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Volume 17 • Issue 09 • September 2012
ORLANDO’S MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE Entertaining Central Florida Since 1995
VOLUME 17 • ISSUE 09 Since 1995 PUBLISHERS: Sean Perry Rick Wheeler
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TAILGATE NATION
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FOOTBALL PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS
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The Culture
The summer is officially over, football is back and the Fall concert season is in full swing, so you have no excuse to sit on your ass!
The Festival season is upon us, or at least the cooler version of the festival season, with Deluna, OAJ, Electric Daisy and more!
Fall Festival Preview!
Get geared up for the annual Saturday ritual on the Mall at UCF or wherever you tailgate!
Erika gives some insider tips on how to get your tailgate on without the hangover.
23 UCF Tailgate Nation gear! Gametime with the BWW ladies!
Burnsy drops some knowledge they don’t teach you of in college or on ESPN. How to eat, drink and train to look like our featured crossfit model of the month!
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WAYS TO TO LEAVE YOUR SOFA & 01 Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias with special guest Frankie J AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. 407.440.7000 Sun, September 2, 7:30pm, $27.50 - $147
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ROCK OUT IN OTOWN!
05 1st Thursdays Presents: “Eclectic Knights IV”
ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART 2416 N. Mills Ave. 407.896.4231 Thurs, September 6, 6pm – 9pm, free - $10 “Orlando’s original art party” is the award-winning 1st Thursdays presented by the Associates, the OMA’s volunteer support group committed to expanding OMA membership and encouraging the appreciation of the visual arts. From 6 - 9 pm on the first Thursday of each month, OMA showcases a new theme with works by local artists, live music, cash bars serving wine, beer and soft drinks, and café offerings from area restaurants. This UCF Visual Arts and Design Alumni Chapter annual event features selected works created by UCF Alumni and Faculty in a variety of media.
08 Rock The Universe
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS 6000 Universal Boulevard, Universal Studios 407.363.8000 Fri, September 7 and Sat, September 8, times and prices vary Get set for an amazing weekend jam-packed with electrifying concerts from Christian rock’s most exciting performers. Feel the power of one soul-stirring song after another from award-winning artists including Skillet, Switchfoot, Newsboys, Relient K, Jeremy Camp, tobyMac and many more.
09 Owl City, Action Item THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Ave 407.246.1419 Fri, Sept 7, 6pm, $22 - $32
06 The Words JENNIFER LOPEZ
02 Pepper
HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Sun, September 2, 6pm, $27.50 - $29.50
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03 K92.3 All-Star Acoustic Jam with Sara Evans, Chris Cagle, Uncle Kracker, Lonestar and more HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 Universal Blvd. 407.351.LIVE Sun, September 2, 7pm, $65
04 4. Surf Expo: The Global Watersports & Beach Lifestyle Tradeshow
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER 9899 International Drive www.surfexpo.com Wed, Sept 5 – Sat, Sept 8, times / prices vary Since 1976 manufacturers and retailers in the surf, skate, water sports, swim and resort industries have come together in a business-first buying and selling environment at Surf Expo. Surf Expo is produced in January and September in Orlando, Florida and draws buyers from specialty stores across the U.S., the Caribbean, Central and South America and around the world. Surf Expo features approximately 2,000 booths of apparel and hardgoods and a full line-up of special events, including fashion shows, annual awards ceremonies, and demos. Average buyer and exhibitor turnout exceeds 12,000 attendees including retailers, exhibitors and media per show.
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Released Fri, September 7 Young writer Rory Jansen finally achieves long sought after literary success after publishing the next great American novel.There’s only one catch he didn’t write it. As the past comes back to haunt him and his literary star continues to rise, Jansen is forced to confront the steep price that must be paid for stealing another man’s work, and for placing ambition and success above life’s most fundamental three words.
