Art is Revolting: Creativity Fuels Community Action
photos by Vaniel Simmons Art became a powerful form of civic expression at Art Is Revolting! And So Should You!,
Vaniel Simmons
July 21, 2026
Culture
Exploring and discovering the culture that shapes us through arts+entertainment, law+ethics, and news that affects the community throughout the Mid-South.
Pride, Paper and Plenty of Creativity
Organized by Like Really Creative Things got delightfully messy at the inaugural Pride Collage Party on June 24, presented by
Vaniel Simmons
July 21, 2026
Step Into the “Pride & Progress: The Raging ’20s” at the 10th Annual Focus Awards
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Focus is excited to announce the return of the 10th Annual Focus Awards, taking place Friday, August
Ray Rico
July 17, 2026
Kill Your Phone: Rediscover Your Creative Self
by Zack Orsborn Let me be real: I am struggling to stay off my phone and social media. I need
Zack Orsborn
June 1, 2026
Pride Journeys: Easy Day Trips from Memphis
by Joey Amato For this Discovery issue, we take a short drive beyond Memphis to uncover destinations that feel both
Joey Amato
June 1, 2026
Discovering Safe Spaces at Lichterman Nature Center
by Chris Pepple Safe spaces allow us to let our guard down and relax. We can take our kids to
Chris Pepple
May 11, 2026
Opening the River: Memphis Art Museum Redefines Connection
by Tricia Dewey In six months, the footprint along Riverside Drive in Downtown Memphis will see a major transformation. Memphis
Tricia Dewey
May 11, 2026
Discovering Common Threads: How Sewing Builds Belonging
by Chris Reeder-Young, M.A. For Cari Harris, sewing became more than a craft. It became a communal language. A way
Chris Reeder-Young, M.A.
May 11, 2026
LGBTQ+ Oklahoma City Travel Guide: Gay Bars, Inclusive Neighborhoods & Queer-Friendly Dining in OKC
By Joey Amato Oklahoma City isn’t a place that announces itself loudly. It doesn’t rely on spectacle or reputation to
Joey Amato
April 21, 2026
How to Build a Creative Community Based on Your Passions: A Practical Guide
by Zack Orsborn Let’s say you’re a DJ. You’ve found the absolute sickest track to sample in your latest post-post-punk-bounce
Zack Orsborn
April 4, 2026
Finding Safety on Stage: Reese Cameron on SIX, Representation, and Creating Space to Belong
by Ray Rico I had the pleasure of speaking with Reese Cameron, they/them, an alternate with the touring production of
Ray Rico
April 2, 2026
Pride Journey: Athens, Georgia
by Joey Amato Everyone knows that I am a sucker for small-city charm, so I decided to venture about an
Joey Amato
March 24, 2026
