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2022
Royal Portrait: The Regality of Indigenous Women, Native News Online, July 28
Metal Museum Exhibit Highlights Black Artisans, Daily Memphian, July 17
“From Artisans to Artists: African American Metalworkers in Memphis”, WKNO, July 5
Memphis Exhibits Highlight African American Blacksmiths, Local 24, July 1
The To-Do List: Watch The Sky Get Lit, View The Sunset, and Make A Splash, Daily Memphian, June 30
Wednesday Update, Paul Ryburn, June 29
SB 30 Episode 72: Dr. Earnestine Jenkins and The Legacy of Black Metalworking, Storyboard Memphis, June 28
Your Weekly Guide to the Arts in Memphis: June 19-25, Memphis Magazine, June 19
The 10 Best Places to Take Your Summer Family Pictures in Memphis, Walking in Memphis in High Heels, June 17
Thomas Campbell Solo Exhibit Corollary at the Metal Museum, Storyboard Memphis, June 17
The Metal Museum's "Rings! 1968-2021" Exhibition Runs Through June 12th, Memphis Flyer, June 1
Your Weekly Guide to the Arts, Memphis Magazine, May 29
Activities Galore at Downtown Memphis' Metal Museum, ABC24, May 15
On The Record With Agnes Ma, Shaw Local, May 17
Five Things To Do In Memphis This Weekend, Memphis Magazine, May 13
Go! See! Explore! The Metal Museum, Memphis Mom Collective, May 11
Tuesday Update, Paul Ryburn, May 10
Evaluating Essentials, Memphis Flyer, May 9
Celebrating Mom, Memphis Magazine, May 4
Museum’s Whet Thursdays Return, Memphis Flyer, April 27
Weekly Guide to the Arts, Memphis Magazine, April 24
Bluff City Life - Whet Thursday, WMC, April 19
Memphis Staycations, Memphis Magazine, April 6
RINGS! Exhibit at the Metal Museum, WKNO, March 31
RINGS! Creative beacons on display, StoryBoard, April 11
Urban Legends of Memphis, Choose 901, April 6
Bluff City Life – Museum Store, WMC, March 29
Bluff City Life – RINGS!, WMC, March 29
Springfield Art Museum announces Second Museum Educator, Ozarks First, March 28
RINGS: 1968 – 2021, I Love Memphis, March 24
Fast-forwarding to this weekend sounds like a nice idea, with theater, jewelry displays, fitness classes, soul music movies, and the ever-popular Whiskey Warmer, Memphis Magazine, March 24
Things to do in Memphis, Commercial Appeal, March 23
RINGS! 1968 – 2021 Exhibit to Open at Metal Museum, StoryBoard, March 17
Tributaries Series at the Metal Museum, WKNO, March 14
10 of the Best Exhibitions in Tennessee This Spring, TravelMag, March 8
Artist’s modern twist on reliquaries kicks off this year’s Tributaries Series at Metal Museum, StoryBoard Memphis, March 7
Memphis Adult Education Classes, Style Blueprint Memphis, Feb. 23
National Ornamental Metal Museum, One of Memphis’ Hidden Gems, A Worthy Detour, Feb.19
As Memphis art groups climb back from pandemic pause, ArtsMemphis adds $500k boost, Commercial Appeal, February 18
Weekly Guide to the Arts, Memphis Magazine, January 23
2021
Saturday update, Paul Ryburn's Journal, October 23
Kid-friendly Halloween alternatives in Memphis, Uncharted Traveling, September 30
10 Things to do in Memphis this weekend: October 1st - 3rd, Uncharted Traveling, September 30
Volunteering with Volunteer Odyssey in October, Choose901, September 21
The September 2021 Report, Part 1, Art Jewelry Forum, September 7
Happy 901 Day!, Walking in Memphis with Kimber, September 1
Memphis Museum Features Exhibit Of Fine Jewelry By Black Artists, The Centurion, August 31
Metal Museum receives $1M to acquire works of living artists, The Daily Memphian, August 30
Contexts and Groundings in Black Jewels, Art Jewelry Forum, August 23
Author stops at Metal Museum for ‘A Piece of Your City’, The Daily Memphian, August 17
Making a bronze note at the Metal Museum, WREG News Channel 3, August 16
Fifty Jobs in Fifty States author shares his experiences, WREG News Channel 3, August 16
Divining History, Memphis Flyer, August 3
