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Kickin’ in the Sticks
Verona Pizza in Portage
Monthly Features Suds & Cocktails
New Belgium Brewing • Snapshot
Bar Directory Cocktail of the Month
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Where Babies Come From...
A mother is in the kitchen making dinner for her family when her daughter walks in. “Mother, where do babies come from?” The mother thinks for a few seconds and says, “Well dear, Mommy and Daddy fall in love and get married. One night they go into their bedroom, they kiss and hug, and have sex.” The daughter looks puzzled so the mother continues, “That means the daddy puts his penis in the mommy’s vagina. That’s how you get a baby, honey.” The child seems to comprehend. “Oh, I see, but the other night when I came into your room you had daddy’s penis in your mouth. What do you get when you do that?” “Jewelry, my dear. Jewelry.”
Ice Cream
A Husband comes home with a half gallon of Ice Cream. He asked his wife if she wants some. “How hard is it?” she asked. “About as hard as my dick,” he replies. To which the woman replied, “OK, then pour me some!”
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A Threesome... a Twosome...
Boy: What’s it called when 3 people have sex? Girl: A threesome. Boy: What’s it called when two people have sex? Girl: A twosome. Boy: Now you know why they call me handsome.
Blowing Bubbles
There were three ducks swiming in a pond one night after midnight and got arrested for trespassing. They were called to apper in court the next day so the judge called up duck #1 and asked what were you doing in a pond swiming after midnight the duck said “blowing bubbles” So then the judge called up duck #2 and asked the same question and the duck said “blowing bubbles”. Then the judge called up duck #3 and said let me guess you were blowing bubbles to and the duck said “No i am BUBBLES”
Track Lounge
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KiCKiN iT iN THe STiCKS
By: Rosemarie Stephens
COUNTRY MUSiC FESTiVAL By: Rosemarie Stephens
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If you’ve ever wanted to check the Country Music Festival in Nashville, but couldn’t get around to going, here’s the next best thing! Pick-Ups Bar in Lynwood is hosting Kick it in the Sticks 2. That’s right, the country music event that turned heads last year is back for another show – and this one promises to be bigger and better. “Last year we had three bands in the show, this year we have five,” said Jimmy Sarr of the Jimmy Sarr band. “We knew we wanted to go bigger. I had so many offers from other bands to take part. We could have done 10 bands if we had the time and space.” Last year the event brought out 600 people – this year it’s expected to double! Sarr says that will be a breeze, especially since 1,000 tickets have already been sold. “Country music in the area is growing,” he said. “We’re playing to capacity crowds every night. This gives fans a chance to not only listen to great music all day and night, but hang out with the band members. We will all be there hanging out together all day.” The jam packed show is scheduled for June 14th. The doors open at 3:00pm and the first band takes the stage at 5:00pm. So who’s on tap to perform? Well, this years’ lineup includes: The Jimmy Sarr Band, Rebel, The Greg Schneider Band, High Noon, and The Bridgewater Band. Let’s get to know the bands performing at this big show: The Jimmy Sarr Band: The Jimmy Sarr Band puts on a show like no other band around, fusing their high energy sound with melodic harmonies and Jimmy Sarr’s powerful and haunting lead vocals. Even the ballads have an edge! Stop, listen and you will be instantly hooked on this band. Give them an hour and you will feel like family! Band Members include Phil Miller, John “Doc” Procopio, Tony Carone, John Sepulveda, Rick Murk and John Chorney. The band is influenced by artists like Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney and Toby Keith. Rebel Jump on the Nashville party bus and take a ride on one wild honky tonk party! Rebel isn’t your daddy’s country band, covering artists like Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Jake Owen, Luke Bryan, even Bon Jovi and Def Leopard! Rebel brings country to like