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10 Soaked: Extreme Watersports Festival
LAKE EOLA PARK 101 N. Rosalind Ave. www.soakedorlando.com Fri, September 7 – Sat, September 8, THE WORDS 12pm – 11pm, $10 - $15 07 Night Of Joy Taking over downtown Orlando’s iconic centerpiece, Lake Eola.The MAGIC KINGDOM festival will feature world champion water skiers competing for the sport’s 1180 7 Seas Dr, Walt Disney World 407.824.4321 largest purse prize, along with live music, carnival rides, great food, and Fri, Sept 7 and Saturday, Sept 8, times and prices vary more.
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11 Blue Man Group UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT Sharp AQUOS Theatre 407.363.8000 Daily throughout September, times and prices vary
12 The Pauses/ Great Deceivers /Out Go The Lights and Alexander and the Grapes
WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave 407.898.5070 Fri, September 7, 8pm, $5
13 The Nearly Deads, June Divided, Tarek Kasmi
SARA EVANS
aXis thoughts #1: “Yield to temptation; it may not pass your way again.”
BACKBOOTH 37 W. Pine St. 407.999.2570 Sat, September 8, 7:30pm, $6 - $8 Tues, August 7, 7pm, $32.50
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14 Clear Pong $1K Tournament
WALL STREET PLAZA 26 Wall Street www.wallstplaza.net Sat, September 8, 3pm, $20 per team, 21+ That’s right, everyone’s favorite Monday night drinking routine is going big time and the winner is taking home $1,000 bucks in cold hard cash!
15 The Surf Expo After-Party
WALL STREET PLAZA 26 Wall Street www.wallstplaza.net Sat, September 8, 9pm, $5 After a fun-filled day at the Surf Expo, head to Wall Street Plaza for $3 Heinekens, music with I-Resolution and Digital Mantas, and all the entertainment you’ve come to expect from the bars on Wall Street.
16 Built to Spill, Helvetia THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Mon, Sept 10, 8pm, $20 - $25
17 Torque w/ Circle K and Collaborator
DOWNTOWN ORLANDO www.orlandopubcrawl.com Fri, September 14, 8pm, $10 - $15 It’s that time of year again, school is back in session and fans are ready to tailgate. Orlando Pub Crawl brings you their own special tailgate at The Sports Fanatic Pub Crawl. We’ll rally 500 plus people in their favorite fan gear to get their cheer on along the way.We will visit 4 of Orlando’s finest fan zones:Whiskey Dick’s, Chillers/Big Belly,The Attic, One Eyed Jacks/ Loaded Hog.
21 UCF vs. FIU Panthers
BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS STADIUM UCF Campus 407.823.1000 Sat, September 15, 3:30pm, prices vary
22 Galactic Encounter Day HISTORY CENTER 65 E. Central Blvd 407.836.8500
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26 Matt Hires
BACKBOOTH 37 W. Pine St. 407.999.2570 Sat, September 15, 7:30pm, $10 - $12
VIXEN BAR 118 S. Orange Ave. 407.246.1529 Every Monday, 10pm, $5
27 Hymn For Her, Lauren Carder & The Multiple Me, The Goldminers
18 Widmer Brewery Spotlight
WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave 407.898.5070 Sun, September 16, 5:30pm, $7
WORLD OF BEER UCF 3402 Technological Ave, Ste 202 321.235.9741 Thurs, Sept 13, 6pm, no cover
28 St. Practice Day
19 Resident Evil: Retribution
Released Fri, September 14 The Umbrella Corporation’s deadly T-virus continues to ravage the Earth, transforming the global population into legions of the flesh eating Undead.The human race’s last and only hope, Alice, awakens in the heart of Umbrella’s most clandestine operations facility and unveils more of her mysterious past as she delves further into the complex. Without a safe haven, Alice continues to hunt those responsible for the outbreak; a chase that takes her from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C. and Moscow, culminating in a mind-blowing revelation that will force her to rethink everything that she once thought to be true. Aided by newfound allies and familiar friends, Alice must fight to survive long enough to escape a hostile world on the brink of oblivion.The countdown has begun.
