When LeBron James left Cleveland in 2010, Cavaliers fans burned his jerseys. Zach Randolph left Memphis in 2017, and what are fans doing? Donating to one of his favorite charities. Many people are donating to MIFA’s Plus-1, a program that keeps the power on for those temporarily in a situation where they can’t pay their MLGW bill. Fans are making the donation in honor of Zach 50ForTheCity Randolph. What a classy thing to do, and a fitting farewell to Z-bo letting him know that his giving spirit inspired others.
The Grizzlies, in an open thank-you note to Randolph, indicated that they are retiring his number 50.
The Grizzlies, by the way, are hiring multiple positions: marketing engagement manager, social media strategist, and CRM coordinator.
I want to correct something I wrote on here last week. I said that the Silly Goose is legally allowed to serve on their section of the pedestrian promenade on Peabody Place. Actually, they found out from the ABC that they can’t yet. They have to re-apply for their permit to serve in that area. The application is in the works, but for now, don’t take your drink out there and get the Goose in trouble.
Hallelujiah will be the film shown at Clayborn Temple for their 15 Film Series tonight. This was the first film with an all-African-American cast made by a major studio, and it explores the quest of sharecropper Zeke, and his relationship with the seductive Chick. Block party with food trucks outside before the movie, and there is always a curated discussion of the movie at these events.
Thumpdaddy plays the Peabody rooftop tonight. $10 to get in with ladies and hotel guests free before 7. Admission price includes a buffet of crawfish mac & cheese and mini-BBQ meatballs. If you’re in VIP you get a second buffet of mini shrimp po boys, fried green tomatoes, and Jack Daniel’s BBQ pizza. Drink specials will be blackberry margaritas and Firefly cherry cola moonshine.
Job news: Innovate Memphis has two positions open. One is a research, marketing, and administrative associate, and the other is a community outreach specialist in transportation.
Big anniversary in the history of music today: 60 years ago, John Lennon and Paul McCartney met for the first time.
Nice to see the city doing the right thing for sanitation workers who participated in the 1968 Memphis strike. $50,000 commemorative grants will provide financial security to the four who are still on the job and another 10 who are retired.
Audio tours of Elmwood Cemetery are half price, $5 a car, this Saturday from 8:30 to 11 AM.
Anyone who hangs out in restaurants and bars a fair amount has seen this happen:
Survey says…. pic.twitter.com/kwTTCexrwU
— Memphis Restaurants (@MemRestaurants) July 6, 2017
That’s it for now. Back tomorrow with more news.