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By Katie Wedell
| Thursday, August 26, 2010, 10:11 PM
It’s back to school time and local bars are opening their doors to returning college students who want to start the school year off with a splash.
Beer Week
A slew of area bars are offering tastings and craft brew specials this week leading up to the 12th annual AleFest Saturday at Carrillon Historical Park. For a list of all events, times and locations, visit daytonbeerweek.com.
One event for beer lovers that didn’t make the list is One Eyed Jacks Magic Hat Party on Friday. Live music will be provided by Media Blackout. Everyone gets free swag with the purchase of a Magic Hat beer and there will be a T-shirt raffle at midnight.
Where: One Eyed Jacks, 2638 Colonel Glenn Highway, Fairborn
When: 9:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 27
The bite: No cover
Back to School Bashes
On Friday, South Beach is celebrating the beginning of the school year with drink specials and a Sexy School Girl Contest. Cash and tanning package prizes for the winners courtesy of Solar Tan. Ages 18 and older are welcome and ladies get in free until 11 p.m.
Where: South Beach Nite Club, 729 Lyons Road, Centerville
When: 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 27
The bite: Ladies free until 11 p.m., call (409) 374-1439 for cover charge information.
On Saturday, reuse that school girl outfit at Vex’s Back-to-School Bash hosted by LA Tan. The first 50 ladies to arrive will receive a free tanning package. Any ladies in costume get in free until midnight. Costume contest prizes include free packages from LA Tan, free bottles of liquor and cash.
If you’d like to do some good for charity before your night of drinking and dancing, LA Tan will be having a $5 car wash during the day Saturday, on Miamisburg-Centerville Road. Part of the proceeds go to breast cancer research.
Where: Club Vex, 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton
When: 10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 28
The bite: Ladies 18 and older, $5 cover. Guys 18 and older, $7 cover. Ladies in costume free until midnight.
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By Katie Wedell
| Thursday, August 19, 2010, 10:37 PM
Football season is almost upon us, which of course means it’s time to draft your 2010 fantasy team. Lots of local sports bars and restaurants want to be the setting for your league’s draft party, and they’re willing to sweeten the deal with food and drink specials.
Spots are filling up fast, so call to register your party ASAP. All of these locations offer free Wi-Fi so you can manage your picks online or look up any last-minute injuries.
Don’t worry! Wings make everything better. Even if your bro stole Brandon Marshall out from under you, and you got stuck with the Chargers D. Have another beer.
Champps is offering free unlimited Chili Dogs and beer specials to anyone holding their Fantasy Football Draft Party there. President of the league will receive a $15 gift card.
Where: 7880 Washington Village Drive, Centerville
Register: Call (937) 433-2333 and ask for Jamie Bernard.
Host your draft at a local Hooters and you’ll get a free draft kit, plus they’ll match you “Boneless Wing for Boneless Wing!” Example: Order 20 Boneless Wings they’ll give you 20 Boneless Wings for free.
Nationally, Hooters is giving away a trip to the big game. Visit a participating Hooters location to receive a game piece with a pin code. Enter it online at www.hootersbiggamegiveaway.com. One winner will receive round trip airfare for two to Dallas, two nights hotel accommodations and a VIP party at Hooters for the big game. 2nd prize is $1,000 in Hooters gift cards.
Where: Multiple locations. Visit www.hootersrmd.com for local restaurants and to register your party.
If you have at least 10 people in your league, host your Fantasy Football Draft at a local Buffalo Wild Wings and get a draft kit that includes a draft board, koozies and more. Each team will also get $100 worth of Buffalo Wild Wings gift cards for future visits.
Where: Multiple locations, visit www.buffalowildwings.com for more information.
Register: Call your local restaurant to reserve a spot. They are filling up fast.
Who else is offering Fantasy Football Draft specials or sweepstakes?
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By Katie Wedell
| Friday, August 13, 2010, 08:05 AM
The Dayton Ballet Barre is throwing its second annual British Bash at the Packard Museum Saturday. It’s a great opportunity to explore the museum, help raise money to support local arts groups and party it up Shakespearean style. Queen Elizabeth I and her Court will perform dances from the era and a short Shakespearean piece.
