Linebacker Jason Johnson (8) lead the OVC in total tackles. (Photo by EIUPanthers.com)

Head Coach:  Adam Cushing

Overall Record:  1-10

Ohio Valley Conference Record:  1-5

Biggest Win:  EIU forced four Tennessee Tech turnovers leading to a 28-14 victory. The biggest came when safety Bryce Dewberry scooped up a fumble and raced a school-record 90 yards for a tide-turning touchdown.

Most Frustrating Loss: The Panthers led eventual conference champion UT Martin 17-14 at halftime only to see the Skyhawks shut them out in the second half and pull away for a 28-17 win.

Telling stat: EIU is 1-11 at home in the last three seasons (including the conference-only spring schedule).

Returning strengths for 2022:  Eastern returns experience on a solid defense led by the OVC’s top two tacklers in linebacker Jason Johnson and Colin Bohanek. Defensive end Jordan Miles, defensive tackle Tim Varga and safety Jordan Vincent were All-OVC second teamers. Defensive back Russell Dandy made the all-league newcomer team.

When not sidelined by injuries, Isaiah Hill starred on offense. The receiver enters his senior season with a team-high 39 catches for 493 yards and two touchdowns in just five games. Hill was named All-OVC second team.

Emerging Stars:  Bohanek, the Marist High school graduate, didn’t make all-conference but those accolades seem likely for the sophomore-to-be. Bohanek, who sealed the Panthers’ lone spring season win with an interception, has a real nose for the ball.

Biggest Shoes to Fill: The quarterback position. For a school that has produced Jeff Christensen, Sean Payton, Tony Romo and Jimmy Garoppolo, EIU needs consistency more than ever at QB. Freshman Otto Kuhns, who started the majority of fall games, has entered the transfer portal. Fellow freshman Zach Weir will likely be joined by transfers as eyes focus on ’22.

New Year’s Wish List:  The Panthers find more playmakers on offense. True, EIU suffered injuries to numerous key offensive players, yet the Panthers struggled mightily to gain yardage and put points on the board much of the season.

Next Up:  Barry Bottino explores Five Burning Questions that face EIU football for 2022.

When discussing the music of the 1970s, you can’t go too long before the name Stevie Wonder comes up. Three of his albums, “Innervisions”, “Fullfillingness’ First Finale” and”Songs in the Key of Life” won Grammy Awards for Best Album. Twelve of his twenty-five Grammys were won during the decade.

However, his transformation from the thirteen-year-old billed as Little Stevie Wonder to the mature, serious musician didn’t come overnight. You don’t go from “Fingertips” to “You Haven’t Done Nothin’” and “Sir Duke” overnight. There has to be a transition period where your musical chops develop. For Stevie Wonder, that period was the few albums right before the triad of Grammy winners.

In 1971, Wonder was frustrated by the track of his career. His music was tightly controlled by Motown owner Berry Gordy. Although he was putting out one top ten hit after another, he was looking for a change. Stevie wanted more input into the songs and the production of his records. He felt he needed this to become more of a serious musician. He threatened to leave the label unless he could control these things. The album “Where I’m Coming From” was the first where all the songs were written and produced by Wonder.

It’s now fifty years since the release of this album. Although it’s obvious that in the record you can see the start of his musical growth, how does the music hold up five decades later?

Two of the songs should be considered as Wonder classics. “If You Really Loved Me” and “I Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer” stand out. You can find both of them on a greatest hits collection. Also, on an album that consists of mostly songs about current events commentary, they’re the two tunes about love and relationships. The rest of the album is forgettable. If you look at the track list, you won’t see anything else that you remember, fifty years later.

Although “Where I’m Coming From” is far from Stevie Wonder’s best music, it does set the stage for the greatness that is soon to come. That in itself makes it worth a listen.

Related Post: Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” has aged like fine wine

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Because Josh Noel has spent actual time researching and sourcing his article, I refer you to his story about issues with Hailstorm Brewing. Steve Miller, a brewer and minority owner at the Tinley Park brewery, has been removed from the ownership group after he admitted he had groped a woman at a pre-party for Great Taste of the Midwest over the summer. Check the article for the latest developments.

