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Tiger Woods’ Balls

While on tour and taking a week break from the golf course, Tiger Woods drives his new Mercedes into an Irish gas station.

An attendant greets him in typical Irish manner, unaware who the golf pro is. “Top o’ the mornin to ya”. As Tiger gets out of the car, two tees fall out of his pocket. “So what are those things, laddie?” asks the attendant. “They’re called tees,” replies Tiger.

“And what would ya be usin ‘em for, now?” inquires the Irishman.

“Well, they’re for resting my balls on when I drive,” replies Tiger. “Aw, Jaysus, Mary an’ Joseph!” exclaims the Irish attendant.

“Those fellas at Mercedes think of everything!”

Accountant’s Tattoo

Larry gets home late one night and his wife, Linda, says? “Where in the hell have you been?” He replies, “I was out getting a tattoo.” “A tattoo?” she frowned. “What kind of tattoo did you get?”

“I got a hundred dollar bill on my privates,” he said proudly.

“What the hell were you thinking?” she said, shaking her head in disdain. “Why on earth would an accountant get a hundred dollar bill tattooed on his privates?” “Well, one, I like to watch my money grow; two, once in a while I like to play with my money; three, I like how money feels in my hand; and lastly, instead of you going out shopping, you can stay right here at home and blow a hundred bucks anytime you want.”

Track Lounge

318 N Jackson St • Crown Point, IN

By: Rosemarie Stephens

Ryan Farrar, Michael Garrity and David Spencer are the three guys of Fourtitude.

Fourtitude is what you’d call an alternative-grunge-pop-folk-rock trio, and have been taking center stage for about a year.

“This current line-up revived the band (after a long hibernation) last summer,” said Drummer Ryan Farrar. “As individuals we all have our own unique resume of performance that would take a long time to document fully.”

When you see Fourtitude perform live, you’ll catch Ryan on the drums, Michael on Bass, and David on Guitar – and all three sing!

But when it comes to their talents behind the scenes, and when they are in the studio, each wear a number of hats. “On the album, having the luxury of layering, we all play a lot of other instruments,” Ryan said. “Michael plays some guitar and keyboards; I add some guitar, tambourine, conga, and a little harmonica. Then David adds some auxiliary percussion and keyboards (he also mixed the

record).”

Saint “Our album is a journey; we leave each attending So what Joseph’s Coldoes a track behind and never come back, for lege in Rensband that selaer, where better or for worse.” - Fourtitude calls themall three were selves an alternative-grunge-pop-folk-rock members of the Mock Trial Team. The three trio sound like? Well, probably like somebecame best friends, and turned the memthing you don’t hear often! “We refuse to piories they made as friends into music. “The songs on our new (debut) album “Folk Leggeon-hole ourselves into a genre. It’s kind of end” re-tell stories from our experiences at silly the way original bands today pick one Saint Joe,” the guys said. “It is a concept algenre and stick to it, and then somehow all of their songs sound the same,” Ryan said. bum, the central character being the original “We want each of our songs to stand alone drummer of Fourtitude; otherwise known (afand not rip each other off, and we’re very fectionately) as “Folk Legend”.” open-minded to allowing ourselves to be And when it comes to their music, you never influenced by an eclectic variety of music. know what’s going to come next. “It’s importI think a lot of younger guys really want to ant to not listen to one song on the album, look tough by playing heavy music, so they you must listen to them all,” the guys agreed. pick some heavy, trendy new genre and “It’s a story, and each song is distinct from devote themselves to it. But eventually you the next. With other bands, you might be grow up, mellow out, and realize that it’s able to deduce whether you like them or not okay to like Weezer and The Beatles. With based on one song; after all a lot of bands us, you will get something totally different, basically play the same song over and over. yet very familiar.”

Our album is a journey; we leave each track These guys play original music – no covbehind and never come back, for better or ers, and are looking to breaking into the for worse.” bar scene more. Since becoming a band, Fourtitude currently has a lot of new material the guys have played cool venues like Elbo in development - song creation is a real pasRoom with Bloodletter in front of around sion for all of the guys. They anticipate their 100 people. But perhaps their best memory discography growing rapidly, and with that so far was making their debut album. “Havthe quality of the product is going to grow ing the opportunity to make an album with as well. All eleven songs are now available two of your best friends is a pretty special everywhere online. To learn more about the experience,” Ryan said. “Seeing it all come band, go to facebook.com/FourtitudeTheBand. - NWIE together one piece at a time, from an idea to a finalized product, is just amazing. It’s a feeling that for normal people is probably only comparable with having children.”

