN, TX and NASHVILLE, TN (May 17, 2021) – The Austin and Nashville LGBT Chambers of Commerce are again joining forces to produce the second “Pride in Local Music” a
June 15, 2021
Rainbow Book Month: LGBT Inclusive Recommendations for Children & Teens
Picture Books It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book about Gender Identity by Theresa Thorn– This picture book introduces the concept of gender identity and give children a fuller
June 7, 2021
7 Habits of Highly-Effective Owners of Elderly Dogs
Man’s best friend is living longer than ever. This is due to our beloved canines’ increased status as family member and families becoming conscientious about providing their dogs’ appropriate veterinary
June 3, 2021
Pride Live And In Color 2.0
Even virtually, Memphis Pride Fest is the single largest gathering for the LGBTQ+ community and our allies in the Mid-South. While the Virtual Festival and Pride Parade are the cornerstone
May 10, 2021
