I hope all of you had a safe and fun 4th of July weekend!

As we start a new month, let’s keep sharing the positive FOR MEMPHIS news. Every piece of good news changes the narrative, so spread the word FOR MEMPHIS.

Duncan

Keep Reading the Good News For Memphis. 

Memphis Inner City Rugby Puts Down Permanent Roots

After more than a decade of borrowing and renting space, Memphis Inner City Rugby cut the ribbon for its new field at the former Vance Middle School. The program provides free programming for more than 350 students annually and sits within a one-mile radius of 10 schools. Read more about this great opportunity for our students.

Collierville Students Make Their Broadway Debut

In May, the Orpheum hosted its 17th annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards, a program that recognizes musical theatre students across the Mid-South. Award recipients for Lead Actor and Lead Actress went on to represent the program in New York City at the Jimmy Awards hosted at the Minskoff Theatre. Collierville students Hayden Hooper and Maggie Dinstuhl performed in a tribute number, and Hayden was one of six recipients of a scholarship for Outstanding performance in an Ensemble. We love to see Memphis talent out in the world. Read about it here. (Shout out to Kristin Bennett for sharing the good news!)

Memphis Makes Art Work

Memphis is a vibrant city that is home to artists and creatives in every medium. Crosstown Arts is an organization that is reshaping creative and economic opportunities for artists while providing Memphians with new opportunities to experience art in every form. Listen to the Meanwhile in Memphis episode here.

 

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