Party Line 06/30/2009
Photos by Michael Donahue
Chad Cox (left) and Bryan Blackledge got some relief from the heat at a shady spot Saturday during the Potts Camp fest, which raised funds to support placement of the Historic Blues Trail Marker for the late Otha Turner.
Chad Cox (left) and Bryan Blackledge got some relief from the heat at a shady spot Saturday during the Potts Camp fest, which raised funds to support placement of the Historic Blues Trail Marker for the late Otha Turner.
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David Kimbrough (left) performed at the North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic. With him are Latasia King and Frederick Martin Kimbrough.
David Kimbrough (left) performed at the North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic. With him are Latasia King and Frederick Martin Kimbrough.
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Luther Dickinson (second from left) and Jimbo Mathus were among the performers at the blues gathering in Potts Camp. With them are (from left) Dickinson's wife, Necha, and Candise Kola.
Luther Dickinson (second from left) and Jimbo Mathus were among the performers at the blues gathering in Potts Camp. With them are (from left) Dickinson's wife, Necha, and Candise Kola.
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Robert Banks and Adrienne Hightower were at the North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic.
Robert Banks and Adrienne Hightower were at the North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic.
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With his green tie, Orpheum president Pat Halloran lauds Marcie Dodd, who plays the lead role of green-faced Elphaba in ''Wicked.''
With his green tie, Orpheum president Pat Halloran lauds Marcie Dodd, who plays the lead role of green-faced Elphaba in ''Wicked.''
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Ted Ely, who plays Boq, and Kristine Reese, who plays Nessarose, were at the ''Wicked'' party Saturday at the Majestic restaurant.
Ted Ely, who plays Boq, and Kristine Reese, who plays Nessarose, were at the ''Wicked'' party Saturday at the Majestic restaurant.
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Colin Donnell, who plays Fiyero in ''Wicked,'' and dancer Kerry Blanchard
Colin Donnell, who plays Fiyero in ''Wicked,'' and dancer Kerry Blanchard "followed the green carpet'' to the cast party.
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03.10.2010: Cotton Museum at the Cotton Exchange: George Klein appears at the Brown Bag Series at the Cotton Museum. 65 Union at Front. 901-531-7826.

03.10.2010: Dixon Gallery & Gardens: Munch and Learn - Metal Artists I . 4339 Park Ave.. 901-761-5250.

03.10.2010: University of Memphis - Harris Concert Hall: MASTERCLASS. 3775 Central Avenue. 901-678-1651.

03.10.2010: Hi-Tone Cafe: Golden Triangle, Girls Of The Gravitron, Pharmacy. 1913 Poplar Avenue. 901-278-8663.

03.11.2010: Memphis Botanic Garden: Weekly Painting Classes with Marilyn Wannamaker. 750 Cherry Road. 901-576-4100.

03.11.2010: Center for Southern Folklore: Free Brown Bag Concerts. 119 S. Main St.. 901-525-3655.