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GALACTIC ENCOUNTER
20 CITIZEN COPE
Sat, Sept 15, 10:30am – 3pm Stormtroopers reclaim the History Center for the Empire! See the 501st Legion: Vader’s Fist march through Heritage square at 11 a.m. Build your own light saber; enjoy “Blue Milk,” “Wookie Cookies,” and “Yoda Juice”; and work alongside a LEGO® Master Builder to construct a foot-tall R2-D2 model. Don’t miss a photo opportunity with Tarfful and other favorite Star Wars characters.
23 Citizen Cope
HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Sat, September 15, 7:30pm, $24 - $27
TILTED KILT 11650 University Blvd. 407.781.5458 Mon, September 17, call for times, no cover
29 Pablo Francisco
ORLANDO IMPROV 9101 International Drive 407.480.5233 Thurs, Sept 20 – Sun, Sept 23, various times/prices, 21+
30 Dredd
Released Fri, September 21 The future America is an irradiated waste land. On its East Coast, running from Boston to Washington DC, lies Mega City One - a vast, violent metropolis where criminals rule the chaotic streets.The only force of order lies with the urban cops called “Judges” who possess the combined powers of judge, jury and instant executioner. Known and feared throughout the city, Dredd is the ultimate Judge, challenged with ridding the city of its latest scourge - a dangerous drug epidemic that has users of “Slo-Mo” experiencing reality at a fraction of its normal speed. During a routine day on the job, Dredd is assigned to train and evaluate Cassandra Anderson, a rookie with powerful psychic abilities thanks to a genetic mutation.
31 The Perks of Being a Wallflower
24 Free Pool!
TRICK SHOTS 11351 Lake Underhill Rd. 407.737.6606 Every weekday, 11am – 4pm, no cover Play pool all day for free with a $5 purchase at your local Trick Shots. With daily drink specials, dart leagues and more, it should be your new favorite stomping ground.
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20 The Sports Fanatic Pub Crawl
PAT O’BRIENS 2416 N. Mills Ave. 6000 Universal Boulevard 407.224.2106 Sat, September 15, 12pm – 2am, free - $10, 21+ St. Patty’s Day might still be six months away, but that doesn’t mean it’s too soon to start the party. Head to Pat O’Brien’s for a shamrockin’ good time!
Released Fri, September 21 Finally, the cult-classic novel by Stephen Chbosky has been made into a movie, in which teenager Charlie describes various scenes in his life by writing a series of letters to an anonymous pen-pal.
32 William Elliott Whitmore, Samantha Crain, Bartender Brian
THE SOCIAL 46 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Fri, September 21, 8pm, $12 A man armed only with a banjo and a bass drum can be a formidable force, especially if his name is William Elliott Whitmore. On the new AntiRecords album FIELD SONGS,Whitmore uses this two-instrument attack to go straight to the source, leaving no doubt where he comes from.
aXis thoughts #2: “Early to bed, early to rise makes people suspicious..”
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WAYS TO TO LEAVE YOUR SOFA
& GET OFF YOUR A$$!
33 The Bud Phillips Band
43 38 The Ataris, Flatfoot 56, Red City Radio, Caffiends
WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave 407.898.5070 Sat, September 22, $12 - $14, 18+
WORLD OF BEER UCF 3402 Technological Ave, Ste 202 321.235.9741 Fri, September 21, 9:30pm, no cover
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34 PBR: Pro Bull Riders TAMPA BAY TIMES FORUM 401 Channelside 813.301.2500 Fri, Sept 21 and Sat, Sept 22, 8pm, prices vary
46 Adam Ant
HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 Universal Blvd. 407.351.LIVE Sat, September 29, 8pm, $20 - $45
NALS
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35 Circa Survive, Touche Amore, Balance and Composure THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Sat, September 22, 6pm, $20 - $25
39 Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays TROPICANA FIELD 1 Tropicana Drive 727.821.9301 Sat, Sept 22 and Sun, Sept 23, 3:30pm both days
40 The Passenger, The Future Now, Yogurt Smoothness
36 Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson BOB CARR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 401 W. Livingston St. 407.849.2577 Sat, September 22, 8pm, prices vary
37 Happy Hour BELLE ISLE BAYOU 5180 S. Conway Ave. 407.250.6763 Daily, 11am – 7pm, no cover
BACKBOOTH 37 W. Pine St. 407.999.2570 Wed, September 26, 7pm, price tbd
41 M83
47 WMMO Concert Series with The Romantics, Modern English and John Waite
42 Velvet Sessions: Bret Michaels
48 UCF Knights vs. Missouri Tigers
HARD ROCK HOTEL VELVET BAR & LOBBY LOUNGE 5800 Universal Boulevard www.velvetsessions.com Thurs, September 27, 6:30pm, $29 - $30
44 Looper
Released Fri, September 28 In the future, time travel will be invented - but it will be illegal and only available on the black market.When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target 30 years into the past, where a “looper” - a hired gun, like Joe - is waiting to mop up. Joe is getting rich and life is good until the day the mob decides to “close the loop,” sending back Joe’s future self for assassination.The film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt, Jeff Daniels and Paul Dano.
