Here's tonight's lineup:
HAPPY HOUR
Virtually every Mexican restaurant in town hosts some kind of Wednesday margarita night. Try El Vaquero, 2976 North Lake Parkway and 3135 Cross Country Plaza. There, 16-oz. margs are $2.95 and 28-oz. margs are $4.50. The deal is 5-10 p.m.
MEET MARKET
Celebrate Hump Night at the Shanty Shack, 4475 Warm Springs Road, and cash in on $1.50 beer.
WHERE TO SCORE
Check out the "Rock Band"/"Guitar Hero" contest at Aqua Nightclub, 1812 Midtown Drive. Winner gets a trip to Mexico. It's at 9 p.m. Cover is $5, and there's no fee to enter the contest.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
a 'healthy' marriage?
Seven percent of Americans say they or someone in their household has gotten married in order to receive health insurance benefits, according to this article.
Is there any circumstance when you'd consider it OK to marry for such a reason -- whether it be health insurance, financial reasons, or something like a green card?
Is there any circumstance when you'd consider it OK to marry for such a reason -- whether it be health insurance, financial reasons, or something like a green card?
your tuesday threesome
Here are my picks for tonight:
HAPPY HOUR
HAPPY HOUR
Get a cool island vibe at Spices Caribbean Restaurant & Bar, 4022 University Ave., where you can get $1 off all bar drinks from 5 to 8 p.m.
MEET MARKET
Local party band Haywire performs at the Shanty Shack, 4475 Warm Springs Road. The free show starts at 8 p.m.
WHERE TO SCORE
Go for a good, old-fashioned game of bowling at AMF Peach Lanes, 1636 Bradley Park Drive. The hot spot is open until midnight tonight.
MEET MARKET
Local party band Haywire performs at the Shanty Shack, 4475 Warm Springs Road. The free show starts at 8 p.m.
WHERE TO SCORE
Go for a good, old-fashioned game of bowling at AMF Peach Lanes, 1636 Bradley Park Drive. The hot spot is open until midnight tonight.
Monday, April 28, 2008
'partying' together?
Recently, I found this blogger's post about her increased willingness to talk to a significant other about potentially divisive topics like religion and politics.
She brings up a good question.
From early on, we're told not to bring up those discussions at social gatherings. But when, if ever, is it OK to have a meaty political discussion in a romantic relationship?
Especially given the current presidential race...to what extent should couples discuss their candidate(s) of choice?
(For more information on the 2008 election, check out the Ledger's political blog here.)
She brings up a good question.
From early on, we're told not to bring up those discussions at social gatherings. But when, if ever, is it OK to have a meaty political discussion in a romantic relationship?
Especially given the current presidential race...to what extent should couples discuss their candidate(s) of choice?
(For more information on the 2008 election, check out the Ledger's political blog here.)
your monday threesome
In hopes of providing even more suggestions for local nightlife fans, I'll now be offering three additional party suggestions on a daily basis. Want more? Just ask.
Here's today's lineup:
HAPPY HOUR
Get $1 off bar offerings from 3 to 7 p.m. at Mellow Mushroom, 6100 Veterans Parkway.
MEET MARKET
It's karaoke night at Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road.
WHERE TO SCORE
Try a game of poker at The Sports Page, 5736 Veterans Parkway. There's no buy-in and the action starts at 7:30 p.m.
Here's today's lineup:
HAPPY HOUR
Get $1 off bar offerings from 3 to 7 p.m. at Mellow Mushroom, 6100 Veterans Parkway.
MEET MARKET
It's karaoke night at Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road.
WHERE TO SCORE
Try a game of poker at The Sports Page, 5736 Veterans Parkway. There's no buy-in and the action starts at 7:30 p.m.
thirsty?
Just found out about Bud Light Lime, the newest member of the girly beer family. See its official Web site here.
Thanks to an increase in girly beers -- everything from Miller Chill to Landshark -- more and more of my female friends are chugging bottles. Even formerly adamant anti-beer drinkers have found a soulmate, even if it is pomegranate-raspberry flavored.
Here's a question: Do these new flavors make beer less manly? And at what point, if ever, is beer no longer beer?
Ponder those questions, then take this quiz:
Thanks to an increase in girly beers -- everything from Miller Chill to Landshark -- more and more of my female friends are chugging bottles. Even formerly adamant anti-beer drinkers have found a soulmate, even if it is pomegranate-raspberry flavored.
Here's a question: Do these new flavors make beer less manly? And at what point, if ever, is beer no longer beer?
Ponder those questions, then take this quiz:
Sunday, April 27, 2008
at ease?
Prior to moving here, my experience with the military consisted solely of hacking into a ROTC file in my college's computer system.
While I did come away with some pretty cool new hand signals, it wasn't necessarily the best immersion into a soldier's life.
That all changed when I moved to Columbus. Fort Benning's presence made conversations with servicemen/women a standard part of any weekend party outing. What's more, I watched plenty of my close female friends deal with significant others who belong to the military -- elements like deployments, Army politics and PTSD.
Now, Columbus will see an even stronger military presence, as over the next two weeks about 3,800 Army soldiers will return to Columbus after deployments overseas.
If you're a soldier looking for stuff to do during your 48-hour break, check out this article I wrote for Sunday's paper.
I'll be updating this blog regularly with additional going-out suggestions, geared largely toward single folks.
But I'm also looking to offer some tips for nightlife partiers looking to adjust to soldiers' return. If you're a single woman well-versed in fending off pickup lines, send your comments my way. And if you're a soldier fed up with the stereotypes you think dominate the downtown scene, drop me a note as well.
And in the meantime, look forward to more "what to do" posts in upcoming days.
(Today's suggestion: Don't forget about Phenix City, sports bar fans. That's where you can find Sports Rock Cafe, a place where you can snag stellar food specials on Wing It Wednesdays. See the hot spot's MySpace here.)
While I did come away with some pretty cool new hand signals, it wasn't necessarily the best immersion into a soldier's life.
That all changed when I moved to Columbus. Fort Benning's presence made conversations with servicemen/women a standard part of any weekend party outing. What's more, I watched plenty of my close female friends deal with significant others who belong to the military -- elements like deployments, Army politics and PTSD.
Now, Columbus will see an even stronger military presence, as over the next two weeks about 3,800 Army soldiers will return to Columbus after deployments overseas.
If you're a soldier looking for stuff to do during your 48-hour break, check out this article I wrote for Sunday's paper.
I'll be updating this blog regularly with additional going-out suggestions, geared largely toward single folks.
But I'm also looking to offer some tips for nightlife partiers looking to adjust to soldiers' return. If you're a single woman well-versed in fending off pickup lines, send your comments my way. And if you're a soldier fed up with the stereotypes you think dominate the downtown scene, drop me a note as well.
And in the meantime, look forward to more "what to do" posts in upcoming days.
(Today's suggestion: Don't forget about Phenix City, sports bar fans. That's where you can find Sports Rock Cafe, a place where you can snag stellar food specials on Wing It Wednesdays. See the hot spot's MySpace here.)
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