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Limited-time Exhibit! BETTYE’S BIN: The Personal Archives of Stax Songwriter Bettye Crutcher

On display at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music November 6th, 2025 – February 22nd, 2026 Bettye Crutcher was a heavy hitter at Stax Records as their only female songwriter on staff. In 1968, she made history co-writing the platinum-selling hit “Who’s Making Love” for Johnnie Taylor, helping define the sound of Southern soul. As part

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Currently in our Changing Gallery: “LOVE IN THE CLUB: Black Chicago Nightclub Photos by Michael Abramson 1974-1976.”

Join us for an opening reception party at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music for our newest exhibit, “LOVE IN THE Club: Chicago Nightclub Photos by Michael Abramson 1974-1976.” Friday March 11, 6-8 pm at the Stax Museum. Free admission.. Music by DJ Bizzle Bluebland in a DJ booth, food, beer by Soul & Spirits

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Opening Reception Event at the Stax Museum for “LOVE IN THE CLUB: Chicago Nightclub Photos by Michael Abramson 1094-1976. Friday, March 11, 6-8 pm

Join us  at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music for Chicago-based author and DJ Ayana Contreras and other guests at this special opening for “Love in the Club: Black Chicago Nightclub Photos by Michael Abramson 1974-1076,” a new exhibition also featuring the words of award-winning poet Patricia Smith. Friday March 11, 6-8 pm at

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