{"id":27201,"date":"2023-11-03T13:40:26","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T18:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/?p=27201"},"modified":"2023-11-03T13:40:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T18:40:26","slug":"friday-update-2-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/friday-update-2-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday update #2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday update #1 was Paul’s Picks for Downtown Dining Week<\/a>, which begins Monday. Keep scrolling once you’re done reading this post to read that one.<\/p>\n

The CA has a look at how our NBA mascot Grizz has evolved over the years<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tonight’s stop on the Grizzlies’ road trip is Portland, where they play the Trail Blazers at 9. TV: Bally Sports. This will be a group-stage game for the NBA in-season tournament.<\/p>\n

Saturday is National Wine Tasting Day<\/a>. Also, a shout-out to my friend Tawanda Pirtle for National Chicken Lady Day<\/a> Saturday.<\/p>\n

A man’s car was stolen while he served jury duty<\/a> Downtown this week.<\/p>\n

Afro Vybez<\/a> comes to 507 Lux Lounge in the lower level of Curry N Jerk, 150 Monroe, the evening of Friday, November 10. From their event listing on Facebook:<\/p>\n

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507luxlounge MEMPHIS!! Prepare yourself for
\nAfroVybez Pt 2, Friday November 10th at
\n@507luxlounge<\/a>.<\/div>\n
This is a vibe that I can assure you is UNMATCHED.
\nAfroBeat, Reggae, RnB, Amapiano\u00a0\"🎶\"<\/span><\/div>\n
@nimzthedj<\/a> controlling the Vybez
\n@wilsomofficial<\/a> on the\u00a0\"🎤\"<\/span><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Tickets<\/a> are $20-$300.<\/p>\n

News from Memphis International Airport:<\/p>\n

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There’s a new watering hole open at MEM! \"🍺\"<\/span><\/div>\n
Passengers can now enjoy Wiseacre Brewing Company<\/span><\/a> beers for the first time at The Wise Omega Bodega, a new bar at MEM located between gates 21 and 23. The new 17-seat location, which opened on November 1, serves several of Memphis\u2019 most popular craft beers on draft.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Wise Omega Bodega also has a full bar, serving wine along with a variety of spirits for travelers to enjoy neat, on the rocks, or in an expertly crafted cocktail. The bar has a convenient take-out counter, as well, so travelers on the move have the option to grab a to-go beverage to enjoy back at their gate, along with a selection of grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, and snacks.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Memphis Japan Festival<\/a> is this Sunday at the Botanic Garden.<\/p>\n

Mayor-elect Paul Young has opened a portal<\/a> to apply for opportunities within his administration.<\/p>\n

Grind City Media’s Kelcey Wright Johnson interviewed new Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart on the Just My Grizzlies<\/a> podcast.<\/p>\n