These Midwestern grown boys met while

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Sports Corner

155 Gostlin St • Hammond

One Liners

Q: What did the cannibal do after he dumped his girlfriend?

A: Wiped his ass.

Q: How can you tell if your wife is dead?

A: The sex is the same but the dishes pile up.

Q: What do the Gynecologist and the pizza delivery man have in common?

A: They both get to smell the goods but neither one of them can eat it.

Q: How is pubic hair like parsley?

A: You push it to the side before you start eating.

Q: What is blonde, has six legs, and roams Michael Jackson’s dreams every night??

A: Hanson.

Q: What’s somewhat brown and often found in children’s un-

derpants?

A: Michael Jackson’s hand.

Q: Why don’t they teach driver’s education and sex education on the same day in Iraq?

A: They don’t want to wear out the camel.

Q: What’s the difference between a Catholic wife and a Jewish wife?

A: A Catholic wife has real orgasms and fake jewelery.

Q: Why did god invent alcohol?

A: So fat women can get laid too.

Q: Why did God create women?

A: Because dogs can’t get beer out the fridge.

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Not All Shandy’s Are Created Equal!

Whenever I turn my calendar to the month of May (yes I actually still use a paper calendar), I get excited because the summer festivities get started. With Memorial Day weekend the flagship for summer fun, I look forward to the parties that will be had and the memories that will be made. Most of the those memories will be under the influence of alcohol, and in the summer months my go to drink is always an ice cold beer.

Granted, as a beer drinker, there’s a lot of great beers that do the trick, but I always like

trying something different. I love to try something light, and something refreshing. And after trying the new Shandy beer by Traveler Beer, I think I’ve found my new summer go to beverage. As an an avid craft beer drinker, I thoroughly enjoy Shandy as its bringing more drinkers into craft beer.

Why? Well, Traveler Beer Shandy’s are NOT mixed with lemonade – they are brewed with fresh ingredients! The Curious Traveler, the flagship brew, is a craft American wheat beer brewed with real lemon puree and a touch of lime puree. What’s it taste like?? DELICIOUSNESS!! If you are thinking, I’ve tried OTHER Shandy’s, why should I try this let me just say this – NOT ALL SHANDY’S ARE CREATED EQUAL!!

Here’s a look at the Seasonal Lineup for Traveler Beer: • Time Traveler Shandy (Feb-July) – vibrant wheat beer brewed with fresh strawberry puree • Jacko Traveler Shandy (Aug-Oct) – The World’s first pumpkin Shandy

Some say Traveler is bringing back Shandy to the way it’s meant to be – I concur. And Traveler Beers have that similar accessibility and drinkability to sustain the entire year.

Now let’s break the Curious Traveler a bit.

The beer pours out a radiant hazy yellow with a tightly packed white head. The aroma is superb - it’s got a realistic lemon note over sweet malts. The taste is simple, refreshing, and delicious. Lemon and beer, married together in perfect harmony. There’s nothing artificial tasting here. It’s the best commercial shandy I’ve had to date. The mouth feel is light and well-carbonated, and the drinkability is great. This is just a superb and refreshing brew and it’s going to make the perfect addition to backyard BBQ’s or at the bar catching up with friends on a lazy summer afternoon.

The Curious Traveler is available on tap in locals bars in the area, and available for purchase in 12 packs.

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FEEL THE RUSH OF REFRESHMENT

STREETWALKER: Trudy Earle TASTES LIKE: The inside of a Halloween mask.

NICKNAME: “The Pump House”

Created by: Sam Mechling

Having a Healthy Pregnancy

WINO: Marcus Briggs SMELLS LIKE: A gas mask made of subway seats.

PERSONAL QUOTE: “Let’s smell those eyeballs of yours.”

Joanie, a student from LOWELL, asks: Since I was a little girl, it’s been a lifelong dream to have a huge family with lots of babies. Should I make my lifelong dream a reality?

STREETWALKER: “A lot of my customers had a life-long dream about having a four-some. No wonder I was working so much while I was pregnant with my twins!”

