Matters of Graves Importance: The Best of Ross County art show goes through Feb. 25

Chillicothe has lots to offer you for entertainment in February. Let’s start the month with the following fun events!

The Pump House Center for the Arts presents “The Best of Ross County,” an exhibition of artwork created by Ross County students in grades nine through twelve. The opening reception and awards presentation will be tonight at 6:30 p.m. and light refreshments will be served. The exhibition dates are Feb. 1 through the 25 at the Pump House. The show will feature 70 to 80 pieces of art and is free and open to the public. For more information contact the PHCA at 740-772-5783.

Steiner’s Speakeasy kicks off their weekend of music with the Greater Goods at 7 p.m. while the Goosetown Astonishers return to the Crosskeys Tavern for their monthly show. Old Capitol Brewing hosts Harry Potter trivia at 6:30. Each round will vary from very easy questions from the books and the movies to very complicated questions. I will be heading to Jackson and Stockroom601 to host my monthly open mic. I will be hosting twelve comics this evening plus closer Ian Miller. The laughs begin at 7:30 p.m.

On Friday the Travis Brown Duo aka Travis & Bob from the Mother Hubbard Band will be making their debut performance at the Pour House at Machinery Hall. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and reservations are recommended. Call 740-771-4770 to make yours. Mulgee Run is at The Crosskeys Tavern from 8 to 11 p.m. and Sam from The Peach Jam Live will be at Old Capitol Brewing. Cameron Mitchell returns to the Dock at Water for his karaoke extravaganza at 7 p.m. Grab some dinner and get your sing on.

The Pour House keeps the entertainment going into Saturday with Evan Holcombe. The Basement Collective will be at Old Capitol Brewing to celebrate their 2 years of being open in Chillicothe. You will find Good N Stout at the ‘Keys starting at 9 p.m. Don’t forget their kitchen is open late every weekend. For karaoke action hit up Patrick’s Pub in the Quality Inn with DJ Roush.

Looking ahead…LoriG Comedy and Salon Niche present comedy with me on Sunday, February 12th at 7 p.m. I am super pumped to be collabing with Nikki Planton for this fun night to welcome you to her "new to her" salon. I also love the idea of performing in a non-traditional setting. Seating is extremely limited so do not delay. Tickets are $15 single/$25 couple. Call or text 740-649-6006 to purchase.

The Paul Francis Quartet will perform on Saturday, February 25 at the Majestic Theatre Chillicothe. Tickets are available on the theatre website. Grammy Award winning drummer, educator, and Chillicothe native Francis is featured on the Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett album “Cheek to Cheek.” Paul has recorded and/or performed with Stevie Wonder, Jose Feliciano, Jim Belushi, Molly Ringwald, Megan Hilty, The Rockettes, Ralph Lalama, Brian Newman, Rich Little, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, and The Albany Symphony Orchestra.

The Renaissance Singers will perform their annual cabaret on February 25 at 7 p.m. and on the 26 at 2 p.m. at the Chillicothe Civic Theatre. Call or text Trish at 740-412-1529 for tickets. Tickets are $20 for the variety show and include heavy d'oeuvres.

Until next time. I hope to see you out and laughing.

*For consideration to be included in Matters of Graves Importance email Lori at lori@lorigcomedy.com

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