Tuesday News Update: A Weekend Preview, A Grizz Giveaway, and Your Photos

Tuesday News Update: A Weekend Preview, A Grizz Giveaway, and Your Photos

Happy Wednesday, Memphis! Here's a quick news update, a chance to win the latest Grizz Essentials box (giveaway ended, congrats to Susanne!) and your photos tagged #ilovememphis.

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- This Saturday is a chance to build some community and give some feedback on our city, with the U of M's Design Collaborative hosting an event called "Let's Stay Together" featuring panels, open discussions (not lectures), plus some musical performances and refreshments. Read more here.

- This Saturday is going to be a big one for the Brooks Museum/Overton Park area. The Brooks will host a Chalkfest Block Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Literacy Mid-South will host a reading flash mob from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Overton Park, and  there's a volunteer clean up day for the Overton Park.

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Example of pieces on sale at Cosmic Trunk Show. Photo courtesy of Tennessee Craft Southwest.

- This Saturday is Cosmic Trunk Show day at the Metal Museum: artisans selling jewelry, housewares, and sculpture, cosmos at the cash bar and Stick 'em Food Truck, plus free admission to the Museum and grounds. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

- A study by Cush and Wakefield (published in the Wall Street Journal) says that Memphis is one of the top places for millennials “right live/work/play environment”. Horray!

- Thrillist published a list of 15 BBQ Joints in Memphis. Warning: Do not read if you are hungry.

- Sad news: Savannah, a lioness at the Memphis Zoo, passed away after an illness last week.

- The Mississippi RiverKings made it to the minor league hockey playoffs for the ninth consecutive season with a 3-1 defeat over the Fayetteville FireAntz. You can check out the team in home games this weekend.

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The Contest: (giveaway ended, congrats to Susanne!)

If you want to win this month's Grizz Essentials box (pictured above) which contains a signed painting, an awesome knit scarf, a vintage Grizz sticker, a koozie, and a digital art download (my box that I'm giving away has this already printed out for you!) then leave me a comment on this post telling me that you want it before 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 19. I'll announce a random winner then.

If you want to order this month's Grizz Essentials, you can use code ILOVEMEMPHIS at checkout for a discount. Read more about Grizz Essentials here.

Here are your photos tagged #ilovememphis! Be sure to use the tag and your photos could appear on the blog.

