Matters of Graves Importance: May Jazz Night, Dueling Pianos, drum circle and more
A big thank you to our Ross County community for making Yellow Day a huge success. Yellow Day Chillicothe is a symbol for a shared commitment to turning the tide against violence and creating a kinder environment in Ross County. Challenge yourselves to do one act of kindness every day. Hold a door open for someone, smile at someone you pass on the street, or, this is a big one, be kind to people on social media. Instead of getting angry at people online, I find myself feeling empathy for negative people. I often wonder what is happening in their lives that makes them so angry with others. I wonder why they can’t see the good in our community because it is EVERYWHERE. Just last week I laughed to myself wondering why people were so upset and focusing on a potential roundabout on Water Street instead of being elated that the state of Ohio gave this area $35 million to continue our revival. For 35 million dollars? Give us three roundabouts. Continuous entertainment is what we can always count on in Chillicothe. Let’s get to it.
Thursday
May Jazz Night is at The Page this evening from 7 to 10 p.m. with JRDN & CO. Take a drive to Stockroom601 in Jackson for open mic comedy hosted by McKenzie Reutinger featuring, from Huntington West Virginia, Angie Davis. The show has no cover but you must be 21 and up to attend. The laughs begin at 7:30 p.m.
Friday
Ethan Monroe is a singer/songwriter from Portsmouth and he will be appearing at the Pour House at Machinery Hall tonight at 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss Ethan’s debut performance, call 740-771-4770 to reserve your table. Yoctangee Fire plays the Crosskeys Tavern from 8 to 11 p.m. Bishop Flaget Catholic School (570 Parsons Ave, Chillicothe) presents “Dueling Pianos” to raise money for gymnasium improvements. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., showtime is 7 p.m. Complimentary light snacks and beverages will be available. Tickets may be purchased at www.bishopflaget.org/event-details/dueling-pianos. Evan Mitchell is back at The Page at 7 p.m. with 7 Mile Smokehouse food truck out front for your dinner needs. Also at 7 p.m. Bluetick, a music collaboration featuring Benjamin Haynes with special guests Chad Stout and Brian Watts, will take the taproom stage at Old Capitol Brewing. The Aaron Mowry Band makes their way to Stockroom601 in Jackson for a no cover show beginning at 8 p.m.
Saturday
Cindi Hedderson Whaley and Bill Scherer are bringing back the Fifty West Drum Circle today at 6 p.m. The circle will be held outside on the patio and this is a family/pet friendly event. Drums and percussion will be available for those who do not have a drum but bring your own drums and rattles if you have them. The Thicc Bois featuring The Sun Movers play the Crosskeys Tavern at 8 p.m. DJ J Jones will be spinning tunes in O’Malley’s 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Looking ahead
The Ted Lewis Museum will present a free concert Runnin’ Wild: Ted Lewis in the 1920s on Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. The concert will be held at The Amphitheater at the Pickaway Agriculture & Event Center, 415 Lancaster Pike, Circleville. For more information visit www.tedlewismuseum.org or call 740-477-3630. (In case of rain, the concert will be held on Sunday, May 19 at 7 p.m.)
May 17 is the 13th annual Swine & Stogies presented by the Cigar Band at Creekside Occasions. Event tickets are $35 each and include a smoked pork dinner, two drink tickets, and an after-dinner cigar with proceeds benefiting the Ross County Good Samaritan Food Bank. Tickets can be purchased from a Cigar Band member. Indoor seating for dining this year is open seating so show up anytime between 6:30 to 8 p.m. This time will apply to carry-out as well. The post-dinner party will continue in a separate tent with cigars, drinks, and many raffle/auction items to shop through. The Cigar Band has generously donated over $40,000 to the food pantry from this yearly event.
Until next time. I hope to see you out laughing.
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