{"id":26995,"date":"2023-09-08T08:48:29","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T13:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/?p=26995"},"modified":"2023-09-08T08:48:29","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T13:48:29","slug":"friday-update-257","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/08\/friday-update-257\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Legendary radio hosting duo Drake &amp; Zeke will be honored with a Brass Note on Beale Street&#8217;s Walk of Fame next Friday, September 16. Drake Hall and the late Zeke Logan were hosts of Rock 103&#8217;s afternoon drive-time show for many years.<\/p>\n<p>Their note makes a point I stress in my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backbeattours.com\/tours\/beale-street-walking-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beale Street Walking Tour<\/a>. Most of the notes are awarded to musicians &#8211; but not all. Anyone who had a long-lasting influence on the Memphis music scene and\/or on Beale Street is eligible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/brass-note-glover.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26996\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/brass-note-glover.jpeg?resize=407%2C500\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/brass-note-glover.jpeg?resize=407%2C500 407w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/brass-note-glover.jpeg?resize=244%2C300 244w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/brass-note-glover.jpeg?resize=1250%2C1536 1250w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/brass-note-glover.jpeg?resize=1667%2C2048 1667w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/brass-note-glover.jpeg?resize=1200%2C1474 1200w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/brass-note-glover.jpeg?w=1788 1788w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 407px) 85vw, 407px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Here is another example of a Beale Street Brass Note. Lillie Mae Glover was a Beale Street blueswoman of the mid-20th century. She was also a conjure doctor who prepared mojo bags for her bandmates.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Did I use some unfamiliar terms in that last paragraph? Take my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backbeattours.com\/tours\/beale-street-walking-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beale Street Walking Tour<\/a> and get familiar with them! The next time I lead the tour is Thursday, September 14 from 1:30 to 2:30.<\/p>\n<p>A day ahead of the Southern Heritage Classic, there will be a <a href=\"https:\/\/bealestreet.com\/do\/uapb-pep-rally\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UAPB pep rally<\/a> on Beale Street in Handy Park from 5 to 7 PM.<\/p>\n<p>Payment services providers <a href=\"https:\/\/abc11.com\/cashapp-outage-square-app-widespread\/13751071\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Square and Cash App went down<\/a> for a while yesterday evening. I was at one of my regular spots and several customers there were unable to pay their tabs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/992874045246002\/?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfbegcUA8SznskQftzzPfMcZlHuAhhLj1dC_7RC7gzjWPN1zNwoOh2wpofWx2MdgOE8&amp;_rdr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonny and Clyde with Naomi Campbell<\/a> perform tonight 7 to 10 at South Main Sounds.<\/p>\n<p>FIBA World Cup basketball semifinals: USA vs. Germany, 7:40 this morning, on ESPN2.<\/p>\n<p>Fast Company looks at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/90947548\/this-61-million-riverfront-park-turns-memphis-into-a-natural-wonderland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the improvements to Tom Lee Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This sign board by Dinstuhl&#8217;s on Main Street is a reminder that pineapple is best served covered in chocolate, not atop pizza:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dinstuhls-pineapple-scaled.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26997\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dinstuhls-pineapple.jpeg?resize=375%2C500\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dinstuhls-pineapple-scaled.jpeg?resize=375%2C500 375w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dinstuhls-pineapple-scaled.jpeg?resize=225%2C300 225w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dinstuhls-pineapple-scaled.jpeg?resize=1152%2C1536 1152w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dinstuhls-pineapple-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C2048 1536w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dinstuhls-pineapple-scaled.jpeg?resize=1200%2C1600 1200w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dinstuhls-pineapple-scaled.jpeg?w=1920 1920w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dinstuhls-pineapple-scaled.jpeg?w=1680 1680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 85vw, 375px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Deep Roots plays Slider Inn Downtown tonight at 7.<\/p>\n<p>Volunteer opportunity: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/grizzlies\/grizz-take-action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take Action with the Grizzlies<\/a> Wednesday, September 20 from noon to 3 PM. Volunteers must be 18+ and will receive a T-shirt and food truck voucher. The project will include school supply kits, food aid kits, and bicycle building.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wreg.com\/news\/local\/brides-car-wedding-dress-stolen-24-hours-before-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A bride had her wedding dress stolen from her car<\/a> while she was attending a wedding rehearsal dinner at Second and Monroe. This is the SECOND time her car has been stolen in Downtown Memphis while working on wedding plans.<\/p>\n<p>There was <a href=\"https:\/\/dailymemphian.com\/section\/metro\/article\/38391\/memphis-crime-fedexforum-shooting-lil-baby-concert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a shooting<\/a> at the Lil Baby concert at FedExForum last night. One victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/choose901.com\/job\/yogasix-downtown-memphis-downtown-memphis-81-yoga-teacher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YogaSix seeks a teacher<\/a> for vinyasa-based heated yoga and Sculpt Studio.<\/p>\n<p>Not Downtown but likely fulfilling enough to make a drive to work worth it: <a href=\"https:\/\/choose901.com\/job\/make-a-wish-mid-south-memphis-tn-80-wish-coordinator-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make-A-Wish seeks a wish coordinator<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Brooks Museum says that stopping work on the new Downtown location could cost <a href=\"https:\/\/dailymemphian.com\/section\/arts-culture\/article\/38377\/memphis-brooks-museum-lawsuit-stopping-work-could-cost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$7 million<\/a>.\u00a0 Friends for Our Riverfront claims the museum is not within the &#8220;public promenade&#8221; wishes of the land&#8217;s original owners.<\/p>\n<p>From the CA: Hive Bagel &amp; Deli <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialappeal.com\/story\/entertainment\/dining\/2023\/09\/08\/new-memphis-restaurants-hive-bagel-and-deli-menu-hours\/70711130007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">will bring bagels and much more<\/a> to 276 S. Front<\/p>\n<p>Also in the CA, Jennifer Chandler has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialappeal.com\/story\/entertainment\/dining\/2023\/09\/07\/tom-lee-park-memphis-restaurants-food-options\/70624474007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a taste of Tom Lee Park&#8217;s food offerings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s it for this morning. Back tomorrow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legendary radio hosting duo Drake &amp; Zeke will be honored with a Brass Note on Beale Street&#8217;s Walk of Fame next Friday, September 16. Drake Hall and the late Zeke Logan were hosts of Rock 103&#8217;s afternoon drive-time show for many years. Their note makes a point I stress in my Beale Street Walking Tour. &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/08\/friday-update-257\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Friday update&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26995"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26995"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26995\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26998,"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26995\/revisions\/26998"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26995"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26995"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26995"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<!-- WP Super Cache is installed but broken. 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