Don’t miss these top events. To submit items for the entertainment calendar, contact Erin Shultz, [friday] editor, at 765-454-8587 or via e-mail at erin.shultz@kokomotribune.com. Items must be received by noon every Monday to be considered for Friday publication.
Super Bowl brings out super parties
The big game is this weekend, and whether you’re a fan of the Patriots or the Giants — or you just love the gridiron — we know you’re looking for a great place to watch the action. Check out the great parties going on this weekend:
Elite Banquet & Conference Center, 2820 S. LaFountain St.
Check out the Super Bowl Throw Down from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per person or $25 per table, and the night includes food and screening of the game on big screen TVs.
Grindstone Charley’s, 3830 S. LaFountain St.
From 5 p.m. on, enjoy $3 appetizers, $2 beer, a live DJ and prizes every hour.
Halftime Sports Bar & Grill, 3040 S. LaFountain St.
Head out Halftime for specials and a live DJ throughout the evening.
The Loft, located inside Quality Inn, 1709 E. Lincoln Road
From 4 p.m. on, enjoy free food and $1 drafts.
Mulligan’s Pub, 1134 Home Ave.
From 5 p.m. on, the pub will have food specials, drink giveaways and more throughout the game.
Ned’s Corner Pub, 105 W. Markland Ave.
The Corner Pub has tons going on throughout the Super Bowl weekend. From 5 p.m. to close today, buy one dinner and get the second half off when wearing Super Bowl or team apparel. From 5 p.m. to close on Saturday, enjoy half price pizza when wearing Super Bowl or team apparel and on Sunday, watch the game on the 106-foot screen with food and drink specials.
Rock Bottom Grill, 1833 S. Plate St.
Enjoy Rock Bottom’s Super Bowl Party with free nacho bar and door prizes. No cover charge.
Chocolate Celebration finds new location
Chocaholics, Samaritan Caregivers is giving you a reason to indulge in rich, delicious chocolate as the 10th annual Chocolate Celebration finds a new home at First Church of the Nazarene today.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, the church will be a chocolate-lover’s paradise, with offerings from local restaurants, caterers and connoisseurs.
From avalanches of chocolate fudge to molten chocolate cakes to gooey chocolate pies, it’s all there for the tasting.
Tickets are two for $5, and each ticket may be redeemed for one chocolate treat.
A panel of judges — including [friday]’s resident sweet tooth Erin Shultz — will taste test all the entries and crown a winner.
The event is one of the largest fundraisers for Samaritan Caregivers, which provides non-medical help to residents of Howard County, enabling them to maintain their independence.
For more info, call 765-453-7611 or visit www.samaritancaregivers.org.
Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance at Celebrations
Fathers and daughters, there’s an event just for you this weekend as the annual Father Daughter Sweetheart Ball returns to Celebrations Banquet Facility Saturday.
Fathers and daughters of all ages can head out to Celebrations for a delicious dinner, dance lesson, craft time for girls and the crowning of the 2012 prince and princess — complete with a photo opportunity.
Tickets are $40 advance or $50 at the door, and tickets and flowers are available for purchase. For more information, visit www.sweetheartball.net.
ALSO GOING ON:
Saturday: Girls and Dolls: Mother/Daughter Tea will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Kokomo Country Club. For more information, call 765-854-0544.
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