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Whitney
I would love the grizz essentials box!  Love the koozie! 
March 18, 2015 10:04am
Henry Evetts
I'd love to get that Grizz Essentials box!
March 18, 2015 10:07am
Nick
I want NEED the Grizz Essentials box!!!
March 18, 2015 10:09am
Idris Mimms
#ilovememphis I want to win the Grizz Essentials box.. #foodtruckdreams
March 18, 2015 10:10am
Emily Melonas
I want the Grizz swag, pretty please!
March 18, 2015 10:12am
Aleks Antonio
I would love that awesome box. Thanks for the contest
March 18, 2015 10:12am
Steven DuVal
I love reading your blog and post on Facebook/ twitter. I also love visiting Memphis and I would love to win the Grizz Essentials Box. 
March 18, 2015 10:13am
Whitney Wiliams
I would love to win the grizz esstenials box, that scarf!!!
March 18, 2015 10:14am
Laura Hughes
Awesome! Would love the Grizz Essentials box!!
March 18, 2015 10:14am
erin
I want it!!!
March 18, 2015 10:17am
Lindsey Wilkerson
Love, love the Grizz Essentials box!
March 18, 2015 10:17am
CarlyWill
Pick me!
March 18, 2015 10:18am
David
Great job as always and I want me some Grizz swag.
March 18, 2015 10:18am
Tyler
Holly, I need that Grizz box. It would make an awesome birthday present for my Mom.
March 18, 2015 10:22am
Hana Meskovic
I want a grizz box!! Love this blog!!
March 18, 2015 10:23am
Sheryl Shelton
OOoohhhh! I want it, I want it, I want it (in my best toddler-tantrum voice.) That scarf is too awesome!
March 18, 2015 10:23am
Christie
I would love the box
March 18, 2015 10:24am
adriene
I want it :)
March 18, 2015 10:26am
Cynthia
I would like to win the Grizz Essentials Box! Thanks, Cynthia  
March 18, 2015 10:26am
Kayleigh Harris
I would LOVE to win your Grizz essentials giveaway! I moved to Memphis from Florida a year ago and I cant believe how much I love this city!!! Thank you for creating such a great blog that showcases all the amazing things this city has to offer, you're awesome!!! Go Grizz!! -Kayleigh Harris 
March 18, 2015 10:27am
Micah
That Grizz Essentials box looks so fly! I definitely want to win it!
March 18, 2015 10:32am
Brooke
Yo! I want to win the Grizz Gear!
March 18, 2015 10:32am
William Parsons
That grizz scarf would go great with my tigers scarf!! I want it
March 18, 2015 10:36am
Cathy
I want that Grizz box!!!
March 18, 2015 10:38am
Teresa reasons
i want this plz!!!
March 18, 2015 10:41am
Amanda
I NEED the Grizz Essentials Box like the Grizz NEED a win in Dallas on Friday!  The only thing that would make me happier is one of Z Bo's sweaty headbands. I love Memphis and I love my Grizzlies! 
March 18, 2015 10:42am
wallis
i would LOVE the grizz essentials box :)
March 18, 2015 10:43am
Ann C
Love reading your posts! Give me the grizz gear box! :) 
March 18, 2015 10:46am
Andrea Barrach
I hope this is the right place to post this!  My son Daniel is the biggest Grizzlie fan I know.  He's away at college and unable to get the giveaways which stresses him out like you wouldn't believe!  I hope you pick me so I can surprise him with this box of goodies!! Thank you!
March 18, 2015 10:49am
Sarah M
Would love the Grizz Gear!  Also, thanks for the heads up on the Metal Museum.  I have been wanting to go with the family forever :)
March 18, 2015 10:52am
Eileen Hatfield
I just moved to memphis and I'm excited about being here, and would love some Grizz gear!
March 18, 2015 10:52am
Susan Mascolino
Pick me! Love the scarf!  
March 18, 2015 10:56am
WB
I want this grizz box! 
March 18, 2015 10:59am
Reid
I want the Grizz gear! Grit Grind!
March 18, 2015 10:59am
Kim B
I Want it!!!
March 18, 2015 11:01am
Abby
I am a HUGE I love Mmephis and Grizzlies fan.  It would be absolutely amazing if I won that box.  I want it please!
March 18, 2015 11:03am
Andrew Bell
Super Grizz fan here who wants the Grizz gear.
March 18, 2015 11:05am
Mario oliver
I would very much like the grizz box please! 
March 18, 2015 11:07am
Brad
I want the Grizz Essentials box.
March 18, 2015 11:07am
Nick Black
I want to wear that scarf at my shows next winter. I'll show off my pride to the rest of the world! Love, Nick Black
March 18, 2015 11:09am
Samantha Le Vine
My son, alex, lives and breathes basketball! He would just love to own some grizzlies gear! He is a big fan, just went to their game the other night. Thanks for such an awesome blog!
March 18, 2015 11:11am
Brad McCormick
I would love to win the Grizz box please. Thanks Brad
March 18, 2015 11:14am
Chandler
Fingers crossed for the Grizz Essentials! Grit Grind!
March 18, 2015 11:18am
Tiffany
I WANT IT... BAD!! =) =) =)
March 18, 2015 11:19am
Sarah
I want the Grizz box! #GrizzNation #GritNGrind
March 18, 2015 11:19am
Lauren Oxenford
I want the Grizz gear!
March 18, 2015 11:25am
Sarah Pospisil
I would love the Grizzlies Essential Box!!!!
March 18, 2015 11:25am
Becky
I want the Grizz Box!
March 18, 2015 11:26am
lisa mcfarland
I would love to win this - love the scarf
March 18, 2015 11:27am
Blair lynch
I totally love the grizz box and super want it in the giveaway. Thanks!! 
March 18, 2015 11:36am