The space that was formerly Qahwa coffee shop, in the first floor of the Claridge House at N. Main and Adams, is now Donut Mane. “Coffee | Pastries | Melts” reads the sign in the window.
Friends of mine went on a tasting tour of Old Dominick distillery… for free. Normally $20, the tours are free through September 7. Extended 901 Day promotion, I’m guessing. Tours begin every hour and tipping is appropriate.
RIP Dolly Parton. Slider Inn Downtown will do a tribute night for her Thursday, showing 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias. Free, kid-friendly, drink specials.
Memphis Art Museum, opening on Front Street in December, seeks to hire
Momma’s, “the diner & dive off 55” (at Crump and Kentucky), celebrates its 3rd birthday Saturday. Bobbie Stacks, Frankie Hollie & The Noise, DJ Tree, SUNWEIGHT, drink specials, raffle prizes.
Did you know there’s a piano you can play for free at Memphis Chess Club, even if you’re not a club member? Just ask the barista up front to turn the music down.
Random fact I learned from ask a question/answer a question website Quora: If you meet a veteran and want to say something more personal than merely thanking them for their service, ask what their MOS was. That’s the primary task they performed. Some examples of MOS would be flight instructor, cook, and auto mechanic.
Today is National Dog Day.
Hustle & Dough in the ARRIVE Hotel is hiring a full-time line cook.
The public is invited to experience an Encore Hour (happy hour) in the Orpheum’s elegant Broadway Club next Monday at 5:30.
Alley Dayz, featuring live music and shopping, happens today in Barboro Alley 5:30-7:30. Music by Preauxx and DJ Zetta.
Learn about beer at Flyway Brewing’s Brew School tonight 6:00-7:15. “Tuition” is $25 and gets you
- Beer 101 course
- Beer flight
- Brewery tour
- Brew School pint glass
Chris Mitchell: Begging for Sax Tour comes to the New Daisy Saturday.
Back soon with more news.
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