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Center for Southern Folklore

Name: Center for Southern Folklore
Address: 119 S. Main, Suite 106, Memphis, TN, 38103, US
Telephone: +19015253655
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

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Center for Southern Folklore

Southernfolklore.com Center hosts customized cultural programs for groups of all ages. Main. The Center presents music programs on Friday and Saturday evenings.
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Maintains an exhibit hall that presents music, photographs, and media that showcase Memphis's rich cultural heritage. The voices and music of hundreds of men and women form the basic of the Center's Multimedia Archives. The Center is engaged in digitizing elements of the Archives so that this information can be available in cds, dvds, and photographs. Selected portions of Center's work is availa

ble in the Center's Folklore Store at 123 S. The Center's major public event is the Memphis Music & Heritage Festival held the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend.

02/06/2025

There's just something that makes a black & white photo more striking than a color one to some. - especially if it evokes one's imagination. This photo of Court & Main around the turn of the 20th century makes you wonder what Court Square looked like then. Kind of like our own version of Back To The Future.
Relive other memories through The Center for Souther Folklore archives at 119 S. Main behind the Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art.
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01/15/2025

Meet Our Vendor: Although it's warmed a bit after our snow, the cold and the gloom are scheduled to return to the Bluff City. What better way to brighten your day then to purchase a Lisa Lane colorful art piece available at the Center for Southern Folklore behind the Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art at 119 S. Main. For a closer look click on /www.southernfolklore.com/available-in-store-only. , ,

12/26/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from the staff of the Center for Southern Folklore. Our museum-retail store will be open at 9:30 tomorrow with our array of CDs, books, records and art at 119 S. Main behind the Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art.
Come enjoy the music and stay awhile.
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12/09/2024

What better way to celebrate the upcoming holiday season than with a picture of two of the biggest and joyous stars we've produced. Rufus Thomas and Joyce Cobb. What do they have in common besides being musical legends? Both have been honored at our Music & Heritage Festival. Thomas in 2011 and Joyce Cobb in 2013. These photos, along with all our festival posters and others from our vault can be purchased with a click at www.southernfolklore.com/mmhf-posters?page=2

11/29/2024

Meet our vendors. Just in time for his star on Beale Street to be set we introduce you to Center for Southern Folklore friend and Memphis musicologist Robert Gordon whose fascinating books describing Memphis music and culture are available at our online store at www.southernfolklore.com/shop-1 or at our downtown store at 119 S. Main behind the Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art.
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10/09/2024

Meet Our Artists; In fact, this week it's us - the Center for Southern Folklore. Over the years we've produced DVDs and CDs showcasing some of the unmistakable characters that call Memphis and surrounding areas home. Joyce Cobb singing her Beale Street Saturday Night Music, Tom Johnson and his praying pigs and Eudora Welty as one of four women artists, are just a few we've championed. To view and purchase our DVDs click www.southernfolklore.com/dvds or Cobb at www.southernfolklore.com/cds?page=2

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08/14/2024

Meet Our Artists. What better time to feature Elvis official photographer Betty Harper and other artists who write and photograph the King would be during Elvis week. Shop Elvis memorabilia at our store at 119 S. Main behind Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art or online at a click away at southernfolklore.com/shop-1
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07/24/2024

Meet our artists: Frank Lilly is a master at mixed media painting on canvas, is comfortable painting different subjects and has been with us for a number of years. Below are images of a trombonist, Chapel Hill Church and The Singing Southern Jubilee, a group that performed at one of our own Memphis Music & Heritage festivals.
See these and more here at the Center for Southern Folklore at 119 S. Main behind the Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art
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07/18/2024

Even shoppers from the early 1900s liked a good sale. We're no different in the 2000s. All our great festival posters are now on sale for $10. In store only. Or call 525-3655 for more details.
We're located at 119 S. Main behind the Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art.
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06/25/2024

Historic Encounter by Carroll Cloar. While it's doubtful these city leaders ever met, they surely did in the imagination of the author. E.H. Crump, W.C. Handy, Clarence Saunders and Mike Cody are only four characters included in Cloar's masterpiece. This print was made exclusively for the CSF and carries our name. Most do not. Prints available at the Center for Southern Folklore at www.southernfolklore.com/mmhf-posters or by calling 525-3655. Prices vary.

