FRE
E
JuLy 2014
Jokes • Hot Shots • NWI Events NWI Music • Bar Directory • NWI Profile
Our Team Rolando Martinez Publisher
Rosemarie Stephens
Contributing Writer
Sam Mechling
Contributing Writer
Stephanie Vega
Contributing Writer
Denise Roznowski
Contributing Photographer
Mark Halliar
Layout & Ad Design
Cover image shot on location at Three Monkeys in Crown Point by Denise Roznowski NWI Entertainer is a monthly publication by NWI Entertainer LLC. All rights reserved. Production without permission is strictly prohibited. All photographs & articles submitted become the sole property of NWI Entertainer Magazine.
July 2014
Northwest Indiana Music M & R Rush
Northwest Indiana Events BW3’s Operation Goodie Bag Kelle Rae Ill Memorial Run Music Expo Mud Volley Ball
Monthly Features
Suds & Cocktails Bells Oberon Street Smarts Bar Directory Cocktail of the Month Advertising & Submissions NWI Entertainer LLC 6212 US Hwy 6 • Suite 170 Portage, IN 46368
14 4 6 10 12
7 10 16 26 Sales Roly Martinez 773-416-0665 Rolym05@comcast.net
Adam & Eve
God and Adam are walking in the garden of eden, when they come up to a lake. As they are looking out at the lake they see Eve swimming in the lake. After a while Adam leans over to God and say’s “You will never get that smell off those fish.”
Nightly Routine
A guy visits his doctor for an ankle sprain; the doctor writes him out of work for a week and tells him to ice it and he’ll be just fine. A week later, the guy is back because his dick is starting to turn orange. The doctor is puzzled but prescribes an antibiotic and schedules a followup visit for a week later. Upon return, his dick has turned an absolutely brilliant orange and the doctor is utterly stunned. He says “I have never seen anything like this before. Let me ask you are you doing anything unusual these past several weeks that you’ve been off your feet and out of work?” Guy says “no, same as ever, just lying in bed watching porn and eating Cheetohs”.
Track Lounge
318 N Jackson St • Crown Point, IN
NWI Events
BW3’s Hosts ‘Operation Goody Bag’ Fundraiser
Written by: Rick Jensen
One of the most unique and powerful resources available to our country throughout the history of the United States has been our armed forces. Scoffed at as no match for his vaunted Wehrmacht by German dictator Adolf Hitler in the Second World War, the citizen soldiers of the American army proved once again to be the mightiest fighting force in the world as they smashed Hitler’s dreams of world domination. Beginning with the outmanned and under equipped volunteers of the Continental army defeating the British in the Revolutionary War, through the volunteers fighting for principle on both sides in the American Civil War, to the GI’s of the ‘Greatest Generation’ in World War II, the American soldier has proven time and again to be the best in the world. But they haven’t always received the appreciation they deserved. During and after the Korean War, a country sick of war largely ignored the ‘police action’ and its soldiers. During the war in Viet Nam, the public increasingly perceived the conflict as an unjust war over time and wrongfully singled out the soldiers fighting it as a target for their frustration. The American soldier was perceived as the focal point of an unpopular war and an America in turmoil vilified them. But the soldiers were only following orders. Eventually, the American public recognized this injustice and today understands that our soldiers fighting in Viet Nam were only doing their duty. Americans today have a better understanding that when the government puts boots on the
Photos by: Jerome Hindmon
ground in foreign lands, the brave men and women who risk life and limb should be respected for their dedication to duty and honored for their sacrifice, regardless of whether or not they agree with our involvement there. So to remember our fighting forces, BW3’s in Schererville hosted a Goody’s Charitable Foundation fundraiser for ‘Operation Goody Bag’ on Father’s Day weekend to raise money to send care packages to our soldiers overseas. The event was sponsored by Anheuser-Busch and Diversified Restaurant Holdings, the parent company of BW3’s. Goody’s Military Foundation is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that was put together by Dave Goodwin of Goody’s World Famous Popcorn that works both independently and in conjunction with other organizations and charities to raise money and awareness for various causes. “The event we hosted was ‘Operation Goody Bag’, a fundraiser to send care packages to our troops overseas,” said Kristy Abel, General Manager of BW3’s. “We had ‘Goat’ from the TV reality series ‘Full Throttle Saloon’ here for a meet and greet and to sign autographs on both days.” ‘Goat’ arrived at the event on the ‘Goody’s Armed Forces Chopper’ adorned on the front fork with every military medal that exists. “The chopper was designed by Dave Goodwin and built on the TV show ‘Orange County Choppers’ when he made an appearance on the show,” continued Abel. There was a $5 cover charge for the event but kids were free. “Bud Light donated a ‘Build a Bar’ for the beer garden, and $1.00 of every Anheuser-Busch product sold outside the entire weekend was donated to the Goody’s Foundation,” said Abel. “There was live entertainment, we held a 50/50 raffle and the Goody’s Foundation was also selling raffle tickets for the nation-wide chopper raffle where you can win either a customized chopper or $25,000 cash.” The chopper will be customized by the winner of the raffle and will be built by Orange County Choppers. All of the proceeds of the raffle go towards sending care packages to the troops overseas. Those interested in making a donation to ‘Operation Goody Bag’ can visit the Goody’s Charitable Foundation Facebook page.NWIE
NWI Events
Kelle Rae Ill 4th Annual Memorial Run By Rick Jensen
Early in the morning on November 3rd, 2010, Olivet Nazarene University nursing student Kelle Rae Ill was driving home after closing up the bar where she worked, but she never made it home. A semi truck southbound on I-394 ran the stop light at Steger Road and struck her car broadside, killing her instantly. Meanwhile, fifteen miles to the north at the Dolton fire station, Chris Ill, who was just coming off a shift, and his father Ray Ill, who was just reporting for duty, were watching coverage of an accident on I-394 on the television morning news. Little did Chris and Ray Ill know that in moments their lives would be changed forever. Shortly thereafter, the phone rang at the fire station with the sad news that no one ever wants to get; the driver of the car in the accident on the news was Kelle Rae. Needless to say, brother Chris, father Ray and mother Penny Ill were devastated. The shock of the tragic accident left them wondering why. But sometimes life can be cruel and things happen that you just cannot understand or explain. But just as inexplicable, sometimes when tragedy strikes strength can come from a source you never expected; because although her life was abruptly ended way too soon, Kelle Rae had touched many lives; and when an estimated 2,500 showed up for her wake, it had a profound effect on the family.
“We started talking after the wake about how many people showed up to offer condolences and pay their respects, and a lot of them were bikers,” said Chris Ill. “And the next day at the funeral we figured there would be some bikes there but there were so many we had to call the St. John police to get an escort.” “Kelle Rae knew a lot more people than I ever would have guessed. It seems she was always bugging people to go on this benefit ride or dragging people to that benefit ride, and through these rides she had met a lot of people,” continued Ill. “The wake was a blur. There was a never ending stream of people and some of them waited two hours or longer in line. It was eye opening. So we (the Ill family) realized a couple days after the funeral that we have to do something, and a ride was in keeping with the way Kelle Rae was in life.” So the Kelle Rae Ill Memorial Run was born. And since Kelle Rae was a nursing student, the decision was made to make the ride a benefit to endow a nursing scholarship at Olivet Nazarene University. Thus the Ill family was able to get some closure and try and turn a tragedy into a positive; something Kelle Rae would certainly have approved of. “If you knew her in life you would know that this is just what Kelle Rae would have wanted,” said Ill. This year’s ride will take place on Saturday, July 26th and will begin and end at Pick-Ups Bar & Grill, 21000 Torrence Avenue in Lynwood, Illinois. Registration begins at 10:00 am and kickstands are up at 11:00 am. The cost is $20 and covers the ride, lunch, raffle tickets and food at the benefit, with music provided by the ‘Outlaw Gentlemen’, a rockabilly band. There will be a cash bar also. A unique feature of this ride is that all bikes ride together, in one group for safety, escorted front and back by a semi truck from a truck club, ‘Chi-Town Large Cars’, to not only show solidarity with the family but also that truck drivers are not all bad. And as you might have guessed, Kelle Rae was friends with members of the club. The ‘Devil Hounds’ riding club will also escort the ride. First stop is the American Legion Hall in Aroma Park, Illinois for lunch, before heading to the Sandbar Grill in Cedar Lake, then finally to Spanky’s Bar & Grill in Dyer before returning to Pick-Ups for the benefit. For more information on the ride, you can call 708-856-1068 or 708-426-4054. - NWIE
6 - www.NWIEntertainer.com
Suds & Cocktails Written by Rosemarie Stephens
If you read this column regularly, you know that I’m the biggest wheat beer fan. So when my assignment this month was to review a wheat beer – I was in heaven!! You see for me, a great wheat beer in the summer goes together like peanut butter and jelly, like chips and salsa! If you are a beer drinker, then you can relate to my obsession with the feeling you get when you drink an ice cold beer on a hot summer day!! So let’s get into it – let’s discuss Bells Oberon. Oberon is a lovely, golden hued summer wheat ale, and this product of Bell’s Brewery is a hit amongst craft beer drinkers. When you open the bottle, and pour it in a glass, you’ll notice the hazy yellow orange color. And then when you pick up the glass, before you taste it, you have to get a good smell of it. You’ll instantly notice the smell of hopped wheat and for me, I got a hint of lemon zest. After carefully reviewing the beer itself, I knew it was time to stop teasing my taste buds and just try it already. Wow – what a taste!! This Oberon was so clean and crisp, from first taste until it went down. As a true wheat beer aficionado, this one did not disappoint! It went down very easy, and when my glass was empty, it had me wanting more! This is a great summer brew, and if you’ve had it be-
fore, you’ll be excited to know that Oberon is being offered in bigger quantities. New for 2014, Bell’s if offering Oberon in 4-packs of 16oz. cans! This is the first time the brewery is offering this, and it’s because craft beer is becoming so popular throughout the country. Oberon is sold in 20 states, including Indiana, and can be found at a number of local liquor stores and on tap at area bars. Bell’s Brewery, Inc. began in 1985 with a quest for better beer and a 15 gallon soup kettle. Since then, they’ve grown into a regional craft brewery that employs more than 200 people over a 20 state area, in addition to Puerto Rico and Washington DC. The dedication to brewing flavorful, unfiltered, quality craft beers that started in 1985 is still with them today. If you want to know more about this beer, check out their website www.bellsbeer.com . - NWIE
Upcoming Entertainment! Thursday Nights
Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos • 9:00pm
Friday Night Live Music July 4 July 11 July 18 July 25
Sugar High Dick Diamond and the Dusters Spazmatics Too White Crew
Saturdays 80’s Retro & Dance
The evening starts here . . . Then parties into the night!
July 5 July 12 July 19 July 26
17th Floor Dick Diamond and the Dusters Spazmatics Ham Vegas
Sundays It’s Comedy Baby! Open for Dinner Thursday - Sunday 5:00pm – 10:00pm Make reservations for dinner online.
Vegas Italiano - Thursdays ©2014 Blue Chip Casino. Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid state or government issued photo ID. Don’t let the game get out of hand. For assistance call 800-994-8448.
Michigan city, in | Bluechipcasino.com
335Fmf_DJL_July2014NMIent_AD 7” x 4.25” 5.19.14
NWI Events
Portage Impresario Stages Networking Expo for Music Business
The runaway technology of the 21st century has brought on a lot of changes. One of these changes is the growth of all types of networking. Today, businesses and individuals alike are using social media like Facebook and Twitter for networking. Individuals use Facebook to interact and re-connect with friends on a social level, while using networks like LinkedIn for professional interaction. Seeing the growth of social media, the business community has followed the public into these arenas. Traditional means of advertising like the daily newspaper aren’t as effective today because of the growth of the use of smart phones, and businesses have to reach people where they are. But in business, there is only so much that can be accomplished through technology. Business is still built on solid relationships. It may be old school, but there is still nothing like a face to face meeting to get your point across. Thus, there are business networking groups that meet periodically so individuals can further their careers by making contacts in an industry, and groups that businesses can use to find new prospective clients. And there are industry expos, where all types of people and businesses can network with other professionals and businesses in that industry. This idea is what motivated Portage music impresario Jim Harwood to stage a Rock Music Networking Expo in Northwest Indiana. “This is the first networking event like this in Northwest Indiana for the music business as far as I know,” said Harwood. “I thought that if we had a networking expo for all the bands and businesses in the music industry it might help them out.” “I’m talking about getting bands, sound people, venues, record labels, photographers, artists, graphic artists and web designers, everyone involved in the music scene from Chicago to southwest Michigan together in one place at one time to meet one another.” “It would be a great opportunity for bands to network with sound people, or for record labels to find new talent; if they have a chance to meet face to face it could be beneficial for everybody,” continued Harwood. “Bands could meet new sound people, venues can find new bands, people who need artwork done or websites designed can all make the kind of contacts that might be useful to them in the future.” The event will be held on Saturday, July 26th at Woodland Park in Portage. The doors will open for vendors to set up tables at 7:00 am and
the doors will open to the public at 10:00 am and the event will run until 10:00 pm that evening. Harwood has ten bands lined up to play in the main hall in the park and on the second floor in the smaller hall. The first band will begin playing at 1:00 pm. If running an event like this sounds like a massive undertaking, it is. But Harwood is undeterred. He has a vision for what the future might hold for events of this kind. “I’m trying to set up a meet and greet for national accounts to become sponsors of events like this and Asgard Radio,” said Harwood. Asgard Radio is the 24 hour internet radio station Harwood started in 2010 and is the sponsor of the networking expo. He broadcasts his own daily show on the station and has other DJ’s from around the country that host shows as well and he will be hosting an all day, live remote broadcast from the networking expo. Bands that are scheduled to appear at the expo include Deadly Attribute, Apophis, Midnight Mass, 4 Without, Legions of Raum, Barefoot Break down, Psychomancer, Purge and Residence 18. There is a $20 charge for potential vendors interested setting up a table at the expo. The event is open to all ages for $5 admission (kids get in free) and there will be a cash bar. Woodland Park is located at 2100 Willowcreek Road in Portage. For more information or to book a table you can e-mail Jim Harwood at slider68@hotmail.com.
8 - www.NWIEntertainer.com
Horizontal logo with gold drop and no gradation on red
STREETWALKER: Sue Lloyd TASTES LIKE: Santa’s sweaty, soot-caked belly button.
NICKNAME: “The Port Hole Princess”
STREETWALKER: “I saw that movie and it didn’t scare me at all. Then again, how are you supposed to freak out a fourth generation Navy Whore?
STREETWALKER: “People always speak in riddles. One of my clients “wished” he had a bathtub of “Purell” after he saw my cold sores. Is that a bubble bath or somethin’?”
STREETWALKER: “Girl, I shit my pants about one out of the four times I eat there. I’ve already been there three times this month. It’s like holding a full bingo card in a game I don’t wanna win!”
&UHDWHG E\ 6DP 0HFKOLQJ
WINO: Bucky Durham SMELLS LIKE: the milk and cookies How To Find The Perfect Christmass Gift. you left for Santa… in 2011. PERSONAL QUOTE: “Let me piss your pants!”
Kyle, a computer programmer from Crown Point, asks: This year my girlfriend asked me for a BluRay copy of Human Centipede. Isn’t that movie already on Netflix?
Geoff, a fireman from Merrillville, asks: Last week, I overheard my girlfriend say she WISHES we could travel more. Is that her way of asking for plane tickets this Christmas?
Penny, a vet tech from South Haven asks: Every year my boyfriend gets me a $50 gift card to Applebee’s for Christmas. How can politely tell him I want to go somewhere, a little nicer?
10 - www.NWIEntertainer.com
12
NWIEntertainer.com • Jan 13
WINO: “Human Centipede? Oh big deal! I’ll tell you one thing: the chick who’s third in line STILL eats better than I do!!!”
WINO: “So someone saying, “I wish…” means they’re really asking for a gift?!? Well, I guess the lady by my house is getting a whole lot of “Me NOT shaving my balls in her birdbath” for Christmas.”
