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B usiness
IN TOUCH
CALEB LOWNDES I CJ
Buffalo Wings and Rings is a great place to enjoy March Madness once the tournament kicks off.
March Madness party planning
ideas for serious basketball fans
BY CARLA SLAVEY
COMMONWEALTH JOURNAL
It’s that special time of year, where
folks across the country whoop it
up for hoops. March Madness is
on its way in like a lion, and you
can guarantee it won’t go out like a
lamb.
Not if March Madness party hosts
work out their game-plan ahead of
time.
So what are the best ways to make
sure your viewing parties are a slam
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dunk? Whether you are planning to
celebrate at home or away, here are
a few tips to keep in mind.
The first thing is to save the dates.
The tournament officially kicks off
on March 15 with Selection Sunday,
the day in which the bracket is
released.
It continues on through until the
Sweet 16 takes place on Thursday,
March 26 and Friday, March 27.
The Elite Eight takes place Satur-
day, March 28 and Sunday, March
29.
The Final Four face off on Satur-
day, April 4, and the final game takes
place Monday, April 6.
The next thing to plan is venue.
Are you and your group the type to
watch the game at home? Or, would
a local bar or restaurant better get
you into the spirit?
Jonathan Muse, the general
manager of Buffalo Wings and Rings
might be biased, but he proudly
declares that his restaurant “is the
M arch 2020