NBA Lottery, Beer + Zoo=Big Fun, Sunset Symphony

BBQ Fest 2009 is over. Congrats to the winners. Its time to give up bbq pork products for a little while along with cheap beer.

The lottery for the NBA Draft is Tuesday night. Based on the number entries in the "hopper," the Grizzlies are currently projected to receive the 6th pick. Maybe the Grizz will get lucky and get a higher pull.

A fun way to kick off your Memorial Day weekend and pass time at the Memphis Zoo? Drinking beer. Zoo Brew will be held on Friday, May 22. There will be live music and 100 beers to sample. For beer haters or someone with the gout, wine and hors d'oeuvers will be available for purchase. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Get your tickets here or by calling 901-333-6572. Festivities begin at 7pm.

After sampling all 100 beers and running with the animals at the zoo, relaxing at Sunset Symphony on Saturday afternoon/evening on the banks of the Mississippi River might be a good plan. Bring blankets, lawn furniture and coolers filled with your favorite snacks and adult beverages (don't forget stuff for the kids). There will be live music throughout the day, an air show at 6pm, more music from the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Three Dog Night and fireworks. That's a lot of entertainment for $8.

Ladies and gentlemen, Three Dog Night.