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Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Opera Memphis join forces for a special one-night-only concert, “Amadeus: The Music and the Myth,” on Saturday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Memphis. -
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Marina Calderon/UNHCRRosita Milesi was honored with the U.N. Refugee Agency's Nansen Award for 40 years of activism. The U.N. calls her a “formidable refugee champion.” And she has life lessons to share. -
Michael Probst/APThe German airline barred 128 Jewish passengers from their May 2022 connecting flight based on the alleged misconduct of a few. The U.S. government considers that discrimination; Lufthansa disagrees.
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Christopher Blank, news director at WKNO 91.1, and political analyst Otis Sanford host TN Politics, giving headlining news.
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Christopher Blank, news director at WKNO 91.1, and political analyst Otis Sanford host TN Politics, giving headlining news.
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Each week, Jennifer Chandler shares recipes, menu ideas, and tips on eating local – anything food-related is on the menu!
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Each week, Jennifer Chandler shares recipes, menu ideas, and tips on eating local – anything food-related is on the menu!
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Dr. Scott Morris from Church Health shares advice and tips for healthier living so that people can experience the full richness of life.
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Create your arts agenda every week with the help of ARTSmemphis’ calendar of events.
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Create your arts agenda every week with the help of ARTSmemphis’ calendar of events.
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Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, was working on a memoir when she died in 2023. Now, her daughter Riley Keough, has finished and published From Here to the Great Unknown. -
Kacky Walton talks with Mia Henley, Executive Director of Creative Aging Mid-South, and Ned Canty, General Director of Opera Memphis. -
The third season of IRIS Collective is already underway, with upcoming concerts on Monday, October 25, and Tuesday, October 26, with Opera Memphis. Memphis native and renowned violinist Randall Goosby will make a special appearance. On Monday, November 2, conductor Michael Stern will return to Germantown Performing Arts Center for a concert featuring the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto. -
Kacky Walton talked with artists Phyllis Boger, Alisa Free, and Amy Hutcheson. Their exhibit “Group Therapy” is on view at the Visitor’s Center Gallery at the Memphis Botanic Garden through Thursday, October 31. There will be an artist’s reception on Sunday, October 13, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. -
Volunteers from across the country are in southern Appalachia to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene. Among them are a Texas couple who have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year.
- Actor Al Pacino reflects on his biggest roles
- Kamala Harris works to win over disaffected Republican voters in Pennsylvania
- Video game fans return to the town of Silent Hill
- Local officials in Georgia must certify election results as early voting begins
- Mayors along the southern border defy national narratives by backing Democrats
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Darel Snodgrass and Kacky Walton host individual interviews to discuss upcoming Mid-South art and performance events.
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Darel Snodgrass and Kacky Walton host individual interviews to discuss upcoming Mid-South art and performance events.
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The Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South's President and CEO, Randy Hutchinson, shares how you can protect your financial future.
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The Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South's President and CEO, Randy Hutchinson, shares how you can protect your financial future.
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Community Foundation of Greater Memphis' Julia McDonald shares how to give smarter and do good for your community.
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Community Foundation of Greater Memphis' Julia McDonald shares how to give smarter and do good for your community.
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Host Eric Barnes talks with guests weekly about top local news. Airs on WKNO/Channel 10, Fridays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 8:30 a.m.
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Host Eric Barnes talks with guests weekly about top local news. Airs on WKNO/Channel 10, Fridays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 8:30 a.m.
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- U.N. officials and rights groups warn Israel may seek to starve north Gaza
- VP Harris is spending a lot of time courting Black voters -- specifically men
Each show consists of the biggest stories of the day, thoughtful commentaries, insightful features on the quirky and the mainstream in arts and life, music and entertainment, all brought alive through sound.
- Bob Woodward talks about his new book and the most serious nuclear threat he’s covered
- Tougher building codes have helped Florida mitigating damage from recent hurricanes
- Students return to North Carolina schools after Helene closures
- White House tells Israel to improve conditions in Gaza or face consequences
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