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ANNUAL ST PATTY’S DAY GUIDE

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Time to get off that couch and drop some lbs while getting your butt cultured. The tours, art fests and B-Ball are in full swing. All the info you need to dive head first into a Guinness fand get your jig on or the Irish holiday around Orlando.

SOUNDCHECK: 7 NATIONS

IRISH BREWS WITH A TWIST

PROMOTIONS:

Matt Verduin • Jimi Killgallon • Dale Black Pancho Navarrette • Chad Landry

The Words

50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR SOFA

Ashley Burns

COVER:

The Movies

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The Music

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The Culture

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We all toast to the Irish holiday.

Local by way of Ireland, these folk punkers put the miles on every year fueled by the Guinness!

All your favorite irish flavors, but with a few new mixers to get your toast on.

SCENES: GREAT ORLANDO CRAFTFEST

Annual St Patty’s Day Guide for Otown.

Stay Crafty Downtown... with the craftiest crawl.

SCENES: BARK & BREW

The dogs days aren’t over until the last one pulls their human home by the leash! Brew let the Dogs Out at Bark & Brew!

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IN OTOWN!

01 1st Thursdays

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART 2416 N Mills Ave. 407.896.4231/ www.omart.org Thurs, March 6th, 6pm – 9pm, $10 This event is an expression of artists’ favorite things about Charles Dickens – be it his stories or plays, favorite characters, portraits of the writer, or their own interpretations of Dickens’ works. The event is held in collaboration with the “What the Dickens” project happening throughout the creative community in Central Florida throughout the 2014 year.

02 300: Rise of an Empire

Opens Fri, March 7th Starring: Sullivan Stapleton, Rodrigo Santoro, Eva Green After Xerxes’ father, Darius, is killed by the Greeks during the Battle of Marathon, he seeks to become a God and eventually comes face to face with Athenian commander Themistocles

06 The Great Orlando Mixer

CHEYENNE SALOON Church Street Station • www.thegreatorlandomixer.com Sat, March 8th • $30 / 8pm/ 21+ Visit Orlando’s largest cocktail party in the city’s most elaborately decorated vintage venue; complete with 1920s costumes, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and craft cocktails from the city’s top bars and bartenders. One bar/ bartender will be crowned The Great Orlando Mixer.

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07 Nuclear Cowboyz

AMWAY CENTER 407.839.3900 • nuclearcowboyz.com Sat, March 8th and Sun, March 9th • $20 - $75/ 7:30pm Sat, 2pm Sun Nuclear Cowboyz®, the world’s most explosive choreographed arena-based freestyle motocross (FMX) touring production, make its first-ever stop in Central Florida at Amway Center, March 8 - 9, 2014. The highly acclaimed Nuclear Cowboyz 2014 FMX show features the saga of an allied tribe, the Nuclear Cowboyz, whose sole commitment is to defeat an indestructible evil tyrant and her army in this action-infused freestyle performance of pure danger and raw combat.

09 Need For Speed

Opens Fri, March 14th Starring: Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Scott Mescudi, Imogen Poots Fresh from prison, a street racer who was framed by a wealthy business associate joins a cross country race with revenge in mind. His ex-partner, learning of the plan, places a massive bounty on his head as the race begins.

10 Enemy Opens Fri, March 14th Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Mélanie Laurent, Isabella Rossellini A man seeks out his exact look-alike after spotting him in a movie.

08 Kill Bill: Vol 1

300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE 03 The Bright Light Social Hour THE SOCIAL 46 N. Orange Ave 407.246.1419 • www.TheSocial.org Mon, March 3rd • $15 / 8pm / Doors / 18+

NUCELAR COWBOYZ ENZIAN 1300 South Orlando 407.629.0054 • www.enzian.org Tues, March 11th • $5/ 9:30pm/ 18+ The lead character, called ‘The Bride,’ was a member of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, lead by her lover ‘Bill.’ Upon realizing she was pregnant with Bill’s child,‘The Bride’ decided to escape her life as a killer. She fled to Texas, met a young man, who, on the day of their wedding rehearsal was gunned down by an angry and jealous Bill (with the assistance of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad). Four years later, ‘The Bride’ wakes from a coma, and discovers her baby is gone. She, then, decides to seek revenge upon the five people who destroyed her life and killed her baby.The saga of Kill Bill Volume I begins.

