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Table Of Contents
Streetsmarts 12 NWI PROFILE Garage Daze 14
NWI Bar Directory 16 NWI karaoke Directory 18 NWI Music South Park Junkies19 NWI Event Majestic Star Billiards 20 Suds & Cheers Drinking Local 21
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ine was giving a class on A lecturer teaching medic t a jar of yellow-colored ‘Observation’. He took ou liquid. you ne. To be a good doctor, “This”, he explained,”is uri te.” color, smell, sight and tas have to be observant to jar ped his finger into the After saying this, he dip . and put it into his mouth st. amazement, most, in disgu His class watched on in was that they were, the jar But being the students o int they dipped one finger passed, and one by one, into their mouth. the jar and then put it s done, the lecturer shook After the last student wa had been observant, you his head. “If any of you o I put my 2nd finger int would have noticed that ger into my mouth.” the jar and my 3rd fin
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Workers who clock more than 55 hours a week have inferior brain function to those who put in the typical 40. Researchers tested 2,214 middle-aged British civil servants on a battery of mental skills, and found the ones who burn the midnight oil posted significantly lower scores on reasoning and vocabulary. The study’s authors warn that long hours may be as bad for the brain as smoking, and that the level of cognitive impairment they uncovered in workaholics is clearly linked to dementia later in life. Perhaps another way to interpret the study is that folks with already compromised brain function take longer to do their jobs. Of course, bosses may already be aware of that.
ck behind a garbage tru A family is driving out and thumps against when a dildo flies rrassed, and to spare her the windscreen. Embaocence, the mother turns young daughter’s inn ’t worry; that was an around and says, “Donr daughter replies, “I’m insect.” To which, he off the ground with a surprised it could get package like that.”
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Man Arrested in Pumpkin Patch Dacula, GA In summary, the police arrested Patrick Lawrence, a 22-year-old white male, resident of Dacula, GA, in a pumpkin patch at 11:38 p.m. on Friday. Lawrence will be charged with lewd and lascivious behavior, public indecency, and public intoxication at the Gwinnett County courthouse on Monday. The suspect explained that as he was passing a
pumpkin patch he decided to stop. “You know, a pumpkin is soft and squishy inside, and there was no one around here for miles. At least I thought there wasn’t,” he stated in a phone interview. Lawrence went on to say that he pulled over to the side of the road, Picked out a pumpkin that he felt was appropriate to his purposes, cut a hole in it, and proceeded to satisfy his need. “I guess I was just really into it, you know?” he commented with evident embarrassment. In the process, Lawrence apparently failed to notice a Gwinnett County police car approaching and was unaware of his audience until Officer Brenda Taylor approached him. “It was an unusual situation, that’s for sure,” said Officer Taylor. “I walked up to (Lawrence) and he’s... just working away at this pumpkin.” Taylor went on to describe what happened when she approached Lawrence. “I just went up and said, ‘Excuse me sir, but do you realize that you are screwing a pumpkin?’ He froze and was clearly very surprised that I was there, and then looked me straight in the face and said, ‘A pumpkin? Darn...is it midnight already?”
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STREETSMARTS Keeping Up with Fashion Trends Created by: Sam Mechling
WINO: Jimmy Hawkes SMELLS LIKE: that bloated empty milk jug next to your kitchen trashcan PERSONAL QUOTE: “I’ve killed more p#**y than animal control!”
Connie, a nurse from Hobart asks: What’s the deal with girls not wearing bras now? Aren’t they worried their breasts are going to sag?
Matt. a marketing rep from Schererville, asks: Can you explain to me why everyone is wearing tight jeans right now? They just seem hot and itchy to me.
Jess, a yoga instructor from Crown Point asks: When did it become okay for guys to wear mustaches? I always thought they looked creepy, but I guess they’re cool now?
WINO: “Let me tell you, Connie! MY hooters are as flat as paper! You wanna write a love letter on my areola with your tongue, hot buns?!”
WINO: “I can’t STAND tight-ass trousers! It makes me feel like I’m sittin’ on a barbedwire fence and one nut is in Texas and the other is in Mexico!”
WINO: “F**k you, Wanda, you tranny-ass. It ain’t no “cock broom” that shit is a “p#$$y rake”!
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STREETWALKER: Wanda Calloway TASTES LIKE: the floor of a cab on New Year’s NICKNAME: “The Dick Whisperer”
STREETWALKER: “Deeeyam! I’ll tell you what makes my babies go flat: them mammogram machines! That shit is like a panini maker that makes floppy titty sandwiches!
STREETWALKER: “Shit, when I start to itch: I usually just give my buddy “Blind Bob” an old penny and convince him my junk is a lottery ticket!”
STREETWALKER: “Nah, baby! That shit ain’t NEVER been cool. Just look at this fool right here! Nice “cock broom”, Jimmy Hawkes! You creep-adeep!”
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E G A R GA DAZE
other generations,” he says. “I was approaching thirty and a lot of my friends were still living at home and trying to figure out what direction they were headed, myself included. We grew up as a generation of dreamers, we were instilled with this idea that we could accomplish anything we set our minds to, but if you were to take a long, hard look around, you’d realize that’s not really the case.”
