Tag Archives: baseball
Blue Jays attempt to shut Boston out of the playoffs, stay above .500
Wakefield battles Morrow in eighth attempt at 200th win Could this finally be the game when everything falls into place for the Red Sox and Tim Wakefield, enough so that the veteran knuckler can earn his 200th victory? After it seemed like a near certainty weeks ago, Wakefield will take his record eighth stab at No. 200 on Tuesday at Fenway Park when the division-rival Blue Jays come to town to kick off a brief two-game set. The Red Sox, who have lost four straight series for the first time this year, could use any kind of positive momentum swing…
Minor League sport has its charm
Minor league sport has historically been a source of intense, dedicated fans. This might be due to the fact that payrolls in these leagues are far less than the “big leagues.” Sometimes, they are even non-existent. Often, teams are more creative with their team-names and logos. Owners aren’t afraid to settle into a niche and be more personal with their team. A great lyric says, “Some may sell their soul to have mass appeal.” Indeed. In the minor leagues, the venues are more intimate, the accessibility to players is better, and they have an authentic hometown feel. They’re often the…
Philly Feastival 2011
Philadelphia’s Top Chefs Come Together “World-class cities need world-class culture. FEASTIVAL celebrates both our artistic and culinary scenes—two great economic engines that push Philadelphia forward.” –Richard Vague, Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe Board President Nothing represents Philadelphia’s dynamic and innovative arts scene better than the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe. Each year during its 16-day Festival, Live Arts brings the most cutting-edge artistic performances from around the globe to Philadelphia, and on its “fringe,” local artists infuse the city with their own wild creativity. Last year, for the first time ever, Philadelphia’s hottest arts festival joined forces…
Obama to visit Detroit Labour Day
Still thinking about what to do on the upcoming holiday weekend? President Obama has announced he will be in Detroit. While he said he does not think he will march in the Solidarity Parade, you might be able to catch him giving a speech afterward at a location yet to be announced. Detroit AFL-CIO President Saundra Williams said Obama’s visit could bring in an additional 100,000 people to the Michigan AFL-CIO Labour Day Parade — possibly doubling the annual crowd. Along with the march, there are additional events happening in and around the Detroit area. For example, the Detroit Jazz…