11 Magic vs 76ers

AMWAY CENTER 407.839.3900 • OrlandoMagic.com Sun, March 2nd • $44+/ 6pm

12 Magic vs Rockets

AMWAY CENTER 407.839.3900 • OrlandoMagic.com Wed, March 5th • $44+/ 7pm

13 Magic vs Nuggets

AMWAY CENTER 407.839.3900 • OrlandoMagic.com Wed, March 12th • $44+/ 7pm

04 Fat Tuesday Block Party w/ Beebs and Her Money Makers and RJ Harman & Company

15 Magic vs Trail Blazers

16 Magic vs Bobcats

AMWAY CENTER 407.839.3900 • OrlandoMagic.com Fri, March 28th • $44+/ 7pm

05 Orlando Rocks! Jonnie Morgan Band, Emily Kopp, Empire Theory and Evan Taylor Jones

AMWAY CENTER 407.839.3900 • OrlandoMagic.com Thurs, March 14th • $44+/ 7pm AMWAY CENTER 407.839.3900 • OrlandoMagic.com Tues, March 25th • $44+/ 7pm

WALL STREET PLAZA 19 N Orange Avenue 407.420.1515 • www.WallStPlaza.net Tues, March 4th • Free/ 5pm – 2am

HOUSE OF BLUES 407.934.BLUE • www.HOB/Orlando.com Sat, March 8th • $5 / 7:30pm Drs /All Ages

14 Magic vs Wizards

17 Tribal Seeds

JONNIE MORGAN BAND @ HO

THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Ave 407.246.1419 • www.Thebeacham.com Fri, March 14th • $15 - $20/ 6pm

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17 The Downtown Brew: Orlando’s Beer and Food Event CHURCH STREET DISTRICT Downtown Orlando www.churchstreetdistrict.com Sat, March 15th • $20 - $25/ 4pm – 8pm/ 21+

18 The St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl DOWNTOWN • www.orlandopubcrawl.com Sat, March 15th • $5 - $20 / 8pm at Native/23/ Sound Bar /21+

19 St. Patrick’s The Mighty Festival RAGLAN ROAD IRISH PUB Downtown Disney 407.938.0300 • www.raglanroad.com March 7th – 17th • see website for details

26 HIM 2014 US Tour

HOUSE OF BLUES 407.934.BLUE • www.HOB/Orlando.com Wed, March 19th • $32 Adv/$34 Dos / 6:30pm Drs /All Ages

27 George Thorogood & The Destroyers

PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave 407.228.1220 • plazaliveorlando.com Thurs, March 20th • $35 - $75 / 7pm Doors The guitarist and singer founded his Destroyers in Delaware in the early ‘70s, then moved to Boston.The band opened ears, piqued interest and got fans jumping in the late ‘70s for a reason: their rollicking covers of songs such as “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,”“Madison Blues” and “Move It on Over” and Thorogood’s “Bad to the Bone” struck primal chords in listeners. Last year,Thorogood and the Destroyers released The Dirty Dozen (Capitol/EMI), a collection of six new studio recordings and six fan favorites that topped the Billboard blues chart.

20 Ollie’s St Patty’s Parking Lot Bash OLLIE’S COLLEGE PARK 3400 Edgewate Drive 407.999.8934• www.olliespublichouse.com Sun, March 16th

ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER 9990 International Dr. 407.352.8700• www.megaconvention.com Fri, March 21st – Sun, March 23rd • $25+

31 We The Kings / This Century / Crash the Party

22 Drink Good Beer Not Green Beer St. Patrick’s Celebration

MEGACON @ I-DRI 28 Divergent

1042 N Mills Ave www.willspub.org Sat, March 15th • $8/ 9pm/ 18+

24 Predators vs. Sharks UCF ARENA 12777 Gemini Blvd. GAVIN DEGRAW @ 407.823.6006 • www.orlandopredators.com Sun, March 16th • ticketmaster 4pm /All Ages UCF’s CFE Arena is now home to the Orlando Predators. Watch them take on another Florida team in the season opener on March 16.

