Whether you are an Irish person, or not an Irish person, one thing is pretty obvious; St. Patty’s Day is easily one of the top 3 holidays ever created.

You get to pinch people who aren’t wearing green, which is kind of weird, but still pretty fun.

You get to have pub crawls and drink green beers, and it’s pretty much the only appropriate time of the year to break out your “Kiss Me I’m Irish” t-shirt.

What’s not to like? As it happens, there are a ton of St. Patty’s Day related items on the list this week, as well as March Madness related specials, and one mustache related item. Enjoy.

Arts & Events

Ella’s Restaurant has free live music this weekend with Matt Smith and Sarah Hughes.

George’s has Ott & Phutureprimitive, a St. Patty’s Day party with Groovement, a Shulertown CD release, Flipoff Pirates, and more this week.

Greenhouse Grille has live music with Jeff Alvine, a St. Patty’s Day party with Paddy O’Grille & Bill O’Sayle, Sarah Swenson, and more this week.

JJ’s Grill has 1/2 price burgers on Tuesdays in March from 6-8 p.m., and a big St. Patty’s Day party including 1/2 price appetizers if you’re wearing green, a Lucky Charms eating contest, music from Maud Crawford and more.

Kingfish will have free burgers and hot dogs on Wednesday, March 16 starting at 5 p.m. at their 1st birthday party. Happy birthday, Kingfish.

Mickey Finn’s is the place to be for St. Patty’s Day. Dave Malm (aka Paddy O’Grill) will perform on Wednesday the 16th, and they’ll open early at 11 a.m. on the 17th.

Powerhouse Seafood is hosting a St. Patty’s Day party with Steve Dimmit on the patio.

Cletus Got Shot is back in town, and they’ll lead the Irish drinking song sing-a-long at Smoke & Barrel on St. Patty’s Day.

Songs in the ‘Ville returns to UARK Ballroom on Thursday this week. They’ve also got comedian Costaki Economopoulos on Saturday.

Ultra Studios’ Brooke Benham is exhibiting her locally made fashions through March 31 at the Anne Kittrell Gallery in the UA Student Union.

Walton Arts Center has The Harvard Glee Club, the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas’ opening concert, The Pink Floyd Experience, and legendary folk singer Arlo Guthrie this week.

Drink Specials

Get any beer, well drink, margarita, or summer brew for $2 at Buster Belly’s every day from 4-7 p.m.

Grub’s has $1.25 domestic drafts, and $2 house wines every Monday-Saturday from 4-10 p.m.

Food & Dining

Emelia’s Kitchen has new specials this week, including Stuffed Trout, very tender Filets, and a Bourbon Infused Pineapple & Coconut Creme Brulee. Also, try a Turkey Bacon Press Sandwich for lunch.

Lucky Luke’s Wing Wednesday coincides nicely with first round NCAA hoops this week. As always, they’ll have 40¢ wings, and $1 drafts.

Penguin Ed’s is giving away a St. Patrick’s Day prize pack for kids 12 and under this week. Stop by any location to enter.

Watch the first round NCAA tournament games, and get all-you-can-eat ribs at Sassy’s Red House Thursday night.

More Sales & Specials

Adventure Subaru’s March Internet Special: Get a 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i for $23,991.

Check out the Fayetteville Clarion’s Take Me Out to the Ballgame packages. Get a room, hot breakfast buffet, and a baseball ticket for $84.

Buy a complete pair of eye glasses or a year supply of contacts in March, and get a frame free at The Eye Center Optical Shop.

Have you tried the Buffalo Catboy at Hugo’s? Get one on Friday for $7.25.

It’s March-stache madness at Shine Salon. Add an above-the-lip wax during any March appointment for just $5.

Now Hiring

Little Bread Co. is hiring! Now looking for one front-of-house person, and a back-of-the-house person. Here’s the criteria.

Are you outgoing? Friendly? Awesome? Need a job? Riffraff is hiring!

News

Need your own space? AMA just listed an awesome attic apartment on Spring Street.

Don’t want to take off work for your eye appointment? Austin Vision Care will be open on Saturday, March 19.

Reduce your rent. Templeton Place apartments from BR Management are just $400/mo.

Clubhaus Fitness just added some new classes, including a Sunday Body Pump, a Saturday Boot Camp, and a Monday morning ab class.

Do you like the show 19 Kids and Counting? Amy Duggar from the show is the newest consigner at Eco Chic. Stop in and check out her merchandise.

Flying Burrito Co. is ready for a Burrito War on Dickson. Support the local guys!

Lots of businesses have been certified under the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce’s GreeNWAy Initiative. Have you enrolled in the program yet?

Spring has sprung, and you’re gonna need some new shades. Check out the Tom Ford Sunglasses, now available at Masons.

Ozark Natural Foods new organic chicken feed store, Ozark Natural Feeds is now open in the co-op’s basement. They’re the only organic chicken feed store in the state.

Ozark Urgent Care posts all of their fees right on their website, so there are never any billing surprises. Walk-ins are welcome, too.

Wanna win a $100 gift card from Slim Chickens? Stop by this week and fill out an NCAA tournament bracket for your chance.

Check out the awesome new “Evolution of the Hog” t-shirts, now available at Something Urban.

Is your computer running slow, have viruses?  Drop it off before Spring Break for tweaking at the UA Computer Store service center.

Zortees’ new website is up and running. Now you can browse, and order their Razorback apparel online.