Xavier Chicagoland game watching party?

[Galway Eagle]

The other poster inspired me to try to make a game watching party for my area (Chicago Near West Suburbs)

Would there be any interest? I'd be hoping for 10+ people ideally to maybe organize a beer special. It'd be in a bar in Forest Park or Oak Park.

[LloydsLegs]

I'm in, my piping pugilist paisan.

[Dr. Blackheart]

I'm in, my piping pugilist paisan.

Careful Galway, lawyers only know how to present bills, not pick them up.

[Galway Eagle]

I'm in, my piping pugilist paisan.

Great, we're at a solid 3 attendees! If we get to like 6 or so I'll give O'Sullivans, Kettlestrings or Ale House a call to ensure sound.

[MUUWUWM]

heck maybe i'll make a roadtrip for the roadtrip game

[LloydsLegs]

Careful Galway, lawyers only know how to present bills, not pick them up.

Not false

[Newsdreams]

Not false

Tell me about it

[Galway Eagle]

Casual publicity bump since the alumni office isn't returning my voicemail or email to publicize it.

I have a reservation for 10-20 people at O'Sullivans in Forest Park that I hope to expand rather than cancel. Between me, my wife, a local friend and Legs that makes four.

so anyone else in the near west burbs, or whoever else that wants to come by then by all means please do!

[LloydsLegs]

Got niece, nephew, sister and maybe some of their friends CLAIMING that they are in

[Skatastrophy]

I'll probably wander over to Commonwealth with the wife on Saturday. I have dinner at Next the night before, though, so I may be out of commission.

[Galway Eagle]

Got niece, nephew, sister and maybe some of their friends CLAIMING that they are in

Whoot! Heard from the alumni office so it's actually going to get some real publicity this week as well.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Whoot! Heard from the alumni office so it's actually going to get some real publicity this week as well.

I'm pretty sure, the Marquette Alumni website has a page to list a game watch party and they will post if approved.

[Galway Eagle]

I'm pretty sure, the Marquette Alumni website has a page to list a game watch party and they will pay off approved.

They do, they promised they'd post it on social media and such as well. Apparently this pub is hosting the National Marquette Day party as well so they're happy I chose them.

[JakeBarnes]

I'll probably wander over to Commonwealth with the wife on Saturday. I have dinner at Next the night before, though, so I may be out of commission.

Might join you on Sunday. Still doing dry January though so 50/50.

Enjoy Next! That Paris program sounds amazing.

[Galway Eagle]

Might join you on Sunday. Still doing dry January though so 50/50.

Enjoy Next! That Paris program sounds amazing.

The early 1900s Paris menu does sound awesome, maybe I should've reached out to Grant Achatz to host the party at Next lol

[Goose]

Jake

I skipped the game last night because of Dry January and it sucked. Bad enough not drinking but missing the game made it worse. Thinking about giving myself the day off on Sunday at hitting Goolsby's.

[withoutbias]

Can people really not go to a bar (and especially a sports arena) and not have a drink?  Especially a bar where you can get good food?  Go and drink some cranberry juice for goodness sake.

[cheebs09]

Can people really not go to a bar (and especially a sports arena) and not have a drink?  Especially a bar where you can get good food?  Go and drink some cranberry juice for goodness sake.

The bottled water was especially fresh last night at Fiserv. Although, I did break dry January with a celebratory night cap at home. Felt it was worth it and much cheaper than a Fiserv beer.

[The Lens]

Can people really not go to a bar (and especially a sports arena) and not have a drink?  Especially a bar where you can get good food?  Go and drink some cranberry juice for goodness sake.

Well we've identified the non MU alum on the board.

[JakeBarnes]

Jake

I skipped the game last night because of Dry January and it sucked. Bad enough not drinking but missing the game made it worse. Thinking about giving myself the day off on Sunday at hitting Goolsby's.

Sorry to hear. Goolsby's sounds like it's gonna be a raucous time! I had a blast at the game last night. I occasionally like an NA beer during the dry out periods and wanted something to fidget with during the 2H, so I tried to drink a Bud Zero at the game. Do not recommend. That stuff is terrible. It's existence is an affront to all things good.

Wish they had something NA at the craft brewer booths--an Athletic would have been nice. Heck, Untitled Art Italian Pilsner is a flavorful local craft NA beer. It'd help me justify laying out a few bucks for it at the game for when I have to drive back but want a beverage that isn't a soda or something.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

On January 1, I gave some thought toward a Dry January. By January 6, those thoughts just went away.

[Galway Eagle]

Did dry January last year after a raucous December and November. But two weeks of the flu this Christmas season made me think i didn't need it this year.

For those looking for a N/A option you can't beat Lagunitas Hop Water. I drink it even on non dry out periods. Has anyone tried any of the zero proof spirits? Curious how real they taste.

[Hards Alumni]

Did fry January last year after a raucous December and November. But two weeks of the flu this Christmas season made me think i didn't need it this year.

For those looking for a N/A option you can't beat Lagunitas Hop Water. I drink it even on non dry out periods. Has anyone tried any of the zero proof spirits? Curious how real they taste.

I've two brands of zero proof spirits

Aquafina and Dasani... both italian products.  Best part is that you can get them everywhere!

Nothing beats a Dasani gimlet on a hot day.

[JakeBarnes]

Did fry January last year after a raucous December and November. But two weeks of the flu this Christmas season made me think i didn't need it this year.

For those looking for a N/A option you can't beat Lagunitas Hop Water. I drink it even on non dry out periods. Has anyone tried any of the zero proof spirits? Curious how real they taste.

Most are...not great. The wife and I didn't like the Ritual stuff at all--not very accurate of what they are trying to be. I've largely just stayed away after that experience and stuck to NA beers. Seems to be a lot of hype on that Spiritless Kentucky 74, so that might be on the short list.

Agree on Hop Water. It's really good. Add some bitters can be a really nice switchup too (sorry for derailing your thread)

[DoctorV]

Did fry January last year after a raucous December and November. But two weeks of the flu this Christmas season made me think i didn't need it this year.

For those looking for a N/A option you can't beat Lagunitas Hop Water. I drink it even on non dry out periods. Has anyone tried any of the zero proof spirits? Curious how real they taste.

FRY January sounds WAY better than DRY January, just sayin.