Revive, a new women’s boutique, is now open for business on Second Street, just north of Union in One Commerce Square. This is kind of a successor store to Coco & Lilly, owned by the same people. Coco & Lilly lost its space when the Peabody Place mall closed last year. Here’s an MBJ article about Revive.
Speaking of One Commerce Square, there’s a second new business in that building – Independent Bank, accessible through the entrance at Main and Monroe.
One of my favorite bands, ’60s British Invasion cover band Jeffrey and the Pacemakers plays Downtown Huey’s tonight. They take the stage at 8:30 PM.
John Calipari’s Kentucky Wildcats moved on in the NCAA tournament yesterday with a victory over Iowa State. Calipari is trying to add to the one Final Four appearance he previously had as the coach of UMass*, Memphis*, and Kentucky.
Yesterday turned out to be a drama-filled St. Patrick’s day, due to an incredibly rude and creepy post that someone made to Facebook. It got screen captured and texted all around Downtown. The post itself didn’t shock me as much as the fact that some of my friends continue to associate with this individual. He didn’t get invited to be on the new BBQ team (he probably blames me, incorrectly, for that) and yesterday’s behavior was a classic example why. I heard he plans to “drop some money on Squeal Street” and hang out in their booth all weekend at BBQ Fest since he wasn’t invited to ours. Have fun with that, guys!
Anyway, due to that drama, I got thrown a little off schedule for St. Pat’s. I missed the parade, but I did make it to Brass Door, Saucer, Silly Goose, and Bardog. I hate it that I didn’t get back to the Brass Door for some of the bands. At least I got their delicious fish & chips, with curry sauce, to start off my day right. And at least I got to see Panda Manda walk on the bar at Bardog in a plaid skirt and tiny green shorts underneath.
MemphisWeather.net reports that a high of 84 is expected today. That’s 20 degrees above normal! Should be an awesome Sunday Fun Day. Going to kick it off with mimosas at the Majestic at 11.