This is the time of year when Saturdays get awesome

Usually I end posts with my plans for the day, but today’s plans are so awesome that I will go ahead and lead off with them.

Memphis Farmers Market
Panda Time at Bardog
MEMFix Pinch
Tennessee Brewery Revival
D-RANKS with B-RAD, special birthday edition, South of Beale/Blind Bear

This is the tentative, minimally possible awesome schedule. Stuff could get added to make it even more awesome. I love Saturdays in April.

Next Saturday is the rebirth of Downtown Olympics. I have never participated in the event or seen it all the way through, but it’s an interesting concept and they’ve gotten rid of the parts of it that I considered liability issues. Last night I was at Max’s and lined up a local writer to do a guest post about DTO. Look for that soon.

It’s opening day for Mud Island River Park and there’s a Rock ‘n’ Romp going on over there today.

Rain, a tribute to the Beatles, happens tonight at the Orpheum at 8:00.

A new gallery called Nappi Head Art has its grand opening in The Edge today. Address is 664 Marshall.

There will be fireworks after the Redbirds game tonight. First pitch is at 6:05. Iowa Cubs are the opponent.

Sing for your supper: On Tax Day, if you get up on stage and sing a song at Hard Rock Cafe, you’ll get a free Local Legendary Burger. All ages are welcome.

I found a good resource for anyone looking for a green career, one that benefits the environment.

Four weeks until the big day: Load-in Saturday for BBQ Fest! Moody Ques workhorse “Mr. Load-in” is ready. I’m working on a slightly updated version of the BBQ Fest Load-in Theme Song that I hope to post later this weekend.  Right now, I’m going to slam a Mountain Dew Kickstart and see if I can get the f***ing dryer to stop squeaking. Today is going to be a looooonnnnnggggg day but I am ready.