901KIDSFEST is happening today 11 AM-3 PM at the Cossitt Library. Book giveaways, holiday arts and crafts, cookie decorating, hot cocoa bar.
The Grizz play an away game at the San Antonio Spurs tonight and the official watch party in Memphis is at Slider Inn Downtown. Drink specials, Claw Crew, giveaways. The party gets going at 5:30 with a 7:30 tip. TV: FanDuel Sports
Aldo’s Pizza Pies has announced its annual Pizza with Santa party for Saturday, December 13 4-6 PM. That’s right after the Christmas parade on Beale. Get your kid’s photo with Santa. Cookies, crafts.
Movie The Last Story of David Allen is wrapping up filming Downtown this week.
The DM shares the recipe for Alcenia’s candied yams.
Bring canned goods or other non-perishable food items to the Downtown Christmas tree lighting at Main and Peabody Place today at 4. Bring 5 of them and get $10 off jewelry at event vendor Silk N Honey.
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