“Where previous generations had their paths laid before them or figured out before they were twenty,” he continues, “we found ourselves approaching our third decade of life on this planet and we were just starting to see the shape of what our lives would eventually look like.”
S T I D E R C D N CAST A
What unfolded in DeLeon’s imagination and now on screen is a true modern day coming of age story - only the characters are in their late 20’s and early 30’s. And it’s the audience’s ability to relate to the characters that set Stephen DeLeon’s movies apart from others. “I strive to write and create each character as someone the average audience member would know. I want them to think, in their heads, I know these guys,” Deleon says. “When the audience can connect with the characters, then they become more engaged in the material. They have 0a stake in what’s happening on screen. They become immersed in the picture as opposed to just watching from afar.”
IONS Presents T C U D O R P S KINGS TO U SINGLE & E K O R B _ 0 ith 3 In Association w k shares the love with his cast, as he states himself, “I’ve on FlicDeLeon e L e D n The movie Garage Daze follows the story of Lucas, a down-ande h p e t never worked with a more talented group of actors. From the AS On a hot summer night in August, hundreds from around the area came out to support local Writer and Director Stephen DeLeon. The Gary native was proud to unveil his second full length feature, Garage Daze, to a packed out crowd at the Art Theater in Hobart.
out janitor that works at the same High School he attended! He’s determined to relive the glory days by getting his old band back together. The premise for this film came to DeLeon as he sat and contemplated his own life and what direction it was heading. “A lot of my friends were coming into their own at a later age than
people who only have one line to the ones who have to deliver whole paragraph monologues, everyone is just so on point and eager to help. I really didn’t have to do much directing,” he laughingly continued, “everyone was so set and immersed in their characters, you would even see them helping each other out by
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suggesting or pointing out things that their characters would do or say. It was really something special to see.” He continued, “Unpretenious. Grounded. No diva or celebrity stuff going on, they refused to let one another try and steal a scene, if one of them upped their game then they all did, it was such a competitively healthy environment for everyone.” Originally conceived as an internet only webisode series and consisting of several 15 minute episodes. Garage Daze was going to be shot in a mockumentary style similar to that of The Office. Garage Daze was put on the shelf as DeLeon explored other script ideas. Flash forward two years later. DeLeon decided to return to the concept, but write it as a feature-length script instead. Cast and crew members flung themselves in the project from day one of the tightly scheduled 20day shoot. To coincide with everyone’s work schedule and other obligations, shooting was Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for two months. It meant the cast had to take four days off, come back, and get in character all over again. “We couldn’t really shoot it any other way. We were tight on time
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and money. This is the curse of being independent, but the plus is that we don’t have to answer to anyone but ourselves,” DeLeon said. Stephen DeLeon and Rainier Alcantara (Production Partner) are planning on having a three week crosscountry tour of movie screenings and Q&A’s towards the end of the year. In October, they plan to have another showing of the film in the Northwest Indiana area. So what’s next for DeLeon? Well, come the first of the year he plans on getting to work on a new movie. He has a few ideas he’s kicking around, but did give us a little tease of those ideas. “There’s one idea I’ve wanted to do for a long time, and it centers around competitive eating,” he said. “The other idea centers around the life and culture surrounding the craft beer industry.” If you want to keep up with all that’s going on with DeLeon and this film, be sure to check out www.garagedaze. com. And don’t forget to “like” the film on Facebook.com/garagedaze.
Shift Change Tap
Burns Harbor 295 Melton Rd.
Boondock's Bar & Grill Goodfella's Bar & Grill
Cedar Lake 13118 Lake Shore Dr
Hunley's Bar Three Stooges Town Club Taven
11200 West 129th Ave 13115 West Lake Shore Dr. 8120 Lake Shore Dr 13111 Lake Shore Dr
Arron's Mortgage Inn El Cantarito Mexican Cuisine Flannery’s Tavern Hooligans The Upper Deck Lounge Uncle Joe's 513 Ale House Amore Ristorante / 109 Lounge Back Court Bar Buddy and Pal’s Buddy and Pal’s Place Too Crown Brewing Diamond Jim’s Fricke’s Martony's Matey's Irish Pub & Grill Mighty Mick's The Great Escape Lounge The Silver Bullet The Super Bowl (Final Frame) The Zombie Club Three Monkey's Bar
