ARTSmemphis
Jam, chat, dream, and dance this week with artists all over Memphis. Discover arts events for every age and neighborhood across on ARTSmemphis’ calendar: artsmemphis.org/event-calendar.
Jazz Jam Session — Hosted by Kenny Reed
Exhibiting Artist Talk
Crosstown Arts Film Series Presents — Dreams
Prime Practice — Printmaking with Vince Long
Reading Rhythms with Orpheum Theatre Group
Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Kenny Reed
Step into the Green Room at Crosstown Arts for an intimate evening hosted by Kenny Reed. Young and veteran jazz musicians take the stage together for spontaneous music making, unpacking the expansive body of jazz repertoire.
Crosstown Arts Green Room / August 25, 7:30 pm –10 pm
Exhibiting Artist Talk with Barbara Penn & George Edward Walker
Join exhibiting artists Barbara Penn and George Edward Walker for a conversation about their current exhibitions at Crosstown Arts: “In Big Life, Long Life” and “A Snippet of God’s Unsung Children’s Journey.” The artists will discuss the ideas, experiences, and creative processes behind their work, now on view through September 6.
The Galleries at Crosstown Arts / August 27, 6 pm – 8 pm
Dreams
Crosstown Theater will screen Akira Kurosawa’s visually breathtaking anthology that transforms dreams into pure cinema. Moving between wonder, terror, memory, and apocalypse, the film reflects on humanity’s relationship with nature, war, art, and the subconscious through a series of unforgettable surreal visions.
Crosstown Theater / August 27, 7 pm – 9 pm
Prime Practice: Printmaking with Vince Long
Prime Practice is an eight-week studio course for adults 55 and older who are ready to try something new, strengthen their skills and connect with others. No previous art experience is required. Led by artist and designer Vince Long, each two-hour session is designed to make participation comfortable and approachable.
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art / August 28, 9 am – 11 am
Reading Rhythms with Orpheum Theatre Group
Join Memphis River Parks and Orpheum Theatre Group inside Beale Street Landing at Tom Lee Park for a lively storytime with Cossitt Library and a joyful movement class for families with children ages 2-5, all on our beautiful riverfront. Complimentary mini Mempops, refreshments donated by Juiced What You Need, and crafts with Cossitt Library will be provided to participants while supplies last.
Beale Street Landing / August 28, 10 am – 11:30 am
