Tuesday update

Did you know there are Tuesday night patio parties at Courtyard Memphis Downtown, at the corner of Main and Jefferson, every week? This week’s party will have the Mystic Krewe of Pegasus attending. Interesting music: DJ John E will be spinning British Invasion tunes. There will be $3 craft draft and $5 wine specials, and other specials as well.

I Love Memphis is partnering with Freewheel and Explore Bike Share for a slow ride through Downtown on Wednesday, May 9 to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week. You and your bike can meet up with them at Handy Park at B.B. King and Beale at 6 PM. The slow ride will hit several stops and at each stop, you’ll hear from a host who has a unique take on tourism and travel. If you don’t have a bike, come early and Explore Bike Share will get you on one of their fleet of 25 bikes.

The Riverfront Development Corp. has re-branded as Memphis River Parks Partnership. That is an excellent name, emphasizing one connected riverfront and the fact that it is a partnership with the public. Getting rid of the old RDC name was also a good move because it brings back memories of the organization going millions of dollars over budget on Beale Street Landing.

Downtown agency inferno is looking for a copywriting intern for the summer, someone working toward a bachelor’s degree in English, marketing, communication, or a related field.

John Paul Keith will play the PureMemphis Music Series at Old Dominick Distillery this Thursday, April 26 at 6:30 PM. He’ll be playing songs from his new album, Heart-Shaped Shadow, as well as fresh takes on some of his older tunes backed by a 6-piece band.

Hot Rods on Beale returns to Beale Street tonight 6-10. Come check out cars from the American Muscle Car Club and the Perfect Nemesis Car Club.

Dancing with the Stars pros Maks, Val and Peta bring their new dance performance Confidential to the Orpheum tonight at 8:00. Tickets are $34.50-$99.50.

Memphis youth leaders organization BRIDGES has been challenged to an $18,000 fundraising match by its Board of Trustees, and they are 75% of the way there. Can you help them raise the other 25%? Donate here.

As a result of guest feedback, Beale Street Music Fest is adding water stations throughout Tom Lee Park this year, so you can fill up your water bottle and stay hydrated.

Pontotoc Lounge has announced lunch service will start next Wednesday.

Donald Trump referred to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un as “very honorable” this morning. Didn’t realize people who had their political opponents (and their half-brother) murdered qualified as “honorable.” But then again, it’s just another day in the news for the embarrassing orange shitgibbon. Remember when he called Klansmen “some very fine men”? 2020 election, hurry up and get here.

That’s it for now. Back tomorrow with more news.