Tonight I learned that Swig has closed its doors for good. They tried to hang on for a while, but finally gave up.
Started the evening at Itta Bena. For those (probably just AL) who care what I had to eat, I had a bowl of she crab soup.
From there I went to the Saucer to see the Dempseys. I got a spot near the window where I could people-watch the crowd across the street at Atlas. Except it really wasn’t a crowd. It was pretty dead. Last year I’d watch Atlas from the Saucer’s window and the place would look linke a f-ing mosh pit. Tonight I actually saw floor space at Atlas from the Saucer. Air Traffic Mike came in, and told me he talked to a 24-year-old friend about Atlas, and she asked, “Why’s everybody so full of themselves there?” EXACTLY. That’s why I don’t go. That’s why I make so much fun of the place. Congrats to his friend on the insight. 24 is way too mature to go to Atlas.
However, I did get some valuable news about an upcoming event Downtown, Pub Olympics at Hoop’s Bar. Here are the details:
Get your team registered now!!! Mendi has been bragging for years how bad-ass her Sunday drinking team is. Will she back it up? Guarantee you I’ll be there, either covering it for the blog or on a team.
Time for bed. I’ll be at Trolley Tour/Zombie Walk by 6:30.