WINO: “Shit, can you make my lifelong dream a reality? I don’t know where the hell you’re going to find a crack-rock the size of a soccer ball that cures crabs!”

Alana, a marketing rep from New Chicago ASKS:

A lot of people warned me about the difficulty of pregnancy.

Is it really that much of a challenge?

STREETWALKER: “It’s no picnic, baby.

When I was pregnant with my twins, I was so constipated: I couldn’t shit for week. When I finally did, it was so big, it stuck out of the water like a shipwreck!”

WINO: “Pregnancy? That ain’t SHIT compared to “The Spaghetti Challenge”. That’s when me and Blind Charlie stick as much dry spaghetti as we can up our pee holes.

It’s not too bad, until the part where you fold your pecker in half afterwards.”

Haley, a piano teacher from Whiting, asks:

I’ve heard from some women that pregnancy will wreak havoc on your body. Is that true?

STREETWALKER: “It’s pretty rough, I ain’t gonna lie. You should see my ass these days. It looks like I’ve been sitting on a gravel driveway!”

WINO: “Hell yeah! I saw my sister give birth to a nine pound boy back in ‘91. Her taint ripped like the seat of a fat man’s pants

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South Shore If you’ve ever watched roller derby, you know those girls mean business! They look mean, they are badass and they don’t take any BS!!! And if you’ve seen the South Shore Roller Girls in action, you know that all of this applies. The South Shore Roller Girls (SSRG) are Northwest Indiana’s premier women’s flat track roller derby league. They were founded in June of 2013 and have quickly turned heads in the roller derby community. “We really wanted to bring roller derby to the area,” said Mallory DeGraff, South Shore Roller girl and head of personal training for the team.

“Some of us have roller derby in our family and some of us have been lifelong fans of the sport.”

Big surrounding cities like Chicago and Indy have been home to roller derby for years, and it was about time for NWI to

join in on the action. Roller derby itself dates back to the 1950’s, and for DeGraff, better known as MALtreatment by the team, it’s one of those sports that doesn’t get much attention. “I was a fan of it, but didn’t know until we started a league how big it was,” she said.

It’s almost an underground thing.”

There’s no secret about it – roller derby is a sport like any other – complete with full contact, rigorous training, and teeth clenching battles. This sport attracts women from all walks of life, and in this arena, age is just a number. “We’ve got girls that are 19 all the way up to age 50,” said MALtreatment. “At one point most of the girls were over the age of 35!”

The South Shore Roller Girls certainly don’t discriminate when it comes to joining their team – after all their mantra is “Roller Derby Saved My Soul.” “It’s a phrase often heard from those in the modern roller derby culture, but rarely

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understood,” MALtreatment said. “Every skater, referee, non-skating official comes from a different background; stay at home mom, accountant, waitress, or even teacher. You likely pass these amazing women on the street without knowing that two to three days a week; they put on skates and gear and step onto the track as dedicated athletes.”

Dedicated is an understatement! These girls go through the ringer before they ever even step foot into the track and MALtreatment and her PT committee make sure of it! “We hold tryouts twice a year and we run the girls through a minimum skills test. We make sure they can stand semi comfortable in skates,” she said. “If they pass, the next step is to go through the Fresh Meat program.

It’s a grueling process that takes many 6 months to a year – we do it in four months!

Our girls love it and are ready for to join the rest of the vets when they finish.”

Currently there are 38 girls on the team, and they travel as far as Iowa and Ohio to compete against other teams. They call the Jean Shepard Community Center in Hammond their home turf, and offer fans a great night of fun. “Our first home bout

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on April 19 brought in about 400 people,” said MALtreatment. “It was awesome to see so many people come out and support us and have a good time!”

When you come out to a South Shore bout, you’re in for a great time. Beer, snacks and lots of excitement!! And for MALtreatment and the rest of the girls, it’s a chance for them to let loose all in the name of fun!!

“Ask any member of the team and they’ll agree – we are the land of the misfit toys,” MALtreatment joked. “We are a bunch of girls who didn’t fit in anywhere and now we come together and form a sisterhood.

Plus, where else can you beat the crap out of each other and then have a beer when it’s all over. It’s pretty awesome.”

The next home bout for the South Shore Roller Girls is on June 21 against the Terrors of Tiny Town. MALtreatment promises a great game, after all it’s a redemption bout – the Terrors of Tiny Town beat them earlier this season. Tickets cost $10, $5 for kids 6-10 and those 5 and under are free.

