Party school list-compilers, take heed: students (and those profiting from students) at the University of Arizona are going all-in to get back on the wild-and-crazy school map.

Less than three weeks after the now-infamous Aussie Party drew more than 1,500 people — and a few airborne gunshots — to the Stone Avenue Standard apartments, some of the principals involved with that throwdown are prepared to one-up themselves late Friday at the Seasons Apartments student complex at First Avenue and Wetmore Road.

Being dubbed #FridayThe15th on Facebook (yes, we know; hashtags are for Twitter, just go with it), as of 3 p.m. today more than 2,050 people had RSVP'd for what is being billed as "Tucson's biggest party." The plan, according to the invite, is to have five DJs spinning between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., all for the low-low cover price of $3.

Apparently, the party is also doubling as a going-away soiree for someone moving to, of all places, Russia.

Blacked Out Media, which got the ball rolling on Tucson's hopeful re-ascension to the party school list top spot with its promo/coverage video of the Aussie Party, is also going to have the cameras rolling for this one. The Aussie Party vid has more than 53,000 You Tube hits, and Blacked Out has already released an, um, behind the scenes looking at the promo video for #FridayThe15th:

• Blacked Out Media

For the sake of those running the event, as well as those allowing it to happen — Seasons is run by NorthStar Management and Consulting Inc., the same company that oversees the now-red-tagged Stone Avenue Standard — we hope they realize that, by charging for entry to the party they'll either need a special event liquor license (which takes a minimum of 45 days to get) or ensure that no alcohol is provided as part of the cover charge.

Property manager Megan Brown says the complex isn't the ones putting on the party, nor is it providing any alcohol, so a license is not needed. It'll be BYOB, she said. That would mean any licensing would come from the promoters — which, we'll assume, isn't likely to have happened.

We and also checked with Tucson police to see if they had been given the heads up about the party, and after some checking TPD spokeswoman Sgt. Maria Hawke indicated "we are well aware and have a plan in place for the Seasons party."

Translation: the ghetto bird is getting gassed and tuned up for an evening of circling.

For those living near this area, plan for a very long, loud Friday night. Here's hoping you don't have plans early Saturday morning.

Seriously, this is a problem, y'all. In fact, I dare say this might be the biggest news of the day (no, not really), particularly (only) within the non-Catholic bourbon aficionado sphere .

From the Chicago Tribune:

In an email to its best customers, representatives of the brand said the entire bourbon category is "exploding" and demand for Maker's Mark is growing even faster. Some customers have even reported empty shelves in their local stores, it said.

After looking at "all possible solutions," the total alcohol by volume of Maker's Mark is being reduced by 3 percent. Representatives said the change will allow it to maintain the same taste while making sure there's "enough Maker's Mark to go around." It's working to expand its distillery and production capacity, too.

Maker's Mark, made by Deerfield-based Beam Inc., said it's done extensive testing to ensure the same taste. It says bourbon drinkers couldn't tell the difference. It also underscored the fact that nothing else in the production process has changed.

"In other words, we've made sure we didn't screw up your whisky," the note said.

Of course Beam, Inc. would say that; They're the ones who stand to lose money here if they screw this up. But why is Maker's Mark being changed, you ask? And further, by how much? Well, the Atlantic's Zachary Seward has that for you (emphasis is theirs):

But international growth is what's driving demand for bourbon makers like Beam Inc., which produces Maker's Mark as well as Jim Beam, a cheaper and more popular bourbon. Beam executives earlier this month said Australia, Germany, and Japan were strong markets. Last year, the company warned it didn't have enough supply to keep up with bourbon demand. It also raised prices.

I've reached out to Beam to clarify whether the alcohol is being reduced by 3%, as the email says, or three percentage points, which would be more dramatic. The footer of today's email suggests it's the latter, describing Maker's Mark as a 42% ABV beverage, which is also known as 84 proof; it was previously distilled to 45% ABV, or 90 proof. That would be a 6.7% reduction in the amount of alcohol.

Interestingly, another of Beam's brands, the similarly tasty Knob Creek, made a damn advertising campaign out of its shortage-inducing popularity, making me wonder why Beam decided to sacrifice quality for quantity here (not really).

A queer multimedia project and booze sound like a good mix for a Wednesday night.

February's Show & Tell at Playground Bar & Lounge, on Wednesday, Feb. 13, will feature a multimedia project that tells the story of Christine Jorgensen who became a celebrity after getting a sex change in 1952.

Dr. Susan Stryker, associate professor of Gender and Women's Studies and director of the Institute for LGBT Studies, will present excerpts from her newest film, Christine in the Cutting Room. It’s about the remarkable life of Christine Jorgensen, who underwent a sex change in 1952, and became an international celebrity, actress and filmmaker. No ordinary documentary, it’s a multi-media project with electronica club music and video wallpaper.

