Attention artists: Work has begun on a walkable art experience in Downtown Memphis called “Unveil Downtown.” 20 artists will be given exhibit space in makeshift galleries in 20 active shops and restaurants for 20 days. Each selected artist will be able to exhibit and sell up to 10 pieces, and keep 100% of the proceeds. Artists will be required to donate one piece to the Downtown Neighborhood Association to be part of a silent auction. Artist proposals due March 23; selections made March 30. Silent auction May 25, and work will be exhibited June 1-20. More information here.
Itta Bena, the restaurant on the third floor of BB King’s, has posted photos of their food and of the restaurant’s elegant atmosphere. If you’ve never been in Itta Bena before, take a look at what you’ve been missing.
Double J SmokeHouse and Saloon is looking for a 1960s-70s Cadillac convertible. They want to put their logo and longhorns on it. If you know of one for sale, contact the saloon. If you don’t know how to contact the saloon, contact me (paul@paulryburn.com) and I’ll pass it on.
Ladies, if you’re not sports fans, here’s something you can do while your guys are watching the first night of March Madness. On Thursday, March 15, eighty3 will host Ladies Night In, a four-course dinner utilizing chocolate in every course. Here’s the menu:
Mole
Grilled shrimp basted in chocolate mole with crispy kohlrabi slaw on a mushu corn pancake
The Salad
White chocolate-topped scallop on raspberry-dressed micro greens
The Main
Mocha-crusted roasted beef tenderloin with bittersweet chocolate demi
Or
Pan-seared sea bass with white chocolate beurre blanc and sweet potatoes
The Flight
A tasting of chocolates (chili, salted and semi-sweet) with fresh berries and cheese
Cost is $59 per person. Make reservations for your group of friends by calling 901-333-1224 or visiting www.eighty3memphis.com. 83 Madison Ave.
If you’re a fan of the Chris Vernon Show on Yahoo! Sports 730, his first show for Sirius/XM will be Sunday night, 7-10 PM, on Sirius/XM College, channel 91. As with his main show, Roser will be the producer.
All right. After the day I’ve had, I deserve a BEER! Weather is looking like it will hold up, so I’ll try to make it south to Double J tonight.