Roller Derby, Wiseacre have birthdays; 901 Day starts early on Beale

By  and , Daily Memphian Updated: August 27, 2026 12:58 PM CT | Published: August 27, 2026 11:52 AM CT

In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where drinking beer can save a river and where adults can have a field day. 

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Bianca Phillips

Bianca Phillips

Bianca Phillips is a Northeast Arkansas native and longtime Memphian who’s worked in local journalism and PR for more than 20 years. In her days as a reporter, she covered everything from local government and crime to LGBTQ issues and the arts. She’s the author of “Cookin Crunk: Eatin’ Vegan in the Dirty South,” a cookbook of vegan Southern recipes.

Elle Perry

Elle Perry

A native Memphian, Elle Perry has earned graduate degrees from the University of Memphis and Maryland Institute College of Art. She’s written for publications including the Memphis Business Journal, Memphis Flyer and High Ground News, and previously served as coordinator of The Teen Appeal.


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