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Ways to get in on March Madness without the high ticket price
The Flyer faithful will be out in force throughout Dayton this Friday, March 20, to watch UD play in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The best thing about a 3 p.m. tip-off? It’s Happy Hour, or almost, pretty much anywhere you go! A sure bet for passionate Flyer crowds is the bars along Brown Street near the university. But if you are looking for a less crowded, and maybe less biased place to catch some March Madness this weekend, check out these best bets.
The ultimate after-Dragons hangout is no stranger to sports fans. They’ll have all the NCAA games on for your viewing pleasure, plus catch the Bud Light Blue Crew Friday evening.
Where: Brixx Ice Co., 500 E. First St., Dayton
When: Blue Crew will be there between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., Friday, March 20
The bite: No cover
Head downtown for hoops, a cold beer and … wait for it… free chilidogs! Doors open at 2 p.m. Friday, March 20, so you can get a money seat for the UD game at 3 p.m. Stay after the games for live music from Sawgrass at 9:30 p.m.
Where: J-Alans, 121 N. Ludlow St., Dayton
When: 2 p.m. to close Friday, March 20
The bite: Call (937) 222-4811 for more information
It’s a little out of the way, but those of you from down south who may be traveling the I-75 corridor to or from games at UD Arena may want to make a pit stop in Liberty Twp. Putters Tavern and Grill pulls out all the stops with a special menu. This year, Putters is testing out a buffalo chicken dip, a Philly burger and chicken slammers. If these items are a hit with basketball fans, they may stay on the menu permanently. Wash it all down with a bucket of domestic beers for $10.
Where: Putters Tavern and Grill, 6575 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, Liberty Twp. (West Chester Twp.)
When: Throughout March Madness
The bite: Call (513) 755-0222 for more information
And after the game…,
Again a bit of a drive, but you could win mad cash by entering their bracket challenge. Prizes include cash up to $200, gift certificates up to $100 and tickets to two of their hot summer shows just announced — Blues Traveler and Seven Mary Three. It’s free to sign up at www.jdlegends.com. You don’t have to be at J.D. Legends to win, but it’s a great place to watch the games and grab some food. Plus, in between games you can bowl a game. Monday through Thursday bowl all day for only $1.75.
Where: Yellow Rose, 852 Watertower Lane, West Carrollton
When: today
The bite: 18 and older to enter. Free admission if you wear a cowboy hat; $7 for younger than 21, $3 for older.
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