Month: April 2024

Dog doo golf. You can choose a little, average-sized, or large dog.

I have a beer recommendation, and it comes from a man who knows a few things about that topic: Gary “G-Rock”/“Mr. Value Drinking” Smith, holder of 60 plates, soon to be 61 at the Flying Saucer. That means he’s consumed at least 12,200 beers there.

Gary says Goldcrest 51 is one of the best beers the Saucer offers. That was the beer the old Tennessee Brewery made, one of the top sellers in the country in the 1940s. About 10 years ago, the family that had owned the brewery found the Goldcrest 51 recipe and started brewing new batches.

“But, Gary,” I protested. “I tried a can before the pandemic. I didn’t think it was that good.” As a PBR drinker, I have very high standards for beer taste.

“Try it again,” Gary advised. “They had the recipe messed up at first. The adjusted recipe is one of the smoothest-drinking beers I’ve ever had.”

I didn’t get a chance to try a Goldcrest 51 yesterday but will soon. The Saucer and Westy’s have it in cans.

The Saucer has announced a new giveaway for the month. Drink Memphis Made products to win a chance to take this beautiful sign home:

Saturday two important soccer matches happen at the same time, but The Brass Door will be equipped to handle it. They’ll havr

• Arsenal vs. Brighton on the main floor TVs
• USWNT vs. Japan in the mezzanine

11:30 is when things kick off.

Soccer is also a big deal at virtual golf bar Birdie’s on South Main. When matches are on, they have $5 local pints and $4 local cans.

Memphis Tigers head football coach Ryan Silverfield has a new 5-year, $12.25 million extension that’ll keep him here through 2028. Numerous bonuses are possible.

The Grizzlies will be in Milwaukee for a 7:00 game tonight. TV: Bally Sports

On CNN’s website: Enter your address and see what you’ll see for Monday’s solar eclipse

Help make sure seniors get enough to eat by participating in MIFA Restaurant Week April 5-14. Participating Downtown restaurants include

• Bogie’s
• Central BBQ
• Gus’s
• Huey’s
• Kooky Canuck
• Sunrise Memphis

HEART has been announced for Thursday, November 14 at FedExForum.

Not Downtown but getting closer: Midtown may get a Whataburger. The site being considered is the old police station at 1925 Union.

DJ Taz will go old school at the Blind Bear Friday night.

Hustle & Flow Step (hip-hop step aerobics) happens tonight and every Wednesday in April 6:00-7:00 in Tom Lee Park. Classes are free. Borrow a stepper (first come, first served) or bring your own.

DJ Flame plays Eight & Sand Lounge at Central Station Hotel Saturday night.

One11 Madison is having a cognac tasting and orientation to membership on its 3rd-floor level Friday.

There will be Yoga in the Park in Health Sciences Park today and every Wednesday in April 5:30-6:15 PM. Bring your water bottle and a mat. YOGA!

Sorry for the test posts yesterday. The WordPress app for iPhone seems to be picking up the wrong numeric ID for some posts, messing things up. Today I’m bypassing the app and posting from my MacBook. Back tomorrow with more news.

The head librarian came by and told the guy playing rap videos on his phone to use earphones.

The guy waited for the head librarian to go away then went right back to playing videos with sound, no earphones.

I hate people

The Fire Sale at the Saucer today is Barrique Tnave 10.

I’m extremely frustrated and am done posting today. We’ll try again tomorrow.

I had a 10 item post I typed on my phone but the WordPress app is messing up

At the Cossitt Library. The guy across the table from me is playing rap videos on his phone, with sound.

When the clock strikes 11 I’m about to say “F this” and go get a beer.

Having trouble posting today

Today is Sweet Potato Day. Cheers to my friend Billy from Vardaman, Mississippi, considered the sweet potato capital of the world. The main thoroughfare in Vardaman is called “West Sweet Potato Street” west of Main Street and “East Sweet Potato Avenue” east of it. 

LeBron James acknowledged the potential of Memphis Grizzlies rookie GG Jackson. LeBron apparently kept a watch on GG long before he got to the NBA.

The Grizzlies are back on the road tonight, taking on the Detroit Pistons at 6 PM. TV: Bally Sports. Memphis is mathematically eliminated from the NBA playoffs, so this game doesn’t matter much.

Tennessee has now been in 26 NCAA tournaments without ever making a Final Four. LOSERS

UConn, Alabama, Purdue, and NC State are the 2024 NCAA men’s Final Four. NC State made it as an 11 seed.

The Iowa-LSU women’s Elite Eight game is at 6 tonight on ESPN tonight at 6. Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese. That should be a good one. Reese should consider joining the WWE at some point in the future: She’s got great facial expressions and a personality that would work as a face (fan favorite) or a heel (rulebreaker). She and Bianca Belair would make an awesome tag team. She already does John Cena’s “you can’t see me” gesture.

Keep an eye on the weather. Storms are set to move through overnight and into the Tuesday morning rush hour. Fox 13 predicts a high of 78 today and 80 tomorrow but only 59 Wednesday.

Winfield’s clothing store at Main and Madison is having a sale.

 

Stop by and get you some rock star clothes. Carl Winfield doesn’t just sell clothes that look like what rock stars would wear. He sells clothes to rock stars. Robert Plant is known to stop by the store whenever he’s in town.

Davinci (or Davinchi, I’ve seen it spelled both ways) Restaurant and Lounge has opened in the former Pearl’s Oyster House space at S. Main and Pontotoc. Looks like they’re keeping the seafood theme but transitioning it into more of a fine dining experience.

A cappella country group Home Free comes to the Cannon Center Tuesday.

Red Deluxe seeks a Senior Creative Advertising Manager for Amazon Studios Marketing.

I got back to the Union Mission just in time for dinner last night. We had Easter ham piled high on our trays, corn, cabbage cooked with red peppers and pork, a roll, and Oreos. Grateful to the Mission and the church that came out to volunteer.

I may or may not post tomorrow, depending on the weather. I don’t want to get soaked and blown away trying to get to Wi-Fi. Back no later than Wednesday.

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