Acompáñanos este 17 de noviembre para una experiencia de bienestar y disfrute.

Nos encontraremos en el Overton Park Shell (1928 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN) a las 10:00 AM. En este evento especial, contaremos con actividades diseñadas para nutrir cuerpo y mente:

• Clase de Hatha Yoga en español: Conecta con tu cuerpo, mente y espíritu en esta práctica de yoga y meditación. Accesible para todos los niveles, así que no te preocupes si nunca has practicado antes, solo trae tu mat y let’s flow!

• Círculo de agradecimiento: Un espacio para reflexionar y compartir con gratitud, rodeados de una comunidad de apoyo.

• Círculo de pintura: Expresa tu creatividad en una actividad artística guiada, patrocinada por Hippy Habitat, Nuncia Yoga y Círculo de Bienestar.

Además de estas tres actividades, con tu ticket también incluimos un snack e hidratación. Peeero, los espacios son limitados, así que asegura tu lugar adquiriendo tu ticket lo antes posible.

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¡Te esperamos para compartir un día hermoso de bienestar, gratitud y arte!

*Solo debes traer tu mat, de todo lo demás nos encargamos nosotras :)

About the Event:

TSC's offering at the Shell will be our 8th Annual Free Shout-Out Shakespeare Series production of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS -- William Shakespeare's wild commedia of mistaken identities.  It will run approximately 90 minutes without intermission.

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

An exotic farce by William Shakespeare | Directed by Dan McCleary | Generously sponsored by Evans Petree PC in Memphis, and The Shakespeare Fund of Theater League of Kansas City

This madcap romp is one of Shakespeare’s most popular adventures for all ages with rhyming jokes, physical comedy, and outrageous events abounding across one day in this peaceful town on the Aegean Sea. Mistaken identities (including TWO sets of identical twins) and wild misunderstandings could explode into violence, but only the audience knows how joyfully this will end – or do you??

Running swiftly without intermission for 85 minutes, this production features 13 actors, including Michael Khanlarian as both master-twins and Lauren Gunn as both servant-twins.

About the Tennessee Shakespeare Company:

Tennessee Shakespeare Company's FREE Shout-Out Shakespeare Series produces free performances of Shakespeare in non-traditional, outdoor venues throughout the Memphis metro area with a multicultural cast of classical actors.

Tennessee Shakespeare Company is a professional, not-for-profit theatre and education organization in Memphis dedicated to performing live, diverse productions of William Shakespeare’s plays, as well as works of social significance by classical, Southern, and modern writers; and to providing innovative educational and training programming.  Founded in 2008 by Producing Artistic Director Dan McCleary, Tennessee Shakespeare Company is Memphis’ first and only professional, classical theatre.

Tennessee Shakespeare Company Socials:

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Food Trucks: Sips and Sammies

Picnic baskets, coolers, beverages, blankets, and lawn chairs are always welcome. We also offer food and beverage for sale in the Autozone Food and Beverage Concourse. Dogs on a leash are welcome in designated areas. Overton Park Shell is a nonsmoking facility.

Deaf Connect of the Mid-South will be on-site providing live interpreting.

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YOU’RE INVITED!

WDIA Presents “Souls to the Polls” an outdoor, community rally and concert aimed to empower and encourage our community to get out and vote in the upcoming election.

The event will take place Saturday, October 19th, from 12PM-4PM in the parking lot of the Southbrook Town Centre, 1524 E. Shelby Drive in the heart of Whitehaven.

Featuring live performances from Memphis' own, The Bar-Kay’s, Willie Clayton, Calvin Richardson, Al Kapone, Chick Rodgers and more—and community conversations surrounding this critical election, this effort to make an impact is imperative to the future of our city and nation.

Make sure to bring a lawn chair!

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About the Artist:

Despite unimaginable obstacles, The Bar-Kays have endured as one of the longest-running funk and soul groups of all time. They began in Memphis, Tennessee, as a studio session group, backing major artists at Stax Records like Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes. 

The bands would go on to have dozens of charting singles from the 1960s to the 19080s, including “Soul Finger: (US Billboard Hot 100 number 17, R&B number 3) in 1967, “Son of Shaft” (R&B number 10) in 1972, and “Boogie Body Land” (R&B number 7) in 1980.)