in a dancing, drinking, sing along. Band members include Joe, James “The Love Train” DeFrain, and Bobby Drengacz. The Greg Schneider Band From the style of George Strait, to the party atmosphere of Eric Church!! From the smooth vocals of Josh Turner to the ROCKIN’ of Kid Rock!! You’ve got The Greg Schneider Band!! What started out as a solo act has transformed into a full four piece band. GSB’s sound is still centered around Greg’s distinct vocals but by adding Carlos’ thumpin’ bass line, Jeff’s blazing guitar solos and Jason’s bad a$$ beats, what you get is a band that’ll get you up dancing with a rockin’ cover song or bing a tear to youor eye after a Greg Scheider original. Whether they’re opening up for a Top 40 artist like Easton Corbin, or raising a toast to the crowd at a local club, the Gred Schneider Band ALWAYS puts on a show. The bands influences include Brad Paisley, George Strait, Josh Turner and Billy Joel.d a#* beats, what you get is a band that’ll get you up dancing with a rockin’ cover song or bring a tear to your eye after a Greg Schneider original. Greg is an experienced singer songwriter, who recorded his first Nashville produced CD, “Headin’ On South” in the summer of 2010. Some local and thousands of independent stations across the world are playing tracks from this CD. “Eight Pounder” cracked the ECMA Top 40 radio chart in 2011! Greg returned to Nashville in the Fall of 2012 to start recording for 2013 releases. His first release, “Out On The Lake” is currently on the rotation locally at X-Country 106.5, River Country 101.7 and is featured regularly on 98.3 WCCQ’s “All Request Cafe”! While trying to promote Greg’s original music, the band still love’s covering everyone’s favorites. The GSB stays current with the Top 40 hits and always finds time to play the best oldies and classics. Here are some of the artists we cover...Josh Turner, Merle Haggard, Montgomery Gentry, Zack Brown Band, John Melloncamp, Johnny Cash, Brad Paisley, Kid Rock, Billy Joel, Jason Michael Carrol, Blake Shelton, Vince Gill, Waylon Jennings, George Strait, Jake Owen, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan...and many more! Whether they’re opening up for a Top 40 artist like Easton Corbin or raising a toast to the crowd at a local club, The Greg Schneider Band ALWAYS puts on a show!!
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High Noon Enjoy the performances of Andy Fowler on lead guitar; Ed Haack on drums; Butch Cisco, keyboards; Norm Daisy on bass guitar; and Brian Wheatbrook, lead vocals. The group’s eclectic tastes and talents allow them to cover all genres of music from rock to country and old to new. Whether it’s the old favorites, the chart toppers or their own original music, they have what it takes to keep the crowds dancing, and coming back for more! Bridgewater Bridgewater is a country rock band playing at local establishments around Northwest Indiana and Chicago Illinois. Cody Gregory is the Lead Vocalist and Dave Bencze is the Guitarist. There musical influences are Miranda Lambert, The Band Perry, Carrie Underwood, Melissa Etheridge and Sugarland. Kick It In The Sticks 2 is a festival dedicated to the love of country music. It’s an all day/night music event featuring some of the best area bands and it’s a place where fans and bands can unite. Tickets are $10 and are available from band members or at www.jimmysarrband.com. This show is just about sold out so get your tickets!! This show is open to all ages until 10:00pm - NWIE
Suds & Cocktails Written by Rosemarie Stephens
