In the spirit (or lack of spirits) of Dry January, Kegel’s Inn, which is celebrating its centennial, hosts West Allis - N/A Day on Thursday, Jan. 9, from 5 until 8 p.m.
(How things change: Kegel's was busted for being wet during the dry years of Prohibition!)
For $35 – with $10 off if you buy now – you’ll get unlimited samples of more than non-alcoholic beers, spirits alternatives, wines, seltzers, mocktails and THC Delta drinks in a heated tent at 5900 W. National Ave.
Samples include beverages from Potosi Brewing, Brooklyn Brewery, Krombacher, Ra! Hemp, Cheech & Chong’s Cannabis Co., Go Brewing, NON/Untitled Art, Looner and more.
“This event is all about celebrating and exploring some post-holiday sobriety and enjoying a night out without alcohol. Meet new friends, and enjoy offerings from over 30 different vendors,” the Kegel’s gang notes.
“Whether you're trying to find new NA beers or spirits, wines and mocktails, let's kick off the new year with a clear mind and good vibes. Don't miss this opportunity to have a great time without a hangover!”
The event will also feature live music by Crook & Co., plus tickets include a free mix and match six-pack to take home.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he lived until he was 17, Bobby received his BA-Mass Communications from UWM in 1989 and has lived in Walker's Point, Bay View, Enderis Park, South Milwaukee and on the East Side.
He has published three non-fiction books in Italy – including one about an event in Milwaukee history, which was published in the U.S. in autumn 2010. Four more books, all about Milwaukee, have been published by The History Press.
With his most recent band, The Yell Leaders, Bobby released four LPs and had a songs featured in episodes of TV's "Party of Five" and "Dawson's Creek," and films in Japan, South America and the U.S. The Yell Leaders were named the best unsigned band in their region by VH-1 as part of its Rock Across America 1998 Tour. Most recently, the band contributed tracks to a UK vinyl/CD tribute to the Redskins and collaborated on a track with Italian novelist Enrico Remmert.
He's produced three installments of the "OMCD" series of local music compilations for OnMilwaukee.com and in 2007 produced a CD of Italian music and poetry.
In 2005, he was awarded the City of Asti's (Italy) Journalism Prize for his work focusing on that area. He has also won awards from the Milwaukee Press Club.
He has be heard on 88Nine Radio Milwaukee talking about his "Urban Spelunking" series of stories, in that station's most popular podcast.
