Dating in Memphis is done on Thursdays. For some reason people celebrate Thursday nights like it’s 1999, for whatever reason. At any rate I join in on the festivities and advise you to do the same.

I am not a celebrity. Okay, I am nowhere close to a celebrity. With sitcom stars and poker champions surrounding me, I felt a tinge of guilt knowing that after all, I was only an intern at E! Entertainment.

You can head to t-shirt country, a fantastic cocktail lounge where you can play pool, drink martinis, dance to the DJ and have plenty of fun. Or check out the Trials Pub. This British pub is a favorite hangout of young 20-somethings.

Downstairs I find two of my friends, the youngest E! News reporters, (not to mention incredibly good-looking) Jason Kennedy and Ben Lyons who are setting up for interviews with Sienna Miller and Josh Hartnett. My heart melts with envy.

A hidden gem just northwest of Phoenix, off of the Carefree Highway, State Route 74. A resort hideaway for the rich and famous since 1896, it burned down in 1976, but the springs and some of the buildings remain. In it’s heyday, guests included JFK, Clark Gable and Carole Lombard. Google it if you’re up for an adventure.

“As time goes by and we prove ourselves as a spot that can sell tickets and become respected as a key midlevel venue, I think we can expect a lot of big things for when people route through,” Bodine said.

Albany, NY and the surrounding Capital District have some of the best live music venues, and have been “in the game” for a long time. Check out these places for a great experience, whether you’re a music extremist, or just want to kick back with a drink and relax to some jamming.