219-787-1002 219-374-8100 219-374-6700 219-374-9520 219-374-9835
219-926-3113 219-728-6962
1400 Broadway 709 Plaza Drive
219-926-2614 219-929-5570
125 Calumet Rd. 711 Plaza Dr. 139 S. Calumet (2nd Floor) 361 N. Calumet Rd. Crown Point 513 N. Main St.
219-929-1040 219-926-1814
219-663-7377 219-310-8416 219-662-0088 219-661-0088
1206 E. East Summit 10685 Randolph St.
219-463-6551 219-663-7665
211 S. East St. 210 S. Main St.
219-663-0529 219-310-8436
519 Grant St. 104 South Main St.
219-663-8155 219-662-2244
419 N. Grant St. 10727 Randolph
219-661-1811 219-663-7700
220 South Main St. 100 N. Main St.
219-661-9015 219-662-8272
218 S. East St. 118 W Clark St
Track Lounge Finnegans Pub Meyer's Castle Sheffield's Spanky’s Bar and Grill Stadium Bar The Engine Room Vino Tini White Rino Beto’s Bar Good Times Bar & Grill Maple Leaf Bar & Grill Mario's Lounge Arvin Cedar Bar Bamboo Tavern Beer Belly's Black Cherri Lounge Brother’s Lounge Bugsy's Tavern Green Top Tap Hunter Inn Majestic Star Casinos & Hotel
219-662-7000 219-663-9838
21 W. 112th Ave. 318 N. Jackson St. Dyer
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1074 Joliet St. 1370 Joliet St. 1027 Sheffield Ave. 15213 101St. 1468 Joliet St. 202 Joliet St.
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1143 Joliet St. 101 Joiliet St. East Chicago 1301 E. Chicago Ave. 503 W. 151st St. 719 W. 151st St. 4720 Indianapolis Blvd. Gary / Miller 4477 Cleveland St. 603 East 39th Ave. 4450 Cleveland 6900 Melton Rd. 5072 Broadway 4489 Broadway 4510 W. Ridge Rd. 3861 Broadway 1 Buffington Harbor Drive
219-980-9667
5245 E. Dunes Hwy
219-427-1006
Paradise Lounge
5004 Broadway
219-887-6524
Polekatz NWI
9148 Melton Rd.
219-938-1556
Roxxy's
5705 East Dunes Highway
219-427-1023
The Beach Café
903 N. Shelby
219-938-1100
Thumbs Up
620 S. Lake St.
219-938-0154
Depot Bar & Grill
520 Main St.
219-934-9767
Final Round Sports Bar
105 N. Broad St.
219-924-9539
Griffith Town Tap
602 E. Main St.
219-924-6451
John’s Place
1613 N. Cline
219-838-4490
Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant
222 Ridge Rd.
219-923-6293
Set'Em Up
135 N. Broad St.
219-924-3181
Shades of Time
1813 W. 45th
219-924-5009
Soprano’s
840 S. Broad.St.
219-924-0304
Hammond
219-662-0513
109 Joliet St. 932 South Court St.
5115 Broadway
Murphy's House of Pain
Griffith
219-374-9898
Chesterton
Milan’s Tavern
219-397-8247 219-397-8810 219-398-9677 219-398-6405 219-980-9552 219-887-5317
5th Amendment Pub
6729 Kennedy Ave.
219-844-8267
Archor Inn Sports & Ent.
6712 Calumet Ave.
219-933-4677
Billy Bears Bar & Grill
1225 169th St.
219-844-1441
Chuck & Irene’s
6110 Kennedy Ave.
219-844-9812
Coach's Corner
6208 Kennedy Ave.
219-844-1111
Cozy Tavern
1304 East Summer St.
219-931-3338
Dick’s Are you Crazy
1221 E. 150th St.
219-853-8709
Dodo’s Firehouse Tap
521 Conkey St.
219-933-6646
Don’s Pub
250 East Gostlin St.
219-933-9418
Flick’s Tavern
6205 Kennedy Ave.
219-844-9761
Good Time Charlie’s
6023 S Calumet Ave.
219-933-9267
Home Plate Pub
3105 165th St.
219-844-9724
Hoosier Buddy Saloon
839 169th St.
219-931-0716
Industrial Strip
3626 S. Calumet Ave.
219-937-9750
Jason's Sports Bar
3949 Hohman Ave.
219-933-1976
Just One More
5245 S. Sohl Ave.
219-931-8984
Just Toni
5602 Calumet Ave.
219-937-5778
Kenwood Lanes
6311 Kennedy Ave.
219-937-7872
Kenwood Tap
6247 Kennedy Ave.
219-844-9766
Mickey’s
4648 S. Sheffield
219-852-0148
Miso's Overflow Tavern
6309 Kennedy Ave.
219-937-7871
Moochies
7022 Kennedy Ave.
219-845-7478
Old Glory Tavern
6755 Indianapolis Blvd.
219-844-1128
Olympia Lanes (Pocket Shots)
4150 S. Calumet
219-933-6677
Our Place
1403 East Michigan St.
219-933-9247
Pines Tap
7349 Calumet Ave.
219-931-1583
Porter’s Tap
6405 Kennedy Ave.
219-845-0597
Pudlos Tap
3803 Hohman Ave.
219-933-9561
Push (Horseshoe Casino)
777 Casino Ctr. Dr.
219-473-7000
Spirro’s Country Lounge
4760 S. Calumet Ave.
219-932-3255
Sportsman’s Tap
6320 Kennedy Ave.
219-844-8489
Vintage 51 (Horseshoe Casino)
777 Casino Ctr. Dr.
219-473-7000
Welcome Inn
155 Goslin
219-931-3774
Highland
219-981-8400 219-939-0461
Beek Geeks
3030 45th st.
