I know a lot of my readers are missing Maciel’s right now. The authentic Mexican restaurant will be closed 3-4 weeks for repair after the ceiling collapsed Saturday. But, guess what… you don’t have to wait 3-4 weeks to have Maciel’s tacos again. You can have them this Sunday night, July 23, at a pop-up fundraising dinner at Rizzo’s on South Main. From 5-8 PM enjoy unlimited Maciel’s tacos for $15 per person, with all proceeds going to repair Maciel’s. Rizzo’s will have a cash bar for those who want beverages. Thanks to Chef Michael Patrick for opening his doors and helping another member of the Downtown restaurant community.
To-MAY-to, To-MAH-to is the theme at the Memphis Farmers Market this Saturday. Vine-ripened tomatoes are in season at the market. There are many varieties of tomatoes sold there, so ask the local farmers which variety is right for the cooking ideas you have in mind. From 8 AM to noon, kids will be able to make their own farm visors at the crafts table. Live music by Zoo Girls 8:30-10 and surprise acts 10-11 and 11-12:30. The Farmers Market happens every Saturday 7 AM-1 PM under the pavilion at Front and G.E. Patterson.
AutoZone Park turns into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry tonight as the Redbirds return to town to face Las Vegas on Harry Potter Night. Expect a costume parade, and Butterbeer and Every Flavor Beans available for purchase. There will also be rides on the Hogwarts Express and more. First pitch is at 7:05, but the gates open at 6 for a pre-game block party with music by Zigadoo Moneyclips and select $2 drafts. Line up outside section 111 by 6:15 if you want to be part of the costume parade.
An Evening with Joe Leathers and Friends happens tonight at South Main Sounds, 550 S. Main, from 7 to 9 PM. Hit songwriter Joe Leathers (Hemingway’s Whiskey) brings in friends Rice Drewry, Barry Jenkins, Chase House, Tony Fisher and Trey Robison for a night of songs and stories.
This is a real story, not from The Onion: Woman farts in first yoga class, heads straight to McDonald’s
Grease plays on the big screen at the Orpheum tonight.
This article will be useful to those who hang out in the bars Downtown: How to exit an awkward conversation. The inspiration for the article came from the First Lady of Japan, a fluent speaker of English, who pretended not to know English so she wouldn’t have to talk to Donald Trump.
So, holier-than-thou Hugh Freeze is out at Ole Miss. Could this be Kiff’s ticket back to head coaching in the SEC?
That’s it for now. I will probably happy hour at the Silly Goose again tonight, then figure out the rest of the evening. Back tomorrow with more news.