Weekend Itinerary: Memphis in May

There’s music and culture―and you know there’s barbecue―at Memphis in May.

Frank Lilly’s Sun Flowers at the Center for Southern Folklore

Robbie Caponetto, Article by Wanda McKinney

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Things to do in Memphis

Stop by the Memphis Greek Food Festival (May 8-9) and the Memphis Italian Festival (May 28-30), and you have an internationally flavored month of fun and food that just can’t be beat.

Head downtown to Main Street, where the Center for Southern Folklore is an imposing name for a really cool spot. Walk in the front door to a colorful store, with everything from a prime selection of regional books and music CDs to original artwork.

Farther inside, you’ll find the performance hall, where folk art and photography galleries hold true treasures for sale. Don’t miss Memphian Frank Lilly’s paintings, which incorporate old newspapers and other found objects. In this same maze of buildings, you’ll see the Belz Museum, which holds an incredible display of ancient Asian artifacts, including jade and ivory pieces.

photo: Frank Lilly’s Sun Flowers at the Center for Southern Folklore