The Downtown Neighborhood had several good stories in their monthly newsletter for April. First of all, many of you have met “Miss Sally,” one of the Blue Suede Brigade who greets visitors to our neighborhood and helps them find their way around. Sally had to retire this year due to health issues, but she will always consider it her duty to help those new to Downtown get the most out of their experience for however long they are here. Read Sally’s story.
Up until 1960, the Wolf River, not the Mississippi, was the river that flowed past Downtown. At that point, the river was diverted to empty into the Mississippi, creating the Wolf River Harbor.
The DNA also has a great feature on Quench co-owner Hamida who owns the wine and liquor store on Second along with her husband Sunny. Thank you both for bringing a badly-needed upscale wine and spirits shop to the Downtown core. I have written about Quench’s monthly wine tastings, but did you also know the store will do custom orders for locals? In addition, they will deliver bulk orders right to your door.
The DNA also got an update on what’s happening in the Medical District.
The Redbirds are having College Night every Thursday this year. $5 admission and $2 beer with valid college ID.
If you have an idea for a small retail business, High Ground News has some good news for you. Communities Unlimited, program manager for the MEMShop program, is taking applications for the second round of its MEMshop program on Film Row on South Second Street, a former filmmaking district just east of South Main. Benefits for the winning applicants include a pre-negotiated six-month lease, financial assistance, free, customized, managerial consulting and marketing consulting. Three businesses will be selected.
Hard Rock Cafe is hiring for multiple positions.
Memphis Brewfest needs volunteers. You can choose from a variety of things to do, including carding guests, affixing wristbands, handing out souvenir glasses, pouring beer, and assisting those in the brewer booths. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt and souvenir glass. Must be over 21 and attend a mandatory meeting. Brewfest is Saturday, April 16 from 4 to 7:30 PM.
Martin Lawrence brings his DOIN’ TIME UNCUT LIVE tour to the Orpheum tonight at 8. The comedian has recently made a triumphant return to the world of standup.
There will be a bridal expo at the Metal Museum 1-3 PM Sunday. Visitors will get free admission to the expo as well as to the museum and its grounds.
Felicia from Felicia Suzanne’s shared her cornbread recipe.
Blend burger meat with chopped mushrooms for a more nutritious burger that costs less money. Sounds delicious!
Plans for today: Farmers Market, Panda Time at Bardog, to be determined after that. With the BBQ cooks competing in Atoka and my “DAWG” John D helping them out, it’s not imperative that I arrive at Bardog right at 11. If I find reasons to stay a bit late at the Farmers Market, I will not mind that at all! As for the BBQ team, I realize there are some additional things that need to be under my Public Relations umbrella of responsibilities, so I will talk to them when they get back.