Thursday update, Paul Ryburn's Journal, July 29
Metal Museum: Artist Talk & Gallery Viewing with Tiff Massey, Storyboard Memphis, July 23
Five Things To Do This Weekend in Memphis: July 23rd-25th, Memphis Magazine, July 23
The To-Do List: Metal Museum highlights Black artists, old and new, The Daily Memphian, July 22
Five Things To Do This Weekend in Memphis: July 16th-18th, Memphis Magazine, July 15
Keepers of the Flame: The American Blacksmithing Revival, Metalsmith, July
Metal Museum to host popular after-hours event series, WMC Action News 5, July 5
A weekend getaway to Memphis, Tennessee Tribune, June 26
Craft Happenings: Summer 2021, American Craft Council, June 21
Saturday update, Paul Ryburn's Journal, June 19
What’s New, Sizzling and Happening this Summer in Tennessee, The Chattanoogan, June 16
Five Things To Do This Weekend in Memphis: May 21st-23rd, Memphis Magazine, May 20
Stay & Play, Memphis Magazine, April 12
Attack of the Mosasaur: The story behind the Pink Palace's new prehistoric ambassador, The Commercial Appeal, March 24
Safe Things To Do This Spring In Memphis, I Love Memphis Blog, March 18
Tuesday News Update: Spring Is Here...Ain't It Good?!, I Love Memphis Blog, March 9
Memphis Cheat Sheet: Must-Dos, Must-Sees, and Must-Eats, I Love Memphis Blog, February 26
Center for Craft Awards $135,000+ for Exhibitions, Projects, and Research to Advance the Field, Center for Craft, February 17
5 Things To Do This Weekend: 2/5 – 2/7, I Love Memphis Blog, February 5
Sunday update: We’re not gonna take it anymore, Paul Ryburn's Journal, January 17
Five Things To Do This Weekend in Memphis: January 15th-17th, Memphis Magazine, January 14
2020
A year to forget? Here are 20 good things we’ll remember about 2020, The Daily Memphian, December 31
What’s Open In Memphis? Updates For Attractions, Museums, and Parks, I Love Memphis Blog, December 30
Downtown restaurant holiday hours and more Thursday news, Paul Ryburn's Journal, December 24
Museums’ COVID Closings Extend Into January, Memphis Flyer, December 23
2021: Here’s Looking at You, Memphis Flyer, December 23
The Early Word: The final push to flatten the curve; Grizzlies begin year No. 20, The Daily Memphian December 23
Poetic justice: Rogue road sign finds legal home outside Metal Museum, The Daily Memphian December 23
Organizations Brace for New Stay-At-Home Order, Memphis Flyer, December 21
Support the Metal Museum online, WREG News Channel 3, November 24
City council gets first look at plans for Metal Museum to occupy Overton Park’s Rust Hall, WMC Action News 5, November 17
Rust Hall at Overton Park could be getting new owner, WMC Action News 5, November 17
History, culture and good eats lure visitors to Memphis, The Champion, November 17
16 Holiday Gift Ideas Your Remote and In-Person Coworkers Will Love, GovLoop, November 16
Metal Museum confident it can raise $13M more for Rust Hall work, The Daily Memphian, November 16
Friday the 13th update: Slider Inn Ghost River dinner, Peabody holiday changes and a lot more, Paul Ryburn's Journal, November 13
Memphis City Council Preview: Reduced Speed Limit, Rust Hall, and Water Bottles, Memphis Flyer, November 12
100-year lease proposed for Metal Museum in Overton Park’s Rust Hall, The Daily Memphian, November 12
More museums reopen in Memphis, The Memphis 100, November 10
Best of Memphis 2020 Arts & Entertainment, Memphis Flyer, October 28
Five Things To Do This Weekend in Memphis: October 23rd-25th, Memphis Magazine, October 22
5 Things To Do This Weekend: 10/23 – 10/25, I Love Memphis Blog, October 22
Memphis Metal Museum Styled Wedding Features Fall Boho Vibes, Southern Bride, October
5 Star Stories: The Metal Museum -- where one can find unique, breathtaking works of art, WMC Action News 5, September 29
Greatest metal hits: Metal Museum hosts special exhibition, The Commercial Appeal, September 22
