Last night I did something I had not done in nine years: I had dinner at Rum Boogie Cafe on Beale Street. I was hanging out with my friend Rodger at the Blind Bear, and we decided to go visit our Blind Bear bartender Feeny, who has a second job serving at Rum Boogie. I got the red beans and rice, a generous portion for $12.95 with two big pieces of smoked sausage. It came with two sides, and I got the baked beans and fried green tomatoes. It was a good meal and the dinner prices at Rum Boogie were more reasonable than I thought they would be.
Save the date for a South Main street party Thursday, September 24 from 4:30-7:30. It will be at the Chisca and there will be music by Jason D. Williams, DJ Mark Anderson, and the Memphis Grizzline. There will be a complimentary food truck tasting and refreshments. The Downtown Vision Awards will be presented at 5:30 at the party.
From the Daily News: Relax, Gould’s is opening a new Downtown spa and salon. Gould’s will move into the old Smooth Moves space at 77 S. Main. I am very happy to hear of a solid business opening in a long-vacant building on one of Downtown’s premier corners.
There’s an event called Pints & Putts at the Downtown Central BBQ tonight at 5. MAD Golf will be there with putting. $5 entry, $3 beers. All proceeds benefit Memphis Athletic Ministries.
I Will Dance shows in the Orpheum’s Halloran Center tonight at 7. From the DowntownMemphis.com event listing: “In a city where young peoples’ fate seems predetermined by their circumstances, I WILL DANCE is a defiant proclamation not to be another statistic, teenage parent, or gang member. The film follows RATCo (Random Acts of Theatre Company) Selma’s journey to New York City. There, they share their stories through an original show written and choreographed by the participants themselves. Around every corner and with every skyscraper, monument, and museum, there is a discovery. But their greatest discovery is their own voice.”
The Peabody was recently included on a list of hotels with afternoon tea fit for royalty.
The Michael Brothers will provide the live music on Felicia Suzanne’s patio for Tacos and Tunes tomorrow night 7-10. $2 tacos, $5 margaritas.
The Green Beetle is having benefit for ovarian cancer Sunday from 6 to 10 PM. They’ll have music outside with Andrew Cabigio. Specials and other activities to be announced.
The Orpheum is having a lobby sale next Friday, September 18. Theater memorabilia, Broadway merchandise, and theater and office equipment will all be on sale.
MPD is putting Public Service Technicians back on the streets. Here is information on how to apply for these jobs.
In the news: Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest-reigning British monarch today, surpassing Queen Victoria. She has ruled the British Empire for 63 years and 7 months.