29 Megacon

UCF ARENA 12777 Gemini Blvd. 407.823.6006 • www.orlandopredators.com Fri, March 21st • ticketmaster / 7:30pm /All Ages

WALL STREET PLAZA 19 N Orange Avenue 407.420.1515 • www.WallStPlaza.net Mon, March 17th • 12pm

23 Gram Parsons Revival, The Luxury Liners, Jackson and Forest Rodgers, Stephen Rock

WE THE KINGS @ BEACHA

30 Predators vs. Los Angeles KISS

21 St. Patrick’s Day Block Party

WORLD OF BEER 3402 Technological Ave • 321.235.9741 Mon, March 17th • Free entry/ 21+

Opens Fri, March 21st Starring: Theo James, Shailene Woodley, Kate Winslet, Jai Courtney In a world where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues.Tris Prior is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group.When she discovers a conspiracy by a faction leader to destroy all Divergents, Tris must learn to trust in the mysterious Four and together they must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous GRAS before it’s too late.

MARDI

THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Ave 407.246.1419 • www.Thebeacham.com Sat, March 22nd • $20 - $25/ 5:30pm Not every songwriter waking up to clear skies and friendly tides will be inspired to cut a tune about Cheeseburgers. These friendly lads from Bradenton happen to write catchy, pop punk telling familiar stories, with a slightly edgier tone. Their breakout single “Check Yes Juliet” was universally approved on the Warped Tour circuit, followed by the crossover hit “We’ll Be A Dream” with Demi Lovato. Staying consistent in a fickle music forum,The Kings most recent release “Just Keep Breathing” found success on Itunes with almost 200,000 downloads, followed by a successful European tour. So the boys from the Sunshine State, continue their positive trek back home.

32 Universal Studios Mardi Gras presents GAVIN DEGRAW UNIVERSAL STUDIOS 407.363.8000 • www.UniversalOrlando.com Sat, March 22nd • $92 Single Park/ $128 Both Parks/ Check Park Hours/ All Ages

ORLANDO PREDATORS @ UCF

25 Paul Simon and Sting: On Stage Together AMWAY CENTER 407.839.3900 • amwaycenter.com Sun, March 16th • $45 - $250/ 8pm Given the differences in age and musical upbringing, it may seem like this tour is not as natural as, say, the Elton John / Billy Joel tours that have occasionally taken place since 1994. But the two singer-songwriters share a willingness to expand their musical horizons and a meticulous attention to craft. The origins for the tour occurred back in May, when the two performed together on ‘Fields of Gold’ and ‘The Boxer’ during a benefit for the Robin Hood Foundation. “After we finished it,” Simon said. “We both looked at each other and said,‘Wow.That’s pretty interesting.’”

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33 Atlanta Braves vs Boston Red Sox ESPN WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS COMPLEX 407.939.4263 Sat, March 22nd, 1:05pm, $17 - $57

40 Solar Bears vs Icemen AMWAY CENTER 407.839.3900 orlandosolarbearshockey.com Thurs, March 27th • $15/ 7pm

41 Orlando City vs Pittsburgh

ESPN WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS 407.939.4263 Sat, March 29th, 7:30pm, Single $20/All Day $30

42 Universal Mardi Gras

presents WEEZER UNIVERSAL STUDIOS 407.363.8000 • UniversalOrlando.com Sat, March 29th • $92 Single Park/ $128 Both Parks/ Check Park Hours/ All Ages

