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St. Paddy's Day happenings around MSU

March 14, 2013

St. Patrick’s Day weekend is finally here. Although temperatures won’t reach the highs of last year, businesses will still have their own festivities to celebrate the green holiday. Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect:

Restaurants/Bars

Harper’s Restaurant and Brew Pub, 131 Albert Ave.
On Saturday, Harper’s will throw their Harper’s St. Practice Day: “St. Patty’s Pre-Game Party.” In addition to showing NCAA basketball games all day, drafts will be $1 from noon until 3 a.m. On Sunday, Harper’s will have a free breakfast buffet and $1 drafts from 7-11 a.m.

Dublin Square Irish Pub, 327 Abbot Road
Dublin Square will open at 9 a.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. Sunday. Irish breakfast will be served until noon on both days.

Harrison Roadhouse, 720 Michigan Ave.
Opening at 11 a.m. Sunday, Harrison Roadhouse will have $2 pints and $3 mugs of green beer, $3 Concannon Irish Whiskey, $4 Irish Car Bombs and $4 pints of Great Lakes Brewing Company Conway’s Irish Ale.

Crunchy’s, 254 W. Grand River Ave.
On Sunday, Crunchy’s will open at 8 a.m. and offer happy hour specials all day. In addition, pizza will be half off and mugs of green beer will be available for $2.

Claddagh Irish Pub, located in the Eastwood Towne Center, 2900 Towne Center Blvd., in Lansing
Saturday, Claddagh Irish Pub will have live music with Bobby Standal from 8-11 p.m. On Sunday, the pub will offer live music all day. At 10 a.m., Bobby Standal will perform his rendition of classic Irish music. At 2:30 p.m., The Mike Vial Trio band will perform. The JDJ Band will start at 6 p.m. and will perform into the morning with their version of American classic rock.

Events

MSU Tower Guard’s 13th Annual Shamrock 5K Run-Walk-Roll
Tomorrow, the MSU Tower Guard will fundraise for the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities. Those who wish to participate can meet at Conrad Hall at 9 a.m. to sign up. The walk/run starts at 11 a.m. The fee is $25.

Wanderer’s Teahouse and Cafe, 547 E. Grand River Ave.
Every month, Wanderer’s Teahouse and Cafe hosts “High Tea,” where tea and tea-friendly foods, such as Danishes, are served. For St. Paddy’s day, Irish music will be played . The fee is $15 for those who wish to dine.

10th Annual Grand Ledge St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration
The Grand Ledge St. Patrick’s Day Parade Association has several events planned. Today, from 6-11 p.m. at the Grand Ledge Opera House, the association invites people to come out and enjoy traditional Irish dancing, the Glen Erin Bagpipe band and Irish music. Tomorrow, a multitude of events will occur, including an Irish Stew Cook Off from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., a free movie at noon and the St. Patrick’s Parade Dinner and Celebration from 5:30-11 p.m. Tickets are $20. For a full list of locations and events, visit glstpats.org/.

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