219-513-9795
219-980-3333 219-887-2847
Bone Dry
3805 Ridge Road
219-838-2442
FrankO’s
2712 Condit St.
219-838-3330
Getway Bar
1827 W. 45th
219-924-1717
Growler’s
2816 Highway Ave.
219-924-0245
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V.I.P Lounge
2045 45th St. 327 Main St. 620 N. Wisconsin St.
Cressmoor Lanes
Cressmoor Lounge Hobart Lanes/10 Pin Lounge
314 Main St. 99 S. Hobart Rd.
Lisa’s Lounge
6363 Grand Blvd 3617 Michigan
Indian Ridge Golf Course
Mickey D’s Bar The Depot 219 Bar & Grill Bens Twin Oak Déjà Vu Draft House Dreamgirls El Ranchero Restaurant He Ain’t Here Lounge Kimmies L F Norton Muncie’s Lounge Ray’s Lanes Ruthie’s Lounge Tap House 1233 Beavers Beer Barrel Catch 22 Club 83 / Moxie Dawg House Pub El Vaquero Bar & Grill Hydad’s Maxim’s Lounge
235 Main St. 518 East 3rd St. 1429 W. 37th Ave. Lake Station 2415 Rush St. 2935 Central Ave. 2491 Ripley St. 4825 Central Ave. 2491 Ripley St. 3559 Michigan Ave. 2661 Decatur St. 2808 Dekalb St. Central Ave. 4106 Central Ave. 3201 Central Ave. 3425 Central Ave. 1233 Central Ave. Merrillville 7505 Talf St. 4717 E. Lincoln Hwy 500 E. 81st Ave. 1506 E. 83rd St. 3790 W. 80th Lane 5031 East 81st Ave. 31 80th Pl. S. W.
Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant
7205 Broadway 8011 Broadway
Sheffield's
65 W. 68 Pl. 1515 East 82nd Ave.
R-Place
T.J. Maloneys / Wisecrackers
Tilted Kilt
Villa Del Sol 3 Floyds Brewing Co. Cheers Foods & Drinks Danny Z's Johnny’s Tap Mark O's Bar & Grill 2 Boomers Curly Joe’s Bar & Grill El Cantarito Mexican Cuisine
Mark O’s Bar and Grill Mood’s Pub & Eatery Quaker Steak & Lube Red Carpet Lounge Rusty Nail
219-947-3355 219-942-6169
Ryan’s Tavern Santini’s
219-942-7711
Shenanigan's
219-942-0647
Stonequarry Lounge
601 N. Wisconsin St.
End Zone Bar & Grill
Main St.Station
219-922-6845
Hobart
Agave Mexican Restaurant
800 East 81st Ave. 1605 Southlake Mall 2225 Lincoln Hwy 9750 Indiana Parkway 1942 45th Ave. 1860 45th St. 8050 Calumet Ave. 435 Ridge Rd.
219-942-0906
Sunset Lounge
219-942-6850
Taco Loco Mexican
219-962-4550 219-942-1000
Brando's
219-942-0730 219-947-5194
LeRoy’s Hot Stuff Santiago’s
219-963-0598 219-962-1575
Buddy & Pal's
219-963-0555
Bullpen Luxury Bar
2528 Portage Mall 6291 Central Ave. 2385 Willowcreek Rd. 2548 Portage Mall 6245 Ameriplex Dr. 6481 Melton Rd. 2420 Dombey Rd
333 W. U.S. 20 124 Lincoln St.
El Amigo Mexican
219-962-2074
Jalapenos / Woodh
ollow
219-962-3415
Quest
219-962-6012
Schererville Lounge
219-962-1297
Social 219
1204 W. Lincoln Hw y. 48 East Joliet St.
219-963-7987
Spike’s Lakeside Inn
2350 Cline Ave 21 East Joliet St.
Blue 82 Sports, Foo
St. John 8209 Wicker Ave.
219-962-6546
The Clubhouse
d & Spirits
8101 Wicker Ave.
9623 Wicker Ave. 9165 Wicker Ave.
219-736-9133 219-756-4220
Billy Jack's
219-947-1737 219-736-9110
Duffy’s Place Franklin House
219-795-9520 219-769-7191
Gaucho's Brazilian Steakhouse Martinis
219-769-0037
NorthSide Tap Roo
219-795-1005
Old Style Inn
219-755-0569
Pepe’s Mexican Res
m & Grill t. (Valpo)
Rosewood Restauran
219-736-1977
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Sportman’s
Tony's Place Bulldog Brewing Co.
219-922-1325 219-712-0912
Center Lounge
219-836-9218
Clipper’s Lounge Game Time 2 Bar &
Member's Only Bar
219-763-7300
Midtown Station
219-763-0195
Refinery
219-762-1900
Sportsmen's Corner
Grill
The Office
219-763-3779
Valparaiso 2904 Calumet Ave . 1154 Axe Ave. 58 S. Campbell St.
