Yesterday I posted a tweet from the @MemphisScanner account, which tweets funny things heard on the Memphis police scanner. The tweet said that a woman was chasing a man with a broom in the Peabody Place parking garage and would not let him leave.
Well, it turns out that I knew one of the people involved in the incident. A friend of mine for over 10 years contacted me and said it was the other way around, that a man was chasing a woman with a broom in the 110 Peabody garage and would not let her leave – and she was the woman. She said the man assaulted her in the garage and then trapped her, terrifying her. When the police arrived, one of the first questions they asked her was “What did you do to provoke him?” In general, I am a huge fan of MPD but that was just REALLY, REALLY BAD. One of the worst things people can do to a victim of an assault is make her feel like it must have been her fault somehow. Although this is the first time I have ever heard of an incident in that garage, I would remind my readers to be careful and to be aware of your surroundings.
Memphis has been named one of the worst cities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The St. Patrick’s Day parade on Beale (happening this Saturday) is always a lot of fun, but the 17th itself tends to turn into Amateur Night at the bars Downtown. I will probably go to the Erin Go Braghless party at Bardog that evening – partly because Bardog attracts fewer douchebags than other bars, and partly because the idea of women taking their bras off appeals to me.
The Rusty Pieces perform at the Green Beetle Saturday from 7 to 10 PM.
The Harbor Town River Music Series dates for this spring have been announced. The series happens in the Harbor Town Amphitheater and the dates are April 23, May 14, and May 28.
The Mollie Fontaine Lounge is now non-smoking. Excellent decision that was praised by many on Facebook following the announcement. Permitting smoking in public places is so 20th century.
Have kids who love the Redbirds? Sign them up to be part of Rockey’s kids club for 2016 for $15. Club members get a ticket to every Sunday home game, as well as 5 Boardwalk tokens. They get a chance to be “kid announcer of the game,” they get to lead the running of the bases after games, and more perks. There are ticket packages available for Mom and Dad as well.
Bleu has announced a new Downtown Social Hour from 11 AM to 6 PM with $3 bottles of select craft beers from Yazoo, Blue Pants, and more.
Working from home today, and I have been surfing Downtown lunch menus to try and figure out where to eat today… sad to hear that Bon Ton Cafe has ceased day-to-day restaurant operations and is now operating as an event space and catering company only.
The Tennessee Stiffs perform at the High Cotton Brewery at 4 PM this Sunday. There is no cover and all ages are welcome. The Hot Mess Burritos food truck will be there, and the patio is dog-friendly.
That’s it for now… everyone being real careful driving home.