The Bar-Kays were inducted into the Rythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2015; and have endured as one of the longest-running funk and soul groups ever. In 2024, the band will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary.

Artist Socials:

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Food Trucks: Moss Be Smoke | Mexico In Memphis | Sips and Sammies | Happy Brunch Spot

Picnic baskets, coolers, beverages, blankets, and lawn chairs are always welcome. We also offer food and beverage for sale in the Autozone Food and Beverage Concourse. Dogs on a leash are welcome in designated areas. Overton Park Shell is a nonsmoking facility.

Deaf Connect of the Mid-South will be on-site providing live interpreting.

Click here to learn more about the visitor experience.

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5:45 PM: RUTHIE FOSTER
7 PM: NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS

About North Mississippi Allstars:

Nothing runs deeper than family ties. Brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters understand one another at the purest level. When families rally around music, they speak this oft-unspoken bond aloud and into existence. After 25 years, twelve albums, four GRAMMY® Award nominations, and sold out shows everywhere, North Mississippi Allstars open up their world once again on their thirteenth album, Set Sail [New West Records], welcoming other family (by blood and by the road) into the fold. As legend has it, Luther and Cody Dickinson started the band in 1996 as a loose collective of like-minded second-generation musicians who shared a local repertoire and regional style. Over the years, the lineup shifted by design, and each subsequent record offered up a different combination of collaborators. This time around, they mined the talents of Jesse Williams on bass and Lamar Williams, JR. on vocals. During the Allman Betts Band Family Revival, the Dickinsons first linked up with Lamar, son of the Allman Brothers bassist Lamar Williams, Sr., becoming fast friends and collaborators and eventually paving the way for Set Sail.

“The chemistry we have with this lineup is powerful,” observes Luther. “We are all second-generation musicians and share a telepathic, relaxed ease about creating and performing. I believe music is a form of communion with our loved ones and conjuring this vibe with members of musical families can be inspirational. Lamar and I are like-minded. I’ve never had the pleasure of working with a singing partner like Lamar. He has a true-blue quality in his musicality that will pull you in and break your heart. At the same time, Jesse grew up playing music with his brothers and his father—as did we. He plays like a sibling. We recorded the album fresh off the road and captured the energy we had worked up with him. I’m drawn to musical families, regardless of style. Playing with second- or third-generation players allows us an easy unspoken musical dialog. It’s not a big thing; it’s just what we do. We never had to figure out what it means and takes to be a musician. We all inherently know.”

They picked up this wisdom by osmosis. As sons of legendary producer and musician Jim Dickinson, Luther and Cody have been producing records themselves since they were teenagers. Separately, the brothers have produced albums by Samantha Fish, R.L. Boyce, Lucero, Amy Lavere, the Birds of Chicago, Ian Segal, and more. Luther produced two records from Otha Turner, including Everybody Hollerin’ Goat, which was named one of the ten most important blues albums of the nineties. Luther and Cody co-produce North Mississippi Allstars records as the “Dickinson Brothers.”

“We learned an enormous amount from our father,” Luther says, “Cody and I made mistakes, but we’ve always believed in ourselves, and we had to learn for ourselves. Rock ‘n’ roll is self-taught. Each generation has to reinvent itself and shed the skin of the elders. On Set Sail, we feel as if we’ve once again ‘broken the code,’ and know what we want and how to get it.”

Following 2019’s Up and Rolling, which received a GRAMMY® Award nod in the category of “Best Contemporary Blues Album,” Set Sail continues the band’s tradition of creating roots music that displays remarkable variety. Luther and Cody Dickinson dig in with the production and different guitar tones; the record sizzles with hard yet understated groove, grown folk music. Luther’s wide-ranging guitar style features jazz riffs, psychedelic sounds, and soulful slide. Drummer and multi-instrumentalist Cody draws on roots music, rock, jazz, rap, and other styles to create rhythms that propel the band’s sounds and move it forward. Their two aesthetics combine to create the band’s unique style, “Primitive Modernism,” melding the new and the old, traditional, and futuristic, crafted lyrics and improvisational music. Speaking of, the first single and title track “Set Sail Part I” [feat. Lamar Williams, JR.] rides a riff right out of the Southern Delta into the embrace of a horn section as the vocal interplay simmers on the line, “The water may rise again, but we shall set sail.”

