The Oscars are one of the most important times for celebrities to show off their fashion sense. There is a lot of pressure to not only look great, but to also set the stage for hot new patterns and color trends in the fashion world. Celebrities spend months working with designers to create a certain look —soft and feminine, loud and colorful, sexy and spontaneous — and the results are usually breathtaking.

As we gather around our televisions Feb. 24 to see all the amazing looks, we can only imagine what it would be like to have top designers at our fingertips and the kind of money to design anything we want. The idea is so magical, almost untouchable, that it makes watching the Oscars almost an adult fantasy world.

For the women out there who want to dress like a celebrity for a special event, but don’t have a celebrity’s budget, there still is hope.

One of the best websites that offers real — yes, real — affordable designer dresses is

renttherunway.com. What is the catch, you may ask? The catch — if that’s what you want to call it — is that you rent the dresses. Think Netflix for dresses. There are hundreds of designers to choose from and Rent the Runway helps you narrow down what type of dress you are looking for with categories like wedding guest, gala or party. Once you decide on a dress, Rent the Runway sends it in a couple of sizes to ensure that one fits just right and after a couple of days you mail back the dresses. Easy, fun and very affordable.

Another website, theoutnet.com, offers a variety of beautiful gowns, mostly designer, that are marked way down, some down from $1,000 to around $250. The gowns are gorgeous and affordable.

The difference between THE OUTNET and Rent the Runway is buying versus renting. Rent the Runway may be nice if you have a lot of different events around the same time; it gives you the option of wearing different dresses to each event without breaking the bank. THE OUTNET is good for that one-time special event or if you think you might wear the gown again.

Last but not least, vintage is always a good route to take. Whether it’s bidding on eBay, visiting vintage-inspired websites like modcloth.com or going through a family member’s closet — it’s always fun to reinvent the old and make new. Plus, vintage allows you to show off your personal style and have something no one else will have.

Wherever you are going, remember that you can dress like a celebrity, too. There are affordable options for the everyday woman that look good. Use this year’s Oscars for inspiration, and have fun creating your own Oscar-worthy look on a dime.

Lauren blogs about fashion at www.mypinmoneyfashion.com. Email her at lauren@mypinmoneyfashion.com.

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As an annual fundraising event evolves into a tradition, it comes to resemble a great white shark — always hungry, predatory by nature and doomed to die if it loses momentum and stops moving forward.

There are a number of regional fundraisers that people still patronize, through belief in the charity and out of social habit; it would be boorish to name one, but I have no doubt that the local people in charge of corporate philanthropy will have at least three examples in their thoughts before they finish reading this sentence.

I do not know what inspired Judd Silverman, executive director of the Jamie Farr Toledo Classic, to broach the idea of Friday at The Farr, but he will look back in five or 10 years and recognize the idea as one that added dimension and excitement to the tournament he has operated since 1984.

At the PGA’s Phoenix Open, the 16th hole serves as a break from the dry decorum that simultaneously makes golf attractive to enthusiasts and as boring to everyone else. At the 16th hole, bleachers form an amphitheater filled with beer-drinking fans who cheer, boo, try to endear themselves to players and generally act like Larry, Curly and Moe at a high-society dinner. It is, in other words, loose and fun, words that rarely apply to golf spectatorship.

Silverman pitched the Phoenix concept to a group of young men that included entrepreneurs Stephen Vasquez and Franz Gilis. Vasquez and Gilis recognized the idea’s potential in Toledo, and stepped up to turn the concept into a reality. When they approached Toledo Free Press about being a media sponsor, Publisher Tom Pounds and I were immediately interested and enthusiastic. Firstly, we recognized the long-term possibilities the event offered to the growth of the tournament and our region. Secondly, we love injecting new, irreverent ideas into long-standing, old-school Toledo traditions and institutions, with an attitude mixing James Dean rebellion and Rodney Dangerfield maladroitness.

