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Brandon Rhyder is in Tyler for Where's Rufus' St. Patty's Day 'Party in the Parking Lot'

Buddy Logan — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 03:40:56 +0000

Beginning at noon on St. Patrick's Day, Where's Rufus Sports Bar on S. Broadway in Tyler will be throwing it down St. Patty's Day style. And come nighttime Brandon Rhyder will be taking over their parking lot -- If you didn't know Rhyder has added a fiddle to the band, he called in last night to Radio Texas, LIVE! to talk about the concert and the addition of the fiddle.

Why Do We Wear Green on St. Patrick's Day?

Leslie Reynolds — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:10:17 +0000

Have you ever wondered why wearing green on St. Patrick’s day is such a big deal? I mean, there isn’t another day in the whole year where if you don’t wear a specific color you get pinched. I did a little bit of research to find out the origins of both of these crazy traditions. [...]

Best St. Patrick's Day Parties in Tyler

Leslie Reynolds — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:08:13 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day is basically a holiday used as an excuse to drink. Sure getting all dressed up and pinching people who aren’t wearing green is fun, but St. Patrick’s day wouldn’t be near as fun without the green beer. We’re getting together a list of St. Patty’s Day parties here in Tyler, and this [...]

Looking for the Big St. Patty's Day Party This Year? [VIDEO]

Buddy Logan — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:29:31 +0000

Our pals at Where’s Rufus Sports Bar are gearing up for their third-annual St. Patty’s Day Party in the Parking Lot, which is going down this Saturday. And just as in years past, there’ll be food, music, drinks and fun kicking off at noon. Here’s a great tip, get there early because there is absolutely [...]

St. Patrick's Day in Ireland – Sober and Solemn?

KNUE — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:25:20 +0000

While many people associate St. Patty’s with heavy drinking and pub crawls, in Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is a historically solemn and sober holy day for Roman Catholics. Believe it. Until the 1970s, pubs were actually legally required to close up shop for the day. In those days, families would go to church and perhaps share [...]

4 Quirky St. Patrick's Day Traditions

KNUE — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:08:57 +0000

You know what they say: one man’s pub crawl is another man’s….public reading of “Green Eggs and Ham”? Some places around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in uniquely festive ways. Here are some of our favorites: Hot Springs, Arkansas Home to the shortest street in the world, Hot Springs hosts the World’s Shortest St. [...]

History of the Irish Car Bomb

Marcie Pink — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:03:54 +0000

The Irish Car Bomb (a shot of Bailey's plopped in a pint of Guinness) is a popular drink around St. Patrick's Day, though some be surprised to hear it didn't originate in Ireland. In 1979, Charles B. Oat created the drink at Wilson's Saloon in Norwich, Connecticut, according to a booze blogger who studied bartending under Oat.