{"id":20707,"date":"2018-03-15T10:15:29","date_gmt":"2018-03-15T15:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/?p=20707"},"modified":"2018-03-15T10:15:29","modified_gmt":"2018-03-15T15:15:29","slug":"thursday-update-62","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/15\/thursday-update-62\/","title":{"rendered":"Thursday update"},"content":{"rendered":"

I didn’t repeat as trivia champion at the Blind Bear last night, but I did win Best Team Name for the second week in a row.<\/p>\n

A major construction clustermess will happen in South Main today through January 2019. South Main between G.E. Patterson and St. Paul will be closed for Central Station construction. Wasn’t Central Station supposed to be done by now? And how are the trolleys going to turn around on the south end?<\/p>\n

The MBJ has a slideshow<\/a> of the newly renovated, soon to reopen Agave Maria.<\/p>\n

FiveThirtyEight did a statistical analysis<\/a> of the high seeds (in the top 8) most likely to be upset by lower seeds in the first round of the NCAA tournament today and tomorrow. I was sure Arkansas would play a starring role in the analysis, but they are seventh most likely to be upset, the model giving the Hogs a 52.7% chance of losing. Most likely to lose is 5 seed good ole West Virginny, 64.8% to fall to 12 Murray State.<\/p>\n

The Redbirds are hosting a Family Fun Day at AutoZone Park Saturday, March 24 at 2 PM, culminating in a candy drop from a helicopter. There will be inflatables and games on the plaza, catch and wiffle ball on the field, kids run the bases, ball park tours, the Cardinals spring training game on the video board, chances to win prizes, and ticket specials.<\/p>\n

The Brass Door will host the Fleet Feet Pub Run<\/a> Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30. Join them for an easy 3-mile run around Downtown followed by a pint or three at the Door.<\/p>\n

Memphis in May presents One Night in Prague<\/a> at the Orpheum May 10, a celebration of the sounds and tastes of the Czech Republic. There will be food prepared by\u00a0Czech chef Zdenek Pohlreich, traditional folk sounds of the\u00a0Domazlice Bagpipe Band, and more music by the Epoque Quartet. Tickets are $18.<\/p>\n

Felicia Suzanne Restaurant is hiring part-time servers and bartenders to work the patio during the busy warm months. Email theoffice@feliciasuzanne.com.<\/p>\n

Affordable housing<\/a> is being built near FedExForum at Danny Thomas and MLK Avenue.<\/p>\n

South Main Sounds is back with a songwriter night<\/a> this Friday at 7.<\/p>\n

The Grizzlies host the Chicago Bulls at FedExForum tonight at 7.<\/p>\n

Crosstown Brewing Co. is hosting Crawfish Sunday<\/a> this Sunday from 1 to 4.<\/p>\n

The Metal Museum has a foundry apprenticeship<\/a> open. This is a two year gig that includes housing, insurance, a living stipend, and unlimited access to studio facilities. Applications are due by May 1.<\/p>\n

Max’s Sports Bar will open at 11 today through Sunday for those looking to watch the NCAA tournament.<\/p>\n

I got the 2018 team list updated on the BBQ team website<\/a>. Don’t see your name there? PAY YO DUES!<\/p>\n

That’s it for now. Back tomorrow with more news.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"