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August 2010
Bars welcome back students with contests, specials, beer
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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TweetBars offering perks to host your fantasy football draft
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.
Champps Americana Grill
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.
Hooters
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.
Buffalo Wild Wings
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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TweetLondon’s calling you to a Bash
British Bash
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.
Dance Party and Model Search
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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TweetBikinis or high fashion: your choice this weekend
Some bar best bets to spice up the first weekend in August.
Dayton Rocks the Sand Concert
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/
Fashion show benefit for Ladyfest
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
Girls Gone Wild
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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