This is my second update of the day. I did a huge insomnia-inspired news post about 6 this morning, so be sure to check that one too.
The total is in from the Sinners for Saints Ball, held on Halloween at Stop 345: After expenses, $14,288.34 was raised for the Church Health Center. That is just a mind-blowing number and I am quite sure it was more than they expected. Thanks to the Beale Street Loft Remnants and South Main Dirty Dozen for giving Downtowners the best Halloween party in years while at the same time raising a huge sum for a deserving charity. For those of you who attended, there’s a 2-minute survey you can fill out to give your feedback. They are already planning for next year.
The first College Football Playoff rankings will be released tonight at 6 PM. Memphis has a perfect record and a better quality win (Ole Miss) than several other undefeated teams that are expected to be highly ranked.
The Grizzlies play an away game at Sacramento tonight after suffering the worst loss in team history last night at Golden State. 9 PM tipoff.
Charvey Mac will play the Silly Goose tonight at 10. $2 local beers.
As I posted earlier, the City Council will discuss the idea of extending the time frame for which parking meters charge to midnight. At least one person has tweeted that such an extension would eliminate Downtown restaurants as potential dining choices for his family. Would the city be padding its own revenue at the expense of Downtown businesses? Quite possibly.
Felicia Suzanne’s is hosting the third annual Banjos & Bonfires in honor of Movember and Felicia’s late dad this Friday. Info and tickets here.
The Mid-South Heart Walk is Downtown this Saturday. Info and registration here. If driving Downtown that morning, be aware that you will need to allow extra time for the walkers.
The Central Station project will add 200 apartments to South Main. The new apartments will be on Front near G.E. Patterson, on Main at Carolina, and on the elevated railroad platform.
Blues City Cafe will serve a free meal to veterans on Veteran’s Day, 11 AM to 2 PM. You need to show VA Card or DD-214 with photo ID.
Memphis in May’s annual BBQ championship judging seminar, to be held Saturday, November 14, has its registration closing soon, on Monday, November 9. Details on how to register here. The seminar qualifies people to judge at BBQ Fest. Participants will sample BBQ in a simulated judging process and learn about blind, on-site, and final judging, as well as the different championship categories and Memphis in May rules.
That’s it for now. I plan on watching the Grizzlies at the Silly Goose where I can catch Charvey as well. Plans prior to 9 PM are undecided, but I’m sure I will be out before the game.