Paul Ryburn’s Journal

Son of Hearse, a 1987 Cadillac Brougham hearse, will be raffled off at 11:59 PM tonight at Bardog Tavern. You can stop by anytime today and purchase tickets.

Before the hearse giveaway, there will be a costume contest at 11:30. $250 cash for the winner, $100 for second place, $50 gift certificate for third.

Should be a fun [...]

Saturday afternoon I had several hours to kill before it was time for Halloween parties. I got Krispy Krunchy Chicken (see review below) and decided to waste the time in the worst possible way. I got on MTV’s website and started watching episodes of Jersey Shore.

So, The Situation was trying to hook up with this blonde. [...]

And, at least in this case, that’s totally OK [...]

… but who cares? It’s Brick in a sexy costume. Just go [...]

With all the Halloween parties and events going on this weekend, it’s easy to forget the fact that it’s the last Friday of the month. That means it’s Trolley Tour night on South Main. Area businesses will be open from 6 to 9, many serving wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres. The Beale Street Flippers will perform, [...]

Downtown Dining Week will take place November 14 through 20 this year. Many of Downtown’s best restaurants will offer a special 3-course menu for the price of only $20.11, not including tax and gratuity. Reservations tend to go fast for DDW, so my recommendation is that you check out the website now, and if you see [...]

It’s time for my second update of Halloween parties and events happening Downtown. I’m listing only parties that are open to the public here. I’ve added new parties and events, and I’ve updated listings where I’ve received more details.

Thursday, October 27

Kooky Canuck has their Halloween party at 8 PM. $3 34 oz. Bud Light, drink specials, [...]

Pedicabs have made their return to Downtown Memphis. Pedicabs are a form of public transportation consisting of a tricycle, with a carriage seat for passengers and often a folding top, and a separate seat for drivers.

The Memphis Pedicab Company will operate in an area bounded by A.W. Willis Avenue on the north, G.E. Patterson on the [...]

Normally Rizzo’s Diner, the new restaurant by Chef Michael Patrick, is only open evenings on Saturday. Today, however, they are open from 11 to 11. So, if you’re in the area for RiverArtsFest and want to check out the new place, by all means do! I haven’t tried the regular menu myself yet, but I keep [...]