Tuesday, August 24, 2010

10th Annual Taste of the Town

10th Annual Taste of the Town
September 26 from 5 - 8 pm
Hilton Memphis
General Tickets - $60
VIP Reserved Seating Tickets - $75
This premier food, beverage & wine tasting event showcases 40 of the most outstanding restaurants, caterers and beverage distributors in the Germantown and greater Memphis area. One hundred percent of the live auction proceeds beneft the Mid-South Chapter. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please contact the Germantown Chamber at 901-755-1200.

Cooper Young Festival - Art Invitational/Kickoff Party

Cooper Young Festival - Art Invitational/Kickoff Party
Please join us for the annual Art Invitational and Festival Kickoff party hosted by the Cooper Young Business Association. This year, the event will be held Thursday, September 16 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the David Perry Smith Gallery located at 703 New York Street. This event provides area artists with the opportunity to display and sell their works in a gallery setting. The Invitational will feature 15 artists who live and/or work in the Cooper Young area.

David Perry Smith will be the curator of the show. David has a Masters of Art in History of Art from the Ohio State University and has been in the gallery world since graduate school in 1987. There will be a variety of works including sculptures, paintings, photography, glass, craft art and wood pieces. The works displayed will be available for purchase (cash or check only to the individual artist) so if you have been waiting to start that collection now is the time to begin. Some of the artists that will be on-hand to discuss their work are Jeanne Seagle, John McIntre, Elizabeth Alley, Yvonne Bobo, Darla Linerode-Henson, Jeanne Reynolds, Sue Strydom, Mary Long-Postal, Lizi Beard, Janice Raiteri, Tylur French and Jonathan Postal. The original poster art by local artist, Carol Robison, will also be on display and for sale in a silent auction.

There will be complimentary wine/beer bars and live music by Van Duren. Van has been in the music industry since 1975 and has just cut his latest CD titled, Resonance Road. The event is free and open to the public, so mark your calendars for September 16. Cooper Young is THE artist community of Memphis, come see our works and enjoy our historically hip little enclave in Midtown.

For more information, visit www.cooperyoungfestival.com

Unity Day in Honor of Maxine Kemp

9th Annual Harbor Town Dog Show & Auction


Our fun filled Charity Festival Info... "Who Let the Dogs Out"... Date: November the 7th, Sunday at 1pm Place...(Harbor Town's-Nursery Park) it will be the '9th Annual Harbor Town Dog Show & Auction' (rain date will be the following Sunday the 14th)...All proceeds are in support of the Memphis & Shelby County Humane Society.

For information details.... Contact Chairperson-Pam Mackey c. 310-570-8700 e. surfvenice2@yahoo.com www.HarborTownDogShow.com

"Kym Clark from Channel 5... will be our Master of Ceremonies." Memphis Celebrity Judges will judging based on charisma, appearance & how well the dog completes in its class. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, third & forth place winners in each class. A Best in Show prize will be awarded to the overall winner &some of the special classes will be 'the Dog & Owner Look a-Like Contest' and Sexiest Walk (Dog Only).
Another fun activity is the art table for the children to draw their favorite dog & the poop toss (Not Real Poop). This year the Green Room will be back with reserved ring side table seating with Gourmet Food & Drink from our favorite Downtown Restaurants for a small donation. Tables will be sold until filled... Hurry!!! Also we will have exciting vendors to buy something special for your favorite four legged friends & please come hungry...because Yes... we will be selling the best Hot Dogs in Harbor Town!!!
All canines residing on Mud Island are eligible to compete. This year's dog show classes are: Puppy, Small, Medium, Large Dog, Sexiest Walk, Rescued Dog, Best Costume, Obstacle Course, Look-A-Like & Silly Pet Tricks.
Please bring your family & dog out November the 7th, Sunday at noon to this exciting charity event for... The Memphis & Shelby County Humane Society.

Thank You....
Pam Mackey

Shipwrecked - 2010 Halloween Party Fundraiser

Shipwrecked
2010 Halloween Party Fundraiser
at Bridges USA
477 N. 5th St.
Presented by Friends For Life (FFL)
October 30, 2010

Shipwrecked ... is the theme of the 2010 Halloween fundraiser benefiting FFL. The October, 2010 extravaganza will feature costume contests, food, drinks, entertainment and dancing - all supporting the life-changing programs of Friends For Life, the Mid-South's oldest and most comprehensive AIDS service organization.

