Personally, I have mixed feelings about St. Patrick's Day. I'm of Irish descent and love a good party, but I also like snakes. We'll set the cultural/historical discussion aside for now, however, because you've got yourself what is sure to be an excellent time happening at the Logger Bar.

From noon till midnight, Blue Lakers and others will celebrate with corned beef and cabbage, Guinness on tap, whiskey specials and, natch, The Vanishing Pints. It's a bar, so if you're under 21, go elsewhere.

The Rebel Liberties will be flogging Flogging Molly tunes at the Lil' Red Lion's St. Patrick's Day bash at 6 p.m. for $3 (also 21 plus).

To get you in the mood, one of my faves: