{"id":28036,"date":"2024-07-10T12:18:37","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T17:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/?p=28036"},"modified":"2024-07-10T12:19:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T17:19:58","slug":"alley-daze-tonight-more-wednesday-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/10\/alley-daze-tonight-more-wednesday-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Alley Dayz TONIGHT + more Wednesday news"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1912244099215395?ref=newsfeed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alley Dayz<\/a>, \u201ca new event bringing music, vendors, and community spirit to Downtown Memphis,\u201d kicks off tonight (5:30-7:30) in Barboro Alley (halfway between Union and Gayoso) at the intersection of Main. This FREE event features<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A live DJ to keep the energy high<\/li>\n<li>The opportunity to shop local with Memphis vendors<\/li>\n<li>Dining deals at nearby restaurants Local on Main, Sage, and Aldo\u2019s Pizza Pies<\/li>\n<li>Historians who will discuss the neighborhood\u2019s past<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Second-round draft pick Jaylen Wells hit the game-winning shot as the Grizzlies beat Philadelphia in Summer League action last night. He had 22 points and 6 rebounds. Lottery pick Zach Edey was given a night off.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Grizzlies play the OKC Thunder tonight at 6. Catch the game on NBAtv and the Grind City Media app.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Grizzlies rookie center Zach Edey is now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialappeal.com\/story\/sports\/nba\/grizzlies\/2024\/07\/09\/zach-edey-memphis-grizzlies-rookie-of-year-odds-fanduel-summer-league\/74340077007\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2LjCxsW6NnTACCId0oYMDemQAc09gCmY9FsqclqfnAnwE4uEFfOFcfXf0_aem_7Jos6Qt4vDuIgshrq0G1Xw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">favored<\/a> to win Rookie of the Year following his stellar NBA Summer League performance vs. Utah Monday night.<\/p>\n<p>Great to hear: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.localmemphis.com\/article\/sports\/nba\/memphis-grizzlies\/ja-morant-fully-healthy-after-shoulder-injury\/522-d05ed954-0a51-46e0-8eaa-bfb9f4ffc6ec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja Morant has been medically cleared<\/a> to play. He won\u2019t be in Summer League, of course, so it\u2019ll be a little while before we see him on the court. With Ja, Bane, and JJJ all healthy and Edey joining them, the Grizzlies have the potential to go deep into the 2025 playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>In Olympic basketball news, Team USA plays Canada in an exhibition game at 9:30 PM on FS1.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Get ready to party in The Edge District, because Memphis Made Brewing Co. celebrates the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1017309369762049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grand opening<\/a> of its taproom in The Ravine Saturday, July 20 from 1 to 10 PM with<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wonderbeer, an American wheat, and other surprises on tap<\/li>\n<li>Live music by The Wailing Bansheees, Johnny &amp; The Seagulls, Macrophonics, and Subteens<\/li>\n<li>Food trucks: Smoke and Toast, New Wing Order, and MemPops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wreg.com\/news\/he-attacked-me-victim-recounts-being-cut-by-karl-loucks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WREG talked to the victim<\/a> who was allegedly stabbed by Downtown resident Karl Loucks. Loucks has been charged in the killing of another homeless man near Court Square. I have seen the stabbing victim, Brandon Kinney, around the area for months, and he is about as quiet and gentle a man as you could ever encounter. He never causes anyone a problem.<\/p>\n<p>Blind Bear will host a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/s\/charity-poker-tournament\/7750147128372780\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">charity poker tournament<\/a> benefiting the Shelby County Veterans Court Foundation Saturday, August 17 at 3 PM. Food and drink specials, parking garage discounts. Local businesses: Sponsorships are available for this event.<\/p>\n<p>Because one of my readers likes hippos: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithsonianmag.com\/science-nature\/pablo-escobar-abandoned-hippos-wreaking-havoc-colombian-jungle-180984494\/?utm_campaign=mb&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_source=morning_brew\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pablo Escobar\u2019s abandoned hippos are wreaking havoc in the Colombian jungle.<\/a> The hippos, which are not native to South America, have multiplied from 4 in the late 1990s to more than 100 today.<\/p>\n<p>Wedding professionals: The James Lee House is hosting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/s\/venue-reception-for-wedding-pr\/7915835211837944\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an event<\/a> for you Wednesday, July 24 from 4 to 6 PM. There will be wine and light bites from the venue\u2019s neighbors Rootstock and JEM. There will be tours of the house and its suites and you can learn about event rental packages.<\/p>\n<p>Bardog specials for today<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fried chicken sandwich &#8211; Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, bacon, cheddar, BBQ sauce, Brioche bun &#8211; 18<\/li>\n<li>Blackened red snapper over pesto cream penne &#8211; 19<\/li>\n<li>Soup: Lobster bisque<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Dog: Pepperoncini, red peppers, onion, tomato, spicy mayo<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Mussels: Garlic, tomato, white wine<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Bourbon pecan pie<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Banana cake<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>D\u0101M-FunK plays <a href=\"https:\/\/centralstationmemphis.com\/happenings\/dam-funk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a DJ set<\/a> at Eight &amp; Sand Lounge in Central Station Hotel Friday night from 9 to 1.<\/p>\n<p>Motley Cr\u00fce, RATT, and Bon Jovi will be among the bands whose music is covered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peabodymemphis.com\/happenings\/rooftop-party-featuring-aquanet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aquanet<\/a> on the Peabody rooftop Thursday night.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m staying out tonight! I\u2019ll be at Alley Dayz and hope to catch up with friends there. Tentatively I\u2019ll drop by Flying Saucer and Momma\u2019s after that.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll be back tomorrow with more news, but Friday may be a day off from blogging for a very good reason: I\u2019m having lunch with one of my readers!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>It\u2019s free to read this blog, but I gratefully accept tips!\u00a0<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong>Venmo:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/account.venmo.com\/u\/Paul-Ryburn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@Paul-Ryburn<\/a><br \/>\nCash App: $PaulRyburn1<br \/>\nApple Pay: paul.ryburn@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alley Dayz, \u201ca new event bringing music, vendors, and community spirit to Downtown Memphis,\u201d kicks off tonight (5:30-7:30) in Barboro Alley (halfway between Union and Gayoso) at the intersection of Main. This FREE event features A live DJ to keep the energy high The opportunity to shop local with Memphis vendors Dining deals at nearby &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/10\/alley-daze-tonight-more-wednesday-news\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Alley Dayz TONIGHT + more Wednesday news&#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\/28036"}],"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=28036"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28036\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28039,"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28036\/revisions\/28039"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28036"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28036"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28036"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<!-- WP Super Cache is installed but broken. 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