Thursday, September 9, 2010

Classic VIP Party: (5 p.m.)
Memphis Marriott Downtown/Heritage Ballroom.   Invitation only.

Friday, September 10, 2010

NIKE Classic Coaches Luncheon: (Noon)
Memphis Marriott Downtown/Heritage Ballroom. A Classic salute to JSU head football coach Rick Comegy and TSU head football coach Rod Reed. Special guest speaker: TBA    Invitation only.

Classic Tailgate: (8 a.m.)
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium parking lot and Tobey Park.  Food, music and fun.

Ed “Too Tall” Jones Golf Classic: (8 a.m.)
The Links at Cottonwoods.  $150 per person, includes green fee and 1/2 cart.  For information, call (901) 398-6655.  Net proceeds to benefit the Southern Heritage Foundation. Sponsored by Harrah's Tunica.

Classic Parade: (10 a.m.)
Presented by the Orange Mound Parade Committee as a salute to the Southern Heritage Classic. The parade route is along Park Avenue from Haynes to Airways featuring area high school marching bands. For information, contact Claudette Boyd at (901) 413-7109 or online at www.orangemound.vze.com.

TYSON Classic Battle of the Bands: (10 a.m.)
Whitehaven High School Stadium.  The competition will feature the best high school show bands in the region with show-stopping dance routines.  Tickets: $7 advance admission, $10 day of, plus service charges. Tickets on sale July 9 at Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.ticketmaster.com.  To charge by phone, call (800) 745-3000.  For information, contact Walter Banks Jr. at walterbanksjr@aol.com or Andre Newsom at anewsom01@yahoo.com or (901) 230-6973.

Classic Fashions & Brunch: (11 a.m.)
The Peabody/Grand Ballroom. Simply Elegant. Presented by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women - Memphis Chapter.  Tickets: $50.  For tickets and information, contact Bettye Boone at (901) 831-8739 or online at www.ncbwmemphis.org.

Take the bus to the Southern Heritage Classic Football Game.
For specific pickup and drop-off locations or for more information, call MATA at (901)274-6282 or online at www.matatransit.com.

Southern Heritage Classic Football Game: (6 p.m.)
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.  JACKSON STATE and TENNESSEE STATE Tickets: $15, $30 and $45, plus service charges.  All seats reserved.  Tickets on sale July 9 at Ticketmaster outlets including the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Box Office (opens Aug. 16) or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
To charge by phone, call (800) 745-3000.

AUTOZONE Halftime Show
featuring
JSU’s The Sonic Boom of the South
TSU’s Aristocrat of Bands

Classic 5th Quarter
A grand finale for the Southern Heritage Classic football game featuring a fireworks spectacular by Pyro Shows and a battle of the bands.  Sponsored by Tyson Foods.

Classic After Party: (10 p.m.)
TBA

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Diversity Memphis Walks: (1:30 p.m.)
A community wide event designed to showcase the broad array of cultures living and working in our community. For information, contact Diversity Memphis at 901-405-9555 or online at www.diversitymemphis.org.

Classic Catwalk & Hair Show: (3 p.m.)
Holiday Inn University of Memphis. Produced by Tiffany Gary. Tickets: $30 advance admission, $40 day of. For tickets and information, call 901-409-9740, email to tiffany.promo@gmail.com or online at www.classichairshow.com.

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE