{"id":27830,"date":"2024-04-17T12:46:45","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T17:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/?p=27830"},"modified":"2024-04-17T12:46:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T17:46:45","slug":"wednesday-update-264","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/17\/wednesday-update-264\/","title":{"rendered":"Wednesday update"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cossitt Library is unexpectedly closed today. \u201cMaintenance issues,\u201d says the sign on the door. Sigh\u2026 that complicates life for me. I had already decided that I was gonna take today\/tonight off from staying at the Union Mission in order to work on my blog\/Medium articles. Without the Cossitt\u2019s free Wi-Fi, device charging, and bathrooms, I am at a disadvantage.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll try the next closest branch, the Cornelia Crenshaw Library at 531 Vance, this afternoon. In the meantime, I\u2019m renting Wi-Fi, electricity, and bathrooms at the Flying Saucer for a $5.00 Fire Sale plus tip.<\/p>\n

The TacoNganas location at Danny Thomas and Adams is open for business:<\/p>\n

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The public is invited to a meeting<\/a> Thursday to discuss a new $787 million bridgr crossing the Mississippi. It would replace the 1949 \u201cold bridge\u201d connecting I-55 and Crump Blvd. The meeting will be 5-7 PM at the Central Station Hotel.<\/p>\n

The Memphis Flyer has a review<\/a> of WICKED at the Orpheum. You have until Sunday to go see it.<\/p>\n

Vintage901 will have a grand wine tasting<\/a> at The Medicine Factory (85 W. Virginia Avenue) Saturday. From the website:<\/p>\n

The Grand Tasting, our flagship event, features an array of wine vendors from numerous Old World and New World wine producers. A series of classes are curated for guests to learn about wine and food pairings. Guests also have an opportunity to talk directly with wine and food professionals. Chef demonstrations and good Memphis music are all part of this event.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Tennessee legislature is considering a bill<\/a> that would let hair stylists sell drinks in their salons.<\/p>\n

Monday, April 22 is Earth Day, and the DM has a guide<\/a> to events. Two of those happen Downtown:<\/p>\n