Memphis Youth Symphony Program 60th Anniversary Gala set for November 14 at CMOM
Tickets on sale now MEMPHIS, TN – As a longstanding part of Memphis’s rich musical heritage, MYSP has played a
Focus Mid-South
October 8, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
Our area is filled with hidden talent and entertainment. Check out our coverage and discover something new.
Glitz, Glam & Grits: Memphis is Making Room for Trans Joy
A Memphis brunch and drag fundraiser brings WeCareTN, My Sistah’s House and OUTMemphis together to build toward the 2027 Southern
Ray Rico
September 30, 2026
50 Years of Art, Gardens and Community at the Dixon
by Tricia Dewey Art, gardens, and parties have been part of the corner of Park Avenue and Cherry Road since
Tricia Dewey
September 22, 2026
Patsy Ruth’s Brings Mother’s Glamour, Musical Theater and New Nightlife to Memphis
by Ray Rico There is a portrait of Patsy Ruth Williams from 1970 that will soon have a place of
Ray Rico
September 22, 2026
Focus Awards 2026: A Decade of Pride and Progress
The 10th Annual Focus Awards brought an unforgettable night of celebration, recognition, and community to Memphis on August 22, 2026.
Focus Mid-South
September 18, 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
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
