Punxsutawney Phil may have mislead us, but count on local entertainment
We are becoming accustomed to being misled. Misinformation is definitely on trend in this country but Punxsutawney Phil? Phil? Come on Phil. Say it isn’t so. Dude, we grew up with you. Like we see you every Feb. 2. They named a day after you Phil. A WHOLE DAY. And a movie starring Bill Murray. Get your life together man. You did not see your shadow and you told us we would have an early spring. Ha. I saw snowflakes falling three days ago. Snowflakes Phil. You are nothing but a lying little buck-toothed marmot making marmots everywhere look bad. You may have fooled the folks on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania but you are not fooling me. I say we fire you and let the Easter Bunny pick up your slack, with more pay of course. I mean what is next? Is the Farmers Almanac going to start lying to us?
Something you can trust and count on is entertainment in Chillicothe. Forget Phil and check out these local events.
Thursday
Jacob Pool & Dannie Sutherland host their music open mic at 7 p.m. at Shawnee Lanes. All levels are welcome. The Davissons return to from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Page tonight. Take a drive and join me as I host trivia at 7 p.m. at the Stockroom601 in Jackson .
Friday
The Pioneer Center Party at the Elks to celebrate DD Awareness Month is tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. with music by Felony4. This family-friendly event is open to the public with no cover. Free refreshments while supplies last. Jimmy B 3 takes the stage at Jerry’s Pizza West at 8 p.m. Downtown, head to Old Capitol Brewing at 7 p.m. for the music of CJ Briscoe. From Texas, CJ is currently in Chillicothe studying at The Recording Workshop. You can find karaoke from 7 to 11 p.m. at Wagner’s Roadhouse (hosted by DJ Roush) and at Heroes Pub Pizza & Subs.
Pioneer Center celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with events
Saturday
If you wish you could have seen Chicago in the 70’s, you need to see Brass Metropolis at the Majestic Theatre. Boasting solid horn and rhythm sections, this eight-piece band takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at majesticchillicothe.net. and start at $20.Naz Vineyard and Winery welcomes the Gypsy Jug Band at 7 p.m. Try their award-winning, locally-made wine while you are there. The Page keeps their weekend entertainment going at 7 p.m. with Ben True.
Looking ahead
Art, music, and light refreshments highlight the evening when the Chillicothe Art League’s annual Spring Open Exhibition takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at the Pump House Center for the Arts. Get out and enjoy this free event featuring the artwork of over 40 artists.
Scioto Lodge No. 6, F. & A. M. will hold its annual Chicken Noodle Dinner in support of the Ross County Special Olympics on April 4 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ross County Shrine Club, 500 Bellview Avenue. Dine-in, carry-out, and delivery is available for bigger orders. Dinners are $10 and include mashed potatoes, green beans, and a roll. Desserts will be available for $1-3.
Cassie Davis of Rose Quartz Candles will be hosting a craft show featuring locals only, handmade wares from area businesses at the Scioto Township Hall, located at 164 S. Watt Street on April 6. The show will be held from noon to 5 p.m.
Until next time. I hope to see you out laughing.
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