How can you help?... Become a member of the 100 Club, which is strictly limited to the first one hundred (100) donors and only available in advance - not available the day of the event or at the door. As a Club Member you will enjoy the following perks:

Member Benefits
§ Entry to a VIP area for yourself (an event entry ticket must still be purchased)
§ VIP area will include:
o Private bar and bartender
o Private food table
o Premium liquors and beers
§ Event Entry signage recognition
§ Wristband that provides access to VIP area

How to become a Member...

If you require additional information or would like to order purchase your "membership" contact Linda Safford at (901) 272-0855, ext. 264, email her at Linda.Safford@friendsforlifecorp.org, or to purchase your Membership online go www.friendsforlifecorp.org and click the Shipwrecked logo.


Thank you for your support for Friends For Life,

John T. Snook Peter Raccasi
2010 Friends For Life Halloween Party Chairman 2010 FFL Halloween Party Sponsorship

Stomp in the Swamp

Stomp in the Swamp
September 12, 2010, 5-8pm at Lichterman Nature Center
Party with the Friends of the Pink Palace at Lichterman Nature Center. Stomp in the Swamp features live music by Josh Threlkeld’, silent auction with items from the Pink Palace Crafts Fair, a fantastic Scarecrow display on Lichterman’s grounds, and a great BBQ dinner by the Germantown Commissary.

10th Annual Fall Fashion Luncheon benefitting Palmer Home for Children

Event: 10th Annual Fall Fashion Luncheon benefitting Palmer Home for Children
Date: Friday, October 29, 2010
Time: Doors open at 10:30 a.m.
Venue: University of Memphis Holiday Inn
Activities: Shop in the Vintage Palmer store, Bid in the Silent
Auction, Enjoy Lunch with Friends, and View the Fall's Top Fashions all
while supporting the children of Palmer Home!

Annual Chefs' Celebrity Gala benefiting the Memphis Child Advocacy Center


Come join us for the annual Chefs' Celebrity Gala benefiting the Memphis Child Advocacy Center! Tables are going quickly, so let us know right away if you would like one. It all takes place Thursday, October 21at Holiday Inn, University of Memphis and features superb dining, dancing, celebrity servers, and the always popular teddy bear surprises! For more information, click here or call Virginia at 901.888.4340.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Baptist Foundation to host charity art auction

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 23, 2010 – The Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation will host its annual Art of Caring benefit to support the Baptist Trinity Hospice House and the Kemmons Wilson Family Center for Good Grief on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at a new venue, The Clark Opera Memphis Center, located at 6745 Wolf River Parkway .

The reception and silent art auction, hosted by David Perry Smith Gallery and curated by Julie Spear, will feature original work specially created for this year’s event. The event will highlight “Memphis Masters” artist Dan Oppenheimer, as well as other local artists.

For the second year, Baptist is partnering with the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art to co-promote Art of Caring and the Brooks fundraising event “Avant-Garde Party 2010.” Avant-Garde Party takes place on Saturday, Aug. 21, and those who attend will receive complimentary tickets to Art of Caring.

Proceeds from Art of Caring support the construction and upkeep of the Baptist Trinity Hospice House, a 24-bed residential hospice scheduled to open this fall on the campus of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville. The Hospice House will be the first of its kind in the area.

Proceeds will also benefit the Baptist Trinity Center for Good Grief, which will move from its current location to the Kemmons Wilson Family Center for Good Grief, a new facility that will be built adjacent to the hospice house. All services now available at the Baptist Trinity Center for Good Grief will move to the Kemmons Wilson Family Center for Good Grief. The center provides comprehensive and free bereavement services to families in the Mid-South area and grief camp programs for children, teens and adults.

The event is open to the community, and tickets are $20 per person.

To purchase tickets or for more information about Art of Caring, please call

901-227-7123 or e-mail jay.atkinson@bmhcc.org.

Agape’s Annual Heartlight Event! This year’s theme, "Home Field Advantage"

WHAT: Agape’s Annual Heartlight Event! This year’s theme, "Home Field Advantage", will enable attendees to see first-hand how Agape is going to bat for children and families all over Memphis, and help us hit more homeruns with the continued support of Agape’s programs and services!

