Party Line 03/24/2009
Photos by Michael Donahue
Jana Lamanna is queen and George Gates is king of the Grand Krewe of Ptolemy for Carnival Memphis 2009. The duchesses are (from left) Michelle Epps, Kat Surprenant, Ty Yates, Ruthie Hagan and Natalie Brown. Mike Thannum is chairman.
Jana Lamanna is queen and George Gates is king of the Grand Krewe of Ptolemy for Carnival Memphis 2009. The duchesses are (from left) Michelle Epps, Kat Surprenant, Ty Yates, Ruthie Hagan and Natalie Brown. Mike Thannum is chairman.
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Carolyn Powell (center) is the Royal Court princess for the Grand Krewe of Ptolemy. With her at Ptolemy's coronation party are (from left) Karly Afable, Kristi Wood, Julia Dixon and Isabelle Blais.
Carolyn Powell (center) is the Royal Court princess for the Grand Krewe of Ptolemy. With her at Ptolemy's coronation party are (from left) Karly Afable, Kristi Wood, Julia Dixon and Isabelle Blais.
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 Julien   Prevost and  Melanie Towery were on hand for Ptolemy's coronation, the last of the krewe announcement parties.
Julien Prevost and Melanie Towery were on hand for Ptolemy's coronation, the last of the krewe announcement parties.
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Matt Williams and Dominic Cianciolo were among the partiers at the Grand Krewe of Ptolemy coronation Saturday night.
Matt Williams and Dominic Cianciolo were among the partiers at the Grand Krewe of Ptolemy coronation Saturday night.
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The Grand Krewe of Ptolemy celebrated its 10th anniversary Saturday night at the University Club of Memphis, and  Will Saxton and his sister, Elizabeth Saxton, were on hand for the festivities.
The Grand Krewe of Ptolemy celebrated its 10th anniversary Saturday night at the University Club of Memphis, and Will Saxton and his sister, Elizabeth Saxton, were on hand for the festivities.
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Beth Edwards was curator and her dad, Larry Edwards, was one of the artists in
Beth Edwards was curator and her dad, Larry Edwards, was one of the artists in "A Dog's Life," an exhibition that benefits the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County.
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Paul and Lisa Miller rested their dogs for a while at the opening party for
Paul and Lisa Miller rested their dogs for a while at the opening party for "A Dog's Life" at Memphis College of Art.
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Jordan Scott, Deborah Scott and Conor Wooten attended the preview party for
Jordan Scott, Deborah Scott and Conor Wooten attended the preview party for "A Dog's Life."
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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.