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Southern Heritage Classic 2011

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The 2011 Southern Heritage Classic is sponsored by FedEx and features rivals Tennessee State and Jackson State. The game will take place on Saturday, September 10th but there will also be three days of activities leading up to the big game. Here is a schedule of those events:

Thursday, September 8:

  • Classic VIP Party
    This is an invitation only event.
    Memphis Marriott Downtown/Heritage Ballroom
    5:00 p.m.
  • Classic Concert
    See KEM and special guest Anthony David live in concert.
    Tickets start at $57
    The Orpheum Theatre
    8:00 p.m.

Friday, September 9:

  • NIKE Classic Coaches Luncheon
    This invitation only event is being held in honor of the head coaches of both TSU and JSU.
    Memphis Marriott Downtown/Heritage Ballroom
    12:00 noon
  • Shaquille O'Neal Presents All-Star Comedy Jam
    See DeRay Davis, Corey Holcomb, Gary Owens, and Capone live on stage at the Orpheum.
    Tickets start at $42.50
    Orpheum Theatre
    8:00 p.m.
  • Classic R&B Concert
    Enjoy an evening of R&B with the O'Jays.
    Tickets are $55
    Harrah's Tunica Event Center
    9:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 10:

  • Classic Tailgate
    Tailgate party with live music and food
    Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium parking lot and Tobey Park
    8:00 a.m.
    Admission is free
  • Ed "Too Tall" Jones Golf Classic
    The Links at Cottonwoods
    $150 per person, includes green fee and 1/2 cart.
    For more information, call (901) 398-6655
    8:00 a.m.
  • Classic Parade
    Southern Heritage Classic tribute parade that runs down Park Avenue from Haynes Street to Airways Boulevard
    Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium parking lot and Tobey Park
    10:00 a.m.
  • Classic High School Battle of the Bands
    Regional high school bands compete to put on the best performances.
    Whitehaven High School
    10:00 a.m.
    Tickets are $7.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door
  • Classic Fashions and Brunch
    Fashion show and brunch put on by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women
    Memphis Marriott East
    11:00 a.m.
    Tickets are $50, call (901) 831-8739 to purchase
  • Classic College Fair
    College and University reps will be at this fair to provide information on their schools.
    Mid-South Fairgrounds -- Pipkin Building
    Noon
  • Southern Heritage Classic Football Game
    Tennessee State vs. Jackson State
    Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
    6:00 p.m.
    Tickets start at $15.00

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