April Arts & Entertainment Events Calendar

March 21 – May 06, 2006

Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre presents
SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE
A musical featuring the hit songs of Leiber and Stoller

MainStage - Tuesday thru Saturday evenings:
Buffet from 6:00-7:30pm, show at 8:00pm

With (3) Thursday Senior Matinees:
March 23, 30 and April 06 - house opens at 11:00, show at 12pm

Senior Matinees $25, Bring Your Own Lunch, beverages provided or order Chaffin’s Boxed Lunch when you make your reservation for an additional $5.00

And (1) Sunday Matinee:
April 23, buffet from 12:00- 1:30, show at 2:00pm

*Ticket Prices for Musicals Evening Shows and Sunday Matinee:
$ 50 per adult, $30 for children 12 and under (both prices include dinner, show and tax)
Show only $38 (includes show, soft drinks, coffee and tea)

*Admission prices do not include gratuity for your waiter

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