06/14/2024

The Center for Southern Folklore remains your museum, retail store and rental destination that honors our city history the best, Pictured below are examples of each - from the files of photographer L.O. Taylor to artwork celebrating Memphis best singers, to our large rental spaces, the CSF fits all three bills. We're located behind Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art in Pembroke Square at 119 S. Main.
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05/23/2024

It's getting hot outside and that means it's bird-watching season and what better way to treat our winged friends is with a music-inspired house. Or treat yourself to a rock n roll, Memphis or 901 t-shirt for those sultry Memphis temps. Visit our store at 119 S. Main or online at www.southernfolklore.com/store to purchase yours.

05/14/2024

In addition to our full array of CDs and DVDs that include the talents of Kate Campbell, Daddy Mack and such compilations as Fried Glass Onions and In The Mood For Memphis, the CSF has produced our own products, All Day And All Night and Hush Hoggies Hush. With this lineup you can't miss - and all are available by clicking on www.southernfolklore.com/cds or www.southernfolklore.com/dvds
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05/07/2024

One of our Facebook friends requested a post on our old friend and CSF piano man Mose Vinson. Vinson hung out at the CSF for years wowing regular customers and guests alike with his magical turn as our resident boogie woogie and blues master. Pictured below is Mose settling in at the ivories. His piano is located at the Center for Southern Folklore, located at 119 S. Main behind the Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art .
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03/14/2024

A few weeks ago it was announced that Macy's was going through some layoffs and a reader in one of newspapers commented that it hasn't been the same since Goldsmiths was bought out by them.
Well, this photo from our archives reminds us that "the South's Greatest Store," started here in downtown Memphis - in fact in the area where we're located.
These and other images are available at a click away at southernfolklore.com/historical-prints
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01/19/2024

This photo of two of our great volunteers over the years, enjoying a sip of water in the hot July sun, reminds us that the snow on the ground and the cold temps in the air won't last forever.

01/02/2024

Our rental spaces are still the place to go for those parties, meeting or conferences. Nestled behind Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art and our own retail store behind Pembroke Square, the CSF has our own kitchen or you can on you own. Just call 525-3655 or email us at [email protected].

12/03/2023

We've got books for all ages at our online store. Books on Elvis, books on Stax and on the history of Beale Street but we also some fun books for the kids. Check out our book selections at www.southernfolklore.com/shop-1

Address

119 S. Main, Suite 106
Memphis, TN
38103

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19015253655

Website

http://southernfolklore.com/

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Videos

Willy and the Planks live right now!

Two great things about the festival - long-time performers and first timers. As I walked away from this performance, I thought what a great example for the young ladies in the crowd - Marion Arkansas teen Bailey Bigger. Keep your ears open for her in the future.

Please share with your friends, readers, and music fans. Great music concert benefiting the Grave Marker honoring Frank Stokes. (1878-1955) Blues Legend. See poster for list of performers this Friday night at the Center's Folklore Store, June 24th beginning at 7:30. Thanks.

Elmo & The Shades: Live at CSF

Syrrup: live on our front porch!

Bob Ray at the Center Storee

In case you missed it, here's one of Bob Ray's songs from his performance last night!

MMHF 2015 TV Spot

Come check out the Memphis Music & Heritage Festival this labor day weekend, September 5th and 6th from 11 AM to 11 PM both days!

The Three Kings are a great group of young performers hailing from three musical backgrounds, their blend of styles results in an smooth, funky performance that you wont forget. The Three Kings will be playing the 2014 Memphis Music & Heritage Festival this year at 8pm Saturday on the Union stage. Share with your friends and donate at www.southernfolklore.com to help us keep this a free event for all ages!

The Three Kings playing their original song "Out That Way" in the Folklore Store last night, if you like their music show 'em some love and go like their page!

Justin Bloss playing his original tune "Help Me Out" with Adam Brooks on fiddle.

Kitty Dearing - "Ain't No Bad Woman"

Kitty Dearing playing "I Ain't No Bad Woman" in the Folklore Store tonight.

Thanks Mark Lavoie and Bill Sims Jr. Great show today!!!