Matters of Graves Importance: Children's Weekend at Adena Mansion among host of activities this weekend
By now you are scheduled up to your garland and tinsel in office parties and family gatherings but make sure to keep some openings in your life for the great happenings that are coming up in Chillicothe this Christmas and New Year’s season. There are plenty of events in the area to round out your holiday plans, so let’s get to it.
During Children’s Weekend at Adena Mansion on Dec. 10 and 11 one child for each adult paying admission will be admitted free of charge. Adena Mansion and Gardens will be decorated in 19th century yuletide splendor for two weekends only. The Visitor’s Center will have live entertainment and refreshments will be offered. Reproduction children’s toys, books, holiday decorations, and other unique items will be available for sale at the Adena gift shop. Elsewhere on the grounds, horse and carriage rides will be offered at an additional charge. You may purchase your tickets at the door on the day of the event, or by calling 740-772-1500, or online at adenamansion.com. If you are looking to start a local, family tradition this is a good one.
Tonight join Justin Wood at Steiner’s Speakeasy for Bar Trivia and Name That Tune. Teams of up to four people play two rounds and the fun begins at 7 p.m. Thacker, Barnes, & Joseph PLUS another Barnes will appear at the Crosskeys Tavern at 8 p.m.
Friday from 8 to 11 p.m. Thacker, Barnes, & Joseph return to the Old Capitol Brewing stage. Fifty West is hosting a 1920's Murder Mystery Party starting at 7 p.m. Packets with the case details will be issued to the teams and whichever team solves it in the fastest time will get a $50 gift card.
The Tomlinson Group will be hosting their annual Photos with Santa event on Saturday, December 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pump House Art Gallery. The event is free but sign-ups are limited and an ice rink skate pass is included with your reserved ticket. Tickets can be reserved on Eventbrite. Self proclaimed “Suthernahia famous” Ben Davis Jr. returns to Steiner’s on Saturday at 9 p.m. and Ricky Lee will be at Wagner’s Roadhouse. On the east side of town Rich Regal and WTMF LIVE can be found at Mikey’s Sports Bar at 7 p.m. and on the west side Mulgee Run plays the Cozy Inn Bar & Grill.
Santa is coming to the Pour House for brunch on Sunday, Dec. 11. Call 740-771-4770 to reserve your table. The menu they put together is amazing. Also on Dec. 11 enjoy an evening with the Columbus Symphony for their Holiday Pops Spectacular at Ohio University Chillicothe at 5 p.m. Tickets are available on Eventbrite or at the Ross-Chillicothe Convention and Visitors Bureau on North Plaza Boulevard. A pre-performance concert begins at 5pm featuring the Chillicothe High School Orchestras. Proceeds to benefit the Community Fine Arts Fund and the Hope Clinic of Ross County.
Looking ahead…Tickets for “Super Fantastical Christmas Spectacular” with Cameron Mitchell at the CCT are on sale now on Eventbrite. Join him on December 17 for a holiday variety show that only Cam can offer.
Dec. 22 I will be at the Dock at Water for some holiday, adult trivia fun.
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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