Here's the trailer to the project:

The UA ConfluenCenter for Creative Inquiry has been hosting lectures at Playground Bar & Lounge the second Wednesday of every month since September. Rather than having a wasted Wednesday, consider enjoying some casual drinking and intellectual thinking with them.

Arizona Hops & Vines is débuting their newest creation, Drag Queen, Saturday Feb. 9. This is a hops-infused, carbonated wine in a beer bottle. Festivities include an actual Drag Queen race, a Live DJ, beers from Dragoon Brewing Co., and wine from Burning Tree Cellars as well as their own wines for tasting. I have been told that many professional Queens will be there for your entertainment. No T, no shade gurl!

Anyone can run, so just show up by 1 p.m. in drag, ready to run, for a free glass and tasting of this new wine. A portion of precedes go to Precious Life Shelter for expecting moms. $20 for 10 drink tickets plus a Hops & Vines souvenir glass. Arizona Hops & Vines is located at 3450 Highway 82 in Sonoita. Party starts an 12 p.m. till 6-ish. You can find all the detail at their website here.

Now, there are probably easier, less-terrifying ways to chill a beer incredibly quickly, but it's hard to ignore Alton Brown's solution, demonstrated on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

If you've got a better method for rapidly chilling your beer (one that, ideally, doesn't involve freezers), let us know. We're all ears.

• Crowd at Ten-55 Grand Opening

Last Saturday afternoon, I invited Borderlands Brewing brewmaster Blake Collins and his wife to come with me to the grand opening of Tucson’s newest brewery. I knew the big opening would be feature music, a food truck and, of course, some damn fine beer. What I didn’t expect was the massive crowd that came out to support these guys.

Ten-55 Brewing is in a small warehouse-like space at 3810 East 44th St, with tasting hours Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. We pulled up to find that the nearest parking was two buildings down and in view of another of Tucson’s breweries. Turning the corner, we saw tons of people congregated in the parking lot in front of this tiny space. After passing the “Age Verification Station” and receiving out bright green stamp of approval, we stood in the large line snaking from the doorway.

While waiting in line, I see people I know. Blake talks with a few people he knows. It seems like some sort of pre-planned get-together with friends, but it's just Tucson. As large as this town is, everyone seems to know everyone else in some way or another, totally reminding me of Six Degrees of Separation.

We get inside and receive a sampling of the four brews on tap: Lazy Duck (an American wheat); Leap Pale Ale (an American pale ale); Sugar Skull (a sweet chocolate milk stout, or what I like to call chocolate milk in a beer form); and Two Sons Citra (described as a double IPA).

After learning that CVS Pharmacy recently bought El Mercado Shopping Center, on the corner of Broadway Boulevard and Wilmot Road, I asked Ray Flores Jr., president of El Charro, a few questions about the future of the 17-year-old Latin nightclub that will soon be closing. Flores got an eviction notice in December giving him days to move. With the help of Steve Kozachik and Paul Cunningham, city councilmen, Flores managed to delay the move until March 3.

El Charro’s east side location was the first expansion and Flores’ first restaurant, he said. The restaurant drew crowds on Saturday nights as a Latin nightclub.

Flores said he’s hoping to announce a new location in the next few weeks as he’s looking to relocate the nightclub possibly to the east side but he’s also looking into downtown locations.

“I’m going to bring back a Latin nightclub in Tucson because I think the population deserves it,” Flores said.

As a Latina who’s been to El Charro on a Saturday night, it’s pretty sad to know their future is in jeopardy. El Charro as a restaurant has many locations but none provide a fun environment where people go to meet others and dance and enjoy themselves.

The Latin community is a huge chunk of Tucson and now all the city might have to offer are Thursday nights at Sapphire. While there are many nightclubs in town that play Latin music, El Charro was one of few left that was a hang out spot for mostly people in their twenties.

I guess all we can do now is keep our fingers crossed and wait for Flores to announce where he’ll be relocating.

The folks at RateBeer.Com, crunching data like a drunk Nate Silver, have declared that Dragoon Brewing Company is Arizona’s Recent Best New Brewer. Check out the full list here.

There are fun times coming on Saturday, Feb. 2, when nanobrewery Ten-55 will be having their grand opening. I’m told that the beer will be plentiful with food and music to accompany it.

The event starts at noon till “late”. What “late” might be, I think, is dependent on the masses that come to enjoy this new addition to the local brewing scene. I think the four beers offered by owners John Vyborny and Chris Squires, will continue to enhance the beer choices here in the Old Pueblo.

Visit their website at www.1055brewing.com.

Looks like last night was the last hurrah of the bar at 3710 N. Oracle Rd.

Woody’s, a staple in the LGBT community for some time, have decided to unexpectedly close its doors. No need to worry though. Word on the street is they are keeping the name and starting a Restaurant/Bar in the Downtown area.

In the meantime, the folks at Woody’s say to stop in the meantime to IBT's on 4th Ave, and keep an eye on Woody's Facebook page for further news.