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There will be a music festival in Tom Lee Park the first weekend in May, after all – it just won’t be put on by Memphis in May. The group that produces Mempho Fest, the very successful event that happens out east every October, will put on the new event by the river<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fizz the Season<\/strong>, a 4-course dinner exploring bubbles at Chez Philippe in the Peabody, will be served on Thursday, December 7.\u00a0 Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and some other sparking surprises will be poured. Following a welcome reception, four courses by Keith Clinton, Chef de Cuisine, and Konrad Spitzbart, Executive Pastry Chef, will be expertly paired with sparkling wines. $200 per person includes taxes, service charge, and valet parking. Reserve your spot<\/a><\/p>\n

The first Rock-n-Romps hit the music scene about 15 years ago. They allowed parents to keep on rocking to some great Memphis bands, without having to stay out until the wee hours, and in an environment in which they’d be comfortable bringing their kids…<\/p>\n

… And now, Rock-n-Romp is returning. The next one, a Halloween-themed extravaganza, will happen from 1 to 5 PM Saturday, October 28 in The Ravine at 571 Marshall in The Edge\/Medical District. Live music by Kitty Pool, Above Jupiter, and Tamar Love. Costume contest with prizes. Arts & crafts. Fuel Cafe food. Memphis Made beer. MemPops. Free for kids, $5 for adults. Visit the Memphis Rock-n-Romp Facebook page<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\n

The Memphis Made taproom in the concourse of Memphis International Airport has made a list of the best airport bars in the U.S.<\/a> as ranked by USA TODAY.<\/p>\n

Some California restaurants are imposing $50 vomit fees<\/a> on customers who can’t keep their alcohol down.<\/p>\n

Today is National Dessert Day<\/a>. My recommendation would be Wonky’s Not So Famous Treats<\/a> at 315 N. Main next to Alcenia’s.<\/p>\n

Tickets for March 22 and 24 March Madness games at FedExForum are now on sale<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It’s Old Fashioned Week at the Blind Bear through Sunday, October 22.<\/p>\n

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Order an Old Fashioned made with Elijah Craig bourbon and $1 of your purchase will be donated to Southern Smoke Foundation<\/a>, supporting food and beverage industry workers in need.<\/p>\n

For the first time in two months, the Blind Bear has a brunch menu<\/a> Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM and 5 PM. On the menu:<\/p>\n