597 US HWY 30
1004 Calumet Ave . 712 Calumet Ave.
5 Lincolnway 1058 S. State RT. 2
367 W US Highway 6 381 US Hwy. 6 218 East Lincolnway
219-922-3565
219-762-7305 219-764-9464 219-762-7485 219-850-4675
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219-440-7008 219-865-8377
1013 W. Lincoln Hig hway 312 W US HWY 30
200 US Hwy. 41 2251 US HWY 41
219-793-9625
219 926-7614 219-921-0100
340 East US Hwy. 30
Longshots Sports Bar
Northwoods Rascal's
219-926-6211 219-762-2113
361 Wagner Road 206 Lincoln St.
Grill
& Grill Restaurant
219-962-1396
219-769-2351 219-947-2995
219-762-6065 219-734-6744
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Alaskan Pipeline
Portage 2522 Portage Mall
5844 US Hwy. 6 5455 US HWY 6
Restaurant
Scherervill
219-962-4398
219-962-1232
219-762-0509 219-762-5812
Porter 212 Lincoln St.
Whistle Stop Bar &
219-963-6053
219-763-7771 219-762-2113
Rd.
6121 Melton Rd. 2596 Portage Mall
Wagner's Ribs
219-201-4457
Munster
6340 Melton Rd. 3287 Willowcreek
Whiting
1409 119th St. 1312 119th St. 1225 119th St. 2062 Indianapolis
219-864-8862 219-322-0080 219-322-4812 219-322-5660 219-322-3060 219-322-4444 219-365-1525 219-558-8130 219-365-7880 219-365-5509 219-477-3797 219-462-1057 219-462-2533 219-759-1100 219-464-0801 219-465-0885 219-916-2086 219-465-0205 219-763-2282 219-762-4099 219-464-1018 219-655-5284 219-659-4080
Blvd.
219-659-5006 219-473-0239
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219-473-0000 219-659-7530
1414 Calumet Ave . 1928 New York Ave
2235 New York Ave . 1200 120th St 2008 Indianapolis
219-322-7788 219-865-3022
Blvd
219-655-5187 219-659-9695 219-659-1070
Monday Decoys Bar & Grill – Michigan City Franco’s Sports Bar & Pizzeria - Highland The Stadium – Dyer Quaker Steak & Lube – Portage Tuesday Billy Bears Bar & Grill – Hammond Decoys Bar & Grill – Michigan City GameTime III - Hammond Jason’s Bar & Grill – Hammond Leroy’s “Hot Stuff” – Porter Midtown Station – Whiting Murphy’s House of Pain – Miller Beach Sheffield’s -- Merrillville Sunset Lounge – Portage The Point Bar & Grill – Crown Point Jalapenos/ Woodhollow After Dark Schererillville Billy Jacks - Valparaiso Wednesday 219 Bar & Grill - Lake Station Blue Chip (Vegas Baby) – Michigan City Decoys Bar & Grill – Michigan City Franco’s Sports Bar & Pizzeria – Highland Gametime II – Whiting Northwoods – St. John Pepes - Merrillville, 61st ave. Rascals Pub – Saint John Set Em Up Lanes – Griffith Sheffield’s -- Dyer Spirro’s – Hammond The Pines Lounge – Hammond The Stadium – Dyer Uncle Joe’s Bar & Grill – Chesterton
Romeos Bar – Gary BullDog Brewing Company – Whiting WestPoint Lounge -Westville
Just Toni’s - Hammond (1st Friday of the Month Only) Griffith Tap - Griffith
Thursday Decoys Bar & Grill – Michigan City Franklin House – Valparaiso Growlers – Highland Leroy’s “Hot Stuff” – Porter Mark O’s Bar & Grill Portage, In Midtown Station – Whiting Murphy’s – Miller Beach Sheffield’s -- Merrillville The End Zone - Downtown Hobart The Pines Lounge – Hammond The Pub – Hobart The Quest – Schererville
Saturday Alaskan Pipeline, Schererville Beaver’s - Merrillville Beer Belly’s – Calumet Township Chuck & John’s – Calumet Township Decoys Bar & Grill – Michigan City Draft House – Lake Station Final Frame - Crown Point Franklin House – Valparaiso Matey’s Irish Pub & Grill – Crown Point Sportsmans Bar & Grill The Stadium – Dyer Westchester Lanes – Chesterton
Friday Alaskan Pipeline - Schererville Beaver’s - Merrillville Beer Belly’s – Calumet Township Chuck & John’s – Calumet Township Decoys Bar & Grill – Michigan City Draft House – Lake Station Final Frame - Crown Point Finnegan’s Pub - Dyer Matey’s Irish Pub & Grill - Crown Point Pines Lounge- Hammond Sheffield’s -- Dyer Stadium Inn – Michigan City The Rusty Nail - Portage The Stadium – Dyer VIP Lounge – Griffith West Point Lounge -Westville Whistle Stop – Chesterton
Sunday Chuck & John’s - Calumet Township J&B BBQ Shack – Michigan City Franco’s Sports Bar and Pizzeria – Highland Pepe’s - Merrillville Sunset Lounge – Portage Danny Z’s - Munster
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Hot and thirsty so their fans keep the drinks flowing! And how do they cause this FRENZY? By playing the best songs out there, and never giving up. “We just play one song after another, after another. We don’t give the crowd a chance to breathe,” said Kretchmer. “And with me being in charge, I set up the song list as I see it. You have to always keep the crowd interested in what you’re doing and give them what they want – rock and roll man!” So what are those songs Southtown Junkie are playing? Well, Pink Floyd, Tom Petty, Bob Segers, Neil Young, Rolling Stones,
His love of music is infectious, and it’s why these guys are really turning heads in the local music scene. They are a band generating a lot of noise, being talked about because of their ability to pull off four part harmonies.Want to know more about this band, and where they’ll be playing next? Be sure to “like” Southtown Junkie on Facebook. For now, you can look forward to catching them at Boomers on September 6th and at the Roadhouse on November 2nd.
