# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 30th Anniversary Gala with Live Music, Food, and Awards!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate 30 Years of the Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change with live music, food, & our 2026 Pillars of Progress Award Winners!About this EventFor nearly 30 years, the Hooks Institute has united partners from the public, private, nonprofit, and university sectors to take on challenges that hold communities back — from poverty and barriers to good health, to gaps in opportunity and education. We champion civil rights scholarship, preserve history, prepare University of Memphis students for bright, successful futures, and work with communities to solve community problems.Our progress has been made possible by a powerful community of supporters — generous donors, dedicated staff, and visionary partners — who believe in Memphis and in the promise of social change.As we mark our 30th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to bold, innovative work that transforms lives. We are 30 years and still rising — and we invite you to rise with us to build a Memphis where everyone can reach their full potential.A great community requires many pillars to support the whole. The Hooks Institute honors the 2026 Pillars of Progress:The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Honored for its community outreach efforts and art exhibitions that explore to the cultural interest and lived experiences of all Memphians.The Tri-State Defender. From 1951 to present, this newspaper has been the voice of African American life in Memphis—past, present, and future.The Hon. Johnnie Turner. A fearless 1960s civil rights activist and longtime educator served Memphis as State Representative for District 85 from 2010 to 2018.Ms. Joceyln Wurzburg. Co-founder of the Panel of American Women after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1968 assassination to promote healing and racial unity in Memphis.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/memphis/30th-anniversary-gala-with-live-music-food-and-awards/100001980491712024
- **Event Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, art, exhibitions, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 150, max: 150, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Memphis
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
- **lat**: 35.1234725
- **long**: -89.9366
- **full address**: Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center, 3800 Central Avenue, Memphis, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 30th Anniversary Gala with Live Music, Food, and Awards! being held?
  - **A:** 30th Anniversary Gala with Live Music, Food, and Awards! takes place on Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center, 3800 Central Avenue, Memphis, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 30th Anniversary Gala with Live Music, Food, and Awards!?
  - **A:** Tickets for 30th Anniversary Gala with Live Music, Food, and Awards! are priced at USD 150 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySingle Ticket General AdmissionUSD 150Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing 30th Anniversary Gala with Live Music, Food, and Awards!?
  - **A:** 30th Anniversary Gala with Live Music, Food, and Awards! is organized by The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 30th Anniversary Gala with Live Music, Food, and Awards! is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Memphis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 30th Anniversary Gala with Live Music, Food, and Awards! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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