Music Returns to Cork's - August 27

We're so excited to announce that Live Music will be returning to the Cork's stage after its months-long hiatus. This Tuesday, August 27 (and then every other Tuesday thereafter), Mia Dorr will be joining us from 7-10pm to entertain pub-goers with her award-winning voice.

About Mia: "Mia Dorr has been a singer in the Twin City music scene for over 20 years. During her career she has been a member of DiscFunktion and the Prophets of Soul, as well as performing with the Power of Ten, among other groups. She is currently a member of YOLO.

Her 2007 winning performance of the national singing competition in Las Vegas can be seen in the video section. Between 2002 and 2007 Mia performed three times on the main stage at WeFest as the result of winning several singing competitions."

For more information, we invite you to visit her website: http://www.miadorrsinger.com/.

Mia is one live music performer you won't want to miss, so join us tomorrow in the Air Conditioned cool of Cork's and enjoy her wonderful voice over dinner with your sweetie, drinks with colleagues, or even just a nice glass of wine with some great friends!

Then, make plans to join us once again every other Tuesday to enjoy Mia Dorr over your favorite Cork's fare.

Music in Mears - 2013

2013 marks the 10th year of the fun, FREE, outdoor summer live music festival that is Music in Mears. In one week, the weekly summer concerts kick off with pub favorites Martin Devaney and Dan Israel and the Cultivators!

Hosted in Mears Park, this year's concert schedule runs on Thursdays from June 6 to August 29, with a brief holiday hiatus on July 4th. The music typically rocks from 6 to 9pm, with multiple acts performing each Thursday.

Last year, Comcast even sponsored six weeks of free movies in the park that began at 9pm (once the music concluded). To stay up to date on this year's happenings and for the full performer line-up, we encourage you to visit the Music in Mears' website or 'Like' them on Facebook.

Of course you're more than welcome to stop at Cork's for a pre-show meal or post-show beverage.

So, mark your calendars and get ready for this decade-strong tradition right here in Lowertown.

Lowertown First Fridays

Did you know that the first Friday of every month, local artists open their studios and host a gallery opening or event for the general public? And that's not even the best part....Most of the time these events, openings, parties, and more are FREE! That's right, you can come out in support of local artists and still not break the bank.

Throw in Happy Hour at Cork's first, and you have one very reasonable, very fun Friday night planned!

This Friday, August 3, AZ Gallery is presenting Friends with Benefits. This free and open to the public show is centered around friends of the gallery members and the inspiration they've lent those members. The First Friday gallery opening kicks off at 5pm with the reception and party running from 5:30 to 10pm. Food, music, and a cash bar are available.

If you do happen to miss the First Friday party, you can still see the show at the AZ Gallery through September 2.

If you're scouring for things to do, head into St. Paul for some great local art and Cork's is always happy to provide the refreshments.

See you Friday!

Twin Cities Jazz Festival

The 14th annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival begins today (June 28) in Mears Park. Running through Saturday, June 30, the festival features some of today's best jazz artists in what remains the Twin Cities' largest jazz event.

This free outdoor, all ages festival has a killer line-up again this year, and all they ask is that, "if you're already a big jazz fan, bring along a few friends who don't yet know they are jazz fans." Therefore, we think it would be a grand idea to make a date of it. Gather a few friends, plan on meeting at Cork's for Happy Hour drinks and apps or even dinner. Then, take a less than 10 minute walk through beautiful downtown St. Paul to Mears Park.

Metro Transit is even offering FREE rides to the festival. (You can certainly hit up Cork's responsibly on the way home in that case).

Great food, fun drinks, and even better jazz music. What more could you ask for?!

For more information on the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, please visit their website or 'Like' them on Facebook.

Enjoy the festival!

Music in Mears 2012

Nine years running, the fun, outdoor summer live music festival that is Music in Mears is back for 2012.

Hosted in Mears Park, this year's concert schedule runs on Thursdays from June 7 to August 30, with a by on July 5. The music typically goes from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, with multiple acts performing throughout that period.

Then, on July 19th, Comcast sponsors six weeks of movies in the park that begin at 9:00pm (once the music concludes).