The Dickinson brothers have recorded and toured with Mavis Staples, Charlie Musslewhite, John Hiatt, Robert Plant and Patty Griffin, G Love, Jon Spencer, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Los Lobos, and the Black Crowes. Meanwhile, their seminal debut, Shake hands with Shorty (2000), earned the band the first of four GRAMMY® nominations, and changed the Dickinson brothers’ lives forever.

Luther adds, “Quincy says, ‘Music gives back what you put into it.’ We have dedicated our lives to music, and it’s given us a fantastic journey that’s still only beginning.

In 1997, R.L. Burnside hired me and took me on the road. R.L., Kenny Brown, and Cedric Burnside taught me how to tour nationally after years of touring locally. The Shake Hands with Shorty tour in 2000 took Cody and I around the world and changed our lives. We never really slowed down.”

They forge ahead always as a family, first and foremost. “North Mississippi Allstars means family,” Cody concludes. “I get the joy of working with my brother. Our families keep growing too. There’s a sense of history. The older I get, the more I realize how important it is to record this music, so younger kids can hear it. I just want to make sure we pass it on. It’s a huge honor to be a part of this tradition.”

North Mississippi Allstars Socials:

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About Ruthie Foster:

Ruthie Foster's musical journey is as eclectic and vibrant as her soulful voice. Born into a family steeped in gospel tradition, Ruthie's earliest influences were the voices of her mother, grandmother, and the gospel singers she grew up listening to — artists like the Gospel Keynotes and the Blind Boys of Alabama. However, her path to becoming a solo artist wasn't a straightforward one. Despite a deep love for music, Ruthie initially shied away from the spotlight, preferring to play guitar, piano, and write songs for others.

Growing up in the rich musical tapestry of Gause, Texas, Ruthie found herself drawn to the diverse sounds and arrangements of local gospel choirs and musicians. Despite her reluctance to take center stage, Ruthie's talent was undeniable, and her mother encouraged her to step up and sing out. She stood out as a young black girl with a guitar in a choir scene dominated by pianos, but with her grandmother’s vocal coaching and encouragement from her mother and the church community, she recognized her own power — as a songwriter, a musician, and as a captivating singer.

After studying music at a community college in Waco, Ruthie decided to take a break from music and enlist in the Navy. The stage drew her once more, and she was selected to sing for the Navy band Pride, where she honed her skills as a vocalist and performer. A development deal with Atlantic Records led her to New York City, where she immersed herself in the songwriting community and learned the craft of writing songs that spoke to the soul.

However, Ruthie's journey took a turn when her mother fell ill, prompting her to step back from music and return to Texas once again. It was a period of introspection, caregiving, and deep bonding with her mother, and upon her return to writing and performing, it was to shape her voice as a singer-songwriter and storyteller. Drawing on her experiences and her musical roots, she began to craft blues, folk, and gospel-tinged songs that spoke to the universal themes of love, loss, and resilience.

Turning down a major record deal in pursuit of authenticity, she has stayed true to herself and her vision as an artist, signing with independent label Blue Corn Music to release Runaway Soul in 2002, followed by The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster in 2007, The Truth According to Ruthie Foster in 2009, Let It Burn in 2012, Promise of a Brand New Day in 2014, Joy Comes Back in 2017, and Healing Time in 2022. She has also released three live albums, Stages in 2004, Live At Antone’s in 2011, and 2020’s Live at the Paramount.

Now, with five Grammy nominations to her name and a new album, Mileage, set to be released on Sun Records, Ruthie Foster stands as a testament to the power of authenticity and resilience in music. Her soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and unwavering commitment to her craft inspire audiences and fellow musicians alike as she continues to carve out a path that is uniquely her own.

Ruthie Foster Socials:

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Food Trucks: Pok Cha’s Egg Rolls | Good Groceries Mobile Diner | Trap Fusion | The Check-In |

Picnic baskets, coolers, beverages, blankets, and lawn chairs are always welcome. We also offer food and beverage for sale in the Autozone Food and Beverage Concourse. Dogs on a leash are welcome in designated areas. Overton Park Shell is a nonsmoking facility.

