Journal Entertainment Page – Jan. 10, 1964

Judging by this page of advertisements from the January 10, 1964 edition of the Journal, there were still a lot of entertainment options to choose from in the Lorain area, even in the mid-1960s. It's a nice glimpse of the city still in its heyday, which many of us Baby Boomers were lucky enough to experience as kids.

It's the dead of winter, so the Mid-America Boat Show was underway in Cleveland. Surprisingly, there's a big headliner: legendary trumpeter and performer Louis Armstrong, appearing with his All Stars. I'll bet that was a great show.

Here he is on the Ed Sullivan show in October 1964 performing his big hit, "Hello, Dolly!"

Now back to the Entertainment page.

If nightclubbing was your taste, there was the 'new' Elberta Inn, Colony Bar, Lincoln Park, and Dewey Road Inn. For teens, there was The Note out in Ruggles Beach and roller skating at Lorain Arena.

There are a few clubs that I've never heard of: Lemon Tree Lounge in Vermilion, Driftwood Nite Club on Elyria Avenue, Shore Bar on North Broadway in Downtown Lorain, and Oasis Club out on E. 28th St. So I guess there's still a few businesses for me to research.

If you were just interested in grub, there was Vians, Manners, and Kenny Kings. 

And there's also Effy's at 1869 E. 28th Street – a drive-in that, coincidentally, someone recently emailed me about.

And note that Ronnie and the Rainbows were appearing at Three Sisters on Broadway at 20th Street.

That's well-known local guitarist and musician Ron Zehel, who's been mentioned on this blog a few times, from performing at the Mary Lee Tucker Show, as well as The Note.