Yesterday I posed the question, will a Lyft/Uber driver be willing to take you through a drive-thru? Based on the responses I’ve received, it seems that while it is up to the driver, generally yes they are willing to do it. Of course, it’s always nice if you tip them a bit more or ask if they want something to eat.
I have a follow-up question. Can Lyft/Uber drivers pick people up from North Mississippi (Horn Lake/Southaven/Olive Branch) and take them into the Memphis area? And if there is no regulation against it, how willing are they to drive that far? Since I work in Horn Lake this is probably a question worth knowing the answer. Shoot me an email at paul@paulryburn.com if you have information. Of course I will share the answer with my readers.
Check out the St. Patrick’s Day bar guide on downtownmemphis.com.
One more that was just announced today: St. Patrick’s at the Blind Bear. Specials will include $4 Guinness, $5 car bombs, and two Irish whiskeys at $4 and $5. Stacey, Lacey, and Jeannette will be dressed as Irish lasses. 8 PM start time.
Congratulations to former Tigers and Grizzlies assistant Damon Stoudamire on his new job as head coach at Pacific. Stoudamire had a 13-year NBA career as a player. This is an absolute must-read: Damon’s letter to his younger self
The MBJ has a list of the most expensive apartments in Memphis and not surprisingly, they’re almost all Downtown. Topping the list is the Lincoln-American Tower where a 2BR can run you as much as $3200 a month.
A planning meeting will be held for the Pinch District on Thursday, March 31. The public is invited to stop by the Balinese Ballroom anytime between 4 and 7 PM. There won’t be a formal presentation, but there will be an opportunity for those who feel they have a stake in the neighborhood to offer their input.
The Facebook event page is up for Memphis Farmers Market Opening Day on Saturday, April 2. Only 16 days away! I like fresh produce almost as much as Garfield likes lasagna!
Educators: Teach901 has launched a new newsletter.
Geeked Memphis is a new network for women and minority tech innovators in our city.
A computer has been mining drunk tweets in New York City. From those tweets, it can tell where a user lives and other important information. Yikes, this is a bit scary.
The first Memphis City Football Club exhibition game is Friday at 6 PM. It’s waaaaayyyyy out east though, at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex at 9000 E. Shelby Drive. If you’re a season ticket holder, you can pick up your MCFC scarf.
Max’s Sports Bar is open (opened at 11) for your March Madness watching.
A few of my friends went to Book of Mormon at the Orpheum last night and gave it rave reviews. They said the couldn’t stop laughing and compared it to a live edition of South Park. The show is in town through Sunday. Warning: If you are easily offended by religious jokes (and they joke on everybody, not just Mormons) or bad language (the c-word was used multiple times), this might not be the show for you.
You old-schoolers who went clubbing in the 1990s will appreciate this: Last night I was at the bar at the Brass Door, getting ready for British Bingo, when a man came in and took the seat to my left. “You remember me, Paul? Nathan.” It was Nathan who was the lead singer of the Six Million Dollar Band, the disco band that performed live at Six-1-Six and other venues around town in the mid-90s. They were not a cover band like Dr. Zarr and other disco bands you see around the region; Six Million performed mostly originals and released at least one CD. Nathan is a regular at the Brass Door, so I am sure I will see him again.
This is great: Anonymous hacked Donald Trump and revealed his Social Security number and personal cell phone number. They say it is only the beginning and although they have many projects, they are going to focus in on Trump.
Normally my first stop on St. Patrick’s Day would be the Erin Go Braghless party at Bardog, and I am sure I will make it there at some point tonight. However, with our team packet having just arrived and with the cookout happening in two days, I need to lead off at Silly Goose and catch up with the Moody Ques team president on some stuff. Plans TBD after that. I will possibly do another post before going out, so check back.