http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Katie Wedell, Craig Schrolucke and Alexis Larsen love a trendy hot spot as much as they do a worn out hole in the wall provided the service is as good as the items being served up. They'll also find the hottest bar and club happenings and let you know how to go. Find things to do In a hurry? ActiveDayton.com's twice-a-week e-mail newsletter lets you know the top five things to do in the area twice a week. Sign up Score a coaster? Did you score a Lounge Lizards coaster at your favorite bar? Check to see if you have a winning number. en-us kwedell@coxohio.com 2012-05-17T21:07:56-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2012/05/17/lawyers_to_raise_the_bar_at_fr.html Get Behind the Bar It’s going to be a rivalry-fueled evening of head-to-head celebrity bartending at Brixx Ice Company on Friday, May 18, when lawyers from the Dayton Bar Association get behind the bar to raise money for CARE House... 17408756@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Best Bets 2012-05-17T21:07:56-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2012/04/13/its_bad_luck_to_stay_in_on_fri.html So much going on this weekend, let’s get right to it. Phobia art show It’s Friday the 13th and more than 30 visual artists will be showing off their representation of chosen phobias. Everyone who attends the event will receive... 17407241@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Best Bets 2012-04-13T08:03:02-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2012/04/06/celebrating_national_beer_day_1.html Yes, beer has its own special day, it’s April 7th - although if you want to celebrate like they did back in 1933, you better get in line tonight at midnight. As prohibition wound down and the Cullen-Harrison Act was... 17407002@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Beer 2012-04-06T09:00:10-05:00 lucke2@mac.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2012/03/13/local_game_show_in_a_bar_kicks.html If you’ve ever dreamed of being told to “Come on Down” to Contestants’ Row or practiced your best “Big Bucks. No Whammies, No Whammies, No Whammies,” then the folks at DaytonRocks.com have a brand new event just for you. The... 17405976@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Events 2012-03-13T08:38:31-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2012/03/09/a_big_welcome_to_dayton.html A big Welcome to Dayton to all First Four visitors this week, including of course President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron! Since you’ll surely want to venture beyond UD Arena during your stay, here are some suggestions... 17405791@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Best Bets 2012-03-09T18:12:59-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2012/03/09/reminder_early_last_call_satur.html Bar-goers need to be prepared to drink up and close their tabs a bit early Saturday night/Sunday morning. Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m., Sunday, March 11. That means that clocks get set forward one hour to 3 a.m.... 17405761@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ News 2012-03-09T15:09:26-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2012/03/08/show_off_your_inner_freak_or_r.html Get your freak on! Let your freaky or geeky flag fly this Saturday at Club Vex. They’ll be giving away prizes to the best dressed so dust off your best suspenders. DJ Chris Spears will provide the music for your... 17405635@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Best Bets 2012-03-08T08:25:51-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2012/03/06/thirsty_blue_tongues_return_to.html For those that just cannot wait for March Madness or St. Patrick’s Day, a totally random invented holiday is yours for the celebrating Wednesday. For those that do not wish to be surrounded by hundreds of drunk college kids with... 17405512@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Holidays 2012-03-06T07:22:45-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2012/02/23/weekend_picks_for_rock_em_sock.html Some can’t-miss opportunities this weekend: DAYTON KNOCKOUT A big “good luck” to Dayton Daily News’ own Amelia Robinson and Ron Rollins, competing in this VIP boxing exhibition fight night benefiting the AIDS Resource Center. The best part, of course, will... 17405034@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Best Bets 2012-02-23T23:28:28-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2012/02/23/ribbon_cutting_ceremony_today.html Remixx Lounge, the new downtown bar we told you about earlier this month, is celebrating it’s grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony today. Dayton Mayor Gary Leitzell will perform the ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. at 146 E. Third... 17404976@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ News 2012-02-23T04:35:40-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2012/02/16/this_weekend_is_nicely_sandwic.html This weekend is nicely sandwiched between Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras. Here are some ideas for celebrating either occasion, or just having a good time on your days off. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO BOOTH Couples, friends, family or total strangers can... 17404749@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Best Bets 2012-02-16T23:15:00-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2012/02/09/pre_party_may_be_last_chance_a.html If you enjoy getting paint thrown in your face while dancing to electronic music, then you are probably already aware that the DayGlow Tour is coming to the Nutter Center on Feb. 18. In fact, so many people are anticipating... 17404385@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Events 2012-02-09T05:20:46-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2012/02/02/lots_more_than_football_this_s.html Don’t just sit and watch football when you could laugh, dance or sing your heart out with a bit of comedy, lots of live music and a healthy dose of karaoke. DAYTON DOES DAYTON This is the second year for... 17404086@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Best Bets 2012-02-02T08:00:50-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2012/02/01/remixx_lounge_opening_downtown.html (This story is running in Friday’s Active Dayton, but here’s the info early in case you want to check out Remixx Lounge during their soft opening this weekend. Nancy will be hosting karaoke Thursday night. If you go, let us... 17404087@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ News 2012-02-01T23:49:33-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2012/01/25/the_bars_are_alive_with_the_so.html Whether you like rock, soul, reggae or rap, let the sweet sounds of live music draw you out to a Dayton area bar this weekend. Fresh Rap Showcase A lineup of up-and-coming artists from across Ohio including Dayton’s own Coach... 17403752@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Best Bets 2012-01-25T22:24:10-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com