After some initial conversations, miscommunications and reinterpretations of purpose, the informal partnership was forged and we were off and running. I met with Vasquez and Gilis to pledge ad and editorial support and contribute the idea of a “Miss Klinger’s Club,” a public face for the event to appear in the ads and make TV and radio appearances. We needed someone eloquent, media savvy and cover-girl attractive, and since Vasquez, Gilis and I can collectively only offer two of those three features, we enlisted Toledo Free Press Star fashion columnist Lauren O’Neill, one of those rare women who could inspire a Prince song and a Dennis Miller monologue.

On Aug. 10, I accompanied a scholarly, stately group of friends to the par 3 14th hole at Highland Meadows. We all wore our Klinger’s Club T-shirts (high-quality gear produced by Image Group), crossed the course (the 14th hole was chosen because it was as far from my parked car as it could be and still technically be in North America — on many of the hills my companions could hear me huffing and puffing, “I think I can, I think I can”) and climbed to our seats in the bleachers. After 179 consecutive days of sizzling 200-degree weather, Friday at The Farr was launched on an overcast, drizzly day more suited for Rocket football than golf.

We greeted Vasquez, Gilis and O’Neill and settled in. The event could probably use an official presence to coach the cheering and keep the energy flowing, but the lack of such a presence created an atmosphere of spontaneity and edginess that veered from stretches of silence to wild group laughter. Farr officials later said 400 people filled the bleachers, with scores more hanging around the nearby beer tent — no other hole we observed Aug. 10 attracted as many spectators.

The Klinger’s Club crowd cheered great shots and good-naturedly booed poor shots (until an official admonished Vasquez to make the crowd substitute “ahhhhs” for “boos” — this caused a momentary panic when Vasquez  announced “No more boos!” and some in the stands thought he said “booze”).

Jamie Farr made an appearance, looking up at bleachers dotted with T-shirts bearing his face and leading some cheers. A highlight was when the crowd started chanting “Caddy race! Caddy race!” and some caddies raced down the fairway; not every caddy took the bait, but the ones who did earned great applause. Most of the LPGA golfers smiled at crowd references to their college alma maters, laughed at the pledges of love and lust (“Call me, maybe!” was a popular one) and played along with the spirit of the 14th hole, tossing autographed hats, gloves, club covers and balls to the crowd. One golfer tossed signed boxes of cookies. My favorite moment was when the crowd, watching a golfer searching for a ball that had landed in the rough, began calling out, “warmer … warmer … warmer.”

Michelle Wie threw a ball into the stands, which I, a lineman with fingers like buttered sausages, deftly caught and pocketed. Wie later said she really liked the energy of the 14th hole, and while I doubt every golfer shared her enthusiasm, I hope the majority did.

Friday at The Farr is a smart, fun idea. Toledo Free Press is committed to helping the event grow and congratulates Silverman, Vasquez and Gilis for their vision and the effort they contributed to make it a success.

Michael S. Miller is editor in chief of Toledo Free Press and Toledo Free Press Star. Email him at mmiller@toledofreepress.com.

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It is no surprise that color is everywhere this season. Isaac Mizrahi said it best, “Color is like food for the spirit — plus it’s not addictive or fattening.” This quote is funny, but true. Wearing color is one of the easiest ways to feel beautiful and confident. Color truly is food for our spirit; it adds life to our bland everyday wardrobe and brightens our faces. There are an amazing number of colors to choose from right now that are being shown on the runways and in stores; however, not every color looks good on everyone – except for one. Cobalt blue, one of the hottest colors this season, is the one color that looks fabulous on every skin tone, goes with every hair color, and is flattering for any occasion. Cobalt blue is an amazing statement color that wows in a dress, jacket, top or shoes. Best of all this color goes with absolutely everything so you can really have fun mixing and matching your blue pieces with other colors that you have.

Cobalt blue is almost in the same category as your blacks and whites except better because you can pair anything with it but it’s not the typical neutral that you would expect yourself to wear. Have fun with this color because again it looks amazing on everyone and it looks good in every piece whether it be a pair of pants, blazer, blouse, T-shirt, dress or shoes.

