Before I get to the news, I just want to make this statement: I LOVE MY FRIENDS. This weekend was just about perfect, with lots of fun times watching football at Max’s Sports Bar and having drinks at the Blind Bear. 2016 is off to a great start and I am grateful that I have so many wonderful people with whom I spent the past three days.
The Nuh-Uh Girl was definitely a ray of sunshine Downtown this week. She’s known on this blog for eating other people’s food and to a lesser extent going “nuh uh!” when trivia answers are proposed (she only did that once though). What she’s known for in person is her cheerful, infectious personality that makes everyone’s day brighter. It was a pleasure to have her back in town for a little while.
My friend Morgan got me good Saturday night: She stole my phone when I wasn’t looking and posted drunk photos of me to my own Facebook timeline. That was pretty funny! I guess I will have to put a lock code on the phone.
Moody Ques: I posted an update on the team website this morning. We’re doing a practice presentation for judges this month, we have a meet & greet in February, and we are cooking for two regionals in April. There is also dues information and we are getting a packet together for potential sponsors.
The Tennessee Equality Project (TEP) will have its annual gumbo cookoff and Mardi Gras celebration Sunday, January 24 at BRIDGES from 4:30 to 7 PM. You will be able to sample gumbo from 16 teams, drink some craft beer, listen to some jazz, and watch awards get handed out for best gumbo and for local Champions of Equality. Although I have never been to this event, I have heard from friends that it is a really good time.
Dropkick Murphys are coming to the New Daisy February 24 as part of their 20 year tour. They will have special guests Tiger Army and Darkbuster.
MPD has released photos of the people who stole Nick the pug from his walkers on Carolina Avenue on Friday.
Like wine? Want to support Make-a-Wish Mid-South? The sixth annual Wine for Wishes happens at the Cadre Building Thursday, February 25. Tickets are $55 in advance or $65 at the door.
Downtown Yoga is starting a 6-week beginner series on Wednesday nights at 6:45, starting this Wednesday, January 6. The fee is $50. Less than ten dollars a class? Not a bad deal.
Local Downtown will be closed this week for remodeling. They plan to be open again by Friday in time for Grizzlies pre-gaming.
I have a lot more news and not enough time. Possibly a second post after work. If not, there may be an extra-long one tomorrow. I will be at Bardog for Melissa Monday for happy hour tonight, then over to the Blind Bear as usual.