By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger After celebrity-filled grand openings, red carpets and a Hollywood type of hype, Nick Jonas' One Tequila Bar and Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out bars have both closed. This is because the building they shared, Sugar Factory at Fifth Ave., and G Street in the Gaslamp Quarter, has, closed. So much for LA's Hollywood influence … [Read more...]
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Amtrak Back On Track With Pacific Surfliner Limited Schedule
Train service between Los Angeles and San Diego is back on track with Amtrak. Sort of, anyway. The Pacific Surfliner, which goes along the California coast for more than half of the three-hour trip between these two Southern California cities, is back open on a limited scale. It will operate only on weekends while crews finalize fixing the track that became unstable on a … [Read more...]
Cannes Named World’s Leading Festival and Event Destination
Know for its famous international film festival, Cannes, France has quite a bit more going for it, as well. Cannes has been named the “World's Leading Festival and Event Destination.” This honor happened at the World Travel Awards 2022, generally considered to be the Oscars of Tourism. Cannes beat out 12 other international cities: Barcelona, London, Barranquilla, Rio de … [Read more...]
This History Of Famous Signature Drinks & The Bars That Created Them
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Ever wonder where those famous drinks served at bars and restaurants all over the world came from and what bar created them? Wonder no more, for PubClub.com has the answer and the history right here. Irish Coffee This warm coffee drink with Bailey's Irish Cream and topped with whipped cream is the creation of the … [Read more...]
Snoop Dogg Headlines Shaquille O’Neal’s Super Bowl LVII Party
Snoop Dogg is heading Shaquille O’Neal's pre-Super Bowl LVII party, an open-to-the-public part music festival, part carnival over-the-top event. It is Shaq’s Fun House Presented by Netspend, set up outside the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale on Friday, Feb. 10. The 2023 Super Bowl is Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, just outside of Phoenix. “It’s been … [Read more...]
Punk Rock Museum Las Vegas Has The ‘Absurdity Of Rock ‘n’ Roll’
Cleveland has the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame but leave it to Vegas to have the "absurdity of Rock ‘n’ Roll" museum. That would be the Punk Rock Museum which, according to organizers, has "the world’s most comprehensive attraction dedicated to the history, culture and absurdity of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s bastard stepchild." Among the things people can see and do at the Punk Rock … [Read more...]
Jimmy Buffett San Diego Snapdragon Concert Rescheduled For May
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Apparently, the best cure for Jimmy Buffett is to go back on tour. His canceled San Diego concert at the new Snapdragon Stadium has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 6. Tickets went on sale Friday, Dec. 16. This comes on the heels of Buffett announcing rescheduled concerts in Las Vegas plus one in Phoenix and another at a brand-new … [Read more...]
2022 Michelin Guide California Recognizes 18 New Starred Restaurants
When you're in California, you can pretty much be assured of two things: sunshine and great food. Well, okay traffic is another thing but it's worth it if you go to any of the 599 restaurants restaurants – including 18 news ones – in the 2022 MICHELIN Guide California. This includes a coveted three-star rating for Addison at Del Mar's spectacular Del Mar Fairmont where, … [Read more...]
Jimmy Buffett Is Back On Tour With These March Concerts
Jimmy Buffett is back! And he is on tour again. He is playing four shows in early March, starting in Las Vegas. Here is the schedule: • March 4, Las Vegas. MGM. This is a rescheduled show. It is an indoor venue • March 7, Palm Springs. Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA, a brand new 10,000-seat indoor – yes, indoor – arena in Coachella Valley. The venue is so new … [Read more...]
Famous For Its Arch, St. Louis Thrives With Nightlife, Sports & Things To Do
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com St. Louis brings up thoughts of the arch, the Cardinals and Budweiser beer. That's not a bad trio but there's a lot more to it than that; for starters there is the St. Louis Blues hockey team, which won the Stanley Cup in 2019. And there is also blues; the city's Soulard area has small and cozy bars with live blues music. Today, tho, the … [Read more...]
No Beer At The World Cup? So Much For The Party Atmosphere
By The Kevbeaux, The Nightlife Blogger "Alcoholic drinks are part of the FIFA World Cup, so we're going to have them," then-FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said 2012. "Excuse me if I sound a bit arrogant but that's something we won't negotiate." So much for those prophetic words. World Cup 2022 Qatar will be dry. Meaning there will be no beer. None of the eight … [Read more...]
