Mystery from yesterday’s blog has been solved:
This building at the southwest corner of BB King and Jefferson will be an Aloft, a boutique brand of Marriott. It’s planned to open in April. Thanks to Brian and ATM for the info.
It’s Grizz’s birthday as the Grizzlies host the Portland Trail Blazers tonight at 7 at FedExForum. The first 5000 fans in attendance get a free Lil’ Grizz in a Box.
The Trail Blazers will stick around Memphis for another game Saturday, also at 7. It will be Spirit Night presented by Varsity Spirit. The first 3000 fans in the door for that game will get a Ja Morant “Ja-waiian” shirt. TV for both games: Bally Sports
Today is National Dadgum That’s Good Day. I recommend you pop open an ice cold Pabst Blue Ribbon to celebrate.
My former student Melanie would want me to tel you it’s National Horse Protection Day.
Today is also National Pig Day. A rack of ribs at Blues City Cafe would be a great way to celebrate, as would a Baconator from Wendy’s. Also a good day for BBQ Fest and SmokeSlam teams to get in some practice.
Speaking of practice: Tuesday is Cinco de Marcho It’s your opportunity to get some valuable drinking practice in for Cinco de Mayo 2 months early.
Ronald McDonald House seeks a part-time Culinary Meal Coordinator
The Cossitt library has a selection of used books available for sale on a pay-what-you-can basis. See the shelf to the right of the checkout desk. The library is also selling book lights and thumb drives.
Want something different to do this Saturday afternoon? The Magevney House, the oldest private residence standing in Memphis, has free tours 1-4 pm the first Saturday of each month.
This house dates to the 1830s. It’s a chance to experience Memphis as it was not long after it was laid out by John Overton, James Winchester, and future U.S. president Andrew Jackson. The house is at 198 Adams just east of B.B. King Blvd.
The view from the Magevney House has certainly improved: In 1839, if you’d looked out the house’s windows, you might’ve seen slaves being sold across the street.
Penny’s Tigers whooped up on ECU last night, 82-58.
The Whiskey Warmer Festival benefiting Volunteer Memphis is at Uptown event space The Kent tonight.
Memphis Riverboats seeks a captain
From the CA: How to report potholes in Memphis
From ABC 24: Where to find glasses for the April 8 solar eclipse Downtowners, Feelin’ Memphis is your spot.
It’s a bit doubtful I’ll post tomorrow. I’m gonna try to sort out charging issues with my MacBook. Back sometime between then and Monday.
Kind versus Nice. Be kind y’all.
Thanks to the folks at Vollintine Baptist far coming out to the Union Mission yesterday. The chicken Alfredo was tasty and the sermon excellent, emphasizing the importance of thankfulness. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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