Party Line 04/28/2009
Photos by Michael Donahue
Jeanie Gundlach (left) and Lori Hanks enjoy the 2009 Masquerade Ball benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. According to an early estimate, more than $200,000 was raised at the event.
Jeanie Gundlach (left) and Lori Hanks enjoy the 2009 Masquerade Ball benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. According to an early estimate, more than $200,000 was raised at the event.
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Tom and Melissa Grimes (left) and Lillian and George Brown were  chairmen of the GreenShoe Gala.
Tom and Melissa Grimes (left) and Lillian and George Brown were chairmen of the GreenShoe Gala.
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Kathy Smith with Memphis Oral School for the Deaf, one of the charities included in the 2009 Children's Charities of Carnival, was among the guests at Krewes for Kids. With her is Carnival Memphis president Johnny Pitts.
Kathy Smith with Memphis Oral School for the Deaf, one of the charities included in the 2009 Children's Charities of Carnival, was among the guests at Krewes for Kids. With her is Carnival Memphis president Johnny Pitts.
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Above:  Stanley Johnson (left) and Justin Taylor are members of Winga Linga Ding Dong, which won its second consecutive first-place title in the Southern Hot Wing Contest and Festival.  Left: Mike Quinlan checked out some of the wings at the seventh annual event.
Above: Stanley Johnson (left) and Justin Taylor are members of Winga Linga Ding Dong, which won its second consecutive first-place title in the Southern Hot Wing Contest and Festival. Left: Mike Quinlan checked out some of the wings at the seventh annual event.
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Linh and Nathan Croffett were among the guests who wore big, fluffy, colorful wigs to the recent Big Wig Ball at Minglewood Hall. The  event was a fundraiser for Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center.
Linh and Nathan Croffett were among the guests who wore big, fluffy, colorful wigs to the recent Big Wig Ball at Minglewood Hall. The event was a fundraiser for Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center.
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Cellist Zach Sakaan, 16, and violinist Sarah Kim, 14, were among those participating in Memphis Youth Symphony's recent International Food and Cultural Festival at the Church of Christ at White Station.
Cellist Zach Sakaan, 16, and violinist Sarah Kim, 14, were among those participating in Memphis Youth Symphony's recent International Food and Cultural Festival at the Church of Christ at White Station.
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Linh and Nathan Croffett were among the guests who wore big, fluffy, colorful wigs to the recent Big Wig Ball at Minglewood Hall. The  event was a fundraiser for Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center.
Linh and Nathan Croffett were among the guests who wore big, fluffy, colorful wigs to the recent Big Wig Ball at Minglewood Hall. The event was a fundraiser for Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center.
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Tiffany Thomas and Boyce Hollingsworth, who were royalty in the 2005 Holly Springs Tour of Historic Homes, got to kick back this year at the Queen's Ball in Holly Springs.
Tiffany Thomas and Boyce Hollingsworth, who were royalty in the 2005 Holly Springs Tour of Historic Homes, got to kick back this year at the Queen's Ball in Holly Springs.
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The 2009 royalty for the 71st annual Holly Springs Tour of Historic Homes are  Harris Gholson (left), Lauren Poteet, Olivia Childers and Will Thomas.
The 2009 royalty for the 71st annual Holly Springs Tour of Historic Homes are Harris Gholson (left), Lauren Poteet, Olivia Childers and Will Thomas.
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11.21.2009: Memphis College of Art : MCA 60th annual Holiday Bazaar. 1930 Poplar Avenue. 901-272-5100.

11.21.2009: Dixon Gallery & Gardens: Pop Art Children’s Workshop. 4339 Park Ave.. 901-761-5250.

11.21.2009: Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store : Troy Mitchell Benefit Concert. 56 Casey Jones Lane. 731-668-1223.

11.21.2009: Evergreen Presbyterian Church: Ballet On Wheels 2nd Annual Dance for the Harvest Mini Dance Camp. 613 University.

11.21.2009: Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center: "Let’s Talk Turkey". 600 E. Lawson Road. 870-933-6787.

11.21.2009: The Cove: Martini Madness Saturdays. 2559 Broad Avenue. 901-730-0719.

11.21.2009: New Daisy Theater: Insane Clown Posse. 330 Beale Street. 901-525-8981.