Step out of the box and instead of purchasing a little black dress, try a little cobalt blue dress like this belted pleat neck dress from oasis-stores.com for $50. It’s the perfect dress that you can wear to work, out to dinner, or even to a wedding. Pair with fun, bright accessories like these yellow Michael Antonio Love Me Pumps for $39.95 at DSW. Make sure if you are matching your purse to your shoes that you choose a purse with a print, otherwise it looks too matchy. Try something like this yellow snakeskin print BCBGeneration clutch found at DSW for $59.95. It brings in the yellow of the shoes without overwhelming the look. Since your shoes and your dress really make a statement, stay simple on your accessories. Pair with stud earrings like these yellow flower studs at Forever 21 for $2.80 and these simple gold bangles from Forever 21 for $8.80. The look is overall put-together and timeless.

For a day at the office or meeting girlfriends for lunch try a jacket in cobalt blue. You can pair it with any bottoms and it will really brighten up your face and entire look. Try something like this circle cobalt blue blazer from H&M for $48. The jacket is unique and looks rich paired with white pants like these fitted ones from H&M for $24.95. Instead of going nude on your shoe for an outfit like this, try bright yellow, hot pink, or peach like this HAYTH peep-toe pair from Aldo for $80. The colored shoe helps break the outfit and adds a fun twist. Since your jacket is truly a statement, especially paired with the fabulous shoes, keep your accessories minimal. Try a pair of simple silver hoops like these twisted silver hoops from Forever 21 for $3.80, and twisted silver bangles from Forever 21 for $6.80. Tie your entire look together with a simple bag like this tan and white Flynn Satchel from Payless for $19.99. This look is sophisticated, unique, and stylish all in one.

For your playful, casual side, accessorize with cobalt blue instead of having it be the focus of your outfit. Pair your favorite jeans like these adorable quicksilver Brewster jeans for $34.75, with a flowy bright tank like this tangerine cashmere tank from topshop.com for $40. A bright scarf always adds life and style to your overall outfit. Find this vibrant feather scarf at Forever 21 for $8.80. Accessorize with the dimpled drop earring from Forever 21 for $2.80, Forever 21 spike stretch bracelet for $7.80, and, to complete the entire look, accessorize with cobalt blue pumps, like this fabulous and inexpensive pair from Payless for $34.99.

Don’t forget to have fun with your fashion by adding amazing colors, like cobalt blue. Wearing something colorful truly is food for our spirits; so next time you are feeling blue, remember it’s not always a bad thing.

Lauren O’Neill blogs about fashion at www.mypinmoneyfashion.com. Email her at Lauren@mypinmoneyfashion.com.

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Blarney to host two-day  St. Patrick’s tent event

The Blarney Irish Pub is the spot to be for the most happening St. Patrick’s Day party in town, pub employees say.

“We have the best food, the best music and the best location. We have the biggest party. We have the most fun,” said bartender Beth Golday.

The two-day Blarney Madness party expands on the restaurant’s usual pub space and adjacent BullPen to include a large tent on Huron Street.

The fun starts at 6 p.m. March 16 and runs until 2 a.m. March 18. The pop-rock band The Bridges headlines at 8 p.m. March 16. Dragon Wagon plays at 1 p.m. March 17, followed by Bangers & Thrash at 6 p.m. and Skoobie Snaks at 8:30 p.m. DJ Kyle Rickner will play between sets both days.

The weekend includes other highlights like an ice luge for shots, bagpipers at 7 a.m. March 17 and firefighters in kilts.

The party benefits Toledo and Sylvania local firefighters charities. The Blarney frequently works with firefighters, Golday said.

“They’re always helping others and risking their lives for other people,” she said.

A portion of the proceeds also benefits the Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish-American Catholic organization.

A $15 shirt will be on sale at The Blarney. By wearing the shirt, customers can get free entry March 17 and 10 percent off their bills during March.

A Jiggs Dinner with corned beef, potatoes, carrots and celery will be on sale for $9 in the BullPen in addition to a corned beef sandwich and chips for $7, bangers and chips for $6 and a half pound of Blarney Stones (chicken chunks) for $6.

