117 Prime posted this week that its 6-year run is coming to an end. Its last day will be next Saturday, April 20. They would love to see their regulars and fans one last time.
The good news is that Belle Tavern, the bar in the back with the alleyway entrance, will NOT close. It will continue to be a destination for whiskey lovers and Downtowners with Harold, Brie, and Sara taking good care of you.
Today is the final Memphis Grizzlies home game of the season. The Grizz host Denver at 2:30. It’s Fan Appreciation Day and all fans attending get a free 12-piece nuggets via the Chick-Fil-A mobile app. They will also receive a Grizzlies poster. TV: Bally Sports
Seeing a fair number of Denver fans out and about this morning… I did not realize they traveled so well.
The Flying Saucer’s list of Just Landed drafts looks like a fruit salad:
Cherry, peach, banana, and mango. Wow. Bartender Buddy poured a couple of Perjorie T. Roll-sized samples:
That’s the peach on the left and the banana on the right. Maybe I’ll come back for Pint Nite on Monday and have one of these in full size.
It’s National Pecan Day. Bardog has pecan pie on special, or at least they did yesterday. I’m not there today to check.
Artist Larry Walker unveils his Visible Points of Light exhibit today at the Renasant Convention Center.
Reminder: Downtown Huey’s is closed this Tuesday, April 16, through Wednesday, April 24.
Fox 13 reports that 2 men were injured after shots were fired on Vance Avenue about 11:30 Friday night.
From the DM: Rock’n Dough looks to create a rolling good time at 704 Madison in The Edge
Iran attacked Israel overnight Sunday. CNN explains why and what’s next.
The International Santa Celebration happens in Memphis April 25-28. The event is sponsored by the world’s largest professional association of Santas and Mrs. Clauses.
Yikes, my monthly payment to Medium.com for membership bounced. I guess figuring out how to load more money onto my Venmo debit card is my project of the day. Back tomorrow with more news.
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