Did you know that NBA legend Chris Paul was Grizzlies player GG Jackson’s AAU coach a few summers ago? CP3 says it’s a surreal moment playing against his former pupil.
GG has come a long way in a short time, hasn’t he? He’s no longer “the other Jackson” of the Grizzlies. He’s no longer Tito.
Denver handed the Grizzlies a 123-103 loss last night.
Not Downtown but worth a Lyft or Uber: The Hi-Tone will host a Punk Rock Vintage Market on Saturday, April 27 from 7 pm to midnight. Live bands to be announced. Clothing, records, art, jewelry, oddities.
Tandem Restaurant Partners is hiring (Ben Yay’s, Sugar Grits, Front St. Deli, Zinnie’s)
Memphis Chess Club has games other than chess. There was a little girl in there yesterday playing Hungry Hungry Hippos. Games are free for members to play, $5 for nonmembers.
Downtown Neighborhood Association will meet this Wednesday at JEM Fine Dining at 644 Madison Free wine and a menu tasting for DNA members.
The South Main Association will hold its first South Main Social of the year Tuesday, April 9 at Wiseacre Downtown. Each member attending gets a free beer, and there will be bites from Little Bettie’s. Live music by Raneem Imam & Better in Color. There will be several guest speakers starting at 7 pm. Free for members, $20 for non-members.
The Flying Saucer will have an Easter egg hunt for free beer Sunday at 11. One free beer per customer.
Overheard at the Union Mission this morning: “If you have that on speakerphone, you have to go outside.” If Downtown’s homeless shelter can have such a sensible policy, WHY CAN’T OUR RESTAURANTS AND BARS???
Jasper Float Spa inside The Washburn seeks a Licensed Massage Therapist Benefits include a parking stipend.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has collapsed after one of its pillars was hit by a cargo ship.
Slider Inn Midtown seeks an Assistant Manager
That’s all I’ve got for today. Back tomorrow.
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