Summer is finally here! That means trips to the beach, backyard BBQ’s, and late nights with friends is in the cards for most of us. And while we are enjoying all this wonderful time with friends and family, we’ll likely be sipping on ice cold beverages and no doubt be documenting the fun festivities with our camera phones. The people over at New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins have put together our two favorite things in the name of their newest brew – SNAPSHOT. Snapshot is a new unfiltered wheat beer that drinks refreshing and finishes tart. The smile-inducing aromas of citrus hops jump from the nose, accompa-
nied by the sweetness of Coriander and Grains of Paradise. Brewed with wheat and pale malt, Snapshot pours a hazy, lemon-yellow with bright-white lacing. But that snap of tart is the real enticement. New Belgium’s affinity for sour beers led to the in-process blending of lactobacillus to pucker up Snapshot’s base. Let’s strip down this beer! It has 5% ABV and it’s made with hybrid ale yeast, cascade hops, and pale and wheat malts. Now for the taste test! I was super excited to try this one as I’m a HUGE wheat beer fan! I decided to crack open my Snapshot on a hot spring day – as I knew it would only be that much more satisfying. I was immediately taken by the aroma of wheat with a hint of citrus and floral hops. With such a great aroma, I was excited to just try it! The taste didn’t disappoint – it was filled with a touch of honey, lemon grass, and wheat. It was very refreshing, and left me satisfied to the last drop. So how do I sum up my overall experience with Snapshot? Let’s just say Snapshot will have a permanent place in my fridge this summer! - NWIE
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TAKE REFRESHMENT TO NEW HEIGHTS
Chuck & Irene’s
6110 Kennedy Ave • Hammond, IN
Who doesn’t love to get a little dirty? If rolling around and through mud sound like a good time , then you won’t want to miss the 5th Annual Mudathlon® being held at Graeber Family Farms in Valparaiso on Saturday, July 19. This popular event is part of the Mudathlon® Series, a 3 mile off-road running event that features lots of mud, over 40 entertaining and challenging obstacles, and an outstanding post-race party. Mudathlon® is implementing some new exciting, challenging and thrilling obstacles for 2014. Due to high demand the Kids’ Course (ages 4-11) is back this year with some enhancements. For the 3 mile course the age limit has been lowered to 12-yearsold from 14-years-old in the past. “We are very excited about the 5th Running of Mudathlon and our new changes. Families have been asking
for a while for a lower age limit so they can participate together and we have been able this year to accommodate that,” says Jeff Graves AKA The Big Mudder. “For those kids not 12 yet we have enhanced the Kids’ Course to make it more challenging and muddier. Mudathlon features natural terrain along with unique manmade obstacles. The Mudathlon® course takes participants down a Mudathletes’ favorite the, 100 ft. Adventurous Slide that will drop them into a pit of mud. Another favorite is 100 yard Mucking Mud Pit that is sure to suck the shoes right off of their feet. “For the Mudathlon course itself we have a few very cool and exciting new obstacles like the
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Mole Hole, a 25ft long pitch black crawl underground,” says Graves. “There also are a few other surprise obstacles for 2014.” Sounds like fun, huh? So how do you register? Well, go to Mudathlon.com. Runners will go in 100-125 person waves - race officials are expecting a crowd over 3,000. After the race, there will be a great PostRace party where the beer will be flowing, the brats will be smoking, and the music will be jamming. Pre-registering for the event is only $85 and includes food, one beer, a finishers medal (which doubles as a bottle opener), and giveaways like a car decal and slap-on beer can koozie. Same day registration is $100.
