Cooks & Collars Catholic Charities of West TennesseePhotography by Jolaura Photography | Step and repeat photo by Gabi Nunnelee The 2025 Cooks & Collars event was held at the FedEx Event Center at Shelby Farms, and the evening featured live entertainment, a delicious dinner, and signature specialty cocktails. A highlight of the annual event was the pairing of local celebrity …
Memphis Sports Hall of Fame
Memphis Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Photography by Steve Roberts The Memphis Sports Hall of Fame recently honored the 2025 class of inductees with a celebratory evening at the Renasant Convention Center. This year’s inductees were Tony Allen, Tommy Buford, Matt Cain, Fred Horton, Joye Lee-McNelis, Bubba Luckett, Curtis Person Sr., Lucy Wener, and Carrie Yerty. The John …
The Front Porch Donor Reception
The Front Porch Donor Reception Photography by Ken Hall The Front Porch, adjacent the Second Baptist Church on Walnut Grove, is a brand-new gathering space to rest, renew, and restore individually and holistically for the city. It is a place for building connections, fostering collaboration, or simply finding a moment of peace. Becky Wilson, Board Chair, leads the $5 million …
Mighty Roots Music Festival
Mighty Roots Music Festival Photography by Ken Hall The annual Mighty Roots Music Festival in Stovall, MS, is an Americana event with emerging and established artists doing mainly originals and a few covers in genres of blues, reggae, bluegrass, rock, country, folk, and more. Throw in morning yoga, a trail bike ride, a petting zoo for the kids, late-night jam …
Best Buddies Gala
Best Buddies Gala Photography by Ken Hall Best Buddies held their annual Champions Gala at Memphis Botanic Garden. The non-profit is a volunteer movement that creates opportunities for oneto- one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Memphis chapter is led by Stephanie Royer. bestbuddieschampion.orgJeremy Cole & Zoe BishopAustin …
Latin Fest 901
Latin Fest 901 CazateatroPhotography by Frank Chin A celebration of Hispanic and Latino arts and culture was held September 27 at Overton Square. Cazateatro, a bilingual theatre group, presents the annual event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The family-friendly festival includes authentic foods plus cooking classes featuring traditional food from several Latinx cultures, live music and dance performances, storytime for …
Campfires & Cocktails Party
Campfires & Cocktails Party Memphis Botanic GardenPhotography by Steve Roberts It was a perfect fall night for the Campfires & Cocktails Party at the Memphis Botanic Garden. The night was for 21+ and made for a great date night as couples and friends enjoyed the garden and spiked apple cider! Roasted hot dogs and ultimate s’mores were on the menu, …
Grand Opening Celebration Goetze Art & Design
Grand Opening Celebration Goetze Art & DesignPhotography by Ken Hall The Goetze Gallery space itself may well be considered art since the build-out has been completed so beautifully. But the art shines in the well-appointed new Laurelwood space. Kurt Meer was the featured artist at the grand opening reception, but works by several other artists also adorned the wall to …
Art For Jobs Advance Memphis
Art For Jobs Advance MemphisPhotography by Ken Hall The 15th annual Art for Jobs benefitting Advance Memphis drew a record crowd to view over 250 artworks from dozens of artists. A very well-organized event with in-person and online purchasing options, a user-friendly online catalog for pre-event perusing, and a plethora of helpful volunteers, the event was a great success for …