Art for Jobs Advance MemphisPhotography by Ken Hall Advance Memphis offers job readiness training, financial literacy classes, resume writing, job placement, and more to help those in and around the 38126 zip code get ahead. The non-profit’s most anticipated annual fundraising event is Art For Jobs. Originally held in the organization’s office on Vance, the program has continually grown and …
Ron Olson Art Opening: “The Art of Radio”
Ron Olson Art Opening: “The Art of Radio”When Ron Olson, one of Memphis’ preeminent DJs, first picked up a paint brush his second career was born! On October 3, friends and fans were invited to an opening reception for Ron’s solo show at the Memphis Botanic Garden. “2024 marks my 50th year on Memphis radio, and this show is an …
Live at the Garden-TRAIN
Live at the GardenTRAINShare Train: 2023 Live at the Garden from 4Memphis Magazine
The Legacy Clay Classic
The Legacy Clay Classic The Liquid LegacyPhotography by Susan Ferguson Walker The Liquid Legacy is changing the world by providing safe drinking water, medical missions and community development. They recently held a sporting clay shoot October 22 at Mallard’s Croft in Byhalia, Mississippi. Clay shooters of all levels – from beginners to avid hunters – enjoyed the festivities to support …
Dirty Streets Concert
Dirty Streets Concert Overton Park ShellPhotography by Frank Chin Guests enjoyed the 2023 Orion Free Concert Series at Overton Park Shell this season, and September 15 featured live music by Dirty Streets with an opening creative performance by Memphis Black Arts Alliance. The weather was lovely for guests to enjoy the fabulous entertainment picnic style! overtonparkshell.orgShare Dirty Streets at the …
50th Reunion Weekend Ridgeway High School
50th Reunion Weekend Ridgeway High SchoolPhotography by Karin Long Reeser The first graduating class of Ridgeway High School held its 50th Reunion August 18-19. It had been 30 years since this group had been together and with more than 225 in attendance, the weekend was a huge success and one that many will never forget. Friday night was held at …
Diwali Celebration
Diwali Celebration Indian Community Fund for Greater MemphisPhotography by Ken Hall The Indian Community Fund for Greater Memphis held a Diwali Celebration recently at the Esplanade. Translating as “row of lights” Diwali is characterized by bright colors and lights and celebrates good over evil. Specifically in the case of the ICFGM, the celebration noted the many area nonprofits that received …
Sips for Sickle Cell
Sips for Sickle Cell Photography by Lisa Buser Guests attending Sips for Sickle Cell September 14 at Dixon Gallery & Gardens enjoyed an evening featuring delicious food and cocktails by Chef Phillip Dewayne, and an engaging cocktail-making tutorial led by event host and HGTV celebrity, Carmeon Hamilton. Carmeon demonstrated fun and unique cocktail tutorials during this fundraising event that benefitted …
Art on the Rocks
Art on the Rocks Photography by Frank Chin Art on the Rocks was back at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens, and the ideal fall evening featured botanical cocktails and craft beer tastings plus yummy bites from local restaurants. The evening was presented by Young at Art, a membership level at the Dixon that hosts events for young professionals who love …