Switzerland Sets Guinness World Record With 1.18-Mile-Long Train
The innovative Swiss have set a Guinness World Record with a 1.18-mile-long train. It happened on Oct. 29, 2022, with 25 four-part Capricorn railcars from leading Swiss manufacturer Stadler. Rhaetian Railway (RhB) took the longest narrow gauge passenger train in the world on the UNESCO World Heritage route from the Albula Tunnel in Preda to the world-famous Landwasser … [Read more...]
How To Get Cheap Tickets To Football Games, Sporting Events & Concerts
By The Kevbeaux, PubClub.com Events Blogger Ticket prices for football games, sporting events and concerts are getting to be outrageously expensive in the U.S. It is now common for fans to pay $300 for a single concert – the price of what a large weekend music festival used to cost – and $150 or more for a football game. But you don't have to pay that much. By applying … [Read more...]
Here’s A Cheers To Fred Franzia, The Man Who Gave Us Two Buck Chuck
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Wine Blogger You may not know his name – not immediately, maybe, but keep reading – but you sure know his contribution to wine lovers. He created the $1.99 Charles Shaw wines sold at Trader Joes. His name is Fred Franzia and he passed away in September. He was 79. His signature wine became so popular they developed a cult following, not … [Read more...]
Key Hawaiian Terms & Phrases To Help Know When You Visit Hawaii
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor As is the case when you visit any place, it is important to learn a few words and phrases of that destination. This separates you from the average tourist. In Hawaii, the island and the locals will fill you with the "Aloha spirit," especially if you take the time to learn these key words and phrases of the Hawaiian language. The … [Read more...]
It’s Not Just Concert & Sports Tickets That Are Sky High, So Are Beers & Concessions
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Lifestyle Editor There has been a lot of talk and media coverage about the high cost of concert tickets, especially for Bruce Springsteen tickets as Ticketmaster posted the cost of some seats for $4,000 and $5,000. My first reaction was "what do they think this is, the Super Bowl?" Regular seats are $300, $400, $500 and even $600. And … [Read more...]
F1 Race Coming To Las Vegas And It’s Going To Be A Party
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Sports Editor Formula 1 is coming to Las Vegas and it's going to be a party. And if you don't think so you don't know a steering wheel from a checkered flag. F1 race cars screaming down the Las Vegas Strip, showgirls and showtime and all the glitz that this suggests. It's all going to be adding to the sin in Sin City. The race is … [Read more...]
Jamaica Tourism Bouncing Back To Be A Hot Caribbean Vacation Destination
And smile you're in Jamaica Come on and smile (in Jamaica) Get it together (in Jamaica) Get together now (in Jamaica) – Bob Marley, "Smile Jamaica" Come on and smile indeed. That is what thousands of tourists are doing now in Jamaica as well as the bars, hotels, restaurants as well as the Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, as tourism is increasing to … [Read more...]
A Bourbon And Whiskey Shortage Is Hitting U.S. Bars & Nightlife
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger And you were worried about your local store running low on stocks of toilet paper and meats. Well, wait until you try and swallow this: there is a shortage of bourbon and whiskey in the USA and it's starting to hit bars and nightclubs around the country. Jameson is in such short supply that New Orleans is in danger of … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Savannah GA 2022 May Be A Watered-Down Party
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger And Former Savannah Resident Erin Go Blah. That may be the unofficial slogan of the Savannah St. Patrick's Day festival 2022 parade and celebration. This is because city officials are considering changes to cut down on the partying for the city's annual St. Paddy's Day celebration. In the latest Savannah St Patrick's … [Read more...]
Sundance Film Festival Cancels In-Person Events For 2022 & Moves Online
The 2022 Sundance Film Festival has canceled all in-person events for 2022, which is a huge blow to the bars, restaurants, events, hotels, sponsors, private and public parties in Park City, Utah, and all the elements that make this such a happening event for those in the independent film industry. Here is the statement from the event on its website, … [Read more...]
