Look--it's a bird! No, it's a plane! Actually, you're both wrong; it's Fast Planet. The ambient, electronic pop band based right here in Memphis is causing a stir in the local music scene with their chill sounds and mellow beats. The band's four core members have been making music for more than a decade and has culminated into this current project. Their... [Read more...]

Whether you're a seasoned, worldly art enthusiast, you enjoy viewing works of art for their aesthetic value, or you're deeply moved by the emotion that certain pieces of art can evoke, you'll love visiting one of Memphis' fine art galleries. Even if you know nothing at all about art, you can still appreciate it for the fact that it was inspired by true creativity. One... [Read more...]

With the change to the fall season comes changing leaves, cooler temperatures, and of course, the River Arts Fest! This year, the River Arts Fest will take place on October 22 and 23 and will host hundreds of nationally renowned artisans and thousands of Mid-Southerners to celebrate the arts during an outdoor festival that is free and open to the public. This... [Read more...]

I have to admit that I was skeptical about seeing For Colored Girls at first, but after watching the trailer I was blown away.  It's based on writer Ntozake Shange's Obie Award-winning play, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf (1975). Described as "a poetic exploration of what is to be of color and a female in this world,... [Read more...]