A Night at the Oscars Les Passees CabaretPhotography by Lesley Harris Colvett On February 17, Les Passees rolled out the red carpet for their annual Cabaret Ball at the Ridgeway Country Club, and guests mingled, bid on fabulous items at the silent auction, dined, and danced the night away to The Soul Shockers. Les Passees Cabaret is a long-standing tradition …
Mayor Paul Young’s Inauguration Gala
Mayor Paul Young’s Inauguration Gala Photos submitted by Forward 901, Inc. On the evening of January 1, the new year kicked off with an Inauguration Gala celebrating Memphis’ new mayor, Paul Young. The party concluded a weekend of celebrations including a parade and block party at Tiger Lane. The gala was held at the Renasant Convention Center, and it was …
IABD Conference and Festival
IABD Conference and Festival Orpheum TheatrePhotography by Scott Robbins (Geek With A Lens), Crew Productions LLC, and Unifyed Visuals The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) hosted its 34th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance – Can’t Turn You Loose: A Love Letter to Black Dance – at the Orpheum Theatre from January 24- 28, in …
Mid-South Heart Ball
Mid-South Heart Ball American Heart AssociationPhotography by Bryant Cummings The Mid-South Heart Ball is an annual celebration to focus on the heart of our community, and this year’s elegant gala was held February 24 at the Renasant Convention Center. FedEx founder Fred Smith was the 2024 Honoree for his leadership in creating a healthier Memphis and Mid-South. The funds raised …
Carnival Memphis
Carnival Memphis Party with a purposePhotography by Julie C. Eaves The 2024 Coronations of the Grand Krewes of Ennead, Ramet and Luxor. carnivalmemphis.orgShare The 2024 Coronations of the Grand Krewes from 4Memphis Magazine
Holiday Ball
Holiday BallMemphis Junior Cotillion ClubThe Memphis Junior Cotillion Club dates back to as early as 1928, and for ninety years has introduced its members to society while also giving back to the Memphis community. Members are 11th and 12th grade students at Hutchison School and St. Mary’s Episcopal School, or are legacies of former members. On December 20, the elegant, …
Soup Sunday
Soup Sunday Youth VillagesPhotography by Frank Chin Youth Villages Soup Sunday, presented by Sylvamo, was a big hit! While guests sampled delicious soups and eats from 35 restaurants in attendance, critical funds were raised for LifeSet, a program that helps youth aging out of foster care transition to adulthood. Those attending helped exceed Youth Villages’ goal, as more than $103,000 …
Avery Cunningham Book Launch Party
Avery Cunningham Book Launch Party Novel in LaurelwoodPhotography by Issac Singleton Local writer Avery Cunningham held a magical party to celebrate the launch of her debut novel, The Mayor of Maxwell Street. The packed house was filled with friends, family, and readers eager to get a copy of her book about Black elite in the 1920s in Chicago. Avery was …
Science of Beer
Science of Beer MoSH MemphisPhotography by Frank Chin The Science of Beer served up some of Memphis’ best beer and tasty snacks with a side of interactive beer-themed activities! With local brewers on hand to visit with and ask questions, mini lectures and education workshops, guests had many opportunities to learn more about the “science of beer.” Held January 12 …