Woodrow Wilson’s musical students take over the Granada this Sunday.
The Sports Booster Club at J.L. Long Middle School hosts its biggest fundraiser of the year with the “Big Buc$ Casino Night” on Friday from 7-11 p.m. Parents are invited to come down and play classic casino games while enjoying a full buffet and a cash bar. The party takes place at Ozona Bar and Grill, and all proceeds will benefit youth sports. Tickets are $100 per couple, or $60 each , and available here.
Lake House Bar & Grill celebrates four years in Lake Highlands with a big party Saturday, March 25, all day long. Brunch begins at 10 a.m. with food and drink specials and ongoing live entertainment. At 2 p.m. Dani K takes the stage, followed by the Cat Daddies at 4, Brent Best at 6 and, at 7:30, Weezing, a Weezer cover band brings down the house, and the party continues until midnight.
Nothing is quite as exciting for the young musicians of Woodrow Wilson High School as taking the stage at a professional venue like the Granada Theatre. This Sunday, the choir and band students will showcase their skills in “A Tribute to the Glenn Miller Orchestra” from 4-6 p.m. Student will perform classics like “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “String of Pearls” and “Moonlight Sonata.” As a special treat, Julia Rich, whose held the title of “Girl Singer” with the orchestra since 1985, will join the students in live performances on stage. All proceeds from the event benefit Woodrow’s Private Lesson Scholarship Fund, which helps aspiring musicians access the extra teachings they need to shine. Tickets are $20 and available here.
Speaking of the Granada, a stellar line up of performers is set this week. Funny man Louis Armstrong takes the stage Thursday at 7 p.m. “A Thousand Miles” singer Vanessa Carlton performs on Friday from 8-11 p.m. Songstress Judy Collins can be heard on Saturday from 8-11 p.m.
“Another Murder, Another Show” premieres at Bath House Cultural Center Thursday, March 23, and runs through Saturday. The kid-friendly show follows the adventures of Harry Hunsacker sleuthing out a 1940s murder mystery. Production begins at 8 p.m. nightly, and tickets are $10 online.
Alternative Comedy Theater brings the original showcase “March Comedy Mayhem” to Pocket Sandwich Theater this Friday-Sunday at 11:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 ($7 for students) and available at the door.
In honor of International Women’s Month, it’s ladies night at Times Ten Cellar on Friday from 7-9:30 p.m. For $25, enjoy eight tastings with other female wine lovers.
Redenta’s Garden Shop marks its 25th anniversary this Saturday with a garden party. Expect 25 percent off most merchandise, along with a happy hour in the Potting Bar from 4-6 p.m. Get details here.
