A conversation with John Bass, the director of the Mike Curb Institute of Music at Rhodes College.

The Daily Memphian's new columnist joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

Jennifer Balink, executive director of the nonprofit Kindred Place, which provides support and counseling to parents and families, talks about the dramatically changing attitudes about counseling and mental health over the years – changes that were accelerated during the pandemic. 

The performer joins New Ballet CEO Katie Smythe and Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

Caramelized was once just focused on food. But now it has become something much bigger.

For people who’ve been in publishing in Memphis for many years, there are generally two family trees: The people who came through The Commercial Appeal and the people who came through one of Bob Towery’s companies.

For people who’ve been in publishing in Memphis for many years, there are generally two family trees: The people who came through The Commercial Appeal and the people who came through one of Bob Towery’s companies.

The executive director of Iris Collective, Rebecca Arendt, talks about the evolution of Iris, the new season of performances, and her firm belief that “everyone can learn to sing.”

The head of the arts festival joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

From The Magic Kids to knocking on doors to get out the vote, Bennett Foster talks about balancing a love of a songwriting and work on social and political issues.