WINO: Last week I was at Applebee’s and a girl walked into the bathroom that was so beautiful; I shut off the water just so I could keep her poop! Merry Christmas to old Bucky!”
It’s going to be a weekend of getting down and dirty as hundreds lace up their shoes for a little friendly competition. The Hobart Jaycees is hosting the 6th Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament at the Hobart Rugby Field on August 2nd and 3rd. The 2 day event that has become ever so popular features teams for all over Northwest Indiana and Chicago competing to win the coveted championship! “Every year this event gets bigger and bigger,” said Tiffany Nobles, Community Vice President of the Hobart Jaycees. “When it got started in 2009 we had 13 teams – this year we are expecting 80 teams. The event is gaining in popularity because not only is it a lot of fun, but it supports charitable causes and that interests a lot of people.” It all begins Saturday morning at 8 am, at the Hobart Rugby Field (112 E. Old Ridge Rd) with pool play throughout the day and the championship rounds on Sunday. Teams consist of up to 10 play-
ers on a team, with a choice of 6-8 players on the court - 2 must be female players at all times. The winning teams from pool play will return Sunday for a double elimination round to determine the championship team. The first and second place teams will win bragging rights and a trophy made out of Miller Lite cans. So how good do you have to be to compete in this tournament? It’s a game of fun, so any and all are more than welcome. “We have people from all different types of athletic backgrounds,” said Nobles. “We have a couple of professional teams but nearly all are novice players – those looking to just have fun with their friends.” In addition to the tournament, there will be performances by some of the best local bands, a beer garden, food vendors, a silent auction, and a “basecamp” area. “We’ve noticed that people are bringing tents, bag games, pretty much tailgating in parking area and it gave us concerns that people were hanging out by cars where people were constantly coming in and out of,” explained Nobles. “So we are fencing off an area where our teams can pop up those tents, warm up before game, and just hang out between games. Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted.” Team registration is $200. All proceeds raised in the event get donated to Riley’s Children Hospital’s Camp About Face, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and Hobart Jaycees Christmas for Kids Shopping Spree. If you would like to register a team online go to our website http://www.hobartjaycees.com/mvb. The first 80 teams will be guaranteed a spot in the tournament.-NWIE
12 - www.NWIEntertainer.com
By Daniel Anthony
Followers of the local rock music scene will certainly recognize the name M&R Rush, a band that was a staple of the Chicagoland and Midwestern music scene in the 1970’s and 1980’s. The group was made up of five guys from Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood, friends since high school who dreamed about making it big in the music business and paid their dues while trying to do so, by playing hundreds of shows a year at universities and clubs throughout the Midwest. The band toured with several national acts, had a mailing list of 10,000 fans and seemed to be on the brink of a major breakthrough when the music scene changed and a record deal fell through, leading to the band’s decision to disband in 1987. Fifteen years later, the old friends remembered how much they loved making music together after an unplanned jam session and the following year (2003) M&R Rush was reborn. In the ten years since then, the group has played about ten to twelve dates a year, but this time around it’s not about making it big; it’s all about having fun and making music. And this summer, the aptly named 2014 “Livin’ For The Music” tour will bring M&R Rush back to the Calumet Region for a very special 7:00 pm performance on Saturday, August the 16th at the 450 seat Theatre at the Center on Ridge Road in Munster. The intimate, three-quarter round venue will give the lucky fans who can get tickets a rare, up close opportunity to see the group. And the band is capping off an already special evening with the release of a new DVD, “An Evening with M&R Rush at the BAC”. The DVD is a recording of a live show recorded a year ago at the Beverly Arts Center (BAC) in Chicago, a 400 seat venue very similar to Munster’s. First release copies of the DVD will be on sale at the show for $10. The Munster gig features all of the original members of the band, including co-founders Marty Mardirosian on drums (the “M” in M&R Rush), and Roger Hirtz (the “R”) on bass and lead vocals. Carl Moszur will play the
keyboards with John McFarland, Paul Martin and Jeff Luif on guitar. The band will play eighteen songs over the two hour show, with lots of new material. “Back in the day we used to live off the music,” said Mardirosian, remembering the early years. “We were on the road playing over 300 dates a year. But the music scene started changing with all the ‘Hair Bands’ and disco and then the company we were negotiating a record deal with went bankrupt.” “And things were happening in our lives, with guys getting married and having kids, so we decided it was time to disband and get real jobs,” continued Mardirosian. “But since we have come back, we’re doing it for fun, for the music. Everyone is still working their regular jobs; but now the band is about the best of friends making music.” If there ever was any doubt that M&R Rush could re-connect after their hiatus, the fan response has pushed those doubts aside. “Since we’ve been back the fan response has been great,” said Mardirosian. “The crowds at our shows have been great and we have sold CD’s in 22 countries. And after the DVD release at the Munster show we’re going to be recording more new music.” Since M&R Rush has returned, the group has recorded four CD’s, which are available (along with the rest of their material,) on their website: www. mandrrush.com. Fans can also re-connect with the group on the website by signing up for the email newsletter, or can interact with band on the M&R Rush Facebook page. Tickets for the August 16th Munster show and DVD release are $15 and are limited, so fans should move fast. Tickets can be obtained at the box office located at 1040 Ridge Road in Munster, by phone at 219-836-3255, or on-line at http.//www.theatreatthecenter.com/os_events.asp. - NWIE
Sex Shop
One day this guy comes to work at a sex shop. His boss leaves for lunch and puts him in charge of the shop. About an hour later a brunette woman comes in and asks “How much for your black dildos?” The guy says “30 bucks” “And how much for your white dildos?” asks the lady. Again the man says “30 bucks for the black and 30 bucks for the white” So she takes the black one and leaves. About an hour later a blonde walks through the door and asks “How much are your dildos?” The guys says “All our dildos are 30 bucks” Then she looks up behind the man on a shelf and ask “How much for that chrome one?” The man responds “Oh, that one is special. That will cost you $250” The blonde agrees and takes it. Later that day the boss come back and asks “So what did you sell today?” The man says “I sold a dildo... oh... and your thermos for $250!”
