Nancy Cheairs' Summer at Benjamin L Hooks Library
Thu., June 20, 6-8 p.m. @ Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
A series of temporary artworks and performances in response to public art around Memphis. At the Benjamin L. Hooks Library, installation artist Paige Ellens will…
Thu., June 20, 7:30 p.m. @ Levitt Shell
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