It's time to meet the family. Tradition continues this Saturday night at Minglewood Hall when Lucero hosts their annual "Family Christmas" party. I have two pairs of tickets to give away.

Memphis must be ready to party. We haven't quite made it through Christmas yet, but several folks have already asked for New Year's event recommendations. Because I aim to please - and because it's never too early to make party plans - here are some fun and festive ways to celebrate 2014 in Memphis.

The Growler is a bar and growler filling station near the intersection of Cooper and Young, and it's now open six days a week. I went by one morning to meet David Smith, who co-owns The Growler with his business partner Anthony Bond, and his future son-in-law Kevin Elbe, who will manage the location.

July 25 is National Wine and Cheese Day!

If you want to celebrate this esteemed holiday, if you’re looking for a cute wine bar for a date night, if you’re looking to get wine and cheese with a group of friends—this list of places to get wine and cheese in Memphis is what you need. 

All hours and menus are subject to change! Seriously! Call ahead. If you have a place to add, drop us a comment.

Grey’s Cheese Shop

709 S. Mendenhall Rd.

Attention, public radio fans: our patron saint / storytelling godfather Ira Glass is coming to the Orpheum next month.

The Broad Avenue Arts District is staying up late tonight for their first ever Night Market.

Last year, Brady Lowe (the creative force behind Cochon 555) launched a very Memphis-specific event: a high-end barbecue festival featuring local and national chef teams cooking heritage breed pigs on Labor Day weekend.

Cochon Heritage BBQ returns this year with a new schedule, a new venue, and the same insane amount of pork.