NWI Bar Director
Burns Harbor
Shift Change Tap • 295 Melton Rd. • 219-787-1002
Gary / Miller
Arvin Cedar Bar • 4477 Cleveland St. • 219-980-9552 Bamboo Tavern • 603 East 39th Ave. • 219-887-5317 Cedar Lake Beer Belly’s • 4450 Cleveland • 219-981-8400 Boondock’s Bar & Grill • 13118 Lake Shore Dr • 219-374-8100 Black Cherri Lounge • 6900 Melton Rd. • 219-939-0461 Goodfella’s Bar & Grill • 11200 West 129th Ave • 219-374-6700 Brother’s Lounge • 5072 Broadway • 219-980-3333 Hunley’s Bar • 13115 W Lake Shore Dr. • 219-374-9520 Bugsy’s Tavern • 4489 Broadway • 219-887-2847 Three Stooges • 8120 Lake Shore Dr • 219-374-9835 Green Top Tap • 4510 W. Ridge Rd. • 219-980-9546 Town Club Taven • 13111 Lake Shore Dr • 219-374-9898 Hunter Inn • 3861 Broadway • 219-980-9866 Chesterton Majestic Star Casino & Hotel • 1 Buffington Harbor Dr • 888-225-8259 Arron’s Mortgage Inn • 1400 Broadway • 219-926-3113 Milan’s Tavern • 5115 Broadway • 219-980-9667 El Cantarito Mexican Cuisine • 709 Plaza Drive • 219-728-6962 Murphy’s House of Pain • 5245 E. Dunes Hwy • 219-427-1006 Flannery’s Tavern • 125 Calumet Rd. • 219-926-2614 Paradise Lounge • 5004 Broadway • 219-887-6524 Hooligans • 711 Plaza Dr. • 219-929-5570 Polekatz NWI • 9148 Melton Rd. • 219-938-1556 Hunter’s Brewing • 1535 S. Calumet Rd. • 219-728-6729 Roxxy’s • 5705 East Dunes Hiwy • 219-427-1023 The Upper Deck Lounge • 139 S. Calumet (2nd Floor) • 219-929-1040 The Beach Café • 903 N. Shelby • 219-938-1100 Uncle Joe’s • 361 N. Calumet Rd. • 219-926-1814 Thumbs Up • 620 S. Lake St. • 219-938-0154 Val’s Pizza • 112 S. 11th St. • 219-921-0056
Griffith
Crown Point
513 Ale House • 513 N. Main St. • 219-662-0513 Back Court Bar • 932 South Court St. • 219-310-8416 Boz’z Place • 8281 E. 109th Ave. • 219-661-1770 Buddy and Pal’s • 1206 E. East Summit • 219-662-0088 Bullpen Luxury Bar • 10685 Randolph St. • 219-661-0088 Crown Brewing • 211 S. East St. • 219-463-6551 Diamond Jim’s • 210 S. Main St. • 219-663-7665 Fricke’s • 519 Grant St. • 219-663-0529 Jolly Rogers Lounge • 11217 Whitcomb St. • 219-662-0639 Martony’s • 104 South Main St. • 219-310-8436 Matey’s Irish Pub & Grill • 419 N. Grant St. • 219-663-8155 Mighty Mick’s • 10727 Randolph •219-662-2244 Safe House Bar & Grill • 101 S. Court St. • 219-779-9307 The Great Escape Lounge • 220 South Main St. • 219-661-1811 The Point • 1910 N Main St. • 219-779-9711 The Silver Bullet • 100 N. Main St. • 219-663-7700 The Super Bowl (Final Frame) • 218 S. East St. • 219-661-9015 The Zombie Club • 118 W Clark St • 219-662-8272 Three Monkey’s Bar • 21 W. 112th Ave. • 219-662-7000 Track Lounge • 318 N. Jackson St. • 219-663-9838
Dyer
Finnegan’s Pub • 1074 Joliet St. • 219-865-9896 Meyer’s Castle • 1370 Joliet St • 219-865-8452 Sheffield’s • 1027 Sheffield Ave. • 219-322-5808 Spanky’s Bar and Grill • 15213 101St. • 219-365-6635 Stadium Bar • 1468 Joliet St. • 219-322-6500 The Engine Room • 202 Joliet St. • 219-865-2424 Vino Tini • 1143 Joliet St. • 219-322-9185 White Rino • 101 Joiliet St. • 219-864-9200
East Chicago
Beto’s Bar • 1301 E. Chicago Ave. • 219-397-8247 Good Times Bar & Grill • 503 W. 151st St. • 219-397-8810 2nd String Quarterback • 719 W. 151st St. • 219-354-0586 Mario’s Lounge • 4720 Indianapolis Blvd. • 219-398-6405
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 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
5th Amendment Pub • 6729 Kennedy Ave. • 219-844-8267 Archor Inn Sports & Entertainment • 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 Indpls 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
16 - www.NWIEntertainer.com
Directory Hammond Cont.