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By: Rosemarie Stephens
You see, Kretchmer believes bar go-ersare pretty tame these days when it comes to rocking out with bands. So, he wants to change that. “There are a lot of bands out there but I don’t see them getting the crowd into a frenzy,” he said. “Getting the crowd up and going - that’s what we are doing! We get them in a frenzy so they are hot and thirsty.”
These guys have a great bond both on and off stage, and always manage to have a great time when they get together. Despite hectic schedules, the guys try and get together three nights a week to practice and when they do MAGIC is made – kind of like the magic made when it came to picking a name for their group. “I was looking for something to catch the attention of people and sounded good to the ear. I thought about the fact that there are so many types of junkies - food junkies, drug junkies, etc. - people who have different takes on life,” said Kretchmer. “People have different addictions. I’m addicted to playing music. At 51 years old I know I want more of this. From 1983 to 1996 I took time off from music to raise my family – we have 9 kids. But then my wife told me to get back into the music scene – she knew it was my passion – so I did!”
NWI MUSIC
If you love some good ole’ fashion classic rock, then you’ll love Southtown Junkie. The guys from this local classic rock cover band have been around for decades, but came together as a group this year to bring back some good times at the bar. “I handpicked these guys,” said Drummer Randy Kretchmer. “I had worked with them all at some point in my career. I asked them what they wanted to achieve as musicians and they felt the same way I did - give clubs a different outlook.”
and Grand Funk Railroad just to name a few. “We play a little bit of everything. We play the favorites, the songs that got played but weren’t played out, and even songs on the B-list” said Kretchmer. “Some of our favorites include: Rock and Roll Never Forgets, by Bob Segers; The Wall by Pink Floyd; Keep on Rocking in the Free World, by Neil Young; and Your Time is Going to Come by Led Zeppelin.” Southtown Junkie is also working on some original music, and plan to release them to the public when their fans are ready! So who are the guys behind Southtown Junkie? Well, there’s Randy of course, the man who put this amazing group together; then there’s Phil Bachurek, the singer and front man with charm. There’s also Phil Holman and Lee Medina who take turns doing Rhythm and Lead Guitar, and last but not least, Allen Kritikos, Bass Player.
Whether you love to play pool with your friends casually at the bar, or compete in tournaments, you won’t want to miss a one of a kind event for this area. The Greater Midwest Poolplayers Association (GMPA) will be directing the South Shore Pocket Billiard Championships at the Majestic Casino Hotel in Gary. This national pool event will take place October 9th through the 13th and will bring pool players from all over the Midwest. “It’s going to be five days of pool on forty Valley tables,” said Cecil Messer, organizer of this event. “There is something for everyone!” The event caters to amateur pool players young or old, male or female, solo players or those on a team. The one stipulation for team players is that they must be league qualified in any amateur league system, ACS, APA, BCA-PL, TAP, VNEA, and recognized independent leagues. No professionals ranked by WPA, WPBA, or AZ Billiards will be allowed. All play is by World Poolplayers Association Standardized rules on 7’ bar box pool tables. A dress code will be in effect at all times and professional referees will be on hand. Here’s a complete rundown of the events: - Wednesday, October 9th: The schedule begins with two early bird tournaments. At 3pm, Open 9-Ball women and men divisions begins for all players regardless of skill level. - Thursday, October 10th: The start of the 8-Ball championships begin with Open ‘A’ singles at 1pm, Open Seniors 50+ no Masters 8-Ball at 1pm, Open ‘B’ at 4pm, Open women division 6pm, and Advanced women/men at 8pm. The entry fee for singles is $50. - Friday October 11th: At 2pm is a no-entry sportsman division for players that did not share in the prize pool. Then at 7pm the 3-player team events begin with separate divisions for women and men. The cost to play team is $150. A maximum of one master/advanced player may play per team and that team will race one extra game over an open player team. All play resumes on Saturday with finals on Sunday. From ESPN, Eight-time World Champion, Nick Varner, will wow the crowd with his special skill shot exhibition displaying some of the shots he made to win those amazing titles. He will also perform one-of-akind trick shots that will astound the audience. Mr. Varner is currently scheduled to meet and greet the players/spectators on Thursday in the Event Center located near the main entrance. On Friday evening at 7pm the Access Lounge will host his first exhibition. Later at 9pm the public can be fascinated when he performs between the two casinos in the
