It’s hard to believe that a mere 76 years ago it was a crime to throw a back a beer. The 18th Amendment to the Constitution banned “the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcohol for consumption.” During this time speakeasies, like the Bookstore in Bethlehem, sprung up all over our country, numbering in the ten thousands and allowing alcohol loving people to get their drink on. But, Champion of the Drunks, President Franklin Roosevelt repealed that law with the 21st Amendment.

To celebrate the 76th Anniversary of the Ratification of 21st Amendment, the people at Roosevelt’s 21st are offering $.21 drafts all day! Not sure what drafts that will deal will apply for (I’m guessing whatever is cheapest), but still…a draft for less than a quarter! Keeping things lively will be DJ Dangerous Dan, he’ll be on the turntables from 10PM-2AM.

DJ Cyn and the people at Roosevelt’s 21st in Bethlehem are switching things up a little bit and updating their weekly Thursday night party. Starting Thursday November 5, Roosevelt’s will be hosting a weekly Black & White party featuring a Little Black Dress contest.

The Facebook event page doesn’t give any details on how the contest will be run. I guess theoretically the contest could be run like a classy version of a wet t-shirt contest with the winner being chosen by whoever the crowd drunkenly shouts the loudest for, but I doubt that’s how they’ll be doing it. Regardless, you ladies out there will want to send that dress to the cleaners because every night one lucky lady will be chosen to receive a $100 gift certificate to, where else, Roosevelt’s 21st.

While you’re there enjoy $1.99 Labatt Blue pints and $4 Rhino & vodka pints. Btw, anyone out there have any idea what Rhino is? There’s no cover charge, so that leaves you no reason not to go.

Looking for a high energy party for after the Lehigh Valley Brewfest this afternoon?? Look no further. 40 Below in Bethlehem has got you covered…but you better hope your little black dress isn’t at the cleaners.

The Little Black Dress Party starts tonight at 10PM and runs until they turn on the house lights. For all you youngsters out there looking to join in on the action, you’re in luck. Tonight’s event is 18 to party, 21 to drink. There’s no cover for anyone over 21 or anyone 18-20 who arrives before midnight. Also, anyone 21 and over gets a free drink pass if you show before it becomes Sunday. Drink specials tonight are as follows $2 Miller Lite Bottles, $3 Mixed Well Drinks, and a $4 Martini of the Night.

According to the Facebook event page, Starter’s Riveport is closed to the public tonight for a private function. If that’s true, it could mean big crowds at 40 Below. I feel obligated to point out there is no mention of this on the Starter’s Riverport Facebook page. So either this is some new clever/shady marketing tactic or Starter’s is actually hosting a private function.

So if girls are supposed to wear their little black dresses, what are guys supposed to wear? Little black tuxedo? Little black blazer? Little black man thong? Ewww. Too far.

The grand opening may be over at The Firehouse, but that’s just the beginning. Bethlehem’s newest “hot spot” (Get it? Hot spot?) is going to busy all weekend long. People who missed the grand opening party will be coming to the Southside to check out what all the buzz is about. You can expect big crowds and hot dance floors throughout the weekend. DJ $weetlife takes over tonight with Fahrenheit Fridays, an event you can expect every Friday night.

Looking for something other than The Firehouse? Something brand new and never before seen in the Lehigh Valley? Head on over to Starter’s Riverport for a night with DJ/VJ Roonie G. Clubworld named Roonie G the best VJ in 2008, you’ll want to be there as he takes over Starter’s 72 screens. Check out his website for a better look at what he does. Roonie gets started at 10PM, must be 21+ to attend.

And throughout the weekend if you’re jonesing for an awesome gyro or some baklava, head on down the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Fall Food Festival in Bethlehem. Their Facebook event page has a full schedule of events, click here to check it out.

Right now, I’m in the same boat as all of you. I really want to know whether or not The Firehouse is going to open or if I should make other plans. If it’s opening tonight, I’m there. If it’s not opening, I’ve got to find something else to do.

Fortunately, the good people at Starter’s Riverport have got us all covered. The return of the Lehigh Valley’s college students, marks the return of the I LOVE COLLEGE party. Channel your inner frat boy and come on out to the Riverport tonight to enjoy $5 Coor’s Light 40′s and $2 Walk O’ Shame shots. No word on whether or not there will be beer pong or flip cup tonight, but better bring some ping-pong balls and Solo cups to be safe.

Stick with LV Scene and the LV Scene Twitter page for any information regarding the opening of The Firehouse. As soon as I know about it, you’ll know about it.

UPDATE: According to DJ Cap Cee, The Firehouse will not be opening tonight. It’ll hopefully be opening sometime next week, but at this point we’ll just have to wait and see. Keep LV Scene in your web browsers this weekend for any last minute happenings with The Firehouse or any of our other local bars. And hey, while you’re at your computer, why not add us as your home page.

Still looking for something to do tonight? Go check out Cap Cee at 40 Below in Bethlehem, where you can grab $3 Corona’s and a bunch of other awesome specials!