34 Miley Cyrus Bangerz Tour with Icona Pop AMWAY CENTER 407.839.3900 • mileycyrus.com Mon, March 24th • $30-$105/ 7pm

43 Bayside w/ Four Year Strong and Mixtapes

WEEZER @ MARDI GR

THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Ave 407.246.1419 • www.Thebeacham.com

35 Shaun of the Dead REDLIGHT REDLIGHT 2810 Corrine Drive redlightredlightbeerparlour.com Mon, March 24th • free entry/ time TBA

47 Daily Swine Hour

HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 Universal Blvd. 407.351.5483 • www.HardRock.com Tues, March 25th • $25-$35/ 8pm/ All Ages

THE RAVENOUS PIG 1234 North Orange Ave. 407-628-2333• www.theravenouspig.com Daily, Tues - Fri • free entry/ 4:30pm - 6pm Join the Ravenous Pig for the newest Happy Hour in Winter Park, Florida! They feature signature cocktails, draft beers, house champagne and wine specials served with an exceptional selection of specialty appetizers, Swine Hour is Orlando’s newest see-and-be-seen weekday Happy Hour at The Ravenous Pig. In addition, local favorites and owners James and Julie were recently announced as semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards. Head down and see what all the (well-deserved) fuss is about!

37 Kill Bill: Volume 2

48 Dirty Bingo

SHAUN OF THE

REDLIGHT DEAD @ REDLIGHT

36 Pentatonix

STARDUST LOUNGE 431 E. Central Blvd. 407.839.0080 Tues, Feb 25th, 10pm, Free

ENZIAN 1300 South Orlando 407.629.0054 • www.enzian.org Tues, March 25th • $5/ 9:30pm/ 18+ The murderous Bride is back and she is still continuing her vengeance quest against her ex-boss, Bill, and taking aim at Bill’s younger brother Budd and Elle Driver, the only survivors from the squad of assassins who betrayed her four years earlier. It’s all leading up to the ultimate confrontation with Bill, the Bride’s former master and the man who ordered her execution.

CHILLERS 33 W Church St • ChurchStreetBars.com Wed, Feb 26th • No Cover/ 21+ Orlando’s longest running and best tradition lives on at Chillers. Each and every Wednesday, they offer $1 wells, domestic bottled beers, and frozen daiquiris from 7:30-close! That’s not all..YES, there is more. You can also get $1.50 imported beers, $2 Jager, Goldschlager, and Rumplemintz shots!

38 The New Sam Rivers Rivbea Orchestra

Sat, March 29th • $16.50 - $19.50/ 5:3/ 12+

1042 N Mills Ave www.willspub.org Wed, March 26th • $10/ 9pm/ 18+

NOAH

49 $1 Drink Night @ Chillers

44 Bands, Brew & BBQ

Presents: STEVE MILLER BAND SEAWORLD 7007 Sea World Dr 888.800.5447 • www.seaworlparkscom Sun, March 2nd • $82+/ 4pm/ All Ages SeaWorld Orlando’s Bands, Brew & BBQ Festival features six weekends of signature mouth-watering BBQ, an array of thirst-quenching beer and an atmosphere that bring families together for much-loved foods and rockin’ music.

50 Christopher Titus

IMPROV ORLANDO 9101 International Drive 407.48.5233 www.TheImprovOrlando.com Fri, Mar 15th-Sun, Mar 16th • $15-$40/ 8pm/ 21+

45 Flower Power Concert Series presents THE GUESS WHO EPCOT 200 Epcot Center Dr 407.824.4321 • www.disneyworld.disney.go.com Fri, March 7th - Sun, March 9th • $94 Single Park/ Check Park Hours/ All Ages

46 Thornton 2nd Thursday Wine & Art Walk 39 Noah Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Anthony Hopkins, Emma Watson The Biblical Noah suffers visions of an apocalyptic deluge and takes measures to protect his family from the coming flood.

