This event exists because of donors’ generosity to January’s Indiegogo campaign raising awareness of Black Lodge’s plight. Since that generosity will help the independent video rental store and music and events venue survive until the end of lockdown, they’d like to give back. Memphians can enjoy 48 hours of movies, music, comics, art, and more, compliments of Black Lodge.
“Venues all over the country have struggled to stay afloat during the pandemic, and Black Lodge is no different,” Black Lodge states on social media. “As our live band shows, movie screenings, and club nights have been on hold, it’s been a challenge to stay open. Thank you, so much, to each and every one of you. Now, we want to give something back.”
Featured bands will include Jack Oblivian, The Sheiks, and Louise Page live-streamed from Black Lodge, along with many other pre-recorded performances. Short films will include creations by Craig Brewer, Mike McCarthy, John Pickle, Laura Jean Hocking, Chad Allen Barton, and others. Josh McLane, Billups Allen, and other comics will make you laugh. Drag artists Moth Moth Moth and Hunny West will perform. Mixologist Morgan McKinney will host a special drink mixology tutorial. You’ll need one before watching the killer comedy Freaky, starring Vince Vaughn and directed by Christopher Landon.
The telethon will wrap up with a double-feature of two of the worst movies ever made, E.T. rip-off Mac & Me and 1990’s Troll 2 (which is about vegetarian goblins — not trolls).
You will be able to tip the bands and continue to donate to the Black Lodge fund. We hope that you do.
The Black Lodge Telethon, online from video.blacklodgememphis.com, Friday, Mar. 19, 6 p.m., through Sunday, Mar. 21, 3 a.m., free.