Many of the South Shore Roller Girls will have tickets available for pre-sale and cost only $8. The SSRG is a non-profit, so their profits go to local charities throughout the region. “We have given to the Caring Place, Haven House, and Habitat for Humanity,” said MALtreatment. “It’s so important for us to give back to the community. We’re not a bunch of boozing hookers, and we are working hard to change image of what

people have perceived roller derby to be.”

The SSRG is aspiring to become Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) certified skaters and apprentice league. They are also working on getting recognized on a larger level. “There are a lot of leagues from all over the world trying to get Roller Derby into the Olympics,” she said. “That will be absolutely amazing if that happens!”

To find out more about the South Shore Roller Girls, check them out at southshorerollergirls.com. - NWIE

Brushes to

If you’re looking for a place unwind, either by yourself of with some friends, then a trip to Brushes & Bottles should be on your list! A new business opened in March of 2014, Brushes & Bottles offers those in the region an opportunity to channel their inner artist. “We give people a chance to make their own works of art,” said Ronda Schultz, Owner of Brushes & Bottles. “We offer step-by-step instruction. It’s a unique opportunity that gives people who may not have any artistic ability the chance to walk out with a can-

vas that looks like something – something they’d be proud to hang on their wall at home!”

Brushes & Bottles, located at 5118 E. US 30 in Merrillville, is an art studio that offers up not just an art lesson but an experience.

When you come to one of their classes, you find yourself set up with a spot just for you – complete with a canvas, paint, smock, and of course – SNACKS!!

The idea came to Ronda after experiencing her own painting adventure.

“I’m not artistic at all, but after I went to a canvas painting party in Indy and I saw I could do it, I wanted to know more,” she said. “It was a fun experience and I knew I had to bring this idea to the Northwest Indiana area.”

Ronda has worked in the medical field for the last 15-20 years, so being an artist wasn’t something she’d call herself. She did a lot of legwork – looking for the perfect studio, the perfect instructors, and the perfect setting.

She found her studio in Merrillville, and the rest, as they say, is history. “I’m a canvas party studio. I do adult classes,

canvas and cookies for kids, and kids birthday parties,” she said. “I’m even venturing out to the home party business. It’s amazing how many people want to try and make art!”

Dipping their brushes and making masterpieces is just the beginning of where Ronda wants to take this business. She has plans on offering wine nights at the studio so those wanting to come in and do art can do so while enjoying a glass along with appetizers. If you’re looking to do art and drink – then the home party is the perfect choice. “We are working on getting our liquor license, but in the meantime if people want to experience the fine arts with a drink in their hand, all they have to do is book

a home party.”

Registering for a class at the studio is easy! All you do is go to the website www.brushes-and-bottles.com and click on the calendar of events. There you can see what pieces of art they will be working on. The studio seats up to 36. “I always have soft drinks and wa-

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ter, along with cheese and crackers,” she said. “I also have music playing – we have a great sound system.”

And if you want to experience the studio first hand, the month of May is the time to do it! There will be some great themed events planned. “On Friday May 3, we are having a Cinco de Mayo party where we will incorporate Mexican food from You Cook Kitchen. We will also have a Mexican themed painting, Cabana Beach” Ronda said. “Then we are having a Mother’s Day special on May 9 where you buy one full price entry,

you get one half off for mom. We will create a beautiful picture called Pinkies and will offer cakes and coffee.”

The cost for art classes are $35 for adults, $20 for kids. The studio is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and offers a different painting each night. For those interested in booking kids birthday parties, Ronda offers those on Sundays.

Birthday parties at the studio cost $20 per child and include all the art supplies and beverages for kids. Parties require a minimum of 10 kids and last about 2 ½ to 3 hours. For more information, go to brushes-and-bottles.com. - NWIE

Wine, Dine, and Wine Some More!

Written by Rosemarie Stephens

The weather is finally starting to get nicer, and many of us are looking forward to getting outdoors. But spending the day outside is a lot more fun when alcohol is involved!!! And let’s not forget about some great food. If this kind of trip outside sounds enticing to you, then you won’t want to miss what’s going on in downtown Valparaiso!! Take an evening stroll down Valparaiso’s Lincolnway Avenue every first Thursday of the month and treat yourself to the tastes of global cuisines all within walking distance of one another!