Teams or Charity Teams can be created for Mudathlon. There is no limit to the number of people per team, and all teammates will be able to run together. If you set up a Charity Team by following the direction listed on Mudathlon.com $5/ registered participant will go back to the chosen charity of the team. Team awards will be given for best name, costume and aggregate time of the top five members. Mudathlon® is a spectator friendly environment. Spectators get in for free and parking is free. Friends
and family can watch loved ones on their path through the muddy obstacle course. Also they have an opportunity to watch their children move through the new and improved Kids Course with bigger obstacles. To register, go to mudathlon. com. You can also learn a lot more on that webpage about the event. Don’t forget to visit their Facebook page facebook.com/mudathlon and “like” them, or follow them on twitter, twitter.com/mudathlon. - NWIE
Here’s a look at what your Mudathlon registration includes: • 3 miles & 40 obstacles of pure fun • One ice cold refreshing Coors Light beer for registered participants over 21 • Commemorative Mudathlete T-shirt Post-Race Cookout with brats and hamburgers • Super Cool Medal that doubles as a bottle opener • Back by popular demand the Mudathlon bandana • Live bands featuring a little country and rock ‘n roll • Family/friends spectating (Free) • Free parking
HAS MOVED! 3365 Willowcreek Rd Portage IN 46368
NWI Dinning
By: Rosemarie Stephens
A staple in Portage has found a new home – still in Portage, just a bigger location. Verona’s Pizzeria IV, currently located at 3365 Willowcreek moved in May after a 7 year run at its location on Highway 6. Owner Jeff Troutwine says the decision to move was an easy one. “We got the opportunity to move to a bigger and better location so we knew we had
for dining in. Verona’s is famous for their amazing pizza – which they serve up thin, regular, thick, Chicago-style deep dish and stuffed crust (sauce on top). “Our stuffed crust pizza is different than others in the area. Ours has sauce on top with parmesan.” And how are you going to top those pizzas? Well – the options are pretty endless!! Choose everything “Chicken sausage is our new menu item. from pepperoni and CanadiPizza lovers are really enjoying it.” an bacon to jalapenos and - Jeff Troutwine spinach. “We’ve added a new topping for our pizzas,” to do it,” he says. “We will now be able to says Jeff. “Chicken sausage is our new offer our customers an option to dine-in, menu item. Pizza lovers are really enjoyand eventually be able to enjoy beer and ing it.” wine while they dine.” Some other Verona pizza favorites inThis year marks the 25th anniversary of clude Taco, Meat Lovers, The Hawaiian, Verona’s in the area. The first location The Vegetarian and Italian Beef pizza. opened in Hammond in 1989, and now And speaking of Italian Beef – it’s one in 2014 there are five locations. “We are of the most popular sandwiches in the excited that we are celebrating the anniregion. “We’re really known for our beef versary of Verona’s with a new location,” sandwiches,” Jeff says. “Our Italian beef Jeff says. “It’s been a long time coming.” sandwiches are made with garlic bread The new location will offer seating for and cheese. It’s pretty awesome.” up to 50, and will feature daily specials If a sandwich is what you are in the mood
for, Verona’s also offers great Philly Cheesesteaks, BBQ Beef and Cheddar Beef. They also serve up great burgers – complete with everything! Everything includes ketchup, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. And if you are looking to add on some appetizers or sides to your meal, you won’t go wrong with calamari rings, cheddar/ cream cheese poppers, cheese sticks, curly fries, mac and cheese bites, and wings. “Our wings are served plain, mild, buffalo, hot, BBQ, hot BBQ, teriyaki or roasted garlic BBQ,” says Jeff. “They are sold 8 per order.” Don’t forget the dessert!! Verona’s has great choices like Eli’s cheesecake by the slice, deep fried brownies, and deep-fried cheesecake bites. Verona’s IV is located at 3365 Willowcreek, Portage. Their summer hours are Sunday through Saturday from 11:00am11:00pm. For more information, or to place an order, call 219.764.6464. Don’t forget to “like” Verona’s on Facebook. You can also check them out online at www.veronapizzaportage.com - NWIE
