In case you missed this morning’s post: Blind Bear rolls out new lunch menu and loyalty card program
The Memphis Flyer has a really good article about the new Lansky Clothier to the King store that opened at 126 Beale, in the building that also houses Hard Rock. The entrance is actually on Second, around the corner from Beale. Don’t forget that Brad Birkedahl, formerly of The Dempseys, performs at the store from 6 to 8 tonight.
Also tonight, there will be an “Images of the King” contest, round 1, at the New Daisy Theater beginning at 8. Tribute artists will compete in five divisions for over $10,000 in prize money. The artists will be backed by the Change of Habit tribute band. Tickets start at $20.
The Flyer also has Stumblin’ Elvis pub crawl photos by photographer Frank Chin. Frank always does such a great job documenting these events.
The Woodruff-Fontaine House is having a sale in its carriage house from 8 AM to 3 PM this coming Saturday. They’ve cleaned out their closets after 50 years and there are all kinds of finds including glassware and kitchen items, gently worn children’s clothes and shoes, decorative items, hardware and furniture. Sales benefit APTA which preserves the mansion. At the sale you will be able to get information on volunteering for APTA or joining as a new member. More info here.
Former Moody Ques pitmaster David Scott Walker posted some good news recently: His restaurant Schweinehaus, in the old Paulette’s location on Overton Square, is almost ready. Their certificate of occupancy has passed. Now all they have to do is get the beer and liquor licenses and they will be ready to go. They are shooting for a Labor Day opening.
My friend Air Traffic Mike posted an interesting link recently: Live ATC. You can listen to air traffic controllers, live on the radio doing their jobs.
Yesterday I stopped by the Blind Bear and Kaylea reminded me that for future Sunday Fun Days, the Bear will be open at 11 AM, one hour earlier than in the past (they go to 11 AM-3 AM every day starting tomorrow). Kaylea said that she will be covering the Sunday day shift behind the bar this fall. That is excellent news, because Kaylea is one of my very favorite people to pick on. Usually her BFFs Hanin and Lisa police my behavior, but neither of those two is known for being awake at 11 AM, so I will have carte blanche. I will pre-game for the Bardog alley party at the Bear this coming Sunday.
Song currently stuck in my head: “The Sound of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel. That song has been stuck in my head for four weeks now.
The Salty Dogs runners’ club departs from Bardog on a run at 7 tonight, so I’m sure you have no doubt where I’ll be… sitting at Melissa’s bar ordering another beer.