thorough faire. Saturday afternoon 2pm, he can be seen once again, near the casinos and his evening schedule will be the same as Friday. After each show Nick will stay to pose for photos and sign autographs. “What a great way to spend five days,” explained Messer. “We are advising all to take a couple of extra days to enjoy what the property has to offer. The Majestic Star has two casinos with 1900 slots, 70 table games, and a live poker room for the gaming enthusiasts. When you get hungry, there is plenty of good eating with Passports buffet, The Steakhouse, Wings n’ Things, and Jackpot Java. Enjoy a beverage at one of the many bars and lounges. Hike the Dunes on the beach, go golfing, or just visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Chicago. See downtown, visit a museum, shop the magnificent mile, see a Broadway show, or enjoy a meal in Little Village, Greek Town, China Town, or Little Italy.” There will be cues available as well as various billiard supplies. Food and drink available at the many restaurants and lounges offered at the Majestic. Free soft drinks and coffee are on board at the Majestic I and Majestic II Casinos. Northwest Indiana will be well represented with players from leagues in Michigan City, Jason Schoof, operator and Ondrus Amusements from the LaPorte County area. Lynn Antkowiak from Jasper County’s Southern Shooters will be bringing her players. This league has been around the area for nearly twenty years and features some of the most experienced tournament players in the State of Indiana. Julie Ann Mitchell from the Greater Midwest Poolplayers Association has a league system that expands Indiana and Illinois. GMPA members from Porter and Lake Counties will be well represented. Ms Mitchell will also direct the administrative responsibilities of the event as well as registering players from around the nation. Star Amusement in Gary and Leisure Time in Highland will have signups for this event in September. You can also mail in registration forms to 2658 Carmen Street, Portage IN, 46368 before the September 30th deadline. For more information, visit www.gmpaonline.info or contact Cecil Messer at 219-465-8101 or by email, cmessermidwst@frontier. com; Julie Ann Mitchell at 219-762-0209.
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HARVEST
As we leave one season and approach another so our summer beers start going away and arriving are fallseasonal and harvest ales. This is great time to enjoy many diverse beers and push your palate forward. It’s a time for enjoying both indoor and outdoor cooking along with many fruits and vegetables offered at farmers markets or wherever you shop. You can mix it up with a nice light beer during the day and have a robust beer for the evening with warm sunny days and cooling nights. This is the shortest lived season in the beer world and the most time sensitive, it wont be long before the days start turning cold and night comes sooner then we want.
beers- they should start filling your fridge. Harvest beers are a great way for a brewery to showcase hops with malt flavors thus balancing a beer with more complexity then shown in the spring or summer. Fruit beers, beers with herbs and spices and lets not forget Pumpkin Ales. Look for caramel, fig and molasses in tasting this seasons beer selections. As our cooking might move towards anearthier flavor so will some of the beers. This is a great way to showcase a meal with a great example of a beer that will stand up to the food and compliment every bite. Enjoy sautéed mushrooms with a Belgium abbey or dessert with Pumpkin Ale. Some of your favorite restaurants may have a beer dinner to showcase the change in their menu flavors both with new beer and food selections. Try something new and check these events out where available. Some of my favorites to be had this time of year are: New Holland Ichabod Southern Tier Pumking Southern Tier Harvest North Coast Brother Thelonious This is a very limited list as you will see there are many more to choose from. As always enjoy every bite and sip of something new or something you’ve been wanting since last year. Look for the complexity and overall taste in the beers. Cheers AP
You will see malt forward beers such as ambers and browns appear as well as Belgium style beers and Oktoberfest
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Set’em Up Lanes Bartender: Alyse Drink: Shark Bite Ingredients: Vodka Bacardi Limon, Blue Curacao Sprite, Grenadine Quote: “Too many will bit you in the ass!”
The Track Lounge
Jason’s
Bartender: Mike Drink: Fruit Loops Ingredients: Three olives loopy Rumchata Quote:”Put that in your bowl and drink it”
Bartender: Brittany Drink: Hula Hoop Ingredients: Three Olives Grape Sprite, Lemonade Quote: “This will really make your hips swing!”
Anchor Inn
Miso’s Overflow
Bartender: Alex & Debbie Drink: Sexy on the Beach Ingredients: Melon Midori Peach Schnapps, Orange Juice Cranberry Quote: “Here’s to having sand in your ass!”
Bartender: Rachel Drink: Pear Splash Ingredients: Absolute Pear Vodka Lemonade, Cranberry Quote: “Yum Yum”
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SOUTH SHORE MIDWEST
POCKET BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP
5,000.00 ADDED!
