A few options if you’re looking for things to do tonight: First of all, there’s live music at the Silly Goose, by Star & Micey, at 9 PM.
Meanwhile, over at Rockbottom in the basement of Rehab Disco, DJ EZ-Lay spins ’80s music from 10 to 3. There will be beer and shot specials.
The organizer of The City Taste event, scheduled for October 9 in the One Commerce Square building, has decided to cancel the event. Sad to see that it won’t happen, as I was really looking forward to a quality food event so close to home. Although, with it not happening, that pretty much makes my decision that I’ll go to the Cooper-Young Brewfest which happens the same day. September, October, April and May are hard months to schedule events without them conflicting with several others (not to mention football in the fall months).
The monthly Memphis PHP meetup will be at LunaWeb Thursday night, August 26 at 6:30 PM. Paul Jones will speak on the topic “Organizing your PHP projects.” There will be snacks and drinks (I heard something about pizza). Free food? Wonder if the Nuh-Uh Girl will show up, even though she knows nothing about PHP. You can RSVP to attend and get more information here.
This isn’t a Downtown event, but Downtown businesses have donated prizes and I wanted to mention it: A fundraiser called “Unity Day” will be held in Audubon Park Saturday, August 28 from 11 AM to 1:30 PM. This event is to raise money for a kidney transplant for Maxine Kemp, mother of former Memphis Tiger basketball player Willie Kemp. There will be food, games, prizes, a silent auction, live blues, autograph sessions, and appearances by the Memphis staff and players.
Some people just don’t get it dept., vol. 1: I got an e-mail wanting me to join a grass-roots movement to create a third political party for the 2012 election. The subject of the e-mail: “Geering up for the 2012 election.” Um, when you misspell the first word in the subject line of your message, it’s kind of hard to take you seriously. Message moved to the trash. If it is indeed a serious movement, firing their communications person should be priority one.
Some people just don’t get it dept., vol.2: I received three e-mails this morning from someone wanting to “place an ad in my paper,” soliciting a tutor for their child. Um, this isn’t a paper. This is a blog. There’s a big difference. I suspect a scam. That message is heading for the trash too.
Time for trivia at the Saucer. Think I’ll work on a few plate beers tonight.