In a different development, First Forest Brewing has announced that they will be leaving their Lyons facility for a new location. The new place has yet to be announced. First Forest, which took over the Blue Nose Brewery, will continue to produce beer for distribution, but its last day of public service will be this Sunday.

This Weekend

3:00 pm • 8th Anniversary Party!
BuckleDown Brewing, 8700 W. 47th St., Lyons, IL 708-777-1842 Map
Come celebrate our 8th anniversary party! We are releasing Stompin’ S’mores in 4-packs and a limited amount of bottled barrel aged Stompin’ S’mores!
Our two day party will have live music from Fast Eddie Friday and Damien Aherne Saturday.
We will have food from Tacos Mario and Los Jarochitos!
Come on by and party with us the 10th and the 11th, 3 to 11 pm.!

A Rainbow Full of Sound
On Tour Brewing Co., 1725 W. Hubbard St., Chicago 312-796-3119 Map
“A Rainbow Full of Sound”, a holiday pop-up art & music event by Kiss the Brain hosted by OT.
Date: Friday, December 10 – Sunday December 12
Time: Friday + Saturday 3-9pm; Sunday 2-8pm
Music:
12/10, 6-9pm – B Forrest Music
12/11, 6-9pm – Dan Moulder and friends
12/12, 2-5pm – Jaik Willis
Inspired by lyrics from the Grateful Dead song “The Music Never Stopped,” this phrase brings us to the intersection where music and colors meet. The Grateful Dead has long been associated with technicolor dreams and hippy-trippy visuals. Kiss the Brain’s pop-up event embraces the colors and textures that are inspired by music and the colors and textures that live within a song.
Join us as we celebrate art, music + beer. We will bring you a holiday shopping experience filled with vibrant, music-inspired creations by local artists, three nights of live music, fresh holiday-inspired brews + infinite cheer.
Also, join us in celebrating the art of giving this holiday season as we auction off 8 barrel heads (barrel tops) for local charities & non-profits! Eight local artists have been tasked with creating 8 unique pieces of work and all proceeds from this silent auction will go to a charity of their choice. Pieces will be on display in the taproom from Dec. 1 – Dec 30 and you will be able to silently bid on as many pieces as you’d like. Each head goes to the highest bidder. 100% of donations will go to charity.

Friday, December 10

River Hawk Beer Release
River Hawk Brewing, 24735 W. Eames St., Channahon, IL (815) 255-2202 Map
Barrel Aged Toboggan Ride 6.6% ABV
Our winter ale has dark caramel and slightly toasted flavor that has then been steeped with a blend of orange peel, cinnamon, ginger, and clove. It was then aged in an oak barrel for ten months allowing the spices to mellow and giving it a nice oak flavor that will help keep you happy and warm as the nights grow cold and long.
Act fast small batch release won’t last!

Friday Night Holiday Movies
Elder Brewing Co., 218 E. Cass St., Joliet, IL (815) 651-4200 Map
Kick it old school with holiday movies on VHS on the big screen. Kid friendly. $5 pints.

12:00 pm • Goose Island BCS Tap Takeover
Prestige 6249 Tap Room, 6249 S. Cass Ave., Westmont, IL (630) 963-9733 Map
Prestige 6249 Tap Room is excited to announce our Goose Island Bourbon County Tap Takeover. Come by and enjoy some of these amazing barrel-aged brews.
Draft beer menu will include:
BCS 2018,  2019, 2020
2021 Cola BCS 
2021 Proprietor’s 
Neon Beer Hugs IPA 
Christmas IPA

