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March 2010
You’d be an April Fool to miss these bar best bets
By Katie Wedell, Staff Writer
DAYTON — It’s no April Fool’s joke. These bar best bets are actually happening this Thursday, right here in Dayton.
Rum and Reggae
It will definitely be heating up inside Club Vex this Thursday when the sounds of Positive Vibration from Washington, DC and Dayton’s Good Over Evil International Sound Consortium turn up the reggae vibes. Drink specials include $2.50 Red Stripe beer and $3.50 Appleton Rum. Get there early for some authentic Jamaican food including jerk chicken.
- Where: Club Vex, 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton
- When: 9 p.m. Thursday, April 1
- The bite: For cover charge info, call (937) 222-7620.
Trivia and karaoke at Taggart’s
Lots of places do live trivia, and tons of bars have karaoke night, but not many have both in one uber-night. Taggart’s is hosting both every Thursday and throwing in - here’s the kicker! - a free nacho bar during trivia. As if you need more incentive, drink specials include $2 Miller Lite or Coors Light bottles.
- Where: Taggart’s Pub, 970 Patterson Rd., Dayton
- When: Every Thursday, trivia from 7 p.m. to around 10 p.m., karaoke starting around 10 p.m. to close.
- The bite: No cover charge
Saving Abel
Just back from a USO trip entertaining our troops, alternative rock band Saving Abel will be swinging by McGuffy’s House of Rock on April 1. Known for the hits “Addicted,” “18 Days” and “Drowning (Face Down)” off their self-titled debut album, Saving Abel is scheduled to release its sophomore album this summer. Maybe you’ll get a sneak preview of some new songs at McGuffy’s. Opening acts are State Your Cause and Taddy Porter.
- Where: McGuffy’s House of Rock, 5418 Burkhardt Road, Dayton
- When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 1
- The bite: $20 in advance, $22 day of the show. Tickets can be purchased at www.mcguffys.net. 18 and up with proper ID.
CONTACT this reporter at (937) 225-2124 or kwedell@coxohio.com.
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Catch the fever of March Madness at these bar best bets
By Katie Wedell, Staff Writer
Is your bracket busted yet?
Whether you’re still in the running to win your office pool, or you could care less about college basketball, these bar best bets will bring out the March Madness in everyone.
Avery March Madness contest
Boston’s Bistro and Pub and South Park Tavern are among 16 bars across Ohio competing in Avery Brewing Company’s March Madness competition to sell the most of two beers, Avery White Rascal White Ale and Avery India Pale Ale.
Boston’s will be selling both varieties by the pint for $3 or in half-gallon growlers for $14 ($9 if you already have a growler). South Park is offering either beer in a 14 oz. glass for $3 each.
Each week the bars sales will be tallied and compared to that week’s bracket competitor. The winner moves on for another week. Help your favorite bar earn bragging rights for the whole year by stopping in and ordering a pint.
- Where: Boston’s Bistro and Pub, 7500 N. Main St., Dayton, or South Park Tavern, 1301 Wayne Ave., Dayton
March Madness specials at Fricker’s
It’s in their slogan, “Food, Fun, Sports, Spirits!” Fricker’s Vandalia location is offering up March Madness specials throughout the tournament including $13 super tubes of Bud Light (100 ounces of beer you can pour at your table) with collectible stadium cups. If that deal doesn’t make you like college hoops, nothing will.
- Where: Fricker’s, 22 Foley Drive, Vandalia
- Hours: 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. every day
- The bite: No cover
Milano’s Idols Competition
Get into the competitive spirit at Milano’s on Brown Street this month during their annual karaoke contest. Milano’s is always a good choice for basketball watching with tons of TVs and fresh-baked subs, pizza and calzones,
But once the NCAA champ has been crowned, the action will still be fierce, as karaoke hopefuls duke it out to be crowned Milano’s Idol 2010.
The competition kicks off March 24 and runs every Wednesday until April 14. The finals will be held April 21.
- Where: Milano’s, 1834 Brown St., Dayton
- When: 10 p.m.-2 a.m. every Wednesday
- The bite: Free. Call (937) 222-7072 for information on how to sign up and sing.
A Celebration of Life for Dan Stork
The band Flashback had originally planned a benefit concert for March 28 to help out their ailing keyboardist Dan Stork. They were in the midst of recruiting local bands to play the show when Dan passed away March 14.
The show must go on, the way Dan would have wanted it to.
“Dan has supported live music in the Dayton area for many, many years. We just want to show our appreciation and dedication to this wonderful family,” said Flashback band member Brenda Lambros.
The band lineup for the show is: White Rabbit, Lost Highway, Betty Lane, Night Reign, The Johnsons, Diddley, Yellow Snow Cones, Karizma. In addition to lots of live music there will be raffles throughout the day, with all proceeds going to Dan’s wife Peggy to help with bills.
