“Precipitation” will be the word of the day for the next 10 days. MemphisWeather.net reports that on every day in the extended forecast, there will exist the possibility of at least a scattered shower.
The Lobbyist will have a grand reopening party for its patio Thursday beginning at 5 PM. Food and drink specials.
Ballet dancer Misty Copeland performs at the Cannon Center Saturday.
There will be a Cuban-themed Taste of the City Monday, June 15 at Hotel Pontotoc. Featuring the cuisine of Kyle Gairhan of Buen Sabor.
Butteriffic Bakery & Cafe will have a block party Saturday noon-7 in Army Park, Second at G.E. Patterson. BBQ cooking competition, food trucks, 50 local vendors, live music, kids’ corner, community gathering spaces.
Catch a free showing of The Princess Bride Wednesday night at 7:00 at Slider Inn Downtown.
Tom Lee Park’s new Storybook Trail opens Friday at 4. The trail will feature the pages of Shelby County A to Z, a children’s book.
Riverboats docked downtown got broken into recently.
One of the Victorian townhouses on Jefferson is for sale.
Back tomorrow with more news.
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