March 2022 Big Bear Today Magazine

Page 8—March 2022
Irish fun at Wyatt’s Pre-St. Pat’s Bash
Big Bear Today
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a little
early with terrific live band plus
Irish food, drink and fun as Wyatt’s
Grill & Saloon hosts its annual “Wearing
of the Green” party on March 12.
A wee bit of fun is on tap with Irish
FNJK at Bar & Grill
He was a child music star, part of a
gifted trio of brothers performing as The
Bantams. Her background is in stage,
singing and performing in theatrical productions
on the East Coast.
It was the 2020 Covid lockdown
that brought their talents together. Check
out this unique duo on March 26 when
FNJK Classic Rock Duo performs at Big
Bear Bar & Grill from 5-9 p.m.
Fritz and Janine Kirchner have been
together for nearly 40 years after meeting
when he was performing at famed
Gazzarri’s on the Sunset Strip, but
weren’t playing together. When the
world shut down in 2020 they picked up
their guitars in what started out as a fun
and creative quarantine outlet.
It wasn’t long till they realized their
chemistry and talent, playing favorites
from the 1960’s and 70’s, was something
to build on. The Victorville-based duo
has been performing at popular Inland
Empire venues since, with this FNJK’s
first Big Bear gig. Admission is free.
Big Bear Bar & Grill is at 42164
Moonridge Rd. Call (909) 878-0802.
games open to all ages like Best Irish Jig,
Guessing of the Gold Coins, Wearing of
the Green and Diggin’ the Ol’ Lucky
Charms contest. Along with cabbage bowling!
Make a wish in the Wishing Well to
win a complimentary beverage.
A special Wyatt’s menu for the
evening includes corned beef and cabbage
and savory Shepherd’s Pie, a true specialty,
plus regular western menu offerings and
bread pudding for dessert. Whet your
whistle with theme libations including
pickle back, Irish car bombs, mules and
coffee, and a selection of beers—make
yours greeen if you choose—Guiness beers
and more.
Kris Colt and the Black Rose Band
return with a unique blend of Celtic folk
and rock at 7 p.m. Favorites at major Irish,
Highland Games and Renaissance festivals,
the band’s music is a blend of crafted
originals with well known traditional folk
songs, bridging the gap between Irish,
Scottish, Americana, and border ballads
from the British Isles.
Colt and her band have opened for national
acts like The Young Dubliners and
Flogging Molly. Their CD The Voyage a
Mystical Journey charted in the upper
ranks on national radio. Colt is an American
Celtic crossover artist specializing in
storytelling through song and is joined by
Steve Ayvazian on percussion and vocals,
Phil Ernst on lead guitar and Peter Maloney
on fiddle, mandolin and guitar.
The group has performed at some of
Kris Colt and the
Black Rose Band
(above) headlines
Wyatt’s pre-St.
Pat’s Day party,
with contests like
no-hands Lucky
Charms eating
the most popular
clubs in Los Angeles
such as Molly
Malone’s, The
Knitting Factory
and the Roxy. As
well as headlining
at Orange County
and Los Angeles Irish Fairs. Entertainment
kicks off at 5 p.m. with DJ.
Kids are welcome at the familyfriendly
bash with indoor bounce house,
Leprechaun arts and crafts, Lucky Charms
eating contest and arcade games. Doors
open at 5 p.m. with fun continuing till 11.
Leave the driving to others by taking
the free Mountain Transit trolley from locations
throughout Big Bear Valley (story
page 3) to the Convention Center. An Uber
driver is available for the ride home.
Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Party admission
is $6, $2 ages 3-14. Locals with proper ID
get in for $3. Admission includes one token
for the Wishing Well.
Wyatt’s is open Wednesdays with DJ
Evan and free country dance lessons with
Bayley. Live bands each Friday and Saturday
at 6 p.m. include Southern Spirit on
March 4-5 with Street Music on March 11
and 18-19. A week later is Thunder Country
March 25 and American River Band
March 26.
Looking ahead, Southern Spirit re-
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