WHEN: Saturday, October 23rd at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: AutoZone Park

COST: Individual tickets are $40/person for people age 13 - adults. Ages 7-12 are $25/ticket. Children 6 and under are free. Sponsorships with special benefits are available ranging from $500 - $50,000. Call 901.323.3600 for more information on sponsorships.

INFO or TO REGISTER: Visit www.AgapeMeansLove.org or call 901.323.3600

Women on the Move Silent Auction

August 25 from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Women on the Move, a networking group within the Crescent Club,
will host a silent auction to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South.
Men and women are invited to attend. To reserve your spot, please call Kristine Kershaw at 684-1010.

7th Annual ADS Garage Band Reunion

Alzheimer’s Day Services of Memphis is hosting the 7th Annual Garage Band Reunion Saturday, September 25th at The Warehouse in downtown Memphis. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are only $50. Come enjoy great Memphis music played by local musicians. Along with a silent auction, great food and drinks, we will honor the founder of the “Memphis sound”, Mr. Willie Mitchell. All proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s Day Services of Memphis, Inc.
For more information call Katie Redus at 372-4585 or visit www.alzheimersdayservices.org.

Dixon Gallery & Gardens presents the 15th Annual Art on Tap

Art on Tap returns to the Dixon on Friday, September 10 from 6 – 9 pm. The 15th annual event celebrates the art and craft of beer and brewing and will present unlimited tastings of imported, specialty and domestic beers, food from area restaurants, museum admission and live music in an all-inclusive ticket. Art on Tap 2010 is proud to feature several local breweries and brew clubs: Boscos Brewery, Ghost River Brewing, and Bluff City Brewers & Connoisseurs. Proceeds from the event benefit the Dixon’s education outreach programs like Art-to-Grow, which reaches over 20,000 Memphis area students each year.



New this year is Boscos Brewery’s special Dixon brew, Biere de Garde(n), created especially for the 15th Annual Art on Tap. This farmhouse style beer, traditionally brewed in Nord Pas-de-Calais, is a refreshing and flavorful addition to the repertoire of beers from Bluff City Brewers and Connoisseurs, Ghost River Brewing, A.S. Barbaro and Budweiser Memphis. Boscos will also present beer and cheese pairings, with brew master Chuck Skypeck on hand to explain the art of pairing beer with food. Live music from Mean Green Music Machine completes the party.



BEERS AND BREWERIES: Bluff City Brewers and Connoisseurs, Ghost River Brewing, Boscos Brewery, Dos Equis, Heineken, Miller Lite, Coors Light, and Budweiser with a large selection of imports and specialty beers to be announced



FOOD: Jim ’N Nicks Bar-B-Q, L’Ecole Culinaire, Pa Pa Pia’s Italian Restaurant, Aldo’s Pizza and McAlister’s Deli



SPONSORED BY Roadshow MINI, FM100, 94.1 KQK and the Memphis Flyer



LISTING INFO:

15th Annual Art on Tap
Friday, September 10, 6 – 9 pm

Dixon Gallery & Gardens, 4339 Park Avenue, Memphis

Tickets: Advance: $40 members, $50 non-members, FREE for Young at Art members; Day of: $50 (all-inclusive)



TICKETS: On sale August 2 at www.dixon.org or (901) 761-5250.

Advance ticket prices available through September 9th: $40 for Dixon members, $50 for non-members and free for Young at Art members

Day of tickets: $50 per person and free for Young at Art members.

All-inclusive admission includes beer, food, art and music. Must be 21 to attend.

Go to Dixon.org for event and membership details.



Proceeds from Art on Tap benefit the Dixon’s education outreach programs like Art to Grow. This year, Art on Tap joins with Art on Fire (October 29), an experience of local art, food and music complete with a great bonfire, to form a greater cause: Fall for the Dixon.

Art with Heart

The region's top artists lent their talent to make the new Le Bonheur Children's Hospital a restorative and hopeful place. Now Mid-Southerners are invited to support the effort to heal children and families through art. For Art with Heart on Thursday, August 26, the Le Bonheur art collection will be on display for the first time and available for underwriting.

The 6:30 - 9 p.m. event will be held in the new hospital, located at 50 N. Dunlap St. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served. More information is available at www.lebonheur.org/art.