The art shows must go on: Exhibitions stay on through pandemic, The Daily Memphian, September 18
The horse doorbell: Another piece of island history, Boca Beacon, September 11
Rita Kiameh's jewelry line finds home at Metal Museum, Memphis Business Journal, September 4
What’s Open In Memphis? Updates For Attractions, Museums, and Parks, I Love Memphis Blog, August 24
Memphis Museums Meet the Challenge, Memphis Magazine, August
Say Cheese: 10 Locations for Great Memphis Photo Shoots, I Love Memphis Blog, July 7
Metal Museum could be the next tenant at Rust Hall after MCA closure, Local Memphis, July 6
The 901: Protesters launch fireworks, burn flag at DA Weirich's house, The Commercial Appeal, July 6
'I Love Memphis' blogger talks new book, safe 4th of July celebrations, Local Memphis, July 2
For Metal Museum to move to Rust Hall, more than 2 years of work must happen first, The Commercial Appeal, July 2
Wednesday update, Paul Ryburn's Journal, July 1
Metal Museum gets recommendation as Rust Hall’s next tenant, The Daily Memphian, June 30
‘Rust Never Sleeps’ at Memphis’ Metal Museum, Artistic Fuel, June 30
Author discovers 'Secret Memphis': Book serves as a guide to 'Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure', The Commercial Appeal, June 29
Saturday update: Shuffleboard comes to the Blind Bear, Paul Ryburn's Journal, June 24
Support Your Local Art Institutions, Choose901, June 10
The Early Word: Strickland meets with protesters; Miller leaves U of M, The Daily Memphian, June 4
Art and Craft at the Metal Museum: Interview with the Metals Studio Staff, Number, Inc., Issue 102
The May 2020 Report, Art Jewelry Forum, May 4
Museums With Online Jewelry Collections, Art Jewelry Forum, April 27
Our Roundup of Digital Events, Memphis Flyer, April 15
Memphis Social Distancing: Virtual Events and Experiences, I Love Memphis Blog, April 1
Coronavirus concerns already causing negative economic impact in Memphis’ tourism industry, Local 24, March 16
The Iron Art of Anton Yakushev, Anvil's Ring, March (Spring 2020 Issue)
New & Worthy of Note: Tradition of Excellence, Anvil's Ring, March (Spring 2020 Issue)
Five Things To Do This Weekend in Memphis: March 6th-8th, Memphis Magazine, March 5
13 Things to do this Leap Year weekend, Fox 13 News, February 27
Leap Day 2020: Things to do in Memphis with your extra day, The Commercial Appeal, February 25
5 Things To Do This Weekend: 1/31 - 2/2, I Love Memphis Blog, January 31
5 Things To Do This Weekend: 1/24 - 1/26, I Love Memphis Blog, January 23
A Lovesick Guide to Valentine's Day in Memphis 2020, Choose 901, January 15
Things To Do In Memphis In January 2020, I Love Memphis Blog, January 12
Saturday update, Paul Ryburn's Journal, January 11
Five Things To Do This Weekend in Memphis: January 10th-12th, Memphis Magazine, January 9
13 Things to do this weekend across the Mid-South, Fox 13 News, January 9
13 Things to do the first weekend of 2020, Fox 13 News, January 2
A Huge List of 2020 Memphis Festivals and Events, I Love Memphis Blog, January 1
2019
SNAG Celebrates: Carissa Hussong, SNAGMetalsmith.com, December 18
New timeline set for potential Overton Park plans, WMC Action News 5, December 11
Five Things To Do This Weekend in Memphis: December 6th-8th, Memphis Magazine, December 5
13 things to do this holiday weekend, Fox 13 News, November 28
Moxy Bar & Hotel Slated to Open Early December, Memphis Flyer, November 21
13 Things to do this weekend, Fox 13 News, November 7
Five Things to Do This Weekend in Memphis: November 8th-10th, Memphis Magazine, November 7
The Weekly Memphian: Marcus King, Grilled Cheese Fest, Malted VI, The Daily Memphian, November 7
Forging on the River 2019: A Blacksmith's Riverside Reunion, Metalsmith Tech, November
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