Whole Foods Market’s Spring Beerfest

What comes to mind when you think Whole Foods? If you haven’t been there yetgranola might come to mind, but if you’re lucky enough to have one close you know what I’m talkin’ about.
If your eating healthy you think about the produce. They feature more than 75 locally grown fruits and vegetables every day. Too busy or [...]

“Kickball Bar Brawl”, can it get any better?

        Remember fourth grade? Girls were still a little icky and you still thought Cap’n Crunch made your breakfast. Your best friend was the guy with the most GI Joes and you cried when your mom threw away your “big wheel”. I remember watching Voltron for hours and if  Transformers were on the world stood still. [...]

“Helping Hannah Benefit” Concert

“Helping Hannah” is a benefit for a 13-year-old child suffering from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, which attacks the nervous system.  The affliction causes chronic and debilitating pain.    
Hannah’s father, Derek Bernard, is founder of the famous local band, Derek and The Slammers, so it was only fitting that other local groups agreed to band together to raise [...]

The Supervillians Revisited

If you’ve never elbowed a kid in the head during a Supervillians mini-pit at the St. Cloud Battle of the Bands you’ve got some catching up to do. Here’s what you’ve been missing. The classic sound of reggae and ska, filled with off-beat island rhythms and punk-rock energy then mellowed by a hint of weed and Jagermeister. For the last decade these guys have been breaking boundaries nonstop, growing from a house party favorite to the Orlando Band of the Year.

When you play with some of the greatest bands on tour from Miami to Seattle you pick up a few tricks. Over the years the Villains have learned turn an audience out with a stage show that rivals the best in the business. With another complete album in ‘Massive’ the band is not to be missed.

Back to “Real Beer”

If you’ve hit the local bars this week there is a good chance you were at one of about twenty Guinness sponsored St. Patty’s events. So now that you’re green beer hangover is gone (if you’re lucky) and you’ve had your fill of Guinness, here are five stouts that you need to try.

Murphy’s Irish Stout:
Ireland’s other stout. Murphy’s offers a thick, fluffy head and roasted bitterness that leads to a clean dry finish.

Bell’s Kalamazoo Stout:
A beautifully jet black stout brewed in Michigan, hit you with the aroma of roasted malt and a licorice-like…

Mucho Tequila and Tacos

I you’re in the Thornton park area chances are you know Mucho Tequila and Tacos. If you aren’t from the area, here’s a reason to stop in for a visit. You’ll find a fresh upscale feel, the freshest ingredients and prices to fit a budget. If that’s not enough to catch your eye, Mucho Tequila and Tacos gives you 101 other reasons to drop by. If you’re a gringo, Mucho Tequila means ‘much tequila’. I’d have to say 101 varieties qualifies as ‘much’.

Stop in any day between 4-6 to enjoy Mucho’s happy hour. $2 tacos, margaritas, Dos Equis bottles and Cazadores pony shots. Stopping by on a Monday? Guess what, all day happy hour. Hungry? Hungry and thirtsy? I’ll take 4 tacos a margarita and 2 beers, only 14 bucks! I’m in…