E. Washington Street, N. Summerlin Avenue, and Central Boulevard Thurs, March 13th • $10 / 6:30pm - 9:30pm The 2nd Thursday of every month, fun peeps gather for the Thornton 2nd Thursday Wine & Art Walk.They come to celebrate wine & art and partake in an evening of sights, sounds, food, shopping, and cosmopolitan fun!

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IT SHOULD BE OFFICIAL! Folks around the world are once again laboring to bring St. Patrick’s day to the national holiday level. And, let’s be honest. Who wouldn’t want a day off work, school or spring break just to drink like the Irish. Now, we know the real sentiments behind March 17th don’t necessarily revolve around drinking, but that’s probably all the aXis staff will do anyway. Want to learn more? Here’s what the guys at our favorite pub had to say: “Dear President “O’Bama,” Congratulations. Americans have somewhat embraced your platform for change and now it’s time to make decisions. Tough decisions. But why not start with a fun, easy one? Take St. Patrick’s Day, for instance. We, the fine folks that drink Guinness, have always felt the energy alive inside the American people surrounding this holiday, which has inspired us to invite a national movement to make St. Patrick’s Day the biggest official party ever! Maybe make an amendment, sign it into law, or just raise a pint and get the masses to register for a chance to visit Dublin (where you say you are officially from an all), and let’s make this the biggest party ever! (Visit www.Guinness.com to download your app... find the perfect pint anywhere!)

HANGOVER CURES FOR MARCH 18th

The worst part about drinking is most definitely the next day. Hopefully these tricks can help out a little with the headache, and lead to less worshiping of the porcelain God(dess) the next day. - Pickle Juice: The base of the pickle juice should help absorb the alcohol. - Sunlight: Probably the last thing you want to do is head out into the sun. However, the sun’s rays contain a lot of vitamins you’ll need to fight that hangover. - Vitamin C: This is what the alcohol absorbs from your body. Tank up on O.J. - Bread and Water: The best thing here is if you’re sober enough to do it before you crash for the night. Make yourself drink a big glass of water and chow down on some crackers. If you can handle that before you pass out, you’ll cut the hangover effect in HALF in the morning. - H2O: DUH. You’re hungover because you’re dehydrated. Drink water, all day.

REASONS TO CELEBRATE ON MARCH 17th, EVEN IF YOU AREN’T IRISH

1. You start drinking in the morning and no one calls you an alcoholic 2. Irish car bombs are so good! 3. You can kiss every girl in a “Kiss Me I’m Irish” shirt 4. EVERYONE in every bar you crawl to will be just as drunk as you, including the bar staff 5. Getting lucky after many rounds of Guinness 6. March Madness! 7. When else can you drink green beer? 8. Guinness 9. Harp 10. Guinness + Harp!

ST. PATRICK’S DAY MIXTAPE

1. Against Me! “Pints of Guinness Make You Strong” 2. Flogging Molly “Drunken Lullabies” 3. Dropkick Murphys “The Rocky Road To Dublin” 4. Boondock Saint’s Theme Song 5. The Dubliners “Seven Drunken Nights” 6. The Bloody Irish Boys “Streams of Whisky” 7. Tsunami Bomb “Irish Boys” 8. Dropkick Murphys “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” 9. Orlando Firefighters Pipes and Drums “Wearin’ of the Green” 10. The Pogues “Irish Rover”

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DOWNTOWN Claddagh Cottage 4308 Curry Ford Rd 407.895.1555

Harp & Celt 25 South Magnolia Ave 407. 481.2928 www.harpandcelt.com

METROWEST/DISNEY/I-DRIVE Hagan O’Reilly’s

Lizzy McCormack’s

16112 Marsh Rd Winter Garden (407) 905-4782 www.haganoreillys.com

Pat O’Brien’s

UCF AREA Jake & Micky’s

Universal Citywalk (407) 224-2106 www.universalorlando.com

Knight Library

The Pointe 9101 International Drive http://www.experiencethepub.com

11786 East Colonial Drive 407.574.3330

Knight Library 11448 University Blvd http://www.knightlibrary.com

Tilted Kilt

11650 University Bvd http://www.tiltedkilt.com/

World of Beer

The Pub

Raglan Road 1640 Buena Vista Dr (407) 824-2222 www.raglanroad.com

55 N Orange Ave 407. 426.8007 www.lizzymccormacks.com

LAKE MARY Liam Fitzpatrick’s 951 Market Promenade Ave 407.936.3782 www.liamfitzpatricks.com

