Downtowners who still need to be vaccinated, I have great news. One of my regular readers stopped by the Walgreens pharmacy at the corner of Madison and Main yesterday. The pharmacists told him that starting today, they would offer the COVID-19 vaccine at that location, and you can make your appointment through the Walgreens website.
Folks, I got my two Pfizer doses at a Walgreens (the one in the Med Center), and it just couldn’t be more convenient. I strongly recommend going the Walgreens route. The vaccine is paid for by your health insurance, and is free to those without insurance.
Insider tip: Stop by the freezer section on your way out and pick up a pint of Blue Bell Bride’s Cake ice cream. It’s in an all-white container and they only have it in the pint size. Just trust me on this one. Treat yo’ self.
The Blind Bear is starting a Wednesday karaoke night hosted by DJ Superbrad. Now, for years, it was not safe to hold a karaoke night Downtown, because this guy named Robo would show up and his singing resembled the noises a cat makes when you step on its tail. However, Robo has moved on to karaoke nights in NYC, so that’s one less violation of the city noise ordinance to worry about.
The action starts at 9 PM tomorrow. Who knows, if I get my writing work for the week done by tomorrow evening, I might even go up there and judge support the people who choose to sing.
From the CA: Raw Girls brings its popular juices and plant-based fare to Downtown Memphis. They’re in the former Peabody Place Mall, entrance facing Second near Sugar Grits and STIX.
If you know any ordained Episcopal priests looking for work, Calvary over on N. Second St. is hiring an Associate Rector for Christian formation.
From AARP: Inside an international tech-support scam. Fascinating read. Send this to your grandparents. Send this to your elderly parents.
It’s two national holidays today that are quite complementary: Eat What You Want Day and Hostess Cupcake Day. Think I’ll walk over to Walgreens and get a two-pack of the iced orange-flavored Hostess cupcakes for breakfast, and of course a big ol’ Mountain Dew to wash them down.
Downtown YMCA has a hiring event from 3 to 6 today. They’re looking for lifeguards and summer camp leaders.
The DM has an article by guest columnist Charles Layne on complete neighborhoods. In his attached map of Memphis, you can see that Downtown scores either a 7/8 or 8/8 for completeness. A complete neighborhood has all the essential services and amenities you need to survive and thrive. Learn more about complete neighborhoods
I’ve had several people ask if I’m going to go to BBQ Fest. With my team not competing, they ask, am I at least going to go down there and walk around? … No! What’s the point? I’m grateful we’re taking a year off and avoiding the COVID rules, because that’s never the way I want to experience BBQ Fest. By 2022 I expect to be fired up about competing again.
The Grizzlies clinched their spot in the NBA play-in tournament, meaning even if they lose all their remaining games, they can finish no worse than 10th in the Western Conference. Golden State won last night too, so the Grizz remain in 9th place for now by half a game.
That’s the news for this morning. Back tomorrow with more.