For the full schedule, visit the Music in Mears' website or 'Like' them on Facebook.

Feel free to stop at Cork's for a pre-show meal or post-show beverage. We can't wait to see everyone there!

Summer Activities Hiatus

Happy Summer, friends! With school being out and summer schedules freeing up time for the lake, Cork's has decided to take a break too. 

Beginning in June, Cork's will be taking a hiatus from Wine & Music Lover Thursdays as well as Trivia Mafia BINGO on Tuesdays and Trivia on Wednesdays. 

While we'll miss our friends during this time, we hope they'll find the renewed time to enjoy the brief summer we midwesterners get!

Enjoy the break, and here's to a great summer! S'lainte! 

Irish Eyes Are Smiling

Your Irish eyes will be smiling if you come down to Cork's this Thursday! Not only do we have a killer Irish band lined up for that evening's Wine & Music Lover Thursday, but we are also running our monthly Corned Beef Dinner special since it's the 17th!


You'll have St. Paddy's on the brain if you come early and take advantage of our new monthly dinner special. On the 17th of every month, enjoy our famous Corned Beef. This is the real deal, previously served only on St. Paddy's Day and other special occasions! Corned Beef, Boiled Cabbage, Baby Red Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, and your choice of Soup or Salad.

Then, you'll already be here and filled with Irish cheer for when our pals, The Tim Malloys, kick off an acoustic set of some "Bloody [Fantastic] Irish Music" at 7pm.

S'lainte and see you Thursday!

May Music Line-Up

Happy Monday! Tomorrow is already May Day and we've got a great Music Line-Up for May. Join us for Wine & Music Lover Thursday for some fabulous live music and half off bottles of wine. S'lainte!  

May's Wine & Music Lover Thursday Line-Up

All Shows Start at 7pm

May 3 - Locklin Road

First Thursday with pub-favorite Locklin Road! 

May 10 - Brazin Lady


May 17 - Tim Malloys

May 24 - The Teddy Holidays 

The happiest night of the month is back with half priced bottles of wine AND $3 Crispin Cider drinks.
CANCELLED

May 31 - Dan Israel

April Music Line-Up

Happy April! We hope everyone had a great Easter and are ready to ring in Spring with some fantastic live music. Cork's presents Wine & Music Lover Thursdays every Thursday night where you get not only a great live show, but half-price bottles of wine to boot. As always, our shows are no cover and validated parking with any purchase.

April's Thursday Line-Up

Shows start at 7pm

April 5 - Locklin Road

We had a great show this past Thursday, and as of then, Cork's will be welcoming pub-favorite Locklin Road on the first Thursday of every month! 

April 12 - Nick Leet

April 19 - Ben Aaron

April 26 - The Teddy Holidays 

The happiest night of the month is back with half priced bottles of wine AND $3 Crispin Cider drinks. 

Well, that's it for April! Can't wait to see everybody on Thursday!

The Madness Continues

We're T-minus 17 short days until Paddy's Day! We've made some clarifications in our line-up and offered some additional details. That way, you can be prepared to have the best day ever. 

To gear up for all this fun, we added some additional specials for the big day, and some for the whole month of March as well. 

One addition is a Crispin & Tully shot special for just $6. Simply a delicious Crispin Cider with a shot of Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey. This special will be offered not just on Paddy's Day, but for the entire month of March. 

The finalized specials for our Paddy line-up: 

Drink Specials

$2 Green Jell-O Shots

$3 Coors Light Taps

$4 Finnegan's
$6 Crispin & Tully Specials

Food Specials

$2 Scottish Eggs

$6 Reuben Stuffed Potato Skins

and of course...

Our Traditional Corned Beef Dinner with all the Fixings - $13

As we stated previously, The SERFs will be joining us again to kick things off. They'll be burning down the house from noon to 3pm. 

Now that you've got all the info you need to decide, make Cork's your first stop post-parade! 

March Music Madness!

Now that Wine & Music Lover Thursdays are back, we're rolling into a whole season of music madness. Not only do we knock out a great live show, but you also get half off any bottle of wine in our entire collection. Plus, take advantage of NO cover charge and validated parking with any purchase.

