Alley Dayz, “a new event bringing music, vendors, and community spirit to Downtown Memphis,” kicks off tonight (5:30-7:30) in Barboro Alley (halfway between Union and Gayoso) at the intersection of Main. This FREE event features
- A live DJ to keep the energy high
- The opportunity to shop local with Memphis vendors
- Dining deals at nearby restaurants Local on Main, Sage, and Aldo’s Pizza Pies
- Historians who will discuss the neighborhood’s past
Second-round draft pick Jaylen Wells hit the game-winning shot as the Grizzlies beat Philadelphia in Summer League action last night. He had 22 points and 6 rebounds. Lottery pick Zach Edey was given a night off.
The Grizzlies play the OKC Thunder tonight at 6. Catch the game on NBAtv and the Grind City Media app.
Grizzlies rookie center Zach Edey is now favored to win Rookie of the Year following his stellar NBA Summer League performance vs. Utah Monday night.
Great to hear: Ja Morant has been medically cleared to play. He won’t be in Summer League, of course, so it’ll be a little while before we see him on the court. With Ja, Bane, and JJJ all healthy and Edey joining them, the Grizzlies have the potential to go deep into the 2025 playoffs.
In Olympic basketball news, Team USA plays Canada in an exhibition game at 9:30 PM on FS1.
Get ready to party in The Edge District, because Memphis Made Brewing Co. celebrates the grand opening of its taproom in The Ravine Saturday, July 20 from 1 to 10 PM with
- Wonderbeer, an American wheat, and other surprises on tap
- Live music by The Wailing Bansheees, Johnny & The Seagulls, Macrophonics, and Subteens
- Food trucks: Smoke and Toast, New Wing Order, and MemPops
WREG talked to the victim who was allegedly stabbed by Downtown resident Karl Loucks. Loucks has been charged in the killing of another homeless man near Court Square. I have seen the stabbing victim, Brandon Kinney, around the area for months, and he is about as quiet and gentle a man as you could ever encounter. He never causes anyone a problem.
Blind Bear will host a charity poker tournament benefiting the Shelby County Veterans Court Foundation Saturday, August 17 at 3 PM. Food and drink specials, parking garage discounts. Local businesses: Sponsorships are available for this event.
Because one of my readers likes hippos: Pablo Escobar’s abandoned hippos are wreaking havoc in the Colombian jungle. The hippos, which are not native to South America, have multiplied from 4 in the late 1990s to more than 100 today.
Wedding professionals: The James Lee House is hosting an event for you Wednesday, July 24 from 4 to 6 PM. There will be wine and light bites from the venue’s neighbors Rootstock and JEM. There will be tours of the house and its suites and you can learn about event rental packages.
Bardog specials for today
- Fried chicken sandwich – Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, bacon, cheddar, BBQ sauce, Brioche bun – 18
- Blackened red snapper over pesto cream penne – 19
- Soup: Lobster bisque
- Dog: Pepperoncini, red peppers, onion, tomato, spicy mayo
- Mussels: Garlic, tomato, white wine
- Bourbon pecan pie
- Banana cake
DāM-FunK plays a DJ set at Eight & Sand Lounge in Central Station Hotel Friday night from 9 to 1.
Motley Crüe, RATT, and Bon Jovi will be among the bands whose music is covered by Aquanet on the Peabody rooftop Thursday night.
I’m staying out tonight! I’ll be at Alley Dayz and hope to catch up with friends there. Tentatively I’ll drop by Flying Saucer and Momma’s after that.
I’ll be back tomorrow with more news, but Friday may be a day off from blogging for a very good reason: I’m having lunch with one of my readers!
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