Most likely I will be out watching the St. Jude Marathon runners tomorrow and won’t have time to post anything. So this will be the Friday-Saturday news roundup and I’ll plan on being back on Sunday.
Today is Bartender Appreciation Day.
Hop on a bus or trolley and sit any place you please. Today is Rosa Parks Day.
And it’s National Christmas Lights Day.
As for Saturday, that’s Business of Popping Corn Day. Go to Momma’s on Crump Blvd. and sample the output of their new popcorn machine. According to Facebook and Google Maps, Momma’s is open all the way until 3 AM tonight and Saturday night. You never know who you might run into there at 2:45!
Saturday is also National Mutt Day.
Memphis Tigers signee Mikey Williams reached a plea deal yesterday on charges of making a threat with a gun in a San Diego suburb. Williams has a chance to avoid prison time and get back on the court.
Work is underway to bring the 100 N. Main building, Memphis’ tallest, back to life.
A white Ford Mustang was involved in several Downtown robberies minutes apart Wednesday night. The Mustang was said to be a convertible with California plates.
An event called Skincare & Chill comes to 70 S. Front on Saturday, December 16. Gift bags for the first 10 attendees. Light refreshments will be provided. Complimentary skincare analysis.
The Grizzlies play Dallas tonight at 6:30 on Bally Sports.
Bardog specials today:
- Cheese & jalapeno burger – Texas toast, cheese sauce, jalapeno, home fries – $18
- Blackened red snapper – mashed potatoes, zucchini, squash – $19
- Soup: Cream of mushroom
- Dog: Peppers, onions, ketchup, mustard, bacon
- Mussels: Garlic butter, white wine, tomato
- Pecan pie
- Pumpkin cheesecake
The Orpheum seeks a manager of housekeeping operations.
MICAH (Memphis Interfaith Coalition of Action and Hope) seeks a community organizer.
Memphis Crisis Center seeks a volunteer coordinator to work Thursday noon to 7 AM Monday. The position is 50% remote/availability as needed. The hours are not flexible.
The crisis center also seeks an operations manager.
Grind City Brewing Co. seeks a marketing director.
Ibis has front of house positions open – servers, bartenders, hosts.
Bishop, the French restaurant in Central Station Hotel, is looking for a bartender. They also seek an AM/PM server.
Hip-hop DJ and producer DJ Evil Dee plays Eight & Sand Lounge at Central Station Hotel tonight.
Greg Cartwright and Amy Dee play Eight & Sand Saturday night. The lounge is rockin’ the double Dees this weekend.
RIP Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
There’s a special report on (interfering with my Price Is Right watching) that George Santos has been expelled from Congress, shrinking the Republicans’ 9-seat majority in the House. An ethics report said Santos “blatantly stole from his own campaign.”
OK good, The Price Is Right is on now. A contestant just won a Chevy Equinox SUV on the Any Number game.
Hmmm what would the worst Price Is Right Showcase ever look like?
- A karaoke machine
- A trip to Knoxville including Vols tickets
- A boat
Don’t forget the Friday-Saturday CARB UP special at Local on Main:
Roasted veggie pasta in a lemon pepper cream sauce for $12. Add chicken or shrimp for $5 more.
Updated list of specials & opening times for Saturday / marathon weekend
Aldo’s Pizza Pies, Bardog, Momma’s, and Slider Inn will have 20% off food for runners Thursday-Saturday.
The Brass Door will open at 6:30 AM and food service will begin at 8 AM.
Wiseacre Downtown will open at 7 AM Saturday with breakfast burritos, French toast, and fruit yogurt parfaits, then over to pizza by the slice by Little Bettie Kitchen at 11. They’ll release Lightning in All, a dry-hopped pale ale brewed for the marathon. 20% off all beer tabs with your race bib.
Arcade Restaurant opens at 7 AM (regular opening time, not a special early opening).
King & Union Bar Grocery opens at 7 AM (regular opening time, not a special early opening).
Sugar Grits opens at 7 AM (regular opening time, not a special early opening).
Sunrise opens at 7 AM (regular opening time, not a special early opening).
Bardog will open at 8 AM with Melissa and Allie Cat bartending.
Local on Main is shooting for a 8 AM opening and will have an IV recovery station for runners. $1 off drafts for runners Fri-Sat. $12 roasted veggie pasta in a lemon cream sauce; add chicken or shrimp for $5 more.
Silly Goose will open at 9 AM.
Automatic Slim’s opens at 9 AM (regular opening time, not a special early opening).
The Stumbling Santa pub crawl commences at Flying Saucer at 7 PM. Bring a toy for the kids of Porter-Leath and dress as Santa or your favorite Christmas character. Be prepared to stumble from bar to bar in the Downtown core and on Beale Street.
Blind Bear has their Prohibition Repeal party Saturday starting about 8 PM. Food and drink specials. DJ Tree at 10. Gangster or flapper attire recommended but not required. A photographer will be there, so come get your picture on the wall.
It’s possible, but not likely, I will be back before Sunday with more news. Good luck and good vibes to all the runners.