Pop culture trivia with Velvetina debuts at the Blind Bear tonight at 7:30. It’s free to play and you can win Blind Bear gift card prizes.
I’m usually a highly-sought-after trivia team member, but not so when pop culture is the theme. I remember when Charles was calling trivia and the first question of the night was, “What performer’s alter-ego is named Sasha Fierce?” He came around to look at everyone’s answers.
Me: (shrugs shoulders)
Charles liked everyone to get question 1 right, so he whispered a few hints.
Charles: She married Jay-Z.
Me: (shrugs shoulders)
Charles: She was a member of Destiny’s Child.
Me: (shrugs shoulders)
Charles: Not Beyon-listen, but Beyon-……..
Me: (shrugs shoulders)
Charles: I’ll just give you the point.
Looking forward to what Velvetina has in store for tonight. Maybe there’ll be a prize for the team that finishes last so I can win something.
The Grizzlies play a road game at Utah tonight. If the Grizzlies win, they’ll tie their franchise record of 56 wins in a season. However, with the 2 seed in the West locked in, expect coach Taylor Jenkins to rest multiple players. Utah, considered a top-two team in the West just a few months ago, is fighting to stay out of play-in games.
One more note: It is now impossible for any team in the Eastern Conference to catch up to the Grizzlies’ regular-season record. So if Memphis reaches the NBA Finals, they’ll have home-court advantage.
Bardog posted the following job opening to Facebook yesterday:
Bardog Tavern, a popular and high-volume bar in Downtown Memphis, is seeking an experienced Nighttime Bar Manager with exceptional people skills and the ability to perform under pressure in a fun, fast-paced, and late-night environment. Normal schedule is 7pm-3am, Wednesday-Sunday.Benefits include:– Health, Vision, and Dental plan after 60 days– 2 weeks paid vacation after 6 months– Bonuses & employee discounts
It’s Opening Day and Nacho Average Tuesday at the Memphis Redbirds. All fans will receive a complimentary order of Ballpark Nachos. Their opponent is the Gwinnett Stripers and first pitch is 7:05. First 1000 fans get a Redbirds magnet 2022 schedule.
Tomorrow the Redbirds will have their first matinee of the season, facing Gwinnett at 12:05 PM. All Field Box and Dugout tickets will be $10 for Wednesday’s game.
COVID cases in Shelby County have been near record lows since the start of the pandemic, but one statistic has turned bad this week: COVID Act Now reports that the reinfection rate in the county stands at 1.07. A rate greater than 1 indicates that the virus is spreading exponentially. If you haven’t got vacc’d or boosted, you might want to beat COVID to the punch and get that done this week.
There will be a Vegan Block Party at Mud Island Grove, 1300 Island Drive, Saturday from 11 AM to 5 PM. 12 vegan food vendors, 7 vegan food trucks, and 10 shopping vendors. This event is family-friendly and you’re welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs, although no pets, outside food, or coolers are allowed.
Feathers Spa in the Peabody is now open 7 days a week, 10 AM to 6 PM.
The Renasant Convention Center will host the U.S. National High School (K-12) Chess Championships this weekend.
Catherine & Mary’s is looking to hire a sous chef.
New Wing Order got me with an April Fool’s joke! I thought they were serious about their Coney Island wings with mustard, ketchup, and relish. I admit I thought, “Ketchup on wings sounds a little disgusting,” but I never thought about the date of the post. Their real April special is Huli Huli. That’s a pineapple-based wing sauce that starts off with garlic, ginger, and scallions, finished with soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, chiles, and cayenne. Catch the food truck Downtown Saturday at Soul & Spirits.
Not cool: Tennessee lawmakers are considering banning most Delta-8 THC products
That’s the news to start off this drizzly morning. Back tomorrow with more.