12:00 pm • Ryeway to Heaven, Maple Jacket, and Dark Mode release
Revolution Brewery & Tap Room, 3340 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago (773) 588-CANS Map
Hit the Taproom for a spectacular vintage of our Ryewine alongside a Barleywine dripping with real maple and an all-new barrel-aged Imperial Milk Stout.
Ryeway to Heaven – 15% ABV. Bourbon and rye barrels work together in harmony to breathe life into our Ryewine. This unforgettable ale is brewed with over 60% rye, yielding entirely unique malt- and barrel-derived complexities. Enjoy an ample body that suggests sweetness but still finishes smooth and dry. Enjoy life now, or store cold.
Dark Mode – 13.8% ABV. A blend of chocolate malt, traditional roasted barley, and debittered black malt lend this Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Milk Stout its nebulous, void-like hue without harsh, detracting astringency to make your mouth sad. Golden oats enhance body while a dash of applewood smoked malt provides the gentlest expression of smoldering depth. Go dark now or store cold.
Maple Jacket – 14.4% ABV. This dry English Barleywine, created with our friends at Chicago Maple, rested for one year in freshly emptied maple syrup bourbon barrels before being sweetened with that same syrup just prior to packaging. Subtle maple aromatics and flavor complement the classic vanilla and toffee notes we’ve come to expect without detriment to balance. Enjoy now or store cold.

3:00 pm • Bourbon Barrel Aged Cocklewarmer Beer Release
Black & Gray Brewing Co., 311 Barrington Ave., East Dundee, IL (224) 484-8200 Map
Bourbon Barrel Aged Cocklewarmer will be released on tap and in bottles at 3 pm. This hearty German Wheat Bock was spiced with orange peel, ginger, and cinnamon, and then aged in Elijah Craig bourbon barrels for a year. It is the perfect beer for the holidays!

3:00 pm • Jamaican Rum BA Caramel Apple Tripel Release
Will County Brewing Co., 1142 W. Jefferson St., Shorewood, IL (815) 582-4157 Map
Stop in for a taste of our latest medal winning brew, an Appleton Estates Jamaican Rum Barrel Aged Caramel Apple Tripel, or AEJRBACAT for short. This beer recently took home a Silver Medal at the Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beers (FOBAB). If you enjoyed the Apple Brandy Barrel version, you will love this! We held on to just enough of this super small batch brew to share with you this weekend, so don’t delay!

4:00 – 8:00 pm • Uncle Cam’s Pop Up
Phase Three Brewing Co., 932 Donata Ct., Lake Zurich, IL (847) 749-6645 Map
It’s getting cold outside, so comfort food is a must. Uncle Cam’s delicious toasted sandwiches and soups can’t be beat!

4:00 pm • Cheese & Beer Flight Night
Urban Brew Labs, 5121 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago (773) 293-7612 Map
Stop by Friday for a flight of beer paired with the beautiful cheese creations of Boards by Courtney! We’ll have them available beginning at 4pm.

4:00 pm • Nice Buns at Mikerphone
Mikerphone Brewing, 121 Garlisch Dr., Elk Grove Village, IL 847-264-8904 Map
Nice Buns makes a return with their tasty Bao Buns this Friday. They’ll be serving from 4p-sellout, & offer vegetarian options!

5:00 – 9:00 pm • Oswego Brewing Food & Music
Oswego Brewing Co., 61 S. Main St., Oswego, IL (331) 999-1991 Map
FOOD: Josh’s Local Flavor is back and bringing out all of their favorite menu items for you to choose from. They will be serving from 5-8 PM.
MUSIC: Michael Rawls Music will be playing songs from originals to requests from 6-9 PM.

5:00 – 8:00 pm • Aijo Kitchen Japanese Food Truck
Flesk Brewing Co., 200 Applebee St., Ste. E, Barrington, IL 244-655-7291 Map
Join us for Aijo Kitchen food truck at Flesk Brewing! They’ll be serving Japanese fusion food like pork buns, noodles and more from 5-8pm.

