http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Craig Schrolucke and Alexis Larsen are good buddies who love a trendy hot spot as much as they do a worn out hole in the wall provided the service is as good as the items being served up. They also love bar talk and all that it entails and are more than happy to belly up to this bar blog and do just that. Find things to do In a hurry? ActiveDayton.com's twice-a-week e-mail newsletter lets you know the top five things to do in the area twice a week. Sign up Score a coaster? Did you score a Lounge Lizards coaster at your favorite bar? Check to see if you have a winning number. en-us kwedell@coxohio.com 2009-07-01T12:25:18-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2009/07/01/look_for_sparks_at_these_holid.html These bar best bets are brought to you by staff writer Amelia Robinson. A long holiday weekend means things will be cracking at area bars and clubs. Area hot spots will be celebrating the Fourth of July. When the fireworks... 13647103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Best Bets 2009-07-01T12:25:18-04:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2009/06/26/what_local_bars_are_doing_in_m.html Regardless of what you think about Michael Jackson the person, it’s hard to argue the fact that we’ve lost a music and entertainment legend. Thursday night, just hours after Jackson’s death spread, local bars and patrons spent their evening remembering... 13571203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Events 2009-06-26T09:59:30-04:00 mfong@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2009/06/25/are_you_planning_any_michael_j.html Regardless of how you feel about Michael Jackson, it’s hard to argue the impact he’s had on music history. We’re wondering if any local dance clubs or live music venues are planning any special tribute events such as a night... 13566203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Music 2009-06-25T19:53:08-04:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2009/06/25/tell_us_about_your_favorite_pa.html There’s a narrow window of time that Ohio patios can be maximized in good weather and the following few months present prime opportunities. We’re planning an upcoming feature that will print in the DDN GO! section and on our Web... 13541303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ What do you think? 2009-06-25T06:21:58-04:00 alarsen@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2009/06/24/three_dayton_bar_events_not_to.html Three bar events worth your time and money this weekend. Beer Pong at Fricker’s Vandalia Are you a “champion at beer pong, Allen Iverson, Hakeem Olajuwon?” Then step up at Fricker’s in Vandalia this Friday and prove it. Entry into... 13540803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Best Bets 2009-06-24T15:29:54-04:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2009/06/22/two_events_worth_getting_vexed.html If you haven’t stopped by Club Vex, 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton, (formerly the Pearl) since its makeover earlier this year, then this is the week to do so. Tuesday night is the weekly ’80s night per usual, but... 13501203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Best Bets 2009-06-22T19:44:16-04:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2009/06/19/tailgating_meets_top_chef_at_u.html Tailgating will collide with a “Top Chef”-like food treatment on June 27 when the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery opens the doors for its first ever Hops Over the Moon event. The evening will showcase fine foods paired with seven craft... 13445003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Events 2009-06-19T07:15:41-04:00 alarsen@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2009/06/17/music_drama_and_a_rockin_benef.html It’s a music-packed weekend on the Dayton bar scene. Rock, techno, beats, whatever you are into, you’ll probably find it at one of these best bets. Juicy at c{space, Saturday, June 20 It’s time to rave this Saturday. The 5,000-square-foot... 13425203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Best Bets 2009-06-17T16:14:33-04:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2009/06/13/betty_white_plays_beer_pong_wi.html Betty White (“Golden Girls,” “Boston Legal”) has been making the late night television rounds to promote “The Proposal” her new film starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. She appeared on Jimmy Fallon’s show to talk about her role and to... 13349403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ YouTube 2009-06-13T10:32:16-04:00 alarsen@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2009/06/12/go_unfiltered_at_firkin_fest.html Boston’s Bistro and Pub, 7500 N. Main St., Dayton, is holding their second annual Firkin Fest 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 13. The pub will be serving up many varieties of cask conditioned ales, a.k.a. unfiltered and unpasteurised beer. Tasting glasses... 13359403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Events 2009-06-12T19:03:47-04:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2009/06/12/schlitz_beer_goes_old_school_p.html Schlitz — the beer that made Milwaukee famous — is going back to a “Classic ’60s Formula” and is planning several launch parties on June 18 around Dayton to celebrate the liquid time-warp. For those wishing to sample the 1960s... 13326803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Events 2009-06-12T07:12:40-04:00 alarsen@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2009/06/11/post.html 13324803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Events 2009-06-11T12:04:29-04:00 alarsen@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2009/06/09/a_little_bit_of_the_beach_at_t.html It must be summer because two Dayton bars are encouraging beach wear this week. Hope you’ve been working on your tan. ‘I’m On a Boat’ Foam Party at Adobe Gila’s, Saturday, June 13 Too bad Andy and The Lonely Island... 13290603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ Best Bets 2009-06-09T17:22:38-04:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2009/06/09/beer_bottle_dominoes.html Some folks have entirely too much time on their hands … Let this incredible video serve as proof.... 12999603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/ YouTube 2009-06-09T13:31:43-04:00 alarsen@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/loungelizards/entries/2009/06/03/pride_night_at_masque_and_more.html You know, you don’t have to sit at home this weekend. Check out these three bar best bets. 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