In case you haven’t been keeping up with sports news, there was a clean sweep for the Tigers this week: American Conference men’s basketball Player of the Week went to Shaq Goodwin, and Rookie of the Week went to Dedric Lawson. Congratulations to those players. The Tigers are well into their conference schedule now, and it is time to put together some wins that will impress the NCAA tournament committee.
In the mood for some Jamaican food Downtown? Well, today’s not your day. Evelyn and Olive (@EvelynandOlive on Twitter) out in The Edge is closed today for urgent repairs, and will reopen tomorrow.
Job news: The Redbirds are hiring a Guest Services Supervisor
Not a Downtown job, but this is a really good company to work for so I wanted to mention it anyway: Running Pony is looking for a video editor.
Great article by the Flyer’s Kevin Lipe on the Grizzlies and deferred maintenance.
The Grizzlies have a photo gallery from yesterday’s MLK Day game.
Gilbert Arenas claims he was present when Matt Barnes and Derek Fisher fought and provides details here.
From the MBJ: Bill that asks Tennessee to ignore the Supreme Court’s ruling on gay marriage could cost the state millions. Hey, there’s a price to pay if we want to continue to be known as a bastion of ignorance and intolerance.
Felicia from Felicia Suzanne’s has a bacon and hot sauce deviled eggs cooking demo. Good recipe for Super Bowl parties.
Yoga and Yoda: There’s a lightsaber combat class taught in Florida that combines elements of yoga and martial arts.
First Tennessee made an investment in Tri-State Bank recently. The influx of money will allow Tri-State to expand the opportunities the bank pursues.
There’s going to be an official after-party at Club 152 following the MMA event at FedExForum Saturday night.
Puscifer, a band of Maynard James Keenan, performs Saturday, April 23 at the Orpheum. Keenan is known for his work with Tool and A Perfect Circle. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 AM.
There’s a Winter Weather Advisory for counties north of Shelby for overnight. Right now Memphis is not included, but you might want to check the weather in the morning before heading out, especially if you have business in the northern ‘burbs.
That’ll do it for now. Possibly a second post this evening, so check back.