When the Universe Calls, Tami Answers
by Briar Brakhage There are a lot of ways to experience DRUS Bar. More nights than not, you can find
Briar Brakhage
September 23, 2025
Culture
Exploring and discovering the culture that shapes us through arts+entertainment, law+ethics, and news that affects the community throughout the Mid-South.
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
Mystic Moons – September+October Readings
by Luna Starr, your Queer Cosmic Guide Hey there, star seekers! Luna Starr here, ready to bring you your bi-monthly
Luna Starr
September 4, 2025
Bridging Mental Health and HIV Care in Public Health: A conversation between Dr. Michelle Taylor, MD, DrPH, MPA, and Dr. Justin K. Dodson, PhD, LPC
Mental health is public health. That belief drives much of the work at the Shelby County Health Department – and
Focus Mid-South
August 20, 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
Mental Health Services in Shelby County
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health, especially for those navigating an HIV
Focus Mid-South
August 4, 2025
Divergent: Bridging Memphis’ Musical Legacy with Queer Identity
In the heart of Memphis, a city steeped in musical history, a new sound is emerging—one that intertwines the rawness
Focus Mid-South
July 9, 2025
Finding Harmony: TeKay’s Passion for Performance, Education, and the Legacy of Jubilee
by Cary Vaugn TeKay is the kind of artist whose journey has taken him to almost every continent. His story
Cary Vaughn
July 9, 2025
What Karaoke Night Reveals
by Briar Brakhage It was a Thursday night in Midtown Memphis, and a karaoke singer tied their oversized flannel around
Briar Brakhage
July 9, 2025
Mystic Moons – July+August Readings
by Luna Starr, your Queer Cosmic Guide Hey there, star seekers! Luna Starr here, ready to bring you your bi-monthly
Luna Starr
July 9, 2025
The Orion Financial Free Concert Series Continues
Bobby Rush, DJ AD, Gonerfest, and more gear up to give Memphis a great show MEMPHIS, TN—The Orion Financial Free
Jeff Hulett
July 8, 2025
