The 18th Works of Heart Valentine Auction

The 18th Works of Heart Valentine Auction on February 13th promises to inspire and entertain everyone who attends. With Joe Birch of Action News 5 as emcee, and remarkable works of art to bid on during the silent auction, Works of Heart is a great party. And it all benefits the Child Advocacy Center.
The heart-themed artwork is created by over 100 accomplished and emerging regional artists. For 18 years, more than 100 “Heartists” are given a plain piece of heart-shaped wood as inspiration to create a work of art. The results are inventive and awe-inspiring. Artists include Dolph Smith, John McIntire, George Hunt, Freida Hamm, David Mah, and John Robinette. Proceeds help provide child-friendly intervention for children who have been sexually abused or severely physically abused.
The event will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Memphis College of Art. Tickets are $50 and include complimentary wine, beer, and appetizers. The Works of Heart pieces will be on display to the public during the week prior to the auction, February8 -12. Contact Laura Terry or HYPERLINK "mailto:lterry@memphiscac.org" lterry@memphiscac.org for more information or to purchase advance tickets.

The 2010 Big Wig Ball is set for April 10

The 2010 Big Wig Ball is set for April 10 at Minglewood Hall from 8 p.m. until midnight.

Founded in 1952, Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center is the
Mid-South’s first and only comprehensive pediatric medical facility.
Every year Le Bonheur treats almost 140,000 children from across the
country and throughout the world. Le Bonheur is home to one of the
nation’s 10 busiest pediatric emergency departments and hosts one of
the largest pediatric surgical brain tumor programs. Le Bonheur is
building a new state-of-the art hospital. The $340-million facility is
scheduled to open in 2010 and will significantly increase the space for
patient care, research and teaching.

Make plans to attend YALL's 2010 Big Wig Ball! April 10, 2010. Please
visit our website at www.lebonheur.org/YALL

Phoenix Club Mardi Gras

Get ready for the party of the year for young professionals in Memphis. The Mardi Gras party on Feb 27th will be hosted by the Phoenix Club, benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis. Last year over 1,400 revelers were rocking out to the sounds of Lord T and Eloise in the Cadre Building downtown. We are following the same formula for this year, but will limit tickets to 1,000 per the fire marshal’s orders. Tickets may be purchased at www.phoenixclub.org for $40 per person. Casino gambling for raffle prizes and full bar. 8PM-1AM, Cadre Building, 149 Monroe Avenue

A Message from Shelby County Books from Birth

Staxtacular 2010

Staxtacular 2010

Presented by: SunTrust
Benefiting: the Stax Music Academy
When: March 26th, 7 PM
Where: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Hosted by: Grizzlies players Mike Conley and Rudy Gay
Tickets: $150/person

Billed as a “soul-shakin’ throw-down,” Staxtacular 2010, now in its sixth year, has earned a place of distinction as a charitable event unlike any other in Memphis. On March 26th, over 350 guests will fill the Museum to groove to the music, graze on a sumptuous buffet, and bid on a selection of impossible-to-get auction items from the worlds of sports, music, cinema, shopping, travel, and dining. Don't miss the chance to rub elbows with some of Memphis' own celebrities!
For more information, a sampling of auction items, or to purchase tickets to the event, visit www.staxtacular.com or call 901-261-6385.

The 19th Annual ROCK 103 Ronald McDonald House Radiothon

Celebrity Waiters Night at The Half Shell to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Memphis

MEMPHIS (TN) – It's time to kick off the 19th Annual ROCK 103 Ronald McDonald House Radiothon as The Half Shell (7825 Winchester Rd.) hosts Celebrity Waiter’s Night on Tuesday, January 26th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Get ready to be served by some of Memphis’ favorite local celebrities, dig in to the food specials and enjoy the best seafood in town while helping to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Memphis.

The 19th Annual ROCK 103 Ronald McDonald House Radiothon will be held Thursday, February 11th and Friday, February 12th and just like in years before, the entire ROCK 103 crew, including John “Bad Dog” McCormack, Ric Chetter and Tim Spencer will join in on the 28 hour broadcast and help raise funds and awareness for “The House That Love Built”. As Radiothon enters its 19th year, more than $6.2 million has been raised for Ronald McDonald House of Memphis.

The Half Shell will be packed with your favorite Memphis celebrities and ROCK 103 will be on hand for a very special live broadcast from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with Bad Dog, Ric and Tim, so come by and hang out with the ROCK 103 crew for Bad Dog’s first public appearance since his cancer diagnosis. And don’t forget, the more you tip the more you help as ALL of the Celebrity Waiters’ tips benefit the 19th Annual ROCK 103 Ronald McDonald House Radiothon.

So come to The Half Shell to help kick off Radiothon and tell your friends, family and colleagues to turn the dial to ROCK 103 (102.7FM) on February 11th and 12th, and make a pledge to the children and families of Ronald McDonald House of Memphis by calling 1-800-230-KIDS!

For more information or to make an online donation, please visit www.rmhmemphis.org or contact Jordan Proctor at (901) 312-7479.

Ronald McDonald House is a “home-away-from-home” for families who are in Memphis while their child is receiving treatment for cancer or another catastrophic illness at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. All families stay completely free of charge.

Cirque du CMOM Annual Fund Raiser for The Children's Museum of Memphis

Cirque du CMOM
Annual Fund Raiser for The Children's Museum of Memphis

Cirque du CMOM presents...
"Spectacular! Spectacular!" C'est Magnifique! - A Parisian Extravaganza
Celebrating 20 Wild & Wonderful Years of CMOM

Fabulous French cuisine by Chef Cullen Kent
of Cafe Society
Stupendous Open Bar
Fantastique BIG Toy Auction
Twirl & swirl to the tunes of "The Plaintiffs"
Featuring les femmes fatales Dina Martin
& Jenny Vergos
Lyra performance, jugglers, dancers, flame throwers & more!

Individual Tickets $125
Top hats, boas & festive tres chic attire!
We hope you will join us if you can-can!!

Cirque du CMOM
2525 Central Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38104
February 6, 2010
7:30PM-Midnight

Questions? Call 901-458-2678

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Save the Date - Stetsons and Stars!