5:00 – 8:00 pm • Avec Le Guillotine
The Beer Cellar, 488 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 630-315-5060 Map
Nos amis! If you feel anything like we do, you’re ready to bid adieu to 2021… Avec Le Guillotine! We’re very proud to present a very special evening with our friends from Metropolitan and Off Color and offer an exclusive and in-depth retrospective of their amazing beer!
We will be the only place outside of the breweries to offer bottle pours of their limited collaboration, Avec Le Guillotine, a Wild Ale Cherry Doppelbock that is beyond amazing and will take far more characters than we have here to describe! We will also have brewery only draft releases of Metropolitan’s Barrel Aged Stratotanker Baltic Porter, Off Color’s Le Woof Bière de Garde.
And another special bonus: Metro is making a firkin of Chai-Spiced Flywheel just for us!
And even though there is nary an IPA produced between them, we will have a special “Lunch” with a side of “Extra Giardiniera” on draft to satiate your needs!

6:00 – 8:00 pm • Exile Beer Tasting
Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago St., Elgin, IL 847-468-8810 Map
Stop by this Friday and have some fun with Exile Brewing and EPH. Exile folks will be handing out swag with their samples. Come and try something new and have some amazing food with some cool people. Featuring Ruthie Lager, Lotus Queen IPA, Beatnik Sour.

7:00 pm • Winter Wonderland Luau
Start at Woodie’s Flat, 1535 N. Wells St., Chicago 312-643-0093 Map
Aloha! It might be getting cold outside but we’re bringing a tropical paradise to Woodie’s and decking the palms with a Winter Wonderland Luau on Friday!
Hosted bar with select drinks & passed appetizers from 7pm-8pm with the party going all night long!
Classic limbo contest, best dressed award, specialty themed cocktails and more.
RSVP required. Contact us at [email protected] to be put on the guest list.
Don’t forget to wear your best Hawaiian shirt!

7:30 pm • Drive-In, Dinner, and Drinks
Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map
Holiday horror weekend kicks off with Christmas Evil!

Saturday, December 11

12 Stouts of Christmas
Blue Island Beer Company, 13357 Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL (708) 954-8085 Map
Saturday kicks off our 12 Stouts of Christmas. We’ve been tailoring this list for three years and have a great line-up for this year.
Stop in each day to try them all. On draft, or $3 off on 64 oz. growlers.
Dec. 11: Chocolate Orange
Dec. 12: Mint
Dec. 14: Toasted Marshmallow
Dec. 15: Coconut
Dec. 16: Mexican Hot Chocolate
Dec. 17: Ginger Snap
Dec. 18: Spumoni
Dec. 19: Cinnamon Pecan
Dec. 21: Peanut Brittle
Dec. 22: Spruce
Dec. 23: Neopolitan
Dec. 24: Peanut Butter Banana 

10:00 – 11:00 am • Doom Metal Yoga
Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St., Ste P, Tinley Park, IL (708) 263-0083 Map
Have you ever found yourself at a yoga class but couldn’t quite Namaste listening to Enya’s Greatest Hits? Look no further. Soundgrowler is hosting Doom Metal Yoga. Get your Om on and follow the riffs to the smoke filled land of the Doom Metal Trance.
Join Soundgrowler Brewing Co. as we host our monthly Doom Metal Yoga Practice. $19 (Eventbrite) gets you an hour of all level yoga with a Soundgrowler beer of your choice and two tacos after your practice. Please bring a mat, water, and towel.

11:00 am • Brunch with Santa
Dunning Pour House, 7718 W. Addison St., Chicago (773) 309-8135 Map
Brunch with Santa at Dunning Pour House. Open at 11 AM for an exclusive first, a DPH brunch! Make your reservation today via message or call. Bring the kids, limited seating available. And yes, Santa is making an appearance!

11:00 am – 5:30 pm • Gingerbread House Building
Ravinia Brewing Co., 582 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park, IL (847) 780-8127 Map
Join us at the Highland Park Taproom with the whole family to kick off the holiday festivities! Our Gingerbread Building Kits sold out in just hours last year, so snag your spot now. Openings at 11 AM, 1:30 PM, and 4 PM.
All included for just $40:
– Gingerbread house + decoration kit
– John Dough Gingerbread Stout (for adults)
– Hot Chocolate (for kids)
– Chips & Guac
All in our heated tent in the beer garden.
Buy tickets here.

