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Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club is hosting this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Four Miler! This race has a new home and start time – March 13, 2010, at 5 PM – and finishes in the middle of the post race party featuring the Reagonomics. Your $40 entry fee gets you a technical event shirt, finisher’s medal, ticket to the concert, and if you’re 21 the first beer is free! This race is limited to the first 1000 runners and walkers, so get your registration in soon. Get more information and register. Spring is in the air which makes it the perfect time to refresh yourself! Open Sky Day Spa is offering two March specials to help you do just that. Purchase a facial and receive a complimentary brow or lip wax ($15 value). Or indulge in a hot stone massage for only $80, which is $10 off the regular price! Call 614.486.4520 or stop by the spa to schedule your treatment. This offer expires March 31, 2010. Print the coupons at the bottom of this newsletter to redeem. Sign up for the Open Sky mailing list to be notified of any specials deals! Dublin, Ohio is hosting St. Patrick’s Day a little early with a full day of all things Irish on Saturday, March 13, 2010. The day begins with the Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast from 7-11 a.m. at Sells Middle School. Breakfast is $6 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Walk off the Pancakes with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade beginning at 11 a.m. at Metro Center Plaza. The parade will last approximately 90 minutes and ends in Historic Dublin. After the Parade, hop across the Scioto to The American Cancer Society Blarney Hop at The Shoppes at River Ridge. From noon – 4 p.m., you’ll enjoy entertainment including Shamrock Club of Columbus Pipes and Drums, Dublin Dance and Gymnastics performers, dance troupes, and more. There will be kids’ events including balloon art, face painting, arts and crafts, inflatables, and photos with Scooby-Doo, Elmo, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and more. Adults may enjoy the potato and pansy-potting at Oakland Nursey and the Horse-drawn carriage rides. Food will be available from La Scala (grab and go menu only), Montgomery Inn, Pino Gelato, Dave’s Dogs and more, Bruegger’s Bagels, Roosters, and Raising Canes. Whether you can make it to the event or not, you can take part in The Blarney Hop Raffle with a $5 suggested donation per ticket or 5 for $20 suggested donation. All raffle proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. You may also acquire raffle tickets by calling 1-888-227-6446, ext. 3205. The drawing will be held June 13, 8:00 A.M. at the Relay For Life of Dublin, Dublin Jerome High School. You do not need to be present to win. From 4-7 p.m., The Brazenhead will be jumping with a lively performance by Mythica–a high energy, award-winning Celtic, World & acoustic rock band. Enjoy a pint and (more) Irish fare. Seating is limited. Call 614/792-3738 for more information. Indian Run Elementary School PTO (80 W. Bridge St.), will hold a “ShamrAuction” silent auction and raffle from 6 to 8 p.m. There are TONS of incredible items to bid on. Seriously, tons. There will be complimentary desserts as well as childcare in the library.
Looking for something to do this Friday? Caffe Apropos holds their Fabulous Wine Tasting every 2nd and 4thFriday of each month from 8-11 p.m. Try 2 whites and 3 reds for just $10! The owner personally selects the featured wines and the beautiful lady pouring the wine is my friend Susan! Caffe Apropos carries over 700 wines and 70 beers – so you can sit with your friends and enjoy your drinks of choice – and there is never a corking fee! The Caffe stays open until 1 a.m. on tasting nights so you can make a whole night of it after the tasting! They also have excellent pizza and serve Jeni’s Ice Cream – what more could you need? Caffe Apropos Don’t forget about Dine Originals Week going on right now!. Local restaurants are featuring special fixed price menus for $10.10, $20.10 or $30.10. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a new restaurant or revisit a favorite! Fadó Irish Pub is hosting their 10th consecutive St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Columbus and the week of festivities begins on March 10, 2010, with the Guinness Perfect Pint Contest and wraps up on St. Patty’s Day with their HUGE celebration! Wednesday, March 10 @ 7 p.m. – Guinness Perfect Pint Contest – local pubs face off to see who can pour the most perfect pint. Prizes and good times. Thursday, March 11 @ 7 p.m. – Jameson Whiskey Social – Chef Jason pairs the menu with Jameson whiskeys. Reservation accepted by called 614-418-0066. Space is limited. Friday, March 12 @ 7 p.m. – Bailey’s Irish Cream Sampling Event – John Andrews performs live while you sample the Bailey’s. Saturday, March 13 – beginning @ 11 a.m. – The partying begins with The Premier St Patrick’s Tent Party. Enjoy the day in the large heated tent beginning with St. Baldrick’s Charity Event from 1 – 4 p.m. Shave your head to support finding a cure for childhood cancer (or just watch if you aren’t brave enough). Live music begins at 3:30 p.m. with a line-up of Blood, Sweat, and Beers, Irish Dancers, and Get in the Van. And who else could be the headliner of such a fantastic event other than The Menus?! Arrive before 5 p.m. to beat the $10 cover charge or purchase tickets online to save $3. Sunday, March 14 – Get your fill of Live Six Nations Rugby and English Premier League Soccer while you enjoy (another) perfect pint and Fadó Brunch Monday, March 15 @ 6 p.m. – Order a pint from the guest bartenders and stick around for the St. Patrick’s Day Pub Quiz at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 @ 6 p.m. – Pregame St. Patty’s Day with live music by The Drowsy lads at 6 p.m., Irish dancers from The Milennium School at 7 p.m., and Ladies of Longford headlining at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 17 – all day – St. Patrick’s Day in Columbus begins with Kegs and Eggs at 7 a.m. Enjoy traditional Irish food all day, washed down with the appropriate beverage: Booze. You’ll have all the live music you could want with the following schedule: Tickets: There are plenty of events happening throughout Columbus, Ohio for St. Patrick’s Day. Check out St. Patty’s Day Event Page to see what’s going on. Not to brag, but I’ll be in Dublin for St. Patrick’s Day (as in, Ireland) and won’t be able to update this page after Wednesday, as I leave for Europe on this Thursday. If you have any events you’d like me to add before this Wednesday, please let me know ASAP!
Sat, 03/13/10 @7:00 PM Columbus Blue Jackets vs. St. Louis Blues FYI—I’ve linked you to Ticketmaster.com via my affiliate’s link. If you would prefer to purchase without using my affiliate link, please go through ticketmaster.com. Every Thursday, the Franklin Park Conservatory hosts a casual cocktail party from 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Each month will have a different theme and featured cocktail. Each Thursday in March, the theme is “Clover & Lucky Charms”. Try the Lucky Charm beverage (a martini, perhaps?) or you can order your favorite beverage from the full bar selection along with small plate hors d’oeuvres. Gather with friends and check out the stunning Dale Chihuly works. Admission is $10 at the door, for which you will receive $10 in tokens to use at the bar or for hors d’oeuvres. Ages 21 and over. Franklin Park Conservatory The Fudha for today is a $10 certificate from Dirty Franks Hot Dog Palace for only $5! Dirty Franks served all-beef or veggie dogs….with TATER TOTS! I personally loved the Whoa Nelly – pulled beef brisket on a hot dog is GENIUS! Try the fried leeks if you’ve never had them before. Don’t forget – Fudha will donate $1 for every purchase to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank! |
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