Paul Ryburn’s Journal

The Tennessee Vols men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl was at the Flying Saucer Halloween party last night. He was there inviting people to a barbecue he’s having at his house next week, but he asks that everyone not mention it if the NCAA comes a-knockin’. He invited a few of the Saucer girls to the barbecue [...]

See if you can figure out who this is. Those are FREE tickets sticking out of the shirt pocket.

Free food? Wonder if Shawn will [...]

After going to the Memphis Farmers Market and Mayor Wharton’s GreenUp festival, I started the trek back north. I wanted to eat at Gus’s, but as usual, it was too crowded. Then I remembered Frank’s Grocery and Deli was nearby at Main and Vance, and my South Main friends have told me over and over how [...]

The Flying Saucer is bringing back its $2 mystery beer tub for its Halloween party tonight. How it works is simple: You pay $2, you stick your hand in a tub filled with bottles and cans of beer, you pull one out, and whatever you get, you drink. You might get a super-premium beer that normally [...]

Memphis Brewfest, who put on the beer tasting at AutoZone Park last April, posted on Facebook last night about an event called “Winter Warmer.” Here’s what they said:

January 11, 2011. Memphis Central Station. Warm yourself up with some full-flavored seasonal beers. Live entertainment by Bob and Susie Salley and Memphis Raqs bellydancers.

They [...]

Facing some tough decisions this Halloween weekend…

Tonight is South Main Trolley Night, with trick-or-treating and other Halloween fun. So I have to decide: Go in costume, or not? I’m thinking not. It took me 45 minutes to put on and apply the costume last night, which would cut into Trolley Night time. Plus, I want to [...]

The South Main Association is planning a Halloween party for Trolley Night this Friday, October 29. As usual, most of the shops and galleries on South Main will be open from 6 to 9, but this month there will be some additional events. Bring your kids for trick or treating – orange paper pumpkins in the [...]

The Redbirds are looking for interns for 2011. There are 2 openings in marketing, 3 in sales, and 1 each in media relations, operations, and ticket operations. Positions start in January-February and you must be able to work through the completion of the internship in mid-September. If you want a career working with professional sports teams, [...]

This is my second draft of Halloween parties I’m aware of that are open to the public Downtown. More to come probably… if you’re having one and I left you out, e-mail me at paul@paulryburn.com.

Friday, October 29

Haunted South Main Trolley Night

Costume contest at Hollywood Disco, doors open 10 PM

Saturday, October 30

Night two of Halloween party at [...]

A fall foodie event returns to Downtown the first Sunday in November… the Harvest Celebration is your chance to sample food from some of Memphis’ top restaurants, while supporting the Memphis Farmers Market. From 4-7 PM on Sunday, November 7, you’ll be able to sample food from

Amerigo Italian Restaurant
Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen
Felicia Suzanne’s
Henny Penny Catering
Inn at [...]