11:00 am – 2:00 pm • Organic Wine & Beer Tasting & Ribbon Cutting
Pass Health Foods, 7228 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL (708) 448-9114 Map
Pass Health Foods is having an organic wine tasting, organic beer tasting, gluten free beer tasting, and ribbon cutting ceremony for their new organic wine and craft beer section!
We will be having a ribbon cutting ceremony and a toast at 11am (we’ll have sparkling organic Prosecco for everyone), and afterwards we’ll have wine tastings from 11 to 2! Our wine expert will be on hand to sample a variety of organic, vegan, and sulfite free wines.
We’ll also have Sam LaGrow from LaGrow Organic Beer Co. (an amazing organic, craft beer company from Chicago) to sample their delicious beer.
Finally, we’ll also be sampling a variety of certified gluten-free beer for our gluten free customers!
There’s no charge for the event, and we are also having a number of great raffles that day including a raffle for a $100 gift card!
Pass Health Foods has been part of the Palos Community for 26 years, so we really appreciate your support as a small, women owned business.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Yoga and a beer
Scorched Earth Brewing Co., 203 Berg St., Algonquin, IL (224) 209-8472 Map
Come on out to the taproom and enjoy a relaxing yoga class followed by a pint of your favorite Scorched Earth beer! Bring your mat and anything you need to find your center. Reservations are encouraged by emailing [email protected]. Namaste!

11:00 am – 2:00 pm • Lunch with Santa
Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago St., Elgin, IL 847-468-8810 Map
Come have some lunch this Saturday at EPH and Santa will be stopping by to take some pictures tableside. Make your reservations now!

12:00 – 12:00 pm • Holiday Market & Fundraiser
Simone’s Bar, 960 W. 18th St., Chicago 312-666-8601 Map
Join us for an afternoon of charitable causes and delicious drinks!
Fundraising to benefit Christmas Without Cancer, this non-profit organization provides gifts and basic necessities to Chicagoland families with members stricken with cancer.
You can support this organization in multiple ways:
Join the auction! To be posted this Friday (12.10) — Ornaments designed by local artists are will raffled in auction and all proceeds are given directly to Christmas without Cancer.
Get a raffle ticket! We will have tons of great prizes to choose from on 12.11. All raffle proceeds are given back to the organization.
Buy a drink! 80% of proceeds from ALL cocktails made with Del Maguey Mezcal will be donated back to the non-profit.
And it doesn’t stop there:
Check out local vendors (for those last minute shoppers!)
Vendor list: Boothy Chicago, Built by Brizzi, Candle Babes, Granny Punk, Pilsen Knits, Status Glow
Make your own ornament! Complimentary ornaments for decorating while supplies last.
Free photo booth!
Christmas Without Cancer is a local non-profit organization that was started in 2003 by a local oncology nurse. Christmas Without Cancer provides everything from Christmas presents to gift cards for gas, medications and groceries to assistance with mortgage, rent, tuition and household expenses.

12:00 – 11:00 pm • OBC Beer Release
Oswego Brewing Co., 61 S. Main St., Oswego, IL (331) 999-1991 Map
We are releasing Jukebox Jimmy, a west coast-style IPA. $1 of every pint goes towards ALS research.
We’ve teamed up with Ales for ALS to raise awareness for ALSTDI. Together we have created a beer to honor Jim Huinker who was diagnosed with ALS in September of 2019. He lived his life to the fullest up until his final moments. Jim loved playing the Jukebox wherever he went and enjoyed the music alongside a cold brew! Sit back and enjoy the delicious brew and crank up the tunes!
FOOD: Strawberries BBQ is poppin’ up at OBC. Get all your smoked goods, ribs, cookies, and the best options for sides, serving from 5-8 PM. We are so happy they are back!
MUSIC: Joey Wilbur is coming to play for us, if you haven’t heard Joey sing you need to hear just how talented he is from 6-9 PM

