Party Line 03/31/2009
Photos by Michael Donahue
Emily Gardner and Will Rutledge were in the crowd of tasters at the fifth annual Taste of DeSoto.
Emily Gardner and Will Rutledge were in the crowd of tasters at the fifth annual Taste of DeSoto.
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Rainy weather didn't keep Donna Morris and Wil Harris away from  the Tim Mote Taste of DeSoto.
Rainy weather didn't keep Donna Morris and Wil Harris away from the Tim Mote Taste of DeSoto.
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Taste of DeSoto guests ate, drank and were merry, including Jason Archer and Monica Blassingame.
Taste of DeSoto guests ate, drank and were merry, including Jason Archer and Monica Blassingame.
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The fifth annual Taste of DeSoto  included  offerings from Memphis restaurants. Robin Porter and Greg Mote attended the fundraiser for the American Liver Foundation.
The fifth annual Taste of DeSoto included offerings from Memphis restaurants. Robin Porter and Greg Mote attended the fundraiser for the American Liver Foundation.
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Delicious food was in abundance at Taste of DeSoto.  Walter Banks (left), his daughter, Kyia, and Keon Falkner attended.
Delicious food was in abundance at Taste of DeSoto. Walter Banks (left), his daughter, Kyia, and Keon Falkner attended.
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Cigars, wine and an Italian buffet were featured at the Founders' Dinner for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Guests included (from left) Fred Harris, Bill Harter, Hunter Carruthers and George Gattas.
Cigars, wine and an Italian buffet were featured at the Founders' Dinner for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Guests included (from left) Fred Harris, Bill Harter, Hunter Carruthers and George Gattas.
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Alli Robilio was one of the few women at the Founders' Dinner at Elfo's. With her are (from left) Jack Wall and Jerry Donald.
Alli Robilio was one of the few women at the Founders' Dinner at Elfo's. With her are (from left) Jack Wall and Jerry Donald.
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 Mary Katherine Floyd made a copper and steel basket for the
Mary Katherine Floyd made a copper and steel basket for the "Forging on the River XVI" auction at National Ornamental Metal Museum.
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03.19.2010: Palladio Antiques & Art: Palladio and Market Central annual Spring Fayre/individual discussions/fashion show. 2169 Central Avenue. 901-276-3808.

03.19.2010: Memphis Botanic Garden: Enameling II Beyond Sifting: Champleve, Cloisonne, & Limoges. 750 Cherry Road. 901-576-4100.

03.19.2010: Beignet Cafe: "2 ACROSS" by Jerry Mayer. 124 G.E. Patterson Avenue. 901-527-1551.

03.19.2010: DeSoto Civic Center: "Les Miserables (school edition performed by students). 4560 Venture Drive.

03.19.2010: Lollipops Roller Skating Rink: Spring "Day Camp" Break. 9099 Highway 51 North. 662-342-6441.

03.19.2010: Union University Art Gallery: Cynthia Greene: "Installation". 1050 Union University Drive. 731-661-5075.

03.19.2010: University of Memphis - Harris Concert Hall: Masterclass: Jennifer Koh, violin. 3775 Central Avenue. 901-678-1651.