South Main Trolley NightPhotography by Frank Chin Trolley Night in the South Main Arts District is a fun, downtown tradition that takes place the last Friday of the month. Guests enjoyed riding the trolley, perusing shops, galleries, restaurants and listening to live music as the sun was setting on downtown Memphis. Come stroll South Main and see what is new!
Wax & Wine Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Wax & WineStax Museum of American Soul MusicPhotography by Isaac Singleton Stax Museum hosted the inaugural “Wax & Wine: A Fundraiser for the Stax Museum of American Soul Music” to celebrate its 20th Anniversary this year. Billed as Soul Records + Global Wine + Southern Chefs, the event featured DJs DJ Bizzle Bluebland, Zac Ives of Goner Records, and Daniel …
Dory Restaurant Friends and Family Night
Dory Restaurant Friends and Family Night Photography by Ken Hall After a successful run as a prix fixe sampling restaurant, Dory is making a switch to traditional menus. Rather than “chasing creativity on a wide variety of dishes,” Chef Dave Krog will be testing and rotating menus that give diners a choice on any given night. The soft opening for …
Shell on Wheels Unveiling
Shell on Wheels Unveiling Photography by Craig Thompson On July 27, the beloved Overton Park Shell got rolling and unveiled their new mobile Shell on Wheels! The goal is to amplify the work of the talented Memphis arts community and to build camaraderie through the performing arts. The Mobile Shell is available to rent for corporate events, family gatherings, nonprofit …
Tiger Tailgate Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Tiger Tailgate Le Bonheur Children’s HospitalPhotos courtesy of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital/Lisa Buser The University of Memphis Tigers kicked off their 2023 football season with a fun tailgate at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on August 18. Patients and their families, Le Bonheur staff, and Le Bonheur Club members enjoyed the fun-filled festivities which included games, food and drinks on the …
Get Down & Derby Gala
Get Down & Derby GalaDown Syndrome AssociationPhotography by Ryan E. Johnson The Down Syndrome Association of Memphis & the Mid-South held their 12th Annual Get Down & Derby Gala at the Great Hall in Germantown on Derby Day, May 6. The celebration included hors d’oeuvres sponsored by various restaurants, Derby-themed drinks, dancing, music, and live stream viewing of the Kentucky …
Live at the Garden: Lady A
Live At The GardenLady APhotography by Steve Roberts Live At The Garden presents Lady A
Literatini
LiteratiniLiteracy Mid-SouthPhotography by Frank Chin Literatini is a FUNdraising event to support Literacy Mid-South, and it was bigger and better than ever before as the party expanded into the parking lot for 2023! Scrumptious bites from Libro at Laurelwood, Chef Tanocha with Big Momma and Granny’s Catering, Crumpy’s Wings & More, and Chef David Johnson with Southern Belle Catering complemented …
Groovy Garden Party
Groovy Garden PartyPhotography by Frank Chin The Memphis Botanic Garden celebrated their 70th anniversary with a 70s themed Groovy Garden Party. The fun evening featured lots of 70s-themed music and cocktails – remember a Harvey Wallbanger? Guests even got to make a pet rock to take home! Plenty of Flower Power was had to celebrate this 70th anniversary – congratulations, …