The Spring Equinox came and went last week bringing the ecliptic and the celestial equator together at intersection accompanied by a fresh lunar cycle. It was a strange night, full of chaos and promises, promises that seemed to intone more and stranger days to come.

I made a list, just off the top of my head, of all the nutty things going down over the past few weeks. I didn't try too hard and still managed to come up with a list that read like a talmudic laundry list on par with the Book of Names.

And right on the tippy-top most of the more disturbing listees was the construction now happening on the Kennedy expressway. Make no side bets, this is going to be a thorn in the mind of every north side Chicagoan for the next generation or two. I mean, the city is projecting 5 years on this project, but city construction years make dog years look like turtle lives.

And so we drink.

And fortunately for you lovely enthusiasts, we have put together a few more excuses for you to drink IBW beer, and to drink it here at America's playground for the rich and famous, IBW LODGE #1.

I'll get into that in just a second. But, for those of you who still haven't gotten your sea legs back to the world where people leave their house and enjoy the company of strangers, we did just package a few more beers so you can play the IBW home game.

This week saw the return of the perennial favorites BRONY double dry-hopped double IPA as well as Kreeper IPA.

We also dropped a new offering, HEART OF HEARTS, a Prickly Pear Farmhouse we're all pretty excited about.

These are all available to go in 4-packs at the Lodge or you can enjoy them on tap here as well. We started seeding them out to local bottle shops also, so you should start seeing those out in the wild today and tomorrow around the city and in the burbs early next week.

But, for you purveyors of True Grit, the brave souls who risk the hide of hares to indulge in the spontaneity of inter-personal interaction, we've got some great events for you right here at the place Harry Styles called "the last bastion of freedom for furries in these troubled times".

Read on, trusted soldiers...

Tonight, we've got our weekly addition of MURDER BINGO with Handsome Rob. Join Rob as he guides you down the dark and depraved side of American cinema... and win some beer in the process! Murder Bingo is every Wednesday and starts at 9pm. This is strictly 21+ event, no exceptions.

And, for the month of March, we're going to tally up the big winner from all 5 games this month and whoever has won the most bingos will win this "The Shining" board game. Can your life handle this much joy?

Tomorrow night, Thursday March 30th we've got the 4th installment of NIGHTBEAMS: AN EVENING OF MOSTLY MODULAR SYTNH JAMS featuring electronic sets from FESS GRANDIOSE, FUNCTIONLESS, A MILLION MILES AWAY and the inimitable ROBOTMANMACHINE. You can also enter to win an Accessory Bundle courtesy of the good folks over at SynthCity.

The show starts at 8pm, I would suggest you get here a bit early to secure yourself some elbow room.

Friday night we've got an art show from Larry Dobson (aka SAME). Opening reception will be from 6pm - 10pm and then Larry will be back on Saturday from 3p - 6pm to answer questions and sell you original art.

Also, this Saturday, we'll be participating in the Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt again from 11am - 1pm. Bring the kids by for some easter candy and pick up some adult beverages while you're here. This is a fun even for the kids and a great way to keep the kiddos happy while you hang out wit your friends and neighbors.

ALSO... please remember we've got our IBW Book Club next Wednesday, April 5th @ 8pm. This month we're discussing "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires" by Gary Hendrix. If you don't have a copy yet, you can get one for 20% at the wonderful Bucket O' Blood book and record store in Avondale. Just let them know you're buying it for the IBW Book Club and they'll hook you up.

That's all I've got for now. Watch your ass out there!

You can see all of our events on our event calendar at https://www.ibw-chicago.com/events

You can see what's currently on tap at IBW LODGE #1 at https://www.ibw-chicago.com/whats-on-tap