In the news: New Orleans to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test to enter restaurants, bars, indoor events. A city practically in Shelby County’s backyard has adopted this requirement – Mayor Harris, SCHD Director Taylor, please consider doing the same! Let the good times roll, but only for people who behave responsibly! Makes so much more sense than a blanket mask mandate.
The Daily Memphian reports that a renovation grant has been sought for a building out in The Edge. 694-704 Madison most recently held Trolley Stop Market. The building will be part of the Orleans Station development with retail and nearly 400 apartments. The Trolley Stop Market building will house a multi-tenant development with a health focus.
It’s been announced that the next Ales to End Alzheimer’s local event will be held on one of the Fridays in October. Organizers are working to finalize details.
It’s opening day for the Premier League and Brass Door will have the Arsenal vs. Brentford match on at 2 PM.
From Lifehacker: Why you really shouldn’t install the WatchOS beta. In summary: WatchOS, unlike MacOS and iOS, doesn’t let you downgrade to a previous version. So if WatchOS 8 beta is buggy and unstable, you’re stuck with it.
Comma Comedians host another edition of Drafts and Laughs at the Memphis Made taproom tomorrow night 7:30 to 9. Free show.
There’s an Elvis tribute with Joe Finkle, John Snoke, Johnny Hatton, and RJ Jukes tonight and tomorrow at Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cafe, 310 Beale, 7 PM.
There’s an event called The Painted Knife tonight at 9 at Earnestine & Hazel’s. Based on the names of the performers (e.g. “Honey Moon”) I’m guessing this must be a drag show.
Carolina Watershed hosts a Party at the Shed tonight with dudecalledrob, DrewBeats with Urban Jones, Gill_Yum, and Odd Wilson. $5 cover.
The Tiger Tailgate team will serve some complimentary burgers and dogs tomorrow noon-4 at Grind City Brewing. Come enjoy some great beverages and get excited for football.
Tonight’s a good night to book a reservation at the Majestic Grille – it’s National Filet Mignon Day. Nobody does it better!
If you go to Downtown Walgreens today, take cash, because their connection to the card networks is down. On the plus side, they have Mardi Gras King Cake ice cream back in stock, and it’s on sale for $5.49.
Grace Askew performs tonight at South Main Sounds, 550 S. Main, 6 to 8 PM.
That’s it for now. I plan to hang close to home today to avoid an unwanted Friday the 13th encounter with a crazy person. Back tomorrow with more news.