I want to start off this post with a huge congratulations to my friend Heath and his team Victory Lane BBQ. They were in Orange Beach, Alabama this past weekend, competing in the World Food Championships. They came in 5th out of 89 teams in BBQ. Way to go! Also congratulations to local team Porkosaurus, who competed in the WFC as well. To even get an invite to that event is a sign you’re the best of the best!
The Tubby Smith era begins for real tonight as the Memphis Tigers play their first regular-season game tonight at FedExForum at 7. The opponent is UTRGV, University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley. I’d say the Tigers will probably win, but then a week ago I said Hillary would probably win. These days I’m done making predictions.
Legendary graphic designer Aaron Draplin makes an appearance in Memphis tonight at Clayborn Temple at 7. He’ll discuss his new book, Pretty Much Everything, in an event hosted by Creative Works. $12 to get in. Copies of the book and other merchandise will be on sale.
The Salty Dogs running group is running to the Harahan Bridge tonight at 7. It’s free to participate and Bardog Tavern is the meeting point.
Do you have a passion for teaching and history? Elmwood Cemetery is always looking for volunteers to lead tours. Email Kelly at historian@elmwoodcemetery.org if you are interested in learning about becoming a volunteer guide.
Check out the MemphisWeather.net forecast for the week. Looks like ideal patio weather! By the way, I will be off work and Downtown this Friday, so if anyone wants to meet up for patio dranks, hit me up!
If any of you are on AdultFriendFinder, you better change your password. Usernames, passwords, IP addresses, VIP statuses, and purchase histories have been exposed.
Did you know that AutoZone Park can host your holiday events? I have to admit, that’s an event space I never thought of. Then again, I’m not a party planner, so why would I, I suppose…
It’s a painful year to be an Arkansas fan. At least the Hogs got bowl-eligible already, but it’s hard to watch them lose to one SEC West team after another. If Arkansas was in the SEC East, they would probably be 9-1 right now. Checking out the Week 12 game schedule, I see that the Razorbacks have their best chance to win one in the SEC West, versus Mississippi State, will happen at 6 PM Saturday. Looks like an evening at my home away from home on the south side, Max’s Sports Bar, will be in order.
That’s it for now. Back tomorrow with more news.