Posts Tagged ‘Memphis Roller Derby’
Happy Friday, Memphis! Here’s the shortlist of some of the coolest things happening in the Bluff City this weekend:
1. Memphis Roller Derby: More Games More Fun, FunQuest, Saturday, 6 p.m., $10
There’s a roller derby double header this weekend at FunQuest. The all-star Memphis Hustlin’ Rollers will take on rival Knoxville squad Hard Knox Rollergirls at [...]
Day 62:
This car is pure Memphis.
Union Ave., Friday afternoon
Day 63:
In one of the tunnels at the FedEx Forum at halftime during the Grizzlies vs. Spurs game. Memphis Roller Derby played musical chairs against NBA mascots as the halftime entertainment.
Day 64:
That’s me, wearing deer antlers. I was helping out with a friend’s short film for [...]
Happy pre-Valentine’s day, Memphis! This weekend, here are some suggestions for things you can do with your sweetheart (or, things you can go to and maybe meet someone cool):
1. Old Forest Jamboree, HiTone Cafe, Sunday, 3 p.m., $10
The Citizens to Preserve Overton Park are having a benefit concert to raise money for Old Forest preservation [...]
This morning, it was colder in Memphis than it was in Anchorage, Alaska. The bad news is that it’s not going to get much warmer until next week. The good news is that there are plenty of things to do inside this weekend.
1. Memphis Grizzlies vs. Utah Jazz, FedEx Forum, Friday, 7 p.m.
The Memphis Grizzlies [...]
It’s going to be a busy weekend, Memphis. So get your blank t-shirts, marathon numbers and puff paint holiday sweaters ready.
1. Drive By Press Farewell Tour, Five in One, Friday, 8 p.m.
Drive By Press is a traveling team of screen and block printers. They drive around the country with their 600 lb. printing press in [...]
- It’s Social Club night at Five in One. They’ll be teaching people how to knit. For $6, you get yarn, handmade needles, and knit and purl knowledge. I’ll be there (with knitting needles) if you need any help.
- On the day after Thanksgiving, all trolley rides (downtown and out to Madison and Cleveland) will be 25 cents. Ride the loop at dusk and check out the holiday displays in a lot of the shops and restaurants downtown.
Happy weekend, everybody! It’s supposed to be nice out, so I highly recommend getting outside while you still can. Here are some of your options:
1. Rock’n’Romp, National Ornamental Metal Museum, Saturday, 2 p.m. – 5p.m., $5 (adults)
If you feel like you haven’t been able to see as many shows as you used to since you [...]
The Germantown Performing Arts Center is veering from its usual format on Saturday night for Rocktoberfest. It’s going to be a fantastic night for Memphis music (and a rare opportunity to see Al Kapone and Harlan T. Bobo at the same show). Ryan Peel and the amazingly cute pop band Two Way Radio are also playing. So, for $35, you’ll get to see four amazing local bands, one DJ, and enjoy an open bar.
The cool kids at Live From Memphis have been doing a series on people in Memphis that do cool things called “60 Seconds“. They’ve featured bands, dancers, rappers, and anyone that’s got something to say. They were kind enough to let me stop by their office and shoot my own “60 Seconds” video this afternoon.
Here’s [...]
That’s me in the blue helmet in my Memphis Roller Derby shirt. I’m Lady Problems, #404, and I skate for the Women of Mass Destruction.
Tomorrow, Memphis Roller Derby’s all-star travel team, the Hustlin’ Rollers, are playing in the Southern Fried Smackdown regional tournament in Atlanta. The Hustlin Rollers are made up of girls from each of the league’s three home teams.