Another real quick one before I head to work…
There will be a hearing on building a skatepark on Mud Island tomorrow night. This would be a great amenity that would attract families to the island and to Downtown. Details here.
Folks who are working on a marketing campaign to revamp the image of Downtown Memphis need your help: Please take this short survey here.
I read a report that the Peabody Thursday rooftop parties have been averaging over 1,000 people each week and last week they had 1,450. They have really been stepping it up this year and it’s paying off for them. Great job. Gonna have to miss this week’s due to BBQ Fest though.
Morgan Freeman will host “Zero to 60,” a fundraiser to benefit the MED Foundation, at the Hard Rock Cafe on Beale on Saturday, June 6. Music by the Bill Hurd Quartet, food, and a silent auction of music and movie memorabilia. Tickets are $150 per person or $250 per couple, and they hope to raise $60,000 for the foundation. Tickets can be purchased here.
Didn’t make it to the SMA meeting at the Hollywood Disco last night… the radar looked like heavy rain was threatening, so I decided not to walk that far south. Rain never arrived though. If you attended and anything interesting was announced, shoot me an e-mail at paul@paulryburn.com.
Friends & Family Night at BBQ Fest tonight… first pics of the finished booth will be posted late tonight or tomorrow morning.