A breakfast of eggs, Irish bacon, potato pancakes and soda bread is available in the pub starting at 7 a.m. March 17 for $7. And, of course, several Irish beers will be available, including Guinness, Killian’s and Great Lakes Conway’s Irish Ale.

Entry is $5. The Blarney is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. March 16 and from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. March 17. The tent is open from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. March 16 and noon to 1 a.m. March 17.

The Blarney is located at 601 Monroe St., Downtown Toledo. Toledo Free Press is a media sponsor of this event. Visit theblarneyirishpub.com for more information.

— Brigitta Burks

Claddagh’s Got Talent contest kicks off March 15

Claddagh Irish Pub will kick off a 10-week Claddagh’s Got Talent singing contest at 9 p.m. March 15.

Each week for nine weeks, 10 local singers or bands will perform at the Irish eatery at Westfield Franklin Park, 5001 Monroe St., before three judges. On the 10th week — May 31 — the nine winners will compete in a final round to determine the winner of the $5,000 grand prize.

Judges will include Claddagh general manager JaNeil Mesteller and Chris Hunt, who regularly MCs Claddagh pub trivia contests and other events. The third judge will rotate weekly among local celebrities.

“Audience involvement is part of the judging, so the more people you bring with you to root you on, the better your chances to get through,” Mesteller said.

Entry is free and first come, first serve. Entrants can be solo singers or bands of up to three people. Participants must be 21 or older and must provide a photo ID, fill out an entry form and sign a copy of the rules to be eligible. Performances must be in good taste, and music must be submitted for approval before competing. The first week is full, Mesteller said.

“We want this to be a fun, true festival, where people are enjoying themselves,” Mesteller said. “We’ve never done anything like this with such a big purse at the end. It’s a pretty significant amount and it could really help out a person with recording or equipment. Toledo in general has so much talent it’s ridiculous. For such a small town, we really have a great market to pull from. It’s nice to have local people get a piece of the pie.”

For more information or to sign up to participate, call Claddagh at (419) 472-1414.

— Sarah Ottney

Companies offer safe rides home

Remember to stay safe this St. Patrick’s Day. Area driving and cab services are available to make sure it’s easy for you and your friends to get home after going out to celebrate.

Granger’s Automotive, 329 1st St., in Toledo will take you and your vehicle home for $20 on March 16 and March 17 before 3:30 a.m. Call (419) 691-2962 for more information.

Locally owned Black & White Transportation offers a free application that can calculate your blood alcohol content and book you a cab ride home 24 hours a day. The app, B4UDRIVE, is exclusive to iPhone, BlackBerry and Droid, but the company’s mobile online reservation system is accessible by any Web-enabled phone.

You can also text the word “RIDE” to (419) 322-6772 or call the company at (419) 536-TAXI (8294). Cabs are first come, first serve, so there may be a wait. Rates are $2 to get in and $2.30 per mile.

If you know you will need a ride for St. Patrick’s Day, you can also book a sedan. The car service costs $60 per hour for a minimum of five hours.

For more information, visit www.blackwhitecab.com.

Another company, BeMyDD, offers a professionally dressed designated driver at an hourly rate. The driver will act as a personal chaufer, driving you and your friends where you want to go and then driving you home. The personal driver service costs $12.50 per hour in the Toledo area, according to BeMyDD’s website.

You can also call after you are already out and BeMyDD will send two drivers to drive you and your vehicle home. In the Toledo area, pickup service costs $25 plus mileage, which is $2.95 per mile for the first 10 miles and $1.50 per mile for each additional mile.

The service is available 24 hours a day, but reservations must be placed by 11 p.m. by calling 877-823-6933 (877-U-BEMYDD). For St. Patrick’s Day, advanced reservations are strongly suggested. For more information, visit www.bemydd.com.

— Sarah Ottney

Irish eyes turn to local festivities

Dressed in our greenest finery, Toledo Free Press Star fashion columnist Lauren O’Neill, Face of FOX Toledo Jocelyn Cruz and I hit the town for a pre-St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl to find out what Toledo has to offer for the upcoming holiday.