Spirro’s Country Lounge • 4760 S. Calumet Ave. • 219-932-3255 Sportsman’s Tap • 6320 Kennedy Ave. • 219-844-8489 Sports Corner • 155 Goslin • 219-803-7148
Highland
Beek Geeks • 3030 45th St. • 219-513-9795 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 V.I.P Lounge • 2045 45th St. • 219-922-6845
Hobart
Agave Mexican Restaurant • 327 Main St. • 219-947-3355 Cressmoor Lanes • 620 N. Wisconsin St. • 219-942-6169 Cressmoor Lounge • 601 N. Wisconsin St. • 219-942-7711 End Zone Bar & Grill • 314 Main St. • 219-942-0647 Hobart Lanes/10 Pin Lounge • 99 S. Hobart Rd. • 219-942-0906 Indian Ridge Golf Course • 6363 Grand Blvd • 219-942-6850 Lisa’s Lounge • 3617 Michigan • 219-962-4550 Main St.Station • 235 Main St. • 219-942-1000 Mickey D’s Bar • 518 East 3rd St. • 219-942-0730 The Depot • 1429 W. 37th Ave. • 219-947-5194
Lake Station
219 Bar & Grill • 2415 Rush St. • 219-963-6053 Bens Twin Oak • 2935 Central Ave. • 219-963-0598 Déjà Vu • 2491 Ripley St. • 219-962-4398 Draft House • 4825 Central Ave. • 219-962-1575 Dreamgirls • 2491 Ripley St. • 219-963-0555 El Ranchero Restaurant • 3559 Michigan Ave. • 219-962-1396 He Ain’t Here Lounge • 2661 Decatur St. • 219-962-2074 Kimmies • 2808 Dekalb St. • 219-962-1232 L F Norton • Central Ave. • 219-962-3415 Muncie’s Lounge • 4106 Central Ave. • 219-962-6012 Ray’s Lanes • 3201 Central Ave. • 219-962-1297 Ruthie’s Lounge • 3425 Central Ave. • 219-963-7987 Tap House 1233 • 1233 Central Ave. • 219-962-6546
Merrillville
Beavers • 7505 Talf St. • 219-769-2351 Beer Barrel • 4717 E. Lincoln Hwy • 219-947-2995 Catch 22 • 500 E. 81st Ave. • 219-793-9625 Dawg House Pub • 3790 W. 80th Lane • 219-756-4220 Hydad’s • 31 80th Pl. S. W. • 219-736-9110 Maxim’s Lounge • 7205 Broadway • 219-795-9520 Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant • 8011 Broadway • 219-769-7191 R-Place • 65 W. 68 Pl. • 219-769-0037 Sheffield’s • 1515 East 82nd Ave. • 219-795-1005 T.J. Maloneys Wisecrackers • 800 East 81st Ave. • 219-755-0569 Villa Del Sol • 2225 Lincoln Hwy • 219-201-4457
Munster
3 Floyds Brewing Co. • 9750 Indiana Pky • 219-922-3565 Cheers Foods & Drinks • 1942 45th Ave • 219-922-1325 Danny Z’s • 1860 45th St. • 219-712-0912
Munster Cont.
Johnny’s Tap • 8050 Calumet Ave. • 219-836-9218 Mark O’s Bar & Grill 2 • 435 Ridge Rd.
Portage
Boomer • 2522 Portage Mall • 219-763-7300 Curly Joe’s Bar & Grill • 2528 Portage Mall • 219-763-0195 El Cantarito Mexican • 6291 Central Ave. • 219-762-1900 Mark O’s Bar & Grill • 2385 Willowcreek Rd. • 219-763-3779 Mood’s Pub & Eatery • 2548 Portage Mall • 219-762-7305 Red Carpet Lounge • 6481 Melton Rd. • 219-762-7485 Rusty Nail • 2420 Dombey Rd. • 219-850-4675 Ryan’s Tavern • 6340 Melton Rd. • 219-763-7771 Shenanigan’s • 6121 Melton Rd. • 219-762-0509 Stonequarry Lounge • 2596 Portage Mall • 219-762-5812 Sunset Lounge • 5844 US Hwy. 6 • 219-762-6065
Porter
Brando’s • 212 Lincoln St. • 219-926-3050 Leroy’s Hot Stuff • 333 US 20 • 219-926-6211 Santiago’s • 124 Lincoln St. • 219-762-2113 Wagner’s Ribs • 361 Wagner Road • 219 926-7614 Whistle Stop Bar & Grill • 206 Lincoln St. • 219-921-0100
Schererville
Buddy & Pal’s • 340 East US Hwy. 30 • 219-865-8377 Bullpen Luxury Bar and Grill • 1013 W. Lincoln Hiwy • 219-322-7788 El Amigo Mexican Restaurant • 312 W US HWY 30 • 219-865-3022 Jalapenos Woodhollow • 200 US Hwy. 41 • 219-864-8862 Longshots Sports Bar • 2251 US HWY 41 • 219-322-0080 Quest • 1204 W. Lincoln Hwy. • 219-322-4812 Sal Y Limon • 2330 S. Cline Ave. • 219-322-6723 Schererville Lounge • 48 East Joliet St. • 219-322-5660 Social 219 • 2350 Cline Ave • 219-322-3060 Spike’s Lakeside Inn • 21 East Joliet St. • 219-322-4444
St. John
Blue 82 Sports, Food & Spirits • 8209 Wicker Ave. • 219-365-1525 Rascal’s Pizza Pub & Grub • 9623 Wicker Ave. • 219-365-7880 The Clubhouse • 9165 Wicker Ave. • 219-365-5509
Valparaiso
Duffy’s Place • 1154 Axe Ave. • 219-462-1057 Franklin House • 58 S. Campbell St. • 219-462-2533 Gaucho’s Brazilian Steakhouse • 597 US HWY 30 • 219-759-1100 Margarita’s Bar & Grill • 21 Lincolnway • 219-242-8160 Martinis • 1004 Calumet Ave. • 219-464-0801 NorthSide Tap Room & Grill • 712 Calumet Ave. • 219-465-0885 Old Style Inn • 5 Lincolnway • 219-916-2086 Pepe’s Mexican Rest. (Valpo) • 1058 S. State RT. 2 • 219-465-0205 Rosewood • Restaurant • 367 W US Highway 6 • 219-763-2282 Sportman’s • 381 US Hwy. 6 • 219-762-4099 Tony’s Place • 218 East Lincolnway • 219-464-1018
