Tickets are now on sale for the Memphis Tigers Alumni game on June 27. Antonio Anderson tweet a photo of the lineup of blue and gray teams and it appears to be players who played mainly under John Calipari vs. players who played mainly under Josh Pastner. Should be a good game.
Dads: If you’re looking for something to do for a father-daughter night with your little girl, I have a recommendation for you. Monday, June 29 will be Princess Night at AutoZone Park, a special night when storybook princesses will come to life. Purchase a special ticket and not only will you be able to meet the princesses, but you will get a tiara and a special 5:30-7 PM pre-game buffet. First pitch is at 7:05 and the opponent is Colorado Springs.
Another place to take the kids is Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend at the FedExForum this weekend.
“Reel in the Big One” is the theme at Memphis Farmers Market this Saturday. You won’t need a fishing pole, though, to get a fresh catch at the Market, with farm-raised catfish and seafood from the Gulf available for purchase from vendors. You can get seasonings and sides to complete your meal there too. Cooking demo with Felicia from Felicia Suzanne’s at 10, and she’ll cook with her Flo’s sauce to create a delicious Father’s Day meal. Kids can make Father’s Day cards 9 to noon, and Master Gardeners will be at the Market at 9 to answer your questions. Live music by Bruce Barham 8:30 to 10. Corner of Front and G.E. Patterson under the pavilion, 7 AM to 1 PM Saturday.
2 GB ducky flash drives will soon be on sale at the Peabody gift shop. My friend Katie Mac needs one of these.
By the end of this decade, the Wolf River Greenway will be extended all the way to Downtown. The greenway will run 18.4 miles total within the city limits.
@CopelandCoach reported that the Memphis Zoo has a job opening for Director of Conservation and Research.
Sun Studio was on the Today Show this morning. View the video.
In the news: A woman will be on the $10 bill by 2020, the U.S. Treasury announced. It’s about time.
Home from work, PBR time. Goose then Saucer then Bear is my likely running order.