Arts in West Memphis, Arkansas

🎶 Blues Off Broadway Takes a Bow—But the Free Music Isn’t Over! 🎸 West Memphis showed out in style this May as the Blues Off Broadway concert series lit up the Eugene Woods Civic Center parking lot with live blues, soul, and Southern rhythm. With food trucks, community vibes, and an incredible lineup of local talent, the series once again proved that West Memphis knows how to kick off summer the right way. Ethel Tamara and the award-winning Florida bluesman Selwyn Birchwood capped the month long music experience. While the 2025 Blues Off Broadway series has officially wrapped, music lovers don’t have to wait until next year to keep the rhythm going. Just across the river, the Levitt Shell in Memphis, TN, continues to host free outdoor concerts throughout the summer! The New Breed Brass Band featuring Trombone Shorty is pictured above. 🌟 The Levitt Shell Free Concert Series is a beloved tradition, offering a mix of local, regional, and national acts—right under the stars. It’s a perfect way to enjoy live music with friends and family, picnic-style, in the heart of Midtown Memphis. 🎵 Check out the full Levitt Shell schedule here: 👉 [https://levittshell.org/calendar](https://levittshell.org/calendar) Whether you danced with us in West Memphis or you’re just looking for your next free night out, we encourage you to explore all the great music our region has to offer. Let the good times roll—and we’ll see you again next year for more Blues Off Broadway magic! 🎤💙 #BluesOffBroadway #WestMemphisMusic #LevittShell #FreeConcerts #LiveMusic #SummerVibes #SupportLocalMusic

Looking for a fun, music-filled way to spend your Thursday evening? Blues Off Broadway is back, and it’s bringing the rhythm, the soul, and the good vibes to downtown West Memphis! 📍 Location: Eugene Woods Civic Center Parking Lot 🗓 Date: Thursday, May 15 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📣 Admission: FREE! This week’s featured artist is the incredibly talented Iyuana Patrice, with live performances by Ras Blues Band and Jonathan Ellison’s Rhythm & Soul Revue. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, and your dancing shoes—because it’s going to be an evening to remember! 🍻 What to Expect: * Free live music * Food trucks with local eats * Beer garden * Great community vibes Blues Off Broadway is held every Thursday in May and has become one of the city’s favorite traditions for kicking off the weekend early. It’s all about coming together as a community to celebrate music, culture, and connection right in the heart of West Memphis at 212 West Polk Avenue. Don’t miss out—May 15 is going to be lit with blues, soul, and sunshine! 🎤🎷🎉 For more info, visit [VisitWestMemphis.com](https://visitwestmemphis.com) #BluesOffBroadway #WestMemphisEvents #LiveMusic #FreeConcert #IyuanaPatrice #JonathanEllison #RasBluesBand #DowntownVibes #MusicOnMain

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For blues enthusiasts or anyone looking to enjoy an evening outdoors with live music, food trucks, and/or a cold beverage, West Memphis Blues Off Broadway has you covered. Every Thursday in May West Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau hosts the weekly concert event. Admission is free and so is the fun.

West Memphis is firmly rooted in authentic delta food culture. Highly reliable hometown spots like Williams Bar-B-Q serve up slow smoked ribs and classic pulled pork to hungry logistics workers and families, providing an unpretentious dining experience that rivals anything across the river.

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