Rizzo’s Dinner kicks off a series of monthly beer and wine dinners this month on Tuesday, July 19 from 7 to 9 PM. The Ghost River beer dinner will see Chef Michael Patrick team up with Brew Master Cory York to explore which foods and which beer styles pair up best. $50 for 4 courses.
Job news: A friend of mine who manages restaurants at the airport is expanding and is in need of 2 bartenders and 6 servers. Hours are far better than most of the bars Downtown (no getting out of there at 4 in the morning) and the tips are better than what you might expect. He is a great person to work for and goes out of his way to take care of the people who work hard for him. If interested hit me up at paul@paulryburn.com and I will make the introduction for you.
You’ve got $1 night only, 1 night only… the New Daisy wants to introduce 901 locals to its Saturday night Daisyland dance series. So for one night only, this Saturday, July 9, it will be 901 Night at Daisyland with $1 cover, $1 beers, and $1 specialty cocktails. DJ Kaz will spin in the Big Star room upstairs, and on the main stage will be residents JJ Wilson and Tree 10-2, and a late night set with Shallow starting at 2 AM.
Fleet Feet Sports Pub Run Series is hosting a run departing from the Brass Door Tuesday, July 12 at 6 PM. It will be an evening of running and socializing, starting with a 3 mile run downtown and followed by a drink or two.
Grocery stores can sell wine effective July 1, but in less than six months, stores other than liquor stores will be able to sell high-gravity beers. Currently non-liquor stores are limited to selling beers 6.25% ABV and less. As the co-owner of one of the local breweries said, this will be a game-changer.
Cirque du Soleil comes to FedExForum this weekend. Show times are 7:30 Friday, 4:00 and 7:30 Saturday, and 1:30 and 5:00 Sunday (all times PM).
The Silly Goose is having another “We Luv House” Sunday day dance party starting at 2 PM Sunday, July 17. It may be your last chance to hear DJ Cody Rogers and DJ CRUMBZ play together, so come on out. By the way, Cody will be spinning tunes and playing videos tonight at the Goose post-Peabody party.
Sen. Bob Corker has withdrawn from consideration as Donald Trump’s vice-presidential running mate. Corker said he is more policy-oriented than political, and the VP candidacy is highly political. He is willing to serve as an informal advisor to Trump.
Loflin Yard kicks off its live music weekend tonight with a Southern Avenue CD release party 6 to 9. Tomorrow Le Tumulte Noir plays 6-9 and Star & Micey 9-midnight. Lightnin Malcom takes the stage 4-7 Saturday, and Tennessee Ripple 4-7 Sunday.
Urban Innovation Exchange highlights innovator Tommy Pacello, president of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative. He wants to turn the Medical Center District into a vital lynchpin between Downtown and Midtown.
Elvis Week is coming up August 10-16, and events have been announced for the week to remember Elvis Presley on the 39th anniversary of his death.
That’s all for now. Still waiting for this weekend’s Farmers Market info to come in, so that will have to wait for later. I’ll be out at the Silly Goose after work, possibly posting again before I go.