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NWI Bar Direct
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
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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
Karaoke Directory Monday The Stadium Dyer (9:30p to 2:30a) Pioneer Tap Hessville/Hammond (9:30p-2:30a) Mr. Sweets Candy & Games **ALL AGES WELCOME** downtown Hobart (6pm - 9pm)
O’s Tap Knox, IN (9pm- 1am) House of Legends Hammond (9:30pm - 2:30am) Growlers Highland, In (9pm- 3am) Prime Steak House Crown Point (9pm- 12am)
Clancy’s Public House Portage, IN (7:00p to 10:00p)
Friday Beer Bellys 45th & Cleveland (9p - 2a)
Tuesday Sunset Lounge Portage (9pm - 3am)
Chuck & Irene’s Hessville/Hammond (9pm - 2am)
The Point Crown Point (9pm - 1am) Gametime III Hessville/Hammond (10 pm) Jalapeno’s Schererville, IN (9pm -3am) The Pub Hobart, IN (8pm - 12am) Wednesday Gametime II Whiting (10pm) Pepes Griffith (9:00 pm - 12:00 am) The Stadium Dyer (9:30p to 2:30a) Buddy and Pals Schererville (9:00p to 2:00a) Spirros Hammond (9pm to 1am) Schane’s Bar Cedar Lake (9pm - 1am) Pioneer Tap Hessville/Hammond (9:30p-2:30a) White Rhino Dyer, IN (9pm - 1am) Mia Cucina Ristorante (Aberdeen/Old Brewery) Valparaiso, IN (9pm - 12am)
Just Toni’s Hammond FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH (8 to 12) Pepe’s Griffith (9 - 1am) Final Frame Lounge (inside Super Bowl) Crown Point (10pm) The Stadium Dyer (9:30p to 2:30a) Town Pub Lowell (10pm-2am) Shenan Igins Portage, IN (9pm - 1am) Down and Under Pub Knox, IN (9pm- 2am) Pioneer Tap Hessville (10pm-2:30am Saturday Matey’s Irish Pub Crown Point (9:00-2:00) Beer Bellys 45th & Cleveland (9 - 1am) Final Frame Lounge inside Super Bowl Crown Point (10pm) The Stadium Dyer (9:30p to 2:30a) Gelsosomo’s Pub Chesterton, IN (9pm-3am)
Thursday The End Zone Downtown Hobart (9pm - 12am)
House of Legends Hammond (9:30pm - 2:30am)
Franklin House Valparaiso (10pm - 2am)
Pepes - Griffith 9:00 - 2:00
Spirros Hammond (9pm to 1am)
Sunday Sunset Lounge Portage (9pm - 3am)
The Point Crown Point (9pm - 1am) VIP Lounge Griffith (10 PM - 2:30 AM) The Pub Hobart, IN (8pm - 12am) Pepe’s Valparaiso (9pm - 1am)
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Argument
A little girl and boy are fighting about the differences between the sexes, and which one is better. Finally, the boy drops his pants and says, “Here’s something I have that you’ll never have!” The little girl is pretty upset by this, since it is clearly true, and runs home crying. A while later, she comes running back with a smile on her face. She drops her pants and says, “My mommy says that with one of these, I can have as many of those as I want!”“I’m giving this guy a dishonorable discharge!”
Little Jimmy...
The teacher asked Jimmy, “Why is your cat at school today Jimmy?” Jimmy replied crying, “Because I heard my daddy tell my mommy, ‘I am going to eat that pussy once Jimmy leaves for school today!’”
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“..At Ease!”
A guy who was in the Air Force had just spent a year unaccompanied in Shemya, Alaska. The first night home, he told his wife he had something to show her. “I’ve mastered the art of mind over matter. Just watch this!” And with that he dropped his trousers and shorts and stood before her in his altogether. “Dick, ten-HUT!” And with that, his dick sprang to full erection. “Dick, at EASE!” And his dick deflated again. “That was amazing,” said his wife. “Can I bring over our neighbor to show her?” The guy responded that he didn’t mind at all, since he was proud of his accomplishment. So his wife brought back a delicious looking woman. “Dick, ten-HUT!” And his penis sprang up. “Dick, at EASE!” Nothing. “Dick, at EASE!” Still nothing. “For the last time, Dick -- at EASE!” Frustratingly enough, nothing happened. Embarrassed, he ran off to the bathroom. Worried, his wife ran after and found that he was vigorously masturbating. “What are you doing?” “I’m giving this guy a dishonorable discharge!”
Computer Password
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer. The husband puts, “Mypenis,” and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says, “Error. Not long enough.”
