Suggestion Box: Spuds, Yoopers And Some Irish Oriented Options

There is a cartoon by B. Kliban that inspired a personal motto. It is also the title of his book of what can only be called...uh.. unusual humorous sketchings.
The title and philosophical sub-category?
“Never eat anything bigger than your head.”
Like I said, it became a personal dieting guide since I didn’t want to establish a too rigid approach to gastronomical moderation.
Well, Friday is the annual St Patrick’s Day Potato luncheon at the Commission on Aging and having been to several over the years those potatoes come awfully close to bridging those pretty liberal boundaries.
They’re 8 bucks and come with a veritable plethora of toppings and cole slaw (who doesn’t love a good dose of slaw?) dessert and music provided by those fine folks from the Wheatland Music Organization (Happy Wheatland!).
The monies raised support the work of the COA so while savoring your substantial spud you can feel good about contributing to some well needed programming.
11am-1:30pm at 93 S. Gibbs in White Cloud.

Community theater at its finest unfolds this weekend as LionHeart Productions puts the classic tale of Buckquest on stage with “Escanaba In Da Moonlight” the Jeff Daniels creation guaranteed to stimulate  your ulnar nerve.
If you have never seen this prime piece of Yooper yuckery it is not to be missed and anyone who has hunted, knows someone who hunts  or has ever heard of deer camp will find it hilarious.
We have been to numerous LionHeart presentations over the years and they have never disappointed so support  community theater and make plans to attend this weekend
Shows are Friday at 7:30pm and Saturday at 2pm and 7:30pm at the Grant Fine Arts Center.
What? Got a busy weekend?
Never fear the show moves to the Dogwood next weekend for performances at 2pm and 7:30pm Saturday and 2pm Sunday.
http://www.lionheartproductions.org/current.php

We love the Michigan Irish Music Festival that arrives at our Metro sister to the west each fall and as a way to support this magical musical medley organizers  will hold their annual St. Patrick’s Party March 15 and 16 at Bella Maria’s Ristorante & Event Center, 513 West Pontaluna Road, Norton Shores. Featuring live entertainment both nights.
Good way to get your Irish on so sláinte Hibernophiles.
https://www.nearnorthnow.com/features-and-fun/come-get-your-irish-on

Newaygo Brewing Co. continues its Acoustic Lunch series with Jack Leaver making an appearance from Noon-4pm.
BONUS: NBCo is offering their own St Patty’s culinary creations featuring  Two House Beer Brats, Homemade Mash Potatoes, Stout ‘n Onion Gravy, Caramelized Onions and Cheddar Beer Bread.
Tunes and Treats. Can’t beat it. This Irish inspired dish will be available from Friday through Sunday only so grab your appetite and get moving to one of  downtown Newaygo’s destination spots.