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✨ Advertiser Spotlight: Laurelwood Shopping Center✨ Looking for the perfect place to shop, dine, and explore? Look no f...
09/20/2025

✨ Advertiser Spotlight: Laurelwood Shopping Center✨

Looking for the perfect place to shop, dine, and explore? Look no further than Laurelwood - Memphis’ premier destination for those who appreciate creativity, excellence, and beauty.

From high-end fashion to unique local finds, indulgent dining to specialty boutiques, Laurelwood offers a shopping experience like no other. Whether you’re refreshing your wardrobe, hunting for the perfect gift, or treating yourself to a well-deserved meal, you’ll find it all in one stylish setting.

🛍️ Shop Local. Dine Well. Experience Laurelwood.

Tag your shopping buddy and plan your visit today!

✨ Contributor Spotlight - Briar Brakhage ✨Our contributor, Briar Brakhage, is full of creativity. They are into writing,...
09/18/2025

✨ Contributor Spotlight - Briar Brakhage ✨

Our contributor, Briar Brakhage, is full of creativity. They are into writing, pottery and indie filmmaking - how cool is that? They've covered everything from the local karaoke scene to My Sistah's House for Focus Magazine.

Read their stories in the latest Focus issue or by visiting focuslgbt.com/author/briar-brakhage/

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⚡️ The new issue of Focus MidSouth is here!Now on stands across the Mid-South — grab your free copy today and stay conne...
09/15/2025

⚡️ The new issue of Focus MidSouth is here!

Now on stands across the Mid-South — grab your free copy today and stay connected to the latest in LGBTQ+ news, stories, and community updates. 🏳️‍🌈

📍 Want to know where to find us? Visit FocusMidSouth.com and click Pick-Up Locations for a full list near you.

Not in the area? No problem — read the full issue online from anywhere! 💻📱

🎭 Contributor Spotlight - Cary Vaughn 🎭Since his debut in Zombie Prom (2001), Cary Vaughn has brought energy and heart t...
09/11/2025

🎭 Contributor Spotlight - Cary Vaughn 🎭

Since his debut in Zombie Prom (2001), Cary Vaughn has brought energy and heart to dozens of stage performances, captivating audiences with roles in productions like Mamma Mia!, Falsettos, and Spamalot. He shares his love for the arts as an Arts & Entertainment writer for Focus magazine, using his voice to uplift the stories of others.
Cary was the recipient of the Heart of Gold Award at the 2025 Focus Awards.

Check out his work on our website - focuslgbt.com - or pick up a copy of Focus today!

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09/10/2025

🎤 The Q***r Voices issue of Focus Mid-South is here! 🎤

The issue highlights Jasmine Tasaki and WeCare TN, DRUS Bar owner Tami Montgomery, Memphis playwright Keegon Schuett and activist Mx. Renae Taylor, plus a recap of the Focus Awards!

You know where to go for more - focuslgbt.com ✨

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Something wicked this way comes in Ballet Memphis' world premiere production of Macbeth. It's all the things—spooky, eth...
09/09/2025

Something wicked this way comes in Ballet Memphis' world premiere production of Macbeth. It's all the things—spooky, ethereal, dynamic, original and definitely not to be missed! This 80-minute contemporary and minimalistic reimagining is choreographed by Joshua L. Peugh, Founder and Artistic Director of Dark Circles Contemporary Dance, and has an original score by Brandon Carson.

All tickets are just $40 and on sale now at balletmemphis.org.

The 10th annual Focus Awards lit up Ballet Memphis with grit, glam, and heart! From trailblazers and champions to perfor...
09/06/2025

The 10th annual Focus Awards lit up Ballet Memphis with grit, glam, and heart! From trailblazers and champions to performers, allies, and community leaders, the night honored those who make our LGBTQ+ community stronger every day.

See the winners and relive the magic online at thefocusawards.com ✨🏳️‍🌈💜

✨ Big changes are here! ✨ Jasmine Tasaki and are stepping into their change era with powerful programs and the first-e...
09/05/2025

✨ Big changes are here! ✨

Jasmine Tasaki and are stepping into their change era with powerful programs and the first-ever Southern Trans Celebration, coming to Memphis this September. Read the full story by Tricia Dewey now at focuslgbt.com.

09/04/2025

You're an actor on stage and the planets are your co-stars. What are they doing and how is it affecting you? Find out with our Mystic Moons Horoscopes! 🌕
focuslgbt.com/blog/mystic-moons-septemberoctober-readings/

🎤 🎤 COMING SOON 🎤 🎤The September/October Issue of FOCUS Magazine is about to hit stands — and we’re amplifying Q***r Vo...
09/03/2025

🎤 🎤 COMING SOON 🎤 🎤

The September/October Issue of FOCUS Magazine is about to hit stands — and we’re amplifying Q***r Voices! 🎤🏳️‍🌈

💗 Featuring our cover story on Jasmine Tasaki and her work with WeCare TN

🎭 A chat with Memphis playwright Keegon Schuett

🎵 DRUS Bar owner Tami Montgomery answers the call of the universe

You’ll love this issue - it’ll inspire you to use your own voice!

📬 Want it delivered right to your door? Subscriptions start at just $35/year.
Support q***r media. Support Memphis. Subscribe today.

https://focuslgbt.com/subscribe/

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💇‍♂️ Advertiser Spotlight: Pavo Salon 💇‍♀️We’re shining the spotlight on Pavo Salon, a chic, inclusive space that’s been...
08/31/2025

💇‍♂️ Advertiser Spotlight: Pavo Salon 💇‍♀️

We’re shining the spotlight on Pavo Salon, a chic, inclusive space that’s been a longtime supporter of Focus Magazine and a go-to destination for style and self-care in Memphis.

Upgrade your look today at Pavo!

Thank you, Pavo, for helping us look and feel our best while supporting LGBTQ+ visibility in the Mid-South!

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