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Shante Avant on the Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 04:00:11 -0500

It’s hard not to talk to Shante Avant about politics, but that’s exactly what “The Sidebar” host Eric Barnes does in this episode focused on the mission of the Women’s Foundation.

The Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center heads into its fall season

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:36:54 -0500

Cindi Younker, the director of the Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center, talks with Eric Barnes on The Sidebar podcast about what makes the intimate venue so appealing for audiences and artists.

Sam O'Bryant, the CEO of Bridges, on the impact of the organization in Memphis

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:38:57 -0500

Sam O’Bryant joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar podcast to talk about Bridges, the organization he runs.

GPAC's new executive director, Parke Kennedy, on the upcoming season and the history of GPAC

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:36:47 -0500

Parke Kennedy joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar podcast to talk about GPAC’s upcoming season as well as her goals for the organization after taking over as executive director.

David Lusk on the 30-year anniversary of his art gallery

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:36:10 -0500

David Lusk joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar podcast to talk about his art gallery.

Overton Park looks ahead to new parkland — and less parking

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Mon, 4 Aug 2025 20:31:03 -0500

Kaci Murley remembers well the fights about the future of the Greensward.

ARTSmemphis marks $100 million in grants

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:58:15 -0500

ARTSmemphis president and CEO Elizabeth Rouse joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”

How Young Avenue Sound hopes to unite musicians

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 18:54:05 -0500

What all is going on at the historic recording studio in Cooper-Young?

CodeCrew teaches how fun and creative computer programming can be

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:56:50 -0500

Now 10 years after their launch, CodeCrew is reaching thousands of young people in the Memphis area.

Metal Museum head talks about future, new plans for old building

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 19:35:37 -0500

Executive director Carissa Hussong breaks down how the new Metal Museum building dramatically increases the programming — and the revenue generation — that will be possible in the museum’s new home.

How the Shell on Wheels expands The Shell's reach

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 21:59:38 -0500

Shell on Wheels is bringing the experience of being in Overton Park at The Shell to Memphis neighborhoods.

Live at the Garden's summer lineup

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Fri, 6 Jun 2025 10:39:03 -0500

Olivia Wall from the Memphis Botanic Garden talks with Eric Barnes about the 25th anniversary of Live at the Garden.

SunAh Laybourn on Asian American culture and history in Memphis

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Sat, 31 May 2025 21:18:56 -0500

SunAh Laybourn’s desire to highlight the culture and history of Asian Americans in Memphis has brought, in part, the extensive range of local events happening during Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Why libraries and public spaces are important

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Sun, 25 May 2025 04:00:13 -0500

Shamichael Hallman is the author of “Meet Me at the Library,” which makes the case for the importance not just of libraries but public spaces of all kinds.

Barnes: We need to talk more about dementia

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Wed, 21 May 2025 10:58:33 -0500

“Had my stepmom broken a limb or cut herself open or gotten cancer or a chronic disease, she and my dad and the family would all would have talked about it. But not with dementia.”

‘Clap Three Times’ — but don't listen to the lyrics — on The Sidebar

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Mon, 5 May 2025 17:44:25 -0500

On this week’s Sidebar podcast, Eric Barnes is interviewed about music, work and how he doesn’t listen to the lyrics.

Stax's Pat Mitchell Worley on the Power of Music Honors

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Sat, 3 May 2025 15:18:08 -0500

Soulsville Foundation CEO Pat Mitchell Worley joined Eric Barnes on “The Sidebar” to talk about the Stax Museum’s first ever Power of Music Honors.

Dive into Spanish culture at the Brooks

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:50:22 -0500

A new concert series at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art explores the different styles and genre of Spanish music, led by Marina Carracedo, a visiting lecturer at the University of Memphis.

The expanded Sultana Disaster Museum moves closer to reality

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:55:34 -0500

The museum, which is run by the Sultana Historical Preservation Society, has raised $10 million so far as it moves toward a full opening on the 161st anniversary of the disaster next April.

Tad Pierson on how the highway is his home

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:08:08 -0500

Indoor Trailer Park creator and tire artist Tad Pierson’s latest installation will span along Mississippi Boulevard from E.H. Crump Boulevard to South Parkway.