Whiting
Bulldog Brewing Co. • 1409 119th St. • 219-655-5284 Center Lounge • 1312 119th St. • 219-659-4080 Clipper’s Lounge • 1225 119th St. • 219-659-5006 Game Time 2 Bar & Grill • 2062 Indy Blvd. • 219-473-0239 Midtown Station • 1928 New York Ave. • 219-659-7530 Refinery • 2235 New York Ave. • 219-655-5187 Sportsmen’s Corner • 1200 120th St • 219-659-9695 The Office • 2008 Indy Blvd • 219-659-1070
Stolen Car
A blonde phoned police to report that thieves had stripped apart her car. “They’ve stolen the dashboard, the steering wheel, the brake pedal, even the accelerator,” she cried out. However, before the police investigation could start, the phone rang a second time and the same voice came over the line. “Nevermind, I got in the back seat by mistake.”
Blonde Stewardess
An airline captain was breaking in a new blonde stewardess. The route they were flying had a layover in another city. Upon their arrival, the captain showed the stewardess the best place for airline personnel to eat, shop and stay overnight. The next morning, as the pilot was preparing the crew for the day’s route, he noticed the new stewardess was missing. He knew which room she was in at the hotel and called her up wondering what happened. She answered the phone, crying, and said she couldn’t get out of her room. “You can’t get out of your room?” the captain asked, “Why not?” The stewardess replied: “There are only three doors in here,” she sobbed, “one is the bathroom, one is the closet, and one has a sign on it that says ‘Do Not Disturb’!”
18 - www.NWIEntertainer.com
EXPIRES JULY 31, 2014
Jason’s
3949 Hohman Ave • Hammond, IN
20 - www.NWIEntertainer.com
SQUEEZE THE MOST OUT OF SUMMER #LIVESUMMER
Voodoo Dick
Jane’s sex life with her husband, Ron, is suffering because she can’t reach an orgasm or he’s not in the mood. Even though she loves him this is really starting to take a toll on their marriage. So in a last-ditch effort, Jane decides to spice things up in the bedroom. Jane travels to a sex shop and asks the owner about his best sex toys. He shows her all sorts of props, but nothing is appealing to her. After the owner has gone through most of his stock, Jane asks: “Don’t you have anything else?” and the owner replied, “Well, there is this one thing, but I can’t sell it to you.” “I want to see it anyway.” The owner sighs, pulling out a black box from underneath the desk. He opens it to reveal a very real-looking penis. “This is the Voodoo Dick.” The owner says. “To command it, you say, “Voodoo Dick and the command. For example, Voodoo Dick, the book.” The Voodoo Dick flies out of the box and begins humping the inside of a book. “To call it back, you say, “Voodoo Dick stop or command it to do something else.” Jane offers the shop owner $200 and he sells her the Voodoo Dick, but not before he warns her to be careful with it. On the way home, Jane keeps glancing at the box on the seat and decides to test it. “Voodoo Dick my pussy!” Jane yells and so the Voodoo Dick did. Jane begins swerving all over the road, close to orgasm, and wants to command Voodoo Dick to stop, but can’t. Just then, a cop pulls behind Jane and she stops the car and throws her jacket over her lap. As the cop questions Jane, he can see that she’s under the influence of something and asks her to step out of the car. She yells that she isn’t drunk, but she’s being fucked by a Voodoo Dick. “Voodoo Dick my ass!” the cop yelled at Jane.
22 - www.NWIEntertainer.com
One Liners
So I’ve been working out and I know my butt looks good because everytime I’m done talking to someone and walk away, I can hear them say, “what an ass.” The best things in life can’t be seen or touched. At leasat that’s what my restraining order says. Why do porn stars instagram pics of their kids? You don’t see factory workers posting their on-the-job accidents. My favorite sexual position: The Chilean miner. That’s where you go down on me and stay there till Christmas. Police woman pulls over a Drunk driver and gets her out of the car. “Anything you do say will be held against you.” Man says “ BREASTS!” I’d walk a million miles for one of your smiles.,and even farther for that thing you do with your tongue and mouth.
