The Memphis Business Journal is reporting that the Memphis Police Department's Vice Squad will be featured on Spike TV's new series "Real Vice Cops Uncut." The new series starts August 6.
This will be the second tv series featuring Memphis' finest. A&E's "The First 48" follows MPD's Homicide Unit to various crime scenes throughout Memphis. This will be MPD's last season on the A&E series. New episodes begin tomorrow.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Kid Rock Coming Back To Memphis
Kid Rock with special guest Rev Run of RUN DMC will return to Memphis on Sunday, August 17th. Tickets for this Mud Island Amphitheatre event go on sale on Saturday, June 28 at 10am.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Big Fun In Memphis This Weekend
In addition to the Canada Day celebration at Big Foot Lodge on Sunday, there are a few other fun things to do this weekend in the Memphis area. If you like free events, then you will be happy that it’s the last Friday of the month. The South Main Association will host their monthly Art Trolley Tour. South Main merchants and galleries typically open their doors and offer free snacks and adult beverages. This event is also good for people watching.
If you are up for some great 80’s college/indie music, then the Midtown Blue Monkey may be the place for you. Local band Walrus will take the stage Friday night. The guys from Walrus always put on a great show and they usually have a great crowd.
Local auto racing fans will have an opportunity to see the NASCAR Truck Series at the Memphis Motor Sports Park in Millington. The green flag will drop at the O’Rielly 200 at 8pm.
If you are up for some great 80’s college/indie music, then the Midtown Blue Monkey may be the place for you. Local band Walrus will take the stage Friday night. The guys from Walrus always put on a great show and they usually have a great crowd.
Local auto racing fans will have an opportunity to see the NASCAR Truck Series at the Memphis Motor Sports Park in Millington. The green flag will drop at the O’Rielly 200 at 8pm.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Random Stuff
Dan McGuiness has closed its Downtown Memphis location. Rumors have been floating around for over a year that the owner is trying to open a similar concept in the Midtown spot that used to be the home of Melo’s. It would be a great addition, but I think there would be a struggle to obtain the necessary permits to operate the business. The big issue will be parking. The Blue Monkey, Molly’s and Umai already struggle to satisfy the parking needs of their patrons. An additional bar/restaurant will make things a little tight in the area.
Next week, both the United States (July 4) and Canada (July 1) will celebrate Independence Day. Local Canadian-themed eatery Big Foot Lodge will help kick-off “Independence Week” on Sunday with $3 – 34 ounce Molson draught beer and $3 Canadian whiskey beverages.
The 2008 NBA Draft is this week. I don't claim to be a pro basketball expert, but the Grizzlies should try and trade the #5 selection packaged with Brian Cardinal (and his outrageous salary) to the highest bidder, but I’m sure this won’t happen. Barring any trades, the Grizzlies are expected to take UCLA’s Kevin Love with the 5th overall pick. They should probably take a guard with the 28Th pick, but I’m thinking they will take JJ Hickson from North Carolina State. Look for 3 former Memphis Tigers to be selected as well. A few mock draft sites are predicting that Derrick Rose will go to Chicago with the first overall pick, CDR #27 to New Orleans and Joey Dorsey in the second round to Sacramento.
Speaking of Tiger basketball, I was reading a Sports Illustrated article today about recruiting. It mentioned that John Calipari has set up a paid internship program with FedEx and that 25 Memphis Tiger basketball players have taken advantage of this opportunity. Is this open to all Memphis students? If so, wonderful. If not, it seems like this would be an NCAA violation. Athletes are not supposed to receive benefits that the average college student is unable to receive. Probably nothing to worry about, but you never know.
For those that care, I’m thinking the Bulldogs take the College World Series in 3 games. Go Fresno State!
Next week, both the United States (July 4) and Canada (July 1) will celebrate Independence Day. Local Canadian-themed eatery Big Foot Lodge will help kick-off “Independence Week” on Sunday with $3 – 34 ounce Molson draught beer and $3 Canadian whiskey beverages.
The 2008 NBA Draft is this week. I don't claim to be a pro basketball expert, but the Grizzlies should try and trade the #5 selection packaged with Brian Cardinal (and his outrageous salary) to the highest bidder, but I’m sure this won’t happen. Barring any trades, the Grizzlies are expected to take UCLA’s Kevin Love with the 5th overall pick. They should probably take a guard with the 28Th pick, but I’m thinking they will take JJ Hickson from North Carolina State. Look for 3 former Memphis Tigers to be selected as well. A few mock draft sites are predicting that Derrick Rose will go to Chicago with the first overall pick, CDR #27 to New Orleans and Joey Dorsey in the second round to Sacramento.
Speaking of Tiger basketball, I was reading a Sports Illustrated article today about recruiting. It mentioned that John Calipari has set up a paid internship program with FedEx and that 25 Memphis Tiger basketball players have taken advantage of this opportunity. Is this open to all Memphis students? If so, wonderful. If not, it seems like this would be an NCAA violation. Athletes are not supposed to receive benefits that the average college student is unable to receive. Probably nothing to worry about, but you never know.
For those that care, I’m thinking the Bulldogs take the College World Series in 3 games. Go Fresno State!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Downtown Memphis Condo Auction – Saturday, June 21
The River Tower Condominium development will hold an inventory close-out auction of 44 condos. 10 are guaranteed to sell at the auction. Opening bids kick off Saturday, June 21 at 11am. River Town is a gated community near Downtown attractions like Beale Street and FedEx Forum. This might be a good time to pick up a great condo at a decent price. For more information about the auction, visit JPKing.com.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Belly Up And Join The Fun, Pub Olympics Less Than 2 Weeks Away
For those of you that don't know, Pub Olympics 2008 will be held on Sunday, June 22 at Hoops Bar located off of Beale Street in Downtown Memphis. Several beer drinking competitions will be held, including beer pong, quarters, tricycle racing, one man chug and team chug. I wonder if they will have DAS BOOT.
I've noticed a shortage of funnels at the hardware store and Blockbuster never has Revenge of the Nerds or Beerfest in stock, so I'm fairly confident that there have been teams training for this much anticipated event. For some, the skills necessary to win it all will just come naturally.
To enter a team or learn more about Pub Olympics 2008 visit Hoops Bar or call 901-827-1351.
I've noticed a shortage of funnels at the hardware store and Blockbuster never has Revenge of the Nerds or Beerfest in stock, so I'm fairly confident that there have been teams training for this much anticipated event. For some, the skills necessary to win it all will just come naturally.
To enter a team or learn more about Pub Olympics 2008 visit Hoops Bar or call 901-827-1351.
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