Continuing the theme of candor that has won some people over and alienated others, I'll speak bluntly on a rather non-controversial issue:

I can't fucking believe The Ticket Guys are allowing us to raffle off what we're going to be raffling off this Thursday at Vito's during our insideSTL.com/The Ticket Guys' Happy Hour.

Here's what we'll be raffling off this Thursday at Vito's (3515 Lindell) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the insideSTL.com/The Ticket Guys' Happy Hour:


- 4 sets of two Cardinal-Cubs tickets for this weekend's series at Busch Stadium


- 3 sets of two Rams-Packers September 27th


- 4 sets of Blues-Thrashers Home Opener tickets October 7th


- 1 set of two tickets to the Bruce Springsteen concert October 25th

- 1 set of two tickets to the Cardinals' Game 1 of the NLDS October 6th

That means we're literally raffling off 14 sets of tickets to some of the most prime events in St. Louis over the next month, and all it will cost you is $5 per raffle ticket...or $20 for 5 raffle tickets.

And, even if you don't want to participate in the raffle, Vito's is putting up some of the best happy hour specials you'll find...especially considering the caliber of the famous Vito's pizza and the outstanding patio:


1/2 price on select appetizers


$5 pizzas (restrictions apply)


$2 domestic bottles


$2 premium pints of Schlafly, Stella, Paulaner, Peroni, New Castle, Guiness


$3 wells


$5 wines including Mezza Corona Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Cabernet

We've done a number of happy hours in the history of insideSTL.com, but considering we're going to be raffling off Cardinals-Cubs, Rams-Packers, Blues Opening Night, Bruce Springsteen, and Cardinal playoff tickets...all along with ridiculously low prices on Vito's pizza and drinks...and I think this may be one of our best.

We'll raffle off tickets every half-hour starting at 5:30 p.m. all the way through 8 p.m. Just shoot on down to Vito's at 3515 Lindell and enjoy some beautiful weather on the patio, some pizza, and some inexpensive happy hour drinks...all with a chance to win some outstanding tickets.

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