{"id":27229,"date":"2023-11-10T09:33:29","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T15:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/?p=27229"},"modified":"2023-11-10T09:33:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T15:33:29","slug":"friday-update-263","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/10\/friday-update-263\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Regulars of Max&#8217;s Sports Bar on G.E. Patterson Ave. got a rather unpleasant surprise when they showed up at their favorite watering hole Thursday afternoon. A tall green fence had been installed in front of Max&#8217;s, blocking its entrance.&#8221;I do not like this fence,&#8221; stated one regular of almost 16 years.<\/p>\n<p>There is good news, though &#8211; Max posted,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>We had a surprise this afternoon &#8211; a beautiful enclosed front patio! But don&#8217;t worry, we&#8217;re still here and excited to share an evening of football, dinner, and drinks with all of you. And in case you are wondering, there&#8217;s no construction and everything is completely safe!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Today is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkiday.com\/74fd95fd889969dec1e5fcd85d64da2c\/sesame-street-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sesame Street Day<\/a>. 54 years ago today, the children&#8217;s show starring Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, Mr. Hooper, Gordon, Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch (who was orange at the time!), Kermit the Frog, and Grover premiered on PBS.<\/p>\n<p>There will be an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/international-food-tasting-and-silent-auction-tickets-712506244357?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Food Tasting<\/a> at Maria Montessori School on Mud Island this Saturday. The cuisine will represent international home cooking and restaurant fare. There will be a silent auction as well, and live music. $35 single, $50 double. 6-10 PM. They ask that you represent your birthplace with your attire. (Note to self: Toss &#8220;Arkansas Razorbacks &#8211; Defending the Turf Since 1871&#8221; shirt in the washer)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymemphian.com\/section\/metrocity-of-memphis\/article\/39793\/memphis-riverside-drive-to-reopen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riverside Drive will reopen Monday.<\/a> Through traffic on the street will be allowed between Union and Georgia Avenues Monday at 5 AM to Friday at 7 PM.<\/p>\n<p>The DM looks at Cocozza&#8217;s aperitivo happy hour in this week&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/dailymemphian.com\/section\/food-10-deals\/article\/39778\/memphis-restaurant-deal-cocozza-italian-aperitivo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$10 Deal<\/a>. Small plates in the $3-$10 range are available weekdays from 4 to 6 PM.<\/p>\n<p>Ashley McBryde brings <a href=\"https:\/\/orpheum-memphis.com\/event\/ashley-mcbryde\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Devil I Know Tour<\/a> featuring JD Clayton to the Orpheum Saturday night. Tickets are $32-$75.<\/p>\n<p>Catch <a href=\"https:\/\/orpheum-memphis.com\/event\/rob-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Magic of Rob Lake<\/a> at the Halloran Centre Saturday night. Tickets are $39.50.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wreg.com\/news\/local\/chick-fil-a-planned-in-memphis-uptown-neighborhood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Chick-Fil-A is coming to Uptown<\/a>. It&#8217;ll be at the corner of Thomas and A.W. Willis. The location will be convenient to the St. Jude campus.<\/p>\n<p>There will be a <a href=\"https:\/\/tockify.com\/downtownmemphis\/detail\/3800\/1699747200000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Latte Art Throwdown<\/a> at Comeback Coffee Saturday evening. Prizes for first, second, and third. $5 entry for latte competitors. Free for spectators.<\/p>\n<p>Chef Jimmy Gentry will present <a href=\"https:\/\/choose901.com\/event\/vintage901-perfect-pairings-brunch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vintage901 Perfect Pairings Brunch<\/a> at The Lobbyist in the Chisca Apartments building this Sunday. The 3-course dinner will feature pastries perfectly paired with wine. Proceeds help fund the new Vintage901 Food + Wine Scholarship.<\/p>\n<p>Campbell Clinic physicians will provide foot and ankle care for our homeless friends at <a href=\"https:\/\/choose901.com\/event\/campbell-clinic-our-hearts-to-your-soles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our Hearts to Your Soles at the Union Mission<\/a> Tuesday, November 14. Clinic employees will pass out shoes, socks, toiletries, and snacks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/orpheum-memphis.com\/event\/rumours-of-fleetwood-mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rumors of Fleetwood Mac<\/a>, a cover band personally endorsed by Mick Fleetwood, plays the Orpheum Tuesday night. Tickets are $30 to $165.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymemphian.com\/subscriber\/section\/business\/article\/39475\/french-truck-new-memphis-location-edge-district\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">French Truck Coffee has opened a location in The Edge<\/a> at Orleans Station.<\/p>\n<p>All U.S. National Parks will be <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/changing-america\/respect\/accessibility\/4297289-national-parks-are-free-to-visit-for-one-day-this-week\/?utm_campaign=mb&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_source=morning_brew\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free to visit<\/a> Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s possible I may take the weekend off from blogging to catch up with both friends and sleep. In case I do, let&#8217;s cover the minor holidays that will occur during my hiatus.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkiday.com\/08a6394232de122a2fed840cf7271acf\/national-sundae-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Sundae Day<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/margies901homemadeicecream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Margie&#8217;s 901<\/a> is the place to celebrate.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday is also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkiday.com\/33fc9b513d2e93aacfee5dc2deaf8e61\/national-metal-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Metal Day<\/a>. I recommend you stop by <a href=\"https:\/\/rivercityrecordshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">River City Records<\/a> and add to your metal collection.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkiday.com\/13fd117082722a097bd501f889c3fc3a\/wine-tourism-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wine Tourism Day<\/a>. I recommend a visit to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rootstockmemphis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rootstock Wine Merchants<\/a> out in The Edge District.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkiday.com\/ccc552f5ba14937d9045fd78d7e53123\/chicken-soup-for-the-soul-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken Soup for the Soul Day<\/a>. Normally I&#8217;d recommend the caldo tlalpeno at <a href=\"https:\/\/macielsonmain.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maciel&#8217;s on Main<\/a>, but you&#8217;ll have to wait until Monday to get it.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday is also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkiday.com\/010ff5401e1db7e990b6f6dc4a230a4f\/happy-hour-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Happy Hour Day<\/a> but good luck finding one of those until Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Joe Manchin, Democratic Senator from good ole West Virginny, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/newsletters\/morning-report\/4303834-the-hills-morning-report-democrats-see-red-with-manchins-retirement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">is retiring<\/a>. That&#8217;s gonna make it easier for Republicans to flip the Senate in the 2024 general election.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s it for now. Back when I get the urge to post more. Could be Monday. Could be 30 minutes from now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regulars of Max&#8217;s Sports Bar on G.E. Patterson Ave. got a rather unpleasant surprise when they showed up at their favorite watering hole Thursday afternoon. A tall green fence had been installed in front of Max&#8217;s, blocking its entrance.&#8221;I do not like this fence,&#8221; stated one regular of almost 16 years. 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