Opportunity to get your business mentioned in this blog! Tonight I will attend my first Downtown Memphis Association meeting in 15 years. This meeting will be different from a typical one – rather than a formal program, it’s a Downtown Business Expo. Area businesses that are DNA members will exhibit and share information about what they have to offer. It’s at The Avenue Downtown, 10 N. Second St. Suite 104, from 5-7 PM tonight. Free food & beverages while they last.
If you’re one of the exhibitors, and you’d like me to write about you on this blog, feel free to call me over. Just call out, “Hey, Paul!” I have blonde hair down to my shoulders and plan to have on a black V-neck and khaki slacks tonight. I’d be happy to talk to you tonight and write about you later this week.
Not a DNA member, but this business expo sounds like something you want to attend? You still have time to join DNA in time for the meeting. Memberships are only $25/year for individuals and $40/year for families. In addition to free access to the monthly meetings, you get a member discount at select area businesses.
Dangit I forgot to tell Rachel’s Salon I was a member when I got my hair cut last month! That would’ve saved me $3.80. Not a huge amount but it’s enough to buy a PBR at my favorite spots. Well, most of them.
On to the rest of the news…
Blue Note Bourbon will conduct a takeover at Eight & Sand this Thursday from 6 to 9 PM. A special cocktail list, curated by the bar’s staff, will be available for one night only. Reservations not required.
Elmwood Cemetery’s Easter egg hunt returns Saturday, April 2. It’s for kids 2 to 9 years old. The cost per kid is $5 (parents are free) and they should bring an Easter basket or bag to collect candy-filled eggs. This is an all-outdoor event and in the event of rain it will be moved to April 9. Register
The 3rd annual Craft Food & Wine Festival is set for Sunday, June 5 at The Columns at One Commerce Square, 40 S. Main (entrance is on Monroe). Sample a variety of artisan products made locally – including coffee, smoked tuna, dips, dips, meats, breads, beer, tequila, cookies, jams, granola, chocolates, hot sauce, tea, and lots more. Proceeds raised by the festival benefit Church Health Center.
Memphis Chess Club at B.B. King and Madison will host the Bluff City Open April 15 and 16. A total of $2520 in prize money will be awarded, and there will be “longer time controls,” whatever that means. Register online before March 26 to get your early bird discount. Memphis Chess Club members, you’ll want to register in person to get your member discount.
From Memphis magazine: Michael Donahue breakfasts at the Arcade for his latest Classic Dining column.
Dr. Jill Biden, the FIrst Lady, will visit St. Jude this week. Welcome to Memphis, Dr. Biden!
DJ SuperBrad plays the Blind Bear Saturday 10 PM-2 AM.
You and your dogs can enjoy Yappy Hour in The Edge District today beginning at 5:30.
Loflin Yard hosts Marketplace in Motion Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM.
Velvet Mood plays a free live show at Loflin Yard Sunday noon to 3.
Grape. plays the Ghost River taproom on Beale at 7:30 this Saturday.
By the Brewery will have a wine & cheese tasting Thursday 6-8 PM. There will be three types of rosé paired with three types of cheese from Grey’s Fine Cheese and Entertaining. Ross Larson, wine buyer at Joe’s WInes and Liquors, will lead the discussion of the wines.
Today is going to be an interesting and fun day! Getting work done at home until 5 then over to the DNA event. After that I have a birthday party to attend. There will be blackjack & craps tables (playing for prizes, not money, of course) so I may spend some time today studying strategy for those games.
I will probably be out late tonight, so tomorrow’s post may go up a little later than usual.