Along the way, we met with fellow Toledoans as well as some visiting out-of-towners, including a Marine on leave from Camp Lejeune and a Cleveland-area bowling team in town for a tournament, all enjoying food, drinks and live music at local bars. We also hung out with members of The Steve Mullan Band, Kentucky Chrome and Toast & Jam.

With a name like O’Neill, you know Lauren is Irish, but you might be surprised to learn Cruz, of Puerto Rican heritage, is 10 percent Irish. Not that it matters —

everyone is Irish on March 17!

Below is a list of area St. Patrick’s Day parties, music, food and drink specials to point you to the location that best draws out your inner Irish. Slàinte!

— Sarah Ottney

Arnie’s

3332 W. Central Ave., (419) 517-6037

Open: 6 a.m.-2 a.m.

Food: Kegs and Eggs

Drinks: Ice luges, dollar power hour, 50-cent power hour

Music: Live bands and DJs

Leprechaun and magician

Bar 145

5305 Monroe St., (419) 593-0073

Open: 7 a.m.-2 a.m.

Food: Irish breakfast (until 11 a.m.), Jiggs Dinner

Drinks: Irish car bomb specials, Guinness, Killian’s, Great Lakes Conway’s Irish Ale

Music: 2-6 p.m.: Mike “Mad Dog” Adams; 10 p.m.: Fibbion Handful

Cover: $5 for in and out all day (starting 1 p.m.), 21 and older

BigZ Bar and Grill / 32 Degrees

2600 W. Sylvania Ave., (419) 720-9090

Open: 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Food: $7.99 Jiggs Dinner

Drinks: $4 Irish car bombs, $3 Baby Guinness shots, $3 Killian’s Draft (you keep glass), $2 16-ounce Budweiser, $2 lemon drops

Joint party with new bar 32 Degrees (5122 Heath- erdowns Blvd.), featuring shuttle between locations, live DJs and covered patios at both locations and broadcast live on 100.7 The Vibe.

The Blarney Irish Pub

601 Monroe St., (419) 418-2339

Open: Two-day Blarney Madness: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. March 16; 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. March 17

Food: $7 breakfast (eggs, Irish bacon, potato pancakes, soda bread), $9 Jiggs Dinner, $7 corned beef sandwich and chips, $6 bangers and chips, $6 half pound Blarney Stones (chicken chunks)

Drinks: Ice luge for shots plus 19 beers on tap, including Guinness, Killian’s, Great Lakes Conway’s Irish Ale, Harp, Smithwick’s.

Music: March 16: 8 p.m.: The Bridges. March 17: 7 a.m.: bagpipers; 1-4 p.m.: Dragon Wagon; 6-8 p.m. Bangers & Thrash; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.: Skoobie Snaks. DJ Kyle Rickner will play between sets.

Cost: $5 cover to benefit Toledo/Sylvania Firefighters Local Charities and  Ancient Order of Hibernians

Heated tent on Huron Street (starting 6 p.m. March 16 and noon March 17)

Firefighters in kilts

Bobby V’s American Grill

8165 Airport Hwy., (419) 491-1795

Open: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Food: Kegs and eggs until 11:30 a.m., then Jiggs Dinner

Drinks: $1 green beer and Killian’s until 9:30 a.m., then $2 rest of the day. Also Guinness, Jameson.

Entertainment: Leprechaun

Caper’s Restaurant and Bar

2038 S. Byrne Road, (419) 389-9900

Open: 11 a.m.-midnight

Food: Jiggs Dinner, $9.99

Drinks: Irish car bombs, Guinness, Great Lakes Conway’s Irish Ale, $3 16-ounce aluminum Bud Light and Miller Lite

Prizes and gift card for craziest outfit

Chucks on Monroe

4477 Monroe St., (419) 720-3370

Open: 8 a.m.-2:30 a.m.

Food: $6.95 eggs and hash breakfast (until 11 a.m.), $8.95 Jiggs Dinner (11 a.m.-12:30 a.m.)