12:00 – 11:00 pm • Damn Delightful 9 Year Anniversary
Spiteful Brewing Taproom, 2024 W. Balmoral Ave., Chicago (773) 293-6600 Map
Join us Saturday for our 9th anniversary and the release of our 2021 barrel-aged beers! What we got: 
Barrel-Aged Belligerent Bob Barleywine – aged for 8 months in a Weller Bourbon Barrel and Barrel-Aged Malevolence Chocolate Caliente – aged for 20 months in a Weller Bourbon Barrel.
Just a heads up, we’ll have other special releases leading up to Saturday including, God Damn Pigeon Porter variety packs, Jingle Balls Winter Ale (first release since 2016), and some special Barrel-Aged beers from the vault that will be available on draft and bottles to-go exclusively at the Tap Room. Thank you for your continued support and be sure to swing by the Tap Room to raise a pint with us for our 9th year as an entity! Cheers!

12:00 pm • Bare Hands Christmas & 10th Anniversary Party
Bare Hands Brew, 12804 Sandy Ct., Granger, IN (574) 277-2258 Map
It’s that time for our 10th Birthday and annual Holiday Party!
Join us December 11th to celebrate our 10th year in business and the Holiday Season!
Open to all 21+ years of age. No cover. Amazing beers on draft for onsite enjoyment!
The one time a year we release a wide range of Bourbon Barrel Aged Beers!
As this is always a huge crowd, this year we will be adding a large outdoor tent with heaters to allow for a more comfortable experience in addition to Music!
Barrel Aged beers and other available beers (beer prices)/instructions will be made available soon!
LIVE MUSIC: Hey Annie – The Lounge Lizards – Greg, Jared, & Friends Bluegrass Band

1:00 pm • 15 Lakes Bistro
Nightshade and Dark’s Pandemonium Brewing, 216 W. Clayton St., Waukegan, IL (847) 445-2467 Map
Back for a do-over with an actual propane system! Same menu. 15 lakes will be serving lunch @1pm and all the rest of the day until they sell out.

2:00 – 8:00 pm • Holiday Art Market
Miskatonic Brewing Co., 1000 N. Frontage Rd., Darien, IL (630) 541-9414 Map
We are excited to throw another Art Market and thought it would be lovely to host one right before the holidays! This event will host a myriad of talented, local artists ready to delight you with their creations and help you shop for loved ones and yourself to further brighten your lives with the coming summer sun. These items will be perfect for those last-minute Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers.
BIZARRE BEER: Beer will be flowing in the taproom with our usual Saturday hours of 12-11 pm, and we will have beer flowing and cans in the Barrel Room from 2 pm – 8 pm.
FOOD: Burn’n Bull will be here from 2 pm – 8 pm
MUSIC: Michael Rawls is rocking out in the taproom from 6-9pm
Continuing our Bazaar tradition of giving back, a portion of Miskatonic’s proceeds will benefit Worldbuilders, a charity founded by author Pat Rothfuss to use the collective power of readers, fellow authors, and book lovers to make the world a better place. All artists will be donating a portion of their proceeds to various other organizations around the globe as well!
Miskatonic Brewing Co. is family-friendly, including your furry companions! We just ask that you keep your dogs, cats, reptiles, and modern dinosaurs on a leash and pick up after them outside. Hope you can make it to this fun-filled event!

3:00 – 5:00 pm • Brickstone Brewery Tap Takeover and Tasting!
Tapville Social – Fox Valley, 195 Fox Valley Center Dr., Aurora, IL (877) 312-8277 Map
They’re taking over and we’re okay with that. Stop by the Fox Valley Mall for a free sample of BrickStone Brewery’s newest creations. Stop by before, during or after your shopping.

3:00 – 7:00 pm • Fire & Smoke at Phase Three Brewing!
Phase Three Brewing Co., 932 Donata Ct., Lake Zurich, IL  Map
Nothing pairs with P3 brews quite like BBQ from Fire & Smoke. Here ’til 7 or sell-out, so don’t miss it!

