Profs and Pints presents: “Nation of Drunkards,” a history of alcohol in America, with Matthew R. Pembleton, adjunct lecturer at American University, fellow at the DC Policy Center, and author of Containing Addiction: The Federal Bureau of Narcotics and the Origins of America’s Global Drug War.

The United States has often been described as a “nation of drunkards.” The (often excessive) consumption of alcohol is as American as apple pie, but so, too, are intense arguments about the harm and impact of drink on American life.

Drinking patterns and public attitudes toward alcohol and intoxication have changed dramatically over time, in ways that can teach us a lot about American culture and society. The same nation that once consumed an average of five to seven gallons of liquor per person per year also embarked on the hopeless quest of Prohibition and launched a War on Drugs.

How do we make sense of these contradictions in the American character? Let Profs and Pints show you American history through the saloon door and the bottom of a bottle, and learn about the rise, fall, and return of alcohol in America.

The talk will take you from the Whiskey Rebellion to the Craft Beer Revolution. You’ll revisit George Washington and the rise of the distilling industry, Johnny Appleseed and the ubiquity of hard cider, the Market Revolution and the Great Whiskey Binge, nativism and the Lager Beer Riots, Temperance and the women’s movement, Prohibition, and the renaissance of American brewing. (Advance tickets: $12. Doors: $15, save $2 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later. Please arrive in plenty of time to place any order and be seated and settled before the talk begins.)

Time

(Sunday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location

Bier Baron Tavern

1523 22nd St NW Washington DC 20037

Cost

Advance ticket: $12. Door: $15, save $2 with a student ID.

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Come get served like a Queen, by a Queen! Join Chanel Devereaux and her team of amazing drag performers from all over the DMV! You also enjoy a wonderful All-You-Can-Eat Brunch Buffet featuring items such as: Homemade Pancakes, Hummus, Roast Pork, Vegetarian Pasta, Cheesy Grits, Salad Station, Homemade Soup, Fresh Seasonal Fruit, Homemade Desserts, Eggs, Bacon and much more. Your first Mimosa or Zing Zang Bloody Mary is FREE!

NELLIE’S DRAG BRUNCH DO’S AND DON’TS

***By purchasing this ticket you agree to***

1 . Anyone more than 30 minutes late will lose their reservation without a refund.

2. SEATING: This is a seated brunch so please make sure you are on time. The ticket you purchase is your reservation. No need to call ahead for a table reservation. When you arrive, Nellie’s Fabulous Hostess will ask how many people are in your party, scan all tickets and seat you all together.

3. TICKET TRANSFERS: Tickets are not transferable 24 hours prior to the show. If you need to change your date please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/support/articles/en_US/How_To/how-to-transfer-to-a-different-event-or-ticket-type?lg=en_US.

4. LARGE GROUPS: Must arrive on time and all be present if they wish to be seated together. You will all be seated in the same area.

5. TICKET PRICE INCLUDES: The Show, an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet, your first Mimosa or Zing Zang Bloody Mary and 17% Gratuity. Does not include Eventbrite fees and DC sales tax. The show time you purchase will be the time you need to arrive. We advise arriving 15 minutes early to your seating time.

6. REFUNDS: Tickets are not refundable 24 hours prior to the show.

7. PARKING: There is street parking ONLY, please give yourself plenty of time.

Have a great time and enjoy the show!

Time

(Monday) 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Location

Nellie's Sports Bar

900 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

Cost

$41.91

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