Pride Journey Throwback: Aspen Gay Ski Week
by Joey Amato Hi Substack Family! I thought it would be fun to publish an article I wrote about 5
Joey Amato
August 14, 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.
Affordable Adventures: Why LGBTQ Travelers Are Choosing Budget-Friendly Destinations Rich in Culture and Cuisine
by Joey Amato Travel has always been about more than simply checking destinations off a bucket list. For many LGBTQ
Joey Amato
August 10, 2026
The National Civil Rights Museum’s New Legacy Experience
photos and story by Tricia Dewey Museums preserve treasures. Whether devoted to art, science, culture, or ideas, they help tell
Tricia Dewey
August 4, 2026
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
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
