There’s a Dunkin’ Donuts truck parked on Second next to Court Square. Looks like you play a pop-a-shot hoops game for the chance to win coffee or a donut.
Penny’s Nitty Gritty, we hardly knew ye. The restaurant in the Westin named for the U of M men’s basketball coach has closed and is evolving into a new restaurant, Courtside Grill. Penny Hardaway will have no involvement with Courtside.
Starry Hoops Madness Memphis happens Saturday from noon to 4 pm. There will be basketball games and prizes, including a fan 3-point contest with former Grizzlies Mario Chalmers, Rudy Gay, and Tony Allen. Free lemon-lime beverage Starry. Grizz, the Grizz Girls, the Claw Crew, and Grizzline will be there.
Memphis International Auto Show comes to Renasant Convention Center today through Sunday. Admission is free.
One Hallelujah comes to the Orpheum Saturday.
Next door at the Halloran Centre, magician Arthur Trace, The Artful Deceiver, will perform Saturday night.
Standup comedian Kountry Wayne will be at the Orpheum Sunday.
Downtown Wines & Spirits is expanding its hours to 10 AM-11 PM Thursday-Saturday. The liquor store is on Madison, next door to Winfield’s Clothing at the intersection of Main.
It may soon be illegal to marry your first cousin in Tennessee.
Save the date: Memphis Farmers Market is having a crawfish boil Saturday, April 20.
DJ Mark Anderson plays Beck & Call in the Hyatt Centric tonight 6 to 9 PM.
DJ Alpha Whiskey plays Eight & Sand Lounge in Central Station Hotel tonight.
Saturday night Ill Syl will be at Eight & Sand spinning the ’90s R&B.
It’s funny how life works sometimes. Just yesterday I posted a Medium article saying how much I hate it when someone asks me “What’s your plan?” Less than 24 hours later, I’m proud to announce that I HAVE A PLAN. I’m not gonna go into great detail, but I see it as a 30-day plan with the option to extend it another 30 (or some other time frame as I see fit), and there’s a strong spiritual aspect.
I mentally signed up for the plan at some point between 6:30 and 7:00 this morning as I sat in the Union Mission’s day room. At 9:12 this morning, as I was walking down Monroe Avenue, I received an indication that the plan is already bearing fruit.
Not sure if I’ll post tomorrow or not… my priority is gonna be to get to Court Square as close to 9 AM as possible and see if the burrito ministry is there again. Back Sunday if not tomorrow with more news.
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