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Presented by
Greater Midwest Poolplayers Association
OCTOBER 9 - 13, 2013 EARLY BIRD 9-Ball CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, October 9, 2013, Start at 3:00 PM $50.00 Entry ($35.00 Entry $15.00 Green Fee) LADIES: Race to 4 Double Elimination MEN’S OPEN: Race to 4/4 Double Elimination
SENIOR 8-Ball CHAMPIONSHIP THURSDAY October 10, 2013, START at 1:00 PM $50.00 Entry ($35.00 Entry, $15.00 Green Fee ) Men’s & Women’s Age 50+, NO MASTERS Race To 3
SINGLES 8-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPS THURSDAY, October 10, 2013 $50.00 Entry ($35.00 Entry, $15.00 Green Fee) MEN’S A DIVISION - 1:00 PM ★ MEN’s B DIVISION (6 & Under Average) 4:00 PM WOMEN’S DIVISION - 6:00 PM ★ WOMEN/MEN ADVANCED DIVISIONS 8:00 PM Women Race 4/3 M4/4 Double Elimination, Rack Your Own, VNEA State & Nat’l Mstr/Intrmdt, ACS, BCA-PL State & Nat’l Mstr/Advanced, and TAP/APA Upper 7s play Advanced
NO ENTRY FEE SPORTSMAN SINGLES FRIDAY October 11, 2013, 2:00 PM For Sportsman Competition Masters Race to 6, Open A’s Race to 5, Open B’s Race to 4 SCOTCH DOUBLES REGISTRATIONS TAKEN ON-SITE
3-PERSON TEAM COMPETITION FRIDAY October 11, 2013, 7:00 PM Start $150 Entry ($90.00 Entry, $60.00 Green Fee) One MASTER/ADVNCD Allowed Per Team Race To 9, Open Race to 8 Double Elimination $500 Added SPORTSMAN TEAMS—Saturday October 12, 2013 2:30 PM Start MENS/WOMENS FINALS Sunday October 13, 2013 at 10:00 AM SPECIAL BONUS EVENT!! Nick Varner, 8 Time World Champion Skills And Trick Shot Exhibitions
MAJESTIC STAR CASINO AND HOTEL 1 Buffington Harbor Drive Gary, Indiana 46406 Special Hotel Player Rate $59.00. Call 1-888-225-8259 Use Code GMPA For Entries Call 219-465-8101or Visit www.gmpaonline.info ENTRY DEADLINE: September 30,2013, Late Fee $10.00 (Amateur Participants only. Must Be 21 Years or Older To Play) Sponsored in part by South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority) Players May Be Placed According To Known Ability.
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The word “tradition” makes us think of memories we had with our loved ones, events we attended, pretty much something we do year after year. And while many of us have these “traditions” that we’ve come to love and cherish, so do many businesses – including a brewery in Germany. The HackerPschorr Brewery has a history deep in tradition, tracing back nearly 600 years! The Hacker brewery was founded in Munich in 1417, at the corner of Sendlinger and Hackstrabe. Today, that location is home to the AtlesHackerhaus, a restaurant the serves up Hacker-Pschorr on a daily basis! So how did this popular brew come to be? Well, the name dates back to the marriage of Teresia Hacker and Joseph Pschorr. Under the couple’s leadership, Hacker-Pschorr advanced to become Munich’s leading major brewery in the 18th century. Hacker-PschorrWeisse is the most popular of the company’s beers – its 100% natural, brewed with pure spring water and centuries-old yeast strain. The brewing process has remained virtually unchanged for nearly six centuries. Hacker-Pschorr produces 15 different products, some of them are only seasonally available. And since we are on the cusp of a new season, it seems only fitting to talk about the beloved autumnal brew, the Oktoberfest Marzen. This brew has always been a favorite in Germany. Many say it’s a special kind of brew with a distinctive taste – and its 5.7% alcohol by volume!
I grabbed my pint glass, and as I poured it into the glass I immediately noticed the beautiful dark amber color, followed by the creamy head that formed on top. After examining it for a minute or so I knew it was time to taste it – it was totally taunting me!! As I put the glass to my lips and took a taste it hit me – this is an exceptional beer! In reviews past, I’ve raved about darker, Fall type beers, but this one was a bit different. This Oktoberfest was a bit sweet – but not too sweet – the caramel really comes through. It really has a creamy taste – kind of coats the mouth with deliciousness! It has a slight hoppy aftertaste (with a mix of caramel) and just goes down way too easily! It’s crisp and refreshing - light bodied and easy to drink. It’s OH SO ENJOYABLE, and I can’t wait to stock my fridge with this beer and drink it all month long! You can find Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest on tap at a bar near you this fall and at your local grocery and liquor store. To learn more about the Hacker-Pschorr brand, go to www.hacker-pschorr.com.
Of course, I needed to be the judge of this highly acclaimed beer so I decided to put it to the test – like I so often do! I decided I’d crack open a Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest on one those cooler summer nights I August. I was immediately hit by the sweet aroma; a light caramel malt with hints of grain.
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