Be on the lookout for these 901 PEACE wristbands around town:<\/p>\n
I was told they were created by a local restaurant to encourage Memphians to come together as a community and understand that violence is never the answer. I have a few extras; if you see me out and want one, just ask.<\/p>\n The Downtown Neighborhood Association’s September meeting will happen next Tuesday, the 26th, from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Blind Bear. Members will get to dabble in the Bear’s new menu and learn about upcoming events.<\/p>\n Grind City Grocer, located at 60 S. Main for the past year, is moving<\/a>. Although their shop is closed, you can catch them at High Point Arts Fest this Saturday.<\/p>\n Another closing: I notice that the bank at the corner of Main and Monroe, inside Brinkley Plaza, is closed. It was a SunTrust, I think?<\/p>\n The Memphis Redbirds are back in town for one final homestand of the 2023 regular season. They will play Charlotte this week. Here are details:<\/p>\n Tuesday:<\/strong> First pitch 6:45 PM<\/p>\n Wednesday:<\/strong> Day game; first pitch 12:05<\/p>\n Thursday:<\/strong> Throwback Thursday with the Redbirds in throwback Memphis Chicks uniforms, $2 PBR, and $1 hot dogs. A $15 specialty ticket<\/a> includes a PBR T-shirt and two PBR beers. Use promo code PBR to get that ticket.\u00a0 First pitch 6:45.<\/p>\n Friday:<\/strong> There’s a specialty ticket<\/a> that includes an all-you-can-eat buffet of sliders with cheese, lettuce, and pickles, as well as hot dogs, chips, soda, and water. $30 dugout, $27 field box.<\/p>\n Another Friday specialty ticket<\/a> is for Fath & Friends Night at AutoZone Park. Christian artist Terrain will perform a pre-game concert. $5 of each specialty ticket will be donated to AngelStreet, an organization that provides access to the arts and leadership opportunities to girls. First pitch 7:05.<\/p>\n Saturday:<\/strong> Memphis Grizzlies Night<\/a> at the Redbirds. The Redbirds will wear Memphis Connect jerseys, based on the jerseys the Grizzlies wear. The first 5000 fans get a replica Memphis Connect jersey. Desmond Bane will throw the first pitch, and Tony Allen will appear as well. Grizz, the Grizz Girls, the Claw Crew, and the Grizzline will be there. A ticket package<\/a> includes a ticket to this game and to the Grizzlies’ October 25 season opener.\u00a0 Gates open at 4:30 PM and first pitch is 6:05.<\/p>\n Sunday:<\/strong> There will be several Get Active specialty tickets<\/a> entitling the holder to play catch on the field; or participate in cycling classes, HIIT classes, or yoga classes.\u00a0 All kids 12 and under receive a Prairie Farms ice cream sandwich upon entering. First pitch 2:05 PM.<\/p>\n It’s time for a look at college football games of interest to Memphians this Saturday:<\/p>\n Whew! Certainly a more interesting lineup than last week. Max’s Sports Bar is gonna be PACKED!!!<\/p>\n Memphis 901 FC hits the road Wednesday night for a 7 PM match at Birmingham Legion. Watch locally on WMC Bounce.<\/p>\n The Brooks Museum plans a rooftop park<\/a> when it moves Downtown.<\/p>\n A woman banned from Downtown Walgreens returned with a knife<\/a> Saturday.<\/p>\n Nick Black will headline Happy Hour in Health Sciences Park this Thursday from 5 to 7 PM. Chairs and blankets are welcome and food trucks will be at the park. The first 50 Regional One employees will receive a free gift bag with a $10 food and drink coupon.<\/p>\n Catherine and Mary’s is hiring a head bartender<\/a>.<\/p>\n Eight & Sand Lounge in Central Station Hotel will host Whiskey Wednesday<\/a> from 4 to 11 PM tomorrow with $10 Tennessee Lemonades and $2 off A|M Old Fashioneds.<\/p>\n That’s it for today. 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