Registration Is Now Open For The 2022 Redondo Beach Super Bowl 10K
The Redondo Beach Super Bowl 10K – one of the South Bay's most iconic events – is back for 2022 and registration is now open to runners. The date is Feb 13 which is, of course, Super Bowl Sunday. The price is $40 for each the 10K run, the 5K run/walk, and Baby Buggy 10K. A new category includes both the 5K and 10K runs for $60. The Super Bowl 10K is the top winter … [Read more...]
New Orleans Mardi Gras A Go For 2022
Let the good times roll! That's what Mayor LaToya Cantrell has said that the Big Easy will hold its famous Mardi Gras celebration in 2022. She did add, however, that she that could change if the city sees a rise in COVID-19 cases. This is the statement the city issues about Mardi Gras 2022: “The good news ism we are on track for the return of Mardi Gras in 2022! Unless … [Read more...]
Big Bear Oktoberfest Now Open Every Friday In October
Due to (wildly) popular demand, the Big Bear Oktoberfest celebration is now open every Friday in October. This is the first time in the event's 51-year history that people in this mountain resort outside of Los Angeles can hoist big beers, do the chicken dance and yell "Ein Prost!" "It was our guests who wanted to kick-off the weekend early and extend their Oktoberfest … [Read more...]
Hotel Industry Launches Ad Campaign To Fill Open Jobs
'Hotels Are Hiring' Promotes Benefits Of Working In Hospitality In order to attract workers, a new ad campaign called "Hotels Are Hiring" has launched to encourage people to apply for open positions at hotels across the USA. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and its charitable giving arm, the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA … [Read more...]
Amsterdam Nightlife Threatens To Go Dark As COVID-19 Cases Rise
Nightclubs Forced To Close; Dekmantel 2021 Music Festival Canceled Just as it was rocking again, Amsterdam nightlife threatens to go dark as COVID-19 cases rise in the Netherlands. Restrictions on have been re-introduced across the country. Nightclubs are again closed until at last Aug. 13. This is just a few weeks after most lockdown measures were pulled on June 26. … [Read more...]
Brad Paisley’s New Song ‘City of Music’ Helps To Promote Tennessee Tourism
As Live Music Returns, 10,000 Airline Vouchers Are Available To Volunteer State Visitors Country music superstar Brad Paisley has a new song out and it's helping to launch a new campaign to help promote tourism to Tennessee that includes airline vouchers to the Volunteer State. The song, "City of Music," is part of"Tennessee on Me," a nationwide campaign to … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know To Travel To Switzerland This Summer
Fully Vaccinated Americans & Canadians Can Now Visit This Beautiful Country By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger This statement from Pascal Prinz, Director Canada for Switzerland Tourism, should alone send you to your closest to pull out your suitcase and start preparing for a trip to that beautiful country. "Hike and bike in the Swiss Alps, … [Read more...]
American Airlines & Carnival Cruise Line Providing Service To Yucatán, Mexico
Tourists Returning To Its Gulf of Mexico Beaches And Mayan Ruins American Airlines has landed and Carnival Cruise Line is arriving, marking a major move in the return of tourism to the State of Yucatan, Mexico. American's weekly service, a 2-hour, 40-minute flight from Dallas Fort-Worth airport, is now operating every Saturday with an arrival time in the capitol … [Read more...]
Free Beer! Anheuser-Busch Giving Away Brews When U.S. Hits 70% Vaccinations
'Let’s Grab a Beer' Initiative Is In Conjunction With The White House By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Free beer! What American can't want that, right? And just in time for the Fourth Of July. Here's how it works. Anheuser-Busch, in a partnership with the White House, is offering a free beer to all Americans provided the U.S. reaches … [Read more...]
The Great Wisconsin Cheese Giveaway Celebrates 180 Years Of Cheesemaking
How To Win The State's Identifying Product, Including a Tower Of Cheese, In An Anniversary Celebration Cheese is to Wisconsin what corn is to Nebraska and potatoes are to Idaho. In other words, it is the state's identity. Farmers have been making cheese in Wisconsin longer that it has been a state. That's for 180 years, in fact. To celebrate its 180th … [Read more...]
