Paul Ryburn’s Journal

The Professional Bull Riders will be at the FedExForum August 20 and 21 for the PBR Memphis Invitational.  If you plan on going, hit LivingSocial’s site today – they have tickets on sale for [...]

If you want to learn more about this weekend’s Riverfront Regatta, the CA had an article about it this morning.  As I was driving to work, I notice that they had Riverside Drive blocked off at Union this morning, making me think that Tom Lee Park might be a good place to watch the action.

I’ll be [...]

Midtowners who live near the 1400 block of Central:  Beware, a coyote has been positively identified in the area.  It has already killed one neighborhood cat.  Use caution with pets and small children.  More details [...]

I’ve posted before that an Elvis-themed pub crawl is being put together for Saturday, August 14, the Saturday night of Elvis week. We did this last year and it was quite successful, with over 70 Elvii and hundreds of dollars and cans raised for the Mid-South Food Bank.

Pub crawl will start at the Flying Saucer [...]

Tomorrow night, Friday July 30, is the monthly Trolley Night on South Main beginning at 6 PM. This one will be an Elvis Presley Trolley Night. They sent me a press release and these are some of the high points:

- Hot rods and barbershop quartets will line the streets

- Dress up your favorite Elvis’ [...]

Yesterday was a sad day, as we learned of the loss of former Tiger/Grizzly player Lorenzen Wright. His body was found in a field in Collierville, the victim of multiple gunshot wounds. He was the Grizzlies’ center during the years we made the playoffs. Sincere condolonces to Wright’s family and friends.

Boat racing returns to the Mississippi [...]

Some people are fans of green beer on St. Pat’s and some are not, but I think everyone can be a fan of a different type of “green” beer. In his blog today, Air Traffic Mike writes about his visit to Outer Banks Brewing Station, America’s first wind-powered brewpub and restaurant. Environmentally friendly beer… I like [...]

Check out their blog here.  Only one post so far, but they have pics of their menus and [...]

I’ve seen several reports on Twitter this afternoon that the Green Beetle has closed.  I haven’t confirmed this, but one of the tweets came from their neighbor down the street, South of Beale, which is a pretty reliable source.

If it’s true, I’m glad I went there for nachos one last time.  Definitely a late-night bar that [...]

I’ve been told that Small Beginnings will be moved into a ballroom at the Madison Hotel tonight if rain threatens.  So if you wanted to attend but were worried about being on an open rooftop, you don’t have to – they’ve taken care of it.  Read my Sunday post to learn more about the Small [...]