Food Chain on South Main to Benefit Mid-South Food Bank

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010, 6:46pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

Food Chain on South Main to Benefit Mid-South Food Bank
Featuring Visible School Music Students
September 24

Memphis, Tenn. (August XX, 2010) – The “Food Chain on South Main” invites supporters to drop off bags of food [or monetary donation] funds at local South Main Merchants the entire week of September 20, leading up to the main event on South Main Art Trolley Night, September 24, from
6 PM to 9 PM.

The event originated one evening last January at the Orpheum Theatre in a conversation between Susan Sanford, president and CEO of the Mid-South Food Bank, artist Michael P.

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Memphis Grizzlies Hold Junior Dance Auditions

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010, 6:25pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES TO HOLD AUDITIONS

FOR JUNIOR DANCE TEAM AUG. 28 AT FOGELMAN YMCA

-Pre-Audition Clinic Set for Aug. 21 at New Ballet Ensemble -

MEMPHIS, Tennessee— The Memphis Grizzlies are inviting the talented youth of the Mid-South who have a passion for entertaining to take part in auditions for the Grizzlies Junior Dance Team on Saturday, Aug. 28 at the Fogelman YMCA.

Prior to the audition, the Grizzlies are offering kids the chance to get a taste of what it would be like to be on the Grizzlies Junior Dance Team with a pre-audition clinic Saturday, Aug. 21 at the New Ballet Ensemble at 2157 York Ave. from 3-6 p.m. For only $20, children who attend the clinic will be introduced to the same jazz and hip hop routines that will be used at the audition on Aug.

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Big Scoop Ice Cream Festival

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010, 6:19pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

BIG SCOOP ICE CREAM FESTIVAL

Date:
9/25/2010

Time:
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
AutoZone Park (200 Union Ave. – Downtown)

Cost:
Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door.
Advance tickets available online at www.rmhmemphis.org, at Ronald McDonald House and at all area SuperCuts locations.

Description of Event:
Bring the whole family Downtown for a day of ice cream, treats, games and entertainment featuring a Children’s Activity Land, special LIVE performances, Ronald McDonald’s Magic Show, Ice Cream Feeding Contest and ALL YOU CAN EAT ICE CREAM!

ALL proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Memphis.

Information:
For more information contact Keaton Williams at (901) 312-7479 or visit www.rmhmemphis.org.

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Red Door Foundation Announces Reception

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010, 6:09pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

The Red Door Foundation announces its ribbon cutting celebration; “One Heart, One Ribbon, One Door” after a year of perpetration, service and advocacy. The reception will mark the start of a journey to spread advocacy, awareness, assistance and association. The event is set to take place on Friday, August 27th from 6:00pm-9:00pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 300 N. 2nd Street, 38105.

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The Color Purple comes to Memphis

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010, 6:02pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

The producing team of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, are proud to announce that the Orpheum Theatre will host the national touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE for eight performances, August 24th-29th. Tickets are on sale now.

Nominated for eleven Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE COLOR PURPLE opened on December 1, 2005 at the Broadway Theatre where it ran for over two record-breaking years. It is based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds the strength to triumph over adversity, and discover her unique voice in the world. With a joyous GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and the blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is about hope and the healing power of love.

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Family, friends say goodbye to influential restaurant owner

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Monday, August 9th, 2010, 3:56pm

By Kontji Anthony - bio | email

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - Hundreds endured the heat Monday morning at Sam Abraham Chapel to say goodbye to Jay Uiberall, a Memphis restaurateur who died suddenly over the weekend.

"A young man, 37-years-old, with an eight-month-old baby girl," said Roy Dupree, a longtime friend of Uiberall. "It's just heartbreaking."

Uiberall fell off a balcony near Pickwick Lake late Saturday night. Dupree called his death a loss for all of Memphis.

"The guy was a visionary," he said. "He saw opportunity. He seized the moment."

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