Tina Turner Leads Diverse List Of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2021 Inductees
JAY-Z, the Foo Fighters, Go-Go's Carole King, & Todd Rundgren Also Part Of 2021 Class Tina Turner, the dynamic singer who has earned the nickname of "the Queen of Rock 'n Roll," will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021 inductees. Turner's career began in 1957 and she performed for more than 60 years. The full 2021 … [Read more...]
Fantasy Fest Is Happening Again In Key West For 2021
Halloween-Style Event Includes A Parade And A Plethora Of Parties One of the most popular events of the year in Key West is back on the calendar for 2021. After being canceled last year due to COVID-19, Fantasy Fest is set to return this year for all 10 days. The dates are Oct. 22-31. This includes the the Bud Light Fantasy Fest Parade, which goes through Duval … [Read more...]
Here’s The Latest On Travel To The UK And England’s Traffic Light System
Everything You Need To Know About COVID-19 Policies For Traveling To The United Kingdom Here is Everything you need to know about COVID-19 policies for traveling to the United Kingdom from Visit Britain. "The UK continues to move forward in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic with vaccine distribution, our ‘We’re Good To Go’ industry standard and a … [Read more...]
Americans Cleared To Travel To Greece And The Greek Islands
Fully-Vaccinated Citizens Able To Spend A Summer Vacation In Mykonos, Santorini And Other Destinations By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Just in time for the summer rush, Americans can be dancing on the bars again in Mykonos, Santorini and other Greek Islands as the Greek government has cleared Americans to travel to Greece. The country, which … [Read more...]
St. Pete/Clearwater Tourism & Visit Florida Create A New Amazon Prime Show
'Life's Rewards' Showcases Places And People In These Sunshine State Beach Cities In the pandemic year and now emerging out of it, tourism boards have been forced to get creative in order to keep their destinations in the minds of anxious travelers. Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, St. Pete/Clearwater Film Commission and VISIT FLORIDA have done just that with a new show … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Set To Fully Reopen June 1, Says Gov. Steve Sisolak
Sin City Has Been 'Stripped' Of All Its Sins As It Looks To Get Back To The Party Las Vegas will be back open 100% by June 1. Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak made the announcement on Tuesday, April 13, saying the entire state is on track to be at full capacity by that date. “We are aware that some counties may make the decision to move to 100% capacity as early as … [Read more...]
These States Have Bars And Restaurants Fully Open With No Mask Mandates
A List Of Where Its Party Time Again In The USA By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor The party is back. At least in some places. These states have all their bars and restaurants fully open with no mask mandates: • Arizona • Iowa • Mississippi • Montana • North Dakota • Texas And, as many across the USA have seen, the crowded scenes in Miami … [Read more...]
Watch This Livestream Of The Erupting Iceland Volcano
Spectacular Live Footage Of The Geldingardalur Explosion & Flowing Lava If you don't know where to go when the volcano blows, then how about staying where you are right now. Visit Iceland has set up a livestream of the erupting Iceland volcano. It is a spectacular site of smoke and lava pouring out of the top, and the lava flowing down its sides. Here is … [Read more...]
California Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries Are Open With No Food Requirement
Restaurants Also Allowed To Open Indoor In Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange County, San Diego And Ventura Counties By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger One of the more irritating rules during the COVID-19 restrictions for bars and restaurants – and their customers – was the one requiring a food purchase to get a drink. It also effectively shut down … [Read more...]
Breaking Down News, Sports & Entertainment Headlines: Oprah Interview Edition
A Royal Pain For The Royal Family, LSU's Fumble With Les Miles & More By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Taking a look at what's happening in today's society, I break down the biggest news, sports and entertainment headlines with matter-of-fact commentary. Entertainment Headlines • Well, what did you expect? Prince William and Meghan Markle … [Read more...]
Comic-Con Releases Statement On 2021 Event
Main Event Is Virtual Again But There May Be An In-Person Show In November Comic-Con 2021 will, like 2020, be a virtual event. However, officials are planning for a small (by Comic-Con standards) in November. Here is the official statement released by organizers and published on its website: As you may be aware, due to concern for public health and safety, San … [Read more...]
American Hotel & Lodging Association Applauds Phase 1c Vaccine Stage
Hotel Workers To Get Vaccine Under 'Traveler Accommodation' Provision Travelers that are staying in hotels can now check one health safety issue off their list of COVID-19 concerns. Hotel workers are now qualified to get the vaccines under the "Traveler Accommodation" provision of Phase 1c. This is a move that has the full support of American Hotel & … [Read more...]
