Cool… I have my Comcast Internet fully restored, and a new, faster wireless router. Let’s get to the second news post of the day.
There’s a new festival coming to Downtown, according to the @DowntownMemphis Twitter account. The “Pinch and Punch” festival will be in the Pinch District, and will be an Irish festival featuring music, fun, food and plenty of punch. I’ll post more details as I get them. Given that it’s an Irish festival, T.J. Mulligan’s is likely involved.
The Peabody’s new promotions in the Corner Bar continue tomorrow from 5 to 7 PM. “Wine About Wednesdays” will feature $1.50 house wines and a selection of cheeses. Buck fifty glasses of house wines??? Are you kidding me? That’s the best wine deal I’ve seen since I bought a bottle of Two-Buck Chuck at Trader Joe’s in San Diego 11 years ago. Also, free cheese? Wonder if the Nuh-Uh Girl will show up.
The Third Thursday party happens on the block of South Main between Gayoso and Peabody Place this Thursday, September 15. Live music by Deborah Swiney, Blind Mississippi Morris and Shufflegrit. Shops and restaurants in the area will have retail and food specials. Now that the weather has cooled off a bit, I bet attendance picks up at this month’s block party.
There will be entertainment on the grounds of the Metal Museum Sunday, September 18. The Delta Collective will perform from 2-5 PM. There will be family activities, blacksmith demos, and a new exhibition, Master Metalsmith: Fred Fenster. Admission is $6 adults, $5 seniors and $4 students, and includes admission to the museum. No pets or coolers, but blankets and chairs are welcome. SallyAnn’s Ice Cream Diner and Eenie Weenie’s Hot Dogs will be on hand to sell food and drink.
That’s the news for now, but I’ve got one more post to put up. Stay tuned.