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 & …
Porter-Leath Celebration
Porter-Leath CelebrationPhotography by Kim Strickland Porter-Leath recently celebrated the naming of the “Karl and Gail Schledwitz Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy at Frayser.” Karl and Gail Schledwitz made an incredible, seven-figure gift that will proactively cover future facility improvements and maintenance, making it possible for more operating dollars to be spent directly on quality early childhood programming for decades to come. …
Early Childhood Academy
Early Childhood AcademyGroundbreakingThe University of Memphis, Porter-Leath, and RedZone held a socially-distanced groundbreaking on November 11, 2020, in Orange Mound. The University of Memphis and Porter-Leath are partnering to launch a new, innovative Early Childhood Academy located alongside the Orange Mound neighborhood’s RedZone Ministries. The Academy is designed to help address a critical need for early childhood care in the …
Sunset Soirée benefiting Porter-Leath
Gail and Karl Schledwitz hosted the annual Sunset Soirée to benefit Porter-Leath. This year, the Soirée celebrated the Bluff City’s 200th birthday with signature dishes donated by Felicia Suzanne’s, Erling Jensen, Ronnie Grisanti’s, McEwen’s and Maximillian’s by The Half Shell. The party was held at the Schledwitz home, and guests were treated to a beautiful sunset view of the Mississippi …
Krewes for Kids
On April 6, 2019, Memphians enjoyed a night out at Crosstown for the annual Carnival Memphis Krewes for Kids party. This truly fun fundraiser featured signature cocktails, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and wonderful auction items to benefit the 2019 Children’s Charities of Carnival Memphis- Neighborhood Christian Centers, Inc., Palmer Home for Children, and Porter-Leath. carnivalmemphis.org “The party with a purpose for 88 years,” Carnival …
The Queen Bees Wine & Cheese Fundraiser
The Royal Society of the Queen Bees hosted their annual fundraiser to benefit the 2019 Children’s Charities of Carnival Memphis – Neighborhood Christian Centers, Inc., Palmer Home for Children, and Porter-Leath. Carnival Memphis members and supporters attended the festive party that was held March 26, 2019, at Sheffield’s Antique Mall.. carnivalmemphis.org Established in 1998, the Grand Krewe of the Royal Society of Queen …
Carnival Memphis Business & Industry Luncheon
The 2019 Carnival Memphis Business & Industry Luncheon was held February 20, 2019, at the Hilton Hotel. Each year, the Business & Industry Salute Luncheon salutes and recognizes civic leaders and businesses that help make the community a great place to live, and this year’s event honored the Home Furnishings and Decor Industry. Members of Carnival Memphis and Carnival supporters …
Carnival Memphis King & Queen Announcement Party
Date: January 8, 2019 Location: Private Residence Photographer: Mark Ramirez Website: carnivalmemphis.org A cocktail party was held at the home of 2019 Carnival Memphis President Thomas Hussey and his wife Stacey to introduce this year’s Carnival Memphis King and Queen. The Carnival Memphis Board of Directors and Royalty of the 10 Grand Krewes enjoyed meeting the 2019 King of Carnival Bob Berry, and …
Morris Marketing Group Happy Hour
Morris Marketing Group hosted a Double Down for Charity happy hour. The casino-themed networking event raised $1,500 for the Porter- Leath Toy Truck Drive. For more information on upcoming MMG networking events, visit mmgmemphis.com.