I remember at Shady Point Grade School that there was a decorated “Mailbox” just for Valentines to other kids. For .25 at the Ben Franklin Five and Dime, I could get a big box of 50 valentines that I would cautiously pick out and sign. Had to be careful not to get too mushy with the wrong girl or make the mistake of sending one that’s too mushy for your hunting buddies. Didn’t want to send the wrong message . Later in Pansy Kidd Jr. High, I learned to invite that girl that held my interest for the Valentine Sock Hop. Valentines Dances have always been a favorite of mine. There are a few this weekend. Invite your special “Valentine” and enjoy this holiday of Love.
After a good ponderin’, I got to thinking about the ever changing “Seasonal Aisle” at the two major retail stores in the area. There are candy, cards, decorations and balloons that send the appropriate message of love. Colorful and eye-catching, these displays now-a-days seem to be on the shelves earlier than ever to announce the upcoming celebrations. Halloween decorations are showing up right after the 4th of July. Christmas bulbs and lights, thur the aisles red and festive before Thanksgiving. It is almost a cross contamination of sorts.
But I think that it’s unfair,or I just missed it, that Ground Hawg day didn’t have a noticeable display last week. AND there were no GHD Dances to promote. Join this movement that I have started to correct this. And I hope that after St. Paddy’s Day, the merchandise is rotated out so that the next holiday, April’s Fools will be celebrated by all. Ya have to get really creative with the t-shirts and decorations for the All Fool’s day. Teresa, the Okie Artist, could have fun painting storefronts with focus on local fools. Then, your invite to the dance could be taken either right, in fun, or Very Wrong. Please send info on all April Fools dances in our area so that all the ole fools will have their day. What band would you suggest to be the best for this April Fools dance? Got several to pick from in my opinion.
Live Music this week- A friend and one of my favorite singers,
“P.A. Riggs” will be playing this Sat. 11th at the Monroe Community Building from 1 til 3 pm. It is free and open to the public. This will be to introduce their Country/Rock dance band and after two gigs together and lots of practice, it will be a couple of hours of great music. Don McKenzie/drums, Earl Brown/bass and Clint Basham will give P.A. plenty of support with their years of combined experience of playing dances. Stop by and check them out. Hope to see ya there!
“Live Wire/Ft. Felisha McKenzie will be playing two nights in Ft. Smith this weekend. Friday 10, they will be at Ava’s from 8 pm til Midnight. Then Sat 11th, you can hear them at Hero’s from 9 pm til 1 am. Really good music and playing your favorite covers and a couple of originals. Felisha is entering two of her songs in a Nashville songwriting contest. Results will be announced soon. Here’s wishing you good luck.
Dawns/ Red Oak will have “59 South”, Randy Fennell and Ben Brand, will be there Thursday 9th from 5-8 pm. Grab a bite and enjoy their music. Friday 10th, “Earl Hearon and the Sound of Country” will provide music for the diners and dancers. Earl is a favorite at Dawn’s. The tunes will start at 6 pm. Get there early for a good seat. Then. Sat. 11th, “The Whiplash Renegades” will take the stage. They will be playing your favorite dancin’ songs. Music starts at 6 pm.
“Make it a Double”, Connie and Dave Abbott, will be busy this Valentines weekend. They will play at the Fort Smith Senior Activity Center/Cavanaugh Rd. of Friday 10th. This dance starts at 7 pm. And Sat. 11th, this Husband/wife duo will be just down the road at the Spiro Eagles. It starts at 7 pm, too. You will enjoy their music. I guarantee that.- “The Stagemasters” get the honor to play for the official Valentine’s dance at Muldrow City Limits on Sat. 11th. Bring your sweetheart, it all starts at 7 pm. The place is easy to find and has the largest dance floor around. The crowds have been close to 100 folks. So get there early for a good table. – “Even Keel” will be at the 906 lounge on Friday the 10th, 8 pm til Midnight. “Get the Island Feel with Even Keel”.- One more and it’s a big one. “Oklahoma Moon will be at the Grand Opening of Neumieir’s Whippoorwill Restaurant. Great menu and awesome music both nights. There was a soft opening last week and a full house listened to the “Oklahoma Moon” and sampled the new menu. Country style cooking, still at 509 Garrison Ave, stop by and check them out.
Thanks for all the info. Contact me at 918-649-5736 or tj.wiles61@outlook.com
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