Key West Tourists Start Petition To Stop Duval Street Redesign
Conch Republic Regulars Up In Arms Against Changing The City's Signature Street By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Key West Blogger A petition to halt a redesign of Duval Street has started and is getting several signatures from several Key West regular tourists. The petition has appeared on the Key West group Facebook page, a group with 56K members. The post, … [Read more...]
Motorsports Hall of Fame Updates 40-Foot Tall ‘Sweep of Speed’ Exhibit
New Cars Added To Daytona Museum For Race Fans Motorsports Hall Of Fame, auto racing, race fans The massive 40-foot tall "Sweep of Speed" display at the Motorsports Hall of Fame in Daytona Beach, Fla., has undergone a sweeping change. The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America's (MSHFA) signature exhibit underwent a transformation during the holidays and is … [Read more...]
God Save The Queen (Mary) – Long Beach Landmark Files For Bankruptcy (Again)
Historic Luxury Liner In Danger Of Sinking Financially Queen Mary bankruptcy, Long Beach, LA landmarks By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Publisher The Queen Mary is under water again. Financially, anyway. God save the Queen (Mary)! The Long Beach landmark – the Hollywood sign of that LA city within the city – is in danger of sinking from its berth. The … [Read more...]
How To Win A Free Trip To Las Vegas In 2021
Sweepstakes Includes Two Nights Accommodations By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Las Vegas Blogger Las Vegas "kissed off" 2020 on New Year's Eve and is welcoming visitors in the New Year by giving away a free trip to to Sin City in 2021. Put together by the Las Vegas tourism board, it is a celebration of all things that is Vegas. All you have to do is enter by … [Read more...]
Colombian Singer Shakira ‘Can’t Wait To Go On Tour Again’
Popular Performer Anxious To Return To The Stage By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Music Editor Posted Nov. 30, 2020 Performing is what she does and performing is what she misses. In a live video chat with fans, super popular Colombian singer Shakira said that she “can’t wait to go on tour again.” Like all singers, performers and bands, she is sidelined as the … [Read more...]
College Students In Scotland Told Not To Go To Bars Or Parties
COVID-19 Concerns To Keep Students In Their Dorm Rooms By Kevin Wilkerson PubClub.com Colleges Editor In the USA, college students are not having the typical experience due to COVID-19 restrictions. They are handcuffed when it comes to nightlife, house parties and college football tailgating and games. They are, however, allowed more mingling opportunities … [Read more...]
Buccaneer Days Two Harbors Catalina Island Canceled For 2020
Annual Pirate Festival Won't Take Place Due To COVID-19 Published Sept. 22 By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger The sounds of fired cannons echoing off the surrounding hills, of "arrgggg" ringing around the cove and of "I'll have another Buffalo Milk" from before noon until after midnight will be missing from Two Harbors on Catalina Island … [Read more...]
University of Alabama Rises To #2 In Top Party School Rankings
University Of Texas Keeps #1 Ranking; Ohio State Joins The List For 2020-21 By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Colleges Editor Posted Aug. 27 The football team is ranked #3 in the AP preseason poll but the students are #2 in another important poll: PubClub.com's annual list of Top Party Schools. The Crimson Tiders rose up from #4 in last year's rankings, leaping … [Read more...]
Hoddy Toddy Gosh Almighty, There’s No Tailgating In The Grove For 2020 Season
Ole Miss Football Cancels One Of The School's Greatest Pre-Game Traditions Due To COVID-19 Concerns By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Colleges Blogger It's okay to have college football in the South in 2020 (currently, anyway) but not some college football traditions. Schools across the SEC have banned tailgating for the season and that includes one of the … [Read more...]
Florida & Texas Close Bars As COVID-19 Cases Rise
No Alcohol Sales In Sunshine State Bars; Positive Tests Lead State Officials To Take This Drastic Move By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger The arrival of the weekend used to be an exciting time for people who like going to bars and nightclubs, but not these days. And certainly not in Florida and Texas, for the bars Texas have been ordered closed … [Read more...]