3:00 – 5:00 pm • Steam Hollow Chili Cook-off
Steam Hollow Brewing Co., 450 S. Spruce St. Unit C, Manteno, IL  Map
Come out for the 3rd Annual chili cook-off!
Free to enter! Free to taste!
Message us if you want to enter (only 10 spots available)! We’ll send you all the details!
Tastings will be from 3:00-5:00pm with the winner announced shortly after so get there early before the chili runs out!
Feel free to stay afterward for the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at 7pm… with live music by JOEY KAR!
Be sure to wear your ugly Christmas sweaters!!!

5:00 pm • Customer Appreciation Party
Rt 66 Old School Brewing, 110 Bridge St., Wilmington, IL (815) 476-2220 Map
Oh what fun… OSB’s Annual Customer Appreciation Holiday Party is this Saturday
Join us in your holiday best and receive a $1 off your pour… ALL NIGHT! The Jibb Brothers will be playing from 7:00 to 10:00! Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

6:00 – 11:00 pm • Svengoolie on the Big Screen
Cigars and Stripes, 6715 W. Ogden Ave., Berwyn, IL (708) 484-1043 Map
Every Saturday Svengoolie on our BIG SCREEN and all TV’s including the beer garden.
Why not come early and catch the 3 Stooges?
Food and Drink specials always a fun time.

7:30 pm • Drive-In, Dinner, and Drinks
Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map
Holiday horror weekend continues with Black Christmas!

Sunday, December 12

First Forest Moving
First Forest Brewing & Cider, 6119 East Ave., Hodgkins, IL  Map
We have some big news and big adventures on the horizon!
We are moving! Until our new place is ready, we’ll be distro only. Let us know where you want to see cans and kegs!
Our last day at our current location will be Sunday, Dec. 12th. We are thankful and grateful for each and every one of our customers. Without YOU we wouldn’t be able to take the next step and move.
We will have fresh Dylan The Pilot, and Veil of Thoughts, our all Citra hazy collab with Foreign Exchange Brewing Co. pouring the rest of the week. Cans coming the 17th! Our Imperial Stout collab with Whiskey Hill Brewing Company coming soon for distro as well!
Our new location will be announced in the coming months. Please continue to follow us on social media for more information.
Until we open our new location, we will be distributing our beer ONLY.

11:00 am – 3:00 pm • Two Brothers Xmas Xtravaganze
Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 630-393-2337 Map
It’s holiday season at the Two Brothers Roundhouse! Bring the family for a day filled with gingerbread house decorating, carolers, pictures with Santa and plenty of food and drinks! The festivities begin at 11 am with Gingerbread House decorating and lunch. Following lunch, Christmas carolers will be on hand to get everyone in the spirit and the Big Man himself will be on hand (1:00 PM) for pictures with the kids (No photographer on site). Ticket price includes all materials for Gingerbread House decorating and one kid’s lunch.
$35 through Toast.

11:00 am – 3:30 pm • Crafts & Drafts: Winter Edition!
Elmhurst Brewing Co., 171 N. Addison Ave., Elmhurst, IL 630-834-2739 Map
Join us December 12th for a Craft Market, Holiday style, here at Elmhurst Brewing Company! We have local vendors coming in with hand crafted goods!
It’s free to wander the market and it will be open 11am-3:30pm.
Artist List on our Facebook event page.

