Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Debbi Fields Rose Named American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Chair
The first event, Art for Heart, will take place April 20 from 5 – 9 p.m. and will showcase artwork from highly acclaimed and up and coming artists. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. Tickets for the event are $50 in advance or $65 at the door. On April 22, the Go Red For Women Ladies Night Out Symposium will feature a first ever Memphis Top Chef competition with healthy heart cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, breakout sessions, health screenings, Q & A with physicians, dinner, testimonials from heart survivors and a keynote address given by motivational speaker, Fields Rose. The symposium is from 5 – 10 p.m. and tickets are $100 and $125 at the door. Both events will take place at the Harrah’s Entertainment Office Building, located at 1023 Cherry Rd.
Pegasus of Germantown fund raiser
Pegasus of Germantown, which is a ladies’ organization that raises money for various charities, will have a fund raiser that is a Fashion Show, Luncheon and Silent Auction. This year the event is being held on Saturday, April 24 – 11:00 at the Racquet Club. Pegasus started about 20 years ago as an auxiliary of the Germantown Horse Show but now gives to other groups—Memphis Family Shelter, Girls Inc. Germantown Arts Alliance, Wolf River Conservancy are just a few.
Announcing Flavors of Memphis 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Cadre Building
149 Monroe Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
This year, we are delighted to honor Winn Stephenson as the Flavors of Memphis Event Honoree and LIVEr Champion!
Winn has been and continues to be instrumental in the overall success of the American Liver Foundation, Mid South Division. We hope you will join us as we thank him for his longtime support and dedication to the fight against liver disease.
For more information on how you can be a part of the 2010 Flavors of Memphis, contact Karen Viotti at 901-766-7668 or kviotti@liverfoundation.org.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
34th annual Spirit of Giving Awards Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, Thursday, April 29th
Volunteer Mid-South will honor the area’s top volunteers at the 34th annual Spirit of Giving Awards Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, Thursday, April 29th in the Ballroom of The Holiday Inn, University of Memphis. Guests and honorees will gather to salute volunteers who answer the call of service and exemplify the true Spirit of Giving in the Mid-South.
Nomination forms are available at www.volunteermidsouth.org. We invite community members and non-profit agencies to nominate outstanding volunteers dedicated to serving our community.
Winners for Spirit of Giving Awards in the adult, large group, small group, senior citizen, board member, and youth categories will be announced at the luncheon. Special awards are also presented to the winners in outstanding volunteer program category, recognizing their efforts on behalf of the non-profit community. First Place winners receive a $500 check for the non-profit agency served, except for the First Place Youth winner, who receives a $250 U.S. Savings Bond and a $250 check for the non-profit agency served.
Tickets for the event are $40 (individual and non-profit rate) or $50 (corporate rate). Purchase tickets by calling 523-2425 ext 200 or visiting www.volunteermidsouth.org.
Nomination forms are available at www.volunteermidsouth.org. We invite community members and non-profit agencies to nominate outstanding volunteers dedicated to serving our community.
Winners for Spirit of Giving Awards in the adult, large group, small group, senior citizen, board member, and youth categories will be announced at the luncheon. Special awards are also presented to the winners in outstanding volunteer program category, recognizing their efforts on behalf of the non-profit community. First Place winners receive a $500 check for the non-profit agency served, except for the First Place Youth winner, who receives a $250 U.S. Savings Bond and a $250 check for the non-profit agency served.
Tickets for the event are $40 (individual and non-profit rate) or $50 (corporate rate). Purchase tickets by calling 523-2425 ext 200 or visiting www.volunteermidsouth.org.
Annual Acorn Auction Fundraiser benefiting The Bodine School
The Bodine School will host its annual Acorn Auction fundraiser on Saturday, March 27 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Holiday Inn at The University of Memphis!
The Acorn Auction is the Germantown-based school’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds from the event allow The Bodine School to continue providing educational programs for children with dyslexia in first through eighth grades. This year’s theme is “Dreams of the Future,” and the event will feature dinner, live and silent auctions, entertainment by a jazz trio from The University of Memphis and dancing. Twenty-five items will be featured in the live auction, and more than 400 items will be in the silent auction, including tickets to the April 21 Bon Jovi concert at the Sommet Center in Nashville, tickets to see an Opera Memphis performance of Madame Butterfly at The Orpheum Theatre, summer camps for children and numerous other items. Tickets for the Acorn Auction are available by calling The Bodine School and are $35 for individuals and $400 for a reserved table of 10. Reservations must be made by Friday, March 19.