Valpodining.com, a collection of the most sophisticated restaurants in Valpo’s lively downtown dining district, is pleased to introduce “Eat Up, Wine Down 1st Thursdays” – an event that is hosted on the first Thursday of every

month. Valpodining.com restaurants will open their doors from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and offer guests five of their most “famous” drinks and/ or dishes for a cost of only $5 per selection.

Whether you want a taste of French, Asian, American, Continental European, Spanish, or Italian, you’re taste buds will surely be pleased!! The restaurants being featured in Valpodining.com are Bistro 157, Bon Femme Café, Don Quijote, Margarita’s, Tommy B’s (formerly Paparazzi), Pikk’s Tavern, The Silver Spoon, and Valley. These restaurants offer exceptional cuisine, distinctly different ambiances, and impeccable service. The only tough decision you’ll have to make is choosing what you’re going to sample first!! And whether you try just one or try them all, you’re surely to be satisfied – especially because of the money you are saving!

Now, that you’ve gotten a taste for all the great fine wines being offered up downtown, you surely won’t want to miss Valpo’s largest wine event. The 2nd Annual Valparaiso Wine

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Festival is taking place Saturday, July 19 at Central Park Plaza from 4pm-7pm. Tickets are already on sale, and in fact VIP tickets are already SOLD OUT!!! General Admission tickets are still available but there are a limited amount – don’t delay in getting yours!!

So what is this sought after event? Well, the Valparaiso Wine Festival is a newer event sponsored by Valparaiso Community Festivals and Events in collaboration with Triangle/Trail Inn Liquors. It’s presented by 1st Source Bank and promises an evening of fun!

Wine lovers can sip and sample unlimited tastings of more than 80 different local, regional and national wines while enjoying live music and great food. All tickets are presale and are limited to 750 people. General Admission tickets cost $35 and designated driver tickets are $15 and must be purchased with a VIP or GA ticket. For more information about the Valparaiso Wine Festival visit ValparaisoEvents.com or call (219) 464-8332. - NWIE

Chuck & Irene’s

6110 Kennedy Ave • Hammond, IN

The Surrogate

The Smiths were unable to conceive children and decided to use a surrogate father to start their family. On the day the proxy father was to arrive, Mr. Smith kissed his wife good-bye and said, “Well, I’m off now. The man should be here soon.” Half an hour later, just by chance, a door-to-door baby photographer happened to ring the doorbell, hoping to make a sale. “Good morning, Ma’am”, he said, “I’ve come to...’’

“Oh, no need to explain,” Mrs. Smith cut in, embarrassed, “I’ve been expecting you.” “Have you really?” said the photographer.

“Well, that’s good. Did you know babies are my specialty?” “Well that’s what my husband and I had hoped. Please come in and have a seat.” After a moment she asked, blushing, “Well, where do we start?”

“Leave everything to me. I usually try two in the bathtub, one on the couch, and perhaps a couple on the bed. And sometimes the living room floor is fun. You can really spread out there.”

“Bathtub, living room floor? No wonder it didn’t work out for Harry and me!”

“Well, Ma’am, none of us can guarantee a good one every time.

But if we try several different positions and I shoot from six or seven angles, I’m sure you’ll be pleased with the results.”

“My, that’s a lot!” gasped Mrs. Smith.

“Ma’am, in my line of work a man has to take his time. I’d love to be in and out in five minutes, but I’m sure you’d be disappointed with that.”

“Don’t I know it,” said Mrs. Smith quietly. The photographer opened his briefcase and pulled out a portfolio of his baby pictures. “This was done on the top of a bus,” he said. “Oh my God!” Mrs. Smith exclaimed, grasping at her throat. “And these twins turned out exceptionally well - when you consider their mother was so difficult to work with.” “She was difficult?” asked Mrs. Smith. “Yes, I’m afraid so. I finally had to take her to the park to get the job done right. People were crowding around four and five deep to get a good look.”

“Four and five deep?” said Mrs. Smith, her eyes wide with amazement. “Yes”, the photographer replied. “And for more than three hours, too. The mother was constantly squealing and yelling I could hardly concentrate, and when darkness approached I had to rush my shots. Finally, when the squirrels began nibbling on my equipment, I just had to pack it all in.” Mrs. Smith leaned forward. “Do you mean they actually chewed on your, um ... equipment?”

