The Memphis Flyer has a story about the OGs of Memphis rap who will perform at Riverbeat music festival this weekend. Little-known fact about me: Way back in the day, I used to play those guys’ tapes in the cassette player in my ’95 Saturn SC2.
Now, you can ask Memphis
‘Cause they know the deal
And Alcatraz and Newcatraz
Are keeping it real!
And brothaz in Knox, they tote Glocks
And try to stack bills
Like they do down in Nashville…
It’s a Tennessee thing!
Tonight at the Redbirds is “Snoopy’s Haunted Homers” with the team in Peanuts jerseys. It’s also Fiesta Friday where you can score a margarita, a Dos Equis, or 2 street tacos for $5.
From WREG: South Main Sounds brings music to life
Tin Roof will have a Cinco de Mayo special on Tuesday that is muy bueno. $15 will get you 1 bottle of Corona and 1 shot of Espolon tequila and any 2 tacos from the menu.
Over in The Edge, Sabor Caribe has a deal not just for Cinco de Mayo, but every Tuesday. 3 tacos for $12, or 2 tacos and a margarita for the same price.
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra celebrates America’s 250th Saturday at the Renasant Convention Center.
Reminds me, the Trumpster’s 80th birthday is less than a month and a half away, on June 14. I wonder how he’ll want to celebrate… probably a military parade followed by a stripper jumping out of a cake.
WhatNow has the info on a new wine bar, Over Keel, coming to Uptown’s Snuff District.
Bardog has T-shirts back in stock. They’re soft to the touch and of superior quality. $30.
Reminder – tell your homeless friends there’s a Community Day for them 10-2 Saturday in Court Square (they may refer to it as Squirrel Park). Volunteers will hand out food, clothing, and supplies.
Show your same-day Riverbeat ticket at Aldo’s Pizza Pies Downtown this weekend and get
- $5 slices
- $5 drafts
- $5 limoncello
- $5 Jameson
- $20 pitchers (all day Sat-Sun)
Loflin Yard will have a horse racing watch party Saturday with Woodford Reserve mint julep specials.
Elite Total Wellness has a Mother’s Day special going on right now: a mini facial, ZO Gentle Cleanser, ZO Polish, ZO Complexion Clearing pads, ZO sheet mask, and a few fun freebies all for $100.
Amazon is considering bringing The Apprentice back with Don Jr. as the host.
I’m gonna want to be outside tomorrow morning to people-watch the Riverbeat crowd, but if time permits I’ll get a post in.
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