Theatre Memphis Bests Local Theatre Awards
Memphis, TN – The 38th annual Ostrander Awards, spotlighting excellence in theater in Memphis, was a night that Theatre Memphis could
Focus Mid-South
August 30, 2022
Culture
Exploring and discovering the culture that shapes us through arts+entertainment, law+ethics, and news that affects the community throughout the Mid-South.
ON LOVE: Perspectives from The Haven
story and photos courtesy of The Haven In today’s world where I am working with Prevention and Wellness, the LGBT
Focus Mid-South
August 11, 2022
Don’t Forget Summer!
In the 1950s, Memphis’ Summer Avenue was “the strip,” where young folks could show off their newest cars, and look
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
August 5, 2022
Sexual Health Accessibility with OUTMemphis
(Photo above: A volunteer at the center, Victoria Coss, is in the process of creating a mural in the Health
Ray Rico
August 3, 2022
HOIST Continues a Legacy of Leather Culture with Safe, Consenting Practices
(Photos courtesy of Sir Den) HOIST has been around for seven years. Focus had the pleasure of speaking with Boy
Ray Rico
July 29, 2022
A Kiss From Crystal Jo Casino
(photos courtesy of Crystal Jo) July 1st 1994. Crystal Jo Casino steps into a spot on a club floor. The
Moth Moth Moth
July 25, 2022
The Prism Pages: No. 3
One More Time BY: TYLER MCGEE Now that I say I’m over youBut deep down I know I’m not I
Focus Mid-South
July 18, 2022
Brenda Newport + Will Ryder: Finding Love On & Off Stage
Share a little bit about yourselves. Brenda: My name is Brenda Newport, and I’m nonbinary, gender fluid. I’m not trans
Chris Reeder-Young, M.A.
July 11, 2022
Pride in Pints
(above photo by Rosie Schmitz) With summer right around the corner and Pride month upon us, what better way to
Marisa Actis
June 29, 2022
Promethean Fire: Tamar Love on Life, Cello, & What’s Next for Mama Honey
I have the most wonderful friend to introduce you to. She comes with a universe of musical experience. If you
Moth Moth Moth
May 31, 2022
Dionne & Millie: Coming Out and Coming Together
When we don’t have a shared lived experience with others, it can cause us to develop a blind spot. When
KeOnte Criswell
May 27, 2022
Focus Center Foundation Taps Local Artist, Moth, to Build LGBT-focused Programs
The Focus Center Foundation, a Memphis non-profit foundation that provides programming for Focus LGBT magazine and the Mid-South community has
Focus Mid-South
May 26, 2022