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LOOPER
BRET MICHAELS
DOWNTOWN ORLANDO Orange Avenue and Amelia Street 321.281.2000 www.wmmo.com Sat, September 29, 4pm, free
HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 Universal Blvd. 407.351.LIVE Thurs, September 27, 8pm, $29 - $34
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HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Thurs, September 27, 8pm, $27.50 - $30
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METRIC @ HARD ROCK LIVE
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Sat, September 29, 9pm, $13 - $15
aXis thoughts #3: “Don’t judge a book by its movie.”
BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS STADIUM UCF Campus 407.823.1000 Sat, September 29, 3:30pm, prices vary
49 Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
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THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Ave 407.246.1419 Sun, September 30, 6pm, $25 - $40
50 Happy Hour BUFFALO WILD WINGS 11400 University 407.250.4880 Every weekday, 4pm – 7pm Enjoy half-priced appetizers, $2 shots, Miller Lite, Coors Light and Long Islands, $3 Yuengling each week day at your local BWW.
Only one coupon per person Not to be combined with any other offer
Only one coupon per person Not to be combined with any other offer
Come into BWW for your invitation to the offcial tailgate on campus on 9/15 and 9/29.
Beer, liquor and wings! (Invite Only)
SOUNDCHECK: E D I U G C I S U M L L FA
DELUNA FEST
WHO: Pearl Jam / Foo Fighters / Zac Brown WHAT: Beach front Festival WHERE: Pensacola Beach WHEN: Sept 21–23rd
In 1559... After surviving a treacherous journey across ferocious seas, Spanish conquistador Don Tristan De Luna made landfall on what we know as Pensacola Beach, FL. Upon landing, De Luna and his crew threw a party. It was (literally) the beach party to end all beach parties since the settlement was blown away by a hurricane a few months later. In 2010... America’s original beach party was officially revived with the launch of DeLuna Fest. For three-days, music fans can dance on the sugar white sands of Pensacola Beach, revel in a diverse mix of live beach-friendly bands and musicians, and admire Florida’s breathtaking sunsets. DeLuna Fest celebrates Pensacola’s rich heritage and raises a toast to America’s original settlement. DeLuna Fest returns September 21 - 23, 2012 with four stages (two directly on the Pensacola Beach sand) and a top-notch display of live music featuring a diverse blend of genres. Bands include Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Florence and the Machine, Zac Brown Band, Band of Horses, Ben Folds Five, Fitz and the Tantrums, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Wallflowers, City and Colour, Band of Skulls, and many more. Built on the Gulf of Mexico shoreline, DeLuna Fest is the ultimate end of summer beach music festival!
