After a couple of days without much news, today there’s plenty. Let’s get to it.
Aldo’s Pizza Pies has announced that they are adding an awning to their patio. That should help keep things shady and comfortable for patio dining at the pizzeria during the summer months. They already have misters installed on the patio.
Representatives from Bass Pro Shops have been meeting with Mud Island residents about signage on the north side of the Pyramid, scheduled to open as a Bass Pro Shop later this year. Residents are concerned that signage could ruin their scenic view of the Downtown skyline.
The Lumineers have announced an October 8 concert at Mud Island Ampitheatre. Tickets will be on sale through Ticketmaster Friday. Great outdoor venue and in early October the weather is still warm enough to wear a tube top to the concert.
There will be a Wolf River Harbor cleanup Saturday from 8 to 10 AM. If you want to help, meet at the cobblestones at 8, and wear long pants and hard-soled shoes. They will provide trash bags, gloves and water. The cleanup is part of the preparation for the Outdoors Inc. Canoe and Kayak race on the 15th.
There will be a Southern Tide event this weekend, Friday-Sunday at the Lansky shops in the Peabody. Featured will be sportshirts, Skipjack polos, shorts, T-shirts. You’ll be able to register for a chance to win $250 in Southern Tide merchandise from Lansky. More info about the event here.
Here’s a Memphis Daily News article about progress renovating the Chisca Hotel. When it was vacant it was described as a “black hole” that sucked the energy out of the vital area between the entertainment district and South Main. Indeed it was. Once the project is complete, it will instead serve as a bridge between those two neighborhoods.
That’ll do it for now. I’ll probably lead off at the Goose tonight. Last night I went to the Saucer and had someone 5 seats down leaning back every 20-30 seconds so he could see what I was doing. Maybe I should build him a periscope so he doesn’t have to strain to see me over the other customers. This was the same weirdo who followed me around Saturday before last, by the way. Anyway, I don’t feel like dealing with that again tonight so I’ll start at the Goose for some $2 PBR. Plans after that TBD.