Friday morning update

Free giveaway alert! The first 1500 fans in the gate tonight at AutoZone Park for the Redbirds game receive a free cooler backpack, courtesy of Vatterott College. First pitch at 7:05, gates open at 6:00 and there will be a block party on the plaza prior to the game.

The CA has an article about the New Daisy bringing back club nights on Saturdays with national and international DJs.

Free movie nights return to Beale Street Landing this Tuesday. The movies will be shown outdoors on a big screen every Tuesday night at 8:30 and there is no cost to attend. First up is WALL-E on Tuesday, June 14.

Old Dominick Distillery in the Front Street Chicken District is preparing for a September launch.

Last night I was in the Silly Goose for happy hour, and the chalkboard indicated that next week will be when they start opening early for lunches and coffee.

I know I have some regular readers out in The Edge, and this morning I have news about your neighborhood: A theater showing independent and international films is coming soon. It will go into the old Hatiloo Theater space at 652 Marshall. Named after a tree in the African savanna, it will be called Baobab Filmhouse.

A man who threw bricks at City Hall at 125 N. Main several times back in March has been arrested.

Off to work. Possibly another post later.