Bicyclists, runners, rollerbladers, skateboarders and unicyclists are being asked to come to City Hall this Friday, July 16 at 12:30 PM. Last month, 30 miles of federally funded bike lanes were excluded from the city’s repaving plans. If you want to have room to bike, come out and show your support, and encourage Mayor Wharton to send the repaving plans back to the city engineers. If Memphis wants to get itself off the “most unhealthy” lists, this is a good way to make it happen.
Google launched a new site about Google Fiber this week. No info on which cities have been selected yet, but they have clearly seen that there is a need for better, cheaper broadband. See this post on the Google blog for additional info.
Voting for the Memphis Flyer’s “Best of Memphis” annual poll is now underway. Although the poll has been copied by imitators, the Flyer’s poll remains “Memphis’ most” relevant indicator of what Memphians love. You can vote here. Unlike the poor imitation, in the Flyer’s poll you only vote once, the way it should be, rather than once per day.
Next Thursday, July 22, will be the season kickoff party for Bravo, ArtsMemphis’ arts group for 21-40somethings. The public is invited to this event at the Center for Southern Folklore, where you will be able to TOUR Center for Southern Folklore and the Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art… WATCH a mesmerizing fire performance by Nadia Sophia… DANCE to the soulful sounds of the Bluff City Backsliders… POSE for a rock ‘n” roll portrait in the photo booth… ENJOY fabulous food from The Majestic Grille and beers (free food? Wonder if the Nuh-Uh Girl will show up)… and PURCHASE discounted memberships for the 2010-11 Bravo season.
Bravo events start with an hour of socializing/networking with great food, beer and wine, and then a performance or tour. Stops this year include the Brooks, Stax Museum, Opera Memphis, Playhouse on the Square, and much more. A complete list of this year’s events can be found here. I was a member of Bravo for 5 years, and it’s a very good way to meet people and learn about all the opportunities Memphis offers to enjoy the arts.
Congrats to my team the Rapscallions on a win at trivia last night. Two weeks in, we’re now the point leaders toward the “big three-week prize” the Saucer is giving away. Pete the Trivia Guy told me the “big prize” is dinner for two at Texas de Brazil, with all the trimmings. How in the world is a team of 15 going to use a prize of a dinner for two?
Speaking of the Saucer, one of the managers told me that Dos Equis Lager is the Fire Sale today… if that’s the case, I will be there for a nice long time after work tonight. BEER!