Onr Liners
Sex is like a bank account. You put it in, you take it out, you lose interest. Girl: What’s up?! Boy: I’ll tell you whats up if you sit on it “Smells fresh. Like a tropical island.” “Ok. Now take off the blindfold! Your family’s been dead in this car for a week! We Febrezed it!” He came in the middle of the night. He sucked, liked and explored my body. And when he was satisfied he left. I was hurt... That damn mosquito! Save electricity... how would you like it if someone turned you on then left?
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Silver Bullet
100 N Main St • Crown Point, IN
Cocktail Month of the
Bar: Three Monkey’s Bartender.: Gill Drink: Monkey Mojito Ingredients: Rum Fresh Mint Lime Soda water Quote: “Monkey on with your Mojito “
Bar: Silver Bullet Bartender: Spencer Drink: Rainbow Sherbert Ingredients: Rainbow Sherbert vodka Orange juice Pineapple juice Cranberry
Bar: Flat Rock Bartender: Jenn Drink: Ultimate French Toast Ingredients: Bailey’s Fireball Butterscotch Quote: “Breakfast of Champions”
Bar: Anchor Inn Bartender: Nikki & Debbie Drink: Skinny Colada Ingredients: Three olives Elvis Presley Coconut Water Pineapple Whip Cream Quote: “Hot & Healthy”
Bar: Jason’s Bartender: Brittany Drink: Blueberry Dream Ingredients: Smirnoff Blueberry Vodka Bailey’s Irish Cream Grand Marnier Quote: “So good you’ll be dreaming about.”
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Costume Party
An older man walks into a bar wearing a stovepipe hat, a waistcoat and a phony beard. He sits down at a bar and orders a drink. As the bartender sets it down, he asks, “Going to a party?” “Yeah, a costume party,” the man answers, “I’m supposed to come dressed as my love life.” “But you look like Abe Lincoln,” protests the bartender. “That’s right. My last four scores were seven years ago.”
A Yankee Walks into a Bar..
A Yankee walks into a bar in Alabama and orders a cosmopolitan. The bartender looks at the man and says, “You’re not from ‘round here are ya?” “No” replies the man, “I’m from New Hampshire.” The bartender looks at him and says, “Well what do you do in New Hampshire?” “I’m a taxidermist,” says the man. The bartender looks bewildered, so the man explains, “I mount dead animals.” The bartender stands back and hollers to the whole bar, “It’s OK, boys! He’s one of us!”
Beavers
7505 Taft St • Merrillville, IN
Backwards Game
(girl) : you need to say what ever i say in backwards. (boy) : okay. (girl) : A B C (boy) : C B A (girl) : 1 2 3 (boy) : 3 2 1 (girl) : okay lets make this harder : CRACK MY FINGER (boy) : Finger my crack.
Sexy Woman
There was a really sexy woman on a plane, and a man was sat next to her. The woman said, “Can you remove something from my breasts please?” The man replied,” Yes!”, full of excitement. He said, “What do you want me to remove?” The woman replied,” Your eyes!”
Three Monkeys
21 West 112th Ave • Crown Point, IN
Hand Job - $10
A guy walks into a bar and sees a sign that reads: Cheese Sandwich: $1.50 Chicken Sandwich: $2.50 Hand Job: $10.00 He checks his wallet and beckons to the sexy bartender. “Are you the one who gives the hand jobs?” he asks. “Yes,” she purrs. “I am.” “Well, wash your frickin’ hands,” says the man. “I want a cheese sandwich!”
Secretary Sex
A boss said to his secretary I want to have SEX with you I will make it very fast. I’ll throw $1000 on the floor, by the time you bend down to pick it I’ll be done. She thought for a moment then called her boyfriend and told him the story. Her boyfriend then said to her, do it but “Ask him for $2000, pick up the money very fast he wouldn’t even have enough time to undressed himself.” So she agrees. Half an hour goes by, the boyfriend decides to call girlfriend, he asks, what happened? She responds, “The Bastard used coins I’m still picking and he is still fucking!”
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Jason’s
3949 Hohman Ave • Hammond, IN