The Tommy AwardsPhotos courtesy of Lafayette’s Music Room The second annual Tommy Awards was held on Sunday, April 2 at Lafayette’s Music Room. The sold-out show was a celebration of Memphis’ vibrant music culture and included performances by Almost Famous, Kevin & Bethany Paige, Area 51, and Lucky 7 Brass Band just to name a few! The evening benefitted Lily …
Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival
Rajun Cajun Crawfish FestivalPorter-LeathPhotography by Frank Chin On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, crawfish fans and Porter-Leath supporters celebrated 30 years of the Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival! Held on Riverside Drive, this festival is known as the unofficial start of spring in Memphis. Over 35,000 festival-goers enjoyed live music on three stages, games including crawfish bobbing, eating, and racing, arts & …
Italian Winterfest
Tony Barrasso’s 11th AnnualItalian WinterfestPhotography by Mark Ramirez Tony Barrasso’s 11th Annual Italian Winterfest was held January 15 at St. Benedict at Auburndale, and guests enjoyed the festive evening that featured good food, wine, music and fun! The fundraiser honored Archbishop Peter Sartain & benefitted Ave Maria, St. Ann & St. Paul Schools, UNICO & Wings of Ave MariaNanetta Walls, …
Carnival Memphis Coronations
Carnival Memphis CoronationsThe Grand Krewes of Ennead, Sphinx, Ptah, Luxor & RaMetPhotography by Julie Eaves Carnival Memphis season has begun! Many Grand Krewes have announced their royalty at recent coronation balls. Hip Hip Hooray – cheers to Carnival Memphis 2023! carnivalmemphis.orgCarnival Memphis Coronations
Mid-South Heart Ball
Mid-South Heart BallAmerican Heart AssociationPhotography by Mark Ramirez The Mid-South Heart Ball was an elegant evening at the Peabody Hotel on Saturday, February 18 to benefit the American Heart Association. The evening included a social reception, dinner and an exciting live auction. The annual Heart Ball celebrates the collective success in driving change, funding science and improving behaviors to be …
Retirement Luncheon Celebration Honoring Sharon Cash
Retirement Luncheon CelebrationHonoring Sharon CashPhotography by Mark Ramirez The Salvation Army honored long-time employee Sharon Cash with a lovely luncheon in honor of her retirement. The retirement luncheon celebration was held at the Memphis Country Club January 19. Sharon has served as the Executive Social Services Director at Purdue Center of Hope for over 22 years. To mark the momentous …
12th Annual Wine for Wishes
12th Annual Wine for WishesMake-A-Wish Mid-SouthPhotography by Mark Ramirez This year’s Wine for Wishes held at the beautiful Cadre Building February 3 was a fun evening of mingling while enjoying great wine, delicious bites, live entertainment and a terrific silent auction. Wine for Wishes is a signature Make-A-Wish event, hosted by the Associate Board, that raises money to help create …
Memphis Restaurant Association Awards Food Festival
Memphis Restaurant AssociationAwards Food FestivalPhotography by Mark Ramirez The Memphis Restaurant Association recently held their annual Awards Food Festival at The Kent. The foodie event was open to the public, and guests enjoyed the opportunity to sample wonderful eats from some of Memphis’ finest eateries. It was also a chance for those in the restaurant business to gather and honor …
100th Celebration Reception for Le Bonheur Club
100th Celebration ReceptionLe Bonheur ClubPhotos submitted by Le Bonheur Children’s HospitalLe Bonheur Children’s Hospital celebrated 100 years of Le Bonheur Club, Inc., and to mark the special occasion a festive reception honoring the women of Le Bonheur Club was held January 10 at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. In 1952, Le Bonheur Club founded Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, and the members …