The Acorn Auction is the Germantown-based school’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds from the event allow The Bodine School to continue providing educational programs for children with dyslexia in first through eighth grades. This year’s theme is “Dreams of the Future,” and the event will feature dinner, live and silent auctions, entertainment by a jazz trio from The University of Memphis and dancing. Twenty-five items will be featured in the live auction, and more than 400 items will be in the silent auction, including tickets to the April 21 Bon Jovi concert at the Sommet Center in Nashville, tickets to see an Opera Memphis performance of Madame Butterfly at The Orpheum Theatre, summer camps for children and numerous other items. Tickets for the Acorn Auction are available by calling The Bodine School and are $35 for individuals and $400 for a reserved table of 10. Reservations must be made by Friday, March 19.
The 52nd Annual Memphis Greek Festival May 7 and 8
The 52nd Annual Memphis Greek Festival May 7 and 8, 2010 11AM-8PM
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
573 N. Highland Ave.
Memphis, Tn.
901-327-8177
www.memphisgreekfestival.com
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
573 N. Highland Ave.
Memphis, Tn.
901-327-8177
www.memphisgreekfestival.com
River City Brewers Festival
Join us for the 1st Annual Memphis River City Brewers Festival which will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 with two (2) available tasting sessions at 12pm and 6 pm in downtown Memphis to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Entertainment will be provided by some of the best local bands in Memphis. The Mighty Electric St. Jude band will take stage at 12:30pm and Mud Flap Kings at 6:30pm.
Pouring more than 70 different flavors of beers, the River City Brewers Festival will be the quintessential celebration of craft beer! There's no better place to sip suds with friends, enjoy live music, and live it up in Memphis' legendary Handy Park. Each ticket holder will sample fantastic beer that isn't normally available in Memphis! Admission includes samples from the best local, regional, national, and import breweries in the world all in your handy souvenir mug sponsored by River City Management Group.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by theNational Cancer Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fund-raising organization. For more information, please visit them at www.stjude.org.
Participants must be 21 years of age and purchase tickets via the website at www.rivercitybrewersfestival.com. Entry Fee is $30 with a portion of proceeds going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For a detailed list of participating breweries check us out on our website or at Facebook at www.facebook.com/RiverCityBrewersFestival.
Handy Park is located at 200 Beale Street. Only ticket holders will be allowed in the park. Please contact Event Chair, Christina Ramsey 901.268.6439 or Director, Jim LoSapio, 901.581.0908 for additional questions or comments.
Pouring more than 70 different flavors of beers, the River City Brewers Festival will be the quintessential celebration of craft beer! There's no better place to sip suds with friends, enjoy live music, and live it up in Memphis' legendary Handy Park. Each ticket holder will sample fantastic beer that isn't normally available in Memphis! Admission includes samples from the best local, regional, national, and import breweries in the world all in your handy souvenir mug sponsored by River City Management Group.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by theNational Cancer Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fund-raising organization. For more information, please visit them at www.stjude.org.
Participants must be 21 years of age and purchase tickets via the website at www.rivercitybrewersfestival.com. Entry Fee is $30 with a portion of proceeds going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For a detailed list of participating breweries check us out on our website or at Facebook at www.facebook.com/RiverCityBrewersFestival.
Handy Park is located at 200 Beale Street. Only ticket holders will be allowed in the park. Please contact Event Chair, Christina Ramsey 901.268.6439 or Director, Jim LoSapio, 901.581.0908 for additional questions or comments.
Wild World of Wine and Beer
April 16 - Wild World of Wine and Beer
7 to 10 p.m.
$40/Members; $50/Nonmembers
Ages 21 and up only
Purchase tickets online at www.memphiszoo.org or call (901) 333-6572 for tickets
Wild World of Wine and Beer is the largest fundraiser for the Zoo's Conservation Action Network (C.A.N.). It features fine wines and specialty beers provided by Southwestern Distributing as well as food from Lancer Catering. Enjoy entertainment from the Kathryn Stallins band and a silent auction featuring animal-inspired artowrk from Zoo artists Nancy Charles and Betsy Bird. When you attend this event, you help support conservation projects both here and around the world.
