Let’s keep on truckin’ is the theme for this Saturday at the Memphis Farmers Market. You have five Saturdays left this year to support our local farmers who load up their late-seasonal goods in their trucks. There will be a lot going on this Saturday on the south side, so the Market suggests that you come there early to secure a parking spot, then walk down the street and give RiverArtsFest a visit, then walk to the river for the opening of Big River Crossing in the afternoon. Live music by Steve Schad 8:30-10, Bashville 10-11, and Bud Summers 11-12:30. The Market happens under the pavilion at Front and G.E. Patterson every Saturday through November 19 from 7 AM to 1 PM.
Sweet LaLa’s Bakery is having a pop-up shop at 101 S. Main through 6 PM today.
The third annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Poker Tournament happens tonight at 6 at Blind Bear. Food and drink specials for players: $20 for 2000 in chips, $30 for 4000 in chips. One rebuy allowed for $10 for 1000 chips, $20 for 2000. Prizes for the top three. Not into poker? They will also have karaoke with Super Brad (not B-RAD) in the back room with a $5 donation for each song requested.
Some Good People are coming to Memphis:
Hey #Memphis! We’re coming your way soon! Good People and great beer will be in your neighborhood starting on October 31st!@EagleBrews_Buzz pic.twitter.com/uK107djEIB
— Good People Brewing (@GPBrewing) October 19, 2016
Good People Brewing is a craft brewery based in Birmingham, Alabama. Good to see breweries around the region expanding their reach!
While we’re on the subject of craft breweries, YOGA!
Indra Devi (Mother of Western Yoga) teaching Marilyn Monroe Yoga in 1960. pic.twitter.com/JK2ARp33ZC
— History In Pictures (@HistoryInPix) October 20, 2016
Well, yoga and running. And beer. On Sunday, November 13, High Cotton will host Feed the Seed to benefit the Midsouth Chapter of the National MS Society from 8 AM (WTF?) to 3 PM. The day will start off with Bendy Brewski Yoga and a casual 5K run, followed by a beer tasting (tickets include unlimited samples from home brewers, and High Cotton will have discounted pints) and live music. $30 for yoga, run, and beer; $20 for just yoga and run; $10 for just the beer tasting. Hot Mess Burritos and Dr. Bean’s coffee cart will be on site, and artist Angelina Mazzanti will be selling her beerings and other jewelry.
Moderator Chris Wallace is receiving a lot of praise for not letting last night’s presidential debate get out of hand the way the first two did:
Everyone had a big love fest about Chris Wallace’s debate performance https://t.co/c0baXYShz6
— Mashable (@mashable) October 20, 2016
Maybe Wallace will return to UNLV on Election Day and people will ask him, “Hey Chris, do you remember the Love Fest we had up here a few weeks ago?”
Good news: A downtown burglary suspect has been arrested. He is accused of stealing two bikes and also $500 worth of wine.
Whether you’re a Bernie fan or not, he could not have summed up the tone of the 2016 general election cycle any better:
The surefire route to success in politics has been to manipulate people’s fear and ignorance. We can and will change that.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) October 20, 2016
I’m sure hoping Trump’s comment about possibly refusing to concede convinces Republicans to stay home on November 8. If the Democrats gain a majority in the Senate, the Budget Committee will be Feelin’ the Bern next year when Sen. Sanders becomes chairman.
Be sure to check out the cover story of the Memphis Flyer this week, an investigative piece on chicken in Memphis. Nice to see the Smoked Chicken Debris Po’boy at The Dirty Crow Inn mentioned. I have heard a lot of good things about that sandwich. Did you know that Jack Pirtle’s sold Kentucky Fried Chicken at one point? Pirtle had a contract with Col. Sanders.
That’s it for now. Heading to the Silly Goose after work for happy hour as usual.