Wow. The weekend was so much fun I barely remember last week. I also have a terrible memory, so it’s not as severe as it sounds. This weblog turns 3 weeks old this Thursday, but it feels like it’s been months since the beginning of June. It’s been a pretty hectic time for me – attempting to do/see/hear everything within a 10 mile radius gets challenging at times. Fortunately, I’m not someone that backs down from a challenge.
Yesterday, around 8:30AM, Memphis participated in Climb Out of the Darkness for the first time. This non-profit event, started by Postpartum Progress in 2013, is the largest effort to raise awareness of perinatal mood disorders. In only one year, the event has grown from 177 participants to well over 1,000 climbers. In addition to that, the amount of money raised this year more than tripled the amount from 2013. Continue reading Climb Out of the Darkness 2014: Team Memphis
are playing DKDC tomorrow night. So, that’s a thing.
If you know the Dawls, I don’t really have to say much more. If you don’t – well, don’t you kinda want to be one of the ones who knows?
After last weekend’s wildness, it’s understandable if you want to take it easy for the next few days. However, July 4th is around the corner and there will be plenty of private parties for kicking back. June has been a hot month for happenings and I don’t plan to quit now. Not everything has to be turned up to 11, so if you’re tired take a look and choose one of the less intense activities for this weekend.
I set out early last night with a plan. The gods chortled as I was derailed by caffeine (or lack thereof), low funds, and excessive anticipation. Fun was had, but I had a slow start finding it.
I went against my nature yesterday and ventured into the land of sports. After my experience at Celtic Crossing for the USA v England World Cup match, I vowed to watch USA games from the safety of a private dwelling in the future. But when I saw the setup The Brass Door put together for this Cup’s opening game, I couldn’t help but check it out. Continue reading Hooligans and Haircuts
The party gods must’ve heard my prayers. Black Lodge is throwing ANOTHER shindig. This one is tomorrow night (Tuesday) and kicks off around 9:30ish.
They’re even serving food. You just don’t have any excuses now.
It was a hectic weekend, to be sure. Once all the dust settles, I think good times were had all around. I heard that the Rosanne Cash show @ Levitt Shell pulled a record-breaking turnout. I also received more than one invite to the new High Cotton Brewing Taproom that opened Saturday. Apparently the Dead Soldiers capped off the festivities. I was sorry to miss it, but I know the party must go on.
Last night, there was magic in the air. Everywhere I went, people were in good spirits and having a great time. Of course, this means there was so much happening that I couldn’t get to everything I wanted to do. So I’ll just focus on the important part – Memphis creative expression at its best! Continue reading Unchained II & James & the Ultrasounds @ The Buccaneer 6/13/2014