Matters of Graves Importance: Lizardmania opens at the Pump House
November entertainment in Chillicothe starts out strong on this first weekend of the month. Shake off those candy hangovers with a night on the town at one of the following venues.
Lizardmania will open from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Pump House Center for the Arts. These delightful paper mache lizards are made by local artist Gary Hutchinson. Lizardmania is being shown in conjunction with the "Re-Imagine" fundraiser for the Carver Community Center. Light refreshments will be served.
First Capital Rotary is back with their monthly First Thursday event Drafts For Dollars at the Pour House at Machinery Hall. This month the Junior Civic League will be the beneficiary. $2 from every draft sold will be donated and the event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Nicole Boggs & The Reel kick off weekend music in the area at Steiner’s Speakeasy at 7 p.m. For comedy, take a drive to Jackson and join me at Stockroom601 for my monthly open mic featuring comics from all over the region. The laughs begin at 7:30 p.m.
On Friday, our friends at Old Capitol Brewing welcome Cory Breth to their stage at 8 p.m. and at the same time, down the street, Steiner’s Speakeasy brings back Marty Leedy and John K Victor. Whiskey Ridge takes the stage at Dickey's Barbecue Pit on Western Avenue from 7 to 10 p.m. Stop by the Crosskeys Tavern for Mulgee Run starting at 8 p.m. For karaoke fun join Cameron Mitchell at the Dock at Water.
The Pioneer School craft bazaar is back on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over forty vendors will be set up plus Cheryl’s House of Hope food truck. The ‘Keys keep their music going with Black Hat Nation at 9 p.m. and the Courtney Jo Band takes the stage at 8 p.m. at the Hard Tail Cafe & Saloon. Cameron Mitchell continues weekend karaoke at the Cozy Inn.
Looking ahead…LoriG Comedy is working with the Recovery Rally Committee for a comedy show on Nov. 18 at the Pioneer School. Tickets are available Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 38 East Water in Chillicothe and are $8. Joining me is headliner Jay Armstrong from northern Kentucky. Jay has been in recovery for over a decade and he travels the country working with Narcotics Anonymous for shows. For more information call 740-851-5307. The Pioneer School will offer a spaghetti dinner fundraiser prior to the event. Doors open at 6 p.m. and showtime is 7:30 p.m.
LoriG and Cameron's Chillicothe Tour of Lights with First Capital Enterprises, INC. begins Dec. 11! Brighten your holiday season with a 90-minute bus tour of lights. Lori G (me) will narrate the ride showing you the best of the best Christmas lights in Chillicothe PLUS carols by Cam in between stops. The tour will visit Steiner's Speakeasy at the halfway mark for a 15-20 minute drink/restroom break where Tara Gillum will be crafting a special cocktail. Each trip will begin and end at The Pour House at Machinery Hall. Two ten person tours a night, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively, on December 11, 16, 18, and 23. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. Your $100 ticket includes the 90 minute tour, an event t-shirt, snack bags provided by Dwell Real Estate, and two drink tickets. RIDERS MUST BE 21 AND UP WITH PROPER ID. No exceptions. This event is not for children. Proceeds benefit First Capital Enterprises and their clients.
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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