South Pacific: A Somewhat Enchanted Evening
by Kevin Shaw In 1975, at the age of nine, I was so desperate to be an actor that
Kevin Shaw
June 7, 2017
Life
Stories of our families and life in our community that affect us all.
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert heads off into the Outback at Playhouse
by Anita Moyt | image courtesy of Playhouse on the Square Priscilla, Queen of the Desert drives across the stage at Playhouse
Anita Moyt
June 6, 2017
Health + Wellness: Recovery
By Melinda Lejman If you Google LGBT addiction statistics, you might assume that the population is disproportionately affected by
Melinda Lejman
June 5, 2017
Protecting All the Colors of the Rainbow: Matthew Hollon & Keshet
story and photo by Melinda Lejman In the last issue of Focus, we learned about Temple Israel synagogue becoming
Melinda Lejman
May 29, 2017
Cameron Rogers: Trans Teen Finds Equity Assisting Legal Case
by Robin Freeman Beaudoin | photo by Chellie Bowman Rick Mula is an Equal Justice Works Fellow (sponsored by the
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
May 26, 2017
A great night in Memphis for women in music: first annual grrl fest + seeing red
Story and photos by Chellie Bowman This past Saturday in Memphis was stacked with great performances by talented women. The
Ray Rico
May 24, 2017
From Jazz to Zither to Contemporary Classical: Summer of Music Kicks Off at Crosstown Arts
Crosstown Arts will operate a full-time music department — centered around a performance space in Crosstown Concourse dubbed the
Focus Mid-South
May 23, 2017
Epiphany Community Garden: Pastor Monica Web Helps a Congregation Grow
story by Jamilyn Cole | photos by Greg Campbell Focus: I’m thrilled that we’re getting a chance to
Focus Mid-South
May 22, 2017
Move over music and barbecue. Here comes Columbian culture!
story by Robert Griffin, Director of Marketing, Memphis in May | photos courtesy of Memphis in May While the
Focus Mid-South
May 19, 2017
Latino Memphis Festival brings an authentic cultural experience to Shelby County
This past Saturday Latino Memphis drew crowds of folks to their annual festival at Overton Park. This year they collaborated
Focus Mid-South
May 15, 2017
Senior LGBT: Audrey May
by Jamilyn Cole | photo by Joan Allison Since you were the owner of Meristem Bookstore (feminist bookstore and
Focus Mid-South
May 15, 2017
Tiny Homes and Big Dreams
Story & photo by Robin Beaudoin Standing in front of a charming red-shuttered 832-square-foot new home, flanked by azaleas,
Focus Mid-South
May 12, 2017
