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Southern Heritage Classic 2009

By Teresa R. Simpson, About.com

The 2009 Southern Heritage Classic is sponsored by FedEx and features rivals Tennessee State and Jackson State. The game will take place on Saturday, September 12th but there will also be three days of activities leading up to the big game. Here is a schedule of those events:

Wednesday, September 9:

  • Classic Gospel Concert
    Enjoy an evening of gospel music with Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's plus The Canton Spirituals, Keith "Wonderboy" Johnson, and Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites
    Tickets are $32
    The Orpheum Theatre
    7:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 10:

  • Classic VIP Party
    This is an invitation only event.
    Memphis Marriott Downtown/Heritage Ballroom
    5:00 p.m.
  • Classic R&B Concert
    Enjoy an evening of R&B with Erykah Badu.
    Tickets are $57 and $67
    Orpheum Theatre
    8:00 p.m.

Friday, September 11:

  • 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
  • Classic Comedy Concert
    The BROWNS of Comedy. Hosted by Steve BROWN featuring doo doo BROWN, Willie & Woody BROWN, Benji BROWN, Cocoa BROWN, and Spanky BROWN.
    Tickets are $37
    Orpheum Theatre
    8:00 p.m.
  • Classic Blues Concert
    Blues Music Awards winner Bobby Rush plus Clarence Carter and Latimore.
    Tickets are $45
    Harrah's Tunica/Event Center
    9:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 12:

  • 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 Fashions and Brunch
    Fashion show and brunch put on by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women
    The Peabody Hotel
    11:00 a.m.
    Tickets are $50, call (901) 831-8739 to purchase
  • TYSON Classic High School Battle of the Bands
    Regional high school bands compete to put on the best performances.
    Whitehaven High School
    11:00 a.m.
    Tickets are $7.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door
  • 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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