Early voting for the Shelby County general election begins tomorrow. If you early vote, you can vote at any location. Here is a list of early voting locations. If you’re Downtown, the Shelby County Election Commission at Second and Poplar is the closest place. The Memphis Flyer has an election guide.
WREG has full video of the Shelby County District Attorney debate – Amy Weirich (R, incumbent) vs. Steve Mulroy (D).
Mayor Jimbo from Mempho will seek a third term if voters approve a referendum allowing the city mayor and council members a third term. Currently those offices are term-limited to two terms. I will vote NO on the referendum. That’s not a reflection on Mayor Strickland. It’s just my belief that Memphis needs public servants, not career politicians.
BarWare celebrates its third birthday this evening with DJ Tree supplying the tunes.
Sean Fresh DJs tonight at Sage. Doors open at 5 for dinner and music starts at 7.
Max’s Sports Bar has added a Malort wall of fame. Take a shot of Malort there, and they’ll take a Polaroid of your face afterward and put it on the wall.
The Downtown Neighborhood Association has announced that their July membership meeting will happen Tuesday night, July 26, and you’ll want to come hungry. It’ll be at the Rendezvous with free food and drinks for members. Speaker to be announced.
The Grizzlies play a Summer League game vs. the Boston Celtics today. It’ll be on NBAtv at 2:30.
By popular demand, River City Records has added cassettes to its inventory. Come shop for tapes like it’s the 1980s.
New Wing Order has brought back its MANEgo Jalapeño Wings for its July-August special. These are made with fresh mango, jalapeño, garlic, and a blend of ingredients and spices. It’s a marriage of tropical influences and Memphis heat. Get them at the restaurant at 341 Beale (inside Ghost River) or on the food truck.
Eric Gales comes to the Cannon Center December 1. Tickets go on sale to the public tomorrow at 10 AM.
Auditions for the Grizzline drum squad will be held at 9 AM July 30 at FedExForum. What they are looking for:
- 18 and up
- Skilled percussionist
- Able to read sheet music
- Reliable transportation
- Personality when performing
- Works well on a team
Thompson Square and Ray Fulcher play a free KIX on Beale show tonight at 7 at Handy Park.
Stacks and Jack play Live at the Tracks tonight from 6:30 to 9:30 at Central Station.
DJ EPIC plays the Peabody rooftop party tonight from 6 to 10.
The Points Guy has a very thorough review of the new Caption by Hyatt.
Day 32 without effectively-working air conditioning. It’s really aggravating the circulatory problem in my legs. Last night I had to call a Lyft to get home from the Blind Bear, even though it’s only 3 blocks away, and I needed help getting out of the back seat. I need to stay home a few days and let my legs rest, but who wants to be cooped up in an 83-degree apartment?
Back tomorrow if the heat doesn’t kill me.