Stax Museum, University of Memphis, & Devin Clark Honor John Gary Willams of the Mad Lads
The University of Memphis’ Daily Helmsman honored John Gary Williams, the Mad Lads, and The Invaders recently. This is their tribute:
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Stax Great Carla Thomas Receives State’s Highest Arts Award
By Tony Jones MEMPHIS, TN — Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee presented Stax Records early hit maker Carla Thomas with the Tennessee Governor’s Arts Award. Presented at the Executive Residence Conservation Hall Tuesday, Oct 17th, 2023, followed by a reception at the governor’s mansion, Thomas was among the dozen artists honored for
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Three Stax icons among Memphis Music Hall of Fame inductees
The Memphis Music Hall of Fame announced its roster of inductees yesterday. Among them were singer, songwriter, and member of the Mar-Keys, Don Nix; former Stax Records Director of Publicity and founding President and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, Deanie Parker,. and former Artist in Residence and one-time Soulsville Foundation President and CEO, GRAMMY-winning artist
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Stax Museum announces new photography exhibit: The Americana Portrait Sessions: The Photography of Jeff Fasano
The Stax Museum announced today that it will host a new photography exhibit, Americana Portrait Sessions: The Photography of Jeff Fasano from August 4 through December 31, 2023, with an opening reception August 4, 6-8 pm. Curated by photographer Jeff Fasano just for the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, this new exhibition features more
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Stax Museum 20th Anniversary Events
The Stax Museum is planning the following events in 2023 to celebrate its 20th Anniversary. This is a working list and some events and dates are subject to change. Among the Stax Museum 20th Anniversary events, highlights include: A year of free field trips to the Stax Museum for all school students attending Title 1
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