Drinks: Green beer, Guinness, $3.50 Irish car bomb station, $1.50 green Coors Light draft, $2 cherry/grape bombs (until 9 p.m., $3 after 9 p.m.),

happy hour until 9 p.m. ($1 off drinks)

Music: 6 p.m.: DJ Todd Delicious

Claddagh Irish Pub

5001 Monroe St., (419) 472-1414

Open: 7 a.m.-2 a.m.

Food: Irish menu (until midnight)

Drinks: Guinness, Killian’s, bomb specials, draft specials, jello shots, aluminum bottle specials Music: Two stages: Noon: DJ, 2 p.m.: The Steve Mullan Band, 5 p.m.: Road Kilt, 9 p.m.: The Bridges.

Plus, 3,000-square-foot heated tent (starting 10 a.m.),  Irish dancers, bagpipers, promo girls and giveaways

Cover: $10 (starting at 3 p.m.), or $20 VIP passes (no lines, T-shirt, beads, coupons, $5 off Claddagh’s Irish Carvery Sunday Brunch on March 18). 21 and older only after 3 p.m.

Doc Watson’s

1515 S. Byrne Road, (419) 389-6003

Open: 5:30 a.m.-2:30 a.m.

Food: Breakfast (green eggs and ham); Jiggs Dinner with authentic Irish soda bread

Drinks: Green beer, Irish drink specials, green jello shots, Killian’s (beer of month), Guinness, Smithwick’s, Great Lakes Conway’s Irish Ale, Harpoon Celtic Ale, Magners Irish Cider

Music: 12:30-2:30 p.m.: Jeff Stewart; 3:30-5:30 p.m.: Meaghan Roberts; 6:30-8:30 p.m.: DJ Chris; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.: DFR

Giveaways all day (hats, shirts, necklaces)

Cover: $1-3 (starts at 12:30 p.m.)

Four Horsemen

4452 Lewis Ave., (419) 476-3900

Open: 9 a.m.-2:30 a.m. (Specials also apply March 14 and 16.)

Food: $8.75 Jiggs Dinner, $7.50 corned beef sandwiches (dine in or carry-out).

Drinks: $1 Green Demon shot, Irish car bombs, Guinness, Killian’s, beer specials

Delaney’s Lounge

309 W. Alexis Road, (419) 476-2883

Open: 9 a.m.-2:30 a.m.

Food: Corned beef sandwiches

Drinks: Jello shots, green beer, Guinness, Killian’s, kamikaze tooters

Music: DJs all day including Mark Sheppard.

Raffles, giveaways, “I survived St. Patrick’s Day” T-shirts ($12-$15)

Manhattan’s

1516 Adams St., (419) 243-6675

Open: 11 a.m.-1 a.m.

Food: Jiggs Dinner, fish and chips, Irish stew

ODrinks: $5 Irish car bombs, $4 Jameson, $3 Feckin’ Irish whiskey, green beer, Guinness, Killian’s, Harp

Music: 9 p.m.: Raq the Casba

Mickey Finn’s Pub

602 Lagrange St., (419) 246-3466

Open: 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m.

Food: $10 Jiggs Dinner, $5 corned beef sandwich and chips

Drinks: Irish car bombs, Guinness, Killian’s, Harp, all Irish whiskeys

Music: 4:30-6:30 p.m.: Paddy Murphy, Don Binkley, Bobby May; 7-9 p.m.: Minglewood Labor Camp; 9:30-11 p.m.: The Swamp People; 11:30 p.m.-close: Decent Folk. Plus bagpipers.

M.T. Loonies

6648 Lewis Ave., Temperance, (734) 847-7222

Open: 9 a.m.-2 a.m.

Food: $12 Jiggs Dinner (8 ounces unsliced corned beef, potatoes, carrots, cabbage), $8 corned beef sandwiches (to-go orders taken until 8 p.m.)

Drinks: Green beer, Irish shots, Irish margaritas, 20-ounce Guinness, Killian’s, Irish car bombs

Music: Irish drinking music played all day. 7:30 p.m.: DJ Smoot.

Free beads, Irish dancers (4:30 p.m.)

Mulvaney’s Bunker Irish Pub

4945 Dorr St., 419-534-9830

Open: 9 a.m.-2:30 a.m.

