Pssst -- wanna sneaky preaky at tomorrow's Live! weekend section? I know you do, and you're in luck.
I wrote a big piece about the split personalities of Preakness. There's the vile infield and the prim and proper pavilion.
It's more than just that, though. It's a cheat sheet -- a guide for revelers, with everything from drink prices to stage locations and set times ...
For example:
This year's musical roster, which features the Zac Brown Band and O.A.R., is sure to appeal to more people than last year's. Be prepared to ping-pong between the two stages at either end of the infield, because none of the performances will overlap. Each band will play a full set — unlike last year, when some of the shows were cut short to accommodate the races.
DJ Yummy gets things rolling at 8 a.m., Mr. Greengenes goes on at 9 a.m. and the music continues until 5:30 p.m. Need more entertainment? The infield will also have an oxygen bar, foosball, air hockey, beer pong and cornhole tables, a tent offering wagering advice, a volleyball tournament, bikini contest and scavenger hunt. They're also giving away a ton of prizes, including iPods, iPads and meet-and-greets with the bands.
It might be the cover story. It might not be. You'll just have to pick up a copy and see. Ha. Like anybody reads the paper anymore.
Hee hee.
(Baltimore Sun photo by Algerina Perna)