Jump forward in time and take a ride in a Packard V-12 convertible or check out all the vintage cars on display.
The night will end with a British Invasion raffle and dancing with DJ Zaj. A cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres will be available all night.
Where: Packard Museum, 420 S. Ludlow St., Dayton
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14
The bite: $17 for Barre members either in advance or at the door, $24 for nonmembers in advance, $26 at the door, $45 per couple, $49 at the door. Visit www.daytonballetbarre.org to purchase advance tickets by Aug. 12.
This Friday, South Beach Nite Club is hosting a model search for SH Promotions. Photographers will be on site seeking ladies who are interested in promotions, runway and reality television.
DJ Chris Rock will playing all your favorite music. Everyone 18 and older is welcome. Ladies get in free until 11 p.m.
Where: South Beach Nite Club, 729 Lyons Road, Centerville
When: 10 p.m., Friday, Aug. 13
The bite: Visit www.southbeachdayton.com for more info on cover charge
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By Katie Wedell
| Thursday, August 5, 2010, 04:54 PM
Some bar best bets to spice up the first weekend in August.
You don’t have to go to the beach to enjoy a night of sand volleyball and live music under the stars. DaytonRocks.com is bringing together four bands for an all ages night of rock at Setter’s Volleyball Lounge. Bands performing will be The Paramedic, Formulas (formerly Delta Delta), Fall Kills the Calendar, and Who We Are.
Where: Setter’s Volleyball Lounge, 1008 Gateway Drive, Dayton
When: 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7
The bite: $5 for 21 and older, $8 for younger than 21.
More info: http://www.dayton rocks.com/
Local designers will gather at c{space Saturday for a fashion show to benefit the 2010 Ladyfest. Designers including Urban Handmade, Veda Vintage, Lissa Lush, Mahoganay Soule, and more will have fashions available for purchase in addition to products by Miss Motley’s, Kidtee Hello, Heather Lea Reid, Acid Poptart, and others. Music provided by Heather Redman, Jay Madewell, Rukus Roboticus, and Etch.
Where: c{space, 20 N. Jefferson St., Dayton
When: Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7
The bite: $10
More info: http://www.cspacedayton.org
Yep, they’re back. If you want a chance to be on their new reality show searching for the Hottest Girl in America, then head to South Beach on Friday. Come out and see the famous tour bus, eat some free pizza during happy hour, and dance the night away with DJ Chris Rock. Ladies get in free until 11 p.m. and can show off during the bikini contest, with a cash prize going to the crowd favorite.
Where: South Beach Night Club, 729 Lyons Road, Centerville
When: 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6
The bite: Ladies free until 11 p.m., 18 and older welcome
More info: http://www.southbeachdayton.com
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By Katie Wedell
| Friday, July 23, 2010, 09:22 AM
National Tequila Day, July 24, is a holiday for everyone who loves the Mexican national treasure. Whether it’s a shot of Montezuma Gold that puts some hair on your chest, or a smooth sip of Patron Silver, all tequila drinkers can unite this Saturday in their love of blue agave.
If you’re looking to celebrate with a margarita, try this twist on the classic created especially for National Tequila Day by mixologist Jonathan Pogash for Corzo brand tequila.
Corzo Evolutionary Margarita
The Corzo Evolutionary Margarita
Ingredients
2 parts Corzo Reposado Tequila
1/2 parts Grand Marnier
1/2 parts agave nectar
3/4 parts fresh lime juice
6-8 small chunks of your choice of pepper (yellow, red, or orange)
Process: In a mixing glass, muddle the pepper in the agave nectar and lime juice. Then add remaining ingredients and shake well with ice. Strain over ice into rocks glass. Garnish: pepper, lime and optional salt-rim.
If you want to branch out from the margarita family, there are plenty of other ways to mix up tequila. My favorite thing about tequila drinks is their names. Some of these recipes, all courtesy of submissions on Webtender.com, may be more entertaining to say than to actually drink. Try them out and let us know your favorites.
