Go Memphis Stories: Parties

Party Line: A boot scootin' good time

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:36:00 -0000

It was more "Cowboy down!" than "Cowboy up!" as riders fell off the mechanical bull at the third annual Stetsons and Stars benefit for the Alzheimer's Association, Mid-South Chapter, on Saturday night at Minglewood Hall. Unlike real rodeo riders, party guests who rode the "bull" fell onto a large blue inflatable cushion.

Party Line: More Mardi Gras

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:08:00 -0000

It might be difficult to nab a king cake, but Mardi Gras beads apparently still are plentiful two weeks after Fat Tuesday. Guests wore them at the Phoenix Club Mardi Gras Party and Casino Night on Saturday at the Cadre Building. The annual event, which features casino-style gambling with fake money, is a fundraiser for Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis. Lord T and Eloise with Al Kapone and Total Savage performed at the jam-packed party.

Party Line: Guests experience 'Beatlemania' at Heart Ball

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:50:00 -0000

Brent Long used real Volkswagen bodies for decorations at the 2010 Memphis Heart Ball on Saturday night at The Peabody. The VW bugs, which Brent found rusting away in an Alabama backyard, lots of flowers and the "Get Back! The Cast of Beatlemania" Beatles tribute band based in Nashville helped guests relive or live for the first time the 1960s and early '70s at this year's fund-raiser for the Memphis Heart Association.

Party Line: Second Chance Prom time-travels to assist Neighborhood School

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:03:00 -0000

It was big hair and spiky pumps for some women and mullets and checkered Vans for some men -- along with dated formal attire -- at the Second Chance Prom on Saturday night at Minglewood Hall.

Party Line: Evening in Paris at Children's Museum of Memphis

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:17:00 -0000

When Dina Martin and Jenny Vergos sang, "Come to the cabaret!" Saturday night at the Children's Museum of Memphis, they weren't kidding. One room was transformed into a cabaret with a dance floor, stage, bar and live entertainment. The rest of the museum was Paris, France, with an Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Charlie Chaplin.

Party Line: Shoes take center stage

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:45:00 -0000

The words "... and automobiles" could have been added to the "Wine, Women & Shoes 2010" title of Thursday night's Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center benefit. The jam-packed party, which drew mostly women and featured wine tastings, a shoe fashion show and a market place with shoes, purses and other items, was held at Mercedes Benz of Memphis.

Party Line: Full-court dress for Grizzlies and fans at St. Jude fundraiser

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:46:00 -0000

Instead of shorts, sweat socks and sneakers, Memphis Grizzlies players got to wear suits, fashionable hosiery and dress shoes to the first Grizz Gala on Saturday night at Gold Strike Casino Resort. The party, which featured music, dancing, food, interactive games and the chance to meet Grizzlies players, was a fundraiser for the Memphis Grizzlies House at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Party Line: Students kick up heels at opening of new University of Memphis law school

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:29:00 -0000

The new Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law turned into Rock 'n' Roll Law School for a night as students sipped cocktails and danced to music played by deejay Robert Raiford. Instead of carrying law books, students and other guests in formal attire carried plates of food from area restaurants as they roamed the soon-to-be hallowed halls on a rainy Saturday night at the black tie gala celebrating the opening of the new University of Memphis law school at 1 North Front.

Partyline: Spirits up with curtain for Playhouse on the Square

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:50:00 -0000

It was "Curtain up!" Saturday night as the new home of Playhouse on the Square at the corner of Cooper and Union was unveiled for actors who performed in past Playhouse and Circuit Playhouse productions. "I think any time a new theater opens anywhere in the world -- a live theater -- it's a great cause for rejoicing," said veteran Memphis actor Barry Fuller. "And we're rejoicing tonight."

Party Line: Rocker Eddie Money at home in Memphis

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:12:00 -0000

"I love Memphis," said veteran rocker Eddie Money. "I'm very close to this town." Eddie was the featured entertainer at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Presidents' Gala Friday evening at The Peabody. He also performed at the half time show at Saturday's game between East Carolina University and University of Arkansas.

Party Line: Hearty parties of 2009

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:22:00 -0000

Life is a ball if you think about all the parties that took place in Memphis in 2009. This year featured numerous memorable events that were captured in Party Line. Ten of the best are highlighted here.

Party Line: 'Reindear' bear bounty

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:57:00 -0000

Instead of pulling a sleigh, the Reindear used a truck to transport almost 300 Teddy bears collected at the Reindear Roundup on Wednesday night at Clark Opera Center. Guests were asked to bring a new, nonseasonal Teddy bear to the annual event. The bears are given to children throughout the year at the Memphis Child Advocacy Center. The Reindear Roundup began 12 years ago, said Mike McNeer, one of the Reindear hosts.

Party Line: Blues Ball becomes holiday kickoff event

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:13:00 -0000

Elvis had a blue Christmas, but Pat Kerr Tigrett had a Blues Ball Christmas. Instead of holding The Blues Ball in the accustomed early fall, Pat, the party's founder and general chairman, held the party -- her 16th -- Saturday night. She and her staff wrapped up the Gibson Guitar Factory in Christmas lights and miles of shiny mylar ribbon.

Party Line: Snug fit for a pub crawl

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:00:00 -0000

About 150 people took part in the first Memphis Snuggie Pub Crawl Downtown this weekend.

Party Line: Fine dining for fine cause

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:24:00 -0000

Knives and forks flew almost as fast as tennis racquets at the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction on Sunday evening at the Racquet Club of Memphis. Tennis courts were converted to a spacious dining room at the benefit, "The Art of Food. The Gift of Life." Chefs from area restaurants and catering companies provided the food.

Party Line: Curtain rises on 90 years for Theatre Memphis

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:39:00 -0000

Everyone at Theatre Memphis knows The Show Must Go On. So, when Sacramento, Calif., pianist Richard Glazier had to cancel his performance to help celebrate the theater's 90th birthday, troupers Kallen Esperian and Gary Beard stepped up to the plate. Kallen, Gary, a grand piano and help from Theatre Memphis executive producer Debbie Litch, Ann Sharp and Jude Night were the ingredients for an audience-pleasing show Friday evening.

Party Line: 'Thriller' of an event

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:16:00 -0000

"Keeping the Thrill Alive" was the theme of the Architects' Party on Friday night at Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects. In their best ghoulish attire, dancers performed Michael Jackson's "Thriller." They came up with the idea to do the dance last May, before Michael's death, said Eva Lynn Bishop, director of special events for the International Children's Heart Foundation, the party's fundraising charity.

Party Line: Gettin' down in G'town

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:19:00 -0000

Midnight Saturday. Smoke. Flashing lights. Audience members hold drinks as they crowd close to the stage. Al Kapone raps with his band, which includes a shirtless drummer. Harlan T. Bobo and Two Way Radio performed earlier.

Party Line: Auction even has kitchen sink

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:43:00 -0000

Just about everything, including a kitchen sink, was included at the recent Memphis Heritage Architectural Auction at Howard Hall. More than 500 items were featured in the auction, which is held every two years to raise money to help save historical landmarks and spaces, said Memphis Heritage executive director June West. Among the items were signs from Libertyland and the Mid-South Fair.

Party Line: Tigers soar at High Tops

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:56:00 -0000

Tiger fans dressed in blue and gray gathered under blue tents beneath a gray sky Thursday to root for their home team. Harriett and Hilliard Crews opened their majestic Collierville home and grounds for the annual High Tops Party sponsored by the University of Memphis Rebounders. Team members chatted with guests and posed for photos before joining them on the iconic column-lined porch for Blues City Cafe barbecue and all the trimmings.