Winter started with a bitter cold reminder but I love the warmer days that Oklahoma has to offer. And I look forward to the ones predicted for next week. For me, 2022 has been kinda like the weather. Some highs and lows with a bunch of tolerable days in between. So Sunday on the 1st, make your predictions, eat your Black-eyed peas, greens and Cornbread then reflect on the passing days behind and the promise of the days to come. This meal assures us of the opportunity for good health, much wealth and good fortune. Make your predictions easy ones with loopholes. Ya know, “I will try not to be so- grouchy, greedy, gluttony or good looking. I promise to do the best that I can.” This is my chance to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. Live Music this week AND NYE parties. First, Just down the road at the Spiro Eagles, “The Stagemasters” will play from 8-Midnite on Sat. 31st. Great Country music and big dance floor for the two-steppers and waltzing couples to enjoy. 50/50 drawing, party favors and a good luck meal are part of the celebration.
“Connie Abbott and Country Pride” will play for the folks in Poteau on Sat. 31st in the Poteau Main Streetmatters Event Center, 307 Dewey. The party starts at 8 pm and last til Midnite. Connie says that a Pulled pork dinner with drinks, horns and noisemakers and the best in Classic Country will be part of the NYE party. It will be well worth the $10 cover. There is lots of parking downtown. So join Connie and Dave Abbott, Bob Garrett. I understand that there will be a special guest from the Reichert area as well. Good way to celebrate the New Year. Get an advance ticket from Connie at 918 644-4935. Dawn’s Diner kicks off the weekend on Thursday 29th with “Glen Rogers” during supper at about 6. Friday 30th, “Earl Hearon” will be singing for his supper. Then, the House is a-rockin’ with the sounds of “Grannie’s Nightmare” on NYE Dec. 31st. The food is a treat, the dance floor is big and the band is playing your favorite Classic Rock songs. Take your friends and enjoy Ringing in the New Year! Ft. Smith Senior Activity Center will have the Friday 30th dance
and a New Year’s Dance on Saturday 31st. “The Richard Rausch Band” will be playing at 7pm on Friday. Then, on the 31st, “The Lawman” will start at 8pm and help ring in the New Year at Midnight. Hats and horns provided along with door prizes, a traditional meal and a drawing for a 40 inch tv. Make plans on celebrating at the NYE Party on Cavanaugh Rd. in Ft. Smith. “Even Keel” will host a fun filled evening with three bands, a meal from See’s Seafood and a toast at midnite to ring in the New Year. This party starts at 7 pm in JKC Cellars at 7709 Ellis St.Barling . Easy to find out at The Old Ft. Chaffee. “Ozark Mountain Pan Groove”, Steel drums sounds from a much warmer climate, start off at 7pm. Nashville recording artist “Gabrielle Gore and Silent Thunder” will add a lil’ bit of Country. She has played the balloonfest and was part of the George Jones Tribute show. You will love her set. Then, Even Keel” will play your favorite “What would Jimmy Buffett” songs. Joshua Uhrich, Al Grzech, Mark Steele, Bryan Clark and Joe Craine are exciting and entertaining so expect to get caught up in the good time. For tickets and info, use their fb page for tickets online or pick them up at JKC Cellars. A super night of dinner, dancing and celebrating the holiday.
Muldrow City Limits Dance Hall will have “Page One” on Sat. 31st. Party starts at 8 pm. Great Classic Country for the Celebration. This is a NS/ND event. “P.A. Riggs and his band” will be at Boondocks on Friday 30th. P.A is one of my favorite singers. This will be a celebration with food, drinks and Classic Country and Rock. Starts at 8 pm and it’s easy to find on Hwy. 71 South. “Oklahoma Moon” will be at J.C.s in Tahlequah.
Seventy one(71) circles around the sun! Man, I am blessed! I have another reason to celebrate on the 31st, my birthday! My life has been rewarding with years of friends, Family and fun. I am full of Hope that is fueled by my faith and with the prayers of my usefulness to Him. I wake every day grateful and thankful for the many blessings I have received. Here’s looking forward to all the New Year holds for me. May your New Year be safe, warm and happy. May many blessings fill 2023 for you and yours. For info, contact me at 918-649-5736 or tj.wiles61@outlook.com.
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