Tilted Kilt

Wall St Plaza 19 N Orange Avenue 407.849.0471 www.wallstplaza.net

The Dubliner

41 W Church St www.thedublineririshpub.com

901 Currency Circle • (407) 942-0016 http://www.tiltedkilt.com

World of Beer 1125 Townpark Ave 407. 878.6693

3402 Technological Ave (321) 235-9741

COLLEGE/WINTER PARKS Fiddlers Green 544 W Fairbanks Ave • 407.645.2050 www.fiddlersgreenorlando.com

Ollie’s Public House 3400 Edgewater Dr • (407) 999-8934 www.olliespublichouse.com

LONGWOOD Connolly’s

323 N Ronald Reagan Blvd • 407.767.0600 www.connollysirishpublongwood.com photos courtesy of Steven Shea model: Alex Major

SCAN FOR LINKS TO ALL THESE PUBS & PARTIES (and more photos!)

SOUNDCHECK Seven Nations is not your father’s Celtic band. With a passionate, tender, and rollicking style that winningly veers from roots and folk to dance and fusion-rock, Seven Nations has earned a growing reputation as an adventurous band with a charismatic stage presence. So you guys have pretty much been around the world, but we welcome you home for the ‘holiday’ being a semi-local. How does Florida compare to the rest of your tour stops, on both the overall music fan side, and the Irish party side? Kirk: Thanks very much.The first thing that stands out about the Florida stops is how many people we see that know the band from elsewhere in the country or Canada.They always say..” What are you doing here?” ... and we always reply “No....what are YOU doing here?” ...Messes with our heads sometimes, but always good:) Florida can party Irish with the best of them. New York, Boston... Southside...just give them the right environment like Wall Street right? What towns foreign or stateside are the most welcoming? Kirk: Wow....we started the band in New York City years ago and have always been transient so, we never had the luxury of a home base.Whole regions like the Carolinas, Colorado, Northern California, the upper Midwest and greater New York have always been good to us.We’ve had surprises like Edinburgh, Scotland...Lancaster, England..and my favorite... San Juan, Puerto Rico. Bagpipes and fiddle?...Who would have thought? How many skymiles do you put on the month of March and Sept, it seems you guys are on every Irish Fest!? Do you feel like you have to tour year round? Kirk: Our touring through the season is definitely festival driven so there is not a lot of geographical reasoning to it.We’re usually doing two flights a week, meeting up with the truck, flying home for a few, then doing it again next week.We don’t feel like we have to tour year round but its best to keep busy.Wintering in Florida is good!! You are one of the more mainstream acts to crossover from the Irish theme, how are your diehard fans when you start leaning more to the straight forward stuff? Kirk: I have to tell you, we’ve lost a few along the way. But then again we’ve gained new ones and have even gotten a few back. No matter what kind of circumstance we like to throw our traditional learnings of Celtic music into, we always strive to maintain the integrity of what we have been taught and hope that that shines through. You mentioned you are doing studio work for other musicians now, what type of projects are you working on? Kirk: Oh, well I have a studio here in Orlando.This past winter has had kind of a country theme I guess. Just finished a complete CD start to finish for a talented up and coming singer songwriter from New York, Jamey Kelley.There’s a duet with Crystal Gail and a song with the Harlem choir on there.Also, just finished something for Billy McKnight and the Soul Circus Cowboys.We’re up next! Not to be cliche, but how many beers does the band consume on an average show night?! Kirk: Who told you we drink beer?

