Congratulations to Downtown’s very own Wiseacre Brewing Co., whose Sky Dog Premium Lager won a gold medal in the American Light Lager category at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver this week.
Early voting has started in Shelby County, and the DM’s Bill Dries is back with all you need to know in his Ballot Basics. It’s free to read even if you’re not a subscriber.
Downtown Dining Week will be back November 4-10 with great deals at more than 50 area restaurants.
Penny’s Memphis Tigers took a very respectable 84-76 loss in a Hoops for St. Jude exhibition game vs. 9 North Carolina last night. This gave Hardaway a chance to see his team play quality competition and determine what needs to be worked on.
Today is World Food Day. I recommend you celebrate with an Old El Paso microwave burrito.
A man has been breaking into Memphis Chess Club, King’s Palace Cafe, and Blues Hall over the past month and stealing thousands in liquor.
The Orpheum seeks a manager of individual giving.
Maxwell: The Serenade Tour comes to FedExForum tonight.
Tonight is the annual Memphis Sports Hall of Fame induction at the Renasant Convention Center.
Memphis Symphony Orchestra presents Amadeus at the Cannon Center Saturday.
That’s all for now. Back later this week with more news.
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