CancerBlowsThe Ryan Anthony FoundationPhotography by Mark Ramirez Guests enjoyed an amazing night of music featuring 20 world-renowned trumpet legends and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra led by Music Director Robert Moody. Gary Beard & Joe Lackie chaired this stellar event held September 24 at The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. After the concert, there was more music from the Legends …
38th Annual Ostrander Awards
38th Annual Ostrander AwardsPhotography by Steve Roberts The 38th annual Ostrander Awards, held August 28 at the Halloran Centre in downtown Memphis, spotlighted excellence in theater in Memphis. Theatre Memphis was presented with 28 of 31 awards as talent from the shows were honored and performed in group categories and as casts. Special awards were also given for lifetime achievements. …
Womens Advocacy Center presents Purple Party
The Purple PartyWoman’s Advocacy CenterPhotography by Mark Ramirez The Women’s Advocacy Center gives “Hope for Survivors of Domestic Abuse” and the inaugural Purple Party was the perfect way to support this wonderful cause. Held at Germantown Performing Arts Center on October 6, The Purple Party was a festive gala that featured dinner, one-of-a-kind auction items, and dancing to the music …
Live at the Garden: Doobie Brothers
Live at the GardenDoobie BrothersDent & Stacey Thomas, Mary Stutts, Shauna WalkerEileen & Jim WhiteJoRene & Steve BargiacchiWilliam Joyner & Nicole BrownJack Adams, Sherron Biggers & JoAnn DealKeith & Donna RenardLisa Vance & Donna WorkmanMike & Debbie CallCheryl Edge, Bobby Black, Tony Edge & Sarah Black (seated)Kate & Don OliverLive at the Garden: Doobie Brothers
Art for Jobs Advance Memphis
Art for JobsAdvance MemphisPhotography by Advance Memphis Advance Memphis celebrated its 12th annual Art for Jobs Art Sale & Fundraiser by bringing back an in-person preview party at their 575 Suzette Street warehouse-turned-urban art gallery. Art for Jobs is their largest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds going toward their work in equipping adults in South Memphis to join the …
The Great Memphis Food Fight benefiting Grace House of Memphis
The Great Memphis Food FightGrace House of MemphisPhotography by Mark Ramirez The Great Memphis Food Fight benefiting Grace House of Memphis was held September 15 at the Memphis Botanic Garden, and guests attending this unique, “foodie” event enjoyed delicious culinary delights prepared by three of Memphis’ finest celebrity chefs: Erling Jensen, Dave Krog, and Mac Edwards. These chefs displayed their …
Church Health Celebration Concert
Church Health Celebration ConcertPhotography by Frank Chin and Ken Hall For 901 Day, September 1, Church Health held a celebration concert in one of Memphis’ iconic locations, the Overton Park Shell. For 35 years, Church Health has provided compassionate, high-quality health care for those in need. The free concert featured music from Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass featuring The Hillbenders and …
Marx-Bensdorf Realtors & Brewster Elementary Celebration
Marx-Bensdorf Realtors &Brewster Elementary CelebrationPhotography by Marx-Bensdorf The Marx-Bensdorf team celebrated raising a record $20,419 in support of William H. Brewster Elementary! The fundraising event was hosted by Jimmy Reed and David Tester, owners Marx-Bensdorf Realtors, and the funds raised will provide young scholars with 876 uniforms that will keep them dressed for success throughout the school year. Marx-Bensdorf colleagues, …
The Science of Wine
The Science of WinePhotography by Mark Ramirez The Science of Wine, held September 9 at MoSH, offered wine and food pairings with some science mixed in! Guests enjoyed food from local restaurants and wines from vineyards from around the country. While sipping, guests learned some of the fundamental components of the wines – from acidity and alcohol to sugar and …