Play a drinking ‘Game of Thrones’
Winter may not actually be coming, but “Game of Thrones,” the mega-budget medieval fantasy TV series, is back. The show returned Sunday night for its fourth season, so we’ve created a drinking game in...
View ArticleEat. Drink. Paint. Repeat.
When people need to relax, they usually turn to one of three things: alcohol, junk food or creative expression. Now there’s a place that combines all three, comfortably located just a few blocks away...
View ArticlePumpkin beers are causing brewhaha
‘Tis the season for pumpkin-flavored beverages. We know how much you love your pumpkin spice lattes, but have you ever considered trying a little fall-flavored kick in your favorite alcoholic beverage?...
View ArticleCast a spell of inebriation with ‘Halloween Town’ and ‘Hocus Pocus’ drinking...
Are you tired of boring Halloween pre-games? Are you yearning for #90s nostalgia? Look no further. Release has double the Halloween movie drinking games to save you the toil and trouble....
View ArticleSomething new is brewing in Binghamton
Kristen Lyons and her husband, Jason Gardner, love beer. That love, fermented with some brains, some brawn and some good friends, ultimately led to the creation of Binghamton Brewing Co., the fifth and...
View ArticleDress for Santacon like a Santa-pro
When Andy Williams first sang “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” we’re pretty sure he was mainly referring to SantaCon. The Winter Bar Crawl, a festive drink-a-thon — whatever you call it — is...
View ArticleTurn over a loose leaf and try brewing tea
It’s cold now, and the go-to caffeinated hot drink for college students is, of course, coffee. However, too many students ignore the bean-based beverage’s leafy rival: tea. Some people have the...
View ArticleTake a shot at these holiday movie drinking games
December’s greatest present isn’t your family’s love; it’s the excuse to binge “A Christmas Story,” “The Santa Clause,” “Home Alone” and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (according to ABC...
View ArticleFinish up your finals with a cheery holiday drink
It’s the home stretch. The semester might be winding down, but finals are in full swing. And while it’s super stressful now, take comfort in knowing that winter break is just days away. Going home...
View ArticlePrepare your liver for Parade Day: a 5-week program
Every week leading up to Parade Day, Release will update this space with the next step of this program. Check out this space every Monday night. Congratulations, new transfer students! You came right...
View ArticleValentine’s Day date ideas
Sure, Valentine’s Day is a cliched consumer holiday, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t still fun. Whether you want to make the day special with someone special, or you’re planning an ambitious first...
View ArticleTom & Marty’s takes a shot at something new
If on any given weekend night you’ve gone to the Downtown establishment Tom & Marty’s, you’ve heard Larry Shea’s booming voice yell, “It’s shot wheel time!” over the speaker system. But last...
View ArticleFor Tom & Marty’s owner Larry Shea, work and play are synonymous
A man walks into a bar. He then discovers his love for the business, buys a bar and turns himself into a Binghamton icon. This is not the beginning of a riddle, but the life of a local legend. A legend...
View ArticleClass up your Santa Con with these holiday inspired drinks
Christmas time is finally here and there’s no better way to get in the spirit than by dressing up in your best holiday-themed costume and drinking until the reindeer come home. SantaCon is just a day...
View ArticlePipe Dream’s Super Bowl commercial drinking game
The Super Bowl is this Sunday, and it’s probably the only television program you will anticipate the commercial breaks for this year. Whether or not you like football, it’s a great time to shamelessly...
View ArticleToast to the season with these Spring drinks
Spring has technically arrived in Binghamton, and with it we expect sunglasses, time outside and the shedding of layers. Sure, the weather hasn’t been so nice lately, but that doesn’t mean you can’t...
View ArticleMake your pregame eco-friendly
The world is hazy and a sticky residue has begun to form on the tables. Last night’s pregame has now become today’s mess and it’s time to clean up. After haphazardly placing everything in a garbage...
View ArticleDrink along to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Post-Thanksgiving eve might lead to a pretty nasty turkey day hangover, but in preparation for a large family dinner, it might be worthwhile to just start the day drinking anyway. For a morning...
View ArticleFollow these tips to help your liver outlast Santacon
After a long and stressful semester, Santacon is once again upon us. Fraternity houses open early and people swap Glenn G. Bartle Library for the bars. Because this is a full-day event, it’s easy to...
View ArticleInebriation for the inauguration
On Friday, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. The event — from the ceremony itself all the way to the inaugural address — can often feel long and...
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