“It’s true, Ma’am, yes. Well, if you’re ready, I’ll set-up my tripod and we can get to work right away.”

“Tripod?”

“Oh yes, Ma’am. I need to use a tripod to rest my Canon on. It’s much too big to be held in the hand very long.”

With that, Mrs. Smith fainted.

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NWI Bar Director Burns Harbor Shift Change Tap 295 Melton Rd. 219-787-1002

Crown Point 513 Ale House 513 N. Main St. 219-662-0513

Cedar Lake Boondock’s Bar & Grill 13118 Lake Shore Dr 219-374-8100

Back Court Bar 932 South Court St. 219-310-8416

Goodfella’s Bar & Grill 11200 West 129th Ave 219-374-6700 Hunley’s Bar 13115 W Lake Shore Dr. 219-374-9520 Three Stooges 8120 Lake Shore Dr 219-374-9835 Town Club Taven 13111 Lake Shore Dr 219-374-9898 Chesterton Arron’s Mortgage Inn 1400 Broadway 219-926-3113 El Cantarito Mexican Cuisine 709 Plaza Drive 219-728-6962 Flannery’s Tavern 125 Calumet Rd. 219-926-2614 Hooligans 711 Plaza Dr. 219-929-5570 Hunter’s Brewing 1535 S. Calumet Rd. 219-728-6729 The Upper Deck Lounge 139 S. Calumet (2nd Floor) 219-929-1040 Uncle Joe’s 361 N. Calumet Rd. 219-926-1814 Val’s Pizza 112 S. 11th St. 219-921-0056

The Point 1910 N Main St. 219-779-9711

The Silver Bullet 100 N. Main St. 219-663-7700

Boz’z Place 8281 E. 109th Ave. 219-661-1770

The Super Bowl (Final Frame) 218 S. East St. 219-661-9015

Buddy and Pal’s 1206 E. East Summit 219-662-0088

The Zombie Club 118 W Clark St 219-662-8272

Bullpen Luxury Bar 10685 Randolph St. 219-661-0088

Three Monkey’s Bar 21 W. 112th Ave. 219-662-7000

Crown Brewing 211 S. East St. 219-463-6551

Track Lounge 318 N. Jackson St. 219-663-9838

Diamond Jim’s 210 S. Main St. 219-663-7665

Dyer Finnegan’s Pub 1074 Joliet St. 219-865-9896

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

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 and 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 Gary / Miller Arvin Cedar Bar 4477 Cleveland St. 219-980-9552 Bamboo Tavern 603 East 39th Ave. 219-887-5317 Beer Belly’s 4450 Cleveland 219-981-8400 Black Cherri Lounge 6900 Melton Rd. 219-939-0461 Brother’s Lounge 5072 Broadway 219-980-3333 Bugsy’s Tavern 4489 Broadway 219-887-2847 Green Top Tap 4510 W. Ridge Rd. 219-980-9546 Hunter Inn 3861 Broadway 219-980-9866 Majestic Star Casino and Hotel 1 Buffington Harbor Dr 888-225-8259 Milan’s Tavern 5115 Broadway 219-980-9667 Murphy’s House of Pain 5245 E. Dunes Hwy 219-427-1006

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Paradise Lounge 5004 Broadway 219-887-6524 Polekatz NWI 9148 Melton Rd. 219-938-1556

Roxxy’s 5705 East Dunes Hiwy 219-427-1023 The Beach Café 903 N. Shelby 219-938-1100 Thumbs Up 620 S. Lake St. z219-938-0154 Griffith 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

Directory Billy Bears Bar & Grill 1225 169th St. 219-844-1441

Kenwood Tap 6247 Kennedy Ave. 219-844-9766

Chuck & Irene’s 6110 Kennedy Ave. 219-844-9812

Mickey’s 4648 S. Sheffield 219-852-0148

Coach’s Corner 6208 Kennedy Ave. 219-844-1111

Miso’s Overflow Tavern 6309 Kennedy Ave. 219-937-7871

Cozy Tavern 1304 East Summer St. 219-931-3338

Moochies 7022 Kennedy Ave. 219-845-7478

Dick’s Are You Crazy 1221 E. 150th St. 219-853-8709

Old Glory Tavern 6755 Indpls Blvd.

