Amanda “Panda” Parks, Tuesday-Friday happy hour and Saturday day bartender at Bardog Tavern, has agreed to have her head shaved at the Bardog alley party in Scratchy’s Alley this Sunday. After unsuccessful attempts by the bar to recruit others, Panda stepped up late yesterday afternoon and agreed to do it. However, she will only agree to have her head shaved if $10,000 is raised for St. Jude by 3 PM Sunday.
The donations raised for St. Jude will be divided into two pots: “Shave it” and “Save it.” If no less than $10K is raised and “Shave it” prevails, Panda’s head will be shaved.
Kudos to Panda for stepping up for the KIDS! If you can’t make it to the 5K or alley party Sunday, you can stop by Bardog today or tomorrow to drop off donations.
The alley party, by the way, is FREE to attend. I got asked that last night and just wanted to make sure everyone was aware it is free. Of course, if you want to support St. Jude by contributing to Panda’s fund or buying some balls for the dunk tank, they certainly won’t mind. Bring ID because they will be checking everyone at the entrance. If you plan on running a tab inside, bring plastic. They require a credit card from everyone, no matter how often you come in, the day of the alley party. Noon to 6 Sunday. I will be pre-gaming at Kaylea’s bar at Blind Bear 11 to noon if anyone wants to join.
South Mainers: Don’t forget that Millie’s Garden food truck will be parked outside Emerge at Tennessee and G.E. Patterson from 11 to 1:30 today.
Chinese Connection Dub Embassy performs at Handy Park, Third and Beale, tonight at 6:30. It’s part of the free “Memphis Jams” concert series.
There are a couple of Elvis Week events Downtown today. The finals of the “Images of Elvis” contest happens at noon at the New Daisy. Robert Washington, the “Black Elvis,” performs at Blues City Cafe at 5. Why are the Downtown Elvis events so early today? Because tonight is the candlelight vigil at Graceland, the main event of Elvis Week.
Damn, I didn’t realize that there was a championship belt that the winner of Bardog’s meatball-eating contest gets to wear! There are still spots open. Call the bar if interested.
Tomorrow’s Memphis Farmers Market theme reminds me of Romanian girls. It’s Hot! Hot! Hot! However, you won’t be hot as you shop, because the market is under a covered pavilion with ceiling fans. In addition, you can stop by the Dixon Gallery & Gardens booth to decorate your own paper fan to stay cool. At 10:15 there will be a cooking demo by Salud, the new cooking school inside Whole Foods. Looking for a specific product at the Farmers Market? You can search for it here. Live music by Tori Anito at 7, Bean at 8:30, JoJo Jeffries at 11. Pet adoptions by Streetdog Foundation. 7 AM to 1 PM tomorrow and every Saturday through the end of October. Front at G.E. Patterson.
The Farmers Market’s blog has results of the recently-run Crop Hop 5K as well as photos. Hey, there’s Frank with a bullhorn!
First day of a four day weekend. I guess Walgreens is my first stop this morning because I only have enough shampoo to last four or five more days. After that, day drinking. Could be a second news post today, so check back.