Cowboy Killer
Ingredients:
1 1/4 oz Tequila
3/4 oz Bailey’s irish cream
1/2 oz Butterscotch schnapps
Fill with Half-and-half
Process: Pour tequila, Bailey’s Irish Creme, and butterscotch schnapps into glass add ice and Half-and-Half. Pour into shaker, shake to mix and pour back into glass. Garnish with a cherry.
Colorado Rattlesnake
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz chilled Tequila
1 1/2 oz Tomato juice
1-4 dash Tabasco sauce
1-4 dash Black pepper
Process: Pour chilled Tequila in shot glass and put to the side. Pour Tomato Juice in a second shot glass and dash pepper and Tabasco in the Tomato Juice. Shoot Tequila and chase with tomato juice shot.
Tequila Mockingbird
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Tequila
3/4 oz Green Creme de Menthe
Juice of 1 Lime
Process: Shake ingredients with ice and strain into cocktail glass.
Bite of the Iguana
Ingredients:
1 oz Tequila
3/4 oz Triple sec
1/2 oz Vodka
1 3/4 oz Orange juice
1 3/4 oz Sour mix
1 splash 7-Up
Process: Mix ingredients and shake. Strain and pour into shot glasses.
Share your favorite tequila recipes.
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By Alexis Larsen
| Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 02:03 PM
By Mark Fisher, Staff Writer
The Dayton Art Institute wants you to get brewing.
DAI has announced a call for entries for its 2nd Annual Oktoberfest Home Brew Beer contest, intended for home brewers of beer made with non-commercial equipment. And although beers entered into the contest aren’t due to DAI until September, the time to begin brewing is now, because, well, you just can’t hurry fermentation.
Judging will occur during Oktoberfest, which will take place Sept. 25-26 on the DAI grounds. Judging will be conducted by a panel of judges in three categories: Pale Ale/India Pale Ale, Wheat Beers (German or American) and Porter/Stout. The first place winner and runner up in each category will compete for Best in Show.
But it’s not all about what’s inside the bottle: Each category will also be judged for Best Label, with those winners also taking part in the Best in Show judging. Home brewers are encouraged to design their most creative labels reflective of their personalities and the style of their brew, according to the DAI folks.
The entrance fee is $10 per entry, or three beers by the same brewer for $20.
For a complete list of all contest rules — as well as registration forms, prizes and information about submitting entries to The Dayton Art Institute — visit www.dayton artinstitute.org and click on the Oktoberfest link.
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By Katie Wedell
| Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 08:55 AM
It’s shaping up to be an ’80s-tastic weekend in Dayton. If you’re still preoccupied with 1985, head to one of these local shows for a dose of nostalgia.
Vex is hosting a retro-flashback battle of the ’80s rock stars this Thursday featuring Jasper the Colossal, Good English and NPD. See all three acts for just $5. Plus they’ll be drawing a winner for two Billy Idol tickets. If you’ve entered to win the tickets at a previous ’80s Night, then make sure you’re there, because you must be present to win.
Where: Club Vex, 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton
When: Doors open at 9 p.m., Thursday, July 22
The bite: $5 cover charge
Enjoy some live ’80s music poolside this Friday when cover band Stranger takes the stage at Sharkey’s outdoor stage.
Where: Sharkey’s Poolside Lounge, Marriott Dayton, 1414 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton
When: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday, July 23
The bite: $5 cover charge
Although not strictly an ’80s band, you’re bound to hear some great classic rock covers when the boys of Red Moon play the Town Square at The Greene, Friday. In addition to the live tunes, enjoy $2 beers courtesy of Bud Light Lime, raffles prizes and giveaways, food from Subway, and a Harley Davidson display. One of the prizes being raffled off is a trip for two on the Bud Light Port Paradise Cruise. All proceeds from alcohol sales will benefit the Pink and Chrome Ride for the Cure, an open motorcycle event in October to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Greater Cincinnati.
Where: The Greene Town Square, 51 Plum St., Beavercreek
When: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, July 23
The bite: Free
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The Lounge Lizards mentioning South Beach Nite Club!?! I’m starting to think you own the damn