MATA is offering free trolley rides through the 19th, in honor of the trolley system’s 16th birthday. No coupons or passes or needed, just get on. They’ll have free birthday cake at Central Station at noon Friday.
Good article on p. 9 of the Flyer yesterday about the arts incubator that Jay Etkin is opening at 484 Union. Jay closed his gallery at Main and Huling last month, and moved his inventory to a warehouse at the Union location, which he’ll also use as a classroom to teach students about the art business. He says that students who graduate with art degrees aren’t necessarily prepared to deal with the business of art, so he’s here to help them get going.
On p. 38 of the Flyer: Bardog Tavern is having a “rock out with your tongue out” air guitar contest next Tuesday, April 21, starting at 6:30. There will be a $200 electric guitar as a prize, and $4 tequila specials. In addition, it’s their regular pint night from 7 to 3 with all pints $3.
Thanks to one of my readers who sent me Sauces’ “stimulus package,” their new list of daily specials:
Monday
2 burgers, 2 fries, 2 Fat Tires $20
Tuesday
Two-for-one 12 oz. ribeye steaks with fries $25
Wednesday
Two-for-one 14 oz. New York strip steak with fries $25
Thursday
$2 pints and $5 appetizer specials
Friday and Saturday
Reverse happy hour – late night drink and appetizer specials
Sunday
$3 mimosas and Bloody Marys all day
Once again… every discount package seems to be called a “bailout” or a “stimulus” these days. These are some good deals though.
Plans for tonight: Main/Peabody Place block party 5:30 to 7:30; Peabody rooftop party after that; I’m leaving after-rooftop plans open, but the Dempseys at the Saucer at 9:30 is a likely bet.