SAVE THE DATE: Those of you who frequent the same Downtown hotspots I do know a high school teacher named Jenn. She’s not only a talented educator, but a talented singer as well – as you know if you’ve ever heard her at Blind Bear’s karaoke night. Jenn fronts a band called Island 45, but up to this point, you had to travel to the other side of town to hear them.
That changes Saturday, January 27. That night Island 45 plays live at the Blind Bear. Come show them much love and support! I hear it will be a BIG 30th birthday celebration (a few days early) for a beloved member of our group as well.
In more immediate news, Terry Greene Trio plays Blind Bear tonight.
Penny’s Tigers squeaked by Tulsa 78-75 last night. Caleb Mills went out with a knee injury. The Tigers are back at home Sunday, hosting SMU at 4 on ESPN.
Grizzlies on TV this weekend:
- Friday, January 5: away at Los Angeles Lakers, 9:00 PM. TV: Bally Sports
- Sunday, January 7: away at Phoenix Suns, 7:00 PM. TV: Bally Sports
Today is National Whipped Cream Day.
Former St. Louis Cardinal All-Star Ozzie Smith will be in town on MLK Day to receive a Grizzlies MLK Sports Legacy Award. Wonder if The Wizard of Oz will turn backflips across the stage?
Just in time for winter, Bardog has bar-themed sweaters. They’re $40.
Room in the Inn, a wonderful organization that helps connect people with a meal and a place to sleep for the night during the cold months (November to March), seeks a Family Advocate.
The Orpheum seeks an education & engagement coordinator.
The Metal Museum seeks a marketing coordinator and a museum store assistant.
From FOX 13: Edge District business owner expresses frustration at recent car breaking at her business
The musical Company is at the Orpheum through Sunday.
The Memphis Barbecue Network has been announced as the sanctioning body for the new BBQ festival to be held the third weekend in May to be held at Tom Lee Park.
I wonder if there’s ever been a BBQ team named Tom Lee “Pork”?
Sana Yoga is coming Downtown January 20. It will be in The Edge at 696 Madison. Follow the yoga studio on Facebook for the latest news.
Lesson I’ve learned this week: Hold your COVID vaccine card in the same reverence you do as your driver’s license and Social Security card. It seems preposterous in 2024, but a lot of nonprofit and quasi-governmental agencies still require proof you’re vacc’d before they can provide services. The Health Department on Jefferson can get you a copy of your card if you were vacc’d in Tennessee.
Useful: There’s an app that scans your Lego blocks and tells you what you can make
Hotel Indigo seeks a front desk agent.
Specials today at Bardog:
- Carne asada tacos – topped with onions, cilantro, and salsa – 17
- Eggplant parmesan hoagie – 17
- Soup: Chicken & vegetable
- Dog: 2 eggs, bacon, sauteed onions, spicy mayo
- Mussels: Garlic, tomato, white wine
- Brownie
- Coconut cake
That’s all for now. Back maybe tomorrow.