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aXis thoughts #3: “You’re not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on.”
hardrock.com
orlando ®
chris isaak - 9/15
the gogo’s - 9/18
coming soon 9/27 metric
11/1
9/28 anjelah johnson
11/9
9/29 adam ant 10/1
fiona apple
10/12 sinbad
the script wjrr 101.1 presents
primus
11/10 weezer performing blue 11/11 weezer performing pinkerton
10/20 pathways to home presents dance, dream & inspire
12/15 jagermeister presents halestorm
10/26 wanda sykes
1/25
special guests tba
ron white
tickets available by calling the hard rock live box office at +1-407-351-5483 or ticketmaster at tickmaster.com or +1-407-839-3900
SOUNDCHECK: E D I U G C I S U M L FAL
ROCK FOR HUNGER
WHO: Victor Wooten & special guests WHAT: Rock For Hunger Fest 6 WHEN: Sat, October 6th WHERE: The Plaza Live
He is an innovator, composer, arranger, lecturer, producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist. He is a skilled naturalist and teacher, a published author, a magician, husband and father of four, and a five-time Grammy award winner. But those gifts only begin to tell the tale of this Tennessee titan. Victor, known for his solo recordings and tours, and as a member of the Grammy-winning super group, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones, has won most every major award given to a bass guitarist. He was voted Bassist of the year by Bass Player Magazine three times and is the only person to have won the award more than once.
WJRR’s Halloweenie Roast!
WHO: Marilyn Manson & Rob Zombie WHAT: WJRR’S HALLOWEENIE ROAST WHEN: Fri, October 26th WHERE: Tinker Field
A new heavy metal Halloween tradition is upon us, featuring two of the legendary dark lords of industrial metal with Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie. Also on the bill are J-Devil, All That Remains, Machine Head, In This Moment, Royal Bliss, all for $35 up to $145 for the VIP experience.
artists & showtimes & prices subject to change all shows are all ages unless otherwise stated
book your holiday or corporate parties at hard rock cafe & hard rock live. off site party & event catering also available. for more information call +1-407-351-7625
don’t miss our other hard rock properties in tampa & hollywood, fl for additional live events and reservations
aXis thoughts #4: “If God dropped acid would he see people?”
SOUNDCHECK: E D I U G C I S U M L L FA
ORANGE AVENUE JAM
WHO: Candlebox / Flobots / 10 Years / Red Jumpsuit WHAT: 3rd Annual Orange Avenue Jam WHERE: Wall St Plaza/Beacham/Backbooth/Social WHEN: Fri, Oct 12th • Only $15 for all night
In only the third year, Heineken’s Orange Avenue Jam features a hit maker from every genre of rock at four premier venues in Downtown Otown with Candlebox holding court at Wall St Plaza Mainstage, 10 Years and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus at the Beacham, the Flobots rap rock at Backbooth and more artists to be added!
EVERY SUNDAY 10:30 PM - 2 AM
September 2nd - DJ Sandy & Magic Mike September 9th - DJ Sandy & Richie Rich
ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL
WHO: Line TBA (Tiesto?, AVICII?, Bassnectar?) WHAT: 2nd Annual Electric Daisy Carnival WHEN: Fri, Nov 9th & Sat, Nov 10th WHERE: Tinker Field
EDC combines the world’s most renowned dance music talent with leading-edge production to create an unparalleled experience of sight and sound. No longer simply an electronic music festival, Electric Daisy Carnival has grown into a one of a kind, full entertainment experience. EDC combines the world’s most renowned dance music talent with leadingedge production to create an unparalleled experience of sight and sound that you will have to encounter for yourself to believe. This is your world, so come play and let your imagination lead the way.
September 16th - DJ Sandy & Justin September 23rd - DJ Sandy & Richie Rich September 30th - DJ Sandy & Shal
houseofblues.com/orlando
407.934.BLUE
Free for Service Industry 21+ Must Show Valid Service Industry I.D. All Others 21+ $10 Must show valid Service Industry I.D. Not valid with any other offers.
18 aXis thoughts #05: “It’s so hot out there... Siri asked to be dipped in a glass of ice water.”
EXPIRATION 10/1/12
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apply online @ orlandostudentliving.com The Village at Alafaya Club: 407.482.9990 • Northgate Lakes: 407.366.7474 The Edge: 407.382.4114 • The Village at Science Drive: 407.384.7080
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GEAR UP! TAILGATE NATION!
