The Orpheum has a cornucopia of upcoming Christmas-themed shows over the next week. Let’s have a look:
- Drew & Ellie Holcomb’s Neighborly Christmas – Americana duo from Nashville – Wednesday the 18th
- A Drag Queen Christmas – Thursday the 19th
- Wurlitzer Wonderland – Organ concert – Saturday the 21st
- Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis – Sunday the 22nd
From Beale Street Bears: How to vote for Grizzlies players to play in the NBA All-Star Game
A new restaurant by Petals of a Peony, Little Petals Chinese, will open in the former Smurfey’s Smokehouse space on Madison. So says a sign hanging on the window.
Prior to the 2 PM Christmas parade on Beale this Saturday, there will be a holiday market beginning at 11 AM at the corner of Peabody Place and Main. Local vendors, live music.
The Edge District will host an Art Crawl next Thursday, December 19, from 5 to 8 PM. Marshall Arts, Sheet Cake, Ugly Art Co., and Solid Ground Studio will stay open late.
Burlesque performer Velvetina will host a Christmas cabaret Saturday night at Sun Studio beginning at 6:30.
Soul & Spirits will host a Taylor Swift birthday party Friday from 4 to 9 PM. There will be 6 new Eras-themed beer releases.
More details have been revealed for a proposed hip-hop museum. Downtown is said to be the preferred location.
The Grizzlies have a home game vs. the Brooklyn Nets Friday at 7.
Penny’s Memphis Tigers play a road game at 16 Clemson Saturday at 10 AM. Good chance to get a quality win. TV: ESPN2
A man and woman are accused of burglarizing the new interactive Baron Von Opperbean exhibit on Mud Island.
Explore Bike Share seeks a sponsorship manager.
It’s past 5 PM Thursday and I’m just now posting. The reason why is that the Cossitt Library was late opening. AGAIN. Back sometime soon with more news.
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