The Memphis Redbirds got some good news… they will be the home team for the entire 5-game run of the Pacific Coast League championship series. Their opponents, The Tacoma Rainiers, started construction on their stadium as soon as the regular season ended, rendering it unavailable for playoff games. Games will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, Friday, and (if needed) Saturday and Sunday. Visit the Redbirds’ website for more information.
Good news for Arkansas Razorbacks fans as well. TV times and networks have been released for the next two games. The Saturday, September 18 game vs. Georgia will be on ESPN at 11 AM. When I saw the announcement, I was happy to see the game on a major network… and then I realized Saturday is Cooper-Young Fest. Therefore, my iPhone will have to serve as my connection to college sports. If the game is close maybe I’ll pop in the Deli to watch the fourth quarter.
The following Saturday, the 25th, is the big game: Hogs vs. Alabama. That one will be on CBS at 2:30 PM. Very, very pleased to see that this game will be on a major network, as it widens the choices where to watch the game. May have to put on the Hog Hat for this one.
I’ve written in my blog before about Jeffrey and the Pacemakers, the group that plays 1960s British Invasion tunes. Downtowners are in for a treat this coming Sunday, September 19, when the group will play Downtown Huey’s at 8:30 PM. I caught their show at Escape Alley Sundry back in July, and they were excellent. Beatles, Kinks, Animals, Yardbirds, and similar music from that era. They cover a few American bands too.
Really hoping this week flies by, because I’m ready for the Cooper-Young Festival on Saturday. It is one of Memphis’ largest street festivals, stretching nearly half a mile down Cooper Street in Midtown. There will be about 400 vendor booths, bands on three stages, and of course food and beverages. If you haven’t been to this festival, you need to check it out. This year I’ve decided I’m going to hop in a cab about 10:30 and head down there… will stay until it ends at 7. After that I’ll try to find a cab or ride home… worst case scenario, I’ll walk, which I’ve done before from Cooper-Young.
Today’s the first week of Monday Night Football. Kooky Canuck is running specials during the games – get a 34 oz. Bud Light for $2.50, and get 24 wings for $11.99. Anyone else Downtown running specials for games? One other MNF-related note – trivia at Local is taking a break until the season ends.
My building is having a MNF watch party for residents with free sliders and chips… I may have to stop by. Free food? Wonder if the Nuh-Uh Girl will show up. Before the watch party, though, I’ll get in a few beers at Pint Nite. I hit 150 beers yesterday, so I should be able to collect another free hat that I’ll never wear.