11:00 am – 2:00 pm • Lunch with Santa
The Tap House Grill Lemont, 1243 S. State St., Ste. 109, Lemont, IL 630-257-5992 Map
Santa will be at Tap House taking pics with all the kids. Let me tell you…our Santa is amazing!!!
$14.99 gets you a Gingerbread House, Kids Meal, and picture with the big man himself. We will also be having guest appearances by Elf on the Shelf and the Grinch.
Reservations are HIGHLY recommended. Please email [email protected] to make a reservation. Include name, phone number, number of adults and kids participating, and an ideal time. We will do our best to accommodate as many as possible.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Namaste for Beer at Great Central Brewing
Great Central Brewing Co., 221 N. Wood St., Chicago (855) 464-4222 Map
Start your Sunday Funday off with some Yoga! We have teamed up with Yoga loft Studios and two of their 200-hr certified yogis to bring you one hour of Vinyasa Flow + one pint of your choice- what a great way to end the weekend.
Come for yoga, namaste for the beer!
Class will be held in Great Central’s spacious taproom. Doors open at 10:30am and class starts promptly at 11am. Please give yourself at least 15 minutes before class starts to check in and set up your mat. BYOM (bring your own mat), water bottle and towel. There is ample parking available on Walnut street.
Tickets are limited and available for purchase at $25 through Eventbrite.

11:00 am – 2:30 pm • Picture with the Grinch
Crafted 1979, 19200 LaGrange Rd., Mokena, IL (708) 860-2826 Map
Reservations Required; Call (815) 782-8832
$17 Kids Package:
Picture with the Grinch
Plus Your Child’s Choice of
1) French Toast Sticks, Pancakes or Waffles OR
2) Green Eggs OR
3) Ham, Cheese Burger or Chicken Tenders
Served with Tater Tots and a Soft Drink

12:00 – 4:00 pm • Sunday Holiday Market
The Church Street Brewing Co., 1480 Industrial Dr. Ste. C, Itasca, IL (630) 438-5725 Map
Sunday Funday and the last day of our Holiday Market. Enjoy your day with us and all the hand-made crafts from noon to 4pm. Stick around for Johnny Don’t from 3-6pm for his classic performance. What could be better than meeting up with friends at Church Street, shop for those last minute gifts, enjoy live music and a Righteously Good Beer?! Taproom opens till 7p.

12:00 pm • Beer-cuterie Brunch
Wolfden Brewing, 112 W. Lake St., Bloomingdale, IL (847) 610-5117 Map
For only $75, enjoy a bespoke charcuterie platter designed by Luxe Boards by Jeny, paired with two flights – the perfect Sunday brunch date!
PURCHASE PACKAGE TICKETS HERE ($75).
Package includes:
CHARCUTERIE BOARD FOR 2-4 PEOPLE, INCLUDING:
• Triple Creme Brie
• Artigiano aged balsamic wedge cheese
• Cheddar cheese
• Prosciutto
• Salami Secchi
• Peppered salami
• Chocolate truffle
• Dark chocolate covered almonds
• Honey and sesame almonds
PAIRED WITH TWO FLIGHTS (four 5oz pours) OF YOUR CHOOSING (excluding barrel aged beers).
• Our rotating beer menu is always available online for reference atwolfdenbrewing.com

2:30 – 5:00 pm • SIP & Paint Party
Village Vintner Winery & Brewery, 2380 Esplanade Dr., Algonquin, IL (847) 658-4900 Map
Admission $30-$50 at the SipParty Event page.
Price of admission incorporates all necessary art supplies. This includes your very own 16 x 20 inch or 14 x 18 wood pallet to take home at the end of the night! Feel free to arrive early to purchase an appetizer and an ice cold beer or glass of wine (food & beverages sold separately by The Village Vintner). A full refund will be offered for all cancellations up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled event. All cancellations within this 24 hour time frame will be credited for future event.

4:00 pm • Red’s the Peoples Pie!
Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map
Red’s the Peoples Pie, everyone’s favorite Detroit style pizza is back and taking over the kitchen! Get yours before it’s gone!

7:20 pm • Sunday Night Football on the Big Screen!
Rock Island Public House, 13328 Olde S. Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map
Holiday horror weekend continues when the Chicago Bears take on the Green Bay Packers!
On our big screens outside and inside!

7:20 pm • Bears Game Specials
Chuck’s Café Burbank, 6501 W. 79th St., Burbank, IL 708-229-8700 Map
Join us in Chuck’s Voodoo Lounge for Bears games this season! We will feature drink and food specials throughout the game! Reservations recommended.