A Brit, An American & a Canadian
A Brit, an American, and a Canadian all walk into a bar and start drinking. As friends tend to do, they began to tell boastful stories. The Brit starts. “Ey mates, I hail from London. I love me pub. Every pub in London knows me. When I go into the pub and to drink some pints, after I drink two pints the third is always free! Britain is the best, God save the queen!” The American snorts in disgust. “You fucking limey, you think you’re so smart. Well I am from a small town in the good ole’ USA, and in the bars in MY town, I go in, and after one drink, the second drink is always free! Go USA!!!” The Canuck, silent until now, speaks up. “You’re both a bunch of stupid pricks. I hail from Canada, and in my home town, you walk in, and the first drink is free. And the second. And the third, and so on. Until you are as shitfaced as you like. And then, in my town, there is a little hotel above the bar. If you like, you get taken upstairs for fucking for free! That’s how it is in my home town. Canada is #1!”. The Brit says, “You lying, ungrateful Canuck! I don’t believe you.” And the American, looking suspicious, says, “You lie! This happened to you?” The Canuck looks sheepishly at his friends and says, “Well, not exactly. But it happened to my sister a bunch of times.”
24 - www.NWIEntertainer.com
Silver Bullet
100 N Main St • Crown Point, IN
Tennis Elbow
So, a guy’s playing tennis, and his elbow begins to hurt. He thinks it might be tennis elbow, so he decides to take it easy for a while, and after a few days his elbow stops hurting. But the next time he plays tennis, it hurts again, so he decides to go to the doctor. The doctor examines him, and says, “Well, it looks like you have tennis elbow. You should take it easy for a while, and it will stop hurting. Though it may hurt again if you continue to play tennis.” The guy’s driving home in a pretty foul mood, having just written a check to find out what he already knew, when by the side of the road he sees an enormous machine. DO-IT-YOURSELF MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS 25 CENTS, reads the sign on it. He pulls over and reads the instructions: • Place sample in slot. • Insert coin. • Receive diagnosis When he gets home, he can’t get the idea of this machine out of his mind. So he decides to try something. He gets a mason jar, goes out into the back yard, and finds some dogshit, which he puts in the jar. In the bathroom, he rummages around in the trash until he finds one of his wife’s used tampons; that goes in the jar. And because this joke isn’t gross enough yet, he decides to jack off into the jar as well. Then he puts the lid on and drives back to the machine. He puts the jar into the machine, inserts a quarter, and after a moment a slip of paper emerges, which reads: “Your dog has worms, your wife is fucking the mailman, and you shouldn’t masturbate, it aggravates your tennis elbow.”
Cocktail of the Month
Bar: Jason’s Bartender: Brittany Drink: cotton candy swirl Ingredients: Pinnacle Cotton Candy Vodka Smirnoff Blueberry Vodka Lemonadep Splash of curacao Quote: “Better then this summer’s carnival!” Bar: Safe House Bartender: Bobbie Drink: Starburst Ingredients: Pearl Plum Vodka Watermelon pucker Sweet & Sour Quote: “Drink like a Star!”
Safe House Bar: The Track Lounge Bartender: Megan Drink: Momma Drank Ingredients: Vanilla Vodka Kahlua Rum Chata Quote: “Momma needs a drank!”
26 - www.NWIEntertainer.com
101 S. Court St • Crown Point, IN
Captured by Indians
One day in the forest, 3 guys were just hiking along a trail when all of a sudden, a huge pack of indians attaked them and knocked them out. When they woke up, they were at the leader of the tribe’s throne. The chief then said “All of your lives may be spared if you can find ten of one fruit and bring them back to me.” So after a while the first man returned with 10 apples. The cheif then ordered him to stick all ten of them up his butt without making any expression at all on his face. He had a little bit of trouble with the first one and started crying while trying to put the next one in. He was soon killed. Later, the next guy came in with 10 grapes. The cheif soon ordered him to do the same as the first guy. After to the 9th grape, the man started laughing so hard for no apperant reason, and was killed. The first two guys soon met in heaven and the first guy ask the second, “Why did you start laughing? You only needed one more grape and you’d have gotten away!” The second guy answered while still laughing, “I couldn’t help it. I saw the third guy walking in with pineapples.”
A Blonde & Brunette...
A blonde and a brunette are in an elevator. This guy gets in and he’s pretty attractive, so they’re both checking him out...but then they realize he has really bad dandruff. The guy gets off the elevator, and the brunette sighs and says “You know, that’s really tragic. We should give him some Head & Shoulders.” The blonde says, “Omigod yeah....how do you give shoulders?”
Three Vampires
Three vampires walk into a bar. First vampire asks the bartender for a shot of blood, the bartender gives him the shot, he drinks it and leaves. The second vampire also asks the bartender for a shot of blood, he drinks it and leaves. The third vampires asks the bartender for a glass of water. The bartender looks puzzled and says, “a glass of water?” The vampires pulls out a used tampon and says “tea time”.
GUEST MASTERS of CEREMONY
SAT JULY 19th 10AM TO 5PM
SUN JULY 20th 9AM TO 6PM
Held at the Midwest’s Premier Nudist Resort
ROSELAWN, INDIANA ADULTS ONLY 18 + RAIN OR SHINE WWW.NUDES-A-POPPIN.COM
219-345-2268 FOR INFO
SHOP VENDOR ROW ALL WEEKEND!
ONE OF THE TOP 10 ADULT FESTIVALS IN THE WORLD
MSN TRAVEL