It’s been in the news that New York City is going to require proof of vaccination for entry into bars, restaurants, gyms, and other businesses where people tend to congregate. The unvaccinated will have to drink and work out at home and order food to go. We now have our first two Memphis bars to voluntarily adopt such a policy: Dru’s Place and The Pumping Station in Midtown.
I want to say that I support the decision of those bars ONE HUNDRED PERCENT. As a regular customer of Downtown’s bars, I would like to encourage them to adopt the same policy. Let the fruits of reopening be enjoyed by those who did their part to stamp out COVID.
Haven’t got your shot yet? The MFD will have their mobile vaccination unit at the Memphis Farmers Market tomorrow, and you can get your vaccine for free. The Market runs every Saturday 8-1 under the pavilion at Front and G.E. Patterson.
From Brewhound: Wiseacre is now canning non-beer cocktails called The Set Up. Years ago, the brewery obtained a distiller’s license to be able to brew high-gravity beers before the laws were changed. The same license now allows them to brew these ready-to-drink canned beverages.
The Orpheum is hiring a social media manager.
River Time Market & Deli has started requiring masks when you enter and as you wait for your food. To avoid a large number of people waiting in the restaurant, they ask that you call in your order in advance if possible.
Today is International Beer Day. May I recommend the PBR?
The Shelby County Health Department will require masks in all schools beginning Monday.
J. Buck performs at Mud Island River Park tonight as part of the Soulin’ on the River series. Gates at 6, music at 7.
Aubrey Ombre hosts drag queen bingo tonight at Moxy Memphis, 40 N. Front St., 7-9 PM.
Ashley McBride plays the Orpheum tonight at 8. Morgan Wade will open.
Otis Redding III plays the Halloran Centre tomorrow.
Sorry the posts have been hit-or-miss this week. It has to do with a non-computer equipment failure and I’m not sick or having problems with a psycho or anything like that. If you see me in person, ask and I’ll explain in more detail. Back tomorrow or Sunday with more news.