Lots going on to blog about, so let’s get started…
Garry Goin and G3 will play the Peabody rooftop party tonight. They’re the group that used to be the house band at EP’s. Food theme will be German/Austrian this week, with buffet (included in price of admission) of bratwurst, rolls, German mustard, sauerkraut, German potato salad and dill pickles. The buffet in VIP will have knockwurst with rolls and German mustard, sliced sausage and cheese, and deviled eggs. $10 to get in, ladies free before 7.
VIP pass holders get admission to a pre-party from 5 to 6 in the Corner Bar. Yuengling and a food buffet of chili glazed chicken wings, calamari fritti, and an antipasto platter. Free food? Wonder if the Nuh-Uh Girl will show up.
There’s also an after-party in the Corner Bar from 10 to 12 that is free for everyone. Josh Crosby and Nick Redmond from Star and Micey will play. Drink sales will benefit the Memphis Music Foundation.
Over at the Madison, Joyce Cobb will be the featured entertainer this week for “Sunset Atop the Madison.” Doors open at 5:30, sunset at 8:13. $7 cover, cash bar and tapas available. At 10:30 a DJ takes over for “Moonlight Atop the Madison,” free for Sunset attendees, $5 otherwise.
Meanwhile, over in Handy Park, David Allan Coe and Brad Kessler will play tonight. Free with $10 food/drink purchase.
And across the street at Alfred’s will be the “Play for Jay” event, with casino games, cash bar, live music and food. Proceeds will benefit the Jay Uiberall Legacy Fund scholarship. More details here.
A group of my friends ate, or I should say attempted to eat, at Happy Mexican last night. The waiter told them that an ID and credit card were required before they could even order. Manager said this is a requirement for parties of six or more. They got up and left and ate at Spaghetti Warehouse instead. What the hell? It’s been discussed on Twitter this morning and a Commercial Appeal columnist has been notified about the experience. I hope she does a column on it. That rule is ridiculous.
Ferraro’s is doing the $15 all-you-can-eat pizza and all-you-can-drink PBR night for Thursday karaoke night. I’ve heard a rumor – and this is as of yet an UNCONFIRMED rumor – that the $15 deal may be coming to Tuesday trivia night soon. The Nuh-Uh Girl will never miss another Tuesday there again if that turns out to be true!
Next Tuesday is the monthly South Main Association meeting. It will be at Earnestine & Hazel’s and the speaker will be Veronica Sally-Garner. She is the coordinator of the South Main Precinct neighborhood watch program. 6 to 9 PM, happy hour prices on beer, free soul burgers for members. Free food? Wonder if the Nuh-Uh Girl will show up.
On Saturday, you can meet TNA wrestlers and get free tickets to TNA BaseBrawl that night at AutoZone Park. Go to Direct Auto Insurance from 2:00-2:45 PM to meet “The King of the Mountain” Jeff Jarrett. Get an insurance quote, and you’ll get a free autograph and a ticket to BaseBrawl. Watch out if he picks up his guitar!
From 11 AM to 1 PM, “The Blueprint” Matt Morgan and Velvet Sky will be at Direct Auto Insurance at 2552 Covington Pike. Same deal – get a quote, receive an autograph and ticket. Velvet Sky is HOTTTTTTTTTT. She looks amazing in a tube top. I would marry her!
There’s a Memphis Blogging Boot Camp to be held on Saturday, June 25 from 10 AM to 2 PM. It’s for new and intermediate bloggers. Learn about topics like how to set up a blog, integrating social media, themes, moderating comments, finding your niche, blogging for money, keywords, and understanding SEO (search engine optimization). I haven’t heard of the company presenting the seminar before, but they’re using WordPress, which is far and away the best blogging platform, so I’m going to recommend this. Seminar will be at Jason’s Deli conference room. Register here.
Plans for tonight: I was leaning toward going to the rooftop, but photos I’ve seen on Facebook are now swaying me in the direction of Bardog. What the hell did I miss there last night? Shouldn’t have left right after poker. Maybe I’ll get more texts from someone telling me how “gangsta” she is. Geez. Right now, though, it’s time to make a quick run to Target, then back to an afternoon of website updates in my air-conditioned office. Later!