Happy National Mimosa Day! I’m coming to you from the newly-renovated Cossitt Library at Front and Monroe. That’s why today’s post is late; the library doesn’t open until 10 AM. It stays open until 8 PM Monday-Thursday, until 6 PM Friday-Saturday, and it is closed on Sunday.
This place has a podcast lab people can use 10-1 Monday-Wednesday-Friday and by reservation Tuesday-Thursday.
It also has a cafe, Dos Hermanos, run by Chef Eli Townsend. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because he’s the Downtown Neighborhood Association president. From We Are Memphis: Chef Eli says Cossitt’s Dos Hermanos “meant to be”
Behind me I see a table full of classic games including Life, Sorry!, Scrabble, Monopoly, and Trivial Pursuit. Never seen games in a library before. They also have a giant Connect Four set.
Their selection of books isn’t huge, but I’ve been told they can get any book from another branch in one day.
They have a meeting/conference room that looks like it seats about 20. I assume the public can reserve it.
Wi-Fi signal is strong but it ducks out now and then.
River Time Market & Deli on Court Square will be closed next Monday, May 22, for scheduled maintenance. They will reopen at their regular time Tuesday, May 23.
The poker world lost one of its most legendary players and authors this week as Doyle Brunson AKA “Texas Dolly” passed away at age 89. Brunson won the World Series of Poker Main Event in 1976 and 1977. His writings on Texas Hold’em were a bit dated by the time I got into that game, but I learned a lot about other poker games – Stud/8, Pot Limit Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, and Razz – from his books.
Grizzlies power forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. is a finalist for the 2023 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award. In the past 12 months, Triple J has helped people keep their power on, supported women-owned businesses, and donated school supplies.
Stevie Nicks has been announced for a FedExForum concert on October 28. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 AM.
A friend of mine is selling a motorcycle, a 2022 Royal Enfield Classic. The seller is someone I have known for 15 years and who I would trust completely if I were a prospective buyer.
KIX 106 has announced its KIX on Beale summer shows. These are held in Handy Park, are free, and are all-ages:
- June 15: Easton Corbin with Kassi Ashton
- June 22: Kimberly Perry with Tenille Arts
- June 29: The Frontmen with Tigerlily Gold
- July 13: Priscilla Block with George Binge
- July 20: TBA
- July 27: Ryan Griffin with Neon Union
Yeah this library Wi-Fi definitely comes and goes. When it’s out, it appears to only be out for a minute or two.
Someone stole a Penske truck containing 1800 of Calvary Episcopal Church’s organ pipes. The pipes were on their way to Boston for repair. The pipes have little street value but will cost almost $1 million to replace.
The DM has details on Saturday night’s shooting at Tug’s Casual Grill.
The Memphis Redbirds are in town this week and next. Today through Sunday they host Gwinnett, and then next Tuesday-Sunday Norfolk will be in town. This week there are matinee games on Wednesday (12:05) and Thursday (11:05). You’ll want to get there early for Friday’s 7:05 game: The first 1000 fans will receive cards 1-10 of the Redbirds’ 25th anniversary baseball card set, featuring names like Vince Coleman, Yadier Molina, Adam Wainwright, Randy Arozarena, Stubby Clapp, and Rick Ankiel. 100 of those first 1000 fans will receive an exclusive 1 of 100 card. Also on Friday, there’s a specialty ticket that includes all-you-can-eat crawfish.
MPD will hold a free steering wheel lock giveaway next Tuesday, May 22 at its Austin Peay and Mount Moriah stations. First come, first served and you must show proof you reside in the city. If you own a Hyundai, Kia, or Infiniti, I recommend you go get one of these locks.
From Fox 13: The National Civil Rights Museum is breaking ground on its Legacy Building restoration
Bike to Work Day is this Friday, May 19. Stop by the Downtown Memphis Commission’s breakfast station at Main and Adams between 7:30 and 9:30 AM to fuel up.
Pegasus Residential is hiring a floating leasing manager for the Downtown area.
Insomnia Cookies is hiring a car delivery driver for its Beale Street location. Free cookies on every shift, plus you get paid every day – no having to wait until the end of the week.
From UK newspaper The Guardian: Ja Morant, masculinity, and the misguided way of the gun
From iHeart: Popular Tennessee restaurant (The Arcade) named the best diner in the state
ONE Razorback Roadshow comes to Bass Pro at the Pyramid today 5:30-7:30. Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek will be there, as will head football coach Sam Pittman, along with members of the Razorback Spirit Squads, the marching band, and mascot Big Red. Attendees could win exclusive autographed items, game tickets, sideline passes, or Yeti coolers filled with Coca-Cola products. Doors open at 5:30 and the event begins at 6:00. Free admission to all fans and free food and beverages.
Apparently you don’t have to whisper in libraries anymore. Which is fine with me.
This Friday at South Main Sounds, 550 S. Main: Songwriter Night featuring Sara Jean Kelley, Sarah Spain, Byron Earnheart, and Steve Lockwood
Cruisin’ Heavy headlines this Thursday night’s Peabody rooftop party. $15 general admission, $30 to get into the VIP Lounge.
I tried a Jager BBQ Burger at Blind Bear for the first time yesterday:
It’s an 8-ounce beef patty with Jager BBQ sauce, pepper jack cheese, sauteed onions and mushrooms, lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun. It came with sides of fries and mac & cheese. I specifically ordered the lettuce and tomato on the side because I wanted my veggies but they seemed like they’d clash with the other burger toppings. A very yummy dinner indeed.
If you’re one of my neighbors in Number 10 Main, the planned water outage for today has been postponed.
That’s all for now. Back tomorrow if I find more news to report.