THE ROOMMATE! the Freedom Flask
Comfortable and dependable, the Freedom Flask is all you need to maintain that buzz during long games.
the Frost Boss
Just charge it up, and this baby can cool your can beer down to 42 degrees in less than two minutes. Insert that warm Miller Lite and/or your face, and get a nice buzz in just minutes!
Basketpong (table or pool height)
Take your pong tourney to a new level, literally. Comes in various sizes for pool side parties, or table height for the tailgate nation’s needs.
N-Ice Rack
Keep your brew cool while the other losers continue to miss the mark.
aXis thoughts #10: “College professor = someone who talks in other people’s sleep!”
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01 BEHIND THE SCENES @ THE BUFFALO WILD WINGS UNIVERSITY COVER SHOOT!
Some of the finer literary moments of college roomies, expressed through photos!
aXis thoughts #9: “The hard part about being a bartender is figuring out who is drunk and who is just stupid.” - Richard Braunstein
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BREWSCHOOL...
KEEPING YOU HIP TO THE hops
Brewgating pre and post Game with Erika of
World of Beer UCF
It’s tailgate season, that means lots of burgers, brauts and brews... so in order to leave some room for the grilled carcass, what style beer would you suggest? A style of beer that won’t fill you up is a ‘session’ beer. A ‘session’ beer is a beer that contains no higher than 5 percent ABV and features a balance between malt and hop characters and, usually, a clean finish. The purpose of a session beer is to allow you to have multiple beers, within a reasonable time period or ‘session’, without overwhelming your senses or getting too intoxicated. (Who knew you could enjoy beer and not get tanked?!) Historically, during WWI, workers were allowed up to 2 drinking “sessions” that lasted up to 4 hours. They preferred lighter beers that they could consume a good amount of during the short time period. Hmmm, booze and guns; My kind of party! Top three session beers:
• Sierra Nevada Kellerweiss.
A Hefeweizen from California. Its ABV is 4.8%. It is An American Hefeweizen; the hazygolden Hefeweizen is deeply flavorful, refreshing and perfect for a sunny day tailgate.
• Full Sail Session Lager:
A pale lager from Oregon. Its ABV is 5.1%, not sweet and not bitter. Just good. Light bodied and crisp. • Terrapin Easy Rider: A sessionable IPA from Georgia. This 4.3% ABV IPA is one smooth character of a beer. It’s brewed with an abundance of Maris Otter malt and five different hops including Galaxy hops from Australia! This golden hued honey is laid back and free wheelin’. Any suggestions for the local Floridian football fan? One beer that I’d recommend from these parts would be Cocoa Beach’s Pale Ale… It’s a Pale Ale from Cocoa Beach resting at 5.2%. Not too high of an alcohol content so you can sip and have more than one. It is a very traditional Pale Ale with a light mouthfeel, a deep golden color, and a slightly citrus hop aroma. Perfect for those hot afternoon Florida football games. Another beer from this area is Native Lager from Fort Lauderdale. It is a smooth tasting golden lager with absolutely NO aftertaste. They use the finest German Hops, Malts and Yeast to produce this easy drinking light tasting beer.
For the Knights coolers at the Ohio State tailgate? If we were at the Ohio State tailgate and wanted to welcome our visitors, I’d suggest anything from Angry Orchard, they make some delicious ciders. Great for the girls that don’t like the taste of beer, ciders are made from fruits. Another way to make Ohio’ners (sp?) feel welcome would to have anything from Hoppin Frog Brewery. They are known for making very flavorful beers in the most flavorful beer styles. They also use a special bottling machine that keeps the beer fresher! Now, if we didn’t want to be so friendly to the out-of-towners, I’d suggest anything from Bell’s Brewery, which is located in Michigan. Shove a Michigan beer in any Ohio fan’s face and get prepared for some $#%@ talking. What brew is best for beer pong at the tailgate? The best beer for a beer bong would have to be Shipyard Light. It is a Light Lager from Maine with an ABV of 3.2%. It is a crisp, dry, light Ameirican style golden ale with only 97 calories! This would be most like a Miller Light, you get the point.
