If you’ve walked down the Main Street Mall the past year, you may have noticed a business called Talent Development Complex that has moved in to a storefront in Pembroke Square. If you’re like me, you wondered what it was, what goes on in there.
If you want to find out, come to the monthly South Main Association meeting there on Tuesday, March 12 (6:00 social/6:30 presentation). The business seeks to develop a viable Memphis music industry by by providing resources and education for aspiring musicians and industry professionals. The space includes recording booths, music studios, practice rooms, and stages with all the latest technology.
(But no stripper pole… ?)
Due to the size of the group, the meeting will happen in the adjoining lobby of the Belz Museum. One of the artists working with the complex will give a performance, and before and after the presentation there will be tours of the complex. Bites by Grecian Gourmet and adult beverages donated by Kirby Wines & Liquors. This event is free for SMA members, $10 for non-members.
The Fourth Bluff is looking for Memphians to Fuel the Fourth Bluff. You can propose fresh ideas to invigorate our shared assets, and receive a grant of $1000, $5000, $10,000, or $20,000 to execute your vision. There will be an informational session next Tuesday, March 12, at 409 S. Main from 6 to 9 PM.
I want to say a word to people who post information to social media and then say “Link in bio” to view the informational link. Don’t do that. Include the link directly in your post or tweet. Don’t make your readers jump through an additional hoop to view your information. Use bit.ly to generate a short URL if you need something that fits in a 280-character tweet.
Crawford & Power, a band with its roots in classic country, Americana, and Southern rock, plays the Tin Roof tonight in a free show.
@PAPA_FLOCKA of SBNation’s Grizzly Bear Blues thinks the team should bring back Joakim Noah next season. I would agree! The intangibles he brings, like firing the crowd up and being a locker room leader, make Noah worth it, if he can be re-signed to a veteran’s minimum contract.
The Grizzlies host the Portland Trail Blazers tonight at 7. Tonight will be the Hoops for St. Jude kickoff.
The 7th annual Good People Good Beer gala happens at Memphis Grand Carousel, 2525 Central, at 7 PM on Saturday, March 23. Hosted by Operation Broken Silence, this event raises money for children’s education in war-torn Sudan. The theme of the party, which changes every year, is Masquerade.
Love, Sex and Marriage comes to the Halloran Centre April 6. This is the story of a superstar, Darrin, who is popular with the ladies and admired by the men. However, Darrin is a closeted gay man who is signed to a homophobic record label.
Cordelia’s Market will host a Sweet Water beer dinner Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 PM. This will be a five-course meal with beer pairings from Sweet Water.
What happened to the pigeons? They used to be all over the Main Street Mall and Court Square. Now I almost ever see them. I saw a dove, practically the same thing, yesterday and that’s what made me think about the pigeons. I remember at one point the city bought a falcon to try and control the pigeon population. The falcon flew away though.
Downtown Yoga is presenting a Nutritional Hacks Workshop Sunday, March 17 from 2:15 to 3:45. The workshop will be led by Gene Williams, an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer/Yoga-Pilates Instructor/Nutritional Counselor. The workshop will start off with an hour of yoga, followed by Q&A about nutrition. If your fitness program has hit a plateau, Gene will give you some hacks to jump-start your metabolism. He’ll discuss simple vs. complex carbs and the role of each in a healthy diet. YOGA!
Skillet, the food portion of the Lifehacker website, recommends adding pickles to your breakfast sandwiches.
The Commercial Appeal posted the obituary for my BBQ teammate Danny. Whoever wrote this did an outstanding job capturing the essence of Danny’s spirit.
Sad to hear of the passing of King Kong Bundy. I enjoyed watching Bundy on Mid-South Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling as a kid. Bundy was 450 pounds and demanded a five-count rather than the traditional three-count to win a match. In this video Bundy turns on his manager Paul Ellering in World Championship Wrestling in 1984 (fast-forward to 1:16:30).
Sorry for no post yesterday. I just didn’t have enough to warrant doing one. Back tomorrow with more news.