7 to 10 p.m.
$40/Members; $50/Nonmembers
Ages 21 and up only
Purchase tickets online at www.memphiszoo.org or call (901) 333-6572 for tickets
Wild World of Wine and Beer is the largest fundraiser for the Zoo's Conservation Action Network (C.A.N.). It features fine wines and specialty beers provided by Southwestern Distributing as well as food from Lancer Catering. Enjoy entertainment from the Kathryn Stallins band and a silent auction featuring animal-inspired artowrk from Zoo artists Nancy Charles and Betsy Bird. When you attend this event, you help support conservation projects both here and around the world.
The Arthritis Foundation 2010 Tribute to Excellence
The Arthritis Foundation is pleased to announce 2010 Tribute to Excellence honorees. Douglas Browne, CEO of the Peabody Hotel and S. Terry Canale, MD, will be honored at this year’s dinner to be held at the Peabody Hotel Saturday, April 24.
Both men represent excellence in our community, and in their commitment to the Arthritis Foundation.. “Doug has made the Peabody THE Memphis destination for visitors to our city, and his leadership ensures that every guest at the hotel has an exceptional experience,” stated Karen Watson, Branch Director. “We are fortunate to have him here in our city.” Browne has served the Arthritis Foundation for more than a decade.
Canale has represented excellence in orthopaedics, throughout the mid-south and worldwide. As a past president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and as Chair of the UT-Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Canale has established Memphis as a worldwide leader in the field of orthopaedics.
“Dr. Canale has been a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon allowing him to touch the lives of thousands of mid-south children affected with orthopaedic diseases and injuries,” said Watson. He has served on the Board of the Arthritis Foundation, and is the Chair-Emeritus of the Annual Arthritis Walk. “Men of this caliber are few and far between, and we are pleased to honor them at our Tribute Dinner this year.”
This year’s Tribute to Excellence Gala will transport guests to Casablanca, and will celebrate the ongoing cooperation between community leaders and the Foundation. The Arthritis Foundation’s mission is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Arthritis affects 46 million Americans, including 300,000 children, and it is among America’s leading causes of disability. In the twenty-one counties served by the West Tennessee Area Office, more than 520,000 Tennesseans are affected by arthritis. Arthritis takes a tremendous toll on working people and on the national economy. The Foundation is proactive in education, advocacy and disease management programs, and it is the largest non-governmental source of funding for arthritis research in the country.
For more information about the Arthritis Foundation Tribute to Excellence Dinner, please contact the Arthritis Foundation at 901-685-9060.
Both men represent excellence in our community, and in their commitment to the Arthritis Foundation.. “Doug has made the Peabody THE Memphis destination for visitors to our city, and his leadership ensures that every guest at the hotel has an exceptional experience,” stated Karen Watson, Branch Director. “We are fortunate to have him here in our city.” Browne has served the Arthritis Foundation for more than a decade.
Canale has represented excellence in orthopaedics, throughout the mid-south and worldwide. As a past president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and as Chair of the UT-Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Canale has established Memphis as a worldwide leader in the field of orthopaedics.
“Dr. Canale has been a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon allowing him to touch the lives of thousands of mid-south children affected with orthopaedic diseases and injuries,” said Watson. He has served on the Board of the Arthritis Foundation, and is the Chair-Emeritus of the Annual Arthritis Walk. “Men of this caliber are few and far between, and we are pleased to honor them at our Tribute Dinner this year.”
This year’s Tribute to Excellence Gala will transport guests to Casablanca, and will celebrate the ongoing cooperation between community leaders and the Foundation. The Arthritis Foundation’s mission is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Arthritis affects 46 million Americans, including 300,000 children, and it is among America’s leading causes of disability. In the twenty-one counties served by the West Tennessee Area Office, more than 520,000 Tennesseans are affected by arthritis. Arthritis takes a tremendous toll on working people and on the national economy. The Foundation is proactive in education, advocacy and disease management programs, and it is the largest non-governmental source of funding for arthritis research in the country.
For more information about the Arthritis Foundation Tribute to Excellence Dinner, please contact the Arthritis Foundation at 901-685-9060.