WHO: 7 Nations WHAT: St Patty’s Day Block Party WHERE: Wall St Plaza WHEN: Mon, March 17th INFO: www.wallstplaza.net

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TICKETS AVAILABLE AT CITYWALK® GUEST SERVICES OR 407.224.2691 This is a separately ticketed event from 7pm to close. Prices, times, dates, and entertainment subject to change without notice. Regular parking rates apply. Must be 21 or older for admission after 7pm and to consume alcoholic beverages. Valid photo ID required. Not valid for separately ticketed concerts and special events. Does not include admission to AMC® Universal Cineplex 20 with IMAX® or the Blue Man Group show. Restrictions apply and benefits are subject to change without notice. Discount coupons, CityWalk Party Pass, and Annual and Multi-Day Passes are not accepted at this event. *VIP Ticket includes admission to select CityWalk clubs. Some of those venues require age 21 or older for admission. Must present VIP Ticket and valid photo ID for admission. Event tickets do not include parking or discounts on food or merchandise. Additional restrictions may apply. Pat O’Brien’s, Hurricane Glass logo, Have Fun! and Iron Grill Design ® Pat O’Brien’s Bar, Inc. © 2014 Pat O’Brien’s Bar, Inc. All rights reserved. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2014 Universal Studios. © 2014 Universal Orlando. All rights reserved.

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BREWSCHOOL...

KEEPING YOU HIP TO THE hops

GET LUCKY WITH THE ULTIMATE THREESOME THIS ST. PATTY’S DAY!

So, it’s all drinker’s favorite holiday! Irish or not, you usually go out and party like a true Irishman. Instead of drinking green beer, drink good beer! Here’s a list of the best beers for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration... Tried and true, and for a good reason!

Guinness (4.2% Dry Irish Stout):

There is a roasted taste with no hops present in the flavor and aroma. This Stout has low carbonation and an extra thick head. Don’t be turned off by its dark color, its surprisingly light and actually has less calories than your average ‘light’ beer and is pumped full of iron!

A Guinness with a twist

Looking for something to pair with your Guinness to give it a little fruity taste? Try a black velvet. This is a cider with Guinness floating atop. I’d suggest the Angry Orchard Crisp Apple cider with the Guinness afloat. This crisp and refreshing Cider mixes the sweetness of the apples with a subtle dryness for a balances taste. Top with the Guinness for an apple roasted beer!

Harp Lager (5.0% European Pale Lager)

Looking for a lighter lager? Try Harp lager or Smithwicks, (pronounced Smiddicks, don’t be that person that pronounces it Smith-Wicks). Harp Lager is from Ireland. It’s a bright colored pale Pale Lager, light in body with a crisp and refreshing taste. It is slightly bitter with a smooth finish.

Smithwick’s (5.0% Irish Red Ale):

Smithwicks, (remember Smiddicks), is from Ireland well. It is an amber/red ale that pours a coppery Harp Lager (5.0% European Pale Lager) as red color with a small amount of lacing and head. It is Looking for a lighter lager? Try Harp lager or Smithmildly hopped with a roasted malt flavor. wicks, (pronounced Smiddicks, don’t be that person So whatever you decide to do for St. Patrick’s Day, that pronounces it Smith-Wicks). remember, keep it true to Ireland! Don’t drink green Harp Lager is from Ireland. It’s a bright colored pale beer, drink good beer! Party responsibly! Pale Lager, light in body with a crisp and refreshing taste. It is slightly bitter with a smooth finish.

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SCENE @ DOWNTOWN 2nd Great Orlando Craft Beer Festival A huge thanks to all those that supported the Crafty Culture of Downtown Orlando’s Pub Circuit. Stay Crafty Orlando!

SCENE @ WALL ST PLAZA! PARDI GRAS had the SoCo flowing for the Annual Kickoff to Mardi Gras & Fat Tuesday Celebration!

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SCENE @ BARK & BREW in BALDWIN PARK & GATOR’S DOCKSIDE!

Almost 500 dogs brought their owners to Baldwin Park for 2nd annual Bark & Brew! Download photos aXismag.com

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