st. paddy's day parties start tonight

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend.

If you're like me, you probably spent at least 5 minutes dusting the lint off a form-fitting "Everyone Loves an Irish Girl" T-shirt. St. Patrick's Day is Tuesday, and local bars are preparing for heavy traffic.

Want to beat the crowds? Hit Scruffy Murphy's tonight.

The bar hosts a free performance by Captain Mackey's Goatskin and Stringband, the same Irish musicians who will take the stage tomorrow. Action starts at 7 p.m.