GPAC Gala – It’s the Music: Classical to Jazz
Event: GPAC Gala – It’s the Music: Classical to Jazz
Date: Saturday, April 24
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Germantown Performing Arts Centre, Main Stage
Info: As GPAC’s premier fundraising event, this stylish evening features a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, musical performances and a sumptuous dinner on the GPAC stage.
Price: $150 (includes handling fee)
Contact: 901-751-7500
Date: Saturday, April 24
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Germantown Performing Arts Centre, Main Stage
Info: As GPAC’s premier fundraising event, this stylish evening features a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, musical performances and a sumptuous dinner on the GPAC stage.
Price: $150 (includes handling fee)
Contact: 901-751-7500
5th Annual Playing For A Cure Event
ANNOUNCING
Memphis' Own
One of a Kind
5th Annual Playing For A Cure Event Funding Lung Cancer Research.
Location and Times:
White Station Middle School
5465 Mason Road
Memphis, TN
March 20th, 2010 FROM 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
ALL-Day Fun
Including Activities, Silent Auction, Concessions, Face Painting, Lung cancer education and awareness, Survivor stories
Performances including an area Steel Drum Band, Percussion Ensemble and Drum LIne
CONCERT BANDS, SOLOISTS, ENSEMBLES AND A.........
WORLD'S FASTEST DRUMMER COMPETITION!!!!!! www.worldsfastestdrummer.com
**ALL OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO THE LUNGEVITY FOUNDATION FOR LUNG CANCER RESEARCH. IN THE LAST 4 YEARS YEARS WE HAVE RAISED IN EXCESS OF OVER $80,000.00. PLEASE CONSIDER BEING PART OF THIS EVENT AND DONATING WHETHER AS A VOLUNTEER OR A SPONSOR. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BECAUSE MUSIC HAS THE POWER TO SAVE LIVES AND WE ARE DOING IT ONE "NOTE" AT A TIME.
CHECK IT OUT AT THIS WEBSITE:
www.lungevity.org/playingforacure
OR CONTACT JAMIE YOUNG AT (901)428-2263 OR playingforacure@comcast.net
Memphis' Own
One of a Kind
5th Annual Playing For A Cure Event Funding Lung Cancer Research.
Location and Times:
White Station Middle School
5465 Mason Road
Memphis, TN
March 20th, 2010 FROM 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
ALL-Day Fun
Including Activities, Silent Auction, Concessions, Face Painting, Lung cancer education and awareness, Survivor stories
Performances including an area Steel Drum Band, Percussion Ensemble and Drum LIne
CONCERT BANDS, SOLOISTS, ENSEMBLES AND A.........
WORLD'S FASTEST DRUMMER COMPETITION!!!!!! www.worldsfastestdrummer.com
**ALL OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO THE LUNGEVITY FOUNDATION FOR LUNG CANCER RESEARCH. IN THE LAST 4 YEARS YEARS WE HAVE RAISED IN EXCESS OF OVER $80,000.00. PLEASE CONSIDER BEING PART OF THIS EVENT AND DONATING WHETHER AS A VOLUNTEER OR A SPONSOR. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BECAUSE MUSIC HAS THE POWER TO SAVE LIVES AND WE ARE DOING IT ONE "NOTE" AT A TIME.
CHECK IT OUT AT THIS WEBSITE:
www.lungevity.org/playingforacure
OR CONTACT JAMIE YOUNG AT (901)428-2263 OR playingforacure@comcast.net
A Taste of the Season at Germantown Community Theatre
SAVE THE DATE! We invite you to attend a TASTE of the SEASON on Saturday, March 27, from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Germantown Community Theatre located at 3037 Forest Hill-Irene Rd, Germantown, TN 38138. A cast of characters will join our wine sommelier as you sample wines themed to our shows in the 2010/2011 season. Join us for an evening of wine-tasting, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, and preview performances of shows in next year's season. Rate the wines and take a guess at the play titles and win prizes. This is a special limited engagement with only 100 tickets available. Contact Executive Director, Brent Davis, for ticket details at 901.754.2680 and RSVP as soon as possible. Ticket prices are $50/person in advance or $75 at the door. All proceeds benefit Germantown Community Theatre. Come play!
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