The Memphis Redbirds are back in town after a half-month’s absence. Their opponent this week will be the Nashville Sounds. However, this homestand won’t be the typical Tuesday-Sunday. It will be Wednesday-Monday so fans can spend as much time as possible at the ballpark on the long Independence Day weekend.
Here’s a look at what’s going on at AutoZone Park in the days to come:
Wednesday, June 28: No special promotions. First pitch 7:05.
Thursday, June 29: Throwback Thursday. Enjoy the greatest beer in the world, Pabst Blue Ribbon, at throwback prices of $2 a draft. Hot dogs are a $1 throwback on Thursdays. The Redbirds will wear their throwback Memphis Chicks jerseys. First pitch 7:05.
Friday, June 30: The first of a 4-day “Red, White, & BOOM” celebration. First pitch is 7:05 with the following promotions:
- A bobblehead of Gold Glove-winning St. Louis Cardinals infielder Tommy Edman will be given away to the first 1500 fans
- The Redbirds are smoking a whole hog and an all-you-can-eat specialty ticket gets you in on it! The ticket includes smoked pork, potatoes, corn, rolls, hot dogs, chips, soft drinks, and water.
Saturday, July 1: First pitch is 6:35 with the following promotions:
- Free powder blue Redbirds jersey to the first 1500 fans.
- Stick around for fireworks after the game ends.
Sunday, July 2: First pitch is 6:35 with the following promotions:
- The first 1500 fans get a Memphis Redbirds Hawaiian shirt featuring logo elements from the team’s first 25 years.
- Kids 12 and under get a free ice cream treat from Prairie Farms.
- Kids get to run the bases after the game!
Monday, July 3: First pitch is 6:35 with the following promotions:
- An all-you-can-eat specialty ticket includes the ballpark’s famous BBQ nachos with chicken or pulled pork, hot dogs, coleslaw, chips, soft drinks, and water.
- ABC’s Gong Show winner Jessica Haas will perform a speed painting demo during the National Anthem. The painting will be auctioned online.
- The Redbirds will be wearing special Independence Day jerseys and hats.
- Stick around after the game for the largest fireworks display in park history. With the City of Memphis fireworks display moved to Liberty Park for the second year in a row, this is your best chance to catch a major fireworks show Downtown.
River Garden will host a Sunset Skate this Thursday from 6 to 9 PM. There will be free skate lessons (6 PM) and a limited supply of free skate rentals. DJ Brother John supplies the music beginning at 7.
There will be a free yoga class taught by Andrea Jay in the upstairs performance area of the Cossitt Library this Friday at 4 PM.
Formerly Known As headlines this Thursday’s Peabody rooftop party. 6-10 PM, $15 general admission, $30 to go VIP.
The Frontmen with Tigirlilly Gold are the featured entertainment at the free, all-ages KIX on Beale concert this Thursday. It happens at Handy Park at 7:30 PM.
Elevation Memphis performs at Live at the Tracks at Central Station Hotel this Thursday from 6:30-10:30 PM.
That same night, it will be Ladies’ Night in the hotel’s Eight & Sand Lounge with DJ Alpha whiskey.
From the CA: Desmond Bane could earn an even bigger contract extension than Ja Morant. That’s because max deals are based on a percentage of the NBA salary cap, which goes up every year.
From Storyboard Memphis: An intro to the (almost) forgotten history of The Orpheum. The grande dame of the Memphis theater scene was lucky to survive the 1970s.
UrbanArt Commission will host an artists’ happy hour at 6 PM this Thursday at Inkwell, 631 Madison. These happy hours are a chance to learn about ongoing projects and artist opportunities and network with other artists and UAC staff.
Brian Blake and Alice Hasen will perform at South Main Sounds, 550 S. Main, Friday night at 7.
For my Little Rock readers, sad news: Activist Robert ‘Say’ McIntosh has died at 79. Say played Black Santa, handing out toys to underprivileged kids. He owned a restaurant known for burgers the size of manhole covers and sweet potato pie.
The Memphis Flyer had a talk with the creator of Reevo’s Hot Sauce. He was inspired by watching a team compete in the wing competition at BBQ Fest. Downtowners, get the sauce at Cordelia’s Market, Ben Yay’s, and King & Union Bar/Grocery.
Today is Tropical Cocktails Day.
That’s it for this morning. A/C is out in my building for a few hours due to renovations, so I’m camping out around the corner at Bardog. Back tomorrow with more news.