{"id":28188,"date":"2024-09-25T10:50:19","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T15:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/?p=28188"},"modified":"2024-09-25T10:50:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T15:50:19","slug":"wednesday-update-275","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/25\/wednesday-update-275\/","title":{"rendered":"Wednesday update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Local on Main has a sign on the door saying it&#8217;s closed momentarily, and that in the meantime, you can go see your favorite crew members at Madison Tavern on Overton Square.<\/p>\n<p>Memphis Medical District&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/taste-of-the-district-presented-by-the-memphis-grizzlies-tickets-923863288967\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taste of the District<\/a> returns to Health Sciences Park from 4 to 6 PM October 1. Tickets are not free this year, but are very reasonably priced. Participating restaurants include<\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Airport City Executive Center Catering<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Alcenia&#8217;s<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Biscuits and Jams<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Blessed By Nature<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Chi Phi Food Truck<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Feast and Graze<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Flyway Brewery<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">French Truck<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Guac Fresh Mex<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Groovy Gratitude<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Hard Times Deli<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">JEM Dining<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">K &amp; B Smoothies<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Matai&#8217;z Polynesian Grill<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Muggin&#8217; Coffeehouse<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Nothing Bundt Cakes<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Plant Based Heat<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Playa Bowls<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Poppz<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Riko&#8217;s Kickin Chicken<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Sabor Caribe<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Slim and Husky&#8217;s<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Sovereign Tea<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Sunrise 901<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Wonky&#8217;s Not So Famous Treats\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>There will also be a DJ and live music from Grizzlies Prep.<\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/grizzlies\/news\/grizzlies-to-retire-tony-allens-no-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Grizzlies will retire Tony Allen\u2019s number 9 jersey<\/a> March 15. He\u2019ll be the third member of the 2010s Core Four &#8211; after Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol &#8211; to receive that honor. The fourth member, Mike Conley, is still active.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Aldo\u2019s Pizza Pies now has cauliflower crust as an option and it\u2019s gluten free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wreg.com\/news\/local\/pop-up-concerts-planned-at-mud-island-amphitheater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pop-up concerts are being planned<\/a> for Mud Island Amphitheater. The hope is to revive the performance space the way pop-events revived the Tennessee Brewery a decade ago.<\/p>\n<p>&#8217;60s music group The Box Tops were recently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.actionnews5.com\/2024\/09\/25\/box-tops-honored-with-music-note-beale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">honored with a Brass Note<\/a> on Beale Street. Thomas Boggs, the late founder of Huey&#8217;s, was a member.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.actionnews5.com\/2024\/09\/24\/city-approves-5m-upgrades-autozone-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$5 million in upgrades<\/a> are coming to AutoZone Park.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.localmemphis.com\/article\/weather\/memphis-hurricane-helene-storm-rain-flooding-florida\/522-5dbd5e2b-854e-4e6f-9bf7-93a94aa6121f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expect heavy rain in Memphis on Friday<\/a> as remnants of Hurricane Helene pass nearby.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkiday.com\/480cafdfc23688044bddd8fe8668c620\/national-quesadilla-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Quesadilla Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orpheum-memphis.com\/event\/bill-maher-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bill Maher: The WTF? Tour<\/a> comes to the Orpheum this Saturday.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2024\/09\/24\/food\/coca-cola-spiced-discontinued\/index.html?utm_campaign=mb&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_source=morning_brew\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RIP Coca-Cola Spiced.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/downtownmemphis.com\/events\/grit-grind-n-glow-run-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">There will be a Grit Grind N&#8217; Glow Run Series<\/a> though Downtown Tuesdays in October. All levels, 2-mile run\/walk, group photo at the end. The series is hosted by 901 Run Club and they&#8217;ll hand out glow bracelets.<\/p>\n<p>Interesting betting opportunity I noticed this morning: 2 Georgia is favored by 2 points by sportsbooks in Saturday&#8217;s road game at 4 Alabama&#8230; but ESPN&#8217;s FPI has Bama at 66% to win. Are the bookies underrating the Crimson Tide?<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s it for now. 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Tickets are not free &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/25\/wednesday-update-275\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Wednesday 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\/28188"}],"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=28188"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28188\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28189,"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28188\/revisions\/28189"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28188"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28188"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28188"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<!-- WP Super Cache is installed but broken. 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