- Where: Upper Deck Tavern, 2651 Blanchard Avenue, Moraine
- When: 2 p.m.-midnight, Sunday, March 28
- Admission: $5
CONTACT this reporter at (937) 225-2124 or kwedell@coxohio.com
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Pinch Me! It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day
Yep, it’s almost here. The greenest of drunken days. Lots of pubs, restaurants, bars and clubs will be throwing shamrocks on the walls and dying their brew green for your enjoyment.
We’ve highlighted some of the best St. Patty’s Day parties in town in this week’s Go! section and you can read all about them on ActiveDayton.com. Here’s the link: St. Patrick’s Day events
There’s a full list of St. Patrick’s Day themed events available for searching in our Events database.
And finally, if green just isn’t your color, check out these non-leprechaun-infested events happening this weekend. Shamrock-free parties
Did we miss you’re event? Put the info here on the blog. Green Cheers!
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Some shamrock-free party options this weekend
By Katie Wedell, staff writer
Many bars are having St. Patrick’s Day warmups this weekend complete with green beers and shamrocks galore. Learn more about St. Patty’s Day related events
But for the non-Irish, or anyone looking for something different this weekend, these bar best bets are great alternatives to bagpipes and Blarney Stones.
A.B.C. (Anything But Clothes) Party
That’s right, come one, come all, but don’t come in clothes to Atmosphere this Friday. But please come with something covering your skin. It’s time to get creative! Wear a box, a curtain, a whole roll of duct tape - whatever! - as long as it’s not clothing. Drink specials include $5 all-you-can-drink well drinks and drafts until midnight and body shots with the Elite Hotties. They’re also advertising a special guest DJ, identity unknown.
- Where: Atmosphere Night Club, 507 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton
- When: 10 p.m. Friday, March 12
- The bite: $5 for all-you-can-drink promotion. 18 and up to get in, 21 and up to drink. Bottle service and VIP tables available. Call (937) 433-3996 for more information.
Party with “Blaze One Records”
The 88 Club will be the place to party with Fat Josh and “Blaze One Records” Friday night. UFC fighter Jody Poff will be there along with YoungBlaze, The Original Get Money Boys and many more performers from around Ohio. Get there early for their “Off The Hook” Happy Hour with specials including $2 domestic beer, $3 import beer and $3 well drinks from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Where: The 88 Club, 219 N Patterson Blvd., Dayton
- When: 10 p.m. Friday, March 12
- The bite: $5, ladies 18 and up, guys 21 and up.
Alice in Wonderland costume party
Dress as a cat, a queen, a rabbit, or a mad man in a hat! There will be prizes for the best costumes and drink specials all night. If you haven’t been to Top Dog in a while, now is the time to check out this not new, but improving watering hole.
- Where: Top Dog Saloon, 308 W. Main. St., Fairborn
- When: 9 p.m., Saturday, March 13
- The bite: No cover, call (937) 878-4430 for more information
CONTACT this reporter at (937) 225-2124 or kwedell@coxohio.com
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Some mad, mad parties this weekend
By Katie Wedell, Staff Writer
It’s a mad, mad world, and we’re happy to party in it. We think the Mad Hatter would approve of these unusual bar best bets.
Mad Hatter Unbirthday Tea Party
Vex is celebrating the release of “Alice in Wonderland” with a mad costume party. Get dressed up for a tea party full of cats, queens, rabbits, mad hatters and maybe an Alice or two. Everybody will be on the dance floor as DJ Kris, Matt Freeman and Infidel-icious spin Darkwave, Goth, Industrial and more.
- Where: Club Vex, 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton
- When: 9 p.m. Friday, March 5
- The bite: 18-20 $5, 21 and up $3, ladies get in free before midnight, so don’t be late! More info at www.myspace.com/nightofsyn.
Wet ‘n’ Wild Party
Local colleges are already on Spring Break, and you know what that means - wet T-shirt contest time. If you couldn’t get away to Cancun or Miami, don’t worry. South Beach is bringing the college spring break atmosphere to Dayton. South Beach is giving away $350 to the sexy wet T-shirt contest winner this Friday. Plus dance music with DJ Chris Rock, $2 Jello shots, body shots, and a merchandise giveaway with the Splash Hotties.
- Where: South Beach, 729 Lyons Road, Centerville
- When: 9 p.m. Friday, March 5
- The bite: Must be 18, cover charge info and more at (937) 439-9040, www.southbeachdayton.com or www.splashhotties.com.
Pub Crawl
Boston’s is hosting a second Dayton City Pub Crawl this Saturday. The bus will be starting at Boston’s and making stops at One Eyed Jacks, Fox & Hound, Harrigan’s, Chappys, South Park Tavern and then ending up back at Boston’s.
- Where: Boston’s Bistro and Pub, 7500 N. Main St., Dayton
- When: Saturday, March 6, beginning at noon.
- The bite: $25, call (937) 461-1002 to reserve your seat on the bus.
CONTACT THIS REPORTER at (937) 225-2124 or kwedell@coxohio.com. Tell us about your bar and club events at activedayton@coxohio.com
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