Women We Love Music & Market Dory RestaurantPhotography by McKendree Walker On March 28, “Women We Love” Music & Market was held at Dory Restaurant in East Memphis to celebrate women and benefit Restore Corps. The evening included live music by Alexis Grace, Cristina McCarter and her delicious mini boards from Feast & Graze, shopping featuring a vendor lineup of …
EMYO Book Launch Party
EMYO Book Launch Party Photography by Emily Holmes Impressionist artist Emily Ozier, artistically known as EMYO, has launched her beautiful coffee table book Light + Life. It is a collection of her poetry, paintings, activities, and tips to bring more art and beauty into your life. A very large crowd of friends, family, and fans turned out in late February …
Lifedoc Healthier Memphis Gala
Lifedoc Healthier Memphis Gala Photography by Ken Hall Lifedoc Healthier Memphis Gala at the Memphis Botanic Garden featured an array of culinary creations from top chefs recruited by Dave Krog, live music, and a silent auction. Lifedoc’s mission of building healthier communities via access to healthcare and healthcare education was supported in style at this beautiful event. lifedochealth.orgRandi & Taylor …
Sustainers Luncheon
Sustainers Luncheon Le Bonheur ClubPhotography by Lesley Harris Colvett Le Bonheur Club members enjoyed their annual Sustainers Luncheon and Fashion Show, chaired by Lisa May, March 20 at the Memphis Country Club. The day celebrated friendship and the women who support Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital with their volunteer works! Le Bonheur Club President September Eason welcomed all and introduced guest …
Business & Industry Salute
Business & Industry Salute Carnival MemphisPhotography by Keith Renard/Skipworth Photography The Business & Industry Salute Luncheon is held annually by Carnival Memphis to salute and recognize civic leaders and businesses that help make the community a great place to live. This year’s honored businesses are the Investment Management Industry with awards given to individuals and firms who have made an …
Night Train Gala
Night Train Gala Soulsville FoundationPhotography by Frank Chin Guests got on board for the second annual Stax Night Train Gala on March 2 to benefit the Soulsville Foundation. It is the largest fundraiser of the year, and it is also the largest party! The Stax Museum of American Soul Music was transformed into a lavish party scene that took guests …
A Night at the Oscars
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 …