Today AutoZone Park will host the Rally Against Fear in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Mississippi Meredith March Against Fear. 50 years ago today, James Meredith, the first African-American to enroll at Ole Miss, led a march from Memphis to Jackson, MS to show that African-Americans were still disenfranchised and treated as second-class citizens despite the passage of two civil rights bills. Meet at AutoZone Park between 11 and noon, with a noon march to the National Civil Rights Museum, followed by a rally program on the museum grounds with live music, a keynote speaker, and more.
Max’s Sports Bar is bringing back crawfish tomorrow, Sunday, June 12. Doors open at 1. I went to their last crawfish boil and can personally vouch that this is the real deal. Some crawfish boils can be hit or miss, but Max’s is a hit every time. Hmmm… B-RAD I may have to take a break from your bar for an hour Sunday.
The Gibson Guitar 5K is tonight on Lt. George W. Lee Avenue.
The Justice for All Ball benefiting Memphis Area Legal Services will be at the Halloran Centre October 15. MALS has provided legal advocacy to those who need it for almost 50 years. This will be a superhero-themed event with black tie (and cape) optional. Live music, silent auction, more. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Lauren at 901-527-4673.
Felicia Suzanne’s has gone fast casual for outdoor lunch on Fridays, the CA’s Jennifer Biggs reports.
The Flyer now has its Hangover Helpers story online. The fried tacos at Maciel’s? Yes! They will change your life.
The Dirty Crow Inn has started a happy hour from 4 to 7 PM Mondays through Fridays. $1 off all beer, all wine, all wells, and a few select spirits.
Earlier this week, I posted that I realize it’s time to stop Feeling the Bern and get behind Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Still, though, I have to admit this is damn funny:
Maybe we should have members of Congress wear NASCAR jackets which tell us who is sponsoring them.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) June 10, 2016
Dance music prodigy NGHTMRE spins at the New Daisy tonight at 10. Tickets $7.40-$25.
There will be fireworks after the Redbirds game tonight (first pitch 6:35) with the first 1500 fans getting a replica Redbirds jersey (gates 5 PM). There will be a block party and baby races before the game. There is a special ticket you can buy to get a Yadier Molina garden gnome.
I enjoyed my first trip to The Pub at the Brass Door last night. It was a very soft opening of the former Mad Earl space and it was wonderful to be greeted by Seamus and Diamond Dave. Our Moody Ques teammate Rick is behind the bar, so stop by and see him. “We don’t have PBR,” he told me, and then followed up with the word I wanted to hear, “…yet.”
Farmers Market, Bardog, Maciel’s, Blind Bear and Max’s Sports Bar are all on my agenda today. Last night I did the Dikembe Mutombo finger wag at Max’s. It’s gonna be a hot one but the heat isn’t going to stop me. WEEKEND!