At a Hole in the Wall, the Heart of a City
by William Smythe On a rare night off, I went to Lamplighter Lounge. They were playing a movie: Vegas in
William Smythe
March 10, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
Our area is filled with hidden talent and entertainment. Check out our coverage and discover something new.
Pretty Little Room: A Historic Memphis Love Story Finds Its Voice
By Ray Rico Opera often asks us to suspend disbelief and feel something true. With Pretty Little Room, Opera Memphis
Ray Rico
March 9, 2026
Pride Journey Walla Walla: A Hidden Gem for LGBTQ Food, Wine, and Adventure Seekers
Joey Amato Jan 07, 2026 Nestled in southeastern Washington, the charming town of Walla Walla is a destination that combines
Joey Amato
March 5, 2026
Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center
Joey Amato Feb 18, 2026 As I stepped into the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, the first thing that greeted
Joey Amato
March 5, 2026
Stay Golden: The Outsiders Brings Grit, Heart, and Power to Memphis
Special to Focus The Outsiders arrives at the Orpheum Theatre with a force that feels both familiar and newly alive.
Focus Mid-South
January 21, 2026
Memphis Zine Fest: How Queer Underground Publications Build
by Gabriella Lindsay The Memphis Zine Festival recently celebrated its ten-year anniversary. Havenhaus, the downtown venue, was buzzing with creatives
Gabriella Lindsay
January 8, 2026
Interview with Nico Ochoa: Finding Identity and Joy on Stage in & Juliet
Interview with Nico Ochoa: Finding Identity and Joy on Stage in & Juliet Thanksgiving week, the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis
Cary Vaughn
December 1, 2025
More Than Books: Hubs for Wellness, Community and Innovation
by Tricia Dewey Where in Memphis can you find classes with titles like Tween Cooking Challenge, Colorcopia with the Dixon,
Tricia Dewey
November 12, 2025
Writing Without Boundaries: The Surreal Worlds of Keegon Schuett
by Cary Vaughn Keegon Schuett, a gender non-conforming playwright from Memphis, Tennessee, has been crafting original works since the early
Cary Vaughn
September 30, 2025
Focus Awards 2025: A Decade of Grit and Glam
by Ray Rico The 10th Annual Focus Awards lit up Ballet Memphis in Overton Square on Friday, August 22, with
Ray Rico
September 4, 2025
Reviving the Soul: Stax Music Academy’s Summer Showcase Celebrates 25 Years
by Tricia Dewey On a humid mid‑June morning, the halls and classrooms at Stax Music Academy in South Memphis buzzed
Daphne Butler
August 9, 2025
Where the Punk Spirit Lives: Inside HavenHaus and Memphis’s Queer DIY Scene
by William Smythe When I was young, I used to be punk. I attended house shows at places in Memphis
William Smythe
August 4, 2025
