In November, the days get shorter… and so do my daily update posts. There’s just not as much happening as there was in September and October.
The Grizzlies defeated the Denver Nuggets 108-106 last night at FedExForum. They improved to 5-3 and are tied with Dallas and the Lakers for third-fifth place in the Western Conference. Two pieces of good news coming out of the game: Jaren Jackson Jr. looked like his old self, and rookie Ziaire Williams looked like a solid contributor with 3 first-quarter threes. Next for the Grizzlies: A trip to Washington for a 6 PM Friday game.
The Shelby County Health Department will begin administering Pfizer COVID vaccines to 5-to-11-year-olds today at its walk-in clinic at 814 Jefferson. The parents must provide legal documentation of the child’s birth date either in the form of a birth certificate or shot record. Kids will receive a smaller dose than adults. However, like adults, they will need to come back 3 weeks later for a second dose.
Walgreens has announced that appointments for kids’ doses could be rolled out as early as Saturday, November 6. More info
The DMC announced six finalists yesterday to redevelop the 100 N. Main tower. Two of the finalists (Kevin Woods/Billy Orgel and Chance Carlisle) are experienced Downtown Memphis developers. Also, two of the finalists are minority and/or women-owned businesses.
Today is International Stout Day. If you want to celebrate this style of beer, you’ll find multiple options at the Flying Saucer or Aldo’s Pizza Pies. Of course, any of Downtown’s craft breweries would make an excellent option too.
MATA will test a modern streetcar on the Madison line in the next 3-4 months. The Madison line has not had a real trolley since the fires of 2014 shut the trolley system down. The modern streetcars would have heating and air conditioning, unlike the historic trolleys. Whether the existing infrastructure can handle modern electric streetcars will determine the future of the Madison line.
As for the Riverfront line, Paul Young who runs DMC said they are looking at purchasing three historic trolleys to cover it.
Grind City Brewing Co. will host an all-day event called Grind City Groovery Saturday. Participating DJs will include
- TREE
- dudecalledrob
- Scotty B
- DJ A.D.
- DJ Juice
- DEFCON ENGAGED
There will also be food trucks, art vendors and live art. After the sun goes down, there will be fire art performances. $10 admission gets you this fun day of music, art, and beer.
Troubadour Bill Bloomer will play a concert tonight at South Main Sounds, 550 S. Main. Harris and Fitz will open.
DJ Mike performs a 3-hour set at the Moxy tonight 6-9. No cover. The event is presented by Old Dominick Distillery.
Worth a Lyft or an Uber: Memphis Japan Festival is this Sunday at the Botanic Garden.
There’s a Wild Game/Wild Cider Dinner tonight at Cimas in the Hyatt Centric. $110 per person.
Makeda’s Cookies is back Downtown! They’ll have a grand opening at the new warehouse at 301 Jefferson Saturday at 1.
Well, this post wasn’t as short as I first thought it would be. Looks like there’s some good stuff coming up this weekend too. Back tomorrow with more news.