There’s a good article on the Memphis Flyer’s website about FanBank, a Memphis startup that provides rewards when you shop locally. Shop at a business that partners with FanBank and you can be entered to win Grizzlies tickets, autographed merchandise, or a luxury suite at a Grizzlies game.
By the way… speaking of local… Tube Top Month was not invented in New York, the fashion capital of the world. Nor was it invented in L.A., the home of the silver screen. Nor Chicago nor San Francisco. Nope. Tube Top Month got its start right here in Memphis. When you support Tube Top Month, you are supporting a locally-grown, grass-roots concept that managed to survive into its 10th year.
Speaking of tube tops…
Christie knows what month this is! Her landlord could stand to take a few notes on how to wear tube tops/tube top dresses.
This week some friends of mine wanted to watch the sun set, and they figured the top of Beale Street Landing would be the perfect place to do it. Several others were gathered there as well. However, a few minutes before the sun touched the horizon, a security guard came by and told them, “Beale Street Landing is closing, you have to leave.” They asked if they could at least stay to see the sunset, and the guard said, “No. The landing closes at sundown.” My friends were disappointed, and there was a little girl crying, “Daddy! I want to see the sunset!” Seriously??? We paid $40+ million in taxes for this thing and we can’t even enjoy it? Why can’t the landing close 15 minutes after sunset?
IMPORTANT PBR NEWS: The Brass Door will have $5 PBR pitchers during World Cup games today. They’ll also have $3 pints, $10 buckets, $5 cocktails, and $20 wine bottles.
It’s official. Sweetwater beer is coming to Memphis.
This weekend, however, I am more concerned with local beer, particularly High Cotton on Monroe whose taproom opens tomorrow at 4. The Facebook event listing shows 925 people going as of the time I’m typing this, and it is a very diverse crowd. Among my 51 Facebook friends listed as “going,” I see people I knew from MPACT Memphis a decade ago, my Congressman, Saucer girls, restaurant and bar owners, folks from the international crowd, and owners of other breweries. The BBQ team will be represented by our lead booth artist, booth construction workhorse “Mr. Load-in,” and my teammate who thinks I talk about tube tops too much (she also thinks the Cookie Monster talks about cookies too much).
Important note: The taproom is credit card only, so bring plastic if you want to drink.
You know who I bet is going to benefit greatly from the taproom opening? Kudzu’s. I hate to admit it but in my 12 years as a Downtowner I have not been to Kudzu’s even once. I have nothing against the place, and I have a feeling I’d really like it if I went. It’s that there are many other places for me to go which are much closer to home. But now, when I walk down to the taproom, I will probably think “Might as well check out Kudzu’s while I’m over here.” I bet a lot of others will too.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom plays on the Orpheum’s big screen tonight at 7. Come at 6 to play trivia.
There is easily enough news for a second post today, so check back. I may do one after work. If not all the news will be up tomorrow morning.