This sucks: City sends cease-and-desist to Lyft and Uber
Events going on tonight: The Dead Soldiers will play Handy Park tonight in the summer weekly concert series. I’ve already mentioned the Green Beetle anniversary party at 5, and Office Space at the Orpheum at 7. Here’s a hint as to what you will find at the Beetle party.
Tomorrow’s Memphis Farmers Market theme is to-MAY-to, to-MAH-to. Or “maters” as my grandfather called them. There will be a tomato-tasting contest from 10 to 11 where you can taste tomatoes from multiple vendors and judge which is the best. At 10:15 there will be a preview performance of Stage Door Productions’ Godspell. Music by Jason Middlekaoff at 7, Heather and Sam at 8:30, Rob Halford at 11. 7 AM-1 PM, Front at G.E. Patterson.
Great feature about our BBQ team sponsor Start Co. on WREG.
Tomorrow is Family Day at the Cotton Museum, with free admission for adults and kids. There will be crafts, snacks, and activities tailored especially for kids and parents. It’s in the Cotton Exchange Building on Union at Front.
Speaking of the Cotton Museum, I was in there last night for Craig David Meek’s booksigning and “‘cue and a” session for his book Memphis Barbecue: A Succulent History of Smoke, Sauce, and Soul. “Mr. Load-in” and The Free Agent were there, so the Moody Ques were represented. Squeal Street didn’t send anyone but I guess that’s okay since their team wasn’t mentioned in the book. There was a BBQ buffet by Leonard’s and High Cotton beer. Craig read a few selections from his book and took questions. Several audience members brought up restaurants that even Craig hadn’t heard about. Maybe there will be material for a second book. Thanks to Craig, Leonard’s, and the Cotton Museum for a good time. Later The Free Agent and I debated which one of us is smarter (I am, although I admit it’s a very close race).
Tentative plan for tonight is to hit the Beetle birthday party. Also, if the Blind Bear’s password for tonight is who I think it is, may have to make a stop there later in the evening.