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About the Artist:

No doubt some of you reading this are already familiar with the entertainer, Kevin Whalum.  He is also a preacher, published writer, and motivational speaker.  A 35-year veteran entertainer, he is known as one of the music industry’s most uniquely gifted performers. His shows are so inspiring that many people who have seen them talk about them for years afterward. His music has been played on Sirius/XM Radio for years.  He is also the brother of our very own local jazz legend, Kirk Whalum.  

Kevin has worked with some of music’s most respected artists, including, but not limited to, his brother, Kirk, the late George Duke, Michael McDonald, Take 6, Marcus Miller, Lalah Hathaway, Kim Burrell, Patti Austin, Maysa, and Jonathan Butler.  

A native Memphian, Kevin is a proud graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He has lived in Chicago, Nashville, and now, he is back in his hometown. He is the father of brilliant and lovely identical twin girls, who are currently starting their careers.  Kevin’s latest release, Kevin Whalum LIVE: Organic Music is available on most digital platforms.

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Food Trucks: Smoke & Ice | The Check-In | TrapFusion

Picnic baskets, coolers, beverages, blankets, and lawn chairs are always welcome. We also offer food and beverage for sale in the Autozone Food and Beverage Concourse. Dogs on a leash are welcome in designated areas. Overton Park Shell is a nonsmoking facility.

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About the Artist:

Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, Memphis Harvest was envisioned as a one-time epic performance featuring a large cast of Memphis’s finest singers, songwriters and musicians on one stage performing Neil Young’s classic album Harvest. That first performance drew such overwhelmingly positive reactions from the audience and performers that the vision has evolved into an ongoing project featuring Susan Marshall, Van Duren, Reba Russell, Vicki Loveland, Mark Edgar Stuart, John Whittemore, Robinson Bridgeforth, Adam Holton, and a rotating cast of accompanists. In addition to classic material by Neil Young, this special Overton Park Shell performance will include a handful of original songs written by the band members that were specially selected to sit alongside Young’s songs and utilize the band’s strengths. 

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Food Trucks: Moss Be Smoke | Pok Cha’s Eggrolls | Green Beetle

Picnic baskets, coolers, beverages, blankets, and lawn chairs are always welcome. We also offer food and beverage for sale in the Autozone Food and Beverage Concourse. Dogs on a leash are welcome in designated areas. Overton Park Shell is a nonsmoking facility.

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About the Artist:

Founded by producer/drummer Gabriel Rowland and singer/songwriter Victor Benavides in Altadena, CA in 2017, Los Yesterdays remained – literally – a garage band for years, a chance for the duo to create their take on the sweet soul music that enveloped childhood experience as young Chicanos in LA.

In a Billboard article about them and their scene, it was noted - “…there is a generations-long appreciation for sweet soul music among California’s Latino communities. Eastern Los Angeles teens.... helped foster a love of sweet soul in the early ‘60s by covering soulful ballads by artists like James Brown... Those sounds.... were kept alive by record collectors and people who spent evenings cruising along East Los boulevards."

A chance meeting between Rowland and Now-Again’s Egon at a barbecue hosted by Beastie Boys’ producer Mario C got them talking about their favorite sweet soul 45s. Rowland pulled out his phone and played the first Los Yesterdays track he and Benavides created – “Mr. Yesterday” – and Egon immediately offered them an opportunity on his label. This was followed by an offer from Daptone’s Gabe Roth for his Penrose imprint. Now, after a series of singles including an unlikely Tik-Tok hit “Nobody’s Clown” and work with Trish Toledo, Los Yesterdays will issue their debut album, Frozen in Time on Now-Again in late Spring 2024.

Artist Socials:

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Food Trucks: Stick ‘Em | Mexico In Memphis | Sips and Sammies

Picnic baskets, coolers, beverages, blankets, and lawn chairs are always welcome. We also offer food and beverage for sale in the Autozone Food and Beverage Concourse. Dogs on a leash are welcome in designated areas. Overton Park Shell is a nonsmoking facility.

Click here to learn more about the visitor experience.

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