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Friday, September 24, 2010
Auxiliary's Fall Fundraiser-"To Everything There Is A Season-A Time To Laugh"
Auxiliary's Fall Fundraiser-"To Everything There Is A Season-A Time To Laugh"
PLACE: Holiday Inn
University of Memphis
3700 Central Avenue
DATE: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
TIME: Silent Auction-10:30 A.M. to 11:45 A.M.
Luncheon-noon
CHAIRMAN: Joan Alperin
CO-CHAIRMAN: Debbie Bryan
SPEAKER: Kay DeKalb Smith, well-known Christian singer and comedienne, billed as "the Carol Burnett of Christian entertainment"
INFORMAL MODELING: The Pink Door
PLACE: Holiday Inn
University of Memphis
3700 Central Avenue
DATE: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
TIME: Silent Auction-10:30 A.M. to 11:45 A.M.
Luncheon-noon
CHAIRMAN: Joan Alperin
CO-CHAIRMAN: Debbie Bryan
SPEAKER: Kay DeKalb Smith, well-known Christian singer and comedienne, billed as "the Carol Burnett of Christian entertainment"
INFORMAL MODELING: The Pink Door
Memphis Zoo - Wild Night Out
October 21 - Wild Night Out
Presented by the American Association of Zoo Keepers
7 to 10 p.m. | $15 per person
For tickets, call (901) 333-6767, or visit memphiszoo.org.
Tickets go on sale September 15.
Wolf researcher Suzanne Ashe Stone of Defenders of Wildlife will speak, and a silent art auction will be held, featuring art by the animals and talented Zoo staff and docents.Light refreshments will be provided, and adult beverages will be available for purchase. All proceeds go to conservation projects locally and internationally.
Presented by the American Association of Zoo Keepers
7 to 10 p.m. | $15 per person
For tickets, call (901) 333-6767, or visit memphiszoo.org.
Tickets go on sale September 15.
Wolf researcher Suzanne Ashe Stone of Defenders of Wildlife will speak, and a silent art auction will be held, featuring art by the animals and talented Zoo staff and docents.Light refreshments will be provided, and adult beverages will be available for purchase. All proceeds go to conservation projects locally and internationally.
Memphis Farmer's Market end of season Harvest Celebration
Harvest Celebration
Sunday, November 7th, 4 pm
Central Station, Hudson Hall 545 S Main St
$45 in advance / $55 event day. $35 for vendors, volunteers, members and kids
Price includes food, beverages, live music and lots of fun!
The end of season Harvest Celebration is our signature fund raising event and our key occasion to honor our farmers, volunteers, and sponsors. This event features complimentary bar and "tastings" from local restaurants, a silent auction, live entertainment, and gathering of MFM friends. All ticket and auction proceeds go to fund MFM operations.
The funds generated from your admission and auction donations go directly to improving your market experience, starting up our next season's operations, and helping MFM continue to provide economic, health, and environmental benefits to the Memphis area.
Featuring:
Delicious tastings from premier Memphis restaurants and complimentary beverages
Live music by your favorite market musicians
Silent and live auction of local products and services
Sunday, November 7th, 4 pm
Central Station, Hudson Hall 545 S Main St
$45 in advance / $55 event day. $35 for vendors, volunteers, members and kids
Price includes food, beverages, live music and lots of fun!
The end of season Harvest Celebration is our signature fund raising event and our key occasion to honor our farmers, volunteers, and sponsors. This event features complimentary bar and "tastings" from local restaurants, a silent auction, live entertainment, and gathering of MFM friends. All ticket and auction proceeds go to fund MFM operations.
The funds generated from your admission and auction donations go directly to improving your market experience, starting up our next season's operations, and helping MFM continue to provide economic, health, and environmental benefits to the Memphis area.
Featuring:
Delicious tastings from premier Memphis restaurants and complimentary beverages
Live music by your favorite market musicians
Silent and live auction of local products and services
Memphis Symphony Orchestra - A New Season-A New Beginning
The Symphony League is having a party on Saturday, September 25 from 7pm to midnight at One Commerce Square. The party is entitled "A New Season-A New Beginning" and is in honor of the new symphony music director, Mei-Ann Chen, who will present a "mini" concert with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra that evening. Cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres, music, dancing and a silent auction will also be available that evening. Items featured in the auction will appear online at www.memphissymphony.org/symphonyleague .
The party is hosted by the Memphis Symphony League, Honorary Chairpersons Dan and Chloee Poag. Black tie optional, $200 per person or sponsors for $2,500. We ask that people please respond by September 15, 2010. For special requests, you may call Mabel McNeill @682-3254 or Priscilla Alexander @ 761-2414. Checks are to be payable to Memphis Symphony League and we also accept Visa and MasterCard.
The party is hosted by the Memphis Symphony League, Honorary Chairpersons Dan and Chloee Poag. Black tie optional, $200 per person or sponsors for $2,500. We ask that people please respond by September 15, 2010. For special requests, you may call Mabel McNeill @682-3254 or Priscilla Alexander @ 761-2414. Checks are to be payable to Memphis Symphony League and we also accept Visa and MasterCard.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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!
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.
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
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
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