aXis thoughts #9: “It takes only one drink to get me drunk. The trouble is, I can’t remember if it’s the thirteenth or the fourteenth.” (George Burns)
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The 2012 Casual And/Or Lazy Sports Fan’s Guide to
s ’ a d i r o l F And NCAA
courtesy of Ashley Burns
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FAU – Retired Owls coach Howard Schnellenberger said that he believes that FAU is very close to being invited to join the Big East. This is important because it reminds us that 13% of Americans over the age of 65 are suffering from dementia. I’m just going to start this instant Pulitzer contender column off with a controversial statement – Florida is full of terrible sports fans. That’s not to say they’re all arrogant or mean or flat-chested, but a lot of them don’t know their B-holes from their elbows when it comes to the basics of the professional and collegiate sports teams in this state. And that sucks, because most of our football teams suck, and everyone needs to be aware of why they suck. That said, I’m going to use this month’s most read copy space to educate all of you, because I know how much you depend on me for, well, everything. Look, I’m not being cocky, but Stephen Hawking once called me a genius. And only a week ago, Burt Reynolds told me he thought I was hilarious. One of those claims is actually true. Find me at Finnhenry’s and buy me a beer and I’ll tell you which one. As for your football scoops, let’s start with the state’s NFL teams, led by my beloved Miami Dolphins. Miami Dolphins – You wanna know how bad the Dolphins are going to be this season? Go to Home Depot and buy yourself a sledge hammer and two large chunks of granite. Place your testicles in between the pieces of granite and then have a juiced up bouncer pound the top piece of granite with the sledge hammer. Then, once you wake up from the incredible pain that will undoubtedly have you fainting in a bloody mess, open your car door and slam your balls in it 5 times. All that pain, all that agony… won’t even be half as bad as being a Dolphins fan this season. Jacksonville Jaguars – I don’t think Jaguars fans – all 4 of them – have as much to be depressed about as Dolphins fans, but it should be close. The Jags are one missed block away from the Chad Henne experience, which could also come if Blaine Gabbert keeps sucking. Also, I have heard that England sent Cher Lloyd to America as revenge for the NFL sending the Jaguars to London. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Of all Florida teams, Bucs fans have the most hope. I’m not saying they should all get out the gear they bought when the team won the Super Bowl in 2002 and pretend like they’re loyal again, but it looks like Greg Schiano may have this team in good shape soon.
And now for a quick rundown of the state’s BCS football teams, starting with the school that I love so much, despite shunning me for so many years, UCF and the (Golden) Knights. UCF – On one hand, I like this year’s squad, and I’m excited about Storm Johnson’s debut. On the other hand, we still have an offensive gameplan that consists of Tecmo Bowl options like “Run Straight”, “Run Left” and “Run Right”. Just once I’d like George O’Leary to summon his dark spirits in hiring an energetic offensive coordinator.
Miami – So help me Moses in a kayak with Cthulhu, if Miami doesn’t get slammed by the NCAA worse than UCF did, I will fill so many pee balloons and hit the road to Indianapolis to pay a visit to the NCAA. But even if Miami gets off with a slap, this team is a punishment in itself. Hey, remember when the Hurricanes were going to dominate the ACC? Fun. FIU – Mario Cristobal cannot wait for a real football team to call him. Looking at you, Hurricanes. USF – I think that BJ Daniels is incredibly talented and could do very special things for the Bulls’ offense this season. That said, please God, don’t let them win the Big East. FSU – Ranked No. 7 in both preseason polls, the Seminoles are the favorite team in the Sunshine State. Unfortunately, they’ll eventually be No. 24 in the We All Know How This Turns Out Poll. UF – Will Muschamp needs to change his name to Will MusSEC6thseed.
