(Edit: That Africa Center Stage performance is tomorrow, Wed 4/9, not today as I originally posted.)
What a heartbreaking loss for the Tigers last night. When Dorsey fouled out and Kansas hit that three to send it to overtime, I knew we were going to lose.
We had a good time watching the game at the Saucer though. We had seats at the window right by the pool table, as we had for the previous two games. That way we could yell “TIGERS!” at passersby and call the security patrol when we saw bums. The patrols are great. We had a guy aggressively panhandling at the Saucer window, and Mikey called the patrol and they were there in two minutes and shooed him off. Peabody Place security responded too.
Beer report: I did three beer mixers last night for Pint Nite while watching the game. My beer total is still 7 off what it should be, and I want three more beers credited back, but it was way too busy to talk to a manager last night.
Previous total: $1,112.00
Beers 185, 186, and 187 by my count (178, 179, and 180 according to the Saucer):
Snake Bite – pale lager & hard cider $2.75
Half and Half – Guinness and something else (Bass? Harp?) $2.75
Black Czech – Guinness & Pilsner Urquell $2.75
Tip: $1 x 3 beers = $3.00
Total: $11.25
Grand total: $1,123.25
After the game I stopped by the Rooster for a beer. The gang who had opted to watch the game there had already gone, but my BFF was there, and once again I couldn’t find a reason to kick her to the curb. She was actually downright nice. We seem to get along a lot better now that she’s no longer at the Saucer. She told me when she’ll be working next. Awww, she wants me to come see her. Makes me wonder if she and I will finally stop picking on each other and end up being good friends.
The Center City Commission is launching a new series called Downtown Alive!, bringing arts and culture to public spaces Downtown. The first installment in the series is (Edit: tomorrow, Wed 4/9, not today), called Africa: Center Stage, a mini-festival featuring African drummer Epe, vocalist Earnestine Bytnum, African musicians Junknu, the U-Dig Jookin’ Dance Academy and poet One Love. It will be on the Civic Center Plaza from 11:45 to 1:30.
The next in the series will be Friday at Court Square, featuring Alf Leyla We Leyla We Layla Middle Eastern Dance.
Looks like the Midtown crawfish fest will once again have some sucky weather. The Weather Channel predicts high 57, low 43 for Saturday. If it really is that cold on Saturday I probably won’t go. I need to do my taxes anyway.
Back later today with another opinion on the “where did chicken and waffles originate?” argument.
The Tigers may not have brought home the championship trophy, but still, we are all so proud of them. First team in history to win 38 games in a season, and they have established beyond a doubt that Memphis is a big-time basketball school, which will help Coach Cal recruit in future years. Congratulations to the team on the best Tiger basketball season ever.