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Project Green Fork
Loving Local Party
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roject Green Fork hosted 300 attendees at the fourth annual Loving Local party at Wiseacre Brewing Co. on October 26. The event raised $15,000 for Project Green Fork while bringing awareness to local businesses. Attendees could dine on delicious food from Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous, Fuel Café, Muddy’s Bake Shop and more while enjoying live music by country band Dead Soldiers. Guests could also take part in silent and live auctions featuring items from locally owned businesses. Photos by CASEY HILDER
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Kevin and Sarah Nowlin, Margot McNeeley Cayce Densford and Kelly Stewart
Greg Davis and Bryant Malone
Craig Blondis and Russ Williams
Sarah Kyle and Beth Nelson
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Art For Hope
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hree hundred people attended the 12th annual Art for Hope fundraiser at the Opera Memphis Center on November 7. While browsing work from 35 local artists, guests enjoyed a variety of delicious entrees courtesy of Heart and Soul Catering. The artists’ work was also available for purchase and a portion of the proceeds were donated to Hope House. The art exhibition raised $10,000 to benefit the charity. Photos by CASEY HILDER
Jennifer and Russell Church
Cassie Alley, Rena Chiozza and Brandon Ticer
Katie Pohlman and Matt Cozart
Ken Lecco, Courtney and Dana Richardson
Sandy Talley, Cat Williams
Erin Hillis and Jaredan Braal
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Grizz Gala
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ore than 500 people attended the 5th annual Grizz Gala benefitting the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on January 11. Gold Strike Casino partnered with the Memphis Grizzlies to host the event. Zach Randolph, Mike Miller and Marc Gasol are just a few of the players who participated in the evening’s activities. Guests danced to music performed by the Garry Goin Band and had the option to bid in both a silent and live auction. Items up for grabs included the opportunity to play a round of golf with Mike Miller, sports memorabilia and vacation packages. Photos by CASEY HILDER
Ciera & Trinica Grizz Girls
Libby Miles and Marc Gasol Brandon and Ashley Bodine, Marcie and Brandon Roland Ed Davis, Denis Ward and John Lehr
Nick Nerwsom and Roxy Evans
Jason and Apryl Potter
Elizabeth Vinson and Lindsay Haynes
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Elizabeth & Jeremy Given Elkan and Laurie Scheidt
, Lisa and Jimmy Guyton
MED Night:
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A Soul Celebration
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ore than 900 guests attended MED Night: A Soul Celebration at Cook Convention Center in Memphis on April 5. The fourth annual event raised more than
$4 million for Regional One Health Foundation, the area’s flagship
hospital and healthcare system. This year’s event featured performances by a trio of internationally acclaimed musical acts: Kool & the Gang, Dennis Edwards and the Temptations Review, and Shirley Alston Reeves. Photos by CASEY HILDER Amanda Goucher & Tim Weatherford
Pierre & Gay Landaiche, Tina & Michael Niclosi Durant & Sharon Fleming
Joe Boy
y Duckett
Stephen, Brenda & Gregor
Molly Weinlein & Krista Rudloff
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Flavors of Memphis Culinary Gala
Christy Copeland & Anthony Pitts
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ne hundred and thirty people attended this year’s Flavors of Memphis Culinary Gala at The Hilton-Memphis on March 30. The signature event featured a dozen Executive Chefs, and each
prepared a 5-course meal live for an assigned table. Dishes ranged from pan-roasted red snapper and seared Florentine ravioli to veal ossobucco.
Overall, the gala raised more than $50,000 for the American Liver Foundation. Photos by CASEY HILDER
Gerald Frazier & Lynn Berretta
a & Edward Nenon
er & Emily Banks, Rebecc
Jason & Erica Vanatta, Oliv
Grand Chef Award
Cy Washer & Devin Sch warzman
Chef Anthony Caratozzolo at Chicago Steakhouse. Best Presentation Award Chef Nick Seabergh at Alchemy. Best Menu Award Chef Thomas Ross at Bluefin Edge Cuisine and Sushi Lounge Amy Wood & David Cupp
Danielle & Kenny Patrick
James & Laura Eason
Josh Dowdy and Nick Scott
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BLACK KEYS
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he Grammy-winning group and Ohio natives The Black Keysdrew one of the largest crowds of this year’s festival with iconic songs like “Gold on the Ceiling” and “Strange Times.” Their supercharged show rounded out Saturday night’s festivities alongside the popular Americana rock group ZZ Top.
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STAR & MICEY
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emphis’ native sons, the folksy quartet known as Star & Micey, took to the stage for a lively performance that led to an impromptu set in the middle of the crowd. This marks the first year that Jeremy Stanfill, Nick Redmond, Geoff Smith and Joshua Cosby played at the annual festival.
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PHOENIX
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lt-rock aficionados Phoenix hail from Versailles, France. Lead performers Thomas Mars (vocals) and Laurent Brancowitz (guitar, keyboards) brought their eclectic style and famous tunes across the Atlantic for a rousing Sunday afternoon performance that ended in an encore of their international hit “Entertainent.�
L A V I T S E F C JIMBO MATHUS
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imbo Mathus was in his element during a Friday night performance on the river, safe from the intermittent rain from within the confines of the Horseshoe Casino Blues Tent. The former Squirrel Nut Zippers frontman belted out a selection of tunes from his most recent album alongside his latest venture, The Tri-State Coalition. myclickmag.com | JUNE 2013 63
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WILL TUCKER
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t just 19 years old, Will Tucker is already a Beale Street Music Fest veteran. In his fourth consecutive year playing the festival, Tucker’s tunes shook the Horseshoe Blues Tent in front of a crowd of hundreds as he played a mix of cover tracks and original music, including a rousing rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” and a selection of popular blues tunes.
JERRY LEE LEWIS
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ith his signature silver mane and ever growing selection of hits, “The Killer” Jerry Lee Lewis showed no signs of slowing down at this year’s Beale Street Music Fest. The 77-year old rock and roll legend shared a number of songs with a new generation of listeners, including his seminal Sun Studios hit “Great Balls of Fire.”
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2014 Liberty Bowl
President's Gala
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lmost 1,000 people attended the 55th annual President’s Gala at the historic Peabody Hotel on December 30.The President’s Gala is one of the Liberty Bowl’s longstanding traditions, offering dignitaries and fans alike a taste of uniquely Southern hospitality the night before the game. Liberty Bowl President Billy Hicks, Mississippi State University’s President Mark
Keenum and Director of Athletics Scott Stricklin were among those in attendance at this star-studded affair. Guests were entertained in the Continental Ballroom by artists such as Andy Childs and Diamond Rio. The Peabody served a delicious dinner, including steak and stuffed chicken, and hosted an open bar. Photos by CASEY HILDER
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parties Kathy Hoefer, Julie Patterson, Jeanie Turse & Amy Mayes
Theresa & Travis Lamb
John & Malisa Gwin, Amy Davis, Gray Silva
Porsha Parks & Wayne Park
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Tawanda Knight & Derick Marble
Leesha & Barnabas Chamberlain
David & Roberta Kustoff
Kerrie & Rob Murphy, Erin & Michael Amini, Anna & Marc Biggers
Alex Richoux & Michol Ecklund
Benjamin McGovern & Memrie Lary Kelly & Melissa Bosserman, Vanessa & Marty Keith
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