I know this is going out kind of late, but it’s a weekly event, so if you can’t make it tonight you can make it next Monday or a future Monday: There’s a new Monday Night Beer Run meeting at Bardog Tavern. Meet at 6:45, then at 7 depart for a 3 mile run/walk along the Memphis Riverwalk. Then, return to Bardog for beer and food. For those who participate, there’s $1.50 PBR, $7 spaghetti, $9 spaghetti and meatballs.
Good tweet this afternoon from @watchdogon3: “I went out with a woman that resembled the Sterick Building in downtown Memphis. She was tall and vacant.” Haha nice one.
I’ve been told that there will be an article in the Commercial Appeal tomorrow listing the winners of Hot Wing Fest. You’d think the festival would post that info on, um, maybe, its website? Just sayin’.
Beale Street Merchants Association has a page with some basic info about Wine Race. It happens next Sunday, April 25, beginning at 1 PM. The best event, Queen of the Vine, is the first event, so it’s a good idea to be there on time. Insider’s recommendation: Get a large Call-a-Cab from Wet Willie’s.
Free lunchtime events this week Downtown, presented by the CCC:
- Tuesday: Country musician Trey Jewell in Court Square, 11:45-1:15
- Wednesday: 40-member John Woods Choral Ensemble, Peabody Place at Main, 12:30-1:30
- Thursday: Earth Day farmer’s market in front of City Hall, presented by Mayor Wharton’s office and the Memphis Farmers Market. 20 vendors, produce, flowers, treats, 10-2
- Jam session with Holly Cole and Jeff Hulett, Court Square, 11:45-1:15
Memphis Connect has a good article by guest blogger Penelope McDowell on MPACT Memphis. She explains how she moved to Memphis, knowing hardly anyone, and quickly met a large group of friends through MPACT. I’m not real involved in the organization anymore, but I highly recommend it if you’re looking to get more involved in the community and/or to meet other young professionals 20-40s.
As my friend Bicycle Bobby would say, “Damn! Pint Nite!” Time to head up there.