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Ptolemy is an exciting organization in the tradition of Carnival Memphis. Membership in Ptolemy offers you a unique opportunity to build new relationships and strengthen old ones. 

 

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2007

September

Ptolemy Happy Hour - Come escape from the heat with cocktails at the Blue Monkey

When: Thursday, September 13th, 6pm

Where: Blue Monkey, 2012 Madison

Who: Ptolemy Members, their guests, and prospective members

Cost: Free  

Ptolemy-A-Palooza "Old School" Fall Party - We’ll go back to our college days at Ernestine & Hazel’s—complete with soul burgers, live music and of course, all of your favorite collegiate cocktails. The party is free for 2007-08 Ptolemy members and their guest. Dues can be paid at the door. The event is $35 per person for non-members. This party promises to be the BEST Fall Party in Ptolemy’s nine-year history, and you won’t want to miss the announcements at Fall Party for this year’s Duchess Nominees.

When: Saturday, September 29th, 7:30pm

Where: Ernestine and Hazel's, 531 S Main

Who: Everyone (Ptolemy Members, Former Members, Prospective Members and their guests) 

Cost: Free for Members (pay by check at the door) $35 per person for non-members

 

October

Ptolemy Happy Hour - Come meet the Duchess Candidates

When: Friday, October 11th, 6pm

Where: Ronnie Grisanti's

Who: Ptolemy Members, their guests, and prospective members

Cost: Free  

 

University Club/ Ptolemy Member Party- Come party with Gary Goin and his G3 Band on the front lawn at the University Club

When: Friday, October 19th, 7:00 pm

Where: University Club, 1346 Central Ave

Who: Ptolemy Members Only

Cost: Free for Members (you must RSVP to ptolemymemphis@gmail.com by Oct 18th or you may be turned away at the door)

November

Ptolemy Happy Hour - Come meet the Duchess Candidates

When: Friday, November 9th, 6pm

Where: Circa downtown

Who: Ptolemy Members, their guests, and prospective members

Cost: Free  

 

December

Ptolemy Christmas Party - Come and vote for the duchess candidates

When: Thursday, December 6th, time 6 or 7

Where: John Kalb's house (check your email or call Chairman Natasha for directions)

Who: Ptolemy Members Only (you can pay at the door)

Cost: Free for members! 

2008

January

Ptolemy Happy Hour- Come out from hibernation and warm up with some tasty cocktails

When: Friday, January 11th, 6pm

Where: Pearl's Oyster House

Who: Ptolemy Members, their guests, and prospective members

Cost: Free 

February

Ptolemy New Member Party- Come and meet the new members

When: Friday, Feb 8th, 7 PM 

Where: penthouse/rooftop of Pembroke Square

Who: Ptolemy Members Only

Cost: Free for Ptolemy Members Only

 

Ptolemy Happy Hour- Come have a drink downtown and warm up with friends at the Majestic

When: Friday, February 22nd, 6pm

Where: The Majestic Grille

Who: Ptolemy Members, their guests, and prospective members

Cost: Free 

March

Ptolemy's Grand Coronation Ball- A grand Black Tie affair where we announce our royalty for the upcoming carnival season.

When: Saturday, March 1st 

Where: University Club, 1346 Central 

Who: Ptolemy Members (you can pay your dues at the door), Grand Krewe and Grand Carnival Guests Only

Cost: Free for Ptolemy Members Only

 

St. Patrick's Day Parade-  

When: Saturday, March 15th

Where: Beale and Danny Thomas, look for the float with familiar faces 

Who: Ptolemy Members Only

Cost: TBD, BYOB and throws! Please RSVP to ptolemymemphis@gmail.com to sign up

April

Ptolemy Happy Hour- Come have a drink out east

When: Friday, April 11th, 6pm

Where: Brookhaven Pub

Who: Ptolemy Members, their guests, and prospective members

Cost: Free 

 

Ptolemy Poker Run Fundraiser- Come support the queen's charities

When: Sunday, April 27th

Where: Ernestine and Hazel's

Who: Everyone

Cost: TBD

 

Business & Industry Salute Luncheon* - TBD 

May

Memphi Family Picnic- Come and hang out with the folks from Memphi

When: Sunday, May 4th

Where: Metal Museum

Who: Ptolemy Members Only

Cost: $28 per person ($29 on PayPal, click here to pre-pay)  

 

Ptolemy Happy Hour- TBD 
 

Carnival Memphis 5K for Kids* & Carnival Games*- TBD 

Carnival Week:

Carnival Memphis Crown & Scepter Coronation Ball*- (White Tie, Open Bar, Dinner, Dancing) Formal presentation of King and Queen of Carnival, A great party not to be missed, if you are interested in attending please email ptolemymemphis@gmail.com 

When: Friday, May 30th, 6pm

Where: Hilton Memphis Hotel

Who: Ptolemy Members Only

Cost: $180 per person for Carnival Memphis Members (not Ptolemy Members)/ $250 for Non- Members, you should also reserve a room at the Hilton and stay the night. Please note that you must RSVP and get a ticket for this event. Call or email Chairman Natasha for more info.

June

Member Party-

When: Saturday, May 31st, time TBD

Where: TBD

Who: Ptolemy Members Only

Cost: Free for Members

 

Carnival Zoo Party*- TBD

 

Carnival Fashion Extravaganza*- "The Fashion Event of the Year" will be a stunning runway show featuring the Carnival Royal Court, the Parade of Grand Krewe Queens, luncheon and much more.

When: Wednesday, June 4th, time TBD

Where: Hilton Memphis

Who: Ptolemy Members and their guests only for the Ptolemy Table

Cost: $40 for Carnival Members/ $50 for Non-Members, please RSVP to Natasha for more info at ptolemymemphis@gmail.com 

 

Ptolemy Clubroom- Ptolemy's annual Carnival Week party. Come meet Carnival's King, Queen and Royal Court. Theme TBD

When: Thursday, June 5th, time TBD

Where: University Club, 1346 Central 

Who: Ptolemy Members, Grand Krewe and Grand Carnival Guests Only

Cost: Free for Members

July

Ptolemy Happy Hour- TBD

August

Ptolemy Annual Meeting- TBD

September

Ptolemy Happy Hour - TBD

* Carnival Memphis Events Ticketed Separately, For further information on any of the events please contact 2008 Chairperson Natasha Nassar at the email below.

Grand Krewe of Ptolemy, P.O. Box 240923, Memphis, TN 38124-0923, ptolemymemphis@gmail.com