219-844-1128

Dodo’s Firehouse Tap 521 Conkey St. 219-933-6646 Don’s Pub 250 East Gostlin St. 219-933-9418

Olympia Lanes (Pocket Shots) 4150 S. Calumet 219-933-6677

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

Our Place 1403 East Michigan St. 219-933-9247 Pines Tap 7349 Calumet Ave. 219-931-1583

FrankO’s 2712 Condit St. 219-838-3330

Déjà Vu 2491 Ripley St. 219-962-4398

Catch 22 500 E. 81st Ave. 219-793-9625

Getway Bar 1827 W. 45th 219-924-1717

Draft House 4825 Central Ave. 219-962-1575

Dawg House Pub 3790 W. 80th Lane 219-756-4220

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

Dreamgirls 2491 Ripley St. 219-963-0555

Cressmoor Lounge 601 N. Wisconsin St. 219-942-7711

El Ranchero Restaurant 3559 Michigan Ave. 219-962-1396

End Zone Bar & Grill 314 Main St. 219-942-0647 Hobart Lanes/10 Pin Lounge 99 S. Hobart Rd. 219-942-0906

Porter’s Tap 6405 Kennedy Ave. 219-845-0597

Indian Ridge Golf Course 6363 Grand Blvd 219-942-6850

Pudlos Tap 3803 Hohman Ave. 219-933-9561

Lisa’s Lounge 3617 Michigan 219-962-4550

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

Hydad’s 31 80th Pl. S. W. 219-736-9110

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

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

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

NWI Bar Directory Cont.

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 Johnny’s Tap 8050 Calumet Ave. 219-836-9218 Mark O’s Bar & Grill 2 435 Ridge Rd.

Portage Boomers 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

Ryan’s Tavern 6340 Melton Rd. 219-763-7771

Wagner’s Ribs 361 Wagner Road 219 926-7614

Shenanigan’s 6121 Melton Rd. 219-762-0509

Whistle Stop Bar & Grill 206 Lincoln St. 219-921-0100

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

Red Carpet Lounge 6481 Melton Rd. 219-762-7485

Leroy’s Hot Stuff 333 US 20 219-926-6211

Rusty Nail 2420 Dombey Rd. 219-850-4675

Santiago’s 124 Lincoln St. 219-762-2113

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

NWI Bar Directory Cont.

Rascal’s Pizza Pub & Grub 9623 Wicker Ave. 219-365-7880

Gaucho’s Brazilian Steakhouse 597 US HWY 30 219-759-1100

Pepe’s Mexican Rest.

(Valpo) 1058 S. State RT. 2 219-465-0205

Whiting Bulldog Brewing Co. 1409 119th St. 219-655-5284

The Clubhouse 9165 Wicker Ave. 219-365-5509

Margarita’s Bar & Grill 21 Lincolnway 219-242-8160 Martinis 1004 Calumet Ave. 219-464-0801

Rosewood Resta urant 367 W US Highway 6 219-763-2282

Center Lounge 1312 119th St. 219-659-4080

Valparaiso Duffy’s Place 1154 Axe Ave. 219-462-1057 Franklin House 58 S. Campbell St. 219-462-2533

NorthSide Tap Room & Grill 712 Calumet Ave. 219-465-0885 Old Style Inn 5 Lincolnway 219-916-2086

Sportman’s 381 US Hwy. 6 219-762-4099 Tony’s Place 218 East Lincolnway 219-464-1018

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

A Dying Woman

A sick woman was lying on her sick bed with her husband by her side, She turns to the husband and said WIFE : Honey, I have a confession to make....

HUSBAND : Save your strength my dear!

WIFE : [Cuts in] Nooo, I want to say it so that when I die my spirit will be at rest. I have been stealing your money and giving it to my boyfriend, You’re not the father of our son Junior, I was the one who stole your gold wrist watch and hide it in your sister’s bag so that you’ll drive her away. Please forgive me.

HUSBAND : I know all this, that’s why I poisoned you. Keep calm Let the poison work

Firming Up

One morning while making breakfast, a man walked up to his wife, pinched her on the butt and said, “If you firmed up, we could get rid of your control top panty hose”. While this was on the edge of intolerable, she kept silent. The next morning the man woke his wife with a pinch on each of her breasts and said, “You know, if you firmed these up, we could get rid of your bra.” This was beyond a silent response, so she rolled over and grabbed him by his “weenie”. With a death grip in place, she said, “You know, if you firmed this up, we could get rid of the gardener, the postman, the pool man, and your brother.”