Food: $7.95 breakfast brunch buffet, Jiggs Dinner, various Irish food and appetizers

Drinks: Green beer, green shots, $4 Bloody Mary bar, homemade pudding shots, Guinness, Smithwick’s, Great Lakes Conway Irish Ale, 26 beers on tap

Music: Noon-4 p.m.: Kyle White; 5-9 p.m.: Breaking Ground; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.: DJ Exel (with light show and video).

Tent in patio. Three bars. Promo girls throughout day. Cash prizes for best-dressed Mr. and Mrs. St. Patty’s Day (7 p.m.)

Cover: $5 starting at noon

Pat & Dandy’s Sports Bar and Grill

3340 W. Laskey Road. (419) 474-1189

Open: 10 a.m.-2:30 a.m.

Food: $8.95 Jiggs Dinner, $6.95 corned beef on rye with swiss, $6.75 leprechaun stew (chicken stew) in sourdough bread bowl

Drinks: $1 10-ounce green beer, Guinness, Killian’s, Irish car bombs, Jameson shots

Music: 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.: Streetwize

Quimby’s At The Park

25 S. Huron St., (419) 244-7222

Open: Noon-2:30 a.m.

Food: Rueben special

Drinks: Guinness, Killian’s, Irish car bombs

Music: 9 p.m.: Man Down and DJ E.

Official Glass City Rollers afterparty

Shawn’s Irish Tavern

Grand Opening of new location on St. Patrick’s Day: 7436 Bancroft St. (at King Road), Sylvania, (419) 724-7981; plus, 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, 419-381-1281; and 105 S. Third St., Waterville, (419) 441-1081

Open: 10 a.m.-2 a.m.

Food: $8 Jiggs Dinner, $6.75 hot shredded beef sandwiches, $6.75 corned beef sandwiches

Drinks: Beer specials all day, green beer, Irish car bombs, Guinness, Killian’s

Music: 9 p.m.: The Villains (Waterville), 9 p.m.: Johnny Rodriguez (Toledo)

Swig

219 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg, (419) 873-6224

Open: 6 a.m.-2 a.m.

Food: Irish breakfast, Jiggs Dinner, Guinness-braised lamb shanks, bangers and mash

Drinks: Irish whiskeys and Irish craft beers, including Three Flloyds, Great Lakes and Dark Horse

Music: Noon-3 p.m.: Old State Line; 4-7 p.m.: Jeff Stewart; 8-midnight: Local Delivery.

Heated tent on patio

Trotters Tavern

5131 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-381-2079

Open: 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m.

Food: $10.99 Jiggs Dinner, $10.99 bangers and mash, $7.99 corned beef sandwich, $10.99 combo plate

Drinks: Green beer, Guinness ice cream float, mini Guinie, Irish car bombs, Irish shots, Irish whiskeys including Feckin Irish Whiskey, Tullamore Dew, Michael Collins, Powers, Celtic Crossing, Bushmills Irish Honey

Music: 4:30-7:30 p.m.: Chris Brown and Candice Coleman; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.: Nine Lives

Village Inn

4984 N. Holland-Sylvania Road,

(419) 882-0338

Open: 7 a.m.-2:30 a.m.

Food: $7.99 Jiggs Dinner

Drinks: Green beer, Guinness, Killian’s, Great Lakes Conway’s Irish Ale, Dundee Irish Red Lager, Great Black Swamp Mosquito Red Ale, mini-Guinie shots. Happy Hour (7-11 a.m., 4-7 p.m.): $1.75 Bud Light/Miller Lite/Labatt/Yuengling Light

Music: 7-11 p.m.: Watson Street Loft

Yeeha’s Buckin’ Bar and Grill

3150 Navarre Ave., Oregon, 419-691-8880

Open: 9 a.m.-2:30 a.m.

Food: Kegs and Eggs, Jiggs Dinner (starting at noon)

Drinks: Green beer, $3 Irish car bombs

Music: 3 p.m.: Big Ticket; 9 pm.: Brave Youngster

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