Help us welcome spring in style with your favorite Cork's live music favorites. Here is our Thursday evening line-up for March:

March 1 - Martin Devaney

March 8 - Dan Israel

March 15 - The Whiskies

March 22 - The Teddy Holidays 

And with the Teddy's shows you get not only half priced bottles of wine, but $3 Crispin Cider drinks as well. 

March 29 - Ben Aaron

As always, the music starts at 7pm, but you're certainly welcome (encouraged even) to come early, snag dinner and get the messy business of finding a "good spot" squared away. Then, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! 

A Month Out

That's right, we're less than a month from the happiest day of the whole year, St. Patrick's Day! As you know, it's a big deal around here. (Not just Cork's, but all of St. Paul likes to get in on the action)!

There's the parade of course, which is jolly fun. Then, there's all sorts of merriment back at Cork's. Rumor has it that you can expect most of the same shenanigans as last year with some added fun.

Drink Specials

$2 Green Jell-O Shots

$3 Coors Light Taps

$4 Finnegan's

Food Specials

$2 Scottish Eggs

Reuben Stuffed Potato Skins

and of course...

Our Traditional Corned Beef Dinner with all the Fixings

We may also do a sandwich special, but Chef's still working out the deets. Also, The SERFs will be joining us again to kick things off. They'll be burning down the house starting at noon. 

So mark your calendars, stock up on that green glitter, and grab those light-up shamrock headbands out of the closet, because it's going to be a great time. 

Wine & Music Lover Thursdays are BACK!

After a brief hiatus for the Thursday night NFL games, Wine & Music Lover Thursdays are back this week!

Each Thursday, Cork's will host a local music talent and offer 50% off any of our great bottles of wine! Best of all, there's no cover charge and we validate parking with any purchase. (Who else downtown can say that?!) Music starts at 7pm, so you have plenty of time to grab dinner first.

This week, we're hosting Dan Israel on Thursday, January 19, for our inaugural 2012 Wine & Music Lover Thursday. Dan's on at 7, so come on down, grab a seat, and score a bottle of wine (half off)!

Then, the line up for the next few weekends includes:

1/26 - The Teddy Holidays

The Teddy Holidays, who are a pub favorite, play every fourth Thursday. On the Thursdays they play, we offer all Crispin Hard Ciders and Crispin Hard Cider drinks for just $3.

2/2 - Locklin Road

Locklin Road, another pub favorite, is a celtic, folk, and original music trio. 

This week (or next week, or the week after that), join us for the return of Wine & Music Lover Thursdays! S'lainte!

Rock Around That X-Mas Tree!

Back by popular demand, The Teddy Holidays are gonna rock their way into your hearts just in time for Christmas. Last year's Holiday Christmas Eve Eve Spectacular was just so darn jolly that we had to do it all over again this year! (Technically, we could call this The Teddy Holidays' Holiday Christmas Eve Eve Eve Spectacular, but that's just too much...)



Plus, not only do you get to bask in the glow of The Teddy Holidays' sweet musical styling, but you also get to take advantage of Cork's exclusive Teddy Holidays' Crispin special. $3 Crispin Cider drinks during the show! (Too good to be true, right?! Well, believe it!)

So, mark your calendars for Thursday, December 22. Music starts at 7pm! Get here early and grab a Snakebite, a regular Crispin, or even a pint of your favorite brew and let's rock on in to the holiday weekend!

Halfway to St. Patty's Day - September 17

In mere weeks we'll be celebrating the halfway point to the most wonderful day of the whole year, St. Patty's Day!

Join us on Saturday, September 17 for a rockin' party! From 7 - 10pm, Cork's will play host to the second happiest celebration of the year.

If you're looking for a party that has:

Rip Roaring Irish Music 

Courtesy of The Tim Malloys

Irish Bag Pipes

Prizes and Giveaways

Battle of the Pubs 2011 Winning Irish Dish

$3 Jameson Irish Whiskey

$5 Irish Car Bombs

$3 Reuben Sliders

$2 Scottish Eggs

Then, look no further! Mark your calendar and dust of the greenery for a fantastic night!