Stax Museum of American Soul Music and Take Me to the River want you to know that Carla Thomas, who had the 1st hit at Stax Records, and Hi Rhythm Section with Lina Beach and Jerome Chism will be bringing Memphis music to the UK, Ireland, and Finland! Take Me to the River All-Stars brings
Continue Reading nextBring your family and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music as we continue our monthly Saturday Family Day event! This event is ideal for children and adults of all ages. The best part? FREE ADMISSION from 1 – 5 pm! EVENTBRITE LINK Enjoy music as well as food trucks,
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When the Stax Museum reopens on June 18, 2020, one new exhibit will show off some familiar faces and famous Stax album cover photographs. (Shown here is the photo for David Porter’s LP Gritty, Groovy & Gettin’ It, with model Gloria Hendry who appeared in the first James Bond movie.) As a new decade dawned, a
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PASSING THROUGH – THE FRIENDS OF DON NIX Now through April 30, 2019 For nearly two decades, Memphis’ own Don Nix lived an unparalleled musical life, helping build Stax Records from its earlier Satellite Records days as a member of the Mar-Keys. One of the creators of what came to be known as the Memphis
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Know a Memphis high school student interested in music, history and/or media? During Camp Stax, July 9 – 26, 2018, teens will explore the history of Stax Records while creating podcasts, tours, and participating in other museum programs! Pick up an application for the Stax Museum’s free summer program at the museum at 926 E. McLemore or call 901-261-6338.
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