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RX NATION
aXisFIT BADASS of the MONTH
EAT BUFFALO WILD WINGS (the Salads)
While the vegetables in a salad provide fiber, vitamin A and potassium, it is important to pay close attention to the toppers and dressings. They can add an unhealthy amount of fat, salt and calories. Pass on salads that include fried meats, Opt for the Grilled Blackened Chicken Salad, which is served on a bed of fresh greens and has only 320 calories and 8 g of fat. Order your salad with dressing on the side. Buffalo Wild Wings offers fat-free ranch, light French, light balsamic and light Asian sesame dressings.
aXis: What do you do to stay fit? Hope: Diet, Diet, DIET! I truly do believe the saying “ You can’t out train a bad diet”. Eating a clean, healthy, balanced diet, doesn’t just effect the way I look. It also has a positive effect on how I feel. Training is the easy and fun part of being fit. But, diet is where you will feel and see the results. So I focus a lot of my lifestyle on a balanced, clean diet.
aXis: Where do you train? Hope: I actually train at both a Golds Gym and LA Fitness. I like the change of sense sometimes. I also train at the local high school track on the weekends where I do HIIT/Plyos, for my cardio and overall conditioning.
like a cave man!
aXis: What is your diet philosophy? Hope: I believe everyone’s body is different and it takes time to find out what works best for you, your body and your personal goals. For me, eating every 3 hours and cycling my carbs during the week seems to work best. This helps me maintain a lean figure while still keeping my energy up to be able to maximize my results in the gym.
DRINK
aXis: Favorite healthy meal? Hope: I can easily eat grilled chicken, broccoli and sweet potato at every meal! So simple, but yet so filling. I have no problem eating the same meals day in and day out.
1. Alternate alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks to save calories. Beer, Water, Beer, Water!!
2. Choose wine, light beer, or simple cocktails made with low-calorie mixers. Some mixers that won’t pack on the pounds include: Diet soda or diet tonic: 0 calories Orange juice (6 oz): 84 calories Cranberry juice cocktail (8 oz): 136 calories Light orange juice (8 oz): 50 calories Light cranberry juice (8 oz): 40 calories Light lemonade (8 oz): 5 calories
stay hydrated!
3. Skip the mixer altogether. Try ordering your favorite spirit or one of the new flavored liquors on the rocks. Infused vodkas like Pinnacle are very popular because they are not sweetened but infused with flavors, from jalapeno to peach, without adding any extra calories, 4. Dilute your drink. Another option is diluting your drink with club soda or sparkling water. Wine spritzers are a low-calorie standby. And if you usually drink vodka and cranberry, for example, try it with club soda, just a splash of cranberry juice, and a squeeze of lime. Garnish with a wedge of citrus or pineapple to add flavor and few calories. 5. Have a game plan. Before heading out to the cocktail party or happy hour, make sure you have a game plan. Decide in advance the number of cocktails you are going to drink and cut back on calories during the day in anticipation.
HOPE TRASK
When: October 6th Where: Crossfit Lake Mary Link: BeastModeBattle.com/Orlando
Beast Mode Battle is proud to announce that preparation for the second competition of 2012 is underway. We are extremely pleased to present CrossFit Lake Mary as the headline sponsor and host this year. The year’s first event was a huge success and October’s competition promises to be even better.
aXis: Favorite cheat meal? Hope: Favorite cheat meal.... do I have to pick just one?! This is hard one, but I think I would have to say anything “breakfast” related. Pancakes, toast, waffles, crepes, bacon, hash browns.... anything you can have for breakfast, I love! Obviously from my selection mentioned, I like carbs for breakfast!! When I get cheat meals, you can usually find me at the local IHOP with a stack of pancakes and a sugar filled flavored hot chocolate.
Beast Mode Battle’s claim to fame is its unique format. Athletes compete in a series of events that are set up in a circuit format. The athletes begin their heat and do not stop moving until they have completed all stations of the competition. There is no down time in between events. The athlete must dig deep and get into “Beast Mode” for the duration of their flight.
SEPT/OCT : MEET UP
aXis thoughts #9: “Welcome to the community of people who decided that “easy”, will no longer suffice.” (Fight Through)
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aXis thoughts #11: “Reality is an illusion created by lack of alcohol.”
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