Saturday update

This is not going to be a terribly long post. I’m working on a writing project and have been paying less attention to Downtown news than usual.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella plays the Orpheum today at 2 PM as part of the Summer Movie Series. Doors open at 1 with a drink special and movie-themed quotes.

The other day I was talking to my friend Dennis, and he showed me coupon books you can buy from the Memphis Union Mission. When someone approaches you, saying they are homeless and need help, you can offer them a coupon, entitling them to four free nights at the Mission, plus meals. By doing that instead of giving them money, you know that you are truly helping them and not paying for their next liquor bottle or crack rock.

I was in the Blind Bear last night and Mary had the 1994 Page/Plant remake of Led Zeppelin’s “Since I’ve Been Lovin’ You” playing. It made me realize, this coming Monday, August 20, is Robert Plant’s 70th birthday. Plant loves Memphis and is a frequent visitor. He is known to go clothes shopping at Winfield’s at Main and Madison.

You are so Memphis if…

One of the last postgame fireworks displays of the season happens tonight at AutoZone Park. First pitch is at 6:35, with select $2 beers in the Plaza prior to the game.

Here’s your daily reminder to go to Monroe Avenue Fest tomorrow from noon to 6 to have a fun Sunday while helping the kids of St. Jude.

Outta here for now. May skip a day tomorrow, but back no later than Monday.