The Memphis Tigers have a nationally televised road game tonight at SMU. ESPN2 will carry the game and tip-off is 8 PM. Do any Downtown bars plan on showing this game with sound? With the Kuran Iverson/Twitter controversy that happened yesterday, the commentary could be quite interesting.
If you’re into cars, the Memphis International Autoshow happens Friday through Sunday at the Cannon Center.
If you’re into science, technology, sci-fi, and superheroes, you might be able to win a prize tonight at Green Beetle trivia starting at 8 PM. Those topics and more will make up the questions in a special Geek Night.
I’ve learned of a couple of top-drawer job openings in Memphis. Copeland Coaching has reported that there is a Director of Guest Relations position open with the Grizzlies. The person hired will be responsible for providing a championship guest experience to the Grizzlies’ customers. If you are job hunting, the Copeland Coaching site is one to bookmark, listing some of the best open positions in the city.
The Memphis Daily News is looking to hire a Managing Editor.
In RSVP Magazine’s Vox Popular, Center for Southern Folklore director Judy Peiser talks about the Center, its creation in 1972, upcoming plans for the Center, the Center’s media archive, and plans for the 2015 Memphis Music & Heritage Festival.
There’s a Groupon for upcoming Grizzlies games. You get $24 for a Terrace II seat plus XL Grizzlies T-shirt, or $69 for a Club level seat plus Grizzlies scarf. Game options are Wed 1/21 vs. Toronto, Mon 1/26 vs. Orlando, Thur 1/29 vs. Denver, or Brooklyn Tue 2/10. When you purchase the deal, you get something called a G-Pass emailed to you 48 hours after the deal ends. You print out your G-Pass and take it to the door, with no need to go to Will Call. Due to security restrictions, you can’t use Groupon Mobile to display your G-Pass.
The Grizzlies had an away game at Atlanta last night, and there was a big promotion for dating app Tinder called “Swipe Right Night”. The Sporting News reports that Swipe Right Night was a success and matches were made during the game.
Too much news to fit into a quick lunchtime post, so there may be a follow-up after work. Check back.