Go Memphis Stories: Nightlife

Party Line: Fine dining for fine cause

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:24:00 -0000

Knives and forks flew almost as fast as tennis racquets at the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction on Sunday evening at the Racquet Club of Memphis. Tennis courts were converted to a spacious dining room at the benefit, "The Art of Food. The Gift of Life." Chefs from area restaurants and catering companies provided the food.

Party Line: Curtain rises on 90 years for Theatre Memphis

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:39:00 -0000

Everyone at Theatre Memphis knows The Show Must Go On. So, when Sacramento, Calif., pianist Richard Glazier had to cancel his performance to help celebrate the theater's 90th birthday, troupers Kallen Esperian and Gary Beard stepped up to the plate. Kallen, Gary, a grand piano and help from Theatre Memphis executive producer Debbie Litch, Ann Sharp and Jude Night were the ingredients for an audience-pleasing show Friday evening.

Party Line: 'Thriller' of an event

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:16:00 -0000

"Keeping the Thrill Alive" was the theme of the Architects' Party on Friday night at Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects. In their best ghoulish attire, dancers performed Michael Jackson's "Thriller." They came up with the idea to do the dance last May, before Michael's death, said Eva Lynn Bishop, director of special events for the International Children's Heart Foundation, the party's fundraising charity.

Party Line: Gettin' down in G'town

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:19:00 -0000

Midnight Saturday. Smoke. Flashing lights. Audience members hold drinks as they crowd close to the stage. Al Kapone raps with his band, which includes a shirtless drummer. Harlan T. Bobo and Two Way Radio performed earlier.

Party Line: Auction even has kitchen sink

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:43:00 -0000

Just about everything, including a kitchen sink, was included at the recent Memphis Heritage Architectural Auction at Howard Hall. More than 500 items were featured in the auction, which is held every two years to raise money to help save historical landmarks and spaces, said Memphis Heritage executive director June West. Among the items were signs from Libertyland and the Mid-South Fair.

Party Line: Tigers soar at High Tops

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:56:00 -0000

Tiger fans dressed in blue and gray gathered under blue tents beneath a gray sky Thursday to root for their home team. Harriett and Hilliard Crews opened their majestic Collierville home and grounds for the annual High Tops Party sponsored by the University of Memphis Rebounders. Team members chatted with guests and posed for photos before joining them on the iconic column-lined porch for Blues City Cafe barbecue and all the trimmings.