Relatively quiet news day, but here’s what I got…
Mud Island is going to the dogs. Thanks to a sponsorship by Hollywood Feed, A $475,000 dog park is being constructed at the corner of Island Drive and A.W. Willis.
Chef Gary Williams of DeJaVu is back cooking at his original location at 936 Florida just south of Downtown. The new restaurant is called Krewe of DeJaVu, and while Williams is not the owner, his signature touch will be all over the restaurant and its food.
The new owners of the Gibson Guitar building will be partnering with the Orgel family to revitalize the building.
The CA has 5 things you need to know for Music Fest this coming weekend. I’ll add another: Buy a disposable poncho. Most of the gift shops on Beale sell these.
The Redbirds host Oklahoma City tonight at 6:35. It’s Dollar Dog Night with $1 hot dogs courtesy of Polk’s Meat Products.
Prior to their May 15 concert at the Orpheum, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Chicago will get its star on the Walk of Fame in front of the Orpheum. The ceremony will start at 5 PM and is free for the public to attend. Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau CEO Kevin Kane will be among the speakers.
Explore Bike Share has announced a system launch date of Wednesday, May 23. There will be a celebration at 9:30 that morning in Court Square.
And that’s a wrap. Back tomorrow with more.