The Village Bar holds a spot of prominence on the near west side, where Speedway Road turns into Mineral Point, across the street from the Glenway Golf Course. The Bar entered Madison celebrity lore one day back in 2005 when Jerry Seinfeld, in town for a sold-out stand at the Overture Center, popped in for a burger. – Isthmus

Tonight, Jerry and his entourage were nowhere in sight. Instead, the VB hosted a core group of Lily’s Luau volunteers, for our annual after-action debrief.  This is a chance to reflect on success, identify areas of improvement, and begin planning next year’s big hula fest.

The Luau is a decidedly casual, fun, low-key charity event. So, what better place to celebrate than a cozy neighborhood tavern?

The curving oak bar top, pine paneling, glowing neon signs set the tone. The decor is enhanced by UW badger paraphernalia, poker chips, firefighter patches, and other seemingly random collections of bric-a-brac. The sizzle of ground beef hitting the hot griddle is muffled by the voices of TV sportscasters and “regulars” coming in for a cold beverage and a warm greeting.