It’s February, and you know what that means… it’s time for the Flying Saucer to unveil its Valentine’s Day glass. Glass Nights happen Wednesdays at 7. This year Valentine’s Day is on a Wednesday, and Saucer management has wisely figured out that a lot of people will have other plans that evening. So Glass Night will be the Wednesday before, February 7 at 7 PM.<\/p>\n
Can you guess who will be on the 2024 V-Day glass?<\/p>\n
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.<\/a><\/p>\n I hear a collective groan from some of you. Yeah, they’re a bit overexposed. I think they’re a cute couple though. Maybe I’m getting sentimental as I get older.<\/p>\n You can now get the creations of Chef Eli Townsend on DoorDash. Dos Hermanos Kitchen joined the app earlier this week.<\/p>\n The Cossitt Library will present a History of Soul Food<\/a> on Thursday, February 22 from 6 to 8 PM. The discussion will take a look at how soul food, with roots in Africa, has impacted Southern cuisine.<\/p>\n It’s Black History Month, and to celebrate, the Downtown Memphis Commission has released a neighborhood guide to Black-owned businesses<\/a>.<\/p>\n It’s Tater Tot Day<\/a>. The Hibernation Tots at Blind Bear would be my recommendation to celebrate. They’re topped with ground beef, cheese sauce, bacon, jalapenos, tomatoes, and ranch.<\/p>\n Old Dominick will hold an exclusive tasting + VIP experience<\/a> today. BIG Bourbon Club will host a tour, tasting, and Meet & Greet with Master Distiller Alex Castle.<\/p>\n Comedic production Her Needs, His Needs<\/a> comes to the Orpheum tonight.<\/p>\n Tennessee Songwriters Week Qualifying Round<\/a> will be at South Main Sounds tonight from 7 to 9.<\/p>\n Rumba Room has an open house from noon to 12:30 PM Saturday. The flyer for the event reads, “Ladies styling for salsa & bachata.” Luisana Perozo will be your host.<\/p>\n Did you know that King’s Palace Cafe on Beale has a Gospel Brunch every Sunday? Talented groups from around the city perform every week. The doors open at 11 AM, and no reservations are accepted; it’s first-come, first-served.<\/p>\n The Memphis Tigers host Wichita State at noon Saturday at FedExForum. The Tigers will have the opportunity to lose their 5th straight in front of a national TV audience, as the game will be on CBS.<\/p>\n The Grizzlies host Golden State tonight at 7. Get there early to be one of the first 5000 and score that SWEET Desmond Bane mini-hoop.<\/p>\n The Grizzlies have posted more info on Marc Gasol’s jersey retirement night<\/a> April 6.<\/p>\n Grind City Media’s Jessica Benson put the NBA on blast<\/a> for not selecting Grizzlies starter Vince Williams Jr. to the sophomore team in the Rising Stars Game.<\/p>\n Mack Weaver<\/a> is Memphis in May’s new president and CEO. Weaver has been with the company 25 years, recently as CFO and EVP.<\/p>\n Soup Sunday<\/a> returns to The Kent on Sunday, February 18.<\/p>\n Ben Yay’s has added a second murder mystery masquerade dinner on Sunday after Saturday’s sold out.<\/p>\n Plant Based Heat is featured in the DM’s $10 Deal<\/a> this week. The vegan restaurant opened a new location at 363 S. Front in December.<\/p>\n ESPN’s Woj reports that the Grizzlies are trading injured center Steven Adams to Houston for Victor Oladipo and three second-round draft picks.<\/p>\n Downtown’s Sheraton Hotel is for sale<\/a>, the MBJ reports.<\/p>\n Dinstuhl’s at Main and Peabody Place will have strawberries beginning February 11 and you can pre-order yours now.<\/p>\n Political nerd alert: Moody’s Analytics presents Who Will Be the Next President?<\/a><\/p>\n I’ll probably be back around 11 with Bardog’s specials.<\/p>\n Readers\u2019 generosity helps keep this blog afloat. Donations:<\/strong> It’s February, and you know what that means… it’s time for the Flying Saucer to unveil its Valentine’s Day glass. Glass Nights happen Wednesdays at 7. This year Valentine’s Day is on a Wednesday, and Saucer management has wisely figured out that a lot of people will have other plans that evening. 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