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Silver Bullet

100 N Main St • Crown Point, IN

Cocktail Month of the

Bar: Jason’s Bartender Brittany Drink Caribbean sunset Ingredients: Pinnacle Red Liquorice Vodka, Malibu Coconut Rum, Pineapple Juice, and a splash of Grenadine.

Quote: “It’ll make you feel like your on a tropical island!”

Bar: Track Lounge Bartender: Megan Drink: Blue Mother Trucker Ingredients: Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Rum, Triple Sec, Blue Curacao & Sour Quote: “Blue Mother shut your mouth!”

Bar: Beavers Bartender: Melissa Drink: Wild Blue Yonder Ingredients: Vodka, Peach Schnaps, Blue Curacao

Bar: The Silver Bullet Bartender Pavel & Jeanne Drink: The Zoo Quotes: “Come get wild with the zoo!” & Every animal in one glass!”

Bar: 3 Monkeys Pub Bartender: July Drink: July Surprise Ingredients: Bacardi, Limon, Strawberry Puree, Lemonade and Fresh Lemon Quote: “It’s always better in July!”

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Beavers

7505 Taft St • Merrillville, IN

Cinderalla The Final Chapter

Cinderella is now 95 years old. After a fulfilling life with the now dead prince, she happily sits upon her rocking chair, watching the world go by from her front porch, with a cat named Bob for companionship. One sunny afternoon out of nowhere, appeared the fairy godmother. Cinderella said, “Fairy Godmother, what are you doing here after all these

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years”? The fairy godmother replied, “Cinderella, you have lived an exemplary life since I last saw you. Is there anything for which your heart still yearns?” Cinderella was taken aback, overjoyed, and after some thoughtful consideration, she uttered her first wish: “The prince was wonderful, but not much of an investor. I’m living hand to mouth on my disability

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checks, and I wish I were wealthy beyond comprehension.”

Instantly her rocking chair turned into solid gold and Cinderella said, “Ooh, thank you, Fairy Godmother!” The fairy godmother replied “It is the least that I can do. What do you want for your second wish?” Cinderella looked down at her frail body, and said, “I wish I were young and full of the beauty

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and youth I once had.” At once, her wish became reality, and her beautiful young visage returned. Cinderella felt stirrings inside of her that had been dormant for years. And then the fairy godmother spoke once more: “You have one more wish; what shall it be?” Cinderella looks over to the frightened cat in the corner and says, “I wish for you to transform Bob, my old cat, into a kind and handsome young man.” Magically, Bob suddenly underwent so fundamental a change in his biological make-up that, when he stood before her, he was a man so beautiful, the likes of him neither she nor the world had ever seen. The fairy godmother said, “Congratulations, Cinderella, enjoy your new life.” With a blazing shock of bright blue electricity, the fairy godmother was gone as suddenly as she appeared. For a few eerie moments, Bob and Cinderella looked into each other’s eyes. Cinderella sat breathless, gazing at the most beautiful, stunningly perfect man she had ever seen. Then Bob walked over to Cinderella, who sat transfixed in her rocking chair, & held her close in his young muscular arms. He leaned in close, blowing her golden hair with his warm breath as he whispered, “Bet you’re sorry you neutered me.”

Three Monkeys

21 West 112th Ave • Crown Point, IN

A Boy With Questions...

A family is at the dinner table. The son asks his father, “Dad, How many kinds of boobies are there?” The father, surprised, answers, “Well son there’s three kinds of breasts. In her twenties, a women’s breast are like melons, round and firm. In her thirties to forties, they are like pears, still nice but hanging a bit. After fifty, they are like onions.”

“Onions?”

“Yes, you see them and they make you Cry!” This infuriated his wife and daughter so the daughter said, “Mum, how many kinds of willies” are there?”

The Mother, surprised, smiles and answers, “Well dear, a man goes through three phases. In his twenties, his willy is like an oak tree, mighty and hard. In his thirties and forties, it is a birch, flexible but reliable. After his fifties, it like a Christmas tree.”

“A Christmas tree?”

“Yes, dead from the root up and the balls are for decoration only.”

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Jason’s

3949 Hohman Ave • Hammond, IN