Saturday, March 6, 8 to 12 PM: Elks Club #25, 524 State St., New Haven, Conn. Corned beef and cabbage dinner at 7:30. 203-772-3557. You do not need to be an Elk to attend! Tickets are $15.00 until a couple of days before the event, and $20 later, and must be purchased in person, at the club, in advance. If you call the club far enough in advance and talk nicely to the friendly barkeep, you may be able to mail a check and receive your tickets in advance without having to make a personal appearance.

Sunday, March 7, 3 to 7 PM: American Legion, 60 County St., Norwalk, Conn. Mind you, the music starts at 3 PM, but the corned beef and cabbage comes out at 2 o'clock, so earlier is better. 203-866-8249

Sunday, March 14, 4 to 8 PM: Lenny's Indian Head Inn, 205 South Montowese St. (Rte. 146), Branford, Conn. 203-488-1500.

Wednesday March 17, 6 to 10 PM: Lenny's Indian Head Inn, 205 South Montowese St. (Rte. 146), Branford, Conn. 203-488-1500. That's two (2) shows at Lenny's, and for both of them, Malone and Big John will be joined by Richie, King of Rock 'n' Roll.

"He is wise who calls to confirm."