Friday update: Max’s opening early for Tigers watch party

The Memphis Tigers play UCF in the AAC conference tourney today at noon, and Max’s Sports Bar will open at noon for a Tigers Watch Party. As an added bonus, Georgia plays Kentucky at the same time, so you can root for an upset and an early trip home for Coach Cal.

I have to work today so I won’t be at Max’s for the Tigers. However, my Hogs step into SEC tournament play tonight at 8, facing Ole Miss. That might be worth a walk down to the south side.

Another reason to go to South Main tonight is the kickoff of the Big River Block Party this weekend, featuring The Accidentals at the 5 Spot this evening. After that Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils play The Dirty Crow Inn tonight at 9.

Garrison Keillor takes his radio show A Prarie Home Companion on the road and to the Orpheum tonight. 7 PM showtime. Tickets $52.50-$152.50.

The Vintage 901 opening toast and Perfect Pairings is tonight at the Halloran Centre. Tickets $225.

There will be a march of unity and resistance in support of Standing Rock Downtown tonight.

I do plan on being at the Beale Street St. Patrick’s Day parade tomorrow, if the weather is at all agreeable. However, I have decided it’s probably best to leave my little green-haired troll at home. It’s a shame because at this point, people are asking about Perjorie T. Roll nearly every day, but if I accidentally drop her, some kid will think she was thrown from a float and run off with her.

By the way, even though the official parade is not until tomorrow, they are going to go ahead with The Raising of the Goat in front of Silky’s tonight at 5 (time listed; actual time probably more like 6).

The city of Memphis is looking to hire a business development lending coordinator.

The city is also searching for a Downtown hotel consultant.

Poplar from Front to Second will be closed today through Sunday, so that a new chiller can be installed at a building at Poplar and Main.

Off to work, possibly back midday with more.