bars (drinking establishments)

A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling.

Presents the text of the 1946 play about a group of pipe-dreaming drunks in 1912 who hang out at a skid row bar awaiting the annual appearance of the fast-talking, big-spending salesman, Hickey, only to be disappointed by the changes that have occurred in his life.

Traces the social and cultural history of alcohol, discussing how it became such an important part of daily life, how attitudes and laws towards drinking have evolved, the link between alcohol and violence, the development of alcoholism, and other related topics.

Master criminal John Dortmunder and New York fence Arnie Albright plan the million-dollar robbery of valuable artworks in the penthouse of Preston Fareweather; however, their plans are overheard by members of the mob who have plans of their own.

Bill Wyeth's perfect life quickly unravels after losing his successful business and his family, leading him into a dangerous relationship with Allison Sparks, the manager of an old-time Manhattan steakhouse that caters to some of the city's most dangerous criminals.

Recreates the daily life of the barroom in pre-prohibition industrial America, discussing how saloons reshaped American society.