Not really Memphis related, but Conan O'Brien has inked a deal with TBS. His new show will start in the fall airing Monday through Thursday at 10pm central time. Great news for Conan fans.
Overton Square's Crawfish Fest had to have one of its largest crowds ever last weekend. The weather was near perfect. Weather experts are saying that this streak of nice weather should continue for the next few days. This is great news for outdoor events including the first Peabody Rooftop Party of the year on Thursday night, the Redbirds home opener on Friday, Hot Wing Fest on Saturday and the Rajun Cajun Crawfish fest on Sunday.
The 2010 Blue-Gray Game is set for Saturday at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. New head coach Larry Porter is generating some excitement for the Memphis football program. The scrimmage is slated to begin at 1 p.m. Admission is free.
Local media hasn't picked up on this just yet, but University of Memphis pitcher Dane Sharp was arrested late Sunday/early Monday on DUI charges. No word just yet if Sharp has been disciplined by Tigers officials. If this was a basketball or football player this would be the lead story for most media outlets.
Here's a quick look at Lord T & Eloise, who will be playing at the Peabody Thursday night along with Ryan Peel and other artists.
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