Several big news items came up after I did my lunchtime post, necessitating a second post before I head to the bar with the netbook.
First of all, there will be a Spirit of Memphis rally Friday, April 9 in Handy Park on Beale from 5:30 to 7 PM. Tired of hearing people complain about Memphis? This will be a gathering of people who love the city and are excited about all that goes on here. There will be footage of old and new Beale, and speakers will include Roby Williams of the Black Business Association and Kevin Kane of the CVB. Watch the induction of R.L. Burnside and Junior Kimbrough into the Beale Street Brass Note Hall of Fame, hear blues music, and enjoy beverages from a cash bar.
Three weeks from now, it will once again be time to rock out with your cock out Downtown. The Red Rooster will re-open Thursday, April 22 at 5 PM in their new location on Beale Street. It’s in the old Double Deuce building, next to the New Daisy. I’ve missed the Rooster and am really glad it will be back!
By the way – ladies, if you’re looking for a job, they posted that they’re looking for bartenders, servers and shot girls. Apply between 12 and 6, and I assume they mean afternoon, not early morning.
MPACT Memphis has released their long-awaited Voice of MPACT survey. View it here.
From the Memphis Business Journal: The building at the southwest corner of Main and Union, most recently Smooth Moves, will be renovated so that it’s ready for retail space. No tenant mentioned yet but it’s great that they’re getting it ready. That’s one of Downtown’s most visible corners and we need for the buildings on it to be occupied.
All right, with that out of the way, time to head to the Saucer with the netbook. I have much to do. Schlafly APA is the Fire Sale.